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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
GEO. A. GAY & co.
Dry and Fancy Goods, Carpets, Etc.

The most successful mercantile firm is the one
that can, at all times and under any state of bust
ness AFFAIR." keep constantly presenting to the pub
lie and their patrons succession of new ideas and
something in the way of novelty and STYLE The firm
who make this their constant aim and study are
sure, in the course of time, to head the list and
create trade that is hard to be taken from them.
To meet the changing views of people who buy at
retail, great confidence ia placed upon the expert
ence and reliability of the house that has been sue
cessful.
In this respect take pleasure in calling the at
tention of our readers TO the well-known house of
Geo. A. Gay & Co., at 499 Congress Street, whose
facilities for the producing of bargains in the
goods they deal in are too well known for us to
dwell upon. Here may be found lat prices that as
tonsh some people who ignorant of the superior
advantages the firm have for purchasing their stock
one OF the most complete assortment of goods of
this class to be in the city. In addition to
heavy stock of dry and fancy goods they also carry
large line of carpetings, and make a speciality of
ready-made garments for ladies.
An inspection of the immense variety of goods
they have in store and to which they daily add
ing fresh accessions, will convince that an at
tempt to fully describe their stock would result in
failure to convey in any measure an adequate idea
of its variety The head of this house, Mr.. Gay is
well known in this community for his enterprise and
energetic management, his success being matter
OF pleasure to his many friends, and we heartily
wish him long continuance of it.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
SARGENT, DENNISON & co.

AS a market for COAL Portland has risen rapidly
in Importance during the past quarter of century,
and to-day the coal interest forms one of its most
staple industries, and one which deserves special
mention in review of this nature having for its
object the proper setting forth of the advantages at
hand here for the successful establishment of man
ufacturing and other enterprises.
The firm of Sargent, Dennison & Co., of IVA Com
mercial Street, is one of the best known in the
trade, and are provided with all modern facilities
for the economical handling of the article and the
prompt fulhlment of orders. Supplies are all re-
ceived direct from the mines, and the product is
furnished to the trade and consumers throughout
the city and vicinity at lowest market rates. and
from the facilities they possess they are in a posi-
ton to offer equal advantages to their customer
with any OF their contemporaries here or else
where.
1t would not become us to make any personal re-
marks concerning a gentleman so long and closely
identified with the trade the head If this house
Mr.. Edward H. Sargent; in conclusion, however we
may be permitted to call the attention Of our read
ers TO the position occupied by the house in the
traffic assuring them that none enjoys better facili
ties for fulfilling contracts entered into and that
the unblemished business career of the firm for
many years sufficient guarantee for the verify OF
our remarks,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
H. P. s. G00LD.
Apothecary and Druggist.

Perhaps one of the most important business in
terests necessary to the good health and welfare of
community is that of the druggist and apothecary
The most important requisites for the successful
prosecution of this business central location
good stock in each department. perfect knowledge
OF all the intricacies of the trade, and the conf
dence of the people to whom they cater.
Such requisites these may all be found at the
establishment of III. P. S. Goold corner of MYRTLE
and Congress Streets which is known as one of the
handsomest and best appointed drug stores in
Maine. The stock kept is large and varied chosen
from the best markets of the country with that ex
IRENE care obtained only by long experience in The
business, and each department bears the system
attic and clearly look of careful attention.
Everything may be found here that is generally
kept In first class establishments of this kind
while the prescription department is conducted
with system and perfect accuracy and none but ex-
pert hands are allowed to compound physicians
orders.
The cigar department of this store has ALWAYS
its stock, as well as the great variety to choose
FROM and it has its patrons in all parts of the cty
who know that they can here obtain brands of the
fragrant weed that always give satisfaction.
MIR. ID. W. Heseltine, more Familiarity known to
the boys as billy, one of the most popular young
men in the city, has been connected with this
establishment from It's commencement and is al
ways prepared to see his friends.
The second clerk Mr.. P. L. Lord, is also a young
gentleman OF experience, and well posted in all the
intricate details of the business.
Patrons of this store will find in the stock here
displayed every element of satisfaction to them
selves, both in variety and freshness and moderate
and reasonable prices.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
BROWN, THE SHOE DEALER.

We doubt if there is boot and shoe concern in
this section of the State that has built up higher
reputation for the excellence of its stock. or en-
Joys better class of trade than that of Irving j.
Brown, at 42i Congress street.
AT no time since starting business has Mr.. Brown
been willing to sacrifice his reputation for keeping
line of irst-class goods that will bear the most
rigid tests, in obedience to the clamor for cheap
and common article of wear. He has valued more
permanent reputation for durability and taste
than the temporary triumphs of deprecated pro-
ducts, which are now extensively placed upou
the market.
This fact explains why this establishments COM
mands such a liberal patronage. The mod
ern demand for 'shoddy'' has not broken down Mr..
Browns faith in the sound maxim OF business that
good article at fair plice is better than poor
one at more than it is werth In the famous pro-
auctions of Woodmansee Il Garside. he carries an
assortment superior to any in the city being also
agent for James Boyd of New York and other noted
manufacturers of the country, and is enabled to
put before his customers the very best qualities of
goods at the most reasonable prices, thus demon
strating that it is possible to hold reputation for
selling trst-class goods that will secure the conf
dence of the buyers, and at the same time to fur
nish them at prices that will compel their patron
age
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
SAWYER, LePROHON & co.,

Among the commercial Industries of Portland
there is probably single one that supplies a
wider held OF trade than that devoted to the hand
ling OF fish. No city in the country is better rep
resented in this line, and annually the trade shows
marked increase and development The western
trade in this article which formerly went through
the hands of Boston parties, is being gradually
brought direct to this market and largely interest
ed in this department find ths well known
house Of Sawyer, LeProhon II Co.. of 2O21a Com
mercial Street.
This firm transact brokerage business not only
In dry and picked fish, but ais in all kinds of
Maine products, iii canned goods, such as corn
mackerel, HOLSTERS, CLANS and all kinds of canned
fish. for which our State is so widely noted. They
are the only brokers in Maine who make speci atty
OF handling the Western trade and combined with
their well known experience they have every facil-
ity necessary for the successful prosecution of this
branch OF business. They represented in Chica-
go by air. Ben M. Belcher, member of the firm,
who resides in that city and looks after the
ests OF the house there's and they also represent
ed by brokers in all the other large markets of the
West.
The members of the firm have large CONNER
cia acquaintance this section ofthe
try and their energy and enterprise has given them
standing among business men which cannot fail to
be OF valuable assistance to then both directly and
indirectly in advancing the interests of their Gus.
toners in every available and judicous way. To
those not yet acquainted with this house we can
recommend it as one with which any business rela-
ions cannot fail to be of pleasant and satisfactory
character.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
A. F. HILL & co.
Clothing and Gentlemen's Furnishings

Clothing and Gentlemen's Furnishings.
Good and cheap clothing is one of the necessities
of everyday lie A few years ago 1t was not very
easy to purchase cheap and good clothing. Ready
made garments in those days were usually con-
structed of Indifferent materials, poorly cut and
badly made No doubt inferior goods are still pro-
duced and placed upon the market by irresponsible
makers and Dealers but it is also fact that ready.
made garments, made Of good Materials fashion
ably cut well trimmed and lined, and well made,
can also be procured at reasonable prices by apply
ing to honest and fair-dealing traders.
Such house, beyond question, is that of A. f.
Hill & Co., of 1877 Middle Street. There may now
be seen at these salesrooms full and carefully Sc
lected stock of seasonabe goods for mems and boys
wear together with furnishings in all the novelties
of the day,-just such goods in fact as many years
experience has shown to be best adapted to the
wants of this community and they appeal to the
careful consideration of persons desiring garments
to complete their outfit.
The parties connected with this house are capable
and pleasant gentlemen to deal with, and we know
OF other establishment to which we can more un-
hesitatiDgy recommend our readers where their
wants in the line of excellent readymade clothing
furnishing goods be more satisfactorily sup
piled, or at more reasonable prices.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
WIN. M. MARKS.
Book, Gard and job Printer.

There is not business man at this advanced day
who presumes to carry on his undertakings with
increasing success, who does not patronize the
printer to greater or lesser extent. There are a
thousand and one ways in which merchant adver-
tises through the medium of printers ink-the re-
liable family paper, his printed cards, bill-heads
circulars, envelopes letter heads, posters-al these
have their valuable mission in keeping his name
and business before an intelligent people
Among the more prominent of the book and job
printing offices of Portland is that conducted by
VIM. M. Marks, on Exchange Street, the work is
suing from which being noted for the beauty of its
appearance and the thoroughness of its execution
There lis no better Office in Maine than this one and
Mr. Marks is prepared with every facility known TO
the craft to do printing of any nature from we'd
ding card to book volume of any size. He has lust
finished the Revised Statutes of Mane-a ponder
Gus volume of 1900 pages or more, in the publish
ing of which he is associated with Loring Short &
Harmon. "
Mr. Marks was business manager of the job room
of thH paper for IA years. and altogether he has
been 70 years in the business This year he is city
printer. He also takes decided interest in public
affairs, having been Chairman of the Republican
City Committee for two years. a common council
man for two years, and trustee OF Evergreen Gem
etsry for three years.
good CITIZEN square and upright business man
prompt in his dealings and outspoken In his
opinions Mr.. Marks wins the esteem and respect of
all with whom he comes in contact.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
d. s. WARREN & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Coal.

AS a point of transit and reshpment, as we'll as a
central depot for COAL Portland has for many years
absorbed large portion of trade in this direction,
and is so availably situated between the source of
supplies and the Eastern New England customer,
as to have controlled, in great measure, the hand
ling of this indispensable product. Numerous firms
and individuals are here engaged in the coal traffic,
and in some instances have developed capacity for
its management that has led to large growth of
facilities, and greatly enhanced the commercial
thrift of the city.
Prominent among such we must rank the firm of
d. S. Warren s. Co., whose Office is at the head of
Union Wharf During the period which has elaps-
ed since the establishment OF this house its facili
ties have been annually augmented, and large
trade has been established. They are both whole
sale and retail Dealers and are prepared to furnish
the article in any quantity. from ton to load
although they make speciality of the latter.
Their relations with the mining corporations are
such that they receive every advantage in the
way of prices freight, etc.. and all their operations
are conducted in such manner to constantly en-
large the usefulness of their house, and retain at
the time the respect and consideration of the
general public, dealers and consumers.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
RANDALL Il McALLISTER.
Coal.

In comprehensive review of the important COM
mercial and manufacturing advantages of Portland,
the extensive business conducted by Randall q Nc
Allister, in handling coal, may well claim a brief
portion of our space. The firm are extensive deal
ers by the cargo and carload shipments being made
direct from the mines to this port without paving
tribute to any intermediate points.
Their facilities for supplying the retail dema nd
embraces immense sheds on their own wharf Tor
storage, having capacity of thousands of tons,
whence the coal is delivered to all parts of the CITY,
as well as the most intimate relations with the prin,
cipa producers and shippers of the anthracite and
bituminous coal fields. They have also in course of
erection on their wharf spacious elevator, with
capacity OF six thousand tons, which will give them
advantages in the trade not possessed by any sml-
ar concern in the State and these complete facil-
ties will be promptly placed at the disposal Of their
customers. 80
This firm have for many years been well and
widely known in this community, the commercial
and manufacturing interests of which, through the
medium of their house, they have done so much to
enhance. They will be found prompt, liberal and
snterprising, never unsolictous for the benefit of
patrons, and always prepared to offer advantages to
the trade 10 keeping with such a reputation
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
G. NJ. BOSWORTH g. co.
Interior Decorators g. House Furnishers.

One effect of the aesthetic tendencies Of the times
is to create greatly increasing demand for artistic
interior decorations, and those houses that give
their attention to such classes of work have their
hands full of ORDERS and their designers are kept
constantly busy in turning out designs for the
different departments into which the business Is
divided.
The firm of G. NJ. Bosworth & Co., of SOL Con-
gress Street. is the largest and best known Of their
Kind in the State, and have built up reputation az
interior decorators aud house furnishers which
they may we'll be proud of. For originality and
uniqueness of design, artistic taste and skin Of
workmanship, they have but few equals and no
superiors. and many very fine buildings, both pub
lie and private. throughout Eastern New England,
bear their interiors evidences Of their satsfae
tory work in this direction.
Their stock is at all times full and complete,
representing the productions Of the best manufao-
turers of the country, and comprise all the different
grades Of wall paper and ceiling decorations, win
dow shades in Hollands. Opaque and dado, and all
other articles in their line The stock in every do
partment is large, choice and comprehensive, and
the firm were never better prepared than now to
promptly meet any and all demands made upon
ham
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
E. DELAYING.
Dealer in Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Etc

If men will smoke-and smoke they WILT is
well il they smoke wisely. 1t is not enough to sim
ply make a smoke; it is the quality of the smoke
more than the quantity that makes the smoke desir-
able. To secure, however, the true solace of the
weed it is absolutely necessary to patronize an es
tabshment where goods are kept that can be de-
pended upon as irst-class, and no better could be
selected in this city than that of F. Deavina, which
is located at SO Exchange Street, opposite the Post
Office.
The thrifty and enterprising city of Portland
calls for good cigars, handsomely and thoroughly
made, and also in the matter of tobacco, demands a
good article.
This fact explains the liberal patronage bestowed
upon Mr. Delavina, for he has built up standard
reputation for selling fine goods and never misrep
resentng any article of this class to his customers
He deals in the best imported and domestic cigars,
and pure grades of standard tobacco, both chewing
ana smoking, representing some of the most prom
nent manufacturing houses of the country in these
articles.
Mr.. Delavina Is justly entitled to the good trade
which he now controls, and we certainly commend
his establishment to the favorable attention of all
lovers of the fragrant weed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
VIM. ALLEN. ,JR.
Fire and Marine Insurance Agency.


In our remarks on the commerce of Portland. we
cannot pass the insurance interest which is indeed
we'll represented by agencies whose facilities for
placing risks of any amount are not surpassed by
those of any city in the country. Prominent among
these agencies is that of VIM. Allen ,Jr of 23
Exchange street, who has had wide experience of
many years, and enjoys the confidence of the bust
ness men and property owners of the city and vicin-
ity TO most hattering extent.
Mr.. Allen is the authorized agent for this secti,
Of the following substantial and trustworthy COM
panies Buffalo German Ins. Co., of Buffalo; CHI
zens Ins. Co., of Pittsburg, Pa; Fire ms Associa-
ton, of London; Girard Fire Ins. Co.. of Philade-
phia Guardian Assurance Co., of London; Merchants
lns. Co., ofNewark; New Hampshire Fire ms Co.,
of Manchester; Prescott Ins. Co., of Boston; and
the Westchester Fire Ins. Co., of New York.
This indeed is a list of undoubted excellence and
security, guaranteeing certain indemnity in case of
loss, and Mr.. Allen effects insurance in each of
these at the very lowest rates. The public can
depend upon the most liberal treatment at this
agency, beth in the matter of premiums and the
prompt payment Of all losses. We are pleased TO
say that this agency has in the past paid all lust
claims promptly, in full and without litigation to
the complete satisfaction of its numerous clients
The largest marine business done at any agency
in this State is transacted at this Office. Shipments
to and from Boston, New York and all Southern
points, by steamers and sailing vessels; also to All
points East and all Foreign ports, insured at low
rates in one of the largest companies of the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
WEST & CALDERWOOD.

Manufacturers of Crackers, Bread, Etc.
One of the most complete yet quiet, revolutions
effected in the methods of any trade in the last
quarter of century is certainly that which has ia
ken place in the manufacture of bread, crackers,
and kindred articles. This great change has been
brought about by the introduction of mac hinery,
and improved methods, by which large houses OBJ
tain control of business that has wide extension.
Among those who have adopted progre ssive
methods in the manufacture of these goods the we'll
knewn house of West 8 Calderwood (successors to
Rice q Calderwood), occupies prominent position.
This firm have removed from their old stand at SO
and 80 Union Street and may now be found at the
well known Irving Blake bakery at $50 Congress
Street. which has long been noted for the superior
excellenc of its products This establishment is
equipped with nearly all the important improve
ments hat have been adopted by other hrst-class
concerns, and as a result the firm enabled to
compete with any similar house in Eastern New
England, while their extended experience gives
them many advantages not enjoyed By younger
houses in the trade.
With the growth of our population, the increase
of our industries and the discontinuance of many
old fashioned housekeeping practices, the art Of
baking is becoming prime factor in the manufac-
turing resources OF the country and the reliable es-
tabshment we have casually mentioned will. with
out doubt, long continue to receive large share of
the ever increasing trade in these food supplies.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
DEAN BROTHERS.
Dealers in Fine Boots and Shoes

The observer of Portland's resources, in respect
to the several trade accommodations cannot fall in
passing through Congress street. to notice among
other enterprises the stand occupied by Dean
Brothers. successors to f. L. Merrill, at No. 455 Il
being one of the most popular and best known boot
and shoe establishments ia the city. Although
keeping always in stock complete assortment OF
common and medium goods, this firm makes a de-
cided speciality of nice work. which combine fault
less styles, fine finish and perfect workmanship,
either hand machine sewed and at prices sure to
suit the times and the customers pockets.
The most noted manufacturers of these goods In
the country represented in this stock, and the
simmest fullest foot of either lady gentleman
can here be accommodated to perfection. The re-
putation of this establishment for giving the
toner good equivalent for his money is not only
we'll known in the city. but it has its patrons in all
the surrounding towns, who have found by ex-
perience that when they patronize this concern
they get good article at fair price, and one that
will faithfully fulfil all the representations made
for it. 1t is with pleasure that have pointed to
this house and its proprietors and feel assured
that nothing will be left undone to maintain the
envable name which this store has enjoyed for SO
many years a place where the best that the
market affords is at all times TO be found.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Will H. Mcdonald, Proprietor.

In newspaper review of this kind, which treats
of the of the city of Portland and which
ia destined to be read by those who reside elsewhere
tits of course, not out of place for to mention
establishment where when visitors repair to this
city either for business pleasure they will be
abled to find all the comforts of home, besides
every civity, attention, and convenience possible
to a sojourn in public house.
Many hotels have their specialties This one has
a full service, that one an excellent cuisine the
other good beds; but very few can, as the United
States does, combine all these merits and that too
without oyerburdening the traveller with exorbtant
charges. Here there is parsmony Of details, but
abundance Of everything, with attentive service
and While you may safely trust your wishes with the
host 1t is gratifying to know that your pleasure is
matter OF interest to the landlord as well as to
yourself,
This is the oldest hotel in the city, and of its
plete appointments we have only words of praise
ana as IL is matter intimately concerning the pub
nc to know, we cannot but call attention 10 it.
Inc house u situated on the public square, in
close proximity to the business quarters of the CITY,
and its conveniences in regard to the accommoda-
ton of travellers are most excellent The rooms are
spacious, airy, we'll furnished, and every depart
ment shows prominent evidence of cleanliness All
modern Improvements and conyeniences may here
be had; while the dining room is perfect IN all its
arrangements and gives to the guest that feeling of
satisfaction that he expects to get in frstcIass
hotel. 0
The peculiar qualifications of MIR. Mcdonald as a
landlord, his sOlicitude for the comforts of his
guests, and the close attention of the employees in
each department, insures to the traveller every mod
ern convenience of q temporary home at reasona-
BILE compens alton.