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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22

In 1877, fifteen years ago, when Paw
tuckct was a quiet town OF about ten
thousand less inhabitants than today,
and so many people were making their
purchases out OF toWn-in Providence and
elsewhere Lyons Delany came here from
Providence, where he had successfully
managed tea house for seven years,
to maxi a name in the tea business on his
own account. Fortified with n thorough
knowledge OF the essentials of the busi-
ness, he entered the field with the deter
minGtion to succeed il possible. Many
obstacles had he to contend with and had
il not been for his earnest zeal and close
application to business, his enterprise,
like those OF his predecessors must have
failed.
The idea OF placing tea store on
sound basis here seemed to the denzens
OF PaNtucket most extreme aud many
readily volunteered the opinion that its
existence would be very transitory. Few
there were indeed who saw any "silvcr
lining TO the dark cloud" that hovered
over the enterprise.
Not 80 the proprietor, however. He
rCaliz d hat he had but to attract the
people TO him by courteous treatment; by
low prices and by always representing the
quality OF goods sold in honorable
manner. His early purchases OF tea were
apparently so large that the people were
astonished, as each consignment seemed
TO be full years supply, but as the ex
press loads continued to arrive frequently,
the people soon realized that the enter
prise was success and would be pcrma
nent. Larger quarters were required and
through continually enlarging the store
the firms salesroom now occupy the en-
tire floor of the Spencer Building on
North Main street, the largest in area in
the city, together with two large build.
ings OF the Old Slater Mill estate, and
storage in NeA York city.
Mr.. Delauy early set about TO meet every
requirement OF a fast growing business,
starting after few years, his coffee
roasting works. The next important
move, was to establish spice mills, where
by he could supply the trade with abso.
lutely pure spices. This feature proved
in itself grand success.
wholesale department and place men "on
the road" to sell TO the grocery trade. This
endeavor was equally prosperous and their
goods are now being distributed to a vast
number OF leading grocers throughout
Rhode Island, Massachuchetts and Con-
necticut. The present headquarters are
The finest in New England in this business,
and from small beginning, Mr. Delany
may well say that the "big oak" has
grown. The enterprise is credit to the
city, and brings considerable outside trade
which formerly procured their supplies
from Boston and New York.
Visitors are always sure OF a cordial
welcome, whether intending to purchase
or to look over the superior appointments
Of the store or manufacturing depart
ments.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
CHEAP GROCERIES
At the New England Grocery and Tea House
In This Cty.

At the New England Grocery and Tea House
In This CITY.
The New England Grocery and Tea
House is probably the oldest establish
ment of its kind in Rhode Island. Busi-
ness was begun in Providence in 1869 and
a branch started in this city at the present
location, 242 and 2I4 Main street, In 1885.
During the six years in Pawtucket an
enormous business has been done.
Messrs. Arnold & Maine, the proprie.
tors, are enterprising young men and to
their steady application to business and
fair treatment to customers are due their
unparalleled success. The store Is second
to none in size In the city, and the large
stock on hand is only of the finest quality
and OF endless variety.
Provisions, groceries and fruits OF any
and every kind are always to be found
there fresh and at the lowest prices.
Owing to the fast increasing business
they find the store too small and as soon
as the new Wheaton Building is finished
will occupy it. A large force of clerks are
employed and all orders are promptly
attended to.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
THE BARGAIN STORE.

Good Place to Find Many Rave and Val.
uable Cheap Art cles.
The Bargain store, 40 East avenue, is a
new concern, but it has well earned the
right TO the name it bears. 1t was for
merly the old store of the late Sarah Boy
Ian. Last Noyember it was. opened by
the present firm, and is now under the
efficient management Of A. J. Brien.
The line OF goods carried is varied and
comprises dry goods OF any and every
description and boots and shoes. The
firm that owns the stock in the Bargain
Store have branches in all principal cities
OF the United States, and therefore the
business done annually is immense.
Having so many sources by which to
dispose OF their goods they buy only in
the largest quantities sometimes purchas-
ing all OF a certain line of goods in the
market. BY so doing they can buy the
best goods cheap and dispose of them at
prices that would bankrupt smaller firms.
Call at the Bargain Store, A. J. Brien
manager.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22

that confines itself 10 what may be termed
a clean line OF goods.
In all staple and fancy groceries, tens,
coffees, fruits, confectionery, dairy pro-
duets and ice cream, their neat, clean, at q
tractive stock can be matched by but few
IL any in New England. They make 1t II
special point TO have only the best ana
choicest goods and nothing OF an inferior
grade Is allowed to enter the store, much
less sold TO customers.
While their business is of retail charac-
ter the firm handles goods in such
enormous quantities that for years they
have been accorded place with the
largest jobbers OF this section in all mat
ters that pertain TO the purchase OF goods,
ana in some lines are the largest buyers.
Therefore as the firm purchases much
goods al a time they can offer the best
in the market TO customers al the lowest
possible prices. Their business in many
details is original, and, as whole, is an
interesting specimen Of healthy, legiti-
mate growth from small beginning TO
magnificent proportions that the MEM
bers OF the firm may feel justly proud to
call attention to.
They have most complete system OF free
delivery, covering every part OF the city
from early morning until evening, re-
quring a number OF teams. All Gus
toners have but to leave their orders at
the store and the goods will he at their
home almost as soon as they reach there
themselves.
Orders may be left in person or sent by
mail or telephone. TO attend To the
patrons OF the store requires force OF
thirty experienced clerks who are kept
constantly busy. The firm is fourteen years
old, having started in business in the
Warren building at the foot OF Dexter
street in 1878.
Soon the store was found to be too small
and It was enlarged. Messrs. Nicholson
and rhackray continued TO do business at
that stand for years, the trade constantly
increasing steadily during that time.
Some years ago the property where the
firm is now located was purchased and
four years ago their present store was
erected. Today they enjoy the distinction
OF having one OF the largest and best APP
pointed stores OF its kind in the State.
Nicholson * Thackray may well feel
proud OF their record in this CITY.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
HAllORAN BROTHERS.
Thny Have one of the Fin"sti Appointed
studios In the City.

They Have one of the Fin"sti Appointed
studios In the City.
Eialloran Brothers, artist photographers
OF North Main street, are the recognized
leaders in this line in the city. The
studio is in charge OF John j. Halloran
who is an artist OF experience, rare skill
and judgment-a thorough master OF all
the new processes and different methods
that have recently been introduced into
the art. In fine portraiture he stands
unrivalled and in making pictures every
detail is closely looked after so that the
result is work of artistic finish and
superior excellence. y general photo
graphic business is carried on and orders
for oil, ink, pastel, crayon and water
colors are promptly executed.
The studio is located on the second
floor of No. 80 North Main street. and is
handsomly furnished and adorned with
many specimens OF art. The operating
rooms are provided with all the parapher.
MALTA including all sorts OF scenes and
backgrounds. This is an old established
gallery and the success of Halloran Bros.
is due to the excellency OF their work.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
KENNISON'S.
A Store .ccked with All Kinds of Musi
cnl Merchandise.

A Store : .ccked with All Klnds of Musi
cal Merchandise.
"Music hath charms" is an oft repeated
phrase and person visiting the musical
warerooms OF r. A. Kennison, at 81 Broad
street, will be brought to realization OF
that fact. There can be found pianos,
organs, music boxes, accordeons, violins,
guitars, harps and all kinds of musical in
struments from the smallest to the
largest.
Pianos and organs are also tuned and
repaired and first class stock OF strings
tor violins, banjos and guitars are always
on hand. He is also a dealer In picture
frames of every description and many
beautiful works OF art may always be
found for sale and on exhibition. The
premises are commodious, spacious and
attractive.
The well-known and world wide repu-
tation of the musical instruments kept in
stock have demonstrated beyond question
that they are nowhere surpassed d either in
tone, finish, style or workmanship. Mr..
Kennison buys for cash and in large guam
titles and is therefore able to offer instru-
ments and frames at the lowest prices.
Musical publications and sheet music,
the latest out, are always to be found
there. Call and examine at 81 Broad
street.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
" JERRYS" PLACE.
That's where You Want to Go for shave
or Haircut.

That's where You want to Go for n shave
or Haircut.
Everybody in the city OF Pawtucket
knows Jerry Manning and where his hair
dressing rooms are located. He has been
i'm the business for years, therefore he is
an expert, and only employs those who
are i'm the same class. He was for years
located in the old Walker Block on Main
street, next to the Benedict House. See
ing an opportunity to secure better quar-
ters he mo ed further down Main street
to Trinity Square and his tonsorial rooms
are now on the second floor of the Clark
Block. The number is 29l, and Mr.. Man
ning's regular customers are many.
Strangers in the city who want to find a
good hairdresser are always attracted by
the handsome sign, "Jerry's Hairdressing
Rooms" which is in a conspicuous place.
Those who call once are sure to go again
as they always receive prompt and care
full attention from Mr.. Manning and his
employees. Call and see him at 29i Main
street, up stairs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22

of Main street and Park Place, opposite
the Merchants Exchange, on the ground
floor, surrounded on all Oides by large
plate glass windows, IL is always light,
neat and pleasant.
MIR. Guertin purchased the shop last
Winter and 10y the excellent work OF him
self and assistants, in two months the
number OF customers had doubled and he
now finds that he will have To add
another chair In a short time, making
four in all.
The proprietor and those employed
there are artists in their line and tue pa
irons always receive prompt and proper
attention. Everything is neat and clean
as can not only be seen by those who
visit the rooms regularly, but by passcrs-
by. Mr.. Guerton has besutified the place
in many respects and the tonsorisl rooms
are now in the first rank.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
BUTLER EXCHANGE.

Tim " Bottles the Best Hop Beer. etc
Known Hereabouts.
Tim Buffers celebrated hop beer is the
favorite Summer drink in this section of
the State and il is manufactured togeth her
with all kinds of mineral waters by Mr.
Butler at los Moth Main street. AT this
number he has very neat saloon which
he has named "Butler's Exchange" and
anyone may see the process OF making and
bottling mineral waters any day in the
bottling department.
Mr.. Butler started in business in 1886,
on East avenue and then moved To Mort h
Main street, locating near Main street.
Seeing an opportunity last year, he pur-
chased the property where he is now in
business, and has made many Improve
ments since he took possession.
He removed his bottling establishment
from his place on the Plains, to l0s North
Main street, and his business is increas-
ing daily. Several teams are constantly
kept on the road delivering goods, and
all orders from societies or parties will be
promptly attended TO. Call and see Tim
at Buffers Exchange, los North Main
street.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
New York

Mr.. and Mrs. jolly frequently make
trips to Europe and always keep abreast
OF the London and Partisan novelties.
The stock is always fresh and new and
strictly up to date. II embraces all
shapes OF straw, chips and felt hats,
bonnets, bonnet and cap frames, both
trimmed and untrimmed, besides every
thing in he line OF trimmings, such as
velvets, silks, satins, laces, ribbons, orna-
ments, ostrich plumes and tips, rare
feathers, etc.
a large force OF artistic millners is con-
stantly employed and orders are executed
at short notice and In the most clega nt
and stylish manner possible.
The head trimmer, Miss Ryan, has
studied with the best milliners both in
this country and in London and Paris,
and to her artistic ability is due much of
the wonderful success of the firm. Mr..
jolly is very enterprsng man and
thoroughly reliable in all his dealings.
This firm has marched, since its begin
ming, under a triumphal arch OF we'll
merited success and the expense and
trouble il goes to command the ever in
creasing first class patronage it receives.
Therefore any lady in Pawtucket or
vicinity desiring correct points on
fashionable millinery would do well to
visit this mammoth emporium and the
always courteous assistants will be at the
disposal Of their patrons, whether pur'
chosers or not.
The establishment fairly teens with
every rich novelty direct from leaoing
European markets. One special feature
worth noticing is this firms guarantee
that no two hats or bonnets OF its design
shall be alike. This especially is worthy
Of particular note as it is to be found but
rarely outside OF the Partisan designers in
France. Miss Ryan, Jolly's principal de-
signers, is, however, equal to this emer-
gency, she having studied directly under
the famous artists of London and Paris.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
BIG TEA HOUSE.
Union Pacific Tea Company One of the
Leading Ones of the Country.

Union Pacific Tea Company One of the
Leading Ones of the Country.
The great Union Pacific Tea Company
OF New York has branch stores in every
city OF any prominence in the Union.
The store in this city was opened several
street. IL is under the management OF
Charles DAILY, gentleman who thorough
ly understands every part OF the business.
This company grows its own teas and
coffee and is sole manufacturer of the
Sovereign Baking Powder and thereby
saves its customers the profits which
generally goes to the middlemen.
The stock consists OF only the best
grades of tea, coffee and baking powder.
An elegant present is given to every pur-
chaser. The presents consist OF the finest
crockery, glassware, works of art, etc.
Although present is given, the customer
always gets the best quality OF whatever
is purchased. The company is doing such
an enormous business that it can afford TO
treat It's patrons well.
Mr.. Daily, being a thoroughly COM
petept man, can be depended on to keep
in stock the best goods in the market.
Those who purchase tea, coffee or baking
powder would do well to give the Union
Pacific Tea Company a call before going
elsewhere. Remember the place, the Red
Front Store, 800 Nam street, opposite the
Benedict House.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22

reputation and the new improved Singer
is model Ia lightpess OF running, excel.
lence OF work and is thing Of beauty
capable OF adorning any parlor.
John j. Gavagsn Is in charge OF the
Office In this city, which is located in the
Bates Block, fronting on Broadway. The
rooms are on the second floor, and large
and varied assortment of mac chimes may be
found t'.ere, which Mr.. Gavagan or his
assistants are always at hand to show to
visitors, who are always welcome.
MIR. Gavagan came to this city In Jan
uary, 1889, and having long been in the
sewing machine business in other cities
he accepted a position under w. III. Col.
well, who was then manager OF the Paw
tucket agency. He successfully worked
as an agent until December IS, 1891, when
he took charge OF the eliice, and has since
been the manager.
He has five agents under his supervision,
and they sell from 45O TO 500 Singer
machines year. This enormous business
entails the keeping Of from twelve to
fifteen hundred accounts, which is about
ali The work that the present force can
attend to, and in very short time more
men will haveto be employed.
In the neighborhood of two hundred
machines are always kept in stock and
anyone may call and examine whether
they are ready TO purchase or not. IL
they once see the new improved Singer
they will have no other. IL does the best
work In less time and with less noise and
waste of energy than any other machine.
The terms are very reasonable, as a
machine can be purchased on the install
ment plan, while liberal discount is
given for cash. All machines disposed
OF are guaranteed and kept in repair for
certain length OF time. People will find
MIR. Gavagan and his agents courteous
gentlemen, ready and willing at all
times to show or TO sell, and the pur.
chaser always gets his moneys worth.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
McELROY & MOONEY.
A Popular Gents & othing House where
Great Bargains Can BE Had.

A Popular Gents & othing House Where
Great Bargains Can BE Had.
For mems, youths, and boys fine
clothing everybody goes to McElroy q
Mooney, whose store is located at 207
Main street, opposite the Postotiice.
Thomas II. McElroy and James IL.
Mooney, two well known and highly re-
spected young men, formed a
copartnership five years ago and
opened store in the Walker block.
From the first they were very successful
and in six months time they were obliged
to seek other quarters. The large store they
now occupy was then leased for a term
Of years and they are to be found there
yet.
Messrs. McEiroy and Mooney have a
reputation, OF which they may justly feel
proud, OF buying only the latest style
and finest quality Of goods in the market.
Their light and heavy overcoats are per-
feet in every respect and any young man
who secures his outfit there will be poin-
ted out on the street as remarkably well
and neatly dressed.
A speciality is made OF youths and boys
clothing, and finer line cannot be found
in the city. Old and middle aged men
can always be suited and every size, style
and shade is in stock. There is not a gar
cut and finish. A large force OF statesmen
are employed and no customer Is al
lowed to leave unsatisfed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22

bargains seldom, II ever heard OF before In
New England.
These young men are we'll known in this
city. John Chantler was for several years
buyer In the cloak department at the
Boston Store, while Thomas was buyer of
gloves and underwear at the New Idea
Store for long time. Their trade in.
creased to such an extent in a short time
that they added new feature and that Is
their cloak department on the second
floor or balcony, which has met with
popular favor with the pure hasing classes.
IL is spacious, easy OF approach and while
adding to the general dry goods store as a
matter OF room 1t also is a marked i'm
provement, beautifying, as 1t does, the en-
tire interior. In fact 1t is an expansion
into what has been rightly termed two
superbly equipped stores.
The array OF garments is as interesting
as attractive. The patronage that this
energetic young firm is receiving is we'll
deserved and is thing that they may
look to with pride.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
SANITARY GYMNASIUM.
What Prof Walker Has Done for the Youth
of This City.

what Prof Walker Has Done for the Youths
of This City.
The young men OF this city haye an ex-
cellent opportunity to become healthy,
strong, fully developed and athletes,
either for their own amusement or for
the amusement OF others, by becoming a
member OF the Sanitary Gymnasium and
placing themselves under the care OF a
competent instructor who will not allow
OF straining, but an easy, gradual devel-
opment. The Sanitary Gymnasium was
established by Prof. George Walker years
ago in the Postofiice building. When the
Cottrell Block was built he removed to
his present quarters and now has one of
the finest appointed gymnasiums in New
England, occupying the whole OF the
fourth floor. All the paraphernalia Of
a first-class gymnasium is there and
the rooms are always neat and airy. The
terms are very reasonable being 80 a
year. The baths alone are worth this
amount for in this respect il is finely
equipped, there being three tub, sponge
and shower baths. Transient persons
can Join for three or six months IL de-
sirous, the terms for three months being
s3. Special hours are given to classes un.
der the special supervision OF MIR. Walker,
who is a trained athlete OF many years
baths, hot or cold, and can always be
found in the rooms, Cottrell Block. The
public Is invited TO call and inspect.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-10-22
N. HARDING.
An Old and Reliable Firm That Does Zig
Business.

An Old and Reliable Firm That Does Big
business.
The oldest established dry goods store
in this vicinity is that OF y. Harding
which has been located at its present
stand, No. 90 Central street, Central Falls,
for the past eighteen years. Mr. Harding
started in the grocery business in the
building corner Of Central and Mill
streets, now occupied by l.. l.. Freeman &
Son, in 1857, thirty five years ago.
For seventeen years he conducted this
line OF business successfully and in 1874,
eighteen years ago, he branched out I'm
the dry goods business at the place where
he is now located. II is the largest store
Of the kind in Central Falls and people
often wonder at its size as compared with
other stores in the village, but Mr.. Hard
ing is compelled to have more room than
others in order to show the large and
varied stock carried
He is the pioneer dry goods dealer and
therefore everybody knows him and that
his goods are OF the best quality and at
the lowest prices. His experience in busi-
ness for the nearly two score OF years past
has taught him how to select goods that
are sure to give satisfaction and to sell ut
prices as low as those in the largest cities.
Another advantage that he has over
rivals is that his store is so large that he
can buy in larger quantities and his trade
is OF such proportions that no special line
remains in stock long, and his patrons get
the advantage OF the low price that it is
thus made possible to dispose OF every.
thing.
Everything in the line OF dressgoods
from the lowest to the highest priced
material can he found there. Ribbons OF
all widths and shades, hosiery and every
thing i'm the dressmaker's line. There il
also an elegant assortment OF gentlemen's
scarfs and ties always on hand, and
shirts, collars and cuffs. The ladies should
look over the elegant line OF laces and
fancy articles and they would surely b e
| pleased.
Mr.. Harding employees a large force OF
experienced statesmen and salesladies and
is always on hand himself, personally
experimenting the business which &C.
counts for his well earned success. lie is
man always In favor OF any local i'm.
prnvement that will benefit the people
and Is an active member of the Business
Mems Association. Always call and ex-
anime ". Harding's stock when out sho ,
ping whether you wish to buy or not.