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French-Canadian stock which has come out of Quebec and left a lasting influence on the business methods of New Eng- land. He resides at 714 Dwight street.
R. R. NICKERSON.
Included in the leading and largest operating concerns in Hampden County in the handling of stationery, office and store supplies, periodicals and maga- zines with retail stationery store at 15 Main street is that of Ruel R. Nicker- son. Mr. Nickerson has been established twenty-five years, six at this location. Select lines of fashionable and medium grades of writing papers are carried, of- fice and school supplies of all kinds, blank books, etc. For typewriters he has papers, carbons, ribbons and stands, and everything for an office whether it be card indexes, waste baskets, paper clips or letter presses. Here also can be seen toilet papers, twine of all kinds and blank and account books of every de- scription. Mr. Nickerson's selections of daily and weekly newspapers, magazines and most read novels are unequalled in the city. Six clerks are necessary at this important Main street store. Mr. Nickerson was born in Central Falls, R. I., but for many years has resided in Holyoke. He is a member of the Hol- yoke Club, Holyoke Canoe Club, Bay State Club, Y. M. C. A. and G. A. R.,
having served in the Civil War in Com- panies D. and F., 11th and 19th United States Infantry, Army of Potomac, and Atlantic Coast Division.
THE TAYLOR PORK SHOP.
Lovers of English table delicacies and cooked foods are largely patrons of John W. Taylor, 490 High street, the well known proprietor of Taylor's Pork Shop. Genuine English cooked foods are ob- tainable here, with all the features of the old country and always giving the utmost satisfaction. They include such viands as English polony beef, pork and sausage, pork pies, hams, bacons and bolognas, and during the winter season famed English puddings, all cooked as at the "old house at home." Those who are unacquainted with these hearty dishes should lose no time in getting acquainted with Mr. Taylor's unrivalled products. He is a Lancashire man and knows how to tickle the palates of all men as well as Englishmen. He also keeps in his store canned goods, candies, pickles, etc., and has a fine refrigerator to keep all products cool. Mr. Taylor does also a wholesale business and keeps one help and a team. Mr. Taylor came to Holyoke from England twenty-two years ago, but for eight years resided in Rhode Island. He learned this busi- ness in England and is also a machinist by trade. Mr. Taylor is a highly re- spected member of the community and is affiliated with the Sons of St. George.
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SINER ERÚS.
SENIOR "BRES CLOTHIERS.
THE NEW CITY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. HOME OF THOMPSON'S BUSINESS SCHOOL.
THOMPSON'S BUSINESS SCHOOL.
Occupying part of the fifth floor of the handsome Senior Building, 380 High street, metropolitan in equipment, and modern in methods, is Thompson's Busi- ness School, ranking with the foremost similar educational institutions in New England. It was established in 1900 by Miss Hannah Thompson and the staff of teachers for 1910 are C. T. Cragin, his son, C. E. Cragin, and Miss Lillian C. Downing. It is the purpose of this institution to thoroughly qualify young people for the actual battle of life, to give them a business education that will enable them to fill in all respects, respon- sible positions in stores, offices and fac- tories; that the school does this is proven by the many graduates who today are occupying good positions in Holyoke, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Penn- sylvania, Ohio, and various other cities and states. In fact, it is said that more positions are offered cvery ycar for stu- dents who take the regular course than it is possible to fill. Individual instruc-
tion is given in the various departments, which include the actual business depart- ment, shorthand (Pitman) department and English department, all sub-divided and specialized. Mr. Cragin is at the head of the bookkeeping department and besides his twenty years as a teacher in United States and Canada, he has had ten years' experience of actual office work with large manufacturing com- panies. His son, C. E. Cragin, is a graduate of Thompson's Business School, class of '08, and is assistant in the bookkeeping and typewriting depart- ment. Miss Thompson has charge of the shorthand and is considered one of the leaders in the state as an exponent of the great Sir Isaac Pitman. The regular fall term of the day school be- gins Tuesday, September 6, and the night school, Monday evening, Septem- ber 12. Persons desiring further infor- mation regarding this unrivaled school, and its methods, should apply for a cata- logue, well written and handsomely illustrated.
LOUIS E. LABELLE.
Notable for the general excellence of its products and thorough reliability of service, the bakery of Louis E. Labelle, 22-26 Erline street, Willimansett, stands among the leaders in Chicopee and is
second to none in popularitv. Establish- ed in 1902 this modern and finely equip- ped bakery has steadily advanced in the estimation of the people and rapidly gained in patronage. Mr. Labelle has a large trade in Holyoke, especially in
Wards 1 and 2, and his bakery goods have no superior in the two cities. The best baked beans and brown bread are obtainable here Saturday evenings and Sunday morning. The baking is done under strict conditions of cleanliness and the best of flour and only pure ingredi- ents used. He requires nine help and three teams. Mr. Labelle is a practical baker and has had several years' experi- ence. He was born in Quebec and has proved himself an energetic and honora- ble citizen.
PRESTON-MOORE ELECTRIC CO.
When asked to define electricity the great Edison declared it was impossible of definition, that it was an unknown power yet in its infancy. All the same the Preston-Moore Electric Co., located in the new City National Bank Building, are doing a good deal in Holyoke and nearby towns with this wonderful power. They are electrical contractors and deal- ers in electrical supplies of every de- scription. A specialty is installing and repairing and also storage batteries. Gas and electric fixtures are kept in stock and they keep in touch with the very latest improved designs on the market. Ernest T. Preston and Clifford S. Moore became established in November of last year, having for several years previously been with electrical contractors in the city. Mr. Moore also obtained an ex- pert knowledge of his trade in Boston. They employ two men and the future looks very encouraging. Many of the best residences in the residential section can show work executed by this young but enterprising firm.
HOLYOKE ELECTROTYPING CO.
An industry of Holyoke established four and one-half years ago, and in- corporated in July, 1906, which has gradually forged to the front is the Hol- yoke Electrotyping Company, located at the corner of Cabot and Bigelow streets. This concern are general electrotypers, guaranteeing that all work turned out by them such as half-tones, curved plates, etc., will be as good as money can buy and will be finished without de- lay and at the time promised. Mer- chants or manufacturers desiring mor- tised plates or cuts of their stores or plants will find the work of the Hol- yoke Electrotyping Company to compare with the best of the big cities. The work done is practically for local concerns, but orders from outside towns are filled at short notice. J. S. Thrall, the presi dent of the company, lives in Rockville, Conn., and Edward C. Kohler, the treas- urer, resides at 42 Taylor street. Mr. Kohler is a practical man and for two and one-half years was in the Phillipines, and was instructor in the bureau of pub- lic printing. He was born in Buffalo, N. Y., and is a member of the A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., and R. A.
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JOSEPH L. R. ARCHAMBAULT.
Among the leading stone contractors and stone masons of Western Massa- chusetts is Joseph L. R. Archambault, with spacious yards at the foot of Ely strect. Established eleven years, Mr. Archambault has, by using the best of granite and stone, personally super- vising all work and giving careful at- tention to details, worked up a business second to none in the county of Hamp- den. He is a retail and wholesale dealer in Longmeadow sandstone, also in Round Hill Kibbe brown stone and from these he has cut some of the best build- ing blocks ever seen in Holyoke. In monumental work, he can fashion cold dark stone into monuments and memo- rials of striking beauty and most artistiç conception, excelled by none anywhere. Cemetery memorials, tablets and monu- ments of various description are manu- factured from the highest and most serviceable grades of granite, and all work guaranteed to prove as represent- ed, with prices as low as good work and reliability of service will admit.
Mr. Archambault makes a specialty of large mill and dimension blocks. His quarry is at East Longmeadow, where the plant is equipped with modern ma- chinery, pneumatic tools and devices. Mr. Archambault came from his native Province of Quebec to Holyoke thirty years ago and has been very successful in business. Fraternally he is a member of Court Mount Royal, No. 32, Forest- ers, Artisans and St. Jean Baptiste.
JAMES DUNN.
Prominent among the most proficient and best known young electrical con- tractors is James Dunn, located on Essex near High street. Mr. Dunn has been engaged in this trade for many years but only became established the first of
W. H. ABBOTT.
W. H. ABBOTT.
One of the oldest of our many indus- tries is that of the soap manufacturing business of W. H. Abbott, Smith Ferry. To be established as long ago as 1869 and to be run successfully ever since is a credit, and it certainly belongs to Mr. Abbott. In 1888 he brought the business to Holyoke and from that date it has been one steady increase of trade and today fifteen men are employed and eight teams, including two double teams at Northampton. The soap has no superior on the market and is classed as laundry, soft, hard and the famed silk soap. Ab- bott's pail soap is used especially for washing, the chipped kind is put up in barrels and sold all over New England to laundries, while the silk soap, en- cased in a wrapper, has no equal in the local market. He also renders tallow and house grease and manufactures a superior fertilizer. Mr. Abbott's sales
May being the successor to T. F. Mona- ghan. He is gradually building up an increasing patronage, gaining as well a reputation for reliability and efficiency of service. Bells are put in and repair- ed, also watchman's clocks and speaking tubes, electric light and power plants installed, electrical wiring and construc- tion done and supplies of all kinds dealt in. Mill work is a specialty and besides Mr. Dunn is agent for the famed Wag- ner Motor and he has installed several in the city. Mr. Dunn was born in Ire- land and came to Holyoke in 1903. He requires two help and is highly esteemed. Mr. Dunn iş a member of the A. O. H.
are not confined to Holyoke for his teams go to Amherst, Easthampton, Florence, Hadley, Northampton and other centers. He uses only the purest of ingredients, has a plant and ware- houses ample for an increased trade and a faith in the article manufactured. Mr. Abbott was born in North Reading, Mass., and when nine years of age moved to Medina, O. He enlisted in Co. I, 29th Ohio Volunteers, during the Civil War, and served three years and eight months. At close of war he went to Northampton and began to learn the trade of manufacturing soap, a business which he has followed ever since, with credit and success to himself. Mr. Ab- bott is highly esteemed in social and commercial circles and is a member of Kilpatrick Post, 71, G. A. R., and the A. F. & A. M. He is interested in real estate, especially in the Highlands and resides at 169 Allyn street.
Y. M. C. A, BUILDING.
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McDONALD PLUMBING CO.
Prominent among the foremost and most extensively operating plumbing and heating concerns in Holyoke and unsurpassed in reliability and profi- ciency of service is the widely known McDonald Plumbing Company, with workshop at the corner of Appleton and Railroad streets. Mr. McDonald began the trade of plumbing forty years ago, and twenty years ago this month his partner, W. A. Sparrow, began to learn his trade with him. Leading features are all branches of plumbing, including scientific ventilation and drainage, the sanitary installation of bath rooms, tinning and the most ap- proved system of steam and hot water heating. From five to fifteen skilled help are required. To enumerate the many monuments to their plumbing abilities would be impossible in the space allowed, but suffice to say as a
firm or individually they did the La France Hotel, Rutland, Elm, Suffolk and Sonoma Blocks, Morgan and Kirk- land schools, besides residences in all parts of the city. W. A. Sparrow, the manager, and Robert McDonald, were both born in Huntington, Eastern Township, P. Q., and are both practi- cal workmen. Mr. Sparrow before forming a partnership last year with Mr. McDonald was for four years of the firm of Sparrow & McTigue. Mr. McDonald is president of the Veteran Fireman's Association, and a member of the Knights of Malta, while Mr. Sparrow is past chancellor of Connec- ticut Valley Lodge No. 28, K. of P.
THE TOGGERY SHOP.
By the establishment of the modernly managed gentlemen's outfitting house, known as the Toggery Shop, 302 High street, the people of the city of Holyoke gained a more favorable opportunity to purchase the very highest grades of goods known to the clothing and fur- nishing goods trade. It is a top-to-toe outfitting house, where can be obtained all that is desirable for men's wear, that of youths' and boys' also. Not only ready-to-wear clothing from foremost manufacturers but fashionable hats, ties, vests, collars, shirts, umbrellas, bags, suspenders, dress suit cases, trunks and a host of nice things for holiday gifts. They are all here-quality right, prices moderate. Charles R. Dunbar, the pro- prietor, requires the services of six clerks and is fast making this corner the fashionable gent's furnishings place of Holyoke.
YOERG TIRE AND RUBBER CO.
Proficiency of service, modern methods and prompt execution are decided fea- tures of the business conducted by the Yoerg Tire and Rubber Company, 496 Dwight street. The finest grades of solid and pneumatic tires are applied, including all sizes and descriptions of bicycle and automobile tires, also tire accessories, all goods guaranteed to prove as represented. Mr. Yoerg is always in call for any re- pair work needed in any part of this sec- tion of the state. To meet the demands an immense stock of Diamond and Shaw- mut tires are carried. The company are distributing agents for the Diamond Rub- ber Company, Continental rubber goods and solid and pneumatic tires. Among the specialties are vulcanizing, retreading and solid tire work. This is one of the finest repair work shops to be found any- where and five skilled workmen are em- ployed. Though established as late as
Diamond
April, 1909, Mr. Yoerg was no novice, for he had several years previous experience. He lives in his native town of South Hadley Falls, is a member of the Elks, and is considered a business man of progressive effort.
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PHOENIX BUILDING.
There is no doubt about the fact that Holyoke is progressing along the build- ing line as well as in the many other lines, for with the erection of the Phoe- nix Building during 1909 and 1910, Hol- yoke has gained a great modern and metropolitan structure, comparing fav- orably with the most modern of the buildings in the larger cities. Located in the commercial heart of the city, facing Dwight and Maple streets, it is ideal both for business and residential pur- poses. The outward structure is of brick. The entire weight of the building is sustained by a heavy steel frame. This steel frame is covered with Port- land cement construction. The floors are of Portland cement. All partitions are made of hollow tile blocks. There are six stories, and a basement with a frontage of one hundred and twenty feet both on Dwight and Maple streets. There are nine stores of handsome and substantial finish and most stylish en- trance and show windows.
There are many offices, each provided with hot and cold water, ample light and air ; when one considers the central loca- tion of these offices and that this build- ing is fireproof throughout together with elevator service, then it is realized that here is a good place to do business. A word should be said about the plumb- ing. This work is being done by the well known firm of Carmody & Sulli- van, and is of the best and latest con- struction for this kind of a building.
Besides the offices there are here many first class chambers, arranged to suit the most critical, an ample supply of light, air, hot and cold water, new furniture and fixtures are provided and of course the fireproof qualities and the elevator apply to this part of the building also. These rooms are rented in single or suite with or without private bath. On the two upper floors, where the view and the air are still better and it is quieter, there are a number of apartments rang- ing from two to five rooms, all fitted up with the latest improvements. Inspec- tion of this modern and fireproof build- ing is invited. The owners are the Phoenix Realty Associates, the trustees of which are E. I .. Lyman, E. C. Bliss and J. J. Ramage.
Mr. L. L. Bridge of Springfield was the architect and engineer. Mr. F. H. Dibble took the contract to finish the building when the steel and cement work was finished.
NATIONAL PLATING WORKS.
Among the diversified industries of Holyoke must be mentioned that of the National Plating Works, under the effi- cient proprietorship of F. J. Millea and located at Front, corner of John street. The business covers a wide range of
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THE PHOENIX BUILDING, MAPLE AND DWIGHT STREETS.
E. L. LYMAN.
Notable as it is in many respects, in- cluding its large cosmopolitan popula- tion, our city can only lay claim to a comparatively few large modern mar- kets. A leader among these great food supply houses is that of Edson L. Ly- man, located in the Phoenix Building, 594-596 Dwight street. Mr. Lyman ca- ters not only to the demands of the most particular people, and absolutely meets these demands, but he brings the finest supplies within the reach of the masses. To enumerate the goods carried would be to describe a food fair, and they in- clude all that is reliable in fresh and cured meats, fish from the ocean, poul- try from reliable poultrymen, canned goods and provisions of packing, the world celebrated Occident and Wash- burn-Crosby flours, table delicacies and bottled condiments of highest quality,
work in plating and is done largely for factories and churches, requiring the finest and most serviceable plating. Gold, silver, nickel, copper and brass plating are leading features, also polish- ing, chemical bronzing, lacquering and copper oxidizing. Much of the plating or replating is done on chandeliers, gas and electric fixtures, brass bedsteads and metal fittings of various kinds, all work guaranteed to prove satisfactory. All modern and proficient devices and facilities for rapid and thorough work is in service and help to the number of four is employed. The business has been established six years and has proven very successful. Mr. Millea resides in Springfield.
fancy groceries in profusion, choice teas, coffees and cocoas, the best products of the farm and dairy, all the popular breakfast foods, etc. Mr. Lyman has been established since 1888, but only in the Phoenix Building since February of this year. Advantageously located and affording a special service to out-of-town people, its success is more than assured. Mr. Lyman is a native of South Hadley, and started in business in a small way, has increased his trade and kept pace with the growth of Holyoke, so that now he requires sixteen clerks, two teams, and an auto delivery service. His store with its new furnishings, unsurpassed window display and artistic arrangement of goods on shelves and counters is one of the most attractive store exhibits in Massachusetts. Mr. Lyman is numbered among our leading and most progressive merchants, held in high personal and commercial regard.
EMMA M. GINGRAS, O. D.
Holyoke's widely known eye special- ist, Dr. Emma M. Gingras, 255 High street, has been established eight years. During her active practice Dr. Gingras has gained an enviable reputation for reliability of service and honorable bus- iness methods. Dr. Gingras is a grad- uate of the New York Optical School and a post graduate optometrist of the de Rothschild Hospital of Paris, France, and with this thorough knowl- edge as a start together with the expe- rience gained since she is in a position to give as critical an examination of the eyes as in the best of the big cities. Dr. Gingras' office hours are from ten to twelve m., two to five p. m., and
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Thursdays and Saturdays seven to nine p. m. Dr. Gingras is a daughter of A. F. Gingras, the well known fu- neral director and livery stable man. She is the only lady optometrist estab- lished in the Western part of the state and is also a member of the Massachu- setts Optical Society.
JOSEPH A. PELTIER.
The pioneer and oldest established grocery and meat market in Ward One is that of Joseph A. Peltier, 91 Center street. Established twenty-seven years ago he has seen many start in business only to sell out or fail up after a short space of time. Not so with him and as they say in Battle Creek, "There's a reason." His market has always been recognized for the sanitary methods em- ployed, the high class of meats and groc- eries handled and not to be forgotten the courteous treatment given to all cus- tomers. These methods have caused him to win and today there is no more popu- lar place to trade than with Joseph Alex- ander Peltier of Center street. His store is replete with goods to be found in a modern 1910 grocery, his meats are pur- chased daily and his stock turned over quickly, thus ensuring freshness at all times. Two clerks and one delivery team are necessary at this old established but modern in methods market. Mr. Peltier is one of our most progressive
and honorable French-American citizens who has made a success strictly on his merits. He has always been interested in city affairs, for three years was a councilman for Ward Three and frater- nally is a member of St. Jean Baptist and Artisans.
C. P. LYMAN.
Prominent among the foremost and most proficient plumbers and tinsmiths of the city, and with salesroom and workshop unsurpassed is C. P. Lyman, located at 141 Main street. Mr. Lyman became established thirty-eight years ago
and is thus classed among the oldest plumbing firms of the city. Plumbing in all branches is executed in the most modern and satisfactory manner, includ- ing sanitary drainage and ventilation, the installing of the most approved bathroom and heating systems, cornice and roof work of all kinds and metal and sheet iron work of every description. In stock is carried a large and varied assortment of plumbers' supplies, refrigerators, bath- room necessitates, gas and oil stoves and gas fixtures and mantles. From twelve to fourteen skilled mechanics are employed. Mr. Lyman was born in Agawam but has resided in Holyoke the best part of his life. He is a member of the K. of P. and Bay State Club, and has a high stand- ing in commercial circles.
W. L. BISHOP.
Exensively operating, modernly and adequately equipped and second to no similar concern in the correct handling of furniture and pianos is W. L. Bishop, 65 Main street. The business was estab- lished in 1878 and today he employs from two to six help. Light teaming of all kinds is done with the utmost care by thoroughly reliable and exeperienced men. All operations are marked by prompt service, moderate charges and modern methods. Baggage is trans- ferred to any part of the city and a tel- ephone call will have one of Mr. Bish- op's teams immediately at your door. Mr. Bishop was born in Belchertown, Mass., and came to Holyoke in 1872. He served in the Civil War as a mem- ber of 31st Mass. Regt., Co. F., serving
four years. He has many friends in Holyoke and fraternally is a member of the I. O. O. F., Rebekahs and Golden Cross. He resides at 75 Linden street.
Hanging in the parlor of Mr. Bishop's residence is a large framed document on which is inscribed the following offi- cial war record of Mr. Bishop: Enlisted from Belchertown and was mustered in to U. S. service November 11, 1861, as private to serve three years in Co. F., 31st Regt. Mass. Vol. Inft., and was dis- charged February 16, 1864, to re-enlist in same company and regiment February 18, 1864, as sergeant. He received wounds in his arm and head during his service and participated in the following
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