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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
GILBERT NJ. sOULE,
(sUCcEssoR TO GILBERT soULEO
Manufacturer and Dealer in Lumber

The enterprise displayed in the business of
handling lumber in this city has been and is of such
an aggressive character to centre at this point
very extensive trade which gives every assurance of
marked annual increase Among those houses which
have contributed to this state of affairs that of Gil
bert M Soule which was established by Gilbert Sonle
fourteen years ago, must be accorded conspicuous
position, as having furnished the trade with many
facilities for the prompt receipt of lumber from
the producing sections of the country.
The office and yards of Mr.. Soule are located on
Holyokes Wharf, Commercial street, and his mills
at Groveton, N. II. With thorough knowledge of
the wants of the trade gained by long experience,
he early established reputation this market for
promptness in filing ORDERS which may be said to
be the basis of the present prosperity of the house,
and which has led to the high esteem in which it
held by dealers, builders aud others with whom it
is identified.
His specalties are ia the manufacture of all
kinds of spruce lumber, which is shipped in large
quantities both By water and cars, also dealing in
laths, capboards, Shingles etc.. ETC. By reason of
largely manufacturing himself, as we'll having
connections of the satisfactory character with
other producers he is enabled to confer advantages
on customers equal to those of any similar house in
the trade
1t is but little to bespeak for Mr.. Soule con-
tinued success in his business which will inure not
only to lis own benefit, but also to those who are
fortunate to form commercial relations with him.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
R. STANLEY & son.
Importers Of Wines and LIQUORS

We could, perhaps, no better serve large num-
Der of readers both in and out of the CITY, than
by calling attention to the old and reliable house of
r. Stanley Son, of 4l0 Fore Street. who as direct
importers and wholesale dealers in wines, liquors
and mineral waters, have established a reputation
not exceiled by that of any similar concern in the
country for selling only those brands of goods which
are noted for their purity and excellence.
This house is an old one; the Arms many years.
experience in the business has made them reliable
and, dealing as they do with the most responsible
foreign houses, making direct importations from
first hands they can quote very moderate prices on
large orders, and when quality forms a considera-
ton they take pride in knowing that their goods
cannot be surpassed.
This firm are also general managers for New Eng
land for the celebrated Summit Mineral Spring
Water, from Harrison, Maine, which is famed for
Its excellent qualities table water well as
specific for various ills that flesh is heir to.
The wines, liquors and mineral waters carried in
stock by the above firm not only used as ar
tces of luxury but for medicinal purposes they are
recommended by thorough practicing physicians.
No further illustrations are necessary at our
hands regarding the superior quality of these goods
bat to curtail remarks we can only add that
those of our readers wishing a pure, unadulerate1
article will find Messrs. Stanley q Son one OF the
most reliable firms in the country to deal with.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
KING & DEXTER.

The establishment of King g. Dexter, at 269 Mid
die and 242 Federal Streets, is one of the citys
landmarks, and has been known in the hardware
trade for sixty-hve years. Henry Goddard founded
the house in the year 1819 and he has been sue
ceeded in order by Nathaniel Mitchell g. Co., Wal
ker & Cook, Chase, Woodbury. & Co., Chase, Little
field & Co., and in 1865, the present firm name of
King Dexter was adopted.
Mr.. d. ID. Chase, who was clerk for Henry God
dard the first proprietor and afterwards the senior
member of the firm of Chase, Woodbury. & Co. is
still connected with the house. and 1t very rare to
ind any man. after SO many years Of active bust
ness life, prosecuted so closely and to such extent
who has maintained so much vigor and elasticity.
howing little of the 'wear and tears of life as
Mr.. Chase.
Messrs. King g. Dexter carry at all times a stock
which embraces every article coming under the head
of hardware and kindred goods, French Plate Glass
French mirror plates, together with Fairbanks,
scales, Williams Oak Betting weather vanes, wire
netting of all sizes, etc., and they never in bet
ter condition to more completely satisfy the de-
mands of their customers We notice that they
have greatly enlarged their quarters by taking in
the second story of the block in which they are To-
Gated, and which will add much to their facilities
for promptly filling orders.
This house has been too long before the public to
need any commentator, but 1t occupies place in
the trade that will not permit to ignore it in a
business review of this nature.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
THOS. DYER g. co.
Dealers in Chicago Dressed Beef.

The wholesale trade in Chicago Dressed Beef.
from the aggregate value of its transactions and the
special attention devoted to its extension has at
tanned very CONSPICUOUS position in the commerce
of the country.
Among the concerns in this section of the State
devotng their attention to the sale of this article
we cannot omit mention of that of Thos. Dyer 81
Co. This firm handle Armour's brand of beef, of
for it is brand that is too well known throughout
the length and breadth of the country to need any
recommendation at our hands. They receive this
beef direct from the producers at Chicago in refrg
orator carload lots and their cold storage facilities
in their establishment at 346 Commercial Street
are frst-class in every respect. Although the
youngest in the wholesale beef trade of Portland
their trade has from the first gradually increased
and widened until now it extends all over the State
Dealers and jobbers will do well to investigate the
advantages and inducements which Messrs DYER &
Co. have to offer which will be found as satisfac-
tory as arstclass goods and liberal terms can make
them.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
THE MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD,

Maine ia rich in grand scenery in hunting and
fishing resorts, as well as in breezy sea 1etIeats
which yearly attracting an increased number OF
visitors. BY the railroad system controller by the
Maine Genital the whole interior of the State is
opened up to the tour list, and access given 10 lam
Gus resorts the seashore and among the lakes OF
our Northern forests.
Embraced within the 525 miles of road in the
Maine Central system may be found some of the
finest retreats the country can boast of-where in
the hot months the nights cool and restful, and
the summer air is tempered by the ever moving
waters of countless running streams limpid brooks
and clearest lakes and ponds, while old rolls
its surf along $50 miles of the coast line of the
State.
BY way of Bath you may reach the beautiful
Boothbay Harbor. with its outlying resorts; and
from Rockland connection is made with the steam
to the popular watering place, Mount Desert,
which combines the attraction of mountains and
seashore This place may also be reached by way
of Bangor, through Ellsworth, all rail. BY the
back route from Portland you may reach Lake
Maranoc0ok. fftyseven miles from the city, beau
tiful sheet of water, which has been developed by
the Maine Central into a delightful resort for ex.
cursieD parties and aquatic sports. Prom Bangor
one may proceed by rail to Moosehead Lake, the
great fishing resort of Maine, or BY way of the E. &
connecting lines to the great forest land of Aroos-
Took or still again, if one desires to the very
end of "Down East" he may proceed to the Mari
time Provinces and visit st. John, Halifax and
Prince Edward Island. At the beautiful village of
Pennington he may take the Sandy River Railroad
Rangeley Lakes, wonderful er-system in the
heart of our Northern forests. Smiths Farm, in
the town of Egsts, which is located in this region,
may be reached by way of Strong or North Arson
by stage, and this farm is in close proximity to
any number of ponds where good fishing can be
found
The scenery along these various routes is attrae-
tive and varied enough to suit every taste. 1t
Dimes the water scenery of river lake and pond,
with occasional glimpses of the broad Atlantic 1t
runs through great manufacturing and agricultural
districts. as we'll as the quetest and most peaceful
OF villages and towns, traversing for miles the banks
of the noble Kennebec and Androscoggn passing
directly through the heart of the lumber districts
and reproducing and storage regions and embrac-
ing within its limits every desirable portion of the
Eastern country.
As an attraction for pleasure-seekers, the Maine
Central has peculiar merits which shared by few
similar institutions in the country and by the en-
terprise of its management the great natural
beauties of our State has been developed and DEM
onstrated in manner that is very credtable to the
managers of the road.
tables excursion books any desired information,
will receive a prompt response application to
MIR. F. E. Boothby, the General Passenger Agent, in
this city.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
JAMES MILLER.

No business requires more thorough knowledge
of details than that which relates to the sanitary
conditions of our homes and pubic buildings. OF
late years this subject has received the careful
study of intelligent men, and the perfection TO
which the plumbing service has been brought is the
best comment upon the intelligence which has been
devoted to it.
In this important business Mr.. James Miller has
achieved we'll earned reputation, and his services
are In frequent demand throughout the city and
vicinity. Mr.. Miller has been established here in
business for many years; he is himself a thorough
practical workman and employs only the most skill
full assistants. At his premises, locates at 209
Federal Street. he carries in stock full and COM
plete line of plumbers supplies of all kinds, in
Guiding force pumps ana water closets baths, wash
bowls lead pipes sheet lead and all the accessories
of the trade.
Mr.. Miller is fully prepared to make estimates on
work of any magnitude. and he possesses every IA
clity for completing it in the most approved man
The location in Portland of 30 well conducted
establishment, ard in the hands of so thorough
and competent a man, adds no little to the good
welfare Of city, and is feature of its resources
which well deserves the most favorable mention.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
CONANT, PATRICK g. co.
Wholesale Groceries and Provisio

The question of food is one Of the first with
which man in all stages of his existence has to
grapple, and in all communities that have attained
to any degree of civilization the business of supply
ing food materials, in all its branches becomes a
very extensive and important industry. 1t will be
seen, therefore, that upon the character of our
grocery houses depends to great extent the value
and purity Of the food supply of the country,
Portland is well favored in this respect, as she
can boast Of of the best wholesale grocery es
Establishments in New England, among which may be
mentioned that of Messrs. Conant, Patrick & Co.,
whose warerooms are located at No. 229 CONNER
cial Street.
During the period which this house has been in
existence it has met all the wants of its customers
SO thoroughly and 80 well that it naturally controls
large and widely extended trade and the firm en-
joys high reputation, both for the superior quail
ity of their goods, and their square methods of
transacting business.
Their premises are completely stocked with every
article generally kept in frst-cass establishment
OF this KIND which are warranted to be of the most
satisfactory quality.
This firm need no communication at our hands, for
in deYoting themselves to the trade in which thew
are engaged they have achieved a position il the
community involving the highest consideration and
respect that arises from qualities without which
no business can become prosperous.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
HOWES, HILTON g. HARRIS.
Receivers of Flours and Wholesale Deal
ers in Groceries and ProYisions.

Receivers of Flours and Wholesale Deal
ers in Groceries and Provisions.
If there is one branch or department of general
commerce that is of more Importance than the
grocery and provision trade, then we plead igno-
rance of it, Because it deals exclusively with the
necessities of every day life is it most important
Portland takes just pride in her establishments
OF this kind, which, as a class, rank as high for
soundness and reliability as those any city in the
country.
Prominent among the substantial firms in the
wholesale trade is that of Howes, Hilton & Harris
whose commodious warero0ms are located at BIT
and 81 8 Commercial Street. This firm have built
throughout wide extent of territory, not only by
keeping first class stock of goods and dealing lib
orally with their customers but by the practice of
those general principles of honorable dealing which
has resulted in the acquisition OF position as one
of the best houses in the wholesale trade of the
State
During the many years cf active business career
OF the individual members Of this firm it has been
their aim to establish those cordial relations with
customers which insure the retention of a patron
age when once established.
Their specalties are In but the best and
purest goods that can possibly be obtained and in
clude every article which is generally kept first
class wholesale grocery establishment and as good
house to deal with in every sense of the word, we
heartily commend it to those of readers who are
not yet acquainted.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
WILLIAM s. BANKS,
Druggist.s

A reference to the drug trade of Portland sug-
gest at once the popular and well appointed estab-
lishment of William S. Banks, which occupies .
prominent position in the pharmaceutical profess
son and has attained celebrity for correctness and
reliability. The premises occupied by Mr.. Banks,
at the junction of Free and Congress streets are
convenient and tasty in outfit and appearance, and
he controls good business.
Here prescriptions are accurately compounded,
and medicines prepared, while as dealer in strict
ly pure drugs and chemicals, tinctnres, extracts
essences, medicinal syrups and elixirs, and all
articles pertaining to the toilet, he has gained
most excellent name, and he also conducts his es-
adjustment ia such manner as to have obtained
the entire confidence Of his many customers and
earned for himself reputation for reliability,
honor and integrity.
The proprietor Of this establishment gives his
close personal attention to all the details OF the
business, and is therefore well deserving OF the
confidence and consideration of the public.
Located as he is in the most central part OF the
city he has class of customers to who require
the very best of goods in each particular line, and
these he always keeps in stock, while his prices are
as moderate as those of any similar establishments
in the country.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
E. NJ. STEADMAN & co.
Wholesale Groceries and Provisions

The ability of Portland's wholesale merchants to
compete successful with their rivals in trade, no
matter where located is fully demonstrated by the
annually increasing volume Of business here. This
result has been accomplished through many con-
tributing causes, which unnecessary here to
state. ~
Conducting jobbing trade of much more extern
sive proportions than the casual observer would
imagine, we find in the establishment of Msssrs.
K. M. Steadman & Co., many things of interest, and
worthy our attention. This house has reliable
business record behind it of many years, and from
comparatively small beginnings its trade has in
creased year by year It's present respectable pro-
portions, and its name is synonymous with square
dealing and reliable goods.
The warerooms of the firm, at 221 Commercial
streets, afford ample accommodations for a large
and varied stock of every article in their line and
from which trade is transacted extending
throughout Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont
Those forming business relations with Messrs.
Steadman 81 Co., may congratulate themselves on
the advantages placed at their disposal by the
house. which is certainly valuable auxiliary to
the wholesale trade of our city.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
]. L. FARMER.
General ocean steamer Ticket onc

ACAhA OCCdA 0kOdLn0L AASAOb OAAOOs
AS the only enterprise in Portland embracing all
that the heading given above implies, are re-
quired to make such mention OF 1t as may DO In
keeping with its utility and Importance.
The steamship ticket business carried on by Mr..
j. L. Farmer, at % Exchange Street, is one which
embraces facilities for enabling purchasers to OBJ
tain passage on the principal ocean steamship lines
at as low rates can be obtained in any seaport
city in the country, including the White Star,
Cunard, Guion, Anchor, State, and National lines,
direct to British ports; North German Lloyds Ham
burg American, Red Star, American Amsterdam
and Rotterdam lines direct to Continental ports.
and Anchor and Italian lines to Mediterranean
ports. These all frst-class passenger steamers
thigh speed and splendid accommodations. cross
ing the ocean the Southern Lane Routes,
avoiding ice and icebergs on the passage. Ocean
tickets by all the Greyhounds Of the North Atlantic
Ocean are sold by him via the Guion, Cunard
White Star and Anchor Liverpool lines.
Mr.. Farmer will furnish ali Information accurate
ly and promptly for the guidance Of transatlantic
voyagers, as well as those desiring to send for
friends on the other side. His long experience has
given him a thorough knowledge of all the details Of
the business and interested parties will find him
prompt aud efficient in all matters relating to this
inject.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
wINsLOw PACKING COMPANY

This company was organized in May, 1882, and
succeeded TO the business of j. Winslow Jones q
Co., Limited. Its principal products are Canned
Corn, Apple, Pumpkin, Beans, Succotash, Lobster
and Mackerel.
The Company packed in the year 1888 upwards
Of half million dollars worth of canned goods and
the highest price of any general brand in the mark
,$120 per Dozen and the lobster 81. 45 per Dozen
The corn is selling this year at 20 per dozen, and
lobster at $1.55. The Winslow Corn has long
been famous for its excellent quality, as
indeed have all the standard brands of Maine corn
The overproduction of the year 1883, and the con-
sequent Generalization of the market has consider
ably affected the prices of ordinary corn but the
more prominent brands, including the Winslow, are
starting at the usual price for the year 1884 The
same as for the two preceding years c. P. Mattocks
being president and business manager, and FREEZER
lex Jones treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
A. A. MITCHELL.
Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Fer
tilizers, Etc.

b0a10r III AGRICULTURAL implements, FER
tilizers, Etc.
No man in Maine perhaps, engaged in the agri-
cultural implement business is better more fav-
oraby known to those interested in it than Albert
A Mitchell of this city. He is enthusiast in the
business, and is known for his upright dealings
which fact, in connection with the standard quality
Of the articles he handles, has been important
factor in building up the good trade which he now
controls all over the State.
The stock of farming tools for sale in his ware
rooms at 1888 Commercial Street comprises the
most improved and those best adapted to the of
the farmer, all of which fully warranted. They
include the Victor Mower, American Horse Rake,
Mudgett Hay Tedder, Planet, Jr., Farm and Garden
Implements, Star Swivel Plows, and other articles
of this class which have for themselves lead
ing position in agricultural circles.
Mr.. Mitchell is also the general agent for the Bay
State Fertilizer, manufactured by the Clark's Cove
Guano Co. of New Bedford, Mass, which is too
we'll known to the farmers of this State to need any
words of praise at hands. The very fact that its
sales in Maine alone has increased from 40 tons in
1882 to over 400 tons in 1885, with good prospect
of double that amount the coming year. is satisfac
tory evidence that it is the leading article of the
kind used in the State. AS fertilizng element the
Bay State Fertilizer has no superior and its great
success is a matter of fact.
Every article emanating from Mr.. Mitchells es-
Enlistment is guaranteed and every representa-
ton made by him can be depended upon with abso-
lutte certainty.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
MARTIN w. BEST.
Dealer in Meats, Canned Goods, Etc.

Dealer IN MeaGS, Oann6o GoOQS, ETC.
One of the most important of our business inter-
ests il that of supplying the people with food Of diff
ferent kinds, and it is one in which Portland has
some good and reliable Representatives, none of
whom are better known than Martin W. Best, at SO
Free Street,.
Mr. Best is both wholesale and retail dealer in
the finest qualities of beef, pork, mutton, veal
trlpe and all kinds Of fresh and cured meats, sau-
sage canned goods, etc. and the good facilities he
enjoys by reason of bis thorough knowledge of the
business and close connections with producers, en-
abes him to place before his customers the very
best the markets afford, at the most reasonable
prices.
In buying goods from this establishments the most
fastidious of housekeepers may rest assured that
they will get perfection If there il such thing in
these articles, for cleanliness and purity are two
points upoc which Mr.. lest prides himself that he
attains in every instance.
He has built up large and constantly increasing
trade among our best families, hotels and private
boarding houses, and when once customer trades
with this house change is seldom desired. All
goods delivered free to any place Throughout the
city, and we unhesitatingly recommend this house
as tirst-class one to transact business with.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
ARETAS SHURTLEFF.
Bond and Stock Broker.

Brokerage houses indispensable adjuncts to
trade. The profits of business, the income OF es-
tates, the affairs of corporations and industries seek
investment, exchange or adjustment in these chan,
nels. The broker is a confidential agent, skilful
adviser, and shrewd dealer. He is sought for ad-
vice with much dependence as the client can
place in his attorney. the patient in his physi-
clan. His knowledge of the financial world, and MS
Judgment of the money and stock markets are taken
as the rule of procedure by numerous customers,
who entrust him with the duty of making the best
possible investment of their funds.
Among the reliable brokerage houses Of Portland
may be counted that of Aretas Shurtlef, at 1914
Middle Street. Mr.. Shurtleff buys and sells state,
municipal government and railroad bonds, keeping
these securities constantly hand for investment
by trust funds, savings banks and private parues,
and gives personal and prompt attention to any IN
quiries.
In conclusion we eau only say that every branch
of Mr.. Shurtlef's business Is transacted in sucn
systematic and satisfactory manner to have given
him an excellent reputation and that with his val
liable experience and prompt method OF Mining or
ders, he has built up highly successful business
with first class clientage.