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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
E. H. FRY X co.

Waterbury excels her sister cities of America in many respects; some of the manufacturing concerns here are the largest of the Kind in the entire country. When this is considered in all it's import there is a vast meaning to 1t, for this is the greatest industrial nation on the face of the globe One of the foremost of these concerns, which stands at the head of it's class
 is the firm of B. H. Fry < Co, who manufacture window sash weights, and are among the largest producers of these goods in the United States
 These extensive manufacturing, or foundry interests comprise two dis tinct plants. viz the E. H. Fry * Co plant at Waterbury, aud the Anenia Foundry Co at Aneuia, N Y. The former plant is owned and opera ted by Messrs E. H. Fry &5 Co of Amenia, N. r.. and Arthur A. Tanner of Wa terbury. while the Amenia foundry is owned and operated by E. IT. Fry personally. The Waterbury plant oc- cupies about five acres between the
 Highland and Naugatucl5 divisions of the N. Y.. N. H. & H. R. R.. with sdetracks into the plant. There are two main buildings of the regula ton and approved foundry type buildings. These are long rectangular structures, situated side by side. The moulding floors cover over ten thousand square feet and are the largest in the Nauga- tuck valley. The floors are covered with casting forms, arranged in tiers, all moulded and ready for the molten iron. Long. low roofs ventilated GOV CT the foundry floors and entire eStab- lishment. At the side of each is the cupola. which is an immense upright furnace seething with intense heat. This monster is some 40 feet high and is fed from above with all kinds of iron and steel metal. which is eagerly dcvoured by the fierce flames, and transformed into q white hot molten mass which is drawn off below for casting. The process of casting is in tercSting. The casting frames all nodded cover the entire floor area and are so arranged that paths like streets run at right angles. Overhead there is a trolley system of tracks along which run the huge ladies of molten metal The ladies are filled at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
New England Engineering Co.

A representative house in Water bury which was established nearly D quarter of a century ago is that of the New England Engineering Company. Its plant is equipped with the most modern facilities and appliances, ca pablo of accomplishing the hest re- suits obtainahlC. The engineers both electrical and mechanical. engaged hN the concern arc thoroughly practlca and expert, fully COnvorsant with ov- <ery feature and Iptail of this import ant industry. The company arc wholesale dealers in electrical sup plies. Furnish estimates on all class es of construction, wiring and repairs included All contracts entered into are promptly carried out, and only tn" best material and workmanship ar" employed All kinds of electrical ron- struction are contracted for by the company, and all work done by it. is guaranteed. The firm gives estimates for complete generating plants, clcr- trical wiring and electrical cOnstrur- ton being it's speciality. The New England Engineering Company has done a very large share of the best and most important work in our own and nearby states, and this stands as the hest credential to it's great ability Tn" main office and salesroom is in this city. and the Now York office is at 100 Broadway. Branches are maintained in Hartford. New Britain. New Lon / don. New Haven. Branford. Stamford, Greenwich Mamaroneck and Larch- mont. The company commenced bus mess in 1880. and was incorporated in 1893. The officers are A. M. Young, president; A. O. Shepardson, treasurer: VI. J. Warner, assistant treasurer; w. C. Morse. secretary; George o. Baker VI. F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Benedict & Barnham W'f'e C..

lhls concern stands to-day as one of me largest and most progressive man uIactHrlng enterprises in the country. and dates it's origin from 1912. when Aaron Benedict. it's honored founder. began the manufacture of bone ana ivory buttons. This business proving satisfactory. Mir Benedict in 1923 associated himself in the manufa cture 0f gilt buttons with Bonnet Bronson of Waterbury and Nathan Smith, Will liam Bristol and David C. DeForest of New Haven, under the firm name of A. Benedict. Soon afterward Ben Jam1n DeFOrest of Watertown and AL fred Platt became members of the firm by purchase. This partnership ex- pired February 2, 1929. and a new one was formed under the name of Bene- dlct & Coc, with capital of $2O,OOO Up to this time the manufa ctuyers of Orass had sent their ingots to an iron mill at Bradleyville. in the west part or Lhtchf1eld, to be rolled into sheets or strips. But the new concern under took to do it's own rolling, and from that time onward rolled brass for the market The ScOvills followed in the same line, and in few years the man. ufacture of brass and German silver had grown to be a great industry. On February 10. 1884, the co-partnership of Benedict x Co expired, and a new firm, with a capital of $4O,OOO was es- tablished under the name of Benedict X Rurnham, which on January 14, 1S43, in turn gave way to the Bene- dict & Burnham Manufac curing Co, which was the first joint stock corpor- ation formed in Waterbury, Since 1924 the business of the company has steadily increased in volume and in variety until to-day it's scope is worldwide It manufactures high brass, low brass. gliding metal. Ger man silver and copper in the roll, sheet. wire. tubings. castings. seam
 less drawn brass and copper tubing, wrought brass butt hinges. patent drop handles or draw pulls. brass and copper rivots and burrs, patent wick trlnmcrS. coal oil lamp burners and lamp trimmings of all descriptions. The officers of the concern are: ID. l.. FriShiP president and trea surer; A. M. Dickinson. secretary: c. W. Burnham, assistant trcasurcr. Its capital is $400.0OO. and it's immense plant is one of the sights of the city. It is loca ted nt 1@G South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JAMES J. DUFFY.

Boiler making is an art which few if any men in the United States better understand than does James !. Duffy Of this ely. Mr Duffy is the Superin- tendrnt of the sheet iron department of Henderson Bros factory. He learned his trade at NeWburg. \. Y.. in the em- plOy Of the famous firm of X. Cald- we'll now out of business, He has worked on locomotive boilers in the Union Iron Works, San Francisco. and the Rogers Locomotive Works. Patcr- son, N. H. He believes that Waterbury offers great opportunity for the est;ib- liShment of a boiler making and gen eral sheet iron working plant. He is anxious to meet men possessing rapi- tai which they are willing to invest in a sound venture. Any interested par ties writing to him for more informa- ton concerning his scheme for boiler factory here will receive full particu- lars. By his upright methods MT Duffy has won the respect of the entire com munity. He is i"deed q model citizen No resident of Waterbury is more in sympathy than he with all sound move ments for the improvement of the city, state and nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
TRACY BROTHERS co.

Tho foremost firm of contractors all builders in the Naugatuck valley Is the Tracy Bros Go of this city. The Tracy Bros Go was established thirty-three wears ago on Benedict street. where iC has risen steadily to its present enyious position among the greatest industries of the state of Connecticut. The op- erations of the company extend into New York. Massachusetts and Rhode Island The company's plant is one of the most complete in the United States. Senator Cornelius Tracy. the president of the company. learned the carpenter and joiner trade when he was a boy, He worked at the trade persistently, mastering it's most minute details. Sen- tor Tracy is probably the best known builder in the state. But not alone as builder has he distinguished him. self He has figured prominently in the state assembly, at the last session of which he brilliantly advocated the passage of the bill providing for the establishment of a state reformatory as an intermediate between the state prison and the local jails. Such an in- stitution as that for which the bill pro. vides has been sadly needed in Connec. ticut for number of years. but has been unobtainable, owing to the con servative policy of the majority in 'o assembly regarding appropriations. Senator Tracy's efforts seem to have turned the tide in favor of the bill however. and it's passage is expected to occur at the assemhly's next session. <.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

Wayside troubles have been reduced to q minimum and the owner of d Stevens Duryea can undertake lOng journeys with the utmost cOntidence As showing how the machine stands in the estimation of others, one of the largest importers of automobiles says, "'rhc Stevens -Duryea is the best ma chine in America" The street clean ing, department of New York has adopted it for the use of it's inspectors after an exhaustive test embracing nu mprous other machines. The factory is running at it's full capacity and will soon place on the market a TWO cylin- der tonncau touring ear that will be years in advance of any long diStanc' machine thus far introduced. With facilities for making any ordinary ad iustments that may be needed. MT Nintic is prepared to give customers the best of attention and instruction iu learning to operate the Stevens -Duryea. He asks for an opportunity to show the great advantage it presents over that of any other machine. If you buy one. in the words of an owner of one of these machnes you will not be obliged to walk step nor take any ones dust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
WATERBURY BUTTON co.

Two years before the war of 1S12 the Waterbury Button Co was CStab- liShed and this Is one of the oldest branches of industry in the city. The present corporation dates it's origin from the year 1S49, when on Novcm- Der 30 it was incorporated with a capital stock of $3OOO0. It was orig 1nally q department of the Benedict X Burnham Manufacturing Co. The first officers were John $. Mitchell, president and treasurer, and Ren1a- min DefOrest ST. secretary. The cor poration has prospered steadily. The Waterbury Button Co manufactures all kinds of metal, vegetable. ivory, composition and cloth covered buttons, \ special feature is made of buttons for military and other uniforms, and the dies which have to be made for each new design are stored carefully In the company's tire-proOf vaults. About 500 people are on the payrOlls, and there are no labor troubles ito keep them unemployed The capital stock has been increased to $45,0OO. This. however. represents a very small proportion of the investment, and the present officers are !. Richard Smith, president and treasurer, and John (. Smith, secretary. The extensive plant of the company comprises about four acres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
The Waterbury Farrel
 Foundry and Machine Go.

No coucern in all New England manufactures so large variety of mctalworking machinery as the Wa terbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Go. The company enjoys world wide reputation for the excellence of it's products. The name Farrel is al most a watchword among American manufacturing interests. From the day of Almon Earrel, who was known as the prince of his craft, all that has stood for progress and for thorough ness of workmanship in the manufac- turo of machinery has been associated with this name The Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Go and the Farrel Foundry and Machine Co of .Ansonia comprised the same corpora tiOn until March, 1880. when E. C. Lewis purchased tbe Waterbury plant from the Messrs Farrel and afterwards organized the concern into joint stock company with a capital of $1O0OOO. Mir Lewis was the first president, Will liam ID. Fulton the first secretary and treasurer, and George B. Lamb the su- perintendent.
 Machinery for rolling mills, wire drawing, tube making. thread rolling and cold heading is made in many forms and sizes Automatic nut ma chimes power presses, shears, automat- ic forging drops, hinge ma chimes, cartridge machinery, hydraulic tools. presses, accumulatOrs and pumps. special machinery for the man. ufacture of cartridges, cigarettes, etc, are all regularly undertaken as de mand arises.
 The development of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Co has been rapid, yet stable. The firm has kept pace with the progress of time. and is ever fully alive to the needs of the manufacturers of to-day.
 William Edwards Fulton is now the president and treasurer of the com panv, having succeeded F. C. Lewis. who died few years ago. George Burton Lamb, tho vice president of the company, is a native of Plymouth. hay ing been born October 8, 1S4S. He came to Waterbury in 1S63. and learn cd the machinist's trade of c. w. Johnson and at Blake X Johnson's.
 The secretary of the company is D. C. Griggs, a representative business man. whose worth and standing are firmly established
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Waterbury Electric Plating
 and Chandelier Works.

An industry just established. but one which has all the earmarks of success is the Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier works, Henry O'Neill, proprietor at 139 East Main street. MT ONeill Is a member of the O'Neill family of this city, one of the oldest and most highly respected in Waterbury. He is a half brother of Attorney John O'Neill. He was for merly messenger of the superior dis trict and police courts and did sheriff duty for ten years. He has been for the past ten years engaged in various manufacturing enterprises. All kinds of nickel, silver, gold and copper plat ing are done at his shop by himself, and a corps of wOrkmen, who are all experienced platers. Polishing and buffing of all descriptions, all varieties of brass and oxide dipping is directly in MT O'Neill's line. His speciality is chandelier work, which is called for, delivered and guaranteed. Tarnished and broken chandeliers are repolished and repaired so that they look as they did coming from the factory. Mr O'Neill was for several years inspect or of SilvcrwAre at tho works of Rog- CTS & Brother.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Waterbury Scrap Iron Go.

Tn a city like Waterbury, where nu- merouS factories produce metal goods, the scrap iron and metal industry is essentially an important one. Fore most among the concerns engaged in this somewhat exclusive line of trade is the Waterbury Scrap Iron Co, which deals in old and new metals. and the plant of which is located on Bea- yer street. near the gas works. The general manager of the Waterbury Scrap Iron Co is Michael Keelev. and his son, Michael F.. Keeley, is the puT- chasing agent. The business was started on Meadow street in 1887 under the name of M Keeley tS Son. Tn 1891. Michael F.. Keeley. the Junior partner, retired from the firm and went to Scranton Pa. His father continued the business on Field street, changing the name to the Waterbury Scrap Iron co. The building now Orcuni"d hv the company was purchased from the George ChAtfield estate three years ago. Tn 1899 Michael F. Keeley re- turned from Scranton and father and son again formed O-partnership, which exists to the present day The plant of the firm Is contained ill a building 144X44 feet. and four stories In height. One hundred and eighty fOur feet of the ground are de- voted to the railroad tracks. and one hundred and forty-four feet on Beaver street. Employment is given to a sub stantial force of men. and number Of horses are kept in use the year round. The business done by he firm aggrc- SatS about $12o,OO0 annually. Michael Kecley tn" cider. was born in Kilken- ny. Ireland, in 1928, and came to America when ten years of age. For two years he attended school at New Irtrccht. Long Island. and when thir- teen years of ago went to Brooklyn. N. I.. where he enterd the employ of a blacksmith. Tn 1858 hc was mar riod to Katherine Egan Of Waterbury, He came to Waterbury in 1861, and went to work for George Goodwin, a blacksmith. remaining with him for three years. He was formerly in the employ of George Hobbs of Bridge port, for whom he sold scrap iron on commission He received stipend of S1 ppr ton. and disposes of about sev- "nty-tive tons week. Mir Keeley was thrifty man. and finally secured Michael F. keeley. tho son. was born and educated in Waterbury. The Kee- Icy family have been communicantS of the Church of the Immaculate Con cnDtiOn SiDcc 1SH1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
CITY.
Standard Electric Time Go.

Ranking high among New England industries is that of the Standard Electric Time Co, whose plant and Main office is located at No 23 Jeffer- son street. Waterbury, with branch offices in Boston. New Haven and New York. They are the manufac- turers of the most simple and reliable system of electric time known. They sell outright electric time plants with Written guarantee to give SatiSfac- tory service. and will place from one to fifty clocks on a single circuit They are also manufacturers of seff-wfnd- ing electric clocks, regulators, battery gauges and electric measuring inStrIl- mentS. A speciality of this concern is their electric tower clocks, Operat- ing one OF four dials of any diameter. requiring no winding and guaranteed to keep uniform and accurate time.
 The plant of the Standard Electric Time Co is one of the largest and fin- est equipped of it's kind in the coun- try. The most improved and best ma chinery and devices that money can buy is used for the manufacture of their specialties. and only the best skilled labor is employed. Any com munity is fortunate that has the bene- fit of their electric time system which has never been known to prove un- satisfactory. and notwithstanding this important fact, is the cheapest service that can be obtained tAll their clocks and regulators are noted for their accuracy and durability, sold on the very lowest terms, while the purchaser is protected and secur- ed against loss by the company's writ ten guarantee that they will give sat isfaction All tho specialties of this concern are as perfect as human mechanism can make them and are sold at the lowest price commensurate with good workmanship aid durabil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
RANOOlpH-CFOWFS rN.
The Randolph-Clowes Co, one of the

The Randolph Cloves Co, one of the clty'S foremost manufacturers n cern>, began it's career as the surrp$N. or of Brown X Brothers, and the origi- nal members of the firm were Edward l.. Randolph of New York and George IT Cloves of Waterbury The infancy of the concern was marked by series of struggles and trittnphS. Finally prosperity camc--and in an emphatic manner The seamless tube. brazcd tube, boiler and kettle departments were worked to he limit to meet the demand for the goods. Tho Randolph Clnwps Cos entire establishment covers nearly ten acres of ground among it's rivals in the manufacturing districts of the city The capital of the company is SoOO,OO0. but the value of it's copper and brass rolling mills it's tube mills and it's seamless copper kitchen boiler works represents a sum extending into the milliOns The main office of the company. which was in cOrporatcd in 1899. is at 3S4 Bank street The president Is Charles Mil Ter one of Waterbury's foremost busi- ness men. AIr Miller possesses q gacity. Occupying the post of secre- tary and treasurer, and directing In large measure the destinios of the Randolph-ClowcS Co is Franklyn A. Taylor. Mir Taylor iS one of Water burys youngest and most progressive buSina6S men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
The Novelty Manufacturing Co,

The Novelty Manufacturing Co was Incorporated In 1872 by Thomas Fitz- slmons. William H. Blake. Edwin gut nam and John Nirschbaum. and the original factory was located on the present site The first president of the corporation was William H. Blake. who afte" his death in this city. No vembcr 30, 1888, was succeeded hy Ed win Putnam of Newark, \. j. The successor of Mr. Putnam Was Thomas FltHSlmmOnS. who still occupies that position, in addition to discharging the responsible duties of treasurer The company manufactures small brass steel. German silver and sterling silver goods II gives employment 10 2lO hands. and is one of the largest of it's kind in the world. and it's general pres tige is continually being enhanced 'G'he future holds out every promise for q SHill larger and higher degree of sue cess
 The president of the company Is Thomas FitHsimons. business man of rare executive ability and integrity.
 Louis Fitzsimoos is the secretary of the concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Waterbury Rubber
 Tire Coach Go.

With the innovation Of rubber tires and electric devices the annoyance ana fatigue of travelling by coach has been reduced to a minimum, and. in fact, ease. comfort and convenience are now the salient features Of this mode of To- comotion. The Waterbury Rubber Tire Coach company. whose office Is Nos. c32 234 23G and 23S Grand street with telephone number GOA, is able to offer tho public one of the best coach ser wees to be held in any city in New England Their comfortable smooth running S2000 vehicles are eQuippe, with electric lights and bells, and one can ride to any point within the city s:nits for 25 cents. All train orders .:sAs. promptly attended to and the pa trOn can always count on receiving the most polite and reliable service, This romDany's office is also headQUart ters of can excellent ambulance service. and calls are attended to day or night. T, r. Tuuny the proprietor. takes person al supervision of every detail and to his fine business qualifications must be at t"ibuted the large patronage accorded this service Mir Lunny is q native of Waterbury and one of its best known citizens. He began life with little cap ltaI except plenty of good hard sense pluck and energy, At one time he con 1ucted high class saloon in New York ri'y returning to Waterbury in 1889 He then laid the foundation Of his pres ant successful business. starting with me coach and adding to tho number as his natron1rc iricwoasnd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Fidelity Construction Go.

Building is an art which no firm in Waterbury better understands than the Fidelity Constructing Co of 953 Baldwin street. This company though
 in existence only since 1901, Is doing as large a business as many of the city's oldest builders. The members of the firm are ID. A. Major, business manager; Oscar Bernier, superintend- ent of construction; and Louis Bernier, treasurer Oscar Rernier is Mir Ma .iOr'S sOn-in-law, and is brother of Louis Berner. The entire three are French Canadians. Mir Major has re- sided in Waterbury for the last ten years and the Berner brothers for the last fifteen years. Each of the three are highly respected Waterbury property owners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
BRASS CITY LUMBER co.

Few concerns are better known to Waterbury people and to the popula- tion inhahiting the outlying Mistricts than the Brass City Lumber Go. For reliability, for promptness and excel- lencc of workmanship and for variety and quality of material this firm can not be surpassed. In a progressive city like this, building operations are conducted on an elaborate scale. Con-