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

tured in those lines bearing IT, EN-
oloyment is furnished to $50 to 200
workers, who use up from tot tons of
wire daily, the annual production
reaching a huge total. The trade not
only covers the United States, but ex-
tends to Honolulu, France. England.
Scotland and the Sandwich islands. The
business was started and Incorporated
in 1888, the capital stock being S25. 900.
Starting in comparatively small way.
the company have gradually built it UP
until they have been compelled to sew
eral times increase their working space
and facilities The officers of the com
pany are A. W, Parmelee, president and
treasurer, and w Q. Bement, superin-
tendent the latter gentleman having
held this position for the past twelve
years, he experimenting the construc-
ton Of machinery and the manufacture
of the entire output. Mr.. Parmelee is
a progressive gentleman, and is pos
sessed of keen business knowledge He
is close student of human nature and
employs none but experienced work
men and uses only the best of mate
rails so that the production must CON
tinue in the future as in this past to be
high grade standard goods.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
AMERICAN CAR SPRINKLER co.
Office Brussels Street.

The aim of this review is to present
to it's thousand Of readers throughout
the country more or less statistics and
general remarks about prominent man
ufacturing and commercial concerns of
this city and vicinity, and the showing
we make in this edition of The Spv we
think will compare favorably with anv
city in the country, of a proportionate
size and population. The list of orr
industrial concerns would be incomntete
without mention Of a concern prOd11cing
an output so distinct from all lothers in
our midst as that of the American Car
Sprinkler Company, whose production
ls now in use in many sections of the
United States, The business was start
ed and incorporated in 1895, the com
pany purchasing the patents under
which these sprinklers are made from
a Mr. Gathright, at once beginning
their manufacture. All work is done AT
their shops on Curtis street, the princi-
pal patented parts being made in this
city, the general or unimportant parts
however, being made outside The cars
are in appearance and size very much
like the four-wheel electric car and as
they go along the street have very
much the appearance of an ordinary
closed passenger car. The body is q
tank which will contain about 2000 gal
Ions of water. This tank is set upon
the ordinary trucks and motors. At
each side of the car, set below the
tank, is a perforated swinging arm
which moves in and out from the side
and which Is operated from the front
platform, The weight of water in the
tank is let into this swinging arm as
it extends out into the street ana the
operator opens a valve, allowing the
water to run through perforations in
the pipe, distributing the water evenly
over half the street whether 1t be 20
feet wide or so feet It could sprinkle
the streets both sides at once as each
side could extend its swinging arm
but this has been deemed inadVIsable
and the one arm is only run in the same
direction as traffic of the street, SO that
if the arm should hit any team II
would only BE- the hind wheel and would
instantly force the arm back against
the side of the car, in this manner max
ing it impossible for an accident to &C.
cur. The efficiency of the operations is
about in comparison with the old-fash-
Toned stage or omnibus and the present
electric street car service. The work is
done quicker and better and one car
will do the work of about six sprinl
ling carts, with their IL horses and six
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

turning out all kinds of kitchen goods
and shelf hardware, bright wire goods
automatic blind awning fixtures finge
nail trimmers, universal chain used
for sash cord and hampers for furnaces
bicycle spokes, nipples and aXles and
also have a department where they
manufacture goods of a special design,
from patterns and designs submitted
A feature is made Of the manufacture
Of bicycle aXles with rolled threads.
These aXles are made from superior
steel that is both stiff and tough Spe-
cial stock carefully selected, accurate in
diameter and in threads. The thread
being larger in diameter than the body
of the axle, enables them to produce a
lighter axle than can be made where
the axle is turned and the thread cut.
They are uniform, accurate, the finished
axle being superior goods, made of the
finest Of workmanship and are the most
perfect axles that have been produced.
In these aXles the company have filled
some large contracts for different BIZ
cycle manufacturers throughout the
country. Such a distinction has the
companys trade mark secured among
the trade, that it means the best most
artistic and superior article manufac-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

from the fact that they are made dou-
BILE throughout, with an air space be
tween and are made air-tiglt. They are
made of ash, WhiteWood stained in
imitation cherry or oak to order, and
are made in various sizes and styles,
making special feature of building
them to order to fit the building or
room, each and every refrigerator be-
ing warranted just as represented Mr..
Anterior manufactures refrigerators
for family use, ice chests. butter boxes,
meat blocks, cheese safes in many
styles. grocer counters, milk and oyster
chests, tray top cOrned beef tanks.
butchers boxes. offices for butchers
and grocers, meat benches, shelving.
bins. drawers. and in fact a complete
line of store fixtures. The business Was
started many years ago, and came into
possession of Alfred Atherton about
1853, his son, +. A. Atherton. succeeding
him in 1866. in IS he was Joined by Geo.
A. Brigham. the partnership continuing
until 1880. Mr.. Atherton in that year Sc
curing all interests, since then conduct
ing 1t alone, moving to his present shop
and stOTehOuSe, 1875 and 1877 Park
avenue, in 1883. The premises occu-
pied are l60X35 feet. two floors, and are
Tully equipped with a regular line of
improved machinery used in the proc
esses of manufacturing the output. Mr.
Atherton carries q regular line of but
ter Fefrigerators in stock. nearly all
work being done on orders, however.
the trade extending over the New Eng
gland and middle states although or
del's have been received from Ohio.
Florida and many sections of the south
besides several from England. He is a
practical man, and his long experience
in building refrigerators and store fix
lures has led him to conceive many
improvements, and he has put his
ideas to practical use, and the result is
that the Anterior improved refrigera-
tors are recognized as of the very high
est standard of success. They are con-
structed on the very highest scientific
principles, economizing in ice. space
and labor, preserving products the
longest period possible bY any cooling
device. They have always given the
best satisfaction to dealers and users,
ehciting encOmiums of praise for their
excellence. hundreds Of testimonials be-
ing received yearly in regard to their
merits
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
WORCESTER LAND IMPROVE
MENT CO.,
ogs-0e5 STATE Mutual Balldiug.

The sense Of security inherent to the
happy possessor Of improved real es-
tate is nowhere mere marked than in
the cities of Massachusetts. Eagerly
sought after as a remunerative invest
ment, it likewise is the most acceptable
form of security for loans and the
amount of money thus usefully en-
ployed has attained proportions of
great magnitude. 1t has enlisted the
services OF many men in the develop
ment. buying and selling Of real estate.
one o. the leading concerns engaged in
developing real estate in Worcester Is
the Worcester Land improvement Com
pany, who are general real estate brok-
ers and promoters. This company was
formed in 1891, they then purchasing
the plot now known as "FairVieW,
from the Suburban Land Improvement
Company, of which MI. NJ .. Wheeler
was then the manager, he and Mr..
Henry Ballard being the proprietors of
the present company. These gentlemen
are noted for their knowledge of pres
ent and prospective values Of real es-
tate, and of the true value of the sur
roundings to properties disposed of
through their agency, They devote
their attention almost exclusively to
the developing and building up of tracts
Of land in the suburbs and many Of
the environments adjacent to this city,
which are rapidly becoming prominent
residential districts are due to the en-
ergy of this concern. In fact so sue
cessful have they become that one of
the most important branches Of their
business at present is the sale of build
ing lots on properties of their own de-
VelOpment. There is no section OF WOT-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

tents. household furniture, etc MA,
ing their risks with the best and mo.,
reliable companies, among them Gs
Scottish Union and National lnsuranc,
Company of Edinburg, Scotland. Firs
mems Insurance Company, Of Newart
n. J.. Providence WASHINGTON TnsnS
ance Company of Providence, r. +,
the Lancashire Insurance COMPANY A.
Manchester, England; Philadelphia lin,
dcrwriters, Of Philadelphia; Caledonia
Insurance Company, of Scotland. Read,
ing Fire Insurance Company Of Read.
ing. Pa, sun Insurance Office, of En-.
land. Girard Fire Insurance COmpaw
of Philadelphia; Cambridge Mutps
Fire Insurance Company, OF Gam.
bridgeport, Mass; Berkshire MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company OF PUtsfeN
Mass. AND metropolitan Plate Glass In.
surauce Company Of New York The
firm have q large amount of real estate
of their own buying, undevelOped land
improving it and building houses which
they rent They also buy improved real
estate. having llOW about 20 tenemepg
i'm different sections OF the city for rent
on most desirable terms. This firm hot
only accept risks ON property, but also
secure the prompt adjustment and pay.
mcut of al losses. The Messrs. Eldul
arc enterDrising men, who are FULLY
abreast Of the times, and are bound to
imainiain and Increase the popularity
jtney have obtained in the lnsuIans
IwOrld Of Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
FERDINAND FLODIN,
Artist Photographer, studio 476 Main
street.


The progress which has been made Of
late years in the science Of photography
has been something remarkable the
modes of posing are as different as can
possibly be- while the apparatus en-
ployed has been changed and improved
in a high degree as a visit to the art
isticalIy fitted studio OF Mr., Ferdinand
Flodin at 476 Main street will plainly
demonstrate to the most obtuse indiVid
ual. This gentleman is quite enthusi-
astic in following up everything per
tanning to the Photographic art, and has
ever been ready to utilize all the latest
improvements. The studio is the most
up-to-date establishment of it's kind in
the city, and is divided into show room,
reception, dressing, operating, dark and
printing rooms, the entire being fitted
up in the most approved style, having
regard to the comfort and convenience
of patrons and the proper conduct of
the Photographic line Of art. Photo
graphs in every style are taken, pic
lures are copied and enlarged, and in
the execution of such work the most
uniform satisfaction is given. The bust
ness was started as Flodin & Thyberg
in 1887, remaining thus until 1896, when
Mr. F'lodin purchased all interest. He
has since then, by constant care and
the skill employed, created for his pro
auctions a high reputation for true
artistic beauty and excellence. Mr..
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
PLUMMER, HAM & RICHARDSON,
Electrical Constructions and Supplies.
GI9 Mafn street.

OH Main street.
Tho ,,,..,,tt,,,7, .e
=, ~ - % INDUSTRIES
ba-tt e. - ny 5sllelSiii2 UNDERSTOOD
Or, ~, - S'i 10y oeI ul4e cele
sa,,e ~ ~ el-lollg sIe part OF the
,sit,.i11,, r. lll' Wy lsht ana the
~ !. az ny anu LueSe IN TURN nave
A. 49, SliIiis ~ Solili!iol WIN lle \ ray
49, -, d III 9tlclator ana huHQreas OF
5 80 IllIe2, u Years pas5 eleclllcal
o,7 ~ 80. ilas Deen steaullS going
-, - e,ilo sNe.S s ea! sees Some new the-
- ~ ny l1li qeEeloped INTO
- a. tssaI utilty; Inc Ghlteu states IS
the hlothef country OF
llcai ~ ualrlesi not only settlng
tie pil6llteat ana pesl examples, put
1Ioc 9etulIs oql her pfoducts 10 all
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I.lllel son ilisiil once lIQly say that
scan was nan an EHsiisIlnan, the re-
4IlaIh = eQudlIy approPlIate IhaL elec-
tlitlIg - altoselnef q I ankee' one Of
tiie IAst piahches OF industry TO feel
eile sta5Lalloh due 10 the pane OF 1879
elecIrlclty mas been also one OF the first
70 Iespohu 70 we new impulses OF nope
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WORCESTER SPY

to fully illustrate an up-to-date interior
telephone system, this firm making of
this style Of work speciality. The firm
employ from % to 40 skilled workmen
and have facilities for Going all classes
of electrical work no matter how ex-
acting or complicated the requirements
may be. A. great deal OF attention is
given to drawing up plans and speci-
ficatiOns for electric work, and also the
supervising of the same as it is in
stalled. The members of the firm are
all practical men Of long experience
and have ably outlined and directed the
business policy that has placed their
firm in the foremost position among
electrical engineers and contractors
and dealers in electrical supplies, and
have won for themselves personally the
friendship and respect of architects,
contractors and the general public.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THE WIRE GOODS COMPANY,
Hardware Manufacturer Everything
In w re-L6 to 20 Union street.

Noteworthy among the industrial
plants of Worcester we find the CON
Germ of the Wire Goods COMPANY, whose
plant is at is to 20 Union street, occu-
plying a number of buildings furnishing
$4,000 square feet of floor space. The
entire establishment is replete with
improved machinery, many pieces of
which combine in their creation the
originality and inventive genius of
their own mechanics, each piece having
been designed for some particular line
Of work. The company are constantly
adding to their already complete equip
ment, sparing no expense to keep not
only up to the times, but far in adj
vance Of all competitors. The manu-
featured product comprises large va
riety of special things made in Wire.
Their line covers any small article or
part of a larger article which can be
made of wire, among their productions
being general hardware, wire nails,
tacks and staples, house furnishing
goods Of endless variety, the company
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

the test of years. and have always
passed the examinations of experts.
Mr. Snyder has built up a name and
reputation for supplying goods pre-
ciSeiy as per specifications, second to
none in the country. The shops occupy
5000 square feet of floor space and are
equipped With improved tools and ma
chinery furnishing employment to 80
skilled WOrkmen, the output finding
sale throughout the United States and
in fact the civilized world Mr.. Sny-
der having about 20 selling agents in
this and foreign countries. AS he gives
his personal attention to the manufac-
ture of his production and employs
none but experienced Workmen, he is
enabled to guarantee his work in every
respect, each machine being thoroughly
tested before it leaves the shops. Mr.
Snyder began in a small way and has
gradually worked up He can well feel
proud of the success he has attained for
it has been secured through merit and
honest effort. He knows the business
from start to finish, and as he makes
the rounds OF the shop he can tell if
everything is progressing right. All in
all he possesses a model establishment
whose production has many points of
vantage over that Of Similar concerns.
He is a thoroughly practical man, hav-
ing learned the trade when young. He
is constantly introducing new ideas
both in his output and the process Of
manufacturing, giving to the trade the
benefit Of his inventive ability and en-
ergy. Mr.. Snyder is a prominent cit
izen, enjoying the confidence and es-
teem of those with whom he has bust
ness transactions. and his straight for
ward methods are the means of ex-
tending the trade from year to year.
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nestle looms that We are not accus-
toned to think of the amount Of careful
and s1ilful labor involved in their de-
signing and the manufacture of yarns
from which they are produced. Years
ago carpets manufactured in this coun-
try were sold under foreign labels, ow-
ing to the feeling that goods could not
be manufactured in this country that
We're equal to those of Europe. Happily
this p now changed the addition of
improved machinery as well as the skill
necessary for the manufacture of
worsted yarns has been so great that
the production Of American carpet mills
are now acknowledged as equal to those
of Europe, fully 80 per cent of the
goods sold in this country being manu-
featured here. Some of the largest
yarn mills in the country are located in
New England and among these the
EdgeWorth Mills hold q prominent posi-
ton These mills are producers of
worsted yarns for carpets, although
some yarn for dressed goods is also
manufactured, having a constantly in
creasing demand for their goods. The
plant is located in South Worcester, the
main building being modern brick
structure, three floors, there being be-
sides a securing and asserting plant,
three large stOrehouses, engine and
boiler house and numerous small build
ings used for various purposes The
plant is equipped in a modern manner,
the machinery being entirely up-to-
date, the proprietors having been add
ing to it and discarding the old yearly.
There are $50 operatives who are ca
pable of producing 10000 pounds OF fin
ished yarn weekly, these mills being
the largest in the city in their line. The
mills are owned by Messrs. M. ]. Whit
tail and Alfred Thomas, practical ,aen,
possessing not only the TECH cal
knowledge but the experience as we'll
to produce a superior line Of goods not
eXcelled by any similar concern in the
country. They are both prominent cit
liens, and have indeed been instru-
mental in advancing the interests Of
the city, aiding any enterprise promis-
ing to promote it's future welfare
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
EDGEWORTH MILLS,
Manufacturers of Worsted Yarns, South
WOrcester, Mass.

Of late years there has been great
improvements in certain lines Of manu-
facture, and in no industry has much
greater progress been made than in
Worsted yarns for carpets and dress
goods. We so frequently see the hand
some productions of foreign and do
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
F. A. ATHERTON,
lIanufecturer of Improved Refrigers-
tors and store Fixtures, Is3, 1855, Is7
Park Avenue.

tors and store Fixtures, 1873, 1855, Is7
Park Avenue.
The production Of refrigerators has
engaged the attention of many firms,
each trying to Guido the other in the
general usefulness Of their finished
product and to achieve some particular
result desired by the users of the same.
Mr. F. A. Anterior, manufacturer of
grOcers', market and house refrigera-
tors, produces goods which are not
surpassed by those of any other con-
Germ, he having spent many years in
the study of scientific refrigerating and
after many experiments has produced
in the Atherton Improved. butter, gro
GERS market and house refrigerators as
good as any on the market, as use has
proven. These refrigerarors are made
in the best possible manner and are
sold at a price which brings them with
in the reach of all They are dust
proof and there is no possibility Of their
becoming the home of rats or vermin
Of any description as is TOO often the
case with refrigerators. They are
economical, using the minimum of ice,
The leader., 1898-08-17
FAIR RIVER DOTS.
BY CARROLL.

An investigation will develop the
the 20 days rain.
DIR. Walter Weathersby accompanied
his sister, Mrs. DR.. Mitchell, to her
home in Wesson last week.
Uncle Jesse Bowman, very old gen
tleman of this county, died last Friday
and was buried at Union Church
Sunday.
Mr. b. B. Berry, who has been work
ing at the carpenters trade with his
brother Bob, at Monticello, came home
last Sunday and, we are sorry to say,
found his youngest child quite sick.
We were glad to see so many turn
out last Thursday to pay honor to their
deceased relatives and friends buried
at Fair River church. The work was
not finished, however, on account of
digging a grave, but it was agreed that
all would meet next Friday and finish
work on the cemetery and everything
preparatory to beginning the protract-
ed meeting at that place OH Aug. 9th
Our county contractor finished the
Brookhaven and Monticello road to
the Lawrence county line and Is now
coming back, putting in the culverts
and mending broken places caused by
the recent heavy rains. Mr., Smith has
had Il tough job cutting through the
clay hills and rock beds, but by close
application of skill and energy he has
made our road credit to the county
and we trust our people will appreciate
it in the future in place of so much
abuse unworthily bestowed in the past.
The writer, in company with several
other Fair Riverites. took in the pic
mic at Wcllmau last Saturday. Master
Isham McGraw delivered the welcome
address, after which Hons. p. Il. Jones
and b. II. Hobbs delivered appropriate
addresses in behalf of an organization
at that place known as the Brother
hood Speaking being over, a sumptu-
Gus dinner was spread, aud as was
advertised there was amusement for
everybody. There was game of base
ball played, and for those fond of the
fantastic tip of the toe there was dane
ing. All in all the day was a most Gu
ioyable one.
The leader., 1898-08-17
no the ri,l,en. 81 nreohhs,er.

! Another assistant engineer for the
power house was elected at the last
regular meeting of the city council, at
a monthly salary OF $500. As be-
lievcd we had force enough to run our
plant, this expenditure seemed un-
necessary. This salary also exactly
equals the interest on 5000 of water
works bonds. This item of expense
makes an aggregation of salaries Of
5000 per annum.
Mr.. Rodgers, who erected our light
plant, offered to contract with us for
g., 200 per annum, including all work ;
guaranteeing us first class service.
Believing this too expensive, the Board
rejected the proposition, and will now
pay s2,940 instead.
Keeping in view the necessary pur.
chase in the near future of another
dynamo and engine, provision should
now be made for buying them, as the
majority of the tax payers are bitterly
opposed to any more bond issues, and
the increasing expenditures will pre-
vent any surplus from accumulatins
in the revenue of the plant.
The waterworks and electric light
plant belong to the people of Brook
haven, and its affairs should be so ad
ministered that the greatest advantage
may result to the city.
/ have written this for publication
in order that the people may investi
gate and Judge for themselves.
SCHNoRRENBERG.
The leader., 1898-08-17
An Old Landmark Gone.

Last Friday, the 18th inst, witness
ed the passing away at his home six
miles east of Brookhaven, of the vener-
able Jesse Bowman, one of the oldest
if not the oldest citizen of Lincoln
county. Mr.. Bowman was born in
Pike county, Miss, Oct. -, 1909,
hence at the time of his death was
nearly 80 years of age. Most of his
long life he lived in the territory now
known as Lincoln county. He leaves
widow, four sons and one daughter
He was first married in 1884 to Miss
Martha Greer, the mother of all his
children, who died in 1866. He mar.
ried second time about 20 years age
Mrs. Carlotta Neece, who survives
him. His death was caused by heart.
failure, due to old age-the vital ma,
chinery had been exhausted by time
He was buried at Union Church on
Sunday.