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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
brown Bros. Company.

u EAsAthkc INV.
No business firm or corporation Of fits
XII I'd In the country has a more favor
able record or that Is more marked and
Influential in promoting the best inter-
ests of Providence or In TACT the state OF
X. L.than the one whichibeads this article,
Brown Bros. CO.. This su bstantial business
house was originally established over 40
years ago by Butler Brown d. Co., and in
S77 by the present company. The sales
.ooms the firm, 81 Exchange place,
furnishes an area OF II, 900 80. II. of iooI
space. which has been admirably arranged
Tor caring and displaying their immense
STOCK, which comprises leather. raw hide,
cotton and rubber betting, lace, picker
ana belt leather, ring travellers, belt hooks,
roll covers stock and tools la most every
thing that is needed TO completely furaish
a mili except machinery. The house makes
q speciality OF spinning and loom supplies
OF ali kindF, as well as their ow1 special
brand OF leather known as Brown Bros.
Co. A ! Oak Belt" which is ackDowl-
edged as having no equal in the market,
which iact Is ~ahun1antiy proven by the
hundreds OF mills, plants and factories To-
Gated all over the world which they have
belted during the past few years. Their rep
utation IN this line has gone beyond the
confines Of the U. S. a large order having
been recently filled from Shanghai, China.
The territory covered by tho business OF
the house comprises the u. s., Can, Mex.
and SO. america and even Europe, 3 men be-
ing kept constantly on tho road In their in
terest, while employment 10 furnished
30 70 IN the house filing orders which are
received daily. IL is a fact known and
admitted by our citizens that this house is
the largest Of It's kim in the US. and COM
pares with any similar concern In the word
both as 10 extent or territory covered as
we'll as volume OF business done annually.
The officers OF the company are Pres, ID.
Russell Brown; III. Walter Brown, sec and
Charles h. Child, treas. Mr.. ID. Russell
Brown the senior IN Der of the firm, is
al ex-Gov. of X. l., and has filed many
offices in the gift Of tie Republican party
OF his State. lie stands high IN the counsels
OF his party, and is esteemed by the people
OF X. ]. as an honorable gentleman and
successful business man,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

Hamilton a. Hamilton Jr.
Z and o Eddy st.

Ii seems within reason TO believe that a
house with an ex porience OF over 25 years
must have facilities and connections and
be in a position to offer inducements un-
known TO firms OF later GATE; certainly
they have the time and opportunity TO be-
como familiar with the best sources OF
supply, learn the wishes and requirements
OF their patrons, ~ manufacture the
precise class OF goods necessary for their
trade. OF such establishments in Provi-
dence that OF Hamilton Il HamL ton, Jr. at
Z and 8 EDDY ST., is eminently represent
tstiye. AS manufacturing jewelers. they
are certainly in the foremost ranks among
the many noted manufacturing jewelry
houses OF the u. >. The firm was origin
ally established as Hamilton q Hamilton
In 1877, and came under the present name
OF Hamilton &.Hamilton, Jr., in 1883, and
since the inception OF the business they
have enjoyed an uninterrupted and sue
cessfUl career. The firm manufactures all
kinds, styles and patterns OF plated and
nlled chains, lockets, etc., besides a COM
p.ete line of GOLD lockets and silver novel.
ties. Probably no manufacturing jewelers.
In the country have q more varied list 81
styles and patterns in their several spec
ialties and which are also acknowledged by
the jewelry trade in general al having 10
superior In artistic design and beauty or
rkmanship Displayed in their manufGc-
ture. To such a marked degree Is Tie above
conceded by all buyers OF their manuiac-
tured products that the imprint OF II. u
III. Is a sufficient guarantee, and Is recog-
nized as the highest standGrd OF excel
lence in the particular line they manufao-
ture. Employment is furnished 10 nearly
200 skilled mechanics who are kept con-
stantly busy In the various branches Of
the business. New machinery is constant
1y being added in orcer to keep pace with
the Increasing demand OF the trade. The
factory comprises c~ommodious and well ar
ranged quarters afforoing an area OF 10, 600
so. #. of fioor space which is filed with
the latest and most improved machinery
known to the manufacturing trade. The
business has showna decided increase over
that OF last year ald bids fair TO exceed
that OF any former year. Besides the
parent factory a branch office in New York
city was ound necessary which is located
ct 'S2 Broadway and IL John st., where
the product OF the firm are sold all over
the u. 5. as well as Europe. The firm In
composed OF X. >. Hamilton, Ji., and
Robert Hamilton. Both gentlemen have
been trained and brought up in tho bust
ness and are thoroughly skilled and prac-
tlcal woTkmen; therefore they are ena-
bled to put out a su perior article of Jewelry
novelties in point OF artistic skill ~andwork-
manship as well "a having the necessary
business qualifications TO insure the same
q ready sale as against all competitors. they
are anable gentlemen whom it is a pleas
ure to meet and who have the welfare OF
Providence al heart and who can be re-
lied upon 10 enhance her future progress as
the great industrial city of New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

torily. This company Is one Of the iargesu
manufacturers OF confectionery, soda and
ice-cream In New England and its retail
trade throughout the year l. OF great pro1
portions, but IN the summe time II is|
simply enormous. AIR. j.. VI. Roberts
founded tue business in 1873 and CARRIED
II on with constantly increasing surcess|
until 1895, when the present cor'papy NGs
Incorporated With a capital Of ;5l Go its
manufacturing plant is an ~cxlcnsive enc
aid complete in every dotnil ltlsJoesisd|
at 1913 Fountain ST., where it occu pios a
building three-stores in height. sfforaing|
more than 10. 600 square feet OF fucr space.
Besides this the company has retail stores
nj 100 aud at 2ic Westminster street, whch
are fitted in elegant and attractive style
and where every appliance for tho comiort
ana convenience OF patrons Is supplied.
These stores are the centers at which ths
people or the ''sweet-tooth" most do con-
gregate. and here are 10 he fonnd the SUI
peTiof confectionery manufactured by the
company In endless variety and tempting
array. Here also in supplied ice-cream OF
the most delicate and delightful favor
ana Soda whole pint for a nicka.-|
which Is n most pleasant beverage and viii
guench the most aggravated case OF thirst.
Besides goods OF their own manufacture
In the confectionery line the company kaa|
a large variety OF imported and doniestic|
candies, ~pon-bons, etc. Although mol
special effort is made to extend the whole-
sale trade, It Is of very large proportions,
while the retail trade is simply vast In
magnitude, amounting In volume TO
sl0o 000 a year. The officers of the conf
pany are j. II. Roberts. president: Charies|
Hare, treasurer, and Edwin Tibbits, secfe-
tary; all of them well known and highly
esteemed citizens. Mr.. Roberts. who is in
i'm mediate management OF the company's
affairs, is a husIiing, pushing. enterrrhs-
ing business man, who has built up nm.
enormous business through his energy aad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

In that time has restored to robust health
patients II can DO numbered by tens
OF thousands. AS a rule prGcticing physi-
caians are averse tn recommending patent
medicines TO patients, but the ratept vir-
tues OF Hunts Remedy the many and Of
ten almost marvellous cures IL effected have
led many of those OF the highest standing
In the profession, such as DIR. Abraham
H.Okie and others not only to recommend
u nut to give II theii hearty approval. The
proprietors OF the remedy are in receipt
DAILY ~! letters containing the heartfelt
thanks OF those who have been restored to
robust health from a condition of hope
lessness and despair by the use OF this VAL
uable patent medicine. "a prophet Is not
without honor save in his own country"
Is sn Oft quoted sphorism, but it Is not APP
piicable to Hunts Remedy, for while its
sale throughout the world is extensive.
its largest sales always have been where It
Is wel.-known near it's home OF msnufact-
ure here III this city and New En-
gland. The laboratory OF the Hunts
Remedy Co Is located at 451 So. Maii ST.,
and occupies the entire four floors aud
basement OF the block. The manufacture
OF their remedy was inaugurateu many
years ago by William Hunt of Long Island,
N. v, who was succeeded In his usine
by MIR. " jlliam L. Clarke the present Elf
cient city clerk OF Providence. In 1882 the
Hunts Remedy Co. was incorporated with
q capital OF $500, 900 and has since that
time conducted the preparation and sale OF
the remedy. The pres. OF the company is
Walter H.. Barney and Edward X. la wiley
II the sec. and treas. as well as the gen.
man., a position for which his rare abili-
ties aud high character emipently qualify
him. Other valuable remedies, such as
Hunts Health Pills and Infailible Eye
wash as we'll as F%lorentine Dentifrice are
manufactured by the company and nave
q constant and lar &c sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Manufacturers National Bank.
AZ Westminster Street.

One OF the best refiexes of the business
done by any community Is the presence Of
folid, reliable and responsible banking in
titutions, whose stability and financial
integrity has never been questioned, even
In times OF financial depression. AS such
an institution we would place the Manu-
facturer's National Bank OF this city i'm
the fft rank. Founded in 1913 as n State
Bank IL received a charter as a National
Brrrk In 1865, and to-day cfftoysthc unique
distinction of having made more rapid
strides in its general business during the
past five years than any other bank In
Providence. 1t has at the present time a
surplus three-ifths as large as Its capital
stock. and while its individual deposits
in 1890 were only about S400, 900, in Sept,
1895, as shown by its report to the comp
troller OF the currency, its deposits were
81, 572, 500, or nearly 81, 800, 600. This con-
tinued growth OF the bank and the uni
versal increase in the general detail of all
bank work has necessitated n general re-
organization OF its official and clerical
force. MIR. q. a. Phillips, so long identi-
fled with the bank es its cashier, has been
made vice-president and chief executives
officer; Mr.. G. w. Lanphear. formerly with
the American National Bank, fs.now lis
cashier. The teller's department has been
divided into receiving and paying, so
that with the discount and collection de-
partments the entire force of the bank
numbers1 III, while but q few years since only
four were employed. The bank has long
since outgrown its present place OF BUSH
ness and will undoubtedly in the near
future be seeking more commudious
quarters. The general business lone is
sucb as IL done by every first-class bank.
Ii issues certificate OF deposit, receives
money OF trustees, executors, administra-
tors and Others awaiting Investment, on
special terms. Also furnishes travellers
with letters OF credit, available in all parts
OF the world, n makes a speciality of the
sale of gold bullion TO manufacturers and
refners. The bank il capitalized at $780,
000, surplus and profits over 1900, 600,
while its deposits aggregate over 81, 500,-
600. Its original officers and directors
comprise some OF the best known BUSH
ness men in New England, and rs they
dropped out their places have been filled
by others equally we'll known, enterpris-
ing and conservative business men, a. is
best attested by the following gentlemen
who constitute its board of directors:
George W. Congdon, Elisha =. Aldrich,
Gilbert A. Phillips, Newton ID. Arnold,
Chas. Mstteson, George l.. Shepley and j.
Edward Studley, while it's officers are:
President, Newton d.. Arnold; vice-presi-
dent, Gilbert A. Phillips, and George w. |
.Lanphear, cashier. These names speak
Tor themselves; they need no encOmfums |
at our hands, representing as they certainly
do In their financial worth the solidity
and stability that characterize our careful,
conservative Eastern bankers. |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
The Hartweil & Richards Company,

IL may almost he taken as an axiom
that the commercial importance Of any
community can he correctly gagged BY
the number and extent OF what may be
termed IT'S distributing houses-the whole
sale concerns. Large establishments OF
this character are OF uncoubted value TO
any city. Among the foremost establish
ments OF this kind in New England IL that
OF the Hartwell IL Richards Co, Mt 80
Pine IT. For nearly half a century this
firm has carried on a wholesale business
Ia dry goods, fancy goods and notions,
ana has esta blished a reputation for re
liability, ent srprise and success second TO
that OF no other concern in the same or
other line OF trade. toun ded In 1896,
by Craigin Il Hart well, ii has been sue
cessful from the outset. The first stors
was in The Arcade, whore the first years
business aggregated $751; 72. 80. I~nereas-
ing business compelled a removal TO
larger quarters, ana these were secured on
Wey bosset ST.. The firm changed also.
Craigin * Hartwell being succeeded by
Hartweli d Richards. and this in turn by
HGrtweli, Richards * Co. Still later, tia
company was incorporated under tho
name oil the aartwell a. Richards Co.
with a capital OF 500, 600. At the Wey-
bosset ST. store business grew rapidly, and
In time II was found necessary to secure
larger quarters. The building at the
corner Of Pine and Hay SIS. at present
occupied by the company wss then built.
This substantial structure is 100x70, and
contains Eve stories and basement, giving
an aggregate door space OF ~, coo square
feet. A force OF sixty statesmen. clerks
and porters is kept constantly employed,
while there is displayed one OF the lsrg-
est, most complete, varied ana attractive
stocks OF dry and fancy goods and notions
of all sorts to tie found anywhere In the
country. In addition 70 large and CON-
stantly growing trade throughout New
England. the Hartwell e Richards Co.,
has an extensive business IN the Western
states. which is handle through a branch
house located al No. 30 Church ST., New
York city. From the organization cf tho
firm in 1876 until the present time a re-
cord has been kept and preserved OF each
days sales Of goods, with notes and COM
ments on important events maze on tho
day OF their occurrence. InclUdod In this
interesting and vaiuan bic record is u COM
plete list OF the fluctuations in the prices
OF gold and cotton transactions DURING
the war Of the Rebellion. Every year,
except two. of the 80 years the iirun has
been in existence there was an increase
of business until the annual aggregate
reached the present total of Il, 600. 0O0.
The president of the cUmpuuy is MIR.
Charles 4. Winsor vice presidents, Messr5.
John W. Tinker and Elias III. Chapman,
and treasurer Mr.. Louis X Potter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

years. He is a thoroughly practical work.
man aud one VINO enjoys the esteem and
confidence OF his employees 10 "a marked
degree, who recognize his sterling worth
and trGs. worthiness OF character. Az the
di' @: ing and controlling Influence OF this
concern william :. Hayward has been
successful TO u degree that is little less
Than remarkable, and this Is due wholly
and entirely 10 his sp'endid qualities as
a business man and bis high personal
character. II is doubtful II there is IN
the state iodsy a citizen more generally
and highly esteemed than Mr.. Hayward,
who has on many occasions had substan-
tisl proof OF the confidence reposei in him
by his follow citizens, who have repeated
~ elected him Ia some OF the highest and
most honorable offices within their gift.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
S. Tourteliot q Co.
81 Canal Street.

Of ,unul EATftNs
With the growth OF Providence the In
crease of the demand for country prod uoe
and fruits has expanded TO proportions
never dreamed OF by the merchants OF half
a century ego. OF this kind none does a
larger or more successful business than
Messrs. 5. Tourtellot d Co and none bet
ter deserves an extensive patronage. They
are LEADERS in their line because they bring
to the business special fitness tor il by
reason of long experience and becaus OF
their high repdte Tor square and fair deal
ing and unquestiooed reliability. 1t is
now nearly three decades since the bust
ness was fret established and at no time
during that period have Messrs, Tourtellot
~ Co., failed to secure n very Handsome
proportion of the trade. Their extensive es-
tablishment is at 81 Canal ST. where the
have n store 30x60 II. in size. a cellar OF the
same dimensions and a large portion OF
the basement OF the Jacob Donaldson
building. Here may be found in the great
est profusion general farm produce, foreign
and domestic fruits of all kinds. apples.
peaches and berries in season, potstoes,
onions and Southern truck. The firm's
co%nsignors are the mos. extensive growers
OF fruits and vegetables in the country
and they send nothing but the primest
quality. to Messrs. Tourteiiot 81 Go. be-
cause nothing else would he accepted or
handled. The trade Is not limited TO Prov.
or to the State but Is general through
out New England and in the South. The
firm has also done at times a very consid-
era bio export business. The value OF the
trade annually exceeds $50, 0C0 and every
thing points 20 a very material increase in
the near future. The firm IN ompose OF
Messrs. S. Tourtellot, Irving w. Tourtel-
Oft and James l.. Tourtcllot all OF them
gentlemen OF the highest character and
possessing the confidence and esteem of
ell who meet them either in . business or
social WAY,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29


In New England, as the largest manu-
featuring center OF the unioo, he business
OF furnishing mill supplies IL naturally
one OF vast extont. A house IN Providence
which has attained marked distinction Ia
this line n that OF the American supply
Co., located az IL aud 10 tdoy 81. Ihe
business was originally founded about
1876, as John Kenofick d Co., incorporated
IN 1872 under the name OF the kenorick
Loom Harness Co, merged in 1853 with
Myron Fish a. Co. under the present name
with q capital stock amounting 10 $780,
600. The company is widely know n as
manufacturer OF reeds, harness, betting
and general supplies of every description,
making a leading speciality OF betting,
their output being noted for its durRbili-
~, fiaeness and substantial qualities. They
also carry "a very heavy stock OF reeds,
loom harness and other like supplies. The
Office and salesrooms in this city are lux
10 II. and fitted up in tasteful manner and
at great expense. Iney have q large factory
at Valley Falls that ~ ll6xf0 10. and three
stories in height. There Is an eli that Is
also three stories, S0xi0 II. In these facto-
ries fully 100 hands find employment. At
the present time, and in fact Tor some time
past, this concern has mace a specially OF
manufacturing a patent jacquard huddle,
invented by this firm and are extensively
used by operators OF jacquard looms. In
the manufacture OF these nigh grade goods
great care nud skill Is required IN the
many stages of the process which demands
operatives beyond the average in steadi-
ness and discretion. In this respect these
factories are models OF good management.
Their plant is thoroughly equipped with
the latest improved machinery for this
line of manufacture, and whenever any
new machine makes an appearance it 10
given an immediate trial by this concern
and IL IL proves satisfactory, arrange
ments are made for its speedy introduce
tion so that every department and every
part OF the work may be up 10 date in
every particular. There is probably no
mandatory In the State that has a finer
reputation than The American Supply 20.
The volume OF their business is grow
Jag annually. and 1T is estimated. that
at the present time the annual business
amounts to between Si00, 600 and $500, 600.
Their trade extends all through the
United States ana their goods are stand
ard the country over and are sold at rea-
sonahle prices. Tie management OF the
company has ever been characterized by
capacity, enterprise aud honorable busi-
ness methods. The officers are well
known Providence men, who are promi-
neutly identified with the welfare and
progress OF the city. These officers arc:
Peleg w. Lippitt. pres; jon T.. keDdrick,
vice pies; Myron Fish, treas. ; John A.
Carter, sec. Joseph ii. Kendrick, gen. agt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Household Sewing Machine Company,

iCkendon, S0uIn Main ana Court Sts.
One OF the most important as well as val
liable inventions of the century was that OF
the sewing machine. The pioneer machine
invented ty elias Howe did its work well,
but in comparison with those now produce
ed il would be but a clumsy and primitive
affair indeed. Ono OF the best sewing ma.
chimes that mechanical ingenuity has ever
been able TO devise n construct IL made
in this city by the Household Sewing Ma.
chine Co., which has two large plants one
on Wickenden, 60. Main and Court sts. for
the mechanical snd metal work, and the
other on Crazy and Globe sts., for the
cabinet work. The company was organic
ed in 1852, and has a capital OF 500, 900.
The business gives employment to a force
OF bet $50 and 400 expert workmen
throughout the year. Besides the manu-
facture of the Household sew ing machine,
the company does an extensive business
in other Important lines. 1t builds special
machinery and does %jobbing work of all
kinds. It's large and we'll equipped foun-
dry Is fitted for turning out small cast
ings. Its cabinet works are very extern
sivo. School furniture OF the latest md
improved pattern IL turned out In large
quantity, as are also cabinets for braid and
Unread manufacturers. Fittings for bank
Ing Institutions and Offices are among the
speuiaities TO which the company devotes
great attention and In the production OF
which IL has been unusually successful. Its
work 10 this brsnch Is OF the finest, and
highly praised by all Tor whom II Is done.
The new and elaborate fittings for Talbot's
etoro on Westminster ST., Tiilinghast's
restaurant, several of the more recently
constructed public schools, the new Centrs:
Pcttce station on Fountain ST., the St.
Marii Home on Governor ST., rs well a.
the interior nnisn OF some Of the most
costly private residences In Providence, all
I.or n1a.r,ok1a ffgfimnnv IN tho an.
rcrior qu illty OF the work done by the
IrnaahRIA Tnpnnaug-