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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

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l.irnisnlng gools, shlIts, underwear, collars
KIN tans, erusa.s, uniprelas, anu II Iact every
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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

Barton is a mixture--a most delightful mix
ture-a combination of summer resort, Gle
giant, tidy and happy homes, manufacturing
institutions, substantial business blocks, pure
and wholesome air and soul-lifting scenery.
Its not a deceiving village. 1t is just the tidy,
prosperous place that you imagine it is going
to be when you approach within two miles
and catch the first Inspiring glimpses of that
most beautiful of waters, Crystal Lake, dotted
here and there by boats and steamers with
their happy and delighted parties of pleasure
seekers.
We arrive at Barton's very creditable depot
by way of the Passumpsic Division of the
Barton & Maine after an 18 miles pleasant
ride from the pretty village Of Lyndonville
which the REFORMER last week presented to
its readers. Barton is long village, having
its greatest length north and south, and the
south, or "depot end" as the people familiar
ly call it, is made up of cluster Of humming
factories operated by one of the best water
powers in New England, and sprinkling of
very busy stores. Being situated Immediate
" at the outlet of Crystal Lake this portion of
the village is somewhat inclined to be billy
in fact it is hilly in some places and an old
resident informed us that it had been SO as
far back rs he could remember. But its very
pretty around here, and continuing south
along the lake road with the placid waters of
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

present highly prosper0dl pIU Oils Orig
inally Mr.. Percival condudted the extensive
retail furniture store now operated Dy J.f.
Baldwin and it was in connection with this
that the manufacture of couches and other
upholstered goods had its inception in limit
ed way. Disseminating the retail sale OF
furniture six years ago Mr.. Perciyal began
manufacturing more extensively and continu-
ed alone until three years ago when It became
evident that the trade manded still further
extensions and j. z. Baldwin the present
treasurer, became a member of the institu-
ton. From this date, with additional capital,
enlarged factory buildings and largely in
creased facilities the business began to branch
out until, since the organization of the new
company last January with the addition Of
Geo. c. Baldwin as vice president and G. G.
Baldwin as secretary, it has few competitors
equal to the task Ofkeepng abreast with them
upon the market. The members of the con-
cern are all natives of Vermont and all resi-
dents excepting Vice President Geo. c. Bald
win who is now of San Francisco. President
Percival. who has been the leading spirit
from the beginning, and who is Il man of
great push and energy. devotes his entire per-
sonal attention to the progress of the institu-
ton, and with his efficient corps of assistants
including Secretary G. c. Baldwin, the PEREZ
val Manufacturing Cos future will eclipse its
past.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

Every year has witnessed flattering increase
until at present the firm are contemplating
for the near future the erection of a new and
much larger business structure. The individ-
ual members of this successful firm are Messrs
+. w. Barron and c. Il. Hamblet. both of
whom are natives of West Charleston. VI.
Mr.. Barron was engaged in business in West
Charleston previous to coming here. and is a
practical druggist of nine wears experience.
There is no way of accounting for their bril-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
BARnON = HAMBLET.


Dealers m Everything Under the Sum in
General Mcrchandise.
The depot efidv OF Barton is noted rather
1pf manufacturing than mercantile institu-
tom, but sfter all It has a representative in
the lat99f lhe that eclipses the big majority of
stores II bfiis section of the county. We refer
Of courH to that of Barron 4 Hamblst, who
became successors to A. w. Scott about nine
YEAR, ago. The premises, which consist of u
laEge two story building, are prominently To-
atod opposite the depot on the main thor
onghfare 0f the village. Here, crowded into
every nook and corner of the building, is
found $4,000 stock Zone of the largest in
Barton) consisting in part Of dry goods, ladies
furnishings and fancy goods Of all kinds, no
tions, a big stock of mems, ladies' and chill
dren's shoes and rubber goods, mems furnish
ings, oyeralls, shirts, etc, table crockery,
lamps, staple and fancy groceries, canned and
bottled goods, fresh ind dried foreign and
natl fruits, confectionery. large quantities
OF Hour &alt, salt meats and fish, maple syrup,
d comple line OF pure drugs and chemicals,
nails, butter, rock salt for stock, and---well,
It's better that the reader visit the store, for
we haven't room to describe it here. Barron
y Hamblet transact an annual business of
$40 ,000s In view of the fact that they adhere
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
j. u. BALDWIN.
Dealer in Furniture and General House,
hold Furnishings.


hold Furnishings.
There is no doubt but that one of Orleans
county's largest furniture houses is located in
Barton 1t is that of Mr.. j. p. Baldwin, and
is found in large frame structure on Main
street nearly opposite the depot. Two floors
each 35x52 feet in dimensions are utilized for
the display of goods, and the basement is
used for painting. finishing and storage. The
business was originally conducted by c. F.
Perciva. and Mr.. Baldwin became successor
about five years ago. The stock embraces
everything to be thought of in useful and or
namental furniture for any portion of the
house-parlor suits in modern designs. rare
woods and highest finish. >itting-room. din
ing-room. kitchen. bedroom and parlor suits
and outfits of single pieces. A large display
of plush goods is shown. together with a fine
stock of fancy chairs. No finer grades of
furniture can he had outside the larger cities
than is displayed here. But there are several
specialties among them a very fine line of
carpets. oil cloths. mattings. carpet linngs..
wall paper. window shades. bed clothingl, etc
In fact it is brilliant display throughout,
and all goods are marked at prices which en-
tice customers to Barton from long distances.
II should he mentioned that in connection Il
complete undertaking department is con-
Quoted. and a highly credtable line of coffins.
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products of doors, sash blinds and lumber are
of the highest class of workmanship, since
Mr.. Drew has spent almost his lifetime in
wood working. But aside from these prod
ucts the firm Consisting of Messrs. G. A.
Drew and his son, A. s. Drew, who has been
connected with the shop as a workman all his
life) does all classes of wood work, especially
jobbing, and devote their especial; ;attention to
the local trade which they endeavor by all
employed at all times. Mr.. Drew is essen
italy selfmade man. Leaving his home in
Stanstead, p. O., when only 12 years Of age
he began learning the carpenter and joiner
trade and has devoted himself to some fea-
ture of that business ever since, and by rea-
sonable economy and upright dealings has ac-
much interest in public affairs, and is one of
Barton's wide-awake citizens.
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lg and Mems Furnish .

One of the enterprising firms most promi-
nenty identified with the commercial inter-
e>ts of Barton j, the clothing house of l.. W.
Orcutt. of which J. +. Batchelder is manager
in charge. Mr.. Orcutt came into possession
of this prosperous business a. successor TO o..
ID. Owen "a sketch OF whose business is
the store l. eligibly located in one Of the ele-
CANT >alesrooms contained in Owens block.
Here. a. most people i'm this section of the
country are aware. j. found one of the choic-
est stock of clothing in Orleans county. con-
sisting of the most acceptable of late styles in
mems. youths and boys suits. coats. trousers
waistcoats and an admirable display Of neck
wear of all styles. A specially is made Of fine
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
e. IL. ROBINSON
Staples and Fancy Groceries. Fruits and
Provisions.

A review of tine mercantile interests of
Barton would not be complete without men,
ton of the exclusive grocery house OF Mr.. Il.
B. Robinson, who began business in Sewers
block about three years ago as successor to
L. j. Roundy. The ample and tidy salesroom
with large storage room adjoining is located
at the corner of Main and Church streets
and heIe,the most particular customer will
find his want anticipated in everything be-
longing to the line OF groceries-the finest of
sugars. syrups, coflees. new fresh crop teas,
canned and bottled goods of all varieties.
flour. and fresh domestic and foreign fruits
at all times. \ speciality is made of country
produce. Vegetables, ETC., and customers may
rest assure that nothing impure or adulter-
atcd in the line of groceries will be offered
them. The large patronage that has been ac-
corded to this store has been won by dealing
out honest qualities, honest quantities. and by
prompt and cheerful service to the public.
Mr.. Robinson is lifelong resident of Barton
having been born here. and is an honorable
gentleman in all his business and social re-
lations with the public.
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E. E. ROBINSON.

Dry Goods, CIOaks, Clothing, .Furnish-
fngs, Boots and Shoes.

Dry Goods, C1oaks, Clothing, Furnish-
fngs, Boots and shoes.
Among the very many well-filled and re-
preventative mercantile establishments Of
Barton none stand out with more prominence
or present stronger claims upon the patron
age OF the public in general than the excep-
tionally well conducted store of Geo. III. Da-
Wis. Since Mr.. Davis inaugurated the present
business three years ago he has occupied q
salesroom in the Bank block, that may truth,
fully be called one of the most attractive and
desirable in Orleans county. The magnificent
display of windows as you see them from the
street present a true index to the character of
the store within, and the artist who dresses
them undoubtedly understands the business.
The salesroom is 25x10 feet in dimensions,
and the presence Of numerous modern fiXtur-
es forsdisplay and the taste exercised in ar
rangement of goods. renders it Il model to
look upon. But the stock is as valuable as
attractive, and the line of tlry goods alone
with its choice selections of black and other
colors in fine dress goods renders the store.
worthy ofka visit from all the ladies IN Or
leans county. The cloak, wrap and jacket
department i 4 specially and Is kept repIete
with all the latest cuts and sty les simultaneous
with their appearance upon the city fnArkets,
This Is department to which we wish to-
call special attention, since the store Of Geo.
n. BaYis hne come to be reccsnizest -as head
|quar1er1 line. Then there ii the shoe,
Enllxl3 :ll,ks efs K f57fss
d permanef reputation Tor -sissr~RlIify tasse,
and style than the temporary triumphs Of de-
preciated productions which are now so eX-
tensively placed upon the market. They dis
play a highly creditable stock of mems,
youths and boys clothing and furnishings,
stiff and soft hats of the latest styles, while
the ladies furnishings and fancy goods de-
partment has no superior for variety in the
village. In fact it seems that the proprietor
has been endeavoring to render the stock
elaborate in every particular. and as to how
well he has succeeded large majority of the
people of this section testify by granting him
large share of their patronage. Two ever
ready and willing assistants are constantly
employed. This store was the first in Barton
to introduce the strictly cash system, which is
actually the most advantageous to customers
in every respect, but principally in enabling
them to purchase at lower prices here than
elsewhere. Mr.. Davis is zone of Barton's
most progressive business men, and exhibits
as much pride in the progress and growth of
the village as in his private affairs. He is
a native by birth of West Burke, Vt. Mr..
Davis residence on Main street with its sur
lawn, is one of the most pleasantly
situated in the village. s1E
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Nlit' st AtttE-
TOWER BROS.


The business operated by Tower Bros,
came into their possession about one year ago
and was previously conducted by ID. w.
Brown. The firm occupies mammouths
building of two floors and basement on Main
street near the freight depot. and are among
the most prominent dealers in flour. fine feed,
graham. corn. oat and rye meal and like food,
products i'm this section ofthe county. They
also carry a good line of hardware in building
material, as well as lime. cement. hair. salt.
Akron yitrifed sewer pipe and moving
machines. In the latter line they carry the
famous buckeye mower. Tower Bros. for
merly owned and operated the Crystal Lake
mills of this village, and sold that Institution
about two years ago. The individual menu
bers of the firm are Messrs. A. NJ. and q. G.
Tower. both of whom are natives Of Irashurg.-
VT. They have been higiy esteemed residents
Of Barton II wears. aad not only have they
been financially successful hut have won the
confidence and respect Of all with whom they
they have had business transactions.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
CRYSTAL LAKECREAMERY.
A Recently Founded Successful 1nssitu-
ton.

Barton is fortunate in the possession of Il
well-equpped and ably managed creamery.
The Crystal Lake Creamery. of which Mr.W.
W. Person is proprietor, was founded about
six years ago. II consists of large two-story
building OH Church street ,tthe lower story of
which is thoroughly equipped with all the
modern machinery necessary for the prosecu-
ton of the business in hand. 1t is operated by
steam power and handles 5000 pounds of
milk per day. At present Mr.. Person is gath
erng $500 spaces of cream per week. Every
thing about the institution is kept in clean
and tidy condition. and Mr.Person's IA years
experience in the business enables him to
operate the plant in manner to bring about
success. Mr.. Person was born in Franklin
county, y. V. and is a gentleman of superior
business qualifications.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

caskets and all funeral furnishings j. always in
stock. Mr.. Baldwin has been one Of Barton :
most active merchants since away back in
1888. BY birth he j. a native of straford. VI.
For the past three wears be has been con-
nected with the Percival Manufacturing Co..
a one of its principal stockholders. and upon
the reorganization of that prominent con-
Germ last January he was made it, treasurer.
In the way Of building up commercial aud
manufacturing interests few men have ever
been more actiye'iu behalf of the village oil
their adoption. and few ever reap richer ne
ward in the way OF liberal and widespread
patronage.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

better Recommendation for the store as trad
ing resort than the REFORMER could possibly
give it. A visit to the concern and an inspec-
tion Of thfir goods and prices, will disclose
the fact that they are prepared to meet all
competitj ION. Since the adoption of the cash
system On Jan. 1st, 1893, the business has
rapidly increased, and nothing speaks louder
in behalf of the able and even remarkable
management of the proprietors than that at
business transacted was only $15,OOOper year.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
. VOLUME XVIII.
B A r TO n.
Zone Of the SprightIiest Of New England s
Villages.
Husting Manufacturing and Commercial Center on
the Banks of Crystal Lake.


valeyNaua
ive ,Bus
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
G. DREW a son.

Manufacturers of Doors. sash. blinds.
Lumber. Etc.
The commodious factory building of q. A.
Drew 4 Son. located ON Water street is one
of the time honored landmarks of the village.
IL has been used for the purposes indicated
by the heading for the past 40 years. Mr..
Drew came into possession of the property
and l,egan operating here about - wears ago.
n suecessor 10 II. r. Pillsbury. who Is ut
present a lumber dealer in south Barton. The
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
PERCIVAL MANUFACTURING.
Manufacturers of Lounges, COuches
Students Chairs and ParlOr Furniture


As an exponent of the small but important
group of industries located at Barton, and one
that has long eNerted beneficial influence
upon the commercial interests of the village.
the Percival Manufacturing Company is
eminently prominent. The enterprise had
its inception about six years ago and the
present company organized i'm January of
the present year. The fact that this institu-
tion began operations on a small scale and that
it has since marvelously developed its bust
ness and reputation until its products are
familiar to the trade and public over the en-
tire eastern portion of the United States rem
ders the business worthy of more than usual
consideration. The history of this firms
progress il simply another demonstration of
the fact that when well-directed efforts. pluck
energy and capital are combined, success is
inevitable. The factory as il stands TODAY
consists of three main two-story buildings
having floor space aggregating about 10000
square feet. and are known as the upholstery
building. paint and Office building and factory
building respectively. These are divided in
TO various convenient apartments and l6 eff
cient workmen are given continual employ
ment. The power for operating the large
amount of general and special machinery l.
furnished!by the outlet of Crystal Lake which
is practically unlimited in it, capacity. The
products of this factory, consisting of loun ges
couches, students chairs and rockers. foot
rests and bed lounges are so familiar to the
trade of New England and the east a to
scarcely need description here. From the
rough raw material of maple. ash. and red
birch some of the most exquisite designs i'm
frames are here produced. and this years de
signs placed upon the market by the Perciya
Manufacturing Co.. are equalled in pleasing
effect by those of but very few factories in
the United States. In couches their maple
frames, their red birch or imitation antique
oak frames, and especially their embossed
ash frames with antique finish are simply su-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

factures nothing but honest quality harness,
and the prices named by him cannot be du-
plicated for the quality anywhere. Mr.. Phil
lips is Il native of Milford, Mass. but spent
most of his early life in Glover. VT He pos
sesses those business qualities which make a
success of any undertaking and is meeting
here with Il ilattering patronage.
l.. w. ORCUTT.
Dealer Ina Clothing and Mems Furnish =
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
H. ID. PHILLIPS.

Manufacturer of and Dealer I'm Harness
nnd Horse Furnishings.
Enterprise is everywhere appreciated and
from what we can learn Mr.. I'll. d. Phillips
and horse furnishings. He is located in
pleasant and convenient quarters in the Sea-
yer opera block, where he has two apart
ments-a workroom in front where he always
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

tant strides in the way of improvement and
although having no regularly organized board
of trade the merchants as a body have put
their shoulders to the wheel and brought
some important
Manufacturing Institutions
here, the most notable of which is the Peerless
Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of ladies'
and children's underwear and ladies' wrap
pers. This plant is an enormous concern, the
buildings having floor space of about 10000
square feet, with a capacity of working $50
employees. The buildings were finished and
the factory began operations only last Decem-
Der. Nine travelling statesmen are employed
and the concern is of the utmost importance
to the commercial life of the village. The new
butter tub factory. employing 36 men, was
established last March, and within six years a
new creamery has been placed in operation,
and new granite firm formed only lately
which is building up wholesale trade. The
Percival manufacturing Co.. who do Il strictly
wholesale business in couches and parlor fur
niture, is one of the most flourishing in New
England, and there is an eXtension-table fac
tory that is doing good business. The Crys-
tai Lake Touring mills have three run of
stone and are well patronized. and the door
sash and blind factory is enjoying prosperity.
The three carriage shops have been in opera
tion a long time. as has also the Barton Wool
Ell mill and clothing manufactory. of which
III G Gay is proprietor. There are five well
patronized blacksmith shops. Most of these
plants which require water power are ope-
rated by one of the best
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
BARTON NATIONAL RANK.
One of VcrmOnt's Solid and Ably Mann
aged Institutions.

~, -
file Barton National Bank, through which
/ iHe business Of Burton ana Il very large terri
tofv y transacted, mas come 70 pc recognized
as one of the states most ably managed fnail-
clai lnstltutions.lt occupies what is known as
Nelson's Dlock,-a large and substantial three
story structure III the heart OF the lower por-
ton OF the village. 1t was organized for busi-
ness ON May :, 1870, and from It's very tncep-
ton has maintained an influential place in the
conmerclal affairs OF this portion Of the state.
Inc pank operates upon q capital stock OF
YloO,UOU, 70 which had been added last Janus
ary surplus fund and individual profits Of
nearly S24,OO0. According to the statement Of
january the deposits reached the creditable
2nl of $S4.4lO.2S. a general banking busi-
ne - 1r8psHcted, such ~ receiving upon fa-
Norapte terms the ncc0llnta Of banks, bankers,
nerenants and indiy ~ well " an Gx-
tenelve ioan anil dl6cuQI1s business. 4his ba5lks
49,. .. y - rses ss.ss x
p'.L posM iioney aI'oNea 70 remain tnHee
inohtns, anu tney ais0 receive neposlts Ior tIe
Iassulilpsic savings Bank OF y. JonnsDury;
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conN Nehiehce colhPM,ipie WIN tne pIilclpies
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OF tnt county ihosl liiiiuehtial citilens' wee
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are represented. the Methodist, Episcopal,
Congregational and Roman Catholic. and in
each ease are supplied with highly creditable
houses of worship. The illustration of the
NJ. r. church is typical. Each denomination
is in thriving condition. Barton also has
one Of the best