The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-02-09


the yards. This Il u new feature aud has
been In operation only few months. The
building IL q substantial structure, three
stories, and containing floor space Of 1900
,quare feet. The machinery, to which there
win be important additions IN The near future,
Oline engine. The plant Is very conveniently
arranged and " o valua de and important ad-
d,tion TO the facilities of The firm. Fonda's
coal and wood yards are recognized as head.
quarters Tor the best grades of hard coal and
wood, which are delivered to any portion Of
the villa o. Mr.. W. b. Fonda is native by
birth of Nav York state and previous TO his
removal tG st. Adams was engaged In the
manufacture OF lumber at Norwood. N. Y.
| Since coming 10 st. Adams ne has been one 0f
the most active In the business and CONNER
ciai affairs OF the vtllsge, aud Is interested
financially and an Office holder Ia some of the
mos prominent Dauufac, uring companies of
| the place. HIS influential position has been
gained through honorable means, and 1t gives
w pleasure to chronicle bis success.
Id. Morton.
DRY GOODS, CLoAKs AND LADIES' FURNISH.
INGS.
Among the humber OF fine stores and plen-
| tifuliO.si Ocked establishments IN st. Adams
| the dry goods an cloak store OF l.. j. Morton
| vt $50 Main street is worthy OF more than
passing mel ti0n. The towns OF Vermont are
| poriums dedicated 10 this trade. and st. Al.
| bans eurpasses the usual standard In this re-
tpect. The magnificent business conducted
| by l.. j. Morton was established by that
| gentleman ID years ago. out has enjoyed Its
present admirable location only about one
| year. The building, handsome structure
whose upper stories are used as Offices and
halls, Is owned by his father. MIR. H. e. MOI.
ton. The saIesroom is BOX 100 feet In dinner.
sions, lighted by electric arc lights, heated by
| steam and provided literally with every
known modern convenience for the trans.
| action of business. The show windows In the
deep and magnificent modern front are at all
times a veritable pic ure to behold. being
tastefoy fitted up by deXlrous hands with
brilliant and d,zzliug display of samples of
the stock within. Respecting the business
there Is much more to be said than Is usual
with such firms from the fact that 1t g co.,
Quoted on an unusual scale. The stock of dry
goods is such In variety and choice 'elections
as Is seldom found outside the larger cities,
and customers are saved many visit to Bos.
ton or New York by the firms enterprise In
securing the latest novel les Immediately ur-
on their appearance on the market. The line
Is one of those varied ores presenting In dress
goods the finest qualities IN black serges, hen
riettas, cashmeres. SILKS. satiDs, storm serges,
extra weight worsteds. diagonas, broad. |
cloths, and everyth Else. A great variety
IL shown In velvet., Jackets, capes, wraps, |
corsets, gloves, hosiery. underwear and dc.
nestle wrappers, while he cloak department |
Is simply indescrioable IN its great variety OF
new styles, cuts and fabrics. The firm ex.
hibi's special pride IN obtaining the newest
and choicest goods, which are always selected |
with especial reiert nee to the varied wants OF |
the largest possible class of buyers. They ,
carry An extraordinary stock In honest DUAL.
tiles In every line and special feature has been
made of rugs and mantels which In their
ohnfnn n daSfOno 70 ,arfn |
TO anything ever before shown on the ST. a.
bans market. There is a grand notions and
|aEcy goods department, and every thing Is
displayed by mas.erhaud. Seven courteous
md obliging ASSISTANTS are employed, to
vhcm 1t Is pleasure to show goods. MIR.
Norton Is native Of St. Adams, and bis val.
liable experience OF 20 years past is Que of the
,eynotes to his remarkable success. He &C.
up!es one OF the most substantial business
tructures In the city which Is crowded the
ear round with pleased and appreciated Gu =
omers.
st. Adams Took Store.
ooKs. STATIONERY, WALL PAPER AND
FANCY G obs.
The business OF the st. Adams Book store,
'hlch Is conducted By Mr.. Geo. e. Lane, Is
ne OF the Oldest 10 the town. having been et-
s ae - @ &c K. :. ,sa y m5
uccessor, coming into possession about IL
ears ago. The store is on Main street, coz
en.entIy near the post Office, IN among the u
est locations in town. This branch Of trade
one Of special Importance In this age OF
Widespread and almost universal Intelligence, q
nd tn store Ia typict representative 10 the .
ne, thanks to the wise management of those d
J charge. The stock IN all departments Is q rs
'ghIy creditable one, and aside from the de- o
artment Of books, which contains almost Il
very known publicai .on of literary or prac- Il
cal vaIne In the Engl So language, there are y
mes Of notions and Novelties, fancy goods q
&C., that would requie volumes to describe II
. is the popular resort for those seeking the o.
test works OF popular authors; periodicals b.
every nature, stationery, blank books, ar b.
Sts materials. eDgrav ngs, etchings. and art 2;
pods. albums and fancy goods OF every de. "
,rption as well rs sp rting goods such as d
)ecialty is made OF p. per hangipgs and the q
ewest thug In decor at ons, and Mr. Lane b.
lrries a stock that for variety of choice de. dl
gns is credit to the establishment. They &C
so have an extra fine line of pocket cutlery. IL
, fact the stock throughout lacks nothing W
lat is desired by the highe.t class OF trade, re
Id that fact With c Jurteous treatment has d
trscted TO the house large and Increasing Ii
Itroaage. Mr. LINE Is q native Of Strstham. A
H., and during his sojourn In St. Adams OF
IS become we'll knowa IS one Of the towns ID
ost valuable merchants and highly esteemed IN
tizens. er
Harvey & sullivan. g,
AND EMBALMING-NO. 13S -,
MAIN STREET. r,
The undertaking aud embalming business of
st. Adams has standard representative pI
the above mentioned firm, whose nicely VI
ted up rooms are connected with the furn!- 8,
re establish nent of Mr.. c. II. Har ey at clt
D. 13S Main street. The stock Of general nj
goods carried by this firm Is nf wi
9 highest class. In collins, metallic caskets, NJ
.. lard together with the tss efully arranged ge
ception room IL found on the second floor of
the building. The arrangements for sh>w-
2 the goods are very complete consisting Of
'eries of panel work that Is highly flashed n
d very conveniert-not always seen N IN.
rtsklng establishments. Tue reception room
neatly furnished, well lighted, cleerful and
,ely csrpeted, doing high credit to the judy. pa
mt OF the prOprietors, Harvey & Sullivan be-
We two very fac hearses, having recently OF
rchased funeral car at an expense Of 3D. vi
}. Mr.. T. sullivan, the junior member tn
the hrm, Is q native of St. Adams, and has for
en- connected with the furniture store OF apl
;. Harvey for several years. forming par bio
rship With Mr. Harvey IN this branch shout I'm
. years $40. He Is pleasant gentleman, VII
p rienced In the line, and the 6rm 10 70. sel
Wing liberal share OF the patronage. pill
St. Albans Steam Laundry. 90,
he St. Adams steam laundry. which has era
Ter the present management gained well duo
rrved reputation fos the perfection of its spe
rk, occupies the old Fremont building, ., ara
81 and 90 Main street, which was years nei
the leading hotel In st. Adams Al one ban
Q It was occupied by the Glens Falls Shirt acc