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I guarantee a perfect fit combined with style and the best workmanship. Ladies' Sacques and Cloaks, Of every description made to order. Hayden Block, Centre Street, - North Adams, Mass.
TUNNEL CITY HOUSE. THOS. KELLY, Proprietor,
32 State Street, North Adams.
This house has just been fitted up with all the modern improvements and is conveniently located in the business section of the village and near the railroad depots, making it a very desirable stopping place for the travelling public, as well as a comfortable home for permanent boarders. No efforts will be spared to please our patrons, on reasonable terms. The Bar is furnished with the choicest brands of
ALES, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
J. J. LALLY,
Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable, 82 Main Street, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.
Nice turnouts furnished at short notice on reasonable terms.
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NORTH ADAMS DIRECTORY.
CHARLES FEIGE
MANUFACTURER OF
Soda and Mineral
Waters,
And Bottler of the best brands of American and Foreign Ales, Porters, Lager Beer, And Saratoga & Poland Mineral Waters. Philadelphia Ales a Specialty.
13 MAIN STREET, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.
ORSON DALRYMPLE, Dealer in FINE FAMILY GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, and a full line of
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS, 21 and 23 Eagle Street, NORTH ADAMS, - - MASS.
Don't Forget to Visit GATSLICK'S ONE-PRICE
CLOTHING HOUSE !!
For Bargains in Clothing, of the Most Reliable Qualities, Main Street, - North Adams.
MRS. F. M. CLARK,
Can be found in Transcript Building, 6 Bank Street prepared to show her patrons a full line of
Millinery and Human Hair Goods !
All orders in Millinery Work pass under the immediate supervision of MISS E. L. BISHOP. All orders in Hair Work are filled by MRS. L. M. BABBITT. NORTH ADAMS. MA88.
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R. S. DILLON & CO.'S
EDMOND VADNER, (Successor to VADNER & BRO.)
Carriage and Sleigh Manufacturers,
Repairing Promptly attended to in
First Class Manner.
Rear 74 MAIN STREET, * North Adams Mass.
JOHN MADDEN, Manufacturer of SODA and MINERAL WATERS, And Bottler of the best Brands of AMERICAN and FOREIGN ALES, PORTERS, LAGER BEER, and SARATOGA and POLAND MINERAL WATERS, Wilson Block, Holden St., North Adams, Mass.
P. HOURAHAN, DEALER IN Choice Ales, Wines, Liquors & Cigars,
Agent for Robert Smith's Choice Phila. Ales and Kennedy & Murphy's Ales.
41 Centre Street,
NORTH ADAMS, MASS.
H. T. TOWNSEND, Carpenter and Builder,
Plans, Elevations and Specifications furnished at Short Notice.
33 Washington Avenue, North Adams, Mass.
CEORCE P. LAWRENCE, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office in Adams National Bank Building, NORTH ADAMS - - MASS.
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NORTH ADAMS DIRECTORY.
THE SARATOGA LINE.
Delaware & Hudson Canal Co.'s RAILROAD.
The Only Comfortable Route to the
ADIRONDACKS !
And the Only line to Saratoga, Lake George, Sharon Springs, Howe's Cave, and Cooperstown. THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO
Montreal and the Provinces !
TOT T MOUN PAINS Via Saratoga, Lake George, Lake Champlain & Burlington.
No other Route can offer as great attractions, for by special arrangement, all-rail tickets reading via the DELAWARE & HUDSON CANAL COMPANY'S RAILROADS are accepted on the LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEAMERS, and vice versa.
SEE THAT YOUR TICKETS READ VIA THIS ROUTE.
Tickets via this line are on sale in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and in New York at the Principal Ticket Offices and Hotels, at the Grand Central Depot and at the Company's Office, 419 Broadway, corner Canal St.
C. F. YOUNG, D. M. KENDRICK,
General Manager,
HONESDALE, PA.
Gen. Pass. Agent, ALBANY, N. Y.
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R. S. DILLON & CO.'S
1883. 1883. Citizens' STEAMBOAT Company.
STEAMERS
CITY OF TROY AND SARATOGA
RUNNING BETWEEN
TROY and NEW YORK, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RENSSELAER AND SARATOGA, TROY AND BOSTON, AND CONNECTING RAILROADS
DAILY, SATURDAYS EXCEPTED. TICKETS SOLD ON THESE STEAMERS. AND BAGGAGE CHECKED TO ALL POINTS ON THE LINE OF THE ABOVE ROADS.
GENERAL OFFICE, FOOT OF BROADWAY, TROY, N. Y. JOS. CORNELL, Gen. Supt.
C. W. FARNHAM, Prest.
THOMAS D. ABRAMS, Sec'y and Treas.
The Steamers of this line are furnished with neat and elegant Family and State Rooms and Berth, replete with all comforts and conveniences that can be desired by the traveler. Baggage taken Free to and from Cars and Boats at Troy. This Route offers special inducements to parties of pleasure, as well as business men, traveling between the North and New York, in the heat of Summer, by which the monotony of a long Railroad ride, and the annoyance of dust in crowded and noisy cars are all exchanged for a quiet, pleasant and expeditious Steamboat ride.
Leaving New York, from Pier 44, N. R., foot of Christopher Street, arriving at Troy in time for all trains going North, East and West.
Leave Troy, foot of Broadway, on arrival of trains of Rensselaer and Saratoga, Troy and Boston, and Connecting Railroads, arriving in New . York in time to make sure connections with all trains South and East.
All Freigth handled with Care, and forwarded with Safety and Des- patch.
For Passage or Freight, apply on board, or at Office, foot of Broadway. GEO. W. GIBSON, Gen'l Passenger Agt., TROY, N. Y. GEO. W. HORTON, Gen'l Agt., Trov, N. Y.
ESTABLISHED 1819.
WOODWARD HILL,
IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN
Carriage and Saddlery
HARDWARE AND TRIMMINGS, 324 Broadway,
Cor. Hamilton Street,
ALBANY, N. Y.
HUBS, SPOKES,
Fellies, Shafts, Poles, BUGGY AND WAGON BOWS, Buggy and Phaeton Bodies,
WHEELS,
AXLES, SPRINGS,
Enameled and Patent LEATHERS,
Enameled Cloths,
ENAMELED
Rubber Cloth.
WOODWARD & HILL COACH &SADDLENY 324 BROADWAY
CARRIAGE
SADDLERY
CARRIAGE
(HARDWARE
SADDLERY
MASURY'S
Prepared Colors,
ADJUSTABLE
Buggy
Tops,
&c., &c.
ETCUSONAL
BROAD CLOTHS,
CORDUROYS.
Valentine's & Comstock's American, and. Har- land's and Nobles & Hoare's
ENGLISH VARNISHES.
1& COL
WOODWARD & HILL.
Riding Saddles Bridles,
Lap Rugs, Dusters, Horse Sheets and Nets; WOLF, FOX, BEAR AND BUFFALO ROBES; Horse Blankets and Hoods; SURCINGLES, SWEATS AND COOLERS; Trunks, Travelling Bags, WHIPS, HARNESS LEATHER, &c., &c.
J. WOODWARD.
W. W. HILL.
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
PAGE.
Adams National Bank of North
Adams
14
Adams J. H. 49
Alford & Bullock. 50 Loungway John,. 29
Ballou House
17
Barnard E. & Co.
. back cover
Barber J. M.
31
Bateman T. S.
4
Berkshire National Bank.
12
Berkshire Life Ins. Co.,
85
Berkshire Mutual Fire Ins. Co.,
152
of Pittsfield, Mass
152
Billings G. & C. W ..
55
Blackinton S. Woolen Co.,. 6
Boland P. J. & Co., .... front cover
Braman M. V. N
26
Brooks F. A ..
19
Brothers O. L ..
152
Brown, Clark & Co.
13
Burlingame & Darbys, ... col'd page
Butler C. Mrs.,
. colored page
Cady W. G. & Co.,.
20
Clark F. M.,
35
Chace J. M. &
Co.
22
Chase John N.
15
Clark & Olds
colored page
Cluett & Sons,
front cover
Collins & Riordon
22
Coleman Louis.
31
Cutting C. H. & Co.,
.front cover
Curtiss Herbert A.,.
32
Rand E. A & Son,.
10
Curtiss Mont. G.
25
Davis Frank,.
31
Darling A. B.,
38
Dowlin M. R. & Son
11
Drew & Wheeler
4
Dalrymple O.,
35
Evans Walter S.,
76
Fisher & Morgan
19
Feige Chas.,
35
Scriven E.,.
front cover
Flagg J. H.,
3
Freeman Mfg. Co., 5
Fosmire W. H. 33
French George,
9
Fuller F. M.,
20
Gallup Clarence W
79
Gallup Wm. W
80
Gatslick Morris
35
Harris & Scott.
.colored page
Harvie R. B.,.
.colored psge
Hawkins R. F., Springfield .. . .
inside back cover.
Hinkelbein F. E.,
32
Vadner E.,
36
Hodge M. D. & A. W., 11 Holbrook & Jones 32
Hosley A. B., ..
21
Hoosac Valley News.
18
Hoosac Savings Bank of North Adams,
12
Kelly & Comisky,
19
Kiely John, 22
King A. A .. 26
Lally John J., .
34
Legate, painter,
28
Loftus T. F.,.
24
Mallery W. L.,
20
McConnell John, ..
21
McDougall & Barcelou,.
16
Mclaughlin A. G. 28
Madden John,
36
Manchester M. L., 21
Manville A.
4
Miller Alonzo
11
Boland B. J ...
28
Miller P. W.,
9
Millard Pharmacy,
32
Miner O. S.
colored page
Moloney Thos. C.
30
Myers M. E.
26
Nicholas R. L.,
20
North Adams Savings Bank.
. .
14
Orr John H. & Co., 8
O'Brien James,
34
Owens & Lally
colored page
Peterson & Walker,
back cover
Pike C. Nathan
33
Pine J. LeRoy,
.colored page
Poole George,.
.colored page
Quackenbush G. V. S., ... col'd page
Ramsdell's 99 cent store, .. at name
Rand L. C.,. .
7
Ray F. N.
2
Regan Christopher, ... colored page Richmond T. W. & Co., back cover
Rice Frank R. Dr., .
2
Robinson J. T. & Son,
16
Ryan P., ..
30
Sargent J. W
9
Sorrell & McMann,
2
Stroud E. A.,
7
Tilly James, Jr.
83
Tinker Giles K.
.at name
Tower & Porter,
.at name
Tower H. A.
7
Townsend H. T.,
36
Tunnel City House,
34
Turner W. H.
34
Tyler E. B. & Co.
. back cover
Troy & Boston R. R.,
27
Twing J. A.,.
26
Wade J. L. & Co.,
23
Walsh James, .
. front cover
Walden Wm. B., Mrs., .. opp. name
Welch's Restaurants, .
29
White S. M.
. back cover
Wilson House Drug Store.
8
36
Witherell A. J., .... after name & 15
Howard C. M.
23
Woodhead S ..
80
Jenks P. J. & Co.,.
31
Woodward & Hill,.
37
Keefe & O'Hern,
29
Wright A. B.,
8
Hourahan P.
PAGE.
STREETS AND AVENUES.
Arnold Place, east of 14 Church
Ashland street, from Summer south-east to village limits Bank street, from Main south to Summer Beaver street, a continuation of Union above the Glen Blackington street, from Church west to Ashland
Bradley street, from S. Church east Brooklyn street, from River north to Houghton Brown street, from Main north to River
Beacon street, from Prospect east to Summit Bethel street, from Franklin south Braytonville, located at west end of Main Brigg's avenue, from Church east
Bryant street, from 38 Houghton west Burdickville, a small colony of houses on the side of a hill north-west of Johnson Mfg. Co's mills
Centre street, from Eagle west to Marshall Central avenue, from 10 Franklin north
Centre street alley, from Centre street
Church Place, from Main to Summons next to Congrega- tional Church
Church street, from junction Centre and Eagle south to village limits
Cherry street, from Pleasant east to Wall
Chestnut street, from Spring west to Hoosac River Congress street, from Main st. (Kempville) East Quincy street, from Pleasant east to Congress Eagle street, from Main north to Franklin East Wesleyan street, from Wesleyan west to Summit
East Brooklyn street, from Brooklyn east to village limits Elm street, from Grant south
Furnace street, from Main south
Franklin street,from junction Eagle and Liberty north-east to Wells ave. Fuller street, from 46 Houghton west Frederick street, from 29 Houghton west Graut street, from Lincoln west to Elm Hall street, west from 123 Eagle
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STREETS AND AVENUES.
Harmony street from Main south High street, from Pine south Holbrook street, from Wall east to Meadow Holden street, from Main north to River Hudson street, from Eagle east to Prospect Houghton street, from Brooklyn north to town limits Johnson street, from River north to Frederick Jackson street, from 112 Eagle east to prospect Kemp street, rear of 210 E. Main Lincoln street, from Centre north to River Liberty street, from Brooklyn east to 125 Eagle Main street, from Five Points west to Braytonville Meadow street, from Brigg's ave. north Marshall street, from Main north to River Marietta street, from 8 Franklin north Montgomery street, from 25 Prospect east Morris street, from Summer south Moulton Hill, continued from Walnut North street, from 41 Brooklyn west to Johnson
North Eagle street, from Eagle at Franklin north-east Northern Lights avenue, from Franklin north Pearl street, from Main south Pine street, from Harmony west Pleasant street, from Main south to 48 Church Porter street, from Church west to 83 Ashland Prospect street, from 98 Eagle east and north to Franklin Quincy street, from Church west to Morris Ray street, from 10 Franklin south
River street, from Eagle west to Brown South street, from Church west to Spring Spring street, from Church south-west to Washington ave State street, from Main south Summit avenue, from east Main south (Kempville) Summer street, from 7 Church west to State Summit street, from Beacon north to Wells' ave Tremont street. from Prospect north to Franklin Union street, from 68 Eagle east Veazie street, north from E. Main to 56 River Vincent avenue, from 207 Main south to E. Quincy Wall street, from E. Quincy south to Cherry Walnut street, from 117 State to Moulton Hill Washington avenue, from Church west to Ashland Wells' avenue, from Summit north Wesleyan street, from Eagle east to E. Wesleyan Willow dell, from Union south
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF NORTH ADAMS.
North Adams was separated from the old township o Adams about five years ago by act of the legislature. Any history, therefore, of North Adams, must necessarily be the history of Adams, a brief sketch of which is here given :
The township of Adams was originally known as East Hoosac. In 1749 it was explored and surveyed by a com- mittee appointed by the General Court, and it was for some reason laid out ten miles long and five miles broad. In the following year Captain Ephraim Williams secured a grant, of 200 acres, with the conditions that he should reserve ten acres as a fort and build a grist mill and saw mill, and keep them in repair for twenty years. In 1762, the township, with nine others, was sold at auction. East Hoosac formed No. 1, and was sold to Nathan Jones for £3,200, who soon afterwards received as joint proprietors with him Colonel Elisha Jones and John Murray who resided in the present township of North Adams. In Oc- tober, 1762, forty-eight settling lots, of 100 acres each, were laid out, embracing the very heart of the township, and in 1776 twenty more lots were laid out, and Israel Jones, who was then a resident, was authorized to admit sixty settlers, in accordance with the requirements of the General Court. Two years afterwards the remaining lands, were apportioned among the settlers. In East Hoo- sac-on what is now the farm of R. B. Harrison-was the site of old Fort Massachusetts, of glorious memory. The town was incorporated October 15, 1778, and the first town meeting was held March 8, 1779. The principal points of settlement in the town were at the localities now known respectively as North Adams and South Adams.
North Adams has grown rapidly within the past five years, and the prospects are that the town will continue to grow in the same ratio for the next five years to come. The present population is about 13,000.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
The opening of the Hoosac Tunnel was undoubtedly the great cause of this growth, though the manufactories of the place have had an important share. A list of the manufactories is given elsewhere.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
Few towns have the railroad facilities that North Adams enjoys, and many predict that these advantages will re- sult in remarkably rapid growth by inducing maunfac- turers to locate here for the sake of the cheap transportation of their goods. There are two competing, parallel lines to Troy and Albany-the old Troy and Boston and the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Western, recently opened. The Fitchburg road affords direct connection with Boston, and there is also a branch of the Boston and Albany road. It is likely to be the great railroad town of Western Massachusetts, as four railroads have their terminal facil- ities here.
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS.
The scenery of this town is remarkably wild and pictur- esque. The Hoosac River, entering its southern border, flows northerly and centrally through a valley of great fertility, flanked on either side by lofty mountains, to North Adams ; when on receiving the North Hoosac com- ing in from Clarksburg and Vermont, it bends suddenly to the west, and passing through a narrow defile in the mountains, enters Williamstown. On Hudson Brook, which enters the north branch of the Hoosac just below the Clarksburg line, there is a very curious natural bridge of limestone. The water has cut a channel in the white marble some 15 feet wide, from 30 to 60 feet deep and 30 rods long, over which extends an arch of solid rock. In the Notch Brook there is a very beautiful cascade, which attracts the attention of the traveler. The water plunges down a precipice about forty feet, affording a vision of beauty, heightened by the loneliness of the wooded glen through which the stream pursues its way. On the right of the Hoosac valley rises the Hoosac Mountain, through which the celebrated tunnel, five miles in length, has been cut at an expense of $18,000,000. On the left of the val- ley, Greylock, the central eminence of Saddle Mountain, ascends to the commanding altitude of 3.505 feet, being the loftiest eminence in the State.
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HOTELS.
The town is well supplied with large hotels. The Wil- son House, F. E. Swift, proprietor, is the largest and finest in the State west of Springfield.
The Richmond House, E. A. Richmond, proprietor, on State street, is next in size and importance, and its accom- modations have recently been materially increased.
The Ballou House, W. A. Ballou, proprietor, on South State Street, is a desirable hotel, of seventy-five rooms.
The Mansion House, Royce & Co., proprietors, is situ- ated on State st. near the depot and is a new and popular house for the traveling public as well as for families.
BANKS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR SAVINGS.
The Adams National Bank was organized in 1832, and is the oldest institution of the kind in town. Its original capital stock of $100,000 has been increased to 500,000. S. Blackinton is president of the Bank; E. S. Wilkinson, cashier, and Colonel C. F. Luther, teller.
The North Adams Savings Bank was organized in 1848. C. T. Sampson is president and V. A. Whitaker, treasurer.
The Hoosac Savings Bank incorporated in 1871. Presi- dent, O. A. Archer, treasurer, C. H. Ingalls.
The Berkshire National Bank was organized in 1878, and has a capital of $200,000. J. Rockwell is president, A. W. Hodge, vice-president, and C. H. Ingalls, cashier.
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.
North Adams has been called the " town of Churches," from the fact that it has so many fine church edifices and that they are clustered together in the centre of the town. The Baptist Church is the oldest in town and has a mem- bership of over 800. Rev. A. C. Osborne, is pastor.
The Methodists worship in a building of almost cathe- dral-like proportions, and have a membership of nearly 700; Rev. S. McKean is pastor. The Congregationalists have a large society, and their pastor is Rev. T. T. Mun- ger. The Episcopalians occupy a pretty stone church and have a flourishing society, with Rev. H. I. Bodley as rector. Rev. F. W. Sprague is pastor of the Universalist church.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
The Catholics are strong in number and influence. The English speaking portion worship at St. Francis church, an elegant and commodious edifice. Rev. Chas. E. Burke is pastor. The French Catholics worship in the basement of the Church of Notre Dame until the upper portion is finished. The congregation is numerous and under the pastorship of Rev. C. Crevier.
The public schools, standing among the first in the State, are the pride of the town. Besides numerous pri- mary schools in various parts of the town, there are eighteen departments in Drury Academy, illustrating the graded system and giving systematic and thorough in- struction. Graduates of the High School are fitted to enter the best colleges in the land. A. D. Miner is the general superintendent.
MANUFACTURING INTERESTS.
THE FREEMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY give employ- ment to several hundred hands, making print cloth and prints. This company is enlarging its capacity, both in the extent and in the modern machinery for the finest prints. All these improvements and enlargements have been devised and planned by Mr. Bracewell, who has invested largely in the works, and is devoting his energetic mind to construct a complete print works.
THE ARNOLD PRINT WORKS is the leading manufactur- ing establishment in North Adams. They produce a great many different styles of goods every day. The weekly capacity is 750,000 yards and employment is given to over 400 hands. A. C. Houghton is the principal director.
THE JOHNSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY make fine book fold ginghams and dress goods, Scotch ginghams and seersuckers ; give employment to 375 hands and produce 225,000 yards per month.
THE BEAVER MILLS, owned by Gallup & Houghton, em- ploys 150 hands and turns out 1,250 pieces of print cloth per week.
THE ECLIPSE MILL, now owned by Arnold Print Works manufactures 300,000 yards of print cloth per month, em- ploying 200 hands.
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OF NORTH ADAMS.
BRIGGS BROTHERS, with 140 hands, manufacture 40,000 yards per month of all-wool fancy cassimeres.
S. BLACKINTON WOOLEN COMPANY employs 325 hands, make 60,000 yards of fancy cassimeres per month.
THE NORTH ADAMS WOOLEN COMPANY make fine fancy cassimeres and worsted goods, turning out 35,000 yards per month and employing 175 hands.
THE GLEN WOOLEN COMPANY employ 100 hands, and make 20,000 yards per month of all-wool fancy cassimeres and Scotch cheviots.
GEORGE M. MOWBRAY covers copper wire with a seamless coating of pure para rubber for the electric light companies ; and is making an insulated copper wire en- veloped either in steel or soft iron, for underground wires and to prevent induction on telephone wires.
C. T. SAMPSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY gives employ- ment to 300 hands. Women's, misses' and children's shoes are manufactured. The capacity of this factory is from 2,500 to 3,000 pairs of shoes per day, which are sold largely in the West and South.
O. J. &. W. F. HODGE, iron founders and machinists, are the manufacturers of Hodge's patent grate bar.
THE GREYLOCK MILLS was established in 1880 and manufacture fancy French and Scotch ginghams, seer- suckers and staple ginghams. Produce 250,000 yards per week.
N. L. MILLARD manufacturer women's and misses' fine sewed standard screw and pegged shoes ; daily production 1500 pairs.
H. T. CADY make 1,000 pairs per day of machine-sewed, cable-wire and pegged shoes for ;women's, misses' and children's wear.
WM. G. CADY & Co., are also extensive in Shoe Manu- facturing and we refer to their advertisement for a fuller description.
JAMES HUNTER & SON, iron founders and machinists, are the manufacturers of " Hunter's Improved French Rotary Fulling Mill," and cloth washer, steam-engines and feed- pumps for steam engines.
THE PHOENIX MILLS were established in 1860 by M. D. & A. W. Hodge, and are among the most extensive man- ufacturers of flour in the State.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
MISCELLANEOUS.
The town has a fine water supply coming directly from the mountains.
North Adams is only five miles from Williamstown, the seat of Williams College, and one of the most charming mountain villages in the country. Greylock Hall a cele- brated summer hotel, is also in this vicinity; and, indeed, the whole section is a favorite resort for summer visitors and tourists.
There are numerous secret societies, all in a {flourishing condition, there being two very large lodges of Free Ma- sons; and one chapter St. Paul commandery, one Odd Fellows Lodge, one of the "Knights of Honor," one " Order of Foresters" with a full quota of temperance and other societies.
The town is well supplied with large and handsome halls, the people patronize entertainments of a high order very liberally, aud are particularly well " up" in . musical and literary matters.
The town has two readable weekly newspapers-the North Adams Transcript, and the Hoosac Valley News.
The soldiers monument on Main street is a fitting trib- ute to the fallen sons of'61, and was designed and executed by C. Niles Pike, the distinguished New England sculptor.
The North Adams Gaslight Co. was incorporated in 1864 with a capital of $50,000; the quality of gas is first class, being of 18 candle power and manufactured only from Penn' gas coal.
The North Adams Library Association is located in Martin block and is in a flourishing condition, with Geo. M. Mowbray as its President.
" The Adams Club," and " Club Brunswick" are social organizations and embrace in their membership some of the most influental citizens.
THE MERCANTILE INTERESTS.
North Adams may justly be proud of the extent and variety of its mercantile interests, as well as the notable integrity of its merchants·
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OF NORTH ADAMS.
The retail trade is so varied and extensive that we will be compelled to refer to the classified Business Directory, which will be found complete in the pages following the list of residents.
It will be sufficient, to say that it meets all the require- ments of its rapidly growing population, so that it will not be found necessary to go outside of its corporate limits for the necessaries or luxuries of life, which are furnished in abundance at the lowest Boston and New York prices.
In preparing the foregoing sketch, it has been our aim to be reliable, and hope in the future, as in the past, to improve upon our previous efforts.
To all our patrons we feel grateful and remain,
The Public's Humble Servants
R. S. DILLON & CO.
BUSINESS LAW IN DAILY USE.
It is not legally necessary to say on a note " for value received."
A note drawn on Sunday is void.
A note obtained by fraud, or from a person in a state of intoxication, cannot be collected.
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