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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
II. !. Brownstone Company.
A0S Harris Avsnu,

No stone Is more generally employed for
building purposes inProvidence than Lime
Stone and IL bids fair TO hold Its suprem-
acy for some time to come. No other
stone has such a vogue, and from no other
are such excellent and satisfactory re-
suits obtained. A very considerable part
of tn stone used for building purposes in
this vicinity IL handled by the Rhode
Island Bro WI Stone Co., wtsch has an ex-
tensive yard At 40S Harris ave., where they
cut stone OF ell kinds for all purposes, EN-
ploying a force OF about 40 skilled stonecutu
-ters for the purpose, and, in addition 10
this, stone.cutting machinery. Its product
Of cut stone for present building purposes
10 much larger than that of any other con-
Germ in Rhode Island, and among some OF
the buildings where examples OF its work
may be seen are the new high schools at
Pawtucket and Bristol, the new pumping
station, the residence of Mr.. K. Carpenter
On the east side, the Boston store, theWil-
cox building at the corner OF Aborn and
Washington streets, the brown stone block
at the corner Of Westminster and Mathew
son streets, The Times building In Paw
tucket and the Smith building in the same
city. Outside of Rhode Island also the
company does a considers bic amount OF
work and has recently furnished all The
cut tone for a large church at Lawrence
Vile. N. j. This business was founded on
March, 1, 1893, anc the present members OF
the firm are Mr.. 4. &. Markham and Mr.. ii.
Rocho1. Being both, men of large practical
experience in the business these gentlemen
have been very successful, and through the
superior r. Atty OF the work turned out by
them and their absolute reliability they
have gain, d a t.ade of q magnitude OF
which few cav boast. They do not confine
themselves to brown stone alone, but han
die all KINDS of sand stone, lime stone and
blue stone. Prosperous as they have been
thus far Messrs. Mark ham Il Rochon have
avery reason to anticipate a large increase
In the volume OF their trade In the near fu-
lure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
The II. A. q w. C. Keith Company.


Nothing less than marvellous has been
the growth of the bicycle business during
the past decade. The universal and con-
stantly increasing demand for bicycles
has led to the esta blishment Of many con-
earns for their sale in connection with
athletic and general sporting goods. One
OF the leading and most successful houses
in this line in tine state is that OF IL. A.
a. w. L. Keith Co. at rs Weybosset st.
The business was established in 1896, and
has been steadily prosperous and growing
until today its magnitude Is very great.
Mr.. ii. A. Keith, the senior OF
the finn, was for 10 years connected. with
the New York branch of A. Il. SpGulding
x Bros. Two years ago he entered busl-
ness on his own account, establishing a
store in Brockton, Mass. When he opened
the Providence store he was joined by his
brother, w. {. Keith. and the firm be-
came the exclusive agent for the Spauld-
ing bicycle in Rhode Island ano south
eastern Mass. 1t is also the gen. act. in
the same territory for all A. q. Spauld-
ings II Bros goods. DIR. W. &. Keith
was formerly pres. OF the Brockton Gas
Light Co. and of the Edison Illuminating
10. of the same city. The firm has a
splendid reputation among wheelmen,
athletes and sporting men generally, and
its line of goods is the best that exreri-
ence and good judgment can make it. 1t
Is moderate in it's charges and always
keeps only articles OF the finest quslity
and most relia BILE make. In golf goods,
golf undoubtedly being the coming sport,
this house carries an i'm and sssort-
ed stock, and comprises everything per-
tanning to the same. It's patronage through
out X. l. and Mass. is most
such is its reputation for high character
and relia bility that 1t has been appointed
official outitter to the Providence Athletic
Club. The manager, Mr.. ". A. Perrigo,
pres. of the New England B. b. Assn, Is
an active, energetic and enterprising man
Of affairs who Is doing splendid work In
extending the firms business. He Is ar
sffable and courteous gentleman, who has
the respect OF every one fortunate enough
10 have his acquaintance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Herman {. Bernner.
l57 Westminster ST.

Hair dressing and manicuring establish
ments have become a necessity, ana no
city can be said to be up to date unless one
such place In to be found within It's Dor
ders. The lsadlpg establishment OF this
kind in Providence, and one OF the fore
most in New England, is that of Mr.. Her
man q. Bernner. l57 Westminster ST., up
one flight Here Mr.. BernDer occupies two
large rooms, 40X70 II. in dimensions,
which are fitted with elegance and artistic
TASTE, and where every appiia ace for the
comfort OF patrons Is to be found. Here Is
carried on the most extensive hair dress
ing, w~igmaking, manicuring and chiropo-
dist business in the State. An artist In his
line, himself, Mr.. Bernner employs none
but the most skillful workmen, and his
olientage, therefore, Is one OF the hlghest
class and corresIondingly extensive. MIR.
Bernner cuts, cprls, bangs, singes, sham.
poos, dyes, bleaches and dresses ladies
hair in the latest and most fashionable
styles, while special attention Is given TO
the cutting of children's hair. Wigs, half
wigs, toupees, bangs and front pieces are
made in the best style and by the most
expert Mr.. Bernner Is the sole
agent In this city for James Y. Borden's
patent bangs and novelties. Mr.. Bernner
Is also the sole and exclusive sgent for
Providence and vicinity Of the celebrated
Excelsior Hair Dye and Lotion De Paris.
while as q manicurist and cbiropodist he
has no superior Rs an operator. lie also
pays special sttention to face steamipg
process for the removal OF freckles, black
heads and n les, and the imparting to
the face of a youthful and beautiful APP
pesrapce 10 one of his most succe sful
spec!alties. Mr.. Bernner has ~ ell la bust
ness here since 1893, being originally a
men bel of the firm OF Hubert Il Bernner.
In 1895 he became sole proprietor, and has
~ his superior skill, his pleasing address
and manners and his general efficiency
largel increased L..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
w. q. Talcott.

small devices are often OF the greatest
importance, especially in manufacturing
concerns. One OF these is the metal plate
belt hook, which 10 fast driving out the old
lscing as a means OF uniting the ends OF
belts Tor machinery. Among the most SER
viceable and relia ble looks for this pur-
pose now In use are those manufactures
by Mr.. w. D. Talcott at 81 Sabin street.
Their special advantage IL that they 40
not weaken the belt, as Is the case where
holes are punched In II. There are no holes
with the 1alcottt hooks and the belt Is,
therefore, solidly fastened without being
In any way weakened. The hooks manu-
actured include Ialcott's Wilson brand,
combination patent, elm ching and acme
steel belt hooks. The Wilson hooks hold IN
the belt by the curved shape OF the plate.
As the teeth do not clinch, the belt can be
shortened as often as required, and driven
back on the same same teeth without IN
juring them. In the combination patent
hooks, the single row OF teeth are un-
equally beveler and clinch automatically
as they enter the belt. The double row OF
teeth are straight and not long enough 10
clinch, but hold In the belt by the wedg'
ing of the teeth on the curved plate. WI h
these hooks also the belt can be shortened
and replaced at will. The clinching hooks
are manufactured from the finest quality
OF malleable ironNsld are much in demand
for high speed belfE In the Acme steel
hooks the toughest quaI1ty OF steer Is useo,
and though they are light they are very
strong. The teeth are set at an angle on
a back of solid steel, thus making the
strongest steel hook in the market and
particularly adapted for polishing ma
chimes and woodworking shops. Mr..
Talcott's hooks are used in all parts of the
US, CANADA, Mexico and South America
and the annual trade in them Is enormous.
AS a business man MIR. Talcott mas no SUI
pei icr, while in personal character and
worth he stands anon the best OF Rhode
Islands citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Office. No. 2 Market 50 uare.

The art OF calico printing is one that
claims a leading and important place
among the industries OF the busy and bust
ling age. In no other branch OF human in
dustry have greater improvements been
made or more valuable results achieved
than lin the printing OF cotton cloth, In
which today many millions OF capital and
tens of thousands of the best skilled labor
in the land is employed. Providence cap
ital WAS interested in this process at q very
early stage of it's development. In 1880 the
Aliens Print Works WAS esta blished and
has continued In business ever since, keep
ing pace with the many marvellous I'M
movements made from time to time, and
always turning out goods OF the highest
grade for which there has been . steady
and increasing demand. Philip Allen q
Sons were he pioneers In the calico print
ing trade in Providence and in IL they have
achieved a success that was really remark
able. From 1857 to 1871 the Woonsocket
Co. controlled the works, ana at the latter
date the present corporation was organized
and has devoted its great skill and execu-
tive ability to the production OF standard
calicoes, which inc a market in every part
OF the U. s. The high grade OF its goods,
the excellence OF the colors produced, a.
we'll as their permarency make the pro-
ducts OF the Allen Print Works much
sought after In the markets. Indeed, they
enjoy a prosperity viii b IL unusual for
this class of goods, because OF the con-
stsntly changing public taste. BY keeping
ever abreast OF these changes In fashion,
and by constantly putting on the market
new and striking designs, in which the col
or effects are artistically secured, the Al
len Print Works Is always able to com
mand a ready sale for Its entire output
The business OF he past year was very large
in volume, and The future outlook 10 very
bright aud encouraging.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
heodore II. Colvin.
las West Exchange Street.

Among the most important OF the In
dustrial concerns OF Providence are is
foundries. Among the leading concerns
none has q better reputation Tor the ex-
c~ellence OF it's work than that OF Mr..
Theodore II. Colvin, which. Is located ut
16S West Exchange ri. In the foundry and
yards there are "a, 600 square feet OF space
while there IL another building used for
office and storage purposes which Is 125 IT.
long and 90 II. wide. The business was
founded nearly a quarter Of q century ago
by Messrs. q. and I. III. Colvin, under
which Arm name IL was conducted until
1875 when MIR. Theodore III. Colvin took the
sole control and Management and has
since conducted IT with a remarkable de-
gree OF success. Mr.. Colvin makes q spec
islty OF castings for steam engine work and
does n vast amount OF work OF this KIND
for the Providence Steam Engine Co., and
other large engine building concerns.
Castings from the Zig htest up to "a, 600
pounds are turned out nj this establish
ment, which has the most modern i'm
proved equipment OF any foundry I'm the
State. The working force consists OF 40.
Among them are many expert moulders
and the high grade OF their productions has
materially assisted MIR. Colvin In extend
ing his business TO its present large pro-
portions. Wheels sggr sgsting 1000 lbs.
have been successfully csst at this foun-
dry. In addition to engine and machinery
work Mr.. Colvin turns out castings for all
kind OF building and job WORK OF which
he has a great deal The average daily
melting 10 now nine tons OF iron, two
thirds OF which is Pennsylvania and the
remaining third Southern pig iron. Bust
ness hes always been good at this foundry,
but n was never 40 large or so prosperous
a. At present. This very encouraging and
satisfactory condition OF affairs - the re
suit OF Mr.. Colvin's ability as business
man, and his splendid reputation for hon
esty and square dealing. No citizen, what
ever his business or profession, holds
higher place In the regard OF his fellow
citizens than does Mr.. Colvin. and the re
liability OF nis work ~ recognized ant
appreciated by every firm or individua
that mas business relations with him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
E. j. Dean.
100 Atwells Avenue.

A review OF the leading interests OF
Providence necessarily includes business
houses whose products enter largely into
general consumption. AS such q house
we will name that of +. j. Dean, which
IL located at 1875 Atwell's av., and was
founded in 1885. The premises occupied
comprise a main building 60x60 II. in di'
mensions, besides an addition 24x45 II. In
dimensions, a handsome 3 b. p. engine
furnishing the motive power ;or the bust
ness. Mr.. Dean is a general bother OF car
donated waters, es well rs cold vapor dis
titled water, in the production OF which
he has no equal In this country. The above
celebrated waters which he manufacture
and bottles are acknowledged by physi-
clans az containing ingredients that are
wholesome for med icinal purposes. Neces-
sarily IL behooves our readers when IN
quest OF healthful beverages to satisfy
themselves OF the merits OF Mr.. Deans
productions before purchasing elsewhere.
In addition to the above MIR. Dean also
manufactures and bottlesell xmas o. min
ersl ano soda waters In winch line he hss
met with unqualified success. The pro
prietor of this popular and meritorious
industry Is Mr.. 4. j. Dean, a gentleman
who is certainly past master in the art ol
manufacturing and bottline his products.
lie is an able, genial gentleman wbt
stands deserveily high In the estimation
OF his fellow citizens and IL noted for hi
sou sd business judgment and infiexibil
ity of character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
@. p. Darling d Go.
ais Charles Street

liz 49,
The manufacture of packing Gases mas
become an industry by itself and one OF
copsiderap ls magnitude. In TINS line
Messrs. &. Z. Darling are the leaders and
their factory 10 one OF the largest ano pest
In the country. Ii Is located at 40 Cnaries
at. where II occupies the greater part OF
40. 600 So. II. OF land. The business was
established in 1884 and has ever since been
carried on by Mr.. L. T.. Darling and his
son. Mr.. Il. 8. Darling. who compose the
ARR. ON the 30th of May last a disastrous
fire broke out In the factory and before II
was e~xtinguisned the entire plant had been
ruined. Before the embers OF their es-
Ia blishment had well cooled they mao
taken steps for the erection ofa larger ana
more modern factory. Work upon II has
been pushed with all speed consistent
with soIidity and safety and at the pres
ent time IL Is so nearly completed that Oh
of the usual force OF 20 employed IL now
AT work. The main building Is zoo II. III
length and has a width OF Oh II. III mas y
steel frame with corrugated iron covering
and 4. fitted with all the latest and best
wood working machinery, while the power
ia Furnished by a 125 Up. torliss engine.
one Of The features of this new and extern
siye plsnt In q separate house 40x4O II,
ground dimensions, and 40ft. high, which
is used a. a shaving s~torehouse. Inc
sha yipgs are taken from each machine In
tie main building automatically and car
ried TO the shaving house. From this they
sre taken automatically to the fire room.
when required for fuel. The principal ar
ticles Manufactures are packing boxes tor
cotton and wooden mflls, print works, dye
houses and bleacberiss, and the bel
turned out annually is surprisingly large
cloth boards for folding. cloth and pote'
FOR hats are also manufactured In large
numbers. The firms trade Is very eIten'
siye i'm this state and In Mass. and Conn
A business men the Messrs. Darling en-
low an envisble reputation for enterprise,
energy m reliability which has besr
most worthily o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
4. Putney & Co.
76 Westminster street.

10 NfbtDDlnsAtI pil'Nhs
There is no more beneficent or huLJan
profession or branch OF science, than that
which engages the attention of the skill
full optician. Foremost aud noteworthy
among those engaged in this line in our
CITY we find the old and reliable house OF
j. Putney & Co., which was established
by Mr.. Putney in 1860 and has been con-
tinued since his death in 1889 under the
old firm name. The premises occupied
at 20 Westminster street are 20x50 It. in
dimensions. where they carry an extern
sive and complete stock OF spectacles and
eyeglasses OF every variety, optical goods,
Telescopes, microscopes, spy glasses, ma
rine, field, opera and magnifying glasses,
barometers, ther mometers, compasses, and
artificial human eyes, making a decided
specialty of the optical business in ali its
various uses and branches, "a we'll as pre-
scription work, such as artificial eyes, ETC.,
for oculists, in which line they are ac-
knowledged ex perts and authorities. Being
practical manufactures enables the firm
to make perfectly fitting glasses. All OF
their goods are sold at the lowest possible
prices. The firm comprises j. +. Cruff
and ID. l. Holmes, hoth gentlemen being
practical opticians. Mr.. Putney, the founder
OF the house, was n of the first men who
ever made spectacles Tor the market In
this country, and was also a mem Der OF the
firm of Putney Il Beecher OF Southbridee,
Mass, who were the founder OF the Ameri'
can Optical Works-the largest establish,
ment OF the kind In the world, Mr.. Cruh
also being engaged in these works for q
period of "a years, the last four years In
selling to the trade. He began at the lowe st
round as an apprentice, until he attained
the hig hest round In the business ladder.
Mr.. Helmes has been in the present store
for 20 years and H. also thoroughly practi'
cal I'm the knowledge of his business. Be
ing thus equipped both gentlemen are
possessed OF knowledge that is an indis
putable factor In their business success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Thomas Evans.
70 Westminster Street.


Wherever steam is employed the matter
of greatest moment 10 the degree of econ
omy that can De secured without lessening
the efficiency OF The plant or its productive
power. In the study of this problem none
has achieved greater success with it than
Mr.. Thomas Evans of this city. M:. rv-
ans 10 q consulting and constructing ~-
1ineer OF the greatest ability and very
wide and varied experience. He Is locat-
Cd at rs Westminster ST.. room ID, and has
been actively and successfully prscticing
his profession since 1882. As indicating
the scope OF his work 1t may be said thay
he indicates steam engines for the purpose
of ascertaining the power developed and
its cost; tests boilers to determine their
degree of efficiency or the quantity OF
water they will convert into steam vith
different kinds OF coal and under various
conditions; examines blescberies and
Lighthouses for the purpose OF economizing
fuel; weighs shafting TO determine the
percentage of friction; tests water wheels
to compare power actually developed
with the rating given by the maker. In
ell OF these branches Mr.. Evans has been
very successful and the results are more
than satisfactory to his clients, among
whom are the largest manufacturing on.
Germs In New England, and cotton mills,
iron manufacturers, jewelers., bleachers,
rubber manufacturers and many others
have also awaited themselves OF MIR. Evans
services and expert knowledge. Mr.. Ev-
ans also prepares drawings and specified
tions for new steam plants and Tor the
Improvement OF old ones, branch In
which he has been quite a. successful ~
In the other lines OF work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
wheeler & wilson Manufacturing @
34l Westminster Street

o33 westminster o'ioo"
No single invention ever made by ms
came more generally into use than u
sewing machine. The ProvidenI
branch OF the Wheeler Il Wilson Ma
u~facturiug Co. il Mt 3A Westminst
at. and is under the management OF M
A. q. Mink. Mr.. Mink Is a thorough
experienced mechanic and familiar wi
every part and details OF these mschinS
us Il besides an estimable gentleman
of the hig hest character, strong persons
~. of great executive ability, one wi
msintsins a high personal honor and \
strictest integrity. He has been with \
company sixteen years the last six
witch he has spent In Providence as
mansger OF the local branch. f0iS
sewing machines Mr.. Mink also RShd
the Liberty bicycle and does a gene
machine and bicycle repairing furnishl
parts for either when required. He hs4
persons employed, uses IL teams :
handles over 1000 machines annually. {
machines are sold o. easy payments {
liberal discount 70 made for cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
q 20.
81 Westminster Street.


In no other way has mans ingenuity
been more sienally and significantly
shown than in the variety OF uses he has
succeeded in finding for rubber. One OF
the largest and most reliable concerns
ton, both Wholesale and retail, IL that OF
which Mr.. j. NJ. Studley IL the sole pro-
this ouse has enjoyed slwsys a large
share OF patronage. Garfield & Eddy was
the name of the original firm, which in
1866 became A.. G. Eddy a Studley. Subse-
quently Mr.. EDDY retired, his interest be-
ing purchased by Studley Bros, by whom
the business vas successfully conducted
until 1893 when upon the Withdrawal OF
his brother, Mr.. j. NJ. Studley became the
sole proprietor. Under his management
the growth OF trade has been very marked
and the house was never In a more pros
porous and hourishing condition than at
the present time. Few men In Rhode
Island are better Known or more generally
esteemed than Mr.. Studley. lie occupies
q foremost position In the business world.
His stock OF rubber goods IL a. extensive
90 any In the State, includes hose, betting
packing, engine supplies, mating for va
rious purposes. macintosh coats, boots,
light and heavy footwear for men, women
n boys, air cushions, pillows, stomiyers
bendages, blankets, dress shields, %syringes,
IRE buckets, bath tubs and mats, horse
covers, bags, sheeting. water bottles,
weather strips and In TACT everything in
tbs rubber line that one can conceive OF
b6lDg needles for any purpose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
n. q. Martin a. Co.
Kent q stanley Buildin

Realizing the great possibilities and de-
mands of Providence for electrical plants
and electrical appliances the need Of Hfm
Iishment of the well know" irm OF n. q.
Martin a Co., about a year ago, whose
Office and shops are located in the Kent
a Stanley building, 101 Sabin st. Every
city OF any importance Is now supplied
with light. heat and power for street
railway and manufacturing by electricity,
nearly all business buildings and resi-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28
Ivy From Two Graves

The Ivy Committee of the gradual
ing class in Yale University gejded no
toriety at the recent CONNIE 1cement
bg accepting IN the name Of the class a
slip of ivy from the tomb Of Genersl
Robert E Lee, to be planted IN the
college grounds according to custom.
This action was bitterly criticised Ia q
public address By the Rev. joseph II
.TwicbelI, OF Hartford, Conn, a UnIon
veteran ard e trustee Of the university,
and was the subj ct OF much comment.
at the alumni dinner On June 25 n, the
Hon. Wallace DGIce, Of the Ciass OF
81, alluded 20 the matter. aud proposed
a most happy solution Of the difficulty,
which was greeted with enthusiastic
cheers. For twenty years, he said, the
wv of his own class had pinned until
the committee planted two slips side
bv side. one taken from Melrose Abbey,
the other from IrViDg's home at Sun
side. Together the giants had Hour
ished. and now were twlned as n
beautiful vine. Let this Class OF 30. -
he said. disturb not the twig from the
grave Of the Southern hero, but rather
plant bv it's side an ivy from the TOMB
of Theodore Winthrop, the fret Yale
man who gave his life for the Cnlon,
and let them grow up together IN sun
and shower, the fitting symool OF our
reunited nation"