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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
American Loan Company.
PA Union Street.

Although but a few weeks have elapsed
since the American Loan Co. opened the
new store at PIP and PA Union street, the
business has STAINED important proper
tions in all its branches. The salesrooms
of this firm are among the best in the city.
They are large and c~ommodious, hand
somely appointed and we'll lighted, while
a corps OF courteous, obligiDg clerks are
always in attendance 10 cater to the wants
OF visitors. In the exhibition cases are to
be found everything that is novel ana
unique in the jewelry line, While import
ed and domestic clocks Of all kinds, shapes,
styles ana prices are displayed in infinite
numbers. Watches of all makes are
temptingly shown and diamonds, sparkl-
ing resplendently IN their settings Of gold,
are perfect dreams OF splendor. In fact
there is nothing in the jewelry line from
q five cent-collar button to a $500 diamond
ornament that is not here kept in stock.
MOI is this all, for the stock Of sterling
silverware, as well as the silver plate, is
very extensive. In such large quantities
do these people purchase their stock that
they are enabled to buy direct from the
manufacturers for cash ana thus save the
middleman's profits and give their custo-
mer the advantage of the immense trade
discounts. At great time, trouble and ex-
pense they have arranged for the dispo-
sition of these goods to reputable per
sons for a small payment OF the market
price and a regular weekly payment to
continue until the article is paid for. In
addition to thei. extensive jeweiry depart
ment this concern conduct a general loan
buiness upon satisfactory property for
collateral security, also negotiate stocks,
bonds, chattel and real estate mortgsge
brokerage, etc. The company is incorpo-
rated with a capital stock of 800, 600, and
Is rapidly taking a position among the
most prosperous and Influential business
houses CT the city. The management OF
the jewelry department and pa~wnbroking
business is vested in Mr.. j. +. Hunt, q
man OF great experience and of abundant
resources. He is a hustler first, last and
always, though withal n thorough gentle
man and ever on the alert TO drive a good
bargain with some manufacturing concern
for the purchase OF I'm entire stock OF
goods or ingrstiating himself into the
good graces OF a prospective patron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
J.. ID. Furlong 81 CO..

Ia Nortn main St.
The iudicious and economic care and
management of an estate Is a matter re-
curing tact, judgment, discretion and
~shrewdness. Many property owners who
nave acquired large estates either through
inheritance or investment, not caring to
assume the necessary cares. place such
matters in the hands OF some responsible
agent, and in consequence OF this several
Arms have been organized whose entire
time is devoted to ihe care and manage
ment of estates, large aud small, collec-
tion OF rents and the buying and selling
OF real estate. Among the Oldest. best
known and most reliable of these con-
Germs is that of j. ID. Furlong d Co.,
composed OF j. d., and John +. Fur
long, ut 121 North Main ST. The business
was originally started by John L%oughlin
in 1853, and for many years he had charge
of many of the largest tenement estates
in Providence. These tenements, of which
there were several hundred in mum Der,
were scattered oil over the city, nearly
every ward containing from one to 30.
For more than a quarter century the BUSH
ness continued to grow unde MIR. Lough-
Inns %sagacious management and upon his
oeath, his son, Frank i'll. Loughlln, con-
Quoted IL. The business prosDered and
numerous estates were added until assist
ance in the work became necessary and
one Of the office clerks, Joseph II. True.
was promoted 10 ass Sl Mr.. III
the more responsible labors. In 1856, Mr..
Loughlin died and Mr.. True became his
successor. A young man, full OF energy
and good Judgment, popular, and easy in
making acquaintance, Mr.. True developed
the business TO a wonderful degree. So
~assiduously did ne devote himself TO the
business that his constitution broke down
under the strain and In 1894 he passed
For the last few years OF his life
he had as assistant, J. ID. Furlong, who
was an intelligent and valuable manager,
a true and trusty friend. Toward the last
OF Mr.. True's career all OF the RESPONSE
bility rested upon MIR. Furlong, but every
thing was done with the same care, atten-
ton and precision "a though he were
working for himself. Upon the death OF
Mr.. True, therefore, the accumulated
business OF 40 years fell TO Mr.. Furlong,
who, In company with his brother.
has since ~broudened and extended the
scope and usefulness OF the original con-
Germ. No sgent Is better known through
out the city and the suburban districts
that Mr.. Furlong and his compliance
with the Just demands OF his tenants, his
consideration Of their comforts and the
care and attention TO the property under
his management has achieved for him an
unbounded measure OF success which is
constantly Increasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Fred w. Folsom a Co.
lOs Dyer Street.

That Providence is one OF the greatest
commercial centers OF the country is ac-
cepted by ali as an axiom and disputed by
none. The May large vessels which ply
between this and other ports represent vast
commercial interests, which are great v
augmented by our broad and EASILY ac-
cessible barber. Although in a great meas
ure the once world renowned American
merchant marine has been displaced by
the application OF steam in marine SER
vice thcre are still many vessels which
carry sails; hence 1t IL absolutely nee
Necessary that there shall he establish
mep,s for the PRODUCTION OF this portion
OF a vessels equipment. Chief among
these concerns is the firm of Fred W. Fol.
som * Co., of los Dyer st., who recently
removed to thai locstion from 81 so. Water
81. The firm manufactures an immense
Quantity OF salts, awnings. tents ana can
vas goods every year. many of the large
sailing vessels which ply between ports on
the Atlantic sea board being equipped
with sails Manufactured nv this firm.
Among their OF her proCucts are all kind OF
canvas mill supplies, such as loom aprons
and bags, wool sheets and bags and wagon
covers, both plain and waterproof. The hne
canopy witch they keep To let Tor we'd
dings Il in constant derand. Among tho
big con racts recently filled by the firm
IL IL l-cRt satisfaction OF the buyer was
tie equipment " ith calls Of n large vessel
hailisR ffom New York city. The large
stoD the houso now occupies Is S0x35, Civ
inc nu.pic sea g ia which TO promptly, Ell
cientIg and Satisfactorily mn the many
orners tie firm Is constantly rpceivi q.
The orcarn Goes q very large business.
The business uas esinblishrd in 1881, un-
der the hrm name OF Albert Jillson a TO-,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

the most important branch OF his busi-
ness at present Is building OF houses TO he
sold for cash or on tue instalmcnt plan.
There Is no section % the city but shows
the fruits OF his h~andiwork but IL Is In the
Sixth Ward that they are the most appar-
ent. Ia that district alone he has hu:lt up.
ward OF 800 houses. which range In prices
from $500 10 $50. COO. lie first opened the
barren waste OF land on Eroad street near
tho city line and redeemed IL. tie labored
long and rssiduously 10 develop this Irsc CT.
1t was named Washington Park, and by
dint OF great percussion he SUCCEEDS in
prevailing upon a customer to erect "A
home there. That was the beginning. To
day no section SURPRISES IL In picturesque
ness OF scenery OF nome life. Most otthesc
Cosy houses are the property OF men in the
medium walks OF lie. These houses, as in
tact all of those that are built hy ifiBi, are
OF original design aud cmbody n their
general conception all Of the mtest and
approved of modern improvements 10th on
the exterior and In the interior. Nothing
calculated TO enhance tue value OF the es-
tate Is allowed 10 he neglecte1. He is the
only man who mskeaa speciality OF putting
up a series OF from 10 TO 30 houses togeih her
hut all different In design and finish. He
IL AT present erecting % cottages and two
family houses that are among the best con-
structed Ia this vicinity for q long TINS.
While devoting considerable time and
attention 10 these colonization housea, he
still gives some consideration 10 The more
p~alatial, as the handsome mansion belong
ING To the Amos Palmer estate at the cor
ner OF Broad and Public SITS. viii attest.
His own house on Washington street ~
another example OF architectural art. Mr..
Youlden is the friend of the home seeker
and every week adds 10 the long list OF
patrons whom he is assisting in obtaining
a home of their own.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
National Exchange Bank.
"a Weatmipster Streat.

The National Exchange Bank was char
tered in 1901, as the Exchange Bank, the
second State bank organized In this CITY.
1t is one of the most largely patronized
and successful OF the fduciary institutions
OF the community. It's deposits amount
to more than 81, O0O,O 600. Its success has
been most permanent in its character and
most fiattering as to its results. rs prog
ress has been marked by a management
OF sound executive and financial ability,
resulting i'm presenting before the general
public at the end OF each year a statement
that speaks for itself in the strongest
terms, and forming the most convincing
argument. In 1865 1t was recognized as
the National Exchange Bank. 1t has a
capital stock of $500, 600, ana a surplus
amounting to $500, 600, and an undivided
profit OF S75, 000. To many these figures
mean but little else than emphasizing this
as one OF the most solid and substantial of
our city banks. In banking circles, how
ever. il means something far more meri-
t~orious, and places this institution in a
position occupied by few banks In the
United States. According TO a Congress
sional law, there Is published annually In
Tbs Finsncier OF New York a list OF the
national banks OF the country whose sur.
plus and undivided profits amount TO more
than The capital stock On Sept. 30. 1895,
the fifth annual roll OF honor, rs this list
Is designated, was publishd, and In this
was the National Exchange Bank of this
city. IL Will thus be seen that this bank
occupies an envious position among the
1900 national hanks of America that last
year was attained by but 326 banks. The
bank prem ises are i'm every way arpropri-
ate to the business. and are well appointed
throughout. The institution II ably Off
cered, and its affairs carefully looked after.
The bank offers TO its patrons all the facil-
tiles and advantages of the modern system
Ct banking, transacting a general business
Ia loans, discounts End deposits, and max
ing collections through Its correspondents
at all available points in the country. The
officers OF this honorable institution, un-
der " hose skillful guidance and intelligent
management IL has attained it- great sue
cess and prominence In the banking circles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Dawson a. Co.
% North Main street.

The universal favor in which the use o I
bicycles has come OF late years, not onl v
as a means of exercise and pleasure, hut
even as recognized Legitimate vehicles, has
made ii an i'm operative necessity that every
considerable city should have its cycle
depot some OF them several-and Provi-
dence Is no exception to this rule. The
leading establishment OF the kind here is
that OF Dawson * Co., which was estab b.
lished In a comparatively small way in
1885 by James II. Dawson. BY close atten-
tion to the wants of buyers and progress
i've methods on the part OF this enterpris-
lug pioneer, for Mr.. Dawson was the
pioneer OF this nov great business in
Rhode Island, he has built up a trade that
extends not only throughout this city and
vicinity, but all over the country, ana
shows a steadily and rapidly continuing
ness having assumed such proportions
that he was unable to handle ii alone, Mr..
Dawson took his brother, William IL.
Dawson, into partnership with him. They
took their present store on North Main
st., and both were constantly occupied in
attending the wants of the masters OF the
silent steed. As the business grew and
developed additional lines, this enterpris-
ing firm added a stock of sporting goods
until at present no concern in New En-
gland carries n larger, more varied and
complete assortment OF these goods than
DAWSON u Co. In their c~ommodious
premises is to be inspected a complete
stock OF bicycles, children's cycles and
velocipedes, athletic, baseball and polo
outfits and supplies, srortsmen's supplies,
tennis racquets, guns, reviewers, etc.
hammocks, boxing gloves, foils and
masks. and in fact every article properly
coming under the head 81 athletic, gym
nasium and sporting goods. Manufacture
ers on both sides OF the Atlantic vie with
each other in the improvements of the
wheel, and this house keeps up with all
the improvements by carrying an exten
sive line of domestic and imported ma
chimes of all grades. They have, however,
two leading cycles, the Lowell Diamond
and the Stearns, besides which they also
furnish any other style or kind OF machine
in the market that may be desired, and
have secondhand machines of all kinds
for sale or TO let. In connection with
their salesroom the firm has n complete
repair shop, where repairs OF all kinds are
promptly executed. The firm are large i'm
porters OF bicycle supplies and accessor
les, as well as all kinds OF sporting goous,
and have established a large trade IN their
specielties hat have met with great favor
among whoelmen and others. The marked
success OF this house is attributed ~ well to
the liberal ana fair dealing policy, which
has always regulated IT'S business transac
tions, as to tine enterprising and progress
sivo character OF its management, ana it's
steady growth in the past Is best evidence
of it's future position in athletic and cy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Rhode Island Concrete Company,

An interesting and important industry
that has grown to immense proportions In
recent years is that OF the manufacture
and laying of all kinds OF concrete work.
The necessity OF this class of work has
arisen, owing TO the fact that our citizens
demand better side AMI lawn walks aud
driveways. SO urgent has this demand
been made that large plants have been es-
tablished TO meet the requirements OF our
citizens in this direction. Foremost and
conspicuous among the many large and in
dustrjsi concerns engaged in the manu-
facture OF concrete work of all kinds, we
will name the Rhode Island Concrete Co.,
which was established in 1865, and has ever
since that time been conducted with signal
and well morited success. This, 10 a great
degree, Is tracCable to the indefatigabie in
dustry which the company have shown In
their efforts 20 accomplish the highest
standard OF perfection In all work en-
trusted TO their care. Their plant, which
IL located on swiss ST.. Is equipped with
the latest aud most modern machinery that
money could buy or brains devise. in order
that their patrons could feel secure that all
OF their work would be scientihcally done,
rs well as ia the most thorough like man
ner. Thoy are prepared 10 lay all kinds OF
side and lawn walks, driveways. basement
floors for mills. factories or private resi-
dences; in short. any sort OF work where a
hard. smooth. dry end durab bio surface IL
required, as well as ASP halt payements, the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

William III. DRAPER.
SO DorrAnce Street.

In the life OF nearly every man there
comes a time when 4 Is desirable 10 raise
an amount OF money, be II large or be II
small. When that lime comes II is not
always convenient TO call upon friends for
the necessary loan, and IL becomes n ques-
ton IS 10 whom you can cali upon for he
much needed funds. A man does net si-
ways like 10 civulgs his business ~nffairs,
even TO his most intimate acquaintance,
and SO does not take cou lsel as TO the most
reliable person to cGil upnn in the necoli-
atlng OF the desired otn. The AVERAGE man
docs not appear TO know that there are
certain men In his city, not pawnbrokefg,
but financiers who make n business OF loan
ing money In sums of any amount. similar
TO banks, OF good collateral security ut
nomina rates OF interest. One q The tNst
known and most sUcct ssfnl OF these gen
tiemen IL william II. Draper. rs Dorrance
ST., corner of Weybosset, who transacfs an
annual business that is surprising in IT'S
aggregate. Among his customers are some
OF the leading ana most representative
trRdesmen ofthis city. He negotiaies chat
tel mortgages, mortgages on resi- estate,and
similar transactions, not only in this
city, but in all sections of this State. All
his business relations are of the strictest
confidence, and his transactions are per-
fectly honest, honorable and upright.
There are none OF the Jewish prcpensities
displayed In his dealings, and no one who
ever trusts their affairs or effects IN his
hands has cause TO COMPLAIN OF any
semblancc OF trickery or cbicsnerv OF nnv
description. His Office is at room /. and
the entire suite wherein his business ~
transacted Is tastefuliy fitted mp IN = hest,
artistic manner, ana il private and nuie'.
In them a person Is beyond the gaze % the
curious, and can come aud go without fear
OF espionage or Interference. Mr.. Drayer
is looked upon as among the most active
business men of the city. lie is also de-
voted TO sports, S..SSsvi, however, IN tire
direction of baseball and roo. He is the
president of the Providence Baseball Assoc
citation, n position that no las held for
several years, and IL il 10 him, as much ss
to any other man, that this organization
owes its enviahle reputation and financial
success. As In mis- brokerage business, No
maintains a high stsndard that commands
the confidence OF the public and bis con-
nection.with any business, sporting or
amusement project assures II OF success.
AS a man he l. pleasant, courteous and
obliging; as a business man he Is hoEcst,
upright and square, and his friends are
lzgion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
3. ID. Sphinx.
1888 weybosset st.

The subject OF this sketch, MIR, Samuel
D. sphinx, celebrated teacher OF dancing,
was born hear Crompton, r. i. His in
elination aud aptitude was for music ard
dancing, and, like every genius in every
profession, he soon found means to make
himself proficient in these arts, receiving
his first instructions in dancing from l.
DE Garmo Brooks, who Ia now the oldest
In the United Ststes, and one of the most
successful teachers In New York city, and
Allen bod worth, no now resides in Pasa-
dena, Cal. His general education was re-
ceived in the public and private schools.
Through his well-known proficiency in
the art of dancing, he was induced by his
friends to instruct them In that art, which
he aid so successfully that he was impor-
tuned TO start n school. which he did IN
1852. In 1858 MIR. Sphinx established tho
first regular dancing academy in Provi-
dence, branch schools and classes, how
ever, being organized in New Bedford,
Mass, and Newport, II. J.. The present
quarters OF the academy comprise one OF
the most elegantly appointed and hand
somely equipped dancing colleges I'm New
England. The hall, 52x66 feet in size
contains the finest polished and waxCo
floor in the State. The college is the only
one in the eastern States having be clasts
graded similar to nl high grade insti't.
lions. The average attendance IL about o
members, while between IL, 600 and IL. 600
pave Deen taught since the orgnnlZal on
OF the school. The reputation and star Dc
ing IL best proven, as well % the sucte =
and popularity OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sphinx,
saying that they have had as patrons. N
one or two instances, representative OF
the fourth generation of their pupils. III.
children OF the test families in tins city for
two generations have been Instructed N
graceful motion and correct manner. 20
well a. the various steps OF dancing. "a an
evidence OF the esteem In watch Mr.. SPHINX
is held by the profession cuts de at HE
city, W. Will cay that he was president
OF he American society oLIhe irofesaora
of Dancing for . years, and vicc-prcs. for3
years. Personally, Mr.. SPHINX ana his wife
are held i'm me highest estimation y all
vho have the pleasure OF their acquai1t-
ance, while their ability in their chosen
profession 10 such az to win the sp;rOla-
tion and unqualified endorssm mt OF all
their patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
George A. Nouldcn.
IN Woyiossst Street.

The sense OF security Inherent to e!igi-
bly, situated or improved real estate Is mo-
where more marked than in Providence
and other places IN Rhode Island. Eagerly
sought alter az a permanent and remu-
neratjve form Of investment, il likewise is
the most acceptable form of security for
loans, and the mount OF mo ley thus
useiully employed must have attained pro-
portions OF goat magnitude. IL has ne
cessarily enlisted the services Of many OF
our most talented business men In the
buying aud selling Of real estate. aud the
recognized leader i'm this line il George
A. IoulGen. lie iransacts n general real es
tate business and Is noted for his accurate
and intimate knowledge OF present ano
prospective values, aud Of the advantages
and disabilities Of the surroundings to
properties disposed OF tLEonGAA4s agency.
Mr.. Youlden gives considerable attention
TO the developing snd building no tracts
OF laha in the suburbs and many OF the
environments adjacent To- this city which
have become residential districts during
the past few years are due TO the eater.
pfising thouyhtfulness aud i%ndoinitable
energy OF this public spirited gentleman.
In fact, 50 successful has he become that