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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
JOHN c. HOLMES CO.

Incorporated 1892. w. s. Lowell pres
ident, Henry b. Holmes secretary and
treasurer The cotton mill operated by
the above named concern is the outcome
of a business started in 1921, just so years
ago, by Samuel Holmes near the present
site, 1t was continued by him until 1886
when it was merged into the Black Rlv-
er Manufacturing Company. The follow
ing year witnessed the failure of the
Black River Company and the property
passed through various hands until 1865
when 1t came under the control of John
Holmes, grandfather of Henry B., treas
uer of the present corporation. Many
additions have been made to the original
plant the latest being the Porter prop
erty, where machine cards were first
made in this country, and which is being
now used as a dyehouse. The product
is cotton warps of gray, bleached, black
etc, and the output finds a ready mar
ket throughout New England. About
500 bales of cotton are used annually and
steady employment is furnished to %
hands. The officers of the company en-
joy the confidence of the business world
and Springfield values its contribution to
the material growth of the village, Mr..
Lowell ms president and Mr.. Holmes as
treasurer and secretary, give that personal
supervision to the conduct of the bus
mess that is necessary to success in any
enterprise.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
SP R[NCFIELD

above named, with W. w. Brown, direc-
tors Springfied'S fame as manu-
featuring centre rests largely on her
product Of machinery and the above
named firm is leader in the industry
and is well known throughout the COM
mercal world. The company was or
ganized at Windsor VT, in 1878 and 10
years later moved to Springfield and es
tablished its present eXtenEiVe plant
where $50 expert workmen find employ
ment and about $50 lathes are turned out
annually, or more than one for every
working day in the year. The company
is capitalized at s2i000 Its plant, a cut
of which is shown herewith. consists of
three buildings, two wooden and one steel
structure, the total floor space occupied
being about 3d. 600 feet. The equipment
throughout is Modern in every respect
For its territory and trade the company
takes in the whole United States and its
product is we'll known in European and
other manufacturing centres. James
Hartness, inventor of the Hartness Flat
Turret Lathe and president of the COM
pany, was born in. Syracuse, n. Y; w.
o. Woolson, treasurer. is a native of
Springfield and has been associated with
the company. since 1883. w. w. Brown,
the third director of the corporation. is
also native of Springfield. The success
of the business is II tribute to the energy
and integrity of its promoters and con-
ductors and Springfield takes lust pride
in il and rejoces i'm the prosperity that in
sures employment for so many of its citi-
Gems.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
ST, ALBANS
COL. CHARLES spooNER FORBES.

COL. CHARLES SPOONER FORBES.
Colonel Charles Spooner Forbes, Of St.
Adams Secretary of the Vermont Old
Home Week Association, was born i'm
Windsor VT August G, 1851 and is the
youngest son of the late Abner and Kath-
crime Tucker (CampbclD Forbes His
grandfather, General Abner Forbes. ol
Windsor was one of the distinguished
and influential men of the state in his
day. president of the Vermont State
Bank. Chief Judge of Windsor County
under the old judiciary system, mem
Der of the Governors Council, trustee
of Middlebury College and of the Column
bian University, Washington. ID. c., and
one of the founders, and the first Vice
President. of the Vermont Colonization
Society. COL Forbes removed with his
parents to St Adams in 1864 He is edi-
tor and publisher of "The Nermonter," an
illustrated monthly magazine; L. S. I'm
migrant Inspector, District of Vermont
Vermont member of the National Re
publican League; Secretary of the YER
mont Association of the an-Amcrican
Exposition: one of the incorpOrators. and
secretary of the Vermont Society. S. A.
r. one Of the Incorporate and treas
urer of, the Vermont Society of Colonial
Wars: corresponding secretary of the
Vermont Historical Society; member OF
the New York Society of MaYnowcr De
scendants: a member of the Society of
Descendants of Colonial Governors; and
Parish Clerk and Nestryman of St Luke $
Church St Adams. lie was Colonel and
A. -. G. on the staff of Goevrnor Dill
ingham in 1SSS-90. lie was for sixteen
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
HOTEL LOGAN.

John II. Sargent, Proprietor, Middle
bury, has long been popular place for
summer resorters and has several neat,
attractive and most desirable hotels.
Among these and worthy of note in this
special issue is the Hotel Logan. 1t is
situated in the very central part Of the
village and SURROUNDED by lofty shade
trees, has wide veranuas, and is fitted
and furnished throughout in a sumptuous
and elegant manner The main building
is three stories in height 35X55 feet in
Dimensions and there are two LIS which
are of ample size to easily accommodate
fifty guests 1t is lighted by electricity,
has electric call bells, steam heat, baths
and every convenience of the modern no.
tel 1t is kept open the year round and
is a popular stopping place for CONNER
cial travellers and many of the business
men of the town make it their perma-
nent home, The dining room is the
principal attraction of the hotel, being
well furnished and the tables are pro-
vided with the best the market affords
Mr.. Sargent is an old hotel man of many
years experience and has occupied a
prominent place in the government Of the
municipality lie has been selectman
and village trustee four times was chief
engineer of the fire department for TWEEN
ty years. lie Is veteran of the civil
war, having enlisted in the l4th Vermont
Infantry and saw service before Get
tysburg and was in other important en-
gagements which the history of his regi-
ment plainly shows. He takes great
interest in the G. A. r. and is promi-
nent member of William p. Russell post
1t is his aim to conduct comfortable,
homelike hotel where every guest can
feel that he Is welcome
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w. H. H. SLACK & BROTHER.

w. II. II. SLACK e BROTHER.
In the year 1871 was established in
Springfield what is commonly known as
a shoddy mill. The plant then was an
unpretentious one consisting of a small
wooden building. But in the 80 years
passed since its inception the above firm
has had a wonderful growth and today
owns and controls a score or so of
buildings covering an immense area. The
latest improved machinery for picking,
etc, is used and the preparation of car
BOMBED wool stock for wooden mills has
been reduced to a science. The output
is packed in bags or bales and shipped
direct to wooden mills in all parts of the
country. The immense proportions of
the business done by Slack e. Bro. may
be estimated when it is known that en-
ployment is furnished for over 100 hands
w. II. H. Slack and j. 7. Slack, the
members of the firm are of old Vermont
stock, they and their father John A,
who Is now 50 years old, being natives
of Springfield. Their large and growing
business interests here have identified
them with the progress of the village
and the senior member of the firm has
several times been honored in a public
way by his fellow citizens.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07

lily swung with the hand free from the
ground and so formed that one can get
into corners and difficult places with per-
feet ease. The firm Is established for a
permanent business. They make goods
that sell and no shopkeeper should be
without them, consequently dealings
with them are sure to prove prohtable.
They have a large plant from twenty
five to forty skilled and proficient edge
tool makers and are in position to
promptly fiji all orders. They now have
a trade extending to all parts of the IN
tied States and several foreign countries
but with their facilities and excellent
plant, together with the suprior quality
of their product, they are bound to eX-
pand and increase their output. They
have the best corn harvesting imple-
ments in the market and the same may
be said of all their specialties. If the
goods are not offered through the job
bers write direct and receive their illus
trated catalogue which gives full partic-
ulars and shows their points of superior
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07

proprietor. The plant consists of two
two and half story buildings arrang
ed SO that the logs are drawn into one
through the various processes to the
storehouse and shipping room In all
departments are perfected woodworking
machines, and specially constructed ap-
paratus for facilitating work, all ener-
ged by ten horse water power and
twenty-five horse steam power The
product which is staple whenever snow
falls includes Adams patent iron-bound
snow shovel Hoadley's improved steel
edge snow shovel and Hoadey's side
walk cleaner. He also manufactures
Hoadleys lever, spring mop stick. He
keeps several men busy at his works and
always has a market for his goods. Mr..
Hoadley has been prominently identified
with the politics of county and state, and
was justice of the peace at Wallingford
for twelve years. He enlisted when the
war broke out. at the age of fifteen and
saw many engagements during his three
years of service. being twice wounded at
the battle of Winchester. He retained
a love for military affairs and was cap
tain of Company l. Bird Regt., n. G. v.
in the early 70s. In his business trans
actions he has always been found fair
and honorable, a part of his religion be-
ing love for friends and opposition to
enemies Mr.. Hoadleys life long resi-
dence here and his operations each year
makes him an important factor in the
business life of the town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
GEO. w SMITH X son, BAKERY.

of minor buildings used for the storage
of The immense stock of flour, fancy bis
cults, confectionery, cigars etc, which
the firm handles and distributes through
out Northern New England, particularly
in Vermont and New Hampshire, where
travelling employees of the house visit
the trade =, PTlarlY. Wlilc the firm
chief speciality Is the renowned "Hano-
Ver' cracker attempts on the part Of
competitors to initiate which have proved
futile) its confectionery. too in all vari-
cites from penny goods to the finest
chocolates and bon bons, have won fame
ana are recognized as inferior to none.
As distributor of the product the Ma
tional Biscuit Company, Smith x Son
control a large trade and they also han
die a large and well selected stock of
cigars The Vermont Baking Co, organ
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
GEO. ". SMITH, & SON

The only important manufacturing
plant at White River Junction is that
owned and controlled by the above nam
ed firm of manufacturing and jobbng
bakers and confcctioners. This import
ant and successful business house, was
originally founded at Hanover, ~ H., in
1918 being removed here in 1871. In 1910
r. X. Smith. inventor of the celebrated
"IIanover' cracker and father of the SEN
ior member of the present firm became
sole proprietor and for over 60 years the
business has remained in control of mem
bcrs of the family, Robert f. Smith be-
ing the junior member of the present
firm which was organized i'm 1899. The
manufacturing plant includes a large
three-story brick building and a number
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07

ized short time ago for the handling
Of domestic trade, is under the manage
ment of Smith K Son and has met with
success. Throughout the whole plant
there Is an aspect Of business, clean
Illness and APPROPRIATENESS that undoubt-
colv accounts for the firms wonderful
success. Mr.. George w. Smith is pres
ident # The National bank of White Riv-
or Junction ana has always been closely
Identified with any and every import
ant enterprise which has tended to the
commercial progress of the state or viii
lagc. In fact both members of the
firm have won the reputation of being
progr, ssive, substantial and public-spir-
itod citizens ana their efforts have help
ed White River Junction in its develop
ment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
WALLINGFORD RING
COMPANY.

WALLINGFORD MANUFACTURERS
COMPANY.
II. b. Barden, president and supern-
tendent; II. f.. Barden, secretary and
treasurer; Manufacturers of Hardware
Specialties The handsome village of
Wallingford is located in the centre of
the Green Mountains on the Bennington
and Rutland railroad, nine miles south
from the city of Rutland Aside from
its scenic beauties it is noted as the
home of several important manufacture
ing institutions. Prominent among these
is the Wallingford Manufacturing Co,
who have a capital stock of $4,000 and
make a line af Specialties that are stand
ard in every hardware store in the coun-
try. They have one of the very best
plants utilized for this line of manufac-
ture II was formerly used by the
Batchcller Mfg. co. and taken possession
of by this company last year. The eN-
celcnt railway facilities and an abundant
water power from Otter river enables
them to put goods on the market at the
lowest price consistent with trst-class
workmanship The buildings consist of
main factory 80 feet front and fifty feet
deep having three Is two 4OXSO and
one $3.50 The accompanying engraving
gives a proper representation of the
plant. This company succeeded the
Granville Mfg. CO. formerly the Carver
Mfg Co. of Granville, \. Y. and pur-
chased the patents machinery and good
will of their business Their product
consists of edge tools, constructed upon
the proper scientific principles necessary
for durability practcability and ease OF
handling Years of experimenting and
experience have resulted in their per
fcting a blade susceptible to the keenest
edge, but sufficiently flexible to with
stand rough usage. They have also per
fected and patened numerous devices
among them being Bardens grass hook
and lawn trimmer, guaranteed to be the
best grass hook in the world. Barden's
goth Century corn hook, having adjus
table steel handles which closes up like
a pocket knife, and the best balanced
and most symmetrical tool of the kline
in the market. They make as well stan
dard cycles or grass hooks, and corr
cutters of various kinds, straight blade
corn knives, such as are used in differ
ent parts of the country, Potters paten
lawn and garden weeder, patent corr
binder, Eureka corn brake, corn nus
kers Barden's steak knife and cleaver
combination hand axe, cleaver, steal
tenderer and ice pick, the most usefu
tool for kitchen, market or camp eve
invented, electric hay knives, Halls pat
ent potato fork and various other artl
cles After having brought the blade
of their implements to the highest stat
of perfection the firm has taken cogniz
ance of the next most important fea
ture, that Is to furnish a tool easil!
manipulated and properly balanced s.
constructed as to give the most result
with the least labor expended as in tn
case of their new grass hook it is cas-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
f.. II. HOADLEY.

Manufacturer of Snow Shovels and
Mop Sticks, Wallingford, VT. The proX-
in itY to superior material for this line
of manufacture gives particular advan-
tagcs to Mr.. Hoadley, which with arti-
Giles that have been improved and per-
fected to such an extent that they have
no superior i'm the market makes the en-
terprise at once permanent and profta-
bic 1t is one of those important little
manufacturing plants, that in the aggre-
gate are the material wealth of YER
mont. 1t was founded in 1870 by A. @.
Adams, Mr.. HoadleY becoming his part
ncr in 1887 and continuing three years to
day Since that ime he has been sole
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
THE NEW WALLINGFORD.

In one of the most delightful sections
of Western Vermont among the Green
Mountains 800 feet above tide water, the
territory dotted with lakes and ponds,
gurgling brooks, cascades and charming
forests with every advantage for health
and rest and recreation Is the elegant
New Wallingford The villagers are
proud of their hotel and well they may
be as 1t is one Of the finest and best
appointed in the state. 1t was opened
in July, 1893 and each year has added
to Its reputation as a desirable summer
resort, The engraving shows a modern
building which is constructed on gem
erous plans and conducted in the most
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07

liberal manner The office halls, par
lors and dining rooms are furnished in a
cheerful, elaborate and attractive man
ner and are finished mostly in natural
wood Nothing is left undone to make
a visit to this popular caravansary a va
cation to be remembered with pleasure
and satisfaction. The rates are consist
ent with the excellent service provided
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07
WALLINCFORD

ity. The firm is welcomed as an addi-
ton to the enterprising manufacturers of
Vermont The Messrs Barden have had
long years Of experience and are re-
garded as upright, honorable business
men, with whom it is advantageous to
form business connections.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-08-07

JONES & LAMSON MACHINE co.
Manufacturers of the Hartness Flat
Turret Lathe. James HARNESS. presi-
dent; w. ID. Woolson, treasurer; the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
Three Deem, or. Third Man.

In this game the players arrange
themselves in two circles, one circle
within the other, the players some dis
lance apart from side to side and each
one in the outer circle Immediately be-
hind the one in the inner circle. All
face inward Two extra players, for
whom there is no place in the circle,
stand on the outside as chaser and run
ner. The latter may save himself from
the chaser by standing In front of any
two players q. e., inside the circle,
thus making line three feet deep. He
then Is safe, but the outer one OF the
three is then third man" and may be
tagged. To save himself he must run
and take a place In front Of another
couple, but not the couple adjacent to
him on either side. II player is tag
ged, he becomes chaser and the one
who tagged him the runner The game
may be varied by having the two cir
Giles face each other, with a space be-
tween them for running. The runner
in seeking refuge places himself be-
tween two players, and the one toward
whom he turns his back may be tag
ged.
The runners and chasers may dash
through the circle, but must not pause
In 1t except when the runner takes ref
uge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
Alice. the Blind Lioness.

The Central park menagerie at New
York has a great African lioness that
is totally blind. One would scarcely
guess 1t from her appearance, however.
She walks up and down her cage just
the same as the other members of the
cat family. and she knows just as well
rs the animals that have their sight
when one Of the keepers comes near.
Alice is more fond of Keeper Shan
nan than any of the others. lie feeds
her. When Shannon approaches, she
puts her nose close to the bars and os-
cillates her whiskers knowingly, as
much as to say: IL know you. Mr..
Shannon. just as well as If could see
you. Where is my meatY'
Shannon says that Alice Is about -
years old and has been blind for five
years. Since she lost her sight her
senses of hearing and smell have be
come keener than ever. When Billy
Snyder comes from the elephant house
to the lion house direct. Alice becomes
restless and ugly. She grOwls and
snarls and lifts her nose In the air as il
she scented danger. Snyder says that
the liOness can smell the elephant, and
Ii reminds her of the days when she
was a rowing yOungster in the jungles.
He believes Alice must have had a
muss Of some kind with an elephant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
Sullivan Talks ON Fighting.

John l.. Sullivan thinks the palmy
days OF boxing will return. The ex-
champion was asked few days ago
whether he considered that the sport
had received a permanent set back or
was merely I'm temporary eclipse.
Boxing knocked OUT Not much, "
he said. There will be boxing as long
as men live. In few years this pres
ent spasm OF horror over the sinful
practice Of developing physical strength
will pass of, and boxing will be legal
Ted az II was before and will be more
popular than ever.
ITS wise guy who fights shy Of the
law. I'm old and experienced enough
to know there's nothing to be made In
butting against II.
81 haven't much respect for the opln-
ion OF the man who never saw fight,
but declares It's the most brutal and
degrading sport in the world. Doesn't
Il sort Of Jar you TO hear or read OF a
lot Of people going into Mysteries over
the sIufulness OF two trained boxers
meeting I'm the ring when these same
people never let out a squeak OF pro
test against football, wrestling, hockey
or any other kind Of sport that Is
rougher and far more dangerous than
boxing?
"The chances OF breaking an arm or
a leg In a wrestling match are dozen
times greater than Of receiving serious
injury in a boxing bout. AS for foot
ball! Excuse me from that innocent
game unless have an armOr plate suit
and am allowed to carry an ak. Hook
ey Is a nice. genteel game-just about
rs mild as fOotballP
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
MarIowe.s Retrousse Nose.

"When | was little girl" said julia
Marlowe, my greatest regret and anX-
iety was my retrOusse nose. was In
the habit Of stating to my family that
| should some day become "A great
tragedienne. This amused them not a
little, for neither they nor knew any
thing OF the stage or Of actresses The
idea was plainly my own. but the fam
fly laughed ut me and assured me that
such n thing as n tragedienne with n
pug nose had never been heard Of.
was impressed with the statement,
and 1t occurred 10 me that the nose
might be remedled. So | sought our
family physician and conhded my
troubles to him and begged him to
operate on the offending member. lie
was vastly amused. but treasured me
on the subject Of noses. For years
was troubled with the idea, but have
lived to discover that even nose Is
not barrier to SUCCESS"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
]. B. HAGGIN.

renzl were the king and queen OF the
turf. Salvador won the Realization,
Tidal and other rich stakes as 2-year-
old and the following year captured the
Suburban Handicap, created n new rec
ord for mile in race against time,
negotiating the distance I'm 1902,
which time still remains a record. and
won number Of important races, In
Guiding a match with his greatest rival,
Tenny, whom he defeated by neck.
The Rancho del Paso estate OF Mr..
Haggln Is the largest and most COM
plete breeding farm I'm the world. The
stations and brood mares are Of royal
and distinguished lineage. One OF the
stations is Sir Modred, whose get are
noted for their prowess in the mud.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-09
The MethndIcnI nuchers.

A very methodical royal lady is the
Duchess OF York Even as girl she
was most orderly In all her arrange
ments and quite unlike the modern
restless damsel. The duchess then, as
now. interested herself constantly in
charitable schemes, and she conducted
her work in an expeditions way. All
her letters were duly docketed and
placed, each packet in its own pigeon
hole, in her writing table. Another
principle of the duchess is to take time
by the forelock. The amount Of knit
ting and needlework she gets through
Is surprising. To every country house
she goes she takes her workbag with
her and while chatting with her friends
will knit stockings, clouds. wristlets by
the score. Most Of these eventually
find their way to charity.