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EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.
BOYS' CLOTHING, in all its variety. 'OAK HALL' continues the 'GRAND THEATRE OF ATTRAC- TION.' A living panorama of human beings flock to this fashionable resort daily - and to meet the FULL ANTICIPATION of my numerous friends and custo- mers, I have FRESH MANUFACTURED a
FIRST RATE STOCK
of Ready Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods, adapted to THIS FALL and coming WINTER, that. will eclipse in Brilliancy and astonish all. IN QUANTITY ALMOST SURPASSES BELIEF. Together with an IMMENSE STOCK of
PIECE GOODS,
of all qualities, grades and colors, of rich VESTINGS VELVETS, SILKS. SATINS, &c. CLOTHS, CAS- SIMERES, DOESKINS, &c., &c., &c., that will be sold by the yard, or manufactured to order at prices so low as to
DEFY ALL COMPETITION.
With all the powerful machinery I can bring to bear, I have been able to reduce the price of this necessary article,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
AT SO LOW A PRICE THAT I WILL
DEFY THE WORLD TO UNDERSELL.
By doing so IMMENSE a trade I am enabled to keep that
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
TREMENDOUS WHEEL
in motion. SLOW and SURE is its revolution-clothing in its TURN by thousands, until the end of the year its revolution completes A HALF MILLION DOLLARS WORTH SOLD, and brings us in a new career for 1847.
COUNTRY TRADERS.
I would invite your attention to as SPLENDID a variety of FASHIONABLE goods as were ever offered in this market -comprising the latest patterns and styles of French, English, and American manufacture. You are invited to call, or send your orders by mail to this GREAT MARKET,
' OAK HALL.'
A saving of some 20 per cent. can be made, and every article constituting a GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE can be found by the dozen, package, or ship load. Those living at a distance, preferring their clothes FASHION- ABLY MADE at a FIRST RATE
BOSTON HOUSE,
are informed that by post paid application they can receive a PROSPECTUS, explanatory of my system of business, directions for measuring, statement of prices, &c., &c. If three or four gents club together, one of my travelers will be dispatched to wait upon them. Recol- lect all of this
IMMENSE STOCK OF GOODS SHALL BE CLOSED UP AT PRICES SO EXTREMELY LOW
as will astonish all, and set the world to WONDERING how it can be done. As my motto this year is
TO CLOTHE THE PUBLIC at a SMALL EXPENSE, and make out that large amount
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS ! FOR PRICES
see small advertisements in all the principal papers in the United States. Also my Poetical Circular and Small Bills.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
GEORGE W. SIMMONS,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
CELEBRATED CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, 'OAK HALL BUILDING,' 32, 34, 36, AND 38 ANN STREET, OPPOSITE MERCHANTS ROW, ENTRANCE NO. 32 WOODEN BUILDING. LG> REMEMBER A ENTIRE OAK FRONT, DIAMOND WINDOWS, BOSTON.
BLACKSMITH SHOP. ELI WANSOR.
Horse Shoeing and Blacksmithing in general on the Corner of Water and State St.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
NATHANIEL CUTLER, No. 8 Merchants Row, opposite Cabot Bank, DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, AND GLOVES. Also a large assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's India Rubber over shoes at wholesale and retail.
Cabotville, 1845-6.
J. B. UNDERWOOD,
DEALER IN
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, CLOCKS, &c. NO 4 REMINGTON'S BUILDING, EXCHANGE ST. CABOTVILLE, MASS. A share of patronage is solicited.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
H. & J. BREWER, DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES, MAIN STREET,
DEALERS IN
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, FANCY SOAPS, &c. DENTAL AND SURGICAL INTRUMENTS.
Medicines from this House are prepared and dispensed with strict care and accuracy, and only by experienced persons, at all hours, Day and Night.
Orders from Physicians and Families abroad will be promptly and satisfactorily answered.
TREES, SHRUBS, SEEDS.
Garden and Flower Seeds from the best growers in Massachusetts and vicinity.
The Farmer, the Gardener, and the Florist can find a first rate Assortment of Seeds, in their season.
H. BREWER, JR.
J. BREWER, 2D.
LIVERY STABLE.
A. HANNUM would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he continues to furnish HORSES & CARRIAGES at all hours of the day, on the most reasonable terms at his old stand.
As his horses & Carriages are of the first quality (good as can be found in the County) he flatters himself to receive a liberal share of public patronage.
Also, good accommodations for boarding and feeding Horses, all of which will be done on the cheap cash principle.
At A. Hannum's Stable on the corner of Sanford and Berlin st. Entrance on Sanford st. from Maine st., and rear of Clinton Stable from State st.
SPRINGFIELD, 1845-6.
L. TYLER, DENTIST, CORNER OF CABOT AND EXCHANGE STS. CABOTVILLE, MASS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FROST & ROBERTSON'S Carriage Repository,
CENTRE STREET,
Where can be found a good assortment of Carriages, viz: Rockaway's Top Buggies, &c, &c. Also a supe- rior lot of Sleighs. CABOTVILLE, 1846.
WILLIAM ATWOOD,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
Empire Stove Store,
Corner of Main and Worthington St. Only agent for Springfield and vicinity for Atwood's Empire Cooking, and non-condensing AIR TIGHT STOVES.
M. U. UNDERWOOD, NO. 3 REMINGTON'S BUILDINGS, EXCHANGE STREET,
Has always on hand a full assortment of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Ladies' Shoes, &c. Patronage solicited.
Cabotville, 1845-6.
GEO. H. WHITE. SURGEON DENTIST. Office and Residence No. 2 Fountain Row.
J. P. SEARLE, Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Manufacturer, Opposite No 1 Exchange St.,
Always on hand a good assortment of Saddles, Har- nesses, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Ladies' Satchels, Portmanteaus, Whips. Whip Lashes, Curry Combs, Horse Brushes, Saddlery, Trimmings, Saddler's Silk, &c., &c. Repairing done with neatness and despatch.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
C. V. & L. LANE,
Booksellers & Stationers,
CABOTVILLE, MASS. Keep constantly for sale on favorable terms, SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY, &c.
C. V. & L. LANE,
Merchant Tailors,
CABOTVILLE, MASS.
are constantly receiving from New York and Boston, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, AND VESTINGS, BEAVER CLOTHS, &c. &c. &c. TAILORS' TRIMMINGS, which they offer on the most reasonable terms.
BARBER'S SHOP.
J. A. SMITH has opened a Barber's Shop in Chapin's Building, opposite Chicopee bridge, where he will wait on all who may favor him with a call. Razors sharp and keen, and Hair Dressing done in the neatest style. Clothing cleansed and repaired, and Children's Clothes made. All done to order.
Cabotville, Oct. 25.
H. R. VAILLE, M. D. Surgeon and Physician, Office at the old Stand NEAR THE CORNER OF MAIN AND UNION STS. Opposite David Smith's Carriage Manufactory.
ALLEN BANGS, JR. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. OFFICE, BYERS' BUILDING, ELM STREET, 4th door from the Post Office.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
1
WINTWORTH & TAYLOR,
Nos. 2 and 3 Exchange Street, CABOTVILLE, DEALERS IN Woolen Goods.
Beaver, Pilot, and Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, Vestings, Silk Velvet, Satins, Linens, Flannels.
Tailors' Trimmings.
Padding, Canvass, Sewing Silk, Twist, Irish Thread, Buttons, Bindings, Cords, &c. &c., Cambrics, Drillings, Waddings, Sheet- ings, Shirtings.
Ready-made Clothing.
Over-Coats, Sack Coats, Dress Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, Draw" ers, Under-Shirts, Frocks, Neck-Stocks, Bosoms, Collars, Buck Mitts, Buck Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cravats, Comforters, Suspend- ers, Umbrellas, Traveling Trunks, Traveling Bags, Traveling Valises, Carpets, Rugs, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Hats and Caps.
Stone Ware.
Butter Jars, Churns, Preserve Pots, Flower Pots.
Wooden Ware.
Tubs, Pails, Firkins, Kegs, Bowls, Wash Boards, Mop Handles, Rolling Pins, Clothes Pins.
Groceries.
Molasses, Oil, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Raisins, Nutmegs, Cloves, Saleratus, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Cinnamon, Bar Soap.
Hardware.
Door Handles, Locks, Shovels and Tongs, Butts, Screws, Knives & Forks, Mahogany Knobs, Window Springs, Hammers, Gimblets, Turn Screws, Scratch Awls, Shoe Nails, Tacks, Brads, Bed Cords, Screws, Baskets, Wrapping Paper, Sand Paper, Sadd Irons. Bellows, Curry Combs, Curry Cards, Wood Saws, Shovels, Shoe Brushes, Shoe Blacking, Farmers' Tools.
FURNITURE WARE-ROOM.
Sofas, Secretaries, Bureaus, Centre Tables, Card Tables, Cherry Tables, Pine Tables, Work Tables, Bedsteads, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Dress Tables, Chairs, Settees, Mirrors, Clothes Frames, Brass Clocks, Wood Clocks.
Purchaser ares respectfully invited to call and examine our assortment of Goods, before buying elsewhere.
We shall sell anything we have in Store at the lowest prices for Cash, or short approved credit.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
F. RICHARDS.&CO
Have constantly on hand. and manufacture to order all kinds of Bench and moulding Planes from the best ma- terials, and in the most aproved style. Particular atten- tion given in executing fancy tools to correspond with drafts.
Also, Repairing done at short notice.
Orders from abroad either wholesale or retail, will receive prompt attention.
On Rail Road St., 2 doors west of the Massasoit House, Opposite the Passenger Depot.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
STOCK AND COOLEY'S Portrait and Daguerrian Gallery,
Opposite Chicopee Bank, Main St.,
Where the public are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens of Paintings and superb colored Daguerreotypes.
Likenesses taken in a superior manner on large or small size plates, and in groups from two to seven per- sons. A perfect and satisfactory likeness guarantied.
Likenesses taken of deceased persons. Instructions carefully given, and pupils furnished with everything necessary for the business at prices varying from $,75 to $1,50.
Photographs put up in Breast Pins, Lockets, Cases, Frames, &c. from $2,00 upwards.
Price of painted Miniatures and Portraits, from $S,00 to $25,00.
[G TO DAGUERREOTYPE OPERATORS.
German Camera, Lockets, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, polishing materials, and all articles used in the business furnished to order.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FURNITURE WARE ROOMS. L. N. CROCKER
Would respectfully inform his friends and the Public generally that he has and keeps constantly on hand as large and rich assortment of furniture as can be found in the County of Hampden, manufactured of the best materials and warranted to give perfect satisfaction as re- gards prices and quality.
Please call and examine for yourselves at the Furni- ture ware rooms opposite Burt's Building, Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
Also, he has opened a Coffin Wareroom in Sanford Street, in Mr. Phelps's New Building, two doors west of the Free Church. which will be under the constant charge of Mr. JOHN WHITE, where he will be ready to answer at the shortest notice, all orders for Coffins of all kinds and sizes, made of Mahogany, Cherry, Black Walnut, White Wood, Pine, &c.
[ Shrouds, Caps, and Plates can be furnished if desired.
A. L. HAWES & CO.
DEALERS IN WATCHES, JEWELRY,
SILVER, PLATED, & BRITANNIA WARE, LOOKING GLASSES, FANCY GOODS, &c. FROST'S BLOCK, OPPOSITE COURT SQUARE,
A. L. HAWES, Į C. L. HAWES. )
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Watches and Clocks Repaired in superior style and at short notice.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAT AND CAP MANUFACTORY
AND FURNISHING STORE.
No. 2 Remington's Buildings, Exchange St., CABOTVILLE, MASS.
JOHN PARSHLEY
Is always supplied with a full assortment of all articles pertaining to a gentleman's wardrobe.
Hats and Caps made to order. Boots, Shoes, Coats, Vests, Pants, Cloaks, Overcoats, Bosoms, Collars, Stocks, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Suspenders, Muffs, and Furs of all kinds, which he is selling off at prices which will make no little stir in the community, and must make a revolution in the sales of clothing, Don't forget the No. 2 Remington's Buildings, between Cabot and Perkins Streets.
MR. & MRS. HUTCHINS' MILLINERY STORE,
No, 11 Bullen's Block, Exchange St., Cabotville,
Where may be found Bonnets of every description. Also, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Edgings, &c. &c. [G Bonnets Bleached and Pressed in a superior style. Mr. H. has a new process by which Oil, Grease, &c. can be effectually removed.
J. S. DOWE, Merchant Tailor.
English, French, American, and German Cloths and Cassimeres, Satin, Velvet, and Fancy Vestings, Tailors' Trimmings, Collars, Bosoms, Scarfs, Cravats, Handker- chiefs, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas, Undershirts, Drawers, Socks, &c. &c.
No. 5 Merchant's Rowe, Cabotville, Mass.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
XII
TO
VELL
YOUR
007
TIME,
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
JEWELRY, MUSIC BOXES, ACCORDIANS, &c. &c., of all kinds repaired in the most faithful manner and, warranted to give perfect satisfaction.
Opposite Chicopee Bank, Main street, sign of the huge Watch.
Also, constantly on hand a good supply of Eight Day Brass Time Pieces, Brass and Wood Clocks (of a supe- rior make,) Watches, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, &c. usually kept in such shops, at prices that cannot fail to give per- fect satisfaction, (call and see.)
P. S. Also Metallic Pens of a superior quality, Snows Dimond, Ball & Walker's Patent Flexion, which beats all for fast writing, Thayer's Suavetor, Public School and Merchant, Hayward's & Hayden's Patent, Gillot's and the Ladies' Pen, (which caps the whole) with many other patterns which are offered WHOLESALE and retail at the manufacturers' prices, at the sign of the Large Watch.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
G. & S. KEEP, DEALERS IN
Foreign & American Marble.
Monuments, Tombs, and Head Stones,
Furnished to order at short notice. Also, MARBLE COUNTER TOPS, SODA SLABS, TABLE TOPS, &c.
Shop opposite the Massasoit House. near the Rail Road, Springfield, 1845.
N. B. Soap Stone of a superior quality can be had at the above Shop.
MRS. M. J. WOLCOTT, Millinery and Fancy Goods, CABOT STREET, CABOTVILLE, MASS.
Florence, Straw, Fancy Silks, and Velvet Bonnets of every description ; Bonnet and Cap Ribbons ; Ladies' Cap and Head Dresses of the latest style, and Laces of all descriptions ; Lisle, Gimpure, and Thread Edgings ; a splendid assortment of Gimps and Fringes ; Hosiery ; Gloves ; Cord and Tassels for Ladies' Cloaks and Dresses ; Plumes and Artifi- cial Flowers ; Silks ; Braids and Cords ; German Worsted Canvass; Bonnet and Cap Boxes : Oil Silks ; Bonnet and Spool Thread ; Tapes ; Pins ; Needles ; Hooks and Eyes ; Bag and Purse Clasps ; Whale Bones, &c.
Mourning Bonnets, Caps and Collars.
Old Bonnets Bleached and Pressed in the best style and warranted to suit customers.
Cabotville, 1845-6. All Cheap for Cash.
CONTENTS.
Page
Corrections,
· cover 1
Eclipses, &c.,
2
Preface, -
-
3
Calendar pages, 4 to 27
Industrial Statistics of Springfield,
28
History of Cabotville, - 34
- 35
Springfield Canal Co., -
36
Cabot Manufacturing Co.,
36
Perkins Mills,
37 37
Dwight Man. Co.,
38
Census of Cabotville, - 38
38
Town Officers of Springfield,
69
Periodicals, - 72
Banks, -
72 73
Young Men's Institute,
73
Springfield Institute for Savings,
74
Springfield Light Guard, 75
Cabot Guard, 75
U. S. Armory,
75
Springfield Cemetery, 76
Hampden Agricultural Society,
76
History of Springfield, -
78
Public Houses & Keepers,
- 79
Meeting-houses & Clergymen,
80
Directory, Springfield Village, -
. 81
Village of Chicopee Falls, -
127
Springfield Mutual Fire Insurance Co., - 128
Valuation & Taxation, - - 128
Directory - Chicopee Falls Village, - 129
Rai Roads, - 138
Springfield Post Office, - 138
Advertisements, - - 139
Index to Advertisements, -
- 160
Schools,
Cabot Bank, -
Directory - Cabotville, - 39
Courts,
Washington Temperance Society, - 77
Ames Manufacturing Co.,
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hair Dresser --- R. Swett
139
Barber
152
Clothing-C. B. Butters
139
Oak Hall, Boston
146
Springfield,
cover 1
Palmer & Clark
162
Holt & Brown
161
C. V. & L. Lane
152
J. S. Dowe
156
Wintworth & Taylor
153
Insurance-Henry Stearns
139
Watches & Jewelry-Chas. A. Mann
139
Chas. Woolley 140
B. Eldridge
143
A. L. Hawes & Co. . W. Skiff
157
Stamp Cutter-R. Paine
cover, 2
Organs --- J. P. & J. D. Whitney
64
2
Books, &c .- G. & C. Merriam E. F. Brown C. V. & L. Lane
'152
Wire Work-C. Bigelow
140
Printing --- Wm. H. Smith
141
Flour, Provisions, &c .-- C. C. Parker & Co. S. F. & D. S. Cooley Bailey & Paine I. B. Underwood
144
Painting-David Warner
142
Hardware-James D. Brewer
142
Fancy Goods -- T. V. Briggs
162
Hats, Caps. &c .- J. E. Chalker
143
John Parshley
156
Dyer-Nelson Lewis
144
Dress-making-Miss A. Bush
144
Blacksmith --- Eli Wansor
149
Livery Stable -- A. Hannum
150
Dry Goods-Ellery & Phipps
140
Raynolds & Morris
140
E. Bullens M. U. Underwood
151
Asa B. Clark
144
Nathl. Cutler
149
Drugs, Medicines, &c .- E. S. & T. H. Taylor
143
Bagg & Goodwin
145
Hospital W. H. Cleveland
162
G. W. Swazey
145
H. &. J. Brewer
152
Dentistry -- L. Tyler
150
Geo. H. White
151
Carriages -- Mort & Robertson
151
Stoves -- Wm. Atwood
151
Saddlery &c .--- J. P. Searle
151
Attorney-Allen Bangs, Jr.
152
Planes --- F. Richards & Co.
134
Daguerreotype-Stock & Cooley
154
Furniture --- L. N. Crocker
155
Millinery-Mr. & Mrs. Hutchins
156
Mrs. M. J. Wolcott
158
Marble -- G. & S. Keep
158
155
161
cover, 4
142
145
149
145
Boots, Shoes, &c .- Rufus Elmer
140
115
150
H. R. Vaille
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