The Press., 1905-11-15

I important change is made in the in- dustrial situation. It is gratifying to those interested in the welfare of the town that MT. Johnson has sold to a man who will in all probability continue the business with the success that has marked it's past history. The sale is in line with MT. Johnson S policy in reducing his cares and re- responsibilities. Some years ago the Riverside mill was sold, and the sale of the Central leaves him with less manufacturing property. He still has enough to keep him out of mischief, however, as he is the owner of the Hope mill at Staffordville and a heavy stockholder in the Warren woolen mills He also has large in- terests in manufacturing concerns in New Jersey, and is president of the Rock Manufacturing company of Rock vile. MT. Johnson is a typical New Englander, and his success is due to thrift, untiring effort and the ability to recognize and seize the opportunity when it presents itself. Pleasant and affable to meet, he has the iron will and courage necessary to the manage ment of men and affairs. Cyril John l. IT, 1882. At the age of 16 he start ed on his business career and he has kept at it ever since, working his way up from a card boy to an enviable po sition in manufacturing circles In 1870 Mir. Johnson, after a thorough apprenticeship in practical manufac- turing. made an important business move when he became superintendent Associated with him were Elijah Fairman, Daniel Fairman, Charles Holt, O. N. Gibbs, Charles Bard and Charles Ladd. After eleven years of successful experience in the Phoenix, MT. Johnson, with E. C. Pinney, R. G. Beebe and Mrs. Rachel Harvey, organized the Riverside Woolen com- pany at Stafford Hollow, and was
 
 the eighties the Riverside company purchased the Central, which was then the Granite Mills company. From a comparatively small plant used in manufacturing cotton it has been gradually enlarged and improved until the present. It is now an up- to-date, thoroughly equipped estab lishment. The new owner, Archibald B. Patton, is a man of wide experience in manufacturing and capable man. ager. For the past 15 years he has been manager for the George H. Gil bert mills in Ware and Gilbertville, which employ 1900 hands. The new owner began his career in the Patton manufacturing plant at Sherbrook, P. Q. He held responsible positions at Peacedale, R. l., with the Chase mills at Webster and at Dover, Mass. He is highly spoken of in Ware, be- ing liked by the employees and respect ed by the townspeople. Much regret is felt in Ware that he is to leave. Both he and his wife are active so- cially and interested in all that is best for the town. MT. Patton does not take possession until Janaury 1st, and in the meantime the Central com pany will run out their stock.
 Herman Rawitser of New York city is in town.
 John Shuttleworth of Lowell, Mass, is the guest of John Wood.
 Regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America next Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. V. Squier of Wind sor Locks are visiting friends in town.
 Harry Ellis of Gilbertville, Mass. was the guest of friends in town over Sunday.
 Asa Hind of Falconer, N. Y, has been the guest of Alfred Scott the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Brown are receiving congratulations on the birth of son yesterday.
 Elder Amasa Morse has come to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Nj. P. J. Walker
 Evan Booth, formerly of the Staff ford Worsted Co.,, has accepted a responsible position in Holyoke.
 Several from here have been at tending the semi-annual meeting of Mystic Shriners at Hartford to- day.
 Monday night was the first real cold one of the season. The ther- mometer was close to zero in some localities.
 Harold Parkhurst, a former resi- dent, has taken the position of sta tion agent at Barretts Junction for the O. V. railroad.
 At the Japanese social at the Con- gregational church this evening burnt wood articles and homemade candy will be on sale. Supper at 6.15.
 Fifteen cans of fingerlings from the state hatchery were received the lat ter part of last week. The fish were placed in Roaring brook by E. E. Fitzpatrick and Frank Mogle.
 The Boston & Albany railroad will sell round-trip tickets from Palmer to Springfield and return next week Saturday for 45 cents, on account of the Brown Dartmouth football game.
 The Gary auction last Saturday drew a good attendance. Everything passed of pleasantly, and there was a brisk demand for the articles offer ed. A number of people were present from out of town. r-...