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INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH

-OF THE PRINCIPAL POINTS IN—

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L/BURLINGTONyWINOOSKll/RUTLAND, WEST RUTLAND, t^ANDON, P^AIR HAVEN, POULTNEY,

CASTLETON, ST. ALBANS, SWANTON, ENOSBURG FALLS, BRATTLEBORO, BELLOWS FALLS,

MONTPELIER, BARRE, WATERBURY, ^ST. JOHNSBURY, LYNDONVILLE, LYNDON,

HARDWICK,\/BENNINGTON, SPRINGFIELD, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION,

VERGENNES, MIDDLEBURY, NORTHFIELD AND MORRISVILLE.

1891.

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THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE— A RESUME OF ITS HISTORY, MIN-
ERAL WEALTH AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES— ITS PROD-
UCTS, ITS PEOPLE AND ITS PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

"^"^^ -F beauty of situation, the benefits of an excellent business opportunity, all that is wise in
conservatism, united with all that is noble in the grand, progressive movement of the
present age ; if surroundings elevating in influence, institutions helpful in an honorable
struggle with the vicissitudes of practical life ; if health, wealth and happiness are attrac-
tions in a place in which to spend one's days, then Vermont upon her terraced slopes
must win like a mother and command like a queen. Even the stranger feels the subtle
spell of the gracious hospitality vouchsafed from her hills and valleys, and the rectitude
of her " habit of encounter," in the walks of business life. How much more is realized, there-
fore, by her citizens, as partakers of her interests and advantages, sharers of her struggles, and
co-operators in her sterling service to the country and the world !

Vermont was early explored by the French, but settled by the English, and derives its
name from the French Ferd Monts, or Green Mountains. It was long claimed both by
New Hampshire and New York, the territory being known in colonial times as the " New
Hampshire Grants," and was the first state added to the original thirteen which formed the
American Confederacy, being admitted into the Union March 4, 1791. The state is situated
between the parallels of 42° 44' and 45° of north latitude, and between 3° 35' and 5° 29' of
east longitude from Washington ; and is bounded on the north by the Province of Canada, on
the east by New Hampshire (the west bank of the Connecticut River forming the boundary
line), on the south by Massachusetts, and on the west by New York and Lake Champlain.
The length of the state from north to south is 157^ miles, and the average width from east to
west 57/^ miles. The length of the north line is 90 and the south line 41 miles. The
state has an area of 9,056^ square miles, or 5,795,960 acres. The Green Mountains extend
quite through the state from south to north and divide it into two equal parts. It has four-
teen counties which are sub-divided into two hundred and forty-three townships. The heights of
the principal mountain peaks of the state are as follows : The Chin, or north peak of Mansfield
Mountain, 4,389 feet; the Nose, or south peak, 4,056 feet; Camel's Hump, 4,088 feet; Shrews-
bury Mountain, 4,000 feet; Killington Peak, 4,221 feet; Pico, 3,935 feet; Equinox Mountain, 3,706
feet; Ascutney Mountain, 3,165 feet. The sides and, in most cases, the summits of these moun-
tains are covered with evergreens. The length and width of the principal lakes are as follows :

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8 INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

Lake Champlain, 120 miles long, 4 miles wide (lying partly in Vermont, New York and Canada)
Lake Memphremagog, 33 miles long, 2 miles wide, (lying in Vermont and Canada); Lake Bomo-
seen, in Castleton, 8 miles long, 2^ miles wide; Willoughby Lake, in Salem, 6 miles long, i}4
miles wide; Maidstone Lake, Maidstone, 6 miles long, i^ miles wide; Seymour Lake, Morgan,
6 miles long, half a mile wide; Salem Pond, Salem, 6 miles long, three-quarters of a mile wide;
Austin Lake, Poultney, 5 miles long i^ miles wide; Lake Dunmore, Salisbury, 4 miles long,
three-quarter mile wide. Vermont is prolific of rivers and streams, nearly all of which origi-
nate in the Green Mountains. The Connecticut, which washes the entire eastern border of the
state, receives the waters of Passumpsic River, 34 miles long; Wells River, 11 miles long,
White River, 55 miles long ; Ottaquechee River, 35 miles long ; while the largest streams of
the state, the Otter Creek, Winooski River, Lamoille River, and Mississquoi River empty into
Lake Champlain. Otter Creek is the longest stream, being 90 miles in length, and waters
about 900 square miles of territory. It has many mill privileges, utilized by some of the finest
manufacturing establishments in the state, and is navigable for a distance of eight miles for the
largest vessels on Lake Champlain.

The mountains of Vermont are not only beautiful but they are of great practical benefit,
yielding from their generous breasts valuable and seemingly inexhaustible treasures of marble
and granite that give fame to the state and fortune to many of her sons. The marble quar-
ries at Proctor and West Rutland are the largest and finest in the world. This marble is
the strongest building stone in use. Actual and disinterested tests show the average strength
to be 17,700 pounds to the square inch. It is also widely preferred for monumental and
statuary work. The granite industry is conducted on a scale of the greatest magnitude at
Barre, which town is noted as having the greatest increase of population during the past ten
years of any town in the history of the state. Barre granite lays in sheets or layers, and
varies in thickness, thus permitting the quarrying of blocks of any desired size. Its component
parts are distinctly granular and evenly mixed throughout, while it contains less mica than
other granites. The growth of the industry here has been marvelous. Fairhaven, Poultney
and Castleton are noted for their extensive and valuable slate quarries. The deposit here
contains some of the finest and most lucrative slate products in the world. It has various
colors, such as greenish, reddish brown, chocolate, mottled, bright red and bluish gray.

Vermont is noted as the seat of many mammoth industries of national or international
reputation and importance. Among these may be named the Fairbanks Scales, at St. Johns-
bury ; the Howe Scales, at Rutland ; the Estey Organs, at Brattleboro ; the lumber industry, at
Burlington ; the Knitting mills, at Bennington ; the circular saw mill manufactory, at Montpelier ;
Kendall's Spavin Cure, at Enosburgh Falls ; and the bridge building and iron industry at St,
Albans. These, together with the great wholesale drug house of the Wells & Richardson
Company, manufacturers of Diamond Dyes, Kidney Wort and Improved Butter Color, at Burling-
ton ; and Dutcher's " Fly Killer," at St, Albans, make up the more notable of distinct Vermont
industries ; while for a fuller description of her manufactures and commerce we refer the reader
to the articles which follow on each city and town.

Vermont is also pre-eminent as a stock-raising state, and its product in this direction, both
in horses, sheep and cattle, is a great source of wealth. The dairying interests of Vermont
are greater, according to population, than those of any other state in the Union. Vermont
butter is famous the country over. So also is her maple sugar, which she produces in greater
quantity than all the states combined.

The principal product of Vermont, however, has been men. They are to be found in
every state in the Union, and everywhere they are prominent factors in business, social, politi-
cal, civil and military life. Although Vermonters are eminently men of peace, yet they won
honorable distinction as soldiers, and the history of the civil war cannot be written without
frequent and honorable mention of them. A Vermont regiment was the first to throw up
the sacred soil of Virginia into Union intrenchments. Vermont troops made the first assault

THE STATE OF VERMONT. 9

upon a Confederate fortification. Vermonters led the blue column which bore the ,stars and
stripes through the blazing streets of the Confederate Capital in the closing scenes of the
bloody drama, and Vermont, to her sorrow and Jier credit, had more of her sons killed in
battle than any other Northern State and gave to the cause of the Union more lives lost
from all causes than any other state. Her troops were led by such intrepid and honored
commanders as Slannard, Thomas, Randall, Wells, Ripley, Proctor 'and Veazey ; while her sons
were prominent from other states on many a bloody field. The sons of Vermont have been
represented in the halls of Congress by such notable statesmen as Stephen A. Doug.las, Thad-
deus Stevens, Matthew Carpenter, John A. Kasson and others ; in the White House by Chester
A. Arthur; in the Vice-President's chair by William A. Wheeler and Levi P. Morton ; while the
state itself has been proud to send such representatives as George F. Edmunds, Justin S.
Morrill, Jacob Collamer and Solomon Foot to the Senate of the United States ; Luke P.
Poland, Frederick E. Woodbridge, Portus Baxter, Charles W. Willard, Charles H. Joyce, John
W. Stewart and William W. Grout to the National House of Representives; George P. Marsh,
the eminent linguist and author, as Minister to Italy; John G. Saxe, the famous poet and wit;
Mead and Powers as sculptors ; and such famous railroad kings and successful business men as
Frederick Billings, Trenor W. Park, Redfield Proctor and John Gregory Smith.

Growing more slowly and clinging more to traditions, "without haste, without rest," Ver-
mont furnishes truer conditions for real life, more hopeful and rounded standards of life for "all
sorts and conditions of men." With its unsurpassed educational institutions, its broad culture
and the most charming social circles in the United States, in a setting of healthful climate and
sanitary local influences, it makes, as it were, a medley of substantial attractions as a place of
residence suited to the varied requirements of the multitudinous types of men and women in
whose lives, schemes and aspirations there is ever an undertone of " Home, sweet home."

GENERAL INDEX.

Abraham, A. H., M'f r Cigars, Rutland 73

Adams, II. E. & Son, Opticians and Jewelers, Bur-

lin<;ton 48

Adams, J. Q., Livery Stable, Montpelier. 151

Adams & Powell, Dry Goods, etc.. Fair Haven 92

Addison House, Darwin Rider, Prop., Middlebury.. 209

Adsit & Bigelow, Coal, Burlington 48

Ahern, James, Stone Cutters' Tools, etc., Barre 165

Allen, Heman W. & Co., Dry Goods, Burlington. ... 40

Allen, S. D., Flour, Barre 170

AUer, E. H., Books, Stationery, etc., Montpelier — 148
Amadou, H. M., Watches, Jewelry, etc., Bellows

Falls 182

American Granite Company, Barre 1G9

American House, F. K. Harvey, Prop., Brattle-

boro 124

American House, S. I. Stroud, Prop., St. Albans... 105

Andrews, F. S. , Druggist, Bellows Falls 132

Arey, Emery E., Fish, Barre 166

Arnold, O. C. & Son, Monuments, Hardwick 186

Atkins & Haines, Groceries, etc., Waterbury 173

Atwood, L. A., Photographer, Burlington 53

Auerbach, E. F. & Co., Jewelers, Burlington 48

Avenue House, (B. G. Howe, Prop.) St. Johnsbury. . 181

Averill, L. M. . Groceries, etc., Barre 161

Ayres, John II., Clothing, etc., Bennington 193

Babcock, J. V., Druggist, Montpelier 149

Bagley, C. H., Boots and Shoes, St. Johnsbury 183

Bagley, E. H., Hardware, etc.. White River Junc-
tion 201

Bailey, A. L., Pianos and Organs, St. Johnsbury 181

Bailey's Dining Rooms, (N. A. Bailey, Prop.) Rut-
land 74

Bailey, E. W. & Co., Flour, Corn and Meal. etc.

Montpelier 143

Bailey's Music Rooms, H. W. Hall, M'g'r, Burling-
ton 41

Baker, Mrs. Alice E., Hair Work. St. Albans 109

Baker, P. M., Grocer, Brattleboro 126

Ballou, Warren F., Tailor, Brandon 84

Barber, G. F., Dentist, Brattleboro 124

Barclay Brothers, Monuments, Barre 168

Bardwell, The, (Cramton & Carpenter, Prop's.) Rut-
land 67

Barre Book and Job Printing Establishment, The,

(Thos. H. Cave, Prop. ) Barre 168

Barre Wood Working Company, Barre 163

Barrett, T. M., City Drug Store, Rutland 69

Batchelder & Robinson, Hardware, etc.. Water-
bury 172

Bates, A. C. & Son, Builders' and Saddlery Hard-

wai-e, Rutland 71

Bates House, (A. H. Tuttle & Son, Prop's.) Rut-
land 64

Beatty, J. W., Medicines, Enosburg Falls 117

• Beatty, S. J., News Agent, Burlington 54

Beeman, Hunt & Co., Dry and Fancy Goods, Bur-
lington 50

Berry, Hall & Co., Teas, Coffees, etc.,- Burlington. . . 44

Billings, B. & Son, Groceries, etc., Rutland 68

Bisbee, Edward W., General Insurance Agency,

Barre 162

Bixby,, H. R., Drugs and Medicines, Montpelier- 148

Blake, F. J., Photographer, Bellows Falls 133

Blakely, C, Drugs, etc., Montpelier 151

Blanchard, A. N., Photographer, Montpelier 150

Bogle Brothers, Jewelry, White River Junction 200

Bolac, S. W., Meats, Oysters, etc., Morrisville 216

Bomoseen House, (Horace B! Ellis, Prop.) Castle-
ton 97

Bond, Frank A., Clothing, etc., Middlebury 209

Bond, H. E., Undertaker, etc., Brattleboro 126

Bond, Mrs. J. M., Millinery, etc., Barre 165

Bonett, Geo. W., Meats, Groceries, etc., St. Johns-
bury 180

Booth & Harris, Insurance Agents, Bennington 191

Booth, J. R., M'f r and Dealer in Lumber, etc., Bur-
lington 45

Borley, Isaac S., Insurance, St. Albans 104

Bosworth, F. B., Druggist, Bellows Falls 134

Bouifard, Levi, Baker and Dealer in Fruits, etc.,

Springfield ... 196

Boyce, H. E., Meats, Groceries, etc., Waterbury... 172

Boyce & Boyce, Attorneys at Law, Barre 160

Boynton & Calderwood, Druggists, St. Johnsbury. . . 183

Brandon Italian Marble Co., Brandon 83

Brandon Manufacturing Co., Marble and Granite

Monuments, Brandon 82

Brandon National Bank, Brandon 81

Brattleboro Custom Laundry, (Mrs. Wm. Russell,

Proprietress) Brattleboro 125

Brattleboro Iron Foundry, Peter Joyce, Prop., Brat-
tleboro 124

GENERAL IXUEX.

Brennan, T. C, Restaurant, St. Albans . . 109

Brigss, C. W., Hardware, Brandon ; 84

Brigjjs, Edward W., Jeweler, Brandon 85

Briggs, Geo., Insurance, Brandon 85

Brodie & Parker, Ml'rs and Jobbers in Boots and

Shoes, Burlington 44

Brooks, Milton A., Fire Insurance, Middlebury 210

Bi'ooks, E. C, Tailor, St. Johnsbury 182

Brooks & Berry, Groceries, etc., Montpelier. ...... 158

Brown, A. C. & Son, Insurance, Montpelier 146

Brown, C. F. , Undertaker, Burlington 53

Brown, Henry R., Livery Stable, Brattleboro 12G

Brown, X. K. & Co., M'f'r Proprietary Medicines,

Burlington 50

Burlington Business College and Short-hand School,

Burlington 42

Burlington Cotton Mills, M'f'r Print Cloths 48

Burlington Shirt Company, M'f rs Shirts, Collars

and Cuffs, Burlington, 52

Burlington Woolen Company, Colchester Mills, Wi-

nooski 56

Burns, J. H., Tin and Hardware, Enosburg Falls 117

Burpee, J. G., Oysters, Butter, Eggs, etc., Rutland. . 74

Burt, H. A. Jr., Insurance, Swan ton. 112

Buttles, H. S., Restaurant, Brandon 85

Caden, John, Grocery, Rutl ind 72

Cady, Geo. E., Jobber in Confectionery, Bellows

Falls 133

Cahee, Jas. L., Market and Grist Mill, Brandon 83

Calder. W. W., Harness, etc., Barre 169

Cameron, Mrs. J. M., Millinery, etc., Waterbury. . . . 173

Campbell, Dr. C. S., Dentist, St. Albans 109

Campbell, J. A., Coal, Lime, etc., Fair Haven.. 90

Capital Granite Company, Montpelier 146

Capron, Chas. E., Tailor,. Bellows Falls 134

Carpenter, Chas, P., Hardware, etc., St. Johnsbury. 178

Carpenter, E. J., Newspapers, etc., Brattleboi'0 124

Carpenter, F. M., Photographer, Enosburg Falls 116

Carpenter, Mrs. Helen F., Art Embroidery Material,

etc., St. Johnsbury 183

Carr & Son, Contractors and Builders, Brandon 85

Cassie, Geo., Monuments, Barre 164

Centennial House, (Mrs. C. Nolan, Pi-oprietess) Ben-
nington 192

Central House, (G. W. Jeffords, Prop.) Barre 168

Central House, (Leon Pomeroy, Proj).) Rutland 73

Central Livery and Carriage Company, The, Geo. O.

Hassam, M'g'r, Rutland 71

Chalmers, Geo. E., Bookseller, etc., Rutland 66

Chamberlin, J. B., Groceries, Barre 163

Chandler, Perley, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Barre. 164
Champlain Hotel (J. Donnelly, Prop.), Burlington. . 46

Channell, C. E., Plumbing, etc., Rutland 67

Chapman «fe Co., Clothing, etc., Middlebury 210

City Drug Store, (C. M. Soule, M'g'r) Yergennes 205

Clarihew & Gray, Monuments, etc., Barre 167

Clark, W. M., Hair Dresser, etc., Morrisville 217

Clark, A. F., Photographer, Barre 166

Clark, D. H., Variety Store. Barre 169

Clements, Fred, Livery and Feed Stable, Rutland... 73
Clifford, T. A., Drugs, etc., Rutland 68

Coburn, A. O., Hardware, etc., Springfield 196

Colby, Warner F., Furniture, Carpets, etc., Barre. . 162
Colby Wringer Company, M'f rs Cloths Wringers,

Montpelier 145

Collins, H. A., S wanton Clothing Co., Swanton 112

Columbian Marble Co. Producers and Wholesalers,

Rutland 63

Comegys & Webster, Dentists, St. Albans 110

Corry, Frank M., Oysters, etc., Montpelier 152

Cosgritt' & McGrath, Groceries, etc., Burlington 54

Cox, A. V. & Co., Stoves, Ranges, etc., Brattleboro. 125

Craven, W. B., Hotel Champlain, Burlington 44

Cross Brothers, Monuments, Noi'thfield 212

Cross, C. H. & Son, M'f'rs Confectionery, etc., Mont-
pelier 150

Crossman, Geo. A., Druggist. Brandon 84

"Crystal, The," (David Williams, Prop.) Groceries,

etc., Poultney 96

Currier, Geo. K., Dry Goods, etc., Morrisville 216

Currier, R. S. & Co., Dry Goods, etc., Barre 160

Curtis & Keith, Livery Stable, Barre 169

Cutler, H. E., Photo-Artist, Morrisville 216

Cutler & Burnham, Monuments, Barre I(j8

Dalrymijle, Geo., Foundry and Machine Shop, Fair

Haven 90

Daniels, H. B. & A. R., M'f'rs Butter and Sugar Tubs,

Morrisville 216

Davis & Phillips, Monuments, etc., Northfield 211

Davis, Henry H., Books, Stationery, etc., Burlington 52

Dean, F. E., Grocer, Vergennes 205

Dean, Mrs. M. B., Dry Goods, etc., St. Johnsbury. . . 182

Demers Bros., Groceries, etc., St. Johnsbury — 178

Desautels, E., Grocer, St. Albans 106

Dewey, D. & Son, Stoves and Tinware, Montpelier., 147

Dewey, P. G., Groceries, etc., Montpelier 152

Devereux, Peter, Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron

Worker, etc., Burlington 52

Diamond Restaurant, The, Rutland 69

Dickerman, C. E., Photographic Studio, St. Johns-
bury 182

Donnelly, J. H., Tailor, Vergennes 206

Donovan, J. P., Agent New York Nat'l Building and

Loan Association, Montpelier 149

Dorr's S. M. Sons, Bankers, Rutland 67

Driscoll & Graves, Grain and Mill Feed, St. Albans. 108

Dudley, D. W., Livery Stable, Montpelier 1.52

Duhamel, J. L., Boots and Shoes, Burlington 48

Dutcher, Frederick & Sons, Druggists, St. Albans. . 106

Edson, A. W., Livery Stable, Rutland. 74

Edson, Henry O., Building Material, Rutland 73

Edgerton, O. D., Dry Goods, etc., Northfield 212

Egerton, J. K., Insurance, Northfield 212

Eldred, E. D., Ladies' Fine Footwear, Morrisville 217

Eldridge, L. D., Insurance, Middlebury 209

Elm Tree House, (M. J. Guiltinan, Prop.) Benning-
ton 193

Ensign, H. H., Groceries, etc., Rutland 66

"Exchange, The," (Kelton & Sparrow, Props.)

Montpelier .. 149

GENERAL INDEX,

Fail-bank & Labaiee, Plumbino-, etc., Bellows Falls. 132
Fair Haven Marble and Marbleized Slate Co., Fair

Haven 90

Farmers' National Bank, The, Vergennes 205

Farr, N. H., Livery, Board and Feed Stable, Bellows

Falls 133

Farwell, A. D., Clothing, etc., Montpelier 153

Feeley House, (Thos. Feeley, Prop.) Eutland 72

Ferguson & Adsit, Saddlery and Carriage Hardware,

Burlington 49

Ferguson Brothers, Milk, Cream and Ice, Burling-
ton 50

First National Bank, Montpelier 142

First National Bank of Brandon 83

Fish, F., Groceries, etc.. West Eutland 78

Fisher, A. B., Contractor and Builder, Burlington. . 47

Fisk, The Misses, Millinery, etc., Montpelier 147

Forbush & Newton, Dentists. Montpelier 151

Fox, Geo. W., Guns, Rifles, etc., Barre 169

Fuller, D. L. & Son, Hardware, etc , Montpelier 150

Fuller, E. D., Livery Stable, St. Albans 107

Fulton Market, (H. Skeels, M'g'r.) Barre 164

Gates, A. O., Druggist, Morrisville 217

Gates, D. P., Groceries, etc., Bennington 192

Geddis, W. R., Bookseller and Stationer, Brattle-

boro 126

George, J. R., Country Producee, Barre 166

Gibson, C. D., Druggist, Bennington 193

Gilder, Mrs. M. G., Milliner, St. Albans 110

Gilman, Dr., Dentist, St. Albans 105

Gipson, H. M., Lumber, etc., Brandon 82

Gleed & Rich, Marble Dealers, Enosburg Falls 117

Glidden & Harvey, Monuments, etc., Barre 167

Globe Hotel, (S. French, Prop. ) Rutland 68

Good ell, J. W., Granite and Marble Monuments,

Burlington 41

Goodrich, A. M., Tailor, St. Johnsbury 184

Goodrich, H. J. & Co., M'f'rs Tin, Sheet Iron and

Copper Ware, St. Johnsbury . . 182

Gosselin & Poulin, Groceries, Rutland 69

Gould, E, A., Meats and Vegetables, Barre 166

Grand Union Tea Company, Burlington 48

Grant, J. H., Meat, Fruit and Provisions, Rutland. . 71

Graves, M. J., Hardware, etc., Vergennes 204

Graves, J. E. & Co., Grocers, Brandon. 86

Greene, S. T., Architect and Builder, Burlington. . . 54

Griffin, L. J. & Co., Plumbers, etc., Barre 167

Griffith, A. M., Millinery and Fancy Goods, Benning-
ton 194

Griffith, Owen & Co., Slate M'f'rs, Fair Haven 91

Grimes, Frank H., Photographer, Brandon 85

Griswold, Pearl & Co., Flour, Grain, etc., St. Johns-
bury 181

Gutterson, G. L., Dentist, Fair Haven 93

Hadley, Mrs. E. A., Millinery and Fancy Goods,
Morrisville 216

Hagar. Geo. I., Builders' and Saddlery Hardware,

etc. , Burlington 46

Haigh, W. H., Tailor, Brattleboro 124

Hall & Cheney, Druggists, Morrisville 215

Hall, Geo. A., Furniture, etc., Burlington 50

Hall, Jno. V. & Son, insurance, Bennington 191

Harding, John, Monuments, etc., White River

Junction 201

Harriman & Roche, Boots and Shoes, Bellows Falls 133

Harris, H. M., Hardware, etc., Beiniington 193

Harvey, C. H., Furniture, St. Albans 107

Hayes, J. W., Groceries, Burlington 53

Hazard Slate Company, The, Fair Haven 91

Hazen, L. D., Lumber, St. Johnsbury ISO-
Henderson & Stephens, Monuments, Barre 100

Hendry, E. B., Livery Stable, Brandon 8;i-

Herrick, Geo. M., Dry Goods, etc., Poultney 95

Hibbard, W. W., Books, Stationerj'^, etc., Poultney.. 95v
Hickok, J. S. & Son, General Insurance, Vergennes 204
Hildreth, Chester, Watches, Jewelry, etc., Purling-

ton 45-

Hildreth, E. L. & Co., Printers, Brattleboro. . .'. 123

Hill, Henry R., Men's Outfitting, Burlington 49

Hillard, C. B., Dry Goods, Rutland 72.

Hoag & Clauson, Boots, Shoes, etc., Rutland 67

Holmes, J. H. & Co., M'f'rs Steam Boilers, Rutland 63-
Holton, Harry A., Jewelry, etc.. White River Junc-
tion 201

Horton, M. J., Hardware, Poultney 95-

Hotel Burlington, (Delaney & Harrington, Props.)

Burlington 47

Houghton, Frank C, Cloaks, Rutland 75-

Houghton, M. B., Livery Stable, Bennington 193

Howard, Daniel D., Boots and Shoes, Bellows Falls. 133-
Howe, F. L. & Co., Marble and Granite, Northfield. 212;

Howard National Bank, Burlington 40

Howe, John, Insurance, Castleton 97

Hudson, F. W., Dentist, Brandon 82:

Hulbard, R. W., Lamps, Dinner Sets, etc., Burling-
ton 45

Hunton, C. H. & Co., Monuments, etc., Barre 166

Husted & Bartley, Tailors, Vergennes 204

Hutchins, D. N., Grocer, Morrisville 217

Hyde, A. S. & Son, Grocers, St. Albans 110-

Hyde, E. D., Hardware, etc., Montpelier 145

Island Mills, N. G. Norton & Sons, Flour, Meal, etc.,

Vergennes 204

Jackson, A. N., Dentist, Hardwick 185

Jackson, Mrs. F. W., Millinery, etc., Barre 167

Jackson, G. I., Groceries, etc., Barre 166

Jacobs' Home Bakery, Brattleboro 126

Jeffords, J. M., Druggist, Enosburg Falls 116

Johns, A. N., Furnishing Goods, etc., Burlington. . . 42

Johnson, F. W. , Livery, Brandon 85

Jones & Kelly, Fresh and Salt Meats, Burlington. . . 54

Joslyn, J. M., Dry Goods, etc., Morrisville 217

Junction House, (N. S. Eddy, Prop.) White River

Junction 200

Keefe, J. T., Boots, Shoes, etc.. Bellows Falls 134

Keenan, Chas.. Planing Mill, Swanton 112

Kelley, Geo. W., Wholesale Grocer, Burlington 51

Kelley, M. B., Groceries, etc., Bellows Falls 134

Kendrick & Kimball, Druggists, Barre 163

GENERAL INDEX,

Kenerson, C. H. & Co., Monuments, etc., Barre 165

Kennedy, Miss S. A., Millinery, etc., Burlington 53

Kent, B. L., Confectioner, Burlinj^ton 45

Kirk, C. E., Livery Stable, St. Jolinsbury 184

King, Fred., Watches, etc., Barre 166

Kingsley, Levi G., Hardvpare, Rutland 64

Kinsella, Henry, Restauiant, Rutland 75

Kinsman, W. R., M'f r and Dealer in Monumental

Work, Rutland 65

Knapp, Alvin, Dentist, Brattleboro 127

Knight, Jno. L., Grocer, Brandon 86

Knowles, R. J. & Co., Upholstery, St. Albans 108

Labaree, C. K., Chicago and Northern Dressed Beef,

etc., Bellows Falls 134

La Fountain, M., Tailor, Springfield 196

Laird, W. H. & Co., Dry Goods, etc.. White River

Junction 202

Lane, A. F. , Books, St. Albans 106

Lane, A. W., Architect and Builder, Barre 168

Lane, E. H., M'f r Organ Stop Stems, Winooski 56

Lane, W. H. & Son, Livery Stable, Burlington 51

Lane M'f'g Co., Lane's Patent Circular Saw Mills,

etc., Montpelier 143

Lane, The Misses, Variety Store, St. Albans 109

Lang & Campbell, Jewelers, Morrisville 215

Lapelle, A., Flour, Feed, etc., Swanton 113

Laughlin, E. A., Tobacco, St. Albans 109

Lawson & Davis, Monuments, etc., Hard wick 186

Le Boeuf , Cyril, Baker, Rutland 75

Leland, C. A. & Son, Dry Goods, etc., Springfield... 196

Leonard, Eugene S., Insurance, Bellows Falls 132

Leo & McLaren, Diy Goods, etc., Burlington 43

Lewis, Dr. James, Dentist, Burlington 49

Locklin, J. A., Oysters, Groceries, etc., Montpelier.. 151

Long, Abraham, Shoes, Montpelier 152

Long, Clark L., M'f'r Carriages, etc., Rutland 71

Long, Daniel F., Bookseller and Stationer, Mont-
pelier 147

Lougee Bi'os. & Smythe, Dry Goods, etc., St. Johns-
bury 179

Lucia, Peter M., Boots and Shoes, Enosburg Falls. . 116
Lyon, T. J., M'f'r Crackers, Rutland 70

Manchester & Spooner, Druggists, Brandon 85

Manley, Allen H., Doors, Sash and Blinds, Enos-
burg Falls 116

Mann, Dr. W. F., Dentist, Barre 168

Maranville, J. P. & Co., Grocers, Rutland 75

Marble City Market, Denis & Crosier, Props., Rut-
land 73

Marble Savings Bank, The, Rutland 65

Marcelais, Chas. L., General News Dealer, etc., Bur-
lington 51

Marrion, Thos. H., Monuments, etc., Barre 168

Marshall Brothers, Watches and Jewelry, Rut-
land 65

Mascott, F. E. & Co., Carriage Painters, Castleton. . 97

Mason, O. D. & Son, Harness, etc., Swanton 113

Mathews & Hickok, M'f'rs Packing Boxes, Burling-
ton 50

Maxham, Miss E. C, Ladies' Trimmings, St. Al-
bans 107

Maynard, C. T. & Co., M'f'rs Marble Machinery,

Fair Haven 91

McDonald & Smith, Furniture, etc., Swanton 113

McGaffey, Andrew, Harness, etc., Bvnlington 53

McGuirk, J. F., Groceries, etc., Rutland 74

Mcintosh, E. M., D. D. S., Montpelier 150

McMahon, Mrs. P. H., Ladies' Bazaar, Burlington.. 49

McWhorter, Frank & Co., Clothing, etc., Barre 164

Mead & Parkhurst, Druggist, Fair Haven 93

Meagher, M., Steam Heating, Gas Fitting, etc., Bur-
lington . . 52

Mears, A. W., Harness, etc., Morrisville 216

Meigs, J. S., Tailor, St. Johnsbury 181

Menus, Frederick R., Photographer, Burlington 46

Merriam's, E. N., Music and Art Rooms, Rutland. . . 70

Merritt, W. T., Grocer, St. Albans 110

Miller, A. E., M'f'r Candies, Brattleboro 125

Miller, Wm., M'f'r Ginger Ale, Champagne Cider,

etc., Montpelier 144

Miller & Ryan, M'f'rs Carriages and Sleighs, St.

Johnsbury 183

Mills, H. Z., Dry Goods, Barre 163

Milne & Wyllie, Monuments, Barre 169

Miner, S. D., Boots and Shoes, Vergennes. 205

Miner, L. F., M'f'r Wagons and Sleighs, Rutland 76

Minott, A. A., Dentist, Northfield 211

Montana, L. L., Bakery and Restaurant, North-
field 211

Montpelier Steam Laundry, (H. M. Whitcomb«fe Son,

Props.), Montpelier 146

Moore, C. H., Clothing, Springfield 195

Moore, J. C, Hard and Woodenware, St. Johnsbury. 184

Moore, J. G., Marble Worker, St Albans 108

Moore & Co., Fire Insurance, St. Johnsbury 180

Morehouse, O. H., Dentist, Fair Haven 91

Morgan, MissH. J., Millinery Goods, Bennington... 192

Morrill, C. T., Meats. Groceries, etc., Morrisville.. 217

Morse, F. A. Druggist, West Rutland 78

Mullins, Miss N., Millinery, Rutland 76

Munson, H. P., Merchandise, Morrisville 215

Nash, Chas. R., Stoves, Ranges, etc., Burlington 42

National Bank of Vergennes, The 204

National Bank of White River Junction 199

National Life Insurance Co., The, Montpelier 142

Nelson, Henry J., M'f'r and Dealer, Furniture, Bur-
lington 47

Nichols, C. W., Photographer, Rutland 71

Nichols, J. G. & Son, Clocks, Watches, etc., Barre. . 163

Noyes, Orrin E., Tailor, Springfield 196

Nutting, Wilson D., Dry Goods, Brandon 82

Olmstead, A. S., Groceries, etc., St. Albans 108

Orton & Howe, Meat and Vegetable Choppers, etc.,
Brattleboro 123

Page, R. G., Sewing Machines, etc., Burlington 43

Page Bros., Livery Stable, Barre 170

Park View House, (D. J. Rutledge, Prop.) Fair
Haven 93

GENERAL INDEX.

Park & Dunbar, Monuments, Barre 167

Parker, G. & Son, Slate, Poultney 96

Parmenter, C, Insurance, Kutland 74

Patrick, E. L., Watches and. Jewelry, Poultney 96

Pease & Mason, Clothiers, Burlington 43

Peck, Oren A., Furniture, Fair Haven 92

Peck, T. S., Genei'al Insurance Agent, Burlington. .. 41

Peck & Cummins, M'f rs Leather, Montpelier 148

Pelkey, W. II., M'f'rs Slate and Marble Columns,

etc.. Fair Haven 93

Pelton Printing Company, Job Printers, Rutland ... 72

Pepin, Dr. H. A., St. Albans Ill

Perrin, G. B., Photographer, Springfield 195

Perry & Camp, Dry Goods, etc., Barre 165

Pettee, F. G., Dentist, Brattleboro 126

Phelps Brothers, Hardware, etc., Barre 160

Phelps, H. M. & Co., Wholesale Granite, Burlington 42

Phillips, A. B., Meat Market, Waterbury 173

Phillips, G. T., D. D. S., Rutland 76

Phillips, Mrs. W. H., Millinery, Brattleboro 124

Pierce House, (J. Higgins, Prop.) Middlebury 209

Pierce, Mrs. E. C, Millinery, etc., St. Johnsbury 184

Pierce, II. M., Coal, Montpelier 149

Pitkin's, H. B., Capital Laundry, Montpelier 152

Pitkin & Skinner, Swift's Chicago Dressed Beef,

Barre 162

Plummer, Luther R., Crockery, Glassware, etc.,

Brattleboro 124

Pollard, B. F., Tailor, etc., Rutland 72

Potter, C. W., Baker, Barre 167

Poultney Slate Company, The, Poultney 95

Preston, W. S., Jewelry, etc., Castleton 97

Proctor, O. A., Meat Market, Fair Haven 92

Prouty, E. M., Contractor and Builder, Swanton 113

Prouty's, J. W., Famous Portraits, Brattleboro 125

Quimby, Geo. H., Harness, etc., Enosburg Falls 117

Randall, O. A., Livery Stable, White River Junction 201

Rankine's, T., Bakery, Rutland 73

Ranney & Perkins, Dry Goods, etc., Springfield 195

Ransom, A. L., Dry and Fancy Goods, etc., Castle-
ton 97

Red Drug Store, The, (H. R. Kimball, Prop. ) Hard-
wick 185

Redfield Printing Company, Fair Haven 93

Reed, C. & Son, Lumber, Fair Haven 92

Reed, G. H., Contractor and Builder, Brattleboro. .. 123

Reed, O. H., Dentist, Barre 167

Reed & Taylor, Wholesale Tobacco and Cigars, Bur-
lington 40

Reed, C. E., Clothing, Northfield 211

Renaud, N. J., Confectionery, etc., Vergennes 206

Reynolds, Geo. J. & Co., Hardware, etc., Barre 159

Rich, W. B., Dentist, Vergennes 205

Richardson & Luce, Dry Goods, etc., Waterbury 172

Richardson, Twigg & Co., Dry Goods, etc., St. Al-
bans 105

Riker, R. R., Tailor, Montpelier 152

Roberts, C. B., Livery Stable, Montpelier 147

Roberts, Wm., Dining Rooms, St. Albans 110

Roberts Brothers & Co., Insurance Agents, Burling-
ton 55

Robinson, Dr. J. A., Dental Surgeon, Morrisville 215

Rochester Clothing Company, Rutland 74

Roess, J. D., M'f'r Cigars, Brattleboro 125

Rogers, Isaac & Son, Slate Roofers, etc., Burlington 47

Root & Grandfield, Meat Market, Waterbury 173

Ross, Chas. E., Dry Goods, etc., Rutland 70

Ross, Chas. H., Boots and Shoes, Brandon 84

Ross, Warren E., Boots, Shoes, etc., Rutland 72

Rowell, A. D., Jeweler, etc., St. Johnsbury 178

Rowley & Prior, Groceries, Burlington 52.

Rutland Creamery, (Hart & Marks, Props.) Rut-
land 65

Rutland Savings Bank, Rutland 63.

Rutland Steam Laundry, (J. D. Storms, Prop.)

Rutland 69-

Ruchleau, O. C, Baker, Fair Haven 92:

Russell, J., Tailor, Enosburg Falls 116.

Rutledge, Jno. E., Livery Stable, Fair Haven 93.

Ryan, J. W., Grocer, St. Albans. . . Ill

Sails, H. E., Tobacco, Cigars, etc., Burlington 53.

Sargent, H. W., M'f'r Cabinets, Book Cases, etc.,

Brattleboro 12,3.

Savery, C. E., Groceries, Brandon 84

Savage, E. F., Baker, etc., Waterbury 172

Scofield, J. & Son, Stoves, etc., St. Albans 109

Scott, Wm., Bookbinder, Burlington 54

Scott & Jones, Groceries, Brattleboro 127

Sexton, D. F., Jewelers' Supplies, Brandon 84

Shattuck, G. W., Groceries, St. Albans 105

Sheei-ar, J., Dentist, St. Albans Ill

Sheldon, W. H., Di-uggist and Grocer, Middlebury. . 209

Shepard, Mrs. W. F. & Co., Millinery, Barre 164

Sherburne, F. W., Photographer, Barre 169

Sibley, G. B., M'f'rs Brush, Briddles, or Binders,

etc., Bennington 191

Silsby, D. M., Livery Stables, Lyndonville 18T

Sipperly, W. IL, Photographer, Vergennes 205

Slade, Miss S. S., Variety Store, Montpelier 149

Slayton, H. A. & Co., Flour, Mill Feed, etc., Mor-
risville 215

Slayton, Fred A., Livery Stable, Barre 165

Smith, Clinton, Contractor and Builder, Middlebury 209

Smith, Chas. A., Druggist, etc., Barre 160

Smith, Carlos L., Groceries, etc., Montpelier 152

Smith, Geo. W., Baker and Confectioner, White

River Junction 19!>

Smith, Loomis J., Slate Roofing, Burlington 51

Smith, N. F., Meat Market, Bennington 192

Smith, R. H., Photographer, St. Albans 106

Smith & Co., M'f'rs Carriages and Sleighs, Bur-
lington .52

Smith & Ketchum, Furniture, Vergennes 206

Smith, W. S. & Co., Boots, Shoes, etc., Rutland 76

Smith, Whitcomb & Cook, M'f'rs Barre Turbine

Water Wheels, Barre. 161

Snelling, F. B., Photographer, Lyndonville 187

Soule, A. B., Dentist, St. Albans 110

Spaulding, A. F., Machinist, etc., Northfield 212

GENERAL INDEX.

Spaulding, J. P., Bookseller, etc., Rutland 70

Spalding & Beach, Grocers, Burlington 54

•Spaulding, Kimball & Co., Wholesale Grocers, Bur-
lington 43

Spear Brothers, Architects and Builders, Burlington 51

Spencer, G. P., Monuments, Lyndon 187

Spencer, T. C, Watches, etc., St. Johnsbury 183

St. Albans Beef Company, St. Albans 106

St. Albans Foundry Company, St. Albans 103

St. Amour Felix, Jeweler, Enosburg Falls 116

St. Johnsbury House, The, (W. L. Krogman, Prop.)

St. Johnsbury 180

Stacy, O. C, Livery and Boarding Stables, Burling-
ton 49

Standish, F. A., M'f r Cigars, Montpelier 151

Stearns, R. B. & Co., Park Drug Store, Burlington. . 49

Steele, C. W., D. D. S., Barre 162

Steele, E. D. & Co., Clothing, etc., St. Johnsbury. . . 178

Stevens, Mrs. C. E., Millinery-, Rutland 68

Stone, A. G., Watches, Clocks, etc., Montpelier 143

Stone, D., Fish, etc., Rutland 70

Strain, Miss L. M., Millinery, Burlington 54

Styles, Robert S., Steam Job Printer, Burlington. . . 54
Squire & Rawson, Watches and Jewelry, Benning-
ton , 194

Sullivan, Eugene & Co., Practical Carving, Barre. .. 169

Temple, John M., Groceries, etc., Northfield 211

Temple of Fashion, (Mrs. J. A. McKanna, Proprie-
tress) Fine Millinery and Fancy Goods, Burling-
ton 51

Thompson, C. F. & Co., Hardware, Brattleboro 126

Thompson's Steam Laundry, (D. A. Thompson,

Prop. ) Bennington 193

Thurber, A. E., Cracker Baker, Brattleboro 125

Town's Hotel, (A. R. Mason, Prop.) Bellows Falls. . 133

Towne, G. J. & Co., Groceries, Barre 159

Towner, S. S., Furniture, etc., Montpelier 144

Townsend, Chas. G., Furniture, etc., Rutland 71

Trombley, F. N., Baker, St. Albans 109

Turk, B. & Bro., Clothing, etc., Burlington 44

Turrill, Henry, Dentist, Rutland 75

Tuttle, F. G., Fine Shoes, etc., Rutland 66

Tuttle Co., The, (Corporation) Publishers and Sta-
tioners, Rutland 64

Twitchell, F. F. & Co., Dry Goods, etc., St. Albans.. 107
Twombly, Aaron, Dry Goods, etc., Lyndonville 187

Union Card Company, (Chas. F. Buswell, Prop.)
M'f rs Plain and Fancy Cards, Montpelier 145

Union Pacific Tea Company, (B. S. Bain, M'g'r) Rut-
land 66

United States Clothes Pin Company, Montpelier. ... 148

Utton, T. W., Stable, Morrisville 215

Valentine Knitting Company, M'f'rs Knit Under-
wear. Bennington : 191

Valiquette, L., Jr., Boots. and Shoes, Rutland 75

Venetian Blind Company, Burlington 47

Vermont House, (A. G. Nast, Prop.) Morrisville 217

Vermont Construction Company, Bridge Building,

St. Albans 103

Vermont Farm Machine Co., The, Bellows Falls 131

Vermont Investment Company, The, Burlington 55

Vermont Loan and Trust Company, Brattleboro 123

Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Montpelier 144

Wales, Chas. N., Butcher, Enosburg Falls 117

Walker & Bros., O. J., Wholesale Grocers, Burling-
ton 46

Ward, A. M. & Son, Flour, Grain, etc., Hardwick. . . 186

Warner, W. C, Optician, St. Johnsbury 179

Warren, C. C, Harness, Leather, etc., Waterbury. . 173

Watchie, J. L., Groceries, etc., Lyndonville 187

Waterbury National Bank, Waterbury 172

Waterman, O. M., Clothing, etc., Morrisville 216

Watkins, R. H., Stoves, Ranges, etp.. West Rutland. 78

Waters & Hubbell, Drs., Burlington 50

Welden House, Walter B. Johnson, M'g'r, St. Al-
bans 107

Wells, Lamson & Co., Granite, Barre 159

Weston & Smith, Monuments, etc., Montpelier 152

Wheatley, D. S., Dry Goods, etc., Montpelier 144

Wheeler, Chas. F., Clothing, Burlington 46

Wheeler, J. C, Agricultural Implements and Carria-
ges, Brandon 86

Wheelock, M. W., Book Binding, Montpelier 151

White, E., Watchmaker and Jeweler, Rutland 75

White, E. H., Watches, Jewelry, etc., West Rutland 78
White River Furnituije Company, White River Junc-
tion 201

Whitney, H. T., Dentist, Montpelier 146

Wilder, Geo. W., Pianos and Organs, Montpelier 1.50

Wight, Henry M., Second Hand Furniture, etc.,

Burlington 45

Wilkinson, E. A., Monuments, etc., Barre 167

Williams, F. T., Picture Frames, etc., White River

Junction 200

Williams, S. D. & Son, Boots and Shoes, Fair Haven. 93
Willoughby, Harry, Stoves, Ranges, etc., Benning-
ton 192

Wolfe, A. H., Fruit, Nuts, etc.. White River Junc-
tion 202

Woodbury, Dr. F. A., Dentist, Brattleboro 125

Woodbury Granite Company, Hardwick 185

Woolson Bros., Tailors, Montpelier 147

Woodward, Fred. R., Grocer, St. Albans 109

Wyatt's, A. D., Studio, Photographer, Brattleboro.. 124

Wyman, C. & Son, Jewelry, etc., St. Albans 103

Wyman & Wallace, Dry Goods, etc., Waterbury 171

Young, Chas & Co., Granite, Barre 164

Young, F. E., Groceries, etc., Brattleboro . " 126

Zottman, W. H. & Co., Druggists, Burlington 53

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BURLINGTON

I^URLINGTON, the " Queen City " of New England, is in every feature a queen.
With mountains to the east of her and mountains to the west, and the most pictur-
esque of lakes at her feet, . she stands indeed in imperial beauty, unrivalled in the
variety of her natural attractions. A writer in the American Journal of Education says
of Burlington : "The Queen City of Lake Champlain has the mountain scenery of Scot
land, the sky and sunsets of Italy, the valleys and verdure of France, the lake views of
Switzerland, and the quiet, park-like surroundings of an English landscape. In a word,
it is a gem set in an emerald ring of natural beauty, which can hardly be equalled anywhere else
in New England, and can be excelled nowhere."

The first settler who came into Burlington was Mr. P'elix Powell, in the year 1773. On the
22d day of October, 1774, Mr. Powell purchased of Samuel Averill, of Litchfield, Conn., in consid-
eration of ^30, a tract of land in Burlington. From the close of the war with Great Britain
the town was rapidly settled. Mr. Erastus Bostwick, now about 94 years of age, says that when
he first came to Burlington some time previous to 1791, there were but three houses at the vil-
lage or bay, as it was then called; they were situated near the foot of Water Street. Captain
King kept tavern at the northeast corner of King and Water streets, a two-story house with a
kitchen in the rear ; it was at this house that the courts of Chittenden County were held for a
few years after Burlington was made a shire town. A Scotchman or Englishman named Grant
was engaged in mercantile business in a small, one-roomed log store ; he kept cloths, groceries,
etc., for sale. A few logs fastened to the shore of the lake was the beginning of the old
wharf. Lumbermen had a few huts in the vicinity of the square, which was covered with bushes
and shrubbery with now and then a pine tree. It is interesting to note that by the energy and
enterprise of these strong and hardy first settlers the foundations of the metropolis of Verniont were
laid. The city probably derived its name from a Burling family, who were among the first
settlers here, although this matter is a subject of doubt. Burlington is the capital of Chitten-
den County, and the trade center of Lake Champlain. It is situated at the only point (with one
or two exceptions) where the railroad system of the state touches Lake Champlain, and is the
terminus of railroads running to the seaboard and the commercial centers of New York, Boston,
Portland, Montreal and the West ; is connected by lake navigation with the entire Champlain
Valley and Eastern New York, the outlet with ample railroad connections of the rich valleys of
the Winooski and Lamville Rivers and the fertile counties of Western Vermont. With ample
water-power within its limits, with coal dumped on its docks direct from the coal fields, as
cheaply as on the Hudson, and water works supplying water under a powerful head, Burlington
affords unsurpassed facilities for mercantile and manufacturing business. No city or village in
New England surpasses Burlington in beauty of location. It is situated on a hill whose gentle
slope rises gradually back from the lake front until its highest point is reached a mile from the
shore. The principal streets run east and west, and are intersected by numerous others extend-

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ing north and south, cutting the city into regular squares. Upon the highest point — College Hill
—is situated the University of Vermont, from whose lofty dome one of the finest views of Iak«
and mountain scenery in this country can be obtained.

Burlington has a population of about 17,000 inhabitants, and its growth in population and
in the number of its buildings, is the result of the excellent rail and water communication, the
public spirit and intelligent enterprise of its citizens and the excellence of its literary and char-
itable institutions, together with the harmonious relations existing between employers and employees.
The city is kept inviting and healthy. Its streets are well lined with shade trees, the water
supply is pure and abundant, the police force prompt and efficient in enforcing the laws, and the
fire department, thoroughly organized, and supplemented by the fire alarm telegraph and tele-
phone, furnishes protection to property. The streets are lighted by electricity. The letter-car-
rier system is in operation, and convenient means of transit to the extreme limits of the city
and to Winooski is furnished by street railways.

Few cities of its size have as many public improvements and institutions as Burlington.
The citizens may well feel proud of them and the good work they are doing, and they are sure
guarantees of the city's future advancement. Among these public institutions, with a conserva-
tive estimate of their cost and fund may be mentioned the following : University of Vermont,
$500,000; Medical College, $50,000; Billings Library Building, $150,000; Vermont Episcopal Insti-
tute, $100,000; St. Joseph's College, $25,000; Park Gallery of Art, $25,000; Fletcher Free Library,
$50,000; Mary Fletcher Hospital, $450,000; Howard Relief Association, $60,000; Home for DeS'
titute Children, $200,000 ; Young Men's Christian Association, $50,000 ; Howard Opera House,
$100,000; Custom House, $40,000; City Hall, $30,000; Court House, $75,000; Providence
■Orphan Asylum, $100,000; Girls' School of Vermont Episcopal Institute, $60,000; Lake View
Retreat, $30,000; Burlington Cancer Relief, $20,000; Burlington Yacht Club House, $5,000; ten
churches, $475,000; nine school buildings, $130,000; total, $2,725,000.

Burlingto'n has some elegant private residences of stately size with broad grounds and ample
lawns, and many tasteful though less costly ones. Few places are so finely shaded, and it is a
•common remark of visitors who ride about the city, that they have rarely, if ever, seen a place
of its size possessing so many tasteful dwellings with such handsome surroundings.

In addition to favorable geographical position and intimate connections with the great trans-
portation companies of the state, Burlington has the inherent elements of a live and busy
metropolis, exhibiting as it does a commercial activity and a business prosperity to be found in
no other inland city of its size in the country.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

The University library contains 35,475 volumes, which are stored in the Billings library build-
ing. This building, noted for its architectural beauty, was erected at an expense of $150,000.
The Fletcher Free Library contains 17,500 volumes.

THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.

The University of Vermont, chartered by the Legislature in 1791, and rechartered in 1865 as
the "University of Vermont and State Agricultural College," is classed among the older and
leading colleges of the country. Its grounds and buildings are valued at $275,000 ; its libraries
•collections and apparatus at $100,000. It has invested funds, including lands and the congres-
sional grant, amounting to $365,000. Its annual income for the payment of salaries and current
expenses is $35,000. It receives from the state $6,000 annually for ind'istrial instruction and
the aid of poor students. The institution has no indebtedness. The value of such an insti-
tution not only financially, but as affording the very best facilities to the people for higher edu-
cation, and in giving character to the city wherever its name is mentioned, cannot be over-
estimated.

Its graduates and those of the medical department, which is also in a most flourishing con-

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dition, may be found in all parts of the country and are ever ready to bear witness to the
excellence of its course of study and to the many educational advantages of Burlington.

The Vermont Episcopal Institute and the girls' school in connection therewith, St.
Joseph's College, and the Burlington Commercial College, are all in most successful operation and
are patronized by large numbers.

Professor Sauvers' Summer School of Languages is now permanently located here
and brings to Burlington from five hundred to six hundred students during the summer months.

BANKING.

National banks (two).

Capital $ 800,000

Surplus 160,000

Deposits 1,200,000

Savings bank and trust companies (two).

Amounts 2,200,000

BURLINGTON, VERMONT. 37

INSURANCE AGENCIES.

Capital represented.

Fire Companies $150,000,000

Life Companies 252,000,000

TRADE AND MANUFACTURES.

From a tabular statement of the latest and best authority we gather the following facts as to
the trade and manufactures alone of Burlington.

Amount of capital employed , $ 5,512,050

Amount of sales and product 13,358,900

Number of employees 3677

Monthly pay roll 117,547

The annual wages paid to employees amounts to 1,410,564

These results are largely due to the freedom of Burlington from strikes and labor troubles,
which, history proves, invariably work disaster to business and recoil most severely on the laboring
classes.

The lumber firms represent a capital of $4,000,000, and employ in their business in this city
$1,500,000. The lumber sold and shipped from Builington annually amounts to 150,000,000 feet.

WATER WORKS.

Burlington is supplied with water from Lake Champlain, which is forced to reservoirs 300
feet above the level of the lake, which gives an excellent head of water in every house in the
city, besides being ample in case of fire. The capacity of the reservoirs is over 6,000,000 gal-
lons. The water taxes are paid by the consumers directly to the city treasurer, the rates being
as low as any city and much lower than many. Water is distributed through thirty-one miles of
main to every part of the city, and there are 175 hydrants, affording ample protection against fire.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Burlington's fire department consists of six companies, one of which is a hook and ladder
company. It is well organized and disciplined and is second to no volunteer organization of its
kind in the country ; and it has shown itself capable of most efficient service in arresting and
preventing the spread of conflagrations. The annual expense of the entire department, includ-
ing the fire alarm telegraph, is only about $4,500. The streets are regular and tastefully laid
out, making more than fifty miles of road in the city most of which is either paved or macada-
mized. The streets are lighted with 113 arc electric lights of 2000 candle power each, at an
annual expense of about $9,000.

PUBLIC PARKS.

Burlington is highly favored in having so many large and beautiful public parks. City Hall
Park, near the center of the city, is in the form of a square and embraces about two acres.
It is surrounded by the leading hotels, Fletcher Free Library, Ethan Allen Engine House,
Y. M. C. A. building, banks and various mercantile establishments. In the northern part of the
city, on a bluff overlooking Lake Champlain, is Battery Park. During the war of 18 12, when
the English menaced Plattsburg, the public stores were removed to Burlington, and a battery was
placed on the site of Battery Park ; hence the name. Queen City Park and Howard Park, the
former a popular resort for picnic parties, are to the south of the city.

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.

Burlington enjoys superior transportation facilities and is admirably situated for commerce.
It lies on the direct line of navigation by the lakes and canals between Montreal and New

38 INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

York, and during nine months of the year its products and manufactures can be shipped to the

largest cities by water, including those on the great lakes, and by the same means of transpor-
tation is received the larger proportion of its raw material, lumber, coal and other necessaries.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT. 39

Railway lines radiate in every direction, and there is no city of importance that cannot be reached
from here by almost a direct route. Three lines of railroad, the Central Vermont, Burlington
& Lamville, and Rutland & Burlington enter the city ; and directly across Lake Champlain, ten
miles distant, and connected by boats, is the railroad of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co.
The Champlain Transportation Co. has its headquarters in Burlington and its steamers are among
the largest and most elegant on inland waters. They run in connection with the D. & H.
Railroad, Lake George steamers, and Hudson River steamers, transporting large amounts of
freight and affording a most delightful trip through the lake to the large numbers who select this
route for business and pleasure travel.

AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE.

This city, from her favorable location, her advantageous surroundings, her commercial facil-
ities, her business opportunities, her manufactures, her solidity, her advantages as a shipping
and distributing point, her wealth, the intelligence, culture, taste, refinement and moral
advancement of her people; the public and private enterprise, her excellent sanitary condi-
tion, her metropolitan advantages; in short, the thousand and one things that tend to make
a city a desirable place of residence, is beginning to attract the attention of people from abroad
who have learned of the place. As a result, a tide of capital and business industry and enter-
prise is gradually settling in this direction, which will assist very materially in building up at
this point a city destined at no distant day to take a prominent place among the inland cities
of America. The inhabitants of Burlington are composed very largely of mechanics, tradesmen, —
" sons of toil." The wealth is more equally distributed among the citizens than in larger and
more densely populated cities. There are many wealthy people and but few really poor.

Situated in the midst of the beautiful Champlain Valley, and surrounded on all sides, far and
near, by the most populous, wealthiest, and best agricultural county to be found in the state,
Burlington enjoys a local or domestic revenue from beyond her limits unequalled anywhere.
Socially and morally Burlington will compare favorably with any city in the world. Her citi-
zens are in the main church-going people, and as a result the city is adorned with many elegant
and costly places of worship, the following denominations being represented : two Congregational,
two Baptist, Episcopal, St. Mary's Cathedral (R. C), St. Joseph's (French). The Baptists have
a French mission and there is a Jewish synagogue. The public schools of the city are of such
a character as to cause the citizens to speak of them with pride. These, together with the
numerous schools of a higher grade, have had a tendency to raise the social and moral standard
of the people. Four newspapers are published here beside the University Cynic, which is a
monthly college publication. The different lines of railroads that center in this city and the
shipping facilities by boat indicate the advantages of Burlington as a shipping point, and the
opportunities for rapid and convenient travel could not well be improved. The mechanics and
laboring men of Burlington generally own houses of their own, and as a consequence houses can
be rented at reasonable rates. Shabby or unsightly tenement houses are almost unknown in
Burlington.

Statistics prove that Burlington is one of the most healthful cities on the American Conti-
nent. Its climate is pure and genial, the temperature being modified and regulated by the moun-
tains and lake. The city is subject to no prevailing diseases. The location is admirable for
complete drainage, and its sanitary condition is well regulated by an efficient board of health.
The manufacturing facilities of this city, with her opportunities and advantages as a shipping point,
afford the capitalist and manufacturer a brilliant prospect, while her educational, moral, social and
sanitary advantages render Burlington a most desirable place for residence. This then, is our
*' Queen City," the Burlington of to-day.

BURLINGTON.

HOWARD NATIONAL BANK, Church and College
Streets. — The best patronized bank iu Burlington is the Howard
National Bank, which occupies the ground floor of its own ornate
and substantial brick block, at the corner of Church and College
Streets. This bank was incorporated in 1870, with a capital of $300,-
000, and is officered as follows, viz. : president, F. M. Van Sicklen ;
vice-president, C. M. Spaulding; cashier, F. E. Burgess; directors,
F. M. Van Sicklen, C. M. Spaulding, Joel H. Gates. Edward Wells, D.
W. Robinson. The banking rooms are centrally and desirably lo-
cated, handsomely appointed and provided with improved safes and
vaults, affording ample accommodation for the public, and possess-
ing every modern convenience for facilitating the business in hand.
A general banking business is transacted, including the receiving of
deposits, the discounting of approved commercial paper, the collec-
tion of drafts, and the dealing in foreign exchange and flrst-class
securities of all kinds. From its inception this bank has retained
the confidence of the public in a marked degree. Its founders were
men who had the rare foresight to recognize the possibilities of such
an institution, and who laid the foundations sufficiently strong and
deep to bear any superstructure that time, experience and wealth
might rear. They built well, and they and their coadjutors are emi-
nently worthy of maintaining the popularity and prosperity already
achieved. Under its present wise and conservative management,
this bank is doing a large and safe business, all its movements being
marked by prudence, caution and honorable business methods, and
it is widely recognized as one of those solid, ably conducted institu-
tions which reflect credit alike upon its officers and the community
in which its influence is felt. It now has the largest number of de-
positors of any bank in the state, and its last statement, made Nov.
5, 1890, shows surplus and profits amounting to $100,000: individual
deposits, $400,000. Its executive officers are gentlemen with whom
it is always a pleasure to do business. Prompt, obliging and efficient
in all their dealings with the public, they are naturally popular, and
in their own personality uphold the credit of the bank, in both finan-
cial, commercial and social life. The president, Mr. Van Sicklen,
and the vice-president, Mr. Spaulding, have been connected with the
bank since its organization,and have been foremost in placing it upon
a solid and substantial basis. Mr. Van Sicklen is a retired merchant,
long identified with the commercial growth and financial prosperity
of this city. Mr. Spaulding is a well-known capitalist, president of
the Porter Manufacturing Company and the Cedar Beach Associa-
tion. The cashier, Mr. Burgess, is a native of New York state, and a
financier of experience, ability and wide acquaintance; while the board
of directors comprises much of the solid business element of the city.

HEOTAN "W. AliliEN & CO., Jobbers and Retailers of Dry
Goods, Nos. 81 and 83 Church Street.— As the leading establishment
of its kind in BurUngton, this house is worthy of accurate historical
reference. It was founded in 1848 by Messrs. Edward and Elias Ly-
man. Three years later Mr. Edward Lyman became sole proprietor,
continuing as such until 1868, when Mr. Heman W. Allen, who had
been a clerk in the house for a number of years, and had shown spe-
cial aptitude for the business, was admitted to partnership under the
firm name of Lyman & Allen. This firm became a power in the job-
bing, as well as retail, dry goods trade, extending its business through-
out Vermont and northern New York, and being recognized as the
leader of the trade in this entire territory. In 1879 they took posses-
sion of their present spacious quarters, comprising two floors, 50 x 75
feet each, admirably situated in the Howard Opera House Block, and
elegant in all their arrangements and appointments. The location
is the most central, and it is easy of access from every part of the
city and surrounding country. The interior is fitted up and furnished
in keeping with the correct taste and sound judgment of the proprie-
tors; no expense has been spared, and all departments are well
lighted, and commodious alike for customers and the adequate dis-

play of the firm's immense stock. The establishment is the busiest
in its line in the city, its counters being thronged with patrons from
all classes of the community. Eucli department is complete within
itself, while the corps of clerks and salesmen, numbering twenty-two
in all, are noted for their courtesy and obliging manners, combining
with a thorough k lowledge of their duties a faculty for anticipating
the wants of customers, laying before tliem a full variety of tex-
tures, patterns and shades from which to choose. The splendid
stock contains everything desirable in dress goods, including the
latest shades in black and colored silks, satins, velvets and velveteens
ottomans, Rhadamaux. cashmeres and prints; the latest styles in
cloaks, suits and wraps; jerseys and jersey waists, coats and shawls;
linens, woolens and worsteds; blankets, fiannels and domestics;
hosiery, gloves and underwear; corsets, bustles and dress trimmings;
laces, ribbons and embroideries; notions, fancy goods and small
wares in great variety and profusion. This firm are always first to
secure the most desirable novelties in all fabrics of the loom, in no-
tions and fancy goods. Mr. Frank D. Abernetliy, who had been in
the employ of the house since 1879, was admitted as a partner in 1885.
Two years later, the honored senior partner, Mr. Lyman, died, after
.a long, honorable and successful business career, and the house has
since been conducted under the present name and style. Mr. Allen,
the accomplished head of the house, is a native Vernionter, iu the
active prime of life, served in the late war, the 13th Vermont In-
fantry, is a member of the Burlington Board of Trade, and des-
ervedly popular in social and business life. Mr. Abernetliy was born
in Bristol.Vt., is a member of the F. and A. M., and combines to form
a firm of commanding influence, wide popularity and solid worth.

REED & TAYIiOR, Wholesale Dealers in Tobacco, Cigars,
Snuff. Pipes, etc.. No. 129 and 131 St. Paul Street.— The firm name of
Reed & Taylor constitutes the most valuable trademark known to
the cigar and tobacco trade in Vermont, and the vast demand for the
reliable and fragrant goods bearing this brand, has resulted in the
development of one of the largest manufacturing interests of the kin*
in this section, while Burlington is materially benefited as being the
centre of this important trade. Messrs. Reed & Taylor are widely
prominent as wholesale dealers in Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Pipes,
etc., and occupy spacious and commodious premises at Nos. 139 and
131 St. Paul Street. The business was established some twenty-five
years ago by Messrs. Murray & Reed, and in 1883 the present firm
succeeded to the control. The firm has made a close study of the
public want, and has in stock by far the most varied and compre-
hensive assortment of fine goods, in all styles, sorts and makes to be
found in this city, so as to be prepared to satisfactorily meet the
most exacting requirements of the trade. In a word, this firm make
their customers' interests their own, and dealei-s feel safe in buying
from such an honorable, responsible house, realizing that they best
meet the wants of their own trade, and can in that way permanently
develop a profitable business in their section against all odds. The
cigars manufactured and sold by Blessrs. Reed & Taylor are rapidly
distancing all competition wherever introduced, being everywhere
popular for their delicacy of fiavor, true fragrance, jierfect work-
manship and select leaf. The firm have built up their trade in these
goods on the basis of reliability and quality, and are seeking for
themselves the benefits accruing from the production of honest,
well-made goods. We cannot too .strongly recommend hotels,
restaurants and the trade generally, to sample the goods of this
house, as they give universal satisfaction, sell quickly, hold custom-
ers, and return a good profit to the retailer. The individual members
of this firm are Messi-s. J. Q. Reed and O. C. Taylor, the former a
native of Vermont, the latter of New York, and both gentlemen of
unflagging energy and enterprise who have secured to Burlington a
highly beneficial branch of wholesale trade, and are worthy of the
substantial success and prosperity they now enjoy.

B U K L 1 N G T O N , V E K M O N T .

BAIIjEY'S music ROOinS, H. W. Hall, Manager.— In

this age of well-nigh universal musical education, when in every
family of refinement a piano-forte is a necessity, it is a matter of
general interest to secure some reliable advice as to the best place
to patronize for articles iu this line. Tlie oldest and best known
house in Vermont engaged in the piano and organ trade is that
known as Bailey's Music Rooms, located at Nos. 149 and 151 Main
Street in this city. This house has been in successful operation
since 1871, and its responsibility and reliabilitj- is well establislied.
The affairs of the house are under the expert management of Mr.
H. W. Hall, who employs a dozen or more traveling salesmen
throughout the state. This house has the agency for such celebrated
pianos as the Knabe, Chickering, Ivers & Pond, P^stey. Steck,
Miller and Sterling; also the Estey, Carpenter and Chicago Cottage
Sterling organs. Slieet music and nmsical merchandise In large
quantities are also carried in stock, and the house is recognized as a
true type of the possibilities of the modern nmsic trade. There is
-nothing produced in either hemisphere in the line of musical goods
■which cannot be furnished by this house at short notice and at
terms and prices which challenge competition. Mr. Hall sells
every instrument on its merits, and is in a position to offer the
rarest inducements to purchasers as regards both price and quality.
Pianos and organs are rented and sold on easy payments, thus
■bringing them within the reach of all classes of the community.
Those of our readers contemplating the purchase of an instrument
should call at these rooms and inspect for themselves, or write to
Mr. Hall, and they will find their wants supplied with no trouble or
annoyance on tlieir part and at very little cost. " Honest goods at
honest prices " is the motto of the house, and to this principle it
strictly adheres. Mr. A. L. Bailey, the proprietor, also conducts a
similar establishment at St. Johnsbury. Mr. Hall, the manager in
this city, is known in the musical world as an accomplished expo-
nent of this line of trade. Eleven years ago Mr. Hall came to this
city in the employ of A. L. Bailey of St. Johnsbury, and with Col.
John E. Fox as his only assistant, started in a small way to intro-
duce the pianos and organs among our citizens then sold by Mr.
Bailey. From this small beginning has been built up through the
energy and push of Mr. Hall, one of the largest houses in New Eng-
land, and one which now employs a large number of traveling
salesmen, the most of whom reside in Burlington. By close atten-
tion to business. Mr. Hall has accumulated a considerable amount of
property, his residence on Clark Street being one of the best
appointed cottages in the city. Mr. Hall is a member of Green
Mountain Lodge, No. 1, I. O. O. F. and Green Mountain Encamp-
ment, No. 3. of this city, where he passed the various chairs of the
Subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and in- 1885 was elected a rep-
resentative to the Grand Lodge, of wliich he received the appoint-
ment of Grand Marshal. This was followed in 1886 by election as
Deputy Grand Master, and in 1887 was elected to the chair of Grand
Master. At the conclusion of this service in 1888, he was elected to
represent his State in the Sovereign Grand Lodge for two years.
Appreciating the beauty of the Patriarchs Militant branch, he
joined Canton Lafayette, No. 1, and was soon thereafter appointed
an Aid-de-canip on the Staft of the Ma,ior General. with rank of
Lieutenant. Mr. Hall Is one of the best known men of Vermont, is
in the prime of a vigorous manhood and is honored and esteemed
by his associates and neighbors.

J. "W. GOODELIj, Stone Work^ Granite and Marble Monu-
ments, No. 257 Pine Street. — The leading headquarters in Burlington
for granite and marble monuments is the establishment of Mr. J. W.
Goodell, located at No. 257 Pine Street. This representative house
was established in 1875, by Messrs. J. W. Goodell & Co., the present
proprietor succeeding to the sole control in 1885. He handles both
Barre, Quincy, Westerly and various other granites, all kinds of
foreign and domestic marbles, and brown stone for building pur-
poses, while he makes a leading specialty of carving, designing and
statuary work. Fabrication of memorial work has become an art
requiring originality of conception, technical training, patient en-
deavor, intelligent application and the very acme of expert work-
manship to secure an artistic totality of admirable and enduring
qualities. To fully meet these essential requisites the efforts of Mr.
Goodell are unremitting. In memorial designs. Ideal and realistic
carving, and the selection of materials, Mr. Goodell stands foremost
in the trade. The fullest extent of artistic possibility has signalized

his many productions. Their well-tested merits, marked apprecia-
tion in every cemetery, is tlieir best recommendation, and his only
needed endorsement. The expert choice of i-aw materials Involves
consummate discrimination, absolute technical knowledge, wide
observation and large practical experience. These qualifications Mr.
Goodell amply possesses, and the trade recognizes his judgment as
unerring. Bargains are offered to suit all tastes and means, and when
desired can be completed and erected in a reasonably short time.
From fifty to one hundred skilled hands are constantly employed,
and the plant is splendidly fitted up with new and imj)roved ma-
chinery and ample steam power. All work proves as represented,
is guaranteed in every respect, and every statement, expressed or
implied, iu letter and spirit is substantiated. The trade is local,
suburban and country-wide, its radius ever enlarging, and the work
in large demand wherever once introduced. The business trans-
acted amounts to a very large sum per annum, while an energetic
application of his resources to excel in his various productions, and
to keep pace with the growing demands and refluenients of the
times, year in and year out, is the earne.st endeavor of ;the talented
proprietor. Mr. Goodell is a native Vermonter, and has long been
prominent iu the business circles of Burlingtf)n; is now serving as
water commissioner of the city, is a member of tlie F. and A. M. and
the I. O. O. F., and is universally honored and esteemed.

T. S, PEICK, General Insurance Agent, Peck's Block, No. 166
College Street. — The best channel through which to effect fire insur-
ance in Burlington, is the agency conducted by Gen. T. S. Peck, who
is unquestionably the leading general insurance agent in Vermont,
and now, after being in business for twenty-three yeai-s, General
Peck is still lengthening and strengthening his stakes, enlarging his
already widespread business connection. He now represents the
following well-known and reliable companies, viz: the Norwich
Union, the Royal, the London and Lancashire, the Commercial
Union and the Sun, of England; the German American, the Niagara,
the Westchester and the Phenix, of New York; the Fire Association,
the Pennsylvania and the American, of Philadelphia: the Connecti-
cut, of Hartford: the First National, of Worcester; the Anglo-
Nevada, of San Fi-ancisco; and the New Hampshire and the
People's of Manchester, N. H. ; also, the Traveler's Life and Acci-
dent, of Hartford; the National Life, of Montpelier, Vt. ; the
Vermont Life, of Burlington; the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company of Hartford; and the American Steam
Boiler Insurance Company of New York. With their millions of
capital and surplus, these companies offer absolute security to the
assured. General Peck is placing risks with these companies at
remarkably low rates; his policies are clearly worded, explicit, and
devoid of technicalities, and all losses are promptly paid on adjust-
ment. He controls the insuring of important lines of business,
residential and manufacturing property; stocks of merchandise,
household effects, etc., and is steadily extending his circle of cus-
tomers in this city and throughout the state. He is a recognized
authority upon all matters relating to both fire and life insurance,
and an unrivalled knowledge of the principal risks offering in city
and country, rendering him especially safe and competent as the
agent for conservative companies such as those he now represents.
He offers special facilities for placing insurance for other agents;
gives prompt attention to all orders by mail or telegraph, and due
noticeof expiration oflpolicies. Responsible parties not representing
companies and in position to introduce business, will find it for their
interest to write to this office. General Theodore S. Peck was born
in Burlington, March 22, 1843; was educated at the public schools,
and early in life engaged in a general insurance agency. He enlisted
in 1861 as a private in Company F, First Vermont Cavalry, was pro-
moted to regimental quarter-master sergeant of the Ninth Ver-
mont Infantry in July, 1862; to second lieutenant of Company C in
January, 1863; first lieutenant Company H in June, 1864; and cap-
tain and assistant quartermaster United States Volunteers, March
11, 1865. He was colonel and aid-de-camp on the staff of Governor
Stewart in 1870; served as commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Department of Vermont, and as colonel of the First
Regiment National Guard of Vermont for several years; and was
appointed adjutant and inspector-general of the state in 1881 to fill a
vacancy, and has been elected to that responsible position by every
succeeding legislature since that time, fulfilling his duties with
ability, sound judgment and great acceptance.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

A. N. JOHNS, Gloves and Furnishing Goods, No. 108 Church
Street.— Prominent among the representative and reliable houses
engaged in the field of mercantile activity in this city is that of Mr.
A. N. Johns, located at No. 108 Church Street, and known and hon-
ored as the Burlington Glove and F'urnishing Goods Store. It is
headquarters for gloves and furnishing goods of every description
for both ladies, gents, misses and children. It was established over
twenty-five years ago, by Mr. \V. H. Whitten, as a glove manufac-
tory, and, after some changes, the present proprietor succeeded to
the control in 1885. The store is greatly admired as an attractive
feature of this busy thoroughfare, and is liberally patronized by all
classes of the community. It is thoroughly metropolitan in all its
arrangements and appointments, and is stocked to repletion at all
times with new, choice and desirable goods. The proprietor pos-
sesses the most perfect facilities for obtaining supplies in vast quan-
tities and at advantageous rates, making his purchases direct from
the most famous manufacturers, jobbers and importers, and secur-
ing the latest styles and freshest novelties as soon as they are ready
for the trade. Customers are thus assured of securing the most
fashionable designs and patterns in this line, as they make their ap-
pearance on the counters of this popular house quite as soon as they
are offered for sale in Boston or New York. Responding to the
close competition peculiar to this line of trade, Mr. Johns places his
prices at the lowest point of moderation, even lower than can be se-
cured in the larger cities, and gives his patrons every advantage
that can be afforded or that is known to the trade. He displays the
largest stock in Vermont of gloves, hosiery, underwear, corsets,
handkerchiefs, parasols, fans, ribbons, collars and cuffs, ruchings,
ties, etc. ; also a fine assortment of ladies' and gents" driving gloves,
ladies' and children's hosiery, merino, wool and cashmere stockings.
The patronage is large and active at all seasons, and the wants of
the public are ministered to with the utmost dispatch, with consci-
entious care and with eminent satisfactions. Mr. Johns is a native
of Bristol, Vt., an expert and talented merchant, with a keen appre-
ciation of the public want, a member of the Burlington Board of
Trade, and a reliable, responsible and popular business man.

H. yi. PHKIiPS & CO., Wholesale Granite Dealers, Barre
Granite, Office, No. 190 Bank Street.— In this brief sketch of the
house of Messrs. H. M. Phelps & Co., wholesale granite dealers, at
No. 190 Bank Street, we introduce to our readers a firm of monu-
mentalists of wide celebrity, ranking first in quality and second to
none in the volume of production. They established their business
here in 1863, and their trade Is local, stiburban and country-wide, its
radius ever enlarging, its work popular wherever introduced and
the demand for the same increasing with each succeeding year.
Fabrication of memorial work has become an art requiring original-
ity of conception, technical training, patient and intelligent applica-
tion, and the very acme of expert workmanship, to secure an artis-
tic totality of admirable and enduring qualities. To fully meet these
essential requisites the efforts of this firm are unremitting. Their
extensive warerooms are replete with a varied and immense assort-
ment of designs, suited to the tastes and means of all, and bargains
are here offered which cannot be duplicated elsewhere. All work
proves as represented, is guaranteed in every respect, and every
statement, expressed or implied, in letter and spirit is substantiated.
In botli memorial designs, ideal and realistic carving and the selec-
tion of materials, this firm stands pre-eminent in the trade. The
fullest extent of artistic possibility has signalized their many pro-
ductions. Their well-tested merits, marked appreciation in
cemeteries throughout all parts of the country, is their best recom-
mendatif)n, their only needed indorsement. In the selection of raw
materials this firm possess every qualification, and the trade recog-
nizes tlieir judgment as unerring. They make a specialty of Barre
granite, and furnish only the hardest stone, free from iron, remark-
able for its silky texture, and susceptible of the highest polish. This
granite is supplied, either finished or in the rough, in quantities to
suit at the shortest possible notice, and at terms and prices which
defy successful competition. The works are amply supplied with
the latest improved machinery for sawing and polishing, operated
by steam-power, and steady employment is given to twenty-five
skilled hands. Mr. Phelps, the active member of the firm, is an ac-
complished designer and workman, who can embody and produce
his own conceptions by his own skilled handicraft, and who has won
success in his art by honestly deserving it.

CHAS. R. NASH, Stoves, Ranges. Hot Air Furnaces, No. 180
Main Street. — Commercial enterprises of modern times embrace
many features of practical utility, but none which deserve higher
consideration than those which relate to the home — its comforts
and conveniences. Among such enterprises in Burlington may
be mentioned that conducted so successfully by Mr. Chas. R.
Nash, at No. 180 Main Street. This house has an old and inti-
mate connection with the business history of this city, having been
founded over forty years ago by Messrs. J. and J. Wainwright, the
present proprietor, after several changes, succeeding to the con-
trol m 187:3. Mr. Nash deals extensively in stoves, ranges, hot-air
furnaces, and house furnishing goods; drain pipe, etc., and makes a
leading specialty of plumbing, steam heating and furnace work.
He occupies large and commodious salesrooms, with a spacious and
well equipped workshop in connection, and gives steady employ-
ment to a competent force of skilled hands. Having an intimate
knowledge of the wants and requirements of the public in this direc-
tion of trade, Mr. Nash carries in stock a full line of the best makes
of stoves, ranges and furnaces, embodying all the latest and most im-
proved styles for both heating and cooking, all of which are received
direct from manufacturers, and commend their own superior merits
to the confidence and patronage of critical and discriminating pur-
chasers. In plumbing, steam heating and furnace work, this house
occupies an unquestioned position at the head of the trade, from
which it is abundantly able to make good their claim for accom-
plishing the best and m<3St thorough work to be found in any local-
ity, while every modern facility is at hand for guaranteeing the
prompt and perfect fulfillment of all orders. The prices which pre-
vail in all departments of the business are such as preclude success-
ful competition, and the patronage is large and influential in this city
and from all parts of the surrounding country. Mr. Nash is a native
of Shelburne, Vt.. a member of the F. and A. M., the I. O. O. F. and
the Burlington Board of Trade, and a reliable, straightforward busi-
ness man, worthy of every trust and confidence.

BUHL.INGTON BUSINESS COI^LKfiE AND
SHORTHAND SCHOOL., No. 94 Church Street, Warner
Block. —The leader in this branch of education in Vermont is the
Burlington Business College, which is now in the twelfth year of an
honored and useful existence. The Burlington Business College and
Short-Hand School is under the proprietorship and management of
Prof. E. G. Evans, an instructor of large experience and an expert
and practical accountant. The College is eligibly located at No. 94
Church Street, Warner Block, and is admirably adapted for its pur-
pose, the rooms being heated with steam, well lighted on three sides,
and the main hall has a seating capacity of fully one hundred. The
atmosphere shed by this College is an atmosphere of energy and
purpose. It is devoted to fitting young men and women for actual
business of all kinds. It is itselt, in fact, an epitome of all the typi-
cal varieties of business done in the world. The business of the mer-
chant, the banker, the importer and jobber, the real estate agent
and insurance company, the broker and commission man, as well as
telegraphy, penmanship, shorthand and the whole order of activi-
ties, are here taught by a carefully devised system of object lessons
devoted to each. In banking, for instance, accurate accounts are
kept, the transactions are precisely such as occur in the world's
business, and the book-keeping and balances are as carefully looked
after as if millions depended upon this scrupulous attention. We
can hardly conceive of any work which a young man or woman
may be called upon to do in the world, aside from the three profes-
sions of law, theology and medicine,— any one of which, however,
would be well supplemented by a Burlington Business College course,
—that is not absolutely provided for by this institution. The business
course includes book-keeping, business law, business practice, gram-
mar, business arithmetic, business penmanship, business corre-
spondence and spelling. The phonographic course embraces short-
hand, correspondence, practical grammar, typewriting, penmanship
and spelling. The English course includes arithmetic, reading, let-
ter-writing, penmanship, grammar and geography. The total ex-
pense for tuition, books, board and washing does not exceed $85.
This is from $30 to $75 less than the cost of attending any other sim-
ilar institution. The principal has ever given a hearty support to
those measures best calculated to advance and perfect the facilities
afforded to the yoimg men and women of America to secure a thor-
ough business education, and his success has been well merited.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT.

PEASE & M.ANSON, The One Price Cash Clothiers, Men's,
Youths', Boys' and Children's Fine Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats
and Gloves, No. 160 College Street. — The popular and well-known
firm of Pease & Manson is already accepted as a leader in its special
line of mercantile activity. The enterprise was inaugurated in 1884
by Messrs. Pope & Pease, the present firm being formed in 1890.
The premises occupied comprise two floors, one 20 x 115 feet, fitted
up with tasteful appointments throughout, while every convenience
and accommodation has been provided for the reception of custom-
ers and the handling of stock. The counters and shelves are bur-
dened with a very extensive assortment of superior, ready-made
clothing for men, youths', boys", all in the latest fashion, and illus-
trating the current demand. These goods are made from the best
materials and in the best workmanship, and are stylish in cut, fit and
appearance, while in the matter of pric • this house cannot be ex-
celled by any other establishment in the city. The second floor,
20 X 60 feet, is nicely arranged for the exclusive sale of children's
clothing, where in addition to the regular styles of children's suits
and overcoats are shown many novelties in children's clotiiing not
usually found outside the larger cities. They carry at all times a
full and complete line of all goods embraced in men's f imiishings,
and have established the fair and honorable and confidence-produc-
ing system of marking all goods in plain figures, selling at one price
and for cash only. They also keep an extensive and very fine stock
of hats, caps and gloves of the best grades, prices of which are
always the lowest, quality considered. The individual members of
the firm are Messrs. Fred S. Pease and David Manson, the former a
native of Vermont and the latter of Scotland. These gentlemen,
during their comparatively brief career in this city as business men
have established a large and influential trade, and have gained for
themselves enviable reputations for lionorable dealing arid enter-
prise. They are both j'oung, energetic and enterprising, and this
new and already popular store is quite an addition to the mercantile
interests of Burlington.

liEO & OTcIiAKEN, Boston Store, Nos. 56 and 58 Church
Street. — This representative house was originally established in 1887,
when they bought the stock of ;\I. D. Cook, and so largely has their
business developed, that the large double store now occupied is
needed for the accommodation of the immense stock carried. The
business premises comprise two floors, 50 by 100 feet each, fitted up
in a very attractive and convenient manner, with the Lamson cash
carrier system, electric lights and modern appointments, and form-
ing one of the interesting features of this popular shoi)[)ing district.
Their house has become to be recognized as a popular source of
supply for both dry and fancy goods, carpets and upholstery, cloaks,
notions and small wares. Each line is kept fresh and choice, em-
bracing the latest novelties, and illustrating in a striking manner the
bewildering changes in fashion and style. The business is systemat-
ically divided into distinct departments, each being under the direc-
tion of a competent head, while the exigencies of the ti-ade require
the constant employment of thirty -five clerks and salesmen. Here
are shown the latest shades and patterns in black and colored sillcs,
satins, velvets and velveteens, ottomans, Rhadamanx, cashmeres,
and prints; cloaks, suits and shawls; woolens, linens and cottons;
blankets, flannels and housekeeping goods; hosiery, gloves and
underwear; corsets, bu.stles and dress trimmings; laces, ribbons and
embroideries; and notions, fancy goods and small wares in great
variety and profusion. This flrm have now on sale the largest and
choicest stock of cloaks and winter garments ever exhibited in this
part of the country. This department is a striking instance of the
willingness of the public to co-operate with the merchants whose
endeavors are directed toward supplying their patrons with the best
and latest in the market, and at the very lowest prices consistent
with the ideas of modern merchandizing. The stock this season is
far above the average, both for style, variety and cheapness, and
includes the choicest productions of the great manufacturers, de-
signers and fashion leaders of London, Paris and New York. The
styles are fao-similies of Worth's and Redfern's master efforts, and
the assortment include cloaks, capes and jackets; ladies' cloth
jackets and reefers, plush and Astrachan capes; plush cloaks and
jackets, and ladies and children's garments of every description.
The carpet department is brilliant with color and new oatterns in
Wiltons, Moquettes, Axminsters, Brussels, tapestry, ingrain and
other carpetings; while the house is patronized in every branch by

the elite of the city, and is one of the busiest emporiums of trade in
town, especially favored during the holidays. The co-partners,
Messrs. M. J. Leo and P. F. McLaren, are merchants of rare energy
and business tact, and belong to that class of energetic, public-spir-
ited business men, who build up great enterprises in every avenue of
commerce and trade.

SPAUL.DINQ, KiniBAIiL. & CO., Wholesale Grocers,
Stone Stores, South Wharf.— The leading, best known wholesale gro-
cery house in Vermont is that of Messrs. Spaulding, Kimball & Co.,
located in the stone stores, on the South Wharf in this city. This
representative house was established in 1855 by Messrs. Van Sicklen
& Walker, who were succeeded in their order by Van Sicklen,
Walker & Co., Van Sicklen, Seymour & Co., and Van Sicklen &
Spaulding, until 1887, when the present flrm was organized. Their
stone stores, where their large wholesale trade is carried on, are sup-
plemented by four stoi-ehouses, giving every modern convenience
and facility for the rapid handling and perfect preservation of the
choice and valuable stock. Here is a veritable emporium of the
choicest food products from every quarter of the globe and provis-
ions and groceries of every description; fine teas, pure molasses,
flour, salt, pork, lard, fish,, cordage, cement, lime, oils, nails, glass,
seeds, calcined plaster, marble dust, etc., etc. The stock is notable
for its extent, care in selection, celebrity of brands, and remarkably
low scale of prices. In fact nowhere in the state can it be dupli-
cated at the prices quoted. The firm are doing an enlarging trade
throughout northern Vermont and northern New York, and are
building solidly on the foundation of knowing what the trade wants,
knowing where to secure the best and finest goods at lowest rates,
and pursuing an honorable live policy, giving their patrons a chance
to make money, and offering them greater inducements and a wider
range to select from than any house in this section of the country.
Quality is ever the first consideration with this firm, and theirs is a
model grocery house in its management, its goods and its tariff of
prices. The exigencies of the business call for the emplojinent of
seventeen assistants, including a corps of talented salesmen on the
road, and all orders receive prompt and careful fulfilment. The in-
dividual members of this responsible firm are Messrs. A. C. Spauld-
ing, E. B. Kimball and P. J. Enright. All are experienced and prac-
tical, able and honorable, as merchants and business men, and are
gentlemen with whom it is always pleasant and profitable to deal.

R. G. PAGE, Sewing Machines and Supplies, No. 34 Church
Street. — A leading headquarters for sewing machines and supplies
in Burlington is the establishment of Mr. R. G. Page, located at No.
34 Church Street, opposite Hotel Chittenden. This gentleman has
had a practical experience of some fifteen years in the sewing
machine business, and has been established here since 1888. He
deals in sewing machines and supplies, pocket knives, scissors and
shears, hand sewing needles, tracing wheel.s, tape measures, etc;
while making a leading speciality of the sale of the White Sewing
Machine. The great victory of the White at the Exposition Univer-
selle at Paris, together with the triumph at the Centennial Exposi-
tion at Cincinnatti, presents an opportunity rarely experienced in
business life. The imited opinions of the experts of Europe and of
America in placing the White above and beyond all sewing machines
for family use. is a matter of importance; it is unanswerable in
competition, influential beyond measure, convincing beyond doubt;
the best sells the easiest. The victory of the White in capturing
the highest honors, the silver medal at the Great Centennial Exhibit
at Cincinnati in 1888, was a crushing blow to its competitors, and now
in competition with the best known productions of the earth, the
experts of Europe echo the opinion of their brother craftsmen in
America in pronouncing the White the best family sewing machine
in the world. We have undeniable evidence of its superiority, and
unanswerable arguments in competition. They can be inspected at
Mr. Page's warerooms, while anyone wishing sewing machine
embroidery, ruffling, tucking, hemming or plam stitching by the
yard, will have it done promptly and in a first-class manner at his
office. He also repairs sewing machines at the most reasonable
prices, and has sewing machines to rent on easy terms. Mr. Page
is a native Vermonter, an expert in his line of trade, and a reliable,
enterprising and sjiccessful business man, eminently worthy of
every trust and confidence.

INDUSTRIES AND AVEAI.TH OF

BERRlf, HAIil., & CO., Manufacturers and Jobbers
in Teas, Coffees, Spices, Tobaccos, Cigars, etc. Vermont Mills, Nos.
115 and 117 College Street. — Of all the various articles comprehended
in the food supply trade, there are none harder to procure in pure,
fresh quality than teas, coffees, spices, tobaccos, and cigars, and too
much care cannot be exercised by dealers and consumers in select-
ing a reliable source from which to procure such goods. A well-
known, prosperous and ably conducted house, that for almost a
quarter of a century has maintained a deservedly high reputation
for its Al productions in this line and liberal business methods is
that of Messrs. Berry, Hall & Co., proprietors of the Vermont
Mills, manufacturers and jobbers. This reliable house was founded
originally in 1866, by Messrs. Gregory & Meade, who conducted it
with unvarying success for some years and were succeeded by
Messrs. Miner & Pope, and in 1888, the present firm, comprised of Mr.
M. C. Berry, a native of this state, and Mr. W. E. Hall, a New York
man by birth, became the proprietors, and under their enterprising
direction the trade has increased to its present volume and impor-
tance, requiring the services of several employees, also of a salesman
on the road constantly. The premises utilized are of ample dimen-
sions, well arranged for manufacturing and business purposes. The
mill is fully equipped with all the latest improved grinding machines
and coffee roasters, and the utmost care is exercised in the prepara-
tion of all articles produced, while none but the very choicest and
purest of raw materials enter the list of their manufactured articles,
which includes fragrant Mocha, Java, Laguayra, Maracaibo, and
other coffees, mustards, white, black and Cayenne peppers, nut-
megs, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, licorice, ginger, etc. Their assort-
ment of teas comprises new crop Oolong, English breakfast, young
Hyson, Pekoe, gunpowder, Souchong, Japan, imperial, and other
varieties; while their stock of smoking and chewing tobaccos and
cigars embraces the most popular foreign and domestic brands, re-
ceived direct from the best sources of production, while dealers pur-
chasing here can always rely upon pure uniform quality and prices
that are not duplicated very easily elsewhere. Every facility is pos-
sessed for the prompt transaction of business, orders are filled as
satisfactorily as if directed in person, and shipments are made by
most expeditious and direct I'outes. Messrs. Berry, Hall, & Co., are
well and favorably known in commercial circles as men of sterling
integrity and the most commendable traits of personal character.

BRODIE &: PARKER, Manufacturers and Jobbers of
Boots, Shoes and Eubbers, Salesroom, Nos. 103 and 110 Church
Street; Factory, Nos. 30 and 32 Battery Street.— Perfection seems to
be approaching in every article of manufacture; but nowhere is this
more clearly seen than in the advancement which has been made
within the past few years in the production of boots and shoes. It
is almost marvelous to contemplate the magnitude which this
branch of industry has attained in this country, when compared to
the limits to which it was circumscribed fifty years ago. The great
progress in the invention and perfection of labor-saving machinery
has had much to do with this increase. A notable house engaged in
this industry in Burlington is that of Messrs. Brodie & Parker, whose
salesrooms are located at Nos. 108 and 110 Church Street, and whose
factory is at Nos. 30 and 32 Battery Street. The business was estab-
lished in 1887 by the present proprietors. Mr. Brodie started in the
shoe business in J862. following the business ever since, locating in
Burlington in 1873. They have achieved a high position in the trade
throughout the country by reason of their intelligent and well-
directed enterprise and the superiority of their productions and
goods handled. The premises occupied for manufacturing purposes
are thoroughly equipped with all the latest improved appliances
and machinery, hand work being done 'exclusively, and steady em-
ployment is given to a competent force of skilled operatives. Three
traveling salesmen are employed and about 10,000 pairs of boots and
shoes are manufactured per year. These are fine goods exclusively
made from the best materials and warranted to be first class in
workmanship and finish. The goods bearing the trademark of this
house are everywhere recognized as unsurpassed for quality, easy
fit and thorough durability by any in the market; and are meeting
with great favor with dealers oij account of their salability and
merits. These goods consist of men's calf, kip and oil grain boots
and shoes, and boys' and youths' boots. It is also only simple justice
to say that this firm, with its splendid facilities and numerous ad-

vantages, rivals any of its contemporarie.s in -the inducements
offered to buyers, as regards liberality- of terms and prices as well as
in the quality of goods manufactured. The members of the firm,
Messrs. D. A. Brodie and A. H. Parker, are natives of \'erniont and
members of the F. A. M. They are Ihorou^ldy enterprising, reliable
business men with wiiom it is pleasant and piofitable to deal.

W. B. CBAVEIV, Hotel Champlain, No. 140 Church Street.—
The city of Burlington has long been recognized as a centre where
ample capital, thorough experience and distinguished enterprise
have combined to make its cafes and restaurants superioi- to any iu
the state. As a contributor to the reputation of the city in this re-
gard, and as a model establishment of its kind, the Hotel Chaiiiplain,
conducted under the enterprising proprietorship of Mr. W. 1!.
Craven, at No. 140 Church street, stands [H'e-eminent. This popular
house was opened in 188-1, and the proprietor brought to bear upon
its management the widest range of practical experience, and a keen
appi'eciation of the public want. He occupies two floors. ;i3x95 feet
each, the arrangeinets and appointments of which are of the best
possible character, reflecting the utmost credit upon the enterprise
and good taste of the proprietor, and perfectly insuring the comfort
and convenience of his patrons. Meals are servetl at all hours, in-
cluding oysters in every style, and ordei- cooking is a si)ecialty. The
table supplies are procured from the most varieii sources, all the im-
portant markets of the country paying tribute to its enterpi-ise. The
choicest delicacies of the season are served in liberal abundance,
while the perfect manner in which the viands are cooked make a
meal at the Hotel Champlain a most agreeable experience. While
there may be larger cafes in the state, there are none possessing
such well-founded claims upon the public favor, or enjoying a more
deserved popularity. The prices which prevail are eminently fair
and reasonable, and the patronage is of a character thoroughly com-
plimentary to the proprietor, whose energy, enterprise and discrimi-
nation have made his establishment a prime favorite with all classes.
Mr. Craven is a native of England, an expert and accomplished ca-
terer, a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P.. and thoroughly
popular with his host of patrons.

B. TURK. & BRO., Fine Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats
and Trunks, Nos. 156-158 College Street.— This representative house
was founded in 1853, by Sloman Turk, who was succeeded by the
present firm in 1855. The main salesroom is a model of elegance and
good taste, measuring 40x115 feet, with a basement of the same
size, and is devoted to their retail clothing trade. Here is displayed
a truly grand stock of choice garments. This firm pay special atten-
tion to the cut and style of their ready made goods. When it comes
to materials, they have a variety of patterns and qualities that will
satisfy the most exacting and fastidious buyer. They show a vast
assortment of ready made clothing, particularly in the finei- grades.
All novelties are represented here, such as cape overcoats, cutaway
Prince Alberts, one button cutaway sack suits, all the new things in
children's suits and overcoats, storm overcoats and ulstei"s, fur-
trimmed overcoats, pea jackets, and extra sizes of garments for tail
and stout men. They defy competition as to quality, and challenge
comparison as to price. The fame of their custom tailoring depart-
ment has been justly earned by the superior garments here made to
measure. It enjoys the patronage of the stylish, careful and eco-
nomical dressers of Burlington and vicinity, men who insist on the
highest excellence of quality, the most fashionable cut and design, a
faultless workmanship, and a perfect fit. As to their stock of piece
goods, it includes the most extensive selections of Eiiglish, French,
German and American woolens of the very best manufacture ever
shown here, as well as the latest novelties in suitings, overcoatings
and trouserings. These goods were largely selected abroad, and are
the products of the finest looms of the world. This firm make gar-
ments to measure promptly, perfectly and .systematically. Messrs.
Turk & Bro. also handle Youman's hats, and other celebrated makes
of derby, soft and silk hats; all the freshest novelties in neckwear,
scarfs, cravats and ties; the best assortment of underwear, includ-
ing the Dr. Jaeger sanitary woolens, the best in the world ; besides
hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, suspenders, collars, cuffs, trunks
and bags. Mr. Bennett Turk, the head of the house, is a native of
Prussia, and one of the most experienced, successful and popular
merchants of the Queen City, a member of the F. and A.M. and the
Board of Trade, and a gentleman of the highest repute.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT.

B. I<. KE^T, Confectioner, No. 101 Church Street.— The diffi-
culty of obtaining candy devoid of adulteration and deleterious sub"
stances at tiie present day is so great that the advantages derived by
dealing with a lionse whose reputation for dealing in only pure
and honest goods is apparent to every intelligent person. A well-
known, representative and prosperous house engaged in this busi-
ness in Burlington, and meriting more than passing notice in these
pages in consequence of its straightforward business methods, is tliat
of Kent, tlie confectioner, located very centrally at No. 101 Church
Street. Mr. B. L. Kent is a Canadian by birth and has been a resi-
dent here for a number of years, and having a wide range of practi-
cal experience in all branches of this trade, he formed a co-partner-
sliip with a Mr. Sails, under the firm name of Sails & Kent, and
together Ihey founded this establishment in 1882, and at once devel-
oped a very large and substantial trade. In 1886 Mr. Sails retired,
since which time the business has continued to prosper and increase
under the sole management and direction of Mr. Kent. The prem-
ises utilized comprise two spacious and commodious floors, ad-
mirably arranged for business and manufacturing purposes. The
factory is fully equipped with all the necessary tools and appliances,
and employment is furnished a full force of skilled and experienced
hands. The store is very neatly and tastefully arranged, and is
fully stocked with a fine assortment of the products of the factory,
and the very choicest of toothsome articles from the most cele-
brated makers known to the trade. The stock embraces the finest
line of chocolates, bon- bons, and all gi'ades of the finest goods usu-
ally kept in a first- class confectionery store. These goods are noted
for their purity and excellence, while the very lowest prices prevail,
and the entire establishment denotes order, system, neatness and
cleanliness, and customers are certain to receive courteous service
by polite assistants. Mr. Kent is a pleasant, alTable and refined
gentleman, energetic, prompt and reliable in all his dealings, and is
also an active and consistent member of the Odd Fellows' and Ma-
sonic fraternities.

HENRY m, AVIGHX, Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves, etc.,
also Tinware, Guns and Anununition, No. 207 College Street.— Mr.
Henry M. Wight, dealer in second-hand furniture, stoves, etc., also
tinware, guns, amnmnition, etc., has always maintained a very
enviable reputation for handling first-class wares. Mr. Wight is a
Massachiisetts man by Ijirth and has been a resident of this city for
many years. He inaugurated this establishment on his own account
in 1880, and unmediately developed a very large and substantial
trade. The premises occupied are of auiple dimensions, commodi-
ous, and comprise three Hoors, which are finely fitted up and
arranged with special reference to the different' departments of the
business. In his wareroonis will always be found a full and general
assortment of all kinds of parlor, library, dining and bed room suits,
in all the leading and most fashionable designs; also a great variety
of other furniture, such as sofas, chairs, bedsteads, carpets, louhges,
couches, rocking and easy chairs, rugs, oil cloths, and everything in
the line of kitchen furniture, bedding, besides a fine assorfiinent of
the most improved patterns in parlor and cooking stoves, oil and gas
stoves, tin, copper and sheet-iron ware, also cooking utensils and
laundry accessories of all kinds. A specialty is made of sportmen's
goods, of which he carries a fine assortment at all times, and em-
braces fine repeating rifles, muzzle and breech-loading fowling
pieces, with and without hammers, revolvers, pistols, hunting and
pocket cutlery, ammunition of every description, besides a full line
of fishing tackle of every description. Persons desiring to discon-
tinue housekeeping and anxious to avoid the annoyance incident to
auction sales of furniture, etc., can have a valuation made on their
goods and full value in cash paid at once by notifying him, who will
give the matter his personal attention. Mr. Wight served during
the late Civil War for nine months in the Twelfth Vermont Volun-
teer Infantry, and is an active and highly respected comrade in
G, A. R. department of Vermont.

J. R. BOOTH, Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Lum-
ber, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouldings, House Finish, etc. U. A. Wood-
bury, Manager. — The income from the various sources of trades in
this country shows that one of the most extensive enterprises to be
met with is the lumber business. Mr. J. R. Booth is a manu-
facturer of, and wholesale dealer in lumber, doors, sash, blinds,

mouldings, house finish, etc., making a specialty of fitting material
for house-building, which is produced at his Burlington Mills. Mr.
Booth is the sole owner of 4,000 square miles of timber land, this
being one of the largest individual holdings known, while his mills
at Ottawa, Canada, are not exceeded by any upon this continent.
His employment list in Burlington Works numbers 160 men, and
in Ottawa exceeds five times this number. Mr. Booth established his
business in 1875, and in addition to his Burlington office, he has
branches at No. 80 Wall Street, New York, and No. 71 Kilby Street,
Boston. His functions cover the shipping of lumber to all parts of
New York and New England. Mr. Booth is one of the leading business
men of New England, and is strictly conservative in all of his deal-
ings and a man of integrity. His manager in Burlington, is Mr. U.
A. Woodbury, a gentleman well known in commercial circles as an
able man of business. Mr. S. D. Pierce is the agent in charge of the
New York office, Mr. C. H. Spencer fillling the same capacity in
Boston. They are both men well fitted for their positions.

CHESTER HIL.DRETH, Dealer in Watches, Jewelry and
Silverware, Etc.; Watches and Jewelry Carefully Repaired, No. 99
Church Street.— Mr. Chester Hildreth is a well-known dealer in
watches, jewelry and silverware, and there is no more generally
recognized authority and expert on everything comprised in a stock
of this kind than he. The business was founded in 1844 by Messrs.
Brinsmaid and Hildreth, the present proprietor succeeding to the
sole control in 1890. The establishment attracts marked attention
by reason of the excellent taste and sound judgment displayed in the
selection of stock and in the general furnishings and decorations.
In watches, this house has long taken the lead in the finest move-
ments, including imported chronometers, stop and split seconds,
and the best of Swiss and American makes, in every variety of plain
and fancy gold cases; also sterling silver watches at such a wide
range of prices that every one can be suited. In jewelry, the mag-
nificent stock compares favorably with any in the city, and is notable
for the richness and originality of styles, for elaborate workman-
ship, and for low prices. Here are whole sets, half sets and single
pieces in bewildering variety, and from which the most fastidious
can be suited. Mr. Hildreth numbers among his customer the lead-
ing families of Burlington and vicinity, and is a reliable, progressive,
business man, always the first with new styles, novelties, oddities,
and ever pre-eminent for giving full value, handling the richest solid
gold jewelry and gems, and giving prompt and skillful attention to
the repairing of watches and jewelry. He is also agent for the
Aurora watch, the best watch made for the money. Mr. Hildreth is
a native of Vermont, and one of Burlington's most useful and sub-
stantial citizens.

R. "%V. HULBURD, Stand and Hanging Lamps of all Kinds,
Decorated Tea and Dinner Sets, -etc. Tea and Coffee. No. 104
Church Street.— This business was originally founded in 1884, by Mr.
Spencer, who was succeeded by the present proprietor in 1886. The
premises comprise one floor, 18 x 50 feet in dimensions, well-fitted
with a choice stock. In teas, coffees, baking powder and spices, no
house is better prepared to quote bed-rock rates for choice goods.
He always carries a large assortment of fresh crop Oolongs. Japans,
gunpowder, imperial, young hyson, English breakfast, and other
standard teas that are renowned for flavor and quality, and are
justly popular, with the trade and public. A specialty is also made
of fresh-roasted coffees. The extra Java, Mocha, and extra Rio are
absolutely unrivaled for purity, quality, flavor, and excellence.
The same high standard characterizes his spices. He 'las special
agents in nearly all the principal business centers of the state, for
the sale of his teas and coffees. From these agents these goods can
be obtained at same prices as at his own store in Burlington. He is
the only agent in this city for the sale of the Lux-Dux Lamps, which
are so popular, being noted for giving the whitest, steadiest light of
of any lamp in the market. He also keeps a large stock of stand
and hanging Tamps of all kinds, also decorated tea and dinner seta.
He has in stock also a full line of fancy glass and china ware.
These are particularly beautiful and would repay any one for exam-
ining them even if he did not care to purchase. Mr. Hulburd, the
proprietor, is a native of New York, is a member of the I. H. and N.
E. O. P., and is recognized as one of Burlington's enterprising and
respected business men.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

O. J. WAIiKKR & BROS., Wholesale Grocers, Etc.,
Peck's Block. — This firm are widely prominent as wholesale grocers
and as extensive dealers in flour, salt, nails, cement, lime, calcined
plaster, oils, glass, seeds, pork, fish and provisions of all kinds. The
business was founded in 1851 by Messrs. Blaekmar & Walker, the
present firm being organized in 1878. The premises occupied for
trade and storage purposes are sufflciently spacious to accommodate
the immense stock that is constantly carried. Specialties are made
of fine teas, coffees and spices, the supply kept on hand being very
heavy and distinguished for its absolute purity and thorough supe-
riority. A large stock of tobacco and cigars is also handled, embrac-
ing all the standard and most popular brands. The line of cut nails
and spikes is the largest in the city. Every department of the busi-
ness is under good control and ably and intelligently directed. No
more desirable institution could be found with which to deal, and its
responsibility is equalled only by the promptness and satisfaction
with which all orders are filled. A corps of five traveling salesmen
represent the interests of the house upon the road, and the trade is
large and influential throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and
northern New York. The members of the firm. Messrs. O. J., W. W.,
Hiram and Sol Walker, wei-e born in Ferrisburgh, Vt.. and are ac-
counted representative business men of the city, who give aid and
countenance to all legitimate local enterprises. Messrs. O. J., tjol
and W. W. Walker are members of the Burlington Board of Trade,
Mr. O. J. Walker being one of its vice presidents. Mr. W. W. Walker
served as a member of the Twelfth Vermont Infantry in the late
war, and is a member of the G. A. R. Messrs. O. J. and Sol Walker
are members of the F. and A. M., and all stand deservedly high in
commercial, financial and trade circles.

FREDERICK R. MENNS, the leading Photographer, stu-
dio. No. 181 College Street. — Among the foremost exponents of the
photographic art in this city, may be mentioned, Mr. Frederick R.
Menus, artist-photographer, whose admirably conducted, and well-
equipped establishment is desirably located at No. 181 College Street,
and who enjoys an enviable reputation for fine work in this line,
while his patronage is of the most flattering and substantial charac-
ter, the pictures leaving this well-known and popular studio being
flrst-class in every respect, in fidelity to original copy, design, exe-
cution, and finish. This flourishing and well-ordered gallery was
established in 188.0 and from its inception has been conducted with
uniform and gratifying success. The premises occupied, including
reception-parlors, gallery, and operating-rooms are spacious and
commodious, and are handsomely appointed and completely
equipped with the latest improved apparatus, devices and general ap-
purtenances, large groups and views are a specialty with this house.
Photography in all its branches is executed in the highest style of
the art, crayon, pastel, India ink, oil, and kindred artistic work
being done in the most superior and expeditious manner, while pop-
ular prices prevail and altogether a very extensive and influential
patronage is received. Mr. Menns is a native of Europe and is a man
of pleasing manners and strict probity as well as an expert, prac-
tical photographer.

CHARIiES F. WHEELER, Ready Made Clothing, Hats,
Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Etc.. Church Street.— This gen-
tleman is an extensive dealer in fine and ready made clothing, for
men, young men and children; hats, caps and gents' furnishing
goods; trunks, valises and bags; umbrellas and rubber clothing;
and his establishment is not only a credit to the intelligent enter-
prise of its management, but it is 6ne of those houses whose honor-
able success reflects luster upon the name and fame of the city as a
growing mercantile center. It is a leader in its line in Burlington,
and holds a commanding position among the principal emporiums
of the kind in this section of the state. It was founded, in 1875, by
Mr. E. P. Shaw, who gave place to the present proprietor in 1887.
The store is very desirably situated in the center of business activity,
and is spacioas in size, admirably arranged and appointed, and
stocked to repletion with new, stylish and valuable goods. Mr.
Wheeler devotes himself to the sale of clothing of all kinds, for men,
youths, boys and children, everything being made in the latest style,
of the best materials, and selected with care and judgment. Nothing
of an inferior order is handled, each grade being distinguished for
some excellence peculiarly its own, while the Oner lines are equal in

every respect to the best custom work, in fit, finish, elegance and
fashion. The lines of hats, caps, furnishings and traveling goods,
are kept up to the highest standard of excellence. Backed by
ample capital, and supplied with every facility calculated to raise
the standard, and cheapen the cost of goods, Mr. Wheeler is enabled
to name inducements in both price and quality that are as rare as
they are profitable to those who accept them. Mr. Wheeler is a na-
tive of Vermont, an experienced and practical merchant, a member
of the I.O.O.F., and the BurHngton Board of Trade, and deservedly
popular. He was assistant postmaster at Burlington twelve years,
previous to his entering on his present business.

CHAMPliAIN HOTEIi, J. Donnelly, Proprietor, No. 176
South Battery Street.— In a work of this kind devoted to the re-
sources of the city of Burlington, and which is destined to be read
elsewhere, it is, of course, our duty to mention an establishment
where, when visitors come here, either for business or pleasure, they
will be sure to find all the comforts of home, besides every civility,
attention, and all the conveniences pertaining to a well-kept hotel.
An establishment of this character, which has had a career extend-
ing over a period of half a century, and since its inception has
always been a noteworthy feature of the business life of Burlington
is the widely-known Champlain Hotel, located very eligibly at No.
176 South Battery Street, convenient to the principal points of inter-
est and business center of the city, and has always been famous for
its home-like comforts, the excellence of its table and the courteous
attention bestowed upon its patrons. This popular and veritable
landmark was founded originally about 1840 by Mr. M. McMann,
who was succeeded by Mr. Spaulding, after whom came Mr. Murphy
and then Mr. Devett. who conducted it up to 1882, when Mr. J. Don-
nelly—the present proprietor— assumed its control and management.
The building is a commodious and substantial structure, and has
thirty-six sleeping apartments, with ample accommodations for
sixty guests. The rooms are all well lighted and ventilated, cheer-
ful and inviting, of easy access through spacious and direct halls,
supplied with every comfort and kept in the neatest condition. The
parlors and reception rooms are handsomely and attractively fur-
nished, while the dining-room is amply spacious and has full seating
capacity for all its guests, while the culinary department is in charge
of experienced persons, and the food supplied is of the very best
quality, properly prepared and served bounteously by polite, intelli-
gent and courteous attendants. The office, reading and writing
rooms are cheerful, commodious and furnished in a complete and
thorough manner, while every attention is given by the proprietor
and his assistants to make guests feel perfectly at ease. Mr. Don-
nelly is a wide-awake, enterprising, genial and companionable host,
and is held in the highest estimation by all with whom he has any
social or business relations.

GEORGE I. HAGAR, Builders' and Saddlery Hardware-
Mill Supplies, Mechanics' Tools, etc., No. 174 College Street.— The old-
est and best-known house in the hardware trade in Burlington is that
of Mr. George I. Hagar, located at No. 174 College Street. It was
founded in 1841 by IMessrs. Hagar & Arthur, who were succeeded by
L. M. Hagar, and after some years the firm of L. M. & G. I. Hagar
was organized, the present proprietor succeeding to the sole con-
trol in 1868. The scope of trade includes every description of
builders' and saddlery hardware, mill supplies, mechanics' tools,
cutlery, paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, powder, cordage and twine,
harness and patent leather, and horse goods. The business prem-
ises comprise four floors, ^ by 66 feet each, besides a large store
house, and unsurpassed facilities are possessed for conducting all
branches of the business under the most favorable auspices and
upon the largest scale. The stock is the largest in its line in the
city and the goods handled are restricted to the productions of only
the best manufacturers. The trade is of both a wholesale and
retail character, extending throughout Vermont and Northern Nev
York, and annually increasing in volume and importance under
enterprising and reliable management. The house is a good one to
do business with, and has won its prominence and prosperity by
actual merit, always keeping a first class and complete line of
goods and filling all orders with promptness and conscientious care.
Mr. Hagar is a native of Burlington, and one of its solid, substantial
business men, a member of the G. A. R. and the Burlington Board of
Trade.

B U K L 1 N G r O N , V E It M C) N T .

VENETIAN BLIND COMPANY, Makers of English and
American Venetian Blinds; also Hill's Patent Inside Sliding Blinds,
No. 219 Church Street.— One of the most attractive displays that is
annually noted at the great American Institute Fair, in New York,
is the exhibition made by the Venetian Blind Company, of Burling-
ton. Organized in 1884, with a capital of $60,000, this company has
developed, until, at present, its capital is $40,000, while the company
is rated among New England's foremost industries. Seventy-five
hands are employed here, while the factory is one of the best fitted
and finest appointed in Burlington, being supplied with all of the
latest improved machinery. The company manufactures Hill's jmt-
ent inside sliding blinds, English and American improved Venetian
blinds and wire window screens, making Venetian blind slats a spe-
cialty. The productive capacity of the company's factorj- may be
fancied, when it is known that 700 finished blinds are tuuned out here
each week. There is hardly a corner of the country in which the
Venetian blind is not found, as may be evinced by the fact that
branch offices are sustained in New York, Brooklyn and Chicago,
111., to facilitate more ready supplies for the demand. The composi-
tion of the company is upon the basis of a regular stock organiza-
tion, and comprises a complete staff of officers. Mr. Elias Lyman is
the president, a conservative, though enterprising man of business,
■with the company's best interests foremost in mind. The remaining
staff comprises Messrs. Henry Wells, vice-president; F. W. Wright,
secretary; L. C. Grant, treasurer, and Geo. D. Wright, manager.
These gentlemen are well known in business and manufacturing
circles, and stamp the existence of the Venetian Blind Company
with reliability and a complete fulfillment of promises.

HOTEIi BURIilNOTON, Delaney & Harrington, Proprie-
tors. St. Paul Street.— Hotel Burlington was opened to the public in
April, 1886, by Messrs. Delaney & Harrington, the present proprie-
tors, and has always been accorded a liberal and influential patron-
age. The house is three stories in height, and contains fifty-six
rooms for guests. It is eligibly located on St. Paul Street, facing
City Hall Park, and is convenient alike to the permanent patron, the
commercial tourist and the transient guest. No luxury afforded in
situation, surroundings, modern conveniences or management in
any hotel is lacking at Hotel Burlington. The rooms are elegantly
furnished, supplied with every convenience as regards light and heat,
while as to sanitary arrangements this hotel is unrivalled. The
cuisine of the house is worthy of special praise, being under the
most experienced management, and kept up to the highest standard
of excellence. Carriages run to all trains, and every necessity of
modern hotel life is .supplied for the accommodation of guests.
Terms are placed upon a popular basis, and a stay at this house is
always remembered as a pleasant experience. The proprietors,
Messrs. G. M. Delaney and Benjamin Harrington, are well-known
Burlingtonians, eminently popular with their host of friends and
patrons, and have won success as hotel men by honest endeavor to
meet every demand of the public.

A. B. FISHER, Contractor and Builder, No. 135 Winooski
Avenue. — Mr. A. B. Fisher began business as a builder forty years
ago, in the village of Barre, remaining there until after the war,
when he removed to Montpelier. Here he proved his ability as an
architect, designing and supervising the erection of several large
buildings in that town, including the Pavilion, one of the finest hotel
structures in the state. The steady increase of his commissions
and widening field of his labors resulted in 18T7, in his removal to
Burlington, where he has since carried on an extensive business, em-
ploying some fifty expert assistants in draughting, building and gen-
eral joiner work. Mr. Fisher is engaged largely in supervising the
erection of the most advanced class of public and private buildings,
and although it is needless to particularize in regard to the work of
so well known a builder as Mr. Fisher, we cannot refrain from men-
tioning among his creations in this city the Howard Opera House,
Wells & Richardson Company's Buildings, the St. Paul's Episcopal
Chapel and Rectory, Ethan Allen Building, and the residences of
A. E. Richardson, General Wells, H. G. Loomis, Hon. Henry
Ballard, Chas. Woodhouse, J. W. and A. W. Dunham, among
many others. The estimated value of the property built by
Mr. Fisher in Burlington is $1,. 500,000. He is fully prepared
with all the necessary facilities to design and supervise the erection
of any building, not only promptly, but with that intelligent appre-

hension of design which has caused his efforts to be so highly appre-
ciated. As a contractor and builder, Mr. Fisher does the largest
business of any one in Burlington. His son, Mr. Clellan W. Fisher,
is a prominent architect of this city. Mr. Fisher is a native Ver-
monter, served three years during the war as a member of the
Eighth Vermont Regiment, and is a member of the G. A. H. and the
F. and A. M.

ISAAC ROGERS A; SON, Agents. Practical, Plain and
Fancy Slate Roofers, Also Dealers in All Kinds of Slate, No. 323 Win-
ooski Avenue.— The building industries have no more necessary and
indispensable department than that known as slate roofing, a
branch of architecture which probably owes its incipiency to the
French. Burlington was one of the foremost cities of the Union to
adopt this innovation, whicii has now grown into a requirement
under the building laws of many cities. On Oct. 15, 1857, Mr.
Isaac Rogers established himself in this line, which includes practi-
cal, plain and fancy slate roofing, and also the dealing in all kinds
of slate. In the year of 1881, the business had grown to such an
extent, that Mr. Rogers felt justified in taking a partner, and as a
consequence, the existing firm was organized under the title of
Messrs. Isaac Rogers & Son. They employ an able and skilled force
of eight men, giving special attention to slate jobbing in this city
and vicinity. Their preniises are stocked with the finest specimens
of slate, which is used in various departments of building, but
chiefly in roofing. Their workrooms are provided with the latest
improvements, and all of the conveniences for conducting a first-
class business. Being practical tradesmen, the Messrs. Rogers have
built their business upon the patronage of the leading men of town,
a fact which also comes from the knowledge that their work always
affords satisfaction, fn 1887, opportunity offered for these gentle-
men to extend their usefulness and they consequently put in a com;j
plete stock of groceries. The wisdom of their policy is read in their
success. They supply the retail trade with the best sundries, includ-
ing farm produce, butter, eggs, etc., and also teas, sugar, coffee,
flour, and the endless variety of commodities that make up a neat
and attractive grocery store, their place at No. 323 Winooski Avenue,
being one of the best managed stores in this part of the city. Mr.
Rogers, Sr., is a member of the Grocer and Meatmen's Association.
Both members of the firm are natives of Vermont, and have made a
record for strict and honorable commercial dealing.

HENRY J. NEL,SON, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Furni-
ture, Church Street.— The oldest and largest furniture establish-
ment in Burlington is that of Mr. Henry J. Nelson, having been
established in 1840 by Mr. Chas. Nelson, who! was succeeded by his
son, the present proprietor, in 1862. Its stock of furniture, bedding,
mirrors, window shades, lace curtains and draperies is the largest
in the state, and quoted at the lowest prices obtainable anywhere.
The business premises comprise four floors, 30 by 90 feet each, with
a storehouse, 40 by 60 feet, and the business is conducted at both
wholesale and retail. The premises are divided into salesrooms
cabinet-making, upholstering and drapery departments, in which
steady employment is found for a large force of skilled and expert
hands. The stock of furniture embraces everything that can be
desired in fine and medium goods, parlor and chamber suits, dining-
room, library, hall, office and kitchen furniture; besides innumera-
ble specialties of the rarest aud most costly materials, in wood, silk,
brocades, velours and plushes. A specialty is made in manufactur-
ing to order all kinds of artistic furniture, the most elegant fabrics
being used in the upholstering, and all the work being done under
the immediate supervision of the proprietor. The commonest ma-
terials when manipulated by this house, assume unique shapes,
pleasing and attractive to the eye, and in unity with the modern,
the renaissance aud the antique. Much of the ware is indeed
matchless for costly elegance and beautiful design, while in drap-
eries and interior decorations, this house stands without a peer.
Many of the largest and finest residences in the city have been fur-
nished by Mr. Nelson, who is an expert in regard to shades and
patterns. He is in regular receipt of the latest novelties in rich
draperies, and from his stock the most exacting taste can readily
be satisfied. Mr. Nelson is a native of Burlington, and one of its
substantial, public-spirited citizens ; a member of the Board of
Trade and honored and esteemed in social and business life.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

J. I^. DUHAIHE:!., Dealer in Boots and Shoes, No. 20 Church
Street.— There is no article of wearing apparel of more importance
to either sex than that of external footwear, and its manufacture
forms a most important place in the list of mechanical arts. A
well-known and deservedly prosperous house engaged in this business,
and enjoying a very enviable reputation for the superior excellence
of its goods and honorable, straightforward business methods, is that
of Mr. J. L. Duhamel, located at No. 30 Church Street. This house
has only been in operation since JIarch 1, 18it0, but has from its
foundation enjoyeil a large, first-class patronage. Mr. Duhamel is a
thoroughly ex|)erienced man in all branches of the trade and occu-
pies a spacious, commodious store, which is ap))ropriately fitted up
with every convenience for the transaction of liusiness and the com-
fort of patrons, while the stock carried is complete and is being
constantly increased by fresh invoices. The assortment embraces
everything in the line of fine and mediiuu grades of boots, shoes and
gaiters for men, boys or youths, antl everything new and stylish for
ladies, misses and children, inchuling the strong walking boot and
school shoe, also the light and delicate made toilet slipiJer. He also
has a full assortment of rubber boots, arctics, overshoes, sandals,
and slips suitable for all ages, sizes and sexes. He sells the famous
" Nox 'Em All "' shoe, that is so popular at this time for its stylish
appearance and excellent wearing qualities. His goods have all
been selected with the greatest care and from the protiuctions of the
best manufacturers, and cannot fail to please, as they are sold at the
lowest figure and guaranteed to l)e as represented. Mr. Duhamel is
a pleasant, courteons. reliable dealer, prompt in his engagements,
and is highly respected in social and business circles.

GRAND UNION TEA COIttPANY, Importei-s and Deal-
ers in Choice Teas. Coffees and Spices, Specialties in Baking Powder,
Headquarters Nos. 72 and 7!) Front Street, New Burlington Store, No.
55 Church Street.— Few articles that enter into daily consumption are
so hard to obtain of purity and good quality as tea, coffee, and
spices. It is therefore of great advantage to the consumer to know
of some establishment where he can obtain these articles absolutely
pure an<i free from adulteration. Just such an establishment may
be fotnid at No. .55 Church .Street, where the Grand Union Tea Com-
pany have their headquarters for this state. This is one of the sixty-
eight branch stores of this company, which are scattered all over the
United States. Their headquarters are at Nos. Tri and 79 Front
Street. New York. At this house in Bin-lington is kept a complete
stock of the choicest teas comprising Oolong, Formosa, English
breakfast. Japan, basket fired or uncolored Japan, gunpowder,
young Hyson and Imperial; all grades of coffee, raw or roasted,
whole or ground, as ordered. The company put up their own
spices, of which they handle a full line of first-class goods. They
manufacture their own extracts, lemon and vanilla, which are full
weight and of extra strength. They manufacture the Acme and
Grand Union baking powder, which is guaranteed pure, giving per-
fect satisfaction everywhere used. The individual members of the
company are .Messrs. Frank S., Charles F. and Cyrus D. Jones, all
brothers and natives of New York. Mr. M. J. Norris. who has for
five years been in their employ, is the present manager for the New
England States. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and a member of
the F. A. M., and is recognized as a gentleman of great executive
abUity.

ADSIT & BIOEIjOW, Coal Dealers, Office. No. 156 Main
Street.— In this fast age, the men who prove themselves loyal
to any trust, whether it be in the capacity of business men.
where public patronage is depended upon for support, or as officers
of the people, under any of these circumstances, men who fulfill
their promises, are worthy to be counted among the world's elect.
Two gentlemen who are in business in Burlington, have won the
esteem of the community, by the mannei- in which they have con-
ducted their business affairs since their establishment in 1875. .These
are Messrs. E. S. Adsit and J. J. Bigelow. coal dealers. They have
built up a large wholesale and retail trade among the leading buyers
of this city and vicinity. The brands of coal that they furnish are
of the best, and always in accordance with their promises. They
have an extensive store-room, capable of holding 10,000 tons of coal.
a fact which alone attests the volume of their business. Messrs.
Adsit & Bigelow are natives of Vermont, and as merchants rank
among the leading men of this city.

E. V. AUERBACH & CO., Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
Nos. 16 and 18 Church Street.— One of the most enterprising and pop-
ular firms dealing in watches, clocks and jewelry in this city and
vicinity, is the well known firm of E. F. Auerbach & Co. Occupying
one of the best locations in the city, and having a store remarkable
for the elegance of its appointments and a stock of goods which is
acknowledged to be the largest and finest stock of silverware, clocks,
watches and jewelry in this section of the state, the firm has from its
foundation been on the high road to success. The exquisite taste of
Mr. Auerbach and his able assistants displayed in the arrangement
of his magnificent goods, is the admiration of all visitors and cus-
tomers. The firm is continually adding novelties as soon as they
are introduced, so however often one may call there is something
new to see. Their stock of watches is complete, and a great advan-
tage of this establishment is the selling of goods on the installment
plan, thus enabling those who admire costly jewelry and will wear
nothing else, to obtain it by easy payments. They carry a large and
elegant stock of solid gold and roll plate jewelry in sets, half sets
and single pieces, in -i 11 the latest and original styles as soon as
brought out. They have a brilliant array of diamond jewelry and
can suit all tastes. Their stock of watches is complete, and all styles
and makes are represented at prices that cannot fail to defy compe-
tition. Fine watch repairing and engraving is done by thoroughly
experienced workmen, and the trade is brisk and constantly enlarg-
ing. Three traveling salesmen are employed. Mr. E. F. Auerbach
is a native of Germany, and is thoroughly experienced in every
branch of the business.

H. E. ADAMS' & SON, Opticians, Practical Watchmakers,,
and Dealers in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc.. No. 107 Church Street.
—This business was established in 1879 by H. E. Adams and the pres-
ent firm was established in 1890. The premises occupied comprise
one floor, 20 x 60 feet in dimensions. Three expert workmen are
employed, and all orders receive prompt attention. Mr. Adams, the
senior member of the firm, has a thorough knowledge of the busi-
ness in all its branches and gives his personal attention to every de-
partment daily. The firm are practical watchmakers, opticians and
dealers in watches, clocks, jewelry, diamonds, bronze, silver and
plated ware, etc. Fine watches are accurately adjusted and rated
by the best clock in Burlington. Accurate time is given the city
every morning at 9:15 o'clock. Having had a long and successful
experience in the retail trade, they now propose to add to their
large and flourishing business that branch known as Trade Work.
They are prepared to do all kinds of fine watch repairing coming
under the head of watchmakers, for the trade. Special attention is
given to the repairing of marine and pocket chronometers, adjust-
ing to heat, cold, isochronism and position at reasonable prices.
Parts of watches are duplicated at short notice. Watches are
changed from key to stem winders when desiredj. They have all
the machinery necessary for the manufacture of all parts of a
watch, and all work entrusted to them will be done in a thorough,
workmanlike manner. Mr. H. E. Adams, the senior member of
the firm, is a native of Vermont, and is director of the Electric Light
Company. Mr. M. W. Adams is a native of Chester, and is a mem-
ber of the F. A. M. and I. O. O. F. and is highly respected for his
business abilities and courteous treatment of customers.

BURL.TNGTON COTTON niII<LS, Manufacturers of
Print Cloths.— The business of this company was originally estab-
lished in 1845, by the Winooski Mill Co.. the existing firm having
been incorporated in 1888. It has a large factory at Winooski Falls,
devoted to carding and spinning, where 25.000 spindles are kept in
operation. This mill is supplied with all of the latest improved ma-
chinery, and is regarded as a very valuable plant. At Burlington
the company has a large two-story building and several other build-
ings where weaving is carried on. The company employs about
three hundred hands and has the capacity for producing 30.000 yards
of print cloth daily, which is sold to printing establishments. The offi-
ces of the company here are commodiously furnished with all the con-
veniences necessary for a successful and large business. The presi-
dent and general manager is Mr. Joel H. Gates, a gentleman who
has filled his office with satisfaction since the organization of the
company. Mr. R. G. Leverson, the treasurer, is also a gentleman of"
sterling worth, and both gentlemen sustain an excellent standing in
the community.

B U K L 1 N (i T O N , VERMONT.

MRS. P. H. MCMAHON, Ladies' Bazaar, No. 47, Head of
Church Street.— This store in its appointments and arrangement is a
model of taste, attractiveness and completeness, and is fully stocked
with the most desirable, first-class millinery goods, including the
latest novelties and finest foreign and domestic trimmings. With
large experience, and every facility at hand, Mrs. McMahon is pre-
pared to supply first-class millinery of the most fashionable and cor-
rect styles and patterns at a cost one-third less than that of more
pretentious establishments. Mrs. McMahon has from the founda-
tion of this business in 1885 established herself in the general esteem
of a large and first-class patronage. She has occupied the present
location during the past year only. The store is handsomely fur-
nished, and contains the most elegant assortment of millinery goods
found in the city. Five expert milliners are employed, and all work
is executed with exquisite taste and skill, and all orders promptly
attended to. The stock of ladies' furnishing goods is full and com-
plete. Here are to be found Infants' Outfits in great variety and
beauty of design, also material for art needle work. Stamping is
done to order in a great variety of patterns on any material at most
reasonable prices. Mrs. McMahon is a native of Burlington, and is
widely known and esteemed in business and social circles.

K. B. STE IRNS & CO., Park Drug Store, No. 172 College
Street.— If age is honorable, then the Park Drug Store, conducted
under the proprietorship of Messrs. R. B. Stearns & Co., deserves
the highest mark of esteem. It was established in 1840 by Mr. John
Peck, and. after some changes, the present firm was organized in
1870, as successors to J. W. Roby & Co. The premises occupied for
trade purposes comprise four floors, 30 x 65 feet each, and the main
salesroom is a model of elegance, taste and beauty, being fitted up
and finished in hard woods, marble counters, marble floor, and
heavy plate-glass show-cases, and is the center of a large and active
trade. Patrons of this establishment always find goods as repre-
sented, and prices at the bottom notch. All the manufactured drugs
are from the best known manufacturing chemists of Europe and
America, and their own laboratory is kept busy preparing prescrip-
tions for the medical fraternity and their other patrons. Their herb
and general botanical department carries nothing old or musty.
Their poisons are kept in a distinct compartment so that mistakes
cannot be made, and their entire business is systematized. Their
druggists' sundries, imported and domestic perfumes, combs,
sponges, hair and tooth brushes, and a full line of toilet articles are
sold at very moderate prices. They carry everything called for in
the drug line. The members of this responsible firm are Messrs. R.
B. Stearns and A. C. Tuttle, both native Vermonters, and expert and
accomplished pharmacists. Mr. Stearns is a member of the Burling-
ton Board of Trade; Mr. Tuttle is a member of the F. and A. M., and
both are gentlemen of sound judgment and sterling integrity.

DR. TAMES I.E1VIS, Dentist, No. 181 College Street.— The
oldest, leading, best known dentist in the city is Dr. James Lewis,
who has acquired a wide-spread reputation for superiority and ex-
cellence as a dentist. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and spent a
number of years in close study, graduating with honor at the Penn-
sylvania Dental College at Philadelphia. He is also a graduate of
the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, and of the medical
college of this city. Dr. Lewis' elegantly furnished dental parlors
are finely located at No. 181 College Street. The premises utilized
comprise three rooms, a reception room, operating room and labora-
tory. In all the departments will be found all the latest improved
scientific and mechanical appliances known to the profession. Dr.
Lewis is prepared to execute all branches of the business from the
filling and cleaning of teeth to the most difficult adjustment of arti-
ficial sets. Ether and other anaesthetics as administered by him
have been very successful in alleviating pain in the extracting and
filling of teeth. Filling decayed teeth with gold platinum, silver or
composition is executed in the most skillful and correct manner,
while special attention is given to the difficult branches of crown set-
ting. His productions in artificial teeth, whether singly or in sets,
are evidences of rare skill and artistic taste, giving a natural appear-
ance to the wearer. He is respected and esteemed not only for his
great professional skill, but for his personal characteristics, his
many benevolent acts, and his earnest endeavor to please his cus-
tomers.

O. C STACY, Livery and Boarding Stables, Church Street,
below Main.— One of the most popular livery and boarding establish-
ments for horses in this city is that of Mr. O. C. Stacy on Church
Street. This business was established by Mr. Stacy more than
thirty years ago, and since then has always commanded a liberal
and permanent patronage. The stables are spacious and commo-
dious, thoroughly equipped with every requisite, and are well venti-
lated, properly lighted, and thoroughly drained and free from all
obnoxious odors. Every care and attention is given to horses in-
trusted to the charge of the proprietors by experienced grooms and
stable men. This firm has a number of the most stylish equipages
to be seen in the city, and a stock of superior, thoroughbred driving
horses which can be hired for business or pleasure, night or day, on
moderate terms. Among the vehicles are included elegant coaches,
carriages, landaus, coup6s, buggies, road wagons, etc. In the stock
will be found those suitable for ladies or invalids, either for .saddle
or harness use; also some that are lively "goers" for those who
delight in a spin over the road. Mr. Stacy is prepared to supply
parties, funerals, and weddings with any number of carriages at the
shortest notice. His trade is large and extends throughout the city,
and principally among the wealthy and refined classes. He exer-
cises scrupulous care in the selection of drivers, to engage only
those who are sober, reliable, courteous and intelligent. Mr. Stacy
has been long and favorably known in this community.

HENRY R. Hllili, Men's Outfitting, No. 64 Church Street.—
One of the representative establishments of Burlington is that of
Mr. Henry R. Hill. His facilities and connections are unrivaled,
and since he established his business in 1886 he has completely
revolutionized the trade in children's clothing particularly, removing
this branch of business from under the subordination of gentle-
men's tailoring. He has the only exclusive stock of children's
clothing in Vermont, while it has a fineness of quality that cannot
be duplicated elsewhere in the state. This is also headquarters for
hats, caps and gents' furnishings. The house has the sole agency
for some of the most famous hat manufacturers of the country, and
also handles nearly all the celebrated makes of derby, soft and silk
hats. Here are to be found wedding and party outfits in shirts, col-
lars, cravats and gloves: a full line of hosiery and underwear, in
pure lamb's wool, merino and English balbriggan, in plain white
and colors; English, French and Japanese silk handkerchiefs in
large variety; a full line of articles necessary for traveling, such as
English leather bags, trunks and valises; sleeping shirts and long
night shirts made from the best English flannels, cotton and silk, for
steamers, sleeping cai-s, yachting and hunting; traveling and smok-
ing caps, cotton and silk night caps; dre.ss studs and sleeve links in
white, enamel and gold, mourning goods in handkerchiefs, studs and
pins; the best makes of silk umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. A
specialty is made this season in fur coats and robes, and induce-
ments are offered in these goods as regards both quality and low
prices which challenge comparison and defy successful competition.
Mr. Hill is a Massachusetts man by birth, an experienced and saga-
cious merchant, a member of the Burlington Board of Trade, and
has achieved a success both fairly earned and justly merited.

FERGUSON & ADSIT, Saddlery and Carriage Hardware,
No. 185 College Street.— The saddlery hardware house of Messrs.
Ferguson & Adsit was founded in 1883 by the present proprietors,
and from that time onward has maintained a steady growth. They
deal extensively in saddlery and carriage hardware at both whole-
sale and retail, and manufacture gig saddles, leather and nickel-
plated goods. The stock carried is remarkable for the care with
which it has been selected and the undoubted reliability of the
goods. The premises occupied comprise four floors, spacious and
commodious, and two storehouses. Ten hands are employed and
two traveling salesmen are kept constantly on the road, who visit all
portions of Vermont and most of the eastern states. They are
always in a position to offer to the trade inducements it would be
difficult to duplicate elsewhere. The individual members of the firm
are W. F. Ferguson and Alvaro Adsit. The former is a native of
Vermont and a member of the F. A. M. ; the latter is a native of
New York. They are widely known as honorable business men.
Their factory is located at Winooski Falls, about two miles fronj this
citv.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

CrEORQE A. HALIi, Furniture, Baby Carriages, Lace Cur-
tains, Rink Building.— In tliis city no house takes a liigher position
in the sale of fine and medium furniture than that of IMr. George A.
Hall. He established his business here in 1885, and deals extensively
at both wholesale and retail, in furniture, baby carriages, lace cur-
tains, etc. His mammoth salesrooms measure 60 x 160 feet, and are
stocked to repletion with new, choice and desirable goods. The
stock embraces everything that can be desired in parlor and cham-
ber suits, dining-room, library, hall, ofRce and kitchen furniture, a
specialty being made of antique oak and cherry chamber suits,
antique oak finish suits at reduced prices, while innumerable special
pieces are displayed in wood, silk, brocades, velours and plushes.
Much of the ware is matchless for costly elegance and tasteful com-
position, while the variety is so great that the tastes and the means
of all classes of purchasers are readily suited. The largest stock of
baby carriages ever shown in Burlington is to be found here at a re-
duction of one to five dollars; also, woven wire mattresses, splint
seat and back piazza chairs, Baldwin's dry air refrigerators, and a
fine line of lace curtains. Mr. Hall is a native Vermonter, and is
recognized as one of the largest furniture dealers in the state, bring-
ing to bear ample resources, perfected facilities and a keen appre-
ciation of the wants of the public in this direction of trade.

MATHEWS & HICKOK, Manufacturers of Packing Boxes,
Cloth Boards, etc.— This business was established by Messrs Math-
ews & Davis in 1871, and the present company was formed in 1875,
and from its foundation has been steadily increasing. Hundreds,
thousands of feet of lumber are worked up per week, and boxes of
various shapes and sizes are produced, from the smallest box used
in packing to the largest dry goods case. The factory is equipped
with a full and complete complement of the most modern improved
macliinery, and a large force of hands find constant and remunera-
tive employment. It would be difficult to estimate the degree of
benefit which the maintenance of such an extensive industry as this
must bring to the community. That it cannot be small is apparent
from the fact that so many workmen are given steady employment,
requiring the weekly disbursement for wages of such a sura as must
add greatly to the prosperity of tradespeople who furnish these
hands and their families with necessary supplies. Taken in any
light it must be conceded that this establishment is indeed an im-
portant factor in the general material prosperity of the community.
Messrs. J. M. Mathews & Horatio Hickok, the individual members of
the firm, are well-known, progressive business men and highly re-
.spected for their honesty and sterling integrity.

SEEinAN, HUNT & CO., Dry and Fancy Goods, No. 114
Church Street.— A leading establishment of its kind in this city is
the large dry goods and fancy goods emporium of Messrs. Beeman,
Hunt & Co. The business was established by S. L. Herrick in 1850,
and he was succeeded by several firms in the intervening years, and
ill 1889 the present firm was established. The premises occupied are
spicious and commodious and attractively fitted up. A force of
help sufficiently large to meet the demands of a rapidly increasing
trade is employed, and no efforts will be spared by the proprietors
to make this enterprise a success. They bring to bear special quali-
fications both as to executive abilities, sound judgment and facilities
for securing at the earliest moment all the latest novelties in foreign
and domestic dry goods, including silks, satins and velvets, and
dress goods in the widest variety at the lowest prices. The bargains
announced here will be found exactly as stated. They have a large
stock of fancy dry goods, linens, domestics, hosiery, gloves and un-
derwear for ladies. They make a specialty of notions and small
wares, of which they keep an almost endless variety. The trade is
both wholesale and retail. In the dress goods department will be
found a complete line of most fashionable plaids and stripes, plain
goods in camel's hair, cashmeres, serges, etc. A fine assortment of
silk gimps, black and colored web velvets and velvet ribbons for
dress trimmings can also be found here, and knitting yarns of nearly
every shade of Germantown and Saxony are kept constantly on
hand. Messrs. B. B. Beeman and J. E. Hunt are both natives of
Vermont, and during the short time in which they have been estab-
lished here in business have won the confidence and esteem of the
entire community.

FERGUSON BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers
in Milk, Cream and Ice, Office and Salesroom, No. 301 College
Street.— Messrs. Ferguson Brothers are wholesale and retail dealers
in milk, cream and ice, having estabUshed their business in 1883.
They occupy two rooms for their office and salesroom, and keep six
men in their employ, while they do an extensive retail milk trade
that requires the services of five delivery wagons. Here they own a
creamery, covering a space of 50 x 80 feet, and supplied with all of
the modern conveniences for making their business a success.
Everything about this place shows extreme care and attention,
while neatness is one of the noted features to be met with. The
Messrs. Ferguson Brothers are fastidious as to the selection of their
stock, their milch cows being of the best breed, kept upon whole-
some food and given the best of care, to the end that they may sup-
ply healthful products. The firm has built up a trade with the best
families in town and enjoys a merited and profitable income. They
also supply the market with the best ice that is obtainable. Messrs.
Ferguson Brothers are natives of Vermont.

DRS. "WATERS & HUBBEIili, No. 166 Bank Street,
First Door West of Church Street.— A popular, reliable and thorough
exponent of their profession in Burlington, whose skill and genius
have placed them among the foremost in this profession in the state
is the firm of Waters & Hubbell, whose office and parlors are located
at No. 166 Bank Street, first door west of Church Street. Dr. Waters
is a native of this state and has resided in this city many years.
Applying himself to the study of this profession at an early age, and
attending a full course of lectures at the celebrated Dental College
of Maryland in Baltimore, from which he graduated with distinctive
honors, he returned to this city and established himself in his profes-
sion in 1866, and at once developed a very large and influential pat-
ronage, derived principally from among our most refined and intelli-
gent people. Their office and parlors are eligibly located, easy of ac-
cess and fitted up in a very handsome and appropriate manner, the
operating room and laboratory being fully equipped with all the latest
improved mechanical and scientific devices known to the profession.
The use of vapors and cocoaine for painless extracting and filling
have proved very successful in their hands; and the filling of decayed
teeth with gold, silver and platinum or other reliable substances is
executed promptly, expeditiously and in the most workmanlike and
scientific manner; also the cleansing of teeth and removal of foreign
substances from them, and other diseases of the teeth and gums are
done in the best possible manner. Artificial teeth are made singly
or in sets, and in this special line the work done here is unsurpassed
in finish, appearance and style, while satisfaction is guaranteed as
to fit, comfort and durability, and prices are extremely reasonable.
In May, 1890, Dr. S. Hubbell entered into partnership with Dr.
Waters, forming the firm of Waters & Hubbell, having graduated at
the same college in Baltimore, and having had eight years practice
in Mooers and Champlain, N. Y. This firm, as at present consti-
tuted, stands pre-eminent in the estimation of the citizens of Burling-
ton. Dr. Hubbell, besides the regular course in dental surgery, took
a special course in operating in Boston, and also a course of
anaesthetics (chloroform, gas, ether) in Montreal, Canada.

N. K. BROWN & CO., Manufacturer of Proprietary Medi-
cines, No. 115 St. Paul Street.— This business was established by Mr.
N. K. Brovra in 1870 at Montpelier, and in consequence of the rapid
success of his remedies was subsequently removed to Burlington,
and has during the past year formed a co-partnership with Mr. A.
G. Fisher, the firm being now known as N. K. Brown & Co. Mr.
Brown is manufacturer of the following celebrated medicines, viz. :
Brown's Star Troches, Brown's Teething Cordial, Brown's Bronchial
Elixir, Brown's Fluid Extract Buchu, Brown's (N. K.) Essence Ja-
maica Ginger, Brown's Iron and Quinine Bitters. At the establish-
ment on St. Paul Street Mr. Brown has a commodious laboratory
equipped with all the latest improved apparatus and appliances nec-
essary for the production of these famous remedies. His trade is
large and extends all over the United States. His remedies are
time-tried and remarkably efficacious. In 1890 Mr. A. G. Fisher was
admitted to the business, and the present firm name was adopted.
Mr. Fisher is a native of Vermont and is a wholesale dealer in drug-
gists' supplies in Chicago. Mr. Brown is also a native of Vermont,
and is a member of the F. and A. M., has been alderman of the city
and is a member of the Burlington Board of Trade.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT,

IiOOIVIIS J. SmiTH, Slate Roofing.— In the line of slate and
iron roofing for promptness in executing contracts, there is not one
in the city of Burlington who has a better reputation than Mr.
Loomis J. Smith. This enterprising and popular roofer is a native
of this state and has always been a resident of this city, and it may
be truthfully said, was brought up in this business. This establish-
ment was founded in 1857 by H. W. Smith, and has always main-
tained a high reputation for first-class work and liberal dealing.
After different changes in its management and control, the present
proprietor assumed its direction in 1885. The premises utilized com-
prise a well appointed ofBce and spacious yard, well provided with
shedding and other conveniences and accessories for the storage of
materials and successful transaction of the trade. He keeps con-
stantly on hand a full and complete assortment of slate in various
colors, plain and corrugated iron for roofing purposes and furnishes
employment to a sufficient force of experienced workmen to meet
all demands of his trade. He is prepared to furnish estimates for all
kinds of roofing whether in city or country, enter into contracts and
execute the same promptly and satisfactorily at lowest figures. Mr.
Smith is a popular, reliable man. Having served in the Navy during
the late civil war he is a highly respected and active member of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Vermont.

"W. H. liANE & SON, Livery Stable, No. 161 St. Paul Street.—
One of the most important and popular of these establishments in
this city is the Park Stables, W. H. Lane & Son, proprietors. The
business was established in 1865 and since then has commanded a
liberal patronage. The stables are spacious and commodious,
thoroughly equipped with every requisite, and are well ventilated,
properly lighted, and thoroughly drained and free from all ob-
noxious odors. Every care and attention is given to horses intrusted
to the care of the proprietors by experienced grooms and stable
men. The carriage repository is on the first and second floors, and
the most particular attention is given them to see that they are in
perfect order before going out. This firm has a number of the most
stylish equipages to be found in the city, and a stock of superior
thoroughbred driving horses, which can be hired for business or
pleasure, night or day, on moderate terms. Among the vehicles are
included elegant coaches, carriages, landaus, coupes, buggies, and
road wagons, etc. In the stock will be found those suitable for
ladies or invalids, either for harness or saddle use ; also some that
are regular " flyers," for those who delight in a spin over the road.
The office of the stable is fitted up in a handsome manner, and all
orders by night or day receive prompt attention. This firm make a
specialty of keeping first-class coupes and coaches for wedding,
shopping or visiting calls. They are also prepared to supply parties,
funerals, and weddings with any number of carriages at short
notice. Their trade is large and extends throughout the city, and
principally among the wealthy and refined classes. Mr. W. H. Lane
and W. H. Lane, Jr., are both natives of Vermont, have spent their
lives in this business and are considered good authority upon the
noble animal. Mr. W. H. Lane, Jr., is captain of the fire company, is
committee of the city school and a member of the F. A. M.

GEO. W. KEIiLEY, Wholesale Grocer, No. 10 Church
Street.— This house was founded in 1877 by Messrs. Chauvin and
Kelley, the present proprietor succeeding to the control in 1879. The
premises occupied for trade purposes are spacious and commodious,
and a very large and fine stock is constantly carried, and Mr. Kelley
is prepared at all times to supply the trade in his line with the best
the market affords at short notice. It is a well-known fact thAt pure
and unadulterated teas and coffees are difficult to find, but the
patrons of Mr. Kelley are satisfied that they get nothing else at his
establishment and that no inferior goods will be offered them in any
branch of the business. They are enthusiastic in praise of the teas,
coffees, flour, canned goods, spices, condiments, table delicacies,
fruits and other commodities handled by him, and speak in the
warmest terms of the fair and liberal treatment received at his
hands. Mr. Kelley receives his goods direct from the best produc-
ing sources, and in immense quantities, enabling him to offer in-
ducements to the trade and to consumers both as regards
excellence of stock and economy of prices that are rarely dupli-
cated by rival concerns. Mr. Kelley is a native of New York and is
a gentleman of excellent standing in the community.

CHAS. li. MARCEIiAIS, General News Dealer, Bookseller
and Confectioner, No. 40 Church Street.— This enterprising young
man is a native of Canada and has been a resident here for some
years, and endowed with superior business ability, coupled with ex-
perience, he established himself in the news-dealing, book and con-
fectionery trade in 1888, and soon developed a very large and influ-
ential trade, and shortly afterwards inaugurated the District Mes-
senger Service and Package Express, which at once met with popu-
lar favor among our business men, and its record from the outset
has been a continuous success. The premises utilized are of spa-
cious dimensions, and fitted up in a very neat and attractive man-
ner and with special reference to the business. In the store will be
found at all times a full and complete assortment of the very latest
leading daily and weekly newspapers from Boston, New York,
Troy, Burlington, Albany and other leading cities; also the latest
periodicals, pictorials and magazines, besides all the different cheap
library editions of the most popular writers as soon as published,
together with a choice assortment of fresh and pure confectionery.
Papers are left at residences and places of business promptly and
regularly on their arrival, and back numbers of any publications are
obtained on the shortest notice. In his Telegraph and Telephone
Messenger Service, comprising nearly one hundred stations, the
most reliable, prompt and careful messengers are employed, and all
messages, packages, or service of any kind ordered receives the
most careful and scrupulous attention.

SPEAR BROTHERS, Architects and Builders, No. 213
Main Street. — A prominent and well-known firm engaged in archi-
tecture and building in this city is that of Spear Brothers. The
business was established in 1879 by W. O. Spear, and in 1880 the pres-
ent firm was formed. A large corps of workmen are constantly em-
ployed, and some of the finest residences in Burlington and vicinity
have been designed by them, among which may be mentioned the
residences of General Greenleaf, Thomas Newcomb, C. E. McCuen,
and several large residences in Newport. They are also doing ex-
tensive building at Saranac, N. Y. All buildings designed and built
by this firm are greatly admired by experts for their stability and
elegance. They make the same careful study of the interior require-
ments of their buildings as of the exterior; their computations are
accurate, and plans thoroughly practical, while their style of archi-
tecture is pure and symmetrical. Their aim is always to secure to
the owner the best results within the limits of estimates, and their
close adherence to specifications and careful supervision of builders
and contractors, point them out as sound, conservative, business
men, as well as architects of the highest professional attainments.
The individual members of the flrm are Messrs. W. O. and R. A.
Spear. Both gentlemen are natives of Vermont, and members of
the I.O.O.F., and are classed among Burlington's progressive and
public-spirited citizens.

TEOTPIiE OF FASHION, Fine Millinery and Fancy Goods,
Mrs. J. A. McKanna, proprietress, No. 46 Church Street.— The popular
Temple of Fashion which is under the able management of Mrs. J. A.
McKanna, has for many years maintained an enviable reputation for
the superior excellence of its goods. The business was established in
1877, and has from its foundation been steadily gaining in popularity
and extent of patronage. The premises occupied are very spacious
and commodious, very handsomely furnished in the latest approved
modernstyle, and fully equipped with every facility for the successful
prosecution of the business. Here will be found at all times an ele-
gant and complete stock of goods, comprising everything fashionable
and seasonable in straw, chip, and felt hats, also bonnets and bonnet
frames in the very latest styles and shapes, both trimmed and
untrimmed, embodying the most prevalent fashions of the day, after
the most celebrated modistes of Paris and London, besides every-
thing in the line of satins, silks, plushes, laces, crapes and mourning
goods, ostrich plumes, feathers, artificial flowers, laces, head orna-
ments, ribbons, etc., for millinery trimmings. A corps of skilful
artists in millinery are constantly employed, and bonnets are
trimmed while customers wait, if desired, while special attention is
given to mourning orders and they are executed at the shortest
notice. The stock of fancy goods embraces everything that can be
bought in that line. Mrs. J. A. McKenna is a native of New York,
and is eminently popular with her customers, and devotes her entire
attention to their best interests.

INDUSTKIES AND WEALTH OF

HENRY H. DAVIS, Books, Stationery, Toys and Games.
Fancy Goods, Musical Merchandise, Architects' Utensils, Etc., No.
65 Church Street.— The bookstore of Mr. Henry H. Davis has met
with marked success in placing before the public a splendid array of
all th0 current works of both English, French and American
authors, as well as fine stationery, fancy goods, toys and games,
musical merchandise, architects' utensils, etc. This representative
house was established in 1871 by Mr. E. A. Fuller, and, after some
changes, the present proprietor succeeded to the control in 1873.
Four years later he took possession of his present spacious quarters
and added musical merchandise to his stock. It is now the leading
headquarters in the city for useful, novel and beautiful holiday
goods, such as can be appreciated and prized by both old and
young. It has well stocked departments for fancy note-paper and
envelopes, desk supplies, blank books, memorandum books, diaries
and pads; scientific, agricultural and miscellaneous works from the
best authors; works of devotion, prayer-books, hymnals and Bibles;
books in fine bindings and illustrated works in prose and poetry;
maps, globes and guide books; sporting and yachting books and
out-door literature generally; juvenile books, toys and games in
vast variety; albums, leather goods and Christmas gifts for all
tastes and fancies; bric-a-brac and novelties of various kinds. Of
French toys, German toys, Yankee toys, toys for girls and toys for
boys, there is an immense assortment. Sheet music of every de-
scription is also furnished without delay, and a splendid line of
violins, guitars, accordions, drums, fifes, clarionets, mouth organs
and other musical merchandise is kept on hand. Mr. Davis is a
native of St. Albans, but has resided here for some thirty years, and
is a member of the I.O.O.F. and the N.E.O.P., and is honored and
esteemed in both social and mercantile circles.

PETER DEVEREIJX, Practical Tin, Copper and Sheet
Iron Worker, Furnaces, Stoves, Ranges, etc.. Plumbing, Steam and
Gas Fitting, No. 18 Gteorge Street. — Mr. Peter Devereux, practical
tin, sheet-iron and copper worker, plumber, steam and gas fitter, has
resided in this city for some years, and having acquired a thorough
knowledge of this business by years of practical experience, he es-
tablished this enterprise on his own account in 1885, which at once
met with popular favor and a very large and influential trade has
been developed. The premises occupied are spacious and commo-
dious, and fitted up with special reference to their uses, comprising
a finely appointed store and workshop, the latter being fully
equipped with all the latest improved machinery, tools and appli-
ances, and employment is furnished a full force of skilled and ex-
perienced workmen. The range of products embraces everything in
the line of tin, copper and sheet-iron ware for household and trade
purposes, a large stock of which is kept constantly on hand in the
store and sold at lowest prices. A specialty is made of metal roof-
ing, spouting, jobbing and factory work, for which estimates are
furnished when desired and contracts of any magnitude are entered
into and executed, whether in town or country, promptly, satisfac-
torily, and at bed-rock figures. He also gives especial attention to
plumbing, steam and gas fitting and particularly those branches per-
taining to strict sanitary engineering, and all work of this character
is executed in the most thorough and reliable manner. In the store
will be found a full line of the very latest improved patterns of par-
lor, office and cook stoves, ranges, heaters, grates, etc., also a fine
line of gas and oil stoves with fittings, all of which have been se-
lected from among the best productions of the most celebrated
makers. He also carries a full and complete line of hollow and
stove ware, wood and willow ware, housekeeping goods, etc., etc.
Mr. Devereux is a first-class, practical man in all branches of his
business and devotes his personal attention to all work entrusted to
his charge.

ROWIiElT & PRIOR, Fine Family Groceries, No. 23 Church
Street.— One of the finest and most prominent provision establish-
ments in Burlington is the excellent store conducted by Rowley &
Prior, located at No. 23 Church Street. The firm occupy most capa-
cious and desirable premises, and comprise two floors, 22 x 60 feet in
dimensions, filled with a very superior stock, consisting of fine cigars,
syrups and molasses, prime coffees, pure teas and spices, cheese,
butter, eggs, and general country produce, also canned goods, fancy
pickles and jellies, preserved and dry fruits, also green fruit and
vegetables in season, salt, flour, ham, bacon, fish, etc., glass, oil.

kindling wood, chewing and smoking tobacco, soaps of the most
popular brands, smoked meats, and meats of all kinds of which they
make a specialty; their stock in this line will be found to be the larg-
est and best in the city. And the families in this portion of the city
are fortunate in having so excellent a store conveniently accessible
to them. Messrs. P. R. Rowley and L. H. Prior, the individual mem-
bers of the firm, are natives of Vermont. They established this
business in 1876, and owing to their great energy and enterprise it
has, from its inception, been a decided success. They are personally
quite popular with all who come in contact with them, and their pat-
rons are also their personal friends. They are universally regarded
as merchants of more than ordinarj' ability, and as gentlemen of
honor and integrity. Mr. P. R. Rowley is a member of the F. and
A. M., and Mr. L. H. Prior of the I. O. O. F.

M. MEAOHER, Steam Heating, Gas Fitting and Plumbing,
etc.. No. 76 Pearl Street, head of Pine.— Mr. M. Meagher established
his business in 1884, and engages in erecting steam heating appara-
tuses, gas fitting and plumbing, making a special feature of jobbing
and furnace work. He occupies an entire floor, 20 x 40 feet, where
he employs six of the most able and skilled workmen to be found in
this trade. He puts a great deal of stress upon job work, too, a line
which he has built up to an ample degree. Modern methods of
building have made steam heating a necessity, and in this work Mr.
Meagher excels, his steam heating registers being of picturesque de-
sign and fine workmanship. He accepts contracts for the complete
piping of houses for gas, placing chandeliers and putting in fixtures.
He does all grades of plumbing, puts in sinks, basins and fits bath
rooms in the finest and most modern styles. In furnace work, Mr.
Meagher is not to be outdone. He takes jobs for erecting the larg-
est to the smallest heating furnaces of every pattern required, for
warming entire buildings and private houses. Mr. Meagher is a
practical workman, and sees to it that every contract that is carried
out is to the utter satisfaction of his patrons. Mr. Meagher is a
member of St. Mary's Benevolent 'Society and his life has been a
credit to Burlington, the city of his birth.

IVIIiIiIAm: SMITH &■ CO., Manufacturers of, and Dealers
in, Light Carriages and Sleighs, No. 153 St. Paul Street, south Van
Ness House.— Messrs. ^William Smith & Co., are well-known manu-
facturers of and dealers in light carriages and sleighs in Burlington.
Their business was established originally by Messrs. Smith & Bost-
wick, who were next succeeded by Messrs. Smith & Gottman; then
came Messrs. Smith & Bagley, and in 1883 the existing firm was or-
ganized under the title of Messrs. WiUiam Smith & Co. They do an
extensive wholesale and retail business, making a specialty of fine
repairing. Their shops, that is, the main building, cover a space of
30 X 70 feet, with an L 28 x 32 feet. The firm employs eight skilled
workmen, and has the reputation for turning out some of the best
specimens of carriages and sleighs in the city. The individual mem-
bers of the firm are three. Mr. Smith is a native of Massachusetts,
and ranks high as a man of honorable principles. He is a member
of the G. A. R., having for nine months served with the Twelfth Ver-
mont Regiment. Mr. J. H. Tuttle's place of nativity is Maine. He
is widely esteemed in business circles. Mr. F. F. Thompson was
bom in Maine and is an active and popular member of the K. of P.
lodge and holds a place of honor among men.

RURIilNGTON SHIRT €0]TIPANY, Manufacturers of
Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Office, No. 103 St. Paul Street, Factory, No.
143 College Street.— This company was established in 1876 and has a
factory at No. 143 College Street, 34 x 100 feet. Here there are
twenty-five hands employed, the firm's specialty being the manufac-
ture of custom-made shirts. Three commercial travelers are kept
busy the year round, taking orders and introducing goods, the
trade extending throughout New England. The volume of business
transacted by the Company amounts to the commendable figure of
$2,500 per month. Five stockholders constitute the company, which
is a regularly organized concern. The president is Mr. G. F. Pape, a
gentleman well and honorably known in business and public life, he
having been for two years past the president of the Burlington Street
Railway Company. He is an active member of the F. and A. M.
Mr. John A. Clapp, treasurer and business manager, is a native of
New York and has proven himself to be the right man in the right
place.

B U R r. 1 X a T O N , V E K M O N T .

W. H. JEOTTOTAN & CO., Druggists, No. 17 Church Street.
— This flourishing business was established by the firm in 1885. The
premises comprise one floor of ample dimensions, fitted up with all
necessary cliemicals and pharmaceutical appliances. A number of-
competent assistants are constantly employed, and the firm are
ready at all hours of day or night to compound prescriptions, using
the most perfect check system on every ingredient employed; there-
fore mistakes are absolutely impossible, while the enormous amount
of chemicals daily consumed renders those in use always fresh and
active. So rigid is their system in this department, and their prices
so in conformity to the times that they have developed an influential
and permanent patronage, not only with the general public, but also
with the medical profession. The large and varied stock of this
•establishment consists of the finest drugs and chemicals, proprietary
medicines of acknowledged merit, fancy toilet article, perfumery,
mineral waters, physicians' supplies and, indeed, any articles that
may be rightly thought of in connection with a first-class pharmacy.
The individual members of the firm are Messrs. Wm. H. Zottman
And Eugene M. Styles. Mr. Zottman is a native of California; Mr.
Styles is a native.of Burlington, and both are members of the F. A. M.

AIN'DREIX^ OTcOAFFEir, Manufacturer and Dealer in Har-
ness, Saddles, Bridles, Blankets, Etc., Etc., No. 161 Main Street.— In
the line of traffic carried on by this gentleman, we recognize one of
the leading enterprises of the city. Mr. McGaffey, the sole proprie-
tor and founder, commenced the business in 186,5. For the past
twelve years he has occupied his present quarters at No. 161 Main
Street, and here, with every facility and convenience at hand, he
carries on a most prosperous and extensive business in harness and
saddle manufacture, and supplies of a kindred nature. The spa-
cious storeroom is 20 x 70 feet in dimensions, and is fully equipped
with all the essentials so requisite for a business of this kind. The
trade is both of a wholesale and retail nature, and the stock carried
embraces full lines of harness, saddles, bridles, blankets, laprobes,
buffalo and wolf robes, whips, halters, etc. Fine custom work to
order is a specialty of the house, and is done promptly and satisfac-
torily by experienced workmen in the employ of Mr. McGaffey. He
is a native of Vermont, and one of the highly esteemed citizens of
Burlington. When the war broke out, he served his country faith-
fully and gallantly, enlisting in the 15th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
He is an honored member of the G. A.R., and is also a member of the
F. and A.M.

OTISSS. A. KENNEDY, Millinery and Fancy Goods, No. 97
Church Street. — This eminently popular house was established
many years ago by Daniel Kern. The present proprietress has
occupied this location, No. 97 Church Street, for the past thirty-five
years. The premises comprise two floors, 30 x 60 feet in dimensions,
handsomely fitted up with every equipment for the display of the
large and elegant stock of goods constantly carried. Miss Kennedy
has a thorough knowledge of the business in every detail, ripened
by years of experience and observation, and in her capacity for pur-
chasing goods, has always enjoyed a distinguished reputation as a
lady of exquisite taste and fine judgment. In the hat and bonnet
department is an extensive and varied stock, including all the latest
foreign and domestic styles and novelties. The lace department is
particularly attractive, and contains a splendid assortment of all the
most beautiful patterns and designs, including all the latest novelties.
There is almost an endless variety and shade of ribbons; then there
are flowers, feathers and ornaments to suit every taste at the very
lowest prices. Corsets in all popular styles from the best manufact-
urers, well made of the best material, are kept constantly on hand;
also a large and fine stock of hair goods. The stock of hosiery is
very large and complete, and a stock of handkerchiefs can always
be found here. There are neckties and hamburg edgings in beauti-
ful patterns at prices to suit all classes of custoniers. The beautiful
French pattern bonnets and hats displayed here attract much ad-
miration, and the work done at this establishment shows a high
order of artistic skill.

J. W. HAYES, Groceries and Provisions, Wood and Coal.
Corner of King and Champlain Streets.— A house representing two
iines of enterprise, is that of which Mr. J. W. Hayes is sole proprie-
tor. Groceries, provisions, wood and coal are the chief commodities
dealt in by Mr. Hayes, and in these lines he has developed a trade of
such proportions and general prosperity as to bring his house within
■the bounds of being " repfesentative " in every respect. Mr. Hayes
established the business in 1875. He occupies spacious premises for
business purposes at the corner of King and Champlain streets, and
here he carries on the extensive trade adverted to above. One apart-
ment is devoted to the display of the groceries and provisions, and
the stock of which is complete and varied in every particular, em-
bracing all fancy and staple goods coming under this head. In coal,
Mr. Hayes carriesa large stock of both an anthracite and bituminous
nature; also a heavy supply of wood, this branch of the business ex-
celling the other in proportions, and employing for its prosecution
eight men. Mr. Hayes is also agent for the leading lines of mail
steamers between New York, Boston and Liverpool, and cheerfully
furnishes all information regarding the movements of transatlantic
steamers between these points, upon application. Mr. Hayes is a
native of Burlington, and is regarded in this community as one of
"the most energetic business men of the city. He stands high in
business, social and political circles, and at present holds the office
•of city alderman.

C. F. BROWN, Undertaker, No. 157 Bank Street.— This pros-
perous and reliable house was founded originally by Mr. M. W.
Hasman, in 1878, who conducted it quite successfully until 18&5,
when he was succeeded by the present proprietor, under whose able
direction and enterprise the business has attained its present fore-
most position. He occupies ample and commodious quarters, com-
prising an appropriately arranged office and wareroom, where he
keeps on hand at all times a full and complete assortment of coffins,
caskets, shrouds, burial robes, furnishings and everything compre-
hended in funeral requisites, and has two reliable and efficient assist-
ants. Remains are taken in charge at any hour and prepared for
burial in the most expeditious and superior manner, while his
methods of embalming are the very best known for preserving the
remains from dissolution. Interments are procured in any of the
city or suburban cemeteries and funerals are directed personally in
first-class style, while his charges are always of the most reasonable
character. Mr. Brown is a native of this state and has resided in
this city a number of years, and is known as a refined, intelligent,
and honorable gentlemen.

li. A. AT WOOD, Photographer, No. 22 Church Street.— Among
those in Burlington who have devoted a life-long study to the per-
fecting of the photographic art is Mr. L. A. Atwood. Mr. Atwood's
portraits have acquired a merited fame for their fidelity, delicacy of
shading, beauty of finish, and truthfulness of expression, and his
patronage is drawn from the best classes of society in this city and
throughout all the surrounding country. He has been established in
the business here since 1875, and with his large, practical experience
it is hardly a matter of surprise that his operations here have met
with unvarying and unqualified success. His prices are placed at a
very moderate figure, and he is notably prompt and faithful in meet-
ing every demand of his patrons. Mr. Atwood is highly esteemed
and respected in both professional and social life; served during the
war in the Eleventh Vermont Regiment, and is a member of the
G. A. R.

H. E. SAKiliS, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, etc.. No.
68 Church Street.— The business conducted by Mr. H. E. Sails ha,s
been established here for a period of twenty years, and for the past
five years has occupied the present location. He is an extensive
dealer in tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobacco,
pipes, pouches, pocket cigar and cigarette cases, cigar and cigarette
holders, brier pipes, and smokers' articles of every description. He
also keeps a fine stock of stationery, and has the agency for the sale
of New York and Boston papers, Utica Globe, Albany Telegram, and
Peck & Snyder's sporting house. The premises comprise two floors,
20 X 25 feet in dimensions, well fitted up. The store is well patron-
ized, and is acknowledged to be one of the most complete of its kind
in this part of the city. Mr. Sails is courteous, polite and attentive,
and always prompt and reliable.

INDUSTKIES AND WEALTH OF

JONES 4c KEIiliir, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats, No. 197
College Street. — This firm, who commenced business in 1884, require
two spacious apartments for their business, which is of large and
growing proportions, in both wholesale and retail. They employ
three men in the warerooms, and find two wagons necessary for de-
livering orders. All kinds of fresh and salt meats are carried in
large supplies, and all goods leaving this establishment are guaran-
teed as to purity and freshness. The firm handle home dressed
meats to a large extent, and therefore are fully cognizant of what
they are purchasing. Their trade is the most desirable custom in
Burlington and vicinity, all classes of people making this establish-
ment their headquarters for meat products. The two gentlemen
comprising the firm, Messrs. A. Jones and J. A. Kelly, are esteemed
citizens of Burlington, and as such stand high in social and business
circles. Mr. Jones is an eminent G.A.R. man. Both gentlemen are
natives of New York.

SPAIiDING & BEACH, Grocers, No. 59 Church Street.—
The business conducted by Messrs. Spalding & Beach was estab-
lished by the present firm in 1885. The premises comprise one floor
and basement. A specialty is made of canned goods, of which a
large and complete stock is constantly carried. The stock is taste-
fully displayed, and comprises everything desirable in choice fancy,
staple, domestic, and imported groceries of all kinds. The stock in-
cludes the primest Vermont butter, best of cheese, and freshest of
eggs, fruits, vegetables, sea foods of all kinds, teas, coffees, sugars,
spices, flour, cigars, tobacco, condiments, canned goods, all the fa-
mous brands of soaps, and a long catalogue of other goods too
numerous to mention. The store is a model in its appointments. It
is large, commodious, well hghted and ventilated, kept in a fault-
lessly clean condition, always presenting a bright and attractive ap-
pearance. Mr. A. V. Spalding, the senior member of the firm, is a
native of Vermont, and an attorney-at-law. Mr. C. E. Beach, the
managing partner, is a native of New York, served nine months in
the 14th Vermont Infantry, and two years in the 2d New York Vet-
eran Cavalry. Both gentlemen are energetic business men of rare
tact and ability in their line.

MISS li. OT. STRAIN, Millinery, Y.M.C. A. Block. -Among the
establishments which have been given a place in this volume, none
deserve more favorable consideration than the widely known house
of Miss L. M. Strain. The premises comprise two floors, each 30x40
feet in dimensions, which contain an ample, well assorted, and care-
fully selected stock of goods. Anything like a complete enumera-
tion of the stock would tax the patience of our readers; suffice it to
say that it embraces a complete assortment of imported and domes-
tic millinery, in trimmed goods, French pattern bonnets and hats,
together with those of her own manufacture, straw goods, flowers,
feathers, plumes, ribbons, velvets, silks, etc. The stock of ladies',
misses' and children's untrimmed hats and bonnets is the largest to
be found in the city. Miss Strain also carries a large and complete
stock of ladies' furnishings, laces, embroideries, underwear, corsets,
hosiery, ruchings, etc. A specialty in everything pertaining to an
infant's outfit, from a beautifully trimmed basket to fine embroid-
ered robes, dainty wrappers, sacques, caps, etc. Instruction is given
in all kinds of artistic needlework, and all materials, plushes, china
silks, satins, linens, wools and zephyrs kept. Hand painted and
embroidered novelties, suitable for holiday, birthday and wedding
gifts, are always in stock.

S. J. BE ATT Y, News Agent, No. 146 Church Street.— The
above establishment was founded in 1877, and in 1887 passed into the
proprietorship of the present owner. Mr. S. J. Beatty. The house is
finely located at No. 146 Church Street, occupying a spacious and
well arranged storeroom; here is kept a large, comprehensive, and
carefully selected stock of miscellaneous books, magazines, all the
leading newspapers of the day, stationery of all kinds, and fine
cigars, confectionery and notions. The stock of cigars and tobacco
would be hard to excel in this section, and contains many choice
and famous brands— this department forming a specialty of the
business. The proprietor, Mr. S. J. Beatty, is a native of Ireland,
but has been a resident of Burlington so long, and become so
thoroughly identified with her business interests, that he is fully en-
titled to be classed with the leading and representative citizens of
the place.

COSGUIFF & McGRATH, Groceries, Meats and Provi-
sions, No. 86 Pearl Street. — Two of the leading hotels in this city, the-
Van Ness and American, have found it to their interest to entrust
Messrs. Cosgriflf & McGrath with the work of supplying them with
all of the lamb and veal that is used upon their tables. This is a
contract that at once establishes the reliability of the firm, although
Messrs. Cosgriff & McGrath did not go into business as partners
until 1889. They have an entire floor devoted to their business, where
they deal in groceries, meats, provisions, poultry, produce and fruits
in their season. They carry a complete stock of goods, including
butter, eggs, flour, teas, coffee, sugar, all kinds of poultry, chickens,
geese, ducks and turkeys, beef, lamb, veal, mutton, pork, every sort
of vegetables, and fruit. Their store is kept in a neat and attractive
condition. Their supplies are the purest, freshest and sweetest that
the Vermont farms afford, and always turn out to be precisely as
represented. Messrs. Cosgriff & McGrath stand high as honorable
merchants, and are prominent in society as well, being also members
of the St. Mary's Benevolent Society, and natives of Vermont.

S. T. GKEENE, Architect and Builder, Winooski Avenue. —
This gentleman has had a practical experience of twenty -five years in.
the business, and established himself here in 1889. His designs have
already become celebrated in this section, and his reputation rests on
a successful and creditable career. He has been engaged in design-
ing and supervising the erection of an advanced class of public and
private buildings, among which are churches, educational institu-
tions, business blocks and private residences. It is hardly necessary
to particularize in regard to the work of so popular an architect as
is Mr. Greene, but we cannot forbear to mention among his creations
in this city the handsome block built by him on College Street for
the Burlington Trust Company. Mr. Greene attends faithfully to
details; his plans are well digested and studied. He is fully pre-
pared with all the facilities to design and make to order odd pieces
of furniture, mantels and cabinent work of all kinds; and to design
and supervise the erection of any building, not only promptly, but
with that intelligent apprehension of design which has ever caused
his efforts to be so highly appreciated.

ROBERT S. STYIiES, Steam Job Printer. No. 107 St. Paul
Street. — Burlington's leading and favorite printing house is that con-
ducted by Mr. Robert S. Styles at No. 107 St.Paul Street. Mr. Styles
is a native of New York but has been so long a resident of Burling-
ton as to become more than fully identified with her growing pros-
perity. As far back as 1864 he started in this line of business, and
his establishment to-day, complete and perfect in equipment and
facilities, commands a flourishing and growing permanent trade.
He is a steam job printer, employs steadily four hands, skilled in the-
details of the craft, occupies two rooms for ofliee purposes, and
does all manner of book and job work in the highest style of work-
manship and at most reasonable rates. His equipment consists of
four presses, operated by steam furnishedby an engine of six horse-
power, a paper cutter and an unlimited" quantity of similar para-
phernalia required in the conduct of the business. Mr. Styles is a
member of high standing in the Masonic order.

\VM. SCOTT, Bookbinder, College .Street.— "While the art of
bookbinding is in a great measure lost in the dark ages, it is a record
of fact that books were originally rolls of bark, papyrus, cloth or
paper. Then came the conventional names for sizes of books, vary-
ing from folio and quarto, to as small a size as a 48 duodecimo, com-
monly known as 48mo. In this art of bookbinding, America has
reached the highest state of perfection. New England is notably in
line in this direction, Burlington having one bookbinder in par-
ticular, who has been successful, namely, Mr. William Scott. He
established his business here a twelvemonth ago. and now occupies
two entire floors, 30 x 50 feet. He employs ten hands and has the
reputation for being a reliable man of business, the work of repair-
ing being his specialty. Mr. Scott is a practical journeyman, fully
understanding every detail of his trade. Mr. Scott gives his close
personal attention to the wares that issue from his shop. In this
manner he is safe in determining that none but perfect goods do go
forth, and by this line he is making a strong bid for public confi-
dence which is not going unheeded.

BUKLINGTON, VERMONT,

ROBGRTS BROS. & CO., Insurance Agents. No. 154 College
Street. — Among the leading insurance agents of Vermont is the well-
known and popular firm of Messrs. Roberts Bros. & Co. This
agency was established in 1878, but the present firm was formed
two years ago. The members are Henry H. Ross, J. R. and C. R.
Roberts, the senior member being Principal Vermont Episcopal
Institute. These gentlemen are prominent citizens and insurance
agents, and represent some of the leading insurance companies
of Europe and America, among which may be mentioned: the
Liverpool, London and Globe; the Guardian, and Phenix, of
London; the Orient, of Hartford; the Granite State Fire Insurance
Company, of Portsmouth; the Providence Washington, of Provi-
dence, R. I. ; and the Employers Liability Assurance Corporation,
Limited, of London. By reason of their large experience and supe-
rior facilities, they are in a position to offer the rarest inducements
to property owners in all classes of society. The largest risks are
promptly placed and distributed in a judicious manner, while the
lowest rates of premiums are invariably quoted, and a liberal and
speedy adjustment of losses is guaranteed. Such, in brief, are the
qualifications possessed by this firm which have placed them among
the most responsible of the underwriting fraternity in this city, and
justly entitles them to the extensive business which they know so
well how to foster and promote.

THE

CAPITAL,

$75,000.

DIRECTORS:

GEO. C. BUTGGS, E. L. RIPLEY, P. W.BAL-

Li\RD, GEO. A. EASTMAN,

L. F. ENGLESBY.

Offers Bank and Investment Stocks, WanantS, Bonds,
Commercial Paper, Real Estate Loans and other Con-
servative securities, paying as high rates as is consistent
with safety.

Call on or write the above company when you have
money to invest.

LEVERETT F. ENGLESBT, President.

Office, 174 Main St., Burlington, Vt.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF WINOOSKL

INOOSKI is a manufacturing village in the town of Colchester, located about three and
one half miles from the city of Burlington, to which it is connected by a street rail-
way. The town of Colchester was one of the New Hampshire Grants, and was chartered
June 7, 1763, to Edward Burling and sixty-six others, in seventy shares, as a six miles
square township, 23,040 acres. There is, however, but 20,000 acres aside from the
waters of Mallet's Bay. There were ten grantees in the charter by the name of Burling,
and as this town and Burlington were chartered the same day it is supposed by some mixing up of
clerks or papers that Burlington received the name that should have been given to Colchester.
The village of Winooski, which has several manufacturing establishments and is quite a lively
place, is situated in the southern part of the town and is separated from Burlington by the
Winooski River ; and it is thirty-six miles up this stream to the capital of the state. Winooski has
three churches — the Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist ; a savings bank and a dozen or
more manufactories. It is supplied with abundance of water power and has long been noted for
the excellence of its products. This village possesses all the elements of accessibility, health, edu-
cational facilities, and social and religious advantages in the highest degree. It has many points
of interest for the business man, the manufacturer, the capitalist, the traveler and the historian.
Its retail stores have kept pace with its manufacturing, and all classes of trade have been con-
ducted with an energy and tact that has made this village one of the greatest distributing points
for this section. The retail trade covers a large extent of territory, thickly settled and wealth}',
and hundreds of people residing beyond what would naturally be regarded as the trade radius of
the village, come to Winooski to obtain their supplies. From her favorable location, her advan-
tageous surroundings, her commercial facilities, her business opportunities, her extensive manufac-
tures, her solidity, and the intelligence, wealth, culture and moral advancement of her people,
this village presents advantages that make it a desirable place of residence as well as an advan-
tageous point for business of all kinds.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF WINOOSKI.

BUKLiINGTON WOO liEN COMPANY, Colchester Mills,
F. C. Kennedy, Agent.— The leading manufacturing industry of
Winooski, and an important factor in the commercial activity of
the state, is that of the Burlington Woolen Company, who enjoy a
reputation and a trade national in extent and eminently creditable
in charactier as extensive manufacturers of choice and medium
beavers, fine kerseys, eskimo and regulation police cloths, in finest
indigo colors; broadcloths, doeskins and diagonals; specialties in
fine indigo blue police and uniform cloths; blue flannels and choice
fancy suitings, and ladies' dress goods, all in finest stock and choice
colors; also, as proprietors of the Colchester Mills, where they man-
ufacture fine and medium merino yarns, made by latest approved
English system; also, combed yarns, for sale on the cop or skeins.
The foundation of what is now recognized as little less than a
colossal industry was laid in 1835, under the name of the Burlington
Mill Company, and large mills were erected at that time. In 1853
the firm of Harding Brothers succeeded to the control, and in 1862
the Burlington Woolen Company was formed and received its
charter. The mills have been materially enlarged and improved
under the present management, and is complete in every detail,
with all the trade appliances that inventive ingenuity and mechan-
ical skill have devised for facilitating perfection and dispatch in
the manufacture of those specialties for which these mills have
earned such a high reputation throughout the country. The woolen
mill is a splendid six-story brick structure, 330 feet long, with a
capacity for twenty-five sets of 48-inch cards, and which consume
1,200,000 pounds of wool per year. The leading specialties of this
mill are fabrics for fine uniform cloth, fine kerseys, cassimeres,
ladies' dress goods and fine billiard cloths. Employment is given to
436 hands, and the annual receipts from this branch of the com-
pany's business average $750,000. In 1880 the Colchester Mills were
built, consisting of a substantial brick building, three stories high
and 99 x 335 feet in dimensions, [equipped with machinery which is
not only of the best class, but in many respects superior to that
used by contemporaneous concerns, and having the capacity for
operating 16,000 spindles of 1} inches gauge, and of consuming annu-
ally 5,000 bales of cotton of 500 pounds each. The specialties of
these mills are yarns for underwear and hosiery, the finest combed
cotton and finest combed wool or merino yarns being produced, and
steady employment is given to 275 hands. The fabrics and yarns
manufactured by this company are standard the world over. No
better goods are produced anywhere. The utmost skill and care are
exercised in all methods of manufacture to improve the quality and
enhance the value of the output in every conceivable way. As a
result, the highest degree of perfection is attained, which serves to
stamp the manager as a manufacturer of sound judgment, business
sagacity and unusual executive ability. These qualifications the
agent and manager, Hon. F. C. Kennedy, is recognized as possess-
ing in the highest degree, and with such advantages and benefits as
naturally result from experienced management and a keen appreci-
ation of the public want, this company oflfers extraordinary induce-
ments to the trade, as regards both superiority of goods, liberality
of terms and prices, and prompt and perfect fulfillment of all
orders. Its fine uniform cloths are extensively used by railroad cor-

porations, municipalities, palace car lines and military organizations;
while its yarns are widely preferred by knitters in all parts of the
country, owing to their superiority of quality and uniform excel-
lence. This company are also the owners and proprietors of the
Burlington Flouring Mill, which has a capacity of four run of stone
and one double set of rolls. The specialty of this department is
feed, and a large wholesale and retail trade is enjoyed in both feed
and flour, the semi-annual receipts of this mill averaging $35,000.
This company also own and operate the Winooski Aqueduct Com-
pany, whose works supply Winooski village with water, affording
power also for these mills, and recognized as one of the finest water
powers in the state. The officers of the Burlington Woolen Com-
pany are Joseph Sawyer, president; Thos. F. Patterson, treasurer;
F. C. Kennedy, secretary and manager. The president, Mr. Sawyer,
is a native and well-known citizen of Boston, where he has been
engaged in mercantile business for years, serving also as bank
director and as trustee of numerous estates. The treasurer, Mr.
Patterson, was born in New York, and is prominent as a trustee of
various institutions in that city and state. Hon. F. C. Kennedy, the
moving spirit of this great industry, was born in Chittenden County,
Vt., and became connected with this house in 1856, as book-keeper
for Harding Brothers. He is now, and has been for many years, the
secretary and agent of the company, and the manager of all its
various branches of business. During the thirty-four years that he
has been connected with this business, he has handled over seven
millions of dollars without the loss of a dollar. He has also served
as a member of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of
Vermont, treasurer of the Winooski Savings Bank and president of
the Burlington Electric Light Company; and was the prime mover
in the introduction of electric lights and telephones into Burlington.
He is still in the active prime of life, a resident of the city of Bur-
lington, and too well known and highly esteemed in commercial,
financial and social circles to need any personal eulogy at our
hands.

K. H. liAlVE, Manufacturer of Organ Stop Stems, Spools,
Cork Caps, Checkers, Etc.— Mr. E. H. Lane is a manufacturer of
organ stop stems, spools, cork caps, checkers, and all kinds of small
turned goods. The business was originally established in 1886, by
Mr. J. L. Frary, who was succeeded by the present proprietor in
1889. The works are thoroughly spacious in size, possessing all the
requisite machinery for executing the work in hand, operated by
water power, and furnishes steady employment to a dozen or more
skilled hands. In all departments of the business the aim of the
proprietor has been to produce the highest excellence of workman-
ship, beauty of design and elegance of finish. Mr. Lane may be
justly regarded as one of the most reliable and important factors in
the industrial growth and prosperity of Winooski. He is prompt,
systematic and responsible in the fulfilment of all orders and com-
missions, and his house will be found one with which it is always
pleasant and profitable to deal. Mr. Lane is a native Vermonter, a
resident of the city of Burlington, and an expert and accomplislied
master of his trade, who has won success in his special field of labor
by honestly deserving it.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF
RUTLAND.

HEN Lieutenant-Governor Golden, of New York, issued his proclamation of the loth of

April, 1765, announcing the fact that the king, by an order in council of the 20th

kjjKJ-^ of the preceding July, had made Gonnecticut River the eastern boundary of that

W(^P province, more than two-thirds of the land in what is now Rutland Gounty had been

')K'<%-) granted by New Hampshire in sixteen different townships, viz.: Brandon (by the name

of Nishobe), Gastleton, Glaretidon, Danby, Hubbardton, Mount Tabor (by the name of
^ Harwich), Pawlet, Pittsford, Poultney, Rutland, Sherburne, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth,

Wallingford and Wells. All of these towns had been granted in 1761, except Sudbury, the
charter of which bore date in 1763, and Hubbardton in 1764. The territory was first treated
by New York as belonging to the county of Albany, but in 1772 it was included in a new
county, by the name of Gharlotte, which extended from Ganada line south to about the middle
of the present county of Bennington, and west from the Green Mountains, beyond Lakes George
and Champlain. When the Vermont State Government was organized in 1778, the territory
now comprising the county of Rutland was made to form a part of the county of Bennington,
but with all that between the mountains and Lake Ghamplain northward from its present south-
ern boundary to Ganada line, it was by the General Assembly in 1781 formed into the new
county of Rutland. The county has since been diminished by the legislature to its present
limits.

Rutland is the largest village in the state, and the shire town of Rutland Gounty. It is
located at the confluence of East and Otter Greeks, in the beautiful Otter Valley, amid some
of the most picturesque views of mountain and valley, healthful atmosphere and beautiful sur-
roundings of any Vermont town. The legislature of 1886 divided the then township of Rut-
land into three separate towns, viz.: Rutland, West Rutland, and Proctor. The original
township had an area of 26,000 acres, and embraced the famous Rutland marble quarries.

Marble is plenty in Rutland to-day, and is to be seen in sidewalks, curbing, underpinning
and in buildings. The name, "Marble Gity," is decidedly applicable to Rutland, even though
the present town has no marble quarries.

Rutland was

INCORPORATED AS A VILLAGE

in 1847, and has eight wards. The opening of the railroad gave the corporation impetus and
the village took on a healthy and vigorous growth. Rutland is the principal railroad center of
the state, and its location is such as to compel an immense traffic to pass through it. The
railroads entering Rutland are the Gentral Vermont, forming a through line to Boston and
Montreal ; the Bennington and Rutland, a through route to Troy and New York ; and the Dela-

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

ware and Hudson, running through Saratoga to Troy, Albany and the West, to Lake George,..
the Adirondack Mountains, etc. ; the Clarendon & Pittsford from Proctor to Center Rutland..
All trains run into a Union Depot, located in the business part of the village. The village is-
divided into eight wards, and contains a population of about 12,000 inhabitants, and has churches-
of all denominations, several marble mills, and other extensive manufacturing establishments.
The streets are lighted by electric lights, and there is an Edison incandescent electric light

Center Street, Looking Eagt

plant; a telephone system; a district messenger service; a fire department; an excellent system*
of water works ; free mail delivery ; a large and flourishing Y. M. C. A. ; a post of G. A. R., one-
of the finest military companies of the state ; two first-class bands ; three masonic lodges ; a
chapter and council; a lodge and encampment of Odd Fellows; two Good Templar lodges; five
fire engine and hose companies, a steamer company, artd a hook and ladder company.
Rutland has a good system of

WATER WORKS.

The supply is taken from a tributary to East Creek, about three miles northeast of the village.
The water is thoroughly filtered as it leaves the Creek, and flows from the filter into a canal
or vat, where all sediment that may exist is precipitated, and clear water passes into an aque-
duct, flowing to the village reservoir. The works have about 180 feet head, with a uniform
pressure of about 75 pounds to the square inch, so that by attaching a hose to the fire-hydrants-
a powerful stream is thrown.

RUTLAND, VERMONT

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Rutland is a great

MARBLE CENTER,

its capitalists 'being largely interested in quarries and mills in various parts of the state. The
Bordillo Marble Company and the Columbian Mabrle Company are located at Rutland proper,,
while a branch of the great Vermont Marble Company and the shops of Ripley & Sons are
located two miles west, at Center Rutland. The True Blue Marble Company has its office in
Rutland, but its quarries and shops are at West Rutland.

Rutland is a most delightful place in which to live. It is self-contained and complete
in all those things that make life rational and worth living. In building up the great and
prosperous business interests that have made it famous, its people have not been oblivious to

West Side IMerchakts' Row, Looking Xorth from Center Street.

the significant moral and social demands created and imposed by New England civilization.
The village is modern in every essential regard. Its streets intersect at right angles, all its
improvements public and private, are of a substantial and permanent character, and mushroom-
ism is conspicuous by its absence. Brick and marble are the prevailing building materials,
and some of the most sightly and solid specimens of architecture in the state adorn the thor-
oughfares of Rutland, notable among them being the Baxter Bank, the Ripley Opera House
the Court-House and Post Office. The number of beautiful private residences framed by cul-
tivated lawns is a distinguishing feature, and manifold signs of prosperity are matched by the
countless symbols of intelligence, culture and refinement that rise on every hand. These, with
pure air and water, good gas, electricity and the telephone ; schools, churches, libraries, street-

1NM)USTKIES AND \VP:ALT1I OF

railways, Boston, Albany, and New York easily accessible — what more does a rational man want
in an abiding place ?

The attention given by the people of Rutland to education, and the ample ^jrovision they
have made for it, are commensurate with the importance that has always attached to it
throughout New England.

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

are carefully graded, presided over by earnest, competent teachers and are well attended and
generously maintained. The sciiool houses are essentially modern in character, liberally fur-

Merchants' Row, Looking South from West Street.

nished with the most approved apparatus, and their accommodations are adequate to the
requirements of the school population.

All the principal religious denominations common to this part of the country are repre-
sented here and have reared their altars of worship. In point of architectural appearance and
interior appointments, the most of these church buildings will compare favorably with similar
edifices in any city of equal size in the state. There is also a large number of societies of
a benevolent, beneficial and literary character, which are liberally supported, and whose unosten-
tatious work is a valuable force in furthering the specific purposes for which they exist and in
promoting the general welfare of the community.

A noble and enduring monument, dedicated to the soldier dead of Rutland is Memorial
Hall, on West Street, which was erected at a cost of $50,000, the town contributing $25,000
for its erection and the marble companies contributing the building material therefor. Memo-
rial Hall is to contain the town library and relics of the war of the rebellion.

KITL AN I). VKKMONT,

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A street railway line runs from Rutland through Center Rutland to West. Rutland, four
miles distant ; and a belt line makes a circuit of the principal streets of the village. There is
also a line from the Bates House to the Fair Ground. Rutland is at the present day quite
a manufacturing center, but its railroad facilities, healthfulness and general advantages are such
that its importance in this direction will no doubt increase. The board of trade organized for
this purpose, are making efforts to increase manufacturing. All new manufacturing enterprises
located in Rutland are exempt from taxation by a vote of the town for a period of five years.
The board has recently established a market day (Tuesday), and is agitating the matter of
building a canal to Whitehall, twenty-five miles distant, and connecting with the New York

Merchants' Row, from Center Street, Looking South.

State canals at that point. The House of Correction is located on the west border of the
village, and cost about $60,000, Rutland contributing $20,000 towards its erection, thereby gain-
ing its use as a County Jail. The discipline here is very rigid. All conversation with fellow
prisoners is prohibited, and in health a full day's work is required.

There are two newspapers published daily and weekly by the Herald Company and the
Telegram Company.

THE MOUNTAINS.

One of the characteristics of Rutland is its trinity of mountains : Killington, Pico and
Shrewsbury. Mount Killington is ten miles distant from the village over a fine road. The
summit of this peak is entirely barren and sterile, and frowns down upon the surrounding land-

62 INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF RUTLAND, VERMONT.

scape from an altitude of 4,380 feet above the sea level. From its summit can be obtained a
•view of surpassing grandeur, the eye taking in twenty-six villages. This view is regarded as
more attractive than that from Mount Washington, being less a scene of desolation and of greater
beauty, presenting to the beholder mountains clothed in verdure, their sides dotted with nest-
ling lakes and fertile farms. To the north of Killington is Pico Peak, thickly covered with
dense forests nearly to its summit, 3,917 feet above the sea.

At one time Rutland was famous for its pipe-clay and linseed oil ; to-day she sends her
marble westward and southward beyond the grave of De Soto, and eastward to the land of
Columbus and Galileo, of Raphael and Michael Angelo. Rutland is the grave of the grand-
father of one of the world's greatest thinkers — Ralph Waldo Emerson.

EMINENT MEN.

Rutland is the home of many eminent men : Nathaniel Chipman, one of the ablest lawyers
and statesmen of New England ; his brother Daniel, eminent as a lawyer and pre-eminent as a
conversationalist ; John A. Graham, the first lawyer located in Rutland, who attained notoriety
in England, and eminence in New York ; Jesse Buel, the founder of the Albany Cultivator ;
Thomas Green Fessenden, the bearer to England of Rutland's great philosophical blunder ; his
Hudibractic poem was sent forth from a London prison ; he founded the New England Farmer,
and was the friend of Hawthorne ; Samuel Williams, the dignified historian ; Charles K. Williams,
so able, so learned, so incorruptible ; Moses Strong, the enterprising and energetic land owner,
who, it is claimed, married a direct descendant of Cotton Mather ; the shrewd and capable Rob-
ert Pierpoint, descended from a favorite officer of William the Conqueror ; the very able Robert
Temple, of the same family as Lord Palmerston ; Solomon Foot, the prosperous politician, the
president of conventions and senates ; Hon. Wheelock G. Veazey, a member of the Inter-State
Commission, and the present commander of the G. A. R. of the United States ; Gen. H. H. Bax-
ter, a prominent railroad king and banker; and hosts of other notable citizens.

Rutland is bound to grow beyond the dreams of all its founders, and, in the words of the
poet,

" Its honors with increase of ages grow,
As streams roll down, enlarging while they flow."

RUTLAND.

RUTIiAND SAVINGS BANK, W. B. Mussey, President;
N. Kellogg, Treasurer; John W. Norton, Assistant Treasurer.— The
oldest and best known savings institution in Rutland is the Rutland
Savings Bank, which was incorporated in 1850, and has ever re-
tained the confidence of the entire community. It occupies spacious
and elegantly appointed banking rooms in its own building, located
at the corner of Centre Street and Merchants' Row, and has long
been a favorite place of deposit for large and small sums, the Bank
receiving deposits of from one dollar up to two thousand doUai-s,
and has continued on its career of prosperity and success, with sed-
ulous care and a judicious investment of the savings of the people
entrusted to its stewardship. Its funds are held in wise, safe and
clean hands, and the best evidence of the wisdom and prudence of
the executive management is shown by the fact that it now has de-
positors numbering 7,828, with deposits amounting to $2,114,614.16; a
surplus fund reserve of $80,000.00; undivided profits of 819,851.44;
and resources amounting to $2,265,221.83. The rate of interest de-
pends on the earnings, and for the last four years it has been 4| per
cent, a year. The rules and regulations of this model institution are
of the most just and equitable character, and enable the depositor to
feel perfect security; his money is safely deposited, and can be with-
drawn on brief notice given the bank. If allowed to remain it earns
a handsome rate of interest, which is added on the first days of Jan-
uary and July, on all sums that have remained on deposit since
the first day of each preceding month, while all deposits made up to
and including the fifth day of any month will receive interest from
the first day of that month. Deposits are limited by law to $2,000,
and no interest is paid on any sums in excess of this amount except
on deposits of widows, orphans, administrators, executors, guardi-
ans, charitable or religious institutions, or on trust funds deposited
by order of court. Every possible facility is afforded the public,
and shows that the bank's efforts are duly appreciated by its large
volume of deposits. The executive officers of the Rutland Savings
Bank are W. B. Mussey, president; N. Kellogg, treasurer; John W.
Norton, assistant treasurer. The Board of Trustees comprises the
following gentlemen, to wit: W. B. Mussey, Newton I. Kellogg,
Wayne Bailey, George Briggs, H. H. Brown, Henry O. Carpenter,
Fred. A. Field. These are all representative and responsible busi-
ness men, of the highest standing in the business community, whose
names are synonymous with stability and integrity.

COIiUITIBIAN MARBIiE: COMPANY, Producers and
Wholesalers.— The finest marble in the world, and the best adapted
for both building and monumental work, is that quarried by the
nationally celebrated Columbian Marble Company, of Rutland. This
enterprise was inaugurated in 1868, under the name and style of the
North Rutland Marble Company, and in 1871 the important interests
involved were duly capitalized and the present company was incor-
porated, under the laws of the state of Vermont, with increased
resources and facilities, and the business has since attained propor-
tions of enormous magnitude. The company owns 150 acres of land
in the town of Proctor, where their quarries are situated, and which
are operated upon a grand scale, with all the latest improvements
in stone cutting machines and appliances for quarrying marble,
operated by a steam engine of 150 horse-power. The marble mills
for sawing, polishing and finishing the product are located on West
Street, Rutland, and are equipped with thirteen sets of gauge saws
and all the necessary machinery for polishing and finishing marble,
while employment is given to upwards of 150 men in the various de-
partments of the business. The marble produced by this company,
from its fineness of texture, hardness, beauty and susceptibility to
the highest polish, is specially adapted for monumental purposes
.and for securing the finest architectural effects. It has the unqual-

ified endorsement of monumentalists, sculptors, architects, builders
and dealers over the entire country. The largest part of their trade
is in the block as it comes from the mill, although an extensive and
influential demand is supplied for finished marble, and the business,
which is strictly wholesale, is broadly distributed throughout the
United States and Canada, the best possible facilities being possessed
for cheap transportation, loading right from the yard on the cars of
the Delaware & Hudson, and Vermont Central Railroads, and the
largest orders being filled with the utmost promptness and with
conscientious care. The officers of this company are S. J. Gordon,
president; Rockwood Barrett, treasurer; M. R. Dunton, superinten-
dent. The management of the business is mainly in the hands of
Mr. Barrett, the treasurer, who is an experienced and successful
business man, a native of Rutland and one of its leading citizens.
He represented the town in the State Legislature of 1884; is presi-
dent of the Vermont School Seat company, treasurer of the Lincoln
Iron Works, and trustee of the Board of Education; and has filled
other positions of honor and tioist in the gift of his fellow- townsmen.
The president of the company, Mr. Gordon, is a well-known citizen
of Springfield, Mass., and solicitor in patent causes with an office in
New York City. The superintendent, Mr. Dunton, is practically
experienced in the most advanced methods of quarrying marble.

J. H. HOLiTIE^ & ro., Manufacturers of Steam Boilers,
Etc.— For strictly flrst-class work in the line of boiler construction
and sheet-iron work, and for promptness, efficiency and reliability
in the execution of all orders, no house in Vermont enjoys a higher
reputation than that of Messrs. J. H. Holmes & Co. This firm are
widely prominent as manufacturers of steam boilers of all sizes and
descriptions, also stationary engines, executing sheet-iron work of
all kinds, and make a leading specialty of steam heating. They also
deal in builders' hardware and engine supplies, and have the agency
for various prepared paints, kalsomine, etc. The business was es-
tablished in 1871, by Messrs. Holmes Bros., and in 1883 the present
firm succeeded to the control. The works comprise a substantial
five-story building, 96 x 100 feet in dimensions, supplied with the
best machinery and ample steam power, every modern convenience
and appliance being at hand tending to facilitate rapid and perfect
production, while a force of fifteen skilled workmen contribute to
the satisfactory operations of the house. Steam boilers of every
size, style and variety are constructed in the most expeditious man-
ner, and of a character for reliability, utility and uniform excellence
that commands universal admiration and wins the confidence and
patronage of close and critical buyers. These boilers have given
this house a prestige and popularity both at home and abroad,
which place it in the very front rank of enterprise and succe.ss, and
of which the proprietors have every reason to be proud. About one
hundred boilers are made every year, and the output is in heavy and
influential demand throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and ad-
joining states. The boilers made by this firm are preferred over all
similar productions wherever introduced and tested, by reason of
their intrinsic merits and solid worth, while they are placed to cus.
tomers at prices which are safe from successful competition. A
large and active patronage is enjoyed in the line of steam heating in
this village and vicinity, all orders and commissions being promptly
and carefully filled, while in the execution of sheet-iron work this
house occupies an unquestioned position at the head of the trade.
Mr. Holmes, the senior partner and manager of the business, is a na-
tive of New York, and an expert and accomplished machinist of
large experience and established reputation. Mr. D. M. White, the
silent partner, is the head of the D. M. White Lumber Company and
interested in various local enterprises of value and importance to
the town.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

liEVI G. KIiVGSLEY, Hardware, Nails, Iron and Steel,
Paints, Glass, Powder, Fuse. Furniture, Carpets, Mirrors, Etc. — The
house of Levi G. Kingsley on Merchants' Row is a noted one in the
hardware trade, and enjoys a reputation and a trade that represents
the results of thirty years of honorable and successful effort. It is
headquarters not only for hardware, iron and steel, but also for fur-
niture, carpets and upholstery goods; coffins, caskets and funeral
furnishings; paints, oils and glass; mantels and mirrors, powder,
fuse, etc. The business was established in 1860, by Messrs. French
& Kingsley, the present proprietor succeeding to tlie sole control on
the death of his partner in 1870. The business premises comprise a
fine salesroom on the ground floor, 25 x 75 feet, and two upper
floors of much larger dimensions; also a three-story building in the
rear used for a cabinet shop, as well as spacious storage facilities;
the whole forming one of the largest and most complete establish-
ments of the kind in the state. The several departments are filled
with an elaborate and diversified stock, while all supplies are pur-
chased in vast quantities direct from the manufacturers. The hard-
ware department on the ground floor is stocked to repletion with
builders' and general hardware, shelf goods and cabinet hardware,
bar iron and steel, carriage-makers' and blacksmiths' supplies,
mechanics' and machinists' tools, locksmiths' and butchers' supplies,
horse shoes and horse shoe nails, sleds and skates, table and pocket
cutlery, general sporting goods and tools for all trades. The furni-
ture department is rendered specially attractive by tlie comprehen-
sive assortment of fine furniture and interior decorations here
displayed. The stock embraces everything that can be desired in
fine and medium furniture, parlor and chamber suites, dining-room,
library, hall and office furniture, mirrors and mantels, etc. A spe-
cialty is made in manufacturing to order all kinds of artistic fur-
niture, and it has always been the aim of the proprietor to produce
goods which should rank superior in the trade. Much of the ware
is indeed matchless for costly elegance and tasteful composition.
This house also manufactures fine mantels, and gives special atten-
tion to the decoration and finishing of interiors, being now engaged
in finishing the Baxter Memorial Library in this place. The house
is, in fact, the leader in all that is artistic, useful and beautiful in
this special field. The undertaking department of this Iiouse is one
that commends itself peculiarly to the favorable notice of the pub-
lic, and no similar establishment in Rutland County is better pre-
pared for furnishing or directing funerals. A complete supplj' of
funeral goods is kept on hand, including coffins, caskets and metallic
burial cases, while in embalming the latest and best processes are
employed. The carpet department is brilliant and dazzling with
color and shade in new designs and patterns of Wiltons, Moquettes,
Axminsters, Brussels, tapestries, ingrains and otlier carpetings; also
oil cloths, linoleums, imported rugs, mats and mattings. This house
may be justly considered as a tower of strength in advancing the
mercantile supremacy of Rutland. General ICingsley, the popular
proprietor, is a native Vermonter, and one of the best known men
in the state. He enlisted at the first call for troops in "61, and went
to the front as second lieutenant of Company K, First Vermont
Regiment. In 1862, he was made major of the Twelfth Vermont.
From 1874 to '82 he was quarter-master general of the state; was
brigade commander of the Vermont National Guard from 1882 to '86;
was president of Rutland village in 1886, selectman of the town in
1888, '89 and '90; and is a member of the state senate of 1890-91. He
is a prominent mason, past commander of Post Roberts. G. A. R.

BATES HOUSE, A. H. Tuttle & Son, Proprietors.— Rutland is
favored with the benefits and advantages derived from the location
in her midst of one of the finest hotels in the state, and which, under
its present exceptionally capable management, is pronounced by ex-
pert authorities as one of the best conducted public houses in the
country, of the type best illustrating the modern art of hotel keep-
ing. We refer, of course, to the Bates House, which has such an en-
viable reputation with all who have partaken of its bountiful hospi-
tality. Management is the key-note to success in the record of any
hotel, and so with the Bates House. It was thus a matter of appre-
ciated importance to the public when the present proprietors,
Messrs. A. H. Tuttle & Son, succeeded to tlie control in 1887. These
gentlemen were eminently fitted for success in this business, from
their wide-spread acquaintance, natural executive ability, innate
courtesy and a perfect knowledge of the requirements of the travel-

ing public. These are the gentlemen who are running the Bates,,
and from whose book of experience, sound judgment and laudable
ambition many a hotel man in our larger cities may well take a leaf.
The Bates is the equal in size, beauty and equipment of any hotel in
the state. It is built of brick, in the most ornate and substantial
manner, is five stories in height, and possesses first-class accommo-
dations for two hundred guests. Its location is the most desirable
of any hotel in town, being at the corner of the two principal busi-
ness thoroughfares— Merchants' Row and Center Street— opposite
the depot, and in the center of trade and activity. The house has all
the modern improvements, including electric lights, steam heat,
electric bells, a barber shop and fine billiard hall, while a first-class,
livery is connected. The furnishings are strictly first class, the
rooms are large, light and airy, while the service is elaborate and a
thorough system of organization is enforced by the proprietors, who
are not mere ornamental figure-heads, but indefatigable workers,
who personally see after the comfort of all their guests. The finest
table in Rutland — which means a great deal— is set right here at the
Bates. The Messrs. Tuttle are liberal caterers. They believe in the
best and plenty of it, and have in charge of the cuisine a skilled chef
and competent assistants. To travelers who seek the best and de-
sire the comforts and luxuries of life, this hotel offers unequaled in-
ducements. Its rates are very reasonable for such elegant accom-
modations, and it is the popular house with the best classes of
people. Mr. Albert H. Tuttle, the senior proprietor, is one of the
best known men in the state of Vermont. There is probably no-
hotel man in the state whose acquaintance is wider, or whose indi-
vidual popularity is more pronounced. He was the editor and pro-
prietor of the Rutland Daily Herald for many years, was postmaster
of Rutland for eleven years, and has served his fellow townsmen in
numerous positions of honor and trust; is treasurer of Rutland
Council, Royal Arcanum, treasurer of Rutland Lodge, Knights of
Honor, a director of the Rutland Street Railway Company, and a
prominent member of the F. and A. M. and K. of P. His son, Mr.
Geo. D. Tuttle, was born in Rutland, and is a young man of wide ac-
quaintance and eminent popularity. Both gentlemen are thorough
masters of the difficult art of modern hotel keeping, and at the Bates
the public will find that perfect combination of capital, skill and
talent so rarely met with, and which invariably leads to fame and
fortune and the greatest good to the greatest number.

THE TUTTI-E €0., (Corporation) Publishers and Stationers.
— This business was established by Mr. George A. Tuttle in 1832. who
was succeeded by Tuttle & Huntoon and this firm was succeeded by
Tuttle & Gay. The Tuttle Co. was incorporated in 1884 with a capital
of $60,000, for the prosecution of the business heretofore carried
on by Tuttle & Co. the successors of Tuttle & Gay. Tlie change
of name, however, involves no change in the nature of the busi-
ness or its management. The officers of the company are, Mr.
H. C. Tuttle, president; Mr. E. C. Tuttle, treasurer; these gen-
tlemen are sons of Mr. George A. Tuttle, the founder of the busi-
ness. The business premises occupied by the company comprise a
four-story brick building 40 x .50 feet, with two-story extension 26 x
40 feet in dimensions. The first floor is used as a salesroom. Here
all kinds of books are kept for sale also paper hangings, flour sacks,
wrapping paper, paper bags, twine, etc. They manufacture blank
books and turn out with promptness all classes of book, mercantile
and legal printing, also catalogues, pamphlets, circulars, price lists,
cards, invitations, etc., designed and printed in that elegant manner
that has made them so well known. The officers of the company
give their personal attention to the business, and like all true work-
ers in art, they have been ambitious to excel, and by close applica-
tion and study they have won for the company a wide reputation
for the execution of really artistic work. This company has done
the ofHcial state printing for a number of years. On the first floor
of this large establishment are six printing presses operated by
water power, and employment is given to from twenty to fifty
hands and it may be truly said that this enterprise is an important
factor in the industrial advancement of Rutland, and its resources
are freely drawn upon by the business community. The officers of
the company are natives of Rutland and are men of push and energy
who have done much towards moulding the artistic taste of the pub-
lic.

R U T LAND, V E K M O N T ,

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THE mARBLK SAVINGS BANK..— The great accretion
of capital, as represented by the savings institutions of Rutland,
abundantly demonstrates the thrift and prosperity of the people.
One of its leading institutions in this line is the Marble Savings
Bank, which was duly incorporated in 1883, in response to the de-
mand of the people for better savings facilities. Some of the most
eminent and wealthy citizens were chosen as trustees, and the bank
began business under the most favorable auspices and which has
been followed by a career of gratifying prosperity, marked by a
strict observance of the soundest principles governing banking and
finance. There is no savings bank in Rutland more safely and com-
modiously housed, while the exceptional ability of the executive
oflQcers is generally recognized, and the assets of the institution are
handled in the most conservative yet legally profitable manner.
Deposits are limited to $8,000 from any one person, and no interest
will be allowed on any sum in excess of that amount, except in case
of trust funds, widows and orpans, estates, or religious and chari-
table institutions. The rate of interest depends on the earnings.
For several years it has been 4 J per cent., free of taxes, which is the
highest rate allowed by law in this state. The bank pays all taxes
except on the excess over $1,.500. The last statement of the condition
of this bank, made June 30, 1890, shows 2,507 depositors; deposits,
$621,327.06; surplus and profits, $27,500.00, which speak volumes for
the judicious, capable and careful policy of the executive. A very
large business is done here smoothly and efficiently, and the bank's
enviable record and flourishing financial condition reflects the high-
est credit upon the officers and trustees, who are as follows, viz.;
president, Elam C. Lewis; treasurer, Edward L. Temple; trustees,
E. C. Lewis, L. G. Kingsley, A. F. Davis, C. E. Ross, J. N. Woodfln,
W. B. Shaw, F. A. Barrows and E. L. Temple. These are all famil-
iar names, those of respected and representative citizens, whose
standing in the community is alone a sufficient guarantee of the
ability and integrity of the bank's management. The president,
Mr. Lewis, is a native Vermonter, and one of the best known citizens
of Rutland ; a director of the Rutland County National Bank, and
prominent in business and society circles. The treasurer, Mr. Tem-
ple, was born in Wisconsin, but has resided in Rutland nearly all his
lifetime ; is president of the Rutland School Board and superintend-
ent of schools; president of the Rutland Musical Festival Associa-
tion, treasurer of the Vermont Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and eminently worthy of the trust and confidence reposed
in him by an appreciative public.

RUTLAND CREAITEERW, Hart & Marks, Proprietors.
Milk, Ice Cream, Cream, Butter and Cheese, Etc., No. 57 West
Street. — Of all the articles of food which enter into the routine of
our dally life, of none is purity so essential a quality as of milk and
its products. Not only the health, but even the lives of our children
are at stake, and for this reason it is a matter of the utmost impor-
tance that these food supplies should be procured of houses
whose reputation and responsibility are such as to avoid all risk of
obtaining anything but the very purest. A prominent, prosperous,
and thoroughly reliable house devoted to this important line of
business in Rutland, enjoying the highest of reputations for hand-
ling only fresh and absolutely pure goods and upright business
methods, is that known as the Rutland Creamery, of which Messrs.
Hart and Marks are the proprietors, and very centrally located at
No. 57 West Street. The gentlemen comprising this firm are Mr.
F. H. Hart, a native of this state and for many years engaged in the
retail milk business in this city, and Mr. Charles Marks, also a Ver-
monter, who has had many years experience as a workman in a
cheese factory, also proprietor of one for eight years. They formed
this copartnership under the present proprietary title, and inaugu-
rated this enterprise originally in 1884, which at once developed a
very large and influential patronage that has grown to its present
proportions and importance. Their creamery is located near the
town and is fully equipped with all the latest improved mechanical
and scientific methods for producing the very purest and best
grades of butter, cheese, etc. which are supplied to their patrons
fresh and direct from the creamery, at their spacious and commo-
dious store at the above number. It is very tastefully fitted up, a
model of neatness and cleanliness, and amply supplied with the
latest improved refrigerating process for supplying dry-cold storage
for the healthful preservation of their goods, which enables them to

supply the most wholesome and purest of fresh cream, milk, butter,
and the various kinds of cheese during all seasons of the year at
lowest prices. Their ice cream is made of the very purest of ma-
terials, flavored with none but wholesome and reliable fruits and
unsurpassed in richness and nutritive qualities. Thej' retail fresh
and sour buttermilk, sour milk, and in fact all products of the
creamery are to be obtained at their headquarters in absolute
purity and freshness at lowest prices. Their store is open from six
A.M. to nine p.m. except on Sundays, when the hours are from six to
eleven a.m. and from five to eight-thirty p.m. Messrs. Hart and
Marks are pleasant, courteous and enterprising men, honorable
and reliable in all their dealings, and they justly deserve the success
which has attended their well directed efforts.

MARSHALL. BROTHERS, AVatches and Jewelry, Spec-
tacles, Guns, Revolvers, etc., No. 17 Merchants' Row.— An old estab-
lished, prosperous and thoroughly reliable house engaged in this
line of business in Rutland and justly deserving the high reputation
it enjoys forhandling only first-class goods and honorable, straight-
forward business methods is that of Messrs. Marshall Brothers,
dealers in watches, jewelry, etc., whose popular and ably conducted
establishment is located centrally at No. 17 Merchants' Row. This
well known establishment was founded a number of years ago by
Messrs. Clark Brothers, and conducted by them with marked ability
and success until 1872 when they were succeeded by A. S. Marshall,
succeeded by Marshall Brothers in 1885, under whose enterprising
direction the business has grown to its present proportions and
influence. Owing to the untimely and deeply lamented decease of
Mr. A. S. Marshall in 1887 the business has been conducted under the
same title by his surviving brother, who is a thoroughly experienced
man in all branches of the trade. The store occupied is amply spa-
cious and commodious, handsomely appointed and provided with
every facility for the advantageous display of the elegant and valu-
able assortment of goods constantly on hand. The stock carried
embraces a most beautiful assortment of fine gold and silver watches
for ladies and gentlemen, of the very best European and American
manufacture, elegant diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds and other
rare and precious gems, mounted in the most unique and original
styles; wedding, engagement and souvenir finger rings; ear rings
and pendants; brooches, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, shawl and
scarf pins; watch chains, charms, chatelaines and lockets; collar
and cuff buttons and shirt studs; French, Swiss and American
clocks of all kinds, art novelties in gold, silver, bronze, brass,
for use and ornament; solid gold, silver and plated wares; eye-
glasses, spectacles, lenses, opera and field glasses, and other op-
tical goods; best makes of foreign and domestic rifles, fowling
pieces, revolvers, and cutlery, cartridges of all sizes, etc. These
goods have been carefully selected to meet the wants of a first-class
trade, and are unsurpassed in quality, style, finish, durability and
accuracy and are guaranteed to be just as represented, while lowest
prices are quoted. A specialty is the repairing of flne watches,
clocks and jewelry, also engraving, and all work done here is war-
ranted to give satisfaction. Polite service is accorded by refined
and intelligent assistants who spare no pains in meeting the slightest
demands of patrons.

W. R. KlNSiTIAN, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Fine Monu-
mental Work in Native and Foreign Marble and Granite, Nos. 6 to 10
Edson Street, Corner Willow. — A prominent house engaged in monu-
mental work in Rutland is that of Mr. W. R. Kinsman. The business
was established by Mr. E. Bowman in 1873, and the present proprie-
tor succeeded to the control in 1883. The works are spacious and
measure 70 x 100 feet. A large force of skilled workmen are con-
stantly employed and all orders receive prompt attention. He buys
his stock from the saw and works it up for cemetery work in all
parts of the country. He has in his employ constantly experts in
carving, and nothing but first-class work ever leaves this establish-
ment. He has established a large and influential patronage and has
agents in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut. He viill be
pleased to furnish designs and estimates upon application; they will
be sent to any part of the country. His work is on native and for-
eign marble and granite. Mr. Kinsman has had years of experience
in this business and his judgment can be implicitly relied upon. He
was born in Rutland in 1859, is a member of the F. A. M. and the I.O.
O. F., is genial and polite to his patrons and a man of strict integ^rity.

INDUSTKIES AND WEALTH OF

OE:0. E. €HAL.ME:RS, (formerly of Spaulding & Chal-
mers.), Bookseller, Stationer, and Picture Frame Manufacturer,
Artist's Materials. Etc. No. 30 Merchant's Row.— In this age of re-
finement, cultivation and increase of wealth, those industries con-
nected with the dissemination of the products of the printing
press have become an almost indispensable feature of every
prosperous trade center. A prominent, deservedly prosperous,
and representative house engaged in this line of business in Rutland
and maintaining a widespread reputation for handling the very best
productions and reliable business methods is that of Mr. Geo. E.
Chalmers, bookseller, stationer, newsdealer, etc., whose ably con-
ducted establishment is centrally located at No. 30 Merchants' Row.
This enterprise was founded originally by Mr. W. Spaulding, who
carried it out quite successfully for some years, when Mr. Chalmers
was admitted into partnership imder the firm title of Messrs. Spaul-
ding & Chalmers. Later Mr. Chalmers became sole proprietor. He
is a Canadian by birth and has been a resident here since 1876, and
under his enterprising management the business has grSwn to its pres-
ent influential proportions. He occupies a spacious and commodious
store lighted by electricity, handsome display windows, and very
attractively fitted up and provided with every convenience for the
transaction of business. The stock carried embraces a full line of
standard works suitable for all classes, such as history, travels,
memoirs, poetry, essays, scientific, medical, law and religious works,
works of fiction by the most celebrated writers, besides all the lead-
ing cheap library editions, and new works of reliable standing are
received as soon as published. His stock also includes everything in
the line of plain and fancy foreign and domestic stationery, counting
room and school supplies, flat papers, letter and note paper, enve-
lopes, visiting and playing cards, inks, pencils and fancy stationery
articles, parlor games, etc. He also receives daily all' the leading
dailies from the principal cities, besides all leading weeklies, picto-
rials, periodicals, as soon as published. He does a very extensive
trade in fine art goods, and keeps constantly on hand a fine assort-
ment of fine steel engravings, etchings, pastels, photographs, photo-
gravures, lithographs, easels, photograph and autograph albums,
etc. A specialty is the manufacture of picture frames of any
desired material and of any size, a full stock of mouldings for that
purpose being kept on hand constantly, while prices throughout are
very reasonable. Mr. Chalmers is a pleasant, refined and energetic
man of superior business ability and he justly merits the success he
has attained by his industry and perseverance.

H. H. ENSIGN, Dealer in Fancy Groceries, Teas and Coffees,
Corner of Merchants' Row and Madison Street.— Energy and enter-
prise seldom fail to produce successful results in any branch of
commercial industry, and when well directed almost invariably
ead to success in all the walks of life. As a noteworthy exam-
ple of this we would call attention to the comparatively recent
industry of Mr. H. H. Ensign in this city. This enterprising
gentleman is a Vermonter by birth, and is thoroughly conver-
sant with all branches of this trade, having conducted a similar
establishment in Wallingford, this state, but desiring to enlarge his
field of labor and enterprise, he came to this city and inaugurated
this establishment on his own responsibility in January, 1890, which
at once met with popular favor, and during the intervening period
has developed a very large and influential trade, such as is not
accorded to many older houses in the same line of business. He
occupies a very desirably located store of ample dimensions; also a
basement, both of which are admirably adapted to the wants of the
trade. The store is neatly and attractively appointed while the stock
carried Is always full and complete, and embraces the very purest
and freshest new crop Young Hyson, Oolong, Souchong, Imperial,
Gunpowder, Pekoe, English breakfast, Japan and other teas; choice
fragrant South and Central American, Java, Mocha and Arabian
coffees, cocoas, chocolates and spices; select brands of hermetically
sealed goods in tin and glass, table delicacies, sauces, relishes, condi-
ments, foreign and domestic fruits; sugars, syrups and molasses,
best brands of family flour, fancy cereals and farinaceons foods;
gilt edge dairy and fancy creamery butter; fresh eggs, pure leaf
lard, farm and garden products, salt and smoked meats and fish,
best brands of cigars, smoking and chewing tobaccos, bakers' and
laundry supplies, tubs, pails, brooms, mops and kindred household
supplies. These goods have been most carefully selected, are noted

for their pure quality and uniform superiority, while lowest prices are
quoted. Order, system, neatness and cleanliness are observable on
all sides, polite assistants serve patrons promptly, and orders are
delivered at residences in the city free of charge. Mr. Ensign is a
wide-awake, energetic and pleasant man of decided business ability
and is highly esteemed by all who know him, and is an active, con-
sistent and prominent member of the Masonic order.

FRED G. TUTTIjE, Fine Shoes, etc.. No. 55 Center Street,
Corner Wales, Berwick House Block. — There is no article of wearing
apparel upon which our personal comfort and health depend so
much as in footwear, while at the same time, neatness and elegance
are also desirable. A decidedly prosperous, prominent and ably
conducted house engaged in this line of trade in Rutland, which
has successfully earned a wide reputation for A 1 goods and reliable
business methods is that of Mr. Fred. G. Tuttle, dealer in fine shoes,
etc., and centrally located in the Berwick House Block. This flour-
ishing establishment was founded originally in 1880 by Mr. E, Gosslin,
who conducted it until 1884 when he was succeeded by Messrs. S.
Bartell & Son, who carried it on until 1887, when it passed into the
control of the present proprietor, who is a native of Rutland and for
a number of years a member of the printing and stationery firm ot
Messrs. Tuttle & Co., and under his able management and direction
the business of his present concern is constantly increasing in vol-
ume and importance. He occupies a store of ample dimensions-
commodious and compactly arranged, tastefully appointed and
provided with every convenience for the successful transaction of
business and the comfort of patrons. The stock carried is full and
complete, embracing every thing in the line of fine and medium
grades of hand and machine made boots, shoes, gaiters, balmorals,
slippers and novelties in footwear for men, youths and boys; also
everything that is new, stylish and desirable for ladies, misses and
children, including the strong walking boot or school shoe and the
delicate kid or satin toilet slipper. He also carries a full line of
rubber boots, arctics, overshoes, sandals, etc., suitable for all ages
and both sexes. These goods have been selected with great care
from among the productions of the best manufacturers in the trade,
and are unsurpassed in style, quality, durability and fine workman-
ship, while the range of sizes is such that an easy, stylish and com-
fortable fit is readily obtained at lowest prices. Mr. Tuttle is an
enterprising, courteous and refined gentleman of excellent business
ability, reliable and prompt, and fully merits the success he has
achieved by his industry and perseverance.

UNION PACIFIC TEA CO., No. 5 Merchants' Row, B. S.
Bain, Manager. — The use of tea as a beverage originated with the
Chinese in the early times, having been mentioned there by Soliman,
an Arab merchant in the ninth century. The Dutch first brought it
to England in 1610, where for sixty years it was sold for $30 to $50
per pound. In 1660 it was worth $15 per pound. A duty of five
shillings per pound was imposed in 1689, but was reduced to sixpence
in 1865. In 1869 the license for the sale of tea was repealed. One of
the greatest concerns engaged in this business in Rutland is the
Union Pacific Tea Co., of No. 5 Merchants' row. This is one of the
1.50 branch stores in the United States and was established in 1883.
The company occupies a floor and basement and keeps an excellent
stock of green, black and Oolong tea, Java and Jlocha coffee, baking
powder, every variety of fancy crockery and glass ware, including
table sets, breakfast, dinner and tea sets, plates, cups, saucers, cake-
dishes, earthen and glass water jugs, cream and milk pitchers, but-
ter and sauce plates, etc., these goods being given away with the tea
and coffee sold. The company has a large trade from the leading
families, and supplies the choicest goods in the market. The pro-
prietor started the business in New York in 1870, and the 150 stores
scattered over the states in nearly every principal business center
attest the prosperity of the enterprise. The Rutland branch of the
Union Pacific Tea Co. is under the able and efficient management of
Mr. B. S. Bain, a native of Scotland, who came to the States in 1881.
He is a shrewd, go ahead man of business, and it is largely due to
his excellent management that the business in Rutland has been so
successful. He is a popular, honorable gentleman and highly es-
teemed in business and social circles and deserves to the fullest ex-
tent the success already attained. We cheerfully commend this
company to all of our readers.

It U T L A N D , \ E li M O N T .

S. M. DOKR'S SONS, Bankers. Merchants' Row.— A Arm en-
■gaged in the banking business in Rutland, and standing in the iiigh-
est repute, is that of S. M. Dorr's Sons, whose office is located on
Merchants' Row. This firm receive money on deposit, negotiate
bonds, mortgages and other investment securities, and transact a
general banking business. The house was established in 1870, by
tlie late Hon. S. M. Dorr, the present firm succeeding to the control
in 1884. The facilities here enjoyed for covering every branch of the
business are thoroughly perfect, investment securities being made a
specialty, while the firm are in possession of the best possible oppor-
tunities for the purchase and sale of bonds and mortgages. Tiiey
keep a keen eye upon the market, and are considered a leading
-authority upon actual values. They possess exceptional facilities
not only for the prompt fulfillment of their own obligations, but for
the successful negotiation of important operations requiring large
sums of money for otiiers. Their house is commended to all capi-
talists and investors who desire a safe income with absolute security
for their investments. The members of this firm are Messrs. Henry
R. Dorr and Wm. H. Steele. Mr. Dorr is a native of Rutland, and a
director of the Rutland County National Bank. Mr. Steele was
born in Albany, N. Y., resided in the West for some twenty years,
and is a director of the Houston City Street Railway Company, of
Houston, Texas. Both partners are connected with the St. Joseph
Loan and Trust Company, of St. Joseph, Mo., and the American
Loan and Trust Company, of Omaha, Neb., and are accounted as
-steady, conservative and thorough business men.

C. E. CHANNEIiLi, Agent for the J. F. Pease Warm Air. and
Steam Heater Combined. Stoves and Hot Air Furnaces, Plumbing,
■Gas and Steam Fitting etc.. No. 9 Grove Street.— No department of
■commercial and mechanical industry is of more importance to a com-
munity than that of the trade in stoves, heaters, hollow ware and
kindred interests. A prominent, highly successful and progressive
house devoted to this branch of business in Rutland and justlj- de-
serving its widespread popularity for handling and manufacturing
Al productions and liberal, straightforward dealings with the public
is that of Mr. Channell, agent for the J. F. Pease Warm Air and
Steam Heater combined, dealer in stoves, ranges, plumber, etc.,
whose ably conducted establishment is centrally located at No. 9
Grove Street. This enterprising gentleman is a Vermont man by birth
and has been a resident here for many years. Having acquired a
wide range of experience in this line of trade as a journeyman since
1860 in a large hardware house, he inaugurated this enterprise on his
own account in 1879, which at once developed a very large and influ-
■ential trade that is constantly increasing in volume and importance.
The premises utilized are very spacious and commodious comprising
two floors which are admirably arranged for business and shop pur-
pose. His workshop is completely equippetl with all the necessary
tools and appliances and a force of seven skilled and experienced
workmen are given constant employment. He is prepared to exe-
cute all orders for plumbing, gas, and steam fitting, hot water heat-
ing, especial attention being given to all kinds of sanitary work;
also metal roofing, spouting, guttering, factory work, jobbing, put-
ting up electric and pull bells, speaking tubes, etc. Estimates are
furnished freely and contracts for such work of any magnitude are
entered into and executed promptly, satisfactorily and at lowes
figures. In his finely appointed and well arranged store will be
found at all times a fine assortment in all sizes of the celebrated J.
F. Pease Warm Air and Steam combinations, the Furman Steam
Heater, and Richardson & Boynton's Perfect Hot Water Heater,
which is pronounced by the best scientific judges on artificial heat
production to be the most thorough, complete and economical heater
for public and private buildings in the market, as is attested by its
■constantly increasing sales wherever introduced. His stock also in- •
■eludes the very latest improved patterns of parlor, office and cooking
stoves, gas and oil stoves, ranges, heaters, furnaces, etc. with their
fittings, besides a full and complete assortment of tin, copper, and
■sheet-iron ware, granite lined ware, hollow% wood and willow-ware,
in fact everything in the line of housekeeping supplies. These goods
are all made of the very best materials and are unsurpassed in work-
manship while prices are very reasonable. Mr. Channell is a pleas-
ant, affable and enterprising gentleman, prompt, liberal and honor-
able, and is highly respected both as a merchant and public-spirited
citizen.

THE BAKDIVELIi, Cramton & Carpenter, Proprietors, Mer-
chants' Row and Washington Street.-The Bardwell House at Rutland,
fills a niche in the esteem and popularity of this community and of
the travelling public pecuharly its own. It was originally opened in
1852, by Messrs. Bardwell & Cook, and in 1865 came into the posses-
sion of Mr. John W. Cramton, whose name has since become a syno
nym for perfection in hotel keeping the country over. He made
many improvements in the house, adding a new story, in 1875; and
in 1882 Mr. Henry O. Carpenter, a thoroughly trained hotel man,
was admitted to partnership. The hotel is of brick, five stories high,
100 X 150 feet in dimensions, and posseses flrs(>-class accomodations
for two hundred guests. No luxury afforded in situation, surround-
ings, modern conveniences or expert management in any hotel in the
state is lacking at the Bardwell. The house is lighted by gas and
electricity, heated by steam throughout, and provided with electric
call bells communicating with the office. The rooms are elegantly
furnished, and every safety is provided in case of fire, while as re-
gards sanitary arrangements the Bardwell is unrivaled. A first-
class livery, a fine billiard hall and a barber shop are among the nec-
essities of modern hotel life, which are supplied for the use of guests.
The cuisine of the house is worthy of special commendation, being
under the most experienced management, and kept up to the high-
est standard of excellence. The dining-room is situated on the first
floor, large, airy, well lighted, cosy and comfortable as home, and the
service and attendance of its corps of agreeable and polite waiters,
as we have enjoyed it, is worthy of special commendation, and
adds very much to the comfort and enjoyment of guests. This
department has been the scene in bygone days, and later still,
of many a grand banquet and jovial gathering. Terms are
placed upon a popular basis, and a stay at this hotel is ever remem-
bered as a pleasant experience, and an agreeable reminiscence.
Hon. John W. Cramton, the senior proprietor, is a gentleman known
and honored all over the state. He was bom in Tinmouth, Vt., Nov.
10, 1826, and has resided in Rutland since 1852. His interests are
large and varied, in real estate, bank stock, marble mills, mercantile
business and numerous corporations. He is president of the Baxter
National Bank, the Steam Stone Cutter Company, the True Blue Mar-
ble company, and the Rutland Cornet Band; vice-president of the
Howe Scale Company, and the Rutland Trotting Park Association ;
and a promoter of other local enterprises. He was a member of the
State Senate in 1888-9, is a trustee of the Vermont State Prison and
House of Correction, and has served his fellow-townsmen as select-
man, president of the village corporation, and in other positions of
honor and responsibilitj-, with credit to himself and benefit to the
public. Mr. Henry O. Carpenter is a native of New Hampshire, and
has been connected with the Bardwell since his boyhood. His
courtesy, affability, polite and courteous attention to his guests
and invariable good nature are proverbial, while his memory of
names and faces is a matter of wonderment to the most experienced
of travelers. He is one of the trustees of the village and largely in-
terested in local improvements.

HOAG Sc Cli.^USON, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, No. 19 Center
Street. — Messrs. Charles S. Hoag and W. B. Clausen are engaged in
the retail sale of footwear at No. 19 Center Street in Rutland. Theirs
is a very old established business, although the present firm was
organized in 1887. They occupy a store 22 x SO feet, with a large
repair shop in the rear. They employ three men, thoroughly skilled
in their trade to repair boots and shoes, and in the store they keep
an ample force of able, polite salesmen. They carry a full line of
boots, shoes, rubbers, overshoes, slippers, gaiters, etc., for men,
boys, women and misses, their goods being custom made. They
also supply leather findings, etc. The prosperity that has followed
the career of Messrs. Hoag & Clausen may be at once traced to
fidelity to commercial integrity and constantly keeping on hand the
very best goods made from the choicest material. They keep a
finely appointed, attractive store, which one finds pleasure in enter-
ing. Their excellently arranged windows, show cases, shelves and
counters are enhanced by the effect of electric lights, and a tasteful
display of goods. Mr. Hoag is a native of Vermont anc'i vvarj ior six
years engaged in the capacity of grocers' clerk. Mr. Clausen was
born in New York and for eleven years had been engaged in the
boot and shoe business prior to the formation o£ this partnership.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

T. A. CliIFFOKD, Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Watches
and Jewelry, No. 23 Center Street.— Among the various learned pro-
fessions there are none requiring more skill and accuracy besides
high personal qualifications than that devoted to the preparation of
drugs and medicines, as the lives of many persons depend daily
upon the care and attention that is given to the compounding of
physicians' prescriptions and family recipes^. A prosperous, popu-
lar and ably conducted drug store in Rutland, well w^orthy of more
than passing comment in these pages, in consequence of its effi-
ciency, reliability and liberal businesH methods, is that of Mr. T. A.
Clifford, also dealer in watches and jewelry, whose fine establish-
ment is centrally located at No. 23 Center Street. This popular
drug store was founded originally in 1875 by Dr. Haurahan who con-
ducted it with excellent success until 1880, when he disposed of it to
Mr. G. W. Chaflin, who was succeeded in 1886 by the present proprie-
ter, who is a native of Rutland and has had a wide range of experi-
ence in the drug business. His store is of ample dimensions, com-
pactly arranged and very attractively appointed and provided with
every modern convenience for the successful transaction of the
business, including a special department for the prompt and accu-
rate compounding of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes
at all hours of the day and night, to which he devotes his per-
sonal attention. The stock carried embraces a full line of drugs and
chemicals all of standard quality; extracts, tinctures and pharma-
ceutical preparations; all well-known proprietary remedies of merit;
druggists' fancy goods, toilet articles, perfunjery, etc.; physicians'
and surgeons requisites, druggists' sundries; paints, oils, varnishes,
dye stuffs, etc., etc. He also carries a very fine and carefully se-
lected assortment of fine gold and silver watches of American and
European production, solid gold and rolled gold jewelry of every de-
scription, such as wedding, engagement and souvenir rings, brace-
lets, bangles, brooches, necklaces, earrings, watch chains, charms
and lockets; lace shawl and scarf pins, etc., besides eyeglasses, spec-
tacles, lenses and other optical goods. These goods are all first-class
and warranted to be £is represented and are offered at lowest prices.
Mr. Clifford is a young man of superior business ability, pleasant,
courteous and enterprising, and is highly respected by all with
whom he has any social or business relations.

MRS. C. E. STEVENS, Fine Millinery, No. 1 1-2 Merchants'
Row. — In no other line of productive industry are manufacturers so
completely controlled by the fickle caprices of fashion as in the
millinery trade. Its decrees are mandatory and to follow them
requires not only skill and ability but rare artistic taste. A decid-
edly prosperous, progressive and thoroughly representative house,
extensively engaged in this important line of business in Rutland,
enjoying a well deserved high reputation for first-class productions
and liberal, straightforward dealings with patrons is that of Mrs.
C. E. Stevens, whose popular and ably conducted millinery estab-
lishment is centrally located at No. 11-2 Merchants' Row, on the
corner of "West Street. This favorite resort for the fashionable
ladies of Rutland was founded originally in 1873 at No. 17 Merchants'
Row by the present proprietress, who is a native of Burlington, this
state, and a resident here since 1872, and from the start she devel-
oped a very large and first class patronage, derived principally
from among our most refined and intelligent leaders of society; and
in order to meet the increasing demands of her trade she moved
into her present quarters in 1887. The premises occupied are amply
spacious and commodious and comprise a handsomely appointed
and attractively arranged store with reception parlor and work-
room attached. The store is provided with every convenience for
the advantageous display of her elegant and large assortment of
goods and their inspection by patrons. The stock carried is full
and complete and embraces all the very latest and correct styles
and shapes of French and English bonnets, bonnet frames ; chip,
straw and felt hats, misses' and children's head wear, both trimmed
and untrimmed. The assortment of trimmings is replete with every-
thing new, stylish and desirable, such as the very latest colors and
shades in silks, satins, velvets and plushes, ribbons, laces, crapes,
embroideries, lace edgings, ruchings, ostrich plumes, bunches and
tips, feathers, stuffed birds of rare plimiage. foreign and domestic,
artificial flowers, small fruits, hat pins, head ornaments, in fact
everything in the line of fine millinery. Bonnets and hats are trim-
med to order at the shortest notice and none but thoroughly skilled

and artistic work is permitted to leave the establishment. A spec-
ialty is made of mourniug goods to order, also for those desiring
hats or bonnets trimmed while they wait, while the prices are
always very reasonable. Mrs. Stevens is a pleasant, refined and
highly accomplished lady of excellent business ability and enjoys
the fullest confidence and respect of all with whom she has any
business or social relations, and devoting herself to all the details of
the business is fully apace with the times. Ladies will always find
the very latest Paris and London styles at her establishment simul-
taneous with their appearance in the larger cities.

B. BIL.L1INOS & SON, Groceries and Provisions, No. 12 Mer-
chants' Row.— The old established and highly prosperous house of
Messrs. B. Billings & Son, founded originally in 1860 by Messrs. B.
and D. C. Billings, was conducted by them with signal ability
and constantly increasing prosperity until 1888, when owing to the
deeply lamented decease of Mr. D. C. Billings the present firm, com-
prised of the surviving partner, and his son Fred. P., succeeded to
the business in 1889, and under their enterprising management the
trade is constantly growing in volume and influence. They occupy a
spacious and commodious store, neatly and appropriately fitted up
and completely equipped with every facility for the successful pros-
ecution of the business. The stock carried is full and complete and
embraces everything in the line of choice staple and fancy groceries
and provisions, such as absolutely pure and fresh new crop Young
Hyson, Imperial, Souchong, Oolong, gunpowder, Japan, English
breakfast and other teas, choice fragrant Mocha, Java and Rio cof-
fees, cocoas, chocolates and spices; select brands of hermetically
sealed goods in tin and glass, table delicacies, condiments, sauces,
relishes, foreign and domestic fruits; sugars, syrups, and molasses,
choice family flour, fancy cereals and farinaceous foods, finest dairy
and fancy creamery butter and cheese, fresh eggs, pure lard, farm
and garden produce ; salt and smoked meats and fish ; bakers' and
laundry supplies, pails, brooms, mops, brushes, and kindred house-
hold necessities; best brands of cigars, smoking and chewing tobac-
cos, etc. The goods of this house are noted for their reliability, uni-
form excellence and low prices. The store is a model of neatness,
polite assistants serve patrons promptly and orders are delivered
at residences free of charge. Messrs. Billings & Son are wide-
awake business men. The senior is a native of this state while the
son was horn in this city.

GliOBE HOTEL, S. French, Proprietor.-There is no one feature
that contributes more to the reputation of a town for thrift, progress
and enterprise than excellent hotel accommodations which are so
welcome to the smoke stained and dust covered weary traveler or
tourist. A decidedly popular, prosperous and ably conducted estab-
lishment of this character in Rutland and well worthy of more than
passing comment in these pages is the well known Globe House of
which Mr. S. French is the enterprising proprietor, and well deserv-
ing of the patronage it is constantly receiving. This hostelry was
opened in 1880, originally as the Continental, by Messrs. French and
Hampton, and after passing under several different managements it
came into the hands of Mr. French again in 1890, and is now known
by the name of the Globe. The Globe is a commodious and substan-
ial three-story structure, supplied with all modern improvements,
lighted by electricity and has ample accomodations for seventy-five
guests. The sleeping rooms are all well-lighted, properly ventilated,
commodious, cheerful and kept in the best possible condition ; the
halls and corridors are wide and well lighted, while the reception
room and parlors are very attractively appointed and provided with
every convenience. The cuisine is in charge of experienced persons
and the food is of the very best quality and prepared in the most
wholesome and appetizing manner, while the dining room is appropri-
ately and tastefully arranged and meals are saved bounteously in
the most inviting way by polite and intelligent assistants. The of-
fice, reading and writing rooms are in charge of a pleasant, courte-
ous clerk and charges are very reasonable. A well conducted livery
is kept in connection with the Globe at which teams can be procured
at all hours of the day or night at very low prices, Mr. French is a
native of New Hampshire and has resided in Rutland for many
years, is a pleasant, courteous and affable gentleman, entertaining
and intelligent and is highly respected by all with whom he has any
dealings.

RUTLAND, V E 11 MONT,

GOSSELIN «k POUL.IIV, Fine Family Groceries, No. 27 Cen-
ter Street.— la tliese days almost every conceivable article of food is
sold by the grocer, so that upon the character of these houses de-
pends to a great extent the freshness and purity of the food we con-
sume. A well-known, prosperous and reliable house engaged In this
all important business in Rutland and noted for the superior quality
■of its goods and liberal dealings is that of Messrs. Gosselin & Poulin,
dealers in fine family groceries, etc., whose ably conducted head-
quarters are located centrally on Onter Street. The individual
members of the firm are Mr. F. Gosselin, a Canadian by birth and a
resident here since 1871. and Charles Poulin, also born in Canada,
and who came here three years previous. Thoroughly familiar and
■experienced in all branches of the food supply trade, they formed
this co-partnership and founded this establishment originally in 1881,
which at once secured a hold on popular favor that resulted in the
development of a very liberal and substantial trade that is con-
stantly increasing. The premises utilized comprise two spacious
and commodious floors that are admirably adapted to the require-
ments of the business and are fitted up with every convenience for
its successful prosecution. The stock carried is always full and
complete, being constantly replenished with new invoices, and em-
braces about everything in the line of food articles, such as abso-
lutely pure and fresh newcrop Young Hyson, Gunpowder, Imperial
Souchong, Oolong, English breakfast, Japan and other teas; fra-
grant Mocha, Java, South and Central American coffees, cocoas,
•chocolates and spices; select brands of hermetically sealed goods in
tin and glass, table delicacies, sauces, relishes, condiments, foreign
and domestic fruits, sugars, syrups and molasses; best brands of
family flour, fancy cereals, farinaceous foods, gilt-edge dairy and
fancy creamery butter and cheese, fresh laid eggs, pure lard, farm
and garden products; tobaccos and cigars, bakers' and laundry sup-
plies; C. L. Cotton's choice flavoring extracts; pails, brooms, tubs,
mops, brushes and kindred household necessities. They also carry
at all times a full assortment of prime fresh and liome bred dressed
beef, veal, mutton, lamb, country pork, game and poultry in
season, besides the very best brands of plain and sugar cured liams,
shoulders, breakfast bacon, corned pork and beef, fresh and salt
flsh, etc. The goods sold here are noted for their superior excel-
lence, uniform quality and low ijrices, the store is a model of neat-
ne.ss and cleanliness, polite assistants serve patrons promptly, and
goods are delivered at residences free of charge. Messrs. Gosselin
& Poulin are wide-awake, energetic and reliable business men, cour-
teous and liberal in their dealings and are highly respected by all
with whom they have any business transactions. They also have a
neat and well fitted room in the rear of their store for rendering
lard and all the latest made machinery for making sausages, which
is run by steam power. Sausages are made fresh every day, pressed
corned beef, and head cheese are made with great care and neatness.
They also sell at wholesale, sausages, salt pork and lard.

THE DIAMOND RESTAURANT, No. 25 1-2 Center
Street.— Rutland has long been recognized as the center where large
capital, practical experience and boundless enterprise have com-
bined to make its hotels equal to any in the country. As a contribu-
tor to the general welfare of the town and a model establishment of
its kind, the Diamond restaurant stands pre-eminent. These rooms
have been used as a restaurant for more than twenty-five years and
have had many different proprietors. Mr. L. C. Perkins assumed
control in June, 1890. The premises occupied comprise a large din-
ing hall for transient trade, also private halls for families and regu-
lar boarders, which will accommodate one hundred and forty. He
also has a number of rooms outside the main building which he rents
to transient or regular boarders at most reasonable prices. The fit-
tings and appointments of the rooms are of the best possible order
and reflect the utmost credit upon the good judgment of the propri-
etor and the cultivated taste of his customers. The general dining-
room presents a most inviting appearance and the decorations are
of the finest and most appropriate characters. The cuisine is in
charge of chefs of marked ability and excellent reputation. Sir.
Perkins secures his table supplies from the most varied sources, all
the important markets of the country paying tribute to his enter-
prise. Thus all the delicacies that can possibly be obtained are
served in abundance, while the perfect manner in which the viands
are prepared and the tasteful style in which they are set fortli. make

a meal at The Diamond Restaurant a most agreeable experience.
Mr. Perkins has been engaged in similar business for many years.
One peculiarity of his establishment is that it keeps open all night
for the accommodation of guests and the traveling public. He
is a native of Vermont. He is untiring in his efforts to promote
the comfort and pleasure of those who share his hospitality and
is held in universal esteem both as an accomplished exponent of
the valuable business in which he is engaged and as a man of the
strictest integrity and the highest personal worth. For the accom-
modation and enjoyment of his guests he has added a large and
comfortably fitted up billiard and pool parlor to his establishment.
He also keeps on hand a first-class stock of the best brands of cigars,
and choicest confectionery. In fact this is the most complete estab-
lishment of its kind in Rutland or indeed in the Green Mountain
State.

RUTLAND STEAM L.AUNDRY, J. D. Storms, Proprie-
tor, No. ^i Blerchants' Row.— It is not so many years since the
cleansing of our daily attire was done entirely by hand, the only
aids being tlie tub and washboard. By the introduction of labor-
saving machinery all this is changed, so that nearly all work of the
kind is now sent out to be executed at some one of the steam laun-
dries to be found in all thriving business centres. A prominent, pros-
perous and representative establishment of this character in Rutland,
and maintaining a high reputation for superior work and reliable
business methods is the Rutland Steam Laundry, Mr. J. D. Storms,
proprietor, and located centrally at No. SU Merchants' Row. This
enterprise was founded originally in 1881 by Mr. S. Bortell, who was
succeeded in 1883 by Mr. James Miller, who was followed by Mr.
Henry Adams in 1887, and one year afterwards Mr. E. S. Davis pur-
chased the concern and carried it on quite successfully until April,
1890, when he disposed of it to the present proprietor, who is a na-
tive of New York and a resident here since 1864, and under whose
able management the business is constantly increasing in volume
and importance. The premises occupied are amply spacious and
commodious and fitted up for business and working purposes. The
laundry is fully equipped with all the latest improved machinery
and appliances and is operated by water power, while employment
is given to none but thoroughly skilled and experienced hands.
Every precaution is taken that all work shall be executed in a supe-
rior manner, and the methods of operation may be said to be com-
prised in the terms of promptness and the thorough performance of
all orders entrusted to it without injury to the fabrics. Lace cur-
tains and caps are done up equal to new, and shirts, collars, cuffs,
pillow and sheet shams, linen coats, vests, pants, dresses, skirts,
chemises, night robes, underwear, counterpanes, household linen,
bedding, woolens, etc., are laundered in the most skillful manner.
The trade extends throughout the city and vicinity, goods are called
for and delivered free of charge in the city, and prices are always
reasonable, and the highest satisfaction is assured in all transactions
with patrons. Mr. Storms is a pleasant and affable gentleman, en-
terprising, prompt and reliable, and justly merits the success he has
achieved by his ability and industry.

T. OT. BARRETT, City Drug Store, Corner Center and Wales
Streets. — The profession of the apothecary has ever been regarded
among the most honorable callings. It is a profession in which
Mr. T. M. Barrett has been very prosperous since the date of his
establishment in 1886. He is the proprietor of the City Drug Store,
and has a beautifully arranged store, stocked with every convenience
in the drug line. He sells medicines, patent and otherwise, extracts,
essential oils, herbs, elixirs, salves, essence, chemicals, etc., and has
a most carefully attended prescription department which is endorsed
by leading physicians as being a reliable place for the filling of phy-
sicians prescriptions and family recipes. Mr. Barrett, who is a pnac-
tical chemist and pharmacist, gives his direct, personal attention to
the observance of all work done by his clerks. He keeps a full line
of everj'thing that is intended for sale in a drug store, including
toilet goods, brushes, perfumes, fancy soaps, powders, tooth pastes,
notions, canes and bric-a-brac. Mr. Barrett was four years connected
as a salesman in a drug store in New York, although a native of Ver-
mont. All the best brands of wines and liquors for medicinal pur-
poses are found in this popular establishment.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

CHARLES E. ROSS, Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, No-
tions, Etc., Opera House Building.— This flourishing and popular
emporium was founded originally in 1866 by Messrs. Kinsman &
Ross, and was conducted by them with unvarying success, when
upon the retirement of Mr. Kinsman, the present proprietor as-
sumed sole control, and under his able and enterprising manage-
ment, the business has grown to its present proportions and influence.
The premises utilized for the business are very spacious and com-
modious, comprising two floors, each 26x85 feet in dimensions, very
handsomely furnished and appointed, and thoroughly equipped with
every modern facility for the advantageous display of the large and
valuable assortment of goods, and their inspection by customers.
The stock bears evidence of having been most carefully selected, and
embraces about everything in the dry goods line, such as cloths,
cassimeres, cloakings, suitings, the very latest and most fashionable
colors, shades and patterns in silks, satins, velvets, plushes, cash-
meres, merinoes, alpacas, mohairs, worsteds and other foreign dress
stuffs; linens for household and personal use; flannels, worsteds,
woolens, serges, cambrics, oedding materials, blankets, lawns, de-
laines, challies, ginghams, plaids, stripes, muslins, prints, and wash
fabrics of every description ; also foreign and domestic shawls, the
very latest and most fashionable styles in new market, ulster, Con-
nemara cloaks, sacques, circulars, dolmans, Mackintoslies. jerseys,
etc., etc. The assortment of fancy goods includes silk and satin rib-
bons of all colors, shades and widths, laces, braids, crapes, fringes,
embroideries, edgings, fancy buttons, jewelry, and head ornaments;,
ladies' furnishing goods, hosiery, gloves, fans, parasols, umbrellas,
etc., besides an almost illimitable stock of notions, small wares, etc.
These goods are all very attractively arranged in separate depart-
ments, under the care of polite and intelligent assistants, who spare
no efforts to meet the slightest demands of patrons, while the prices
quoted are exceeding reasonable. Mr. Ross is one of Rutland's most
public spirited citizens, a director of the Marble Bank, and is an ac-
tive, consistent member of the Masonic Fraternity.

E. N. MERRIAM'S Music and Decorative Art Rooms. No.
1.5 Merchants' Row. — Mr. Merriam is a native of Poultney, this state,
and came to Rutland in 1858 and began business on his own account
on the opposite side of the street during the same year, and is now
the only man doing business on this street that was here at that
date, and as his patronage increased he was obliged to seek more
commodious quarters by removing to his present address. In those
days he was the only sewing machine agent in the town and he is
also the pioneer in the manufacture of fine shirts to order in the
place. He occupies spacious and commodious premises, comprising
a store and basement, both admirably adapted to the various re
quirements of his trade. His store is very neatly and attractively
appointed and provided with every convenience for the attractive
display of his large and various assortment of goods and their
inspection by patrons. The stock carried embraces all kinds of
novelties in decorative art, such as linens, bolting cloth, pongees,
sateens, plushes, felts, ornaments, English crewels, chenilles, Filo
floss, tinsels, wash silks, embroidery silks, worsteds, zephyrs, bas-
kets, Germantown wools, arasenes. Saxony yarn, church and Sunday
school designs, monograms, all requisite material for Kensington
work, rococo or ribbon embroidery, darned work, braiding, tufted
stitch, applique work, and an illimitable quantity of small wares for
use and ornament. He keeps on hand a line of musical merchandise.
He also carries a fine line of fancy goods, for dress trimmings; cor-
sets, linen goods, etc. Lessons are given in designing, embroidery,
etc., and designing and stamping are executed promptly and satis-
factorily. He is also the agent for the Domestic Sewing Machines of
which a full assortment is kept constantly on hand, also all fittings
and supplies for the same, besides other necessary household sup-
plies. These goods are all selected with great care to meet the
wants of a first-class trade. Mr. Merriam is a prominent advocate
of temperance and has been an active member of the Sons of Tem-
perance and Good Templars.

D. STONE, Fresh and Salt Water Fish, Etc., No. 60 West
Street. — A popular, prominent and highly prosperous house, main-
taining a widespread reputation for handling only flrst-class com-
modities, is that of Mr. D. Stone. This enterprising gentleman
is a Canadian by birth, but has been a resident of this state
nearly all of his life, and became a citizen of Rutland in 1883.

and having a wide range of experience in this line of trade, he
established this concern, and from the outset developed a very
large and substantial trade, that is both wholesale and retail. He
occupies spacious quarters, admirably equipped with every facil-
ity for the daily handling of large quantities of fresh and salt water
food. Having direct communications with shippers located at the-
depots of the best fishing grounds, he receives his supplies direct by
the latest improved methods of transportation, and having abundant
facilities for providing dry-cold storage for their healthful pre.serva-
tion for an indefinite period, he is prepared to furnish his patrons,
with choice, wholesome cod, haddock, halibut, blue and weak fish;:
striped, black and sea bass; salmon, brook and lake trout; herring,,
mackerel, white fish, smelts, eels; in fact, anything pertaining to
the finny tribe during their season, and at the very lowest prices.
He receives his oysters, clams, crabs, lobsters and shell fish direct
from the fisheries, and handles none but the very choicest and best,
and those dealing with this house can always have the satisfaction
of knowing that nothing inferior will be sold to them.

J. P. SPAUIiDlNO, Bookseller, Stationer and Dealer ia
Periodicals, etc.. No. 9 Merchants Row.— The intellectual side of a
city may at once be determined by a glance into the show windows,
of her book stores. Rutland is most ably represented in this respect,
by Mr. John P. Spaulding, who is the proprietor of one of the oldest
book stalls in the city at No. 9 Merchants' Row. The business was.
established previous to 1860; succeeded in 1868, by Spaulding & Co.;
while in 1887, Mr. Spaulding became the sole proprietor, although he
has always been a member of the firm. He is a reliable, well posted,
bookseller and stationer and carries a stock that is varied and.
complete. His store, 25 x 80 feet, is most neatly and attractively
arranged. In the front part he has his salesroom with its artistically
arranged show windows, cases, shelves and counters, while in the
rear of the store he manufactures all kinds of picture frames, sup-
plying them with mats, glass and cords. He deals in books, artists'
materials, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, picture frames and.
pictures, photograph albums, writing material, pens, ink, rulers.,
sealing wax, crests, monograms, initials, mourning paper and enve-
lopes, holiday and Easter goods, cards, engraved material, valen-
tines, notions, etc. He also sells photographs of celebrities, souve-
nirs, etc., while he keeps address books for the purpose of entering
subscribers' names for periodicals and newspapers. He takes single
subscriptions at club rates and delivers newspapers and other goods
to customers and subscribers. Mr. Spaulding is one of the most
accommodating of merchants and through this degree of politeness,
has built up a large trade. He is a native of New Hampshire, but
came to Rutland in 1860, where he has grown up with the city's in-
terests as a most reliable business man.

T. J. l.irON, Manufacturer of Lyon's Excelsior Boston, Oyster,
Soda and Milk crackers. No. 46 Center Street.— The extent to which
many of the industries of Rutland have attained during the past
quarter of a century is owing not only to the natural growth and
enterprise of the place, but to the energy and business ability of
those who own and conduct them. Among the most prominent and
important of these establishments is Lyon's Steam Bakery, of
which Mr. T. J. Lyon is the enterprising proprietor. The business.
was established in 18.53 by D. Verder and in 1873 the present pro-
prietor assumed control and has since conducted the business in a
highly satisfactory manner and with great success. The premises,
occupied comprise a three-story brick block 60 by 80 feet in dimen-
sions and two large storehouses. The building is equipped with alt
the latest improved machinery which adds greatly to the perfection
of the goods produced, as well as the rapidity with which they are-
manufactured ; a great variety of crackers and biscuits, plain and
fancy cakes are produced which are highly appreciated by the pub-
lic. The finest quality of flour and other materials are used and the
goods of Lyon's Steam Bakery have a standard reputation and are
always in demand. A large force of help is employed and three
traveling salesmen are employed taking orders in eastern New
York and western Vermont. A very large wholesale and retail
trade has been established which is increasing from year to year.^
The proprietor, Mr. T. J. Lyon, is a native of New Hampshire, has
been a resident T)f Rutland for forty -three years. He is a director-
of the Baxter National Bank of Rutland and is a member of the F.,
and A. M.

R U T LAND, V E K M O N T ,

J, H. GRANT, Meat, Fruit and Provisions.— This enterprise
was founded originally about 1865 by Mr. C. Buffuni, and was con-
ducted by him with excellent success for some years after it
passed successively into the hands of Messrs. ClilTord & Riley,
and others. In Oct. 1890, Mr. Grant became sole proprietor. He
is a thoroughly experienced and practical man in this trade and
under his enterprising direction and management the business has
received a new impulse to its present volume and influence. The
premises utilized are very spacious and commodious, comprising a
first floor and basement, each 35 x 80 feet in dimensions and admir-
ably fitted up with special reference to the wants of the trade, which
involves the daily handling of large quantities of fresh meats, which
in quantity, quality, fi-eshness and variety are unsurpassed by any
similar concern in this section of the State. Having direct communi-
cation with producers and shippers he receives only the very best
grades of supplies and he has constantly on hand a full assortment
of prime fresh beef, veal, mutton, lamb, country pork and sausage,
also all kinds of poultry, game, fresh and salt watfr fish, oysters,
clams, lobsters, etc. in their season; best brands of plain and sugar
cured hams, shoulders, breakfast bacon, salt pork, corned and
smoked beef, etc. He also handles all kinds of orchard, garden and
tropical fruits, choice vegetables, a specialty being made of early
products in this line which are received direct from the most reliable
sources of supplies. Provided with the latest improved methods for
dry-cold storage for the healthful preservation of perishable articles
for an indefinite period, he is enabled to supply his patrons with
choice wholesome food in his line during all seasons of the year at
lowest ruling market prices. His establishment is a model of neat-
ness and cleanliness. Mr. Grant is an industrious, energetic man and
justly merits the success he has already attained with bright pros-
pects for the future.

THE OKNTRAL. LIVKRV AND CARRIAGE COm-

PAN IT, Geo. O. Hassam, Manager, First-Class Livery and Feed
Stable, and dealers in Carriages, Harness, Robes, Whips, Halters,
Blankets, etc.. Central House, No. 51 and 53 West street.— Mr. Geo.
O. Hassam established his business in May, 1887, and deals in carria-
ges, harness, robes, whips, halters, saddles, blankets, rugs, robes,
horse clothing, etc. He also keeps a first-class stable, with seven
sleek and well-groomed horses for hire. He has single and double
hitchups, one, two and three seated carriages and supplies the hand-
somest turnouts in Rutland, stylish and bright. He is the agent for
the Groton, N. Y. Carriage Company; and the Emerson & Fisher
Carriage Company of N. Y. His stock embraces 60 or more car-
riages of every rtyle and finish, victorias, landaus, buck boards,
square box, sulkeys, traps, dog carts, etc., at. low prices to suit the
times. Mr. Hassam is a native of Vermont. He served gallantly for
8 months during the war with the 26th N. Y. Cavalry, Co. F, and is
an honored member of the G. A. R. As the manager for the Cen-
tral Livery and Carriage Company, he has proven himself an able
and careful business man and is widely and popularly known
throughout the state.

CL.4.RK 1.. liONG, Blacksmith Shop, Carriage Manufactur-
ing, Repairing and Painting.— This business was first established by
Mr. Long in 18.52, about a mile from the village of Rutland, which at
that time was a very small village. He has occupied the present
location since 1868. The premises occupied comprise one building
four stories high, 30 x 75 feet in dimensions, and a carriage repository
30 X 32 feet in dimensions, which is also four stories. All . kinds of
carriages are manufactured here and a specialty is made of repair-
ing. Five skilled workmen are employed and all orders receive
prompt attention. The building is admirably arranged and provided
with all necessary tools and appliances. He uses nothing but the
very best materials which have been selected with the greatest care.
He enjoys unsurpassed facilities and turns out a fine line of light
carriages, buggies, phaetons, road-wagons, etc., made in any of the
approved styles and in the highest quality of workmanship. Those
who want cheap carriages will not find them here, but those who
want good and substantial ones at moderate prices cannot do better
than place their orders with this establishment. Mr. Long is a native
of Vermont, and a member of the F. A. M. and of the G. A. R., and
was in the 1st Vt. Cavalry during the war.

A. C. BATES & SON, Builders' and Saddlery Hardware,
Etc., Nos. 46 and 48 Center Street, Opposite Berwick House.— This
establishment was founded in 1862 by Messrs. Landon & Bates, who
were succeeded by Landon, Bates & Gibbs, and in 1863 they were suc-
ceeded by Landon & Bates in 1867. The present firm was established
in 1868. The premises occupied comprise two separate floors with
separate entrances on Center Street, 30 x 50 feet in dimensions, and
a storehouse in the rear, 50 x 70 feet in dimensions, and three stories
in height. They also have three basements for storage and one har-
ness shop in the rear where they manufacture and repair harnesses.
The store is complete in all its arrangements, and is filled with an
excellent stock of saddlery hardware of every description, also a full
assortment of horse clothing, lap robes, blankets, etc., of superior
workmanship and excellent quality. They also keep a fine stock of
trunks, bags, paints, oils, and glass and leather and rubber belting.
Their prices are satisfactorily low, and their dealings are honorable
and liberal. Mr. A. C. Bates, the senior member of the firm, is a
native^of Vermont, a director of the P. Chase Manufacturing Com-
pany of Rutland, and is heavily engaged in real estate business.
Mr. Harry M. Bates is a native of New Haven, Vt., but has been a
resident of Rutland since 1862. He is treasurer of the Marble City
Electric Light Company of Rutland, and is a member of the F. and
A. M. and of the Knights of Pythias.

CHAS. G. TOWNSENB, Furniture, Feathers, Mattresses,
No. 44 Center Street, nearly Opposite Berwick House.— Among the
leading merchants devoted to this line of business in Rutland, is Mr.
Chas. G. Townsend. He has three floors, 18 x 70 feet, and two base-
ments filled with goods, comprising furniture, feathers, mattresses,
curtains and all kinds of fixtures, poles, chains, rings, lambrequins
and bric-a-brac. He does the most artistic sort of upholstering, in-
cluding parlor and drawing-room suits, sofas, lounges, chairs, stools,
hall, drawing-room, parlor, dining-room and bedroom chairs. He
makes his mattresses from the choicest hair, excelsior, cotton and
jute, while his pillows and bolsters are manufactured from the
choicest geese feathers and down to be found in the market. He
carries a large stock of furniture of the most approved antique and
modern styles including sideboards, commodes, bedsteads,
springs, chamber suits, wasl>stands, dressing cases, French-plate
miri-ors, folding beds, stools, wood and marble-top goods, etc.
Mr. Townsend 's customers come from the first families of Rut-
land, and his sales amount to $1,.500 per month. He carries the
best material in the market, and keeps his store in a neat and
attractive condition, employing polite salesmen and delivering
all orders. Mr. Townsend is regarded as one of the most upright
and reliable business men in this city, his word being his bond. He
is popular in a social way, a native of Vermont and a member of the
K. of H. and the I. O. O. F.

C. W. NICHOliS, Portrait and Landscape Photographer, No.
21 1-2 Center Street.— Photography owes its incipiency to T. Wedg-
wood, who in 1802 first discovered the science of reproduction by
means of the camera and negative. In this pi-ofession as in all
others, America is in the lead, one of the notable portrait and land-
scape photographers being >Ir. C. W. Nichols of No. 21 1-2 Center
Street, Rutland. His is a very old business, having been established
by him thirty years ago, (1860) while he has been in his present loca-
tion for the past fifteen years. He is the owner of the building, a .
neat edifice 22 feet wide and three stories high, Mr. Nichols occupy-
ing six rooms on the second and third floors. At times his business
is so extensive that he employs eight artists. He does a large busi-
ness for the Marble Company photographing designs, while he also
makes a specialty of general views and pastoral work. He is an ar-
tist by profession, and being a practical workman his specimens
come forth in the most acceptable manner. He makes cabinet,
panel, card and imperial sized photographs and invests them with a
finish that is soft in tone and artistically effective and beautiful. Mr.
Nichols has fitted his gallery with all of the modern improvements,
and keeps it in a neat and artistic manner, attractive to his numer-
ous patrons. His customers come from the highest classes, and
consist of ladies and gentlemen who know and appreciate good
work. Mr. Nichols has earned the reputation for being a most ex-
emplary man of business and enjoys the confidence of the people of
this city, of which he has the honor to be a native.

INDUSTKIEy A XI) WEALTH OF

JOHN CADEN, 11-12 Washington Street, Grocery Store.—
Two aud twenty years ago, the people of Rutland witnessed the open-
ing of a very pretentious dry goods store on the corner of Evelyn
and Freight Streets, by Mr. John Caden. He kept his place in a neat
and attractive manner and rapidly built up a trade among the best
people of the city. About the beginning of the present year, Jlr.
Caden saw an opportunity to extend his business and in March,
1890 he established a grocery store at 11-12 Washington Street.
He employs pleasing and affable clerks, supplies the best goods in
the market and obliges his customers by delivering all orders. He is
a man of the times and has adopted the modern improvements,includ-
ing electric lights. He carries a full stock of fancy and staple grocer-
ies, flour, butter, sugar, eggs, spices, teas, coffees,canued goods, fruits,
meats, vegetables, beiTies, fish, tomatoes, all finely boxed and bot-
tled, sardines, milk, figs, dates, olives, chocolates, cocoa, peanuts,
starch, soap, potash, washing and baking sodas, syrups, kerosene
oil, vinegar, fruits, lemons, oranges, jellies, peaches, pears, melons,
citrons, bananas, cranberries, vegetables, sweet potatoes, onions,
pickles, extracts, blackings, polishes for stoves, bird seed, mustards,
yeast cakes, sage, mince meat, breadstuffs, cheese, and all table,
pantry and kitchen delicacies. His store is one of the very attract-
ive places in Rutland where a dollar's worth of wares is always given
in exchange for a dollar in cash. Mr. Caden is a native of Ireland
but has been in Vermont twenty-four years.

FEELEY HOUSE, Thos. Feeley, Proprietor, No. 1 Strong's
Avenue.— Rutland is favored with the benefits and advantages de-
rived from having located in her midst some of the best hotels in
existence, which are recognized ^by travelers and experts as a true
type of the modern art of hotel-keeping. A house built by the pro-
prietor, Mr. Thomas Feeley, and opened to the public in 1890 may
be found at No. 1 Strong's Avenue. This is one of the neatest, best
kept hotels in town. It will accommodate fifty guests and is
destined to become a popular place of resort for those who
wish a quiet place and a most excellent table. The very best
table for the price is found at the Feeley House, as all who
have been its patrons are willing to testify. Mr. Feeley was for six-
teen years cook at the Bardwell House and has occupied the posi-
tion of cook in other first-class hotels. He does the cooking for the
Feeley House and is a liberal and painstaking caterer. He believes
in the best and plenty of it, and to travelers who desire the comforts
of life we would recommend this new, neat and deservedly popular
house. Its rates are reasonable and its service, cuisine and accom-
modations are unsurpassed. The house is lighted with gas and fitted
up with all modern improvements. Mr. Feeley is a native of Ireland
and came to this country in 1857. He is a genial, prompt, enterpris-
ing and agreeable host.

PELTON PRIIVTING COIWPAN Y, Job Printers.— The Pel-
ton Printing Company was founded originally in 1880 by Mr. G. E.
Pelton, who conducted it with excellent success until 1890, when he
disposed of it to the present company, comprised of Mr. G. E. Pelton,
a native of New Hampshire, and with an active, practical experience
of eighteen years in this trade, and Mr. E. H. Thomas, a New Yorker
by birth, and a like experience covering fifteen yeai-s. and both resi-
dents of Rutland for some time. The spacious and commodious
premises used for the business comprise an entire floor, 40 x 60 feet
in dimensions, and is thoroughly equipped with all the necessary
machinery and outfit, including five power presses, paper cutter,
operated by ample water-power, and in addition to this a full
assortment of plain type, and all the latest approved styles of
ornamental type, borders, embellishments, etc., while employment
is given to none but thoroughly skilled and experienced hands. The
range of work includes the very finest kind of artistic color work,
plain and illustrated catalogues, legal briefs, pamphlet and book
work, price lists, business cards, letter, note, bill and statement of
account headings, envelope and postal card work, shipping tags,
bills of lading, bills of fare, visiting cards, ball, party and festival
printing, society work, programmes, dodgers, placards, posters, po-
litical and theatrical work; in fact, everything in the line of commer-
cial printing, the most satisfactory results being attained in all cases
and at most reasonable figures. Estimates are furnished, and con-
tracts of any magnitude are entered into, and executed promptly in
the best possible style of the art.

1V.\KREIV E. RO.SS, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, No. 3 Mer-
chants' Row.— New England produces more boots and shoes than
any other section in the world. In addition to which, they are better
made, the material is better, the style is superior, the prices lower,
while the people of this part of the country appreciate home indus-
tries and production, by consuming home-made articles. To this
excellent class of customers, Mr. Warren E. Ross is catering in Rut-
land. He has a fine store, 22 x 60 feet, at No. 3 Merchants' Row, elec-
tric lighted, with excellent plate glass windows, an attractive window,
show case and counter display of goods, and patronage from the
best families of the city. He has a repair shop on the second floor,
where he makes a specialty of repairing and custom made goods,
and in the basement he has a heavy stock of wares. He established
his business March 1, 1873, and has been in his present quarters since
1883. Mr. Ross sells men's, women's, misses' and children's shoes,
boots, slippers, gaiters, rubbers, overshoes, shoes for lawn tennis and
games, ladies' stylish French boots, riding, walking and military
boots, and everything that is necessary in the line of foot gear. He
came into his present business with a complete, commercial knowl-
edge, part of which was gained during a three years' clerkship in a
dry goods store. He is a native of Brandon, Vt., a member of the
I.O.O.F., and a gentleman popular both in business and social circles.
He keeps only the best goods of every kind on hand, and enjoys the
confidence of his many customers.

B. F. POIiLiARD, Merchant Tailor, Clothing and Men's Fur-
nishings. Etc., Opera House Block. —Mr. B. F. Pollard is one of the
most popular men in his line in town, and has built up a trade from
the leading men of this city and the country. His store is 25 x 100
feet, while a space in the basement, 15 x 30 feet, is devoted to the
tailoring shop. He came into business in 1879, having succeeded
Gould & Pollard, who first established the trade in 1876. Blr. Pol-
lard's specialty is high class custom work, from the best grade of
goods. His trade embraces orders from all sections of the United
States. Mr. Pollard solicits trade by sending one of his reliable men
to obtain the same at the homes or business places of patrons,
chiefly in custom suits. He makes coats, top and great coats, trou-
sers, waistcoats, jackets, and dressing gowns, all of the latest pat-
terns and best grade of goods. He carries, too, a complete line of
men's clothing and furnishing goods, underwear, shirts, cravats,
collars, cuffs, hose, fur goods, robes, rugs, blankets, ladies' furs,
hats, caps, trunks, bags, umbrellas and walking sticks. His store is
neatly and attractively arranged, with enticing show windows and
cases. Mr. Pollard is a native of Virginia, but has lived in Vermont
the better part of his life. He is a young man of energy and enter-
prise, and adopts the latest improvements, his store being fitted with
electric light and rich plate glass windows. He is a prominent man
in city and business affairs; a director in the Rutland Electric Light
Company; also director of the True Blue Marble Company; also a
member of the I.O.O.F., the F. and A. M., and the K. T. He has
gained the confidence of the public, and, as a business man stands
in the first rank of advocates of strict commercial veracity, and is
a conscientious and honored citizen.

€. B. HIL.L.ARD, Dry Goods, No. 29 Merchants' Row.— Mr.
Hillard has been established since 1878, his neat and elegantly ap-
pointed store being the headquarters for foreign and domestic dry
goods and notions. He has a shop 22 x 80 feet, fully stocked with
every article necessary in a first-class dry goods store. His wares
include a large assortment of the celebrated Broadhead dress goods
in all the latest novelties, of new and desirable shades and colors.
These come from the famous Broadhead worsted mills of James-
town, N. Y., and are gauranteed to be made of the best material, (
wool dyed and fast as to colors. Mr. Hillard deals in woolens,
silks, flannels, muslins, cotton goods, cambrics, calicos, satins, dress
goods, ladies' wear of every description, underwear, fancy notions,
laces, ribbons, trimmings, feathers, artificial flowers, gloves, collars,
cuffs, threads, needles, ladies' sewing-boxes, tidies, crotchet work,
and an endless array of articles used and worn by ladies. His spe-
cialty, however, is the Broadhead brand of dress goods. Mr. Hillard
entered upon his present business career after twelve years experi-
ence as a clerk in various dry goods houses. He. is a native of
Vermont and possessed of that commercial talent that marks New
Englanders.

K U T L AND, V E It M () N T .

A. H. ABKAHAxTI, Mamifaetiirer of Fine Cigars, Bates
House Block, No. 3 CVnter Street. —Mr. Abraham is a native of New
York and at an early age acquired a thorough knowledge of this
business in all its details, and in 1874 he came to Rutland and inaugu-
rated this enterprise on his own account. The premises utilized are
spacious and commodious, neatly fitted up and suitably arranged
for store and factory purposes, and employment is given to a full
force of skilled and experienced cigar makers, whose operations are
conducted under the personal supervision of the proprietor. From
the start Sir. Abraham's aim has been to make an honest cigar,
worthy of the good opinion of smokers who know a good article and
to scrupulously maintain the superiority of his brands, and that he
has succeeded in Ills efforts is manifest by the increasing demand
for his products wherever introduced. A particular specialty is
made of hand-made cigars. In his store will be found at all times a
full and complete assortment of his popular brands of Havana, Key
West and domestic cigars, also all the choicest lines of cigarettes,
smoking and chewing tobaccos, snuffs, etc., besides a splendid
assortment of meerschaum, clay, cob and wooden pipes, cigar and
cigarette holders, pipe stems, mouth pieces and smokers" articles
generally, which are offered at lowest prices. Mr. Abraham is a re-
liable business man, and an active member of the Masonic order of
the Royal Arch degree, an Odd Fellow, a Knight of Honor, and of
other standard social and benevolent organizations.

FRED. CLiElWElVTiS, Livery and Feed Stable, No. 13 Wash-
ington Street.— This enterprising young man is an acknowledged
authority on all matters pertaining to the care, management and re-
quirements of the horse and is an expert judge of all the qualities
required in a good animal, and was for some time previous to engag-
ing in this present business employed in training colts and liorses for
various uses. He founded this enterprise on his own account and at
•once developed a very liberal and substantial patronage. His stable
is centrally located and of ample dimensions, well lighted, thor-
oughly ventilated and drained and kept in a most orderly and clean
condition. Horses are taken to board by the day, week or month
and every care is given them by experienced grooms, while the food
is of the very best quality and bountifully supplied. He also keeps
at the disposal of the public a number of stylish turnouts comprising
carriages, surreys, top and open buggies, while his horses are kept in
excellent condition, free in harness and thoroughly gentle and free
of vicious habits. These are furnished fully caparisoned and
equipped for business or pleasure purposes at all hours of the day or
night, with or without drivers. A specialty is made of supplj-ing
turnouts for weddings, balls, parties, festivals, picnics and funerals,
and the service is always of the highest order. Mr. Clements is a
gentleman of superior business ability, prompt, reliable and indus-
trious.

T. RA1VKI!VE»S Domestic Bakery, No. a? Center Street.— The
popular and prosperous Domestic Bakery has been a prominent land-
mark in this city for many years and came into the possession of the
present enterprising proprietor in 1888. BIr. Rankine is a native of
St. Johns, New Brunswick, and came to this city in 1886, being
a thoroughly practical and experienced man in all branches of this
trade. The premises utilized are spacious, comprising two floors
that are fitted up for business and manufacturing purposes. The
bake shop is thoroughly equipped with the latest improved ovens
and other appliances, and none but thoroughly experienced work-
men are given employment. None but the very best gradesj of new
roller process spring and winter wheat flour are used, while neatness,
cleanliness and system are strictly observed. The range of products
embraces all kinds of white, rye, graham and brown bread, rolls,
buns, biscuits, molasses, sponge, pound, fruit and other varieties of
cake, pies of all kinds, choice pastries, etc. The store is kept in a
most attractive manner, while a full assortment of the products
fresh from the ovens is kept constantly on hand and sold at the low-
est prices. Regular customers are served punctually by wagon at
residences every day with the choicest of cereal foods, fresh and
warm, and every effort is made to meet the most exacting demands.
Mr. Rankine is a courteous and energetic man of excellent business
ability, constantly engaged in promoting his customers' best inter-
ests.

HEMtY O. EDSON, Successor tr. M. & 11. O. Edson, Dealer
in all Kinds of Building Material, Lumber, Doors, Sash, Bhnds,
Glass, Paints, Etc., No. 45 West Street.— This is one of the oldest
houses of the city, having been established in 1853 by Mr. 3L Edson.
In 1857, he was succeeded by Messrs. Edson & Hammond; in 18C5,
Messrs. M. and H. O. Edson became the proprietors, and in 1887,
Mr. Edson succeeded to the sole ownership of the concei-n. Ho
transacts a most extensive line of business, his yards occupying
three-fourths of an acre on West Street, with a capacity for storing
600,000 feet of lumber. Mr. Edson employs seven persons and keeps
two teams bu.sy the year round. He handles everything necessary
for the builder, including lumber, hard and soft in every form; artis-
tically made doors, blinds, sashes, etc. ; French and American plate
glass; paints of every color, quality and description ; all grades of
nails; lime for plaster and hair to gain the adhesive effect; slieath-
ing, etc. Mr. Edson has the honor to be, a native of Rutland, where
he is looked upon as a gentleman of strict commercial honor. He
has held several places of public trust in his time. For three years,
he gallantly served with Company H, First Vermont Cavalry, being
in charge of the quarter-master's department, for six months. He
is now an honored member of the G. A. R. ; he is also a member of
the Board of Selectmen; treasurer of the New England Fire Insur-
ance Company of Rutland: director of the State Trust Company;
and president of the Vermont Cavalry Re-Union Society.

CENTRAL. HOUSE, Leon Pomeroy, Proprietor. Nos. 51 and
53 West Street.— Hotels, like clubs, originated with the coffee-houses
in those good old days, when Addison, Steele, Sheridan, Hood, Lamb
and a host of other jolly souls were wont to gather about the blazing
fire and chat over their Java and the latest bit of society scandal.
Then came the public house, afterwards the hotel or inn, as it was
called. America has the finest hotels in the world. Rutland has a
finely kept, clean and attractive hotel, in the Central House, of which
Mr. Leon Pomeroy is the proprietor, at Nos. 51 and 53 West Street.
This is a very old house, the date of its establishment and the names
of its early proprietors not being certain. Mr. Pomeroj- became its
proprietor in 1889. He has accommodations for sixty guests and his
reputation has already gone out in the direction of knowing how to
set a most excellent table. He supplies the choicest soups, the ten-
derest roasts, excellent entrees and fine desserts, tea and coffee. He
keeps eleven employes and personally sees to it that the rooms are
kept tidy and attractive and that all his guests are made comfort-
able. He has furnished his house nicely and supplied modern im-
provements, including electric lights. For the accommodation of
his guests, he has a fine livery stable, where seven to ten well-fed,
sleek teams, all good roadsters are kept. He has neat rigs and har-
nesses, all in keeping with the careful arrangements of his hotel.
Mr. Pomeroy is a native of Canada, but has lived in Vermont the
better part of his life. For twenty consecutive years he was em-
ployed in a wagon factory at Vergennes, making spokes and hubs.

IUARBL.E CITY MARKET.— It is always a pleasure to
step into a market and find everything in prime order, the benches,
blocks and counters neatly scraped and clean, the floor carefully
swept, the meats and carcasses systematically hung upon their
hooks, the ice boxes pure and cold and the vegetables neatly assorted
and arranged. This is the appearance of the Marble City Market,
No. 54 Center Street, owned by Messrs. Denio & Crosier. They oc-
cupy a store 18 x 70 feet, and although they have been in business
here in Rutland only since September, 1890, they are beginning to
make their mark and are in a bright way to command a trade from
the first families. They employ polite help, deliver all orders and
see to it that only the best goods are offered for sale. They have
had eight years experience in the meat market business, before
their present venture and both being natives of Vermont, they have
grown up with the tastes and wants of the people. They sell the
sweetest and most tender joints and cuts of beef, lamb, mutton,
pork and veal; fresh lard, butter, eggs and cheese; poultry, birds,
game, vegetables, salt and dried meats, fruits and delicacies. They
also carry a large line of groceries, including flour from the best
wheat, tea, sugar, coffee, spices, canned, pickled, preserved and
dried goods, etc. Messrs. Denio & Crosier have fine prospects before
them and the best wishes of the community, who regard them as
men of upright principles.

INDUSTRIES AXD AVEAl^TH O F

J. F. incGUIRK, Groceries and rrovisioiis, No. 2 Stroiig"s
Avenue.— This enterprising gentleman is a native of tliis city, and
having a wide range of experience in this line of business, he in-
augurated this enterprise on his own responsibility in 1881, and at
once developed a very liberal and substantial trade that is constantly
increasing in volume and influence. The premises utilized for the
business are of ample dimensions, and comprise a first floor and
basemeni, compactly arranged, and supplied with every convenience
for the successful conduct of the business. The store is neatly ap-
pointed, and presents an attractive appearance, while the stock car-
ried is full and complete, and embraces a full line of choice staple
and fancy groceries, such as absolutely pure and fresh, new crop
teas from China and Japan, choice fragrant Mocha, Java and Rio
coflfees, cocoas, chocolates and spices: select brands of canned vege-
tables, meats, flsh, fruits, table delicacies, relishes, sauces and condi-
ments; sugars, syrups, and molasses; choice family flour, fancy
cereal and farinaceous foods; best dairy and fancy creamery butter
and cheese, fresh eggs, pure leaf lard, salt and smoked meats and
fish; farm and garden products, best brands of cigars, smoking and
chewing tobaccos, bakers" and laundry supplies, tubs, pails, brooms
and kindred household supplies, etc.. These goods are all of the
very best quality, fresh and pure, and the prices quoted are the very
lowest. The store is always neatly and cleanly kept, polite assist-
ants serve patrons, and goods are delivered at residences in the city,
free of charge. Mr. McGuirk is an industrious, energetic man of ex-
cellent business ability.

B.41L.E:Y'S DININ<i} ROOJTIS, N. A. Bailey. Proprietor,
Opposite the Depot.— A decidedly popular, prosperous and represen-
tative establishment in Rutland, is that of Mr. N. A. Bailey. This
enterprise was founded originally by Mr. J. \V. Fisher in 1888, and
conducted by him with excellent success until 1890 when he sold out
to the present proprietor, who is a native of New Hampshire and
has been engaged in this and the hotel business in various parts of
this state for a number of years, having been a resident of it since
18.54. The premises occupied are amply spacious, commodious and
tastefully appointed, lighted by electricity and provided with every
modern convenience, while an efficient corps of assistants is em-
ployed. The bill of fare includes everything of the best to be found
in the markets which is prepared in the best possible and whole-
some manner and served bountifully by polite and intelligent assist-
ants. A very large transient business is carried on, while boarders
are taken by the day or week and meals are prepared at all hours.
A specialty is made of pure ice-cream, oysters and game in their
season, while special attention is also given to suppers, dinners and
luncheons for societies, parties, clubs, etc. He also carries a full
line of choice and pure confectionery and the most popular brands
of foreign and domestic cigars. Mr. Bailey is a gentleman of
affable, courteous manners and excellent business qualities and is
admirably adapted to his vocation. He is an active and popular
member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and
other standard and reliable social organizations.

J. G. BUKPEE, Successor to J. H. Grant, Fair Haven Native
Oysters, Butter, Eggs, Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds, Canned
Goods, Poultry, Farm and Garden Products, all fresh in their season.
No. 36 Center Street. — This representative institution was established
by J. H. Grant, the present proprietor coming into the business. De-
cember, 1890, and its history from its inception has been that of hon-
orable effort and substantial success. The preparation is admirable
for the proper prosecution of the extensive trade, the commodious
premises occupied being carefully arranged and equipped with all the
conveniences and appliances that can be used to advantage. This mar-
ket is finely fitted up and everything about it is first class. A large
stock of beef, pork, lard, hams, mutton, canned goods, tripe, butter,
eggs, poultry, vegetables, and pickles are kept constantly on hand,
also Fair Haven native oysters which he deals in at wholesale and re-
tail. The products of the astablishment are held in the highest favor
by dealers and consumers. The goods offered and made by Mr. Bur-
pee are distinguished for quality, fiavor, and uniform excellence. An
immense supply is kept and orders are met with dispatch. In fresh
and cured meats, lard and hams the goods are unsurpassed by any
rival establishment in the country. Nothing but the freshest and best
of vegetables and fruits are kept, the products of the farm, orchard

and garden being well represented, also fruit butters, jellies and
specialties for which there is a constant demand in his line. Mr.
Burpee, the proprietor of this establishment is a native of Vermont,
and is a man whose energy and devotion to business is largely aid-
ing the further augmentation of affairs, and the establishment he
controls is stanch and reliable and well deserves the confidence and
support of the comnmnity.

C. P.% REENTER, Insurance.— The system of underwriting
originated just after the great London fire in 1606, when 1.3,200
houses and 90 churches were destroyed. It was not, however, until
1710 that the first insurance company was organized, this being the
Sun Fire Office, of London, the oldest company in the world. Thi.s
great institution is represented in Rutland by Mr. C. Parmenter,
whose agency was established in 1870. In addition to this company,
Jlr. Parmenter represents a great many others. He is the special
agent for the Liberty Insurance Co. for Vermont and New Hamp-
shire, and manager for the United States Life Insurance Com-
panies; while he also acts as agent for the Springfield Fire and Ma-
rine Insurance Co., with its Sl,500,000 capital; the AV'estchester Fire
Insurance Co. of New York, with $300,000 capital ; and the Fidelity
and Casualty Co. Mr. Parmenter is regarded as one of the fore-
tnost insurance agents in the state of Vermont. He devotes his
entire time to his business and by dint of personal application has
gained the patronage of the foremost business and professional men
of Rutland. He has elegantly appointed offices at the corner of
Center and Wales streets, and affords every facility for his numer-
ous clients. He is a native of Rutland County and has grown up
with the interests of the people. He is a gentleman highly regarded
in business and social circles and holds prominent positions in the
order of the I. O. O. F. Mr. Parmenter is versed in every detail of life,
fire, marine and accident insurance and merits the great success to
which he has attained.

ROCHESTER CliOXHING CO., Merchants" Row.— This
business was established in 1886 by J. B. Marzluff, Chas. Rau and E.
J. Gray, and in 1890. July month, the Rochester Clothing Company
was formed, with Charles Rau and J. E. Slattery as proprietors.
They have a store 2.5 x 90 feet, and carry a large stock of goods,
making a great feature of the fact that this is the only one-price
store in Vermont. The store is elegantly fitted with attractive plate-
glass show windows, cases and electric lights, and has an entrance on
Merchants" Row and Evelyn Street. The Rochester Company sell
suits, coats, trousers, waistcoats, top and great coats, dressing
gowns, smoking jackets, making a specialty of fine clothing. They
deal also in hats, caps, gentlemen's furnishing goods, shirts, under-
wear, collars, cuffs, cravats, umbrellas and walking-sticks. The
gentlemen at the head of this company are among the city's most
estimable business men. Mr. Rau is a native of Rutland and a
thoroughly practical clothier. Mr. Slattery was born in New York
and is a noted business man of firm, truthful principles. The Roch-
ester Clothing Company is one of the greatest monuments to New
England business entei-prise, its motto being the best goods and low.
even prices.

A. W. EDSOIV, Livery Stable, No. 41 West Street.— Mr. A. W.
Edson, the present proprietor, commenced business in this line in
1890. This business was originally established in 1885 by Mr. E. D.
Barber. He carries on a very extensive business, owning fifteen
horses, eight of these being used for livery purposes and 7 for saddle
horses, a line in which he makes a specialty. His stock is well kept,
well groomed and his rigs, carriages, buggies, saddles, bridles and
harnesses are neat and bright, which deprives them of that look of
" hired rigs" so often common in the livery business. His trade is
chiefly transient and his rates reasonable. He keeps attentive,
sober and careful grooms, hostlers and drivers and commands a very
extensive trade. This gentleman has already started in the way of
success, and shows himself loyal to the rule of commercial integrity.
He has a wide field before him and his standing and reliability are
assured. Mr. Edson was born in Rutland. For a period of eighteen
years he was engaged in mercantile business in Virginia, and for six
years was foreman of the lumber yards in Rutland. He has the
best wishes of his townsmen, among whom he stands high for truth
and honor.

11 U T I. AND, VERMONT.

FRANK. C. HOUGHTON, No. 19 Merchants- Row, Cloaks.
—Mr. Frank C. Houghton is one of the leading dealers in ladies",
misses', and children's outside garments, in Rutland. He makes
the sale of cloaks and wraps a specialty and in addition to his large
store, 26 X 80 feet in surface, he devotes his entire basement to his
cloak department. He has made a notable name in this line, having
succeeded in 1884 to the business established that same year by
Messrs. Houghton Bros. His store is elegantly arranged, neatly set
off with French plate windows, and lighted with electricity, while he
also employs the Busy Bee cash system in making change. Mr.
Houghton makes a particular feature of novelties in short jackets,
three-quarter and long garments, jerseys, diagonals, whip cord,
beaver, worsteds, plushes. Autumn shoulder capes in beaver, monkey
skin, wool, seal, astrakhan, cape seal, nutria, French cooney and
plush. He also carries a complete line of dry and dress goods,
black goods, silks, velvets, plushes, housekeeping goods, colored and
white counterpanes, bed blankets, comfortables; every grade of
underwear, for ladies and infants, blankets, knit jackets, embroi-
dered flannels; onyx fast black hosiery, the dyes warranted not to
stain the feet or garments, these being cashmere, cotton, fleece and
lined goods, for ladies, children, misses and boys; gloves, shawls,
ribbons, gossamers, laces, fringes, trimmings, Hamburg, and hand-
kerchiefs; Arion, Germantown, Saxony, Spanish, and Scotch yarn;
the French P. D. Corset and many other goods. Mr. Houghton is a
worthy, active citizen, a native of Franklin Co., Vt., and the clerk of
the Encampment of the I. O. O. F.

CYRIIi liE BOEVF, Baker, Corner of West and Grove
Streets.— This enterprising gentleman was born in Canada in 1839,
and came to the United States when but twelve years of age, and
having been engaged in this business since quite young, he is thor-
oughly experienced and practical in all its branches. Desirous of
engaging in business on his own responsibility he founded this estab-
lishment in 1887 and at once developed a very large and substantial
trade. The premises utilized are desirably situated in the Empire
Block and are of ample dimensions, commodious and fitted up for
business and manufacturing purposes. In his bake room will be
found all necessary appliances and devices, while employment is
given to none but skilled and experienced workmen. He uses none
but the very best grades of new roller process flour and permits no
deleterious substances or adulterations to be employed in the pro-
duction of his goods, which embraces all kinds of fine bread, buns,
rolls, crackers, biscuits, pure cakes, pies, cookies, doughnuts, etc.
These are delivered fresh and hot from the ovens regularly at the
residences of regular patrons, while in his neatly appointed store will
be found at all times a choice assortment of roll jelly, fruit, ginger,
sponge, marble and other cakes, pies, tarts and pastries. A spec-
ialty is made of wedding cakes, also supplies for weddings, balls,
parties, festivals, picnics, etc., while lowest prices prevail. His es-
tablishment is a model of neatness and cleanliness and every effort
is made to meet the wants of patrons with the choicest and purest
of cereal food.

J. P. MARANVILLF & CO., The "Grocers," No. 67 Mer-
chants' Row.— This firm was organized in 1889 and has already
reached a point of success, owing to the excellent quality of goods
that are handled, and the spirit of fairness and honor shown by the
gentlemen who have the business under control. They occupy a
flnely appointed, neatly arranged store, .30 x 80 feet, with a storeroom
on the second floor and a large basement. They keep four clerks
busy and accommodate their customers b.y delivering all orders.
They handle everything in the line of groceries and provisions, fine
teas, coffee, sugar, flour, canned, preserved, dried and pickled goods,
spices, butter, eggs, cheese, breadstuffs, crackers, biscuits, confec-
tions, sweets, nuts, fruits, pears, apples, peaches, grapes, oranges,
lemons, delicacies of every description, household, kitchen, pantry
and table supplies, provisions, potatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots and
all farm products. The goods sold by these gentlemen are always of
the best, and consequently their support comes from the first fami-
lies. There are three members of this firm, Messrs. J. P. Maranville,
J. W. Cranton and H. O. Carpenter, all natives of Vermont and resi-
dents of Rutland. They are upright, conscientious men of business
and true to commercial veracity. Mr. Maranville is the manager of
the store and has built up a hearty support. He is popular both
from a business point and socially.

L. VAIjIQUICTTK, Jr., Boots and Shoes, 1.3 Mercliants*
Row.— This gentleman is the proprietor of the oldest boot and shoe
store in Rutland. His father, L. Valiquette, Sr., established the busi-
ness in 1857, the first shop in town. The business has been carried on
at the present location since 1858, his son having taken possession in
1882. He occupies a floor 20 x 80 feet with a basement and a roomy
repair shop in the rear. He employs polite clerks, has a modernly
appointed store with electric lights and a rich, elegantly arranged
stock of goods, including women's, misses', men's, and boys', boots,
shoes, slippers, gaiters, pumps, rubbers, overshoes, foot-cloth-
ing of every description and leather findings. He makes a specialty
of fine repairing. He sells the best goods in the market and has the
patronage of the first families of Rutland. Mr. Valiquette has been
in this line of business all of his life and is therefore a practical work-
man and thoroughly understands every detail of his calling. He is
a native of Canada, having been born there in 1846 and came to Rut-
land at the age of three months. Ho has grown into popular favor
both in a business way and publicly, having been police justice
for eight consecutive years.

HFNRir KINSKIiLA, Restaurant, No. 8 Merchants' Row.—
Mr. Kinsella has one of the most attractive and neatly kept restau-
rants in Rutland, his business having first been established fifteen
years ago by J. W. Fisher. In 1886 J. P. Rounds came into posses-
sion, R. J. Wells succeeding him in 1889, Coeledge Bros, coming in
in January, 1890, and Mr. Kinsella succeeding them in March, 1890.
Mr. Kinsella has a place 25 x 80 feet, with a large basement. His
dining hall is a model of convenience, lighted by electricity, and hav-
ing a seating capacity for fifty persons. The popularity of his res-
taurant may at once be found in the fact that he has forty-five regu-
lar boarders and conducts a very extensive transient trade, employ-
ing five hands. He serves meals at all hours, and has made already
a reputation for giving excellent food, delicious, sweet and tendw
meats, roasts, broils and fries. He buys the best beef, mutton, vej
pork and lamb, game, poultry and birds that the market afforit.
He serves delicious soups, entrees, roasts and desserts, cakes, piej
puddings, ice cream and sauces, and also keeps a choice line of con-
fectionery and cigars. Mr. Kinsella is a native of Vermont and a
young man imbued with ambition and enterprise. His aim is ta
keep the best restaurant in Rutland.

E. -WHITIC, Watchmaker and Jeweler, 17 Center Street.— Mr,
E. White is one of Rutland's most reliable jewelers, having estab-
lished his business in 188S, and occupied his present location for
three years past. He carries one of the finest lines of jewelry in
this city, including watches, chains, diamonds, rubies, emeralds,
pearls, sapphires, precious stones of all kinds, rings, bracelets, pins»
brooches, earrings, engagement and wedding rings, seal rings, every
grade of ornament for ladies and gentlemen, clocks, notions and
bric-a brae. Mr. White carries only the finest stock, made from the
finest material. His store is finely arranged, while the display of
goods is rich and beautiful, the patterns and styles being of the latest.
He makes fine watch repairing a specialty, having had seventeen
years experience before embarking in his own business. He em-
ploys skilled jewelers and clerks to assist him in his store. He is a
native of Vermont, and a popular man both in business and social
circles.

HKNRY TURRILL, Dentist, No. 17^ Merchants' Row.— Dr.
Turrill has every right to the eminence that he has gained, by reason
of his long and extensive practice. He established his business,
originally at Brandon, Vt., where he practiced a number of years.
Then he went to Castleton, Vt., and remained there in practice five
years; this was followed by five years at Middlebury, Vt., and in
1877, Dr. Turrill removed to Rutland. Thus it will be seen that his
record runs back very nearly thirty years. He has a nice and mod-
ernly appointed office, one flight up, and gives especial attention to
extracting, excavating, preparing, treating and filling teeth, making
crown plate fillings and false teeth a particular object. That Dr.
Turrill is an expert practitioner, one needs only to refer to his past
record and his long career of success. He has the confidence of pa-
trons from the first families of this city and vicinity. Dr. Turrill is a
native of Vermont.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF RUTLAND, VT.

W. S. SmiTH & CO., Dealers in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.
—This enterprise was founded originally in 1882 by Messrs. Cardelle
& Leach, who carried it on with an excellent degree of success until
1886 when they disposed of it to the present wide-awake and ener-
getic firm, comprised of Messrs. W. S. Smith and H. A. Sawyer, both
well-known residents of this city. The former gentleman has had a
■wide range of experience in this trade, liaving been engaged in it
previously for some years. They occupy a spacious and commo-
dious store, neatly arranged, having every facility at hand for the
transaction of business. The stock carried is full and complete and
embraces everything in the line of fine and medium grades of hand
and machine made boots, shoes, gaiters, balmorals, slippers and
other novelties in footwear for men, youths and boys, besides every-
thing that is new, fashionable and stylish in all shades and colors of
materials for ladies, misses and children, including the strong walk-
ing boot or school shoe and the delicate satin or kid toilet slipper; be-
.sides a full assortment of rubber boots, arctics, overshoes and san-
dals for all ages and both sexes. These goods have been most care-
fully selected to meet the wants of a first-class trade and are unsur-
passed in quality of material, elegance, finish and durability ; while
the range of sizes is such that a stylish and comfortable fit is readily
attained at very lowest prices. Polite assistants serve patrons and
every effort is made to meet their most exacting or slightest de-
mands. Messrs. Smith & Sawye are enterprising gentlemen, and
are very popular with their patrons. Mr. Sawyer is also engaged in
the jobbing of stationery, and is also a director of Clement National
Bank of Rutland.

G. T. PHIIiLIPS, D.D.S., Odd Fellows Hall, Merchants'
Row.— There is no profession that has made such commendable
strides to the front as that of dentistry, of which Rutland's leading
representative is G. T. Phillips, D.D.S. He established liis business
in 1888 and has four rooms, elegantly fitted and stocked with all of
the modern improvements. His practice is very large. Dr. Phillips
being foremost in all of the details of excavation, extracting, crown
and gold filling, and the furnishing of artificial teeth, with or with-
out plates. He is a young and ambitious member of the Vermont
Dental Association, and the author of commendable essays on den-
tistry. He graduated from the Boston Dental College and came to
Rutland with the highest recommendation as to professional skill.
He is a native of Vermont and has started upon a career of success.
His offices are attractive and finely furnished, one flight from the
■street and patronized by the best people of the city. Dr. Phillips is

an aggressive student, firmly believing in such improvements as
tend to the advance of the science in which he is interested. Dr.
Pliillips is among the first men of his profession, and a thoroughly
reliable gentlemen.

miss N. ittUIiLINS, Fashionable Millinery, No. 35 Center
Street.— A prominent, well established and deservedly popular Rut-
land millinery emporium is the ably conducted store of Miss N. Mul-
lins, where is always displayed an unusually fine assortment of
everything in the line of fashionable female headwear, including all
the latest Parisian and London novelties at prices as low as the low-
est prevailing in New York and Boston, wliile bonnets and hats are
made to order, and also altered and trimmed in the very best style of
the milliner's art at most reasonable figures. This thriving business
was established in 1880, and has developed a liberal and influential
patronage which is constantly increasing. The store, which is cen-
trally situated, is compact, ample and tastefully appointed, and a
superb stock is kept on hand, embracing bonnets and hats, both
trimmed and untrimmed, in exquisite shapes and newest styles;
straw goods in quite a variety, elegant plumes, feathers and flowers;
beautiful silk ribbons, velvets, plushes and a full line of fine millin-
ery goods. Miss Mullins was formerly engaged in this business in
Burlington, this state, of which city she is a native. She is a lady of
superior business qualities and receives a large and influential pat-
ronage.

li. F. MINER, Manufacturer of Wagons and Sleighs. Red
Shop, West Street, Opposite Memorial Hall.— This business was
established more than thirty years ago, by Mr. Levi Miner. In 1878,
the firm was organized under title of L. Miner & Son; and in 1888,
Mr. L. F. Miner became the sole proprietor. His shop occupies a
space 30 x80 feet, with a blacksmith shop in the front and a carriage
factorj- in the rear. He employs four blacksmiths, one painter and
two wood-workers, all skilled and practical men, who aid Mr. Miner
in turning out all kinds of wagons, carriages, buggies, dog carts,
traps, sulkies, buckboards, sleighs, bobs, lumber wagons, cutters
and rigs of every style and pattern. Mr. Miner also has an extensive
horse shoeing and general jobbing trade and derives his patronage
from the best men of this city and vicinity. He is a thoroughly
practical, honest workman, using only the best material in the con-
struction of his vehicles and is regarded as a most exemplary busi-
ness man. Mr. Miner is a native of Rutland and a member of the
I. O. O. F.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF WEST RUTLAND.

EST RUTLAND forms a township set off from Rutland in 1886. The village of
West Rutland is located about four and a half miles west of Rutland village and
j|^^/_ contains a first-class hotel, four churches — Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal and
J^^> Roman Catholic, — about a dozen stores and 2000 inhabitants. It is here that the

•^OP marble deposit that has made the name of Rutland famous in all parts of the world is

,' found.

About eighty rods north of the railroad depot in West Rutland is a range of hills rising
about 200 feet from the bottom lands, and on the western slope of this hill, near the base,
crops out the beautiful Rutland marble. The valley at the foot of West Mountain, half a
century ago, was a dreary swamp. During the year 1838, Mr, Wm. F. Barnes began calcin-
ing the marble found here into quicklime. Soon the idea occurred to him that this marble
might be used for tombstones, and accordingly, he struck a bargain for this barren, swampy
land, including a portion of the hill, giving in exchange an old horse, worth not to exceed
$75.00. This same barren swamp contained nearly all of the famous quarries of West Rutland,
and Mr. Barnes, a short time before his death sold the same for $130,000. The West Rut-
land marbles in variety of color, in fineness of texture and in durability are not surpassed by
those from any other regions of the United States, and some of the Rutland marbles are fully
equal to the highest grade of Italian and for some purposes are considered superior. The
three marble companies operating in West Rutland are the True Blue Company, the Vermont
Marble Company, and the Sheldon Marble Company. The Vermont Marble Company has
recently acquired the valuable property formerly operated by Gibson and Woodfin, and conduct
the large plant of that firm in connection with their works at Proctor and Center Rutland.

The Valido Marble Company has a quarry at West Rutland, and mills and finishing shops at
Fairhaven, Vt. The Standard Marble Company and the Esperanza Marble Company also
have quarries at West Rutland. This is a busy, flourishing village, and is well supplied with
railway connections and has abundant water-power for manufacturing purposes, and is one
of the growing villages of the state. She has inexhaustible wealth in her mountains and en-
ergy, enterprise, and great business ability characterize her citizens.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF WEST RUTLAND.

R. H. W ATKINS, Stoves, Ranges, and Hardware, Tin, Wooden
and Glass Ware, Wood and Iron Pumps, Lead Pipe, Sinks, Etc., Etc.
— A record of unbroken prosperity extending over a period of
twenty-five years, marks the history of the well and favorably known
establishment whose name stands at the head of this sketch, and
which since its inception has maintained an enduring hold on popu-
lar favor and confidence well deserved, while the house fully sus-
tains to-day its old time reputation for reliable goods and honorable
dealing, purchasers and patrons being always assured of flrst-class
work and satisfactory treatment in this well ordered emporium,
which is one of the leading and best equipped general house fur-
nishing store and agricultural specialty stores in West Rutland.
The business was established more than twenty-five years ago by
Mr. M. Newton, who was succeeded by Messrs. Adams & Watkins
in 1887. After the decease of Mr. Adams, in 1888, Mr. Watkiiis
assumed the control and has since conducted the business with unin-
terrupted success. The premises occupied for business purposes
comprise three floors, 2.5 x 50 feet in dimensions, and a vast and
varied stock is constantly carried, embracing a full and fine line of
stoves, ranges and heaters of every description, tin, and sheet-iron
ware of all kinds, japanned goods, Britannia, woodenware, cutlery,
glassware, and household specialties in great variety, refrigerators,
clothes wringers, kitchen utensils, farming and garden tools, grass
seeds and kindred products. Particular attention is given to repair-
ing and general jobbing, while tin roofing, .guttering, etc., is a spe-
cialty, and altogether a large and flourishing business is carried on,
the trade extending throughout the town and surrounding country.
Several expert workmen are employed and all orders receive prompt
attention. Mr. Watkins is a native of Vermont, and worked for
eight years as a clerk in New York previous to engaging in business
'in this place. He is a member of the F. &. A. M., and is highly re-
garded in the community for his industry and business integrity.

F. A. mORSE!, Druggist.— The establishment over which Mr.
F. A. Morse presides, is known as one of the most enterprising and
reliable drug stores in West Rutland. It is a fine establishment,
elaborate and attractive in all its appointments and arrangements.
A splendid stock of goods is shown in every branch of the trade.
The business was established by Mr. Morse in 1867. The drug store
is a large room in a two-story frame building owned by the proprie-
tor. In one end of the building is a fine tenement for the residence of
his family. Beside the drug store, there is one room in the building
used as an ofBce, and in the ell is a large room devoted to the sale of
school books, stationery, toys, wall paper, etc. A fine and superior
assortments of drugs, paints, oils, varnishes, medicines, pharmaceu-
tical preparations, etc., are supplied from the most reputable
sources, and are selected with special reference to strength and
freshness. In toilet goods, perfumery and fancy articles, the enter-
prise of the proprietor has placed within the reach of his customers
the best that can be obtained of both domestic and foreign produc-
tion. The house is perfectly equipped for its specialty of prescrip-
tions, and as all details of the business are under the personal
supervision of the proprietor, the utmost accuracy is invariably
assured. A competent force of clerks and salesmen give prompt
attention to those general duties that make communication with the
house both pleasant and profitable. A large and influential trade
has been established, and Mr. Morse will merit all the success he
may achieve. He is a native of Vermont, a member of the F. &
A. M., and is eminently popular with all his patrons. Mr. Morse is
also interested in a granite quarry, which is now being opened on
Bird Mountain and is destined to prove a valuable industry to West
Rutland.

E. H. WHITE, Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware,
Spectacles, Musical Instruments, Guns, Revolvers, Etc. — The steady
and substantial growth of material wealth, advance in refinement and
culture in the United States during the last quarter of a century
have developed a corresponding demand for rich and rare gems, and
those articles that beautify and adorn the person as well as those
that contribute to the pleasures and comforts of life. A prominent
representative, and thoroughly reliable house engaged in this line of
trade in West Rutland, maintaining a most enviable reputation for
handling only flrst-class goods and straightforward dealings is that
of Mr. E. H. White, dealer in watches, jewelry, silver and plated

ware, etc. Mr. White is a native of this state and his early days, till
twentj'-four years of age, were spent in farming in Ira, Vt. He has
been a resident of West Rutland for a number of years, and brings
a wide range of experience into this line of trade, having been previ-
ously engaged in it in Rutland six years with Ben K. Chase and in
Woodstock and Burlington. He came to this village and bought out
Mr. S. P. Giddings, 1875, and took control as owner of this establish-
ment on his own account, and its record from the start has been one
of continuous prosperity and constantly increasing popularity. His
store is amply spacious, commodious and very neatly fitted up.
while every convenience is provided for the attractive display of his
fine assortment of goods, and their inspection by patrons. The stock
embraces a splendid line of fine gold and silver American and
European watches in all the latest styles; rare and precious gems
mounted in the most exquisite, original and unique designs,
wedding, engagement, and souvenir rings, ear rings, pendants,
brooches, bracelets, bangles, watch chains, charms, lockets, shawl
and scarf pins, collar and cuff buttons, art novelties for use
and ornament in gold, silver and bronze; solid silver and plated
wares, French, Swiss and American clocks, eyeglasses, spectacles
and other optical goods; small musical instruments, musical mer-
chandise, a specialty being made of fine violin, guitar and other
strings, etc. He also carries a fine line of rifles, fowling pieces,
revolvers, pistols, all of the latest improved patterns, cartridges of
all calibres and ammunition, etc. The.se goods bear evidence of
having been most carefully selected and cannot fail to meet the
wants of a flrst-class trade, as they are offered at lowest prices and
guaranteed to be just as represented. A specialty is the repairing
of flne watches, clocks, jewelry and engraving, and all work done
here is warranted to give satisfaction. Mr. White is an enterprising,
reliable gentleman of excellent business ability, courteous and affa-
ble in his biisiness and social intercoiu'se, and justly merits the suc-
cess he has achieved by his industry and well directed efforts.

F. FISH, Fine Family Groceries, Etc., and General Merchandise.
--In looking over the various conmiercial industries of a thriving
and enterprising business center like that of West Rutland, there is
none more deserving of consideration than those engaged in hand-
ling the staple necessaries of life, and flrst in importance ranks the
grocer. A prominent, prosperous and ably conducted establishment
devoted to this line of trade in West Rutland and maintaining a very
enviable reputation for handling only first-class goods, and straight-
forward business dealings is that of Mr. F. Fish, dealer in firie family
groceries. This enterprising and popular young man is a native of
this state, and a resident here for several years, and desirous of
engaging in active business on his own account he purchased this
old stand which has been used for mercantile purposes for over a
hundred years, from Mr. W. H. Woodward in 1887; and carefully
restocking it with a fine assortment of goods soon built up a very
large and influential trade that is constantly increasing. The prem-
ises utilized comprise two very spacious and commodious floors,
each 25 x 90 feet in dimensions, very neatly and attractively fltted up
and provided with every convenience for tiie successful prosecution
of the business. The stock carried is always full and complete, and
embraces everything in the hue of choice staple and fancy groceries,
such as are absolutely pure and fresh, new crop young Hyson,
gunpowder, imperial, Japan, Souchong, Oolong, English breakfast
and other teas; choice Mocha, Java, Rio and other coffees, cocoas,
chocolates and spices; best brands of hermetically sealed goods in
tin and glass, sauces, relishes, condiments, table delicacies, foreign
and domestic fruits; sugars, syrups and molasses; best family flour,
fancy cereal and farinaceous foods, choice dairy and fancy cream-
ery butter and cheese, fresh laid eggs, lard, farm and garden pro-
duce; salt and smoked meats and fish: popular brands of cigars and
tobaccos; bakers and laundry supplies; pails, tubs, brooms and kin-
dred household supplies, and in fact, everything usually found in a
well regulated house of this charaater. The goods sold here are
noted for their purity, uniform excellence and extremely low prices,
and the store is a model of neatness and cleanliness. Polite assist-
ants serve patrons, and goods are delivered at residences in the town
free of charge. Mr. Fish is a popular, enterprising and pleasant
young man, reliable, prompt and honorable, and enjoys the confi-
dence of all with whom he has any dealings, and well deserves the
sticcess attained.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

BRANDON.

J^l^^M' H I S delightfully situated village was ciiartercd Neshobe, October 20, 1761, and retained
this name for twenty-three years, while an act of the legislature, confirming the or-
^':W^ ganizalion of the town, and changing the name to Brandon, was passed October 20,
1784. The name Brandon is supposed to be a corruption of "Burnt-town" which
was derived from the fact of the town having at one time been visited by the Indians,
who massacred some of the inhabitants and burned their dwellings. The settlement of
towns in this state, especially on the west side of the mountains, which commenced at

the southern extremity of the state, progressed northward from town to town with considerable
regularity in the order of time. A similar order of time is observed in the issuing of patents
with the exception of the town of Bennington, which was chartered in 1749, and there was an
interval of twelve years before any town north of it received a patent. The first settlement

IXDUSTKIES AND WEALTH OF

made in Brandon was in October, 1772, and there were, at this time, nine other towns in this.
county in which settlements had been made. The first white man that ever spent a winter

in Brandon was Amos Cutler, a single man from Hampton, Ct., who, in October, 1772, made
an opening and built a cabin which he occupied alone during the following winter. One of
the early settlers whose name has been intimately associated with the town of Brandon for the
last half century is Mr. John Conant, who, in 1820 erected the furnace in the village, the
first blast of which was made in October of that year. To this establishment long and
familiarly known as " Conant's Furnace," is this village chiefly indebted for the impetus then-
given, and for its continuous growth and prosperity. He was very active in all public meas-
ures for the improvement of the place, and where money was required his zeal was prominently
exhibited in his liberal contributions. He represented the town four times in legislative halls
and was its first postmaster after the office was moved to the village. He was one of the
electors when VVm. H. Harrison \va3 chosen President.
Brandon is very

PLEASANTLY SITUATED.

on Mill River, a tributary to Otter Creek, and enjoys good water privileges and other facili-
ties for making it a busy town. Some of the most valuable marble quarries of the slate
have recently been opened here. Iron, manganese, kaolin, paint pigments, etc. are found here.
A singular freak in the geological formation of the town is the "frozen well," wherein ice may
be found, during the entire season. It was dug in 1858, and is located a little southwest of
the village. After sinking twenty feet through the soil, the workmen came to frozen earth,
consisting of coarse gravel, rounded pebbles, and lumps of clear ice from the size of an egg

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to that of a twelve-pound cannon-ball. This frozen stratum is about fifteen feet thick. Bran-
don is a very attractive village with unusually wide streets, abundant shade and delightful sur-
roundings. The town has two first-class hotels fitted up with all modern improvements
and possessing all the comforts and conveniences which the summer boarder or transient guest
may require. Near here is Lake Dunmore, five miles long, one mile wide, and covering a
territory of 1,400 acres. On its bank is a large hotel which is liberally patronized by sum-
mer boarders and excursionists.

Brandon, according to the census of 1890 has a population of 3,280. It has two banks,
the First National and Brandon National. There are five churches, Baptist, Congregational,
Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Catholic.

The graded school system is in vogue here, and under the able management and instruction
of Prof. Butcher and his accomplished assistants, has attained the highest success. That these
schools are unsurpassed by those of any village of its size is not saying too much. Many families
are influenced to take up a residence here by the advantages offered by the public schools, and
well they may, for no interest lies nearer the welfare of any community, and nothing indicates
more clearly the thrift and intelligence of the people than their care of the matters of educa-
tion, and in her system of public schools, Brandon may well feel no small degree of pride, for
to these schools, she must ever look in the future, as in the past, for the development of the
truest and noblest types of citizenship.

AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE.

the village of Brandon possesses all the elements of accessibility, health, educational facilities,
and social and religious advantages in the highest degree. It is known as a commercial
rather than a manufacturing center, and its trade is rapidly increasing. A large extent of ter-
ritory, densely populated and rich in agricultural resources, has long been tributary to this
place. The eflfect of this is to bring Brandon prominently forward as a commercial town and
in the grand rivalry among the villages of the state for commercial power and wealth and
securing an industrial population the chances for Brandon are daily brightening. The capital
employed in merchandising in Brandon is large, the lines of industry are varied and the enter-
prise is a growing one. As a class the merchants are conservative, and "fair dealing" is
their motto. This village possesses the monopoly of the retail trade for quite an extent of
country and few villages of its size in the state can boast of more elegant business blocks, or
larger or better selected stocks of goods. Its location is very desirable and its eligibility as a
place of residence has exerted a powerful influence in the development of its resources. Its
streets are regularly laid out and well shaped, and its private residences and public buildings
present a handsome appearance.

BKANDON NATION All BANK.— In the Brandon National management this bank is doing a large and safe business, all its
Bank this community has a substantial and successfully conducted movements being marked by prudence, caution and honorable busi-
institution, which has, by its sound and liberal methods, largely ness methods, and it is generally recognized as one of those solid,
aided the development of the various mercantile and manufacturing ably conducted institutions that reflect credit alike upon their ofH-
interests in its special territory. It was incorporated in 1864, with a cers and the community where their influence is felt. Its last state-
capital stock of $200,000, and is officered as follows, viz.: president, ment, made Oct. 2, 1890, shows a surplus fund of $12,900.00; undi-
E. D. Thayer; vice-president, Cyrus Jennings; cashier, W. F. Scott; vided profits, $5,643.44; individual deposits, $42,103.64. Its executive
directors, E. D. Thayer, Cyrus Jennings, E. C. Thompson, Ed. D. officers are gentlemen with whom it is always a pleasure to do busi-
Thayer. The banking rooms of the institution are centrally located ness. Prompt, obliging and efficient in all their dealings with the
at the corner of Center and Park streets, occupying the ground floor public they are naturally popular, and uphold the credit of the bank
of a handsome brick building, and are spacious in size, elegantly in both financial, commercial and social life. The president, Mr.
appointed and provided with improved safes and vaults insuring the Thayer, is a native of Vermont, and for many years a prominent
greatest security. A general banking business is transacted, includ- citizen of Brandon and closely identified with its growth and devel-
ing the receiving of deposits, the discounting of approved commer- opment, whlie he is also president of the State Bank at Clyde, Kan-
cial paper, the collection of drafts, and the dealing in flrst-class se- sas. The vice-president, Mr. Jennings, resides in the neighboring
curities of all kinds. From its inception this bank has retained the village of Hortonville, and is president of the Vermont Investment
confidence of the public in a marked degree. Its founders were men and Guarantee Company and a member of the state senate of 1890-
whohad the rare foresight to recognize the possibilities of such an 91. The cashier, Mr. Scott, is a native of Barre, Vt. ; has served as
institution and they laid the foundations sufficiently strong and deep town treasurer for a number of years, is a notary public, a member
to bear any superstructure that time, experience and wealth might of the F. & A. M., and a young man of large and extended business
rear. They builded well, and their successors have been eminently experience as a financier and of wide acquaintance and eminent
worthy of the succession. Under its present wise and conservative popularity.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

BRANDON OTANUFACTURING COOTPANY.— This

brief sketch of the Brandon Manufacturing Company introduces to
our readers a concern of wide celebrity, ranking first in quality as
manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in marble and granite mon-
uments, and second to few in this section as regards volume of pro-
duction. Their trade is local, surburban and country-wide; its
radius ever enlarging, its wares eminently popular with buyers and
in large demand wherever once introduced. This company estab-
lished their business here in 1888, and handle both Italian, Brandon,
Florentine and Rutland marble, besides dealing at wholesale in all
kinds of marble and granite monuments, plumbers' slabs, wain-
scots, tiling, etc. They own eleven acres of quarry land on the
Neshobee River, where they work fourteen men in the business of
quarrying marble, and their quarries are provided with steam drills
and the latest improvements known to the industry. They operate
large polishing and finishing shops on Center Street, comprising
one building 40 x 160 feet andanother 40 x 40 feet, and which are sup-
plied with gang saws for sawing marble, and every modern appli-
ance for molding, polishing and finishing both marble and granite,
operated by steam and water power combined, to the extent of 125
horse-power, and employment is here given to forty skilled and ex-
pert workmen. Fabrication of monumental work has become an
art requiring originality of conception, technical training, patient
endeavor, intelligent application and the very acme of expert work-
manship to secure an artistic totality of admirable and enduring
qualities. To fully meet these essential requisites, the efforts of this
company are unremitting. Purity and originality of design, excel-
lence in material and workmanship, are the aims of the manage-
ment, and all work proves as represented, is guaranteed in every
respect, and every statement, expressed or implied, in letter and
spirit is substantiated. The fullest extent of artistic possibility has
signalized their many productions, and their well-tested merits,
marked appreciation by the trade throughout all the eastern states,
is their best recommendation, their only needed endorsement. A
corps of expert salesmen represent the interests of the house upon
the road, and orders are guaranteed prompt and perfect fulfilment
in all cases. The proprietors of this enterprise are Messrs. T. J. and
W. V. Johnstone, father and son. The former was born in England,
came to Canada in 1862, and settled in Burlington, Vt. in 1880, where
he had the management of the works of the Burlington Manufactur-
ing Company for seven years. The son was also born in England,
and came to this country when an infant. Both are artistic work-
men who can embody and produce the conceptions of their brain by
their own skilled handicraft, and they combine ripe experience and
disting^uished enterprise to form a company of commanding influ-
ence, wide popularity and solid worth.

salesroom, lighted with electric lights and fitted up with all modern
appliances. He is a native of Bakersfield, Vt., and came to Brandon
in 1888. He was in the employ of a dry goods firm in St. Albans for
eight years previous to establishing himself in business. He is a
young man of energy and determination, thoroughly devoted to the
demands of the industry he follows, and highly esteemed for his
sterling integrity and personal honor.

WlIiSON D. NUTTING, Dry Goods, Park St.— A progressive
and popular dry goods house is here given, and one that in the space of
three years has advanced to a most important position in the trade.
The business was inaugurated in 1888 by the present proprietor,
who purchased of Messrs. C. H. Ross & Co., a branch of their busi-
ness consisting of staple and fancy goods. The premises occupied
comprise one floor, 40 x 97 feet in dimensions; five experienced
clerks are constantly employed and the store is one of the most
attractive features of the neighborhood, and is a favorite resort for
great numbers who receive in their estimation, better satisfaction,
both in service and prices than can be obtained in any similar con-
cern in town. A very large and diversified stock is carried, embrac-
ing dry goods and notions and all those kindred articles that lend
such charm and variety to the assortments. All the lines are com-
plete and fresh, the dress goods, silks, shawls, blankets, white and
fancy goods being particularly rich. Unrivalled facilities are en-
joyed for procuring the latest and best productions, consignments
reaching the house direct from leading manufacturers. Purchases
are made for cash, and in consideration of this fact, which is a most
important item to the producers and jobbers, Mr. Nutting is given
the benefit of exceptionally favorable prices, which explains the
reason of the figures which he quotes being lower than those named
elsewhere. Both a large wholesale and retail business is transacted.
The prosperity of the house is substantial and gratifying and the
rapid augmentation of the trade gives abundant promise for the
future. Mr. Nutting has not only the largest and finest stock of
goods in town but has a nicely finished and attractively arranged

H. WL. GIPSON, Lumber, Shingles, Etc.— This business was
established by Mr. Isaac Daro over twenty-five years ago, and he
was succeeded by Mr. James Knapp in 1884. The present proprietor
succeeded to the control in 1885, and has since conducted the busi-
ness in a highly successful manner. He enjoys the most intimate
relations with manufacturers in the principal lumber producing re-
gions, and advantages are given to patrons, both in terms and
prices, that would with difficulty be found elsewhere. Every facil-
ity is enjoyed for the prompt shipment and delivery of goods and
for storage purposes. He has a fine office on Center Street, and the
spacious yards are conveniently located on Seminary Street. The
stock comprises sash, dooi-s, blinds, and an extended line of wood-
work, the character of which is familiar to those in interest, includ-
ing as it does all the standard articles demanded by the carpenter,
contractor, builder and others. These are found here in great quan-
tity and variety, the best selected materials having been utilized in
every case, and only reliable and first-class goods are ever offered
for sale. An immense stock of lumber of all descriptions, lath,
shingles, etc., is carried, a good assortment of all grades and dimen-
sions being on hand at all times. The extraordinary facilities and
resources of the concern enable it to place its goods on the market
at lower prices than could be afforded by other establishments less
favorably situated. Mr. Qipson is a native of Salisbury and came to
Brandon in 1871. He was engaged in mercantile business for nine
years previous to establishing this business. He is a member of the
F. and A. M. and has been selectman for three years. He is the
present representative in the state legislature from this place.

F. TW. HUDSON, Dentist, Briggs Block.— Prominent among
the leading dentists of Brandon, maintaining a very enviable and
widespread reputation for superior productions and skill, is Dr. F.
W. Hudson. He has had a practical experience, covering a period
of fifteen years, and came to this place from Blassachusetts, where
he had formerly been in business, and in 1883 he established this en-
terprise in Brandon which at once developed a verf large and infiu-
ential patronage, derived principally from among our most intelli-
gent and influential citizens, and having performed some of the
most difficult operations in dental surgery he has won a reputation
for thorough skill and professional ability, which places him among
the foremost dentists of the state. His office, reception and operat-
ing rooms are of easy access and very attractively appointed, while
in the operating room and laboratory will be found all the latest im-
proved scientific devices and mechanical appliances known to the
profession for placing the patient at ease while undergoing treat-
ment, and the different preparations of anassthetics and obtundents,
etc., for the alleviation of pain during extraction or filling of teeth
have proved in his hands a great success. Extraneous matter re-
moved from the teeth, and diseased gums receive skilful and success-
ful treatment, while the teeth of children are filled, straightened and
properly trained in their growth. His artificial work is of the high-
est character, and teeth are made and inserted either singly or in
sets under the very latest improved methods either on gold, silver,
aluminum, porcelain or vulcanized plates, or by the bridging and
crown processes. Of this latter work he has made a successful spe-
cialty. Prices are exceedingly reasonable. Engagements are met
promptly and polite and intelligent assistants are in constant atten-
dance. Dr. Hudson is a member of the Vermont State Dental Asso-
ciation, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Sons of Veterans.
Within the last year his business has increased to such an extent
that he has found it necessary to obtain the assistance of a compe-
tent practitioner in the person of C. K. Huntley, D.M.D., a graduate
of Harvard University, one of the oldest and most reliable dental
schools of the world. Dr. Huntley has had nearly ten years of expe-
rience in practical office and college work, and we bespeak for him a
most successful career in his connection with this well established
office.

BRANDON, VERMONT.

FIRST NATIONAIi BANK OF BRANDOIV, Hon.
N. T. Sprague, President, F. E. Briggs, Cashier.— The history of the
First National Bank of Brandon verifies the well-established fact
that a great financial institution, having men of conservative char-
acteristics and sound judgment at the helm must surely become
successful and prosperous. This bank was incorporated in 1861, and
has a paid up capital of $150,000. Its president, Hon. Nathan T.
Sprague of Brooklyn, N. Y., was born in Brandon, a son of the first
president of the bank, and was for years a prominent citizen of the
town; representing it in the state legislature, and elected by the
county as a member of the state senate ; while he was ever promi-
nent in every good word and work for the promotion of the welfare
and prosperity of the village. In 1880 he removed to Brooklyn, and
there organized the Sprague National Bank, of which he is presi-
dent, and is also president of the Brooklyn Elevated Railway Com-
pany. The vice-president, Hon. Volney Ross, is a retired merchant,
has been a member of the state legislature and long prominent in
local affairs. The cashier, Mr. F. E. Briggs, is a native of Brandon,
a representative in the state legislature of 1884, and has served as
town treasurer for a number of years, being recognized in banking
and business circles as an expert financier and a safe, reliable young
business man. The First National does a regular legitimate banking
business in deposits, loans, collections and exchange; receives ac-
counts of banks, bankers, manufacturers, merchants and others on
the most favorable terms; remits collections at the lowest rates,
and renders thorough satisfaction to all its customers. Swinging a
heavy capital, controlled by founders and promoters of unques-
tioned integrity and long-proved ability, it has not only proved a
pillar of strength in time of great financial necessity and fear, but
has upheld and fostered the material interests of the entire manu-
facturing and mercantile community. A bank so long established
and having gone so far in its career with ever-growing success, is
of course, an assured permanency, but there is more than mere
" solidity," as the word goes, which has contributed to its prosperity
and popularity. Although founded upon a rock, it has each twelve
months been raised above the level of the year before. It is not per-
vaded with " old fogyism," but has in every particular kept abreast
of the times. Its management has ever been characterized by that
spirit of cautious enterprise and vigorous conservatism which marks
out new paths and follows them surely. These are among the great
factors that produce a sound and healthy bank. The most convinc-
ing proof, however, is shown by the fact that, with a capital of
$150,000, it has ^accumulated a surplus of $100,000, with undivided
profits of $8,330.93, which is a showing hard to match.

BRANDOIV ITAIilAN mARBIiE COMPANY, Quarry,
Mill and Office on Central Vermont Railroad, One Mile South of
Brandon and Fifteen Miles North of Rutland.— Limestone and white
marble are plentiful in the United States, particularly in Vermont,
western Massachusetts, etc. American marbles were first used in
making busts in Philadelphia in 1804. The Rutland quarries now
supply statuary marbles which in whiteness, texture and purity rival
the celebrated marble of Carrara. Several of the statues designed
for the interior of the Capitol at Washington and for other public
buildings in other parts of the country are from this marble. The
working of the Vermont quarries have extended some forty years,
but the greatest development has taken place in the last twenty-five
years. Some of the finest American variegated marbles are from
these quarries. A well-known and prominent company engaged in
quarrying marble in Brandon is the Brandon Italian Marble Com-
pany, a corporation organized in May, 1887, under the laws of the
state of Vermont, that purchased the property and business of the
Mutual Marble Company, a partnership established in 1885 and com-
posed of some of the owners of the present company, under the
present name, in 1887. They own a large quarry and give employ-
ment to about fifty or sixty men in quarry, mill and yard. They
have steam drills, diamond and steel gang channeling machinery
and all the latest improved machinery. Their extensive mills at the
quarries are 120 feet in length and contain twelve large gangs of
saws. Marble taken from the quarries is sawed into shape for finish-
ing, but no finishing is done here. They have an engine of 100 horse-
power and two boilers of 80 horse-power each. This company
have the finest stock of marble in Brandon and its trade extends over
the whole United States. The growth since the establishment of

this company in producing marble direct from this magnificently
managed quarry has been something that marks an epoch in the
marble business, and has given to Vermont one of her noblest indus-
tries. Mr. J. P. Upham, the president of the company, is a resident
of Claremont, N. H. and is president of the SuUivan Machine Com-
pany of that place. Mr. J. D. Upham, son of the president, is a resi-
dent of Brandon and is treasurer of the company. The business of
the company is one of great volume and is increasing annually in
extent.

JAMES li. CAHEE, Market and Grist Mill, Conant Square.
— We could perhaps no better serve a large number of our readers
than by calling their attention to the old established and flourish-
ing business of Mr. James L. Cahee, the well-known proprietor of a
meat market and grist mill located on Conant Square. The mill is
noted as being the first mill built in Brandon, Mr. John Conant
being the first proprietor. The mill is a two-story structure supplied
with abundant water power, and having four run of stone, five
water wheels and a large elevator. It has a capacity for six hun-
dred bushels of grain per day. The mill came into the hands of the
present proprietor in 1869, who has since conducted the business
with marked success. Probably no dealer in flour and grain is
better or more favorably known, or is regarded as more trustworthy
and experienced than Mr. Cahee. He handles the best qualities of
bran, oats, mill feed and family flour, all of which are received
direct from the producer in large invoices, and at advantageous
rates. The characteristics which regulate the business policy of this
house are such as to entitle it to universal consideration, while
its ample resources and facilities enable the proprietor to com-
plete with any similar house in town. A large wholesale and
retail trade has been established which is constantly increasing.
Mr. Cahee is also the proprietor of a meat market which he estab-
lished in 1874. He employs a force of help in this branch of his busi-
ness, sufficiently large to meet the demands of the trade and all
orders receive prompt attention and goods are delivered free of
extra charge. The market is handsomely fitted up with marble
counters, and all conveniences for the storing and preservation of
meats. He also keeps a large stock of canned goods, fresh butter,
and lard. Mr. Cahee has been a resident of this town the past sixty
years, has held the office of selectman six years, and is a member of
the F. and A. M. Everyone desiring goods in his line will find Mr.
Cahee a most honorable and pleasant gentleman with whom to have
dealings.

E. B. HENDRY, Livery Stable, Park Street.— Mr. Hendry is
a native of this town, and having a vride range of experience among
horses, and thoroughly familiar with their requirements and treat-
ment, he inaugurated this enterprise on his own responsibility in
Forestdale, this town, in 1878, and at once developed a very large
and influential trade, which increased to such proportions that in or-
der to meet its demands, he removed to the present location in
1887, where he enjoys better facilities. His stable is of ample
dimensions, admirably arranged, and fitted up with every conveni-
ence to meet all requirements. It is well lighted, ventilated, and thor-
oughly drained, and has ample accommodations for a large number
of animals. Horses are taken to board by the day, week or month,
and when left in his charge, they receive most careful treatment at
the hands of experienced grooms, while the provender is of the very
best quality, and bountifully supplied. He also keeps a fine assort-
ment of splendid horses, gentle, stylish, good roadsters, and reliable;
also a good supply of single and double carriages, top and open bug-
gies, Ught wagons, single and double sleighs, which can be hired at
all hours of the day or night for business or pleasure, with or with-
out drivers, on the most reasonable terms. A specialty is made of
turnouts, for funerals, weddings, balls, parties, excursions, sleighing
trips, etc., and the service furnished is ahvays first class. He also
conducts the sale and exchange of horses, carriages, etc., on the
most liberal terms, and upon the most honorable conditions. Mr.
Hendry is a very pleasant and popular man, reliable and prompt, and
is a highly respected member of the G. A. R. Department of Ver-
mont, having enlisted and served for four years and seven months
as first lieutenant of Company B, Seventh Regiment Vermont Volun-
teer Infantry, during the war of the Rebellion.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

OEIORGE: a. CROSSMAN, Druggist, Center Street.— No
department of business is of more direct value and importance to
the community at large, than that in which the practical pharmacist
brings to bear his professional skill and experience. In this connec-
tion special direction is directed to the establishment of George A.
Crossman. This concern has been in existence since 1861, when it
was founded by R. Forbes. He sold out to Mr. Crossman in 1879;
since 1865 the location of the house has been on the present site.
The premises comprise a spacious floor, 35 x 75 feet in dimensions,
with excellent basement facilities. Four assistants are employed
all told. Here is always to be found a complete stock of pure, fresh
drugs and chemicals, all the reliable and standard family medicines,
and proprietary remedies and the Jatest novelties in perfumery,
toilet articles and fancy goods of both domestic and foreign produc-
tion. The goods are selected with scrupulous care and experienced
judgment, and can be relied upon as the best the market affords.
The prescription department is perfect in evei-y particular, being
fully supplied with the latest improved apparatus and appliances
known to this important branch, and is presided over by Mr. Crossman
In person, whose experience and ability thoroughly qualify him for
compounding physicians' prescriptions and family recipes in a care-
ful and accurate manner. Mr. Crossman is a native of Massachu-
setts and removed to Brandon in 1868. He is highly respected here
and is a member of the Massachusetts college of pharmacy, a thirty-
second degree Mason, as well as an Odd Fellow in high standing.

CHARIiSS H. ROSS, Boots and Shoes, Main Street.— Among
the attractive business establishments of this busy trade center will
be found that of Mr. Charles H. Ross. The business is one of the
oldest established in this vicinity, enjoying a long and prosperous
career, and commanding a permanent trade of wide and extensive
proportions. The house, during its long and successful career, has
undergone the usual phases incidental to the life of a leading busi-
ness concern. It was first established in 1842 by V. Ross. In 1850, he
admitted E. Ross as his business associate; in 1863, the house be-
came Ross & Pitts, and in 1869 Charles Ross purchased his father's
interest, and the firm remained Ross & Pitts; the next change was
in 1873, when the firm style was changed to Ross, Pitts & Co. ; in
1876, Ross, Pitts & Copeland; in 1879, C. H. Ross & Co. became pro-
prietors, and continued so until the present year, when Mr. Ross as-
sumed sole control. The premises occupied comprise two spacious
floor rooms, each 30 x 70 feet in dimensions, fitted up in a very ap-
propriate and complete manner for facilitating the operations of the
house. The stock carried embraces a wide variety of many grades
and qualities of boot^, shoes, slippers and kindred goods; carpets of
foreign and domestic importation, glassware, crockery, wall papers
of rich design and varied colors, and a large supply of lamps and
lamp goods of every description. The goods are attractively dis-
played, and the several stocks are kept replenished from time to
time, as occasion demands, with new and seasonable goods. Mr.
Ross is a native of Brandon, and movas in the best circles here. He
is very much respected in this community, and is an honored mem-
ber of F. and A. M.

WARREN F. BALIiOlJ, Briggs' Block.— The old theory
that clothes do not make the man has long ago been exploded.
Good clothes and well dressed men are air '^•'g the first requisites
that a man is expected to possess, when he pays a business call to
another person. If he is not dressed well, his visit loses half of its
force. The tailor of to-day is fully able to meet all of these require-
ments. A most successful tailor is found in Mr. Warren F. Ballou,
of Briggs' Block, in Brandon. Though this business has been re-
cently established, in 1890, Mr. Ballou is recognized as the leading
tailor in Brandon. He occupies large and neat rooms in the new
handsome Briggs' Block, and devotes his time to the making of cus-
tom suits, dress suits, coats, trousers, waistcoats, top and great coats
for the leading gentlemen of Brandon and vicinity. Mr. Ballou is a
native of Walpole, N. H., and came to Brandon in 1890. He has
proven himself a practical and most accomplished tailor, an excel-
lent cutter and fitter, has artistic taste and style, makes his suits out
of the best material, and trims them with the richest fabrics and lin-
ings. Mr. Ballou has given his personal attention to the business,
and by constant application, has arrived at a most satisfactory stage
of success. He has had twenty-five years' experience in various
parts of the state, is an upright, honorable business man, and a so-
cial favorite.

C. W. BRICtOS, Hardware, Center Street.— Some of the old-
est houses of business in the state of Vermont are found in Brandon,
which at the same time is proud to say that she has some of the
most clever moichants in New England. The name of Mr. C. W.
Briggs may be found in this list. He is a reliable, successful, hard-
ware merchant, who, after three years of individual business experi-
ence, and many more years of co-partnership duties, stands at the
head of his calling. He is one of the Briggs Bros., who succeeded
W. Marshall in 1867, the business having first been established in Ifrl.'j.
Mr. C. W. Briggs became sole proprietor in 1887. He has three floors,
30 X 75 feet, stocked with everything known to the retail hardware
trade, and employs four able and willing clerks. A specialty is the
repairing of hardware and tinware. He sells Andes stoves, ranges,
kitchen furnishings, furnaces, stove ware, kettles, boilers, pans, iron
goods used in housekeeping, tinware, pans, tea-kettles, basins, etc.,
tools of all sorts, for carpenters, blacksmiths, and carriage builders;
builders' supplies, nails, bolts, screws, hinges, glass, putty and oils.
Mr. Briggs carries only the best of stock, and deals with all men in
an upright and loyal manner. He stands high in business, public
and social life, is a native of Salisbury, Vt., a member of the F.
and A. M., and holds the high public office of selectman and poor
master.

C. E. SA VERY, Fine Groceries.- While it is to be said of Eng
land that her people are a race of shopkeepers, it is said that the
Americans are a race of merchants, a distinction with perliaps little
difference as to results, but the Americans have a more refined way
of going about it. The merchants of Brandon are among her high-
est people, notable among the number being Mr. C. E. Savery, dealer
in choice family groceries and table luxuries. His business was
originally established by Kingsley & Savery, succeeded by F. W.
Savery & Son ; and in 1885, Mr. C. E. Savery became the sole proprie-
tor. He occupies a floor, 20x75 feet, elegantly stocked from one
end to the other with the choicest of goods. His customers come
from the first families, while he delivers all orders, his business
being done strictly on a cash basis. He sells fine teas, coffees, sugar,
spices, flour, butter, eggs, fresh country produce, cheese, vegetables,
fruits of all kinds, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, oranges, lemons,
pineapples, table delicacies, canned fruits, preserves, pickles, dried
fruits, the finest desserts, such as nuts, olives, dressings, etc. Mr.
Savery's store is the popular headquarters for all goods that are
used upon the tables of the first families. He makes it his particular
duty to see that everything supplied is of the purest quality, and
worthy of his name as a merchant. Mr. Savery had a careful train-
ing for a mercantile career, having been a salesman in a Brand(>i)
dry goods house for a number of years, before embarking in busiKess
independently. He is an honorable man of affairs, popular in public
and social circles, and an active member of the I. O. O. F. and Ma-
sonic fraternities. He was born in Salisbury, Vt.

D. F. SEXTON, Jewelers' Supplies, Center Street.— Some of
the largest houses engaged in this line are found in New England.
Brandon with pride claiming an extensive dealer in Mr. D. F. Sexton.
His is a very old trade, and is now located on Center Street, the busi-
ness having been established in 1868 by Sexton & Whitiker. In 1870.
the firm was succeeded by D. F. Sexton; in 1888 it became Sexton &
Briggs, and in 1890, Mr. D. F. Sexton became the sole proprietor.
He deals in watches, chains, diamonds, silver and plated ware, spec-
tacles, eye glasses, sewing machines, oils, etc., and gives prompt at-
tention to the repairing of watches and sewing machines. Mr.
Sexton's premises include an entire fioor, heavily stocked with goods
for the retail trade. He has one of the most handsome and attrac-
tive stores in this city, and makes a beautiful show case and window
display of his goods. He carries every make of gold and silver
watches, key and stem winders, chains of all patterns, rings, brace-
lets, diamond jewelry, rings, brooches and ear rings, sleeve, collar
and cuff buttons and links in gold and silver, all of the precious
stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets, pearls, etc., gold and
metal spectacles, and ladies' and gentlemen's ornaments of every
description. He handles every make of sewing machines, and guar-
antees satisfaction. The quality of his goods is the best that can be
found in gold, silver and diamonds. He was engaged in the jewelry
business twelve years in the southern part of the state, and is also
interested in real estate in the west. He came to this city in 186.S
from Whiting. His native place is Orwell.

BRANDON, VERMONT,

FRANK H. GRimES, Photographer, Main Street.— One
of the best known and most popular galleries in this city will be
found in the Paige Block, owned and managed by Mr. Frank H.
Orimes. The business was established in 1870, by J. P. Games, and
has passed through several changes in proprietorship since then.
It has been successively conducted by S. Capen, S. S. Smith, J. and
G. L. Parker, J. O. Philips, A. E. G. Fuller, and finally Mr. Grimes
assumed control last year. The spacious gallery, studio and recep-
tion rooms, comprising six apartments in all on the second floor, are
tastefully arranged, finely furnished and fitted up with all the latest
improved apparatus and appliances for making pictures. Besides
being a first-class photographer for every variety of pictures, Mr.
Grimes also makes a si)ecialty of crayon portraits, oil portraits,
water colors and India ink work. Mr. Grimes is a thoroughly expe-
rienced and expert photographer, and is prepared to do work of
every description in his line in the very best style and at the lowest
prices, perfect satisfaction being warranted and first-class work
assured. Mr. Grimes is a native of New York and came to Vermont
in 1863. He was formerly engaged in the same line of business in
Rutland for two years, and enjoys a wide-spread reputation both in
commercial and social circles.

CARR & SON, Contractors and Builders.— No trade is of
greater importance in city or country than that of the carpenter and
builder, and in this line, the firm of Messrs. Carr & Sons, takes front
rank. The business was originally established in 1863, and its history
from its inception has been one of continued success. A large force
of men are constantly employed and many large and handsome
business blocks and elegant private residences have been built by
them in different parts of the state. They make a specialty of mov-
ing buildings, and have a large practice in this line all through New
England. All their work is done in the most thorough and complete
manner. They adhere strictly to specifications, and have achieved
an enviable reputation among the leading architects, real estate men
and private property owners. The members of the firm are noted
for their practical skill and experience, and have every facility at
command and old established influential connections. The individ-
ual members of the firm, Messrs. C. W., E. G., W. C. and B. A. Carr
are all natives of Brandon. Mr. C. W. Carr was four years in the
4th Vermont regiment during the late war and was ten months in
several different prisons. He is a member of the F. and A. M. and
the G. A. R. Mr. E. G. Carr is a member of the G. A. R. and served
nine months in Company G, 12th Vermont regiment. Mr. B. A.
Carr is a member of the Sons of veterans and is first lieutenant of
the National Guard. All four gentlemen are enterprising, possessed
of excellent business qualities and are highly respected in social
and business circles.

OEO. RRIGGS, Insurance, Center Street. — This popular and
enterprising gentleman is well known throughout the entire state
and has occupied several important public positions, some of which
he fills at the present writing. Graduating at Hobart College, New
York State, class of '66, he established himself here in this line of
business in connection with that of attorney and counsellor at law,
and from the start has enjoyed a most substantial and influential
patronage. He gives his personal attention to the various branches
of his business, and is the authorized agent of such old and res-
ponsible insurance companies as the ^tna, of Hartford, Conn. ; the
Home Fire Insurance Co., of New York; the Insurance Co., of
North America; the Phcenix, of Hartford, Conn., the Niagara, of
New York; the Vermont Mutual; the Northern, of London, etc. He
is prepared to place risks to any amount on insurable properties in
any of the foregoing companies at the lowest rates consistent with
absolute security, and all damages are promptly adjusted and paid
without any legal complications. In addition to his legal and insur-
ance business he is a director of the National Life Insurance Co., of
Montpeher; a director of the Rutland Savings Bank; a director of
the Vermont JIutual Fire Insurance Co., and Vermont Investment
and Guarantee Co., of Orwell, Vt. He has been town clerk for a
quarter of a century, clerk of the Fire Department for twenty -nine
years, and treasurer of the Cemetery Association for twenty years,
and in addition to these important duties was a member of the legis-
lature representing Brandon in 1880, and a member of the State Sen-
ate in 1888.

MANCHESTER & SPOONKR, Druggists, Park Street.—
The inception of this relialile enterprise occurred some forty years
ago, the founder being C. L. Case; after him came the following
proprietors in successive order: Case & Lyman, 1859; Case &
Ciieney, 1869; C. L. Case, 1872; C. A. Nott. 1875; C. S. Boynton,
1877; Boynton & Manchester, 1879; F. N. Manchester, 1884, and
finally in 1888, Manchester & Spooner. The premises are of a very
spacious and complete character, and the stock carried includes a
full and complete assortment of drugs and chemicals, while in addi-
tion is carried an infinite variety of toilet articles, fancy articles, sur-
gical instruments, etc. The other department of the business
embraces a varied stock of choice confectionery of foreign and
domestic importation. The prescription department of the house
is first class in every particular, and physicians' prescriptions and
family recipes are compounded in a careful and accurate manner by
experienced pharmacists. Mr. Manchester was born at Hubbard-
town in 1850, and has lived in Brandon since 1871 ; he following book-
keeping for five years and is an active member of the Slasons and
K. T. Mr. T. C, Spoonei- was born at Sudbury, and formerly
clerked in both drug stores in Brandon. He is also an honored
member of F. and A. M. and K. T. Both gentlemen are highly
esteemed here.

EDWARD IV. RRIOGS, Jeweler, Park Street.— A leading
and prosperous establishment in its particular branch of mercantile
industry is that of Mr. Edward W. Briggs, watchmaker and jeweler.
The business he is conducting was originally established by D. F.
Sexton, in 1881 ; in 1886, the firm became Sexton & Briggs, and finally,
some months ago, Mr. Briggs succeeded to sole ownership. The
spacious store is elegantly fitted up with handsome counters, show
cases and shelving, on and in which is displayed the valuable and
well selected stock carried, embracing a fine assortment of watches,
chains, diamonds and other precious stones, silver and plated ware,
spectacles, eye glasses, clocks, and fine jewelry of evei-y description.
A feature of the business is a fine stock of sewing machines and sup-
plies, such as oils, etc. The house makes a specialty in fine watch
and jewelry repairing, also sewing machine repairing, and com-
mands a trade of wide and extensive proportions. Mr. Briggs was
born in Salisbury, but has always lived in Brandon. He is rated as
one of the city's enterprising and respected merchants and honored
citizens.

F. W. JOHNSON, Livery, Main Street.— This business was
established by the present proprietor in 1889 and has from its incep-
tion pursued an increasingly successful career. The building occu-
pied is equipped with every modem convenience applicable to the
enterprise. The stalls are models of cleanliness and order and a
suitable force of experienced grooms look after every detail of the
work. Seventeen horses are kept for hire, and a full line of car-
riages, buggies, surreys and other vehicles is kept constantly on
hand, and orders for weddings, entertainments, funerals and other
occasions are filled in the most satisfactory manner. Every descrip-
tion of rigs for pleasure riding can be obtained here; single, double,
four horse teams can be furnished at all times. He always keeps
convenient conveyances for commercial travelers, and employs only
the most careful and trustworthy drivers. Mr. Johnson has always
been a farmer, and is a native of Vermont.

H. S. RUTTLiES, Restaurant.— A leading enterprise of the
city and one worthy of the highest consideration in a work of this
character is the elegantly appointed restaurant conducted by Mr.
H. S. Buttles. Mr. Buttles is a native of Brandon, and has seen con-
siderable of life in both a business and social way. He served eleven
months during the war in the Twelfth Vermont Regiment, and is an
honored member of the G. A. R., being at present commander of
one of the local posts. He was engaged in the shoe trade in Troy,
N. Y. for many years and also conducted a livery stable for six
years. The restaurant he is conducting at present was established
in 1870. The dining-room is a large, finely arranged hall, hand-
somely appointed with all the necessary paraphernalia. The culi-
nary department is in charge of competent and skilful chefs, and the
menu served is always in the highest style of this art, and meals at
this establishment are appetizingly and temptingly served in every
instance. Mr. Buttles has a large local patronage and a most ex
tensive transient trade, and is highly esteemed in all circles.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF BRANDON, VERJVIONT.

J. E. GRAVES & CO., Grocers, Center Street.— Messrs. J.
E. Graves & Co. established their business in 1883, and now have two
floors heavily stocked with goods of the highest grade, including fine
groceries, etc. They sell all kinds of teas, coffee, spices, sugar, flour,
breadstuffs, biscuits, confections, sweets, bon-bons, caramels, fruits,
apples, oranges, lemons, cherries, pears, peaches, canned, preserved,
pickled and dried fruits and goods of all kinds; also a full and heavy
line of the best grades of cigare, Havana, Key West, etc. ; tobacco,
smoking, chewing, plug, cut plug, long cut, perique, Turkish; also
pipes, boxes, pouches, holders, and all of the notions that lend de-
light to the heart of the smoker. Mr. Graves is a native of Sahsbury,
Vt., bom in 1838. He has had a wide life experience. During the
war he was a railway conductor in Tennessee. He has been a con-
ductor flve years in the southern and western states, and then went
to Chicago, 111., where he carried on a grocer's business. Mr. Graves
is an honorable man, and carries only the best goods and keeps his
store neat and attractive.

J* C. WHEEIiER, Agricultural Implements and Carriages,
Center Street. — Mr. J. C. Wheeler established his agricultural de-
partment in 1880, adding carriages in 1885. He has a floor, large and
roomy, filled with farm implements, plows, harrows, cultivators,
sowing and mowing machines, reapers, scythes, rakes, forks, spades,
shoes, farm yard utensils, and every improvement known to the mod-
ern agriculturist. He deals in every, kind of carriages, landaus, Vic-
torias, buggies, buck boards, dog carts, light rigs, sulkies, etc., and
manufactures both light and heavy harness of all kinds. Mr.
Wheeler is a complete master of his business, and has gained the
confidence of his patrons, many of them being farmers, by dint of
close application to business and honorable commercial methods.

His policy is conservative and true to business integrity. Not alone
is Mr. Wheeler a merchant, but a practical agriculturist as well, own-
ing a farm in the town of Sudbury, where he was born. He is there-
fore in position, from personal experience, to know precisely what
sort of implements are best suited to farm use. He is a gentleman
of enterprise, influential in public affairs, a respected citizen, and an
active member of the F. and A. M.

JOHN li. KNIGHT, Grocer, Center Street.— A prosperous
and flourishing house in its important branch of commercial activity
in this city is that of John L. Knight, grocer and provision dealer, on
Center Street. He commenced the business in 1887, occupying at
flrst a moderate sized store on the opposite side of the street. As
time advanced, however, the business increased to such proportions
that newer and larger accommodations became an imperative ne-
cessity, and early this year Mr. Knight moved into and occupied the
handsome and spacious stores, 22 x 75 feet in dimensions, in the
magnificent Briggs' Block, the finest business structure in town. The
generally complete appointments here noted embrace all requisite
conveniences for the advantageous handling and display of the
large and carefully selected stock. This is the recognized head-
quarters for everything in the fancy and staple groceries line, as well
as special sundries in holiday and canned goods, whilst also handling
choice family groceries, flour, provisions, pure teas, coffees, etc.
Teas and coffees are a leading specialty and embrace the choicest
imported brands. Two polite salespeople are steadily employed,
and a wagon used for delivering goods. Mr. Knight is a native of
this city and is one of our most honored and esteemed citizens and
businessmen. He was for nine years postmaster of Brandon and
belongs to the Masonic order.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

FAIR HAVEN.

" AIR HAVEN is located in the western part of Rutland County, the township border-
ing New York State. Fair Haven was granted a charter at Manchester, N. H.,
"^ October 27, 1779. The grant was made in consideration of ^^^6930 and signed at
Arlington, by Gov. Thomas Chittenden, April 26, 1782. The first deed of land was
made at Manchester, the same day with the grant, by Zadoc Everest, then of Manches-
ter, to Elisha Hamilton of Tinmouth, both proprietors. The village of Fair Haven
was first laid out and established December 21, 1820, under a general law of the state, by
Isaac Cutler, John P. Colburn and Harvey Church, selectmen of the town at the time. We
do not learn that any other action in reference to a village than a formal survey was taken
by the citizens of Fair Haven until the fall of 1865, when the Legislature passed an act of
incorporation, erecting a tract of one square mile into a corporate village ; and the inhabitants
of the same, at a meeting held in the hall over Adams' store, December 4, 1865, by a vote
of 71 to 52, adopted the charter; and the village has since annually, at the meeting on the
first Monday in December, elected its board of officers.

THE SLATE BUSINESS.

The business of quarrying slate in Western Vermont was begun in this town by Alonson
Allen and Caleb B. Ranney, in the fall of 1839, °" the ledge which is nearly in front of Mr.
Ranney's dwelling house, where in 1837 a Boston company was working. The opening was
begun with a view to finding school slates ; but the material proving too hard for that purpose,
the enterprise was suspended, . or temporarily abandoned. In 1845, Alonson Allen, however,
having perfected machinery for the manufacturing of ciphering slates, opened a quarry on the
land of Oliver Proctor, from which he was able, during the next three years to produce a
large amount of ciphering slates beside several lots of roofing slate which were made about
1847 ; the first lot being taken to Whitehall and used on a house there. The first roof cov-
ered with slate in Fair Haven was that of the horse-barn and shed of Mr. Jefferson Barnes.
Slate was laid on the depot in 1850. In 1867 the "Union Slate Company" was formed and
the manufacture of slate mantels, billiard table beds, tile, etc. was commenced. The business of
marbleizing slate was begun in town in 1859, by James Coulman and Ryland Hanger. Fair Haven
is now the leading slate producing town in the state, and to its vast quarries, and to the
manufacture of slate taken therefrom. Fair Haven owes its principal wealth. Indeed the Fair
Haven slate deposit contains some of the finest and most lucrative slate quarries in the coun-
try. It has various colors, such as greenish, reddish brown, and what is generally called
"slate color," chocolate, mottled, bright red, and bluish gray.

FAIR HAVEN

is beautifully situated in the southern part of the town on Castleton River, which affords fine
mill privileges. The village contains seven churches; viz: the Baptist, Congregational, Metho-
dist, Roman Catholic, French Catholic, Welsh, Presbyterian, and Welsh Congregational. It has

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FAIR HAVEN, VEKMONT. 89

two first-class hotels, has about two thousand inhabitants, and taken all in all, is one of the
most thriving as well as beautiful villages of its size in the state. In the center of the village
is a fine park containing about six acres, filled with fine maple shade trees. From this park
the principal streets of the village diverge, and around it are situated some of the finest resi-
dences of the town. The land included within the park was given to the town in. October,
1798, by Col. Matthew Lyon, "for the friendship of the town of Fair Haven." The town has
an admirable water supply, the water being brought by means of large, iron pipes from Inman
Pond, located about three miles north of the village, a natural reservoir of pure, cold, spring
water, affording a. head of 207 feet. The village supports two newspapers, published weekly,
viz : the Era, published by J. E. Harris, and the Record, published by the Record Company.
It has two banks: the National Bank of Fair Haven and the Allen National, the former hav-
ing a capital stock of $100,000 and the latter of $50,000. The town possesses excellent edu-
cational advantages ; in fact, the thorough instruction, and wide range of educational advantages
presented by the school system of Fair Haven have made themselves felt not only in the char-
acter and talent of her native citizens who have gone forth from her institutions as representa-
tive men, but have also, materially added to the attractions of the village as a place of resi-
dence. Fair Haven is distinguished for its manufactories, notably articles made of slate ;
carriages are also manufactured here, and boots and shoes, oil safes and refrigerators, wooden
mallets and croquet sets, and brick. There is a printing company established here, also a
large creamery. The transportation facilities of the town are in all respects adequate. The
Rensselaer and Saratoga railroad which passes through the town, connects with all the main
trunk lines intersecting the country from east to west. The situation of this enterprising vil-
lage on the score of eligibility successfully challenges comparison. Its immediate surroundings
are most, picturesque and beautiful, while it is safe to say that no healthier place can be
found in the state, while its location in the midst of the noted slate and marble regions of
the state are important factors in its material growth and prosperity. There was a movement
made as early as 1799 for the establishment of a library society, and in 1826 an association
was formed consisting of one hundred shares at $2.00 per share, and several hundred volumes
were purchased, some of which were kept for many years as evidences of the literary tastes
displayed by the early settlers. An agricultural library of one hundred volumes including a set
of Appleton's new American Cyclopedia was established in 1863, by an association of thirty-six
share-holders, who paid each $5.00 per share. This library contained many valuable scientific
books. The "Slater's Guide," published in 1856, a table for the computation of roofing
slate and was the first book mentioned in history printed in town. Agriculture held the attention
of the people of Fair Haven until about 1839, when the first slate quarry was opened and
from the development of this industry the growth and prosperity of this thriving village is due.

AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE

it possesses all the elements of accessibility, health, educational facilities, and social and relig-
ious advantages in the highest degree. It has many points of interest for the business man,
the manufacturer, the capitalist, the traveler, and the historian. The manufacturing facilities
are as complete as they can be made. The quarries and shops connected therewith give em-
ployment to a large number of skilled laborers, receiving good wages; indeed, the people are
as a rule, of the better class to be found in New England villages, being composed largely of
industrious artisans, while the business men and capitalists are enterprising and large spirited in
contributing to the growth and prosperity of the village. Fair Haven's manufactures are rap-
idly growing, and a splendid field is afforded for the capitalist seeking an opportunity to invest
and increase his wealth, while the natural and created facilities possessed by the village for
promoting the increase of manufactures and trade will in time be seen by capitalists elsewhere.

INDUSTKIES AND WEALTH OF

FAIR HAVEN MARBL.E: AND MARBIiElZKD

SLATE CO.— To few features of interior decorations does more
interest attach in the beautiful and artistic in household sur-
roundings than to attractive mantels, the advance made in the
production of slate and marble within comparatively recent years
being at once notable and gratifying. Among those who have made
a reputation in this line in Fair Haven is The Fair Haven Marble and
Marbleized Slate Co., whose products maintain a uniformly high stand-
ard of excellence, being not, in fact, surpas.sed in design and execution
by any of the kind in this country. This enterprise was first started
under the name of R. Hangers Slate Works and the present com-
pany was formed and incorporated under the laws of this state in
1886. They do not handle marble to any extent, although they own
quarries that are not in operation. What marble they do use is
purchased from other quarries. The slate mill owned and operated
by the company is a large one, being 95 by 100 feet in dimensions,
and is admirably equipped with all the latest improved machinery
for manufacturing slate. A large amount of work is done here but
the company let out by contract a great share of their work; about
twenty-five men are constantly employed and everything in the line
of slate goods is manufactured by this company. The mill is sup-
plied with water power and a large engine for use when the water is
low. They have a three-story finishing mill 75 by 150 feet in dimen-
sions where thirty-five men find employment. They own a side
track on the Delaware and Hudson R. R. and goods are shipped to
all parts of the United States, Canada, South America, Australia,
England and China, and they have agents in all the principal cities
of the United States and in London. In no single year since the
commencement of the manufacture of marbleized slate mantels,
have as many new features, embodying novelty and beauty, without
sacrificing utility and durability, been given to the public, as in
this season herein shovrn. Nothing is sacrificed to utility, the
cheapest mantel is as thoroughly made in every particular as the
costliest. Mantel making, particularly those marvelous natural imi-
tations of many of the rare and most costly marble, brought from
all countries and climes, is justly classed with the fine arts. Time
shows them to retain their original finish and purity, better even
than most marbles. They are not susceptible of stains from coal
gas, acids, oils, liquors, coloring from brickwork arising from
dampness in chimney, or other causes. Nothing in all the modern
outfittings of a dwelling contributes more largely to its cheerfulness
and the health of its occupants, than a glowing fire upon the grate.
Even when used as furniture and for ventilation, mantels with
frames and summer fronts are becoming indispensable. Oneof the
later products of this very enterprising house is church altars. Of
these they show a line of most artistic and in many instances, elab-
orate designs ranging in cost from $100 to $3,000. Only a house posses-
sing the largest resources, both as relates to means and ability could
successfully make and distribute goods of this class. The superior-
ity of marbleized slate mantels over marble has been set forth above
and the same will apply to those made of wood, as the slate will not
crack, shrink or ignite from the heat. They are susceptible of a
better finish and more durable than those produced in iron. As it
costs far less to bring out new patterns, customers may expect to
find fresher styles than those in iron. The following are the names
of some of the wood and marble imitated: Lapis lazuli, Black and
Gold, Light Spanish, Dark Spanish, Galway Green, Bricatilla, Gray
Porphyry, Red Porphyry, Sienna Egyptian, Plymouth Black, Red
Pyrenees, Green and mixed Pyrenees, Verd Antique, Veined Mala-
chite, all kinds of Granite, Lumachella, Bomguard, Dark and Light
Formosa, Terra Cotta, Black Walnut, Black Ash, Rose Wood, Oak
and Mahogany. These are a few out of the sixty different kinds
which they so successfully imitate. Their reproduction of that
recently popularized and most elegant of all marbles, the Mexican
Onyx is surprisingly truthful. Their success to bring it out is a
surprise to all others in their line. Those wishing information
more than our space will admit, should call upon or correspond
with this widely known, responsible company. The treasurer of
the company, Mr. F. E. Allen, is a native of Fair Haven, is one of
the board of water commissioners, treasurer of Gentlemens' Driving
Association, a member of the F. and A. M. of the K. T. and Mystic
Slirine. Mr. E. L. Allen, the general manager, was born in Hartford
N. Y., and is now a resident of Fair Haven. He represented the
town in 1880, and was candidate for Governor on the prohibition

ticket in 1890. Mr. Charles R. Allen the president of the company,,
is cashier of Allen's National Bank of Fair Haven, is town treasurer,
a member of F. and A. M., the 32d degree and of the K. T. Mr. E.
L. Allen is a relative of the president and treasurer, who are brothers
and the great success of this enterprise is largely due to his skilful

management.

QUO. DAIiRirmPIiE:, Foundry and Machine Shops, between
First and Second Streets. The leading manufactory in this state of
mining machinery of all kinds, hoisting engines, etc., is unquestion-
ably the establishment of Mr. Geo. Dalrymple, proprietor of a foun-
dry and machine shop at Fair Haven, who manufactures all kinds
of machinery for working stone, slate and marbfe. He is the inven-
tor, the proprietor, and manufacturer of Dalrymple's patent stone
sawing gang, for sawing marble, granite, brown stone, soap stone,
sand stone, etc., which is the most simple, durable, and effective
stone sawing machine in use. The hold-down mechanism is an en-
tirely new feature, operating on heavy cylindrical glide bars, and are
strong and easily operated. The suspension rod journals are inclosed
in housings containing oil, and are entirely protected from grit, water,
etc. All journals are of generous proportions and nothing but the
best material is employed in the construction of this gang. The feed
motion is automatically adjustable to fast and slow sawing. He also
manufactures Dalrymple's special improved lifting jacks, for stone
yards, mills, quarries, foundries, machine shops, boiler makers, etc.
These are unsurpassed for effectiveness, strength and durability.
He also manufactures the Clogston stone sawing gang, Jlerriman's
screw gangs, also rope and chain gangs, rubbing beds, withanti fric-
tion discs, for step and spindle tile machines, wash rubbing ma-
chines that can be used on any bed, improved discs for truing the
face of rubbing beds, rubbing bed weights and tongs, derricks or
cranes for rubbing beds. He also makes rubbing beds to order
from four feet in diameter to four inches thick and bed plates whole
or in sections as may be desired. Then for quarries, miners, etc., he
manufactures steam hoisting powers, traveling derricks, mill
trucks, dump cars, quarry boxes, iron boxes strongly ribbed in all
sizes or made to order. Cheap horse-powers for light quarrying
and mining and in fact everything needed in the stone business can be
obtained here at most reasonable prices. This establishment has
the finest facilities and the widest range of experience, which has
been brought to bear in its operations and the goods put upon the
market by Mr. Dalrymple have been conceded to be the most per-
fect types of hoisting and mining machinery now in use. Special at-
tention is given to repairs on engines and boilers and all work is done
in a skilful manner at short notice and at reasonable prices. Mr.
Dalrymple, though a native of Canada, has been a resident of
Vermont for twenty years, and had years of experience in machine
shops previous to the founding of this establishment.

J. A. CARIPBELIi, Coal, Lime, Etc —A prosperous and
prominent establishment in Fair Haven maintaining a most envia-
ble reputation for handling A 1 commodities is that of Mr. J. A.
Campbell, dealer in coal, lime, and cement, also express and team
jobbing. Mr. Campbell is a native of this state and has been a resi-
dent here for many years, and desirous of engaginig in business on
his own account he inaugurated this enterprise in 1886, and at once
developed a very large and substantial trade that is constantly in-
creasing in volume and influence. The premises utilized are of am-
ple dimensions, comprising a spacious coal yard and an elegantly
appointed office situated on the line of the Delaware and Hudson
Railroad, and provided with every convenience for the prompt
receipt, rapid handling and proper storage of supplies, including
standard tested Howe's scales and other facilities. The coal handled
is received direct from the most celebrated mines in the anthracite
and bituminous regions of Pennsylvania, and is noted for its uniform
superiority of quality while the prices which prevail are the lowest
in the market. His lime and cement are of the very best grades
known to the building trade and are guaranteed to be as represented..
Mr. Campbell also does a very extensive express and teaming busi-
ness and for this branch of his trade he has every facility at his com-
mand for transporting all kinds of light and heavy merchandise, also
household and fragile goods in the most careful and expeditious
manner and at reasonable figures. Mr. Campbell is one of the or-
ganizers of the Architectural Marble Company, whose quarries are
in Brandon, capital $100,000, organized 1890. W. H. Lloyd is also
interested in this enterprise.

FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT.

GRIFFITH, OWEN & CO., Slate Manufacturers.— Among
the leading firms engaged in the manufacture of slate goods in this
state may be mentioned that of Griffith, Owen & Co., whose exten-
sive works are known as The Scotch Hill Slate Works, and whose
office is located on Main Street. The firm was established in 1876,
and a quarry was purchased that had been developed by a Boston
Slate Company. The quarry is located about two miles from the
village of Fair Haven, and is fully equipped with all necessary ma-
chinery operated by steam power. They have a mill at the quarry,
50 X 100 feet in dimensions, which has four circular saws, four plan-
ers, one rubbing bed, one jointing machine, a drilling machine and
band saw. They manufacture the stock ready to marbleize, which
consists of slate goods of every description, including billiard beds,
mantel stock, floor tiling, stair steps, school blackboards, hearths,
roofing slate, etc. They produce ten thousand feet per month.
Their trade, which is annually increasing, extends to all parts of the
United States, and is largely in Boston, New York City and Chicago.
All orders are filled promptly at most reasonable prices. Rare bar-
gains are continually being offered, and parties desiring goods in
their line will find it to their advantage to consult this popular, reli-
able firm, before purchasing elsewhere. Mr. E. D. Humphrey, the
secretary and treasurer, is a native of Wales, and came to America
about thirty-eight years ago and has been a resident of Vermont for
twenty-two years. Mr. William Owen is also a native of Wales,
and has resided in Vermont thirty years. Mr. H. Owen is a native
of Vermont and all three are now residents of Fair Haven, and are
well known and esteemed in the community for their business ability
and strict integrity. The firm are at all times entirely able to meet
the most exacting requirements of architects, builders, house own-
ers and dealers generally, and are universally popular and esteemed
in the trade. The beautiful mantels manufactured from the slate
of this quarry are much admired and embody every desirable fea-
ture of those costing twice as much ; they have artistic beauty, sub-
stantial strength and durability, and can be contracted for at prices
that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.

C. T. MAYNARD & CO., Manufacturers of Marble Machinery.
— No one in the United States is a better recognized authority or
brings to bear higher qualifications as an expert in marble and slate
mill machinery than Mr. L. B. Clogston, the inventor of the patent
gangs which bear his name. These gangs are manufactured by
Messrs. C. T. Maynard & Co. of Fair Haven, and are built under the
personal supervision of Mr. Clogston, the inventor, who is foreman
of the works. Clogston's patent gangs are used for sawing marble,
slate and other stone. The feed and hold-down works are peculiarly
simple, consisting of the least possible machinery, which will do the
work effectively and keep in order with little cost and care. The
feed is automatic, and adjustable to fast or slow sawing according
to density of the material to be cut. Steel clutches follow the saw-
gang frame on slide bars at the four corners, holding the saws firmly
to their work, whether it be much or little, and thus avoid the
pounding, noise and wear which attend the use of long screws
and nuts or other devices heretofore used. The Clogston Patent
Wrought Iron Gang Frame for holding the saws, is constructed of
wrought channel iron heads and pipe sides, and can be made of any
desired length or width. By this construction they combine the
utmost strength with the least possible weight, and frames eight to
ten feet in width have been introduced for "cutting up gangs,"
doing away with the old-fashioned rippers and narrow gang. They
are indispensable for building, stone sawyers and monumental
work. These gangs have been thoroughly tested and approved, and
are in use in the largest mills in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and other parts of this country, as well as
in Italy. This firm also make a specialty of the manufacture of new
and improved lifting jacks, double and triple geared. The No. 1 and
2 jacks, double geared, are especially adapted to the use of truck-
men and all having transferring to do, being light and easily carried
with the team, and also for use in stone yards and machine works.
The triple geared jack, Nos. 3 and 4, are especially adapted to the
use of contractors and builders, stone, granite and marble workers,
stoneyards, stone quarries, marble and stone mills, boiler and safe
works, bridge builders and for all purposes of heavy lifting. They
embody the experience of many years of the best skilled mechanics.
The best material is used in their construction. In their rapidity.

power, convenience and durability, they are not excelled by any
jack made. Another specialty of this enterprising firm is light gray^
iron castings, and their facilities for producing this class of special-
ties are unexcelled in this section of the country. They also manu-
facture a splendic^ line of lathes for turning marble, polishing lathes
with iron cones, counter shafts and pulleys, which can be set on
wood of any desired length ; slate saws, billiard jointers, bulkheads,
wrought iron tubing, dump cars, block cars, hoisting powers, der-
rick irons, and general stone working machinery. The business of
this house was originally established in 1873, by Messi-s. J. Adams &
Sons, who were succeeded by Mr. W. H. Reynolds in 1883, and in
1885, the present firm came into control. The co-partners, Messrs.
C. T. and M. Maynard, are expert and practical marble workers and
stone-cutters of laige expei-ience, having a foundation understand-
ing of all the needs and requirements of that trade, and are fortu-
nate in retaining the services of Mr. Clogston as foreman of their
manufactory. These gentleman and Mr. Clogston also form the
firm of Clogston, Maynard & Co. for the manufacture of new and
improved wrought iron and steel penstocks and bulkheads, which/
are widely famous and in heavy and infiuential demand.

THE HAZARD SliATE COMPANY.— The Hazard Slate-
Company of Fair Haven was incorporated under the laws of the
state of Vermont in 1882. They own nine acres of quarry land and.
employ from fifteen to twenty persons in quarrying slate. They
operate a 40 horse-power engine and have one of the finest equipped
quarries in the state, producing 200,000 square feet of mill stock per
year. The color being purple and the quality firm and hard, it is-
especially adapted for steps and platforms in public buildings and
cemetery work. For this purpose the most of their stock is being
used, although they manufacture slate goods of all descriptions,
including a fine quality of purple roofing slate. The quarry is
located two miles from the village, whence all of the rough stock is
drawn to the slate mill in town. The mill is a three-story front and
four-story back building, 85 x 58 feet, partly of brick. A great num-
ber of saws, planers, etc., are used to complete the goods for the
market; although they do not marbleize at the mill, they employ
from twenty to twenty-five persons. Goods are shipped to all parts
of the states. The company's office is on the first floor. They also
own a large grist mill, operated by water power, with three run of
stone, and grind out 100 bushels of grain per day, which is sold to the-
retail trade. They also do custom flour and feed grinding. They
own a saw mill run by water power. Also, a large four-story brick
building which they rent as a shirt factory to a Troy, N. Y. firm.
The mills are on North Main Street, along the river. W. F. Parker
is the president of the company. He is also the proprietor of a
Main Street jewelry store and an honorable man of business.
Samuel F. Hazard, a practical business man, is the secretary, treas-
urer and general superintendent of the mills.

O. H. MOREHOUSE, Dentist, Over First National Bank.—
Dr. Morehouse is a native of Brandon, this state, and has a thorough
knowledge of all branches of dental surgery, which was acquired by
years of close study and practical experience, under some of the best
dental surgeons in the state, and desiring to establish himself in
business on his own account, he founded an establishment in Rut-
land in 1872, which he removed to this place two years afterward,
and since then he has developed a very liberal and influential pat-
ronage, and has won a high reputation for skill and professional
ability. His office and operating rooms are spacious, commodious,
and very attractively appointed, while in the operating room will be
found all the latest improved scientific and mechanical improve-
ments known to the profession. The different preparations of
vapors and cocaine for the painless extraction and filling of teeth
have proved of great success under his administering. The filling of
teeth with gold, silver, platinum, and other reliable substances, re-
ceives special attention, and is done in the best style of workman-
ship. Teeth are cleansed, and diseased gums are successfully
treated. The artificial work done by him is unsurpassed in quaUty,
finish, comfort, fit and durability. Single and full sets are inserted
on gold, silver, rubber or porcelain plates, while a specialty is made
of bridging, and also of crown filling, while prices are very reason-
able. Dr. Morehouse is universally esteemed throughout the com-
munity, and is a member of the State Dental Societj'.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTiJ OF

ADAmS & POWEIili, Dry Goods, etc.- Forty years of suc-
cess have rolled by, since the existing dry goods and general mer-
chandise house of Adams & Powell was established by Joseph
Adams in Fair Haven. He was succeeded by Adams & Allen. In
1858, A. W. Adams entered the Arm and the name became Adams,
Goodrich & Co. James Adams died in 1878 and the style of the title
■was changed to Adams & Goodrich. In 1885, the present firm was
organized. They have a neat and beautifully arranged store, 2 floors
in extent and 40 x 100 feet. They carry a flrst-class stock of goods,
the first floor being devoted to these fabrics, dress goods, satins,
cloths, silks, velvets, plushes, cassimeres, cambrics, linens, cottons,
calicos, a special line of ladies' underwear, chemises, drawers, hose,
corsets, bustles, furs, gloves, laces, ribbons, 'kerchiefs, feathers,
fans, trimmings, embroidery, crotchet work, notions, ornaments, etc.,
wraps, and mantles. The second floor is devoted to boots, shofes,
rubbers, shawls, cloaks, gentlemens' underwear, half hose, shirts,
collars, cuffs, cravats, crockery, curtains, drapery, glassware, etc.;
wliile in the basement, salt and a general line of farmer's supplies
are sold. The firm employ five persons. The store is as handsome
a one as one can find in town. It has a marble front and is provided
with all of the modern improvements. A. W. Adams is a put)lic
spirited citizen and has held all of the town offices. He is a member
of the State Senate of 1890. He was born in Vermont and is a direc-
tor in the First National Bank, chairman of the State Board of
Education, and an active member of the F. & A. M. John T. Powell
is a native of New York, a young man of gi-eat business ability and
had eight years experience in the mercantile line, two years in Bos-
ton and six in Fair Haven. The firm of Adams & Powell is one of
the most reliable in town.

C. REED & SONj Lumber, opposite depot.— Few men are
more widely or favorably known in Fair Haven than is C. Reed, sen-
ior member of this firm. He has resided here for considerably more
than a quarter of a century and throughout that period has been
recognized as a leading citizen, strictly honorable in all his under-
takings and always having the best interests of the city at heart.
After \V. C. Kitridge had established a coal and lumber business in
1870 and carried it on for two years, Mr. Reed purchased the plant
and until 1880 had entire charge of a business that grew and prospered
under his able management. At that time his son, Rolland C. Reed,
became a member of the firm that has since extended its trade to
present proportions and enjoys the pleasing prospect of constant ex-
pansion. The building in which their office is located at one end of
the first floor, is 40 x 60 feet, three stories high and used chiefly for
the storage of lumber. Another building, 40 x 100 feet is used as
a store room. They have storage for 1,200 tons of coal, their yard
being the best arranged and most convenient of any along the line of
the D. & H. railroad. They handle 2,500 tons annually in addition to
the three quarter million feet of lumber which they dispose of each
year, their yard accommodations having a capacity for half that
amount. They deal in rough timbers as well as finished stock, doing
chiefly a local trade and meeting every demand of the market in
which they operate. Their shipping facilities are unsurpassed as the
D. & H. road runs directly through their yard, enabling them to secure
desired consignments of coal and lumber on the shortest notice.
There are two men constantly employed and the force is increased as
the pressure of business requires. One team is kept busy the year
round. Builders' supplies in the nature of lime, plaster, cement,
lath, hair, etc., are kept constantly on hand and always of the best
quality. The son. R. C. Reed, who is member of the Rutland Co. Re-
publican Committee, conducts an extensive and rapidly increasing
wholesale lumber business in his own name, and through his inherited
qualities of sagacity, honorable dealing and close attention to his
affairs is assured of success. The father's popularity as well as abil-
ity and high standing, appear in the fact that he served Fair Haven
most acceptably in the State Legislature of 1863 and '64, a trying pe-
riod in the country's history, and also aided in the deliberations of a
special session convened the same year. For eigliteen years he was
town clerk in one continuous term of service, meeting the require-
ments of his position with the same care and good judgment appar-
ent in the management of his private affairs. Besides this he has
held all the town offices within the gift of the people and in all shown
the same admirable qualities that commend him as an upright and
successful business man.

OREN A. PK<;K, Fiu-uiture, Main Street.— In the town of Fair
Haven no house takes a higher position in its line than the subject
of the present sketch. Founded in 186!), at the present location by
Mr. Oren A. Peck the present proprietor, the history of the house has
been one of continuous entei-prise and progress, while the patronage
has not only annually increased in volume but also in the area over
which the trade of the establishment is distributed. The spacious
premises occupied comprise one large, four-story and basement
building, and a storehouse containing four floors. There are 19,000
square feet of floor surface utilized for the business and the largest,
most elegant stock of furniture in Vermont is to be found here. A
large and influential patronage has been established and goods are
delivered any where in Vermont. This is the only house of its line
in town. The various departments are at all times replete with a
carefully selected assortment of the different kinds of goods handled,
which consists of carpets, of both American and European produc-
tion, choice designs and patterns of parlor and chamber furniture,
and a full line of undertaking goods, embracing fine and medium
caskets, robes, etc., also two fine hearses. All orders receive prompt
attention and all goods are delivered free of charge. A force of
hands is constantly employed sufficient for the demands of the busi-
ness. Four delivery wagons are kept and one light casket wagon,
also two others of medium size, and one heavy wagon that will carry
six chamber suits at one time. All goods are selected with the rare
judgment only possible to those with long practical experience,
while the prices quoted are uniformly low, the result of cai-ef ul con-
sideration in the purchase of the goods. Mr. Peck was at one time
employed for five years in a furniture store in Rutland, and in an-
other store in the same place for three years, and was for three years
the proprietor of an undertaking establishment. He held the office
of first selectman seven years, was trustee of the village five years,
and had charge of laying the water- works. He is a native of Ver-
mont and an enterprising, prominent business man.

O. A. PROCTOR, Meat Market.— A pei-son who visits the
market of Mr. O. A. Proctor, is at once impressed with its clean, neat
arrangement and the careful attention that is bestowed upon all the
details in connection with the place. The refrigerator is kept pure and
sweet, and the floor, benches, blocks and counters are free from any
suggestion of diit. The stock that Mr. Proctor carries is the choicest
in the market, including beef, mutton, veal, lamb. pork, fowls,
game, birds, lard, tripe, lamb's tongues, pigs' feet, sausage.*;, mince-
meat, salt pork, smoked and fresh hams, delicious roasts and broils,
dried beef, corned beef, spare-ribs, loins, chops, vegetables, potatoes,
tomatoes, greens, beets, cabbage, onions, peas, beans, turnips,
fruits, apples, pears, country produce, eggs, butter, cheese, etc. Mr.
Proctor handles flve carcasses of beef, five hogs and from two to
nine sheep per week. He has a most flourishing trade, which he has
been controlling since his establishment in business in 1875. His
store, 20 X 50 feet, is a model of what a first-class market slu^uld be.
Mr. Proctor was born in this village and has grown up with a full
knowledge of the tastes and requirements of the people. He is a
thoroughly reliable business man and f>opular socially, being a mem-
ber of the F. and A. M. and the G. A. R. He .served gallantly for
eleven months during the war in the 14th Vt. Reg., Co. D.

O. C. RUCHIjEATJ, Baker.— Among the best known bakers of
Fair Haven, is O. C. Ruchleau, who established his business here in
1887, succeeding Mr. L. Patten, who in turn had succeeded Mr. E.
Broggs, the founder of the bakeshop. Mr. Ruchleau is one of the
best known bakers of this section, and by reason of his long expe-
rience, is among the most expert. A native of New York, his taste
seemed to turn in this direction, and he began by working for the
Rutland Cracker Company four years. He was with a Burlington
bakery flve years; five years more he worked in Vermont and Massa-
chusetts, and then in Connecticut eight years. He bakes eveiytliing
at his place, excepting crackers. He prodm-es the .choicest flour,
butter, eggs, lard, sugar, spices and flavoring extracts and turns out
delicious bread, biscuits, mils, buns, jiies from every fruit, wedding,
fancy, plain, pound, fruit and sponge cake, wine cake, plum pud-
dings, knick-knacks, doughnuts, fried cakes, cookies, ladies' fingere,
etc. Mr. Ruchleau has labored hard and patiently and made a wide
success of his store. In addition to his bakeshop, he has a Iimcheon
room, where delicacies, tea. coffee, rich milk, cream, and choice eata-
bles may be had. His place is a neatly kept and very ponid.ar resort.

FAIR II A VEX, VERMONT.

IW. F. MEAD, K. W. PARKHURST, Druggists, 81
Main Street.— Mr. Mead established this -business in 1883, the present
firm having been organized in 1890. They have a large and neatly
furnished store, with attractive show windows and cases and a
bright array of shelf goods. In the rear part of the store they carry
a full hne of paints, oils, coloi-s, putty, dryers, etc. Their drugs
comprise everything in the medical line, drugs, chemicals, ex-
tracts, essential oils, eUxirs, patent medicines, salves, ointments,
plasters, botanical goods, gums, powders, toilet goods, brushes,
combs, soaps, perfumes, tooth pastes, face preparations, and an
endless lot of stock always found in a first-class drug store. They
also sell confections and are the agents for various school books and
supplies. Their prescription department is one of the very impor-
tant features of their store, all prescriptions receiving prompt atten-
tion and being skilfully filled. This department has received the
endorsement of allleading physicians. Mr. Mead, prior to entering
upon his business career, was a practical druggist and has had four-
teen years experience in this line. He is a worthy business man and
a member of the F. and A. M. Mr. Parkhurst is a young man, a na-
tive of Illinois, and a member of the Eureka Lodge F. and A. M.
No. 75, and of the S. of V.

S. ». WIIililAMS & SON, Boots and Shoes.— The boot and
shoe house of Williams & Son, was established in 1850 by Mr. Wil-
liams, at Benson, where he remained two years. He then moved to
Hydeville, carrying on business there thirty years and in 1880, he
came to Fair Haven. Messrs. Williams & Son, as the firm now
stands, carry a complete line of every article that is sold in a boot
and shoe store, men, women's, misses', boj's", and infants" boots, shoes
slippers, gaiters, overshoes, rubbers, etc., findings, dressing, black-
ing and brushes. They have a most tastefully arranged salesroom
18 by 30 feet, a shop in the rear, where they make custom work and
repairing a specialty, and a store-room on the second floor; while
they carry a full line of rubber goods in the basement. They do a
good bit of manufacturing to order and control a trade from the
best people in town and vicinity. Mr. Williams, Sr., is a native of
Poultney, and has served as justice of the peace. He is an upright,
just man, and very popular. His son, 5Ir. Edwin J. Williams, was
bom in Hydeville. He is a young man, apt and energetic. The firm
of Williams & Son stands high in the business community, its motto
being good goods and honest dealing.

JOHN E. RUTIiEDGE, Livery Stable.— One of the most
prominent livery stables in Fair Haven is that of which Mr. John E .
Rutledge is the proprietor. The site occupied by this prosperous
and popular establishment has been used for livery purposes for
over one hundred years. Mr. D. B. Carlton was proprietor in 1860,
and he was succeeded by W. H. Streeter, W. C. Mound and B. W.
Roberts, the present proprietor assuming control in 1888. The prem-
ises occupied comprise a four-story building, 40 x 80 feet in dimen-
sions and a large carriage house. The stables are well lighted, ven-
tilated, and drained, while every attention is given by careful grooms
to the care and welfare of the stock. Accomodations are provided
for a large number of horses, and a splendid line is constantly kept
for hire at reasonable rates, comprising single drivers, matched
pairs, four horse, etc. Over sixty carriages are kept, including
coaches, hacks, excui-sion wagons, etc. He keeps for sale agricul-
tural implements, wagons, and harnesses. The proprietor has had
large experience in the care, treatment and training of horses and is
considered a reUable authority upon the subject. He has built
up his business by honorable, legitimate and pains taking methods,
by strict attention to details and by courteous and liberal treatment
of patrons and the public, being careful at the same time, to have
his equipages furnished in the finest style, his horses safe, speedy
and reliable, and to place his charges at a fair and reasonable fig-
ure. Mr. Rutledge is thoroughly experienced in every detail of the
business, having been proprietor of a hotel in Brandon and in Fair
Haven for several years, both of which have liveries in connection.
Mr. Rutledge is a native of Ireland, but came to this country when an
infant.

REDFIEI^D PRINTING COMtPANY, East Park Place-
Mr. Frank W. Redfield was born in New York state, and came to this
place in 1879. Thoroughly experienced and practical in all branches
of this trade, he purchased a newspaper plant, and in connection
with job printing, he conducted a paper three years, when he dis-

posed of tlie paper, and has since devoted his entire time to job
printing. While in the newspaper business, Mr. Redfield became
convinced that the business of job printing in this section could be
made an extensive one, if an ofHce was fitted up to handle the work
for state manufacturers that was daily sent to the cities, for the rea-
son that no country office was capable of doing the work, and with
this aim in view, the Redfield Printing Company has fitted up their
otflce to do this special branch of work, and control the whole of the
state trade printing throughout this section of the country, besides
doing an extensive business in commercial, book, pamphlet and gen-
eral job printing. The entire outfit of this office is new, with fast
presses, and all the latest designs in type and improved machinery,
making the facilities equal to the best city office, while the class of
work is eicelled by none. Estimates are furnished, and contracts
made and executed on time and satisfactorily. Mr. Redfield was the
first printer to use slate imposing stones, and he has since introduced
them quite generally, having sold them to leading printers in every
state in the union. Mr. Redfield is a pleasant, intelligent and popu-
lar gentleman, a first-class printer, and highly respected in the com-
munity, and is an active member of the Masonic fraternity. He ia
also secretary of the Western Vermont Agricultural Society and the
Gentlemen's Driving Association.

W. H. PEIiKEir, Manufacturer of Slate and Marble Columns,
also Mantel Irons, Shop Stoves, Plow Castings. Light Gray Iron
Castings a Specialty.— Among the examples of highly successful
home talent in Fair Haven is W. H.Pelkey, the well known manufac-
turer of slate and marble columns, mantel irons, shop stoves, plow-
castings, and a specialty in light gray iron castings. His extensive
works on First Avenne comprise a mill, 26 x 60, the machinery es-
sential to the production of his goods, and a steam engine of 25 horse-
power. His slate and marble are received as they come from the
quarries and then transformed into the substantial, highly polished
and artistic columns which the works turn out. Mr. Pelkey was an
artisan in slate and marble for fifteen years, familiarizing himself
with every detail of the work as well as perfecting himself as to the
styles and qualities of material. In his extensive iron foundiy he
has every facility for the manufacture of first-class goods in the line
of shop stoves, plow castings and other articles as enumerated. Mr.
Pelkey opened his establishment in 1885, and in the very outset it was.
apparent that he was the right man in the right place. Thoroughly
up in his business, determined in his undertakings, active and not
afraid of exertion, he rapidly elbowed his way to the front and is in.
command of one of the nicest trades in the city.

G. li. GUTTERSON, Dentist, Main Street.— Dr. G. L. Gutterson
is one of the^est known dentists in Fair Haven, having finely fitted!
rooms in Main Street, on the second floor, his office being supplied
with all the modern appliances known to the profession of dentistry.
Graduated from the Boston Dental College, Dr. Gutterson established
his office in Fair Haven in 1883. He is now in the way of an excel-
lent practice among the best people of this vicinity and turns out ex-
cellent work. He is a most skilful worker, as is shown by his exam-
ples of extracting, excavating, treating and filling teeth, providing
crown fillings and sets of false teeth. Dr. Gutterson is a gentleman
who exercises the utmost care in all of his operations. He goes,
about his work systematically and with absolute confidence in his
own abilities. He is popular and enjoys a constant increase of busi-
ness. He is noted for his upright dealings. Dr. Gutterson is a na-
tive of Vermont.

PARK VIEW HOUSE, D. J. Rutledge, Proprietor.— This,
hotel was established in 1882 by a stock company. It is a four-story
brick building, and is fitted in the most modern style, steam heated,
etc., while it has accommodations for one hundred guests. Eighteen
persons are employed and the house is in every respect first-class,
from its neat, pleasant office to the fine dining-room and cleanly
kitchen. There are billiard, bath and sample rooms, a barber-shop,
and a flne livery stable attached. Mr. Rutledge leased the house in
1884 from the company, and in 1886 C. R. Allen purchased the prop-
erty, which he still owns. The Park View is patronized by the lead-
ing travelers who come to Fair Haven. The fame of Mr. Rutledge's
management has made this hou.se one of the favored ones of the
state. The tables are supplied with all of the best viands that the
market affords, and everything possible is done for the comfort of
guests.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

POULTNEY.

HE first settlement was made in Poultney, April 15, 1771, by Ebenezer Allen and
Thomas Ashley. They were men of bold, fearless spirits, athletic and firm constitu-
tions. They commenced in West Poultney near what was known as the Turnpike
bridge. They erected shanties for their families, and Mr. Allen had a son born the
same year, which was the first white child born in Poultney. Mr. Allen remained but a
few years in town, then moved to Grand Isle. Mr. Ashley remained in town and on the
same farm until his death, which occurred in 1810. He was the next man to Allen that
entered in taking the fort at "Old Ti," stood at the head of the stairs as sentinel, while
Allen entered the room of the Commander. In June, 1777, about thirty families were settled in
this township, when they were all driven from their homes by Burgoyne's army and the In-
dians. The town had been settled very slowly up to this time, owing in a great measure to
the troubles with New York about the title of the land. Thus the early inhabitants had not
only to contend with poverty, and the common enemy during the revolution, but with the
Yorkers, who would often send out their sheriffs with' their posse to drive them off their farms
and take possession, but they were often sternly met by the Green Mountain boys, and their
leaders not unfrequently made to feel the "Beach Seal." In 1783 the first house of worship
was erected; previous to this time the people had held their meetings in barns in summer, and
private houses in winter. The first post-office was probably established in the west village
about January, 1799. The first newspaper printed in town was TAe Poultney Gazette in 1822.
In 1825, the Northern Spectator was first issued, and was discontinued in 1830. It was
at this office that Horace Greeley learned the printer's trade. The Poultney Owl was published
about six months in 1867, and the Poultney Bulletin in 1868. This paper came to an end in
1873, and the establishment was sold to Mr. R. J. Humphrey, who commenced the publication
of The Poultney Journal, December 19, 1873. Poultney has continued to thrive and prosper
and is one of the most thriving villages of its size in the state. It is seventy miles from
Montpelier and eighteen miles southwest from Rutland. Its population is 2,717. The village
is beautifully situated on the banks of Poultney River, and on the line of the Rutland and
Washington railroad. The village owes much of its prosperity to the development of the slate
industr}', and these quarries and shops in connection, together with other manufactories, give
employment to a large force of workingmen. Besides the several slate companies here, there
are manufacturers of boots and shoes, of carriages and sleighs, of flour and feed, of furniture,
handsleds, harnesses, and ink ; there is a foundry and machine shop, a job printing-office, a
lumber, door, sash and blind mill. The goods turned out are noted for their superior char-
acter and general excellence ; but the leading and staple industry is the quarrying, polishing
and manufacturing of articles from slate which is noted the world over as being of very supe-
rior quality. The slate quarries are invaluable to this village, and it is fortunate for Poultney
and the country generally that the stock is abundant, since the demand for it from all sections
of the Union is constantly increasing. A large number of firms are engaged in quarrying and
others conduct an extensive business in the manufacture of mantels and billiard table beds, while
others manufacture roofing slate exclusively. With the best of railroad facilities giving an advantage

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in the- matter of freights, and with low rents, taxes, and cost of living, the merchants of Poultney
are in a position to offer these commodities at lower rates than those charged in the stores of
larger and more populous towns. In the important particular of school facilities, Poultney is
abreast with the times, and the different schools are model institutions of their kind and sup-
plied with all modern appliances and advantages. The Troy Conference Academy is located
here, and is in a flourishing condition. Poultney has five churches, viz.: the Baptist, Methodist,
Episcopal, Welsh Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic, and many of these edifices are of imposing
proportions.

As a place of residence, Poultney possesses many attractions. The arts and sciences are
cultivated here. With her large and increasing population, her manufacturing enterprises, her
commercial activity and her many other advantages already pointed out, Poultney offers a splen-
did field for the capitalist, the manufacturer, and the merchant.

THE POULTNEY SLATE COMPANY.— A promi-
nent and leading industry of its character in Poultney is the Poult-
ney Slate Company, which was formed and incorporated under
the laws of Vermont in May, 1890. This quarry was first opened by
the Poultney Slate Works in 1878, and was succeeded by the Lake
View Company in 1888. From twenty-flve to thirty-five acres of
•quarry land are owned by the company and the works are fitted up
with all necessary machinery operated by steam. From 70 to 120
feet of slate are taken from the quarry per day, and employment is
^iven to from twenty-flve to forty workmen, and from five to ten
teams are employed drawing slate to the station, a distance of three
miles. The company manufacture from 600 to 1200 squares of slate
per month, 1st quality purple, variegated and sea green, and they
also buy largely'. Their trade extends to all parts of the United States,
their largest trade being in the western states. They also have a large
local trade. Their main office is at Poultney, and they also have an
office at No. 115 Broadway, New York. The secretary and treasurer,
Mr. T. J. Mather, resides in Morristown, N. J., and is a prominent and
wealthy lawyer. Mr. M. B. Mayhar, the president of the company, is
a native of Vermont, is a resident of Poultney and is respected and
esteemed as one of the ablest and most enterprising business men of
the town.

m. J. HORTON, Hardware, No. 40 Main Street.— The vast va-
riety of implements and utensils, classed under the head of general
hardware, renders this trade of great importance in every community.
The housekeeper, the builder, the mechanic -and the farmer all have
their special wants, and each in turn must come to the hardware store
to have those wants supplied. A leading headquarters in this line
of trade in Poultney is the establishment of which Mr. M. J. Horton
is the proprietor. The business of this house was established in 1877.
The premises consist of one floor, 30 x 120 feet in dimensions with a
large .salesroom in front, devoted to groceries and light hardware.
In the rear of the first floor is a large room filled with a stock of
•stoves, ranges, etc., and also lamps and glassware, cutlery and shelf
hardware. The basement is utilized for heavy goods, and two large
buildings in the rear are used, one for a tin shop and the other for
storing goods. He employs two tinsmiths, one plumber, and three
•clerks. It combines everything known to the trade in manufacturers'
supplies, heavy and shelf hardware, direct from producers, at most
advantageous rates, and is offered to the customers at prices rarely
duplicated by competing houses. Mr. Horton is prepared at all
times to supply customers to the full extent of their wants and in
the promptest and most satisfactory manner. He was clerk in a
drug store from 1861 to 1866 and was book-keeper in an insurance
office from 1866 to 1867. He has held the office of town clerk, town
treasurer, selectman, and water commissioner. He is a member of
the F. and A. M., is Past Master of the lodge, and High Priest of the
chapter; a member of the I. O. O. F. and Grand Master of the state
of Vermont, a member of the G. A. R. and organized the Post in this
place and was its first commander. He is a native of Vermont,
served in the army as a member of Company E, 51st Massachusetts
Infantry, and is honored and esteemed by his fellow men in all the
various relations of life. Appointed colonel on governor's staff last
November.

W. W. HIBBARD, Books, Stationery, Etc., Main St.— Mr.
W. W. Hibbard maintains a most enviable reputation in consequence
of his superior stock of goods and honorable business methods. Mr.
Hibbard is a Vermonter by birth and started out in business life as a
physician in Hebron, N. Y. State, but relinquished practice there
and came to this place in 1863 and followed the dental profession for
three years, after which he opened a pharmacy and carried that on
until 1872, when he inaugurated this enterprise, and at once developed
a very large and substantial patronage. He occupies a spacious
store, that is admirably adapted to the business and fitted up with
every convenience. The book department contains the standard
works on history, biographies, memoirs, travels, encyclopedias, dic-
tionaries, travels, essays, letters of eminent persons, etc., religious
works of all sects, Sunday school books, works of fiction by the most
eminent writers, poems, and all the cheap library editions. The
stock of school supplies embraces all the approved text books, blank
stationery, inks, pens, pencils, slates, etc., also counting room sup-
plies, of every description; art materials such as easels, paints,
colors, crayons, brushes, bristol and other boards, etc. He also re-
ceives daily all the leading newspapers from the principal cities, be-
sides the leading weeklies, pictorials, magazines and periodicals
soon as published. His stock also includes an endless variety of art
novelties in bronze, brass, bisque and majolica ware, toys and fancy
goods for holiday and anniversary presents, etc. Mr. Hibbard is an
enterprising gentleman, and is highly respected.

GEORGE OT. HERRICK, Dry Goods. Groceries, Etc.— A
leading and most prominent house in Poultney is the admirably con-
ducted and flourishing concern of George M. Herrick. The business
was established in 1883, by Messrs. M. M. & M. Myers and in 1886
this firm was succeeded by Myers & Herrick, who continued the
business till 1891, when George M. Herrick became proprietor. The
premises occupied comprise one floor and basement, 30 x 60 feet in
dimensions. The front room is used as a salesroom and contains at
all times a full and complete stock of dry goods, groceries, boots,
shoes, rubbers, gents' furnishing goods, wall paper, etc. In dry
goods the stock is valuable and includes dress goods in all the new
fabrics and shades, house-furnishing goods at lower prices than are
offered elsewhere, new hosiery, underwear, corsets, etc., also trim-
mings and fancy goods, comprising the latest novelties in the
market, a complete line of buttons, embroidery and knitting silk
etc., is also kept. In the grocery department will be found a com-
plete stock of the finest teas and coffees, the purest spices, the best
brands of flour, canned goods in great variety, sugars, molasses,
syrups, condiments, table delicacies and everything pertaining to
the staple and fancy grocery trade is kept constantly on hand. In
gents' furnishing goods the stock is complete and well selected, and
all goods are sold at prices that defy successful competition. The
trade of this popular house is increasing from year to year. The
proprietor, Mr. G. M. Herrick is a native of Poultney, Vt., a gradu-
ate of Troy Conference Academy, and is a young man of energy and
enterprise and is popular with the general public. This business is
conducted on a strictly cash basis.

INDUSTRIES AND WEAJ. Til OF

G. PARKER & SON, Slate, No. 37^ Main Street.— The red,
purple and variegated slate produced by Messrs. G. Parker & Son,
at their quarries in Hampton, N. Y., is recognized as the most
desirable roofing material on this continent. It has been quar-
ried since 1860. In 186.5, the business was taken charge of by Mr. G.
Parker, the present firm being organized in 1878 by the admission of
Mr. E. V. Parker to partnership. The firm own thirty acres of
quarry land, and operate two quarries which are thoroughly equipped
with all necessary machinery and appliances, and employment is
given to some twenty skilled workmen. For roofing purposes the
slate quarried by this firm possesses qualities rarely equalled, and
never surpassed, its hardness, uniformity and non-absorbing quali-
ities placing it supreme over all other materials for roofing. The
firm stand first in point of quality, and second to few in quantity, as
manufacturers of roofing slate, and their trade is local, suburban
and country wide. All slate proves as represented, is guaranteed in
every respect, and all statements, expressed or implied, in letter and
spirit are substantiated. Messrs. Parker & Son are also proprietors
of a restaurant in this village, located on Main Street, in the same
building with the office of the slate business. There are separate
apartments for ladies and gentlemen, with a combined capacity for
seating twenty-five, and the patronage is large, first class and infiu-
ential. Confectionery and cigars are also carried. The senior partner
and founder of the slate business is a Massachusetts man by biriii,
and came to Vermont in 1865. His son was also born in Massachu-
etts, and is a member of the I. O. O. F.

*'THE CRYSTAl.," David Williams. Proprietor, Fine Fam-
ily Groceries, Choice Fruit, etc.. Main Street.—" The Crystal " is one
of the oldest places in town, its early proprietors not being known.
For many years, E. H. Clayton was the owner, Mr. Williams having
succeeded him in June, 1890. He has a store 30 x 90 feet, where he
carries on his grocery trade and a dining-room, large enough to
accommodate sixteen pei'sons. He serves meals at all hours. Mr.

Williams has the name for setting an excellent table, his soups,
joints, broils, desserts, tea, coffee and milk being the choicest that
can be had in the market. His groceiy trade is very extensive, com-
prising every class of wares usually found in such a place, including
country farm produce, vegetables, butter, cheese, eggs, flour, corn-
meal, buckwheat flour, tea, coffee, sugar, whole and ground spices,
shelf and counter goods, canned and preserved goods, apples, cher-
ries, strawberries, currants, peaches, pears, dried fruits, pine-apples,
lemons, oranges, nuts, pickled goods, citrons, melons, prunes, mince-
meat, syrups, olives, condensed milk, kerosene oil, starch, washing
and baking soda, mustards, flavoring extracts, chocolate, jellie.'^.
boiled cider, salt, candles, soaps, cracked wheat, barley, confection-
ery of all sorts, choice cigars, chewing and smoking tobacco, long
cut, plug and fine cut, pipes, cigar holders, pouches, etc. ; household
wooden ware, baskets, and a full line of crockery and glassware .
Mr. Williams has created already a lively trade by his industry and
close application to business, in addition to retaining the custom of
his predecessors. He is a native of Wales.

E. 1.. PATRICK, Watches & Jewelry, Main Street.— Mr. E.
L. Patrick, established his business here in 1887. Prior to that, he
had been engaged in the same line at Fort Ann, N. Y. ; previous to
which, he had spent three years in learning his trade, at Chester,
"Vt. Mr. Patrick's practical knowledge is therefore a vast help to •
him and he puts it to good use by making a specialty of repairing
watches, clocks, jewelry, etc., of which he carries a full stock of
spectacles and eye-glasses. Engagement, wedding, plain rings,
bracelets, chains, silver ware, spoons, forks, bric-a-brac, vases, etc.,
and is an adept at repairing and regulating watches. He has reached
that stage in life when success marks his efforts. It is fully deserved,
however, his patronage coming from the best people of this village.
He is prudent and loyal to business integrity and very popular-
among business and society people. He is a native of New York.

CASTLETON.

HE charter of Castleton was granted to Samuel Brown, of Stockbridge, Mass., Septem-
ber 22, 1761, a year remarkable in the annals of Vermont. During this year the
first permanent settlement on the west side of the Green Mountains, was effected at
Bennington, and during the same year no less than twenty-seven townships were char-
t tered in what now constitutes the counties of Bennington, Rutland and Addison. The
reason for this sudden influx is found in the previously unsettled state of this region.
During the colonial and Indian wars, the territory of Vermont being the great thoroughfare for
military expeditions, was constantly exposed to the depredations of the French and Indians.
On this account the settlement of the country was dangerous and impracticable. The conquest
of Canada by the English in 1760 removed these obstacles, and the colonists already well ac-
quainted with the fertility and value of the country, having often passed over it on military
expeditions, hastened to secure possession. The township of Castleton is situated near the
center of Rutland county. It contains thirty-six square miles. When the town received the name
of Castleton is not known, but it is supposed that it was called after a man by the name of
Castle, of whom Col. Bird purchased ninety-five original shares, showing that he was a large pro-
prietor, and probably gave his name to the town. The grantees were seventy in number, and
Col. Bird, though not mentioned as one of them, seems to have been one of the largest proprie-
tors and the leading man at proprietors' meetings. Cols. Bird and Lee of Salisbury, Ct., arrived
in Castleton in June, 1767, and during the season a log cabin was built on a bluff in the south-
westerly part of the township on what was afterwards known as the Clark farm.

Castleton is pleasantly located on the southern bank of Castleton River, on a level plain,,
elevated about thirty feet above the stream. The surrounding country is diversified by hill,.
mountain, lake, river and rill, has a salubrious climate, pure water, beautiful scenery, and in;
fact, every attribute for making it one of the most delightful towns in the country. The vil-

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lage contains about one hundred and fifty buildings remarkable for a uniform neatness. In
the village are four churches : Advent, Congregationalist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Cath-
olic; a town hall, a dozen or more stores and several slate mills.

JOHN HOWE, Insurance Agent. — The leading insurance
agency in Castleton is that established by Mr. John Howe in 1880.
He has had a long experience in his profession and has not only suc-
ceeded in gaining the confidence of a large clientele, but also the
responsible companies he represents, which are the New England
Fire Insurance Company and the Hartford Life and Annuity Com-
pany, having, as he does, absolute control of the business of these
companies in this section, Mr. Howe is not only enabled to offer
very superior inducements, but also to insure a sure and prompt
adjustment of such losses as may occur. The facilities he possesses
as a fire insurance agent has placed him among the foremost mem-
bers of the underwriting fraternity in this section of the state, and
entitle him to the extensive business which he enjoys, and which he
knows so well how to foster and promote. Mr. Howe is prepared to
promptly place the largest as well as smaller risks, distributing the
former in the most judicious manner, quoting the lowest rates obtain-
able, and guaranteeing a prompt and liberal adjustment of all losses.
Mr. Howe is deservedly popular in the community in which he lives,
and controls the insuring of many of the choicest and most valuable
business and residential properties in this section. Mr. Howe is a
native of Vermont, a lawyer by profession, and is judge of the Rut-
land County Court. He was State's Attorney for four years, is the
present town clerk, and is highly esteemed both in business and
social circles.

A. li. KANSOOT, Dry and Fancy Goods. Hats and Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Clothing, Groceries, etc.— This business was founded
originally in 1870 by Messrs. Armstrong Bros., who were succeeded
by Messrs. Armstrong & Sherman, when they in turn were followed
by 5Ir. C. S. Sherman alone, who carried it on very successfully until
188.3, when it passed into the control of its present proprietor, who is
a native of Castleton, but was for Ave years a member of a mercan-
tile firm in North Granville, N. Y., and afterwards for two years in
business on his own account in Whitehall, N. Y., and aftenvards re-
turned to his native place and eventually assumed his present posi-
tion among its most popular business men. His store is of ample
dimensions, commodious and very neatly and attractively fitted up,
and provided with every convenience for the successful prosecution
of its large and constantly increasing trade. The stock carried is
full and complete, embracing a splendid assortment of general mer-
chandise, among which will be found fine cloths and cassimeres, the
latest fashionable patterns and colors in silks, satins, velvets,
etc., ladies' and gents' furnishings, hats and caps for men,
youths, boys and children: boots, shoes and rubbers, wall
paper, crockery, etc., besides an almost illimitable assortment of
notions and small wares. His stock of groceries embraces the very
purest of fresh new-crop teas, coffees and spices; best brands of
canned goods, choice flour, fancy creamery butter, salt meats and
fish, bakers' and laundry supplies, tobacco and cigars, etc. Taken
altogether the stock carried is one of the most complete in this sec-
tion of the state, while the quality is imsurpassed, and prices are the
very lowest. Polite assistants attend to the wants of patrons
promptly and spare no pains to please, while goods are delivered at
residences free of charge. Mr. Ransom is an enterprising and popu-
lar man. He is also a prominent and active member of the Masonic
order, and a consistent observer of its cardinal principles.

BOmOSEEN HOUSE, Horace B. Ellis, Proprietor.— The
Bomoseen House was erected some twenty years ago, by Mr. Wm.
Batcheller, and became the property of the present proprietor, Mr.
Horace B. Ellis, in 1869. He has for the past few years taken the
management of the house himself, and has placed it upon a plane of
efficiency and popularity before unknown in its history. The house
is built of brick, three stories high, 40 x 100 feet in dimensions, with
two ells, measuring 40 x 60 feet each, and has first-class accommo-
dations for 100 guests. No luxury afforded in situation, surroundings
modern conveniences and ability of management in any hotel in the
state, is lacking at the Bomoseen. It is located on the principal
street in the village, within easy reach of the depot, and is conven-
ient alike to the permanent patron, the commercial tourist and the

transient guest. Tlie looms are elegantly furnished, every safety is
provided in case of fire, while as regards sanitary arrangements, tlie
Bomoseen House is unexcelled. A first-class livery, fine billiard and
pool rooms, a bowling alley, bath rooms, sample rooms, telegraph
and telephone coiniection, are among the necessities of modern hotel
life provided for the use of guests. The cuisine of the house is
worthy of special praise, being under the most experienced manage-
ment, and kept up to the highest standard of excellence. Mr. Ellis is
a liberal caterer, and supplies his table with fresh vegetables and
dairy products from his own farm near the village. He also owns a
large three-story house opposite the Bomoseen which he uses as an
overflow house for summer boarders, as this is a noted sunmier
resort, and both houses are filled during that season of the year with
tourists and pleasure seekers from all parts of the country. Lake
Bomoseen, a lovely sheet of water eight miles long and two miles
wide, is within easy reach and affords fine boating facilities, while
the surrounding country is distinguished for delightful drives and
numerous places of interest. Mr. Ellis is a native Vermonter, a
prominent real estate owner and Is closely identified with the growth
and prosperity of Castleton.

W. S, PRESTON, Jewelry, Etc.— This well-known and
old-established house was founded originally by Mr. L. W. Pres-
ton, father of the present proprietor, in 1848, and was conducted
by him most successfully until 1882, when he was succeeded by
his son George L., who carried it on very ably and creditably
until his deeply lamented death in 1885, when it passed into the
present hands. The premises utilized for the business are commodi-
ous, comprising a very neatly and appropriately appointed store,
with workshop in the rear. The store is provided with every facility
for the transaction of business, and contains a very fine assortment
of gold and silver, American and European watches and clocks; rare
and precious gems set in the most unique and original styles, wedding,
engagement, and souvenir rings, pendants, brooches, bracelets, etc.,
solid silver and plated ware, fine cutlery, eye-glasses, spectacles and
optical goods, guns, rifles, revolvers, small musical instruments and
merchandise, fishing tackle, etc., etc. These goods are all of the
very best quality, guaranteed to be as represented and offered at the
very lowest prices. A specialty is the repairing of fine watches,
clocks and jewelry, and all work is warranted to give satisfaction.

F. E. MASCOTT Sc CO., Carriage Painters.— A prominent
and progressive firm in this section of the state is that of F. E. Mas-
cott & Co. The business of carriage and sign painting was estab-
lished in 1878 and the manufacturing was added in 1886. The prem-
ises occupied comprise a two-story building, the first floor being de-
voted to manufacturing and the second floor to painting. They
manufacture heavy wagons and purchase the light carriages in
white and paint and trim them for market. Their trade in carriage
and sign painting is large and constantly increasing. Five skilled
workmen are constantly employed, and the trade extends through-
out Rutland county. Being provided with all the necessary auxilia-
ries, employing only the most skilled workmen, he has succeeded in
establishing a claim to a just share of public favor, and any one
entrusting him with their orders may rely upon receiving prompt
attention and good work. His success or the success of the firm is
largely attributable to the fact that Mr. Mascott is himself a practi-
cal workman, and knowing as he does every detail of his business,
he never leaves the execution of any order to subordinates, but per-
sonally supervises its completion. 3Ir. Mascott was employed as a
painter in Castleton for three years and spent one year in Boston
learning the trade. The firm deal in carriage paints and varnishes,
oils, turpentine, Japan, shellac, hard drying oil, etc., also house
paints, best brands of white or tinted lead, either in paste or liquid
form, fire-proof and floor paint. This firm started February 1, 1891,
in the undertaking business at the same location and already have a
large business. They carry a flrst-class stock of caskets, coffins and
undertakers' requisites of every description. Bodies are embalmed
and funerals conducted in the best manner the duties at all times
being performed satisfactorily.

INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

ST. ALBANS.

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'HE town of St. Albans, delightfully situated on the east shore of Lake Champlain,
was granted a charter by Bennington Wentworth, Esq., the royal governor of the
province of New Hampshire, August 17, 1763. The town has Swanton on the
north, Fairfield on the east and Georgia on the south; the west side is indented by
a bay called by the Indians, Bellamaqueam Bay, which is about two and one half miles
in length by one half mile to one mile in width. The indentation of the bay gives to
the town an irregular shape, it being nearly nine miles from its extreme eastern to its
western limit, while from north to south it is but about five miles. The portion lying west
of the bay is called St. Albans Point and is in length about two and one half miles by one
half mile to about two miles in width. The western shore is called Maquam from its proxim-
ity to Maquam Bay in Swanton. This name is a corruption of the original Indian name
which was Bopquam,

Along the eastern border of the town rises a range of hills, the southernmost and loftiest
point of which called Bellevue, affords one of the finest prospects in the country, taking in
the highly cultivated valley of the Champlain, with its numerous villages ; the lake, with its
beautiful islands ; the mountains in the rear of Montreal and other Canadian mountains ; the
Adirondacks on the southwest and the Green Mountain range on the east. There is another
hill in the south part of the town, called Prospect Hill, and another, half a mile north of the
village called Aldis Hill.

The soil of St. Albans is a rich loam, well adapted to the growth of the several cereal
crops and producing luxuriant grass. There is little waste land in town, the hills being
arable nearly to their summits and affording excellent pasturage for cattle and sheep, St.
Albans village is in the midst of an excellent farming region, most of the farmers being edu-
cated and scientific men employing all the modern improvements in agricultural implements and
producing some of the finest butter and maple sugar in the country.

Jesse Welden was undoubtedly the first civilized settler of St. Albans. His place of birth
is not known, but he came to this town from Sunderland (having resided before that at Salis-
bury, Ct.), previous to the war of the Revolution, and built a log cabin. He returned to St.
Albans after the close of the war in 1785, and lived a while at the bay. He was a public
spirited man, and a great help to the infant settlement. He, after a short time, removed to
what is now the village of St. Albans. He was accidentally drowned off Isle la Motte in
October, 1795, while returning from Canada in a skiff laden with salt. His memory is per-
petuated in the street that bears his name and also in the magnificent hotel, the pride and
glory of St. Albans, which stands upon the north side of the public park and which bears the
name of the Welden House.

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ITS CHARMING SITUATION.

St. Albans contains at this time about 7000 inhabitants and is situated on a gentle slope
from east to west. The highest point is found at the residence of ex-Governor Smith, which
is 215 feet above the depot.

In the center of the village is a beautiful park called Taylor Park which is fifty by twenty
rods in extent. It was formerly known as the square or "common" but on June 11, 1870,
it was named Taylor Park by the trustees of the village, in honor of Hollaway Taylor, one of
the early settlers of the town, who, September 26, 1799, deeded the land that it contains to
the town for the purpose for which it has since been used. The park is surrounded by
maples planted in 1838, which have attained good size for shade and ornament. Near the
north end of the park is a fine fountain costing $3000, presented to the village by ex-Gov-
ernor Smith,

PUBLIC BUILDINGS,

St, Albans has seven church edifices, belonging to the Congregational, Methodist, Baptist,
Episcopal, Universalist and Catholic denominations, and costing nearly $150,000; an academy
building, costing $40,000 ; a court house, erected at an expense of $75,000 ; a model opera

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INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH OF

house; the Warner House for Little Wanderers, the St. Albans Hospital, both the gift of
Mrs. Chauncy Warner of Cambridge ; a public reading-room supported by subscription ; a rail-
road library and a town library; a system of water-works costing $165,000; electric lights;
one national bank and one trust company ; two brass bands and four literary and musical
clubs; a flourishing G. A. R. post; Masonic and Odd Fellows' lodges; a military company and
various other organizations. St. Albans possesses first-class educational facilities. The graded
system prevails, with an academic department where scholars are fitted for college. The St.
Albans Academy is a superior institution of learning, and its high standing brings in nearly
one hundred outside pupils, who pay annually about $1,000 in tuition fees. Graduates from
the academy have taken high rank in leading New England colleges in the past. The village
expends nearly $10,000 annually for the support of the schools.

The St. Albans water supply is brought by gravitation from North Fairfax, four miles dis-
tant, a pond, by the construction of a dam twenty-eight feet high, having been converted into
a reservoir of 100,000,000 gallons capacity. The reservoir is fed by springs, small streams
and a water shed of 2000 acres. The average head is 335 feet. Over thirteen miles of
pipe are in use, and tliere are fire hydrants in all parts of the village. The cost of the water
works system was $165,000.

ST. ALBANS, VERMONT.

A RAILROAD CENTER.

St. Albans is the center of railroads from four directions, and the village has attained dis-
tinction in the railway world as being the headquarters of the Central Vermont Railroad sys-
tem. From the general office of this management more miles of road are operated and a
larger number of employees are directed than from the headquarters of any other railroad com-
pany in New England. In this state alone the Central Vermont disburses more than $1,500,000
along its line for material and labor annually, and more than 3,000 men are engaged
in the operations of its roads. The locomotives and car shops, and engine houses located

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here are large and substantial structures. The officers and employees of the road residing in
St. Albans with their families number nearly 3,000 persons, while the yearly amount disbursed
in wages to the force residing here approximate half a million dollars.

CONFEDERATE AND FENIAN RAIDS.

The raid of October 19, 1864, gave to St. Albans a notoriety greater than any event which
ever occurred within its bounds before or since. A band of armed and desperate ruffians,
twenty-two in number, came from Canada and stopped at the hotels as guests and strangers to
each other, and, in open daylight, at a concerted hour, robbed the banks of $208,000, killed
one man and wounded several others, and made their escape into Canada on horses stolen
from the livery stables. The robbers were arrested in Canada, examined and discharged by
the magistrates on the ground that it was out of their jurisdiction to hold them, it being in
time of war. The Canadian government, not sympathizing with the magistrates, through the
governor-general recommended to the Provincial Parliament that they apjjropriate $50,000 in
gold to be paid to the banks as an equivalent for the money found upon the captured robbers,
and which had been restored to them by the magistrates. This amount was voted by parlia-
ment and paid to the banks, being equivalent to $88,000 in currency. St. Albans was again
the scene of considerable excitement, in June, 1866, by the concentration here of the "right
wing of the army of Ireland," more commonly known as the Fenian organization for the inva-
sion of Canada. On the sixth of the month the force concentrated at Franklin and on the
next day the commanding officer, General Spear, ordered an advance and the column moved
into Canada, and established the " Headquarters of the army of Ireland '' in an ordinary farm
house by the road-side, the entire force amounting to 1,200 men. Expected re-inforcements and
supplies not arriving, the men became disheartened and returned to their homes, and the pro-
ject of invading Canada was given up.

ADVANTAGES AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE.

The pure air and delightful scenery of St. Albans have, within the past few years, come to
be appreciated, and it has acquired considerable reputation as a summer resort. The village
has five first-class hotels, well kept and all having an abundant patronage. A series of beau-
tiful and picturesque drives stretch out in every direction, and from the hills which surround
the village can be obtained some of the finest views to be found in this or any other
country.

St. Albans is a port of entry for all freight in transit from Western and Canadian points
via the Grand Trunk and Central Vermont line. Here all freight trains are set out for
a short time for examination, and cars containing dutiable goods are inspected by U. S. custom
officers. The duties collected here amount to $500,000 a year.

St. Albans is one of the foremost flour depots of the East and has a storehouse capacity of
20,000 barrels-

ST. ALBANS

VERMONT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.— There is
no feature of the rapid development of the United States of more
interest than that of the prompt completion of pubUc works of the
most difficult and extensive character, and requiring the highest
order of talent and practical experience, coupled with ample re-
sources. There is thus great credit attaching to our leading con-
tractors and engineers for the achievements marking their career.
The only bridge building company in northern New England is the
Vermont Construction Company, whose office and shops are located
in St. Albans. This company established their business here in 1886,
locating at the start in the old St. Albans rolling mill, but are at pres-
ent occupying large mills and shops, which were built by them for
their occupancy in 1890. Their present works are thoroughly
equipped with new and improved machinery, operated by a Harris-
Corliss engine of 125 horse-power, and steady employment is given
here to thirty -five skilled hands, while large gangs of workmen are
employed in building bridges and heavy contract work outside.
This company are designers and manufacturers of iron and steel
bridges for railroads and highways, and also viaducts, girders, turn-
tables, iron roofs, every variety of iron construction and iron and
steel structural work, while their commanding ability has been re-
peatedly demonstrated in the many important contracts which they
have successfully executed throughout New England, New York,
New Jersey, and the south. Special prices are made to towns and
corporations for bridges, and estimates and drawings, with prices,
are furnished free on application. Their superior facilities and
experience, coupled with ample capital and material at command,
enable them to guarantee the prompt and perfect fulfillment of all
contracts, and parties and corporations securing the services of this
company can rely upon obtaining advantages difficult of duplication
elsewhere in this country. The officers of the Vermont Construction
Company are R. F. Hawkins, president; D. E. Bradley, vice-presi-
dent; J. E. Norton, treasurer; A. L. Davis, engineer. These gentle-
men bring vast experience to bear in every branch of their profes-
sion, and enjoy the highest of reputations for mechanical genius,
commercial integrity and great practical skill.

ST. AI^BANS FOUNDRY COMPANY, Lake Street.-
This company enjoy a national reputation as manufacturers of car
wheels, railroad and machinery castings, mill gearing, pulleys, shaf t-
ing and engine work; farmers' boiler stoves, slop sinks, sled shoes,
arch doors and grates, tread horse-powers, speed regulators, over-
shot threshers, drag and circular saw machines for sawing wood,
plows, dirt scrapers, stump and stone lifters, etc. The business was
founded in 1840, and the management brings to bear upon its every
department vast practical experience, perfected facilities and wide-
spread connections. It is the oldest establishment of the kind in
New England, and one of the foremost in the country. The works
consist of seven large brick buildings, located directly opposite the
Central Vermont passenger station, and are equipped with an elabo-
rate outfit of machinery, operated by a 75 horse-power engine, and
100 horse-power boiler, and steady employment is given to sixty
skilled and expert workmen. The foundry transacts a general busi-
ness in machinery, castings and iron work, and manufacture car
wheels, forgings and agricultural implements, making a leading
specialty of railway horse-powers, threshing machines and fodder
shredders and wood-sawing machines to be used with their powers.
These horse-powers are made for one, two and three horses, and are
equipped with speed regulators. The threshers have a vibrating sep-
arator and cleaner. The trade in these machines has attained im-
mense proportions, and many of them are exported. The foundry
melts from nine to eleven tons of iron per day. Only the best
grades of iron, steel and other materials are used. The patron-
age is immense and influential throughout the United States
and many foreign countries, and is annually increasing. The

officers of the St. Albans Foundry Company are Hon. Worth-
ington C. Smith, president; W. Tracy Smith, vice-president,
secretary and treasurer; J. C. Leslie, general superintendent. The
president has been prominent in public life in this state for years;
lias served this district as a representative to Congress, has been a
member of the state senate, and filled other positions of honor and
trust with great credit and acceptance. His son, W. Tracy Smith,
has been trained to this business since his graduation from college,
and is an efficient officer and a pushing, progressive business man.
Both are members of the St. Albans Board of Trade. The general
superintendent, Mr. Leslie, is eminently fitted by experience and
ability to successfully discharge the responsible duties of his posi-
tion.

C. WYMAN & SON, Jewelry, etc.. No. 119 Main Street.— In
no branch of industry in the United States have more rapid advances
been made than in the manufacture of watches, jewelry and silver-
ware. For many years, especially for the finer and more artistic
productions we have been compelled to look to Europe, for our sup-
ply, but to-day American productions quite equal, if not excel in
excellence of workmanship and beauty of design the best goods
made in foreign countries. A representative and old established
house in St. Albans actively engaged in this important industry,
justly deserving its enviable reputation for dealing in none but A 1
goods and honorable business methods is that of Messrs. Charles
Wyman & Son, eligibly located at No. 119 Main Street, one door from
the corner of Bank Street. This veritable landmark is the oldest
house of its kind in this section of the state and was founded origi-
nally about the year 1800, by a Mr. Eaton, who was succeeded by Mr.
A. H. Huntington, and in 1849 Messrs. Huntington & Wyman be-
came its proprietors, and seven years afterwards Messrs. C. & J.
Wyman took charge of its affairs, and they in turn were succeeded
by the firm of Messrs. Wyman & Huntington in 1862, and upon the
retirement of Mr. Huntington, six years after this date, Mr. Charles
Wyman became sole proprietor and conducted its business with un-
varying success until 1888, when his son was admitted into partner-
ship under the present firm title, while the trade is annually increas-
ing in volume and influence. They occupy a spacious and commo-
dious store, neatly and attractively appointed and provided with
every convenience for the advantageous display of their large and
valuable assortment of goods, and its inspection by customers. The
stock carried embraces none but the very best and most reliable
goods, such as fine gold and silver watches of both European and
American production; elegant diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds
and other precious gems set in the most exquisite and unique styles;
engagement, wedding and souvenir rings, ear rings, pendants,
brooches, bracelets, bangles and necklaces; watch chains, charms,
chatelaines and lockets; solid gold, silver and plated ware; French,
Swiss and American clocks; art novelties in gold, silver, bronze;
spectacles, eyeglasses, lenses, opera and field glasses and other opti-
cal goods, fine pocket and table cutlery, etc. These goods have been
most carefully selected to meet the wants of a first-class patronage,
are unsurpassed in quality and artistic workmanship and are guar-
anteed to be as represented, while the very lowest prices are quoted.
A specialty is the repairing of fine watches, clocks and jewelry, also
engraving, in which department none but thoroughly skilled and ex-
perienced workmen are engaged and all work done here is warranted
to give complete satisfaction. Both father and .son are thoroughly ex-
perienced and practical men in all branches of the trade, enterpris-
ing, pleasant and courteous men, honorable and reliable in their
deaUngs and highly respected in social and commercial circles. Mr.
Charles Wyman has been president of the village trustees and also
had the honor of representing the St. Albans district in the State
Legislature in the year 1866, and discharged his duties as such to the
great satisfaction of his constituents and credit to himself.

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Isaac S. Borley. — It needs no argument to
convince prudent property holders that it is
their duty to themselves and families, to protect
their interests against loss by fire. This taken
for granted, it is of course, the first wish of
all to be insured in strong, reliable, prompt and
fair companies, and do business with trustworthy
agents, who will look after their interests as his
own, and in case of loss do all in his power to
secure them a just and prompt settlement of their
claims. Such insurance is offered by Isaac S. Bor-

ley, whose name for honesty, fair dealing and quick
adjustments is by no means donfined to his business
territory. His business is not limited to fire insur-
ance, but includes Life, Accident, Employers' Lia-
bility, Fidelity and Plate Glass Insurance.

The agency was established in 1870. The fol-
lowing list of strong and reliable companies of which
Mr. Borley is general agent for Franklin and Grand
Isle counties, guarantees to property owners sure
idemnity in case of loss : The Sun Fire Office of
London, the strongest company in the world ; the
Royal, which has the largest assets of any company
in the world ; the Pennsylvania, one of the oldest
companies in America ; the Northern, London &
Lancashire, Continental, Springfield, Liberty, Amer-
ican, New England, Granite State, Norwich Union,
People's, North British & Mercantile, Lancashire,
and Phoenix of London, Mr. Borley's companies
have such confidence in his judgment and fairness
that most of them allow him to adjust all losses in
his territory. He is also general agent for northern
Vermont, including Burlington, for the Massachu-
setts Mutual Life Insurance Company, one of the

best companies in the country ; he also represents
the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford,
Conn., which is the foremost accident company in
the world. He has recently been appointed state
agent for the American Casualty & Insurance Secur-
ity Company, which issues bonds guaranteeing the
honesty of persons occupying positions of trust, such
as bank officers and clerks, and treasurers of corpor-
tions.

The general agency of the American Employers
Liability Insurance Company for the State of Ver-
mont, which insures employers against accident to
their employees and others, and suits resulting
therefrom, has also been recently given him. By
reason of the large increase which has been recently
made in his business, Mr. Borley has now the largest
general insurance business in the state of Vermont,
and all persons or corporations in any part of the
country, having large amounts of insurance to place,
would do well to correspond with him before placing
it elsewhere, as he has facilities for placing lines of
from one thousand to a million dollars or even
more on short notice and at the very lowest possible
rates. It is but an illustration of what can be done
by honest dealing and attention to business, and all
who entrust their interest in his keeping may be as-,
sured that they will be well cared for. Mr. Borley's
office, which is at the corner of Main and Kingman
Streets, with an entrance in the Stevens block has

all possible facilities for carrying on a first-class bus-
iness, and with its handsome appointments, is the
finest insurance office in the state.

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AMERICATV HOUSE:, Main and Lake Streets, S. I. Stroud,
Proprietor.— The American House at St. Albans fills a niche in the es-
teem and popularity of the traveling public peculiarly its own. The
substantial appearance of the house impresses the stranger favora-
bly at the first glance as being a flrst-class hotel in all respects, while
its wide open door reveals a cordial welcome and all the tasteful
comforts of a home. It was erected in 1830, and opened to the public
by Samuel Barlow. It was for many years under the management
of the late Hiram Pierce, and finally became the property of Mr. S. I.
Stroud, the present popular proprietor in 1876. It is built of brick,
four stories high and has first-cla.-^s aci-onimodations for one hundred
guests. No luxury afforded in situation, surrotnulings, modern con-
veniences or management in any hotel is lacking at the American.
It is located in the very heart of the business center of the town, at
the corner of Main and Lake Streets and fronting the beautiful Tay-
lor Park, and is convenient alike to the permanent patron, the com-
mercial tourist and the transient guest. The house is provided with
electric lights, electric call bells and steam heat, while as regards
sanitary arrangements and means of escape in case of fire the Amer-
ican is unrivaled. A flrst-class livery is connected with the house,
where some fifteen horses are kept for hire and free carriages run to
and from the depot. The cuisine of the house is worthy of special
commendation, being under the most experienced management, and
kept up to the highest point of excellence. The proprietor is the
•owner of a farm two miles out of town, where he raises his own veg-
e