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The Silverthorne Studio makes a specialty of portraits. It has introduced many novelties, including clever ideas in posing, coloring and enlarging. Its pictures of children are studies of child life. Worthy of special mention are its productions of enlarged portraits, worked over in oil colors. The result is that they are hard to dis- tinguish from genuine oil paintings, and at the same time the correct- ness of the drawing is far superior to that which is obtained by free hand.
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TOOMEY & DEMARA AMUSEMENT CO.
TIIOMAS F. TOOMEY
NAPOLEON DEMARA
The theatrical business in Lawrence is largely represented in the enterprises of the Toomey & Demara Amusement Company. This con- cern controls four of the leading playhouses of the city, embracing three branches of the theatrical profession, viz., drama, vaudeville and motion pictures. The Empire, given over to vaudeville, is one of the largest and best equipped theatres in New England. It has a seating capacity of 2,3co. The Broadway, with a seating capacity of 1,500, and the Premier, with a seating capacity of 700, are devoted exclusively to motion pictures. The Colonial, whose seating capacity is 1,650, provides drama. The last named is at the present writing sub-leased to a stock company.
Thomas Toomey, to whom much of the success of the concern is due, came to Lawrence in 1906, when he opened the old Nickel theatre as a picture house, in what had been the Casto theatre. The first day's receipts were only $8.20. The venture was extremely gloomy at the start, and the following several months he sank $5,300 in keeping the house open. Mr. Toomey's optimism, however, was unbounded. He was confident that as soon as the public got the picture idea, success would be certain and substantial. Results proved he was right.
While still striving for success Mr. Toomey took, as a partner in the business, Napoleon Demara, who was general utility man in the old Nickel. They made an excellent team. The business of the old Nickel soon outgrew the premises. The New Nickel came in 1910, and five years later this structure was replaced by the present handsome and commodious Empire theatre.
In turn, the Premier, Broadway and Colonial theatres, the policies of whose managements had failed, were taken over by Toomey & Demara and placed on a sound basis. From a small beginning this con- cern has grown into one of the largest enterprises of its kind in this section.
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CURRAN & JOYCE CO., INC.
The Curran & Joyce Co., Inc., was established in 1877 when Maurice J. Curran and John Joyce formed a partnership and took over the small bottling business of William E. Heald, then located at 34 Hampshire street. From the beginning, energy and enterprise have marked the development of this concern. The business soon out- grew the accommodations of the original location, and in September, 1885, the partners moved into the building on Common street, which then had a frontage of 50 feet. The structure has been enlarged from time to time, and it now has a frontage of 110 feet, with four floors and a basement, extending from 433 to 443 Common street.
In 1897 the firm became known as the Curran & Joyce Company, Joseph Jackson having been admitted as a partner. In 1914 Mr. Joyce retired, as also did Mr. Curran shortly afterward, both having other business interests so extensive as to demand all their time. That year the concern was made a Massachusetts corporation, becoming known as the Curran & Joyce Co., Inc. The stock is now held by Joseph Jackson, Philip A. McCarthy, John F. Murphy and Patrick F. Finn, the last three mentioned having been for a number of years employes of the Curran & Joyce Company.
The firm is the sole representative in Lawrence of the Harvard Brewing Company, besides having favorable connections with several of the biggest vineyards and distilleries in the country. The manufacture and distribution of ginger ale, soda waters and tonics have always been an important feature of the business. The concern practically controls the local market for ginger ale. It has well equipped bottling works, with a capacity of 87 bottles a minute. The equipment also includes an artesian well with a depth of 575 feet, which produces 40 gallons a minute.
Besides the building at 433-443 Common street, which it owns, the firm has a lease of the four-story Slayton building at 570 Common street and two-thirds of the Boston & Maine inward freight shed. Nearby is a cold storage house which is used and owned by it. The two latter buildings have track facilities for handling of car lots.
There are 55 people employed by the company, and the annual pay- roll is nearly $50,000. Six auto trucks and 14 delivery wagons are used in connection with the business.
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HOLIHAN BROS.
Holihan Bros., brewer of the well known Diamond Spring beers, was first established in 1856 when Peter Holihan and Patrick Holihan formed a partnership for the sale of fine groceries and liquors. The original firm was known as P. & P. Holihan. After the death of Pat- rick Holihan in 1882 the business was carried on by Davis & Mur- DIAMOND SPRING BREWERY phy, but in 1890 the present firm again took control. Until 1917 the partnership consisted of James P. Holihan, Joseph P. Holihan and Charles A. Holihan. That year Charles A. Holihan died, and the business has since been conducted by the first two named partners.
The concern is established in a four-story block at the corner of Common and Hampshire streets. It carries a general line of whole- sale liquors, including all the leading brands, besides the beers of its own manufacture. Its growth has been steady and substantial, and its goods have a wide distribution throughout eastern New England territory.
In 1912 the Diamond Spring brewery was built on the site of the old Knowles farm at the corner of Andover and Beacon streets. The main building is a five-story structure, with two four-story storage buildings adjoining, besides engine and boiler houses adjacent. Here are brewed the Diamond Spring ales, porter and lager. The capacity of the plant is 75,000 barrels a year. For 40 years the spring water, now used in the manufacture of Diamond Spring beers, was sold to the people of Lawrence as the Knowles Diamond Spring water, and enjoyed an enviable reputation for its purity and excellence. The beverages now produced from it are admitted to be leaders in their line.
In 1917 the concern increased the variety of its products, when it began the manufacture of the Diamond Spring ginger ale, the demand for which is growing rapidly. In this connection a large assortment of tonics is also manufactured and distributed by the firm. A specialty is made of fruit tonics, the flavoring for the strawberry, raspberry, orange and lemon beverages being made from the real fruit. This department is developing into an important feature of the business.
The firm employs about 75 people.
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M. CARNEY & COMPANY
DEALER'S
M.CARNEY & CO
NEKALES & POSTER PHILADELPHIA STOCK ALES ET71"
ELPNIAS
MT.VERNON PURE RYE WHISKEY
FINS WINES ROUREDA RYE WHISKIES
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M. Carney & Company is one of the oldest liquor houses in New England. It was established over 50 years ago by Michael Carney and his brother, Matthew Carney, under the firm name of M. Carney & Brother. It was first located on White street, and later moved to the corner of Hampshire and Concord streets. Twenty-four years ago, the present location, corner of Hampshire and Common streets, was secured.
Some years after the establishment of the business, the Carney brothers dissolved partnership, and later the firm became known as M. Carney & Company. Matthew J. Carney, a nephew of the original partners, becoming a member. Michael Carney died in 1913, his death being preceded by that of Matthew J. Carney, and on May 1, 1914, the estate took James C. Corcoran into the firm. The latter was for a number of years an employe of the concern. He has since been the general manager.
The firm owns the building in which it is located, and occupies the entire four floors, with basement. It carries a general line of liquors, wines, cordials and beers, and has the reputation of dealing in the finest grades, both imported and domestic.
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COLD SPRING BREWVING CO.
ALES
PORTER
LACER
Among the minor industries of the city, which have a reputation for the excellence of their products, is the Cold Spring Brewing Com- pany, located on South Union street. This concern was established in 1895, being incorporated the same year. Its growth has been steady from the beginning. Today the plant covers three acres. Besides the main building of three stories, there are several smaller structures. The equipment embraces every improvement and facility known to the industry, is strictly sanitary and is scientifically operated.
The products consist of ales, porter and lager, all widely known and largely consumed brands. They are shipped all over Essex County, by case and barrel. The concern has a large bottling trade in Law- rence. The capacity of the plant is 75,000 barrels a year. Under normal conditions, 65 people are employed in the various departments.
The president of the company, August Stiegler, served for a number of years as treasurer and general manager, and the successful development of the concern is due in a large measure to his capable management. He has had many years experience in the brewing business. Mr. Stiegler still acts in an advisory capacity in the management of the plant, which is now under the direction of Walter A. Singer, as treas- urer and general manager. Louis K. Siegel is clerk of the corporation and secretary of the board of directors.
The board of directors is composed of August Stiegler, David Bailey, Herman Yunggebauer, Hugo Moeser, Charles E. Trumbull, Herbert W. Horne, Henry C. Schoenland, Henry J. Koellen and Gustav Plisch.
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LAWRENCE, MASS.
FRENCH SPUN WORSTED AND MERINO YARNS
Selling Agents : WILLIAM WHITMAN CO., INC.
Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago
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KATAMA MILL
Established 1916.
Capital
$1,500,000
MANUFACTURER OF TIRE DUCK FABRICS
Selling Agents : WILLIAM WHITMAN CO., INC.
Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago
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ACADIA MILLS (Formerly Cotton Dept. Arlington Mills) LAWRENCE AND METHUEN
MERCERIZED COTTON YARNS COMBED COTTON YARNS BLEACHED AND COLORED
Delivered in Skeins, Cones, Tubes, Quiller Cops, Warps.
MERCERIZING ON COMMISSION.
Selling Agents : WILLIAM WHITMAN CO., INC.
Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago
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BAY STATE NATIONAL BANK 303 ESSEX STREET
Incorporated as a State Bank by Massachusetts Legislature in 1847. Chartered as a National Bank by U. S. Government 1865.
Capital $375,000
Assets $3,400,000
Deposits $2,200,000
General Banking
Business Conducted.
BAY STATE BUILDING Home of Bay State National Bank-City's Tallest Building
DIRECTORS :
Robert J. Macartney, Fred H. Eaton, Franklin B. Davis, Albert S. Lang, Albert I. Couch, Charles H. Kitchin, William L. Barrell, Leonard E. Bennink, Richard Ward, Franklin Butler, John A. Perkins, Frederic N. Chandler, Oscar M. Godfrey, Roland A. Prescott, Cyrus E. Bean, John W. Bolton, John A. Peabody, Harry A. S. Read, Justin E. Varney.
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LAWRENCE SAVINGS BANK
Incorporated March 10, 1868.
255 ESSEX STREET Corner City Hall Square.
Deposits
$6,676,339
BOARD OF TRUSTEES :
Joseph S. Howe, Alvin E. Mack. William T. McAlpine, James I. Milliken, Charles H. Kitchin, William E. Philbrick, Lewis A. Foye, Arthur D. Marble, Newton P. Frye, John A. Perkins, James A. Macdonald, Roland A. Prescott. Kendall S. Norwood, Mahlon D. Currier, William W. Dean.
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ESSEX SAVINGS BANK City's Oldest Savings Institution.
CORNER ESSEX AND LAWRENCE STREETS
LARGEST BANK IN ESSEX COUNTY.
Assets $15,600,000 Has never omitted a dividend.
PRESIDENT, Walter E. Parker.
VICE-PRÉSIDENTS : Charles U. Bell, George E. Kunhardt, Franklin B. Davis.
TRUSTEES :
Charles U. Bell Byron Truell
Henry K. Webster
Fred H. Eaton
Walter E. Parker
Albert I. Couch
Franklin Butler Justin E. Varney
Robert J. Macartney
Franklin B. Davis
George E. Kunhardt Richard Ward
Thomas M. Cogswell
TREASURER, Albert I. Couch.
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MERCHANTS TRUST COMPANY
238 ESSEX STREET 590 ESSEX STREET
Capital
$300,000
Surplus
$150,000
Assets
$6,190,000
Interest paid on check accounts of $500 or over.
This company may be designated to act as Executor, Administrator, Guardian or Trustee.
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BROADWAY SAVINGS BANK 522 ESSEX STREET
Deposits placed on interest the third Wednesday of January, April, July and October.
Deposits - - -
$5,381,000
Surplus - - - $528,650
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent.
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ARLINGTON TRUST COMPANY
305 ESSEX STREET, COR. LAWRENCE STREET
Capital $200,000
SAVINGS AND COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENTS DISCOUNT DAILY.
Bank Hours from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturdays 9 a. m. to 12 m. Saturday Evenings 7 to 8.30.
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LAWRENCE TRUST COMPANY 450 ESSEX STREET Organized 1910
Assets
$4,500,000
Deposits
$4,350,000
Interest commences the first day of every month.
PRESIDENT, Cornelius J. Corcoran.
VICE-PRÉSIDENTS : N. E. Miville, D. C. Smith.
TREASURER, Daniel P. Desmond. SECRETARY, J. P. S. Mahoney. BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
Walter Coulson, D. C. Smith, J. P. S. Mahoney, C. G. Pringle, C. J. Corcoran, N. E. Miville, M. J. Sullivan, T. A. Riley, F. Pitocchelli, Wm. Fitzgerald, J. L. Rolley, M. J. O'Brien, R. F. Pickels, T. P. Donohue, J. Campopiano, A. L. Hofman, J. F. McGrath.
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MERRIMACK CO-OPERATIVE BANK
264 ESSEX STREET
Offers the Safest and Best Plan for Saving Money.
DIVIDENDS FOR 25 YEARS HAVE AVERAGED 52 PER CENT
YOU MAY DEPOSIT $1.00 to $40.00 PER MONTH. Call for Booklet Which Explains Our Systematic Saving Plan.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Representative Organization of the Mercantile and Industrial Interests of Lawrence, Mass.
INVITES ENTERPRISE
Data and Information Concerning the City and its Advantages Furnished.
OFFICERS OF THE CHAMBER:
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PRESIDENT, Richard Ward. SECRETARY AND TRAFFIC MGR., George E. Rix. RETAIL TRADE SECRETARY, Frank B. Wheeler. TREASURER, Charles H. Littlefield.
DIRECTORS,
T. Edwin Andrew, James H. Bride, Arthur L. Cole, Albert I. Couch, Fred H. Eaton, Archie N. Frost, James N. Gurdy, J. Herbert Hunter, John J. Hurley, John P. Kane, E. D. McIntosh, Fred H. Sargent, Frank A. Sherman, James L. Toohey, Richard Ward.
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN,
Civic-Justin E. Varney ; Industrial-Walter .M. Hastings ; Mercantile-J. Herbert Hunter ; Transportation-Fred E. Batcheller ; Waterways-A. B. Sutherland ; Legislative-Archie N. Frost ; Entertainment-James E. Allen ; Agricultural- Chas. H. Kitchin ; Membership-Alexander H. Rogers ; Fire Prevention -J. Frank James.
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Bay State Street Railway Co.
LAWRENCE DIVISION
Trolley lines owned and operated by this Company extend from Lawrence to all surrounding cities and towns in Merri- mack Valley. Also to Salem and Boston.
Main line from Newburyport through West Newbury, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, Lawrence, to Lowell.
GENERAL OFFICES, 84 State Street, Boston, Mass.
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Mass. Northeastern St. Rwy. Co.
Connecting : Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Nashua, Salem, N. H., Pelham, Hudson, Methuen, Plaistow, Newton, Merrimac, Amesbury, Smithtown, Exeter, Newburyport, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Gonic.
Owns and operates Canobie Lake Park, Salem, N. H., and Central Park, Somersworth, N. H.
GENERAL OFFICES, 50 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Mass.
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Strand Theatre
92 BROADWAY.
Latest Productions
in Motion Pictures.
STRAND THEATRE CO.
Star Theatre
479 BROADWAY.
Fine Selections
of Motion Pictures.
FRANK BOSCKETTI, Prop.
Victoria Theatre
127 BROADWAY.
Showing Popular
Artists of Screen.
VICTORIA THEATRE CO.
Cosmopolitan Theatre
15-17 NEWBURY ST.
Exhibitors of the
Latest Photo Plays.
F. PITOCCHELLI & Co.
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