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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
CHARLES n. CUNNINGHAM.
Oea'er in Hides. Skins. Wool and Pelss-
Also Cement. Lime. PIasterins Hair. Nay,
Straw. Salt. Etc.

~ "ahulhs OF hides, wool. pelts,
80 Constitutes very important
ian," ol commercial activity in the
"oiiu VI traae today. and engages the
a'.ei''ioh OF seme of our most enter
men. IN thls connection we
"iSi, - can the attention of our readers
~ VIC ieauing and most prominent
III mis- me. We refer to Mr..
Nnaiies II. cunningham. whose place
u business IS located at No. SO Water
'.'ec'- II vas IN 1887 that Mr.. Cum
nihs nam commenced business here.
anu =! ciose attention and straight
.or"aru dealings, he has succeeded in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
PURiNT0N BROTHERS.
Dealers in Anthracite and Bituminous Coal
Hard and Soft Wood.

In order to keep the wheels of pro-
gresS rolling in city the size of Au-
gusta, II requires the consumption Of
multiplicity of fuel. which as the
population increases. must also bring
a demand in corresponding ratio.
Nhii" in years gone by wood was used
almost entirely as a fuel. il is grad
ually giving away to coal. Already
the consumption of coal has assumed
large proportions. and as a result. large
houses have been established to fulfill
its demands. one of the largest and
most prominent wood and coal firms
III this vicinity is that of Purinton
BrOthers. They began business here in
1924, since which time they have been
favored by large and constantly
growing patronage. Their wood yard.
located at No. "a Willow street. has
ample facilities tor the storage and
saving Of large quantities of wood.
They do all their saving by steam
thus reducing the cost to a minimum.
They also have an extensive wood lot
at Togus. where they have 5000 cords
OF wood. Their coal yards are located
at 3s2 Water street, where they have
excellent dock facilities for SHINING
ana receiving coal. They keep on hand
at all times all kinds of Anthracite
ana Luminous coal. and during the
past season. their sales amounted to
over $500 tons. The individual men,
oers Of the firm are Frances B. and
Charles E. Purinton. They graduated
with high honors at Colby College. dl-
rectly after which they formed their
present partnership. They are
young men of ability, energy and en-
terplise. and the success attained in
their business venture is well earned
ana deserving. They are courteous
ana popular gentlemen and the Jour
nal wishes them the fullest measure of
success.
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arranged and under the rays Of nu-
merous lights the interior presents n
charming appearance. The prescrip-
ton department Of this store Is one OF
the greatest features, an IL is n well
known fact that when Deyinc 4
Coughlin compound n prescription the
material used Is the purest. and skill
in preparing them the best. This firm
undoubtedly has one Of the largest pre-
scriptlon trades Of any drug house
in the kennebec valley, an evil
dence Of which Is that they fiji on an
average ten thousand prescriptions "a
year. Mr.. Devinc has had twenty-five
years experience in compromising
drugs while Mr.. Coughlin has had
eighteen years. They both hold diplo-
mas from the State board OF pharmacy.
Their aim has been to keep abreast OF
the times and no matter what new
drug or medicine (of mcritD Is intro
duced in the market 1t can always be
found at their store. Adherence to this
course very tenaciOusly. assisted by a
liberal and judicous use OF printers ink.
the present tirpe finds their business
among the foremost in the State. with
a constantly charging trade. who have
the utmost confidence in theif caution.
Messrs. DcVinc a. Coughlin are GER
tainly liberal and cnterprising mer-
chants. and stand eminently high in
all classes of the community.
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HASKELL BROTHERS.
A Leading and Popular Footwear Emporium.
Full and Complete Stock Of the Latest
Styles in High Grade and Medium Shoes.

The retail trade in boots and shoes
forms very important branch of mer-
camille activity, and enlists the atten-
ton of some of our most enterprising
business men. The pioneer establish
ment in this line is that of Haskell
Brothers. 1t was founded so years ago
by the father of the present proprie-
tors. The store has always been a
leading emporium in its line. and has
gained name and reputation that
only comes from long years of upright
and honorable dealing. The store To-
Gated at No. 1S2 Water street is 22lax5S
feet in size The handsome plate glass
show windows always display samples
from the elegant stock within which
is one of the largest and finest carried
in the State. The interior of the store
presents an inviting and business-l like
appearance, being handsomely fitted
up and admirably arranged The
firms specialties are Hathaway, Sou,e
& Harrington's fine mems shoes.
Edwin Clapp's and n. Curtis & Cos.
goods. They have just taken the
agency Of the Crawford shoe, which is
considered the leading and best made
shoe in the country. Haskell Brothers
have line of ladies' oXfords in all the
latest shapes in black and russell, dom
COLA, goat and Nici-kid and in all
widths. Their present stock of Ok
lords cannot be surpassed by any firm
IN New England as far as quality.
style and price are concerned. They
carry the medium grades of shoes. and
can suit any taste, style or purse.
Their stock of boots, shoes and rub
bers will not suffer by comparison in
either magnitude nor superiority with
the best in Portland One of the main
reasons of Haskell Brothers success
is that they buy for spot cash and deal
in only the best and most reliable
goods. Their reputation in this re-
spect is so familiar to the general pub
lie that further comment on our part
Is unnecessary. Their trade is drawn
from the best people in this vicinity.
They cater equally to all classes, and
can furnish the cheapest rs we'll as
the highest priced shoe Mr. F.
-. Haskell was for two years
with the Massachusetts Boot & Shoe
Co.. Boston. He is one of the most
thorough and practical men in the shoe
business. He is enabled to Judge in
telllgently the quality of a shoe. and
detect at glance the slightest defect.
II. 5. Haskell, the other member of the
1lrm, is also superior judge of foot
wear so it will be seen that the firm
are well qualified to select the best
goods from the many makes. The
Messrs. Haskell are shrewd business
men. alive to the interests of their
trade. and they show commendable en-
terprise and spirit in carrying such
q large and elegant stock of goods.
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s. S. BROOKS 4 CO.
Wholesale and Retail Hardware, Iron, Steel.
Agricultural Tools, Betting, Cordage, Car.
rage Stock, Paints. Oils, Etc..The Oldest
and LARGEST House In Central Maine.

| In disclosing the advantages that
pertain to Augusta in her various lines
of commerce, II Is our intention to give
prominent notice to those business
establishments that have been fore
most in sustaining the city's reputa-
| ton in the distinctive branches they
represent. 1t can be truly said that no
house has contributed more, (nor does
at present writing), to our general
prosperity than the old established
house of s. s. Brooks Il Co. The bust
ness was established in 1886 by l.. l..
Mead & Co., who some years later were
succeeded by S. S. Brooks & Co., who
conducted the business with eminent
success. developing it into the largest
and leading establishment In it's line
in eastern Maine. Two years ago, Mr..
S. S. Brooks died, since which time the
business has been conducted by the
Brooks estate, of which Mr.. A. w.
Brooks is administrator. The business
premises, located at No. III Water
street. are in dimensions 27x70 feet,
embracing six floors The building is
completely filed with everything in
the line of shelf and heavy hardware,
agricultural tools. betting, cordage,
carriage stock, paints, oils, varnishes,
etc Both a wholesale and retail bust
ness is carried on, their trade extend
ing throughout the eastern part of the
state The firm also carry "A large stock
of BICYCLES and have the agency of such
noted wheels as the Heating, Crescent
Newport. March, Belvidere. Geneva,
and the b. * -. Special. Notwith-
standing the spacious building now
occupied, the firm find ii inadequate
for their large stock. and are about to
erect a four story building. 27x15 feet,
in the rear of their present store. 1t
will he devoted to the sale Of general
hardware and kindred articles, and
such rs go to make UP complete
stock in the various lines they now
carry The general manager Of the
busiress and administrator OF the ea-
tate. SIR. 4. ". Brooks. has had long
and adequate experience in the bust
ness under his jurisdiction, and knows
precisely the methods by which rep
ressntativc an. growing business. ike
the one he is at the head Of must be
conducted He is a gentleman OF keen
business qualifications and one who
enjoys the esteem and confidence OF
the entire community.
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JAMES E. FULLER.
Wholesale and Retail Grocer-.The Oldest and
Largest Grocery Establishment in Augusta.

II IS almost an invariab!e rule
that in all business centers, there are
certain houses in each line OF trade
that stand pre-eminent, and have. by
close attention to the wants of custo-
rlerg and a thorough knowledge of the
business. built up a trade that goes
ahead Of many of their contemporaries.
Such m establishment is that of James
+. Fuller. who owns and conducts the
oldest. largest and leading wholesale
and retail grocery house in the Ken
neb,e valley. The house was founded
in 1850 by the father of the present
PROPRIETOR. and it has undergone
many changes in leading down to the
present 'rhe founder of the house
retired in 1863, and died in 1887. His
son. James f. Fuller. has in reality
been brought up in the business, en-
terirE the store when mere boy. The
James Z. Fuller Company, who owned
and conducted the business from 1893
till 1898. was succeeded by James Il.
Fuller so the business established over
a half century ago. has successfully
passed from sire to son. although over
a half dozen individuals have figured
in its ownership. The store located at
No. II and 213 Water street is i0X60
feet in dimensions, containing four
floors The stock carried is the larg
est and best To be found in the vicinity.
and embraces all the choicest table
luNusics as we'll as staple articles.
Groceries, provisions and meats. both
fresh and salt. are handled Fruits
and vegetables are also largely dealt
in. also chocolates, bon-bons and can
dies of all kinds. The store always
presents a clean. inviting appearance,
and competent. courteous clerks are
always in attendance looking after
the wants OF patrons. Mr.. Fuller's
trade is by no means confined to Au-
gusta. hut extends throughout the ad-
joining territory He purchases his
supplies from first hands. in very
large quantities. and is in position
to give his customers the benefit of
the lowest cash prices. Supplies are
BOUGHT from only reliable houses. so
that every article that leaves his store
is guaranteed to be strictly pure and
fresh. Notwithstanding Mr.. Fuiler's
extensive business interests. he has
served the city in several important
official positions, first as city alder
mar, some years ago. and in 1898. as
city treasurer. In his official capac-
tiles. Mr.. Fuller always proved a friend
OF tue people. his vote and influence
always being on the side of justice
and against any extravagant eXpendi-
lures OF public money. He is a gem
tleman of high personal character, has
always taken a deep interest in public
affairs, and commands a multitude of
acquaintance and warm personal
friends who wish him continued bust
ness prosperity and political prefer
ment.
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SWIFT & SWIFT.
crockev, China and Glassware, Tinwarc and
Kitchen Furnishings, Etc.

There Is nothing which adds SO much
In giving a city a metropolitan APP
pearance as attractive stores and we
can think of but few classesof business
that offer the opportunity for attrac-
tive display that a modern
crockery and glassware store does
One of the most inviting stores in
this city is that so ably conducted by
Swift & Swift, located at No. 1913 Wa
ter street 1t is 3Ox60 feet in superficial
measurement, containing four floors,
and is packed full of everything in the
crockery, glassware, tinware and
kitchen furnishings line. Elegant din
ner sets in great variety, the finest
ware and most elaborate designs; deli
cate china tea sets in the latest styles
and choicest patterns; all tastefully ar
ranged and interspersed with all kinds
of colored and white glassware; which.
under the effects of light, reflect their
vari-colored rays in every possible di-
rection throughout the store, giving it a
brilliancy that makes it peculiarly at
tractive. Silver plated ware of the best
manufacture is carried also a handsome
line of parlor and library lamps and
fancy goods. Richly decorated china
is here displayed. together with many
fancy articles that are both unique and
novel in their respective lines. They are
also agents for the celebrated Columbia
bicycles, and carry a stock of these
noted wheels which they sell on easy
monthly instalments. This firm manu-
features all kinds of tinware A speci-
atty is made of cutters conductors
and furnace work
Messrs. w. E. and I. II. Swift sue
ceeded to the business of Geo. S. Bal
lard last January. They are straight
forward business men possessing lots
OF push and energy, and are meeting
with undoubted success.
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JAMES E. TIBBeTTs
Marble Cutter Monumental Designer and
Sculptor. Polished Granite and Marble
Monuments Specially.

Art and utility meet in the WELL
known establishment of James E. Tib-
petts, monumental designer and sculp-
tor at Isl Water street. and his line of
manufacture and trade forms a very
important branch of commercial activ-
lily. The stock carried by Mr. Tibbetts
IS large and complete. and people who
fall To make a selection from it must
certainly be hard to please. as he turns
out most artistic monuments of
polished granite and marble. In addi-
ton to monumental work. Mr.. Tibbetts
intends in the near future to add a
stock of marble and onyx mantels and
shelving. also marble and soapstone
goods for building purposes. Marble
lied slate is now used quite extensively
for furniture and mantels, and a full
line of these manufactures will also be
carried. MIR. Tibbetts has been a resi-
dent of Augusta for the past IS years.
and is typical New Highlander. Six
years ago he began business with E.
r. & w. H. Davis. whose interests he
purchased. last January He is a we'll
Known gentleman of straightforward
business principles. prompt reliable
and thoroughly trustworthy in all deal
ings.
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DevlNE. & COUGHliN.
Dealers In Drugs. Medicines. Perfumcries.
Toilet and Fancy Articles Their Pre-
scription Department Noted For Its Ac.
curacy.

Tie modern drug store is one of the
most important business houses in any
line of trade. Augusta has full COM
pliment Of these institutions many of
which are Il credit to the enterprise,
taste and system of the propr.etors.
Nest conspicuous among the number is
the establishment owned and conduc-
ted by Devine & Coughlin. and we
must add that it gives the city an air
OF progression. The store, located on
the corner of Bridge and Water streets,
is one of the most notable along those
thoroughfares. The fixtures are fin
lshed in white. the cases being metal
trimmed and set with finest French
plate glass. The ceiling is artistically
decorated, and bordered with white
and gold. An air of cleanliness as well
as cheerfulness pervades the entire es-
Establishment The stock is one of the
finest and most varied in the vicinity.
1t includes everything known in the
lire of drugs and druggists sundrieS.
patent and proprietary medicines.
fancy and toilet articles. perfumeries
and extracts. The stock is tastefully
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strong Endorsement OF our statement
Mr.. Hersey is enabled and prepared to
meet extensive and formidable competi-
ton, and has acquired reputation
that comes only through strict re-
gard for integrity and enterprise in all
business. dealings and long and ade-
uuatc experience. The Boston Boot
and Shoe store underwent complete
renovation last summer. The wood
work and interior finish is of cypress
finished In oil. The shelving extends
to the ceiling. and patent ladders are
equipped to it enabling the efficient
staff Of clerks to quickly and easily
secure goods from the top shelves. The
store il furnished with reversible
chairs, and every accommodation Is
provided for customers to make their
visits pleasant and agreeable. Mr..
Iersey began business here Is years
ago. BY catering equally to all classes.
and providing them with stock un-
surpassed in quality and style. which he
sells at reasonable prices, he has
steadily advanced andprospered till to-
day he is regarded as one of the lead
ing boot and shoe dealers in Augusta.
Active, wide awake and intelligent. he
pushes on towards still greater success.
and in this ambition he deserves the
encouragement of the entire commun-
ity. He conducts business according
to the enduring principle of equity
and justice to all, and he Is Justly
considered as identified with the pro-
Gress of Augusta, whose commercial
interests he promotes with zeal. ability
and success
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AUGUSTA MARBLE WORKS.
Manufacturers OF Headstoncs. Monuments and
Sarcophagi Statuary.

In the manufacture of monumental
work the Augusta Marble Works has
won merited notoriety since the bust
ness was established in 1885 by G. Pull
len. In 1850 he admitted to partnership
his brother. Cyrannus Pullen who con-
Quoted the work until April 1855, when
Mr.. w. II. Turner was admitted II
then passed into the hands of w. IL
Turner who conducted it for 30 years.
In 1925 Mr.. w. II. Turner sold The bust
ness to F. r. Turner and j. X Brown.
since which time the business has been
conducted under the firm name of Tur-
her d Brown. They have the most
extensive marble works in the city. and
Is characterized as one of Augusta 5
most important and valuable essentials.
Inc premises Oh Bridge street. near
Ialir"ad. are SoX100 feet in dimensions.
thoroughly equipped with the most i'm
p'o.eu appliances for the conduct of
business. Ihey build to order from
drawings or photographs, mausoleums
anu safeopnagi statuary and the or
ui'iarE monumental designs, and guar
ah.ee their work to be models of ar
u,s.c shiii ana expert workmanship.
Inns IS the only establishment in Au-
susta That has ever handled the stat
uary marble. of which they make a
specially They build from italian
anu American marble also Scotch and
Nineriean granite. and wherever ti,ei,
prooucts go they are generally held ur
anu praised as works of art and OK.
cehence Their designs are most,,
original and show the operators in tn,
various departments to be possessed o.
aonlty or high order They hay,
manufactured hundreds of costly mon
"nie'''s Tor people throughout this vi
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European and American makes. dia-
monGs and other precious stones. ster-
ling silvcrwaro. cut glass, bronzcs
clocks, and Il full line Ct optical goods
Ee j. constantly receiving fresh sup
plies from leading manufacturers, SO
that customers can depend upon get
ting the latest novelties in all lines
Mr.. Lowell is ranked among Augusta s
prominent business men. Possessing a
thort ugh knowledge of his profession.
he warrants every article as repre-
sent d, His reputation for integrity
and fair dealing IS too we'll known to
need any cXte ndcd comment. lie is Il
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entity which are important evidences
of the firms ability in that line. Among
Others whose graves arc adorned are
DIR. Boulster of Augusta, II. II. Smell,
Riverside, A. w. Toleman, Sidney, and
A. Pierce. China. We could give long
list of work done by this firm but the
above Will go to show that they have
constructed works of art for many
prominent people. The individual
members of the firm. F. r. Turner
and ]. X. Brown, are efficient and prac-
teal men, possessing that experience.
push and energy which make success
mean something. They are very cour-
teous gentlemen and have host of
friends who wish them continued sue
cess.
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dimensions, and is elegantly fitted up
and provided with all modern appa-
ratus. such as go to make up an essen
TALLY metropolitan house. The hand
some oak fixtures are eXquisitely
carved and polished, having the old
ivory finish. The show cases are OF wai-
nut set with heavy beveled French plate
glass. The stock is selected with great
care and judgment. and knowledge of
the trade. which places Mr.. Lowell
among the leading jewelers. Of the
Capitol. 1t comprises fine watches of
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LITHGOW LIBRARY, AUGUSTA.

structure, and contains about so Sleep
ing rooms, single and in suits The
parlors and sleeping rooms are all
nicely furnished, and cleanliness is one
of the chief characteristics that dis
tinguishes the house The dining room
is large, light and pleasant in appear
ance. and is presided over by compe-
tant head waiter assisted by accommo-
dating and pleasant help. All the
dalnties and luxuries can be found on
the menu in abundance. The catering
tof 1t is conducted on basis of the
greatest liberality, that insures only
the best and rarest of everything the
market affords. The house has also n
fine billiard room where lovers of pool
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Hurry P. LOWELL.
Manufacturing jcweIer and Dealer in Dia
monds. Silyerware. Cut Glass. etc.

Tho jewelers. art is one that has
reached a high degree of prominence
IN Augusta. in recent years. Es-
pecially can this be said of many of
the younger establishments. the pro
rlaetors OF which have stepped into the
front rank with astounding success.
me business under consideration was
established twelve years ago by
wheeler d. Lord. who. four years after
wards, were succeeded by Lord & Low
ell. In 1894 Mr.. Harry p. Lowell pur-
chased his partners interest since
winch time he has made many i'm
provements ard greatly increased the
business. His store located in the
, Granite Bark Building is 2Ox5o feet in
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HOTEL NORTH.
One Of the Mos. Popular and Best Conducted
Hotels in the State.

In the eyes of business men and the
travelling public, nothing more effectu-
ally adds prestige to a place than de-
sirable and first-class hotel accommo-
dations. While Augusta is fortunate
in possessing several meritorious in
situations in this line, it is to be con-
graduated on having such an ably con-
Quoted hosiery as the Hotel North. 1t
is located il the heart of the city, di-
rectly opposite the railway station
The building is a four-story brick
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and billiards. pass away many pleasant
hours. There are also large office,
reading rooms. sample rooms and bar
Der shor.
Under the present management, the
hotel has become more widely ana
favorably known than ever before.
When commercial men place their en-
dorsemcnt on a hotel you can rest as
sured it means something, as they
generally seek the best of everything.
The Hotel North is certainly one or the
most popular resorts for travelling