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the short and near sighted. Mr. Chap- man was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., and has been in Holyoke since 1906. He took the regular course in Boston and also had local experience with an optician. Mr. Chapman has certainly made good during the short term of his establishment. The cut shows the toric lens, one of Mr. Chapman's specialties.
JOHANNIS PAINT AND WALL PAPER STORE.
The old reliable and reputable paint- ing, decorating and paper hanging firm, known as Johannis, 16 Suffolk street, is one of the oldest established in the city, and came under the proprietor- shin of Morris W. Thieme two years ago. Both interior and exterior house painting is done in the most modern and satisfactory manner, also paper hanging and a specialty made of in- terior decoration of the most artistic and fashionable conception. Many of the finest residences in the city have been painted and decorated by this con- cern. Several hundred different pat- terns in wall paper and decorations are carried in stock, embracing medium and high grades and also all that is novel and stylish. Ready mixed paints, oils, varnishes, glass, artists' materials, etc., are kept in stock, besides being agents for metal ceilings. This firm is the Holyoke agent for the unrivalled Sherwin-Williams- Paints. From six to twenty-five help is employed. Mr. Thieme for years carried on the same business in Springfield, and has proven himself a noble acquisition to Holyoke business circles. He was born in South Hadley Falls, resides at 220 Walnut street and is a member of the Master Painters' Association.
J. E. PROWLER.
Holyoke's widely known artist pho- tographer, J. E. Prowler, successor to E. R. Taft & Co., 343 High street, has been established three years and is now one of the leaders in his profession in the city. This studio is equipped with all improved apparatus and every fa- cility for rapid and perfect production in high grade photography. Photogra- phy in all its branches is executed in the most artistic and satisfactory man- ner, special features being sepia work, children's work, group portraiture, platinum and panorama work, the lat- ter doing considerably for the Masons and Elks. Mr. Prowler was born in Austria and came to the United States as a boy, spending ten years in Spring- field. He has had much previous ex- perience and for a time was with Paul Meenes on High street. Mr. Prowler is highly esteemed as a citizen and is a member of the A. F. and A. M., I. O. O. F. and Red Men, and resides at 238 Maple street.
OFFICE 386 HIGH ST
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FERGUSON'S STEAM LAUNDRY AND DYE WORKS.
The laundries of Massachusetts are many and varied, and just as varied in results obtained as in equipment and vol- ume of business. Ferguson's Laundry, with spacious and modern plant, at 624 Hampden street, is distinctive from the vast majority of others, in that it not only caters to the highest class trade but gets it and meets all demands in the most satisfactory manner. Particular people are its patrons, people who are critical and insist upon the finest pos- sible work, and to retain their patron- age such work must be performed. That this is so is proven by the great success of Ferguson's, and today he has one of the largest and best equipped laundries in the state and a business sec- ond to none in our city. It is the re- sult of capable management, progressive methods and superiority of work,-an- other illustration that merit wins. All washings are done under strict condi- tions of cleanliness and perfect sanita- tion, and in service has every up-to-date facility for correct execution. Fine laundering, wet washing and family washing are all done, while all shirts
are ironed by hand. The system of handling laundry work is so perfected that annoying mistakes are avoided and accurate and prompt delivery is assured.
At this establishment all branches of high grade dyeing and cleansing are executed in the most modern and satis- factory manner. Special features are cleansing laces, gloves, etc., dyeing or cleansing dresses without taking apart or ripping, finest French dry cleansing and winter garments cleansed, etc. Only the finest chemicals are used and all work is done in a thorough manner and re- finished properly.
Archibald Ferguson, proprietor of this enterprise, is a native of the manufac- turing city of Paisley, Scotland, a coun- try which has produced the ablest of finance, steamship and railroad kings of the United States. He came to Holyoke in 1884, and for a time worked as a dyer and became esablished in 1900. He has prospered, has a plant 175x50 feet, two stories, requires the services of forty help and five teams and his enter- prise is growing yearly. He has, as a partner, his son, Archibald Ferguson, Jr. Mr. Ferguson resides in Elmwood, and is a member of Mt. Tom Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Clan McLaren.
H. I. LOWELL.
A leading carriage builder and repairer of Holyoke and certainly the leader in Elmwood is Harry I. Lowell with work- shop at 447 Northampton street and res- idence at 20 Gilman street. The stand in which Mr. Lowell does business has been in continuous operation as a car- riage shop for seventy years. Mr. Low- ell has been established in business thir- teen years and during that time has done some of the best work ever turned out
in the city. His carriages are known not only for their durability and artistic workmanship but as well for their low- ness in cost. Mr. Lowell carries on a large carriage and sign painting business and many of the most attractive signs and handsome carriages were painted by him. He personally supervises all jobs and sees that no work leaves his shop until it has passed his critical eye. Mr. Lowell was born in Saco, Me., a town which has turned out many of Massachu- setts business men. He employs two help, is highly spoken of in Holyoke and is a member of the A. O. U. W.
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CHIEF
CHIEF ENGINEER JOHN T. LYNCH, Of the Holyoke Fire Department.
ENGEL'S GARAGE.
Automobilists are always assured of first-class service, including skilled re- pair work at the garage of William En- gel, 24 Suffolk street. The garage has a capacity of nine cars and is equipped with every facility for auto overhauling, cleaning and repairing. Machines are thoroughly understood and handled by Mr. Engel. Supplies of all kinds are kept on hand, gasoline, tires, etc. Breakdowns are promptly attended to, and all troubles overcome in the quick- est possible time. Though Mr. Engel started in for himself as late as Febru- ary last, he is no novice, for he had seven years' experience in this line in his native city of Holyoke. Business has been exceptionally good and from three to six skilled workmen are employed. Mr. Engel has a host of friends about town, has made a business for himself of which he should be proud, and has a high standing with automobilists.
P. J. CRAY.
It is said by those in a position to know that P. J. Cray of 676 East street stands among the foremost manufac- turers of temperance beverages in New England, and the products are admit- tedly unrivalled anywhere in purity,
flavor, strength and healthful qualities. They are the results of years' experi- ence, coupled with expert knowledge, pure water, combined with high grade ingredients, and the important fact that they are manufactured under strict con- ditions of cleanliness. In addition to their famed Cataract ginger ale, soda water and various tonics, carbonated water is manufactured and leading min- eral waters are bottled. In the manu- facture of the carbonated goods, pure spring water obtained from the bowels of the earth is used. Mr. Cray is also a dealer in natural carbonic acid gas in tubes, and when required portable foun- tains are charged. The large daily out- put is consumed locally in Holyoke and all surrounding towns. Five help and three teams are necessary adjuncts to this important business. Mr. Cray has had an interesting and varied career. Born in the Emerald Isle, he came to this country when a lad and has faith- fully fought life's battles. For a time he lived in Scranton, Pa., and for a number of years was engaged in the granite business in Quincy, Mass. He is an enthusiastic admirer of the great American game, and for a time served with distinction and credit as an um- pire in the New England League. He bought out this business in 1902, has added materially to its output and is a " member of the N. E. O. P., Red Men, Eagles and A. O. H. He is ably assisted at the Springs by his son, Frank J. Cray.
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CHEMICAL PAPER COMPANY. ARCHITECT W. B. REID.
VICTOR E. MENARD.
The remarkable development of the automobile and rapid increase in its use, has given rise to the distinct and necessary business of repairing and overhauling tires. Prominent this line in Western Massachusetts and sec- ond to none in reliability and profi- ciency of service is Victor E. Menard, with modern and adequately equipped repair shop at 492 Dwight street. The business was established six years ago and during this time it has steadily in- creased in volume. All necessary and improved machinery and every facility for prompt and satisfactory repair work is in service, and five skilled men em- ployed, including experts familiar with all American and foreign makes of tires. A great specialty is vulcanizing tubes and recovering caseings, while bi- cycle and carriage tire reparing are im- portant features, including the recover- ing of outer shoes. A feature of the vulcanizing is that every repair made has his trademark in the new rubber thus ensuring a guarantee that is worth something more than verbal. A special machine is in service for putting on solid rubber tires on carriages and hacks. Supplies of all kinds are kept
in stock, new tires' and tubes sold, etc. The Seamless Rubber Company, of New Haven, apponted in the spring Mr. Me- nard their agent for the Bragg Stitched Tires and Kantleek Inner Tubes, the merits of which will be shown to all in- terested. Mr. Menard was born in the Province of Quebec and for twelve years in this country was in the drug business. He was with the Fisk Rubber Company in Chicopee Falls four years and had a thorough understanding of the automo- bile tires before he became established. Mr. Menard is considered a business man of energy, integrity and progressive methods, and is a member of the Arti- sans, Red Men and F. of A.
GLEASON'S WET WASH LAUNDRY.
A great factor in emancipating women from the drudgery and toil of the wash tub has been the wet wash system, now so popular in all cities. The latest ex- ponent of this system is E. J. Gleason, of 174 Brown avenue, who became estab- lished May 1st. This business is grow- ing steadily showing a greater volume each week and is giving the best of satis- faction. The week's washing is called for, thoroughly cleansed by the new pro- cess and returned when promised, all for the modest sum of fifty cents per basket, and all troubles and backaches avoided. Four washing machines and
an extractor are operated and all work done under strict conditions of cleanli- ness. Two teams are kept in service. This is a new plant, built by Mr. Gleason purposely as a laundry. Mr. Gleason is a Holyoke boy and one who, always living here, has a large circle of friends in our city and is bound to succeed il his new enterprisc.
H. F. HASKELL.
A store which is headquarters for electrical work and supplies is that of H. F. Haskell, located at 280 High street. Established eighteen years ago, this store has gained an enviable reputation for reliability of service and the carrying of the highest grade goods, sold at reason- able prices. Gas and electric fixtures of every description are kept. Gas and electric fixtures are installed. incadescent work, bell work, burglar alarm, annun- ciators, and watchman's clocks installed, while speaking tube work is also an im- portant feature. He handles as an im- portant specialty as a representative in Holyoke, the motors of the General Elec- tric Company. Several competent help are employed. Mr. Haskell was born in Washington, D. C., and was brought up in the old town of Conway, Mass. He has lived in Holyoke for twenty-eight years and is thoroughly experienced. in his work and highly regarded. Mr. Has- kell resides at 51 Taylor street, and is a member of the Second Baptist Church.
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A. D. DUROCHER.
A. D. DUROCHER.
Numerous among the most successful and enterprising grocery and provision merchants of our city is A. D. Durocher, with stores at 49 Cabot street and 415 Maple stret. He became established on Cabot street twenty-eight years ago, and in 1905 opened the branch on Maple street. High grade staple and fancy groceries of every description are car- ried, standard brands of canned goods, select teas and coffees, table delicacies, prime meats and provisions of quality, fish, oysters, etc., all in strict require- ment of the pure food laws. Mr. Du- rocher has the credit of having two of
the best stores in our city, kept in the most cleanly condition, his goods artis- tically displayed, his clerks courteous and service prompt and accurate. In fact business has so increased that eleven clerks and four teams are necessary. Mr. Durocher was born in Farnham, Eastern Township, P. Q., and came to Holyoke as a boy. His father was very prominent in years gone by in Canada and was one who by vote and voice urged on all good Canadian measures. Mr. Durocher takes a deep interest in Holyoke city affairs, is a director of the City Co-operative Bank and fraternally is a member of St. Jean Baptiste and Artisans.
DESROCHERS BROTHERS.
An interesting store to visit and one which has increased its list of customers . dles, artificial charcoal, insense, sanc- year by year is that of the Desrochers Brothers, J. L. Desrochers, proprietor, 277 Main street. He keeps in stock a vast assortment of stationery, Bibles, pa- per of all kinds, such as decorated and plain crepe paper, wallets, perfumery and knick knacks in profusion. A spe- cialty is made of picture framing and framed pictures mostly of a religious nature. Here also can be found, rosa- ries, large pictures, medals, scapularies,
ordos, breviaries, Roman collars, rab- bis, beeswax candles, stearic acid can- tuary oil, wax tapers, eight day tapers, sanctuary lamps, statuaries, etc., and prayer books in English, French, German and Polish. His store is full of notions and is the center for those desirous of purchasing goods in his line. Mr. Des- rochers was born in the Province of Quebec and has been a resident of Hol- yoke for fifteen years, being established in business since 1896. He is a member of the Artisans, resides at 822 Dwight street, and is popular especially among his many French American friends.
FRANCO-AMERICAN CO-OPERA- TIVE ASSOCIATION.
Metropolitan in equipment, modern in methods and heavily stocked with high grade goods sold at systematic moderate prices, the notably successful grocery and provision store of the Franco-Amer- ican Co-operative Association, corner of Ely and North Bridge streets, is classed among the foremost similar concerns in Holyoke, and decidedly meets all com- petition in all respects in any section of the city. The business was established in May, 1909, and the officers are Ernest Keable, president; D. Blain, vice-presi- dent, and Napoleon Foucher, secretary and treasurer, the efficient manager being C. H. Coderre. Leading features of the business are the extensive handling of high class staple and fancy groceries, leading brands of flour, the finest of fresh and cured meats, table delicacies, canned goods, farm and dairy produce, teas, coffees and fruits. Heavy groceries such as molasses, vinegar and oil are also sold. The store throughout is perfect as to cleanliness. This is purely, a French- American project carried on in a similar way to the great English co-operative; stores. The shares were put low thus allowing the wage earner to stand on the same footing as the wealthy, and only so many shares could be owned by one per- son. In has been, under Mr. Coderre's management, a decided success and last year declared a dividend of forty per cent. Mr. Coderre has been in Holyoke for forty-two years and during that time has held several responsible positions. His experience as bookkeeper gained for him an inside knowledge which now comes in in good stead. The officers and stockholders are to be congratulated upon for this innovation which has proven so successful in the Paper City.
Coderre
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AMERICAN WRITING PAPER CO., LINDEN PAPER CO. DIV., HOLYOKE, MASS. 13 tons daily capacity. Manufacturing High Bond-Linen and Ledger Papers.
INGLIS & OLIVER.
Notable for its cleanliness, high grade productions and general excellence of service, is the largely patronized home special bakery goods sold at retail. Fine home made bread, cake and pastry are baked fresh daily and sold in the sales- room and delivered by team. The spa- cious bakery is perfect as to cleanliness and sanitation and in- service is every modern facility for rapid and correct bakery of Inglis and Oliver, 408 High
ROBERT INGLIS.
street. Established two years, it has steadily gained in popularity and patron- age, and stands today unrivalled for its
production. Great specialties here arc Scotch scones, mutton pies and oat cakes, while their birthday, wedding and Chris-
ROBERT OLIVER.
tening cakes, ornamented and decor- ated when requested, are especial fea- tures. Help to the number of seven is employed. Robert Oliver is a practical baker and learned his trade in his native country of Scotland, where one has to serve a severe apprenticeship. Robert Inglis was born in Moffat, Dumfriershire
shire. Since coming to this country they worked for bakers here and elsewhere and have always gained a name for their excellence in preparing toothsome bits. They have not only gained commercial success, but the esteem of all in our city and are regarded as business men of enterprise and sagacity.
LEON CORBIERE.
The spacious and largely operating carriage painting shop of Leon Corbiere, Front street, near John, dates back six years. This modernly equipped shop has the best of facilities for carriage and wagon painting and is devoted strictly to high grade, artistic work, unsurpassed anywhere. Many of the leading mer- chants patronize Mr. Corbiere exclusively and when once a customer, always a cus- tomer. As attractive signs are of the most important consideration, Holyoke merchants, when they desire the finest executed, most original and artistic, come to Mr. Corbiere. He was born in Nap- crville, P. Q., and came to the United States when eighteen years of age. Mr. Corbiere has lived in Lowell, Marlboro and Belmont and in the former city worked for one man thirteen years. He has been in Holyoke for seven years and deserves great credit for his busi- ness zeal and activity. Mr. Corbiere re- quires two help and resides at 106 High street. Mention should be made of the fact that he has a large repository for
and Mr. Oliver in Hawick, Roxsburg- the storing of carriages and wagons.
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FURNITURE WARE ROOMS
FRANK OCTO & CO.
In its entirety the heavily stocked household furnishing goods house of Frank Octo & Co., 63 to 75 High street, stands among the foremost similar concerns in this part of the state, and is second to none in reliability of serv- ice and scope of trade. This important and remarkably successful enterprise dates back thirty-five years, and during all this space of years the business has been extended and modernized, and the story has been one of expansion and continually increasing patronage. Two spacious floors, 80×90 feet, and a base- ment are occupied and there is every up-to-date facility for displaying the im- mense stock carried. To enumerate the vast array of goods would be to men- tion everything found in the homes of the people, those in moderate circum- stances as well as the most affluent. They include the finest of furniture of every description, office and library fur- niture, fashionable carpets, art squares
and rugs, beds and bedding, crockery, lamps, sewing machines, kitchen and dining room ware in profusion. This firm is agent for the Crawford stoves and ranges which have no peer on the market. In pianos they handle the lead- ing makes and demonstations are given to prove their sweetness of tone. Sys- tematic reasonable prices prevail and re- sults guaranteed. In fact the Frank Octo & Co. sells you goods on the in- stallment plan and at very reasonable terms. Seven clerks are employed and two delivery teams kept in service. Na- poleon Desrosiers, the proprietor, was born in the Province of Quebec and came to the paper city in 1875, begin- ning work in this store the same year. Industrious and persevering he pur- chased the business in 1895, adding greatly to its volume. He is one of the leaders among our French-Ameri- can citizens, ever ready to aid a good cause in behalf of his adopted city and zealous for its future progress and pros- perity.
A. F. BENOIT.
Prominent in the manufacture of high grade cigars and famous as the maker of Chasseur, a ten center, and Benoit's Puff, which retails for a nickel, is A. F. Benoit with well equipped and sanitary factory at 680-682 South East street. Mr. Benoit has been established in the cigar business for twenty-one years, starting in a small way, gradually in- creasing his business until today he has the largest factory in Holyoke and em- ploys on an average twenty-five skilled cigarmakers. "Benoit's Puff" is unsur- passed in Western Massachusetts for its
fragrance and general excellence, for beating out the well advertised brands. Commercial travelers and visitors to Holyoke who smoke the local favorites throughout the country say that the "Chasseur" has not a peer for the money. Mr. Benoit sells his goods not only lo- cally and in nearby towns, but in cities all over New England. A few years ago he built this four story block, contain- ing six tenements, two stores and the factory, but lately disposed of it. Mr. Benoit has certainly made good since coming from his native Province of Quebec and has prospered. He is prom-
inent in societies such as the Artisans, St. Jean Baptiste, Court City of Hol- yoke, F. of A., Bridge Street Turn Hall, Le Cercle Rochambeau, Union Club of Holyoke and L'Union Nationale Fran- caise and popular with his many friends whose name is legion.
DILLON BROTHERS.
The old established and thoroughly efficient undertaking business of Dillon Brothers with finely equipped rooms at 169 Lyman street, dates back to 1872, when it was founded by Thomas Dillon and the late John Dillon in the Dooley Block, Maple street. In 1875 the concern moved to its present quar- ters. In 1889 the former retired and on the death of the latter in 1903, the two sons, James H. and William J. Dil- lon, succeeded to the business. In gen- eral excellence of service and reliability in the execution of all branches of un- dertaking, embalming and funeral direc- tion, no similar house in our city ex- cels. All arrangements for funerals are carried out in the most satisfactory manner and four competent assistants being employed, one being a lady. Seven horses, in color, black and white, arc kept, and arrangements can be made for
JAMES H. DILLON.
hack service. The Dillon Brothers were both born in Holyoke and have been brought up in the business and are thoroughly conversant with all that per- tains to the last sad rites of the de- parted. William J. Dillon is a member of the A. O. H., K. of C., treasurer of the Owls, and a former president of Bricklayers' Union, No. 2, of Massachu- setts. James H. Dillon belongs to the Elks, St. Jerome Temperance Society, M. C. O. F. and K. of C.
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THOMAS MILTON.
It is said by the well informed that the bakery of Thomas G. B. Milton, 12 Suffolk street, is unsurpassed in our city for its cleanliness, equipment and high class production of food supplies. Mr. Milton became established in business here in 1905 and has steadily advanced in patronage, his products gaining in popularity among Holyoke people. Leading features are unrivalled bread, fine cake and pastry, mutton pies, hot rolls, doughnuts and Scotch cones, all baked under strict conditions of cleanli- ness and sanitation. Only the foremost makes of flour are used and other in- gredients of known purity and high quality. The salesroom of the bakery is freshly stocked daily with the best prod- ucts known to the master baker's art and all goods are sold at moderate prices. Three help are required. Mr. Milton was born in Forres, Murray- shire, Scotland. He learned his trade in the home country and twenty-one years ago came to Boston, coming here five years ago. He is regarded as an expert baker and business man of modern meth-
ods and resides at 124 Chestnut street. Mr. Milton belongs to a family of bakers, four brothers in the United States and one in Scotland. He is a member of Clan McLaren and K. of P.
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