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engagements : Siege of Port Hudson, La .; Bayou Teche, La .; Cane River, La .; Hudnot's Plantation; Gellou Bayou. During his service the company spent most of the time in Louisiana and the balance in Florida. The company was under fire many times. Sergeant Bishop was discharged, September 9, 1865. His great grandfather, Seth Bishop, fought at Lexington. He is buried at Belcher- town.
GEORGE A. ST. MARTIN .
The popular Ward 2 pharmacy of George A. St. Martin, 31 Hamilton street, has been established since 1908, and during this short space of time this drug store under his progressive and en- terprising management has gained a reputation second to none, and is head- quarters at this section for the filling of physicians' prescriptions. Here can be found pure drugs and chemicals, toi- let articles and preparations, fine rubber goods, sick room supplies and most ad- vertised remedies. Cigars, confectionery
and chocolates are kept of the first qual- ity and a soda fountain operated. Two clerks are employed. Mr. St. Martin has had considerable previous experi- ence as a drug clerk, is a graduate of the Boston School of Pharmacy and is highly respected by professional and bus- iness men. He resides at 28 Essex street and is a member of St. Jean Bap- tiste and Mount Royal Court F. of A.
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NAPOLEON BAIL.
The largest and most up to date shoe repairing establishment in Holyoke, and second to none anywhere in proficiency of service is that of Napoleon Bail, 154 High street. The business was estab- lished by Mr. Bail twenty-two years ago and has proved a decided success with a steady gain in patronage. The latest improved machinery, driven by electric- ity is operated with every facility in service for prompt and perfect work. Footwear of every description is re- paired in the most modern and satisfac- tory manner, with charges reasonable and twelve workmen are employed. Four years ago Mr. Bail put in a nice line of boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers and has now a brisk trade, a specialty be- ing the King Quality Shoe. He came to Holyoke from his native Province of Quebec in 1881, became a citizen in 1888
and for a time worked in one of the factories. Mr. Bail is a member of St. Jean Baptiste and has not only gained success but many friends in Holyoke.
AMERICAN WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY.
Pronounced by the leading business men of Holyoke to be a necessity and wondering how the gap was filled before being established over four years ago, is the American Window Cleaning Co., of 189 High street, with branch office at 275 Main street, Springfield. The ques- tion of keeping windows and stores the acme of cleanliness has always been a difficult question to solve, but today this concern looks after all this by a monthly contract with the owner. They employ only skilled, reliable and neat appearing workmen to the number of twenty-eight who not only clean windows but scrub floors-in fact guarantee to keep stores, offices and houses "spick and span" at all times and in all seasons. Among
their many customers are the Hadley Falls National Bank, Mechanics Savings bank, Holyoke National Bank, Holyoke Savings Bank, Park National Bank, A. Steiger & Co., McAuslan & Wakelin, Besse-Mills Co., Naumkeag Clothing Co., Hall & Lyon and J. R. Smith. The
MERICAN WINDOW
CLEANING CO.
GENERAL
HOUSE CLEANING
two Radner brothers are considered bus- iness men of progressiveness and energy, highly esteemed for their many personal qualities.
GROCERY Are H. O. BEAUCHAMPMIN
M.O.BEAUCHAMP.
JAKE
THE
LT. JUR. DEALERS
H. O. BEAUCHAMP.
Many people in Ward Two rejoice in the fact that they have located there one of the best bakeries in entire Holyoke, that of H. O. Beauchamp, located at 578 South Bridge street. Established in 1902, this finely equipped and largely patroniz- ed bakery stands unsurpassed in the pro- duction of pure food supplies as repre- sented by the master baker's art. These include fine wholesome bread and delicious cake and pastry, wedding cake, handsome in design and pleasing in every way. The mixing and baking depart- ments are models of cleanliness and all utensils, ovens, etc., are kept in perfect condition of sanitation. Mr. Beau- champ's goods are not only sold in his own retail stores and private houses, but stores all over the city demand his prod- ucts for their customers. Last fall he put in a large and complete line of groc-
eries and it has proven a paying invest- ment. He is agent for the unrivalled Swastika flour. Altogether Mr. Beau- champ employs twenty-one help and has four delivery teams. His trade is ex- panding each year, all due not only to his class of goods but to his courtesy to his customers. Baked beans and brown bread are sold on Saturday even- ings. He sells wholesale and retail. Mr. Beauchamp is a sample of what a young man can do backed by energy and hon- esty. He came here from the Province of Quebec twenty-two years ago and for a time worked as a carpenter, sub- sequently starting in as a baker. He owns his own block, stands high in com- mercial circles and is a member of the Red Men, Artisans and a director of the Monument National Canadian-Fran- caise building. Mr. Beauchamp resides at 35 Commercial street, a twenty tene- ment block which he owns.
KEIGHLEY METAL CEILING AND ROOFING CO.
Among the many firms connected with the building trades is the Keighley Metal Ceiling and Roofing Co. of 123 South street. Established four years ago this firm has stood in the front ranks of sim- ilar concerns in Western Massachusetts and is in better position today than ever to furnish estimates in their line. They are extensive manufacturers of sheet metal goods for buildings and construct stamped metal ceilings, sidewalls, wain- scotting, and also make improved lap and patent lock joints. Close calcula- tions are made and contracts followed in every particular. The business has been growing steadily. For eleven years Karl B. Koehler, the efficient manager, worked for the firm in Boston and is considered all around to be one of the most practical in Western Massachu- setts. He was born in Holyoke and fra- ternally is a member of the A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., Elks and Turn Verein.
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PLANT OF THE NEW YORK-NEW ENGLAND COMPANY.
THE NEW YORK-NEW ENGLAND COMPANY.
Among the many interesting industries of Holyoke and one greatly augmenting the manufacture of paper is that of The New York-New England Company, with modern plant at 76 Ely street. The products are cover, calendar, and photo- graph papers, card board, mounting board, etc. The output goes all over the country, much being exported to foreign countries. The plant of the concern has all necessary machinery and every facil- ity for rapid and perfect construction.
Employed are fifty people and the plant is running steadily to fill orders. This is a new concern, incorporated April 5, 1909, and is officered by Henry Taylor, president ; Frederick E. Quirk, vice-pres- ident and secretary. and Thomas L. Fleming, treasurer. The officers are all local men, young and aggressive and thoroughly imbued with the Holyoke spirit. Mr. Quirk for a number of years was with the Ely Lumber Company, and Mr. Fleming held a lucrative position with the Buchanan & Bolt Wire Com- pany.
ROCK AND FRASER.
In keeping with Holyoke's supremacy along certain industrial and educational lines is the Highland Bakery of Rock & Fraser, foremost in our city in plain and fancy baking, with its unrivalled products sold both wholesale and retail. The business was founded by Leslie C. Rock and his brother six years ago, at 904 Hampden street, and on the retire- ment of the latter three years ago, Wil- liam R. Fraser became a member of the firm. So great was the success of Rock & Fraser that two years ago another bakery was opened at 60 Center street, and today twenty help and three teams are a necessity. The work rooms are perfect as to cleanliness and sanitation and only the leading brands of flour and pure ingredients used. All opera- tions are marked by modern methods and the service in the stores is metro- politan in every feature, attracting the attention of particular and discriminat- ing people. They are Vienna and fancy bakers, the bread being put up in waxed paper, while the cake and pastry are con- sidered the acme of perfection in the master baker's art. Mr. Rock was born in York State and Mr. Fraser in Scot- land, the latter being a member of the Caledonian Society and both are con- sidered progressive and alert to 20th century advancement.
THE VAN NORMAN STUDIO.
The people of Holyoke are fortunate in having located here, one of the finest, best equipped and most serviceable pho- tographic studios in Western Massachu- setts, the widely known and largely pat- ronized Van Norman Studio, 473 Dwight street. The business was established twenty-five years ago in Springfield, the present location being 1 Massasoit Court, next Massasoit House, and in Holyoke, six years ago though under present management only since Septem- ber, 1909. High class photography in all branches is executed in the most mod- ern, artistic and satisfactory manner, in- cluding sepia work, enlarging, group portraiture, etc., a specialty being for college classes at Amherst, Smith and Mt. Holyoke, also Williston Academy and Holyoke High School. All work is guaranteed to prove satisfactory and es- pecial attention given to correct and ar- tistic posing. The proprietors are George H. Van Norman and G. A. Waters, the former attending to the work in Springfield, the latter in Hol- yoke. Both gentlemen reside in Spring- field and have a high personal and com- mercial standing in both cities. Mr. Waters for twelve years was with Purdy, the famed Boston photographer, as chief operator and consequently is classed with the best in the state.
C.LAFE RRIERE
FURNITURE AND
PIANO V
CHRISTOPHER LAFERRIERE.
For reliability and prompt service, rea- sonable charges and satisfactory results, Christopher Laferriere, the widely and favorably known mover of furniture and pianos, located at 201 Main street, stands unrivalled in our city. Established in business July 4, 1907, he has constantly met all demands of the public and stead- ily advanced in proficiency of service, resulting in a continued gain of patron- age. No job is too small that Mr. La- ferriere will not tackle and is very par-
ticular in his methods. A special fea- ture is the cleaning, steaming and laying ing of carpets, and in this he is in a class by himself. Not only does he ren- ovate feather mattresses but he makes them and has always given the best of satisfaction. Mr. Laferriere is assisted by his two sons, Frederick and Joseph, who are Holyoke boys, born in Ward two. Mr. Laferriere was born in Platts- burg, N. Y., and has been in Holyoke since 1883. He is doing a nice, clean, legitimate business, and in the near fu- ture will branch out with more help and teams.
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MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK
MECHANICS
SAVINGS
MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK.
There is no question as to the advisa- bility of opening a savings bank account, and, when once 'started, most people find it easy to make a steady, even if not large, increase in deposits. No safer or better banking institution in Western Massachusetts can be found than the Mechanics Savings Bank, located at 349 Dwight street. Accounts are opened on any business day from $1.00 to $1,000
and interest commences on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. and dividends payable May and November. Of recent years interest rates have been four per cent. The bank was incorpor- ated March 16, 1872, and it is one of the strongest institutions in the state with a long and honorable record for useful and beneficial public service.
President, Lemuel Sears; vice-presi- dents, Henry E. Gaylord, Edward P.
Bagg, E. W. Chapin; treasurer, I. E. Sawyer; clerk, N. P. Avery; board of investment, Lemuel Sears, H. E. Gay- lord, J. F. Ranger H. G. Sears, C. E. Mackintosh; trustees, Lemuel Sears, H. E. Gaylord, E. P. Bagg, E. W. Chapin, J. S. McElwain, James Connor, C. W. Rider, C. E. Mackintosh, A. W. Esleeck, Timothy H. Fowler, George F. Fowler, H. G. Sears, N. P. Avery, F. M. Smith, F. S. Webber, J. F. Ranger.
WM. E. NUTLEY.
A well established cigar manufacturer of Holyoke, with an experience of nine- teen years, is William E. Nutley, with factory at 580 Hampden street. Before starting in business for himself Mr. Nut- ley was for years foreman for the late ex-Mayor Connors. He is given the credit of making many of the most fra- grant smokes of Western Massachu- setts, cigars famed for their aroma and lasting qualities. "Nutley's Hand Made" ten cent cigar is a pure Havana filler with a Connecticut wrapper and "Rose- mont," "sweet as a nut" retails for a nickel. These cigars are general favor- ites and all tobacconists desirous of handling the best goods keep his prod- ucts in stock. On an average two help are required. Mr. Nutley was born in Joliet, Ill., and has been a resident of Holyoke for many years. His cigars carry the Union Label and their fame extends to many of the surrounding towns.
L. T. BEAULIEU.
Among the most proficient contractors among our French-American citizens, must be included L. Treffle Beaulieu, with an office at 526 Summer street. Mr. Beaulieu has been established in busi- ness twenty-three years and during this time has erected many modern and sub- stantial residences and stores in our city. Moreover he has gained an enviable
reputation for carrying out all contracts to the very letter, also for his reliability and general excellence of service in all building operations undertaken. makes a specialty of repairing and keeps on an average of ton men in his employ.
He
He is well supplied with derricks, falls, ropes, etc., and is thoroughly equipped to do heavy mill work. Since coming to Holyoke from his native Province of Quebec thirty years ago, Mr. Beaulieu has won the respect and admiration of many people. He can be thoroughly re-
lied upon in any building transaction and fraternally is a member of St. Jean Bap- tiste, Artisans, a director of the City Co-operative Bank, and a member of the security committee and president of the Monument National Canadien-Francais Building.
CHARLES A. GREEN.
The name of Green in Holyoke, used in connection with sign painting, is sy- nonymous with thorough reliability of service and proficiency of execution. The business was established in 1904 and the story in brief of its success has been one of steady development until today no similar painter in this section stands higher or is wider in scope of opera- tions. High class sign painting is exe- cuted in the most modern and satisfac- tory manner and three skilled workmen are employed. Mr. Green is an artist and his signs are known for their orig- inality of design and perfect lettering. Electric signs, raised lettering, etc., are especial features, so much so that much of Mr. Green's work comes from out of town, his business not being confined by the bounds of Holyoke. Mr. Green was born in England, and came to Hol- yoke in 1889. He followed the trade of house painter up to ten years ago and the change has certainly been a success- ful one. Mr. Green has a large light workshop at the rear of City Hall.
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HOLYOKE
HIGH SCHOOL
185 FT X 225 PT.
ERECTED #895- 1898
RAAN DICO
60 ROOMS : WITH
ASSEMBLY HALL 62-90
COST READY FOR
FURNITURE : 8200.000
oflings.
Hargoke.
J. F. KNIGHTLY.
Prominent among the leading con- tracting roofers of Western Massachu- setts and having a long established and widespread reputation for general ex- cellence of service is J. F. Knightly, with office and salesroom at 3 Lincoln street. Mr. Knightly was born in Holyoke and has been engaged in roofing for twenty- three years and during this time he has roofed many of the largest mills, school- houses, business blocks and residences, not only in Holyoke but in surrounding towns. Included are in Holyoke, High School, West Street Grammar School, Church of Precious Blood and Parochial residence, First Congregational Church, Grace Chapel, German Reformed Church, St. Patrick's Chapel, Old Ladies' Home, House of Providence Hospital, resi- dences of John Tilley, Mrs. Jenks and Fred Weber, and the Besse-Mills and Steiger stores; in Chicopee, the Church of the Holy Name, Electric Light, High School and French Church in Williman- sett; in Taunton, St. Mary's and St. Thomas Churches; in Pittsfield, the French Church, Parochial School and the John and Melville schools ; in West- field, Parochial School, the School Street and Prospect Street schools, the Father Matthew block, High School and Taylor
residence; in Northampton the Catholic Church and six buildings for Smith College; High School in Williamstown, the Adams Catholic Church (Irish), Li- brary at South Hadley Falls, Library at Southwick, seven buildings at Mt. Hol- yoke College, Deaf and Dumb School at Hartford, Conn., High School at South- ington, Conn., and the Skinner Gym- nasium at Northfield. He is a slate, tile, and composition roofer and besides is an expert in roof repairing, having given this part of his business years of careful attention and thought. Mr. Knightly deals in roofing slate, tile, terra cotta, sheet copper, zinc lead, paper, nails and roofers' cement, also the latest patent snow guards. He employs on an aver- age six help. Mr. Knightly has seen Holyoke make rapid strides and is op- timistic as to its future.
L. D. VAN VALKENBURG.
Among the many unique industries of Massachusetts, mention should be made of one in Holyoke, whose products, though simple and inexpensive, are sent to all parts of the world. We refer to the pen and pencil holder concern of L. D. Van Valkenburg, manufacturer, Holyoke. For fourteen years he has been engaged here in this useful and im-
portant enterprise and during this time his goods have obtained a world-wide reputation. Mr. Van Valkenburg has his holders patented, is himself the patentee and he distributes his goods through jobbers. He is highly esteemed in Hol- yoke and popular in commercial circles.
HOLYOKE BRAZING AND MA CHINE WORKS.
Among the many industries of Hold yoke which is fast placing our city among the leading manufacturing centers of New England must be mentioned the Holyoke Brazing and Machine Works with well equipped plant at the Moto Works Building, Sargeant street. Es tablished five years ago last December John Reid, Jr., the proprietor, has by his painstaking methods, good workmanship and the prompt filling of orders, placed this company in a class of its own, so that today eight skilled workmen are employed to fill orders. Brazing, sol- dering and machine work of all descrip- tions is executed, while cast iron brazing is the great specialty. The company manufacture and apply McGill's patent on Holland Beaters. While most work is for local firms, orders are received! for brazing from Vermont and New York.
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THE HADLEY FALLS NATIONAL BANK.
The oldest established national bank in Holyoke and in one or more respects a leader among the banking institutions of Western Massachusetts is the Hadley Falls National Bank, located at 344 Dwight street. It was established as a state bank in 1851 and organized as a national bank in 1865. The officers are Joseph A. Skinner, president; Edward P. Bagg, vice-president, and H. J. Bard- well, cashier. The board of directors are C. B. Prescott, Philander Moore, H. P. Terry, J. A. Skinner, A. A. Coburn, F. H. Metcalf, E. P. Bagg, H. J. Frink, and Thomas S. Childs. The bank quar- ters are modern in equipment and met- ropolitan in every respect and have all improved safeguards against fire and burglary. The Hadley Falls National Bank extends every facility and courtesy customary to leading similar banks and gives prompt attention to collections. Condensed statement of the condition of the bank on June 30th as made to comp- troller of currency follows: United States bonds, $150,000; banking house, $40,000; U. S. Redemption Agency, $7,- 500; Cash and Exchange, $70,050.90 ; due from banks, $127,937.67; loans and discounts, $729,167.06; bonds and secur- ities, $124,363.63 ; total, $1,249,019.26 re- sources. Capital stock, $200,000; surplus fund and profits, $158,409.95; national bills issued, $150,000; deposits, $740,- 609.31; total, $1,249,019.26 liabilities.
OFFICE OF PREW AND COMPANY.
PREW & CO.
A souvenir of Holyoke would not be complete without a brief sketch at least of Prew & Co., the well-known whole- sale and retail coal and wood firm of 498 Dwight street, with spacious yards at Willimansett. This business was es- tablished six years ago and in Decem- ber, 1908, came under the efficient pro- prietorship of C. W. French and J. A. Laframboise, the latter having been manager for Prew & Co. for four years.
Bituminous and anthracite coal is han- dled, purchased from the best mines of Pennsylvania and other centers. Wood in all sizes and charcoal the best that is made, is also disposed of, five teams and six men being required. Mr. French fol- lows the same line in Northampton where he resides, and Mr. Laframboise attends to the business in Holyoke. Both gentlemen are thoroughly conver- sant with their lines and are ranked among the sturdy business men of the two cities.
During this extended period of activity he has been an important factor in the upbuilding of this city and Chicopee and gained a high reputation as a builder and
MAPLE STREET AND SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
LOUIS CARREAU & SON.
Prominent among the best known, old- est established and most extensively op- erating contractors and builders of this section is Louis Carreau & Son, of 732 Chicopee street, Willimansett. Louis Carreau and his son, Alphonse W. Car- reau, were born in the Province of Que- bec and came to Holyoke twenty-five years ago, the senior member embarking in business five years later. Five years ago he took his son into partnership.
business man of integrity, reliability and efficiency of service. They build in wood, brick or stone and carry out all specifications to the very letter. To mention all the blocks, etc., built by them would be impossible in the space allowed, but mention should be made of the fol- lowing : Holyoke, E. H. Friedrich Block, the Roy Block on Main street, carpen- ter work on J. R. Smith building, Ober- lander Block, Elm street and Hampshire street, a block for Thomas Falvey on Sargeant street, the carpentry on No. 2 stock house of the Farr Alpaca Co.
They also built the Infirmary at Rutland, Mass., addition to the Woronoco Mills, most of the tenements at Woronoco the last five years and the East street engine house at Chicopee Falls. At present they are at work at the William Whiting School on Chestnut street, a schoolhouse which will be unexcelled in Western Massachusetts. The Smith's Highlands School house at Willimansett, a school- house at Chicopee Falls, the large high school at Thorndike and a large build- ing now under way, the George S. Tay- lor Grammar School, at Chicopee Falls, are all monuments to their architectural ability. The Messrs. Carreau are busi- ness men of ability and integrity, highly esteemed and fraternally the senior member is affiliated with the Artisans and F. of A., and the son, A. W. Car- reau, with the Elks, Red Men, and F. of A. Both gentlemen are members of the Master Builders' Association.
HOLYOKE BROOM WORKS.
An industry, somewhat out of the or- dinary, and of its kind the only one in Holyoke, is the Holyoke Broom Works, H. Stewart Young, proprietor and locat- ed at 136 Maple street. Established since January, 1900, this industry has greatly gained in volume and Mr. Young requires the services of six skilled broom makers. His sales are mostly local, though the Holyoke broom may be seen in many parts of the country. The stock used is obtained in the states of Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma, and the corn used is specially grown for this pur- pose. The brooms manufactured here are noted for their serviceable qualities, perfect finish and their smoothness when in the hand of a competent maid or housewife.
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SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
HAMILTON CIGAR CO.
There is an individuality about cigars as there is about human beings and the cigars made by the Hamilton Cigar Co., 71 Sargeant street, taste different and smoke different than most on the market which retail for a nickel or a dime. The business has been established five years and Mr. Schroeder for himself two years and the sales have increased year by year as rivals know only too well, and today they are putting on the market cigars famed for their especial flavor and long smoke. The specialties are of course "City Hall' 'and "Robert Walker," ten cent smokes and "Peerless," a five center which has rapidly grown in pub- lic favor. The "Robert Walker" is the only Sumatra wrapped perfecto made in the city. Sales are made not only locally but in nearby towns and many strangers are loud in their praises of the products of the Hamilton Cigar Co. The factory is sanitary and clean and Mr. Schroeder was in reality brought up in the business as his father was a cigar manufacturer for twenty years. For two years before becoming established he had as a part- ner, the late Thomas F. Nugent. Henry Schroeder, the proprietor, is kept on the road two days in the week and four help are kept busy at the factory. He uses the best of imported tobacco for a filler and for a wrapper the Connecticut leaf. Mr. Schroeder is a Holyoke boy, has been a cigarmaker for many years and is a member of the Cigar Makers' Union and the Holyoke Turn Verein.
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