Gazetteer and business directory of Windham county, Vt., 1724-1884, Part 82

Author: Child, Hamilton, b. 1836
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., Printed at the Journal office
Number of Pages: 805

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= Londonderry Putney

Johnson William, (hammer handles, etc.) High st.,

Derby & Ball, (scythe snaths) Wells st., Bellows Falls, Locke F. B. & Co., Main cor Factory, Saxton's River, Warner S. W. & Son, Main st., Saxton's River, Lyman & Son, (eave spouts) off r 18, West Wardsboro, Jenison Romanzo F., (bobbins) r 37,

Stratton Townshend

Hubbard C. A. & Co., (chopping and butter trays) r 23, West Wards- boro,

Jordan William E., (bench and hand screws) r 41,

Brown Homer, (scythe sticks) South Windham,

Kingsbury Everett N., (scythe sticks) r 36, South Windham,

Wool Carders and Cloth Dressers. Lamson David B., r 42, Williamsville, BAKER CALVIN,

Wool Dealers.

MINER OZIAS L., r 47,

Hall George W., Chester, Windsor Co.,

WOOLLEY HENRY, 25,

Barry & Schofield, Saxton's River,

Locke F. B. & Co., Main cor Factory, Saxton's River,

Scofield Benjamin, Saxton's River,

Rockingham

Brown John E., (shoddy) Bellows Falls, FARNSWORTH & CO., Factory st., Saxton's River, Sabin Elisha S., Jr., Saxton's River,

Guilford = = Jamaica =

Rockingham =

Wardsboro Wilmington Windham

Newfane Whitingham

Brattleboro Grafton 44 Rockingham

Weaver & Dwinell, r 23, Cambridgeport, WILEY HENRY C., Saxton's River, Woolen Mills.

WOOL DEALERS-WOOLEN MILLS.

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WINDHAM COUNTY DIRECTORY.

DR. S. D. MERRIAM, THE GREAT

Indian Herb Doctor !

SHELBURNE FALLS, MASS.,

To whom all communications should be addressed.

BEHOLD, THE WONDER OF THE WORLD !

ROOTS AND HERBS have sole power over disease. VEGETABLE AND BOTANIC MEDICINE ! REFORM PRACTICE TRIUMPHANT.

DR. MERRIAM is widely known as Coppeway, the Great Indian Medicine Man, the Chief Medicine Man of the World.

EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS .- In justice to myself and for the benefit of those who may not be acquainted with the successful result of my practice, I will point out to you, when you call at my office, many remarkable cures of the first families of this vicinity, performed by me. Proofs of successful treatment are the most desirable credentials to the public that a physician can produce The public mind being naturally better satisfied with the evidence that a physician exercises a mastery over disease, than with the most elaborate demonstrations of the scientific character of his theory.

CHRONIC DISEASES .- All those who are afflicted with chronic diseases should consult me by letter or in person, as I am often called away, and wish to see my patient before completing a cure. Years of experience among the Indians of Western Canada and among the tribes of this country from Maine to Oregon, and a life devoted to travel study of chronic disease in every form and stage, constitute me the master of my profes- sion. I tell your disease without asking questions, putting my finger upon any ache or pain, thus pointing out the diseased organ. By this means I am enabled to prescribe suc- cessfully in all diseases.

OVER 5,000 PATIENTS treated by me in this State during the past year, and all who followed directions CURED or benefitted. If you are sick, no matter what the disease, write to me at once and I will see you immediately.

CONSULTATION FREE !

[ Read this carefully and show it to a sick neighbor.

A FORFEIT OF 8500 wherein I fail to reduce a large, fleshy person to any weight desired.

" Private Parlors for Ladies, and all communications strictly confidential.

Yours truly, DR. S. D. MERRIAM, Shelburne Falls, Mass.

MILTON, VERMONT, August 30, 1881.

D. S. D MARRIAM-DRAR SIR :- It is a duty that I owe you, myself and also suffering humanity, that I acknowledge the good received at your hands, after lying on my back for five years, perfectly helpless while in a lying or sitting posture, so much so as to be unable to move a muscle or even turn an eye in its socket, my flesh all gone, in short, perfectly helpless. After remaining in this situation for five years, employing seven of the best Allopathic physicians and one Clairvoyant, (to whom I give great credit.} all of whom failed in getting np any muscular ecti n or power, I, as a last resort, resolved to try something entirely new, to me at least I now proclaim to the world that the test surprised me, as it also did the community at large It is now nearly four- teen years since I first saw Dr. Merriam. I seem to be in the best of health and still improving.

Any one wishing more minute particulars can be furnished the same by addressing,

H. D. KINNEY. M. D.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

ADAMS & HAYNES publish illustrated advertisements on pages 534 and 548. They manufacture at Wilmington, patent water tanks for watering stock, improved gathering tubs, patent holders and evaporting pans for the manu- facture of maple sugar. These goods are all made of the best selected material and in a thorough manner. By bringing out new improvements and thorough work they have built up a good trade. They guarantee their work to give good satisfaction,

C. E. ALLEN, florist, seedman and small fruit grower at Brattleboro, pub- lishes an illustrated card on page 358. Mr. Allen is this year cultivating twenty acres. He grows a great variety of nursery stock, and deals exten- sively in the same. He wholesales and retails cut flowers for bridal, festival, or funeral occasions. His large business gives employment to twelve hands during the summer season, and during the strawberry season from forty to fifty are required. Among his specialties may be mentioned roses, of which he has over two hundred varieties, and verbenas, of which he has about fifty varieties. His grounds are just outside the village, on fine, level land, where the soil, a warm, sandy loam, is best adapted to the business.

ANDERSON & REED, plumbers, steam and gas fitters, at Brattleboro, publish a card on page 374. This firm will attend to orders in their line without "requiring their customers to mortgage the premises to pay the bill." As a matter of fact they conduct their business on an equitable basis.

BELLOWS FALLS TIMES .- This staunch family newspaper, with a growth of nearly thirty years, and for a long time under the management of A. N. Swain, its present proprietor, is welcomed weekly by a large number of the Wind- ham county citizens. Not only political interests are discussed, but general and local news and the markets receive due attention. The paper is a folio of thirty-six columns, and is neatly printed. With the many friends of the Times we wish editor Swain continued success. For terms &c., we refer the reader to the card on page 310.

C. L. BROWN & SON, of Brattleboro .- The fame of this firm as furniture dealers, undertakers and embalmers, is now well established. The business is so systematized, and their stock so complete, that they can fill very elaborate orders in an hour's time. Buying largely of first hands they avail themselves of all discounts, thereby enabling them to give their customers goods at the lowest margin,-an advantage the people will not be slow to perceive. In their undertaking department, more especially, Brown & Son, are constantly making use of all the improvements that are coming before the public, and giving them to their patrons without cost, such as properly laying out the dead, embalming and keeping bodies any desired time, arranging and con- ducting funerals, and doing all work connected therewith free of charge to those emyloying them. And they take especial pride in being able to show their customers as large and varied an assortment of rich and plain goods to select from as can be found in any city establishment, and at prices impossi- ble for city people to match; because they own their building, and do their own work, and are not obliged to add a large per cent. to their prices to cover business expenses. They offer special inducments for out of town business. A history of the business may be found on pages 94-96.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

C. W. BUTTERFIELD, whose card appears on page 326 has been engaged as a florist and seedsman at Bellows Falls, since 1877, and his business exhib- its a constant and gratifying growth. In 1883 he began poultry breeding, and is now prepared to supply pure blooded Langhan fowls for breeding pur- poses, or eggs for hatching.

DROWN & BLISS, the "bon ton " boot and shoe dealers of Brattleboro, are located in the Brooks House block. They keep a large and varied stock, and aim to please all their customers. By all means read their card on page 390, and then visit their store for anything in their line needed.

E. P. CARPENTER Organ Co., at Brattleboro, print an illustrated card on page 374. Mr. Carpenter's well known ability in the manufacture of organ actions and organs, in Worcester, and elsewhere, should be a guarantee of the success of the enterprise here.

CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD COMPANY .- This extensive corporation, operating a majority of all the Vermont lines, offer superior accommodations to the travelling public. With palace cars by day and sleeping cars by night, attentive officers and quick time, it is a pleasure to travel over this superb road, among the mountains, along the picturesque valleys, and anon catching glimpses of the beautiful Lake Champlain-the ever varying scenery makes this a popular route for tourists. The principal offices are located at St. Albans. See card on page 578.

B. N. CHAMBERLAIN, dealer in hats caps, furs, &c, advertises on page 586. Mr. Chamberlain buys close, keeps a fresh stock in great variety, and hence is able to suit any reasonable customer. Try him.

J. F. DAY, having purchased the stock and trade of R. H. Ramsay, of Bellows Falls, will continue the sash, door, and blind business with the addi- tion of stair building and dealing in stair builders supplies. He has the advantage of years of experience in this work, in Boston and elsewhere, and guarantees satisfaction. Card on page 326.

N. H. FARR, of Bellows Falls, general fire insurance agent, represents some of the strongest companies doing business in this country, and he is prepared to give as fair rates as any. His card is on page 326.

J. W. GOODELL & Co., of Burlington, advertise their extensive business as manufacturers of and dealers in marble and granite goods, on the fly leaf opposite last cover. This firm has superior facilities, employing as they do artists of skill and experience, and having abundant capital, they are ready to undertake a job of any magnitude desired, and are enabled to offer very liberal terms.

S. W. GOODRIDGE, of Grafton, is well known among the noted anglers of the country as an expert in the manufacture of fine fishing rods. He has had many years experience, uses only the best of material, and is happy in giving satisfaction to his customers. Among many references we select the following : Fred Mather, fishing editor Forest and Stream, Chicago. IIL; W. H. Halabird, Valpariso, Ind .; W. W. Evans, Chicago ; H. J. C. Camp- bell, and Capt. H. T. Rockwell, Boston, Mass. ; A. H. Tuttle, Rutland, Vt. ; Col. C. L. King and Charles W. Towns, of Bellows Falls; Hon. Jo. D. Hatch, Mayor of Burlington, Vt .; Dr. N. Rowe, editor American Field, Chicago; and E. T. Pond, field editor Turf, Field and Farm. Many others might be given, but these are enough to establish the character of Mr. Good- ridge's goods. Read his card on page 586, and then apply to him for par- ticulars.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

A. A. & L. H. HALLADAY, Bellows Falls, Vt., make the breeding of Lang- shan fowls a specialty, their yards being the largest, and their stock standing among the highest in America. The Langshan fowls are the greatest layers of any breed in this country, and their fine, juicy flesh, places them in the front ranks as a table and market fowl. All who are interested in poultry . should send to them for their handsomely illustrated circular. See card on page 326.

J. E. JACOBS .- Messrs. Nash & Jacobs, of Brattleboro, Vermont, began . manufacturing patent folding furniture for camp and household use, in June, 1882, and had steadily increased their business up to March 12, 1884, when Mr. Jacobs bought out Mr. Nash's interest in the firm, and will continue as heretofore, increasing as the demand increases. Mr. Jacobs will endeavor to sustain the high reputation the goods have already attained, and is now ready to fill all orders in his line. See their advertisement on page 390.

HENRY JOHNSON & LORD, an enterprising firm of Burlington, offer nepen- the to their suffering brethren, in the several proprietary medicines they manufacture, mentioned in their card on page 607. We would advise all afflicted ones to heed their proclamation and receive a respite from the ills flesh is heir to.

L. S. HAYES, of Bellows Falls, represents one of the strongest insurance agencies in the country. The agency was established in 1858, by Johnson & Babbitt. In 1875 it was changed to Babbitt & Hayes, and later to Hayes & Holden, followed in 1882 by Mr. Hayes assuming the control. In fire life, and accident business, the companies represented by him are all among the first in the country. He also sells western tickets over all routes, and ocean steamship tickets and drafts for three first-class lines. At present he is having monthly excursions to the west at largely reduced rates, having charge of the land department of the Union Pacific Railway for Windham county. Note his advertisement on page 420.

H. E. LAKE, of Saxton's River, deals in pianos, organs, music books, &c. He is agent for several celebrated makers, and is also a teacher of vocal music. See card on page 484.

D. LEONARD, job printer at Brattleboro, has had large experience in his business, and has now the largest job printing office in Vermont. It will pay any one interested in fine, artistic work, to examine his card on page 358, and to visit his office when occasion permits.

LIVERMORE BROTHERS, of Bellows Falls, having purchased the job printing office lately owned by Charles F. Meachain, are now prepared to furnish all kinds of job printing. They bring to their business the skill acquired by years of practical printing, and guarantee first-class work and satisfaction to their patrons. Their card will be found on page 420.

LOCKWOOD & WHEELER, contractors and builders, at Bellows Falls, are pre- pared to execute orders for building, especially of houses. As you would employ a skilful physician when sick, so when in need of a building employ those who, from experience and ingenuity, are best adapted for the business. See card on page 420.

DR S. D. MERRIAM, of Shelburne Falls, Mass., the noted Botanic physi- cian and Indian doctor, invites the attention of those afflicted with chronic diseases to his advertisement on page 618. He has many testimonials from Vermont parties who have been relieved by his treatment.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

A. S. MITCHELL, of East Lexington, Mass., is widely known throughout Ver- mont as a buyer of hemlock bark, to be delivered on cars at any railroad station in the State. He also deals in hard wood lumber. See his card on page 484.

THE OGDENSBURG & LAKE CHAMPLAIN R. R. Co. publishes a card on page 609, stating some of the desirable points travelers will find on their road. The company has made complete arrangements for connections with other roads, and also takes great pains to accommodate their patrons and make ' their journeys pleasant. We commend them to the reader, and invite atten- tion to their card.

F. W. PERRY & SON, tanners, at Jamaica, buy hides and skins and wi supply cattle hair, brown or white, washed and in bales. They will pay cash for hemlock bark, delivered as advised in their card on page 452.

C. C. Post, of Burlington, is extensively engaged in the manufacture and sale of improved utensils for the gathering of sap and making of maple sugar,- that toothsome sweet in the manufacture of which Vermont excels any one of the other States of the Union. Ten million pounds of maple sugar have been made in this State in a single year. How much labor might have been saved had all the manufacturers employed Mr. Post's improved appliances, is a problem. The reader is referred to Mr. Post's illustrated page 596.

DR. AMOS ROBINSON, of Swanton, Vt., advertises his new cancer remedy on page 564. The remedy was first applied to a cancer on his own breast, in 1878, with perfect success. Next, Mr. Joseph Eaton, of Fairfield, who had a cancer under his left ear, which had been treated a long time by a noted can- cer doctor, without success, applied the remedy, which in ten days killed and removed the cancer. The doctor refers to Mr. Eaton. Many other removals of cancers from the cheek, lips, nose, hands, breast, abdomen, ett. it is said, have been effected completely. He has several times been called to Boston, where he has applied his new treatment to cancer in the breast. successfully removing them. The doctor has large specimens preserved which may be seen at his office. He also removes wens, corns, moles. warts, etc.

SELLECK & DAVIS .- Steam book and job printers, at Brattleboro, are ready to cater for patronage in their line. Their facilities are good and they promise to execute work neatly and promptly. See card on page 586. and remem- ber this firm when in want of printing.

SHERMAN & JENNE, general insurance, real estate and loan agent,s at Brat- tleboro, publish an illustrated card on page 406. The superior facilities of this firm for placing insurance, either life, fire or accident, should comment them to all seeking after such investment and protection. Citizens of the county having money to loan can undoubtedly find with them opportunines where the securities will be safe with maximum interest. Try them.

STARKEY & WELLMAN, clothing dealers, at Brattleboro, are members of the New England combination of twenty-nine stores, and hence, buying in in mense quantities, are enabled to give customers unexcelled advantages = fine, medium or cheap goods, for men's, youths', or children's wear. The firmi card is on page 516.

THE LONDONDERRY SIFTER, a sprightly, independent newspaper, was starte: last spring, at South Londonderry, by George E. Shanks. Its early succes compelled an enlargement of the sheet, and it is to be hoped the enterprise will so continue to boom that its permanence may become an establisbe: fact. Card on page 516.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

A. E. THURBER, successor to C. B. Dickinson, baker and confectioner at 57 Main street, Brattleboro, asks the attention of all readers to his illustrated card on page 484. He will furnish good goods at reasonable prices.

C. F. THOMPSON & Co., hardware dealers and grocers, at Brattleboro, are honorable dealers, where farmers may find fertilizers, tools, etc., builders may find paints, oils, and supplies, and everybody good flour and groceries. They advertise on page 452.

- M. T. VANDOORN & SON, at Brattleboro, deal extensively in crockery, wall-papers, window shades, silver ware, lamps, &c. See their card on page 452, and then go to the Crosby block and buy of them.

THE VERMONT FARM MACHINE COMPANY, at Bellows Falls, Vt., publishes an illustrated advertisement inside the back cover. Among the chief of this company's manufactures are the justly celebrated Cooley Creamers and the Davis Swing Churn, both of which have been very successful in being awarded the highest premiums at International, State, and other exhibitions and agri- cultural fairs. Parties interested in their line of goods are invited to cor- respond with this firm, one of the largest in the world engaged in manufactur- ing dairy utensils.

THE VERMONT PHOENIX, the oldest paper in the county, is issued every Friday at Brattleboro, by Messrs. French and Stedman. It is a clean, tidy sheet, a folio of thirty-two large columns ; and its history may be found on page 52 and 53. The paper is well managed, its local department not being neglected while the weighty affairs of the State and Nation are fearlessly dis- cussed. During its long life it has been so well known throughout Windham county that recommendation from us would seem to be superfluous.

THE VERMONT STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, located at Castleton, many of whose graduates and former pupils are residents of Windham county, was first opened for the reception of pupils in 1830, by the late Solomon Foote, since which many hundreds of cultured young men and women have gone out from its halls upon a useful life. In 1867 it became a State Normal school, and in 1881 it came under the charge of Capt. Abel E. Leavenworth, A. B., A. M., an educator of high standing throughout this, his native State Born in Char- lotte, Vt., he graduated from the University of Vermont. In 1855 he was principal of Hinesburg academy, and in 1860 became principal and proprie- tor of the Brattleboro academy at West Brattleboro. In 1859 he was editor and proprietor of the Vermont School Journal, with which he was connected about three years, until he entered the army in 1862 as a private in Co. K, 9th Regt. Vt. Vols., giving up his school with an income of one hundred dollars per month to accept the privations and duties of active military life at thirteen dollars per month. His promotion reached a captaincy in Decem- ber 1864. He was appointed by several of the generals, inspector-general, and A. A. Adjt .- general, and April 3, 1865 he commanded the skirmish line of Vermonters, which led the advance into Richmond, and on the 5th was appointed special provost-marshal, department of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond. After his discharge he returned home and became successively principal of Hinesburg academy; Beeman academy at New Haven, Vt .; and of the State Normal school at Randolph, Vt. While at the head of the latter school over two hundred of his graduates were commissioned to teach. Hisschool at Castleton has accommodations for one hundred boarders and two hundred day pupils, the building and grounds being admirably adapted for their welfare and convenience. See illustrations of building on page 3041"".

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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.

THE WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER, established in 1876, by its preses: proprietor, Mr. Charles H. Davenport, though one of the youngest, has come to be one of the strongest papers in the State. 'The motto under which the Reformer unfurls her flag is a grand one. "Let all the ends thou aimest at be thy Country's, thy God's, and Truth's." Lived up to, only success can follow. Mr. Davenport, with the help of an able corps of editors, issues four editions, one of them being for Bennington county, another for the State at large, and one for Franklin county, Mass. The four having a united circola- tion of about 11,000 copies weekly. The paper is weekly illustrated with political and satirical cartoons, portraits of notables, &c. Its immense size, a quarto with an extra sheet, in all seventy columns weekly, is conclusive en- dence of its great popularity. It is a mystery how so much can be afforded for the low price of $1.50 per year. For further particulars see card on page 342.

WILLIAMS & Co., dealers in paper stock, cotton and woolen rags, t5 Bridge street, Bellows Falls, continue the business established by S. T. Coy in 1875. From a comparatively small beginning the business has con- stantly extended its scope until it now embraces Vermont and much of New York and New Hampshire. The attention of local dealers and collectors of rags is invited to their card on page 420.

A. F. WINNEWISSER, dealer in furniture, crockery, paper hangings, carpets, silver and plated ware, picture frames, etc., at Bellows Falls, invites attention to his card on page 484. Mr. Winnewisser believes in the " nimble sixpence" rather than the "slow shilling," and hence will sell at bottom prices.

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Gazetteer and business directory of Windham county, Vt., 1724-1884, Part 82

Author: Child, Hamilton, b. 1836 Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., Printed at the Journal office Number of Pages: 805

Author: Child, Hamilton, b. 1836
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., Printed at the Journal office
Number of Pages: 805