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

skates per day This enterprise was
started in 1856 by the Hon. Samuel
WinsloW, who died Oct. Il, 1894, ana
who had been a former mayor OF the
city of Worcester Starting in very
small way he gradually extended the
trade and enlarged his plant from time
TO time until it became 100 large for
one man to manage, especially when
like Mr.. WinsloW. his outside interests
We're SO large and varied so the pres
ent company having a capital of $5O,OOO
was formed and incorporated in 1886.
and Mr. WinsloW elected president and
| treasurer, positions he held until his
/ death, his son, Col. Samuel II. WinslOW,
then being elected to succeed him. Mr..
Samuel WinsloW lived long enough to
see the child of his creation grow until
1t produced more output in a single
| hour than it did in year, when he first
started it. He was very prominent
citizen interested in many enterprises,
whose success he had materially aided
by his shreWd advice, and VINO had
filled many positions of honor ana
trust, faithfully and Well.y He has,
however, left the vast concern of which
he was the founder in good hands, for
it's affairs continue to grow and pros
per with the fleeting of the years. The
factory is a modern five floor brick
building, furnishing $4,000 square feet
of floor space. 1t has been equipped
with all modern appliances for the
safety and convenience Of workmen Of
whom there are 400. Every floor is
supplied with high pressure water sys-
tenn and hose for fire protection. the
employees having been drilled so as to
insure at least their own safety, The
company manufacture many kinds Of
both ice and roller skates, their spe-
/ CialTV hpinp Climb Ct,atac those ylpcepCc-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
W. C. YOUNG MFG. CO.,
Manufacturers of Lathes, shears,
Punches and Gear Cutters, II Her
mon street.

There are in Worcester number of
establishments which have made for
themselves a reputation extending all
over the civilized world, and whose
productions are possessed of peculiar
excellence, and among them there is
no better representative than the w.
c. Young Manufacturing Co, maun-
facturers of engine lathes. Taft shears
and punchers and gear cutters. Mod
eIn ingenuity and inventive genius nave
in no way made themselves more man
| ifest than in the wonderful advance
ment that has been made in the man
ufacture of these lines. Each concern
has unquestionably contributed much
to this advancement, the output each
year showing the effect of improved
methods of manufacturing. This com
pany makes a speciality of the above
mentioned lines of machines, and have
received the highest Endorsement from
users all over the world. The lathes
produced by them are of improved de-
sign and superior workmanship. They
are intended for light and accurate
work and are warranted in every re-
spect. The Taft shears and punchers
Irequire less power to operate than is
required by any machine of this class,
and the large number sold is an ample
testimonial to thei = worth. The act
an eccentric shaft. giving motion to
the slide by Pitman. The eccentric
and shafts are made of steel, in one
piece, and the material and workman
ship are the best The tie bolt used
with the shears adds greatly to their
strength and is used on all except the
smallest sizes. Their gear cutting at
tachment for engine lathes is designed
to be used on any screw cutting lathe.
For clock makers, tool makers anna
teurs or any one having use for small
spur beVel, or mitre gears, in guam
titles that will not warrant the pur-
chase of large gear cutting machine,
this attachment is Indispensable and
will often pay for itself on a single job.
1t can be used for a great variety Of
work such as fiuting taps and reamers,
making milling cutters or any work
that can be done on an index milling
machine. The plant of the company at
az Hermon street occupies 1900 spare
feet of floor space in the 5-foOr build
ing owned by w. c. Young, the presi-
dent of the company. 1t is fully
equipped with the most improved ma
chinery, much Of it being of their own
special design and construction The
business was started in 1879, the present
company having a capital of $35, 900
| incorporated in 1892, with w. C. Young
president and manager and Samuel A.
| WinslOW. treasurer. Employment IS
| furnished to from % to 80 skilled me-
chanics, whose production finds sale in
this country and in many foreign coun-
tries, the company having foreign agen-
cies in nearly all countries Mr. Young
| who is the active officer Of the COM
pany, is in close touch with the work
| ings of the entire plant. and it is large
ly due to his efforts that the success
| of the company has been so pro-
! nounced.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
CITY STEAM LAUNDRY,
c. II. Burn.. Prop. as Exchange st.

c. 7. Burns, Prop, as Exchange st.
In these days of advancement when
people ave paying more and more at
tention to their personal appearance,
and the question of wearing apparel
demands a considerable degree Of at
tention and thought, it is noticea BILE
that ii is usually the details that make
person well or addressed Shakspere
might well have said "The linen Oft
proclaims the man." for poorly laun-
dried collars and cuffs may spoil the
appearance of an otherwise Well dressed
man. In recommending the City Steam
Laundry to the general public, we do
so with the full assurances that the
appearance of their patrons will never
be marred by poor laundry work. TIE
business was started in 1856 by Mr. c.
r. Burns. who is the present pioprle-
tor The laundry at 46 Exchange street
in point of equipment. will not suffer
by comparison with any similar estab-
lishment i'm the state. They were che
first in this city who employed g large
mangle in their work and now have
all the latest and most improved ma
chinery known in this progressive age.
for laundry equipment. even making
their own electricity for lighting par
about rs skilled workers and a num-
Der of teams make regular trips col
lecting and delivering work. this laun-
dry taking work from Millbury, Whit
insville, North Grafton and all !he
other surrounding small towns, This
laundry makes a special feature Of
starched work. such as collars. cuffs.
shirts skirts, ladies' work and all fine
linen. They do hotel, car. boarding
house barber shop, restaurant work
also awnings and tents. in fact any
thing that can be done in an awning.
The unusually high quality of the work
done at this laundry, together with the
care that is taken in handling the va
rious articles. has won for it an en-
vabIe reputation and a constantly in
creasing patronage. Mr.. Burns is a
man of long experiece in the laundry
business BY superior executive abili-
ty and enterprising methods he has
succeeded in building up one of the
largest trades of its kind in the city,
and from present indications the grail
ual increase can be expected to stead
lily continue. Mr.. Burns is a progress
sive business man. not only possessing
enterprise and energy. but correst. up
to-date business methods and ample
financial resources. He is a gentleman
who enjoys the esteem and confidence
Of a large circle of friends. who wish
him long continued business prosper
ity
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
D. & c. P. STEVENS & CO.,
Dealers in Doors, Shshes, Blinds, etc'
"a & rs SOuthbridge street.

Tho fine was when to make door
-. ioi,,+ ra,fact N. IN
OF SASH WIN every JIM -. -.
work out certain styles OF mouluihs ny
hand was considered the acme of the
-...,.s,,4o,,,, s1,iu. but bouse building
cel ~, 80. diefeTent SCALE twenty
wa, e'9 -, -, corlnared with the pres
IlNe yeato q M na,faction of the
en- en-. ~ 9.el ~ ,,laoufactnre nov place
llieIlioos % -, tbo necessary ma
"itllIL Ta9 s,,ot ,-as+i1 imnroved forms
Ieildls IA 81 raotiI, the Labor and
do 70 90 mi re0l;}red in their con-
aILLouliC u I 21it ~ ,.onid erowth of
slruel lq li,,tiai teii + he, sash door and
mus, pOiie,itie' ,,,,a,1 s,,cr thar the
pl.IG &c e,ad in the bust
huIlIpel u i. - il'.' t7ea,jy ono of the
IleS It'a iii' l1io.+ ~ tbe concerns dsal
ID So dilu .Io+o,,j.,ls is tbet ~ ID &
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TO- ~ tooo ~ n c;ta,,a,,s died Iaav-
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
THE PETER WOOD DYEING co.
Works on Holmes street.

M
ne pdi vi the piedcler ana oyer is
one of the most important branches of
the cotton. wool and Worsted mann
fact,,rin.. i,,d,,s+,.ias ,,,5 49,, 49,.
- ~ "P0ii NY pei
1ectioil win Whicn IL IS accomplished
lHI SelS uepenuS the character or the
soous uell HIllsIled. Inc proper aye
ing Oh these productions requires skill
Oh lhe part OIL the oyer IN order that
me ColoIS may pe exactly the required
9ilaut. NeAI 10 the IIlanuIacture OF ma
CHllleIy ana WIRE OF all KINDS, the pro-
uucIIoIt OF IGNllle goods IS the most I'M
poFlalt IN WORCESTER the census show
ing that there are more people employ
eu III TINS occupation than any other
and this number is steadily increasing
having IN our MIDST some very large
concerns Tor the manufacture of these
goods II becomes necessary that there
should also pc established large con
Germs where the yarns threads tapes
pfdldS, WafpS, tWlnes, etc, can be
properly ana quickly bleached and
uyed- among these there is none
whose production enjoys higher repu-
laIloh IMAM the Peter Wood Dyeing CO.,
whose WORKS are located ON Holmes
street Ihese works We're started and
Incorporated IN 1876 having a capital
STOCK OF $1v'VOU. Inc plant IS brick
building 3ONlOO feet, and an engine
mousse, ana IS an uD-to-date establish
ment the equipment being of the finest
nothing required in this line of indus
trial activity being omitted. The sani-
lary ana ventilation arrangements are
perfect, every care being taken to pro-
VIDE all modern cOnveniences looking
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
SAM'L WINSLow SKATE MFG. co.
81 MuIlbury street.

The demand for ice and roller skates
for the pleasure and exercise of the
American people continues to grow in
extent each succeeding year, requiring
manufacturers TO extend their facilities
both in the line of their output and
size of their plants. The present of a
pair of skates at Christmas time is cal
culated to make the most level-headed
boy or girl wild with delight, and their
use has become universal BY the in
PRODUCTION of new machinery and i'm
proved business methods what was
formerly a luxury, only TO be secured
by the better classes, has now been
brought to such perfection and can
now be manufactured at prices placing
them within the reach of all. Every
concern devoted to their production has
rendered some aid in bringing about
this result and surely the Samuel
Winslow Skate Mfg. Co. of this city
can be accredited with much of the
honor for they are today the largest
exclusive manufacturers OF skates in
the world they having capacity of
5000 pairs of the different kinds of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
LORING GOES & co.,
Makers of Machine Knives, Cor. Goes
and Mill Streets.

From the stone Ratchet of the pre-
historic man to the modern steel edge
tool of today is a wonderful improve
ment and there is perhaps no one
cause which has contributed more to
the advancement of civilization than
the discovery of methods of working.
and tempering steel and iron. The nee
essity of some instrument whereWith to
cut was felt by the earliest inhabitants
of the globe, as is evidenced by the
relics of stone axes and chisels found
buried deep in the earth and in the
caves of these prehistoric people. and
in proportion as the knife or axe grew
more perfect man rose in the social
scale. While the Damascus blades" Of
a former generation We're the acme of
workmanship and tempering yet the
general grade of excellence in the man
ufacture of cutting instruments was
never so high as in the present day
and generation, and the knife of today
enters into the life of the world to a
surprising degree. An important branch
of knife making is that devoted to the
manufacture of knife blades for the
multitude of machines in which cutting
is chief element of their work One
of the oldest of concerns in this country
devoted to this line of industrial ac-
tivity is that of Loring Goes & Com
pany, manufacturers of machine knives
of every description, making knives for
anything that cuts, from chalk to
cheese" and metal to wood. The
business was started in 1880, Mr. Lor-
ing Goes purchasing it previous to the
civil war, he being at the present time
the owner of the concern, his grand
son, Frank L. Goes, who is a thorough
ly practical man, acting as manager
The plant at the corner of Goes and
Mill streets, is completely equipped
with the most improved machinery, all
of it being specially constructed for
this line of work With the best of fa-
cilities, this establishment is enabled
to produce anything ordered in their
line at very short notice. and of a
quality unsurpassed All work Is
forged, and in its production the best
of material and workmanship are used
ways be guaranteed. Employment is
furnished to As skilled workmen, the
output finding sale in the United States,
Australia, Africa, Europe, Japan, and
in fact all civilized countries. Mr.. Lor-
ing Goes is also president of the Goes
Wrench Company and few men have
impressed themselves and their views
more strongly or effectively upon the
industrial life of the city of Worcester
than he, for he is one or tine strong
men who succeed in what they under
take. His name is always found in any
progressive movement designed to adj
vance the interests of Worcester, as he
is a liberal supporter of all worthy OBJ
jects designed for general good.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
SOUTHGATE WOODEN co.,
81 southsatc street

in all the principal lines of trade and
industry which go to make UP the bulk
OF Worcester's material resources and
constitute the foundation of her pro
gress and prosperity, there are CON
Germs which stand prominently among,
the leaders in their respective lines, not
only from the extent of their trade. but
as well from their complete and thor
ough knowledge of their business. and
the character of the product manufac-
tured The part that wool plays in the
work Of the world is most import
ant one. and its manufacture into var
ious forms and fabrics has grown to
such proportions that it is today one
Of the leading industries i'm the country.
The production of this class of goods
engages the attention Of many firms
and corporations of large capital. who
furnish employment to hundreds of
thousands of operatives. Massachu-
setts has secured quite a name as a
textile goods manufacturing state, and
each city and town has given material
aid in securing this fame Notable
among manufacturers of satinets in the
state is the Southgate Wooden Co. Of
this city, which was started in 1883. by
Charles Davis, and incorporated in
1894. The plant of the company at 80
Southgate street occupies a three floor
building. 200x45 feet in dimensions. be-
sides a one-foor building, 50x25 feet.
used as a picker house The entire
plant is fully equipped with improved
machinery the company sparing no
expense TO secure any process or piece
Of machinery which increases the out
put or improves the quality OF the pro-
duet. They are manufacturers; Of a fine
line of satinets, producing about 10000
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
METROPOLITAN STABLES.
Harrington q Bro, ID. A. Harrington
Prop, Nos. 81 to 81 Central street.

Prop, Nos. 81 to 81 Central Street,
No vicinity of any importance can he
said to be fully up-to-date unless there
is within IFS borders at least few
first class Wen conducted livery hack
and boarding stables. The Meuopo-
itau stables, of which d. A. Harrington
is The proprietor. are certainly in this
class. for they are not only among the
largest in the city, but are admirably
conducted The equipment. both as to
horses, harness and carriages is Of the
pest. The premises are cOmmodiOuS
having accommodation for so head Of
horses, and are splendidly lighted and
ventilated, there being shafts in differ
ent parts Of the stables They are very
popular among business and profess
stonal men who board their horses. and
it is indeed seldom that there is not a
full quota Of boarders The facilities
offered are unsurpassed. wnre careful
attention is given to horses carriages
and harness, so that entire satisfaction
can easily be guaranteed. w. l..
Ihayer, ID. " S. who is a graduate VI
McGill University of Montreal Cana
da, is connected with these stables. and
gives his attention to the care Of the
stock. MI Harrington is prepared IN
furnish first class carriages for fun
erals, weddings parties or calling, none
ou, careful and competent drivers are
employed their instructions being 10
be courteous and obiging to all Gus
toners. The livery department is Of
the best only first class livery horses
and carriages being kept for letting
There are horse shoeing and repair
shops connected with the stables these
beng in charge of experienced and
skilled Workmen. Wagons are made
and repaired i'm a first class manner,
while painting and vanishing are
speciality The business was started AS
the United States Stables on Mechanic
street by c. A. Harrington, in lS66 and
We're changed 10 the Bay State Stables
about 2@ years ago In 1870 r a. Har-
fngton entered i'm partnership and IN
lSSO G. A. Harrington retired, and D. A.
harrington Joined, and in 1895 the lat
ter purchased r. A Harringtons in
terest, continuing the business alone.
Since securing the entire control. MT
Harrington has added a complete new
outfit i'm the way of carriages, harness
and hoCses, now having q livery horses
hacks, traps and fun complement
OF other kinds of vehicles, also having
several saddle horses, he giving instruc-
ton i'm riding Through personal atten-
ton To the details of the business MT
harrington has managed, in spite OF
he trolley and the bicycle, 10 build up
an extensive and rapidly growing traue
and there is not a stable in Worcester
today that presents so prosperous an
appearance as the one OF which that
genial horseman, ID. A. Harrington IS
the proprietor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
PRATT & INMAN,
Iron, steel and BIacksmiths' Supplies,
1917 Washington square.

The presence in Worcester of so
many large Industrial plants has ne
cessitated the establishment of con-
Germs whose business it is TO handle
iron, steel and blacksmiths' supplies
needed by the manufacturers, machine
shops and fOundries There are sew
eral such concerns located in different
portions of the state. and that of Pratt
& lnman is one fully able to maintain
its reputation i'm this line of industry.
This is one of the oldest commercial
enterprises in the city, having been es-
tablished in 1929 by Joseph Pratt &
Co, who We're succeeded in 1885 by
Joseph Pratt q Earl they in turn Civ
ing place in 1913 to j. Pratt & Co. and
in 1858 Pratt & Inman succeeded to the
business. In 1874 Messrs. f. II. Inman
and his son, w. II. Inman. succeeded
to the business. In 1898. upon the
death of his father, Mr.. W. H. lnman
became the sole proprietor 1t viii at
once be seen that he is not only pos
sessed of the necessary ability, but has
had many years experience in this line
as we'll. fitting him admirably to know
the requirements Of the trade and the
best means of supplying them with
goods of the highest standard. The
Workhouse and shoWrOoms at 10 and
Il w aSHllB lOH SQudIG bNNupN wv
floors, 40x125 feet in dimensions. Every
thing needed in the line Of iron and
steel is carried in stock Mr.. lnman
carrying a larger variety Of these goods
than any house in New England He
has special steels for all purposes, es-
pecially for bicycle and firearm con-
struction making a feature of eau
tier steel" made by the Cambria Iron
Co.. he acting as their agent, and for
Howe. Brown x Co. Climited), tool
steeIs. The prosperity that has uni
formly followed this house has been
deserved. because of the superior quail
ity of goods carried and the fair and
honest treatment accorded every pat
ron. Mr.. Inman purchases his goods
from first hands, and is therefore en-
abled TO successfully compete with any
other establishment of its kind as re
CARDS not only quality, but price as
we'll. He is a prominent citizen, en-
toying the confidence and esteem OF
those with whom he has business
transactions. and his latter-day IDEAS
and straightforward methods are the
means of extending the business from
,-aa1s n wear
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
METROPOLITAN STORAGE CO
No. Barton Place and 10 Mason >,,..

' ''leot
IN committing an industriol.
'''' come
iuci ''"' iS'i'" VI NC wy uI Nur.ps-
ter. we find thar there are certain ,.,
Germs which of their 1er,, ,.b....
,..nnot Won on,it ono -, We
W l"esN being
the metropolitan storage Co., OF which
Mr. John w. knibbs is tho prorr,
and Mr. 7 Fl Dirl5ia u,an,,..... WIZ
T. ls may
IfulS We 9'lu oI inns concern that they
have supplied long felt Wau5. ro. r,...
warehouses are really modals .c
a storage house should he nat
accommodations for storine, lung
works of art, bric-a- brac rtaI,,s 'UIe
chandse. carriages and otbe,' y,,i .'.J-
while their rates are low enouqh wv S
the most economicanv dtsnossa EUR
building at No. 6 Barton njaco D. NE
separate rooms. each of which % 'Vv
vided with a locker. The room. plp-
light. clean and dry, the onrIro b,,n.,9o.e
being as nearly water-proof da,.,,,'us
proof. moth-proof. fre-proof ot,, ~
is possible for man TO coustr1tct ,rt
are rooms for pianos. which have Ls
specially fitted and pasterad Far u..uI
use. and which are heated nv ....9
during. the winter. They also b,....'"
large storage house at 10 Mason e,ro.s
where they store furniture ca,,.io,ar9
safes trunks and general morcps,',tS;..S
A special feature is made of ns,.r.f't
and shipping goods. this work be;mss
done by careful and experienced ,,,,S
whose work is under the personal 81,
pervision of Mr.. j. III. Dickie tbo n,aa
aeer They have two large now.