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

SrsO JdtktOn ClrttI.
The persistent attempts on the part Of
the opponents Of butterine TO invoke iegis-
lation against 1t seems to be productive of
but little results, and meanwhile the pub
lie appears 10 be settling the question to
its own satisfaction, il we may Judge
from the steadily increasing demand for
q really fine article OF tterine, such as is
made by the Vermont Mfg. Co. OF this
city. This concern started some years ago
and the superiority OF It's product was not
long in commanding the attention OF
grocers and housewives of this vicinity.
Gradually the sales Of the concern in
creased until two years ago their out
put was about %, 900 pounds per month
Unlike many concerns which, after intro
ducing a really meritorious article and
gaining the confidence of the public, COM
mence to cut down on the standar OF the
same, this company, having established
its standard, has ever maintained ii and
consequently the confidence once gained
has been retaire ed. Illustrative of this
is the fact OF the phenomenal increase
in the volume of business that is now en-
loyed by this concern. During one of the
dullest mouths of the past year, in the
summer time, the output OF this Co. IS
factory was 225, coo lbs. Their factory is
equipped with machinery of the latest
i'm proved construction, operated by a
steam engine, and no country dairy could
surpass II in freedom from the least OBJ
j~ectionable features, and the fact Is in
uisputa bic that their bntterire Ia subject
ed TO less handling and is absolutely
cleaner than $40 of the dairy butter that
comes to market. The tubs, the table
and in fact all the woodworK that comes
In contact with the buttefi le are kept
IN q state of the most perfect cleanli-
ness; the oil used i'm the manufacture il
only the purest beef oil; the cream and
natural butter milk used in connection
the minor ingredients, salt, ETC., are of
perfect in flavor and sweetness az the finest
''gilt edge" butter, yet IL is sold to the
consumers at one-halt the price, and il
the two are placed side by side and tested
no one could tell which WAS the butter
inc, except by an exhaustive analysis.
The company is incorporated with n cap.
ital stock of 500. 900. +. ". T%illinghast
president; q. f.. T~illinghast, secretary
and treasurer. While the attempts at OPP
position legislation continue the Yer
mont Manufacturing Company is quietly
charging its operations in order to meet
the constantly increasing demand for its
superior p%roduct, which is probably the
most substantial appreciation of it's enter
prise that could be offered and which the
company So honestly merits. The man
agement IF this great economic industry
IL thoroughly experienced in the manu-
facture OF this product and by personal
supervision ana watcbfulness sees that
everything Is kent scrupulously neat. and
clean. The public IL invited to visit and
inspect tho factory at any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
City National Bank.
pS Weybosset Street

This Ia one of the oldest established as
ii is one OF the most prosperous hanks in
the State. il was incorporated by the
General Assembly in 1888. and from its
inception pursued a policy of the utmost
value In the development of the
and industries OF PovideDce. 1t was re-
organized under the National Ba liking
act OF 1860, and has since increased its
volume of business very materially. The
bank is one OF the most popular deposito-
ries in the city today. Its resources are
as great as its connections are widespread
and influential. "A general banking pusi-
ness IL transacted. including the receiving
of deposits, the ~discounting of commercial
paper, the negotiation of loans on ap-
proved collateral, first-class securities of
all kinds, and the collection of drafts on all
available points through its chain of cor
respondents, undergraduates the Ninth Ma
tional Bank OF n. Y. and the National
Exchange Bank of Boston. This bank is
a steady dividend payer, and it's stock Is
held at a high premium 6s one of the
choicest ana most desirable of investments
AS a forcible indication OF the ability,
shrewdness and sagacity OF the present
management, reference Is made to the an
nral statement published in 1895, which
shows that the capital stock is $500. 600;
the surplus fund is S162, 600, with undivid-
ed profits amounting to ga, coo; the aver
age individual deposits are 1910, 900. loans
and discounts, sSOU, OUO. These are figures
which alone are sufficient to prove the
great hold that this institution has upon
the business world. The rooms occupied
whilo not handsome. or particularly at
t~ractive have about them that air of mas
s~iveness that betoken the soiidity and
stability OF the institution whose great
and important transactions are negotiated
within these confines. The success OF any
corporation or firm is but a reflection of
the business characteristics of men who
stand at the helm and direct its affa irs.
In no instance is this so peculiarly illus
trated as in a banking institution and TO
the personnel OF its officers has more
than one bank accredited its rise or fall.
Such is the case with the City National
Always fortunate in the choice o:
directors and guided through all adversely
with strong skillful, and willing hands 1t
rides today pre-eminent on the wave of
success. 1t is at present Differed by Ed
win A. Smith, president; Henry A. How
land. vice president; Frank f.. Chafee,
cashier; directors, Henry A. Rowland,
Rowland Hazard, Edwin A. Smith, Amos
L. Barstow, Joseph Davol. Fenner IA.
Peckham, Jr., Eugene +. Phillips, Will
lam III. Perry and w. O.. Blanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
DR.. w. II. Tillinghast.
SOD Westminster st.

Among the most accomplished, expert.
enced aud popular mem bers Of the dental
profession in Providence special pention
should be made Of DIR. W. H.. T~illinghast
whose rooms are eligibly and centrally To-
rated at 299 Westminster Il. The business
was ounded by Mr.. filling hast in 1870
and from its inception has enjoyed a pros1
porous career. This has been due TO tho
excellence of his work and the courteous
treatment which lie accords all of his pa
irons. The quarters occupied at 200 West,
minister st. comprise the handsomest and
most richly appointed dental paIlors 10 De
found in the Eastern states and will eom-l
pare with any similar parlors In the
United States. Every appliance and i'm
pro vement made in the art OF dentistry
will be found In mis- parlors for the COM
venience OF bis customers as well as this
facilitating OF his own business. so uni
formly is this conceded by his patrons in
Providence and vicinity that when any
new appliance, method or treatment has
been originated or invented they natural
ly look for the same in his establishment,
and they never look Ia vain. The dental
parlors as conducted by Mr.. Tillinghast
enjoy the reputation OF having not only
the latest and most improved appliances
but also the NEST skilled and scientific.
workmen known In the profession, money
being no consideration Whatever in their
selection. He makes a specially OF pairla 50
extracting OF teeth by all the different
methods known todsy and that without
the loss OF senses even In the slightest de-
gree. Besides his the crown and bridge
work, "a we'll es artificial teeth and contin-
uous gum work, Is OF the highest possible
grade, known In dentistry. The su periori-
~ OF workmanship anu the skill employed
In the manufacture OF all his work. enables
him to demonstrate that the reputation
and fame OF his dental parlors rests upon
merit, scientific work ana consideration
for the feelings Of his patrons. In the line
OF porcelain work which comprises arti-
fetal teeth one Of the marked features IL
that they can make the san so that the
most critical observer could not disiin-
guish the difference bet them and
natural teeth. They are continuous ana
set Irregular so as TO furnish a perfectly
natural Appearance and are regarded by
experts as representing the acme OF per-
lection In making artificial teeth in his
country or Europe. In addition to his
he makes a specially OF treating al ers, ab-
cesses and tstulas OF the mouth in the
most scientific manner known TO dental
surgery. 20 great Is the reputation OF Mr..
~Tillingbast Ms y doctor OF dental surgery
both ss to the treatment OF patrons as well
as in the line of work done by MIN, the
dentists I'm the principal CITIES cheerfully
recommend their patients To call and Sc
him in visiting or even passing through
Providence. In the 25 years OF his business
career he has succes dtd IN building IN
name and reputation throughout the New
England states that i, second to none and
well does he deserve 10. Personally he 4,
a Pheasant G enial gentlemen whom Il iss
pleasure to meet aud do business with.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

everYexposition In which they were ex-
hibiyed, such rs the Cincinnati Exposition
In 1883 for quick acting engines. The In
dustrial Exhibition Association held in
Toronto, Can, during same year for high
speed engines, at the Southern Exposition
in the same year for the best quick acting
steam engine for electric lights, and a gold
medal from the international inventions
Exhibition in London In 1885, besides
the highest fern OF an award aud diploma
at the Worlds Fair, held in Chicago In
1888. All the engines manufactured by
this company are universally noted for
their economy of fuel, workmanship, sim
plicity OF construction, durability n
moderate price, and are sold in all parts OF
the world, orders coming into the hrm
from the most emo.e paris OF the earth.
The reason for the great demand for their
engines is the fact that they represent the
fruits of their own brain, being their own
distinct inventions, butt TO meet certain
requirements and demands. and that they
fully meet the ex pectations and resuits,de
sired is best shown by the statement that
the business of the firm has increased
during the past year fully 90 per cent. over
any previous year. The wages of the men
have never been reduced ana in but one
instance have they ever been compelled
10 shorten the hours of In Dor. and at the
present writing they have untitled orders
for their different makes OF engines from
Lawrence, Mass, Wilkes barre, Pa, New
York city, Providence, Washington, DC,
Friends School, Prov. siemens Il HalsKi,
Alabama City, Ala, Newark, n. j., Chi
cago, H., Philadelphia, Pa, Plaintield. n.
j., and London, Canada. The above will
give in brief a resume of their prosperous
career in the past as well as indicating the
prospects OF the future. The advantage
derived by buyers of their engines are
simplicity, absence OF parts requiring fire.
quent adjustment, regularity in speed,
moderate cost, especially for the larger
sizes, the limited space for engines, and
the fly wheel, a compact form insuring
rigidity in all parts, the use of short belts
In place OF long ones, the avoidance of
gearing to produce high speed, and
the extraordinary saving in room, build
ing and foundation. The company is
an incorporated one, capitalized at
1852, 500, and is Differed by the fol-
lowing well known gentlemen: James
T.. Crsnston, pres. John w. Danielson,
vice pres; Pardon Arlington, treas.
II. Il. Cranston, asst. treas. Gardiner &.
Sims, geDl. man., and Theodore Andrews,
sec. These names speak for themselves and
nothing that we might say could possibly
add to their business ability and standing
in financial and manufacturing circles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

and are filed to repletion with the most
delicate aid costly appliances and ma
chinery. Ever since its organization uD-
der the present management the business
OF the irm has gradually increased until
today II stands as q monument to the abil-
lty and ludtcious financial management OF
its projectors. From q small beginning they
have grown until now they are rated in
the commercial world at $500, 900. Such
facts rs the above speak volumes In Its te-
hall aud are more convincing than any
other argument that could be advanced;
200 skilled operatives and mechanics are
furnished constant employment in the va
rious departments OF the business, each
department being under the watchful care
OF thoroughly competent foreman. Their
specislties are ell kinds OF link buttons,
necklaces, rings, bracelets, as well as a full
line of novelties, dripless tea strainers and
manicure and toilet articles in sterling
silver. In short, nothing that goes to
complete and furnish the most fsstidious
society lady's dressing case viii be found
missing In all the latest and most art istic
designs and patterns. Two years ago in or
der to meet the requirements their Gus
toners they began the manufacture of all
kinds OF tableware and such success have
they met that 1t is rapidly developing to
be among n OF the most important
branches OF their business. The writer
well remembers the large and varied dis
play made by this firm at Chicago's
worlds Fair and which received the high
est encomiums from the thousands of for
eigners as well as our own couDtrymen
who visited the exposition. Tor the artis-
tic design and skilled workmanship dis
played In their manufacture, and IL GER
tainly reflected great credit upon the city
of Providence in having an establishment
capable OF winning the admiration OF all
nations. The territory covered by their
trade comprises the best portions of the
earth, goods being sent to Germany, France
and even far away countries in SO. Amcri-
ca. That the firm has achieved a place
that Is unique in the world OF jewelry Is
now universally conceded and %acknowl-
edged and that position was attained by
a careful study OF the needs and require
ments of their customers. besides being
just, consiuerate and courteous to their
employees. No letter evidence of this
could be adducedi than the fact that Mr..
JohnL asalle, who has charge Of the chasing
department, started with the firm as a boy
and has grown with the business to it's
present proportions, having spent % years
in their employ. The firm Is composed of
MIR. Il. W. Foster ana ;. H.. Bailey. gen.
tlemen who possess tie respect and conf
dence OF the whole community, and are
esteemed alike for their many social ana
business qualities. The whole plant Is
under the personal supervision of Mr.. II.
W. Foster, the senior mem Der or the firm.
Mr.. Foster is a pleasant, genial gentleman
who combines the acpmen of the typical
Eastern business man with the dash and
enterprise OF the Western merchant. He
makes friends with all his customers and
1t IL due in a large measure TO this fact
that the firm named has enjoyed such a
marked and successful career.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
The Pomroy Coal Company.
Weybosset Street

~ tCR'1e
The immense volume OF business done
annually in all OF the various grades OF
anthracite and bituminons coal has in
vested this branch OF commercial indus
try with more than ordinary interest, be-
cause the consumption Of il enters so large
~ into the manufacturing AID domestic
lives of our ciiizens. Prominent and con-
spicuous among the influential firms en-
gagged in this line we Sud the Pomroy
Coal Co. which was founded fully half a
century ago, and has enjoyed universal
prosperity from its inception to the pres
ent day. The firm as originally founded
was styled Manchester * Hopkins, after
ward Manchester, Hopkins & Co., then
Hopkins x Pomroy. again Hopkins, Pom
roy IL Co., and finally Pomroy Coal
Company. The offices OF the COM
pany are located ut 35 Weybosset sti Get,
While the yards, WI ich are over four acres
in extent, upon which mammoth coal
sheds are erected, are located at 800 EDDY
st. and 1874 Dyer at. where they carry one
OF the largest stocks and most select
grades of steam and domestic coal I'm New
England. Over 100 hands are furnished
constant employment in order to keep up
with their ever increasing trade. The
territory covered by the operations OF the
company embraces not only Providence
and vicinity, but the entire New England
States. In the line OF ,team coal, which
Is used for beating and manufacturing
purposes, the company nanules tue ceie-
brated Pocahontas coal, while in the line
Of anthracite zeal they represent the Lead
ing mines and collieries OF the anthracite
regions. Thu different sizes OF coal en-
brace stove, pea, chestnut, and buckwheat.
The quantity OF coal carried in the COM
pany's yard Is sufficient to provide against
any contingency. The management OF
the vast business OF the house deyolves
upon Mr.. Gorham T.. Pomroy. who is the
sole owner. Mr.. Pomroy Is a gentleman
who possesses business capa btlities TO an
unusual degree, and is esteemed alike for
his social qualities and fidelity to friends
and patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Il. Il. BaIlou.

la3 and l45 Weybosset Street.
Among the prominent business men at
the present time there are few more con-
spicuous than the well known boot and
snoe dealer Il. l.. Baliou. This gentleman
is n typical self-mace man. The commence
ment of his business career vas indeed
a modest one, for he first made his bust
ness DEBUT in a small way as a newsboy on
the trains which connected with the Prov
idence steamers. His career as a street
newsboy was terminated on the day he
sold the papers announcing the inaugu-
ration OF Gen. Grant as Pres. His next
venture In "A business way was when he as
sumed charge of the newspaper stand i'm
the Union depot. TINS enterprise he sue
cessfully conducted from 1874 to 1877. At
the expiration OF this time he retired from
the p riodicsl business TO accept an APP
rointment As stamp clerk at the post
office. In this capacity be served Uncle
SAN for four years. In these positions Mr..
Ballou. by close application and strict fru-
gality, succeeded in saving from his earn
ings a su fficient sun to enter into BUSH
ness ut tho corner OF Friendship and
Broad ST. Through hsrd work and close
personal attention he succeeded in devel-
oping the business into its present magni-
tude. in the foot and shoe emporium
which he now controls a corps OF efficient
clerks are in constant attendance. The
motto Of the house Is alive and let live.o
In his present quarters, into which he
moved recently, from the old store where
ne for a long time was established, may be
found a full line OF the latest styles and
patterns of footwear to suit all tastes and
pocketbooks. The store itself IL magnih-
Gently appointed, having nandsofne French
plate mirrors and electric signs. The walls
are adorned with paintings and the cell
ing handsomely finished in ornamental
WOO and gilt. To add TO the comfort and
convenience oI-his- customers there is a
q free department devoted to %chiropody
business, aud there Is a very coy corner
which the ladies OF Providence and vi
entity thoroughly appreciate. The ar
rangem.nt of the interior is admirably
adapted for the display and storage Of a
large and varied assortment OF men =,
youths, boys. ladies'. misses al child.
ren's shoes OF all styles, designs anu prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Third National Bank.
IN Westn,inster Street.

III Westminster Street.
One OF the sound, reliable, and popular
institutions OF the city OF Providence 10
the Third National Bank 1t was founded
in 1856 as the Marine Bank, hut upon the
PRONUNCIATION OF the National banking law
In 1864, Il reorg lnized as the Third Ma
tlonal. The bank Is pleasantly situated at
III Westminster st., and occupies five
rooms suitably fitted up for banking pur-
poses, and provided with every facility for
the accommodation OF patrons and the prop
er prosecution of the business. The found
ers OF this institution, and the men who
govern It's affairs today, were, and are,
among the foremost fnanciers in the city,
whose names have always been identified
with the progress and prosperity of the
community. Although the bank suffered
reverses during the financial depression
Of a short time ago II has been reorganized
and placed upon a solid financial basis,
under the conservative business methods
of its present management and 1t is today
a tower OF strength among the many noted
and solid monetary Institutions OF the
city. The bank occupies q high position
In financial circles and transacts a general
business In loans, discounts and deposits,
making collections on all available points
in the United States through It's corres-
%pondents. In fact every facility Of which
the modern system OF banking has taken
advantage Of Is offered TO the customers
of this bank, and that its efforts In this
direction have been appreciated is evil
depced by the standing 1t enjoys. 1t has
a capital stock Of $500, 600 and a surplus
OF S25, 600. Deposits averaging 500, 000 10
the amount held by this bank implying
the most implicit confidence in It's trans
actions. Nothing has conduced to this
great public confidence more than the
personnel OF It's officers, both individually
n collectively. They are all men highly
esteemed in commercial circles for strict
honor and probity. They sre Albert l.
Sayles, president; Frank W. Gale, cashier;
H.. Howard Pepper, teller; Albert l. Sayles,
Wiilism L. Chaplin. John Eddy, Edward
n. Mason, George 4. Luther and Frank
w. Gale, directors. The president Is .
wealthy capitalist and useful, public
spirited citizen of Pascoag. The cashier,
Mr.. Gale, has been connected with the
bank for the past 20 years. being promoted
to his present responsible position in 1885,
and is a you ig man OF large experience as
a financier, and has a wide acquaintance
and popularity In business and social life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Arlington Il Sims Engine Company.
Kinsley Avenue and Eagle Street.

hlnsley Avenue and Eagle street.
The remarkable progress made in engine
building In recent years has made this
branch of industrial activity one OF moro
than ordinary interest, and to no single
firm Is the mechanical world more In
debted for this advancement than to the
relia BILE, well established Arlington &
Sims Engine Co. ALMOST every invention
and improvement looking toward steam
engine economy ~ the result OF their
study and mechanical skill. To such an
extent Is this generally recognized that
Thos. A. Edison once said while speaking
of the Arlington x Sims engines al fail
to see what Improvement in its mechanism
can be suggested Surely no higher au-
thurity or expert testimony could be offer
ed. than tue great electric wizard and in
ventor. The plant of this celebrated com
pany OF engine builders occupies n ground
area OF nearly three acres, upon which has
been erected a handsome brick structure
50x100 IL. In dimensions, 3 stories high
besides two wings, representing a floor
spaco OF rs, Geo so. It.. eich. The whole
plant comprises hve different buildings
and furnishes a grand total OF "a, 900 20.
II. OF iioor area. These buildings are filed
with oil OF the most modern machines and
tools known In the manufacture OF high
grade engines, and the plant is u model one
IN every respect. employment. being given
TO $50 skilled mechanics in the various
branches OF the business. The engines built
by this company comprise engines for all
classes OF work such as cotton mills, grist
mills, saw mills, breweries. STEAMSHIPS,
yachts, machine shops, paper mills. foun-
dries, rolling mills. electric light and
power stations. I'm the latter they enjoy an
enviable reputation, having made a study
OF the peculiar needs and requirements OF
n class OF engines adapted Tor that par.
ticular work. Their engines include direct
acting. high speed engine. vertical direct
connecting engines, cross compound con-
densing engines, BESIDES engines suited
Tor all classes OF motive power. The com.
rsny have received the highest awards at