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The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

in the State, gentlemen whose policies
were issued in that year.
This company is pre-eminently safe
and desirable among insurance COM
panies doing business in this State, it has
paid millions of dollars to our citizens,
has never had q contested claim in the
State and issues every desirable kind of
Life, Endowment and Installment Bond
policies that are now in vogue.
Its premium rates are among the low
est and its dividends the largest proper
tlonally and its enviable financial record
for the past half century shows, that of
the Sl69, 949,577, received from it's mem
bers in premiums it has already returned
to them $144, 0l4, 1877, (nearly Sc per cent?
and now holds securely invested assets
of $5S, 269, 1917 which added to the amount
paid equals the magnificent sum of $203,-
0S3, 1856.
This shows a gain to the company's
patrons of over $34, 900, 900, being more
than 20 per cent. Of the entire amount
paid by members. Their new policy,
unequalled in its advantages to the policy
holder, guarantees cash values, payable
at any time after two years premium
have been paid, also loans this value at
any time to the owner, and all policies
have this clause. This policy while in
force will participate annually in the
company's distribution of surplus and
after two years will be incontestable, ex-
cept for non-payment of premium.
The company's agency staff in this
State has for manager of it's western
district, G. F. Dunlap at No. IS Exchange
street, Portland, and for manager of the
astern district, G. T. Halves, Columbia
Building, Bangor.
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The MUTUAL LIFE Insurance Com
pany of New York was started in 1S43
without one cent Of capital, it's sole basis
for operations being $4,000 of risks on
paper, taken by the corporators, that
they might avail themselves of special
charter passed in 1912.
| Its record stands today without par
allel among the financial institutions of
the world, having accumulated in 53
years capital flor the benefit and secu-
rity of its policy holders) of over
1921, 900, 900.
| With a surplus above liabilities of over
5000, 900.
| The Company has paid living members
over
$244, 10000
And the benefciaries OF deceased mem
UeIS OV0f
$165, 100000.
| By the addition of new members, the in
surance in force today has
reached nearly
5000, 900.
| And the total income from all sources in
the year 1895, was over
100000
This company is very ably represented
in this State by James W. Fitzpatrick,
| with headquarters at No. 1888 Middle
street, Portland, Ne.
The following figures show to what
extent the people Of Maine believe in the
MUTUAL LIFE.
Insurance in force Dec. 81, 1895, over
S.. 100000,
New insurance written in 1895, over
$1,200,000.
The premium income in 1895 was over
$4,000.
The citizens of Portland alone, hold
policies in the company amounting to
over $1,50o,000.
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FLORISTS.
Calvin s. Goddard.

That Horticulture Is a science which,
when developed along the lines of sound
business methods, yields profitable re-.
turn, is illustrated in the success attend
ant upon the efforts of Calvin S. God
dard In the City of Deering, suburb of
Portland.
Coming from Lynn, Mass, in 1875, and
beginning to raise plants for the market
In small affair heated by parlor stove,
he has steadily increased his business
until today he has one of the most pro-
ductive gardens in the State, in which
there are greenhouses requiring $4,000
square feet of glass to cover them.
Here Mr.. Goddard raises many rare
plants and bulbs, roses and decorative
plants, and claims to be the producer of
more chrysanthemums and Easter lilies
than any other florist in Maine.
The greenhouses and offices are located
in Woodfords, Deering Center, adjacent
TO Evergreen Cemetery. Electric cars
pass the doors every five minutes, and a
long distance telephone keeps his bust
ness In touch with nearly all points In
New England and announces the orders
for quick delivery that come from the
many travelling statesmen whom he en-
ploys to cover this territory in the pros
eoution Of the wholesale branch OF the
business.
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LIVERY STABLES.
Oak st. Livery Stable.

Oak st. Livery Stable.
The Oak street livery stable owned By
Henry L. Taylor is favorably known
among its large circle of patrons for the
uniform courtesy and prompt attendance
accorded them by it's proprietor. Mr..
Taylor was born in Buckfeld, Me., and
began business in 1850 in the firm of Tay-
lor & Boothby, and on the withdrawal of
Mr.. Boothby from the firm, Mr.. Taylor
entered the employ of Capt. Sager. In
1882 he purchased his present establish
ment which he has brought to its present
justly-acquired degree Of popularity.
Having had long and thorough train
ing in his business, Mr.. Taylor is inti-
mately acquainted with the wants of the
many people who ike to drive good
horse, and he is prepared to furnish them
somely finished carriages.
Orders by telephone (No. ASD are at
tended to promptly.
The Whitman Sawyer Stable Company
In the care of horses and a general
knowledge of the management OF first
class livery and boarding stable, Mr..
Whitman Sawyer is an experienced and
thorough h0rSeman VINO know good
horse at glance, and takes a personal
pride in having every horse in his charge
whether his own or the property of an
other always looking his best.
In his management of the stables of
the Whitman Sawyer Stable Co., he has
ample room and is thoroughly equipped
with everything that is first class for the
conduct of a livery and boarding stable
that will meet the requirements of the
most exacting patron of a stable where
maybe found horses broken to the saddle
and carriage horses Of build, style and
training adapted to the many different
styles of carriages that are always at the
service of the patrons.
The stables of the Whitman Sawyer
Stable Co. are most conveniently located
at No. 697 Congress street, and are the
favorite livery and boarding stable of the
most fastidious of Portland's elite.
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HARNESSES.
j. f. Bond.

In the manufacture of fine, hand made,
serviceable harness, MI. j. f. Bond has
been located on the corner of Free and
Cotton streets for the past IS years and
it is acknowledged that he turns out the
best harness in stock and material east of
Boston and as it is possible to find any,
where in the country. Everything from
his establishment, which is numbered 80
and "a Free street, is made from the very
best leather obtainable and Mr.. Bond.
being an experienced maker of harness,
has none but first class workmen in his
employ.
Among the harness shown the writer
in the harness room of the establishment
was one double coach harness. silver
mounted and OF exquisite workmanship,
costing $3.50, and another gold mounted
driving harness made for Mr.. Fred e..
Allen, unique in design and of most com
mendable workmanship. In addition to
the manufacture of harness, Mr.. Bond
carries in stock full line of the better
grades OF horse and stable furnishings.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
GUM MANUFACTURERS.
Curtis g. Son.

The firm of Curtis & Son, manufact-
urers OF chewing gum, was formed in
1850.
Its place of business at No. Deer and
No. 2s9 Fore streets is equipped with
machinery of the latest make, adapted
especially to the manufacture of the high
grade chewing gums which the firm of
Curtis &, Son carry
Using nothing but the purest of spruce,
mastic and rubber gums, and EMPLOYING
carefully trained assistants in their nrep,
sration, the products of Mr.. Curtis5s es-
adjustment always prove to be exactly
as represented. In no one article on The
market is purity of composition and
make mere in demand and the fact that
Mr.. Curtis fully meets this demand is
shown by his large and still increasing
sales.
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GLOVES.
BoIand's Glove Store.

The headquarters of the glove business
in Maine are to be found at Boland's
Glove stores at No. 553 Congress street,
Portland, and No. 1T Lisbon street,
Lewiston. These two establishments
are the only ones in Maine devoted to the
exclusive SAFE of gloves.
Making the buying and selling of the
best makes speciality. only those gloves
into the manufacture of which the finest
and most durable materials enter are
handled. an. the skilled workmanship
which supesintends their manufacture
insures a perfection of fit and finish
which satisfies the most exacting Gus
toner.
Besides large LEGAL custom, an exten,
sive business Is carried on by mail, all
orders being given careful and prompt
attention.
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HARDWARE.
The Emery-Waterhouse Company, Whole.
sale Hardware. &

The Emery-Waterhouse Company, Whole.
sale Hardware. e
One of the Oldest business houses in
Portland, was founded about 1920 by
Henry Goddard C Company, who wero
succeeded by Bradbury & Waterhouse,
under which name they continued until
1912. when Daniel F. Emery bought Mr..
Bradburys interest, and the firm name
was changed to Emery & Water
house. Mr.. Emery when boy,
began business with Henry Goddard
& Co. and was afterward a partner
in that house before the sale to Brad
bury & Warehouse. Under the old
name of Emery & Waterhouse the firm
prospered, and from retail business
grew to the largest hardware firm in
Maine In 1855 Mr.. J. w. Waterhouse
retired from the business, and Mr.. EN-
ery admitted his two sons, Edward A.
Emery and Daniel F. Emery, Jr., chang
ing the firm name to Emery, Waterhouso
& Co.
The firm name remained unchanged
until February, 1892, when the business
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
HEATING.
A. H. Moulton.

Formerly with the Walworth Manufact-
uring Co., of Boston, Mr.. A. Il. Moulton
in March, 1894, began business on Union
street, in the Falmouth Hotel building.
as consulting and constructing engineer
and dealer in wrought iron pipe and
supplies for steam, hot water and
gas work.
The heating apparatus that properly
heats and ventilates the school for the
deaf and dumb, the Maine General Hes
pital, the immense furniture establish
Inent Of Walter Corey & Co., the Eagle
Hotel, OF this city, the Gorham High
School Building and the Berlin Grammer
School Building are recommendations
that speak in the strongest terms of Mr..
A. ii. Moulton's abilities as construct
ing engineer and the character of the
work performed under his supervision,
and OF his ability to construct and adapt
to a building any system of heating and
ventilating that may be required.
o. M. & ID. w. Nash.
Established in 1850, this firm has been
catering to the citizens of Portland for
period of time sufficient to warrant the
statement that honorable and fair deal
ing is one of the firms strong character
istics.
In 1883 death removed from the firm
the Junior partner Mr.. D. w. Nash, leav-
ing the conduct Of the business to Mr..
Q. M. Nash, upon the death of whom in
1891. the business passed into possession
OF the present proprietor. Mr.. D. F..
Nash, who under the original style Of
o. M. & D. W. Nash, continues the bust
ness as dealer in stoves, ranges, hot
air furnaces, steam, hot water and COM
bination heaters, tin plate, sheet iron.
zinc and wire, kitchen and galley fur
nishings, occupying the entire four
story building No. 6 Exchange street,
where they also employ a number of
men in the manufacture of tin-ware and
the conduct of general jobbing bust
ness.
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JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE.
Carter Bros. Co.

Cnrter Bros Co.
The Jeweiry and Silver-ware business
now conducted by Carter Bros. Co. on
thu CORNER Of Congress and Casoo streets,
was first established about thirty-six
years ago by A. Dunyon who at that time
ives the leading jeweler of Portland.
In 1879 MI. Dunyon was succeeded by
Mr. Abial Carter who as an individual
conducted the business up to 1893, in
which year corporation was formed
With AbtM' Carter az presidents, ]. W. D.
Carter treasurer and W. E. Carter score
taEy
Ia the sale Of diamonds and other
precious stones, there is no more repu-
table and trustworthy firm in the coun-
try than that Of Carter nros. Go.
Located In the very center Of the
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

gines and boilers and all kinds Of ma
chinery. They are sole manufacturers
for New England of the Complete Com
bustion boiler, agents and manufacturers
for the United States of Newcomb's Gar
Replacer, the Portland governor" eto'
The numerous brick buildings whlch
make up the vast plant of the Portland
Company, cover an area of nine acres ana
give employment to about 400 workmen.
representing at least ten different trades.
All kinds of engines and boilers are manu-
featured, special attention being given to
dredging machinery, mill gearing and
shafting. Every variety of dry and green
sand composition and iron casting is
made to order, and skillful repairing is
done on steam engines, boilers and ma
chinery at short notice.
The Portland Company was incorpora-
ted in 1916, and is differed by Franklin
G. Payson, president; Byron b. Verrill,
treasurer and James Greensmith, general
manager.
Charles p. Babcook.
One of the best known and most skill
full workers in iron and steel in the city
of Portland Is Mr.. Chas. P. Babcock,
who at SO Temple street, is engaged in
the manufacture and repair of fire and
burglar-proof safes, an industry that
twenty-five years of experience has made
him an expert IN.
The plant of Mr.. Babcock is fitted with
improved machinery for the prosecution
Of his business of safe builder, added to
which is a complete set of tools for the
repair Of safes and vaults in the Offices
or buildings in which they are located.
In this branch Of the business Mr.. Bah
cock has no superior in the New England
States and orders for work of this kind
receive prompt attention and are also exc
cuted in the shortest possible time con-
sistent with correct results.
Mr. Babcock himself mechanic has
always corps of first-class mechanics in
his employ and uses none but the best
material in the conduct of his business,
which also includes the manufacture of
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
MATCHES.


In 1870 was started modest enter
prise, which, Incorporated in 1878 as the
Portland Star Match Co., has grown
steadily until today it is reckoned as one
Of the leading firms in the country in it's
line of manufactures.
Their plant consists OF factory on
West Commercial street, two stories in
height and 86x276 feet in dimensions.
The most minute care for detail is given
to every process in the manufacture of
their products and as result, they turn
out that safe, convenient and always-to-
be-depended-upon match which has made
the name of the Portland Star Match Co.
known all over the country as manufac-
turers of first class matches, and has
found market for their products in
Query State of the union.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
IRON AND STEEL.
"A. e. Stevens.

The firm of A. E. Stevens & Co., dates
its inception back to the year 1854. But
since the death of Mr.. A. E. Stevens
in 1882 tho business has been
successfully conducted by his sons
Messrs. Samuel A. Stevens and Paul r
Stevens, who now rank among the most
extensive dealers in iron, steel, heavy
hardware. carriage work and trim
mings.
A long ex experience in carriage wood
work and trimming supplies gave them
knowledge Of the best woods for car.
riage work and where they are to be had
at the best advantage. This experience
and knowledge prompted the addition
to their business of heavy wood wheels.
The manu- facture of this kind of wheel
was begun in 1893 and has become spec
ialty with the firm. The character OF
the wheel turned out by them finding
sale in all parts of this country with or
ders that call for the expectation of
wheels into Europe and parts of Africa.
Every wheel turned out by A. E. Ste
vcns & Co. is made from selected second
growth hickory, the hubs of heavy oak
wood patterned from Warner patent
While the manufacture of heavy wheels
has become speciality with the house,
the firm of A. E. Stevens g Co. carry a
most complete line of heavy hardware
merchant, angle iron and steel of all
lengths and measurements; malleables
of every description, anvils, vices, spikes,
nuts, washers, and the Vulnerable arti
ces fashioned from steel and iron that
go to make up complete stock OF heavy
hardware. In carriage supplies the stock
is complete in all that goes into the
building of carriage including hubs
spokes, rims, shafts, gears, seats, wheels,
bodies, dash boards, sleigh and pung
runners, and the ironing OF the same.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
ICE.
The d. w. Clark Ice Co.

At No. 302 Commercial street are the
headquarters of the D. w. Clark Ice Co.,
who do an immense wholesale and retail
business in ice. The foundation of this
business was laid in 1855 by Mr.. D. W.
Clark and the present company is of1c-
cred by Mr.. D. W. Clark president, M.
w. Clark vice president, and G. B.
Thurstou treasurer.
They possess extensive storage capacity
for ice at Portland, on the Kennebec
riuer, ON Sebago Lake and at Cape Eliza
beth and give employment to about 500
men in the harvesting and shipping of
their ice, and in the prosecution of their
large wholesale and retail business.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
Eureka gives especial attention to fami-
ly washings for which this laundry has
been noted for fifteen years.

The Peoples Steam Laundry.
The Peoples, at 30 and So Free street,
Is the oldest steam laundry in tho city
and State.
This laundry was established In 1881
by W. Fl. Thomas and Leonard 10 rdan
of this city. Since that date the Peoples
has steadily increased in popularity and
has deservedly high reputation for the
general character of Its work and the
care taken with the material that passes
through the hands Of the management
On the death of Mr.. Thomas, which
took place few years ago, his interest
was purchased by Mr.. G.. P. Thomas.
He soon after came into the possession
of the interest Of Mr.. Jordan, which he
sold to Mr.. Charles NJ. Jewett The firm
is now composed of Messrs. G. P.
Thomas and c. M. Jewett. Mr.. G. P.
Thomas is the popular conductor of that
name on the Montreal division of the
Maine Central R. R.. and Mr.. Jewett is
the practical man of the firm, his twelve
yea RS of services in the old firm as boy
and man, thoroughly equipping him to
become mas ter of all details of the laun-
dry business.
All work coming into the laundry
passes under the supervision and care of
Mr.. Jewett from the time it enters until
it leaves, and it to his management of
the laundry that is due the reputation
for excellence it has at home and in
other cities and towns of New England,
through which are distributed
number of agencies from which is fur
nished large per ceutage of the laundry
work done at the Peoples Steam Laun-
dry. The telephone number is 34S.2.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

different kinds of appliances for the
debilities of the human anatomy, and de-
ficiencies and weakness of the lower
limbs. Among these appliances are the
club foot shoe invented and manufactured
by Mr.. Babcock, which is by surgeons said
to be the best shoe for the purpose for
which it is made that has yet been pro-
Gucad
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
MATTRESS MANUFACTURER.
james Il. NIorga n s. Co.

AT 434 Fore street is the mattress and
bedding manufactery of James Il. Nor
gan s. Co. This company is the only
concern of it's kind in this section Of the
state and has carmel q deserved reputa-
ton for the different kinds of bedding
and mattresses which coming from the
factory make them class as A on the
market, and with those who appreciate
good bed or comfortable mattress.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
HATS. CAPS AND FURs.
Ayer. houston o COMPANY.

Aver. Houston % Company.
The pioneers in the manufacture of
fur and wool felt hats in Maine, were
Phineas Aver and John A. Houston, who
coming from Haverhill, Mass, in 1870
began the manufacture of hats under tho
firm name of Aver, Houston d Company.
November %. 1892, the firm was devel-
oped into a corporate body, with Phineas
Aver, John A. Houston, Harljn p. Aver,
Chas. f. Aver and Jas. w. Stevenson as
incorporators, Phineas Aver being
elected president and John A. Houston,
treasurer. The present officers are
Phineas Aver. president, James W..
Aver as general manager, and Chas. F..
Aver, clerk
Located at No. Beach St., this COM
pany operates tho only factory of it's
kind in the State of Maine, and having
capacity for the manufacture of one
hundred and fifty dozen fur and one
hundred and seventy-five dozen wool
hats per day, furnish steady employment
to about $50 people whose pay roll
account amounts to S., 900 each fortnight
Many years of experience and continuous
business has brought to Aver, Houston
& Company, a just reputation for the
manufacture of good hats and honorable
dealing, together with very creditable
financial success, that prompts us to
wish there were many more of their kind
in Portland.
Byron Greenough & Co.
At 234 Middle street, Portland, is the
business house of Byron Greenough &
Co., wholesale dealers in hats, caps,
gloves, robes, furs, etc. This old and
we'll known firm was founded in 1891 by
Mr.. Byron Greenough. Mess.s. j. K.
Morse and A. L. Gilkey being taken into
the partnership in '54. Mr.. Morse died
few years later and Mr.. P. G. Manning
was admitted to the firm in '66 and Mr..
e. M. Mailing in 40. Mr. Greenough
retired from business in 10 and the
present firm is composed of Messrs A.
L. Giikey, P. @. Manning, and II. M.
Mailing.
In the prosecution of their large bust
ness, the firm occupies building 10Ox3O
feet, comprising five floors and a base
mont, giving employment to large
number of employees and travelling
statesmen. In the fur department. a very
large stock Of goods is carried and their
fur garments are in demand in every
state III the Union. AS is due to their
long years of honest dealing and fine
workmanship, the firm of Byron Green
ough & Co. is regarded as one of Port
land's representative business establish
ments.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
The Portland Co.

Near the Grand Trunk railroad at So
Fore street is the great establishment of
the Portland Company, manufacturers OF
locomotives, marine and stationary en-
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06
LIFE INSURANCE.

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.
of Newark, N. j., established it's agency
in Maine the year it commenced business,
1915, and now numbers among It's patrons
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

In the line of mill machinery such as
water wheels, saw, roller and grist mills
Fl. A. Dunn & Company located at Ats IL
Congress street are dealers in all that
goes into the operation of mills of this
class. They are agents for the Chase
Turbine Manufacturing Company and
the Case Manufacturing Company. Also
they carry line of shafting hangers,
pulleys and all kinds of mill furnishings.
Charles &. Babbitt.
l'lty years ago the late Leonard
crockett established in this city, ousi-
ness that from the beginning prospered
and finally brought to him much wealth..
Upon his death Mr.. Charles E. BaDolt'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-03

There are very intelligent men and
women who still prefer open fires to
steam pipes and furnaces.
But only Il very shallow.minded per.
Sol would deliberately choose an old.
fashioned remedy in case of sickness.
Sufferers from neuralgia, rheuma.
tism or kidney trouble want the surest
and most advanced remedy science can
give them. Getting well is not a mat.
ter of sentiment, but the most seriously
practical matter. That is why the most
thoughtful and conservative people now
use Paine's celery compound, and rec
ommend it to friends and relatives who
are threatened or afflicted with nervous
exhaustion, sleeplessncss, disordered
liver or blood diseases.
That wonderfully acute and patient
investigator, Prof. Edward E. Phelps,
M. D.. LII. D.. of Dartmouth college,
embodied in Paire's celery compound
the most progressive, yet thoroughly es.