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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-03
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-03

Is practical Pumer and pipe filter and is prepared furnish
estimates to the stI
furnish material at tie lowest DO the FIST
class style a. reasonable o all Corsuon
dence solicited.
WINDMIILS.
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those wanting good cheap supply
material as is needed to place where required
rates that have even been ofe' the public
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PLUMBING REPAIRS 4 PECiALIN
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-03

Salt fish may be quickly freshened by
soaking in sour milk.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-03
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II effect Sept. 24th., 1900.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

corner Of Bridge and West streets and
his lumber yards Gil West street. This
business was established in 1857 by
Garfield & Beach, and in 1856 Mer-
rift Beach succeeded the firm of Can
field s Beach and successfully con-
Quoted the business for 10 years. In
April, 1885, &. NJ. Beach, the son, was
admitted as partner and the firm name
changed to NJ. Beach & Son, continu-
ing until the death of the elder MI
Beach, in 1897, at which time Charles
NJ. Beach assumed entire control Of the
business. Mr. Beach deals in hardware,
stoves, house furnishings, does heating
and plumbing work, and has well
equipped lumber yard we'll stocked
with lumber and building material of
all kinds, sewer pipe, drain pipe.
moulding, sash, blinds, brick, etc. MI
Beach takes building contracts, doing
the entire work and furnishing all
materials. Personally he bears an en-,
viable reputation in New Milford and
vicinity: is q member of the Legisa-
ture, director in the Savings bank
and chairman Of the republican town
committee.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
New Milford Up
tO=date.
V. B. STERLING.

The tobacco business is a very i'm
portant factor among the industries
of New Milford and probably nowhere
in Connecticut is better grade of
tobacco handled than right here. One
of the leaders in New Milford's tObac-
co industries is V. B. Sterling, whose
large warehouse is located on Middle
street. The building is three stories
high and large and commodious, well
lighted and ventilated. Mr. Sterling
is man we'll experienced, having been
in the tobacco business for over &c
years. He employs l25 skilled hands,
The tobacco is brought to his ware
house in bundles by the farmers and it
is then assorted, sweated, packed an6
shipped to manufacturers and jobbers
throughout the country. This year
Mr. Sterling expects to put up 400
cases. In his business Mr. Sterling is
ably seconded by Charles Buckingham
as foreman and E. V. Sterling, assist
ant foreman. Mr. Sterling is a thor
ough business man and is at all times
interested in the progressiveness OF
his own town, New Milford, an6
stands well in this community. MI
Sterling packs tobacco for Suffer Bros.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
w. F. KINNEY & Co.

Among the many business enter
prises in New Milford there are none
that have acquired a better reputation
for handling reliable goods at popular
prices than w. T. Kinney & Co.'S gro
Gerry on Bank street. The store is
well filled with an extensive stock of
fancy and staple groceries, teas, cot
fees, butter, cheese and eggs a speci-
atty, canned goods, also vegetables in
season, choice cigars, cutlery, etc.
This concern is highly esteemed for its
probity and honest business methods,
and enjoy a high standing in the com
munity in which they have been estab-
lished in business for % years. The
success of this house is but the just re,
suits of we'll directed efforts. This is
the oldest concern in New Milford
having done business under same name
and management for IS years.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
J. II. IIAvENs & Co.

\ Very considerable factor in the
various enterprises of New Milford is
the stock brokerage firm of J. II. IIa-
vens & Co., with offices at 16 Bank
street. telephone call, Noble Bennitt.
This concern has three offices in Con-
necticut, one in Bridgeport, one in
Derby and one in this town. They are
connected by private wire with New
York and Boston. The New Milford
office was opened in May, 1900, and
does very large business. They buy
and sell all stocks and bonds dealt in
on the New York Stock Exchange,
either for cash or on margin, and also
trade in grain and provisions The
local Office is in charge of II. NJ.
LOSey, who is a gentleman of wide cX-
perlcnce in the Stock brokerage bust
ness and ishighly esteemed hereab3;ts
IN social and commercial circles. J.
III. HaEens has charge of the Bridge
port office, while both Mr. Ravens and
Mr. Losey have a general oversight of
the Derby branch, Of which G. G..
Chamberlain is manager. This con-
Germ numbers among their numerous
customers many Of the leading tinan-
cial people throughout the entire sec
ton.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
Warehouse of V. p. Sterling.

drugs and medicines, to the general
public, cannot know too much concern
the properties and effects of the
agents he handles. Consequently the
popularity of this store is not to be
wondered at in the least, for he is Il
thoroughly educated pharmacist, being
duly registered under the laws of the
State of Connecticut. The compound
ing of physicians prescription is given
the most careful personal attention,
and we need hardly say that no trouble
is spared to avoid the least possible
error, while the charges made are very
moderate. A very full and complete
line of toilet articles, perfumary,
cigar and druggist sundries are also
carried. \ good fountain may here be
seen, and sparkling soda is dispensed,
pure fruit syrup only being used. This
place is located on Railroad street
facing Bank street and was eSta blished
in 1S41 by Frederick B0ardmln, whose
ancestors were among the old settlers
Of New Milford. Mr. Eyitts has been
the proprietor of this old establishment
Tor the past eight years, and is a pro-
yressive and energetic business man,
whose success is due to his own per-
sonal efforts.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
a. H. MCMAHON.

Plumbing has advanced to the digni-
ty Of science, which is not to be WON
dered at when we reflect how much
depends upon the correct and sanitary
plumbing and ventilating of our homes,
churches, schools and public buildings.
In this connection we are pleased to
mention \. H. Mcmahon, whose place
of business is located on Railroad
street. He has achieved high repu-
tation in his line of business, and en-
ploys capable help, and all orders are
promptly and satisfactorily executed.
Mr. McMahon furnishes and takes con-
tracts for sanitary plumbing, steam
and hot water heating, tin roofing,
ETC., and carries good stock of ranges
and house furnishings. The finest
homes and business houses in this
section are fitted with plumbing and
heating work executed by Mr. McMa-
hon. This place was established IS
years ago. We are pleased to recon-
mend him to our readers in New Mil
ford and vicinity.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

was succeeded later by Bennitt &
Stark. After Mr.. Stark retired from
the firm MI Rennitt sold the busil.y=;: * *
to his nepllewS, Elijah and Noble Ben
nit, and after the death of Elijah
Bennitt, Noble Rcnnitt continued the
business successfully until 1890. In
1876, r. & 4. NJ. Tooth commenced
business and carefully stocked their
store with dry goods, groceries, cloth
ing, boots. shoes, rubberS, &c. and
have carried on general store bust
ness very successfully cyersince. Eoth
members OF the firm are men of
known ability. and have been closely
identified with New Milford's progress
for years. \. NJ. Booth having served
his town and count = in the lie Iislat ure
during the term of 1895, has served as
grand juror, and is now a member of
the board of fire directors. r. Booth
has also been interested in town mat
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

and Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Co. A speciality is made of collecting
rents and taking charge of estates. G.
A. Todd is prominent in local affairs
of New Milford, having been secretary
of board of education and acting
school visitor for 25 years, and
is treasurer of St. Johns church, sec
rotary and treasurer of the fire associa-
ton, director in the First National
bank, and also director in the New
Milford Cemetery Association.
A. G. Todd is also prominent man
in local affairs, having been elected to
the position Of judge of the probate
court, in November, 1900, and which
position he is ably filling. He is Past
Master of St. Peters Lodge, No. 81, a
member of Hamilton Commandery,
No. 5, knights Templars and of Pyra-
mid Temple, MOBILES of the Mystic
Shrine, Bridgeport. Both members Of
the firm are held in high esteem by al
who have had dealings with them, and
the marked annual increase of business
in this agency argues well for the fu-
ture.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
G.. E. RIDDIFORD.

Some Is years ago c. E. Riddiford
established jewelry business in New
Milford on Bank street and his store
at once became very popular. Mr.
Riddiford, being a practical jeweler
and watch maker, Immediately won
the confidence of the public by his ex-
in building up very enviable trade in
this line. The premises are we'll stock
ed; in the jewelry department is full
assortment of fine clocks, watches,
jewelry, diamonds, gold and silver
plated ware and novelties. Mr. Rid;li-
ford also has several other depart
ments in his store, including fancy
dry goods, crockery, cutlery, toys, tin
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

tiers, having served as township treas
urer fer four years: has also served on
other boards at various times. The
firm has teen successful since It's in
cep1ion, and they do Il very large gen
cral store bushes SIS, and by their strict
~ honorable business methods have
won the confidence and esteem OF their
patrons and of the general public.
Their stock is always complete, and
the grade of goods the very best, while
the prices range as low as those of the
larger city stores. At the present
time they are making a big drive on
their felt boots and horse blankets.
They have also just received carload
of very fine light road wagons, which
will be sold at very low prices consid-
ering their high grade.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
The NEW MILFORD HAT Co.

Among the hat manufacturers of the
country none bear higher reputation
for turning out good work than the
New Milford Hat Co., whose plant i:
located on HOuSatonic avenue. No ila;
factory in the country is better equip
ped for doing the finest work THAI
this concern. They also manuflctur,
their own hat boxes and cases. Thei.
factory is large, we'll arranged, con tain
the latest and most improved ma
chimney for the work required, and gives
employment to 225 skilled hands the
year round. They manufacture stiff
fur hats from the raw material. on
very large scale, and sell direct to tn,
jobbers all over the country. The
New Milford Hat Co. is Il ST ock c;;m
pany, and is O1icered as follows. viz.
President, A. G.. Barnes; secretar!
and treasurer, S. S. Green: superin
tendent, William G. Green: all men OF
exceptional business ability. This
company was established in 1888, and
their New York Office and salesWOm
is located at 81 and % West 4th street.
and is managed by ]. f. Bates. who
is one of the most enterprising and
active statesmen in the business. The
entire utput of the factory is SOLD
trough the New York Office.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
HUBERT THOMAS.

Years ago the business now conduct
ed by Hubert Thomas was established
by Titus & Pepper, who We're succeed
ed in 1877 by ID. w. Pepper, and h
carried on the business very success
fully for ID years. In 1890 Mr. Thomas
purchased the business, located OF
Main street, and'at once enlarged The
stock of furniture, works of art. picture
frames, ETC., and at the present time
he carries a very complete stock of Tho
very finest goods, and sells at prices
that are remarkably low, the higl
grade of goods being considered. He
does picture framing and repairing
and carries fine assortment ofpicture
mouldings. Mr. Thomas undertaking
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
FRANK EvITrs.

The subject Of this sketch, Frank
Evitts, whose place of business Is 10
Gated ON Bank street, has been In busi-
ness for nearly two years, during which
time he has built up a very desirable
trade His stock consists of up-tO-date
harness, whips, robes, blankets, of
the finest quality and very best makes.
He employs none but the best help,
having experienced workmen, and the
place is well equipped. He is prepared
at all times to turn out custom work
to suit the most fault1inding: also re-
pairing of all kinds speciality. A full
line of horse goods always on hand,
consisting of brushes, sponges, cham
OILS, medicines, lubricating oils. and
most everything for the stable. Mr.
Evitts is thorough business man and
has among his patrons the first families
of New Milford. He is we'll and favor
ably known and well deserves the
success with which he is meeting.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
G.. \. & \. G.. TODD.

This real estate and insurance
agency was established by DR.. Thomas
b. Lacey about TO years ago, and he
was succeeded by G. A. Todd, - years
ago, and has been successfully con-
Quoted ever since. In 1897 a. G.. Todd,
the son, was admitted to the firm, and
Messrs. c. \. and \. &. Todd are with
out doubt the leading insurance agents
in the entire Housatonic valley.
Among the companies represented by
this agency are the Insurance c.. of
y, A., North British s. Mercantile,
Scottish Union, National, Commercial
Union, Magdenburg, Phoenix of Lon
don, Fire Association of Philadelphia,
Lancashire OF England, American of
Philadelphia, New York Underwriters,
Home, Springfield, Continental, Hart
ford, Phoenix, -Etna, Orient, National,
and Connecticut Fire Insurance co. of
Hartford.
They also represent the Travellers
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

prepared at all times to turn out the
ratus and his long experience in the
business can produce. Mr.. Miller'S
work is in the homes of the best citi-
zens in the place, and he also numbers
among his patrons many of the leading
families in the surrounding towns.
Several of the pictures in this edition
were taken by Mr.. Miller. He fur
nishes everything in the portrait line,
including crayon, sepia, enamel, water
color, pastel, india ink, oil and landscape
photography. Mr.. Miller and his work
has our hearty endorsement.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

warehouse in town, that occupied now
by Bunzl & Green. Mr. Wildman was
employed by the Bunzl's for 50
years and for several years represented
them in Wisconsin,. He took posses
sion of his present large warehouse on
Mill street about three years ago and
packs for the Philadelphia firm of L.
Bamberger s. Co. About 60 hands are
employed and over 5000 cases will be
put up this year. Mr. Wildman is
good business man of pleasing man.
ners and has served on the New Mil
ford school board and also on the fire
board and is highly esteemed in this
vicinity.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
NJ. W. HILL.

One Of the representative and re,i-
able business houses OF New Milford il
that 50 successfully conducted by NJ.
W. Hill, as a dealer in watches. jewel
ry, diamonds, silverware, etc. Mr. Hill
esta olished his business on Bank
street some four years ago and ample
capital, trained talents and pcrfectcC
facilities are found coinDin ID in his es-
Enlistment in the most CRAFTY ing
degree. Mr. Hill displays a desirable
and comprehensive stock Of rich gold
and silver jewelry, including many
unique designs and original styles in
bracelets, necklaces, brooches, pins,
chains ana rings. lie also displays a
large stock Of watches and silverware.
Mr. Hill employs {. -. pul,er. an up
tO-late matchmaker. Who uXcels in tine
watch repairing and his wide circle of
patrons find they can secure better
service here than they can in the city
stores. Mr. Hid has been in the jewel
ny business in New Milford for four
years and is elnnentIy popular with
his host Of patrons. Mr. Hill moved
into New Milford in 'S6 and bought
the Creamery business of Flint Smith
and erected the creamery building
now run by the Mutual Milk and
Cream Co., located on Middle street.
Six years later Mr. Hill sold the bust
ness to \. X. Partridge and entered the
hat manufacturing business in m
pany with E. w. IIankc for about five
years. AT that date Mr. Hill sold out
his interest to Mr. Hanke and the bust
ness was moved to Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
I.INCuLN House.

The Lincoln house, \. Borelii, pro-
prietOr, is located on Bank trcCt. and
has recently been remodeled through
out, thoroughly renovated and newly
furnished. The hotel is Il hrce story
structure. and contains all modern
improvements. steam heated rooms,
electric bells, baths ETC., for the CON
vcniencc of s1ucsts. 1t cont; ms about
twenty rooms, is well lighted and well
vent ilat ed. and is a YER i,opula: house
for rn:'l:.1..:cial traVG!cr:, and l,!u tray-
cling public in genera. Vi lsyrelli,
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

department is complete with the latest
appliances known to that profession.
He is man Of practical experience in
his line and one thoroughly capable to
perform his duty as funeral director
ton Of any one needing his services.
Mr. Thomas is Il prominent man of the
place and one who is highly respected
for his many sterling qualities. He
has been a Mason for eight years and
an Odd Fellow for over 16 years. Mr.
Thomas is ably assisted in his business
by E. a. Lathrop, practical cmbalm.
er and graduate Of the Rcnoud En-
balming college Of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
GEORGE W. ANTHONY.

\ first class laundry business in
New Milford is t hat conducted by
George w. Anthony located on Rail
road street. This business was estab-
lished eight years ago by George W.
Anthony, the present postmaster of
New Milford, and is now managed by
the son, W. NJ. Anthony, who is a
thoroughly practical man in his line
and is rapidly building up fine trade
in this section. and numbers among
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
E. A. WILDMAN.

A pioneer in New Milford tobacco
industry is E. "A. Wildman, who was
born in 1886. Mr. Wildman has han
died tobacco for over As years and was
one of the first tobacco raiserS in this
section Of the state. In 1868 he came
to New Milford and opened place on
Bank street, in rear of the New Eng
land house, and assorted tobacco there
for awhile, and later built the first
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
!. ROMAN.

y very popular store in New Milford
is Hat of l.. Romans. dry goods, loca
ted on Bank street. This store was
established IN 1897 by i. -. Kane and
IS than two months, AGO Mr. Roman
brcul!lr It's proprietor. lie is ii thor
nlEi business man ami has had 20
years experience in his linz, coming
here ftnm Chicago. The store is large
and we'll filled with dry goods, cloaks,
furnishings, underwear, hosiery.
gloves. bed comforters, in fact, every
thing in this line of business can be
bought at lowest prices. The feature
OF this store is the Economy Bargain
Counter" Here is displayed fancy
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
r. & A. NJ. BOOTH.

y popular and old established bust
ness is that conducted by Messrs. r.
4 A. NJ. Booth, on Bennitt street.
The premises they occupy was erected
in 1910, and the business was then es-
tabliShed by Noble S. Bennitt. who
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

ware, house utensils, and special S
and loo counters, always filled with
and 1Oc bargains. His stock Of sta
tionery is very complete, almost any
thing in this line being displayed on
counters or shelves. Altogether, this
store is one of the important stores of
New Milford and one of the most
successful
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
W. NJ. MILLER.

TIE subject of this sketch. ". NJ.
Miller, is New MiIford's leading and
is located on Railroad street, ana is
we'll appointed and fitted for his par
ticular business Mr.. Miller has been
in the photograph business in New
Milford for 10 years, and short
time ago purchased the business of
Photographer J. J. Walklet, and is
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

fully for 10 years. He has been a mem
Der of the Water Witch Hose Co., No.
,, since 1889: for six years has been
Mason, and joined the Odd Fellows
in 1889. Connected with the hotel is
one of the finest cafes in New Milford.
Mr.. Borelli isa genial gentleman, has
a pleasant word for every one, and is
popular with all.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

the proprietor, h had charge of the
hotel for five years, and is well known
in New Milford and vicinity. Before
becoming a hotel proprietor, Nh Be-
relli had a large fruit and confection-
cry store here, which he ran succl S.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
ALBERT EVITTs.

1t is natural that particular con fl
dence should be placed in a druggist
who is thoroughly educated in his bust
ness, for although we are happy to say
that the large majority of Conn ecticut
pharmacists are educated. competent
and reliable men, st i'll there is a pre-
such a responsible and eNacting pO-
sition as that held by dispenser Of
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

goods, glassware, merchandise and in
fact articles OF all kinds that can be
bought from Sc to 25c. Everything is
in sight, every article is a useful one
and prices are plainly marked. There
are so many things for sc and TO-: that
you will wonder where the end is. Mr.
Roman is also sole agent for the cele-
bratcd II. G. corset. Call On him, he
suited and save money.
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22
CHARLES NJ. BEACH.

In this business review Of New Mil
ford we cannot we'll a:fo.l 10 MT a
short sketch of Charles NJ. Beach,
whose Hardware store l., l0t.tc !: 1t TIE
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-22

his many customers the best families
of New Milford. The work is strictly
first class and guaranteed in every
case. We unhcsitatingly recommend
Mr. Anthony to the general public.
Wagons make regular calls and deliv-
cries and AL orders receive prompt at
tcntiOn.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-02-04
PATHFINDER.

The members of Akron lodge Of the
Pathfinders are still congratulating
themselves on the success of the recep-
ton to the Supreme officers last Mon
day night. 1t was certainly the most
successful affair of the kind ever held
by our lodge. The class of candidates
was large and composed of young peo-
pie entirely.
Arrangements are being made for an
open meeting to be held on Monday,
Feb. 1S. Bro. Ulrey will be here at
that time accompanied by his wife and
Supreme Chaplain Rutledge. The silk
flag given by the Supreme officers as a
premium for securing one hundred new
members, will be presented on that
night and an attractive program ar
ranged.
The committee appointed some
weeks since to devise plan through
which our lodge can raise money for
the hospital are expected to report
Monday night.
Norton lodge has purchased the
Grange haIl located at Norton Center
to use for lodge purposes.
Middlebury lodge held an entertain
ment at Inman hall Friday night.
One feature of the program was the
naming of large doll. Each person
present was given the privilege Of
guessing it's name, which was mention.
ed by Geo. -Gutedel. Mr.. Gutedel went
home with good sized baby in his
arms.