GIFT OF ORTftADAtE MASS ACHVSETTS* OLD HOME WEEK SEPTEMBER 5-11, 19O9- (? We Shall Establish in Berkshire County for the s ? Season of 1909-1910 a Selling Agency for Lozier Automobiles Runabouts Touring Cars Limousines Landaudets Legitimately High-Priced 35, 45 and 50 H. P. Four and Six Cylinder ^ '(* Franklin Square Garage 3 Allen Court, Worcester,Mass. Agents for Berkshire and Worcester Counties OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR (3k PRESIDENT TAFT EULOGIZES PIONEERS IN TODAY'S SPEECH; 8 Mm THREE THOUSAND MINERS ABE OUT tot Coal Strike IB Cape; Raton Is (kts "MISSOURI TOWN UNDER WATER rjS?r FEARfafPEOPLE WILL DROWN His Address at Platrsburvrh This , Flood Came On This Morning With Morning Was Heard by Thous- | ' A TEST BtTSEEUMIINS . , Great Rapidity, and Several arid* Goes BjiriincKw 8QSTON OFFICIALS "LL.T, "-,' TT- GOVERNOR DRAPER I yves Havc ^ ir "f y Been j MET BY THE MAYOR I ,*. :.-:::.;." .'., PROMISES TO COME j m ater I TO IMX PITS THE MINISTRY! . DENOUNCES CHURCH ; Senate Bill Ready for Vote, I Expect Passage in Few Hours Aim Today I King Peter Has Fainting Spell : falls from Horse and Is Hurt Oldest Daily in Northern Berkshire HAGGERTY BROS., Proprietors PLACE L. M. BARNES is a distinct landmark in the North Berk- shire business world. He has conducted the jewelry business in the same store in which he is now located in the Wilson block on Main street since the building was completed in 1865. There are few, if any, men in this city who have been in busi- ness so long, and not one who has done business in the same store for such a length of time. And Mr. Barnes has made a record in more than one sense. He has not only done business in the same store for more than a generation, but he has done it in 'a. way to gain and retain the confidence of the public to an exceptional degree, and he stands today as an honored veteran in the ranks of the business men of North Adams and Northern Berkshire. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR BOSTON STORE 67-71 Main Street and 4-10-12 Holden Street NORTH ADAMS, MASS. THE PROGRESSIVE DEPARTMENT STORE, striving always to keep up to the highest standard of excellence, maintaining at all times complete and abso- lutely dependable stocks of merchandise only, that old customers may be content to rely upon us, and that new store friends are constantly being made* Our service, it is said, is not excelled anywhere outside the larger commercial centers and this is our aim. We believe we can serve you in a perfectly satisfac- tory manner with Dry Goods, Ready-to-Wear Garments, Trimmings, Neckwear, Underwear, Small Wares, Kitchen Furnishings, Etc* Our guarantee of satisfaction goes with each sale. W. H. BUZZ ELL, Manager NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS The above group are the employees of the firm of J. F. COLLINS & CO., enterprising cigar manufacturers and jobbers of tobacco. Established in February, 1890, by John F. Collins of North Adams, who has since passed away. In September, 1908, the firm changed hands and now consists of J. J. McDonough and M. J. Collins. The new firm have opened up considerable new territory and bear the proud distinction of being the largest industry of this kind in Berkshire County. They have built up a reputation for quality goods and are makers of the popular 7-30-4 10-cent cigar, Banker and Nickel- In 5-cent cigars. Mr McDonough of the firm is a hustling and energetic young bnsiness man having full management of the firm's affairs. He has also been an active worker for the success of Old Home Week. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR CUTTING CORNER "The Home of Good Clothes" C. H. CUTTING & CO Established 1870 ftF TliK NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS RELIABLE STORE TUTTLE BRYANT ESTABLISHED IN 1867 Our Assortment of TAILOR-MADE SUITS Costumes Wraps Robes WAISTS Laces and Hamburgs Ribbons, Gloves and Neckwear DRESS GOODS and SILKS Hosiery and Corsets Dainty Muslin Underwear, Etc., is unsurpassed in this city. YOUR INSPECTION OF OUR LINES IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED Our Showing of CARPETS Domestic and Oriental Rugs LACE CURTAINS Door and Window Panels PORTIERES Upholstery Materials WALL PAPERS Printed and Inlaid Linoleum Mattings, Etc* Is the Most Complete Line in Western Massachusetts OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR ] J.H.CODY 2O-28 Eagle Street Furniture Dealer Undertaker Founder of the largest Furniture House and Undertaking Establishment. Established 1884. A leading merch- ant of North Adams. "Read not to contradict and confute, Neither to believe and take for granted, But to weigh and consider." THE EVERETT PIANO represents all that is best of human endeavor in Piano construction on broadest and most advanced ideas, from their smallest upright to the Concert Grand used by the World's Professional Pianists, who pronounce the Everett to be excelled by none. The confidence the Everett Manufacturers have in their Piano is proven by the life-long g-uarantee that they give with every piano. The W, S, Underwood Co,, 18 HoldenSt,, North Adams, Mass., are the factory distributors of the EVERETT PIANOS for this district, having been in the piano business for the past 24 years. Mr. W. S. Underwood came to North Adams from Brattleboro, Vt., where he was connected with the Estey Organ Co. for 8 years, in their office, has travelled extensively for piano companies wholesaling, with a thorough factory knowledge. Any piano bought from W. S. Underwood Co. will be just as represented. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS PRATT BROTHERS The OLDEST as well as the most RELIABLE shoe house in North Adams. This firm's business was founded by William Martin in 1877, PRATT BROTHERS taking one-half interest in 1882 under the firm name of William Martin & Co., buying William Martin's interest and succeeding to the present firm name of Pratt Brothers in 1892. This firm carries only the best and most reliable lines of Shoes, and have the Reputation of being Honest and dealing squarely. Any shoes purchased from this firm with the name of Pratt Brothers on them may be relied upon as the best shoes possible for the money, any shoes purchased that are not entirely satisfactory may be returned and your money is cheerfully refunded. If you want shoes that are stylish and durable; if you want shoes that can be relied upon, that are made upon honor, go to 60 Main Street Reliable Shoe Men North Adams, Mass. CITY flARKET Our Old=Fashioned Home=Made Sausages Are made just the same and taste just as good as they did 30 years ago, and you well remember how nice they were then. Everything to be found in a first- class market. If you can't find it here it is useless to look elsewhere. H. R. BATEMAN Main Street = North Adams, Mass. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR Small Minds HINK small thoughts, the reason is obvious why the chipmunk is not expected to think as large as the elephant. All human beings have minds and think thoughts WE WANT You TO THINK HARD- WARE THOUGHTS AND OF us. THINK OF us AND COME TO Us. We sell HARDWARE, CUTLERY, SPORTING GOODS; PAINTS, GLASS AND CEMENT. (If its metal we have it). See, write or 'phone. Carlisle Hardware Company North Adams, Mass. Harvey A, Gallup Agency (INCORPORATED) REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Investment Securities and Steamship Tickets 410 NEW KIMBELL BLOCK Noith Adams, Mass. APOTHECARY HALL NEW K1HBELL BLOCK NORTH ADAMS, - MASS. THE QUALITY DRUG STORE Particular people trade here because they know the satisfaction which comes from so doing. Those who trade here find everything right the goods, the price and service. James H. Krum, Jr., Prop. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS A-R-E SIX'S Based on Owner- ship of New York Real Estate. 6% BONDS NETTING 6% Offered and Issued by the American Real Estate Co. (FOUNDED 1888) ASSETS $11,851,866.07 CAPITAL & SURPLUS 1,753,111.16 6% COUPON BONDS For Income Earning Purchasable at par in multiples of $ 1 00. 6% ACCUMULATIVE BONDS For Income Saving Purchasable by installment pay- ments during 10, 15 or 20 years. NEARLY $4,000,000 PAID TO BOND- HOLDERS IN TWENTY-ONE YEARS For iurther particulars inquire FORD & MALCOLM Dowlin Bldg., No. Adams VISITORS WELCOME At North Adams Leading Jew- elry, Stationery and Art Stoie The largest and most com- plete line of Souvenirs and Post Cards in the City L. E. HIGLEY 88 Main St., North Adams, Mass A Bigger, Busier, Better North Adams RICHMOND THEATRE B. M. TAYLOR, Manager Compliments of North Adams Paint & Wall Paper Co. FRANK L. HENNESSY, Mgr. 44 STATE STREET OLD7 L HOME WEEK SOUVENIR Rice's Drug Store Cor Main and Eagle 5ts. Established 1866 Drugs, Medicines and Toilet Goods AGENT FOR Johnson's Milwaukee Celebrated Chocolates CIGARS Imported and Domestic Cigarettes all brands Porter & Hadfield Successors to Tower & Porter Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating. Copper, Brass, Tin and Sheet Iron Workers We employ none but the best workmen and our work is always high grade We are also agents for the celebrated Magee Ranges and Furnaces The standard for 50 years SOEigliSI,. MAfeiu Our Memory of the Old Home is often a bit clouded ; some events stand out above others. Few of us forget "wash day" of years ago, however, even though it might be called a passing institution. People of today will not do laundry work in the old-fashioned and primative man- ner of our forefathers. Up-to-date Families Pationiza Steam Laundries There are any number of good ones scattered throughout this land of ours, but we really think perfection has been reached in North Adams. where Henry's Laundry stands out for all that is desirable. Everything that can be done in a laundry we are prepared to do, and do it right at reasonable and conservative prices. That's why we've grown with the city. Henry's Laundry Produces Results We Deliver the Goods Berkshire Coal & Grain Co. \ 16 Eagle St. Tl Holden St. NORTH ADAMS, MASS. MAY, 1904 RUFUS L. BROWN and GEO. H. BEDFORD formed a part- nership for the purpose of selling an- thracite and bituminous coal. MAY, J905 Entered the Flour, Grain & Wood Business at 116 Eagle St. MAY, J 907 Built 600-ton capacity coal pocket at Brown street. MAY, J 909 Purchased coal elevator and business of J. W. Hayden, 3000 ton, largest in Western Massachusetts FIVE YEARS GROWTH From nothing to $150,000 business per year. Our line: Anthracite and Bi- tuminous Coal, Wood, Hay, Straw, Grain, Feeds, Flour, Sugar, Salt, Cement, Lime, Fertilizer. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS STANDARD MERCANTILE GO. C.V. W.Jayne, Manager 27 EAGLE STREET, 'PHONE 85 and 86 IMPORTERS AND ROASTERS OF Royal and Standard Blend Coffees Fancy and Staple Groceries "There's a. Reason" Why we have es- tablished so large a trade in a short time* Best quality prompt service, reasonable price* M. VAN NESS BRAMAN 155-159 RIVER STREET HARRY O. Clark Wm. R. Clark MODEL LAUNDERING 60, ESTABLISHED 1891 27HOLDENST,, 46 LINCOLN ST. Fine Laundering Family Washing and Ironing Hotel, Resturant and Barber Shop Work Carpets and Rugs steam cleaned ; Mattrasses, Feathers, Blankets and Quilts cleaned by our sani- tary process. OLDEST ESTABLISHED CLEAN- ERS IN THE CITY. BEST WORK AND SERVICE TELEPHONE 307-1 P. J. MALONE DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY SPECIAL PREPARATIONS LUZON HAIR TONIC DR. MCLAUGHLIN'S TOOTH POWDER BEEF, IRON AND WINE PRESCRIPTION BUSINESS ALWAYS A PLEASURE 17 Eagle Street North Adams, Mass. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR I F YOU consider it worth while to appear somewhat differently dressed than is the great majority, you can find much to interest you at this house. We submit for your selection many beautiful designs in Eng- lish, Irish and Scotch Woolens that can be had nowhere else in this city. J.A.McCann For Over a Quarter of a Century Designer and Cutter for This House P, J, BOLANO CO, P, J, BOUND CO, J 7 W. 30th St. Main & Bank Sts. New York North Adams Potter Brothers & Company Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour t Grain, Hay, Straw and Poultry Supplies* Agents for A Ipha Port- land Cement. PIANOS AND ORGANS Pianos From $175 to $650 Agents for the Cecilian Piano and Cecilian Player. Victor Machines, $10 to $200. - New Records Every Month. Sheet Music. A Full Line of Small Goods. Cluett&Sons J6-J8 State Street North Adams - Mass. L A.Weston Steam, Water and Mill Supplies. Plumbing, Steam, Tin and Sheet Iron Work. Telephone Call 35 63-7 \ Morris Street North Adams, Mass. SHOW ROOMS 23 Eagle St., North Adams, Mass. 2 Dean St., Adams, Mass. Telephone Connection NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS !l e Houghtonville Store and Market EXTRA CHOICE FRESH AND SALT MEATS. FANCY TABLE SUPPLIES We make a Specialty of Native Poultry. Otrr own Cured Hams. The very best Creamery But- ter and strictly Fresh Eggs Our stock is second to none in the City and prices reasonable J. H. GRIFFIN, Proprietor Cor. North & Houghton Sts. 'PHONE CONNECTIONS BE SURE TO VISIT OUR MARKET OLD HOME WEEK F ET os renew old acquaintanceship we extend a hearty welcome to you all you'll find everything just as tasty "and palatable as in the days of long ago. Yours truly, Stockwell & Rosston THE FIRST QUALITY Heat and Provision Dealers cf the City SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 29 Main Street, NORTH ADAflS, HASS. Mabel L. Saxton Caterer and Confectioner Ice Cream College Ices FINEST SELECTION OF CHOCOLATES AND CANDY LUNCHES SERVED 9O Main Street North Adams, Mass. Livermore Lunch TRY OUR 25 Cent Dinner BEST IN THE CITY Creams and Ices Our Own Make 16 BANK STREET NORTH ADAMS, MASS. T - k ^U LAincn Corner Ashland an d Main sts. ALL PASTRY SERVED OUR OWN MAKE QUICK SERVICE OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR R. G. Millard Undertaker 5 Eagle St., North Adams Phone 259-2 Compliments of Massachusetts Talc Co. Miners and Millers of TALCUM POWDER Mines at Rowe, Mass. Mills at Zoar, Mass. Frederick K. Daggett, Treasurer and General Manager Compliments of JAHES J. KIELY Stained and Leaded Glass Works For Interior and Exterior Decorations Beautify your Home with our Leaded Art Glass 113 Thomas St. Worcester, Mass. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS WHITNEY BROTHERS Contractors and General Jobbers Dealers in Blue and White Building Stones Raising and Moving Buildings [a Specialty Telephone 127 NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS The Burlingame & Darbys Co. WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS IN DRUGS/: PAINTS AND OILS, NORTH ADAMS In" 1839 Salmon Burlingame bought of Dr. Nor- man r a 'drug store located on the north side of Main street, in a small "one-story [ building. At that time his stock consisted of drug's and medicines. Later he added paints, oils, hardware, mill supplies and building material. For eight years he conducted this store alone. 1847 Mr. [Burlingame admitted to partnership Mr. Geo. W. Bradford. Mr. Bradford at that time purchased of Edward Richmond the property in which the store was located. In 1850 Mr. Bradford sold his interest to Addison J. Ray and the firm removed across the street to the E. South- wick building. In 1857 it was partly burned and later Burlingame & Ray purchased the property and built a three-story brick block in which the business is now located. Upon the retirement of Mr. Ray in 1868 Mr. Burlingame became sole owner of the real estate and by the admission of Geo. M. Darby the firm was changed to Burlingame & Darby and later Frank M. Darby became one of the firm, both of whom had previously served as clerks. Mr. Burlingame died Feb. [24, 1882. After Mr. Burl- ingame's death Mr/Geo. M. Darby became the ac- tive manager until 1898jwhen it was incorporated with Geo. M. Darby president, Cynthia E. Dumville vice president, W. E. r [Orton treasurer, Sidney A. Plumb secretary /!' The business has constantly de- veloped and today carries a larger assortment of first- quality merchandise than ever before. SALMON EURLINGAME OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR Established 1887 Relocated J90J HASTINGS' PHARMACY Intelligent Application to Business Courtesy to our Customers INTERIOR VIEW RICHMOND HOTEL CORNER State and Nlain. Streets North Adams, AN Unbroken Service of more than thirty years has developed the "Boland" quality in clothes, hand in hand with the growth and advancement of our city* Mr, Boland is still active- ly engaged in the mainten- ance of the deserved repu- tation that has resulted. He will most cordially wel- come all old friends and ac- quaintances who will return Old Home Week. P.J.Bolaftd&Son TAILORS Main and State Streets Over Cutting & W. P. Boland Successor to B. J. BOLAND GROCERIES 105 Eagle Street North Adams, Mass. TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH ADAMS WHOSE PUBLIC-SPIRITED GENER- OSITY, CIVIC PRIDE AND CO- OPERATION HAVE MADE POS- SIBLE OLD HOME WEEK T O THE men and women, firms and corporations of North Adams who so liberally responded to our call _ for f imds by subscribing, and those who have taken space in the souvenir book, served on the various commit- tees, or in any other manner assisted in making"; North Adams Old Home Week an event worthy of the best traditions of North Adams, to you we extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks. Dfartlj Abams Wwk (Unmmttto , D. STAFFORD, President NORTH ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS OFFICIAL SOUVENIR BOOK OLD HOME WEEK SEPT. 5 TO 11, 1909 Issued by the Publicity Committee of North Adams NORTH ADAMS: ITS HISTORY Prepared for Old Home Week Souvenir by Attorney M. C. Flaherty l '*** all other communities, North Adams has passed through a process of evolution. From a pine-covered wilderness it evolved into a straggling and poverty-stricken hamlet, offering its inhabitants no means of livlihood save those afforded by the forest and the farm. Time and industry caused the hamlet to evolve into the largest town in the United States, and the town at length developed into the city of today with its many and varied industries and its well regulated system of government. No detailed history of North Adams is here intended, for to attempt to give an adequate account of one-hundred and sixty years of growth in a book of this character would be absurd. The aim of this publication is simply to bring to public atten- tion some of the more important happenings in the life of North Adams and to note some of the features which make North Adams the attractive and prosperous community it is today. SOME FACTS CONCERNING THE CITY'S EARLIEST YEARS In the year 1749, complying with the order of the general court of Massachusetts, a tract of land at the foot of the Hoosac Mountain was explored and surveyed, through what was then, for the most part, a wilderness of huge pine trees; the exploring party mapped out a township seven miles long from north to south and five miles broad from east to west. To this entire territory was given the name of East Hoosac. The following year (1750) Captain Ephraim Williams obtained from the Massachusetts government a grant of two hundred acres of land in East Hoosac, in consideration for which he bound himself to "build a grist and saw mill within two years on the Hoosac River and to keep the same in repair for twenty years." These mills were built by Captain Williams at North Adams near the present site of the Hunter machine shop above the Main Street bridge. In the township of East Hoosac 287679 OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR lots of one hundred acres were laid out, settlers admitted, and on October 15, 1778, a town was incorporated which took the name of Adams in honor of Samuel Adams, the great revolutionary leader. The patriotism of the early settlers is evidenced not only by the name chosen for their town but also by their liberal contributions to the revolutionary cause. A few examples from the town records will show how intensely the desire for liberty burned in the hearts of those hardy settlers. Thus in June 20, 1780 is this entry, Voted; ' 'that the town will raise money by a tax to hire their quota of soldiers to serve in the Continental army six months." May 15, 1781, Voted: "to lay a tax on the town of 300 pounds for the purpose of procuring a stock of ammunition." July 19, 1781, Voted: "that each soldier engaged to serve in the Continental army three months shall receive from the town of Adams the sum of four pounds for each month he shall serve, to be paid in silver or in grain." In those early days the south end of Adams had ten times as many inhabitants as the north end, or what is now North Adams. The land to the south was much better for farming and North Adams would probably never have surpassed the south of the town in growth except for the more extensive water power. It was this great water power which first enticed settlers to the northern portion of the town, now the city of North Adams. Certainly there was little else then to attract the farmers to locate here. As has been stated, the site of North Adams was originally a pine forest. Therefore, for a long time, the principal staple of traffic was lumber; but when the trees were finally cleared away their large stumps and roots greatly impeded gardening, farming and building operations. Moreover, in those days, the streams and rivers contained a much greater volume of water than now and each spring the rivers swollen beyond bounds by the melting of the heavy snows of one hundred and fifty years ago flowed down into the valley wrecking everything in their way, and carrying logs and huge boulders into what is now the principal part of the city. For these reasons the first farmers wisely preferred to settle in the south of the township, and up to 1785 there were but five dwell- ings in what is now North Adams. But men are ever loath to yield to the obstacles placed in their path by nature, so in spite of the stubborn soil and the meddlesome disposition of the Hoosac River to sweep away civilization, the northern settlement continued to grow. In 1795 there were a dozen dwellings in the village, the r - .,..ti, V ''*,'' * ' ' ; II . .**" NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS principal land owners being Jeremiah Colgrove, Sr., Israel Jones, David Estes and David Darling. The first store for the sale of groceries in North Adams was kept by William Farrand. He hauled his goods from Boston by ox-team and therefore of necessity his stock was exceedingly meagre. But if the amount of his stock was small his prices were not, as a single entry, "one bag of salt, price $10.00, sold to Captain Shippee of Clarksburg," will suffice to show. The early merchants in this young community did not prosper for the reason that the traders of Williamstown undersold them and carried a greater variety of goods. The hardy villagers cared nothing for the rough roads and cheerfully walked the five miles to Williamstown to save a few cents on their purchases. At a date unrecorded, two men, whose names are also un- recorded, opened the first dry goods store near the Main Street bridge. It required only two months to convince them that what- ever the future of North Adams would be, it was at that time a poor place for business. Accordingly the two traders departed. During the first half century of the town's existence the entire number of stores kept at different times was only thirteen. The scarcity of money made bartering or "swapping" necessary and a man who had $25.00 in cash was regarded as a capitalist. It is recorded that up to the year 1825 no man with $2,000 in ready cash ever settled here so that industrial progress was very gradual. But though the growth of North Adams was slow it was none the less sure. One by one small mills and factories were built as the value of the water power in this section became more fully realized and appreciated. DIVISION OF ADAMS AND NORTH ADAMS By reason of this superior water power the north village at length outstripped her southern sister in population. The diverse interests of the two villages and the inconvenience to voters finally led to a division of the town in April 1878, the first town meeting of North Adams being held April 24, 1878, in what is now Odd Fel- lows' Hall. After starting on her independent career North Adams continued to grow and prosper until, in the early nineties it had gained the distinction of being the largest town in the United States. CITY GOVERNMENT ADOPTED So populous had North Adams become that the town meeting system became unwieldy and in the year 1895 it was decided to adopt a city form of government. North Adams began its career OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS as a city on Monday, Jan. 6, 1896, with twenty-one of the most prominent and respected men of the community serving as council- men and the Hon. Albert C. Houghton occupying the office of mayor. THE CITY CHARTER The charter of the new city was the result of the careful work of municipal experts in New York and Boston. So practical and effective for good government has it proved to be that many of its provisions have been embodied in the charters of other cities. The centralization of authority and responsibility for executive action in the mayor, the complete separation of the executive and legislative departments, and the minority representation in the council, are some of the points of excellence. CITY OFFICIALS Under this charter the city officials are a mayor, twenty-one councilmen and a school committee of six members, two being elected each year for a term of three years. The city officials to be elected by the people are put upon one ballot and are voted for by the whole body of citizens the same as town officers are chosen. With the exception of the city clerk and auditor the mayor appoints the heads of all departments and has power to remove them for cause stated in writing and engrossed upon the puplic records. The mayor is chosen for a term of one year. He cannot borrow or spend money for the city or in any way obligate it financially. Chosen by the people he is directly responsible to them and to no other power. THE CITY COUNCIL This body represents the city in all but executive matters. The council is composed of twenty-one members, seven of whom are elected each year to serve for a term of three vears. The council on the first day of April each year appropriates and apportions the money for the year's expenditures. * Except by a three-fourths vote they cannot at any time appropriate money to exceed the sum of $200.00. No bill can be paid by the city treasurer until it is certified by the auditor, whose duty it is to learn that such bills have been properly contracted and that their specific appropriation has not been used up. If the appropriation is exhausted the bill cannot be approved. This is a safeguard of great value to the tax- payers. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS MAYORS OF NORTH ADAMS During its comparatively brief career as a city North Adams has been singularly fortunate in the choice of its chief executives. All of them have been men of business ability and sterling worth, and all of them have given cheerfully their time and best endeavors to the service of the city. The following is a list of the men who have been thus far honored by election to the first office in the gift of the citizens of North Adams: HON. ALBERT C. HOUGHTON 1896-1897 HON. H. TORREY CADY 1898-1899 HON. EDWARD S. WILKINSON 1900-1901-1902 HON. MARSHALL R. FORD 1905-1906 HON. FRANK D. STAFFORD 1903-1904; 1907-1908 HON. JOHN H. WATERHOUSE 1909 VIEWS ABOUT NORTH ADAMS. Some of the natural beauties surrounding North Adams have been spoken of, it remains to give a glimpse of the city itself. From no one point can an adequate sight of the entire city be obtained. Perhaps the best partial view may be had from High street, just above the little tunnel. Standing there a person may behold Main street, well paved and lined on either side along its entire length by brick and marble business blocks. At the head of this street is Monument Square, upon which face the Houghton Memorial Library building and the Baptist and Congregational churches. Beyond this square and up the hill are the handsome residences of many of the business and professional men of the city. South from Monument Square leads Church street, whose spacious dwellings and well-kept grounds give ample evidence of the taste and wealth which created them. Looking along down Church street the eye EDWARD S. WILKINSON MAYORS PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH ADAMS NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS MONUMENT SQUARE One of the City's Beauty Spots sees the Mark Hopkins school and a little further on the State Normal School standing upon an eminence, a picture of stateliness and sim- plicity. Looking northward from Monument Square the visitor sees the Methodist and Irish-Catholic churches and fine clusters of business and residential houses. Above on a slight hill is Drury High School, and just below a delightful green plot of land indi- cates the site of Colgrove Park, a beautiful breathing place for tired women and children during the hot afternoons of summer. On all the hillside streets, leading into the city the stranger will see tenement dwellings and snug cottages with their little gardens and fruit trees at the rear. Everywhere about the central portion of the city the visitor perceives the tall chimneys and the huge bulks of the various factories from which is derived the prosperity of the city. One thing, however, the visitor viewing the city will look for in vain, that is a slum section. North Adams has no slum district and it is the hope of the community that North Adams will long be spared this plague spot which works so much evil in bigger and more densely populated cities. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR DOWN CHURCH STREET In the Fine Residential District The Berkshire Hills, among which nestles the city of North Adams, are famous the world over for their beauty. Writers of note, such as Thoreau, Bryant, and Beecher, have been enraptured by our mountain scenery. Hawthorne, the great prose master, while writing one of his stories, passed some time in this vicinity, and like all lovers of nature was entranced by the beauty of the valleys and the grandeur of the surrounding mountains. From his pen we take the following vivid word picture : "Often it would seem a wonder how our road was to continue, the mountains rose so abruptly on either side, and stood so directly a wall across our onward course; while looking behind it would be an equal mystery how we had gotten thither, through the huge base of the mountain that seemed to have reared itself erect after our passage. Between the mountains there were gorges that led the imagination away into new scenes of wildness. I have never driven through such romantic scenery, where there was such a variety and boldness of mountain shapes as this, and though it was a bright, sunny day, the mountains diversified the view with sun- shine and shadow, and glory and gloom." NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS THE FAMOUS HOOSAC TUNNEL One of the Seven Wonders of the World Greylock, for all of its massive bulk, has never stood in the way of industrial progress and so has remained undisturbed by man. Not so, however, with its mate on the east, the Hoosac Mountain. For many years that mammoth eminence was a stubborn barrier preventing easy communication between North Adams and points to the east. It was no easy task to convey supplies over the steep and rough roads of the Hoosac range, so men began to figure upon a better way to overcome the opposition of nature. Since they could not conveniently pass over this barrier they decided to at- tempt to pass through it. Then was conceived the idea of the Hoosac Tunnel. In 1840 the Troy & Greenfield Railroad was chartered and plans made for boring through the great wall of the mountain. Some experiments were tried which failed and the colossal task was aban- doned for ten years. But in 1851 the work was again resumed. From the summit of the mountain a shaft 15 by 27 feet in dimensions was sunk to a depth of 1,028 feet. A similar shaft was dug upon OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR the western slope of the mountain. These shafts as well as both ends of the tunnel allowed work to be done at several different places with different forces of men. This preliminary work occupied four years of continuous labor and the expenditure of half a million dollars. Hundreds of men, for the most part foreigners, were employed in the construction of the tunnel. After the completion of the work the majority of these men found other employment in North Adams and remained here. Many of them and their descendants are here today and are among the most respected men of the community. Man does not easily triumph over nature, as those who had charge of piercing the massive heart of the Hoosac Mountain speedily found. The rock proved remarkably hard and successfully resisted the drills of the miners. Various contractors gave up the work in despair. The invention at this time of the powerful explosive, nitro-glycerine, by Prof. George M. Mowbray of North Adams, greatly aided in the completion of the task. At length on a day twenty-five years after the work had been begun the picks of the workers from the central shaft toward the west were heard by the men from the west shaft working eastward. The engineers had been accurate in their measurements and the two passages joined with only a few inches discrepancy. On Feb. 9, 1875, the first train of cars passed through the tunnel. The tunnel was still, however, far from completion. Great danger was to be apprehended from falling rocks. To prevent disaster from this source the tunnel was securely arched; twenty million bricks being required for this work.- At length in the autumn of 1876 the tunnel was pronounced reasonably safe for travel and regular trains began to pass through it. This tunnel, which is four and three-fourths miles long and 26 feet wide and 26 feet high is equipped with a double track. Twelve hundred electric lights serve to dissipate the gloom of this black hole, and electric fans render the air free from gas and smoke. In the beginning it was estimated that the total cost of construction would not exceed $2,000,000, yet the actual cost was $20,241,842.31. Also 195 lives were lost during the progress of the work. At such a price as this does commerce subdue and conquer the forces of nat- ure. In the days when the tunnel was being constructed a con- siderable village was built in its near neighborhood, but with the completion of the work and the removal of the workmen, the vicinity was abandoned and in time the dwellings fell into ruin. All that now remains is the tunnel itself, which seems destined to continue for all time, the giant gateway into North Adams and a splendid witness to the skill, perseverance and patience of American labor. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS The following few facts concerning the tunnel and its building will be of interest: First proposed (for canal) 1819 Chartered . . 1848 Commenced . . 1851 Headings met Nov. 27 1874 Completed 1875 Total length, feet . 25,031 East end to central shaft, feet . . . 12,837 Central shaft to west shaft, feet . . 9,694 Rock Mica slate, mica schist and milky quartz. Rock excavated, tons 2,000,000 Height, feet . 20 Width, feet . . 24 Water disch.,east end, gal. per min., . 100 Water disch, west end, gal. per min., . 600 Men employed 800 to 900 Miles from Boston . 136 First train through, Feb. 9th . . . 1875 First freight, April 5 1875 First passenger, Oct. 13 1875 West shaft to west end, ft. 2,500 Depth central shaft, feet 1,028 Depth west shaft, feet 318 Size central shaft, feet 15 x 27 Size west shaft, feet 10 x 14 Height east'rn summit, ft. 1,429 Height western summit, ft. 1,718 Grade per mile 26-40 Error in line at points of meeting . 9-16 in. Above tide at east portal 966 Total length of brick arching . . 7,573 No. of bricks used in arching 20,000,000 Cost, $14,000,000 Lives lost . . 195 Contractors, F. & W. Shanley, Montreal Chief Civil Engineer, Benj. D. Frost. Explosive Tri-nitro gly- cerine. One pound glycerine equal to 13 of powder. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR GREYLOCK MOUNTAIN The Highest Point in Massachusetts To the west of the city is a range of mountains, ever rising and rising until the highest point is reached upon the crest of lordly Greylock. This mountain, the loftiest peak in Massachusetts, rises to an altitude of 3,500 feet, and stands in solemn grandeur, a sturdy sentinel over North Adams and the surrounding towns. A well graded road winds about this mountain to its top, where a substantial observatory has been erected from which may be ob- tained a splendid view of the surrounding country, and glimpses of the Hudson River and the far-off Catskill ranges. The scenery along the drive up Greylock is wild, picturesque and beautiful. No description of it is adequate. To be appreciated it must be seen when the sun first bursts through the mists of morning, or when the shadows begin to steal down from the lofty peaks into the valleys and the deepening shades of twilight brood around. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS GREYLOCK STATE RESERVATION Some twenty years ago there came to public attention a move- ment to reserve the lands which could not be used for agriculture, and to keep them under the control of the State for the public good and pleasure. Acting upon this idea the Trustees of Public Reservations formed themselves into a corporate body. Grey lock was the first reservation to be asked for by the board, and the first bill in 1898 called for an appropriation of $25,000 for the purchase of land. The Greylock commission was appointed and the pur- chase of the land was conducted on the principle that the State should pay for the land and the county should pay for keeping up the property. Appropriations have continued from time to time until the total aggregates $93,000. The county has thus far spent in the construction of roads and care of the property about $35,000. The success of the Greylock reservation and the popularity with which it was received all over the State has done much in securing various other pieces of unused land throughout the State on the same principal of State purchase and county development. Greylock, however, leads the list with 8,187 acres, more land than is contained in all the other Massachusetts state reservations combined. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NATURAL BRIDGE AND CASCADE Two Points Well Worth Visiting A favorite Sunday afternoon pastime of the young people of North Adams is a trip to the natural bridge. This miracle of nature is situated at the extreme north of the city. It is a ravine 300 feet long and 60 feet wide. This ravine is spanned by one bridge of rock and the remains of another. There is evidence that the water once flowed over this bridge. Hawthorne gives this description of the place : 'The passage through the cave made by the stream is very crooked and interrupted, not only by fallen rocks, but by deep pools' of water, which probably have been forded by few. As the deepest pool occurs in the most uneven part of the chasm I determined to wade it. Thus I reached the me interesting part of the cave, where the whirlings of the stream had left the marks of the eddies in the solid marble, all up and down the two sides of the chasm. The marble crags are over- spread with a concretion, which makes them look as gray as granite, except where the continual flow of water keeps them of snowy whiteness. At the bot- tom of the broad chamber of the cave, standing in its shadow, the effect of the morning sunshine on the dark and light foliage of the pines and other trees that cluster the summits of the crags was beautiful, and it was strange how such great trees had seemingly rooted themselves in solid marble . After pass ing through the romantic and beau tiful spot the stream goes onward t turn factories, still making its voic heard while it labors." CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS High Standard Maintained One reason why North Adams is not shamed by a slum district is because of the high degree of mental and moral development that obtains among the citizens. Few cities of a like size can boast so many and beautiful churches and schools as can North Adams. Some account of these institutions may here be given. THE BAPTIST CHURCH. In 1808 Elder Calvin Keyes organized a Baptist society with a membership of twenty -two people. Prior to that time all the citi- zens had worshipped together in a little building which stood upon the present site of the Baptist Church. In 1829 this old building was removed and a brick church erected in its stead. Because of the continued growth of the town this church presently became too small to accommodate its congregation and in 1848 a larger building was begun. This when completed cost $15,000 and had seating capacity for 1,000 people. In May, 1875, this church was so badly burned that its ruins were removed and the present splendid edifice erected. This church property is now valued at one hundred thou- sand dollars and has a membership of 1,500 people. The present pastor is the Rev. J. H. Spencer. ST. FRANCIS CHURCH. It is only about sixty years ago that services were first held in North Adams in behalf of Roman Catholic residents of the town. Since that time the members of that communion have increased until now they number nearly one half of the population of the city. In 1856 the members of this denomination purchased the old Methodist church on Center street, and in 1862 the parish, under the name of St. Francis was organized and the Rev. Charles Lynch was appointed pastor. In 1865 he purchased the land at the corner of Eagle and Union streets, and in 1867 the corner-stone of the present church was laid. Upon the death of Father Lynch the Rev. Charles E. Burke succeeded to the pastorate and carried on the work of his predecessor with great assiduity and success. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NOTRE DAME ST. JOHN'S ST. FRANCIS NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS In 1895 the parish bought the Arnold property on Eagle street, remodelled it and made it a home for its pastors, of which any church organization might well be proud. Upon the death of Father Burke, which occurred in 1908, the Rev. Edward P. Dum- phy became the pastor of St. Francis church and he is the present incumbent of that office. THE METHODIST CHURCH. In 1823 the Methodist Church Society was organized here and became part of the Petersburg circuit. During the first year of the society's existence a circuit preacher came every second Sun- day and delivered a sermon in Mr. Tinker's shop. In 1824 a lot was purchased on Centre street for $30. An unfinished ' 'glass factory" was removed to this site and finished up in a rude manner as a place of worship. In 1842 the present lot on Church street was procured and a frame church was erected upon it at a cost of $4,000. This building was used for thirty years and was then torn down to make room for the present commodious structure which was erected at a cost of $85,000. This church contains one of the finest organs in Western Massachusetts. The church property, including the parsonage, is estimated to be worth $125,000. The present pastor of this church is the Rev. S. W. Erwin. ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. This parish was organized on Dec. 11, 1855 by Rev. Dr. William Tatlock and Stephen H. Tyng, Jr., then students at Williams College. In the spring of 1857 St. John's became a corporation under the laws of this Commonwealth. In 1858 a building site on Summer street was purchased and a small church built. This structure gave place in 1867 to a new and more commodious building. In 1890 Rev. John C. Tebbetts became rector and has served in that capacity from then to the present time. Under the able ad- ministration of Mr. Tebbetts, the rectory has been constructed, the church enlarged and the parish house built. The church and parish house are of Gothic architecture, and are among the most notable structures of their kind in Berkshire County. NOTRE DAME CHURCH. The employment in this city of Canadian emigrants began more than forty years ago, and in a few years they had become sufficiently numerous to require a church of their own. Accordingly the OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS "Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart" was founded in the year 1871; the first mass was celebrated on Jan. 6 of that year in the "old chapel" on Centre street. This chapel was occupied for about four years when the parish removed to the basement of the present beautiful church which crowns the crest of East Main street and which was completed in 1888. This church is of Gothic architecture and is renowned for the graceful proportions of its interior, the beauty of its altars and the noble quality of its organ, which is one of the best in Western Massachusetts. This parish numbers about 5,000 souls, the present pastor being the Rev. Charles H. Jeanotte. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The first Congregational society was established far back in the early days of the town and was presided over by a Rev. Mr. Todd. After the dissolution of this pioneer society there was no organized church of this denomination here until the present one was founded in 1827. The following year a church was erected which served the needs of its congregation until 1865 when the present edifice was built at a cost of $40,000. Later a parsonage, chapel and adjoining properties were added so that the entire church property is now valued at $200,000. This society numbers about 800 mem- bers. The present pastor is the Rev. T. E. Busfield. THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCH. This church was organized in North Adams on April 9, 1842. For a time the society occupied quarters on Centre street, and in 1851 a church was built on State street where the Wellington Hotel now stands. In 1893 the handsome, modern church on Summer street was erected and a fine pipe organ installed. This church property including the parsonage is valued at about $50,000. Rev. G. M. Gerrish is the pastor. THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUE. This society of Russian Hebrews was organized in 1890, and the synagogue was erected four years later at a cost of about $5,000. For an organization of recent origin it has a surprisingly large mem- bership, which gives every indication of increasing as the growth of the city is bringing larger and larger numbers of this thrifty class of people into the community. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH. For the past decade the Italian population of this city has been so numerous as to feel the need of a place of worship of their own. Accordingly in 1906 an extensive plot of ground was purchased on Holden street, and the church of St. Anthony of Padua was erected. This church is a quaintly beautiful little structure situated well back from the noise of the street, the parsonage occupying the front portion of the premises. This congregation numbers about 1,500 souls and the present pastor is the Rev. Joseph Nardow. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Eleven years ago the members of this belief met one evening at the home of J. H. Orr and formed themselves into an organized body. At first their meetings were held in the Grand Army hall and later in rooms at the Berkshire Hotel. The organization con- tinued to prosper and about two years ago the members determined to procure a building of their own in which to hold services. Ac- cordingly the brick structure situated on Chestnut street which for- merly did service as a school was purchased. The building is plain and neat in design and has a fine stretch of lawn in front of it. This organization now numbers about fifty people. The board of directors of the society are: Mrs. Geo. W. Dox, president; Miss Josephine Fuller, Miss Mattie McDonald, Miss Maud Jentz and Eugene Francher. The treasurer of the society is W. H. Orr, and the clerk is J. H. Orr. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH This is an organization which was formed about two years ago and which embraces a large portion of the negro population of the city. For a time this congregation held services in the Wellington Hall and later removed to a building on Washington avenue. At present the members of this society are forming plans and sub- scribing funds to purchase a more suitable church property so that this organization will soon be established materially as well as are the other religious societies of North Adams. The present pastor of the Second Baptist congregation is the Rev. R. W. Fields. MISSIONS ^^In addition to the churches already mentioned and assisting them in strengthening the religious fervor of this community, are the various outlying chapels erected for the accommodation NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS of the citizens who live at some distance from the main portions of the city. The Protestant chapels in Briggsville, Blackinton and Braytonville, as well as the quaint little chapel situated on the East Mountain road at the foot of Florida Mountain, are carried on by the members of the different churches, regardless of denomination and accomplish an amount of good which it would be impossible for a number of small organizations to achieve if struggling independently. The French Roman Cath- olics have also a prosperous mission in the village of Greylock for the members of that communion. A feeling of the utmost cordiality and respect exists among the various clergymen of the community, and it is the aim and purpose of them all to inculcate into the minds of their parishioners a true conception of the brotherhood of man. In a world of imperfection the perfect ideal of Christianity will never be realized but the earnest work of the various churches and missions of North Adams is doing much toward the attainment of that end. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS DRURY ACADEMY Schools of North Adams A Source of Pride Of secondary importance only to the churches are the schools of which North Adams is justly proud. The first real impetus to education in North Adams was given by Mr. Nathan Drury of Flor- ida, Mass., who manifested his interest in the mental advancement of the city by willing, in 1840, the sum of $3,000 for the purpose of founding a school to be known as Drury academy. In accordance with the provisions of Mr. Drury's will a board of trustees was ap- pointed who formed a corporation under the name of Drury acad- emy. Grounds were purchased on a hill near the center of the town and a building erected. The school was first conducted as a private institution but in 1851 it was converted into a free high school for North Adams and in 1866 the property was leased to the town for ninety-nine years, with the privilege of erecting a better building for public school purposes. In 1867 the brick building comprising eighteen class-rooms was erected. This institution is now one of OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR the leading high schools in New England. A diploma from Drury will admit the holder to almost any college in the country without the requirement of an entrance examination. When North Adams was incorporated as a town in 1878 it had a population of about 11,000 with 1,996 children, and an average school attendance of 1,360 pupils. It is to the late Anson D. Miner that the present school system of North Adams owes a very large share of its success. Under his direction the schools of North Adams were carried forward to a high standard of excellence in organization, discipline and instruction. Since the introduction of the city government important advances have been made in school affairs. Four new buildings, known as the Brayton, Johnson, Houghton and Freeman schools, costing approximately $40,000 each, have been erected and another building, the Mark Hopkins school, comparatively new, has been enlarged so that it now ac- commodates 700 pupils. The common schools are amply provided with books and supplies as well as with an excellent force of earnest, well trained teachers who fully appreciate their duties and the res- ponsibilities of their profession. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS In addition to the excellent public schools system of North Adams there has been established here two parochial .schools. The building occupied by the pupils of St. Francis parish is situated on Eagle street near the church and is known as St. Francis school. This school is a fine brick structure and contains a commodious assembly hall capable of seating 700 pupils. This building was completed during the pastorate of the Rev. Fr. Burke and the school opened September 6, 1886, with an attendance of about 400 pupils who are in charge of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Since that time the attendance at this school has been constantly increasing. About ten years ago a fine chemical and physical laboratory was installed in the high school. The Sisters of St. Joseph, who are the instruc- tors, reside in the convent which is in the immediate vicinity of the school. The sisters are able and conscientious teachers and their ambition is to make the school second to none in the Common- wealth. The rapid increase of the French speaking population of North Adams led the late Rev. Louis LeDuc to establish the parochial school of Notre Dame parish. The large basement of the church was fitted up for school purposes and on September 2, 1890, the school opened with 307 pupils in charge of the Sisters of St. Anne. The course of study extends from the primary grades through a NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS complete high school course. Instruction is given both in French and English. By the year 1897 the original school had outgrown its quarters in the church basement and the members of the parish proceeded to erect a more suitable structure for the accommodation of the pupils. In 1899 the present handsome school building, located on a portion of the church property, was completed at a cost of about $35,000. It is large enough to accommodate 900 pupils. The present number of pupils attending this school is about 800. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL SPLENDID MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTION On the sixth of June, 1894, and Act was approved by the General Court of the Commonwealth for the establishment of a normal school at North Adams. The conditions imposed by the act were the payment of $20,000 into the State treasury and the furnishing and maintaining o f suit- able and sufficient school buildings and model and practice schools in connection with the training department of said Normal School. These conditions the city of North Adams at once began to fulfill and $28,000 were expended in purchasing a site for the proposed normal school. A training school was established and in addition a plot of land near the site of the normal school was purchased by the city at a cost of about $20,000 for future educational uses of the city and state. Upon a portion of the land purchased for the normal school was also built the principal's house. Both this and the school building are constructed of yellow brick trimmed with white marble. The school building is 152 feet long, 34 feet deep and three stories in height. The interior is furnished in oak with every modern improvement. In beauty, simplicity and adap- tation to its use, the school building is not surpassed. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Candidates for admission to the normal school must be at least sixteen years of age and free from any disease or infirmity which would unfit them for the office of teacher. They must present certificates of good moral standing, give evidence of average intel- lectual capacity and be graduates of high schools whose courses of study have been approved by the board of education. Successful experience in teaching is allowed to be taken into account in deter- mining the merits of the candidate. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS COURSES AT SCHOOL The courses at the normal school are a three-years course, a kindergarten course, a special course for teachers of experience, and a special course for college graduates. NORMAL SCHOOL DORMITORY Midway between the principal's house and the school stands the Dormitory. This, like the other two buildings is built of yellow brick trimmed with white marble. The 'interior is done in oak. This building is a three-story structure capable of accommodating about 100 students and teachers. Single rooms may be had and also suites. In this building besides the sleeping rooms there are music rooms, parlors and recreation rooms, a dining hall and a well-appointed gymnasium are also located in this building. Al- together the Dormitory makes an attractive home in which the students may pleasantly pass the time not devoted to the class- room. BUSINESS COLLEGE In addition to the other educational advantages possessed by the city, there is also located here a fine business college. OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS r^^^ig!Sra^^Oi^ < . o 2 ^ - J 'So s 5 ^0 j o J o I g OQ ^ | UJ ^2 c/3 PJ O o a o I o CQ bo cd a O cr ^ c NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS Richmond* 'Wellington Jtotel EUROPEAN W. H. WINGATE, Manager STRICTLY FIREPROOF-BATH-ALL MODERN APPOINTMENTS-IT WILL WOT BURN. I BERGNERl EMGLE BREWING CO. OF PHILADELPHIA Brewers of the Famous Philadelphia Ales Only at the RICHMOND-WELLINGTON 9 John L* Thompson Sons & Co "Wholesale ^Druggists 159, 161, 163, 165, J67 River Street, TROY, N. Y. PROPRIETORS OF DR. 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Every effort has been made to make this new policy the very perfection in a life insurance contract. For farther information apply to John B* Stone t General Agent, Company's Building, Pittsfield, Mass. JAMES W. MAHAR, Bank Bldg., North Adams, Mass. JAMES H. FALLON, Special Agent, Williamstown, Mass. NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS DC < UJ LU UJ . _l O UJ > (n o Z DC < UJ U. QQ * Z < < ffl UJ UJ CO I CO O 3 DC DC < u. O . 00 (/) UJ DC QC UJ Q. DC - u. < D DD o o E , *: c3 I Sa NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS OLD HOME WEEK SOUVENIR James Hunter Machine Co. North Adams, Mass, NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS Preparation and Finishing Machinery for Woolens and Worsteds WOOL OPENERS SELF FEEDS WOOL WASHERS " THE STONE " WOOL DRYER CONE DUSTERS SOAPING MACHINES FULLING MILLS CLOTH WASHERS PIECE DIE KETTLES CARBONIZING MACHINERY GARNETT MACHINES METALLIC BREASTS COMPLETE BATTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COTTON BATTING We want every Overseer to have our Bulletins. A postal brings them. Jas. 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