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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
McNAUGHTON c.
292 Water St. Gardiner.

Whether you are contemplating
furnishing a new home, or refurnish-
ing your old one, there is nothing
which you desire that can not be
found in this establishment, that has
a reputation for carrying only high
grade goods. Whichever room YOU arc
planning to "do over" this spring you
will find a large assortment of
furnishings to choose from at this
store, displaying taste and dis
elimination and which can fail but to
please the public whom they serve.
\ store like the Wakefield Nc
Naushton Company encourages the
people of Gardiner to Trade at Home.
where the best from the large
metropolitan Ccnters are brought
right to their doors. at reasonable
prices.
This store is one that attracts the
eye by the window display and on
entering the store one is struck by
the splendid array of furniture and
household furnishings, that would do
credit to any city store. Here YOU
will find chamber sets, brass beds.
the very best makes of mattresses in
felt and hair and blankets. Also
| dining room sets in the most APP
proved style. chairs of all shapes and
| designs and the most attractive
! porch furniture
If YOU are looking for rugs.
! carpets or linoleumS. the most
| tastidious can satisfy his taste from
| the we'll selected patterns in color
and design. BE sure and visit their
| crockery department and look over
! thcir kitchen supplies, where YOU will
find just the handicst things to
facilitate the work OF the cuisine.
Remember your living room won
hy complete without a Columbia OF
Sonora monograph, to bring the
best music to Your children ano
keep them at home. These mon arc
both undcrtakers aud funeral direc-
tors and are very sllillful and di@n
fed in the performance OF then
duties, a great comfort to those
who mourn. Mr.. Wakefield is 3
member of the |. O. o. F.. Red Mer
| and Woodmcn. MI. McNauGhtor
belongs to the l. Q. O. F., Masons
ard WOodmCn. Both arc NcFA
active in all town and social affairs
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w. r. COSGROVE, Jewelry Store.
BOG Water ST, Gardiner

w. T. Cosgrove has been in the
jewelry business twelve years; the
past four years has been doing bust
ness at 800 water ST. During this
time Mr. Cosgrove has built up a
large patronage of many families
who are pleased customers. The
lines embrace the latest novelties in
watches, jewelry and art and gift
goods of every conceivable variety.
A speciality is made of diamonds and
other precious stones, mounted or
unmountcd: all standard makes of
watches. These as well as clock and
jewelry repairing is done here on
short notice at reasonable prices.
Mr.. Cosgrove is a native of p. Z. 1.
and while in the jewelry business,
made and installed one of the first
radio wireless systems for obtaining
the time signals from Washington,
in the State of Maine. He is about
to enter extensively into this bust
ness. carrying Radio supplies and all
equipment. He has made an eX-
haustive study of this subject.
Mr. Cosgrove is member of the
X C..
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eRANN'S MARKET, Gardiner.

One of the oldest stands along the
street is Brann's market owned and
managed by T. Frank Brann and
established forty-five years ago by
Augustus A. Brann. 1t has held its
prestige during all these years by
faithfully serving the public. its
policy being to hold their trade by
producing the goods. Their store is
strictly up-to-date with every mod
ern equipment for handling their
meats, which are kept sanitary in
their large refrigerating plant. They
specialize in heavy western beef.
For variety of menu, you will find
here lamb, pork. veal, ham all at
tractively displayed in dust proof
glass cases. All their meats are
guaranteed to be fresh and whole
some. Orders by telephone have the
same attention as If you made your
selections in person. They deliver
daily to all parts of the town.
Mr.. Brann is an Elk and a knight
OF Columbus.
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ELITE SHOE REPAIRING co.
365 Water ST., Gardiner

For rst-class job of repairing
on your shoes, you want to take them
to the Elite Shoe Repairing Co.,
where Mr.. George f. King will do a
fine piece of work. In order to keep
up to his reputation of doing expert
work. Mr.. King uses the United Shoe
Machinery and Champion Machinery.
To be well shod gives one the con-
seriousness of being well so
do not allow your shoes to become
shabby but take them when they first
rip to be be repaired. Rubber soles
and heels are put on by Mr.. King.
Mr.. King also manufactures shoes
and hunting boots. These custom
made shoes are much appreciated by
all who have been fortunate enough
to have had them made here.
Mr.. King has been in the business
ten years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

Organized in 1910 this concern IS
now manufacturing Geo dozen Mems
Nelts daily. In the Gardiner factory
1000 are employed. April lst Il. Il.
Hazard IL Co. took over the Leonard
stevens factory in Belfast and opcr-
ates 1t IN conjunction with Gardiner.
500 are employed in Belfast. The Bel
last factory manufactures boys.
youths and little gents welt shoes. In
addition, the concern has a chain of
?c retail shoe stores, the name being
Beck Hazard Inc. This chain OF re
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WHEELER BROS. 4 CO., INC.
179 Water St., Gardiner

At Wheeler Bros. e. Co. is done
high grade work in sanitary engin-
eering and the firm is known.
throughout this section for being
among the best known in the plumb
ing and heating line. This fact is at
tested by the number of business
blocks and fine residences that they
have completed splendid work along
the lines indicated. They will be
pleased to submit estimates on work
which includes drainage and ventila-
ton systems and pipe fitting in all its
branches, and if awarded the contract
will guarantee to live up to the spe-
cifications. They carry a fine line OF
bathroom furnishings and requisites
and also handle Il complete line Of
plumbers supplies. steam fitting sup
plies, hot water and steam boilers.
etc. They are especially equipped to
do tin and sheet iron work that re-
quires the most painstaking care. If
you are thinking of changing your
stove or installing new range, 1t
will be to your profit and satisfaction
to look over the fine display Wheeler
Bros. & Co. have on hand. Now is
the time to look over your kitchen
furnishings and replenish from their
large stock which comprises all the
latest novelties Of beauty combined
with utility.
Wheeler Bros. & Co. also are
agents for the Paige G. .Jewett Auto
mobiles. the car with exclusive feat
ures and at price one can afford to
buy and keep up. Accessories and
the best oils and Greases are to be
found here as well as tires.
T.. A. Hanly. one of the partners.
devotes his entire time to this partic-
ular part of the business.
Mr.. Harry Wheeler has been in the
plumbing business for 70 years, start
ing in with his father. His brother,
J. Austin Wheeler has been associat-
ed with him for twelve years. They
have built up their large patronage
by close application and a thorough
technical knowledge Of all branches
of their work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

On March &c last Gray Hildreth
Company opened to the public
Names largest combined retail
grocery and feed store. wholesale
ware house, grain elevator and mill
arranged to DO an unlimited com
mercial business. The building is 22G
feet long, 40 feet wide and to the
top of the grain elevator 100 feet
high. 1t is located at the corner of
Winter and Summer SITS. On the
Summer st. side is a private siding
for the Maine Central r. Il. with a
capacity of five freight cars and
teams can drive completely around
the building. The building is
asbestos covered and considered
fire proof The retail department
faces on Water st. and is large and
attractive carrying complete
line Of groceries. Alongside are
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MacDONALD'S BAKERY, Gardiner

This popular Bakery is known by
the bread it sells, the famous MILK
Bread" palatable and nourishlng.
Haven't tried it? If not give it a
trial and you will vote MacDonald's
Milk bread a great delicacy and
particularly pleasing to the little ones.
All ingredients are tested to deter
mine their absolute purity and YOU
will notice how fine and close the
grain is. Also their pies, cakes and
attractive pastries of all kinds are
fresh, appetizing and inviting. Only
the choicest materials are used IN
these products which arc suitabl" Tor
the company table, saving many a
weary hour in a hot kitchen for the
home keeper. We might say the slo-
gan of MacDonald's Bakery is Have
US do Your baking"
Donald A. Macdonald. the pro-
priotor, has been in business Il year
and a hall. Belongs TO Loyai
Order of Moose, Modern Woodmen
and *. of Il.
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SCOTT BROS. & COMPANY
as Main Ave., Gardiner

The above firm conduct the Cash
and Garry store and during the six
years they have been. in business
have gained steadily in their patron
age. The store is well supplied with
the best of groceries and connected
with it is their large fish and meat
department. thoroughly sanitary.
making their goods stand the test of
purity and wholesomeness. You will
find all the table supplies carried here
at the lowest possible prices. and the
store is popular because of the splen-
did values found here at all times.
Selling for cash at the lowest pos
sible prices is the secret of the popu-
larity of Scott Bros. & Co.
Mr.. B. w. Scott and Mr.. George
Stewart are always on hand at all
times to see that all receive uniform
courteous and efficient attention.
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GARDINER MEAT SUPPLY co.
ose Wa&ar ST. Gardiner

1t means much to Gardiner to have
this fine Meat Market opened up for
the sale of the best of meats, both
fresh and canned. The firm is com
rrised of Mr.. Forest MoranS and MI
Alfred Nash.
No one who has family depending
upon them can be too careful about
their table supplies upon which de :
mend the health of their families. Al
the Gardiner Meat Supply Co, one is
always sure Of the freshest ana pest
the market affords. -,
Their choice hams and bacons VIII
be found delicious and appetizing for
breakfast.
Prime, juicy roasts appeal to the
housewife for that Sunday dinner.
They will also dress to order any size
poultry the needs of your family sug-
gcst.
This firm has for its slogan. "Once
a customer always a customer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
Industrial
Supplement
Gardiner, Maine

Gardiner has a population of about
.ooo but Gardiner counting what
,,;rht be termed legitimate terri
,orv such as Randolph. South
Gardiner etc. it could boast of
nonulation in excess of 10000. 1t is
r,trtually the head of navigation on
tho Kennebec River. The small
Mo boats go to Augusta but
Commercial navigation stops here.
m the Summer visitor or resident
Gardiner has much TO offer. The
t,pical wonderful Maine Summer
climate, scenic beauties. boating and
excellent fishing not far from here.
Boat service with Boston, Sum-
mer service to river points. Rich
mond, Bath and Waterville. leaves
beIow Bath twice each day. Steamer
Islander making the round trip each
day thus Gardiner is only half
day from Boothbay and the islands
At the mouth of the kennebec.
Souirrel Island is a summer place of
national fame, the summer home of
the families of Names famous sons
the Fryes and Dingleys whose de-
cendants still summer there. Electric
road service between Gardiner and
Augusta via Hallowell every twenty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

minutes. and two hours service he.
tween Gardiner and Waterfalls and
Gardiner and Lewiston. The latter
route takes one past the MANY
camps and summer homes in West
Gardner and Litchfield and the small
tributaries of the Cobbossee Lake.
one of the most favored Lakes in
Maine. The Maine Central Rail-
road maintains good service directly
through to Boston and to the eastern
part of the state and Maritime
provinces. Churches of all denomi-
nations have resident ministers and
adequate buildings and parsonages.
Public Library is a fine brick and
brown sandstone building with up
wards of 10000 volums. free to those
living in the city limits and one
dollar per year charged to those liv-
ing in the nearby towns.
Gardiner is busy, prosperous
community-A number of large in
dustries are here employing many
thousands of contented, fair waged
workers. There is ample power for
the industrial concerns and available
sites for others. To those interested
a letter addressed to the Gardiner
Board of Trade will bring full
information.
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There IS room provided for the
convenience OF customers from the
country; and below the offices is a
large rest room for ladies. with read
ing matter, hot cooking plates, toilet
accommodations, and heated by
steam.
Mr.. w. I. Thurlow was the master
builder from the deepest concrete
foundation pier to the ball on the
elevator flag pole, 80 feet high. Mill
and elevator men who have visited
the building at times during its con-
struction have frankly praised it's
massiveness, and the honesty shown
in its structural strength and COM
pleteness.
The Gray Hldreth Co. plans, be-
yond the retail trade and the local
wholesale business at the market, a
statewide wholesale handling of all
grocery staples, -four, and feed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

the Offices. Back Of the store is the
wholesale department with a capacity
for large amount of canned goods,
sugar. -four, feed and farm products,
beyond which is the mill and ele-
vator.
\ carload of grain is unloaded, Gle
waited. weighed. cleaned and binned
at the rate of twenty-tw two bushels
Il minute. Or a carload in ! 1-2 hours,
handling that used TO require. from
the Maine Central Station to the
Randolph mill, two days.
The elevator bins hold 10000
bushels of grain. fifteen to seventeen
carloads, and there is additional stor-
age room for 10000 more.
Underneath is the basement, hav-
ing the same amount of floor space
as above accessible with incoming
goods on one side, and outgoing
merchandise by team on the other.
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as na.rs ot shoes were sold and it
speaks well for the continued growth
OF the business to report that their
total retail sales We're $40. 90
s:reAter in March 1923 as compared
with March 1892. The officers are
X. u. Hazard. President and Treas
urer; j. II. Thompson. Vice presi-
dent and Superintendent; Il. Il. Lit
t'etield. Asst. Treasurer and Clerk.
The directors are r. p. Hazard,
Edna G.. Hazard. Chas. T.. COrser.
j. II. Thompson and u. L. Littlcficld.
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JOHN II. GlNGRAS
Water ST., Gardiner

Althou@h being in business in Car
diner two and one-half wears. Mr..
John II. Gingras has proved himself
most entcrprisjnS by establishing two
stores. one on Water St, and the 9TH
cr at lbs Highland st. Here at all
times YOU will find n large array of
fancy groceries. including table lux
urieS. condiments, luncheon goods.
etc. Speciality is made of handling
fruits in season. Cigars. cigarettes
and confectionery are also carried.
Mr.. Gingras gives his close. person
NJ supervision to his store. fully real
ing the fact that n pleased customer
is n TrvlII:,,. customer
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A. W. wakefield, Leather Goods
Gardiner,

In these DAYS of touring and
weekend" parties fine luggage is
necessary to a wcll-eqnippcd car.
AT Wakeficld's Il large stock is kept
ot llttcd and untitled bags. fitted and
UNITED suit cases. black enamel hat
boxes. Also a fine assortment OF
trunks OF all sizes in either plain or
inc convenient wardrobe trunks.
Automobile supplies of all kinds
are carried here where it is conven-
rent to run in for that most needed
accessory. Now is the time to look
over your car and renovate to have
IN prime running order, when the fine
Ways come. You will find goods here
Iightly priced and absolutely reli-
able.
Mr.. Wakefield was born in Gardi-
ner and has been in business ~
iisars. He is member of the
Modern Woodmen.
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KINGS PLACE
3a7 Water s. Gardiner

not Frankfurts fit for a king! Pro-
vldlng king eats hot frankfurts and
ne is to be piticd if he doesn't and il
wouldn't be proper, we are glad we
are not a king. Henry King of Gar
t'ner can make them to the Queens
taste; we will have some of the royal
.a%miiy associated with that delect-
n ~nle dish. Kings is one of those pop
S ,ar places where the boys feel at
ho WI and sandwich in between their
.os. irankfurts, peanuts, candy and
Mr. King employs two men, who
49,. hept busy. He has been in BUSH
Hn ms zen years and has built up his
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tai stores is in the metropolitan
district. Washington and New York
state. To form some idea of the mas
nitudc of the business of which Il.
=. Hazard is President and Treas
ulcr, the weekly payrolls are. Gardin
cr plant, E24.o0o.o0: Belfast plant,
S,.ohh.oo and payroll fer tho retail
stores. S13e00.06 or Approximately
$i4o0o.0o per week. The volume of
retail business done by tho Geek
Hazard Inc. chain stores is Very large
and til" week ending March 81 81.
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BA,IEY's FRUIT STORE 343 Water
e. Gardiner

The above fruit store was formerly
Dilrs Fruit store and bought by ,.
r. Bailey about six months ago: IL
is conveniently located and
popular store for those who wish TO
purchase foreign and domestic
fruits of all kinds. Mr.. Bailey IN
the arrangement of his fruits Temps
the passers by with his large WINDOW
display and his many patrons are
sure of getting fresh fruit, tempt
ingly displayed and temptlneiy
priced
Don't forget in filling your market
basket to call at Bailey's Fruit
Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12

the concern is Superintendent IN
charge of the factory. +
Their entire manufacturing product
is the Goodyear Welt SHOE. trade
marked by the name "Bostonians".
Electricity is the motive power" They
have many units in their individual
motors and for emergency purposes
have an auxiliary steam boiler.
Their output is more than" 125
dozen pairs of shoes daily aI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-12
THE NATIONAL BANK OF
GARDINER

The National Bank of Gardiner
WAS originally the Gardiner Bank
established in 1914. in 1868 coming
under the National Banking Act as
the Gardiner National Bank. In
1909 it merged with the Oakland
Bank taking over the Oakland Bank
which was located on the present
site of the National Bank of Gardi-
ner
This Bank has always been known
as sound and progressive lnstitu-
ton. Upon the stability of Il Bank
like National Bank Of Gardiner rests
the entire structure of business of
the city. and of the county in general,
which has borne a high reputation
for its sound principles.
Mr. Z. W. Buzzcll is President. Mr..
". f. MaXcy, Vice President. Mr.
Herbert w. Lawton, Cashier and Mr.
Ansley WEIGH. Asst. Cashier. All
men that are grounded in those
principles that make staunch and
reliable citizens. and therefore have
the confidence of the community.
The capital of the National Bank
of Gardiner is $4,000, Surplus $50
10000. Undivided profits, $4,000.
Total Resources, 100000.
A
capable and efficient. and Jealous to
attend to the need of their patrons.
This Bank has made special arrange
ments to care for every banking
need and has burglar proof safe de-
post vaults which afford ample pro-
lection for securities. etc.
The board OF directors are
f.. l.. BUZZELL
w. T.. NANCY
q. i. CLASON
+. NJ. DOLLOFF
HARRY E. LAWRENCE
An INSPECTION of their quarters is
cordially invited.
Statement of
The National Bank OF Gardiner
Gardiner. Maine.
As called by the Comptroller OF the
Currency as of April 3. 1928.
Assets
Loans, Discounts and In
vestments. so'e'olo''
ami, Boston Mass. 5000 .0t
Cash and Due from Banks, 113.367.o .
Ranking House. 100000
Total Assets 1891, 6S4.3l
Liabilities
Capital Stock, Soo,oo".o'
Surplus, oo'Voo.o'
Undivided Profits, hos. q
Rils PAYABLE $4,000,
Deposits, 93o'lo9'o'
Total Liabilities Sb9l, oe4.5
We Invite Deposit Accounts -
Corporations. Firms and individuals
And Are Prepared To Furnlsl
Every Proper Banking Facility.
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This factory was established in
1898 and now gives employment to
about 375 with an average weekly
payroll of approximately $1,000.
Mr.. Chas. H. Jones is President.
Mr.. Paul Jones Treasurer and Mr..
H. +. Waugh director and general
manager with offices in Whitman and
Boston Mass
Mr.. Z. A. Wagner for u years with
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s1,595,033.4S
FRED f. LAWRENCE,
Bank Commissioner
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THE MAINE TRUST AND BANK.
ING COMPANY, GARDINER

The Maine Trust and Barking
Company was organized August Is.
1883. The officers are Josiah s
Maxcy. Presid mt: n. c. Barstow,
Henry Lewis, Vice Presidents" and
Robert w. Perkins, Secretary The
trustees are Josiah S. MaXcy, ". f.
Maxcy. o. B. Clason, II. Fl. .Eldridge,
and Henry Lewis. Capital is $780,
100000; surplus, s50,00O.0O. Interest is
paid on savings deposits, a. checking
department is maintained, and safe
deposit boxes. are. for rent, Vice
president, n. c. Barstow. is actively
in charge of the institution which en-.
joys reputation for sound cOhser.
Vatism. -s- ..- s.. w.
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S691,6S4.3l

Total Liabilities Sb9l, oe4.5l
We Invite Deposit Accounts or
Corporations. Firms and individuals.
And Are Prepared To Furnish
Every Proper Banking Facility.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-03-13
THIRTY CARS NOW
DAILY AVERAGE OF
TRUCK SHIPMENTS

HARLINGEN. Texas. March 13<-Tho
truck movement from the Valley con-
tinues to hold its own on a daily aver
age OF cars shipped. Since March first
there has been two hundred and thir~
ty-six cars Of truck leave the Valley or
an average OF approximately thirty cars
daily. The movement at this time last
year was nearly triple in amount 9f
cars shipped per day. Even with this
difference the Valley is possibly ~
we'll off financially rs II was last year
on account or the splendid price being
received for all kinds Of truck This sea-
son.
The shipments for Saturdays loxdin9
were as follows:
Harrington, two cars Of cabbage: Mer.
cedes. eight cars az beets and carrots
three cars or beefs and one car or mix
ed vegetables. wesiaco four cars Of
beets and carrots. one car OF mixed veg
etables and two cars or cabbage; Dom
ma. three cars OF cabbage: Alamo. one
car OF cabbage: Mission. one car of cab
hage: San Benito. two cars OF cabbage:'
Barreda. one car Of cabbage; Nebraskas
one car OF mixed vegetables: Rio Hon.
do one car Of cabbage and Brownsville
one car Of cabbage. Total cars TO this
date in 1929 amounted 70 3TsS and the
total number this year is 14UT cars.