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The Press., 1921-09-22

This is the day of electricity. The age of the coal oil lamp, the tallow candle and all other forms of light have given place to the electrical way. The advances made in this branch of science have been so mark ed and have followed each other so swiftly that it takes much study and research to keep up with the latest phases of the electrical business.
 This well known concern and the man who directs it's affairs has made quite a study of all of the problems connected with the wiring of houses and general electrical business. They are practical men in this line, having learned the business from actual work and experience. He is conver- sant with the laws of the state and city government relative to electrical wiring and when the work is cOmplet- ed it will not only be found perfectly but will conform to the rules of the underwriters and will be perfectly safe. Too much care can- not be taken with affairs of this kind, as fires often result from imperfect wiring and it is well worth your while to make sure of getting the very best by employing him.
 It has kept pace with the advance made in various styles of lighting fixtures of the period. It is prepar- ed to give you either the bright or
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This is one of our most fourishing industries and is fully worthy of more than passing notice at our hands for not only is it one of the leading concerns engaged in it's es- pecial field of endeavor in the coun- try, but it's products have gained an international reputation for general excellence and are considered a standard product among the trade the country over.
 It may be of interest to know that the idea of this enterprise originated in the resourceful minds of energetic local men. With a restless ambi- tion, broad vision of the future of the lace industry of the country, they turned their trained and crea- tive minds to the development of a superior laces.
 Today it is one of the most sub stantial concerns engaged in this manufacture in the country and its phenomenal growth is the result of hard work on the part of it's officers. Their factory has a floor space of a great many square feet and is equipped with the most approved and up-tO-date machinery necessary. Expansion plans under way will give this company one of the most modern plants in the country.
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is in the hands and under the direc- ton of man who is so well known that any further remarks are unnec- essary, but we cannot refrain from stating that this enterprise is for tunate in having as it's active head, a man so thoroughly familiar with all the details of the manufacture and whose executive ability and familiarity with business conditions has kept the plant thoroughly abreast of the times. It is such firms as this one that make a-city prosperous and worth while. It is such acute busi- ness judgment and such active in- terest in the affairs of its employees and their families that has won them the confidence and the good will of the entire people. Through their straightforward dealings with the public the management has made many friends for the company and in this edition we are glad to give them commendable mention and to compliment them upon the leading position they occupy in the monu- ment manufacturing world.
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distant in twenty-four hours. This firm makes a speciality of long 6s- tance moving and the handling of pianos and other heavy articles. You can rest assured that when you turn your moving problems over to this firm everything will be looked after just as carefully as if you were doing it yourself. You need have no hesitancy in turning your moving over to this firm in it's entirety.
 The men employed by this firm are experts in this line and careful in the handling of your furniture, they know how to pack to save every inch of space and they know how to drive to avoid damage to your goods in transit.
 It is such conveniences as are pro- vided by this modern firm that add to the attractiveness of any commun- ity and we wish to direct the atten- tion of our readers to this firm when anything in the moving line is con templated, The manager is a pro- gressive business man interested in the advancement of the community and is ready and glad to give you any information that you may desire regarding any phase of this import ant side of the modern life of today.
The Press., 1921-09-22

As the general purpose of this re- view is to give the outside world an adequate idea of our social as well as industrial and professional pro- gress we deem it quite appropriate to call the attention of. the public to the efficiency and great work that is being carried on at this well known establishment. .e-...s.
 The management has always had at heart the best interest of the county and has done the best at all times to serve the people to the best advantage. Under the acute business direction. the plant has prOspered and expanded.
 Though experts in their line, this firm has always been very reason able in their prices and the people of their community have found it worth while to consult with this firm before contracting elsewhere. Special service and comprehensive information will be given customers at all times whether the request be in person or over the telephone.
 The active operation of the plant
The Press., 1921-09-22

The fact that this garage has pro- vided for the public, and render a complete service, makes their place "The Home of Good Service" in this section of the state.
 When this firm started in business in this establishment they decided to have the best that the market and modern science affords, and there is no question but that it has succeeded. Then, when we'll prepared, it stocked the establishment with full line of the best grade of accessories and genuine auto supplies to be found in this section.
 In the very complete repair depart ment they employ only able and effi- cient wOrkmen and these machinists are furnished with the latest and most scientific modern machinery for the repairing and complete rebuilding of cars. No matter what may be wrong with your car they are pre- pared to take care of 1t and turn it out in first class shape.
 It can readily be seon that such an
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SENTATIVE BASIS.

One of the best and most reliable banks in the community is this we'll known institution, and it is a striking example of substantial and conserva- tive progress Its officers have been many years in the service of the people in local financial matters, be- ing most efficient bankers in point of service in the county, and the wide experience thus gained has added to the growth of the community and to the attractiveness of it's service to the people. Familiar with the needs and demands of the general public in this section of the country by reason of their long identification with the banking activities of the county, it is not strange that the in stitution which they head has become one of the most popular of the reli- able and conservative financial de- positories of this section.
 The example set by the manage ment in the bygone days has been maintained during the flow of pass ing years.
 A distinctive feature of this bank is the fact that it has been selected as member of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Re-
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Radiating with the seasons latest designs in all it's lines and resplen- dent with the new shades of the season this well-known store presents the appearance that will make the eyes of any lady loving beauty spar kle with wonder and admiration at it's unusual attractiveness.
 In it's ready-to-wear department can be found the latest ideas of the leading designers of the country and Europe that have been purchased with the idea of giving the ladies and young people of the city and sur rounding country the latest of east ern fashions most reasonably. These garments come from some of the best known houses of the country and in clude those little touches of style that cannot be found on the usual run of ready mades.
 men of the present day who realize the profits to be made from quick turnovers. They offer their goods at reasonable prices because they buy in large quan- titles and in the right markets, and they are satisfied with small profit on each sale. This store has a reputa- tiOn for exclusive lines, superior
The Press., 1921-09-22

1t is one of our busiest beehives of industry. It is model es- tablishment of it's kind and is an ideal place to work.
 It was naturally to be expected that this company would produce a product that would be on a par with the best and therefore the tremend- ous popularity and durability and beauty of their laces is not strange.
 One of the features of this in- stitution that is very popular is the work at home department. They have at present over 100 families working. This furnishes employ ment to many people, who are not able to work all the time, but are thus enabled to make money during their spare time.
 One might devote much space to a further description of this establishment, but let it suffice to say that you will find there just what you would ex- pect to locate in the head quarters of such an establishment as they maintain. We are pleased in this business review to compliment this popular concern and able man agement who are among the county's leading and popular business men.
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it is strictly up-to-date. >
 She has milliners of exceptional ability and taste. -S She employs at all times trimmers of reputation and as a consequence she is able at any time to make up for you anything you wish according to your individ- ual ideas
 We are pleased in this edition to give favorable mention to her in her particular field of endeavor, and to say that those who are parti- cular as to their personal appearance can not do better than to consult this popular millinery store which is gaining in custom with each sea- son. The management is in the hands of a latter-day business woman who is thoroughly conversant with every feature of the millinery busi- ness, and we wish to compliment her and predict that this establishment will, continue to be one of the most progressive of the community.
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added impetus to the growth and de velopmsnt of the city andcommunity. It has materially assisted in the up- building of the county and has be- come indispensable to the community.
 The officers are: President, Wm. Maxwell; secretary and treasurer, Arthur T. Bissell; vice president, Farley B. Leonard; assistant treas urer, Edwin G. Butler; 2nd assistant treasurer, Geo. G. Smith.
 Corporators: A. T. Bissell, Wm. Maxwell, E. G. Butler, David A.. Sykes, P. B. Leonard, F. T. Maxwell, F. Swindells, Phineas M. Talcott, S. c. Cummings, G. P. Wendheiser, Arno M. Weber, Chas. M. Squires, Lebbeus F. Bissell, c. s. Bottomley, E. W. Robinson, Thos. F. Rady, E. Peckham Barber; Jasper A. Fitch, Manchester, Conn; Chas. A. Thomp- son, Melrose, Conn; c. Denison Tal- colt, Talcottville, Conn.,; Dr. H. O. Allen, Broad Brook, Conn.,; K. L. Heath, Boston, Mass.
 Its officers are men of well known financial and executive ability and in the conduct of the banks business have always adhered to the great car dinal laws governing. banking and finance. Under their direction we predict that this old reliable depOsi- tory will continue to be one of the best conducted financial institutions in the state.
 In making this review of the on ward progress of the county, we wish to compliment this banking firm, its officers and directors, and to direct the attention of all of cur readers to this strong financial depository.
The Press., 1921-09-22

serve System makes one nationwide, strong chain of banks, solidly linked together to protect their depositors and the fact that this National Bank is included in this Federal Sys- tenn adds materially to the financial stability and attractiveness of the community.
 It is comfortably housed and con. venient and arranged for the trans action of business. Taken all in all, it is an institution in which the people have felt at home for many years and to which they have pointed with pride.
 The great success of this institu- tion is due to the untiring energy of it's officials, who have guided it's af- fairs wisely. Its position today is an example of more than ordinary in- ancial ability on the part of the of- ficers and directors who have govern ed its activities and guided it to auo- cess.
 We are pleased to compliment them and direct our readers atten- tion to this bank as one of the fea- lures of the COmmunity's financial efficiency.
The Press., 1921-09-22

It may truly be said that review of the county would not be complete without extended reference to an in- stitution which has been a potent factor in the financial, agricultural and industrial development of the county for years. It was a legiti- mate outgrowth of the needs of the people for adequate banking facilit- ies. From the day of it's opening up tn the present time it has been noted for its sound and conservative man agement, commanding at all times the confidence of capitalists, business men and people generally, holding g high rank in the banking circles of the state; the example in manage ment set by the older bankers has been maintained through the flow of passing years.
 It pays liberal interest on savings deposits and is equipped to render the most highly satisfactory accom- modations. Its tellers and clerks are courteous and efficient, receiving the small deposit with the same magnan- imous service that is extended to the largest corporation.
 SAVE MONEY-we suggest that as a means of helping to make your saving efforts successful you choose this large and successful bank. A good rate of interest will be paid on all deposits
 This bank has proven to be a great convenience to the farmers and the people generally as it renders a met Topolitan service in all financial mat ters. It is one of the important and essential features of the organization of the community which has given
The Press., 1921-09-22

In a comprehensive review of this character, embracing as it does the most salient features of the com munity's progress, we can not fail to devote some space to the profession al status of the community and just Iy SO to a profession so essential as that of the modern funeral director and embalmer. In this respect the community possesses an efficient representative in these prominent funeral directors. As is well known they are recognized as among the most proficient and conscientious men and this distinction is we'll mer- ited, as the excellent service that they have rendered in the practice of the profession will testify. It may be truly said that no one in this section engaged in the arduous profession of which they're so able an exponent, has given this profession more care ful study oris as we'll equipped from
The Press., 1921-09-22

narIcAaIly advertised line of goods, which not only the owners of this store stand behind but the manu- lecturers will back up in every detail They select stores upon their standing and the ability of the pro- psietor as a merchant who is thoro, ughly abreast of the times.
 The clothing department is one of the very popular features of the cs- tablishment. Here you will find that the excellent material and the expert workmanship inculcated into their clothes will render your apparel that of distinction and quality. That in- dividuality which is so desirable and so hard to obtain has won for their garments fame that is ever increas- ing.
 In charge are we'll known business men who have merited the lead ing position attained and the large patronage received.
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establishment adds materially to the attractions of this part of the state. In this business review we wish to advise all of our readers that it will pay them to call on them when in need of automobile service. The men in charge are prominent and well known business men who are experts in their business, and you can depend upon the advice and informa- tion that they give you about automobile equipment
 The head of. the concern is thor oughly familiar with every detail of the business, having had wide ex- perience in this field. Associated in this establishment are most com petent men who know their busi- ness from A to z. It quite naturally follows, then, that this establishment has come to be the popular and one of the leading ones of it's especial field with patronage that is steadily and rapidly increasing.
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every standpoint to carry out all of the work attendant upon his call ing than they.
 During the course of their business and professional career they have conducted hundreds of funerals in this part of the state and their ser vices have always been in great de- mand.
 It is eminently fitting in this com prehensive review of our progress to give due mention to the activities of this concern, for it is one of the best conducted and most substantial enterprises of the county.
 It is needless to say that they have prepared to serve the people with excellent and satisfactory equipment. Their parlors and out aide equipment are distinctively met ropolitan. They are very conscien- tious members of their profession and most moderate in their charges
The Press., 1921-09-22
BY ACCIDENT.

"Thank goodness" said President D. R. Moton of Tuskegee, 'the Ger man government has got rid of Secre- tary Solfl Solf was a member of the old regime, and the old regime never told the truth except by accident.
 ''Solf and his gang remind me of Mrs. Malapropos. Mrs. Malapropos came out of the picture theater dressed in her hass. the other after noon, to find 1t raining cats and dogs.
 "She had no umbrella, and, as she set of for home in the downpour, she exclaimed:
 'Pshaw, how irrigating this isP"
The Press., 1921-09-22
Savings Bank of Rockville

OCCUPYING MAGNIFICENT BANKING WHICH IS ONE OF THE IMPOSING STRUCTURES CITY, WHICH IS AN INSTITUTION THAT TRANSAcTS MORE THAN LOCAL BUSINESS. DEPOSIToRS OVER THIS SECTION OF THE sTATE-oRGANIZED A DESIGNATED PLACE SAVINGS-UNDER DIRECTION OF MEN OF WIDE ExPERIENCE-FEATURE BANKING MAIL PAYS FIVE PERCENT ON SAyINGS-oRGANIZED HAS SERVED THE PEOPLE FAITHFULLY-YoUR GRAND
 FATHER TAUGHT LESSONS OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMY SAVING TRANSAcTING BUsI NESS WITH THIS INSTITUTION.
The Press., 1921-09-22
Extremes Meet.

Friend -The newspaper critics cer tainly gave your new play the frosty mitt.
 Playwrfter-Yes. but the audience gave it a warm reception.
 Friends that SOP
 Playwriter-It is. They roasted 1t so flercely during the third act we had to run down the asbestos curtain
The Press., 1921-09-22
House & Murphy

WITH STORE AT ELM STREET, ROCKVILLE, FOREMOST MEMS AND BOYS WEAR ESTABLISHMENTS THIS PART OF THE STATE, CARRYING STANDARD LINES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CLoTHERS OF WIDE EXPERIENCE REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST TYPE A MODERN HIGH CLASS CLOTHING, ENJOYS A PATRONAGE FROM SURROUNDING TERRITORY.
The Press., 1921-09-22
A BACK NUMBER.

NUMBER.
 The Solicitor Would you like to subscribe for the La dies' Monthly Modest All the latest in costumes.
 Mrs. SReSdND Don't care fer cit I read The D ally Fashion Tips. That's the Only way I can keep track of Che 0hRn@as Ia styles.
The Press., 1921-09-22
Hia Brand.

"Just heard of man who returned to his wife after an absence of twenty years"
 "What excuse did he give for stay ing away all that timer
 'sSaid he couldn't get the sample matched"
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The Meek One

"Ma." 'Yes, my son."
 ''Do you believe the meek win in herit the earthT'
 "Oh, yes, my boy; the meek win in herit the earth some day."
 ''WelL ma, what are you going to dc when pa gets itH"
 The Real Difficulty. GGrs. ChatterlOng-Tm down for talk before the Housewives club. wish I could think up . good intro auction.
 Her Husband-That should be easy for you. You never appear to have any trouble starting q talk. It's end ing 1t that seems to be impossible.
 Let 'Em Wlsh. a ~I never deny my wife wish" "Well, that's very good of you, but 1t must cost a pretty penny in the long run" Nothing of the kind. It doesn't cost anything to wish. h."-Pearson.s Weekly.
The Press., 1921-09-22
Time to Call a HaIt

The monthly assizes were in prog ress at the mining camp of Rowling Wolf, and the courthouse was crowd ed with a motley throng, who took a deep, if somewhat noisy, interest in all the proceedings.
 The uproar got worse and worse, and at last the judge could bear it no longer. An imposing figure, he nrnnn AnL hAn fiat and hnllnr,nS n..A.
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He'd Paid a Fine.

The Orator What is the price of lib. erty7 Again. ask you, what is the price of liberty1
 The Automobiligt Gin rear Of halll- Five dollaE 3f0E the first ofrense, twen- ty-five dollars. for the second Oftsnsa.
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Miss C. F. Seidel

CONDUCTS ON BOARD WALK, ROCKVILLE, CONN, MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS THE STATE, FEATURING COMING IN ALL THE TIME IN EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY-A CENTER LADIES SECTION WHO DESIRE TO MAKE EXCELLENT APPEAR ANCE-HAS A FINE LINE OF GAGE MODELS THE EARLY
The Press., 1921-09-22
Had AIl tha varletIea.

Dinks--I heard that you had a piece of each of the fifteen kinds of pie at the Thanksgiving feast3
 Wlnks-Ver likely did. know that now I'm having about fifteen diff. 9eront kinds of Indigestion.
The Press., 1921-09-22
S()l1E> Sr1IL~ ~EN,
 Xe4S &Sa

Observer-Do you know you've Lost your collar buttonH
 Fr1aRd-rm not surprised. I've lost my pet spaniel, my canary died, my automobile was stolen, I lot my insur- ance drop just before my house burned down. the bank had all my money in busted and I just heard that my wife Oloped. What's c lost collar button3
The Press., 1921-09-22
C. A. Miller

IN ROCKVILLE HEADS ONE OF MOST COMPLETE PACKING SHIPPING AND MOVING THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AUTO HOUSEKEEPING AND SHIPPING THAT IS VERY EFFICIENT-HE UNNECESSARY WORRY AND TROUBLE-LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TURF PIANO MOVERS.
The Press., 1921-09-22
Alfred H. HObrO

AT sl BROOKLYN STREET, ROC KvILLE, CONN, WELL KNOWN PRODUCER HIGHEST MONUMENTAL WORK ENJOYS THE PAIR ONAGE SURROUNDING TERRITORY ADJACENT CITY BECAUSE OF THE STRAIGHFORWARDNESS DEALINGS GENER- Al WORK TURNED OUT-ONE THE LEADING MONUMENT ESTABL EASEMENTS OF coNNEcTIcUT-ALso FEATUR REPAIRING FREsEEN MONUMENTS
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asla4i,nea IJaa1uI.

O'Rourke Shure an . wooden leg comes in handy sometimes.
 O'Toole How sOP
 OsRourke Whin ye8 git in a scrap yea kiu take It on am use 1t fer club.
The Press., 1921-09-22
Harry w. Price

ROCKVILLE CONDUCTS ONE
 PERT ELECTRICAL ESTABLISHMENTS WHOSE PROGRESSIVE OPERATIONS HAVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH HEADQUARTERS STAND
 LINES OF ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND APPLIANcEs-EX
 cELLENT CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, MoDER- AVIATION PART OF CONNECTICUT
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w est St: Garage

AT WEST IN ROCKVILLE MANAGEMENT MIR. ERNEST BERTSCHE, AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL EXPERT WHO FEATURES COMPLETE SERVICE GENERAL REPAIRS, BATTERY WORK COMPLETE LINES ACCESSORIES TUBES SPECIALIZING ON INTRICATE AND ACCURATE WORK
The Press., 1921-09-22
Rockville National Bank

AT ELM ST IN ROCKVILLE HAS AIDED IN THE DEVELOP MENT OF HOLLAND COOUNTY, OFFERING A COMPLETE AND SAFE BANKING SERVICE-UNDER FEDERAL SUPERVIsIoN-Is A MEMBER THE FEDERAL RESERVE AND AN INSTITUTION SENTATIVE
The Press., 1921-09-22
Cavanaugh & Burke

WITH OFFICES PARLoRs AT EAST MAIN ST, IN ROCK DIRECTORS OF DISTINCTION AND RE- NOWyN SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING EVERYTHING IN THE WAY OF SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT-UNDER VERY ABLE MANAGE F.
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Tho Real Difficulty.
Let 'Em Wloh.
Verv Much AIJkn

Tilted Suitor (siEhing) and courtships are much alike.
 His Friend-In what way2
 tilted Suitor-Why, just as you get them sailing along smoothly you arc dropped without notice.
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''Royal Stores"

IN ROCKVILLE DRY GOODS AND SPECIAL T. LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR GRADE STOCK WITH EXCLUSIVE STYLE AT MOST REASONABLE PRICEs-UNDER ABLE DIRECTION OF MIR. HAR BY FLAMM WHO HAS EXTENSIVE THE STYLES THE BUSINESS PERIOD.
The Press., 1921-09-22
The Stafford Lace Co.

WITH MODERN FACTORY AT WI NDERMERE VILLAGE ARE TENSIVE MANUFACTURERS O F LACE WHICH ARE SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE coUN TRYAN INDUSTRY THAT AIDS IN REBUILDING BRINGING OF" PROSPERITY THIS SECTION OF THE COUNT RY-UNDER THE DIRECTION MEN WHO ARE LEADERS HEIR ESPECIAL LINE MANU- . FACTURE