The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-12-18
BABRE'S LEADING MERCHANTS.

BABRE'S LEADING MERCHANTS.
One entire page in this issue is oc-
cupied exclusively by merchants of the
leading merchants. The Watch
man commends these representative
establishments to its readers, who
make Barre their shopping center and
would suggest that their attractive
advertisements be studied and used as
guide in the selection of holiday"
and everyday goods. That these mer-
chants are leaders in their respective
lines there is no question, which fact
is due to their keeping large stock
and varied assortments of high grade
goods and their business sagacity in
extensive advertising through the
proper channels
HOMER Fits.
This name has become a household
word through Washington county and
adjacent towns At his modern and
handsomely appointed store i'll Miles
granite block you will find an mex
haustable supply of Christmas gifts
and an army of courteous attendants
to wait upon you.
GILLEY q ABBOTT.
Although their advertisement APP
pears at the foot of the page they are
by no means at the "foot of their
class. This popular house was es-
tabished ten years ago. Although the
services of only four people were re-
quired to wait upon trade the first
year, through their enterprising and
progressive business methods their
trade increased so rapidly that at the
end of five years they had to double
their floor space and have now one of
the largest dry goods establishments
in Vermont. Twelve clerks are now
employed regularly, which force is
considerably enhanced during the holt
day trade.
FRANK McWHORTER.
Mr.. McWhorter has enjoyed the dis
tinction of being representative"
man in Barre in more than one sense
of the word. In his business as the
leading cone priced clothier'' he has
met with great success. The relia-
bility of goods carried at this store is
second only to that of the proprietor.
BADGER AND SPEAR.
Although recently established this
firm have already the appearance Of be-
ing III the front rank in the line of
p-to- date foot ware. Their spacious
quarters are handsomely furnished and
their large stock displayed in an ar
tistic manner. Read their advertise
ment and then call there for your
Xmas slippers"
FRED KING.
King, the ieweller and optician at
the corner of Main street and Depot
square is Justly entered in this class
of LEADERS. " His standard stock of
of reliable goods are always found as
represented and those who are look
ing for fake " jewelry do not need
to call here. 1t shonld also be re-
membered that expert watch repairing
Is done at this establishment.
RICKERT AND WELLS.
Messrs, Rickert 81 Wells the pro-
prietors of the Red Gross Pharmacy
are recognized leaders III their line
and occupy one of the best appointed
drug stores i'll the State. In addition
to their large stock of drugs and
medicines they have a fine display of
Xmas gifts Visit them while making
your holiday purchases.
@. N. KING g. co.
For many years the Boston Bargain
store has been the busiest place i'll
town at "Yule tide Our pencil
would fail in an attempt to describe
the immense stock carried at this great
variety store. Their increasing bust
ness having created a demand for
more space, a large store has been
leased in the Morse block and the dis
play of dolls and toys shown there
would convince old Santa that he
had at least found rival.
B. W. HOOKER & co.
Twelve thousand feet of floor space
is utilized by this firm in display
ing one of the largest stock of carpets,
furniture, and wall paper carried in
the State. The reader can Judge of
the magnitude of the business by the
statement of the firm that over 30, 600
rolls of wall paper were sold by them
last year. This firm is so well known
and their reputation for fair dealing
is so well established further comment
by us is not necessary.
PRINDLE AND AVERILL.
When in need of any kind of stove
from a single burner oil stove to a
Quaker range, call on Prindle 81
Averill, their line in this class is
every way satisfactory. They also do
plumbing and heating at short notice
and in reliable manner. Give them
a call.
G. A. SMITH.
The extensive collection of books,
embracing the works of all the stand
ard authors found at Smith book store
makes this one of the most desirable |
place to visit for Christmas gifts. In
addition to his collection of books he |
has fine line of fancy articles for
holiday trade.