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YOULDEN, SMITH & HOPKINS, NEW ENGLAND'S
VESTE. A.
536 ULDEN, SMITHERTHOPKINS.
45 TON VAULT INSTALLED IN THE BOSTON SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST COMPANY. BOSTON SAFE DEPOSIT & TRUST CO. 100 Franklin Street, Boston Capital $1,000,000 Surplus $2,000,000
July 21st, 1910
Messrs. Youlden, Smith & Hopkins,
571 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen : - We desire to express our sincere appreciation and entire satisfaction with the manner in which you accomplished the moving of our nests of deposit boxes and valuable packages, in connection with the removal of this Company from our old quarters at 87 Milk Street to our new building at the corner of Franklin and Devonshire Streets.
Not only was the arduous and difficult work performed in a thoroughly satis- factory manner, without the slightest mishap or accident, but the quick time in which the work was accomplished was particularly gratifying to us.
You are to be congratulated not only on the high efficiency of your foremen and other employees, but also on the possession of equipment adequate to perform suc- cessfully an undertaking of this character.
Yours very truly, (Signed) CHAS. E. ROGERSON, President.
HEAVY TEAMING AND RIGGING CONCERN
YOUIDEN, SMITHING HOPKINS.
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Experts say that we do the quickest and best rigging work that they had ever seen. It's the same story on all work of this character undertaken by us.
We go any place in New England to team and erect smoke stacks, boilers, engines, generators, turbines and all kinds of machinery, making a specialty of work requiring great care and skill.
We are ready to send fully equipped rigging gangs any place in New England, on an hour's notice. Write, telephone or telegraph and put your problem up to us.
The "Do It Now" Teamsters and Riggers. Youlden, Smith & Hopkins
571 Atlantic Avenue, - Boston, Mass. Long Distance Telephones Main 134-135-136
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SOMERVILLE BOARD OF TRADE.
THE BOULEVARD AUTO COMPANY
The Boulevard Auto Company is located on the Fellsway, East, opposite the beautiful Broadway park, a few steps from Broadway. Increasing business, due to the best of service and attention, has required larger quarters, and when their new building, now in process of construction, is completed they will
have an absolutely fireproof structure 70 x 150 feet. The company are agents for the famous Chalmers and Peerless cars, for which they have found many patrons in Somerville. They are also agents for the Diamond tires, and keep con- stantly on hand automobile supplies of every kind and descrip- tion. Their machine shop is equipped with the best of ma- chinery, and is handled by expert automobile mechanics. Here will be found the largest and best line of cars for hire in Somerville, with either touring or limousine bodies. This department is in charge of Guy M. Sherriff, a popular and well known Somerville young man. They have the confidence of all their patrons, and with their enlarged quarters will be able to satisfy the desire of many others who appreciate a location near all lines of electric cars, and upon one of Massachusetts' beautiful boulevards.
J. A. DURELL, HARDWARE.
Julius A. Durell is one of our most substantial and reliable business men, and has been continuously in business on Broad- way longer than any other store keeper from the Boston line to the town line of Arlington. He was born in Boston, January 9, 1844, and his parents having removed to Paris, Me., he was educated in the public schools of that town, afterwards graduat- ing from the Hebron (Me.) Academy. He came to Somer- ville in 1869, and in 1877 he embarked in the hardware and plumbing business with a store at 277 Broadway, where he remained three years, when he erected the building at 309 Broadway in which he has since been located. His high moral character, honest business methods, and interest in the city have won for him the respect and confidence of all who know him. He is a member of Paul Revere lodge and Winter Hill encampment, I. O. O. F .; Erminie lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah, A. O. U. W., and other associations. He is a member of the Winter Hill Baptist church, and has been its treasurer for twenty-five years. He has been twice married ; his first wife was Emma A. Jordan, and his second, Mrs. M. Ella Hartshorn. 1
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SOMERVILLE BOARD OF TRADE.
EDWARD B. COFFIN, REAL ESTATE.
Mr. Coffin, of 221 Highland avenue, has been in the real estate and insurance busi- ness in Somerville since 1893. That he has succeeded is indicated by the fact that dur- ing the last twelve years as agent he has collected over $40,000 in rents for one estate alone. His handling of property has resulted in a better class of tenants and larger returns to owners. For many years he studied law, and has become specially qualified for the examination of titles, the writing of wills, and filing of proper probate papers. He is one of the best posted men in New England on insurance matters, and is authorized to place all kinds of insurance. He has been secretary and treasurer of the Som- erville board of fire underwriters since 1904. As a justice of the peace and notary public he executes pension vouchers, deeds, and other legal papers. Mr. Coffin is past grand master of Eastern Star lodge, I. O. O. F., of East Boston ; is a member of Somerville encampment, I. O. O. F., and the Somerville Board of Trade.
PEARSON'S PERFECT PICTURES.
The people of Somerville as well as many in surrounding cities and towns are familiar with Pearson's moving picture enterprise, with headquarters in Odd Fellows building, Winter Hill, which is noted as a place suitable and inviting for women and children, where nothing but instructive, entertaining, and proper pictures are displayed. Mr. Pearson's success has brought to him the control of three moving picture houses. Arthur G. Pearson was born in Boston in 1867 and he came to Somerville in 1882. He started in business here in 1885 and is still in the same store in Odd Fellows building, where, in connection with his picture enterprises, he carries on a con- fectionery and ice cream business, in which he has been eminently successful and counts among his patrons many of the best people in Somerville. Mr. Pearson manufactures his ice cream, and insists upon the purest and best materials and exacts cleanliness on the part of all his employees in the preparation and handling of his goods. There are forty-five people continuously on his pay roll.
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EDWARD F. HICKS, CATERER.
The above reliable and widely known caterer, with busi- ness headquarters in the Waverley House, Charlestown, is one of Somerville's popular and respected citizens. There are few occasions in Somerville of social distinction but what he is called upon to preside over the gastronomic festivities. Ma- sonic suppers, Central Club events, weddings, anniversaries, and other noted social occasions have him as caterer. His belief in "what is worth doing at all is worth doing well" has given to his customers the purest and best the market can furnish. Mr. Hicks is noted for his unostentatious donations to many worthy objects. He is a member of Henry Price lodge, Somerville Royal Arch chapter, Orient council, and Coeur de Lion Com- mandery of Masons ; a member of the Central Club, Somerville Board of Trade, and several other societies.
THE HILL-MICHIE COMPANY (INC.), AUTOMOBILES.
The above-named company has the oldest garage in Somerville, which was established in 1899. They have been obliged, by increasing business, to move twice, and are now located in a brick building, corner of Walnut and Medford streets. Through strict attention to business, prompt service, and excellent work at right prices they have filled their garage to its full capacity, and have in process of construction a new brick building, 50 x 100 feet, as an addition to their present building. They now accommodate seventy-five cars. They have a large and perfectly equipped machine shop, and employ an efficient force of skilled mechanics. Their location is in the centre where Somerville automobile owners reside, and no city in New England can boast of as many automobiles passing through a street as are seen to pass the Hill-Michie Company's garage on Walnut street. This popular concern has had the exclusive agency of the Cadillac car for ten years, the Loco- mobile being added to their line five years ago, and last fall the Ford was taken on to meet the demand for a high grade low priced car. They have sold, during the last ten years, a large number of these cars to Somerville people, the city having recently purchased one of the latest Cadillacs for the use of the chief of the fire department. The company sells automobile supplies of all kind's, besides renting, repairing, and storage of automobiles.
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HIRAM N. DEARBORN, HOUSE PAINTING.
Mr. Dearborn, of 62 Dover street, West Somerville, is one of the best known house painters, interior decorators, and paper hangers in Somerville. He was born in Provincetown in 1867, and in 1885 gradu- ated from the high school of the town. He is the son of Mrs. Emily T. Dearborn, who lives in Somerville in the winter and occu- pies the old homestead at Provincetown during the summer. After leaving school, Mr. Dearborn worked as a journeyman nearly eight years, acquiring a thorough knowledge of his trade. For the past twelve years he has con- ducted business for himself, and by efficient service, square dealings, and fair prices he has secured a large number of patrons. Mr. Dearborn lives at 22 Lowell street with his wife, two sons, and two daughters. He is a member of the Third Universalist church, Caleb Rand lodge, Ramona Rebekah lodge, North Cambridge encampment, of the I. O. O. F .; Arcadia lodge, K. of P .; Major John A. Cummings camp, S. of V .; Clarendon Club, and the West Somerville Board of Trade.
HINCKLEY RENDERING COMPANY. .
This company is located on Melrose street, and manufac- tures principally tallow, grease, oleo oil, stearine, and poultry foods. It handles large quantities of inspected market fats, from which the above articles are produced. This company has equipped its plant with up-to-date machinery, and under efficient management the business is so conducted that sanitary conditions are very good. ' About sixty people are employed, and they have a fine stable of thirty horses.
F. L. CARD, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
A thoroughly up-to-date grocery, meat and provision store, enjoying the patronage of many prominent families, is owned and directed by F. L. Card at 259 Pearl street, Gilman square. Mr. Card keeps on hand at all times the best meats, vegetables, fruits, and groceries. His thorough knowledge of what, how, and where to buy, together with his keen business ability, secures for his customers just what they want. With prompt, courteous, and painstaking clerks, and a neat, well-stocked store he continuously holds his old customers, and adds new ones.
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W. F. FLEMMING, UPHOLSTERER.
W. F. Flemming, of 245 Pearl street, Gilman square, who has been located there for twenty-two years, has the best people of Somerville among his customers for his line of work, which in- cludes all forms of upholstering, carpet cleaning, making and laying of carpets, furnishing and hanging of draperies, window shades, the manufacture, renovating, and recovering of mat- tresses, as well as other supplies found in a first-class establish- ment of his kind. Mr. Flemming at the age of thirteen years went to work for F. Goldwosky, in East Cambridge, who was later succeeded-by Keeler & Co. His seven years' service with this concern and his superior work attracted the attention of the famous house of A. H. Davenport, Boston, who employed him on their finest work. After three years' service with the latter concern he embarked in business for himself. His taste and ability, together with his knowledge of what kind of labor to employ, has made him noted for superior workmanship. He not only enjoys the patronage of Somerville's critical house- wives, but does hundreds of dollars' worth of work annually in other cities and towns in New England, and many of his prod- ucts find their way into nearly every state in the union. Mr. Flemming owns and occupies a greater part of the brick build- ing in which he is located, and also has Flemming hall, which is favorably known as a desirable place for strictly private parties for social and lodge purposes.
G. H. WOODS, REAL ESTATE.
George H. Woods, real estate and insurance agent, with an office at 326-A Broadway and a residence at 350 Broadway, holds commissions from the governor of the Commonwealth giving him authority to act as a notary public and as a justice of the peace. He is prepared at all times to affix his signature and notarial seal to all legal documents requiring such official action. Mr. Woods represents three strong insurance com- panies, the Atlas of London, the London Assurance Corpora- tion of London, England, and the Hudson Company of New York. He buys, sells, and rents property, and gives efficient and faithful attention to the care and repair of property of non- residents and others. He is an agent for the E. S. Morse Coal Company.
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NIELS A. DOLLERIS & SON COMPANY (INC.).
Niels A. Dolleris & Son Company (Inc.) has a finely equipped automobile station on Dover street, near Davis square, West Somerville, and is agent for Reo cars, dry batteries, best of auto oils, tires, prest-o-lite tanks, and many other articles of necessity or ornament for automobiles. The repair-
ing department has every facility for making repairs promptly, and in a workman-like manner. The best of care is given to all automobiles stored in their fireproof building, and by courteous attention, careful care of automobiles left in their charge, and superior work, at reasonable prices, they are receiving a large patronage.
AJAX ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Herbert E. Hayes with three years' experience on line work with the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., two and a half years with Thayer-Buck Electrical Contractors of Farming- ton and Rochester, N. H., and two years' study with Boston Technical Association, commenced business under the firm name of Wheeler & Hayes, electricians, at 302 Broadway, Som- erville, September 20, 1909. The enterprise, as now conducted by Herbert E. Hayes, under the old firm name, has a Somer- ville office at 202 Broadway and a complete machine shop at 96 Essex street, Boston. The members of the firm do electrical installation work for many of the largest business houses and theatres in Boston and vicinity, besides doing work in many of the best homes. As agents for the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company they handle the electrical supplies of that great company. They own and manufacture many patented electrical novelties and electrical driven machinery, advertised and used by the Westinghouse Company and others. Their most noted output is a patented portable electrical com- pressor, used in garages or wherever an air compressor is desired. As experts in electrical wiring appliances, etc., the Ajax Electrical Manufacturing Company holds a commanding position.
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J. A. KILEY, WAGON BUILDER.
The industrial growth of Somerville is reflected in the history of the large establishment conducted by J. A. Kiley at the corner of Linwood and Fitchburg streets, which from a small beginning has developed into its present size, and which will soon be greatly increased by the construction of an ad- ditional building. Mr. Kiley is an expert in his line, and his thirty-one years' experience has given him a thorough under- standing of the requirements of his many patrons. The repair- ing and painting department is unexcelled. With a location in the industrial centre of Somerville, he has been able to give prompt service whenever necessary. The Kiley wagons have an excellent reputation for perfect workmanship, durability, and superior finish, and he also builds all kinds of bodies for auto- mobile trucks. Mr. Kiley has been a resident of Somerville for twenty-two years, during which time he has taken an active interest in the advancement of our city. He is a member of the Board of Trade, a director of the Winter Hill Co-operative bank, a member of the Intercolonial Club of Boston, Somerville lodge of Elks, Mt. Benedict council, K. of C .; Division No. 6, A. O. H. Mr. Kiley resides at 11 Morton street, and has three sons and three daughters.
W. J. THOMPSON & CO., HAY AND GRAIN.
For eight years William J. Thompson & Co., corner of Alpine and Cedar streets, have supplied many customers with hay, grain, or coal. From a small beginning there has been built up a substantial business that requires the use of one double and two single teams. During the last year the firm has delivered 5,000 tons of coal and eighty car loads of hay, grain, and flour. The business is conducted by William J. Thompson, who was born in Somerville, April 23, 1871, and graduated from the public schools. Mr. Thompson has been a resident of Somerville since his birth, except for seven years spent in the trading business in Alaska, where he had something rare-a United States license to carry on a mercantile business. His love for his New England home was too strong to resist, and he gave up the prosperous Alaska business and returned to Somerville, where he lives with his wife and two children, and enjoys the favor and confidence of many customers.
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J. W. WHITNEY, BARRELS.
J. W. Whitney, the barrelman, 117 Linwood street, with three dollars in his pocket started in business ten years ago, and is now doing $40,000 worth of business a year. He owns five teams, and covers the state in all directions within a radius of twenty miles of Boston. These teams will collect in a year about 50,000 barrels, 75,000 boxes, and 300,000 butter tubs. The boxes go largely to shoe factories, most of the barrels to the manufacturers, and the butter tubs, after being cleaned, are again used for another supply of butter. Mr. Whitney was born in Cambridge, January 1, 1875. He belongs to Somer- ville lodge of Elks; the Knights of Columbus; Division 6, Hibernians ; the Rotary Club, and the Somerville Board of Trade.
WALTER T. MARCH, UPHOLSTERER,
Mr. March has succeeded because he has always given the best of material and skilled labor in all the work he has done. In upholstering, in making mattresses, in restoring old fur- niture, and in renovating mattresses he has given satisfactory results. Among other lines of work in which he has guaranteed satisfaction is Oriental rug repairing, interior decorating, drapery work, and loose covers. Mr. March has been a resi- dent of Somerville for twenty years, and lives at 15 Kensington avenue. He does business at 351-A Medford street, Gilman square, Winter Hill.
GERALD A. GARDNER, REAL ESTATE.
Gerald A. Gardner, with an office at 339 Med- ford street, Gilman square, one of the important busi- ness sections of Somerville, has a merited reputation for reliability and excellent judgment in the real estate business. He makes a specialty of the care, sale, pur- chase, and transfer of real estate; also collects rents and attends to repairs, having charge of many valuable estates. He furnishes all kinds of insurance and represents many of the best insurance companies in the world. That he has served well the interests of property holders is evident from the customers he has had for a long period who realize that they have made no mistake in seeking his advice and counsel.
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JAMES HARPER & CO.
James Harper & Co. have been located at 79 and 81 Bow street, corner of Somerville avenue, for ten years. Mr. Harper himself has been a resident of Somerville for eighteen years, and takes an carncst interest in matters of importance to the city. The business of the concern includes upholstering, carpet cleaning, mattress making, and mattresses are cleaned and recovered. A specialty is the restoration of antique furniture to look as good as ncw. Mr. Harper being skilled in cabinet making, can reproduce parts or whole pieces of any kind of furniture. As they turn out fine work, and employ conscientious and experienced assistants, they are continually adding to their list of satisfied customers.
WALTER H. SNOW & SONS.
The above is a popular firm consisting of Walter H. Snow, Wallace H. Snow, and E. Elbridge Snow, and has been doing business in Somerville for the past eight years in a neat and attractive store in Malta building, Gilman square. Their con- fectionery is at all times fresh, and the display inviting. They have won a reputation for superior ice cream and fancy ices, and are in demand for parties and weddings as caterers, as they furnish only the best of materials, and give excellent service. The superiority of their ice cream has given them a large wholesale trade, and in many places in and out of the city "Snow's Ice Cream" is in great demand.
LIBBY'S DELICIOUS ICE CREAM.
At 25 Water street therc has been installed the latest new machinery for the manufacture of ice cream, and Maurice F. Libby, the proprietor, has spared no expense in having the best facilities and the help of the most skilled assistants. By quick service and the use of the purest and best materials, at whole- sale prices, satisfaction is given to stores, churches, parties, and weddings. A telephone message, Cambridge 4640, will bring a quick response, and only the best of ice cream-the kind that wins favor-will be delivered. Stores retailing Libby's ice cream report a continually increasing patronage.
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EDWARD L. ROCHUSSEN, MUSICAL DIRECTOR.
Somerville's noted musical di- rector and teacher of the piano- forte, Edward L. Rochussen, was born in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands, in 1869. His relatives have always lived in the Netherlands. Rochus Meeuwzoon, one of his ancestors, by cutting the sluices around the town of De Brielle in 1572 drowned the Spaniards who had been for many years at war with the Netherlands. J. J. Rochussen, his uncle, was governor-general of East . India, and his grandfather was Mr. Rochussen graduated from
clerk of the superior court. Noelle's College, Hanover, Germany, in 1888, and has com- pleted musical studies under Eug. Drobich, royal musical director, and C. P. Holkamp, a celebrated pupil of Hans von Bulow and Franz Liszt, and in this country at the New Eng- land Conservatory of Music and Carl Faelten's pianoforte school. Mr. Rochussen came to America in 1891, com- menced the teaching of music, and served as organist of St. Mark's Lutheran church at Roanoke, Va., remaining there until 1891. From 1894 to 1898 he taught music in Norfolk, Va., and during that time was organist of St. Peter's Episcopal church, and was identified as an assistant director of noted comic operas. In 1898 he came to Boston and selected Som- erville as his home, becoming a property owner. He pre- sides at an organ when called upon, and has a first-class or- chestra which he directs. He has to his credit many teachers and orchestral players whom he has trained. His advanced pu- pils are given an opportunity to play with the orchestra, thus fitting them for immediate employment. He furnishes the best of music and musicians for all occasions. He is a mem- ber of several lodges, the Broadway Congregational church, and the Somerville Board of Trade. He resides in his de- lightful home, 19 Dartmouth street, Winter Hill, with his wife and four children.
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T. H. RAYMOND, REAL ESTATE.
CENTRAL BUILDING
Davis Square, Somerville
CENTRAL BUILDING Central Square, Conbridge
In 1888 T. H. Raymond opened a real estate and insur- ance office in Cambridge. The business has grown so that it is now the largest real estate office in Middlesex county.
In 1907, owing to the rapid growth of the city. of Somer- ville, especially in West Somerville, it seemed advisable to open a branch in Davis square. The success with which this office met made a larger office necessary, and in 1909, upon the completion of the new Central building, the office was trans- ferred there, and is now located in one of the most conspicuous places in this busy centre.
Mr. Raymond feels that the future of the office and of the development of the city of Somerville are identical, as new manufactories and increased population will reflect in the de .. mand for real estate.
The services of the two offices are offered to individuals or corporations seeking sites in Somerville.
JACKSON & NEWTON CO.
Manufacturers of
SASHES, DOORS, BLINDS, ETC.
Factory, 39 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, Mass.
Boston Store, 28 Haymarket Square
The James Robertson Preserve Co.
Somerville, Massachusetts
The American Branch of James Robertson & Sons,
Paisley, Scotland ; Manchester & London, England.
Manufacturers of World Famed Absolutely Pure Jams, Jellies and Marmalade
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