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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
$7OO,649.39
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The Northern Lumber Company

The above corporation ranks among
the leadir g and largest lumber dealers OF
the New EnglHnt states. 1t had it's in
ctption in 1880, in which year it was
established by A. B. Jrwett, William P.
Fairbanks AMI c H Stevens, the finn
name being C. H Stevens & Co. Mr.
Stevens ~ 's' quently acqu req the inter
ests OF his two partners and the present
company was ilcorpo, a. ed in 1890, with
p I'D up capital OF 500 900
An extensive lumber yard and well
equipped planning mill, dry kiln, etc. oc-
cupv three'acre plot along he railroad
line ear the d'pot. The company manu-
facture and deal at wholesale and retail
in spruce am hard wood lumber, clap
boards, shlTgI,s, etc The bulk of the
shipments are sold in carload lots, and
their products are shipped throughout
New England chiefly and to Boston
largely. The annual shipments of lum.
Der by this concern will average from fl
teen to twenty millions OF feet The
company is differed by c. H Stevens
president and treasurer, and E O. Lake
sc, retarv.
The Northern Lumber Company gives
employment to 80 to so men. The
growth has been steady and rapid and
as an institution OF industrial import
ance 1t occupies leading position in this
section,
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A. ii. Mcleod Milling Co.

The above milling company are large
dealers in gram and teed The business
was established by Mr.. A. H. Mcleod
in 1871 by the purchase of the mill be
longing to J. E. Whiting. Its output
hen was one carload per month, today
it ships from three to FIVE carloads OF
grain and iced daily. Seven to ten men
are employed and the bu~in SIS transacted
equals abolt one thousand dollars per
dav.
The present company was incorpO-
rated IN 1898 and rs capt. allied for $55,.
600. Two Urge Il vitors are occupied
in which a large reserve stock is carried.
Elevator A, in which he te, mill plant
is located is 66x1O2 f ct of four fl ,ors,
and has a cape ty OF $4,000 bushels of
grain. The m II is ope ned bv wafer
power rec lived under nine loot head !;
it is 'nvev,d from five wheels to as
many sets OF Moves & Son rolls for
grinding teed. Two sets OF disk mills
AID on, mill stone are also Included in
the ed mil plant III griudir e capacit v
of which is 1000 bushels per day.
General job grluring is also carried on
here for the taim-rs
ELEVATOR B, which replaces two old
hu ldIngS destroyed by fire, has just been
completed. 1t rests ON a foundation OF
s lid masonry and is 60xS2 feet OF five
floors and basement. 1t has floor
space "i % 600 square e' aud cape
ity of 2 600 tons or about 1876 carloads.
THIS bu ing has been suppned with a
power elevator OF two tons capacity
and is lighted bv electricity throughout.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Steele, TapIin s. Co.

1t is going to be pretty difficult thing
tor the male portion of our community
to keep from spending money for clothes
this winter. They will have to keep away
from No. Al Main str e Steele, Tap.
lin q Co.'S Store-or the temptation to
buy will be irresis ible. No one with an
eye to the beautiful can wal der long
among the wcll-6II,d tables and over,
loaded shelves Of thus metropolir an es.
tabhshment without feeling keen desire
to possess all OF the mum Derl, IS articles
S" temptlI ely displayed. The assort-
ment contains the cto ce>t, the cheapest,
the plain st. the arti tic and the demo
craze IN all of the varied goods.
MS hrm seeks originality, adapting
new SHAPES and styles and never adhere
10 fashion on which they can improve.
In the DEPARTMENTS devot, d to ha's caps
aho gents furnishings all the lat, st nov
elites will he found. speciality i, m ,de
IN lur garments Of which la &c line
is displayed All goods are ma ked in
PLAN hgures and sold at one price. This
c'othing store was originally estab lshed
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st uction of his machines. He owns his
plant and considerable diacent property.
o. V. Hooker & Son.

The foundry and machine shops oper-
ated bv the above firm constitute one
OF the most extensive jobb'ng plants
in Vermont. Lever,set circular saw
mills, floor boring machines, mill ma
cbintry of all descriptions, granite polish
ing machines and derricks are among the
line OF heavy machinery made up here.
The general job work turned out by this
plant is probably the largest in he state.
Plumbn e and steam engine work is
spec atty here. They also deal IN new
and second hand machinery OF all kinds.
A large line of mill supplies, rubber and
leather betting is carr ed by this firm in
which they are large jobbers. Steam
pipe fittings, fire brick and clay are
handled here in large quantities also
The machine sh p and foundry each
occupy large buildings, in addition to
which number of other buildings are
used Tor the office, dry kiln, etc.
A new addition to the present three
story machne,shop is now being con-
structed, the dimension of which will b.
about so so eet, of three stories.
A new 100 horse. power water wheel
is just beng placed, also an iron pen
stock and wheel case Upon the COM
pleton of these new improve ments this
firm will be splendidlv tquippcd with ex-
tend'd facilities and cIpacIty, thereby
enabling them to turn out the many con-
racts always under way here with
greater dispatch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Census of Deer Killed.

Reports received by Chairman Tobn
W. Titcomb OF the Commission nf
Fisheries and Game up to YESTERDAY
shows that III deer were killed dny
ing the ten days open season which
closed Oct. 81 These were killed IN
the following coun'ies. Addison &,
Bennington, 10; Caledonia, 5; Chi
tenden, 1; Essex, 1; Franklin, /.
Lamoille, 1 Orange, 3; Orleans, D.
Rutland, 35; Washington, 4; Wind.
ham, 1 Windsor, 46. The first oner
season two years ago was during
the entire month OF October and 199
deer were reported killed. In 1890
the open season was reduced to the
last ten days in October and 80 were
killed. This seasons report thus far
shows an increase of 81 over Last
year. 1t is probable that the total
number may be changed slightly nv
delayed reports from some of the
back towns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
St. JOhnsbury Electric Co.

In the matter of illumination and cleo
trio power St. Johnsbury is we'll supplied
by the above corporation. Their plant
is of modern construction, situated on
the Passumpsic river within the towns
limits. The dam from which the power
is received is situated in the Passumpsic
just below the mouth OF the SIeepers
river. from which 500 horse power is
obtained; an auxiliary steam plant OF
$50 horse power is also installed which
may be called in service in case OF acct
dent. Fifty miles OF circuit are in use
5000 incandescent and 115 arc lights are
furnished by this COMPANY. In addition
to their illumination contracts, pc er is
furnished to numerous manufacturing
and retail institutions of the town. The
town of st. Johnsburv is also lighted by
this company, Over $50 600 has been
invested in this plant and It is one OF the
most complete in the state Their rates
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Harry II. Carr

The tailoring establishment now con-
Quoted by Harry H. Carr is one of the
pioneer insti, utions OF St. Johnsbury,
having been established and carried on
by W. H. Horton for many years.
A large tailoring bust e>s is enjoyed
here IN all OF its fur ctions including bot h
ladies and gen LINENS tailoring. II. W.
Hudson, he cut er in charge, is consider
I'd OF OF the best informed IN his line in
the country. He is well known in Boston
and other large centers where he has
been associated with the leading tailoring
establishment and has also taught his
we'll known system of cutting. This
business is conducted with modern
methois al d is abre st of the times in
all departments, A large force is EN-
ploved insurlng promptness in the COM
plelion of all orders.
The store occupied in the New Avenue
Hotel block is bright and attractive; it
IS fitted with suitable oak furniture and
display tables and the stock of fabrics in
both men and women's sutings are COM
plete.
The women's tailoring department is
building up flartering business; the
tailor made suits, jackets and golf capes
made up here are atti acting large pat
ronage. The facilities Tor repairing are
complete in both gentlemen's and ladies'
garments
The proprietor, Harry H Carr, is one
OF ST. Iohnsbury's well known merchants
who is interested in various enterprises
OF Importance.
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G. l.. Clark.

The business operated by c. L. Clark
has EMO, ed career of over 40 years in
tide manufacture OF h rise powers. saving
and threshlng machines. The tact ory is
a large three-story bui ding well fitted
with the most modern machinery for the
work in hand. 1t includes complete
wood and iron working depart ments
and gives employment to totce of ten
skilled men. 1t is optrattd by a fine
water power and being adjacent to
the railroad is advantageously situated,
in TACT, the pant is one OF the finest
equipped in the state. Mr.. Clark horse
powers received fl It premium at the New
York Agricultural Fair, a which there
was probab y the greatest competition
aud the largest number o. horse powers
ever exhibited at single fair. They also
received the highest award and Judges
report from the Unite States Centennial
Commission OF he International Expo
slton at PhIad, phia in 1876, and at
every other fair where they have been
exhibited. This factory is now ope at.
ing up to its iull capacity in filling the
many orders that are constantly being
booked tor this Gel, brated horse power
and other machints
A neat aud comprehensive catalogue
has just been published by Mr., Clark
that will be mailed upon requ st. Mr..
Clark has been eng iged in TINS line of
work since boy and kl ows from actual
practice how every piece OF his machines
are made, both III the wood and iron
work and he devotes his whole time TO
the supervision OF all work manu- &C.
tured He has invented and pertecte
many OF the devices in use in the con.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
III. and II. GOsS.

The livery stable formerly conducted by
the above firm as the Hotel Cottage
stable has recently been moved to No. 76
Eastern avenue and is now locate in the
well known livery stable quarters for
merly occupied by Sam Moore. The
equipment includes the usual facilities
extend' dto patrons by the modern livery
stables OF the day. The rolling stock
and h rses are first class and include rigs
suitable for all purposes, w 'ether for
business or pleasure. Hiram Goss and
his son both give their attention to the
business which is well managed in
thorough and business like m auner.
The new location is easy OF access for
both the regular customers and tran
Sieuts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
The New Avenue House.

Upon the completion OF this fine four
story brick hotel, st J hnsbury came
mo possession OF the most modern con.
structed first class horeI in the state.
The new Avenue House was opened to
the public in January, 1898 Tie build
ing IS most thoroughly constructed with
heavy tire proof walls throus bout and
is provide q with every modern facility,
including passenger Elevator, steam heat,
electric lights and call bells, pure spring
wafer and the very finest OF sanitary
plumbing. There are over one hundred
guest chambers all of which are appro-
priately furnished in the most modern
style.
The dining room which is situated on
the second fl )or w II accommodate 200
guests. Sample rooms are at the dis.
posal of commercial travellers. with
whom this house is favorte the rates
are very reasonable, being So 90 per day
and upward. The proprietor, Mr.. F. M.
Black, is widely known to the travelling
public as a caterer and hotel man OF
large experen by reason of his past
connection with such noted hotels as the
Old Orchard House and Mt. Kineo
House, Maine, the Ponce de Leon
Hotel at St. Augustine, Florida, and the
Whitney House, of Westboro, Mass.
Mr.. Black is also the manager OF the
Howe Opera House, which adjoins the
hotel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

Inc tolIow1ng paragraphs from letters
recently received by this scale company
from some OF the largest railroads. mine
ownt RS, and elevator companies in the
country will be interesting, as they give
an insight, not only into the enor nous
tonnage which pass S over and IS r,cor
ded by Il csc scales, but bespeak volumes
for their efficiency ard superiority,
The fifteen new Fairbanks scales re-
Gently put in our Elevators have been
tested by State Scale Expert, and found
to be all that is claimed tor them. This
department have in use 176 scales and
l75 OF them are the Fairbanks make
They give excellent satisfaction. Last
season we weighed on thu Sc scales about
100000 600 bushels oil grain. Too much
cannot be said in their favor"
In reference to your inquiry as to the
track scales on this railroa will state
that the Fairbanks track scales have
been standard on this road since its first
construction.
We now have four scales Of one hundred
tons capacity each, and one scale of fifty
tons capacity on our service. Two OF
the one-hundred ton scales were ,ch re
qnir'd TO weigh over two millions OF
tons during period of sew months last
year, and Que Of trem will BIZ required to
weigh over three millions o. tons during
CORE spondlng pe1od this year. The
scales have been in service Tor a period OF
from 'wo To twelve years and have cost
out little Tor maintenance during the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Spaulding Bros.

No grocery h,u,e in St. Johnsbury
enjoys a better reput ton tor handling
first class choice goods than Spaulding
Bros. 1t is one of the Oldest grocery
firms in town that have continuously
engaged in the grocery trade without a
change since its establishment thirteen
Yeas ago. The store is eIgibly located
on Eastern Avenue III the Avenue House
block. The stock contains ell OF the
best brands in the various lines OF
foreign and domestic canned and
package goods. A speciality is made of
high gIa ,e groceries, t. as aud coffee and
the t. ade supplied includes the very best
tami les OF 81. Johnshury,
Sp ulding Bros are recognized for
Their reliability aud prompt s,rvlce; two
virtues that have ever been conspicuous
in the management OF their grocery house
during its prosperous career of thirteen
years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
L. S. Hooker

In general m achine jobbing work and
the manufacturing of special machlnts,
models and experimental machinery, l..
S. Hooker has built up large business
during the past twelve years. Til S
machine shop keeps eight men busy and
all Though ianly large sized room is now
in use the amount of work turned out is
demanding more space. The man vol
ume Of business is In the manufacturing
OF sp clal machinery tor other manutac-
tur,rs and jobbers Si' gle machines are
turned out here weighing over three
tons. The high c'ass of work and skill
displayed i'll the manufacturing OF fine
and intricate machines and heir parts,
by this shop, is evidence OF the ability of
its proprietor.
Mr. Hooker is practical machinist
and puts in as much time in work at his
machine shop as any of mis- employees.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
A New Organization.

A Mems Social Union was organ-
lied on Monday evening at meet.
ing called at the chapel OF Grace
church, to be known as the Mems
Social Union, of the Grace Metho-
dist Episcopal church of St. Johns.
bury" A constitution was adopted
and the following officers chosen:
President, A. H, Barbour; 1st vice
president, George Ranney; 2nd vice
president. F. A Pierce; secretary
and treasurer, E. N Randall.
The object of the association is the
promotion of the social life of the
church and to aid in the general
work Of the church. All men of
good moral character and properly
recommended may become members
OF this union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07

A large cold storage plant is also
operated by Potts Bros TWO large
buildings are occupied on Bay street OF
two floors each being about 80 x $50
feet in dimensions. Eggs and butter are
the chief products of storage, he plant
affording capacity for 100000 dozen
eggs and so tons of butter They cut
their own ice in which they also do
wholesale business. from the ice house
which is included in the cold storage
plant A satisfactory and increasing
trade is being carrie d on at each of these
establishments.
F. E Potts is in charge of the grocery
store aud F. H. Potts devotes his at.
tenton to the cold storage business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
The National Life Insurance Company
of Vermont.

This company is the largest and most
important fiduciary institution in Yer
mont. Up to the first Of the present
month it has paid it's policy holders the
vast sum of over ninet cen million, two
hundred thousand doll IRIS. Its prosper
ity and activity are admirably demon
strated by its operations during the cur
rent year. Since January l 1900, omit
ting Sundays, there have been 200 work
ing days. For every one OF thost days
the National has average an 1nc" M of
$14 O10 O5, and an GU go OF SIS sos 80,
which mt ant a daily saving or increase
in its assets of SIS 5O1.73 At the same
time it has daily averaged. during the
same period, new insurance issues of
$50S75.0O These daily averages, re-
duced to totals, signify an increase in
assets during the last eight months OF
LAO 867 81 and total new business
Oslo 633 go co.
Notwlt hstandlng increased outstand
ing insurance, deal h claims and expenses
were less for the first six months OF 1900
than the preceding year
A further point OF especial interest
about the compa W is this, that it roday
supplies every form of legitimate insur.
auce protection that can be sired. 1t
sells lite policies, PAYABLE at death pro,
lection tor limited number OF years I'M
der term plans; endowments, payable
after fixed periods of time, or at prior
death. All these contracts may be paid
tor yearly. halfyearly or quarterly. The
DavmantS NAV RIM thrOuu hort the
history OF the policy, or for fixed num-
Der of years. Sample pc icies will be
mailed to any address upon request,
stating age, by W, W. Sprague, general
agent for the National Tor Caledonia,
Orleans and Essex counties, SO Eastern
Avenue. St. IohnshurY, Vt.
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INDUSTRIAL ST. JOHNSBURY.
IContInued from I'd page

simply TO its standing or b. airing among
the manufacturing indus res OF the
world today.
II we refer to our own country alone,
the Uuittd States IS now recogn zed as
the great market for all the world. Aside
from its enormous Consumption OF ma
teIial tOr it's own maintenance and for
the production OF things used in home in
dustrieS, the whole world is seeking
goods Of American manufacture. Neath
all he produces OF the combin, d
industries are weighed over and Over
again in the fl r,nt s. ages Of manutac
ture. The millions OF tons OF ore min d
in this country are weighed It the min,s,
again at the furnaces, thr iron or metals
produce d htretrom are weighed both by
sel'r and purchaser; the product OF til
Goa mine, the enormous Weddings of the
wheat and corn fields is weighed and
weighed again; the rolling stock Of all
the railroads OF our count is marked
with its proper weight, and the vast
amount OF merchandise Carl d thereon
usually weighed both in and out; the
great stock yards of both west and east
record their work to the verv pound;
every ship knows the weight O its cargo;
every warehouse the weight OF what it
stores, In short, on lust weight" all
and commercial exchanges are
dependent. And what is true in our own
country is true OF every country, and
scales are here ma lie to the stapda, DIS
and requirements OF tv,ry nation. To
n eet t he requirements OF these various
brant hes OF industry an endless variety |
Of scales are manufacl ured, and manufac-
tured not only with the view of ascer.
tanning the weights with accuracy, but
with celebrity. The ship can be weighed |
will its cargo; the train of cars can be
while in motion; the grain IS
weighed from the great elevators as it
runs rapidly through hoppers, and S, aes
are now made, which record the correct
wright upon ticket, rendering the read.
ng of the beam unnecessary, making
mistakes Impo slble, and establishing a
positive evld nee Of tonnage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
M, j, CaIdbeck s. Son,

This firm moved into their new bull l.
ing during the past summer which is the
lrge,t and best equipped occupied by
any concern in this line of business in
New England Having outgrown their
old quarters the prestn Mt four story build
ing, 40x100 feet, was erected by the m
and specially arranged for the carrying
OF heavy stock in all of the many de
partments that are listed under building
supplies The stock in the man includes,
doors, sash, and blinds, paints, putty,
varniShes, oil, colors and filler, also
cement, hair and lime. The commodious
rev building has been well planned and
arraI ged and fitted with the latest i'm
provements, inc'u ling power elevator
which is operated by electricity with
steam as an auxiliary. A fine modern
steam heating plant is also installed
here. This new building has air iy
been found inadequate for the hous ng OF
the immense stock carr ed, owing TO
which fact the old building situated
across the railroad tracks is still used Tor
the storing OF surplus stock. A heavy
jobbing busire ss is carried on and the
oulsiue lIdue Is Nl>'leu OV nemOer OF
the firm at intervals AS bo,h buildings
are situated on the railroad, the shipping
facilities are OF the best. This firm was
formerly engaged in the contract build
ing business and operated a planning
mill at Paddocks vi lage and through
their extensive operations in this line
were well known throughout this section
before engaging in their present business.
Only the we'll known. tried ana relaIle
brands of goods are han led here which
are sold strictly on their merits. The in
stitution. affords employment to num-
Der Of men and is one OF the leading
factors of the industrial development
of St. IOhnsburY.
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npohs, New Orleans, De ver, san
Francisco, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pitts.
hurgh, St LOUIS. Kansas City, Detroit,
Omaha, Portland Ore, Los Angeles,
Montreal, Canada, London Eng are
supplied with scales OF tn, Sc vari rus
kinds, aud agencies are established in
nearly all OF the countries OF Europe and
through sub-agencies al d merchants he
Falrhsnks scales are carrltd to every
portion OF the earth where civilization
has & Ined a foo hold.
G Id and silver medals have been
awar ed Fairbanks scales at all the
worlds goat exhibitions.
Summing up the interests and value of
this industry to the world, the least tina,
can be said is that the mechanical, in
dustral and commercial world should
regard the introduction and devtlopm mt
OF this INVENTION an ints,imabIe bene.
f c ion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-07
Potts Bros.

In une OF the present year Potts Bros,
opened to the public, at No SO Main St.
one OF the reatest and most complete re-
tan grocery ores of this section. Here
we md every thing tina is needed Tor the
tabeo or the cook room, and at prices
c. n''stent with the highest grade g GODS,
prompt service and rtll nee.
! ne teas, coffees and specs sold at this
estaohshm'nt are the purest and best
that can be imported.