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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
THE pREBLE AND OTTAWA HOUSES.
NJ. S. Gibson, Proprietor,

One of the best hotels of Portland is the historic
Preble House, enlarged from the ancient mansion
of Commodore Preble, of naval fame, and conduct
ed by M. s. Gibson who has made it one of the
most popular houses in the country.
Situated in the very center of the CITY on the
public SQUARE beneath the shade of its MAGNIFICENT
elms the "Prebe" has that appearance of solid
comfort that attracts before he enters the door
Inside one finds, in addition to complete appoint
ments delicacy of service which is appreciated by
those experienced in the comforts that make hotel
life enjoyable. Mr.. Gibson will this season be also
proprietor of the
OTTAWA HOUSE
on Cushings Island, and this assertion will he
enough to indicate that it will be rstclass in every
sense of the word. The summer climate of the
island is very equable and healthy, and the bal
samic odors of the frs and spruces minglipg with
the fresh sea breezes have bracing and tonic
effect.
Great improvements are being made on the ISL
and, and while the present house will accommodate
$50 guests there will probably be a large addition
made to it, Good beaches afford Opportunities for
sea-bathing while both the shore and deep-sea fish
ing are excellent.
We predict for Mr.. Gibson, in the MANAGEMENT of
the OTTAWA" splendid success. With eyervthing
in his favor, experience, reputation and uneoualed
qualities as hotel proprietor, he cannot fail to
make Cushing's Island one of the most popular
summer resorts on the Atlantic coast
He Is fortunate indeed who eniovs the hospitali-
ties of either the 'Prebe" or the s;Ottawa for he
will receive the full value of his money and have
an enjoyable hotel experience long to remember
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
LIE GROW BROTHERS.

~
OF all the important branches Of industry there
are none so dlstinctivey and radically American
as the trade in lumber and in this material there
is large annual business transacted in this city.
Among the best known and most reliable houses
engaged in the industry may be mentioned that of
LeGrow Brothers, of "a Preble Street, successors
to Alexander Edmond, which was established more
than a third of century ago. During the last
year the business has increased fully one-half.
They dealers in all kinds of lumber, cutters
mouldings ladders, doors, sash, blinds and glazed
windows, making a speciality of hard wood floor
boards for skating Kinks and halls. The facilities
of this firm for the placing of first-class lumber
and articles made therefrom upon the market are
most excellent, for the reasons that they have
thorough knowledge of the business in all its de-
tails, and are supplied with every known conven-
fence whereby they give perfect satisfaction to
customers. The business of this house is conducted
upon sound principles and the proprietors are lib
eral and aim to protect the interests of their pat
by supplying them with the very best stock at
the most reasonable prices, and deal sqnarely with
those who effect business transactions with than
The above brief remarks are but a cursorv ac-
count of the concern; but to those not vet ac
quainted with the house we would unhesifatineIy
declare that no better can be selected for the pro
above firm. Wv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
DANA & co.
Dealers in salt and Fish.

When it is stated that the annual product of the
fishery industry of Portland runs up into the mill
hons an intelligent estimate of its increasing i'm
portance may be formed. This enormous coutribu-
ton to the food supply of the world is The result of
many years growth, and is especially due to the
enterprise OF the wholesale dealers in providing the
for its outlet
Among the old,established and snterprisinp
houses engaged in the business, and to whom the
trade is largely indebted for its present
is that Of Dana Co., the members of the firm com,
pr1sing woodbury. S. Dana and Samuel E. Bearce)
which was founded three-Quarters of century ago
They occupy commodious Warerooms on tide water
and The principal lines of transportation at 1888,
lSo and l92 Commercial Street, at the head OF
Central Wharf besides their extensive salt ware.
house at the end of the wharf and their Operations
are confined to the importation of salt and the
wholesale trade of dry and picked fish,
In connection with their salt department thew
have recently made an important addition to their
stock OF brands OF dairy salt by accepting the sole
agency for Eastern New England of the celebrated
English dairy salt, so widely and favorablv known
by the name of Higgins Eureka" No other re-
its appreciation by the farmers than the fact that
en- Seven gears the tnportdtions hare increased from
o,Soo SACKS TO l57 400. Messrs. Dana & Co. i'm
port direct from England by the various lines of
steamers to this port and since February last have
received and have on the way 80, 900 of the vari-
GUS Sizes in original packages. They can offer the
article favorable terms as can be obtained in
this country and from the almost daily increase of
demand they feel assured that the Eureka is to
Dc the coming dairy salt, and will be used by all
who make really good butter and cheese,
The trade of Messrs. Dana & Co. has a wide ex
tension, not only ranging throughout the whole OF
Eastern New England but in of the large cities
year to year.
Having an almost unlimited knowledge of the
business, acquired by active experience of SO
many years, it is not surprising that this house
should have risen to the important standing it has
attained IN this community; and combining with
theee attributes most excellent facilities, and a
prompt and liberal policy a steady Continuation of
lts success is not only justly deserved but may be
confidently depended upon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
LEATHE & GORE.

Manufacturers of Steam Refined Soaps.
Among other interests represented in the manu-
featuring line in Portland that of soap is worthy of
being enumerated among those of Importance. The
business is principally carried on by the firm of
Leathe e. Gore who have been Identified with it for
many years, and, like other industries here to be
found, has been built up from a comparatively
small beginning into very extensive proportions
through judicious management and other charac-
teristc elements, which always go insure
in any issue.
The bulk of the products of this factory laundry
soap, and includes all the different grades from the
well known common brown to the choicest white
SOAP and in quality is not surpassed by any in the
market. The territory through which their trade
extends includes the whole of the United States
Their establishment, which IS located al SCI Com
mercial Streets model of its kind in respect
we'll appointed throughout and supplied with every
facility in the way of machinery and appliances fol
manu- acturng strictly pure soap with the best re-
Suits and from the long and careful attention which
the gentlemen comprising this firm have given to
the building up of this branch of business and the
attendant difficulties to be encountered their pres
ent high standing justly entities them to be enum.
Grated among those who have been instrumentafin
firmly establishing the commercial and manufae-
turing interests of this section of the country
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
G.. M. STANWOOD & co.
Ship Smiths.

The oldest and largest concern of its kind in
Portland is that of G. NJ. Stanwood & Co., of 26l
1853 and 265 Commercial Street. They have been
engaged in this trade for nearly a quarter of cam
fury, having been established in 1880 and have
always been noted for their good work and tha
square manner in which they do their business
They are manufacturers of and dealers in ancboru
chains, ship chandlery, hardware ships' castins,1
and iron knees, iron work for buildings iron graz
ings for sidewalks, iron fences, forgings machine
bolts, coach scress, set screws nuts washers
chain links, bridge work, bolt ends shio gteerers
force pumps, hose and fittings nails spikes purnr,
pipe, and galvanized iron work of All kinds also
iron work galvanized in stclass style at short mo-
tice, They are also agents for Providence iron
windlasses, Bagnall LIQUIDS tackle blocks; and
state agents for Albert Russell & Sons ship pumps
including the FTictionless pump which is the best
made; w1ndlass beams, Purchases capstans winch
es and the Archibald iron hub wheels all OF which
they furnish at Manufacturers prices. They have
arranged TO keep in stock all sizes and STYLES of
aXles, hubs, spOkes and wrenches for repairs for
the Archibald wheels. They also keep on hand an
parts of pumps and other machinery for renair
WORK. They are the State of Maine agents for n
S. Palmer's patent combined iron and wood bridgss
of which they have already built three in the sat-
one in Canton and two in Naples. Every brides
put up is warranted to give satisfaction and wber
ever built they have been highly endorsed and an
proved by the commissioners In charge. -
Messrs. Stanwood & Co., have lust reason IN feaT
proud of the fine business aud excellent renntatiof
they have built up, and this good name well won
has been attained by perseverance, honesty of purS
pose and upright dealing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
WEBB & CUSHING.

Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes.
For some years closely identified with the manu-
featuring interests and the commercial development
of this community, the firm of Webb & Cushing
cannot be ignored in any publication proposing to
reflect the trade advantages and resources of this
city.
They manufacturers of ladies' and misses Shoes
producing only five grades prominent among which is
their popular $1.6O shoe called the Jumbo the en-
tire product of which is controlled by Winch Bros
Of Boston, who handle of this grade about 600
pairs per day.
The factory of this firm on Cross Street is a
model of its kind, thoroughly and efficiently equip
ped with the most improved machinery, and all the
latest appliances known to the trade. Remunera-
tive employment is given to about 140 hands, and
the payroll of the house averages weekly from
$1,000 to $500. Thus it may be seen that the en-
terprise of this house is no small item in the indus
trial interests of city.
The members of the firm comprise James Webb
Jr., and Charles A. Cushing. Mr.. Webb is a
thorough maehinist well as practical shoe
manufacturer and attends personally to all the
mechanical Details while Mr.. Gushing has charge of
the financial and business departments. These
gentlemen are too well known in the community to
require personal mention. OF their enterprise
however, we may say that it is one that reflects
credit not only on themselves but upon the city as
well. and is valuable addition to manufactur-
ing interests.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
L. C. CUMMINGS & co.
Dealers in Lime, Cement, Plaster, s.

O01A01o IL A4luoJ CSm0nJ, PLASTER, &c.
Iii only when making the careful review of each
individual establishment ens Jagged in promoting the
commercial interests of our CITY, that one is most
forcibly struck with the Importance and success of
many enterprises which make but little show to the
superficial observer. ~ ~
AS an illustration the furnishing of masons' and
builders supplies trade that has grown to large
dimensions mere in Portland, and is most ayorably
represented by the well known firm of t. C Cnm
mings Co., of 204 and 206 Commercial ST. who are
also connected with Carleton, Norwood Il Co of
hockport They are manufacturers of the celebrate
ed Jacobs Lime which is famous for its excellent
qualities, and deal largely in lime Norton Newark
ana Portland (English) cement, and calcined plas-
ters, hair, fire brick building brick cement dram
pipe, etc.,-all of which they can supply in any
quantities to suit the customer.
The excellent business and high reputation of
this house has been built up on the recognized GOOD
quality OF every article sold well as their SUPER
Tor facilities for doing the business which has Sc
cured for them large trade not only in this State
Dut throughout New England, which it is their CON
slant aim to maintain and extend. They also own
and operate the Portland Plaster Mills which hav
capacity of 1000 tons per year, the product of
which is distributed throughout New England and
largely in the Southern States The quality of this
plaster is recognized by consumers to oe superior in
quality TO any made in this section of the country
The energy and enterprise manifested in every
operation and detail of the business of this firm
aside from their value as elements of success are
worthy of far more extended notice. and are the
means by which they have built up the good trade
which they now control.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
GALLAGHER & co.

Ship Brokers and Commission M erchants.
Portland which is one of the principal ports of
New England, naturally entails that considerable
portion of the business transacted therein should be
of maritime nature; and of these the most i'm
portant is of course, the charterng and feighting
of vessels.
Among the firms engaged in this department of
trade may be mentioned that of Gallagher g. Co.
whose office Is located at 129 Commercial St., and
whose well known reputation entities them to the
confidence of all who have business dealings with
them. They buy and sell vessels on commission
and pay particular attention to obtaining freights
OF all kinds, both foreign and domestic. They un-
dertake the charteriDg of vessels to any port and
will provide csrgoes for the proceeding to any
part of the world They have the advantage Of long
experience to devote to the interests of their pat
rons and can offer such inducements as full market
rates and prompt despatch to Owners and shippers
In fact they can be thoroughly depended upon for
advancing in every way the interests of those in
trusting them with their business.
In concluding this article we will but saw that
those whose interests bring them into relations with
Messrs. Gallagher & Co. will find hat any business
intrusted to their will be conducted on the
strictest commercial principles and that all trans
actions entered into cannot but result in the estab
ishment Of pleasant and permanent conRections
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
N. M. PERKINS 6 co.
WHOLESALE oealerg in Hardware

Wholesale Dealers in Hardware.
The hardware business above almost all others
increases in Importance in proportion as the country
grows older and more thickly settled, but the de-
gree of perfection it attains is due to the energy of
individuals who have been for years connected with
the business and who have developed a fitness and
capacity for conducting it, gained from long expe-
rieDce.
Such house is that of N. M. Perkins & Co., of
No. Free Street. 1t has been established for
many years, and during its existence its man
agement has not been gathering, and today it
is a most active, enterprising and honorable COM
petitor for legitimate business.
Their stock in every department is most COM
plete one, representing foreign and domestic pro-
auctions Of every article coming under the head of
hardware and kindred goods for the disposal of
which they are able to compete most favorably with
their contemporaries in the larger cities of the
country They are selling agents for Maine for the
SpringfeldHorse Rake, New Champion Moving Ma
chine, and Oriental Powder Mills. The head OF this
house. Mr.. N. M. Perkins, has a great many years
experience, and by his upright dealings has gained
the esteem of the community,
In conclusion, we may remark that the firm are
painstaking merchants, who study the wants of
their trade, and by handling only reliable and salts
factory qualities Of goods have built up their pres
ent extensive business. Still pursuing the same
methods and studying to improve them, they may
we'll expect a continuance of the prosperity
which has ever attended the house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
W. W. WHIPPLE & co.
Wholesale Dealers in Drugs. Paints

wholesale Dealers in Drugs, Paints, Etc
The wholesale drug and paint trade occupies an
important position in the commerce of every large
city, and with surrounding country such as Port
land has it is not surprising that our city should be
the base of operations for houses in this trade DOS
sesslng equal advantages and facilities to those of
the larger cities of the country.
Among those engaged in the business here most
reliable firm is that of W. w. Whipple Il Co
OF q Market Square, who have for many wears beer
carrying on trade annually increasing in extent
and influence. They carry at ali times a most com
plete stock Of goods comprising everything in the
line OF drugs, chemicals, dyestuffs and drugoists'
supplies paints etc., and have every facility tor the
satisfactory fultlment of orders and the successful
prosecution OF their growing trade. They also are
agents for the II. w Johns Asbestos Liquid Paints
now SO famous throughout the country for their ex
cellent qualities, which they can supply in any
quantity at manufacturers prices.
Judging from the activity pervading the estab-
ishmen the stock of goods to which acceseions are
being daily made and the cheerful anticipations of
the firm, the demands made upon them are oute
proporonate to their facilities for supplying them
which fact may be attributed quite as much to the
liberal and just business policy adhered to- as to the
choice quality of the output The position this
firm have achieved in the trade of our ctyi is such as
to have endowed them with the esteem and copsid-
Grafton of all with whom they have come in con
tant - w.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
JOHN p. HOBBS.
Wholesale Dealer in Provisions.


There is no branch of human industry of more i'm
portanee than that which furnishes the people with
provisions Next to bread, fresh and salt meats are
among the most important articles of foood and the
enormous demand for these supplies has resulted in
the establishment of extensive wholesale houses in
every large trade center.
In this particular Portland is not behind as is
nstanced by the house of John P. Hobbs, which oc-
cupies prominent position in the trade, both on
account of its long establishment and the extent of
its operations. Mr.. Hobbs transacts a commission
business in mutton lamb, poultry, etc, also dealing
largely in pork, lard, hams dressed hogs, ribs
sage, pigs feet tripe, etc., and it may be safely
asserted that in quality and variety, the stock
ried by him has no superior in the market.
His premises are located at 80 Market street, and
modern improvements devised for the preservation
of perishable articles here found in successful
operation these arrangements insurng freshness of
goods and good quality. Mr.. Hobbs is gentleman
of long experience and practical knowledge of the
business, and is highly esteemed by the trade.
Prompt and efficient in his operations, liberal in
dealings and obligng in disposition he is amply de-
serving of the prosperity that has attended his eff
forts and the prominence which his house has at
tanned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
H. MELCBER & co.
Vholesale arocerier. Elour. ac

The Wholesale trade in the above lines of goods is
large commercial interest here in Portland, and
is represented by many reliable concerns. In it,
details 1t is one of the exactng OF all branches
OF trade, requiring for its successful prosecution
special experience and an intimate and active 40
quaintance with the sources Of supply as we'll AZ
the demand and fluctuations OF the market
Among our most reliable Portland houses en-
gagged in the traffic is that OF II. s. Melcher & Co.
Of 223 Commercial Street. The specialties handled
by them consist Of West India goods fine grades Of
family four teas coffees and every article coming
under the head of groceries, and their ample facii-
tiles and experience enables them to compete most
favorably with their contemporaries OF this and
other cities In catering to the retail trade Of ths
section of the country. Their premises, situated In
close proximity to tide water and the leading trans
portaton lines afford ample and complete facilities
for the economical handling of large stock Of the
commodities mentioned, and the well known relta-
biity OF the house, manifested in every transae-
ton, has resulted In the establishment Of = large
and growing trade.
No better qualities of the different lines Of goods
dealt in can be found In New England nor can they
be bought at more moderate prices than this arm
sell them. Therefore we cordially commend this
house to our readers knowing that at no other can
they get better satisfaction more liberal terms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-29
GEO. G. SHAY & 90.
~ NAhU ~ OVs
Family Groceries. Teas and Coffses

Famlly Groceries. Teas and Coffees.
One of the most reliable houses for the sale Of the
above articles in this city is that of Geo. c. Shaw
Co., Of 5s5 and 587 Congress and 2s5 Middle
streets This establishment has for long series Of
years been reputable one commanding the long
continued and generous patronage of hundreds Of
leading families Of our city, and its surrounding
towns. The fact is they keep nothing but the best
and purest article in every line of goods they deaf
in investigating closely the reliability Of everything
before 1t is retailed from the package and thus
banishing from their stores far it Is In human
power to do, that bane Of the New England house,
DISQUALIFICATION. In the matter of Teas and Cof-
fees they are enabled by the fact that they always
buy large invoices, and only from first hands Of the
most famous tea houses in the country to sell these
goods cheaper than nine tenths of the other deal
ers.
Their Coffees are roasted daily and ground only at
time of purchase, and customers can RELY upou
getting fresh and pure article. Besides the bust
ness of general groceries this firm do large traffic,
in Butter and Cheese, obtained after careful In
spection, from the best diaries and creameries A,
New England. They also make q specially of the
choicest brands of Flour.
In their storehouses they keep constantly On
hand large stock of old ground Flour which ac-
counts in a measure for the superior quality and
whitening Of the bread in comparison with the same
brands of fresh ground purchased elsewhere. Their
stock OF fancy groceries comprises everything that
the most fasttdious epicure could desire. Every
thing about the place is 80 systematized and per-
fected that child can purchase goods safely as q
grown person.