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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
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your desk.
BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE EX-
CHANGE,
4-11-tf w. L. Woodruff. Manager.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
Plans w anted.

The undersigned, a committee appointed
by the Auditorium company of Birming-
ham, Ala, invite architects to submit pre-
limlnary plans and specifications on or be-
auditorium building. The lot intended for
the building Is 100x140 and is situated on
the northeast corner of Third avenue and
Seventeenth street. Cost of building not to
exceed S12.500
To the architect whose design Is accepted
will be awarded the execution of the work.
FRANK Y. ANDERSON.
OLIVER CHALIFOUX.
M V. JOSEPH.
4-10-eOd-0 OF
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
UndeIiyered kilograms.

Undelivered kilograms remaining at
the Western Union office: G. w. Cate.
Kate Millen, Chris. Green.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15
HUNTSVILLE.
aug19-eod-tf

Madison Republicans Favor Shelby for
Governor and Mckinley for President.
Huntsville, April Especially
Madison county republican convention
instructed for Mckinley and Vaughan
and passed resolution favoring Shelby
for governor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

J.E. Gossett has the best as
sortment of gas and gasoline
stoves in the city. 1914 End
avenue. 4-2-T
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
SIC Williams Manufacturing Company

The designing and building OF machin-
cry for use In the manufacture of jewelry
engages a goodly proportion OF the inven-
tive and mechanical talent OF Providence,
as well as a considerable portion of its
capital. Among the concerns devoted to
this business none stands higher or has a
better reputation for reliability and supe-
rior mansbip in It's product than
that of the McWilliams Mfg. Co.. of 237
Eddy st. The business OF this company,
which was founded in 1871, is the most
extensive in X. L., and has few equals in
the country. Its product includes jewelers.
tools, watch case makers machinery and
special machinery Of every description,
patent presses and cutter holders, patent
polishing machines, hardened steel rolls
from 4 -l0-iDc IN diameter,- drops,
hand and power presses. draw benches,
rotary shears, rotary solder cutters, upright
drills, saving and milling rests, bench
lathes and ingot moulds. Every piece
turned out by this concern from the
largest machine TO the smallest article
manufactured is Of the highest grade Of
workmanship as the McM llliams Co.. en-
ploys none but the best and most skilled
mechanics. Its yearly volume of trade
is of great proportions and its products
besides going 10 all all parts of the u. 5.
are exported in conslderab bic quantities.
Mr.. John New illiams.founded the company
and is its pres. and treas, Mr.. Thomas
McW llliams being the sec. Mr.. John Nc
Williams has had a long and successful
business career in Providence ana by his
integrity, uprightness and square dealing
has won a reputation than which none en-
Joys a higher one. Tie great esteem and
confidence in which he is held by his fell
low townsmen has been frequently, sig
nally shown by their. selection OF him to
hit important ana responsible public po-
~sitions, and il may be said that every
duty uevolving upon him as a public SER
want was discharged with such faithful
ness, ability and conScientiousness as to
win him u still higher place in the public
esteem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Beach a. Sweet.

~ V ppS'Nh 1hAtVts
There Is no surer or more unerring re-
flex of the sound business judgment Of
any community, than the prosperity of
those firms, whose business Ii is to insure
life and property, against accident or loss
OF life or destruction OF property. One
OF the largest insurance agencies in New
England is that Of Beach * Sweet, located
at 20 Weybosset st. This reliable firm are
successors &c Addison III. White x Co.,
Chas. ;. Durfee and Chas. ii. Beach. Mr..
Daniel {. Sweet OF the firm having been
connected for 20 years with the agency of
A. IA. White * Co., and upon the death
of MIR. White, Mr.. Sweet was urged by the
companies represented by the A. n. White
Co., to buy out Mr.. Whites interest. Mr..
G.. IL. Beach. the senior mem her of the firm,
is q veteran In the insurance business,
having been engaged in the same for the
past 20 years, al ways representing some of
the largest companies in the world, his
agency, prior to the consolidation with the
present firm, being among the largest in
X. l., while MIR. L. +. Newcomb, the other
memner of the firm, was for the past 10
years, the executive manager OF the Chas.
>. Durfee agency. Mr.. Durfce recognized
Mr.. Nowman's ability in the management
of his business to such a marked extent
that he gave him several fiattering letters
of Endorsement, one OF which has lately
been going the rounds of the press. 1t will
thus be seen that in point OF experience
and actual knowledge of their business,
these .ge ntlemen form n ''trio'' that is
hard to duplicate. The firm represent in
Providence and vicinity the following
well-known and reliable companies: Citi-
zen, n. Y; Continental, n. Y. Equitable,
Prov; Fitchburg Mutual; Germania, n.
"; German American, n. Y; Home, n.
"; Insurance Co. of n. A., Phil. Impe-
rial, London; London and Lancashire,
Liverpool; Mechanics, Phil; North British
and Mercantile; Northern, London; ORR
ent, Hartford; Pacific, n. Y; Pennsylva-
MIA, Phil. Phenix, n. "; Providence
Washington, Prov. Queen of N. ";
Royal, Liverpool; 81. Paul, Mimi. (; Un-
derwriters, y. Y; Western, Toronto; Will
liamsburg City, n. Y; Marine of Lon
don; Fidelity and Casualty, N. Y. Met
ropolitan, n. Y; Equitable, n. Y; Tbe
above companies comprise some Of the
rent, accident, cyclone, and tornado, profit.
plate glass, steam boiler, employers liabil-
ity, title, burglar and life insurance COM
panies, in the world. The company main
tain an Office at Wexford, X. i. and such
has been their success that Dine-tenths of
the property In South County has been
insured through their agency. Being pos
sessed Of unusual facilities, combined with
their long experience they are enabled to
place the largest order with the same
promptness as small ones, making aaspec-
ialty OF the adjustment OF all losses, in the
most satisfactory manner and in the
shortest period OF time, having achieved
an enviable reputation and record in this
particular. In conclusion we will say
that no firm in New England combines
in the personnel OF the firm more solidity,
reliability and experience in insurance
matters as the agency OF Beach * Sweet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Harry
Novelty Place, 10 Peck Street.

NoNtibg 4 ihCts Z otTt"t.
One of the most noted and popular es-
adjustments of its kind in New England
is that conducted by Mr.. Harry McDon-
aid, at his salesroom and headquarters ut
10 Peck ST.. which represents the eXpendi-
ture of a large amount of money in its
furnishings, being the most elegant quar-
tiers occupied by any similar house in the
Eastern States. Anything and everything
that could add TO the convenience, pleasure
or comfort OF patrons will tie found there,
making the place a veritab ID museum of
art ana mechanical genius, comprising az
1t does the most ingenious and human-
like mechanical toys and novelties. Each
cosy nook and corner IL filled with some
mechanical toy or musical novelty. 10
begin to enumerate, which would be an
endless task, that our readers should in a
measure comprehend: the treasure here
displayed, we might mention a few OF the
leading novelties. Upon entering, the first
thing that impresses the mind IL the line
of gold and silver coins that are imbedded
In the floor, while Others ranging In value
from the "almighty dollar" to the rare
gold mintsge of the value OF $50, coined
In 1851 and now worth $50 each, are found
mortiseo I'm the bar. The next view Is OF
the unique swinging clock, the only one
of its kind in New England. On either
side arc an endless array OF automatic and
musical figures, comprising walking pea
cocks, bears, elephants, monkeys, pigs, a
whistling boy, musical boxes, braying
donkeys, growing hens, squeaiing pigs,
lowing cows, b~leating sheep, bubble
blowing boy. donkey, bear and pig. work.
ing models Of locomotives, fire engines,
cars, as well as the famous Ericsson moni-
tor, which revolutionized naval warfare.
Scattered through and surrounding the
above, Will be seen automatic singing
birds In swinging cages, that are life-like
in appearance and musical tone. A must.
cal pantomimist dressed as a clown, rare
aud costly bfic-a-brac. the tribute of all
p%stions, lands. and climes. while over and
above all. seemingly as guards, may be
seen In almost every nook and corner gro
tesque ~ well rs laughing Gnomes, epre-
seniing the Men Of the Woods" Directly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

opposite the bar are paintings and etch-
ings by the old masters, OF rare value,
these being surrounded by ancient armor,
cutlasses and stock pistols, together with
immense bronze and porcelain vases. be-
sides bronze symbolical groups lone in
bas-relief, the only two OF their kind TO be
found In the. Eastern States. The above,
with innumerable mechanical devices and
toys, such as a mule running the wheel Of
fortune, negro shell worker, a monkey
aking dice, an allegorlcal representation
OF "My Love IL the Man In the Moon, " to-
gether with q profnsion OF unique and nov
al weighing and lifting machines, grapha-
phones, automatic bowling alleys, and a
marvellous collection OF all that Is odd and
amusing. One OF the most artistic pieces
OF statuary In the collection Is the silver
statue of Columbus. The above descrip-
ton would be inaccurate and incomplete
without prominent mention OF cold
Jack" who, while alive, was noted for
his tricks and antics far better than any
other member OF the monkey tribe in this
country. sold Jack" was for years do
miciled at IL Orange ST., the former place
OF business OF his master. The last 4 or 3
years OF his life were spent at Roger Will
Jams Park, being 20 years OF age Mt the
time OF his death. The smoking and sit
ting ooms which are located on the Sec
ond floor, are tastefully arranged, the walls
being adorned with paintings OF the mas
tiers, engravings, etchings, etc. 1t seems
in the furnishing of his establishment as
II Mr.. McDonal had the rare and costly
curiosities and bric-a-brac OF the whole
universe placed ct his disposal, curios,
toys and works OF art being found in his
collection representing every portion OF
the earth, In the collection OF which he
has spared no time or expense, and 1t can
be truthfully said that no visitor has seen
Providence until he has visited Harry Me-
Donald's. AS IL the above were not sufB-
cient TO amuse and entertain his patrons,
II is Mr.. McDonsld's intention In the near
future 10 completely remodel his entire
place, making Ii one of the most palatial
establishments of its kind In the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Providence Bottling Company.
2a no RI paok STRAIT

While the art OF brewing dates its orr
gin back TO the time of the Pharaohs, Of
ancient Egypt, the art of Dottling in
modern times can be ascribed TO the in
ventive genius Of the American people.
Engaged in the general bottling business
In this city we know of no more worthy
exponent in this line than that OF the
Providence Bottling Co. which was estab b.
lished in 1885. and whose present estab-
lisbment is located at % 20 80 Peck
ST. From its inception until now the
company have enjoyed an immense
trade tbat grew in volume as the years
rolled round, until today additional room
and facilities are required in order TO
keep pace with the increasing demands
made upon them. Accordingly q new
building i0x70 II. in dimensions, three
stories bign and basement. located at 80 TO
40 Fountain ST., known RS the +. H.. Rich
mond Bldg, was secured. which will be
entirely remodeled and equipped. with
the latest and most improved bottling
machinery known in the trade, the power
being furnished by a handsome Gouiding
upright engine of sufficient capacity. Ii
Is the intention of the company to be
quartered In their new premises about
Jan. %, where they Will be prepared, owing
to their increased facilities and more COM
modious quarters to fill all orders promptly
The company are general bottlers OF aies,
wines and liquors, as well as being heavy
importers and dealers in domestic and
foreign ales, wines and liquors. They are
also bottlers and distributors of the cele-
brated lager beer made by the Providence
Brewing Co., as well as being the sole
agents. for X. !. for the lager
beer brewed by the Bartholomay Brewing
Co. of Rochester, N. Y. All of their bot
teld goods are branded under the name of
the Providence Bottling Co. to which is
attached on the label the name of John
f.. Good, mo other being genuine). In the
line of bottled goods Of all descriptions
the company have achieved an enviatle
reputation throughout the New England
States for the general excellence and high
grade OF their bottled products. They not
only bottle the best goods found in the
market, but the business one annually
exceeds that OF any similar concern in the
Eastern States. Nineteen hands are en-
ployed In the various departments OF
the business, which numbe will be in
creased TO % when they remove to their
new quarters. The territory covered by
the operations OF the company comprise
all the New England States, as well as the
State OF New York. The management OF
the vast business interests and tie affairs
of the company devolves upon Nj. John
Il. Good, who is the sole proprietor. Mr..
Good Is one of Providence's most agrees
sive and enterprising business men. es-
teemed alike for his many social ways and
sound business Judgment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
d. f.. Leavens a. Co.

However costly or well made q mans
clothing may be, he Is never thoroughly
well dressed unless he includes In his APP
parel the latest and most correct produce
lions ! the way of bats, shirts, collars,
cuffs, ties and gloves. To choose the best
one must have the best to choose from
and this opportunity is offered only at
such establishments as that Of d. r. Leav-
ems Il Co., SO Westminster st. Here can
be found the latest, most correct and best
things in the gentlemen's furnishing line
TO be obtained In Providence. Besides the
Monarch and Manhattan brand of shirts
the firm has manufactured for it special
brands which for quality Of material,
workmanship and finish cannot be excel
led. The line OF collars and cuffs carried
Is very large, including the reductions
of the best manufacturers, such as Earle
d Wilson and Cuett. Their stock of gloves
IL always the best quality as ii is the
largest in variety, including the goods OF
Dent and those OF Fownes Bros. the noted
English manufacturers. A complete line
of the best productions of American gloves
is always To be found at the firms estab-
lishment, besides a complete stock OF un-
derclotbing of the finest grade. 1t includes
the productions OF the best English and
French makers, as well as the finest sam
pies of American manufacture In neck
wear also only the goods OF leading makers
are ha 1oled. The firm Is agent for the
celebrated Youman hats, and has besides
AN extensive line of hats and caps of other
manufacturers. Umbrellas and canes OF
the choicest woods and most artistic de-
sign and workmanship are also to be
found at this establishment. Mr.. q. T..
Leavens has been long and prominently
connected with the gentlsmen's furnish
ing trade in Providen &c. For IL years
prior TO establishing the present firm he
was with Messrs. Elsbree & Valleau and
was. widely known and generally esteemed.
The success he has &c hieved in his own
enterprise is Of a SUI bstantial and crafty
ing character and is due to his excellent
qualities as a business man, his uniform
courtesy and thorough reliability.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
John Il. Tinker g Co.
46l Westminster streot.

Hl oAht'As
One may not think SO, yet 1t Is a fact
that the house painter Of artistic tastes
and temperament Is invariably the most
successful and satisfactory workmen his
artistic sense enables him to select the
most becoming colors for any given piece
of work and TO combine them In the most
effective and attractive style, n thing
which IS not always done as any one who
saunters through our residential streets
will quickly realize. To be able to make
choice OF the proper colors the painter
must have a large and superior stock TO
select from. aud nowhere In his city can
lie hni better opportunities fer doing this
than at the extensive establishment Of
Messrs. j. =. lineer & Co., at i6l Vest
minister It. The firm was organized on
Aug. l, 1894, and mas, though still Young,
in the business, acquired a trade OF very
great magnitude in this State and in Mess.
and Conn. 1hls large degree OF prosperity
Is due cntifely TO tue energy nni saxaci,y
OF Mr.. j. Il. Tinker and Dir. Z. X. Sweet,
who compose the hrm. Tney are gentle
men OF the highest standing in tie cor-
mercial world ano OF large and varied tx
perience in their business, and beyond
that reliable enierprising snd progr, I've.
MIR. Tinker was for % years with STARK
weather & Williams Co.. which firm was
known when Mr.. Lirker was FIRST en-.
eGLed by tnem as b on. Rice * Go. Sshtir
sal sroom which ~ 40 nv 30 fe,t in
size contains the most complete and
well-selected stock OF painters. .~rtists'
and architects AMI photographers suu-
plies to be found In new ENGLAND. Their
display of paints, oil, warn shes. brushes.
ETC., il a particularly attractive one. g. hIli
tneir line OF the HON $ cad liquid paints
IL very complete. These paints r. fcady
mixed and OF every shade or outgicc ant
inside work. They arc nanu &c ar & ~
the i. {. Dovoe Reynolds CO. Mes.rs. l. ~.
kei * Co. are the sole egts. hare Tor Y. ".
Devoe's pure ~colors, end tie For,s. Riyes
pure lead, goods which have a v,rs large
salo and are considered the best ~ the
market. Devoe's manufacturer have l.
ways been popular IN Providence vice
they have been largely cold for moro than
80 years. TIE firm handles the large lins
Of brushes for painters use manufactured
by the John L. Whiting n Son Co. of Bos-
ton. Both the wholesale and retail trade
OF Messrs. Tinker a Co. IL very extensive
and there its every prospsos Of expaAsio9
IN the near future
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
George q. French a. Co.
LAB Dorrance Street.

The most important feature OF every
building Is the wood work. The interior
finish is. except IN rare instances, always
of this material and upon the quality of
workmanship displayed IN ii depends
very largely the beauty and attraotiyeness
OF the structure. For doing work OF the
finest character no firm has a higher repu-
tation than Messrs. George q. French IL
Co, whose workshop Is at 143 Dorrance
ST. George y. French founded the firm
In 1859, and i'm 1854 Ii became French *
Mckenzie, then French, Mckenzie * Co.,
and after several other changes French ~
Norton re-esta blished the. business in 1894,
and in July of last year Mr.. George O.
French became the proprietor. with War
rem A.. French as manager. These gentlemen
are known as among the most expert car
penters in X. l., and the superiority Of
their work has won deserved recognition
In every quarter. Messrs. French X Go.
are among the largest contractors and
builders in X. l., and have executed some
OF the finest work TO be seen anywhere.
Examples of IL are to be observed at the
new Mstcalf building now in process of
construction, the Richmond warehouse
on Fountain St. the StuGley block on
.Aaybosset- st-|ha-hig barn of }. e
Il. Coates at Pawtucket, tho Memorial
Hall, Brown University; Mystic mill, coal
elevators for the Providence Coal Co., de-
pots from Kingston To Moonsocket, x.
J., the fire station nj the corner of Broad
and Rugby sts., the storehouse and barn
at the city yard. three houses Of J.. A.
Potter and storehcuse on Central st. foI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
r.. I. Mortgage and Trust Company.

r.. /. in general and Providence in par
ticular are noted the country over for the
excellence OF their banking institutions.
1t would be difficult, indeed impossible,
TO find any cityof the same size which can
show a longer list OF well managed, sound
and reliable banking concerns. The fact
Is that the best business ability and integ-
rity in che community Is interested and
connected with our monetary concerns.
Among the best managed and most sue
cessiul institutions in this section of
the country is the r. j. Mortgage and
Trust Co., which has elegantly appointed
banking rooms At % Weybosset st. IL was
chartered in 1889 and Immediately organ
lied under that charter. Its authorized
capital is $500, 0cO, and the paid up cap
ital amounts 10 S131, 800. Ii does a very ex-
teDsive trust and savings business and
has many clients among the foremost
business men and merchants OF Provi-
dence and vicinity. 1t has been an enter
prising concern from its inception, but
conservatism has characterized its man.
agement throughout, and TO this fortu-
nate comb ination IL owes In great meas
ure the splendid success IL has achieved
and the high place it occupies among the
banking Institutions OF the community.
The officers of the company are: Mr.. l. B.
Mason. tres. Ron. Francillo q. Jillson,
vice pres, and treas. William q. Cornell,
secretary; Messrs. j. b. Mason, Francillo
q. JillsoD, d. J.. lnman, James Brown,
Alexander Thompson ana William o. Cor
nell, directors. As representative business
men a stronger list could not be chosen.
Everyone of these gentlemen old q high
and IGNORED place In the community and
Mr.. Jillson. who is in immediate charge
OF the business of the company, is prob
ably as well known and greatly esteemed
throughout the state as any man in X. J..
He has repeatedly served his fellow-citi-
zens in high public office and has invari-
ably discharged the duties and trusts re-
posed in him in a manner 10 win the
strongest and most unqualified common
dtion and endorsement.