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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
FULLER-HOLWAY COMPANY

AUGUSTA, as the capital of the state
and located IN a. commanding geo
graphical position, mas become an i'm
portant wholesale and distributing CEN
ter
Naturally the city i especially well
adapted for a wholesale grocery bust
ness and in this line the Fuller Holway
Company is pre-eminent.
This concern is comparatively young,
having been established in 1852 It's
plant on Water Street has direct rail-
road connections, with sufficient track
age available for the handling Of sew
eral freight cars at the same time.
Since 1911 the company has operate
in connection with its grocery bust
ress. a large grain department. One
portion of the plant is complete grain
mill and elevator. The milling ma
chinery is driven by electric motors,
and has & capacity of from two to
three thousand bushels per day. The
five floors of the grocery department
have an area Of about half an acre.
The stock comprises both staple and
fancy groceries, selections being made
from among the best offerings of mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CAPITAL LUNCH

The Capital Lunch is open dav and
night. 1t serves steaks, chops. chow
ders. stews and special dishes of all
Kinds in an attractive way A good
class of trade. both men and women.
comes here. The large dining bar i'm
the centre of TIE room seats 30 per-
sons easily and in addition to these
facilities are surrounding tables for
quite few more. The daily patron
age exceeds 500 persons The Capital
prepares its own pastry and the light.
sanitary kitchen wins praise from all
who inspect it. Mr.. Choate who is
also proprietor of Il large variety
store on State Street. is well-known
in public life because of his promi-
nence in Democratic party affairs and
for having served as deputy under
sheriffs Plaisted and Richardson. He
is member of the Masons, X r.,
Moose and Sons of Veterans Mr..
Beckett was formerly chef at the
Eagle House. Weaver's Restaurant
Concord. n. II. He has also been con-
nected with the Russell Cottage, at
North Conway. and the Bangor House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WEBER 4 CHURCH

The electrical supply and contract
ing business conducted by Earle
Church under the style of Weber &
Church dates from 1911, but within
few months after the firm was organ
lied Mr. Church purchased the inter-
est Of his partner George Webber,
retaining the original name. This name
from the very first has signified safe,
reliable and fair priced electrical APP
paratus and work. The Weber &
Church display rooms ana shop at liz
Oak Street offer the interested IN
quirer very large line of the most
recent inventions from which to select.
The best products of the Westinghouse
plant are here to be inspected in great
abundance. With the almost daily
widening of the scope of electricity in
tine shop, on the farm and in the home,
Mr. Church is q man with whom the
people of Augusta and vicinity should
keep in close touch. His own personal
knowledge Of the electric business is
broad. accurate and yet varied. lie
put in some years IN depa at
the West Lynn (Mass.) works of the
General Electric Company, qualifying
himself by steady application for his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WHITE CLOUD LAUNDRY
Edwin c. Genthner, Prop'r.

The White Cloud Laundry is at "
Bridge street and is a commodlou'
tnree-story building with excellen|
hght, power and sanitation. All kna.I
or laundry work are given the mos
careful attention. Starching and f1nls'|
are attended to by labor of the hlsn.|
est skill, while the very useful wei
wash and domestic departments a'
increasingly employed by Augus'
housewives. 1t is universally recos
nized- now that there is no real ecohV,
my in a housekeeper's expenditure y.
her precious. energy in the druasen
OF clothes washing A well-equipp',
laundry like this one will call Tor s.s
deliver the family wash within u.
hours on any convenient day Oh '|
week, and the work will be done HUI
better than could possibly be the ' o.
in the household kitchen or iaunu,.
Mr.. Genthner's patrons INCLUDE nY,l
proprietOrs and restaurants, as
He meets all his engagements prom ari
ly and one can depend upon ms w" 1,.sa
Augusta and vicinity are well Sc a
by the White Cloud. Its voiun,' M.
business increases each year anu
1916 the outlook Is most bright
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
New State st. Laundry Co.

The New State Street Laundry Com
pany is the direct outgrowth of the
business conducted for some years as
the New Method Laundry. Following
the fire in the latter concerns plant in
the fall Of 1915 Joshua A. Norton and
Mrs. B. c. Briggs reorganized and be-
gan business at 257 State Street
The finest starched work is done
for both men and women, with finish
as ones fancy may dictate The fiat
work department serves several Of the
largest hotels and rooming houses in
this section. while a large and increas-
ing trade comes to the family wash de-
partment. At the prices and liberal
treatment offered by the New State
Street Laundry Company no housewife
can afford to have the family wash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JOSEPH A. SHAW
Manufacturer of Boxes and Shocks
Operates Splendid Grist Mill at SO
Mount Vernon Ave,

One of Augustus busies; mon ,f Of
l"its Is Joseph A. Shaw, a considera-
bic property owner in and about To-
gus. where he has fine farm of 1870
acres. About four years ago Mr.. Shaw
acquired the mill property on Mt. Yer
non Ave, and where he now manufac-
lures wood packing cases and box
shocks in large numbers, for the trade
in this state. The box mill is modernly
equipped, comprising two-story
structure, 40X50 feet in dimensions. In
the various departments from 6 to 10
men are employed according to season.
Two years ago Mr.. Shaw added an
other enterprise-the grist mill. about
two blocks from the box factory. He
renovated and improved this property.
putting in modern equipment and max
ing it one of the best grist and feed
mills in the county. The mill has a
grinding capacity of upwards of 500
bushels Il day. The elevator storage
capacity is about 5000 bushels of grain,
nay, straw, -four, horse and cattle
foods, etc. these commodities being
handled III large quantities, and sold at
lowest market rates. The mill is an
agency and distributing point for the
popular "kfsmet," "Competition" and
other dependable brands of flour, the
'Nobleville' brand of mixed feeds for
horses, cattle and poultry Being a
farmer, MIR Shaw is in position to
know the special requirements of the
trade and he is giving goods and a
service that give him the confidence of
all who have dealings with him. A ma
1--WE OF Augusta, Joseph A. Shaw has
always resided in this section. His
large farm is productive and noted for
its fine cattle, hogs, etc and the con-
siderable quantities of fine hay raised
every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
AUGUSTA FURNITURE CO.

4 complete house furnishing enter
nrise which has lately made large
gains in the public esteem is that Oh
the Augusta Furniture Company ~.
1,3 Water Street The president OF
the corporation, which was organized
under Maine laws in 1912, is }. y. ban
Ghetto and the treasurer is A. ,. 'Sr'
Mr. Blanchette was member OF the
original firm of Cote Bianchette'
whose business was taken over by the
corporation. This is Augusta mead
quarters for the famous Masee hhe
of stoves and ranges, more o. "hlch
are probably in use in Augusta anu
vicinity than of any other make. Inc
display Of parlor and dining-room fur-
niture, rugs, carpets and art squares,
kitchen goods and pictures. is one OF
the best in this part of the state and
the companys business is on firmer
basis than ever before. The company
has won the confidence of the COM
munity by it's reliable methods and lib
eral terms. Though this concerns Gus
toners include many of the leading
families of the city, the patronage or
persons of the most moderate means
is welcomed and suitable terms of ex-
tended payments are readily granted
upon the presentation of the ordinary
references. Still another feature is the
secondhand department. where real
bargains are always available to those
who can use furnishings slightly worn
The business occupies several floors
and the stock is surprisingly large
Messrs. Blanchette and Cyr are among
the citys most prominent French citi-
zens and they are prominent in lead
ing societies like the Eagles, Moose,
ForeSters and Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

career as one Of the leading eiectrA-
clans Of central Maine. The ofoers
which come to him for lamps. fixtures
shades, vacuum cleaners. heating de-
vices, wiring for light, heat ana power
are much more than merely local ones
though, Of course, Augusta itself IS
Mr.. Church's principal field, to winch
he Invariably gives his first attention
Some Of the finest residences in the
county have had his attention, ana
semi-public and public buildings also
show his skill in the planning ana IN
stalling of electrical schemes and de-
vices. Mr.. Church is native OF Au-'
gusta anc he has always lived mere
save for his necessary absences Whlle
Qualifying himself for his life work
He insists that his workmen shall also
be of frst-degree skill, thus insurlng
each and every patron the very high
est type Of service. He welcomes in
quiries and consultations from those
contemplating renewals, alterations OF
new installations having to do with
affairs electrical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

ers and manufacturers in the United
States ana foreign countries
The company's statesmen visit trade
all through this section of the state
and Fuller Holway goods are in de-
mand wherever they are known. The
company is incorporated under the
laws of Maine with a capital Of $780,
900. Robert Morang is the president
and head of the business.
healthy, successful, commercial insti-
tuition has been realized. Yet the Full
ler-Holway business is still growing
and each season sees a new record
attained. Every employee is loyal,
knowing that he is backed by an or
ganiZatiop which has the capital and
the merchandise which are required in
these days when competition is keen.
Augusta people take pride in this. one
of the largest grocery and grain es-
Establishments in the state. The Full
ler-Holway Company has had much
to do with bringing about the added
reputation of Augusta in the CONNER
cial world.
The concern has something to sell
and it is so organized as to effect that
selling with ma ximum of benefit to
it's patrons and the entire community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
FIFIELD BROTHERS,CO.

Expert Maeninists-Automo and
Motor Boat Work specialty-Mak-
ers Of the Famed Capital Marine
Engines. Offices at 337 Water St.
Throughout the State Of Maine there
is not a better equipped machine en-
terprise than that of the Fifield Bros.
Co. OF Augusta. For over two decades
1t has been leader in this part of the
state. Now, located in the Purinton
Block, the concern occupies the store
floor 25x75 feet, in addition to the two
lower floors each 40x75 feet in dimen-
slons. In the store proper is carried
one OF the most complete and varied
hnes or automobile and bicycle sup
piles in this section of the state. this
department being under the r,ana.e-
ment OF Ralph B. Herrick. The pop
uiar Lovelfs Diamond" bicycles are
carried here. In the rear is a complete
pant Tor charging electric batteries.
etc. and is "a service station for the
willard Storage Batteries. This is un-
ger the direction of EarrF Frost. an ex.
pert in the line.
me lower floors Of the enterprise are
USED Tor heavy and light machine work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
AUGUSTA MARBLE AND
GRANITE WORK,

The plant of the Augusta Marble AMI
Granite Works is at / Bridge S,r..
ana the business is owned hy U
Brown and Albert Hopkins. Roth o.,
practical men of much experienoo :
this line of work and the trade vh.,
they are getting is received from al
parts OF the state. Their stock of org,
lite and marble, both in finished a.,
rough. is very valuable one and tha,
artistic ability in getting out imnr,s
slVe memorials has become ma.
ter of much appreciative comment r.,
hrm has every item of equipment NEED
ed for the execution of all kinds i
marble and granite work. inclDJr.
headstones and memorials of that sor
visitors here see the largest line Al
monumental work in the CITY and tse
work i'll progress is suggestive Of an
propriate memorials for any purpose
me Augusta Marble and Granite
Works offers a particularly yalab.
service in a matter which calls for sr
discrimination and taste. Nessr
Brown and Hopkins are careful mer
IN all their recommendations and fun
their long experience they are able ID
ADVISE as to matters which come to thu
attention of the ordinary person rats.
er infrequently. Memorial work i
called for by our respect for the deal
and only men of mature iudgmer.
should be approached on the subject
Designs and suggestions will he sub.
mitted in cases where orders are TO he
placed. All cutting and lettering d
done by pneumatic tools. operated b.
compressed air. This is one of Al.
gusta's most conservative business OF.
CARNATIONS, but, nevertheless. one d
real Importance and interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Augustus largest manufacturing
concern is the Edwards Manufacturing
Company, which is likewise one Of the
great industries of the state and as
we'll known in the textile trade as any
company now in active operation. The
Edwards plant is just north of the
railroad bridge and on the west side
Of the Kennebec River. Cotton manu-
featuring has been carried on at this
point for over 20 years. The earlier
dayA of the business were not I'M
troubled by reverses but since 1882,
when the plant and business were
taken over by the Edwards Manufac-
turing Company, the record has been
one Of continued and even success.
This is a Maine corporation, with cap
ital stock set at $1,000,0O0. The man.
agement of the Edwards Company's
business has always been Of the very
strongest and while other textile cities
have suffered deep distress at various
times Augusta is happy to recall that
it's great cotton industry has progress
ed year by year and given employment
at fair wages to an average of 1000
persons. The large payroll of the Ed
wards plant means great deal to our
merchants and the entire Augusta sec
ton is the direct beneficiary of this
business Sheeting is. the principal
output of this Augusta plant and the
product is marketed throughout the
world by the strong selling organlza-
ton of Bliss. Fabyan & Co, with main
Offices at Boston. New York and Chi
cago. With ample financial resources
at it's command this agency is able to
sell where and when most advantage
Gus, thereby strengthening the position
OF the Edwards Company at all times.
The corporations president is w. Z.
Zimmerman and the treasurer is n. DE
r. Lockwood The directors are Mr..
Zimmerman, Philip Dexter, James X.
Hooper. r. w. Fabyan, r. j. Edwards,
Robert Morang and George r. Ma
comber. The actual details are IN
charge of Samuel Stewart, a gifted tex
tile man of great experience and ability
as an executive. Mr. Stewart enjoys
the confidence Of the owners OF the
business and his employees kno" MN
as a consderate superior ofhcef. All
departments at the plant ENJOY ms per
sonal supervision. Production Is main
tanned at uniform point during the
various seasons. thus assuring the re-
tanning OF experienced and reiianie
help These employees constitute an
important and welcome factor IN the
city's life. adding to the high quailty
Of it's citizenship. Augusta Is PROUD ol
the high record of the Edwards manu-
featuring Company, the Maine enter
urise known all over the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

tors, cutlery. silverware, lamps pric-
a -brac. china and cut glass. Mr.. swift
is a careful, yet liberal. buyer Inc
result is that the stock at lSS water
Street is admitted to be the largest OF
this character in any city east OF Port
land. Many staple lines of goods nave
been available to the buying puphc OIL
Augusta and it's trading vicinity for
the entire so years covered by the MIS-
tory of this concern. The general re-
tail and wholesale trade is cared Tor
on the ground floor of the large three
story building. The other floors are
devoted to the storage Of stock and
tin and sheet metal working plant,
where mechanics of the highest skill
are busily employed throughout the
year. .-
Mr. Swift has become one of Au-
susta's substantial men, is trustee
of the State Trust Company, is high
in Masonry and generally prominent
in public life. being member of the
House Of Representatives in 1913 and
is now a member of the State Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
]. P. FERRAN & SON

The Ferran business was operated
for many years as a straight carriage
building and repairing industry, but
the rise of the automobile found it
alert and ready for the new era in
passenger transportation. The shop,
located at the rear of "A Gage Street,
make can be repaired and rebuilt at
short notice. Messrs. Ferran have de-
voted their entire working life to this
line ana their assistants are also eSpe-
cially trained to their duties. The
large 1nree-story building offers every
facility for the prompt execution Of
woodworking and blacksmithing and
tire and rubber work on vehicles of all
kinds. The highest grade of artistic
painting is done at short notice. The
Ferran factory has always been noted
for the perfect reliability in whatever
lire OF work one patronized it. Elec-
trio power is used and there is a COM
plete installment of machinery of the
LATEST models A speciality is made of
hard rubber tire vehicles, some of the
city's leading snleE having lately en-
gagged carriages of this description
showing the highest degree of Ferran
skill and ingenuity. a complete acety-
lene welding plant is feature here
J. P. Ferran is a native OF Readfield,
but has lived in Augusta since 1879.
lie has always taken live interest
III public affairs, though not an office
seeker, He is everywhere known as
reliable business man, master of
his vocation and DESTROYS in every way
o. speeding Augusta on to Il place of
increasing prominence IN the CONNER
cial world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Built Crossett Shoe Factory
+ + Bradstreet & Sons Co., One of the Larges
and Best Equipped General Contracting
Concerns in Central Maine-Many STATE
County and Municipal Structures Erected by
Them-Offices at Hallowell, Maine.

of every description. also for the bI,,,
smithing departments, etc. all so.@
being connected by la"ee elev,,'
Throughout there is every modern ~
provement and machine and dsI'
that conduces to superior work l..
tomobiles are repaired in any MAN.
required. and on short notice In ~
dition the Fifield, Bros. 60. makes ,s
tracts for heavy or lish, mach,
work, in all it's branches, for teri
mills, shoe factories, publishing hons.
motor engines, etc. They hand. w.
GUS kinds of mill suop.;es calico .
in this section, including wood A.,
steel pulleys, shafting, &C.
The Fifield Brothers CD. are =.
makers of the celebrated Capital ",
rine Engines. They have beep ,oss
ing the Capital gasoline motor fo- Il
years, and during this zine they ~
had wide experience with motors -,
a good chance to observ. and n,os
by their varied experiences Il h.
evs- been their aim to construct "
tor that is as simple as possible j..
sessiag long life, and one easily ons.
ated. 1t is impossible 90 obtain .i.,
results without the best of mata,.
and workmanship, and thes. card;,'
features have all been incorpolatnd \
the general makeup of the CAM
Marine Engines.
THE CAPITAL GARAGE.
The MessrS. Fifield also oprrat, :,
popular Capital Garage. located !.
close proximity to the Anguish Hor,
on Higgins Street. This is a two.v,n.
building. 4Ox100 feet, with ,usrH
equipment and every facility at bsr
for rendering a prompt and etf,.a,
service to the autoist. Thee is G..
age capacity for upwards ~ - cns
time. Repairs are made, and .~
kinds of auto accessories ara ,arr,s
The Messrs. Fifield arc ,lat,ras i
Augusta and substantial business ~.
They are esteemed members Of se.a,-,
fraternal orders, and officers and ~
recto:s in the Augusta Motor IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
w. v. HUNT & SON

William V. Hunt and Albert H.
Hunt, partners in this business, urge
upon people to "smile and keep NOV
ing." The Messrs. Hunt have found
that advice profitable and in their en-
terprise of moving distributing and
storage they have given a service
which the Augusta public highly ap-
preciates. The concerns office is at
Market Square and it has intimate
business relations with leading bust
ness firms and corporations in this
part Of the state. The. enterprise is
only about four years old. but it l.s
already reached the point where n
large number of men are employed
throughout the year and contracts are
made for moving goods Of any bulk
to practically any point within reason
able distance Of Augusta. The Hunts
have carried the mails since establish
ing their business. This firm is gen-
eral Eastern distributor of the printed
matter and merchandise of Sears, Roe
buck & Co., the great Chicago mail
order house. Especially careful atten-
ton is given to the moving Of pianos
and general household effects, only
men OF conscientious attention to de-
tails being allowed employment. Both
horse-drawn vehicles and motor trucks
are in use. The concern has available
a complete line OF lifting devices for
the moving Of safes. heavy machinery,
desks. etc. The storage department is
growing very rapidly and patrons have
every assurance Of watchful cure and
safety for merchandise entrusted to
the firms warehouses on Sewan and
Bridge Streets. Reasonable rates are
quoted for this service and inquiries
are solicited. The benefits Of this fea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
The Edwards Mills, Augusta
One of Names LARGEST 000Hands Employed
ished 20 Hnneman PRESIDENT H.
Def lockwood Ire Stewart Agent Augusta

done at the home. Within a few hours
from the taking away of the soiled lin
en- it is returned, partially dry and per-
fectly cleansed. Deliveries are prompt
ly made. Mr.. Norton is a long time
resident of Augusta and was formerly
engaged in the wood business and in
trucking. He is a successful man in
whatever he undertakes. Mrs. Briggs
has direct charge of the work at the
laundry, in which line she has had q
long and informing experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

tufs of the business may not IA ie been
brought home to people Wno nave
household goods and merchandise for
which they have no immediate need,
but the subject is an important enc,
which deserves attention. ". V. Hunt
e. Son are giving community service
of the highest Importance and they are
performing it well. Miss Hazel NJ.
Hunt is bookkeeper for this concern
and has held this important position
with her father for five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Few cities of New England nave
shown greater activity in building CIR
clos than has the city e Augusta dur
mo- the past twelve months or SO.
some of the finest business blocks, fac
tories and private residences in the
state of Maine have been compieteo'
or are nearing completion here. Sew
oral hundred busy mechanics have
been in evidence in all parts OF the