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Rubber Goods,-Rubber Stamps
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SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
ESTABLISHED 1865
INCORPORATED 1833 RE-INCORPORATED 1910
The R. H. Smith Mfg. Co.
Stamps, Seal and Stencil Goods WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Rubber Stamps, Dating Stamps, Sign Markers Numbering Stamps. Notarial and Society Seals Interchangeable Rubber Type in Sets. Inks, Pads and Holders for Rubber and Metal Stamps Manufacturers of a Complete Line of Apparatus and Supplies for Stamp Makers 367 Worthington St., cor. Chestnut Springfield, Mass.
The ALLING RUBBER Co.
RUBBER GOODS SPORTING GOODS Automobiles Tires and Accessories Rubber Footwear - Rubber Clothing Telephone River 95 261 Main Street
Springfield, Mass.
Multigraph Perfect Facsimile Typewritten Letters
THE ATTRACTIVE - READABLE KIND
the anti-waste basket letters that reach the man you're after. Our fill-in is so perfectly matched, so hard to tell from the dictated letter, that our letters have a natural typewritten appearance.
Write us for prices on Mailing Lists, Multigraph- ing, Addressing and Mailing. We operate a Complete Mail Advertising Service.
THE PRICE & LEE CO.
New Haven, Conn. Newark, N. J.
Springfield, Mass.
Rugs (Oriental),- Sewing Machines,-Sheet Metal Work
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY 161
Piligian Bros., Inc.
Importers o f ORIENTAL RUGS Native Experts Washing and Repairing Estimates Cheerfully Given
Telephone Walnut 6364 137 State Street
Crescent Carpet Cleaning and Rug Renovating Co.
PILIGIAN BROS. INC., Props. CARPET CLEANSING By Which Process Do You Have Yours Cleaned ? TUMBLER-COMPRESSED AIR-STEAM, HAND WASHING? WE HAVE THEM ALL ORIENTAL RUGS-Cleansed and Washed by Persian Process. Repaired and Stretched by Native Experts.
TELEPHONE RIVER 3196 Booklets Sent on Request 56 Harrison Ave., cor. Dwight St., Springfield, Mass.
GRISWOLD'S Ernest F. Edwards, Prop. Dealer in Sewing Machines
Needles, Parts and Repairs for All Kinds Accordion Plaiting and Pinking
Buttons Hemstitching Done Button Holes Made to Order 34 Besse Place Springfield, Mass.
ESTABLISHED 1882
C. E. Rice Co.
CHAS. A. A. RICE
Tin, Copper and Sheet Metal Work Anything in Sheet Metal to Your Order Tanks, Cans, Boxes, Pans, Stove Pipe, Special Articles, etc. Phone River 8200 331 Dwight Street
Springfield, Mass.
Sheet Metal Work,-Shoes
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SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
Schott Metal Works ALL KINDS OF Metal Work
Copper Work, Dairy Supplies, Brick Cans, Cylinders, Cabinets, Signs, Retinning, Brass Work, Bodies, Fenders and Radiator Repairing
Maker of the
SCHOTT REFRIGERATOR TRUCK BODIES
Business Telephone River 8069 Residence Telephone Walnut 1232-M
11 Crossett Lane
Springfield, Mass.
The Clement Co.
BANISTER SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Telephone River 6570
357 Bridge St., near Dwight St.
Springfield Massachusetts
Dictators of Fashion Walk-Over Shoes
Walk-Over Boot Shop James T. Schauweker, Prop.
320 Main Street
Springfield, Mass.
Signs,-Steel and Iron,-Storage and Trucking
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
163
General Outdoor Adv Co
Outdoor Painted Display ADVERTISING ELECTRIC SIGNS
Store and Commercial Signs, Bronze, Copper, Brass, Wood, Cloth and Glass
59 Taylor St. Phone Walnut 391
Providence Steel & Iron Co. Structural Steel and Ornamental Iron Providence, R. I. Springfield Office, Third National Bank Building R. R. McNamee, Jr. Tels. Res. River 4079-M
Office, Walnut 1760 Representative
Central Storage Warehouse, Inc. " WHERE CARE SAVES WEAR"
Local and Long Distance Moving Storage-Packing-Shipping Telephone River 98
Warehouse 270-274 Liberty St., Springfield, Mass.
Store Fixtures,-Stoves and Furnaces
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SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
Doane & Williams Co.
Manufacturers STORE FIXTURES Cabinet Work of All Kinds Lumber, Paints, Hardware Factory and Yard 955 Chicopee Street Willimansett
Alex Gardner
SHOWCASE MANUFACTURER
Show Cases, Wall Cases, Counters, Etc. Bought, Sold and Made to Order Glass Shelves and Tops
Shop, 43 Park St. Telephone River 5819 Springfield, Mass.
George R. Estabrook
Ranges, Stoves and Furnaces Steam and Hot Water Heaters
Sheet Metal and Galvanized Iron Work. Steam, Gas and Hot Water Piping 8 New Dwight St. Telephone River 204 Springfield, Mass
The Price & Lee Co. Addressing, Mailing Lists, Mailing Multigraphed Letters Tel. River 5620 387 Main Street Springfield, Mass. Third National Bank Building
Tax Specialists,_Theatres Towel Supply
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY 165
The Shelley Company of Springfield Specialists in Taxation and Industrial Reorganization
AUSTIN E. PLUMB SANFORD C. PLUMB
DEANE S. HAZEN CLARENCE B. CLARK
TELEPHONE 6880 1022 Third National Bank Building Springfield, Mass.
Springfield Coat, Apron and Towel Supply Co. F. U. WELLS, Proprietor Goods Furnished in Springfield And Surrounding Cities and Towns All Goods Custom Made 61 Franklin St. Springfield, Mass.
POLI'S PALACE
The Finest Theatre in New England
CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCES Safest, Largest and Best Appointed Highest Grade Vaudeville AND Paramount Pictures at Bargain Prices
192-194 Worthington St., Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving
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SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
West Side Trucking Co. DAILY OVERLAND
SERVICE
W. Springfield 371 Main St.
Tel. River 1818-1622-W
Boston 497 Hanover St. Tel. Richmond 3982
WURLESTER-PROVIDENCE-HARTFORD DAILY EXPRESS SERVICE WEST SIDE TRUCKING DO. BOSTON-SPRINGFIELD & NEW-YORK FURNITURE -MOVING - TO-ALL -POINTS
Boston Worcester Springfield Providence
Safe and Sure
Full Coverage By Insurance
New York Holyoke Pittsfield Hartford New Haven
Furniture Moving to all Points
Trucking and Moving
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BILL DAILY SERVICE BOSTON
KNEELAND SPRINGFIELD NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA
BILL KNEELAND SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Furniture & Piano Moving
Closed Vans For Long Distance Furniture Moving Local Moving as Usual BOSTON OFFICE, 16 Albany Street Tel. Liberty 2677 SPRINGFIELD OFFICE, 222 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, 3302 Fairmount Ave. Tel. Walnut 1925 and 4352 Telephone Preston 6250
NEW YORK OFFICE, 325 Hudson Street. Tel. Walker 4147 and 4148 HARTFORD OFFICE, 1 Laurel St. Telephone 2-5082
Springfield Express M. GOLDBERG, Prop.
MASS
SPRINGFIELD EXPRESS
PADDED MOVING VANS
FURNITURE MOVING NO PIANO HOISTING
NO.9
LONG DISTANCE FORWARDING
OFFICE
Office, 12 Hampden St.,-Tel. River 1235-W. Branch, 8 Cypress St.,-Tel. Walnut 2117-W. Residence, 26 Home St.,-Tel. Walnut 2117-R. Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving
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SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
The Richards Transfer Co.
G. M. HANNA, Prop.
-- RIGGING -- Furniture and Piano Moving
Machinery, Safes. Freight Work a Specialty. Light and Heavy Trucking. Long Distance Moving
Office Telephones River 2092 Walnut 1935-J Residence Telephone Walnut 2518-J
244 Dwight Street
Springfield, Mass.
Export Freight Forwarders-Warehousing
NEW YORK
M ASSACHUSETTS OTOR SERVICE, N c.
WAREHOUSES
Springfield, Mass. 125 Armory St.
Hartford, Conn. 220 State Street Phone 2-2976
New York, N. Y. 170 W. Broadway
Phones Walker 5558 Walker 5559
Main Office 125 Armory St. Springfield, Mass.
Hartford, Conn. 247 State Street
New York, N. Y. 170 W. Broadway
BOSTON 151 Kingston Street Telephone Beach 7011 BROCKTON 23 Provost Street Telephone 5051 LYNN 412 Broad Street Telephone 2820 TAUNTON 126 Winthop Street Telephone 2010
30 Bartlett Street
Daily Express To and From PROVIDENCE 31 Bond St. Springfield, Mass. Telephone River 2303
RICE SQUARE
Estab.
1831
TRUCK CO.
HOME OFFICE Park 4617
96 Harris Avenue Telephone Union 5618 PAWTUCKET 44 North Main Street Telephone 636-B FALL RIVER 163 Borden Street Telephone 5495 NEW BEDFORD 386 Aschusnet Avenue Telephone 2050
Worcester, Mass.
OFFICES Springfield, Mass. 125 Armory St. Phones / Wal. 228 \ Wal.1532
Daily Motor Truck Service Between Springfield - Holyoke - Hartford and New York
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Trucking and Moving
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY
"Gangway for the Sulli-Van!"
(J. J. Sullivan's Monster Moving Van)
This efficient fleet of Sulli-Vans is the largest in New England outside of Boston, and the enormous Sulli-Vans are as familiar to the inhabitants of New York, Philadelphia, Washington and a score of other distant cities as they are to the people of Springfield themselves. "Gangway for the Sulli-Van!" is a catch phrase known from Atlanta to Portland. No town is too far away to be reached by a Sulli-Van.
Next Time get a Sulli-Van
Moving Packing Shipping
Piano Moving a Specialty All Goods Insured while in Transit
Telephone Walnut 2900 and say "I want a Sulli-Van"
J. J. Sullivan Moving Springfield, Mass.
19 Broadway
Piano Moving
BY MEN OF EXPERIENCE
Our many years' experience in the handling of pianos, no matter how difficult the conditions, warrant us in stating that we are the most competent in the city
MOVED PACKED FURNITURE SHIPPED DISTRIBUTED
Auto Vans for Long Distance and Local Moving. We handle Pianos for the lar- gest music houses in Springfield
Ivers Express 1
River 1320 and Residence Walnut 2994
Office, 19 Broadway Springfield, Mass.
Trucking and Moving
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Office Phone Walnut 5440-R
Residence, 45 Church Street Phone Walnut 5440-W
GLOTH TRANSFER CO. LOCAL
AND
LONG DISTANCE MOVING
MAX GLOTH, Prop.
9 Cypress Street
Springfield, Mass.
THE City Directory is the most effect. ive and most economical method of reaching all the people all the time. Those who buy without looking at the classified list of those who sell do them- selves great injustice. The classified lists in the Business Directory form the best Buyers' Guide on earth. A modern up-to-date method of getting what you want.
THE PRICE & LEE CO.
Washing Machines,-Weather Strips,- Welding and Brazing
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY 171
William C. Lewis
Distributor of
Up-to-Date Electric Washing Machines Zenith Whirlpool Ohio Vacuum Cleaners Phone Walnut 5828 For Free Demonstrations
322 Dwight St., near Bridge
Springfield, Mass.
THIBODEAU BROS.
PHONE 3603-W
FEDERAL METAL WEATHER STRIPS AND SCREENS
179 OAK STREET, NEAR APPLETON STREET HOLYOKE, MASS.
Cave Welding & Mfg. Co. "MAKE IT STRONG"
J. F. TUCKER, General Manager
WELDING
VE
BETTER WELDING
MFG CO
SPRINGF
ORT
Equipment and Supplies
We Weld Any THING WHERE TIME
Branch : Bridgeport, Conn.
"ASK US WHY WE DO BETTER WELDING"
453-455 Worthington Street Springfield, Mass. Tel. River 3983
12
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-- SAY IT WITH LETTERS --
The Price (& Lee Co.
Direct Mail Service Department
Offers the maximum of quality
and service in
Mailing Lists Folding
Addressing Enclosing
Multigraphing
Sealing
Type writing Stamping
Filling-in Mailing
Telephone River 5620
THIRD NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
Springfield, Mass.
Window Cleaning
SPRINGFIELD (1925) DIRECTORY 173
HAMPDEN
WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY General Cleaning Contractors
Special Attention Given to Residence Work
HAMPDEN WINDOW CLEANING co.
OFFICE HOUSE
BETTER SERVICE
Stores Offices Public Buildings Factories
Phone River 8063
109 Worthington St. Springfield, Mass.
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Banks
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THIRDNATIONALBANK OF SPRINGFIELD
"THE BANK BY THE CLOCK"
SURPLUS
CAPITAL $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 TOTAL RESOURCES OVER $20,000,000.00
OFFICERS
FREDERICK HARRIS President
GEORGE C. STEBBINS Assistant Vice-President ALFRED O. SANFORD Assistant Cashier HARRY A. SPAIGHT Assistant Cashier
FREDERIC M. JONES Vice-President & Trust Officer HARLAN S. KAPLINGER Cashier LELAND F. BARDWELL Assistant Cashier HENRY F. COLTON Assistant Cashier
HARLAN A. SEARS Assistant Cashier
DIRECTORS
J. S. MCELWAIN FREDERICK HARRIS HENRY J. PERKINS JAMES A. MAHONEY FREDERIC M. JONES
FRANK M. WEST CHARLES H. TENNEY
ALFRED H. CHAPIN CHARLES H. HALL GEORGE DWIGHT PRATT ANDREW B. WALLACE, Jr. EDWARD S. BRADFORD THOMAS L. JEFFERSON, Jr. GEORGE G. BULKLEY
MELVIN D, SOUTHWORTH
SPRINGFIELD
WEST SPRINGFIELD, LONGMEADOW AND CHICOPEE
DIRECTORY 1925
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE
ATTRACTIONS, ADVANTAGES, AND RESOURCES OF
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Third City in Population, Second in Assessed Valuation in Massachusetts.
FURNISHED BY THE
SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MASSACHUSETTS
Springfield is the center of a spider's web, with many lines of rail- roads leading to it. The city is 99 miles from Boston, 136 from New York City, and 103 from Albany, with many prosperous towns and cities lying in between. Many of the people living in these towns and cities patronize Springfield stores so that Springfield, with a population of 150,000 (estimated), is the trading center for 700,000. Railroads, trolleys, and good highways bring the trade to the city, and the stores and shops are always busy and prosperous.
SPRINGFIELD-THE CITY OF SERVICE
Springfield is the natural center of distribution for New England. It has been compared a great many times to Western cities in its being a live wire, and because of the energy and activity of its wide-awake citi- zens. One of the finest examples of their loyalty to the city is the Muni- cipal Group which stands as a testimony to the generosity and civic pride of the citizens.
SPRINGFIELD IS FAMOUS
Springfield is famous as the home of the Springfield Armory, with its great history, both past and present. The Springfield Rifle is known throughout the world. Likewise Springfield has other world-wide known industries,such as the G. & C. Merriam Company, publishers of Webster's Dictionary; National Equipment Company, candy machine manufacturers; East Springfield branch of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, fractional horse-power motors, radio equipment; Indian Motocycle Co., manufacturers of Indian Motocycles; Wason Manufac- turing Company, steam and electric cars; Kibbe Bros., confectionery manufacturers; Milton Bradley Company, kindergarten supplies and
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games; Handy Chocolate Company, manufacturers of sweet chocolate; Smith & Wesson, manufacturers of revolvers; and Rolls-Royce of America (a branch of the noted English " firm) manufacturers of auto- mobiles, a recent addition to Springfield's industries. Springfield is the home of skilled mechanics.
There are 540 industries, producing 385 different products, located in metropolitan Springfield. Invested manufacturing capital $190,000,000. Annual value of manufacturing produce over $225,000,000. Annual pay roll $50,000,000.
BEAUTY AND ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY
Springfield is known as "The City of Homes," and rightly can claim this title from many other cities described in the same way, for the beauti- ful parks (951.96 acres) and boulevards in the city, with the stately homes under great trees, are indeed charming. Forest Park, given to the city through the munificence of E. H. Barney and many other generous citizens, with an area of 755.87 acres, is one of the finest public parks in the country. The drives in and around Springfield are many and beautiful.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD
William Pynchon and a band of brave followers founded Springfield in 1636, and on May 14 the town was organized. The early days involved many vicissitudes with the Indians, picturesque incidents, and affairs of marked bravery. In 1647 a large addition was made to the territory of Springfield by the General Court so that the city included Westfield, Suf- field, some of Southwick, West Springfield, Holyoke, Agawam, Chicopee, Enfield, Wilbraham, Somers, Ludlow, Longmeadow, and Hampden, but since then these have become independent cities and towns, although all were originally a part of Springfield.
In 1672 the village of Springfield was burned by Indians, but, Phoenix- like, arose.
In 1812 the southern part of Old Hampshire County was named Hamp- den and Springfield became a shire town. A Court House was erected in the town in 1821. On May 25, 1852, Springfield, with a population of 12,500, was incorporated as a city, and on May 25, 1886, the city celebrated its 250th anniversary; on May 25, 1911, in a delightful manner the 275th anniversary was likewise celebrated. The spirit of ancient and modern Springfield is embodied in the world-famous statue of Deacon Samuel Chapin, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which stands at the corner of Chest- nut and State streets.
AS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Springfield is noted as second to none in the excellence of its public schools. With three High Schools, a Vocational School, a large number of
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grade and private schools, also parochial schools, it maintains a high standard. There are 44 public schools in the city, including three High Schools and a Vocational School. The International Y. M. C. A. College and the American International College are also located in this city.
Like all New England cities it has many churches-65 churches and religious societies-and many noteworthy ones among them.
Springfield is the home of the Hampden County Improvement League, which was organized in 1913 by a committee of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of creating a better understanding between the business man and the farmer.
It is also the home of the Eastern States Agricultural and Industrial Exposition (another outgrowth of the Chamber of Commerce activities, organized in 1916) which organization has already gained a country-wide reputation. The attendance at the exposition of 1923 was 300,000.
BUILDINGS OF NOTE
Notable buildings in Springfield are: The Municipal Group; the Public Library; Springfield Art Museum; Museum of Natural History; Spring- field State Armory; Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company building; Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company building; Hall of Records; Union Trust Company building; the Third National Bank building; the new building of the Chapin National Bank and the Hamp- den Savings Bank; the Y. M. C. A. building; the three High School build- ings; Stearns building; Hotel Kimball; the Bridgway Hotel; Colony Club, and the Myrick Building (the headquarters of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Convention Bureau); Masonic Temple and Farm bank buildings.
SOCIAL ADVANTAGES
The social advantages are many, and the club life is indeed delightful. There are various charities in this city which are very active. The Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. occupy their own buildings; the Boys' Club, an institution offering social recreation to over 1,500 boys, is splendid for youthful exuberance; the Girls' Club, doing excellent work for the girls; the Womens' Club; the Nayasset Club, which is one of the leading men's clubs of New England; the Colony Club, which is located in the million dollar residence of the late D. B. Wesson; the Winthrop Club, and the Country Club, of Springfield, all housed in their own buildings; besides the Springfield Business Women's Club, the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Publicity Club, Exchange Club, Lions and many other Clubs, literary and social, make the city a pleasant place in which to live as well as to work.
The proposed Americanization Council will co-ordinate the activities and be representative of the thirty units of Americanization service in the city, so that adequate co-operation may be rendered the City Govern- ment and its branches of service in this very important problem.
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NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
The principal newspapers of Springfield are the Springfield Republican, with an international reputation; the Springfield Union, which is doing much towards the upbuilding of Springfield and western New England; and the Springfield Daily News. All of these papers are of a high grade, and the city is fortunate indeed in having them published here.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
The transportation facilities of Springfield are excellent. Over two hun- dred trains a day enter and leave the city on the three lines of railroads which enter here, New York, New Haven and Hartford, Boston and Albany, and the Boston and Maine.
TAXABLE VALUES, ETC.
Real Estate (1924) Personal Estate ..
$227,747,360
33,873,690
Total assessed . $261,621,050
Tax Rate (1924)
$32.50
All taxes are assessed in Springfield at a fair cash market value.
GAS AND ELECTRIC RATES
Gas rate, $1.35 per thousand.
Electric Light rate, 8} cents per kilowatt.
Electricity for manufacturing purposes-1 to 5 h.p., 5} cents per kilo- watt; 6 to 20 h.p., 5-42 cents; 21 to 35 h.p., 42-4 cents; 36 to 50 h.p., 4-32 cents; 51 to 75 h.p., 32-3} cents; 76 to 100 h.p., 32-3} cents: minimum charge, $1.25 month per h.p.
SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Springfield Chamber of Commerce with a membership of 2,600 ranks with the principal commercial organizations in the United States. It has a national reputation, and is the only Chamber of Commerce which has acted upon all of U. S. Chamber of Commerce referenda. The exe- cutive staff is composed of a General Secretary and 5 associate secretaries and a clerical staff of 17 persons. Its activities include a well organized live Convention Bureau, Credit Reporting Bureau, Industrial Department and an active Retail Merchants' Association. It is located in the Myrick Building, where quarters are maintained on one third of the main floor and where a permanent exhibition of a number of Springfield's manufac- turing industries may be seen. Address all inquiries for information to
BEN. A. HAPGOOD,
General Secretary.
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
Page
Adams & Crockett Inc .. 100
Adams & Ruxton Con-
struction Co .... 66
Aetna Life Insurance Co. 92
Alden Paint Supply Co., Inc The. . 134
Alderman O. C 83
All- Metal Co., The. 20
Alling Rubber Co. 160
Alport Lisle I .
112
American Saw & Mfg. Co. 121 Angers J. A.& Bro. 107
Arrow Company The
14
Artioli A. & Sons. .
70
Associated Mutuals. .
90
Atmus E. B. Co., Inc ...
26
Atwater E. C. & Co ..... 71
Auerbach Harry A.
99
Auto Gear & Parts Co ... 20
Automobiles Sales Co.Inc. 13 Axtell C. S. Company . .. 148 Baker M. J. Printing Co. 145
Barden Stephen S.
123
Barrett Merrick C. . .
12
Barteau & Van Demark. 8
Bartlett Sales Co., Inc ... 27
Bay State Elevator Co ..
115
Beaumier A. J. Co
139
Beaumier Bros.
140
Beiding W. C. Co.
81
Belmont Garage
24
Bemis & Call Co 118 Beneficial Loan Society of Springfield Inc .. . 106 Bent William E. Inc. 106
Berry Robert. 17
Besse System Co ..
58
Bidwell Raymond A.
102
Blake Mfg Co ..
114
Bosbach Hermann Inc ... 54 Boston & Springfield De- spatch Co .. 74
Bosworth Charles W. 102 Bowen Harry W. 135
Bradley Milton Co
105
Brewer H. & J. Co.
71
Brigham D. H. & Co.
56
Brooks Bank Note Co. 106
Brooslin Samuel B .. 89
Brown Brothers & Co.
34
Buckley Foundry Co ....
117
Bullock Mfg Associates. .
73
Bunnell Coal Corp ..
61
Burden-Bryant Co., The
insert opp 225
Burgin Bros .. 28 Burke George M Inc .... 59
Burlingame Envelope Ser-
vice .. opp contents page Byron's Funeral Home ... 75 Canton Restaurant .. 159
Carlisle Hardware Co.
82
Carlson Ernest F. Co ...
64
Carlson Oscar F. .
70
Carter H. W. Paper Co .. .
146
Castle W. A. Co. The.
80
Cave Welding & Mfg. Co. 171
Cellilli & Rock. .
68
Central Real Estate Co .. 158 Central Storage Warehouse Inc. 163
Champlin Frank A. 9 Chandler Co. Inc. The .. . 121 Chapin National Bank ... 40
Chapin & Neal ... front cover Chapman Valve Mfg. Co. 122
Chase C. P. & Co. Inc ... 107
Chase E. S. & Co., Inc .. .
30
Cheney Bigelow Wire insert opp 845 Flood Wm. H., Coal Co .. 61 Works .. 124
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Chicopee National Bank. 38
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Clement Co. The .
162
Cobb, Beesley & Miles .. . 53
Cogswell Mfg. Co ..
119
Commercial Trust Co.,
front cover
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co insert opp 845
Connecticut Valley Guide 148 Connecticut Valley Motor
Sales Inc .. .
13
Converse M. S. Co. front cover
Cooley Herbert Weston back cover
Cordner S. J. Co.Inc.top lines Country Club Soda Co., Inc .. . 44
Crescent Carpet Cleaning and Rug Renovating
Co.
161
Crowley John J Coal Co.,
Inc ..
60
Daiy Realty Associates. . 156
Davis William W.
46
Day C. E. Lumber Co ..
107
Day R. L. & Co.
33
Dean's Music House.
128
Dexter, Root Co. The ...
62
Dickinson-Streeter Co
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