Holyoke City (part 1 of 4)

Elmw00D Park, Among The Flowers

Holyoke, numbered among the leading and most prosperous manufacturing cities of New England, is situated on the Connecticut river in the western part of Massachusetts and is in close proximity to northern Connecticut. By state census of 1905 the population was 49,934, and it is estimated the census of 1910 will show 58,000 people. The city was incorporated April 7, 1873.

Holyoke owes its growth and prosperity to its excellent water power and advantageous geographical position. It has close railroad connections with Boston, Hartford, Albany and New York, and is fortunate in having in its commercial circles many business men of sagacity, energy and progressive ideas. The leading industries of the city are devoted to the manufacture of paper, blank books, cotton, thread, woolens, alpacas, blankets, wire cloth, machinery, steam pumps, bits, braces, hydrants, boilers, trolley tracks and various auxiliary products.

The city has two of the finest main streets to be seen in any New England city of similar population, substantial business blocks and spacious and finely appointed stores; also residences and apartment houses of modern construction. There is an excellent free public library and hospital, besides parochial

About one-third of the population of Holyoke is made up of the Canadian French who have proven good law abiding and industrious citizens. In its entirety the community is intelligent, peaceful and ambitious, and the future has much in store for the city 's increased growth and prosperity.

The early history of Holyoke is much like that of various other pioneer New England settlements. The people cleared the land, engaged in agriculture and sought trade with other colonies.

History tells us that in October 1633 a number of Plymouth men, led by William Holmes, got together material for a house, put it on a craft, sailed into the river, ignored the Dutchmen at Hartford and came to Windsor where they landed and erected the first house in the Connecticut Valley. In 1635 permission was granted certain ones in Roxbixry, Dorchester and Watertown, provided they went beyond the jurisdiction of the colonial government. Those from Roxbury came to Agawam. These were preceded by two men, John Woodcock and John Cable, who built a log house in Agawam. In the fall they returned to Rox- bury. At this time the Agawams or Springfield Indians claimed all the territory on both sides of the river between Enfield Falls below and the South Hadley Falls above.

In 1636 this territory was purchased and it provided that each person should have a home section on the Springfield side of the river, and another section a.s nearly opposite as possible. This territory included Longmeadow, Springfield, Chicopee and Ludlow on one side and Agawam, West Springfield and Holyoke on the other side. For forty years no trouble occurred between the English settlers and the Indians, until the King Philip war of 1675, when the Indians were won over against the colonists. After the treaty of pence in 1678 the colonist had a more prosperous career.

located in what is now the southern part of Holyoke. History does not give the year, but the section for years was known as "Ireland." Certainly one of the earliest settlers was Benjamin Ball who located in 1745 on what is now Northampton and Cherry streets. Four years afterwards came ( iaptain John Miller who purchased a large part of what is now Holyoke. The house he built was on Northampton street, remained in the Miller family until 1857, and when demolished in 1884, was the oldest house in the city. On the same street stood the famed old "Brown House," once occupied by Enoch Ely of Revolutionary fame.

When first set off West Springfield embraced what is now West Springfield, Holyoke, Agawam and Feeding Hills. The colonists grew in their fields wheat, corn and rye which were taken to Boston and other markets. Rye was at this time worth $1.00 per

The first church built in Holyoke was located on Northampton street and the first minister, Rev. Mr. Rand, a Baptist clergyman, preached for several years. Every fourth Sunday the Congregationalists had service. The church was partly built in 1792 and finished by the First Congregational Society in 1799. The first Baptist church was organized in 1803 and Mr. Rand assumed the pastoral office. In 1849 the second Congregational church was organized, and in 1883 the present edifice at the corner of Maple and Appleton streets was built.

During all these years, preceding the Revolution, the Connecticut had borne a considerable trainee between Hartford and South Hadley Falls. In 1792 twenty representative men procured from the Great and General Court an act of incorporation "for the purpose of rendering the Connecticut river passable for boats and other things from the mouth of the Chicopee river northward through the Commonwealth" - the corporation being entitled "the Proprietors of the Locks and Canals of the Connecticut River." Great improvements were made by these and others, but it was not until 1849 that the present great dam was built. While population and business had to some extent increased .still it was not until after the Connecticut river railroad opened in December, 1845, that capitalists visited the falls and decided on the purchase of all' the territory upon both sides of the river, necessary to the proper development of a great manufacturing city. They first purchased thirty-seven acres of land, now ' Prospect Park, the franchises of the old Hadley Falls Company, and those of the "Proprietors of the Locks and Canals on Connecticut rivet-." The agent, in the end had bought 1,100 acres for $119,000, all he desired, except one trad of land owned by Samuel Ely where the church of the Rosary now stands. The titles were all acquired and completed in 1847. These capitalists, after an extensive survey, believed this vast power capable of building a city of two hundred thousand souls. The location for the new dam was decided on August 17, 1847, and it was completed November 1!), 1848. The first dam proved a failure, although the cost had been $75,000 and in the spring of 1849, under the supervision of Philander Anderson, a new dam was commenced, which, at a cost of $150,000, was finished and proved a success in October, 1849.

Germania Park

During the war of the Rebellion, the people were intensely enthusiastic for the career of the North and preservation of the Union, and many of the town's young men went to the front. The memory of those who fell in battle, or died from diseases contracted while in service, is preserved by a handsome soldiers' monument.

Holyoke is growing in all ways, in population, business activity and as a city of homes. In each of these lines the growth is steady and healthy. Every day it is advancing in popularity and progress. Holyoke is a neat, clean city and it can be truthfully said that there is not a city its peer as a place of residence and as a commercial and industrial center. Nature has done not a little towards beautifying Holyoke with Mount Tom and its environments on one side and the Westfield country with Hampden Ponds on the other.

In the Highlands and Elmwood sections the atmosphere is invigorating and it is no wonder they have become the leading residential parts of our city. The streets are well laid off and are lined with the most magnificent shade trees.

The area of Holyoke is nearly twenty-three square miles, the parks alone comprising over one hundred acres. The trolley and railroad facilities are up-todate so that it is a very easy matter for one to reach any of the surrounding cities and towns. The rides by electric cars to Mt. Tom, Springfield, Westfield, Northampton and Amherst arc particularly delightful and during the summer season are largely patronized.

Police

The police department is carefully managed and adequate to the needs of the city. From the marshal, Thomas J. Lynch, to the humblest patrolman, the members of the force are vigilant, painstaking and a credit to Holyoke. Day and night members of the department are on watch and every section of the city is regularly patrolled, in order to give the most thorough guard that can be devised for the protection of human life and property. No pains are spared to enforce all statutes and ordinances, and as a result Holyoke today maintains the enviable record that it long ago established of being one of the most law abiding cities of the commonwealth. The police force is composed of a marshal, assistant marshal, captain, four sergeants, matron and patrolman. Coincident to the department is the police court in which criminal business is transacted every clay except Sunday, with civil business on Saturday.

CHURCHES. Holyoke is a strong religious center and its people take much pride in their splendid church edifices. The religious history does not differ materially from that characteristic of most New England communities, and is touched on in an earlier part of this sketch. In brief it can truthfully be stated that in Holyoke religion has ever kept steady pace with the steady progress of the city. There are many houses of worship and several of them are of the finest of construction. The societies are influential, while the clergy are men of high standing, ability and learning, as well as public spirited. The Protestant denominations are represented by three Baptist churches, three Congregational, two Methodist, one Episcopal, one Presbyterian, one Unitarian, one German Evangelican Lutheran and one German Reformed church.

Holyoke Souvenir

The Catholics have ten churches, with six convents, House of Providence Hospital and seven parochial schools. The Hebrews have their synagogue.

In all necessary lines of education, Holyoke is second to none in the country for its public school system is of the very best. First it has a most efficient board of education which is composed of citizens of high character and alert to the welfare of all the pupils. The board consists of a chairman, secretary, a representative of each ward and two members at large. From this membership there are a district and a standing committee, which carefully attends to the many details incident to the management of the schools. There are four supervisors and three truant officers besides the superintendent. The William Whiting school now being constructed will be a notable addition and one that will rank with the best anywhere.

Fiee Department

FIEE DEPARTMENT. The Holyoke Fire Department is well organized and carefully governed, and its members have often shown their ability and loyalty to duty in actual service. The record shows that it is strong in every way, even more so than many departments in larger cities, and this is owing in no small measure to Chief John T. Lynch 's entiring efforts and good government over his men.

Fraternal

FRATERNAL. Prominent fraternal organizations are unusually strong and of large and growing membership. Taken alphabetically they are as follows: Alsace-Lorraine Union of America; A. 0. H., Divisions No. 1, 9, 10 and 11; A. 0. H. Ladies' Auxiliary Divisions 2 and 6; A. 0. U. W. Paper City Lodge and Mt. Holyoke Lodge ; Arbeiter-Liedertaf el ; Bartenders' Union; B. P. O. E. Holyoke Lodge; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, No. 557; Builders' Exchange; Central Labor Union;

Mt. Tom House

Circle Roehambeau; Dames of Malta; Daughters of Scotia; Daughters of St. George; Degree of Pocahontas; Des Deutschen Order Harugari Harmonie Lodge and Oarola Frauen Lodge; Firemen's Aid Association; Firemen's Relief Fund Association; F. of A. has Courts, City of Holyoke, North Star, Paper City, .Mount Royal, Beacon Light Circle and Jeanne D'Arc Circle: Catholic Order of Foresters, Shields Court, Mt. Tom Court and Isabella Court: Fraternal Order of Eagles: Grand Army of the Republic lias Kilpatrick Post and Kilpatrick Women's Relief Corps; German Savings Society; Gymnastic Club of Holyoke (Turn Verein) ; Harmonious Aid Society; Holyoke Association for Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis; Holyoke Typographical Union; I. O. R. M. AVampanoag Tribe and Uncas Tribe: I. 0. 0. F., Holyoke Lodge, Tuscarora Encampment, Canton Holyoke, Glemvood Lodge, D. of R.; I. 0. O. F. Manchester Unity, Loyal Mount Holyoke Lodge and Pride of the Valley Lodge : K. of C. ; K. of

M.; Krauken Verein Germonia; Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Society; L 'Union Nationale Francaise of Holyoke; K. of P., Ilumbold Lodge, Connecticut Valley Lodge, Hampden Lodge and Pythian Sisters; Master Builders' Association; Master Painters' Association; Master Plumbers' Association; Masonic, Mt. Tom Lodge. Mt. Holyoke Chapter, Holyoke Council and Robert Morris Chapter; N. E. O. P.; 0. D. H. S., Order Brith Abraham; Heptasophs, Holyoke Conclave and Sorel Conclave; Order Scottish Clans, Clan McLaren; Royal Arcanum; Artisans; Sons of St. George; Turn Verein Vorwaerts; Union Fraternal League; Union St. Jean-Baptiste ; Golden Star; U. O. Pilgrim Fathers; Veteran Firemen: AVomen's Auxiliary Y. M. C. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Temperance Societies, Good Templars, St. Jerome Total Abstinence Mutual Benefit and Literary Society and W. C. T. U. and Sons of Veterans represented by General MeOlellan Camp and Auxiliary No. 20.

Elm Wood Park, Maple Street Entrance Holyoke Civic Improvement Association

An interesting article taken from the Daihj T rouse ii pi is well worthy of space and as it covers the ground thoroughly, we print it in full:

The Holyoke Civic [mprovement Association has had a short, but so far, a glorious career. In the last two yeai'S it has done more to awaken here in Holyoke ;i desire to make Jlolyoke better and bigger than any organization in the city. Thai is an odious comparison, but one warranted by the facts. The func-i tion of the association has been to lead and direct a civic feeling that was merely waiting for a leader and director. Under its lead, things that were tolerated before its inception are no longer considered at all. It has advertised Holyoke in the right way, pointing out its virtues and working hard for the elimination of its faults. Its work has been along varied lines here, working on the artistic sense that exists in all people but is often allowed to remain dormant all their lives, there using the sledge-hammer method of exposing the weak spots in the civic armor. It was a capital idea of its directors to enlist under its banners so many of the children of the city for the seed of right doing, planted in their minds, will bear fruit a hundred fold in after years. If one is able to get a child interested in telling the difference between one flower and another, it is giving to him a gift that not all the wealth of Croesus can buy when he is past the age of childhood development. Thus with their garden contest, the cleaning days, their model Fourth of Julys, the association lays well the foundation for the onward and upward civic movement. We may never be a metropolis, but as long as the cardinal virtues are taught by the Civic Improvement Association are taken to heart by the people, so long will Holyoke be a clean city and cleanliness is next to Godliness in cities as in individuals. So more power to them and may their number grow and their determination never falter.

Ely Lumber Company

Numbered among the leading similar concerns of Massachusetts, and having a reputation for reliability second to none, is the Ely Lumber Company, located at the corner of Cabot and Canal streets. The present firm is successor to Watson Ely & Son, a lumber concern founded thirty years ago, and, in its day, a peer among others in Massachusetts. Monuments to their structural ability may be seen in the Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke Opera House, Windsor Hotel and several of the great paper mills of the city. Two years after the death of Mr. Ely, in 1S!)6, the present company was formed and incorporated in January, 1898, with a capital of $40,- 000. It is officered by Franklin W. Ely, president; George S. Lewis, treasurer, and L. A. Williston, secretary and manager. The plant occupies the buildings and ground formerly owned by the Deane Steam Pump Company, together with land purchased from the Holyoke Water Power Company, and also property purchased from F. AI. Duke, adjoining the lumber and planing mills, thus giving them about 80,000 square feet of land, with a railroad frontage for the whole length on one side, and one of the principal commercial streets of the city on the other side.

The Ely Lumber Company handles all kinds of lumber that grows, from southern pine to Canadian spruce, or cedar from Lebanon. The planing and molding mills are modern, adequate and thoroughly efficient, all the latest machinery being installed. Among the products might be mentioned moldings of all kinds, stuff chests, water tanks, dye tubs, window and door frames, sashes, etc., making a specialty of all interior finish, cabinet and mill work. The business has been growing year by year, now extending to all surrounding cities and towns and through the Connecticut Valley. All their lumber is purchased in carload lots, direct from the source of production, thus insuring quick delivery and the lowest of prices. A force of one hundred men is necessary to carry on the business. The officers of the company are all Holyoke men, permeated with the spirit of loyalty to their native city; are sanguine as to the city's future growth and progress, and are progressive and patriotic in keeping the Paper City to the fore as the coming greatest manufacturing city on the Connecticut River.

Holyoke's widely and favorably known painter and decorator, E. F. Dreicorn, located at 328 Main street, has been established in business twenty-two years, ten years in this store alone and has shown steady advancement since 1888. Both exterior and interior painting, fine decorating, kalsomining are executed in the most modern and satisfactory manner, also high class paper hanging with charges always reasonable. Work is done in Holyoke and all surrounding towns, and in the past many of the finest residences in this section have been painted and decorated by him. From six to fifteen skilled workmen are employed. In stock is carried large and select lines of mixed paints, oils, varnishes and wall papers of standard manufacture, and Mr. Dreicorn is agent for F. W. Devoe & Co.'s lead and zinc paints. He sells both wholesale and retail. Mr. Dreicorn was born in Saxony, Germany, crossing over to the United States when quite young. For a time he worked in Enfield, coming from there here. He has been very successful, is enthusiastic in the future of our city and is alderman at large, his term expiring this fall. Mr. Dreicorn resides in Elmwood and is a member of the Humboldt Lodge K. of P.

Judson & Williams

Among the varied industries of importance in Holyoke which have steadily gained in volume of transactions and unsurpassed anywhere in its special lines of production is the Judson & Williams Co., manufactures of screen plates with up-to-date plant at 115 Park street. The business was founded over twenty years ago and since the death of Mr. Judson, a decade ago, the mantle of responsibility and proprietorship has rested on Frank Williams, In service is all necessary and improved machinery, devices and facilities for rapid and perfect production. The products, the finest of matched screens and pulp screens, have a widespread reputation in the trade for their serviceable qualities and unsurpassed points of superiority. They are sold to mills in all sections of the country, and in Holyoke alone three-fourths of the mills use them. Mr. Williams is often quoted as a sample of what a young man can do with indomitable zeal and energy. He was born in New York City and coming to Holyoke twenty years ago began to learn this business. Always prudent and careful, looking ahead into the future, he has step by step mounted the rounds of the ladder, success, and today is spoken of as what a self-made man can do who pays strict attention to his business, and uses every man on the square. Mr. Williams resides in Elmwood and is a member of the I. O. O. F.

Holyoke Supply Company

Among the many important industries of Holyoke and standing in a class by itself is the Holyoke Supply Company, manufacturers of the Flynn Combination Steam Fire Engine Heater, and dealers in plumbing and mill supplies, with adequate and modern plant at 63 Race street. This business was established in September, 1907, and has constantly increased in volume of business transacted. The plant is equipped with all modern facilities for perfect production and all operations are marked by enterprise and progressive methods. As steam engineers and contractors they are placed among the leaders in Western Massachusetts, and in June got the contract for heating and ventilating the William Whiting, twelve room school house, now being erected on North Chestnut street. This company has also recently completed the piping at the new central power station of the American Writing Paper Company, this being one of the finest and largest plants in this part of the country.

This company is headquarters for all steam, gas, plumbing and all mill supplies, while in stock are carried pipe fittings, valves, steam specialties, radiators, boilers, pipe covering, packing, etc. A specialty is made of putting in artesian wells for mills and residences. The Holyoke Supply Company was incorporated August 7, 1907, and is capitalized at $6,000. The business is carried on by D. F. Moriarty and E. D. Wright, the former being Holyoke born, while Mr. Wright comes from Springfield. Among the many new enterprises that have sprung up in Holyoke during the last

William A. Matthes

The widely known, heavily stocked and largely patronized house furnishing goods and five cents stores of William A. Matthes, 433-435 Main street and 341 Park street have been established for twenty-nine years, twelve years at this location. Large and complete lines of furniture are carried, embracing all that is reliable and desirable for the kitchen, dining room, sleeping chamber or parlor. Couches, beds, superior mattresses are shown in particularly durable and atractive lines.

The Hub range in many patterns is sold and the stock is so large and varied that space forbids a list of goods and prices, but we can quote the general opinion of experienced Holyoke buyers that money can be saved by patronizing this old reliable firm. Goods are sold for cash and on the installment plan. Four clerks are employed and one team kept in delivery service. Mr. Matthes was born in Germany and came direct to Holyoke in 1881. He has prospered in business, owns the block at 433-435 Main and a fine residence at 341 Park street. Mr. Matthes is a member of the order Harugari, Harmonie Lodge, German Savings Society, of which he is treasurer, Gymnastic Club of Holyoke and Sons of Herman.

Holyoke Business Institute

The fact that the number of pupils registered at the Holyoke Business Institute increases gradually each year speaks louder than words as to the high appreciation in which the school is held and its pronounced success commercially. This practical and highly endorsed school of business has been established since 1883, but was reorganized in 1900 under the efficient guiding hands of Andrew Tjarnell and Alfred F. Foote, thus gaining a prestige and reputation that places it in the front ranks of similar institutions throughout New England.

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The teaching of actual business from start to finish is the aim of the principals and their efficient corps of teachers, and that results aimed at are surely gained, is proven by the large number of young people who have graduated in the past and are now occupying lucrative and responsible positions. Among the important courses of study are the commercial and shorthand, the former embracing the Budget system of bookkeeping, actual office practice and business forms, and the second including the Isaac Pitman and Graham unrivalled system of shorthand.

The Holyoke Business Institute is located in the McAuslan & Wakelin building, corner of Dwight and Maple streets, and office and school rooms are on the second floor. The time required to take a course is from six to ten months, and upon completion a handsome diploma is awarded. Practically all students have been successful in securing good positions, this alone being a compliment not exceeded in the state. Messrs. Tjarnell and Foote are regarded as educators of pronounced ability and progressive methods and are highly esteemed in our city.

Hermen Rouillard

The high grade, extensively operating tailor, Hermen Rouillard, located at 219 Main street, has been established two years and during this time his business has steadily increased in volume so that today he has among his customers many of the leading gentlemen of Holyoke. All garments are fashioned in the latest modes and a special feature is correctness in style and perfection in fit. A strong feature here is the repairing and dyeing and pressing of garments, and when clothes are promised Mr. Rouillard sees to it that his customer is not kept waiting. He is a Holyoke boy and a product of our schools, socially is a member of the Red Men and St. Jean Baptiste Society and resides at 321 Maple street.

Holyoke Wet Wash Laundry

Occupying spacious and modernly equipped quarters at 57 Race street, and unrivalled in reliability and excellence of service is the largely patronized Holyoke Wet Wash Laundry, under the capable proprietorship of Herman Hultin. The business was established last October and has steadily gained in volume. Every facility, including up-to-date washing machines is in service. Washings are done at fifty cents per basket and all work guaranteed to prove satisfactory. Five competent assistants are employed and two teams kept in service.

Mr. Hultin came from Quincy where for twenty-one years he was in the granite business, and also for a short time was connected with a laundry. He was born in Sweden and has been in the United States for twenty-five years. This old laundry stand has had new life added to it since Mr. Hultin's establishment, and before long he bids fair to have one of the best in Western Massachusetts.

T. J. Gibson & Co

Holyoke's widely known and largely operating firm of roofers and concreters, T. J. Gibson & Co., with office at 32 Main street and store house at 176 East Dwight street, became established in business thirty-six years ago, one year after Holyoke became a city. During this long space of years Mr. Gibson has built up a large and important business and gained a widespread reputation for reliability of service, prompt execution and satisfactory results. Gravel and slag roofing is done and a specialty is made of repairing roofs in the most serviceable manner with charges reasonable. As is well known, slag is a composition from the iron in the mines, is dry and porous, is not as heavy as gravel, sticks better, and is especially good for steep roofs. There are roofs in town Mr. Gibson executed twentyseven years ago that have never since been touched and there is hardly a mill in town he has not roofed. Another important line here is granolithic sidewalks and to a great extent our beautiful walks are samples of his workmanship. Paper mill floors are laid in asphaltum and timber in mills and tin and shingle roofs are painted over with pure straight run American pitch. On an average twelve workmen are employed. Mr. Gibson was born in the old historic city of Quebec and has resided in Holyoke thirty-seven years. He has watched the city expand and has kept in the van of its growth and progressiveness. Mr. Gibson sees in the future an even greater advance and is confident Holyoke will soon be the leader not only in population but also in manufacturing of any city in Western Massachusets.

The Sheldon Transfer

Finely equipped for heavy and light teaming of all kinds, extensively operating and having an unrivalled reputation for reliability of services. The Sheldon Transfer, located at s:5 Main street, is classed among the leading firms of Western Massachusetts. This business was established forty-two years ago by the senior member of the firm, C. M. Sheldon, and has always had its office in this section. A few years ago, a son, Jesse E- Sheldon, became a member oi the firm. The Sheldon Transfer can practically move anything movable and makes a specialty of machinery, boilers and safe moving, and does all the work for many of the largest manufacturing plants of Holyoke. Eighty-five skilled workmen are employed and more careful and painstaking help would be hard to find. Promptness is their watchword and all freight shipments are traced free of charge. Furniture and piano moving is also an especial feature, and the company have no superiors in the careful handling of playing instruments. Sixty horses are required which will give one an idea of the business carried on by this firm. C. M. Sheldon was born in Fairhaven, Vt., and came to Holyoke from Northampton when a young man. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Bay State Club. Jesse E. Sheldon is a Holyoke boy and a product of our public schools. He is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M., Elks, K. of P., Bay State Club and Business Men's Association.

N. C. Cook

Numbered among the foremost similar concerns in Western Massachusetts and doing a large annual volume of business is Nelson C. Cook, wholesale produce merchant at 167 Main street. The business has been established twenty-five years, though Mr. Cook has had thirty-four years experience in this one line and has been very successful. Air. Cook deals extensively in potatoes, butter, cheese, eggs, often buying in car lots. All operations are marked by modern and progressive methods, and the quotation of lowest market prices. Three help and two teams are kept in service. Mr. Cook was born in Constable, N. J., November 1, 1850, and came to Holyoke on April 26, 1876, and for nine years was with H. E. Nash. His career from the time he left home in the sixties has been an eventful one and epitomized is as follows : From Constable he went to South Berlin in York state on horse back, going the whole distance of three hundred miles on horse back. For two years he worked on a farm and with the money earned it put him through Franklin Academy at Malone. He then went to Suffield, Conn., where he attended the Literary Institute, afterwards teaching school in that town and also at Boston Neck. He returned to Malone, N. Y. as a pedagogue and after a successful term as teacher he came to our city on the Connecticut. Mr. Cook has been eminently successful in business, looks forward to an even greater increase and has an unbounded hope in the future progress and prosperity of Holyoke.

Albert E. Fuller

The old established but modernly operated livery, hack, boarding and sales stable of Albert E. Fuller, 120 Pine street, came under his proprietorship in September of last year, purchasing the business from John Duteau and he from E. A. Archambault who was a successor to H. H. Carter. This stable bears a merited reputation for giving firstclass public service, and is today better equipped than ever to give entire satisfaction. Handsome turnouts or business teams are furnished at moderate rates, a specialty being hacks for funerals and festive occasions. Horses are cared for by experienced help and the stable is regarded as one of the most cleanly kept and sanitary in the country. All the horses 'of J. R. Smith, the grocer, are taken care of. a fact worth more than passing mention. Mr. Fuller was born in Ludlow and for years conducted a farm. He has many warm friends there and in Holyoke, resides at 197 Chestnut street and is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M.

Fred U. Menard

Among the most prominent and successful merchants of Holyoke is Fred U. Menard, dealer in meats and provisions and located at 40 Cabot street. This finely stocked, spacious and largely patronized meat and grocery store has been successfully conducted here for twentyfive years, and before for four years Mr. Menard was at the corner of Cabot and East street. Here are to be found the highest grades of staple and fancy groceries of all kinds, sold at the lowest possible prices, also provisions of finest quality, fine canned goods and table delicacies, breakfast foods, farm and dairy products, select teas and coffees, etc.

This is a great center for all desiring the purest and freshest of meats, cut by experienced meat cutters. Mr. Menard is one of the most successful of those who coming from Quebec is the oldest French American grocer and meat cutter in Holyoke, and has made good in our city. He was born in St. Cessaire and came to Holyoke in 1S65, when eighteen years of age. His business has been one steady advance and today requires three clerks and one team. During this time Mr. Menard has seen Holyoke grow from a town of 7,000 to a city of nearly 60,000. He is a member of St. Jean Baptiste and resides at 545 South Bridge street.

Daniel O'Connell'S Sons

Among the various leading contracting and building- firms of Ilolyoke, np name stands forth more prominent than that of Daniel O'Connell's Sons, 480 Hampden street. In fact, no similar concern in Western Massachusetts is wider in its scope of operations or more competent to handle the biggest enterprises. The business was established thirty years ago by Daniel O'Connell, Sr.. and in L908, he retired from business, the three sons, John, Charles and Daniel, forming the new company, under the above firm name and style. The founder was one of the most important factors in the modern upbuilding of our city, but it is only justice to add that the sons have not onl- successfully continued the great business but materiallyincreased its volume. Leading features are the building in brick and stone, graders and general jobbers on sewers, sidewalks. Excavating and grading is done all over Hampden and Hampshire County and teams are let by the day. They manufacture their own brick and sell several millions each year, the product having a widespread reputation for its durable and lasting qualities. They are ever ready to tender on any job, none too small and certainly none too large, and especially cater for the building of dams and water works, and the erection of power houses and industrial plants. Experienced in concrete and heavy construction work they are in fact general contractors in everything the name implies. About two hundred men and fifty teams are employed. John, Charles and Daniel O'Connell are thoroughly versed in all branches of this

Greatly augmenting the manufacturing and commercial interests is the firm of G. Haarmann & Co., with modern and adequately equipped plant at the corner of Commercial and Jackson streets. The business dates back ten years and was formerly known as G. Haarmann & Son. Here at these architectural iron works are manufactured roof trusses, girders, columns, stairs and fire escapes for buildings, illuminating sidewalk lights, grates, metal ceilings, wrought iron fences, park settees, etc. These products have a merited and widespread reputation in the trade for their serviceable qualities and various points of suimportant business, energetic and alert, the mantle of their honored father could not have fallen on more worthy shoulders.

Martin F Bowe & Sons

A chief requirement of all modern building operations is correct, sanitary plumbing, a fact that calls attention to the widely known and extensively operating firm >f Martin F. Bowe & Sons, of 'MO HVmpden street, and unsurpassed in reliability and general excellence of service by any similar concern in Holyoke. The business was established five years ago by the senior member and in March of the present year his two sons, Thomas W. and M. Stephen Bowe, became members of the firm. Sanitary plumbinf. scientific drainage and ventiperiority. A strong feature is the manufacture of core ovens, the sales being immense all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. The members of the firm are Gustav Haarmann and F. W. Wagner, the latter formerly of the painting concern of Rehm & Wagner. The plant, built last year, is equipped with all up-to-date machinery and has every facility for rapid and perfect production. Both gentlemen are practical men in their line, having had a long and varied experience since coming from Germany thirty years ago. They are staunch supporters of a busier and bigger Holyoke, and are prominent in commercial circles.

lation and hot water, steam and gas fitting are leading features. All operations are marked by modern methods and satisfactory results, and three skilled assistants are employed. Among the many important jobs executed must be mentioned the plumbing of the Old Men's Home, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Maternity Hospital in Springfield, House of Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Bethlehem Orphanage at Brightside, and the Beaven-Kelly Home also at Brightside. Mr. Bowe was born in Ludlow and his two sons in Holyoke, and are held in high commercial and personal esteem and are regarded as experts in their lines of endeavor. M. F. Bowe is a membe of the Elks and K. of C. He resides at 19 Beacon avenue.

Mount Holyokk Lithia Spring

Nothing, pertaining to the physical well-being of mankind, is so important as pure water, a fact which physicians everywhere are emphatic in proclaiming, and there is nothing that will take the place of water, in the human system. It is widely known, that the water from the famous Mount Holyoke Lithia Spring, is soft, wonderfully pure, and unsurpassed as one of nature's cure-alls. Its health giving qualities, make it a friend greatly to be desired in every household. Clear, cool and sparkling water, in abundant supply, from nature's lavish hand, it flows from this perpetual fount, where it has doubtless been flowing, through all the past ages. It is used in hundred of households, in mills, and in factories throughout our city, and in an ever widening circle, the demand for same is increasing, at home and abroad. When once used, it is difficult to find any other water that will take its place. Pure water is eight-ninths oxygen, and as oxygen is so important to the health of mankind, it is a part of wisdom, to use it internally in large quantities, and in as pure a quality as can be found. Water from the Mount Holyoke Lithia Spring is remarkably pure, soft and slightly alkaline. It presents a colorless appearance, is not turbid, and has no sediment. It is odorless, when either hot or cold, and shows only a slight residue on evaporation, five and fourtenths parts in one hundred thousand parts. There are no signs of free ammonia, and scarcely a trace of the albumenoid, four parts in one billion parts. The amount of chlorine in the water is below normal for this locality. It is recommended by physicians, and by experts in the use of water, and it is conceded, that there is nothing better for rheumatism, dyspepsia, liver and kidney troubles. It is, indeed, nature's own remedy.

Lewis S. Utlky

One of ihe 1 1 1 ( >^ t unique anil interesting industries carried on in Holyoke is that conducted by Lewis S. (Jtley, manufacturer nf novel and attractive leather novelties, located at 241 Maple street. The business lias been established seven years, five years at the present location and has proven remarkably successful, each year showing a large increase in volume over the previous year. The

An old established place is the urneery and provision store oi Joseph II. Reauchamp, 536 South Bridge street, and under the progressive management of Ferdinand I >. Beauchamp. Perfect as to cleanliness, metropolitan in every feature and having a widespread reputation for the carrying of high grade goods sold at the lowest possible prices, it is the rcsurt of particular people, and in fact all people who are struggling I" make ends meet when prices are so high for the necessities of life. Staple and fancy groceries of every description are handled, canned goods of all kinds, teas, coffees, breakfast foods and farm produce. I Ionic made sausages and liliiud pudding of established merit are. specialties. Mr. Beauchamp has been in business lu re seventeen years, coming leather novelties designed are considered very attractive and consist of purses, opera bags, belts, cover diaries, mats, lodge hangings, etc. The special features are college and fraternal decorations, hangings, bouse decorations ami motor apparel. They arc sold in all parts of the United States, the great department stores of Chicago, New York and Boston, handling them - in fact they are to be found in seven different defrom his native province of Quebec four years previously, lie requires the scrv-- ices of two clerks and a lady bookkeeper and two teams and is highly esteemed for his many personal qualities and business acumen. Mr. Beauchamp belongs to St. Jean Baptiste.

G. H. Foster

The oldest established and one of the largest operating and for a number of years the only undertaking house in llolyoke, is that known for years as the Wells Lathrop, G. Herbert Foster, successor, and recognized throughout this entire section of the state for its reliability and efficiency of service. The business was founded about sixty years ago by the late N. W. Quint, succeeded by Wells l.albrop April IT, IS!K.\ Mr. Foster succeeding him in April 15, I90'J partments. Locally Mr. Utley does a big sign business, considered the largest in the city, and they arc noted tor their originality anil artistic design. From twelve to twenty-two help are necessary and business during the past year has been very brisk. Mr. Utley is a Ware boy, socially is a member of the Bay State Club and llolyoke Canoe Club, and is an able acquisition to llolyoke business circles.

Undertaking in all its branches, scientific embalming and correct funeral direction, are executed in the most satisfactory manner, with especial attention given to details and the furnishing of all that is necessary or required. The office at 237 Maple street is open day and night. Telephone connection can be made with office or residence at IS2 Maple street. Arrangements can be made when cremation is desired. Two assistants are required. Mr. Foster has had a long and active experience, being with Mr. Lathrop for sixteen years. Ibis a graduate of the Renouard School ol Embalming, New York, and is a registered embalmer of Massachusetts. Mr. Foster was born in Springfield and is a member of Ml. Tom Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Robert Morris Chapter, O. F. S., Massasoit Commandery, I lampden

Lewis S. Utley

One of the most unique and interesting industries carried on in Holyoke is that conducted by Lewis S. Utley, manufacturer of novel and attractive leather novelties, located at 241 Maple street. The business has been established seven years, five years at the present location and has proven remarkably successful, each year showing a large increase in volume over the previous year. The leather novelties designed are considered very attractive and consist of purses, opera bags, belts, cover diaries, mats, lodge hangings, etc. The special features are college and fraternal decorations, hangings, house decorations and motor apparel. They are sold in all parts of the United States, the great department stores of Chicago, New York and Boston, handling them - in fact they are to be found in seven different departments. Locally Air. Utley does a big sign business, considered the largest in the city, and they are noted for their originality and artistic design. From twelve to twenty-two help are necessary and business during the past year has been very brisk. Mr. Utley is a Ware boy, socially is a member of the Bay State Club and Holyoke Canoe Club, and is an able acquisition to Holyoke business circles.

Joseph H. Beauchamp

An old established place is the grocery and provision store of Joseph H. Beauchamp, 536 South Bridge street, and under the progressive management of Ferdinand D. Beauchamp. Perfect as to cleanliness, metropolitan in every feature and having a widespread reputation for the carrying of high grade goods sold at the lowest possible prices, it is the resort of particular people, and in fact all people who are struggling to make ends meet when prices are so high for the necessities of life. Staple and fancy groceries of every description are handled, canned goods of all kinds, teas, coffees, breakfast foods and farm produce. Home made sausages and blood pudding of established merit are specialties. Mr. Beauchamp has been in business here seventeen years, coming from his native province of Quebec four years previously. He requires the serv^ ices of two clerks and a lady bookkeeper and two teams and is highly esteemed for his many personal qualities and business acumen. Mr. Beauchamp belongs to St. Jean Baptiste.

The oldest established and one of the largest operating and for a number of years the only undertaking house in Holyoke, is that known for years as the Wells Lathrop, G. Herbert Foster, successor, and recognized throughout this entire section of the state for its reliability and efficiency of service. The business was founded about sixty years ago by the late N. W. Quint, succeeded by Wells Lathrop April 17, 1892, Mr. Foster succeeding him in April 15, 1909.

Undertaking in all its branches, scientific embalming and correct funeral direction, are executed in the most satisfactory manner, with especial attention given to details and the furnishing of all that is necessary or required. The office at 237 Maple street is open day and night. Telephone connection can be made with office or residence at 182 Maple street. Arrangements can be made when cremation is desired. Two assistants are required. Mr. Foster has had a long and active experience, being with Mr. Lathrop for sixteen years. He is a graduate of the Renouard School of Embalming, New York, and is a registered embalmer of Massachusetts. Mr. Foster was born in Springfield and is a member of Mt. Tom Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Robert Morris Chapter, O. E. S., Massasoit Commanderv, Hampden Lodge, K. of P. I. O. O. F., Rebekahs, K. of Malta, Pythian Sisters, Y. M. C. A., and Second Congregational Church.

Job Hicks, who is assisted by his nephew Venus Hicks who officiates as auctioneer. This firm makes a specialty of York state and Indiana horses and in Marion, Ind., carry on a general livery, boarding and sales stable. At the Holyoke stable horses are sold privately every day of the week and on Wednesday by public auction. Here can be purchased and seen many of the finest and noblest animals in the country today and bargains in horse flesh are continually offered. This is the largest sales stable in the city, a carload of horses being disposed of weekly. On Saturday he has a public sale at the Massasoit stables, Springfield. Wagons and harnesses are always kept for sale. Mr. Hicks was horn in Yorkshire, England, has a thorough knowledge of his business and is highly esteemed in commercial circles. A modern blacksmith forge is operated on Thorpe avenue.

A new addition to Holyoke's list of funeral directors is George W. Gingras, with rooms at the corner of Cabot and East street. For years Mr. Gingras was employed by his father, Amede F. Gingras, 47 and 4!) High street, but in October of last year decided to go into business for himself, and has gained a merited reputation for reliability and general excellence of service. Scientific embalming, undertaking and funeral direction are executed in the most approved and satisfactory manner, particular attention being given to de-

Vallis V. Goddard

Holyoke's widely known, well established and extensively operating mason and contractor, Vallis V. Goddard, residing at 1545 Dwight street, was born in Mt. Holly. Vt., but has resided in our city for over forty years. He has been established for himself for five years and before for ten years was of the firm Richards & Goddard. During this period he has erected various buildings such as the brick and mason work for tails. When required a lady assistant is in attendance. Mr. Gingras is bound to be successful as his experience has made him one of the most painstaking in our city. He was born in Holyoke, has a host of friends about town and resides at 45 Cabot street. For weddings and funerals he keeps in stock a full line of hacks, pronounced by many the best in the city.

Numbered among our leading and most enterprising French-American merchants is Nazaire Mercure, the well known proprietor of Mercure's Grocery and Market, 68-72 Lyman street. He has been established in business twenty years and has gained both commercial success and a high personal standing in Holyoke. High grade groceries and provisions of every description are carried, the finest of fresh and salt meats, teas, coffees and spices, etc., and the best products of the farm and dairy, a specialty being made of butter and eggs. Prices are right and competition is met in any part of the city. Three competent clerks and two teams are kept in delivery service. Mr. Mercure was born in Granby, P. Q.. a town famous for its fine cigars, and has lived in our city for twenty-three years. He is highly spoken of for his many personal qualities and is a member of the Artisans. Mrs. Mercure, who ably assists in the store, is considered one of the best business women in Ward One, and is highly esteemed in social circles.

the following: Holyoke Public Library, Senior Building, Ball's Block, Oakdale school, Holyoke High School and many blocks and residences in all parts of Holyoke. This summer two important contracts were the Old Ladies' Home and a block at South Hadlev Falls for L. M. Walker. Mr. Goddard employs from twenty to forty men according to the demands of business. He has been a mason practically all his life, is regarded as a citizen of progressive methods, and fraternally is a member of the I. O. O.

A well esablished brass and aluminum foundry in our city, and one which stands second to none in this section of the state is that of Higgins & Co., with modern and adequately equipped plant at 115 Park street. The business has been established just twelve years and has proven very successful. The products are shipped largely to all parts of New England, but have a widely extended sale elsewhere and are for general machinery, pumps and auto parts. A specialty is made of a composition bearing metal, also all kinds of babbitt. Orders are received for special castings. Help to the number of twelve is employed and from a small beginning this industry has developed to large proportions, James E. Higgins and Frank- Williams, the proprietors, are wellknown in commercial circles in our city. Mr. Higgins who looks after the business was born in Chicopee Falls and has always resided there. A son, John F. Higgins, is the foreman and is thoroughly conversant with all parts of the industry. Mr. Williams is the wellknown screen plate manufacturer, a sketch of whose business appears in another column. In Chicopee Mr. Higgins takes an interest in civic affairs, has been a license commissioner and is now a member of the board of register of voters. Fraternally he is a member of the Red Men and F. M. T. A. and Benefit Society.

John H. Grant & Son

Among the many roofing contractors in Western Massachusetts, must he included one whose fame has extended far beyond the confines of our city, and whose services are required on many of the most important buildings erected since the establishing of the senior member, twenty-six years ago. We refer to the firm of John H. Grant & Son, with storehouses at the corner of Commercial and Cabot streets, and residence at

80 Nonotuck street. As gravel and slate roofers they have executed many of the leading jobs in our city, including those (in paper mills, business blocks and residences. They are agents for Warren's natural asphalt and cool tar roofing materials, products which have no superior on the market today. As concrete pavers John H. Grant & Son have built many of our granolithic sidewalks besides laying the foundations for many business blocks. Help to the number of six is employed, and business the last year has been exceptionally good. .Mr. Grant was born in Sydney, the old picturesque capital of Cape Breton, and has resided in Holyoke for twenty-six years. His son and partner, John F. Grant, is a Holyoke boy, a product of our public schools and resides at 55 Nonotuck street. Both gentlemen are highly considered in social and commercial circles and as a firm of contractors have no superior in the Paper City.

The well equipped modern conducted and largely patronized sales and livery stable of S. J. Hohhs, Jr.. 155 Maple street, was founded by his father, S. J. Hobbs, thirty-two years ago. Eighteen fine livery horses are kept in service and are furnished for business purposes or pleasure with charges reasonable and results guaranteed. Horses are bought and sold and in the purchase of horses, the patrons are given the benefit of both Mr. Hobbs and his father's long experience, through knowledge and strict reliability as to fair dealing. Mr. Hobbs has proven himself the right man in the right place and his guarantee as to a horse is relied on explicitly, his customers coming from all over Hampden and Hampshire Counts-. S. J. Hobbs, the venerable founder, was born in Fairfield, Me., and like so many who have come from the Pine Tree State have made good in Massachusetts. For years he ran the only horse car between the passenger station and South Holyoke, carrying passengers and mails and afterwards for years conducted a bus line to the Highlands. As a hotel proprietor of the old Samoset House he became known far and wide as a genial landlord. Mr. Hobbs at present conducts a big stock farm at Southampton, and has forty head of cattle, supplying many in Holyoke with the very richest of cream and fresh milk, both obtained under the strictest conditions of sanitation.

Vermont Marble Works

Standing among the leading granite and marble dealers in Western Massachusetts, and unsurpassed in execution of monumental and cemetery memorial work is the Vermont Marble Works, F.

X. Dansereau, proprietor, with modern and finely equipped works at 322 Main street and branch office at 855 South Main street, Fall River. Mr. Dansereau became established in business in 1889 and today is far better equipped than ever to meet all demands of the public and caters to people all over the state. Monuments, headstones, memorials and markers are constructed from the finest and most serviceable granites, notably that from Westerly and Quincy and all creations are unrivalled for their originality and artistic conception, fine polishing, beautiful carving and expert lettering. Stones are also cleaned and repaired and inscriptions re-cut. A special line Mr. Dansereau keeps is cemetery enclosures, tiling mantelpieces and statuary. At all times he has in stock marble window sills, caps, keystones and steps. All modern facilities are in service and five skilled workmen employed. Mr. Dansereau is a native of Vercherres, P. Q., and is considered an expert monumental worker and business man of progressive methods and is a member of St. Jean Baptiste. He has been in the United States since 18G5.

Hicks Rrothers

Holyoke's widely known and largely operating firm, dealing in horses, the Hicks Brothers, with sales stable at 857-859 Hampden street, has been established since 1870, of that time thirtyfive years right here in Holyoke. The death of one brother four years ago has since thrown the whole responsibility on in the town of South Hadley, and is destined to some day become as famous even as Mount Holyoke itself. No better water is found anywhere, and the liberal supply that nature has accorded to this spring constitutes one of the natural marvels of this locality.

The head office of the company is located at It Main street, and the officers are Charles B. Prescott, president; George H. Smith, treasurer and T. Henry Spencer, secretary. The genial Harry Putnam, has been with the company several years, as general manager, and the wants of the public for this remarkable water are carefully and quickly administered to.

O'Connor'S Laundry

Metropolitan in methods and modern in equipment, decidedly the model wet wash laundry of Holyoke is that of O'Connor's Laundry located at 154-156 Pleasant street and under the enterprising proprietorship of T. P. O'Connor. The business was established May 13, 1907, and the present spacious buildings erected and entered in the summer of 1909. Previously Mr. O Connor visited various leading laundries in New England, so that by taking note of all improvements, he was able to build and equip a laundry plant that is the acme of perfection in this industry, and stands without a peer in the "Paper City." The two fine stone buildings have every up-to-date facility, the main laundry building being three stories high, 50x80 feet, and the boiler and engine room 30x60 feet. Twenty-two experienced laundry help are required and five teams kept in collection and delivery service. Wet washings, now so popular with the people, are done in the most prompt and satisfactory manner, and at the moderate rate of fifty cents for an ordinary basket. The leaders in laundry machinery are used, the Adams Laundry and Hagen machines. Mr. O'Connor has the credit of being the only one in Western Massachusetts who uses castile soap, thus ensuring his patrons against harmful chemicals. He noticed the prejudice against the laundry system and knew he had the secret could he wash clothes like the average housewife. He has solved the problem and is one out of a thousand who can test soap chemically, thus giving the people of Holyoke the benefit of his knowledge on this very important matter. Mr. O'Connor is alert for the best but not the cheapest, for example, in the branch line of starching he pays eighteen cents per pound for his starch against the average price of four and six cents. Mr. O'Connor was born in the County of Kerry. Ireland, and has certainly made .., . * good since coming to the United States.

He started in business with two helpers, but ever alert and wide-awake, has steadily advanced. He is regarded as a business man of progressive methods, and in locating in the Highlands has certainly given this section of the city an institution that makes for advancement as well as cleanliness. He is a member of the Elks, Red Men, Business Men's Association and Board of Trade. Mention should be made of the fact that this was the old Ewing property, owned by many generations of the family, finally passiner into the hands of W. H. Barlow and in time to Mr. O'Connor.

John H. Lee

Of long and varied experience, widely and favorably known, John H. Lee, located at 56 Race street, since January and before for eight years at Bigelow near Appleton stands among the leading blacksmiths of Hampden County, and is second to none in expert knowledge of his trade. Three modern forges are operated and six skilled workmen employed. A specialty is made of practical blacksmithing and machine forging and in mill work he has no superior in the paper city. For twenty years Air. Lee worked for the Farr Alpaca Company and the American Thread Company ten years. He has done well since coming here from his native town of Kilbain, P. Q., forty years ago and is considered one of our leading citizens. He resides at 72 Newton street and is a member of the M. C. O. F. George A. and Edward Lee, sons, are able assistants, and are Holyoke boys. They are very popular among their friends and are members of the Lenox Club.

Arthur Dokhngue

Particular people who have solved the problem of good living at moderate price are largely patrons of the grocery and meat store of Arthur Domingue, 18 Cabot street, with entrance also at 523

Summer street. The business was established three years ago under the firm name of Domingue and Lavoie, but the latter retired in February of this year, leaving Mr. Domingue sole proprietor. Leading features are beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry, while the line of canned goods is one of the largest and best selected in the city. Produce, fresh from the farm, guaranteed eggs, choice Vermont butter, teas, coffees and spices are leading features. Low prices prevail and courteous attention is paid each patron. Three help and a delivery team are necessary to fill orders. Mr. Domingue was born in Norwich. Conn., coming to Holyoke as a child with his parents. After school hours he worked in a store, becoming in time a successful merchant. Mr. Domingue resides over his store, is a member of St. Jean Baptiste and Artisans, and is a very agreeable man to converse with.

J. Philias Rodier

Although established but one year the gent's furnishing store of J. Philias Rodier at Rodier's Trading Corner, 338 Main street, is now one of the institutions of South Holyoke. Each department is replete with medium and fine grade goods, representing all that is stylish and serviceable. Gent's furnishings of all kinds can- be seen here in vast array, shirts of the latest style, collars and cuffs from Troy, underwear, neckties, hosiery - in fact everything to be found in a big city haberdashery. Trunks, bags and jewelry are also disnlayed on the shelves and Mr. Rodier has the happy faculty of displaying goods in the best possible manner. Mr. Rodier was born in St. Hyacinth, P. Q., forty-eight years ago and in 1883 came to Holyoke. He soon picked up the English language and for several years was a clerk in city stores. In a modest way he started himself in 1909, and by close attention to business, looking after detail and courteous to customers, he has rapidly advanced so that today his store is considered a strong competitor in the Southern section of our city.

W. T. Dean

Holyoke is notable for its many bandsome and attractively painted and decorated residences, a fact often remarked upon by strangers. A great part of the painting was and is done under the experienced and skillful management of W. T. Dean, 279 Maple street, one of the best and most favorable known in his time in Hampden County. The business was established in 1873 by Dean & Wheelock. but since 1894 Mr. Dean has been for himself, and at his present location since April of this year. Both interior and exterior painting is done in the most modern and satisfactory manner, also paper hanging, graining and glazing, all work guaranteed to prove as represented. His store is replete with paper hangings in all the new styles. He wholesales and retails oils, glass, art goods, artists' materials and pictures and in paints has different prepared paints, that of Colonial and Derby's being his leaders. Many of the leading citizens of Holyoke have their houses regularly painted by Mr. Dean. He employs from twelve to twenty help and is ever ready to estimate on a job. Howard Dean, son of the proprietor, is the proficient manager, is a Holyoke boy and was brought up in the business. Mr. Dean was born in Constableville, N. Y., and has been a resident of Holyoke since 1873. He resides at 71 Fairfield avenue and is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and Golden Cross.

Prominent among the leading hay. grain and flour dealers of Holyoke, and having an unrivaled reputation for reliability of service and quotation of lowest market prices is the widely known and largely patronized merchant, A. J. Duhamel, of 306 Main street, and spacious yard and storage at Willimansett. The business dates back nine years and during that time it has been materially improved with consequent gain in prestige and patronage. Hay, grain, straw, feed of all kinds, coal and wood and flour are extensively handled, also poultry food and fertilizers. All operations are marked by modern methods and competition successfully met in every particular. He has in his employ six men and five teams are kept in service. His brother, H. Duhamel, looks after the office work at 306 Main street. Mr. Duhamel is one of our most prosperous French American citizens, has been prominent in civic circles and is a member of St. Jean Baptiste, Heptasophs.

Paul C. Cote

Unrivalled in excellence of goods carried, moderate prices and fair dealing, the largely stocked grocery and provision store of Paul C. Cote, 146 Cabot street, stands among the foremost similar stores in South Holyoke, and successfully meets all competition in any part of the city. The business was established two years ago and has been an entire success, Mr. Cote making a specialty of handling the highest grades of groceries, meats and provisions known to the trade. Breakfast foods, fine canned goods, choice teas and coffees and cake from the Oak Grove Creamery are largely dealt in, likewise fresh vegeables, butter and cheese. Positively the lowest possible prices are quoted on all goods carried and satisfactory results are guaranteed nn all purchases made. Mr. Cote was born in St. Hyacinth, P. Q., Canada, but brought up and educated in Holyoke. He is a member of the F. of A. and St. Jean Baptiste, his residence being at 370 Maple street. He has amply demonstrated his mercantile integrity and enterprise and is regarded as among the leading merchants of this section.

Joseph B. Fontaine

The modern and model bakery of Joseph B. Fontaine, 666 South East street, notable for its cleanliness and unrivalled bread has been established twenty-eight years, and during this long space of time his products have met with great acceptance and he with gratifying success. He does not believe in doing too many different things, so he makes nothing but bread, bread fit for a king. He purchases only the best of flour, uses the purest of incredients and sells two hundred loaves daily. Fight stores, in all, sell his staff of life, besides he has a general house trade. He is assisted by his son Joseph Fontaine, Jr., and has also a delivery team. Mr. Fontaine is a native of the Province of Quebec and has been in Holvoke thirty years. He is a member of the St. Jean Baptiste, F. of A. and Heptasophs and is highly esteemed by his many friends.

Cleaning Works

As an illustration of what a man can do who starts out to succeed, backed by determination and ability, we call attention to Hermann Bosbach, proprietor of the Mt. Tom French Dry Cleaning

Works, with works and office at 140 Brown avenue. Mr. Bosbach started in very small two years ago, but has now one of the best equipped plants in this part of the state and does a large annual volume of business. Cleaning, dyeing and pressing in all branches are executed in the most up-to-date and satisfactory manner. His great specialty is French dry cleaning, and the ladies of Holyoke who have given him their valuable laces, evening and opera gowns, and other wearing apparel are thoroughly satisfied with his work and say they are put in as good condition as when purchased. Here lace curtains and blankets are cleaned and finished equal to new. All work is called for on request and returned promptly and satisfactorily. Four help and a pony express are necessary adjuncts. Mr. Bosbach was born in Hueckeswagen on the Rhine, Germany, and came to lh i ^ country in 1 *'.).">. For a time he worked in the Germania .Mills

Hoxore Martineau

Prominent among Worcester's French- American citizens connected with the building trade is Honore Martineau, the well-known carpenter and jobber of 1021 Dwight street. Mr. Martineau was born in the Province of Quebec and came to Holyoke thirteen years ago, and for a time worked in the paper mills and for builders, and became established for himself two years ago, gaining pronounced success and an enviable reputation for his architectural ability. His strong feature is jobbing and in this he is prompt in the execution of all work, careful as to details and moderate in charges. He has erected two residences for W. J. Mahoney, of Elmwood, and one for Thomas Curley, of Maple street, at Elmwood. Mr. Martineau is making good in Holyoke and we bespeak for him a brilliant future as a builder. He has telephone connection. The first of June. Mr. Martineau purchased the lot where he resides and intends some day to build a new block.

Charles 15. Davis

The boarding and sales stable of Charles B. Davis, 243 Elm street, corner of Cabot, has been established thirtysix years and during this long space of time Mr. Davis has seen our city grow from a place of small importance to an important manufacturing center of 58,000 people. The stable has a capacity of fifty stalls, at present forty horses are cared for and that properly by experienced stablemen, who number five. The stable is of brick, two stories and a basement, and many of our leading profesisonal and business men have had Mr. Davis board their horses for many years. Horses here are also bought and sold, all sales being by private sale. In connection but stil lapart is a veterinary hospital conducted by Dr. J. J. Moynahan. who is considered one of the most skilled in our city. All domestic animals are treated in as painless a manner as possible. Mr. Davis was born in New Haven, Conn., but has resided in Holyoke since establishing his business. He is a member of the Elks, and Pequot Club.

The People'S Market Co

Although established but three years, the modern, cleanly and 'finely stocked market, known as The People's Market Company, 69 Cabot street, has gained pronounced success and is meeting with a large and steadily increasing oatronage. Special attention is given to the handling of high grade meat's and provisions, with prices absolutely the lowest that reliable and satisfactory goods can be sold for. Leading brands of canned goods, table delicacies, etc., are also handled in varied and select lines, fresh vegetables, eggs, etc. Particular people are largely patrons, because particular service is given with prices always right. Three clerks and one team are kept in service. The proprietors are John B. Beauvais and Armand Lacroix, the latter being manager. Mr. Lacroix was born in Putnam, Ct. He is a member of the F\ of A., Red Men and Artisans and has a host of friends in the city.

Metropolitan in appearance, finely equipped and largely stocked with high grade goods and the acme of perfection as regards cleanliness, the grocery and meat market of N. E. Howes, located at 916-918 Hampden street, is unsurpassed in Holyoke and the finest in the Highland section. In fact it would do credit to any large city and is a decided institution in the Highlands. The husiness has been established ten years, seven years here, and by always meeting the demands of particular people has steadily gained in prestige, popularity and patronage. The finest of fresh and cured meats, also provisions of standard packing and staple and fancy groceries are carried in select and complete lines, also poultry picked by responsible poultry men.. Special features are superior canned goods and table delicacies, of highest quality, biscuits galore and the celebrated Occident flour, widely used and giving the best of satisfaction. An extensive trade is also done in choice teas, coffees and spices, fresh vegetables, fruits, bread and pastry. Moderate prices prevail and competition is met in every respect. Mr. Howes takes great pride in his unrivalled market and his goods are displayed on shelves, counters and in the windows in the most artistic manner. Five teams are required and fifteen courteous clerks are employed. Mr. Howes was born in Holley and came to Holyoke ten years ago and is numbered among our most enterprising and successful merchants, and is esteemed as a business man and citizen.

Sebastien Yenlix

Holyoke has several notable features in keeping with metropolitan ideas, and by no means least among these is the finely equipped bakeries of Sebastien

Yenlin, 57 Ely and 70 Cabot streets. The business was established on Ely street in Centennial year, 1876, and in January of 190.-) the store at 70 Cabot street was opened. The baking plant is par- ticularly noticeable for having all sanitary arrangements known and every facility for rapid and perfect production. Knowing that you are eating food manufactured here, is to know that you are getting the best and purest, the most scientifically baked, and the highest grade products known to the bakers' art. Superior wheat and rye bread, pastry and cake, cooked daily, this in brief tells the historv of Mr. Yenlin's enterprise. Baked beans and brown bread Saturday evenings and .Sunday mornings is an important feature. Six competent assistants are employed and two teams kept in service. Mr. Yenlin was born in Alsace-Lorraine, now belonging to Germany, and is a member of the Alsace- Lorraine Union of America, L'Union Nationale Francaise of Holyoke and Red Men.

Mrs. A. S. Praleigh

The scientific cultivation of flowering plants is successfully carried on in Holyoke by Mrs.- A. S. Fraleigh, with modern plant at 10 Clark street. The industry dates back only three years, but during that time it has steadily increased in output, requiring added facilities from time to time. One large conservatory,-. 74x120 feet is devoted to violets, geraniums, bedding plants, etc., and cut flowers are furnished for private or public functions, and floral designs for weddings and funerals. Mrs. Fraleigh takes a deep interest in her work, has a natural bent for floriculture and no doubt in the near future will be compelled to add to the size of her plant. She is a Pelham (Mass.) lady, highly esteemed in social circles for her many admirable qualities, is a member of the Home Department of the M. E. Church and the Rebekahs.

Maxwell Touring Car Burrington Motor Co

Standing among the foremost and best equipped auto garages and repair shops in Holyoke is the Burrington Motor Company, 21 Suffolk street. Established five years ago, it has continually gained in prestige and patronage and has kept pace with the rapid advancement of Holyoke. The garage has a capacity of eighteen cars and all modern facilities for the overhauling and repairing of autos. Supplies and accessories of all kinds are kept in stock, standard rubber tires, Jones speedometers, etc. The firm has the agency in Holyoke and Hampshire County for the celebrated Stoddard-Dayton, Maxwell Courier and Regal automobiles, and their various points of superiority are demonstrated upon request, and for the former car is the sole agent for Holyoke and Hampshire County. Competent help to the number of two is employed who are familiar with all makes of cars, and autos are hired day or night. Burt G. Burrington. the proficient manager, is a native of Heath and has resided in Holyoke for fourteen years, for years being engaged as a machinist and during his business activity here has gained a high personal standing and made many friends.

Poehler & Rehm

Prominent among the most extensively operating and highest class painters and decorators of Holyoke is the widely known firm of Poehler & Rehm, located at 453 Main street. The business was founded last year but neither are novices as both have had years of experience, Mr. Rehm being formerly of Rehm & Wagner. Only the best and most satisfactory work is executed, including both exterior and interior house painting, paper hanging, kalsomining, etc., a special feature being fresco painting. So popu-

Sainte-Marie & Charest

The great furniture house of Sainte- Marie & Charest, 231-233 Main street, is the center for all particular and discriminating people looking for bargains in the furniture line. The business has been established twenty-five years and since the death of A. Sainte-Marie has been carried on by O. Z. E. Charest. During this space of time the concern has steadily advanced and meets all demands in supplying high grade household goods, sold at moderate prices, and has also gained an unrivalled reputation for its reliability of service and modern methods of conducting trade. The entire building, consisting of three floors, is occupied, and is stocked to repletion with furniture and household goods of every description, making in its entirety, a veritable furniture fair and immense show of all that is reliable, and desirable for the home. To enumerate the goods would be to require a book in itself, but they include furniture for the kitchen, the dining room and parlor, the sleeping chamber and the study or "den." Also beds and bedding, mattresses of leading manufacture, fashionable carpets, rugs of medium and high grade texture, art squares of finest quality, oil cloths, lar has this firm become that now eight men are employed with chances of additional help in the near future. A full line of wall papers, mouldings, mixed paints, is carried, a specialty being made of the Bridgeport paint, a paint that has no superior, stands out well and lasts in any climate. Mr. Poehler is a Holyoke boy and has grown up with the city, while Mr. Rehm was born in Germany. Both gentlemen are familiar with all branches of the art, including the most intricate and difficult features.

lamps of all kinds, window shades, curtains, pictures, etc., and the celebrated "Model" ranges and Belding Hall refrigerators. Five clerks are employed and two teams required. Mr. Charest was born in Three Rivers, P. Q., and came to Holyoke when a young man. He has been ambitious, painstaking and progressive and today has one of the best house furnishing concerns in Western Massachusetts.

Lyman F. Thorpe

Modern in methods, and having had a wide and varied experience, Lyman F. Thorpe, the well known contractor and builder of 791 Hampden street, is regarded as one of the most competent men in Holyoke in the building of residences and cottages of varied description. Moreover, he has a merited reputation of makinq closely calculated estimates and fulfilling all contract obligations in the most satisfactory manner. For twenty years he worked for the firm of Thorpe Brothers, contractors, and seven years ago became established for himself. Mr. Thorpe was born in Northampton, but has practically always lived in Holyoke. He has gained success here and all work receives his personal attention. Mr. Thorpe is a member of the Highland Engine Co., resides at 22 Waldo street and stands well in commercial and building circles.

The finely stocked and well patronized grocery and provision store of A. P. La France, 95 Lyman street, was established in 1906, and has steadily gained in volume of business. This has been the result of handling high grade, always satisfactory goods, sold at the lowest possible cash prices. Groceries of various descriptions are kept, fine canned goods, cereals, dairy products, tobacco and confectioner}-. Mr. La France is very courteous to his patrons, never substitutes but gives what is asked and consequently has worked up a nice trade. For years previously he was in the drug and insurance business. He came from his native Province of Quebec in December, 1899, and has proven himself a merchant who is bound to succeed. Mr. La France resides at 93 Lyman street. He is a member of Cercle Rochambeau.

Michael E. O'Neil

The spacious, modernly operated and largely patronized hack, livery and boarding stables of Michael E. O'Neil, 145 Hampden street, have been established for over twenty years, but only came under his proficient proprietorship on

September 12, 1907. These up-to-date stables have about twenty livery horses and sixteen boarders. Hacks and teams of all kinds for business or pleasure are furnished at reasonable rates, horses are cared for in the best possible manner and a general express and baggage transfer business also done. Furniture and piano moving are strong features but Mr. O'Neil will move anything moveable. Five competent men are employed and telephone orders receive prompt attention. Two special features here are carpet cleaning and laying and the storing and packing of goods for shipment. Mr. O'Neil was born in Williamsburg, Mass., and for years was salesman in Springfield for the John P. Squire Company. He has proven himself adept at his chosen vocation and finds business better each year. He resides at 124 Oak street.

Mrs. J. L. Fimbel

Elaborately appointed, largely patronized and catering especially to ladies of fashion and discrimination, the millinery parlors of Mrs. J. L. Fimbel, 261 Main street, are classed among the leading similar houses of Holyoke, and second to none in service and reliability. The business has been established over one year and only the finest of millinery is kept, a specialty being made of trimmed and untrimmed hats. Hats are trimmed in the most becoming manner, prevailing styles being absolutely followed with results always satisfactory. The great millinery stores of New York are visited twice yearly, and Mrs. Fimbel being a native of France, keeps in close touch with the very latest in Parisian fashion. She has resided in Holyoke for nineteen years, has been very successful in business and in the spring and fall requires eight milliners. The outlook for the fall trade is excellent and will certainly be her banner season.

Robert C. Burkhardt

Successfully meeting all competition in any section of the city, and decidedly unrivalled in Elmwood for carrying high grade goods, sold at the lowest possible prices, is the grocery of Robert C. Burkhardt, 133 South street. The business has been established fifteen years and has kept pace in patronage and up-todate methods, with the rapid growth and prosperity of Holyoke. Large and select lines of groceries are kept, canned goods of highest quality, leading brands of flour, popular breakfast foods, choice teas and coffees, table delicacies, farm and dairy products, bakery goods, tobacco and cigars. Four clerks and three teams are employed. Ten years ago Mr. Burkhardt built the Burkhardt block, three stories high, which has his store and five tenements and is 65x73 feet. He was born in Germany and left his native country when very young, spending his boyhood days in Huntington and Chester. Mr. Burkhardt resides at 131 South street, is a member of William Whiting Lodge, A. F & A. M. and Holyoke Turn Verein.

The spacious, largely stocked and well patronized grocery and meat market of Hector L. Mousett, ~u2 Summer street, has been established by him since December. 1901, and throughout this extended period, Mr. Mousett's store has steadily borne an unrivalled reputation for carrying high grade, satisfactory goods. Leading makes of flour, sreneral, fancy and staple groceries, breakfast cereals, bakery goods, teas and coffees, etc., are all found here, while as to meat and poultry there is no better place to purchase. Mr. Mouset's trade has increased year by year and today he requires four alert clerks and two delivery teams. Mr. Mousett is a representative of the business men who have come out of the good old Province of Quebec, and notwithstanding keen competition, has prospered. He is an ardent member of the Artisans.

Charles A. Heilmann

Prominent among the leading and most extensively operating bakeries of the city and second to none in Ward Two, is that of Charles A. Heihnann, with modern and finely equipped plant at :i'.>7 Park street. The business has been established seven years and has steadily advanced in production, popularity of products, and stands today a model of the art of baking. Special features are bread, cake and pastry of the finest manufacture, sold in all parts of the city and largely purchased by particular people. AH ingredients used in production are strictly pure and only the finest grades of flour, while the moulding, baking, etc., is done under perfect conditions of cleanliness. Four skilled bakers are employed and one delivery team is required. On Saturdays Mr. Heilmann bakes the famous Heihnann baked beans. He was born in Germany and has had many years experience as a baker. Mr. Heilmann is considered a man of sagacity and progressiveness and is a member of the Turn Verein, Sons of Herman and Workingmen's Sick Benefit Society. Mr. Heilmann left on July 5th for Germany on a well earned vacation of two months.

E. M. Lindsay Co

Among the many millinery stores of Holyoke, none excel in fine assortment of goods and excellence of service that of the E. M. Lindsay Co., located at 211-215 Main street. Established about twentyfive years, this concern has been very successful, the patrons, including many of the most particular ladies of our city. Large and select lines of high grade goods are kept, also an extensive line of popular priced merchandise. The Paris, New York and Boston styles are closely followed and the productions in trimmed hats are notable for artistic conception and skilled workmanship. It is the largest millinery establishment in Holyoke and about twenty work ladies are employed. On the death of Mrs. Lindsay Bresnahan last year her brother. Joseph A. Ring, became proprietor and he has been entirelv successful in his vocation, having been in the wholesale millinery business in Boston for about twelve vears. By reason of his business connections with one of the largest importing and manufacturing millinery houses of New York, Mr. Ring enables a price scale to prevail at the E. M. Lindsay Co. which brings the merchandise and millinery creations offered by them in a most desirable light w.ith the purchasers as for style, quality and price. Mr. Ring was born in Boston and since coming to Holyoke has been closely identfl ied with all movements for the betterment of the city. He resides at The Maplewood and is a member of the Elks, K. of C, and Holyoke Club.

The people of Ward One are fortunate in having one of the finest stocked grocer)' and meat markets in all Holyoke, that of Ovilla N. Chaput, 63 Ely street. Twelve years ago Mr. Chaput established his business, adding provisions five years afterward, and during this time he has gained a reputation for reliability of service, low cash prices and high grade goods, second to none, and steadilv gains in volume. The finest of groceries are kept, provisions of standard packing, select teas, coffees and spices, table delicacies, meats and poultry right from the farm. He needs the services of two clerks and two teams. Mr. Chaput is considered not only one of the most prominent, but also one of the most successful of our French American citizens, who born across the border, have by determination and business acumen, placed themselves on the highest plane both socially and commercially. Two years ago he built this handsome block, although only being in this country at that time twenty-eight years. For years he worked in a mill and for a time was a clerk in a grocery. Mr. Chaput saved his money, but was never considered close by his friends, and in time had put by a nice competence. He is a director of the Monument National Canadian Francaise building, a director and auditor of Court Mt. Royal, Foresters. Mr. Chaput owns considerable property in Holyoke, having thirteen tenements and one store besides his own.

Bedford. Butter House

Notable for its cleanliness, high grade quality of K°"ds, fair dealing and low prices, the grocery and provision house known as the Bedford Butter House of L. Napoleon Rocheleau, 52 Mosher, corner of Center street, steadily gains in public favor and patronage. The business was established in April of this year and is proving very successful. Here are handled groceries of all kinds, canned eoods, spices, dainties for breakfast and supper, fruit, eggs, butter, etc. Mr. Rocheleau is handling only good butter, butter made at the best dairies of Vermont. He requires two clerks and two teams and the business outlook for this store is grand. He was born in Holyoke and named his store after a town in the Green Mountain state where his parents reside. Mr. Rocheleau is a member of the Artisans and St. Joseph's Society and is bound to make good as a merchant of the Paper City. He has a well stocked storehouse at 103 East street and sells wholesale to many of the smaller stores.

Perfect Safety Paper Co

One of the newest industries of Holyoke and having a high standing commerciallv is the Perfect Safety Paper Co., with well equipped two story plant on Winter street near Appleton. The business was established last year, absorbing the Phelps Paper Company, and is officered by J. B. Weis, president, and J. P. Phelps, treasurer. The products of the company have a widespread and merited refutation for their serviceable qualities and general excellence and broadly speaking consist of padlock and perfect safety paper, used for checks, drafts, negotiable paper, etc., and perfect safety ticket paper for all forms of railroad tickets, passes, etc. The large annual output is distributed all over the world, and the plant of the company has all necessary improved machinery and air* modern facilities for rapid and perfect construction. The Phelps Protective paper is a great specialty sold not only in the United States, but much is exported to foreign countries. Help to the number of twelve is employed. Mr. Weis is a native of Franklin, O., and Mr. Phelps of Holyoke. Both gentlemen are practical business men and the outlook for the company is most promising.

F. A. Davis & Son

During the twenty-five years of establishment in business of F. A. Davis, and since 1907, as F. A. Davis & Son, 96 North Pleasant street, Holyoke's widely and favorably known mason, brick and cement contractors, they have executed by far the greater part of the sidewalks and cement walls of Holyoke, and built up an unrivalled reputation for proficiency and reliability of service. The sidewalks of Holyoke are commented on by strangers as having no superior in the New England States, while the cement walls built by this firm have the appearance that thev will endure for centuries. At their plant on North Pleasant street, Davis & Son make their artificial stone, using onb- 'the best of cement, sand and other ingredients which would cause their product to pass the most severe government test. Besides blocks they, make steps, posts, vases, urns, etc. ,and when moulded are impervious to water. Ten men are employed and business has been on the steady increase. F. A. Davis was born in Norwich, Conn., and came to Holyoke thirtyone years ago, residing of that time eight years in South Hadley Falls. He is classed among the leading contractors of Hampden county, is progressive and enthusiastic as to Holyoke's future and is a member of Mt. Holyoke Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Herbert S. Davis, was born in South Hadley Falls, has proven himself an able acquisition to business circles and resides at -"> Parker street.

One of the best known plumbers of Holyoke, especially in the Highlands, is P. H. Lederer, located at 144 Pleasant street. The business has been established two years and during this time Mr. Lederer has gained an important prestige and an ever increasing patronage. Special features are sanitary plumbing, house drainage and scientific ventilation. Bath and toilet rooms are installed and all work guaranteed to prove satisfactory. Gas fitting and tinning are special features and Mr. Lederer is considered an expert in these branches, being very painstaking in his methods. As a generel repairer his services are required in all parts of our city. Mr. Lederer employs from five to eight men and a telephone call will receive his prompt attention. Fair samples of his work can be seen in the plumbing done in the Toomey block on Chestnut street, Callahan house on Morgan street and the Bagg palatial residence on Fairfield avenue. Mr. Lederer was born in Saxony, Germany, and has been in the United States since five years of age, working at his trade several years in New York. He has taken his place in social and commercial circles and is highly esteemed for his many personal qualities.

Charles Rheaume

Among the neatest, most carefully conducted and best stocked grocery and meat markets in Ward Two is that of Charles Rheaume, 555 Summer street. The business has been established fourteen years and during this period Mr. Rheaume has borne a merited reputation for handling high grade goods, sold at the lowest possible prices and meeting all competition in any part of the city. Leading makes of flour, canned goods, eggs, butter, spices, etc., in fact all groceries to be found in an up-to-date store are here sold, while fresh and salt meats, pork, veal, lamb, fresh and salt fish and poultry can be had for the asking and cash. Mr. Rheaume has been in Holyoke twenty-seven years and was born in the Province of Quebec. He has a store to be proud of, has a steadily increasing trade and is a member of the Heptasophs and Artisans.

John R. Reauvais

Notable in the handling of pure drugs and chemicals and having a reputation for reliability and painstaking methods is the modern pharmacy of John B. Beauvais, G7 Cabot street. The business has been established fifteen years and has steadily gained in prestige, popularity and patronage. In addition to drugs of highest grades, leading features are sick room supplies, toilet articles and preparations and the correct filling of physicians' prescriptions. Pure confectionery and chocolates, fine ciears, post cards, etc.', are also extensively dealt in and an upto-date soda fountain operated. Two clerks are emploved, one being Ernest E. Beauvais, a brother of the proprietor. Mr. Beauvais was born in St. Johns, P. Q., and came to Holyoke in 1886. Ha learned the druggist business and in time started in for himself. He has had a wide and varied experience in the drug trade and resides at the corner of Essex and Walnut streets, which he owns. In connection with the drug business Mr. Beauvais has shown much energy in other lines. He is the inventor of the Instantaneous Water Heater, a device which he worked on for three years. This is an automatic water heater and is the smallest in the world. It has been patented in five countries and there are now also pending three patents. This splendid invention of Mr. Beauvais is bound to become an indespensable household article and once placed on the market is sure to meet with great success. In this heater the device is so perfectly constructed that cold water is heated as quickly as it enters the heater. Everybody using hot water will have to be supplied with this heater. A prominent feature is that the heater can hold an inexhaustible supply of water. Mr. Beauvais not only invented this device but did all the mechanical work in making it. In the manufacture of the Instantaneous Water Heater Holyoke will be given an important industry.

J. H. Fleury

The finely stocked and loyally patronized store of J. Hermas Fleury, 578 Summer street, was established in January, 1908, by his brother, Albert C. Fleury, and in September, 1908, was bought out by him. Here can be found a full line of all staple and fancy groceries, eggs, butter, spices, farmers' produce and fruit. The store is also headquarters for the best cuts of meats, Mr. Fleury being a meat cutter of years of experience. It is his aim to have and keep his grocery clean and sanitary at all times and it is a pleasure to come here to purchase. One clerk and one team are needed to fill orders. Mr. Fleury has greatly improved the service since he became proprietor and all signs point to an even greater volume of trade. He stands prominently with his French-American friends and has proven himself a merchant thoroughly active to his duties. Mr. Fleury is president of St. Jean Baptiste and vice-president of the Artisans.