The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-07-13

| here 30 years ago has since died. He began
business here on April 26 1874 and from the
I beginning has been regarded one of the
towns staunchest business men. He pur-
chased the present quarters known as Fosters
| block in 1888. This is a large two-stOry build
ing in the central portion of the village and
affords the Boston Clothing store most
advantageous quarters 32X60 feet in size.
The counters and shelves are burdened with
very extensive assortment of superior.
ready made clothing for men, youths and
boys. all in the latest fashion and illustrating
the current demand. These goods are made
from the best materials and in the best work
manship. and are stylish in cut, fit and APP
pearance. while in the matter of prices this
house cannot he eXcelled by any other house
in the city. They carry at all times full
and complete line of all goods embraced in
mems furnishings, and also keep an extern
sive and very fine stock of hats, caps and
gloves of the best grades, the prices of which
are always the lowest, quality considered.
The amabe clerk, Bert Chandler. has been
employed a little over one year, and is always
at your command. Mr.. Foster became a res
dent of Newport at the time of establishing
his business in 1874. He is a native by birth
of Harwich, Mass. In social AS well as bust
ness life Mr.. Foster is one of the leaders of
the community. He owns one of the prettiest
row boats and one of the handsomest yachts
on Lake Memphremagog and is hale fellow
w II
ciate the legitimate pleasures of this life.
CT. BIGELOw.
Drugs, Medicines, Fancy Goods, Books.
PeriOlicals-Ticket Broker.
As to elaborate drug stores Newport is eN
ceptionay well represented. and as typical
example we refer with pleasure to the finely
displayed store of &. L. Bige!ow at the corner
of Lake and Main streets i'm the Hall block.
tentioa OF visitors as they walk through New
port streets, because of its very elegant and
substantial appearance. The business now
conducted by Mr.. Bgelow was founded -
years ago by J. X. Hall. who upon his death
four years ago was succeeded by the firm of
Bigelow 4 Holbroke. who in turn were sue
ceeded by Mr.. Bige.ow last June. The sales
room occupied is 3Gx50 feet in dimensions.
supplemented by large basement for stor-
age purposes. In the matter of stock, fixtures
and display this drug store i among the Lead
ers in the state. The entire amount of fixtures
are made of black walnut. while the counters
are also marble topped. The store j. lighted
by electricity and all modern convenience, for
display are provided. Three competent as-
sistants are employed aud Mr.. Bigelow j,
himself loBg-experiencc, and well trained
pharmacist. All the pure drugs. meliciEes.
pharmaceIIiial preparations. physicians aud
surgeons appliances and supplies known to
the realm Of medical profession are carried.
and special attention given to the prescription
department. They also have an endless va
rieiv of books. periodicals and magazines Of
the latest issue. well ~ choice lines OF
sporting goods. cutlery. confectionery. cigars
aud exquisite specimens OF fancy. souvenir
china ware. An elegant soda fountain with
All the new and choice flavOrs j. in continual
operation. being patrOnized by garge crowds
daily. Mr.. Bigelow l. native by birth OF
Geoage, lille. Z. O., and came to Newport
about six wears ago a clerk. lie j. a Young
man. and because of his evident desire to
serve the public properly deserves the high
success he i winning.