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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

and covering as it does entire sections
and states can be conducted success
fully without serious embarrassment
But system has done everything; sys-
tenn and the intelligent cooperation
of those who make up that system, are
the agencies through which this is
brought out. The largest concern Of
this kind I'm New England is that Of
John r. Squire & Sons, whose local
house is at No. 1893 Summer street, the
main office being at 40 NJ Market St,
Boston. having besides 20 other branch
es in different sections OF New Eng
land and slaughter house at Cam
bridge, Mass The firm handles beef
slaughtered by SchwarZschild g. Sutz-
berger of Kansas City and New York,
killing their own pork in Cambridge,
using about $4,000 hogs a week and
employing 1000 mon in so doing and in
curing and picking the products. Their
pork meats have been improved upon
and perfected, until they have become
a fancy food article of Importance,
popularity and high reputation, their
meats having q better color and ia
vor than western goods. The store
house and storage rooms, occupy q
handsome three-hoor brick building,
the cooler having a capacity of IN cars
of beef, while they have $4,000 cubic
feet Of storage space, they running
cold storage for outsiders, this being
the only cold storage house in the city
using artificial means OF refrigeration,
their ice machine having a capacity Of
IA tons daily. The cold storage has DIFF
ferent rooms with graded temperature
for various articles, they having at
present over 1000 cases of eggs in
storage for other parties. They have
their own stables connected, manufac-
ture their own electricity and are up
to-date in every respect, the equipment
including every modern appliance, so
that work is thus greatly facilitated.
Employment is furnished locally to IL
workmen, the concern running six
wagons, so that their numerous Gus
toners are assured prompt service. Tho
local house was started oct. 10, 1895.
and is under the capable management
of Mr.. S. l.. Kicker a gentleman who
has admirably shown what ability. ac-
companied by progressiveness md re-
liability, can accomplish in the up
building of a business Of far-reaching
proportions,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
POPE OPTICAL CO.,
J. j, Pope, rropr.. COG Main st.

There is no more beneficent or hu-
man profession or branch of science
than that which engages the attention
of the skilful optician. Foremost and
noteworthy among those engaged in
this profession in our city is the Pope
Optical Co, of which Mr.. j. j. Pope is
the proprietor. Mr.. Pope is a graduate
of the Thompson optical Institute and
began in this optical business in this
city about four years ago at oil Main
street, moving to his present location,
606 Main street, September LIST, 1898, in
order to secure more room. He has
since starting secured a goodly share
of the peoples patronage and has been
phenominally successful in the practice
of his profession, examining the eye
free, Mr. Pope having the most i'm
proved apparatus in use today, the
same, in fact, as used by all eminent
eye specialists, and it is therefore not
to be wondered that the result of his
four years labor has secured q very
large patronage the largest in the city
in its individual line. A very extern
sive stock Of ell kinds of optical goods
are carried, these including specta cIeS,
eyeglasses of every variety, artificial
eyes and other optical goods, a special
feature being made of oculists pre-
sistants two graduate opticians, and is
now considering, as the business con-
tinues to grow, the ACCESSIBILITY of put
ting in a department for lense grinding.
A jewelry department has already been
added, where the latest, up-to date
jewelry of all kinds, watches, clocks,
etc, will always be found in stock.
Repair work in this line is also catered
to, this department being in charge Of
Mr.. w. H. McComb, who is q practical
and experienced workman, who thor
oughly understands the mechanism of
the most valuable watch, whether of
American or foreign make All goods
are sold at the lowest possible price,
quality and workmanship considered.
In order to be beneficial, glasses must
be properly adjusted to the eye, and
Mr.. Popes work has received the en-
dorsement of physicians of the highest
standing, and he is a recognized au-
thority on all matters pertaining to the
eye, a man whose methods are not con-
tradicted and whose results are based
upon successful fitting and treatment.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THE WORCESTER SUPPLY co.
Typewriter, Photographic, Artists and
Office supplies, No. Pleasant street.


Not only does a long established bust
ness possess advantages in the way of
experience and perfect methods. but
the guarantee OF 1irst-class service
Whlch ITS Ions SUCCESS assures. is an
element OF great superiority. The bus
mess conducted by the Worcester Sup
ply co. was started in 1888 by Messrs.
Arthur IL. Parker and James +. Heaiy,
VINO are the present proprieto:s, Mr..
Joiln r.. White assuming the entire
management of the business two years
aSo. The establishment presents today
an eNceilent example of what can be
accomplished by enterprise and energy
When associated with natural ability.
starting in comparatively small way,
the business has been extended year
py year, until 1t is the largest in It's
line in New England outside of Bos-
ton Increasing the stock carried IN
I'll at the present time no like con-
Germ can surpass the elegant display.
This concern carries a general line of
typeWrlters, artists materials and Of
nee supplies, carrying q full line Of
Photographic supplies and cameras,
handling EastWan 'Eodaks," Roohes-
ter Optical Co.'S "Prenos, Rochester
Camera Co.'s "Pocos," Gundlach OPP
tical Co.'S 'Koronas" and many other
makes. These cameras are strictly
high grade, and are made of the best
materials and workmanship through
out. They are small in size, compact
in form, light in weight, unique in de-
sign, novel in construction, attractive
in appearance and are fast gaining in
popularity as their superior points of
advantage become known. They also
handle the well known Underwood
Typewriter, which is standard. high
grade machine, constructed on an en-
tirely new principle. embodying the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
]. N. GRENlBR,
Tin, Copper aud Galvanized Iron
Works, "A Central street.

In the economy of modern business
structures and residences, a most i'm
portant function is performed by metal
work. BY the use of sheet metal in
one form or another many advantages
are derived and the business Of man
ufacturing cornices, skylights and all
kinds of architectural sheet metal work
is an important department of indus
try in every city. A noteworthy illus
tration of what energy, coupled with
enterprise and actual merit, can dc-
complish, is shown in the career Of ].
N, Grenier, who with his brother start
ed in business in 1892, their place then
being at 25 Sargent street Two years
ago his brother retired from the firm,
Mr.. Grenier continuing alone, and he
has been remarkably successful. Among
firms engaged in this line of industry,
special distinction attaches itself to
Mr.. Grenier, on account of the quality
and artistic character of his produc-
ton. Mr.. Grenier manufactures cor
nices, skylights. Ventilators. finals,
brick siding and ceiling, cutters, con-
ductors and metal roofing, improved
coal ash sifters and also common sift-
ers and all kinds of architectural sheet
metal work, increasing demand for
beautiful fronts, bay windows, corn
ices, etc, causing him to greatly en-
large his facilities, his productions be-
ing unsurpassed by any similar con-
Germ in New England. Mr. Grener is
an unquestioned authority on all mat
ters pertaining to roofing and metal
work. his long experience and careful
study of the best methods, furnishing
him with q knowledge of scientific de
tails not generally possessed by the or
binary metal worker. Specimens of his
skill and proficiency are to be seen on
every hand throughout New England,
and in every instance perfect satisfac-
ton was given. All his work is COM
mendably substantial in construction
and neat in design, the cornices, bay
windows and store fronts being par
ticularly handsome and attractive This
concern did the copper work on the
Providence Street School House. Ward
Street School Hause, and two other
school houses In this city; copper work
on GreenWOod's block and Mr. A. Ros-
enberg's block, West Gardner, Mass.
all the ornamental sheet metal work
on the ST Francis Church. Nashua. n
H., this work being indeed a credit to
any firm, and have almost completed
a large contract on a church in Man
chester, N. f., besides having done
work on many large buildings and
apartment blocks for J. w Gray of
Dread street and M. Kugan on Prescott
street, each proving another endorse
ment of the high quality of work done.
Every facility is provided and a num-
Der of skilled WOrkmen are employed,
so that contracts of any size, and in
any different lines can be speedily I'M
dertaken and completed. The equip
ment is of the best character. and
everything that long experience could
suggest or money procure has been
provided in the way of tools and appli-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
PROF. F0RTIER'S DANCING
ACADEMY,


I'm this age Of progressiveness. danc4
ing is no longer considered an account
piishment for the favored few. but ia
now included in the education of near
~ every American. from the children
who receive their instruction through
natural aptitude. dancing on the side
walks TO the strains of the Italians
hand organ, to the pupil of the most
famous dancing, master, and for this
reason there has been established in
all large cities dancing academies,
where instructions are given by the
most capable masters In this city the
leading dancing academy is that con
Quoted by Prof. Y, J. Fortier, who
opened il in 1880 Prof Fortier's in
clinatiOn and aptitude was for music
and dancing, and like every one in
terested in some particular line, soon
found means to make himself proficient
in the art, he having been a pupil of
Prof. Claude NJ Alvine of New York
city, later attending Is or Is different
masters in Boston, securing the best
points displayed by eacn. The acad-
envy is one of the largest and best in
New England, occupying seven apart
ments, the main hall of which is 4SX70
feet in dimensions. There is splendid
light and the best Of ventilation. while
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
N. SCHLESINGER,
Manuiacturer, Jobber and Wholesale
Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes and
Smokers Materials, No. Gas Front
Street.

The many interesting records of bust
ness successes and progressive devel-
opment in Worcester which rest solely
on the basis of ability and merit is
added to by the career of the concern
conducted by NJ. Schlesinger, at 23S
Front street, who is a manufacturer.
jobber and wholesale dealer in tobac-
co. cigars, pipes and smokers mater
ials. This business was originally
started in Roumania, Mr.. Schlesinger
coming to this country in 1882, and
starting in his present store 10 years
ago, in a very small way, having as a
capital only $4,000. The business has
been gradually enlarged and extended
until today, he is one of the largest
wholesale dealers in the city, and in
the wholesaling of tobacco, the largest.
This house has enjoyed an unusual
share of patronage, due to the fact
that the best grades of the different
lines are always kept in stock. Mr..
Schlesinger is the wholesale agent FOR
many large companies among them
the American Tobacco Co., p H. Mayo
& Bros, The P. Lorillard Co, The r. A.
Patterson Tobacco Co., John FINER &
Bros, The Hillson Co.. New York,
The National Tobacco Works, Cameron
& Cameron, The DrummOnd Tobacco
Co, Buchanan & Lyall, The J. Weight
Co, The P. J. Sorg Co. The J. c. Dill
Tobacco Co., The Devoe Snuff Co., The
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
KENNEDY'S HOTEL,
j. j. Kennedy, Prop, Nos. ana II
Mechanic Street.


Mechanic Street.
In making mention of the Kennedy
Hotel of this city, we wish to avoid
any approach to extravasant praise.
first because the weH-informed public
know that a hotel that is spoken Of so.
is generally an excellent house to leave
alone; and second, because the pro-
prietor does not do business on that
basis, and would not allow us to go
beyond reasonable bounds in recon-
mending his house. Still, we feel jus
titled in cordially recommending It to
such of our readers and the travelling
public in general who care mora for
comfort than style, and are looking for
a hotel that is conveniently located
we'll equipped, well managed and mod
crate in its prices, for that is lust the
KIND Kennedy's Hotel is, and it Offers
equal attractions to regular or tran
slent guests. 1t is located at Nos. Q and
IL Mechanic street, in the very heart
or the city, convenient to the entire
business section and places of interest
me MOTEL was opened in 1891 by Mr.
j. J. Kennedy, the present proprietor.
and has been recently enlarged ana
renovated, increasing business cona
pelllns Mr.. Kennedy to build an nd
dition, furnishing him with 25 rooms
more, there now being 35 rooms. heated
by steam lighted by both gas ana
electricity and nicely furnished ca
tering TO both ladies and gentlemen's
trade, Mr. Kennedy formerly only ca
tering to gentlemen. There is a bath
and closets on each floor. every conven-
renee belnS provided for the comfort
or guests. This hotel has been made
the regular resort of many drummers
who ruily appreciate the comforts pro-
vided for them, the special dinner At
noon hour being patronized by tray-
ellng men, merchants and clerks from
all the large mercantile establishments
connected with the hotel proper. there
is barber shop, bowling. parlor and
bar. opening into the office, furnishing
10000 sd. IT. of floor space on the
ground floor The bar is nicely ar
ranged having mahogany fittings. and
mere everything in the form of LIQUID
refreshments is provided, only the
best brands of the finest wines and
liquors finding place in the extensive
stock always carried. The cooking is
of the best, the bill of fare is varied
and carefully made up, while the SER
vice is prompt and polite. Mr.. Ken
nedy is a prominent and well known
citizen. respected by all those who are
acquainted with him. He is a success
full business man, prince Of good fel-
lows, belonging to the Order of Elks.
which fact in itself is sufficient guar
antee OF his standing among those
whose hearts are touched by feeling
of benevolence and friendship towards
the world IN general and suffering hu-
nnaaitZ IN Particular
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
MATHEWS MANUFACTURING co.,
Manufacturers of Bicycle Fittings,
Stove trimmings, Steam Pipe COL
lars, etc, IO4 Gold st.

That keen, shrewd business qualities
in the men at the helm are essential to
the success of any business enterprise,
no matter whether it be large or small,
can find no better illustration than in
the case of the Mathews Manufactur-
ing Company, manufacturers of bicycle
fittings, stove trimmings, steam pipe
collars and other sheet metal goods
With this branch Of trade well and
capably covered by long established
concerns, this company launched their
bark upon the sea Of business trials,
and soon became successful. The uni
versal favor in which the use Of bicy-
cles has come of late years not only
as a mans exercise and pleasure, but
even as recognized vehicles, has made
the production of bicycle fittings an in
dustry of much Importance, and has
had much to do with this company's
success. Starting in a small way, they
have gradually built up their business
until they were compelled about two
years ago to build "a brick building,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
JOHN P. SQUIRE & SONS.
Beef, Pork, Poultry, Lamb and Leaf
Lard,at Wholesale and Retail; Office
and StOrehOuse, 1919 summer St,
:. L. Kicker, Manager

Not many years ago the entire pro-
vision supply for the entire city was
obtained from farmers and small
butchers of the surrounding country.
In those days, they would pay their
weekly or semi-weekly visit to our cit
les, supplying our wants in these lines
Modern push and enterprise has sue
ceeded in establishing a system Of sup
ply that in its magnitude is all but as
tonishing. The great packing houses
and provision concerns are among the
marvels Of the age, and the wonder is
how business so vast in its proportions
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I'M
Observation-Disclosures IL.

devoted to the manufacture of loom
reeds of every description, for cotton,
wooden, carpet and wire cloth mills,
and the fact that he has met with I'M
qualified success since he came into
possession of the business, is the best
evidence that his efforts are apprecia-
ted and that his output fills neeca-
sary demand of the trade. The bust
ness was started in 1869 by John Whit
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
Compliments Of the
SECURITY ASSOCIATES,
Dealers in Government Bonds, Stocks
and Exchange, 452 Main Street.

Mr.. William H. Morse, who is the
President and Treasurer Of the Asso-
oiates. is an up-to-date. progressive
man, who fully appreciates the value
of keeping not only abreast of the
times but many times far in advance
of them. so Is therefore always pre-
pared to furnish the most satisfactory
service to patrons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
JOHN WHITAKER REED co.,
Manufacturers OF Loom Reeds; John
Mcintosh, Prop, I94 Front street.

Among the multitude of what are
called the smaller industries of this
city there is none which is of greater
benefit to the large manufacturing
corporations, from which most Of these
smaller industries gain their support
than the establishment OF the John
Whitaker Reed Co, at 1874 Front street,
and of which MI John Mcintosh is the
proprietor, the company being nomi-
nal. Mr.. McIntosh's establishment is
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
HOTEL SHERWOOD,

p. II. Hurley, Prop, lis, 1870, I22 Front
Street.
Not the largest and most pretentious,
but one of the most pleasantly ar
ranged and conducted hotels in Wor-
cester is the Hotel Sherwood, at lis to.
122 Front street, of which Mr.. p Fl.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-09
RAILROADS WIN THE CASE.
Supreme Court knocks Out the NJ,
brnslSn Freight Rate Law.

Washington, March S.--Justice Harl
has delivered an opinion in the Nebrasl
maximum freight case. He held the \
braska law to be contrary to the II
amendment, in that it authorized the Ia
ing Of property without due process of Ia
and was therefore invalid. Hence the II,
road won. Justice Harlans opinion
firmed the opinion of the circuit court
appeals of the Eighth circuit, which "
against the maximum freight rates l.
and favorable to the railroads. This "a
was instituted TO test the validity Of
law passed by the Nebraska legislature
1893, prescribing maximum rates for
transportation of freights by railroa
within the state. The decision susta
the contention OF the railroad compan
and held against the validity of the Ia
The opinion was based largely on {
charge Of unreasonableness. Just
Brewer made computation showing I
reduction effected in freight rates amou
ed on an average to 29l per cent, which
held was too great a change. The case !
been twice argued in the supreme col
Hon. w. j. Bryan appearing as one of
for the state at the last hearing
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-09
MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE
RESOLUTION IN CONGRESS.
Fifty Million Dollars to he Made
Available for the Use of President
Mckinley I'm Maintaining the
Honor OF the United states.

Washington, March S.--Chairman Can
non, OF the appropriations committee, We,
terday introduced bill entitled. Maxim.
appropriations for naval defense" 1t is u.
follows:
That there is hereby appropriated out
of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated, for national defen-,
and for each and every purpose connecte'
Herewith, to be expended at the di-crr
tion of the president and to remain avail
able until June 30, 1899, $jO,0O0,0O
II was referred to the committee on ap
preparations.
There was a conference at the re7idenc
of Senator lIoar which was attended b.
members Of the cabinet, senators and req
have been present were Secretaries Lon
and Alger, Judge Day, assistant secrctar
of state, Senator Allison and Represent
tives Dingley and Cannon. 1t is al-
known that some democrats were prcsen
Assurances were given the represent
tives of the administration that an
amount of funds deemed necessary woIl
be provided by congress to put the go,
ernment in state of defense, and the n,
ministration would be backed up in an,
thing thought necessary.
The result of the conference was Il
meeting of Secretary Alger and Speak,
Reed and the conference at the Viii
house of house and senate leaders follow,
by the introduction of the $50,000,000
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-09
BESSIE X. IS A WRECK.
Lies ON the Rocks One Hundred
Miles North of Victoria.

Seattle, March IA passenger who has
just arrived here from Alaska on the
steamer City of Seattle has informed
Agent Grammar Of the steamer Bessie
X. that the wreck passed by the City of
Seattle north of Victoria, which was re-
ported last night, had all the appearance
of being the Bessie X, seven days over
due. The wreck lies 100 miles north Of
Victoria, on the rocks. and there are no
indications of any survivors.
The Bessie X. is owned by j. S. Kim
ball & Co. OF San Francisco, and left that
port for Alaska with heavy load Of
freight and passengers. She has capac
ity of 100 passengers and $50 tens Of
freight, and was scheduled to leave here
for Dyea on March !. She is supposed to
have been wrecked on her voyage south,
having been on the track Of the late dis
astrous storm that swept the northern
coast
So confident is Manager Grammar that
the boat is lost that he has Cancelled the
passengers booked for the next trip north.
Owing to the fact that the Bessie X. was
coming south, il can not be learned how
many passengers she was carrying.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-03-09
Japan VIII Take q Hand.

Chicago, March A special to the
Daily News from Washington says:
"Spain will have to reckon with Japan as
well as with the United States in the
event that responsibility for the Maine ex-
plosion is laid at the door of the dons.
The navy department has ascertained that
on the Maine were several Japanese sub
jects, employed as cooks or other servants,
and they were lost. The fact of their
death has been made known to the Jap.
anese government through the state de.
partment.
New York. March 4.-There is a con-
tinuance of the activity at the New York
arsenal. The shipping of shells and other
projectiles to the fortifcations about the
harbor continues.