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Yenlin, 57 Ely and 70 Cabot streets. The business was established on Ely street in Centennial year, 1876, and in Janu- ary of 1905 the store at 70 Cabot street was opened. The baking plant is par-
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ticularly noticeable for having all sani- tary arrangements known and every fa- cility for rapid and perfect production. Knowing that you are eating food manu- factured here, is to know that you are getting the best and purest, the most scientifically baked, and the highest grade products known to the bakers' art. Su- perior wheat and rye bread, pastry and cake, cooked daily, this in brief tells the history of Mr. Yenlin's enterprise. Bak- ed beans and brown bread Saturday evenings and. Sunday mornings is an im- portant feature. Six competent assist- ants are employed and two teams kept in service. Mr. Yenlin was born in Alsace-Lorraine, now belonging to Ger- many, and is a member of the Alsace- Lorraine Union of America, L'Union Nationale Francaise of Holyoke and Red Men.
MRS. A. S. FRALEIGH.
The scientific cultivation of flowering plants is successfully carried on in Hol- yoke by Mrs. A. S. Fraleigh, with mod- ern plant at 10 Clark street. The indus- try dates back only three years, but during that time it has steadily increased in output, requiring added facilities from time to time. One large conservatory, -- 74x120 feet is devoted to violets, gerani- ums, bedding plants, etc., and cut flowers are furnished for private or public func- tions, and floral designs for weddings and funerals. Mrs. Fraleigh takes a deep interest in her work, has a natural bent for floriculture and no doubt in the near future will be compelled to add to the size of her plant. She is a Pelham (Mass.) lady, highly esteemed in social circles for her many admirable qualities, is a member of the Home Department of the M. E. Church and the Rebekahs.
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BURRINGTON MOTOR CO.
Standing among the foremost and best equipped auto garages and repair shops in Holyoke is the Burrington Motor Company, 21 Suffolk street. Established five years ago, it has continually gained in prestige and patronage and has kept pace with the rapid advancement of Holyoke. The garage has a capacity of eighteen cars and all modern facilities for the overhauling and repairing of autos. Supplies and accessories of all kinds are kept in stock, standard rub- ber tires, Jones speedometers, etc. The firm has the agency in Holyoke and Hampshire County for the celebrated Stoddard-Dayton, Maxwell Courier and Regal automobiles, and their various points of superiority are demonstrated
upon request, and for the former car is the sole agent for Holyoke and Hampshire County. Competent help to the number of two is employed who are familiar with all makes of cars, and
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autos are hired day or night. Burt G. Burrington, the proficient manager, is a native of Heath and has resided in Hol- yoke for fourteen years, for years being engaged as a machinist and during his business activity here has gained a high personal standing and made many friends.
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Pochlers Robin
Printers
POEHLER & REHM.
Prominent among the most extensively operating and highest class painters and decorators of Holyoke is the widely known firm of Poehler & Rehm, located at 453 Main street. The business was founded last year but neither are novices as both have had years of experience, Mr. Rehm being formerly of Rehm & Wagner. Only the best and most satis- factory work is executed, including both exterior and interior house painting, pa- per hanging, kalsomining, etc., a special feature being fresco painting. So popu-
lar has this firm become that now eight men are employed with chances of addi- tional help in the near future. A full line of wall papers, mouldings, mixed paints, is carried, a specialty being made of the Bridgeport paint, a paint that has no superior, stands out well and lasts in any climate. Mr. Poehler is a Holyoke boy and has grown up with the city, while Mr. Rehm was born in Germany. Both gentlemen are familiar with all branches of the art, including the most intricate and difficult features.
SAINTE-MARIE & CHAREST.
The great furniture house of Sainte- Marie & Charest, 231-233 Main street, is the center for all particular and discrim- inating people looking for bargains in the furniture line. The business has been established twenty-five years and since the death of A. Sainte-Marie has been carried on by O. Z. E. Charest. During this space of time the concern has steadily advanced and mects all de- mands in supplying high grade household goods, sold at moderate prices, and has also gained an unrivalled reputation for its reliability of service and modern methods of conducting trade. The entire building, consisting of three floors, is occupied, and is stocked to repletion with furniture and household goods of every description, making in its entirety, a ver- itable furniture fair and immense show of all that is reliable and desirable for the home. To enumerate the goods would be to require a book in itself, but they include furniture for the kitchen, the dining room and parlor, the sleep- ing chamber and the study or "den." Also beds and bedding, mattresses of leading manufacture, fashionable carpets, rugs of medium and high grade texture, art squares of finest quality, oil cloths,
lamps of all kinds, window shades, cur- tains, pictures, etc., and the celebrated "Model" ranges and Belding Hall refrig- erators. Five clerks are employed and two teams required. Mr. Charest was born in Three Rivers, P. Q., and came to Holyoke when a young man. He has been ambitious, painstaking and progres- sive and today has one of the best house furnishing concerns in Western Massa- chusetts.
LYMAN F. THORPE.
Modern in methods, and having had a wide and varied experience, Lyman F. Thorpe, the well known contractor and builder of 791 Hampden street, is re- garded as one of the most competent men in Holyoke in the building of resi- dences and cottages of varied descrip- tion. Moreover, he has a merited repu- tation of making closely calculated esti- mates and fulfilling all contract obliga- tions in the most satisfactory manner. For twenty years he worked for the firm of Thorpe Brothers, contractors, and seven years ago became established for himself. Mr. Thorpe was born in Northampton, but has practically always lived in Holyoke. He has gained success here and all work receives his personal attention. Mr. Thorpe is a member of the Highland Engine Co., resides at 22 Waldo street and stands well in com- mercial and building circles.
A. P. LA FRANCE.
The finely stocked and well patronized grocery and provision store of A. P. La France, 95 Lyman street, was establish- ed in 1906, and has steadily gained in volume of business. This has been the result of handling high grade, always satisfactory goods, sold at the lowest possible cash prices. Groceries of vari- ous descriptions are kept, fine canned goods, cereals, dairy products, tobacco and confectioncry. Mr. La France is very courteous to his patrons, never sub- stitutes but gives what is asked and con- sequently has worked up a nice trade. For years previously he was in the drug and insurance business. He came from his native Province of Quebec in Decem- ber, 1899, and has proven himself a mer- chant who is bound to succeed. Mr. La France resides at 93 Lyman street. He is a member of Cercle Rochambeau.
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MICHAEL E. O'NEIL.
The spacious, modernly operated and largely patronized hack, livery and boarding stables of Michael E. O'Neil, 145 Hampden street, have been establish- ed for over twenty years, but only came under his proficient proprietorship on
September 12, 1907. These up-to-date stables have about twenty livery horses and sixteen boarders. Hacks and teams of all kinds for business or pleasure are furnished at reasonable rates, horses are cared for in the best possible manner and a general express and baggage trans- fer business also done. Furniture and piano moving are strong features but Mr. O'Neil will move anything moveable. Five competent men are employed and telephone orders receive prompt atten- tion. Two special features here are carpet cleaning and laying and the stor- ing and packing of goods for shipment. Mr. O'Neil was born in Williamsburg, Mass., and for years was salesman in Springfield for the John P. Squire Com- pany. He has proven himself adept at his chosen vocation and finds business better each year. He resides at 124 Oak street.
MRS. J. L. FIMBEL.
Elaborately appointed, largely patron- ized and catering especially to ladies of fashion and discrimination, the millinery parlors of Mrs. J. L. Fimbel, 261 Main street, are classed among the leading similar houses of Holyoke, and second to none in service and reliability. The business has been established over one year and only the finest of millinery is kept, a specialty being made of trimmed and untrimmed hats. Hats are trimmed in the most becoming manner, prevail- ing styles being absolutely followed with results always satisfactory. The great millinery stores of New York are vis- ited twice yearly, and Mrs. Fimbel
being a native of France, keeps in close touch with the very latest in Parisian fashion. She has resided in Holyoke for nineteen years, has been very success- ful in business and in the spring and fall requires eight milliners. The out- look for the fall trade is excellent and will certainly be her banner season.
ROBERT C. BURKHARDT.
Successfully meeting all competition in any section of the city, and decidedly unrivalled in Elmwood for carrying high grade goods, sold at the lowest possible prices, is the grocery of Robert C. Burk- hardt, 133 South street. The business has been established fifteen years and has kept pace in patronage and up-to- date methods, with the rapid growth and prosperity of Holyoke. Large and select lines of groceries are kept, canned goods of highest quality, leading brands of flour, popular breakfast foods, choice teas and coffees, table delicacies, farm and dairy products, bakery goods, to- bacco and cigars. Four clerks and three teams are employed. Ten years ago Mr. Burkhardt built the Burkhardt block, three stories high, which has his store and five tenements and is 65x73 feet. He was born in Germany and left his na- tive country when very young, spending his boyhood days in Huntington and Chester. Mr. Burkhardt resides at 131 South street, is a member of William Whiting Lodge, A. F & A. M. and Hol- yoke Turn Verein.
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H. L. MOUSETT.
The spacious, largely stocked and well patronized grocery and meat market of Hector L. Mousett, 572 Summer street, has been established by him since Decem- ber, 1901, and throughout this extended period, Mr. Mousett's store has steadily
borne an unrivalled reputation for carry- ing high grade, satisfactory goods. Leading makes of flour, general, fancy and staple groceries, breakfast cereals, bakery goods, teas and coffees, etc., are all found here, while as to meat and poultry there is no better place to pur- chase. Mr. Mouset's trade has increased year by year and today he requires four alert clerks and two delivery teams. Mr. Mousett is a representative of the busi- ness men who have come out of the good old Province of Quebec, and not- withstanding keen competition, has pros- pered. He is an ardent member of the Artisans.
CHARLES A. HEILMANN.
Prominent among the leading and most extensively operating bakeries of the city and second to none in Ward Two, is that of Charles A. Heilmann, with modern and finely equipped plant at 297 Park street. The business has been established seven years and has steadily advanced in production, popu- larity of products, and stands today a model of the art of baking. Special fea- tures are bread, cake and pastry of the finest manufacture, sold in all parts of the city and largely purchased by par- ticular people. All ingredients used in production are strictly pure and only the finest grades of flour, while the mould- ing, baking, etc., is done under perfect conditions of cleanliness. Four skilled bakers are employed and one delivery team is required. On Saturdays Mr. Heilmann bakes the famous Heilmann baked beans. He was born in Germany
and has had many years experience as a baker. Mr. Heilmann is considered a man of sagacity and progressiveness and is a member of the Turn Verein, Sons of Herman and Workingmen's Sick Bene- fit Society. Mr. Heilmann left on July 5th for Germany on a well earned vaca- tion of two months.
E. M. LINDSAY CO.
Among the many millinery stores of Holyoke, none excel in fine assortment of goods and excellence of service that of the E. M. Lindsay Co., located at 211-215 Main street. Established about twenty- five years, this concern has been very successful, the patrons, including many of the most particular ladies of our city. Large and select lines of high grade goods are kept, also an extensive line of popular priced merchandise. The Paris, New York and Boston styles are closely followed and the productions in trimmed hats are notable for artistic conception and skilled workmanship. It is the largest millinery establishment in Holyoke and about twenty work ladies are employed. On the death of Mrs. Lindsay Bresnahan last year her brother. Joseph A. Ring, became proprietor and
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he has been entirely successful in his vocation, having been in the wholesale millinery business in Boston for about twelve years. By reason of his business connections with one of the largest im- porting and manufacturing millinery houses of New York, Mr. Ring enables a price scale to prevail at the E. M. Lind- say Co. which brings the merchandise and millinery creations offered by them in a most desirable light with the pur- chasers as for style, quality and price. Mr. Ring was born in Boston and since coming to Holyoke has been closely iden- tified with all movements for the better- ment of the city. He resides at The Maplewood and is a member of the Elks, K. of C., and Holyoke Club.
O. N. CHAPUT.
The people of Ward One are fortunate in having one of the finest stocked groc- ery and meat markets in all Holyoke, that of Ovilla N. Chaput, 63 Ely street. Twelve years ago Mr. Chaput established his business, adding provisions five years
afterward, and during this time he has gained a reputation for reliability of service, low cash prices and high grade goods, second to none, and steadily gains in volume. The finest of groceries are kept, provisions of standard packing, se- lect teas, coffees and spices, table delica- cies, meats and poultry right from the farm. He needs the services of two clerks and two teams. Mr. Chaput is considered not only one of the most prominent, but also one of the most successful of our French American citi- zens, who born across the border, have by determination and business acumen, placed themselves on the highest plane both socially and commercially. Two years ago he built this handsome block, although only being in this country at that time twenty-eight years. For years he worked in a mill and for a time was a clerk in a grocery. Mr. Chaput saved his money, but was never considered close by his friends, and in time had put by a nice competence. He is a director of the Monument National Canadian Francaise building, a director and audi- tor of Court Mt. Royal, Foresters. Mr. Chaput owns considerable property in Holyoke, having thirteen tenements and one store besides his own.
BEDFORD. BUTTER HOUSE.
Notable for its cleanliness, high grade quality of goods, fair dealing and low prices, the grocery and provision house known as the Bedford Butter House of L. Napoleon Rocheleau, 52 Mosher, cor- ner of Center street, steadily gains in
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public favor and patronage. The busi- ness was established in April of this year and is proving very successful. Here are handled groceries of all kinds, canned goods, spices, dainties for break- fast and supper, fruit, eggs, butter, etc. Mr. Rocheleau is handling only good butter, butter made at the best dairies of Vermont. He requires two clerks and two teams and the business outlook for this store is grand. He was born in Holyoke and named his store after a town in the Green Mountain state where his parents reside. Mr. Rocheleau is a member of the Artisans and St. Joseph's Society and is bound to make good as a merchant of the Paper City. He has a well stocked storehouse at 103 East street and sells wholesale to many of the smaller stores.
PERFECT SAFETY PAPER CO.
One of the newest industries of Hol- yoke and having a high standing com- merciallv is the Perfect Safety Paper Co., with well equipped two story plant on Winter street near Appleton. The business was established last year, ab- sorbing the Phelps Paper Company, and is officered by J. B. Weis, president, and J. P. Phelps, treasurer. The prod- ucts of the company have a widespread and merited reputation for their service- able qualities and general excellence and broadly speaking consist of padlock and perfect safety paper, used for checks, drafts, negotiable paper, etc., and per- fect safety ticket paper for all forms of railroad tickets, passes, etc. The large annual output is distributed all over the world, and the plant of the company has all necessary improved machinery and all modern facilities for rapid and per- fect construction. The Phelps Protective paper is a great specialty sold not only in the United States, but much is export-
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ed to foreign countries. Help to the number of twelve is employed. Mr. Weis is a native of Franklin, O., and Mr. Phelps of Holyoke. Both gentlemen are practical business men and the out- look for the company is most promising.
F. A. DAVIS & SON.
During the twenty-five years of estab- lishment in business of F. A. Davis, and since 1907, as F. A. Davis & Son, 96 North Pleasant street, Holyoke's widely and favorably known mason, brick and cement contractors, they have ex- ecuted by far the greater part of the sidewalks and cement walls of Holyoke, and built up an unrivalled reputation for proficiency and reliability of service. The sidewalks of Holyoke are comment- ed on by strangers as having no superior in the New England States, while the cement walls built by this firm have the appearance that they will endure for cen- turies. At their plant on North Pleas- ant street, Davis & Son make their arti-
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ficial stone, using only the best of ce- ment, sand and other ingredients which would cause their product to pass the most severe government test. Besides blocks they make steps, posts, vases, urns, etc. ,and when moulded are imper- vious to water. Ten men are employed and business has been on the steady in- crease. F. A. Davis was born in Nor- wich, Conn., and came to Holyoke thirty- one years ago, residing of that time eight years in South Hadley Falls. He is classed among the leading contractors of Hampden county, is progressive and enthusiastic as to Holyoke's future and is a member of Mt. Holyoke Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Herbert S. Davis, was born in South Hadley Falls, has proven him- self an able acquisition to business circles and resides at 5 Parker street.
P. H. LEDERER.
One of the best known plumbers of Holyoke, especially in the Highlands, is P. H. Lederer, located at 144 Pleasant street. The business has been establish- ed two years and during this time Mr. Lederer has gained an important prestige and an ever increasing patronage. Spe- cial features are sanitary plumbing, house drainage and scientific ventilation. Bath and toilet rooms are installed and all work guaranteed to prove satisfactory. Gas fitting and tinning are special fea- tures and Mr. Lederer is considered an expert in these branches, being very painstaking in his methods. As a gen- erel repairer his services are required in all parts of our city. Mr. Lederer em- ploys from five to eight men and a tele- phone call will receive his prompt at- tention. Fair samples of his work can be seen in the plumbing done in the Toomey block on Chestnut street, Calla- han house on Morgan street and the Bagg palatial residence on Fairfield ave- nue. Mr. Lederer was born in Saxony, Germany, and has been in the United States since five years of age, working at his trade several years in New York. He has taken his place in social and commercial circles and is highly esteem- ed for his many personal qualities.
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CHARLES RHEAUME.
Among the neatest, most carefully con- ducted and best stocked grocery and meat markets in Ward Two is that of Charles Rheaume, 555 Summer street. The business has been established four- teen years and during this period Mr. Rheaume has borne a merited reputation for handling high grade goods, sold at the lowest possible prices and meeting all competition in any part of the city. Leading makes of flour, canned goods, eggs, butter, spices, etc., in fact all groc- eries to be found in an up-to-date store are here sold, while fresh and salt meats, pork, veal, lamb, fresh and salt fish and poultry can be had for the asking and cash. Mr. Rheaume has been in Holyoke twenty-seven years and was born in the Province of Quebec. He has a store to be proud of, has a steadily increasing trade and is a member of the Heptasophs and Artisans.
JOHN B. BEAUVAIS.
Notable in the handling of pure drugs and chemicals and having a reputation for reliability and painstaking methods is the modern pharmacy of John B. Beauvais, 67 Cabot street. The business has been established fifteen years and has steadily gained in prestige, popularity and patronage. In addition to drugs of highest grades, leading features are sick room supplies, toilet articles and prepara- tions and the correct filling of physicians' prescriptions. Pure confectionery and
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chocolates, fine cigars, post cards, etc., are also extensively dealt in and an up- to-date soda fountain operated. Two clerks are emploved, one being Ernest E. Beauvais, a brother of the proprietor. Mr. Beauvais was born in St. Johns, P. Q., and came to Holyoke in 1886. He learned the druggist business and in time started in for himself. He has had a wide and varied experience in the drug trade and resides at the corner of Essex and Walnut streets, which he owns. In connection with the drug business Mr. Beauvais has shown much energy in other lines. He is the inventor of the Instantaneous Water Heater, a device which he worked on for three years. This is an automatic water heater and is the smallest in the world. It has been patented in five countries and there are now also pending three patents. This splendid invention of Mr. Beauvais is bound to become an indespensable house- hold article and once placed on the mar- ket is sure to meet with great success. In this heater the device is so perfectly constructed that cold water is heated as quickly as it enters the heater. Every- body using hot water will have to be supplied with this heater. A prominent feature is that the heater can hold an inexhaustible supply of water. Mr. Beauvais not only invented this device but did all the mechanical work in mak- ing it. In the manufacture of the In- stantaneous Water Heater Holyoke will be given an important industry.
J. H. FLEURY.
The finely stocked and loyally patron- ized store of J. Hermas Fleury, 378 Summer street, was established in Janu- ary, 1908, by his brother, Albert C. Fleury, and in September, 1908, was bought out by him. Here can be found a full line of all staple and fancy groceries, eggs, butter, spices, farmers' produce and fruit. The store is also headquarters for
the best cuts of meats, Mr. Fleury being a meat cutter of years of experience. It is his aim to have and keep his grocery clean and sanitary at all times and it is a pleasure to come here to purchase. One clerk and one team are needed to fill orders. Mr. Fleury has greatly im- proved the service since he became pro- prietor and all signs point to an even greater volume of trade. He stands prominently with his French-American friends and has proven himself a mer- chant thoroughly active to his duties. Mr. Fleury is president of St. Jean Bap- tiste and vice-president of the Artisans.
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CLINTON L. BARKER.
Holyoke's widely known and highly regarded general contractor and builder, Clinton L. Barker, with office and resi- dence at 143 Brown avenue, is a native of Clayton, N. Y., and has been estab- lished in business five years. During this period of active service he has gained a reputation for commercial integrity, pro- ficiency of operations and the careful carrying out of all contracts. Mr. Bar- ker builds mostly in wood and has erect- ed many handsome and modern resi- dences, not only in Holyoke, but in South Hadley Falls and nearby towns. Such for instance as the following residences : For Thomas Begley, on Carlton street ; H. Nevens, Hitchcock street; G. L. Gar- side, Hillside avenue; C. S. Roberts, Sargeant street; Charles Hennick, at South Hadley Falls and this summer a big tenement house at the latter town for M. L. Welcker. Mr. Barker employes from five to fifteen skilled carpenters and makes a specialty of jobbing and repair- ing. He has been in Holyoke since 1885 and has been an important factor in the upbuilding of our city. Mr. Barker is a member of the A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs.
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