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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
UPSON, SINGLETON & co.

Phoenix-ike from the ashes of the big cont1agration which crippled so many of the business houses of the city, has arisen the popular and well known firm of The Upson, Singleton X Co clothing house. The name of this firm Is known to every man, wo- man and child in the city of Water bury and in the surrounding country villages. The name of the firm is synonymous with square dealing and honest goods. It has often been re- marked by people In and out Of the city. If you bought your goods at The Upson, Singleton & Co store, you can rest assured you have received your moneys worth dollar for dollar" That same reputation still clings to the old reliable house and will while the present management has control of affairs. Back in the year 1878 the house was first established and 10 years later it was incorporated The firm then consisted of Charles NJ. Tp- son and John V. Singleton. When success had been assured in Water bury if was decided to start another large clothing house in the city of New York To-day the New York store at 1S3 to 197 Eighth avenue is decided success. Honest dealings with every customer and good return for the money spent has made the Waterbury house one of the most re liable in the state of Connecticut. In fact the name of The Upson. Single ton X CO is pointed out by fathers and mothers to their children as the store where you can feel assured you will always receive courteous treat ment and an honest return For every penny expended. The store today is one of the best stocked of any in the state. The New York branch keeps them in touch with the rise and fau of the market They know when to buy and what to buy and where to buy it. They give the patrons of the store the benefit of their insight into the market They ask for but share in the profits and the public is given q chance to share the profits with the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
ABRAHAM COHEN.

Mir Cohen has possibly the largest second hand furniture store in Water bury. The stock includes q varied lot of household furniture. and it is safe to say that no housewife can go to the main store at 246 Bank street and just ly be diSpleased. The remarkably fine bargains which Mr Cohen offers for sale are attraC Ctivo 10 the buyer. while his good offers to those who have fur niturr for sale are equally attractive to the seller. Since Mir Cohen buys for cash he is justified in expecting cash from his customers. BecauSe Of his up-t -tO-date business methods Mir Cohen has builr up a trade unsurpassed by none in his line in the city. Personally Mir Cohen is very sociable. which, cou- pied with his business ability, ac counts for his well established position as q secondhand furniture dealer. He is q native of Russia, and is here close ly affiliated with the Hebrew associa- tion. Mir Cohen is also a member of the O. E. E. A. Nr Cohen also deals Tn clothing and shoes,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
DAVIS & WILCOX.

This well known firm deals in new and second hand furniture, and does furniture and ali kinds of clock and sewing machine repairing. It's spa cious and well app0inted establishment is located at 2T3-277I Bank stHeet, which has come to be widely known as the local headquarters for the lines in which Davis X Wilcox are engaged. Frank J. Davis and George F.. Wilcox. Wno compose the firm. are both we'll known business men. who by their in tegrity. industry and modern mercan- tile methods. have commanded the con- tidence and the esteem of the public. Davis & Wilcox have been established here for four years. during which period they have built up all extensive and growing business. They buy and sell for cash, and are thus enabled to retail to the public a less than regular rllpeS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
BEN WETkOWSKI.

Ben Witkowski, manager of the Union Clothing7 and Tailoring Com pany, 63 East Main street. is a Polish nobleman. an exile of the Polish revo- lution of 1862. His present place of business was opened in September. of this year. His stock consists of high grade. ready made clothing and va rietv of materials from which he makes clothing to order. His system is cash one. Mir WitkOwskt is a Mason. an Odd Fellow and Knight Of Pythias He is also connected with other prominent organizations
 He is a member of the Reformed He brew church. Above all, he is a good citizen, whose honest dealings have won for him the confidence and re- spect of the entire community.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
RALPH MICRO

Ralph Nigro is one of the many e1l
 terprising men who have come to Amer lea from Italy and speedily made them selves valuable and respected citizens of their adopted country. He has re- sided in America many years. Tn Oc- tober. this year. he opened his present establishment at 274 North Main street He is hrst-class shoemaker
 Shoes made to order b5- him may. be relied upon to be strong and durable The repairing done by him k consid- cred the neatest in the city. His prices are very moderate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
K. DOUGHERTY.

A fine figure is just as essential to woman's attractiveness as is a pretty face and with the modern improve ments in ladies' furnishings, especially corsets. there is no excuse for any wo~ man lacking in form and figure; those prerequisites that render them the lovely and beautiful creatures they were intended to be- Miss K. Dough erty. whose finely fitted up and we'll stocked store Is located at 145 South Main street. makes a specially of cor sets. She sells the most famous makes Of this essentially important part of woman's wardrobe. including the :'Kabo,'' "Nemo." "F'. P.,' 'R. x G." "W. B." "C. B." and Thompson cor sets. From such comprehensive stock she can fit any woman, no mat ter what her proportions or angles may be, with a corset that will give to her figure shapeliness, attractiveness and beauty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Art Studio.
HUGO POSSNER.

The studio of Hugo Possner. the portrait artist, is located in the Brown building on East Main street. It is a large. imposing place. The walls are decorated with d beautiful exhibit of the artists own excellent work. They are good subjects. well depicted. A life size portrait of the Rev Dr Fran cis T. Russell occupies a conspicuous position in the main studio. Mir Poss. ners work has been highly conl- mended by lovers of art not only in this city but throughout this state and Rhode Island. He has painted the portraits of many of Waterbury's most prominent residents. MT Poss- ner has been located in this city for twenty-three years. He studied art in New York and Boston schools and his reputation as q teacher was al ready made when he came to this city from Providence, where he executed many important commissions for per. sons of prominence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Y-SHERWOOD SHOE co.

Of the up to date business houses of Waterbury the above concern is among the most progressive It's repu-
 tat1on for integrity and inteligently directed energy is well known Er- nest F. Colby, the president and treas urer. is the only G. A. R. man in the boot and shoe business in this vicinity and is q Mason. Odd Fellow and :: member of the Knights of Pythias. Ihe success of his efforts is well de served and we take pleasure in pre- dieting for him personally and the company of which he is head future moro brilliant than the past. The Colby Sherwood Shoe Co are sole agents for the Elite and Uncle Sam shoes for men and women and carry complete lines of Love X Cos and Boston" Rubber goods The prices are the lowest consistent with exceIIence~-a point manifestly appre- ciatod hy the purchasing public
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
CLOTHING, FURNITURE, SHOES TAILORS DRY
J. B. MULLINCS & SON.

J. B. Mulhngs x Son, 97 to 1O3 Bank street, SS to 96 South Main street, are tailors, clothiers, matters. furnishers and dealers in trunks. nm hrellas and all other goods in that line. The house has been identified with the business interests of the city for many years and has brought down 10 our own day and time a reputation which never could have been main eained by other than candor, honesty and determipation 10 give people who called upon them full value for their money. The house is known from one end to the other of the Naugatuck valley as the largest and best-eQuipped gents outtittinc esta blishment within miles of Waterbury. The firm was a sufferer iD the big conf1a grafton of February. 1902, but it rebuilt mightier than ever and was one of the first to open it's doors in a magnificent Struc- ture built above the ruins of the fire swept district
 The firm was established almost half century ago hy the father of John B. Mulljngs. who was known in his time as the most fashionable tailor between Boston and New York. His name on the custom made goods was 8 guara ntee for all that was the best in texture. workmanship and general worth. When. at a good ripe old age he turned over the immense and firmly established business to his son it was the foremost custom made clothing depot in the Valley. and under T. B. MuIlings' management it grew with the city until the old quarters in the Baldwin block were found far too inadequate.
 The big Commercial block was then purchased hy Mir Mullings and an elaborate store fitted up with some thing like 10000 square feet of floor space. A line of high grade ready made clothing had already been added and q children's department to which special attention was paid. Gradually the care of the business be came so great that Mir Nullings could not bear if alone and he had to have the help of someone who would have It's interests at heart.
 His son. George G.. who from boy hood had shown marked business abil- ity, was the one to take up the work and the firm name was changed to John B. Mullings X Son. Although when the great fire obliterated tho block. and the loss was very great, both in cessation of business and loss of property that could never be re- stored and no insurance could cover, if gave to Waterbury the finest equipped clothing house in ConneCti cut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
F. ,I. CATER.

A well dressed man is the best ad vertisement for the tailor who fitted and made his clothes. F. T. Cater, thc merchant tailor at 27 East Main street. is highly recommended by many of the best dressers among Wa terburys male population. Mir Cater was born in Germany 52 years ago and came to America in 1880, He was in the tailoring business in New York for 10 years. TTo then established himself in New Milford, where he re- mained for three years. coming to Wa terhury in 1893. Besides being large ly patronized by men. Mir Cater has gained a high reputation as q filter and maker of first class garments for ladies and children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Manhattan Clothing & Cloak Co.

Charles VineburG. of the Manhattan Clothing and Cloak Co, is man of large experience. Although his buSi- ness career in Waterbury is only two years old. he has back of him many years of experience. The handsome saIesroom Of the firm at l99 Bank street speaks for the excellent methods pursued by Mr Nineburg to win patron age The tirm does business oil both a cash and credit basis. Sventy dv" per cent of the business has been built up by the order department, through it's ability to fit customers satisfactori- ly. MT Nineburg needs no words Of introduction or recommendation in W a. terbury. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, the o. F. A.. and the Waterbury Hebrew Banefft association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES H. CLINE.

James H. Cline, of 199 Bank street, Room 5, Prichard building, is a high art custom tailor. He is the local representative Of E. Stern Sl Go. of 632 Broadway, New York. Mir Cline can take your order for and deliver to you the most perfect-ftting clothes that you have ever worn, while you will find his prices moderate. His collec tions of suitings, trouserings and over coatings for the winter trade are com plete. Every yard of cloth which he uses is made by the best weavers of fine fabrics of Europe and America. He fits not only your figure. but your mental attitude as well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Undertakins.
JOHN NORIARTY-

No undertaken in the city is more widely or favorably known than John MOriarty. whose rooms are located at 1o1 East Main street For almost a quarter of century he has been con nected with the industrial and civic life of Waterbury. and his thorough reliability is responsible for one of the largest trades in his line in the state N1r Moriarty was for years in the fur niture and undertaking business on South Main and Grand streets, having an immense stock and cOmmOdious wareroOmS. His store was seriously damaged by fire and water and he started the construction of the Mori- arty block on East Main street, on the site of tho American Pin Co.'S former factory. It is the most prominent building on the street. and contains in addition to many stores and tenements the Turnbull Department store and Polls theater. one of the best equip ped playhouses in New England. It is due solely to Mr Moriarty's enter prise that Waterbury was afforded an adequate place of amusement. He resumed the furniture business. as well as undertaking and embalming. in his new location, and conducted both along the same progressive lines as he had in the past. A few years ago Mir Moriarty sold out his interest tf stock company, and since then has devoted himself to the undertak- ing business entirely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
WILLIAM N. VANCE.

One of Waterbury's oldest and most favored tailOrS is William \. Vance. who has been citizen of the place for over 20 years. He was born in Ireland, 58 years ago. and while a mere boy went to Bradford. Yorkshire. England. learning his trade in Ireland. In 1881 Mir Vance came to Waterbury, directly he arrived ill America, and entered the service of Fred Scovill, with whom he was associated for six years. The year 1887 saw him es- tabhshed at 9-11 Brown street. where he has been ever since. Mir Vance has built up a prosperous and lucra- tive patronage. The quality of the material used hy Mir Vance in the tex ture and finish Of his work is of the best
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JOHN MGSEE.

While John Mosel has been ill Wa terbury but little over a year. he has already established himself firmly as an enterprising business man. ? His prices for cleaning, pressing and re
 pairing clothing are very low. and the work done is guaranteed to be first class. Mir Mosel is known as the half price" tailor. He has by able advertising made 24 Abbott avenue ss much talked of place. MT Mosel is an Austrian and prominent among his fellow countrymcn in Waterbury, Mir Mosel is member of the Royal Ar
 canum. \. F. o. P. and the Working
 mems Sick and Death Benefit Fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
N. V. Cloak Manufacturing Co.

\ coucDrn which haS attained q prominent position In the commercial life of the city Is the New York Cloak Manufacturing Co. This concern has been esta blished for over fourteen years. and during this period # has hy fair dealing and approved business methods. won it's way into the conti- dence of the public. The company manufactures cloaks. suits and millin- cry. in which lines they are also exten- sive jobbers. All goods made and sold by the house are of suDerior quality. and may be had at the lowest possible prices. The proprietor is Samuel A. Wefnstein. an energetic and up.to-date business man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JOHN ECCLES.

John Eccles is a practical tailor, and when you go to him for suit, an overcoat or for pair of trousers you may rest assured that you will get q perfect it, and goods of unsurpassed merit. Mir EccIes is a native of Drax, Yorkshire. England. He has lived in Waterbury for 20 years. He established himself in business three years ago and has been in his present location at 50 Bank street for one year. For II years Mir Eccles was with Mullings x Son. Here are some Of Mir Eccles's prices:
 Suits. $16 to $40.
 Overcoats, $16 to $40.
 Raincoats, $19 up
 Trousers, $4 up.
 Fancy vests, S3 up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
NEW YORK TAILORING co.

Tn their new and elegantly appoint cd establishment at 13O North Main street. the New York Tailoring co is experiencing greater prosperity than ever. This company carries a large and fine stock of domestic and import ed woolens. Gentlemen's suits are made from $15 up, Fine trousers are made from $5 up. The house makes a speciality of cleaning. repairing, press ing, etc. Here are some of their prices: Suits pressed. soc: suits cleaned and pressed. 75c; suits secured and pressed. $1.50; trousers pressed. 15c. Ladies' suits and gar ments are made in the latest styles Pressing, dyeing and repairing ladies' garments is a leading speciality Re pairing Is done at half price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
F. BUCK.

Ever since he arrived in Waterbury seven years ago. F. Buck has been prominent figure among the city tai lors. TIc came here from New Brit ain. Mir Buck not only makes gen. 1lemens garments, but his success m ladies' suits may be seen from the many stunning gowns worn by well dressed women during shopping hours. He handles no ready made goods, and all his work is cut and stitched in his apartments at 2T0 North Main street For the quality of his work Mr Buck charges very reasonable prices, and h" tries to suit patrons of all classes His craftsmanship is marked by the best taste and latest modes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
N. Y. CREDIT CLOTHING co.

Appearances are often deceivng. Don't be backward. One dollar q week will keep you looking neat A large assortment of high grade winter clothing for men, ladies and boys is on exhibition at the spacious salesrooms of the New York Credit Clothing Com pany. @ South Main street. These goods should be seen by every citizen who contemplates purchasing. either for himself or his sons, any kind of winter garments. Few if any firms have made the people of Waterbury more liberal offers than those now made by the enterprising New York Credit Clothing Company. Here are some of the prices: Mems suits. S4.OO up. Youths suits. $4.00 up Chil- dren's suits, SIPS up. Working froIisel,g T5 rents Y1n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

of his stock and is able to please the most fastidious tastes and the closest buyers. There is never any doubt about being able to pick up good bar gain at Brennerss. MT Brenner is a Russian by birth. He came to Water
 bury twelve years ago and has been en- gagged in business at his present loca- ton for five years. By close atten- tion to business and carefully studying the wants of customers he has built up fine and rapidly growing trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
E. '. HOLDEN,

nopular ladies' and gentlemens gen nra1 furnishing establishment is that of p. R. Holden. at 730 North Main street. NTr Holden has been in b1lsi- ness at his present address Tor more than nine years. His combined non esty. energy. ability and popoiarl'F have won for him large and prohra hle trade He carries complete STOCK of dry goods and notions chl'dfen $ wearing apparel. fancy work, etc He has been in Waterbury twenty years and is a prominent Knight of Pythias.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

in business on East Main street in com pany with John J. Geraghty. The firm prospered and grew steadily. both because of the quality of it's stock M the popularity of it's members. Tlti- mately the partnership was dissolved. Nr Geraghty removing to South Main street and Mir Finn remaining at the old stand. The increase of his trade demanded larger quarters and he final ly moved to his present location on Exchange place. He carries q large supply of dress and working slOeS rnbhers. slippers. of all grades .nl prices. for men and women. young and oI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
E. J. FINN.

Probably the oldest established shoe house In the city is that of E. J. Finn, IT Exchange place. MT Finn comes in town, his father being pioneer set tier here. He received his education in the public schools, and started first
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
HARRY BRENNER.

One of Waterbury's successful busf- ness men in the dry goods line is H. Brenner, whose well stocked store is lo< cated at No 416 North Main street. He deals in dry goods, gents furnishings. and shoes. Mr Rrenner exercises Keen judgment, and foresight in the selection
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

integrity has brought him to the fore in the local business world. Person ally NIr Friedman is very popular and has d wide circle of friends. As a se- cret society man he Is prominent. be ing member of the Foresters of America. of the Knights of Pythias, of the I. o. B. E. and of the order of o. B. R.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-18
NEW GASOLINE LIGHTS.
Dawson & Dawson Have Four OF Twelve
Hundred Candle Power Each

Dawson Dawson Have Four OF Twelve
Hundred Candle Power Each
Dawson & Dawson have taken the
right step toward illumination, and at
night the inside and the outside Of their
big store is as light as day. This il be
cause they have put IN four twelve hund-
red candle power gas lamps, three Of
which are used in the interior, and the
fourth is suspended from a crane in
front Of the building. The outside lamp
casts such a powerful light that the
street for half a block on each side Of
the store Is Illuminated and the sidewalk
for a greater length THAI this is well
lighted Two other lamps Of the same
power are hung in the dry goods depart
ment and one in the grocery department,
all Of which add to the attractiveness Of
the place. Though the four lamps cost
sl12, the management OF the Dawson
store think that the expenditure may be
more properly called an investment and
has business consideration in It.
The lamps in question resemble in ap-
pearance the electric arc light. Each is
provided with two nantes which display
the light after the gasoline IL vOlatilized
by heat A tank with a capacity OF sew
en- gallons, aud with a maximum air
pressure Of 2OO pounds provides the
lamps with gasoline, the liquid first be-
ing conducted through a hollow wire to
the point wanted. This. manner Of illu-
miuation is absolutely safe, and each
lamp burns one gallon Of gasoline in Is
hours. This plant was put in by j. a.
Cramer, Of St. Joseph, No, agent OF the
Acorn brass works, Of Chicago, the man
ufactures
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-18

Presley L. Lancaster, Of Willis, Cal,
whom this paper recently
published the report that he was in
quite poor health, comes forth with the
information that it was all wrong. Here
is what he says: Il was greatly sur
prised 70 read your account Of my poor
health. 1 never was IN better health,
ana am hard at work building up a
most iOurishing business. Some months
ago grew tired Of my appendix and m
derwent the fashionable operation, and
have since enjoyed q new lease Of health
and vigor. Don't print my ePitsph sgain
until you examine the cOroner's certif-
cate Of my death. With best regards for
your continued success, I am, very cor
dislly.-P. 1. Lancaster"
Mr.. Lancaster is president and man
ager Of the Willis Mercantile company
general merchants.