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THE PARK MARKET.
The carefully stocked, well patronized and ever popular grocery and provision store known as the Park Market, cor- ner of Chestnut and Hampshire streets, was established last year by John Ober- lander and Charles Coe. During this short space of time it has borne a repu- tation for reliability of service and low
THE BALL BLOCK.
FRANK H. DIBBLE.
Prominent among the best known, most proficient and extensively operating contractors of Holyoke, is Frank H. Dibble, 96 Nonotuck street. Mr. Dibble is a native of Granby, Ct., was brought up in Easthampton, and came to Holyoke when a young man, shortly afterwards taking up the trade of carpenter and be- came established in business in 1890. During this extended period of activity he has gained an enviable reputation for reliability and general excellence of serv- ice and erected many important and sub- stantial buildings, blocks and churches. Among these are the completion of the Phoenix building, Ball block, Library, Episcopal church and residences of
Charles Johnson and James Newton on Northampton street and Mountain Park Casino. The beautiful residences of Ad- dison L. Green, that of R. H. Chapin's on Northampton street and for George Burgess, were built by Mr. Dibble. In Springfield he has erected several for Joseph Wesson. In Easthampton his services have been required, while as far north as Brattleboro, Vt., he has built three houses. Mr. Dibble employs from fifteen to twenty-five men and is consid- ered one of the leading building con- tractors of Western Massachusetts. He is a member of the Bay State Club and Master Builders' Association. Mr. Dib- ble considers the last year his banner one and the outlook for 1911 is even more promising.
prices, unsurpassed by any in the city. Staple and fancy groceries of all kinds are kept, Pillsbury, Occident and Gold Medal flour, breakfast foods, the fifty- seven varieties of Heinz's products, Massasoit, Whitehouse and Society brands of coffee, spices, biscuits, butter, eggs, etc. Mr. Oberlander, one of the proprie- tors, is one of the efficient overseers of the great Skinner Silk and Satin Mills. He is the owner of the twenty-five tene- ment, five story building, with store on lower floor and was born in Germany. He is highly esteemed in business circles, resides at 83 Hampshire street and is a member of Turn Hall. Manager Coe is Westfield born, has had an active expe- rience in the trade with his father in Providence and merchants in our city. He has resided in Holyke ten years and stands well in Holyoke commercially and socially.
CHARLES COE.
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SECTION OF THE ARCHAMBAULT STORE.
E. A. ARCHAMBAULT.
Anyone desiring to fit out a house would be hard to please if he or she could not find it at 83 High street where E. A. Archambault has furni- ture, new and second hand, ready to fit out a residence from the kitchen to the sleeping room. Here can be found beds and bedding, mantles, bureaus, chairs galore, tables, wash stands, pictures, crockeryware, silverware, tin- ware, stoves, ranges, etc. In second- hand he buys for cash and sells at a small discount and a newly wed can
fit his home at a small cost. For thir- teen years Mr. Archambault was with Livermore & Martin and is credited with knowing it from A to Z. One year's experience in the livery business on Pine street satisfied him that furni- ture was his calling. He is given credit for being an expert on prices and values and these you get the benefit of by trad- ing with him. Mr. Archambault was born in Dunham, Eastern Township, P. Q., and has made Holyoke his home for twenty years. He is sagacious and progressive in business and is a mem- ber of North Star Court F. of A.
GALLIVAN BROTHERS.
One of the largest and certainly the oldest established conservatories in Hol- yoke for high grade cultivation of flow- ering plants are the Gallivan Brothers, 500 Dwight street, and greenhouses on College street, South Hadley Center. Four adequately equipped conservatories are operated, some six thousand feet under glass, and both a wholesale and retail business done. A specialty is made of potted plants, cut flowers, floral decorations and emblems largely dealt in. Flowers are delivered to out- going steamships and all orders filled promptly and satisfactorily. The firm's houses are unrivalled for their modern features and six competent help are re- quired. An important branch of their business is an aquarium where thousands of gold fish are to be seen. They are sold in all parts of the country. Cana- ries and parrots for sale are features which have become especially popular, the latter being trained to talk before being sold to all sections of New Eng- land. The proprietors, Daniel J. and Andrew D. Gallivan, have lived here since childhood. The former looks after the business at the store, the latter the greenhouses at South Hadley Center.
Both gentlemen are held in high com- mercial esteem and as citizens and bus- iness men, Daniel J., being a member of the K. of C., A. O. H., Owls, and An- drew D. Gallivan of the Elks, N. E. O. P., A. O. H., and F. of A. Both belong to the Holyoke Business Men's Associa- tion. The firm has agencies in Turners Falls, Easthampton, Ware and Palmer, doing a large business in out-of-town orders. It is besides a common oc- currence for Gallivan Brothers to send flowers to Canada.
MRS. WEBER.
The largely patronized millinery store conducted by Mrs. Else Weber, 369 Main street, has been established six years and one year on Sargeant street. The finest of domestic and imported mil- linery are kept, trimmed and untrimmed hats, and a specialty made of trimming hats to order in the most stylish and be- coming manner. Mrs. Weber has a rep- utation as an expert milliner, attends the great millinery opening in Boston and New York and always keeps informed as to prevailing Berlin and Paris fash- ions. During the millinery season she employs five skilled milliners. The pat-
ronage of this store is not confined to this section for patrons come from all parts of Holyoke, Chicopee and sur- rounding towns. Mrs. Weber is a Ger- man by birth and a lady of culture, and has proven herself one who can suc- cessfully conduct an up-to-date millinery parlor. She is a member of the Ladies' Turn Verein.
JAMES J. CASEY.
In his special lines of production as pertaining to the manufacture of low down milk and baker wagons, James J. Casey, with modern and adequately equipped workshop at Race street, cor- ner of Spring, stands among the leading manufacturers in this section of the state. Established in business in 1886, he has gained both commercial success and a high reputation, and his productions in both light and heavy carriages are nota- ble for their beauty of finish and service- able qualities. As a manufacturer of improved straight draft, short turn, low down wagons for milkmen, butchers and bakers, he has far more than a local reputation. The repairing of carriages and wagons is promptly executed, rubber tires put on. painting and a general blacksmithing carried on. He requires
the services of from six to twelve men. Mr. Casey is a native of Monson' and has resided in Holyoke for twenty-eight years. He has amply demonstrated his ability to be classed with the most pro- gressive of our city and fraternally is a member of the K. of C. The new brick factory built by Mr. Casey, was moved into on November 1 of last year, is three stories high and thoroughly equipped.
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NEW YORK BUTTER HOUSE.
A noticeable feature, remarked on by all strangers visiting our city, is the thoroughly metropolitan and up-to-the minute New York Butter House, located at 287 High street. Established twen- ty-five years ago, E. Beebe, the proprie- tor, has by energy, attractiveness and low prices placed this house on a pedes- tal of its own, so that today he has no peer, no close competitor in the city made famous by the manufacture of pa- per. In all lines carried there is a great diversity in quality and price, so that it is the mecca for the workingman as well as the well to do. The great specialty here is butter, butter obtained from a leading dairy in New York state and produced under the strictest conditions of sanitation. Beebe's famous creamery butter is a luxury, fit for a king or a president. His nearby eggs he obtains from reliable poultrymen, those he can depend upon, and a guarantee goes with each product of the fowl. In cheese he can suit the most fastidious for here one can get Neufchatel, Pineapple, Roque- fort, McLaren's, Royal Imperial, domes- tic and cheeses from the world re- nowned centers of Canada. For the real Mocha and Java coffees one must go to the New York Butter House and as for other grades they are here, also right as to quality and price. Teas, lard and butterine are also extensively dealt in. The window display is one of the
E. BEEBE.
store sights of the town and bargains can be obtained by keeping close tabs on the window. Mr. Beebe's trade is lo- cal and in South Hadley Falls and he requires three clerks and one delivery team. His business has grown with the town and today the name of Beebe is synonymous with good butter, eggs and coffee. Mr. Beebe was born in East Haddam, Conn., and is a fair represen-
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A. C. MÉNARD.
A neat and popular grocery and mar- ket, one that is the purchasing point for many of our most particular and discriminating people of Holyoke is that of Adelard C. Ménard, 89 High street. Established five years ago, Mr. Ménard has made his store head- quarters for those who desire fresh meats and pure groceries direct from the wholesalers. He keeps in stock everything that can be found in an up- to-date store, including Occident and Su-
tative of the nutmeg state, who have came to Massachusetts and made good in their especial line of endeavor. Mr. Beebe has stores also in Torrington, Conn., Chicopee Falls and Fall River.
CHRIS EQUI.
No similar resorts in our city are more popular with the people than the stores of Chris Equi, 5 Main and 363 Dwight streets, headquarters for the very best confectionery, most delicious ice cream and tobacco, cigars and cigar- ettes of all brands. Established twenty years ago the business has been one steady advance and the outlook for the future even more promising. No better flavored or purer ice cream is served anywhere and it is made under strict conditions of cleanliness. Pure fresh candies of all kinds are kept, including the finest chocolates, temperance drinks are sold and all patrons receive prompt and courteous attention. Five capable assistants are employed. Chris Equi, the enterprising proprietor, came from the balmy climate and historic shores of sunny Italy and is thoroughly versed in this business and held in high personal regard. He resides on Bowers street, is a member of the Red Men, F. of A. and several Italian societies, and is regarded as one who has gained a success in his adopted city.
perb flour, canned goods like Van Camp's and soups of Campbell's from Camden, vegetables fresh from the farm, break- fast cereals for these hot sultry days, butter, cheese, eggs. Mr. Ménard had fifteen years previous experience in the grocery of Pierre Bonvouloir, for years Holyoke's efficient city treasurer. He keeps four clerks and one delivery team. Mr. Ménard is a Holyoke boy and has always resided here. Fraternally he is a member of the F. of A. and Red Men and socially has a host of friends.
MRS. WASHBURN.
Thoroughly versed and experienced in the art and science of personal improve- ment, and skilled in chiropody, Mme. Washburn located at 231 High street has built up a large and successful practice in Holyoke. She became established here eighteen years ago, but in time dropped out, only to take up her inter- esting art again four years ago. To- day Mrs. Washburn stands unrivalled in the various branches of her profession, numbering among her regular patrons many of our most discriminating ladies. Special features are shampooing by a new method, manicuring, facial treat- ment and scalp treatment, also chirop- ody by the most modern and efficient methods. People who have trouble with their feet know very well how difficult it is to obtain relief or cure, but in all such troubles Mrs. Washburn has had great success in their treatment. Her parlors are well equipped and she keeps on hand all the leading toilet articles, hair goods, etc., the latter being made to order.
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L. J. LAPORTE DRUG CO.
WLAPORTE
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INCORPORATED - DRUG MERCHANTS.
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Lowest Prices Best Service Finest Quality Reliable Accurate
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L. J. LAPORTE DRUG COMPANY.
The well-stocked, largely patronized and always reliable store, known as the L. J. Laporte Drug Company, 660 High street, was established in 1889. The sud-
den death of Mr. Laporte last August, has thrown the responsibilities on his son, H. J. Laporte, who has proven him- self a proficient manager. This phar- macy meets all requirements of the pub-
H. J. LAPORTE.
lic and caters especially to a high class family trade. Pure drugs and chemicals of varied description are kept, the best of sick room supplies and time tested remedies, toilet articles and preparations of highest quality, rubber goods, per- fumes, fine cigars, chocolates, etc. A sanitary soda fountain is operated. A specialty is made of filling physicians' prescriptions with the utmost care. Books, stationery and souvenir postal cards can be seen in vast array, while a line of paints, oils and glass is kept in stock. Manager Laporte is no nov- ice at the drug business for he had been connected with his father for years. Four clerks are necessary, two being regis- tered pharmacists. Mr. Laporte has ex- emplified the old saying, "Like father, like son." This is sub-station No. 6 of the post office. The firm was incorpo- rated January 4, 1909, and the officers are E. r. Laporte, president and H. J. Laporte, secretary, treasurer and mana- ger.
E. F. LAPORTE.
G. H. W. SMITH.
Necessity often compels the borrowing of money, not alone on the part of wage earners or small salaried persons, but also by business men. Kings and even governments are forced at times to bor- row. A loan company in Holyoke which does not exact exorbitant inter- est and oftentimes is a necessary suc- cor to the borrower is that of G. H. W. Smith, the well-known broker, located in the Marble Building. Established two years ago Mr. Smith has by fair treat- ment to his customers, courteous at all times and low rates of interest, grad- ually expanded his business until today he has among his customers many who in years gone by patronized others and were "done" by so-called loan sharks.
He is an expert on watches for he was on the road for nearly twenty years. Mr. Smith will loan you, money on watches, diamonds or other good collat- eral and buys old gold and silver. He has on hand many excellent unredeemed pledges which are bargains. Mr. Smith was born in the collegiate town of Am- herst, where he now resides and has made many friends since establishing his business in Holyoke.
HOLYOKE CIGAR COMPANY.
Western Massachusets is famed for its fine cigars and among those who have gained a name for their product which is not bound by the city where they are manufactured, is the Holyoke Cigar Company, manufacturers of fine fragrant cigars with factory and office at 39 Main street. Established fifteen years ago
this company has kept on producing a cigar better each year, so that today they are unrivalled in the market for their excellence and lasting qualities. The "Peasant," a five cent smoke, is excep- tionally popular and is a great seller, while the "Holyoke Special" which also retails at a nickle is a close second. For perfection "Black Eagle" cannot be beaten, and strangers say it has no com- petitor in the ten cent line. A complete and full line of smokers' supplies, such as pipes, tobacco, cigarettes and cigars are kept on sale. Oreste Del Dotto and his son John Del Dotto were born in sunny Italy and have proven themselves exem- plary citizens. They are assisted at the factory by Joseph Del Dotto, son of the founder. All three gentlemen are mem- bers of Court North Star, No. 7, F. of A.
THE LATE L. J. LAPORTE.
LARS
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OSCAR BEAUCHEMIN.
Prominent among the best known young men of our city and held in high regard personally and professionally, is Oscar Beauchemin, architect, located in rooms 208-209, Senior building. Mr. Beauchemin was born in the Province of Quebec but has resided in Holyoke from a child and has for years been interested in architecture and modern building. For years he was with the Merrick Lum- ber Company and became established for himself two years ago. Several of the handsomest and most modern dwelling houses have been planned by him and to his credit is placed blocks like one for John Oberlander, James Campagna, on Park street, and also for Alfred Pa- quette, A. J. Wildner and Frank Vogel, all of Springdale. In Springfield and Chicopee Mr. Beauchemin has designed several very handsome residences. Mr. Beauchemin has started out under the best of auspices, his work speaks for itself, and he is a member of the M. C. O. F.
GLEASON BROTHERS.
Among the most proficient house painters and decorators of Holyoke, lo- cated at 135 High street, are the Glea- son Brothers. Last fall they embarked on this important line and have gained decided success as well as a merited rep- utation for reliability and good work. Both interior and exterior house paint- ing is done, decorating, kalsomining and paper hanging, all work guaranteed to prove satisfactory. Many prominent house owners employ the Gleason Brothers and speak highly of their work and business methods. Seven men are employed. They also carry on a nice new and second-hand furniture business and it is regarded as one of the best places in the city to trade. Michael J. and George F. Gleason have lived in Holyoke for twenty years, the former holding a position at the Lyman Mills, while the latter is a practical painter. They reside at 250 Maple street, and M. J. Gleason is a member of the F. of A.
INTERIOR OF STORE OF L. DOUVILLE & SON.
LOUIS DOUVILLE & SON.
Handling only goods of known reli- ability of make, heavily and completely
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stocked and having a widespread rep- utation for fair dealing and low prices, the largely patronized furniture and household goods store of Louis Dou- ville & Son, 523 High street, stands un-
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rivalled according to many, and com- pletely meets all competition in all parts of the city. Established in the fall of 1906, this modern store has steadily advanced in popularity, and today is a monument of enterprise on the part of Mr. Douville and his son Arthur. Fur- niture of every description is carried in large array, fashionable carpets, rugs, draperies, beds, mattresses, kitchen fur- nishings and household goods gener- ally, and not least by far, the unrivalled Howe's line of stoves and ranges. Systematic low prices prevail, all goods being sold on a close margin of profit. Louis Douville came from the Prov- ince of Quebec thirty-two years ago, and for a time was in the oil business. Arthur Douville is a Holyoke boy and both father and son are known as among the foremost and most pro- gressive of our French-American mer- chants.
NATIONAL LAUNDRY.
The National Laundry, with well equipped plant, at 394-396 Main street, came under the efficient proprietorship of Smith & Martin in 1907. During this time the service has been greatly im- proved and there has been a steady in- crease of patronage so that the National has the reputation of being unrivalled in Hampden county for reliability and gen- cral excellence of service. The plant is equipped with the latest improved ma- chinery and every facility for rapid and perfect execution. All work is done under strict conditions of cleanliness and sanitation. Help to the number of twen - ty-five are employed and three teams and an automobile kept in service. Joseph Smith is a native of St. John's, P. Q .. Canada, and Thomas Martin was born in Chicopee. Both gentlemen are highly regarded for their many personal quali- ties, Mr. Smith residing at 574 Bridge street, and Mr. Martin at 5 Crescent street. The former is a member of the Artisans.
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JOHN F. KENNEDY.
Standing among the foremost food supply houses of Holyoke, unrivalled in high grade goods and systematic low prices, is the grocery and meat market of John F. Kennedy, 62 Mosher street. The business was established in 1894, at 89 Ely street, but on May 1, of this year, Mr. Kennedy moved to his present more advantageous location in his own four story brick block consisting of nine tene- ments. Spacious, finely equipped and heavily stocked, low prices and reliable in every particular, this fine store steadi- ly gains in prestige, popularity and
patronage. The best and most satisfac- tory fresh and cured meats are handled, provisions of standard packing, teas, cof- fees, Fairbank's famous products, the in- comparable Washburn-Crosby flour, and farm produce. Mr. Kennedy is known widely as a business man of sagacity and up-to-date methods, with a long and varied experience in the food supply trade and held in high personal and com- mercial esteem. He is a member of the school board from Ward One and at the last election received the unanimous vote of both parties for a term of three years. He is also a member of the Park Ly- ceum, Hibernians and Heptasophs.
for $2,500 and in it the utmost in luxury has been obtained. The garage has a ca- pacity of twenty-five cars and five skilled assistants are employed. Newell C. Mansir was born in Great Barrington, and is the publisher of Mansir's Guide and proprietor of Mansir's print shop, Front street. Charles R. Dunbar con- ducts the "Toggery" corner of High and Suffolk streets, and is a native of Belchertown. Both gentlemen are thoroughly versed in automobiles and re- garded as business men of progressive efforts.
THE FRANKLIN RESTAURANT.
To dine well and with entire satisfac- tion is not to be enjoyed in all parts of Holyoke. Even with our boasted 60,000 population we can only point to one high class metropolitan restaurant. That is the Franklin located in the Rackliffe Building, Suffolk street, and under the enterprising management of E. G. White. This modern, spacious and finely equipped cafe, meets the require- ments of many people and is always the resort of strangers who have heard of its merits and unrivalled service from others. The business was established in 1906 in the Senior Building and on May 25 moved to the present quarters. The dining room is perfect as to clean- liness and light, is attractive in every way and has a seating capacity of over two hundred people. The unsurpassed cuisine embraces everything to be ob- tained in the biggest hotels and cafes in the large cities, while the cooking and service is first class in every particu- lar. Combination breakfasts are a great feature, while the other meals are served a la carte. The kitchen also should re- ceive mention, being equipped in the most modern manner, and having every facility and sanitary arrangements for the immense amount of food handled carved and cooked. Competent help to the number of seventeen is employed. Personally and commercially Mr. White has demonstrated his ability to carry on a difficult business, and in gaining suc- cess has also gained a high standing as a business man and citizen.
DUNBAR & MANSIR.
Doing a large and steadily increasing business as agent for Western Massa- chusetts and Northern Connecticut, for the unrivalled valveless Elmore car is the firm of Dunbar & Mansir, 490 Dwight street. The garage was estab- lished in 1905 and has had the agency for the Elmore since 1907. This business has kept pace in scope of operations and metropolitan features with Holyoke's development and increased industrial importance, with the outlook for 1911 promising to be a record breaker in the sales of the Elmore auto. Demonstra- tions are given to all interested, show- ing the various points of superiority of this car over all others. The thirty-six horse power touring car is a handsome one, carefully designed and tested to meet the demand for an automobile which can be sold at a price not incom- patible with fine materials and the best
workmanship. The model forty-six
horse power seven-passenger car sells
THE MODEL NO. 36 ELMORE.
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A DANDY ROLL.
CYLINDER MOULD SPIDERS SHOWING DESIGN OF CONSTRUCTION.
CLARK MANUFACTURING CO.
One of the young and pushing indus- tries of Holyoke, augmenting paper man- ufacture, is that of the Clark Manufac- turing Company, manufacturers of dandy rolls, cylinder moulds and paper mill specialties, with modern and well equip- ped shop, rear of 80 Carlton street. The business was established six years ago by Alvan S. Clark and J. H. Wilev. but
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