Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
HIRAM CLARK & COMPANY.
Manufacturers Of Clark's Famous Paien, Drop
Axle Delivery Wagon. The Most Convenient
and Durable Wagon Made.

Modern advancement in the varjous
divisions of science and in nearly every
depal tment of industrial endeavor has
been truly wonderful. Still. educated
by past experience and the accomplish
lnents of ingenuity and mechanical
SIKH, we receive devices and develop
nlents without, surprise. Corrobora-
ton of this is the patent drop-axle de-
livery wagon patented by Hiram Clark
and manufactured by the firm that head
this brief article. Mr.. Clark patented
his wagon in 1883, since which time he
mas added several Improvements His
object was To produce a vehicle that
would meet the wants of all who need
a wagon to deliver any kind of mer-
chand1se with as great saving Of
time and labor as possible. This he
has achieved, and today his wagon is
considered the greatest invention of
its class and enjoys a sale and reputa-
ton both far and wide. The BODY
hangs within II inches of the ground
lower than any other wagon made
The gear is constructed on correct
scientific principles. allowing a close.
short turn to be made quickly and
safely and its drawing power is % per
cent greater than any vehicle. 1t is
not only especially advantageous to the
driver in getting in and out, but is also
much easier ON horses, saving work of
both man and beast. Mr.. Clark has
received thousands Of credentials from
people throughout districts where he
has shipped his wagons. He has re-
ceived medals and diplomas from
various fairs and eXpositions held in
New England For hardware dealers
Srocers, milkmen, bakers and express
men there is no wagon in existence
that can compete with this one, and lead
ing firms in these lines all over New
England can verify what we state
While this wagon is the principal
product of Hiram Clark & Co s factory.
yet it does not comprise the fun line
There is nothing in the way of car
riase or wagon that they do not make
Light drop-axle delivery wagons to the
extra heavy truck wagons are made to
order. The factory of this firm. located
on the corner of Willow and Myrtle
streets. on the East side of the river
covers an area of 7o0x15o feet The
main shop is 1OOx3O feet in size two
stories in height, while another two
story structure adjoins. 40x6o feet il
size. In addition to these buildings
there is large Office and iron ware
house. The factory is equipped with
all the latest and most improved ma
chinery. operated by steam. In all
their work only the best seasoned
wood is used, and their vehicles are
honestly made by competent and
skilled worklnen under the careful
supervision Of the proprietors. Mr.
Hiram Clark, the founder of the bust
ness, established his factory in 1875
next door to where the Journal is now
located, where he remained for ten
years. He then purchased the property
of the old car works. situated on the
East side of the river. near the X. r.
bridge. Twice his plant has been
visited by the fire bug. The last time
the factory suffered total loss. But
Mr. Clark was not man to give up.
He possesses pluck, perseverance and
progressiveness as we'll as sticktoitive-
ness. With these predominating char
acteristics he has pushed forward till
today the carriage and wagon factory
of Hiram Clark & Co. is the best
known of any in New England. His
brother, j. e. Clark, is the other men,
Der of the firm. He is an expert car
riage painter and takes entire charge of
that department. Mr.. Hiram Clark
looks after the mechanical depart
ments, and we doubt if there is n more
efficient or skillful workman in the
country.He is a gentleman of upright
and honorable business methods, a
pleasant gentleman to meet in either a
social or business way, and the success
he has attained is as well deserved as it
is unprecedented.