Gloucester (Essex County, Mass.) city directory 1925, Part 42

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Publication date: 1925
Publisher: Gloucester (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 418


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Polk R. L. & Co., of Philadelphia, 1710- 1712 Market St.


Polk-Clement Directory Co., Inc., 70 \V. Chippewa St., Buffalo, N. Y. Polk-Gould Directory Co., 204 No. 7th St., St. Louis, Mo. Polk-Husted Directory Co., 470 13th St., Oakland, Cal.


Portland Directory Co., 199 Federal St., Portland, Maine.


Price & Lee Co., 19 Congress Ave., New Haven, Conn.


Richmond Directory Co., 45 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N. Y.


Roberts Bros. Co., 58-60 Market St., Lockport, N. Y.


Sampson & Murdock Co., 377 Broad- way, Boston, Mass.


Soards Directory Co., Ltd., 615 Com- mercial Pl., New Orleans, La. Vernon, Henry & Son, 37 King William St., Hamilton, Ont., Can.


Williams Directory Co., Walsh Bldg., cor. 3d and Vine, Cincinnati, O. Worley, John F. Directory Co., 5th floor Texas Bldg., Dallas, Tex.


Wright Directory Co., 366 Milwaukee St,, Milwaukee, Wis.


Honorary Life Members.


Donnelley, R. H. 652 S. State St., Chi- cago, Ill.


Extracts from Letters of Men Who Know the Value and Extensive Use Made of Directory Libraries


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Albany, New York


I desire to express to you the very great appreciation of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, of the Directory Library, which we have in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, through the courtesy of the Sampson & Murdock Company. This very splen- did Library of Directories is in almost constant use and thousands of people, including the members of the Chamber of Commerce, residents of the city in general, and visitors from all parts of the country use this Library during the course of the year. The Albany Chamber of Commerce offices are open from early morn- ing until late at night, every day in the week and all holidays. We conduct a general information and touring bureau where we give free service along these lines to thousands of people each year. One of the most valuable services which we give them, and one which seems to be greatly appreciated, is the Library of Directories. We are fortunate in having such a splendid assort- ment, and some of the directories are in use all the time.


It is of great value to the business, professional and other men of the city to be able to come to our office and locate people and secure their addresses in other cities. A number of wholesale and retail people get valuable information in regard to names and addresses for the conduct of their business in other


cities, We have also had several cases where the directories have been of great value in cases of sickness and death. I have one particular case in mind where an address in Los Angeles was made immediately available for relatives to secure the address of a lawyer who was able to be of value and important assist- ance in the case of a death of a member of a family, in this city, who was visiting in that city. Frequently business men have accounts with individuals, or with firms, in other cities, and this Directory Library enables them to secure the addresses for mail. ing bills and the like. We also feel that it is of great value to have the Albany Directory in similar Libraries throughout the country, because it enables residents and business men of other cities to get the names and addresses of firms in this city from whom they perbaps desire to make purchases. We feel that the classified directory, which is so well compiled in the Albany Di- rectory, is of great value along these lines, and we have noticed frequently that the advertisements in the various directories are consulted. We also use these directories in carrying on the Chamber of Commerce work. We make especial reference to this service in our annual reports each year.


This Directory Library is one of the very valuable features of the Chamber of Commerce work, and we sincerely hope it may continue to expand.


(Signed) ROY S. SMITH, Executive Manager CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Troy, New York


We consider the Directory Service very valuable and many times a day the directories are referred to, both by our mem- bers and the public in general. (Sined) G. W. LEMON, Managing Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Syracuse, New York


Each day we have numerous individuals and representa- tives of business firms come in to consult these directories, and we feel that they are of great service to the community,


Frequently we have people write us for information regard- ing Syracuse, and in all cases we refer them to the Chamber of Commerce Directory Library in the city in question, so for that reason we feel that it is very essential to have the latest Syra- cuse Directory on file in similar Libraries throughout the country.


(Signed) N. A. BROWN, Assistant Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Taunton, Mass.


The writer bege to advise you that he considers our Library of Directories of the various cities in the United States one of the chief assets of this office. (Signed) FRANK L. LOEHLIN, Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Worchester, Mass.


It would be difficult indeed to express strongly enough my idea of the Directory Library maintained in this office. There is probably no time during our office hours, from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. each day in which there is not one or more persons in the office consulting a directory, and added to these personal calls there are every day innumerable telephone calls requesting us to look up the address of some individual.


I believe that our Directory Library ia rendering a very distinct service to the City of Worcester, and that it would be notbing short of a calamity if we were obliged to discontinue it. I further believe that the placing of the Worcester Directory in similar offices in other parts of the country is a valuable service, not only to those communities where the book is placed, but to the business interests of Worcester. With our very diversified industries there can be no doubt but that the people in other communities are consulting the Worcester Directory in order to get in touch with manufac- turers here. (Signed) ROSCOE H. GODDARD, General Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Woonsocket, R. I.


It seems to me worth while to maintain this Library of City Directories, We have frequent calls for information which we are able to secure from these directories, and although in some cases the directories are over a year old, we usually are able to use the books to advantage.


In cases where we have calls for information not in any of our books on hand, we make a practice of calling upon the Providence office of Sampson & Murdock, who usually have the information we seek. (Signed) CHARLES E. SMITH, Managing Secretary


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Middletown, Orange Co., N. Y.


So far as the Directory Library in Middletown is concerned, we find it very valuable. The number of people who come into the Chamber of Commerce office to look for an address in Buf- falo, Rochester, or some other city, and are able to find it through the directories, is quite amazing. It is rather an unique service and one which people do not generally expect to find. They seem surprised when they do find it. If it does not cost too much I should say it wants to be continued by all means. I'll be frank with you, however, in stating that it's of much greater value to the Chamber of Commerce than to the directory publishers.


(Signed) ALAN C. MADDEN, Manager


UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Gardner, Mass,


In regard to the Directory Library which has been in this office for several years. Not only the business men of this city call at the office and consult the files, but the men on the road are in here very frequently.


I have even received phone calls from places quite distant, I recall one instance where a person wished to obtain the ad- Jresa of some steamship company in New York. With the in- formation that he gave me I found it for him in a very few minutes.


I receive many requests for permission to take some cer- tain directory to the person's office or home, but in all such cases I refuse on the ground that you people own the directories and if we allowed them to be taken out, that would be just the time that somebody might call and wish to consult that directory.


A representative of one of the large magazines, published in New York, very recently called and made lists of people in other towns and cities. This party remarked that it was a splendid convenience and greatly appreciated.


Now indirectly there is a service to the business men not only here but to their correspondents, as we frequently locate correct addresses on mail going out which is incompletely ad- dressed, It is seldom that we bother to call their attention to such corrections having been made, but it is none the less a practical help to them which could not be given if the file was located in any other place in this city.


I have had men call and ask for the names of firms who manufacture a certain line of goods. By consulting the direc- tories they have been able to get the information, which, of course, resulta in business both ways. My judgment is that it should be continued. (Signed) GEO. L. MINOTT, Postmaster


FITCHBURG SENTINEL Fitchburg, Mass.


Your question in regard to the value of the Directory Library came at an opportune time to secure two illustrations of the use of the Library. Ordinarily we do not pay much at- tention to those who make use of it; we merely make them welcome and then allow them to use it as they see fit unless it is evident that they need help, in which case we go as far as is necessary.


When, however, I asked Mr. Wellington if he had any- thing to say that would throw light on the subject, he told me that within a few hours the general superintendent of one of our big paper mills had consulted several of the larger books. Then the next day we gave the order for a $650 job to a Boston concern whose standing and range of work we had veri- fied by use of the Boston Directory after we had found their name stenciled on one of their appliances.


We do not often have as concrete an instance as either of the foregoing, but we do know that the Library is continually used by all classes of people.


It is worth enough to us for our own convenience, so that rather than have it removed we would be willing to bear a part of the expense of maintenance.


On our own account we should be sorry to see the service discontinued, although we realize that it entails a considerable expense upon you for which there is no direct return. (Signed) FRANK C, HOYT, Treasurer CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Miami, Florida


I have been endeavoring for several months to tell you how much we appreciate the wonderful Directory Library that, through your kindness, we have here in Miami. We have received a very large number of compliments from tourists from all over the United States, who tell us they have never seen, anywhere, a similar Library that was as complete as ours. Our own Miami business men also find the Library a splendid aid to them in their commercial affairs.


We are very pleased to make this acknowledgement and again express our appreciation for your assistance and co- operation.


(Signed) FRED L. WEEDE, Managing Secretary THE DETROIT RACK COMPANY


Detroit, Michigan


This morning we received a telegram from a concern which was unknown to us in Sioux Falls, lowa. Their street address was not given and consulting our Parcel Post Guide and Express Directory, we were unable to find this city. Neither were we able to find this concern listed in any of the commercial directories, so we called your Directory Library. The writer does not know who the young lady was who handled the inquiry, but she was very efficient. She not only assured us that there was no Sioux Falls, lowa, but suggested that, no doubt, Western Union had made a mistake and that it should be Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Further than that, she looked up the concern and found that they were listed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and later we checked up Western Union and found that they had made a mistake.


Your Directory Library service is certainly a great con- venience, but it is probably not used as much as it would be if more people knew of it. Certainly this experience has done a great deal to help keep me sold on the R. L. Polk organization. (Signed) RAY AYERS, Jr., Sales Manager


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


El Paso, Texas


The Directory Library is used daily, not only by members of the Chamber of Commerce, but by all classes of citizens and visitors. At least ten calls are made daily upon our Directory Library. In addition to this, numerous telephone calls are re- ceived asking for addresses of individuals and firma in other places, and this information is always looked up and reported on. 1 would say that 75 per cent. of the callers upon the Directory Library are seeking their information for business reasons. They wish to know names and addresses of certain factories or merchants in various towns in order to place orders for gooda, or in order to sell goods.


Frankly, we regard this service as one of the most concrete little services being performed by the Chamber of Commerce and you people are entitled to a great deal of credit for main- taining this Library. (Signed) D. A. BANDEEN, General Manager CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Reading, Pa.


The Directors of the Reading Chamber of Commerce at their meeting on December 12th passed a resolution authoriz- ing the Secretary to write and express to you their appreciation of the directories of various cities supplied for the files. They consider this service one of great value from every standpoint and are deeply grateful for the fine spirit of co-operation shown by your organization in supplying, free of charge, the directories of so many cities.


I wish to add, personally, that these directories are in con- stant use in many ways and that we have during the course of the year, a great many callers who desire information about other cities which could not be secured in any other way. The directories from other localities are of such value in this office that we wish it were possible for Reading Directories to be distributed to Chambers of Commerce in the most important cities of the country. I hope that we may always have the continuance of your co-operation in this way. (Signed) H. W. ELVIDGE, Secretary


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Lynn, Mass,


My opinion is that this directory service is greatly appreci- ated, not only by our membership, but by the public at large, all of whom have access to directories at any time during the working day. From time to time we have given considerable publicity as to the scope of directories on file, and the frequency with which they are used would seem to demonstrate that we are fulfilling a local want. (Signed) WILLIAM H. DAY, General Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rochester, N. Y.


There is no question as to the immeasurable value of the Directory Library in the Rochester Chamber. One concern recently had two clerks working in this department for at least three weeks, tabulating information. Every day we have num- erous calls for various directories, and you can observe men consulting them in various parts of our Library. They cer- tainly get plenty of wear and tear. (Signed) ROLAND B. WOODWARD, General Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Manchester, N. H.


This service has been an increasingly valuable one, Our organization is in constant receipt of inquiries for information from this source. We should very much regret having this


service discontinued, and if there is similar interest in other places, believe that it would be most valuable to have the Man- chester Directory in other Libraries.


We want to thank you for the many courtesies which have been offered us during the year, and to let you know that we thoroughly appreciate the arrangement that you have made possible.


(Signed) MARJORIE FAY. Acting Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Kingston, New York


In reply to your recent letter regarding the Directory Library, we wish to state that we believe the idea a splendid one and the service rendered a real one. I am sure that, as it becomes better known, it will be used to a much larger extent than at present,


(Signed) LOUIS S. COE, Secretary


THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Bristol, Conn.


Replying to your recent request for information, I am glad to announce that the file of directories, which you maintain for the general public in our reading room, is used more and more as time goes on. We have no record as to the actual use, as the public may refer to the directories without consult- ing the desk attendant; but from inquiries that are made as to those directories available, I know that you are rendering the public a service which is of great benefit and much ap- preciated and which would be solely missed if it were with- drawn.


(Signed) CHARLES L. WOODING, Librarian UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Athol, Mass.


The Library in the lobby of my office is indispensable, as it is serving daily a great many people in addition to the various business houses in town.


The Library contains 98 volumes and. I think, covers more than 300 cities and towns-in fact, it is an institution in itself. I should personally make quite an effort to keep this Library here if I had any idea that same was to be removed during my term of office.


(Signed) C. E, DEANE, Postmaster


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE New Britain, Conn,


We cannot begin to place a valuation upon this service, but may we say that should it be discontinued, the merchants, manufacturers and individuals of New Britain would be deprived of one of its most useful services. There is not a single day passes that we do not have two or three people visit the office to consult the files and innumerable telephone calls to which the office gives its own attention,


We do not happen to be in a position to cite any definite instances where organizations might have derived a certain amount of direct business from the files, but judging from the number of people who ask for classified information would say that some business most certainly passes between them. From an advertising standpoint, alone, we consider it a very great advantage to have the New Britain Directory in the files of other cities.


New Britain would consider it a very great loss, as we said before, if this Library were discontinued, and want you to know that the New Britain Chamber of Commerce is grateful to your organization for the service we are able to render in maintaining the Library in this office, (Signed) MARY E. CURTIN, Secretary


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Attleboro, Mass.


We certainly place a great value upon the directories we have on file, and they are consulted frequently by our manu- facturers and others for information that I doubt we could get in any other way,


I trust you will keep this service up and will be able not only to keep our files up-to-date, but be able to send us addi- tional directories from time to time.


(Signed) G. CORNELIUS BAKER, Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Auburn, New York


We find the Directory Library very useful and our citizens are using it, dependant upon their increasing knowledge that such a service is available. You will be interested to know that during a series of group meetings, of the membership, which were held at the Chamber of Commerce twice daily during the past week, the matter of directories and the serv. ice we have here, through your courtesy, was discussed ex. tenaively.


Often, I have wondered how the directory publishers secured adequate returns from this service, for it must be a heavy burden, but I trust some means may be found whereby the Directory Publishers Association will decide to continue tbe practice of exchange Libraries, How beneficial it is to Auburn, I am unable to say, except that it gives the city quite some publicity and certainly aids in promoting outside business, though I haven't any concrete evidence of this. I do know, positively, that the Library is used by Auburn citizens and business interests, (Signed) JOHN M. SHETLAND, Secretary CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Fall River, Mass,


We find the Directory Library, which you have assisted us so much in building up, very valuable indeed. It is visited by strangers and citizens of Fall River for consultation daily. are having additional bookcases provided for it. (Signed) H. F. SHERWOOD, Manager CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Newport, R. I.


Speaking from the point of view of service offered by the Chamber of Commerce at Newport, I will say that the file of directories is used very extensively and this use is continually increasing. They are of especial importance in answering inquiries from tourists, summer residents and travelers who make Newport their stopping place during the summer season. I can also say that the use, as far as business men are concerned, is increasing as they become acquainted with the fact that the file of directories is available for consultation.


(Signed) W. C. CAMPBELL, Secretary


UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Leominster, Mass,


You are advised that from personal observation, also from inquiries that I have received, 1 consider the Directory Library in this office, not only beneficial to the business man, but to the public at large, and I trust that your Association will con- tinue an exchange Directory Library through the different post offices. I will be very glad to provide a place in the lobby of the Leominster Post Office for such a Library. (Signed) J. H. WALSH, Postmaster


WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN Waterbury, Conn,


In our opinion this service is a real one and is rendering substantial value. As a matter of fact our file is in almost constant use from the time we open the office at 8 o'clock in the morning until we close at 9 o'clock at night. 1 know of no actual instance of business resulting from the advertising sections, but I do know that the directories are constantly used by the business men.


(Signd) E. L. PIERCE, Office Manager


THE DAY PUBLISHING CO. New London, Conn.


We find that many people come in to look at the direc- tories in our Library, and know that it would be sadly missed if taken out,


(Signed) O, GARDNIER


UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Torrington, Conn,


In reply to yours of recent date, relative to Directory Library, will state that, in my estimation, the file of directories at this office has been and is growing more useful each year. The call for these directories is growing more and more fre- quent. I did not fully realize how much of a call there was for them until you were compelled to take some from our files. Hardly a day went by but that someone was asking for one of them. Cannot call to mind any particular instance, but know that these directories are used to real advantage by the business men of this city. (Signed) ALBERT E. WELLMAN, Postmaster


UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Danbury, Conn.


I consider this service a real one, not only to a business community, but to the general public as well. There is not a day that some business man or other does not use this Library. and consider it would be a step backward to discontinue it, It has my hearty approval and trust it will be continued in the same efficient manner as it has been in the past. (Signed) E. A. BAILEY, Postmaster


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Petersburg, Va.


The Directory Library is of considerable value to the business men of Petersburg. I have observed that quite a number of people make registers of firms and persons with whom they desire to establish connections in other cities.


Since the Library has been established here, it has been of considerable value, and I would hate to see it discontinued. I am certain that at least one concern has received a con- siderable number of orders by writing to people whose names and addresses were found in other directories,


If this is true of the directories now assembled in the Library of Petersburg, then it must be equally true of the Directory Libraries in other cities, and I am, therefor, of the opinion that it would be of value to the City of Petersburg if our directory were placed in the rooms of other Chambers of Commerce,


(Signed) DAN. S. HOLLENGA, Business Manager CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Alexandria, Va.


We average between seven and eight hundred calls a year on the exchange Directory Library which is maintained in our office through the kindness and courtesy of your company. I believe that an exchange Directory Library renders distinct service to our business men, and while it is difficult to obtain data on the amount of business, yet from the manner in which the directories are consulted, I believe that the Library is of much service to our people.


(Signed) J. T. PRESTON, Secretary-Treasurer CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bristol, Va .- Tenn.


Our Directory Library is one of the most valuable things we have in the office, It is used a great deal by our business men, and I am glad to learn that you intend to systematize and develop it further.


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Roanoke, Virginia


Our Library is consulted daily and frequently many times a day by our Roanoke people.




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