Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee and Longmeadow directory 1925, Part 6

Author: Springfield (Mass.)
Publication date: 1925
Publisher: Price & Lee Co.
Number of Pages: 1442


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Rubber Goods,-Rubber Stamps


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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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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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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


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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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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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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


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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


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