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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
BAILEY & MOVES.

Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers.
No mercantile house in Portland is better known
throughout the State than that of Bailey & Moves.
Of 66 and So Exchange Stree. In the wholesale
trade of books, stationery, blank books. paper
hangings, and kindred articles they are the
heaviest dealers in the State and their house ranks
among the leading ones of New England.-a posi-
ton which they have held for many years and their
successful career in this direction well entities them
to the large and widely extended patronage which
they now enjoy. And this large trade is due to the
simple facts OF keeping the very best in each line
OF goods, selling at moderate prices and faithfully
fulfilling each and every representation made to
their customers.
The foundation of this house dates back for more
than thirty years. its growth aud development being
steady and sure, ami not on the mushroom order at
ALL Its leading position in the trade has been fairly
aud honestly earned and held in the face Of
competition. Every department of their immense
establishment are model ones in their way and are
conducted by that systematic and thorough man.
agement which is SO necessary to the successful
carrying on Of any large mercantile trade. the
head Of this house, Mr.. Bailey is a gentleman of
enterprise and activity possessing in addition large
business facilities, whereby he obtains Systematic
control Of widely extended trade, and is enabled
to open up facilities which secure unusual advan-
tages to his patrons and in point of prices ine
qualities of goods as indeed in all other essentials
is able to successfully compete with any similar es
Enlistment in the country
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
EMERY, wATERHOUsE 8 co.

h5lOWaro anu Agricultural implements.
AS source of supplies for nearly every kind of
manufactured goods, the city of Portland will be
seen through these columns to possess advantages
and facilities to meet the wants of customers eoua
to any other cty and in branch of trade can this
be more truly said than in that which relates to
articles coming under the above heading Among
those engaged in this branch of commerce the old.
established house of Emery, Waterhouse & Co on
account of its magnitude and Importance and as
contributing largely to the traffic of Po,tland
should be allotted more than incidental mention
This house was founded in 1872 and from a
small retail trade the business of the concern has
risen to be the largest of its kind in Eastern New
England, and extends throughout Maine New
Hampshire, Vermont and the British Provinces:
while the shovels and axes manufactured by the
nrm readily find market all over the United
STATES They occupy extensive warerooms built
expressly for their use aggregating nearly twenty
hve thousand square feet of hoOrage which is none
too much 70 accommodate the heavy stock which
they always carry in hardware, nails, glass and ag-
ricultural implements.
The facilities of the house for promptly filing Or
ders WI b a superior class of goods in the above
lines include the most intimate connections with
all the most noted manufacturers and thew are in
every respect uuexceled by those of any of its cor
temporaries in the larger cities.
The extent to which the trade of this house has
grown is not only indication toe vitality in
herent IN the business, but of the sagacity with
which 1t has been conducted. 1t is paipable that
both the facilities of the and tue policy of
lts management have met with the approval ct the
trade, as is evidenced by the esteem in which thew
held
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
THa MERCANTILE AGENCY OF ED.
WARD RUSSELL g. co.
T. Frank Jones, Manage

There is no subject of greater Importance to the
business community than perfected system for
the protection of trade by means of thorough
method of investigation into the merits of parties to
contract In the interest of justice giving to the
business community protection from fraud and the
opportunity for a thorough knowledge of the con-
dition OF those whom business brings together the
more thorough the system the greater the protec-
ton; the more extended the territory embraced
the greater the number benefited.
In the front rank, among the few organizations
In the country instituted with this object in view
stands the Mercantile Agency of Edward Russell s.
Co. This firm have one hundred branch and asso-
clate offices in the principal cities of the Uni ed
States and Canada, including large and efficient
european correspondence In this city the Office is
conducted under the management of Mr. T. Frank
Jones, a gentleman of experience, and we'll and
favorably known to the manufacturers and mer-
chants of this section for his untiring energy and
upright dealing.
During Mr. Jones incumbency (sinee 1859 the
business has shown such degree of usefulness and
efficiency as to cause the agency to have largely
increased patronage, and to place it before the
the city. y
It is gratifying to learn that the business at this
point Is patronized by almost every banker manu-
facturer and merchant in the city and vicinity and
1t certainly invites the support of those who tran
sact a trade wherein credit is given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
BRIEF SKETCHES
OF SOME WELL KNOWN
PORT LAND
BUSINESS HOUSES.

Portland must ever be an important COM
mercial and manufacturing center. Its safe
and commodious harbcr, open throughout the
year. its elevated site, making it one of the
most healthy cities in the Union; its geogra.
phical position, placing it in the line of short
est transit across the continent and consequent
ly in the pathway of the worlds commerce;
the beauty of its scenery and the charms of its
island-studded bay, attracting yearly an in
creasing number of summer visitors; the en-
ergy and enterprise of its merchants, who are
ever on the alert to extend its business rela-
tioDs, together with its attractions as place
OF residence, offer unusual inducements to
capitalists and men engaged in manufacturing
operations to make large investments here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
A. F. cox & SON.
Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VI DOOLS anu SHOES.
The number and character of the houses which
represent the wholesale commercial interests of
Portland show plainly the importance of the city as
a purchasing center. A large surrounding country
naturally seeks supplies here, and the demand has
been amply provided for by the ENTERPRISE of our
merchants. In this connection we cannot omit
certain facts concerning the important trade in
boots and shoes, that will be useful and interesting
to those OF our readers who seek their supplies al
this market. ~
his trade is ably represented here by several
well known and reliable concerns prominent among
which is the old established house of MesSrs a. n
Cox q Son, whose wareroOms and manufactorv are
located at SO, 65, 81 and 50 Union Street where
they own and occupy a fine brick building SOrT loo
five stories high, the second and third Stories Of
aud medium goods.
By manufacturing their own goods il NAV he seen
at glance that they able to offer sunerior in
ducements over any parties who do not nanufact-
ure.
They make a specially of the ebay sewed Boot /"
by which alone they doubled the product of their
factory last year ana the sales are continually in
creasing.
Carrying stock made up of the most satisfactory
goods known 10 the trade, it is incumbent on buy
ers in the advancement of their own interests that
they bear In mind this establishment when desiring
goods IN tnese nnes, Tor this house confer in
ducements ana benefits which are proportiOnate to
the unusual facilities in their possession.
inns mouse was founded many years ago. and dur
ing the period since its first establishment it
has annually added to its reputation by faithful
mlnlstratlon 10 Its patrons, and is a prominent
factor OF the commercial Importance OF Portland
and commands the confidence and support of a
large and widely extended trade some idea of which
may be gained from the fact that they employ ten
travelling statesmen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
WOODMAN, TRUE & co.
wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, 8

WnoleSale dealers In Dry GOOdS, &C.
There are no commercial enterprises that add
more to the metropolitan character of city than
do the wholesale dry goods houses of the present
day. and therefore those in Portland must receive
their share of attention in this review Among
these none deserve more consideration than that of
Woodman, True & Co.
The premises occupied by them at the corner of
Middle and Pearl Streets, are spacious and stately
and contain at all times stock unsurpassed in va
riety, value and extent by but few similar estab-
lishments in New England, making it an attraction
of which the city may well feel proud. The stock
is systematically arranged in dtferentdepart
each OF which contains a complete assortment of
goods in its particular line 1t embraces everything
in foreign and domestic dry goods small wares car
petings, etc., etc.
The system which prevails throughout every part
of the entire establishment indicates the most care
full supervision, while the judgment and taste dis
played in the selection of the stock proclaim the
firm to be thoroughly experienced in the business
and acquainted with the wants of a critical trade
This house was founded about 80 years ago, and
is therefore one of the landmarks In the CONNER
cial history of Portland The individual members Of
the firm are George W. Woodman, Seth B Hersey
and VIM. @. Webster, gentlemen so well known in
this community that personal comments are rem
dered superfous. Their business career has been
marked by annually increasing importance and in
the extent of its operations the house takes lead
ing position among the wholesale establishments of
New England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
NUTTER, KIMBALL & co.
Importers and Manufacturers.

Among the staple and more important industries
of this city, the importation of sugar and moasses
is represented by some long-established houses,
whose operations form considerable portion of
the commercial transactions of Portland. Based
upon the supply of the necessaries of ife the ex-
tension and increase of this branch of trade bears
direct relation to the general prosperity and in
crease of population and wealth. resulting in i'm
proved facilities for the supply Of the demand thus
created and the acquisition of enlarged business BY
the several houses engaged in the trade.
Messrs. Nutter, Kimball & Co.. whose office is To-
Gated at Alb Fore Street, has been prominently
identified with the trade for some years. aud their
house. is one of the most reliable and best known
in the CITY, In addition to the importation of sugar
and molasses. they are also manufacturers and
dealers in all kinds of cooperage and pay cash for
shocks and hoops. They are among the heaviest
shippers of cooperage to the West Indies from this
country.
The entire reliability which may be placed upon
all goods emanating from this house, as well as upon
every representation made in reference to them
may be regarded as prominent feature of the bust
ness, and one that has largely contributed to its
success.
The members of this firm are endowed with album
dant energy for the prosecution of trade which re-
qures constant effort in directing its affairs sue
cessfuly, and maintaining their house in the front
rank, and which is noted for the unimpeached in
tegrity which marks all its transactions
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
CHAS. H. O,BRION.

wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal.
To supply the wants of city like Portland In the
essential and important element of our comfort and
happiness embraced in the above caption is a foun-
dalton for commercial interests of large and ever
expanding dimensions. Prominent among the re-
liable houses engaged IN the business is that of
Chas. H. o. Brion, whose Office and yard located
at 1872 Commercial Street. Brown Wharf.
BY course of business honorable to the letter. by
filling orders with promptitude and giving full
weight in every instance. Mr.. O'Brion has met with
popular appreciation and encouragement, until his
business has grown to large proportions. And also
by his active personal supervision the details of his
business are arranged to move with clock-work
precision, and every effort is made to satisfy Gus
toners and ensure their continuous patronage. The
prices of the various Goals kept by him are always
fixed at the lowest possible figure and in no case is
misrepresentation or imposition practced as to
quality or quantity.
The prosperity Of this house has accrued from a
strictly honorable course Of dealing, and in Civ
ing this testimony to our readers we know of whom
we speak, and have abundant reason for speaking
of this concern as of the best in the coal inter
ests of the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
RUMERY, BRINE & co.
Lumber Commission Merchants.


The mention of the above-naned house in lumber
circles carries with it prestige and confidence en-
joyed in greater degree by in this city, and
is proof positive that there must be underlying
current of accurate knowledge of the business and
liberal and Just policy exercised in the manage
ment of its affairs worthy of emulation.
The members of the firm constitute j. Rumery
and D. Brine, and their Office is located at 44S
Commercial Street. The lumber sold by them is all
delivered directly from the mills to dealers in car
load lots cargoes or in lots suit customers, ana
consists of all kinds of Eastern and Western long
and short lumber. Their connections with manu-
facturers are of such character as to enable them
to offer dealers and consumers in this section OF the
country advantages and facilities equal TO those OF
any other house i'll the city.
Their trade extends throughout Eastern New
England, and is annually increasing. The firm are
thoroughly posted in the handling of lumber, and
may be regarded prompt. reliable and active
agents for the successful tulflment of the responc
sible duties which they assume; and in view OF
their excellent facilities and extended experience
it is not too much to say that those who form bust
ness relations with their house will secure and ad
vance their own best interests
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
PORTLAND BEEF co.

-AO@S0N~~N DOS&AN4o
The annually increasing demand for provisions
and food supplies of all kinds has only been equaled
by the enterprise of the dealers in these goods in
providing the means for obtaining them and the ia
cilites for their distribution.
The trade here in the East In Chicago dressed beef
has been built up to large proportions which fact
s due to the energy and enterprise of the Portland
Beef Company. whose premises are located at the
lead of Franklin Wharf, on Commercial Street..
Their specialties are in the handling of Swift's
Chicago Dressed Beef which brand is widely known
as quality which is always frstclass. This house
is in possession of all modern facilities for procur
ing the choicest supplies in this line and it enjoys
large and growing trade throughout this section of
the couAtry.
The premises are conveniently arranged for trade
purposes, and are supplied with cold storage there
by enabling the company to offer advantages in the
way of large and choice stock and low prices un-
surpassed by those Of any other house in the State
in the same line of trade.
This house has been established here some years
and has become well known for reliability enter
prise and promptness in fulfilling all orders so
much so as to enjoy the esteem and consideration of
all with whom they come in contact.
1t is with pleasure that we commend this concern
to our readers as which is prepared to compete
on highly favorable terms with any other engaged in
the same department of commerce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
F. A. WALDRON 6 SON.
Dealers in Grain and Flour.

Flour and Grain being among the great and most
important of all our staple productions necessarily
promote and maintain wide range of commercial
interests the ramications of which extend through
the most devious channels of activity A prominent
house here in Portland connected with this bust
ness and kindred operations is that of f. A. Wal
dron & Son, who are located at 4, 8, 6 and Union
Wharf. They deal in -four and grain, meal feed
and kindred articles, and they have, by individual
energy and enterprise coupled with the attainment
OF valuable buying and other facilities, built up
good business
And it is trade requiring for its successful pros
ecution a most thorough and intimate knowledge of
all its numerous Details and these the members of
this firm have obtained by experience. They retain
customers when once they are established as such
by the observance of correct principles and methods
in their operations, emitting them to the confidence
OF the circle of business acquaintance with whom
they are identified. All persons opening negotia-
lions with this house may rely upon the promptness
integrity and thoroughness of all contracts under
taken by the firm whose establishment is regulated
with the best system and order and the best attain
able qualities of goods are alone kept in stock.
They well merit every confidence and patronage be-
slowed upon them,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
DEERING, MILLIKEN 6 co.
Jobbers of Dry Goods, woolens. &c.


representative house in the wholesale dry goods
trade of Portland is that of Deering, Milliken &
Co., whose commodious warerooms are located at
1e4 and 166 Middle street, with branches in New
York and Boston. Their establishment is made con
spicuous not only by its being the largest of its kind
in the State but also from the superior inducements
and advantages which they can offer to customers
in this section of the country in the way of moder
ate prices and superior goods that cannot be sur
passed by any New York or Boston houses, and
these facts in connection with their liberal treat
ment of customers and square manner of doing
business, plainly accounts for the widely extended
and constantly growing trade which this firm now
control
A glance through the spacious departments of
their establishment reveals to the enquirer a
thoroughly well ordered business, including at all
times full and complete assortment of foreign and
domestic dry and fancy goods, notions. woolens,
etein fact, whatever the trade of this section of
the country look for in house of this nature may
here be found. -
To those of our readers in distant sections who
are not yet acquainted we would say that the firm
of Deering, MilliBen u Co. one of the most re-
spected in city, and their standing and position
are such as to entitle them to the highest consdsr
uon, while the manner in which their large bust
ness il conducted is fine exemplhcation OF those
principles without which no permanent success
could be achieved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
PORTLAND PACKING COMPANY.

Among the manifold advantages that distinguish
Portland as trade centre, there are some enter
prises apart from the common staple industries of
which most places have share that arrest the at
tention and demand more than brief consideration,
such Tor instance, may be cited that conducted by
the Portland Packing Company. This is the largest
concern of its kind in the world, and its pro
ducts are OF universal consumption in all civilized
countries.
The Theoretically sealed provisions packed by
this company have received the highest awards at
nearly all the great exhibitions of foreign lands as
well as in this country, and they are standard in
every market.
The goods are especially noted for their natural
avor full weight, attractive form and perfect uni
formity of quality while the peculiar processes used
in their packing ensures their preservation for an
unlimited period of time-articles kept for a
quarter of acentury having been found in coed con
dition.
The producing capacity of the company is abou,
i've millions of cans In a season, and during part
OF the year they give employment to between three
and four thousand persons-ther many factories
being located on the coasts of Maine Nova Scotia
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Cape Bre
ton and Newfoundland.
This company is certainly to be congratulated
upon the success which has attended their efforts IN
this direction; prosperity, however which is well
merited in every resnect "
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
IRA C. sTOCKBRIDGE.

Dealer in Music and Musical Goods.
In this review of the representative business firms
of this city, relative to Portland and her numerous
interests, it will be aim to touch upon each and
every topic that pertains to the material advantage
of the city. We have something now to say of
Portland judged from musical standpoint. Per-
haps no city in New England can boast of higher
musical culture and to no small degree is this pro-
gress advanced by well appointed music stores
the largest and best of which is that conducted by
Ira c. Stockbridge at 1876 Exchange Street.
Here may always be found one of the finest select
ed lists of and standard music TO be in the
State comprising the cream of all the publications
issued by the leading American and European
houses, containing the gems of the most eminent
composers. In fact you nay order through this
house any piece of music that was ever published
whether sacred, comic or classical-and be sure to
get it if t is not cut of print. In addition here
may be found full line of musical merchandise
and novelties photographs, fancy cards, and fancy
goods generally. Our people are also greatly in
debted to Mr. Stockbrdge for the many satisfactory
amusements and entertainments which he annually
offers for their patronage. That he has been uni
fo1mly successful in his undertakings is matter of
fact and the pains he takes to please his patrons
has met with their hearty appreciation and justies
us in wishing him long and continued prosperity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
JOHN CONLEY & SON
Importers and Dealers in Oils.


In no branch of trade has so many important lead
changes been made as in that of oils. The failure,
or probability of failure of one source of supply is
no sooner demonstrated than the adaptability of
other substances has been established; but notwth-
standing a. the revolutions and changes in the oil
market there has never been go extensive variety
of oils as at present.
This fact is made more apparent by an inspection
of the full and complete stock carried by John Con-
ley q Son. whose warerooms located at SO and
30 Commercial Street. They are importers and
dealers in Newfoundland, Labrador cod straits.
bank, Shore meats foot paratine, lard sperm wool,
machinery, and Illuminating oils, lampback and
tallow, which they can supply in any quantity at
the lowest market prices. This firm procure their
stock from original sources only keeping the differ
emit varieties constantly in store and pack for ship
ment in all sizes cans, barrels and casks-to suit
the trade.
They make it strict rule to keep in stock no
goods but those of well known excellence and salts
factory quality and parties buying from them need
no assurance of ours but that they will procure the
very best, at the lowest prices and on as liberal
terms can be offered by similar establishment
in the country. The members of this firm are ac-
tive and energetic business men, and thoroughly
deserve the success they have attained in this line