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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
BundY s Weeks.

No buyer of a carriage sleigh or har-
ness can afford to make his selection be-
fore seeing the extensive line carried in
stock by Bundy & Weeks who have their
ot1ce at the Bundy shoe store, number
45 Main street. The stock carried bv
this concern is one of the largest and
most complete to be found outside of the
large cities and include vehicle novelties
as well as staple styles. Their storage
room is very convenient and allows the
display of nearly one hundred Jobs. lust
at this time large line OF sleighs are be.
ing put in stock and include speed spring
and top sleighs, in addition to the regu-
lar style OF Comforts and Portlands.
This house has established a reputa-
ton for square dealing and reliable
work. Their cheaper grades of vehicles
are selected for service rather than for
show and give good satisfaction. In
high grade they carry the work of the
Excelsior Carriage Co., and the H. H,
Babcock Co., of Waterto wn, N. Y, who
manufacture goods that for style, finish
and wear cannot be equaled. They are
also agents for the Hill Harness Co., of
Concord, N. Fl. Their sales have in
creased from season to season in a very
satisfactory manner and their easy pay
ment plan is very popular with their
customers Buying as they do in large
quantities they are able to wholesale
many goods, but give especial attention
to their retail trade.
The members of the firm are F. G.
Bundy and c. B. Weeks.
[Continued on 9th page.1
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Ii. A. Belknap.

Beknap, the jeweler and optician, ope-
rates one of the we'll established aud
thoroughly systematized stores of St.
Johnsbury. The business was founded
eight years ago, since which time it has
made rapid progress. The store is situa-
ted at No. 80 Railroad street. The stock
is composed of splendid new line of
jewery in gold and silver, silverware,
watches and clocks, precious stones,
sterling silver novelties and a large line
of optical goods. The show cases are
filled with many handsome designs that
appear to have recently come from
the hands of the skilled artisans that
wrought them; in fact this in a measure
is true, as this establishment operates a
manufacturing department in the rear of
the show room, where all grades of dit
hcult work are performed. Each depart
ment is under the direct supervision of
an expert in his line and includes prac-
tical watch maker, a clock and jewelry
man and an optican. The general man.
agement is under the direct supervision
of Mr.. Belknap, who also gives his super
visions to the optical department; being
graduate of the Philadelphia Optical
College. The manufacturing and repair
ing department is of great Importance
here, the equipment being mplete for
all grades and character OF work, no mat
ter how difficult. The assortment of
diamonds and p.ecious stones is also
popular and well patronized feature here.
The watch department is perhaps the
most important of all, through which an
extended business is done. The sale of
the Belknap special watch has been very
large, especially among the railroad men.
1t is fully warranted and being manufac-
tured in several grades is sold at prices
to suit the purse of the majority of
watch purchasers.
The remaining stock of Photographic
supplies is being closed out in order
to devote the entire show room to the
increasing stock of iewelry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
A. l.. Bailey.

Foremost among the leading business
houses OF this state stands the we'll
known musical instrument merchant, A
l.. Bailey. For almost thirty years this
old reliable music house has been forging
ahead and placing its instruments into
the homes of Vermont, New Hampshire
and northern New York states. The
business had its inception in 1878, here
in st. Johnsbury, which is still its head
quarters and the home of Mr.. Bailey
Piano saesrooms are now operated at
Burlington, VT, and Lancaster, Berlin
Falls and Laconia, N. H., in addition to
which exhibition sales are frequently be-
ing operated at various other points.
The progress of the house has been
rapid and steady. Its management has
ever been characterized for it's liberal and
progressive methods which have been
the means OF aiding many family to
own piano or organ, that otherwise
would have been unable to purchase an
instrument. Some idea of the volume of
trafhc carried on by this house may be
cleaned from the fact its employment
OF twenty travelling statesmen, all of
whom are paid a regular salary.
The name Bailey has become instinct
lively associated with musical instru-
ments to all residents of this section of
New England. All of the well,known
piano and musical instruments are car.
RED and represented by this house, in
Guiding the products OF over 20 leading
New York and Boston piano houses
The business is thoroughly systematized
and operated on broad business lines.
All goods are purchased outright and
owned by A. L. Bailey when they leave
the factory, no consigned goods being
handled whatever. Mr.. Bailey's success
igl method OF furnishing his patrons with
their instruments direct from the factory
lnsures new, fresh goods and saves in
the cost of freight.
Mr.. Bailey is one of Vermont's most
successful merchants, also finding time to
interest himself in other important fnan-
clal institutions. He is also president
OF the Citizens Savings Bank and Trust
CO., having been one of the organizers of
this bank.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
E. N. Randall.

The department store operated by E.
N. Randall at Nos II to 81 Railroad
street had its inception Nov 2, 1878.
The business at that time occupied a
small store room in the south section OF
the present building, having but 1000
square feet of floor space. The growth
OF the business has been steady and today
the store occupies the full frontage of the
Randall building, being fifty feet, and
5000 square ieet of floor space.
In the north section of the store is the
dry goods department, which is subdi-
vlded INTO d ess goods. small wares,
hosiery, gloves, corsets, underwear, fancy
goods, chidren's headwear, wrappers,
etc. The south section is devoted to the
bazaar department; the variety of lines
carried here are too numerous Tor indivi-
dual mention but in a general way in
clude toys, stationery, crockery, glass
ware and houseturnishing goods. New
departments are being added steadily as
the growth of the business demands A
popular feature OF the Randall depart
ment store is the 5, 10 and 25 cent
counters OF which custom this house is
the pioneer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

1t takes something like SITS year to
keep railway carriage in proper work
ing order in the British Isles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Summer Street Laundry.

Four years ago the above named laun-
dry was established in quiet way by
Shaw Brothers. 1t is located in the Stan
ley Opera House block on Central street.
1t has been the aim of this laundry to
cater to and satisfy the particular people.
Realizing that there is no class of work
in which the public are more difficult to
please that is the particular public -
Shaw Brothers resolved from the start
to give their work the very closest atten
ton and inspection during its progress
through the laundry and thereby be able
to satisfy the most fastidious with i'm
maculate linens Numbered in a fashion
that would permit OF no criticism. Their
patronage is largely confined to home
customers and regular patrons. One of
the little details OF their painstaking,
symstematic management is the furnish
ing of individual laundry boxes to Gus
toners in which the laundry is collected
and delivered.
Nothing injurious is used in the washing
process here, and close scrutiny is given
to the ironing and polishing, the finishing
being done by hand, such as the remov-
ing OF raw edges and the spooning of
shirt bands.
A speciality is made here of ladies'
starched goods which are done entirely
by hand. All goods are called for and
delivered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

The approach of the holiday season
is becoming more apparent every day 6y
the daily arrival of goods especially de-
signed for the holiday trade at this store.
The bazaar department is teeming with
an endless assortment of suitable Christ
mas gifts for both the old and young.
In fact this house is considered leader
in holiday goods. The large stock car
ried here is not selected for favored few,
but with especial regard to meeting the
demands of the masses. 1t is the CON
slant aim of the management to offer
the public bargains and to buy in the
cheapest markets, realizing that goods
well bought are half sold, Through the
system of low prices and cash transac-
lions. a most desirable patronage has
been secured through the score of years
this house has been supplying the de-
mands of the people of this section. The
past year recorded the high water mark
of volume OF business enjoyed at the
Randall department store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
L0ugee Bros. s Smythe.

The above firm are among the old,
strong and reliable institutions OF New
England. The large department dry
goods house conducted by Lougee Bros.
and Smythe was opened in St. Johnsbury
in the year 1890.
The commodious brick block occupied
was built especially for their store; it is
60 x 100 feet, of two floors, well lighted
and without doubt is one of the heaviest
stocked dry goods houses for its size in
New England. A gallery has been built
around the interior walls since the origi-
nal plans where a good sized store
stock is carried in addition. The general
lines, including every possible variety in
dry goods, are on sale here in great pro-
fusion. In ready to wear garments, such
as ladies tailormade suits, coats, waists,
skirts and fur garments, no larger or
better assortment is shown this side of
Boston; this statement is true of gar.
ments for all ages, from the babe to
grown women. The garment depart
ment is situated in the rear portion of
the store and is supplied with an abun.
dance of light from several large win
dows. The basement is devoted largely
to the carpet and drapery department,
winch is OF great Importance and from
which an extensive trade is enjoyed
The stock of floor coverings carried here
is one OF the heaviest to be found in the
state. A magnificent line of lace cur.
talns, portieres and draperies of all the
latest styles are also carried in connec-
ton with the carpet department. The
wall paper department is also located in
the basement and includes one of the
largest lines shown in the state.
A force of iourt cen clerks is employed
here and two daily deliveries are made
throughout the surrounding districts.
The policy and methods of management
here have always been conspicuous for
their hberaIlty; to this house belongs
the credit of early closing, they being the
first among the stores to close at six
O'Clock during three nights OF the week.
AS advertisers and progressive merchants
the house has always stood in the front
ranks. AS buyers this house is most adj
vantageously situated, its buying being
done in conjunction with the large dry
goods establishment of Lougee Bros. at
Tacoma, N. H., at which house forty
clerks are employed; thus it will be seen
that the outlet of these two institutions
OTTER strong purchasing leverage.
Every year has closed prosperous seas
on with this house since its establish.
ment ten years ago. The active manage
ment of this house rests in the hands of
L. N. Smythe, the resident partner. Mr..
Smythe has speut thirty years in mer.
chandising lines, and is regarded as one
OF the keen forceful merchants of st.
Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

agency OF the so.called Gospel Work
ers," bands of Christian laymen, sent
out through the Y. M. c. A, and instru,
mental in leading a remarkable series OF
revivals. This was undenominatlonal
work, and all evangelical churches shared
in the large ingatherings.
For many years, almost down to the
last decade, the number Of our weak or
CARNATIONS was such, that as fast as
any new ones were added old ones were
dropped, and the total number OF
churches renamed just about the same
Perhaps in no other way has our recent
strength and vitality been shown more
than in the fact that for the last eight
years we have not dropped a single
church. In consequence our number has
gone up to the largest ever known in our
history. | think another fact NAV be
noted in our statistical review. Many
churches that are smaller in membership
today than fifty years ago are much
stronger in all other material conditions.
They are better equipped with houses of
worship and parsOnages. They have
larger endoWmentS of funds. Their con-
stituency is far more wealthy. They
stand relatively better in the community.
As partial evidence of this it may be
noted right here in your own county
that no one OF these churches that have
lost most heavily in membership have
ever asked dollar of aid from the mis-
sionary society. They maintain sturdy
and leave the missionary
society to work for those more needy.
Summing up the statistical discussion,
then, it may be said. that figures give us
ground for hopefuness and courage.
The trend is upward, notwithstanding
We are not working in a
losing cause, or called upon to join for
oru hone
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
INDUSTRIAL ST. JOHNSBURY.
[Continued from 9TH page
Lawrence p. Leach.

The dry goods store operated BY
! Lawrence p Leach on Railroad street, is
one of the pioneer dry goods establish
ments of st. Iohnsbury, dating back its
| inceptiontO thirty years ago. Mr.. Leach
passed into the proprietorship over a
year ago, succeeding Harry H. Carr.
Although only fairly entered into his
second year of business here, Mr.. Leach
has made many important improve
ments. noticeable among which is a new
addition to the building which is devoted
to the use of the ladies garment depart
ment. This room is the best lighted
ladies garment department in town,
containing seven windows. 1t was COM
pleted this spring, is 25x25 feet in size,
and is devoted entirely to ladies'. misses
and chldren's garments, in the sale Of
which this house does exceedingly large
business. Ladies tailor-made suits are
also included in the line carried in this
department, being made to order or
furnished direct from the large stock
Mr.. Leach is trained dry goods man,
having devoted thirteen years to this
line of business in the New England
states, about halt of this period being
spent here in st. Johnsbury, before assum,
ing the proprietorship of his present
store. Five clerks are necessary to wait
upon the growing patronage enjoyed
here, which shows a decided increase
over the date OF purchase by Mr.. Leach
IA months ago-there being but two
clerks employed at that time All de-
partments are bright and alluring and
this house is showing many choice
fabrics and novelties in the various
lines.
The dress goods shelves contain a very
tine selection OF new patterns and shades
in which department it is the aim of Mr..
Leach to maintain high standard.
The corset and ladies' underwear de.
partments also call forth more than or
binary attention here. As will be readily
understood from the foregoing, this
long established dry goods house has
undergone a rejuvination, with enter
prising and progressive methods fast
buoying it into the front ranks OF popu-
lar favor and increased patronage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
c. F. Gibbs.

The most complete establishment for
lne culture OF flowers and plants in Yer
mont IS that of c. F. Gibbs Of st. Johns.
oury' Eight large greenhouses are filled
Win all varieties OF the high class flow
ers, plants and a general line OF dubious
occupied.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers tor their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken OF your rest by a sick
child suffering and crying with pain of
cutting teeth, send at once and get a
bottle OF "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for Children Teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferers imme.
diately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. Itcures diarrhna,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind colo, softens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Winsowjs
Soothing Syrup" Tor children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip,
ton OF one OF the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents a bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
wor d. BE sure and ask tor Mrs. Win.
slows Soothing Syrup.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

George P. Blair, w. Barnet
w. M. Rich, No. Concord
George G Nelson. &. Ryegate
TIE ry & George. So. RI egate
e. M. Taft, Peach am H'lw
Hall & Cochran, Groton
F. T. Russell. E. Hardwick
]. D. Gould, Passumpsic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
F. A. Scott.

Scott, the grocer operates one of the
largest and most important grocery
houses of St. Johnsbury. The business
has been established for fifteen years and
consists of both wholesale and retail, an
extensive and heavy traffic being carried
on in both departments.
A large well filled salesroomis occupied
at No. % Eastern Avenue, in addition to
which large warehouse is occupied on
the railroad.
That Mr.. Scott is in a position to offer
the trade advantages in buying of him is
evidenced by the fact that large volume
OF patronage has been built up through
out northern Vermont and into New
Hampshire. The saving in freight rates
and dispatch in the shipment of goods
are two OF the important features of the
wholesale department. Maple sugar
which is purchased in large quantities of
the local producers in this vicinity is an
important speciality of this grocery
house, on which a large patronage has
been secured throughout the surrounding
country.
Acrockery ware department in which
large stock is displayed, is an import
ant feature of this house. CONNECTIONS
and cigars are also found here.
Four clerks are employed here and this
house is the scene of activity from the
time its doors open in the morning
throughout the day. A free delivery
service is maintained and prompt, care
ul attention extended to all patrons,
both new and ole.
The colored American., 1900-10-13

dotes. He eulogized in glowing terus
President Mckinley and said that h.
belonged to the upper ten of American
statesmen, snd that while a memhar os
Congress he closely observed Mr.
Mckinley and Mr.. Bryan, AMI thai
the former was cool and cslculstingand
that Mr. Bryan was political chsme
leon, ever ready TO change bis attitude
ON the great questions.
His beautiful description Of the
famous charge Of the colored troops at
Ell Csney and San Juan was cheefed to
the echo. A man who would vote the
democratic ticket after hearingtb this eIo,
quent orator is either a knave o. fool
After holding the audience fer over
two hours and quarter the speaker
closed by urging every colored man to
stand by the flag and to never let if
touch the ground.
MIR. Cheatham and DR.. PAYNE after
holding formal reception at the home
OF Mr.. James W. Hazlewood, left for
tour through the county of Fayette.
The colored American., 1900-10-13

4 vote for Bryan this year means
the Endorsement of Democratic meth
DDS in the south and Democratic fntol-
erance and rowdyism in the west,
where recently the Republican vice
presidential candidate, as we have
seen, was subjected to the grossest in
dlgnities and insults by Democratic
mob. No better object lesson than
this could have been furnished to Illus
trate the Democratic idea Of free
speech.
A Creature of Party.
even though Mr.. Bryan may be
ever so well inclined toward the negro
we must not lose sight of the fact that
no man is greater than his party, that
the thing created is not greater than
its creator. Mr.. Bryan is the creature
Of the assorted Democracy Of the coun-
try, and it will not permit him to put
into execution his good intentions Gf
he has any in respect of the negro. He
will have to reckon with B. R. Tillman
Of South Carolina and goodly COM
pany of fire eating southern Democrats
If, in the event Of his election, he
should attempt to recognize the negro
as a man and a citizen. He has not
the courage to do it now, and 1t Is
doubtful if he would attempt it then.
II stand ready to do anything + can
by voice. pen or hand to bring about
the triumphant election Of William Nc
Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt, who
stand for the principles that make for
prosperity and the security. of the
rights of citizenship"
The colored American., 1900-10-13
BISHOP CL|NTONS APPEAL.
No Colored Men Should Dream of
Voting For Bryan.
Read His Eloquent Declaration I'm
Behalf of Mckinley and Roose-
velt and Good Government.

Bishop George W. Clinton Is one of
the best known and most influential
men in the great A. NJ. E. Zion Church
South, and his views on any question,
religious or secular, are bound to at
tract attention because he always says
something worth remembering. At
Memphis the other day the bishop had
occasion to give his views on the pres
ent political situation and the duty of
the negro and, as usual, clarified the
atmosphere with the following cogent
and well thought out opinion
ITO my mind the present is one Of
the most crucial periods In the history
of the American nation. The present
political campaign is one Of the most
important since the election Of Lin
The colored American., 1900-10-13
THE coIoRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q.

he was elected register Of deeds of Vance
county, North Carolina, and clerk OF
county court two years later. Was the
only colored representative in the
Fifty first Congress and as reelected
to the Fifty second Congress, appoint
ed Recorder OF Deeds of the District of
Columbia in 1897, by President McKin.
ley.
10 was conceded on all sides that Mr..
Cheatham made one of the most con-
vincing, logical and eloquent speeches
ever heard in this city. Men like Rev.
The colored American., 1900-10-13
MIR. Arnett's Good Work.

Henry Y. Arnett In The CoIored
American last week shows that the Ne.
gro Is enjoying six thousand appoint.
m ents under the Mckinley Admins.
tration from which the race draws seven
million dollars annually. This will
partly and materially answer the ques'
tion, "Whst has Mckinley done for
the Negro?"-Baptist Vanguard.
Mr.. Henry Y. Arnett, son of Bishop
Arnett, has prepared and published
In The Colored American, tabulated
form showing the number OF colored
employees holding jobs under the Nc
KInley Administration. Like his father
Mr.. Arneit shows himself to be quite
a statistician. His article shows that
81, 600 600 goes into the pockets of col
orsd men annually from the federal
treas ury, and that there are $4,000 Of
them on Uncle Ssm's,,p pay roll.-Tbe
Sesrehlight, Tenn.