The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-01
THE REFoRMER: RRArTLERoRo, VT. FRIDAY JUNE |. 1894

IL was erected by j G Winship. As IL the
Ease with the majority of trst-clss firms OF
this character, Mr.. Webb deyotes much of
his energies to the plumbing trade employing
~ that line two experienced w0rkmen besides
devoting his personal supervision to the work
In the rear of the main saesroom which Is
| devoted to u fine line of cooking stoves,
ranges and heaters, he has workshop COM
petely litted up with all necessary tools and
machinery, and aside from plumbing does all
kinds OF tin and sheet iron work, glIttering,
roofing, etc., and Mr.. Webb himself possess
ing IL years practical experience 1t Is not
necessary to add that all work Is performed
IN satisfactory manner. Special attention Is
devoted to jobbing and the many examples
of his work now existing in this section are
nothing short of Il splendid recommendation
for the firm. The line of stoves carried en-
braces such celebrated brands as the Eastern
Highland ranges, while he also carries some
thing new IN oil cooking stoves for summer
use. Mr.. Webb is native of Lyme. n. II .
The splendid work he is doing Is building
for him large patronage.
PRICHARD e. HAY.
Dry Goods, Carpets, Wall Paper, VIM
dow Shades, Groceries, Etc.
1t is fact that goes without saving that
Bradford is one of the representative villages
Of New England in respect to large and we'll
filled stores, as well as in other matters. In
the line indicated by the heading the village
contains some veritable usrprses, and none
stand out with more prominence than the
magnificent dry goods and general store of
Prichard u Hay. 1t Is also one of the older
firms doing business here, having been es-
tablished as far back as 1870 The firm has
been located in its present most desirable
quarters in Union block since 1885, but from
the beginning of its career it has been among
the most important of Bradford's merchantie
establishments. They utilize the ground floor,
which IS GO feet deep, with storage room at
tached in the rear, and also Il portion of the
second story. Unlike many of the general
stores of the state this concern carries in each
of their varied individual lines a sufficient
stock to make "A creditabe store of ITSELF and
buying thus in large quantities are enabled to
attract trade to Bradford which SURPRISES
that obtained by. villages a third larger in
population. Their dry good department alone
is not surpassed outside the larger cities of
New England, and such marked ability is
shown in keeping the stock constantly repen-
ished with the new things that give joy to
ladies that the store has become one of the
most popular resorts of the character in the
county. The line of dress goods and general
dry goods is admirably reinforced with an
enticing display Of fancy goods, while almost
the entire salesroom is decorated with artis-
tic portiers. There seems to be no end to the
variety and qualities of carpets, and the wall
paper department is far better this year than
ever. Prichard Il Hay are headquarters for
staple and fancy groceries, flour, salt etc, and
make it point to maintain the lead on every
inc in their mammoth stock. The stock has |
ong been noted for choicest coffees fresh crop
eas, fpurest sugars and syrups, best grades |
IF canned and preserved goods, fruits, !
vegetables, meats and fish, bearing the
brands of old responsible packers. A larger 7
tock of crockery is always on hand. From |
beginning to end this is model business house I
md in its features and general management I
5 one of Orange county's leading opponents.
The individual members fthe firm are Messrs
J. b. w. Prchard and Barron Hay, both of
whom are natives of Bradford. Mr.. Prichard's +
ather, Geo. w. Prichard, came to Bradford
n the year 1872, and entering business here in
S15 some member of the family has continu
d it to the present. Mr.. Prichard has always
AIKEN deep interest in the progress of Brad
ord. He is ut present town clerk. and has
eld the office of Seectman. Mr. Hay is also
he of the villages prominent business men.
lie began his career as Il clerk, and his long
experience coupled with that of Mr.. Prichard
as given the store its present high standing
4 the county