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^, ^ Bloomfield, which is one of the most prosperous
Cr /^>~;^T>JlT?rfVr>-^ > ^^ _ and progressive of the townships in lissex County,
took its name in 1796 from Gen. Joceph Bloom-
field, who was afterwards Governor 01 New Jersey
and at a later period Chancellor of the State. For many years
Bloomfield was but a local name, and it was not until 181 2 that its
corperate existence began, (ien. Bloomfield. for whom the town-
was named, was one of the Generals of the patriot forces in the
Kevolulion and had distinguished himself in several battles. The choice
„f the name of Bloomfield was made by the Presbyterian congregation,
which was then worshiping in the house of Joseph Davis, near the Com-
mon It was thought desirous to give the settlement a local name, and as Gen^Bloomfield was well
known to the peopfe of that section, not only for his gallant deeds in the field, but ^o^^is genial and
courtly manners and for his sincere piety, it was determined to honor h.m by giving his name to this
locality The congregaii-.n of the Presbyterian church were then beginning the erection of the house
of worship, and a white marble tablet bearing the inscription: " Bloomfield, . 796," was set in the tower
of the church to mark the beginning of what in future years proved to be one of the foremost own -
ships of that county which is frequently called the " State of Essex." In the year .797 Gen. Bloom-
field in recognition of the honor done him, paid the little hamlet a formal visit, accompanied by a
mill ary escort, and was received with distinguished honors by the residents o the place. At that
Ume and for many years afterwards Bloomfield formed a part of Newark. In x8o6 Newark was
divided into three wards, the Newark ward, the Orange ward, and the Bloomfield ward. The town
ship of Bloomfield was created by the Legislature in 18.2 and included all the terntory now em-
braced within the limits of Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville and Franklin. Belleville became a
4 BLOOMFIELD AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
seoar-Ue township i„ ,8,9 and Mnntclair in 1868. The present township of Bloomfield is four and a
vdile long and about one and three-quarter n,iles broad. In .8.0 the popu at:on of Bloorn
1 vh h at that tin,e included Montclair, Belleville and Franklin, was but 3.085. To-day the
population of the township of Bloomfield alone is y,86o, and the assessed valuation of Us property
'^'far^rproportion of the early settlers of Bloomfield can.e from 'the Dutch colony at Bergen
and among the descendants of those colonists are such families as the Spears, (whose name was
oritinallv fpelled Speir), the Vreelands, Cadmuses, (iarrabrants and Jarolemon. The larger por-
■ i 'I we e f th'e early settlers of the place were an offshoot from the Presbyter.an colony ,n
N^ark, who originially took posseesion of the land for farming purposes. There >s no record ot
Iny houses being built there before 1695, but records of the possess.on of land are to be found
da ing back much earlier. Among the early settlers of the place who came from Newark or were
identified with the Presbyterian church were Stephen Davis, Jonathan Sergeant Samuel ^^ arc,
Samuel Harrison, Jasper Crane, Samuel Kitchell, John Baldwin, Thomas P.erson and Richard gar-
rison Descendants of these men are yet residing in Bloomfield and are among Us most substantial
citizens One of the earliest records of the erection of a house is to be found in the town records
of Newark when, in 1670, John Baldwin, Senior, was granted by a vote of the town one extra acre
to be added to his second division of upland, in consideration of his remaining on the place during
the first summer. This upland was a portion of what is now Bloomfield. n 1695 Thomas Dav,
erected a saw mill on near where Wheeler's paper mill now stands in Montclair. Among the old
homes of Bloomfield may be mentioned the Joseph Davis mansion, opposite the Baptist church
which was built before the Revolution, the Cadmus house, on Montgomery street, and the Cadmus
house on Washington street. Samuel Ward erected a woollen mill in the township in 1725.
BLOOMFIELD OF TO-DAY.
We have spoken of the Bloomfield of the past. Now we propose to direct the attention of the
reader to the Bloomfield of the present day, which is an attractive and beautiful township, having
almost all the advantages of a suburban city, with none of its disadvantages. It has excellent raU-
road facilities for quick and easy access to New York and Newark ; an admirable system of public
schools • ten large churches, representing all the prominent religious denominations ; an unlimited
supply of pure water for household and fire purposes ; fine stores ; an efficient and well equipped
Fire Department ; a vigilant Board of Health ; a conservative Township Government ; streets
lighted with gas; miles of Telford roads in its principal streets; flagged sidewalks; a National
Bank a Savings Bank ; a fire insurance company and good postal facilities. The township has no
bonded debt ; its taxes are light; there is no malaria. There is a Young Men's Christian Asso-
ciation, as well as a number of fraternal and social organizations.
The most prominent business location in Bloomfield is what is known as the Centre. 1 his is
really the head of the township and comprises a large, open space formed by the junction of Broad
street Bloomfield, Washington and Glenwood avenues. Here are within a stone's throw of the
place situated the two banks, the insurance company, the Post Office, and the leading stores of the
place The principal street is Broad street, and on it are located some of the handsomest houses
in the town, as well as all the leading stores, the newspaper offices, banks, etc. One of the handsomest
residences on this street is that of the Hon. Amzi Dodd, the President of the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Co., of Newark, and also a former Vice-Chancellor of New Jersey. One of the most at-
tractive features of Bloomfield is its beautiful park, at the head of which stands the First Presby-
terian Church. It is bounded on the north by Beach street, on the south by Liberty street, on the
east by East Park place, and on the west by Broad street Among the most attractive thorough-
fares of Bloomfield is Ridgewood avenue, which extends from the Orange line to Montclair.
On this avenue are located some of the handsomest private residences in the town, among them
those of Robert S. Rudd, A. G. Darwin, Edward Wilde and J. Talliferii.. Franklin street is also a
BLOOMIJELD AND ITS PO/NTS 01- INTEREST.
handsome street, and cnntains tlie residences of some of the older families of llie place. On this
street are the houses of Cliarjes M. Davis (the County Superintendent of Public Schools), G. Lee
Stout, Jason Crane and Harry E. Richards. On Beach street are also several handsome houses,
including those of James C.
Heacli, Edward G. Ward and
C. I-. Harrison. Belleville ave-
nue is one of the chief streets
of the place, and is a favorite
driving course. On it are situ-
ated the elegant houses of
Thomas Oakes, Edmund H.
Davey, Henry Dodd and A. J.
King. On Elm street the resi-
dences of William Cadmus and
Halsey .M. Harrett, as well as a
number of very tasteful villas,
.uiiiing the buildings that are
particularly deserving of notice
in the town is the one in
which the Bloomfield National
Bank and the Bloomfield
Savings Bank are situated.
Kksilmm.k ok Thoma.>- OAKkb. This is a handsome three-story
brick uuilding with a brown stone front. The (ierman Theological Seminary, which is an institu-
tion under the care of the Presbytery of Newark, occupies a substantial brick structure on the
corner of Franklin and Liberty streets.
Bloomfield and its vicinity abound in beautiful drives. Go in any direction you will you can-
not go amiss, for your eyes will be delighted in every quarter by charming scenery, elegant pri-
vate residences with spacious and well kept grounds, tasty little cottages, clean and well kept
streets and utter absence of nuis-
ances, and a succession of attrac-
tive and beautiful views to charm
the eye. One of the features of
the streets of Bloomfield is tin-
beautiful shade trees that line all
its thoroughfares, and the grand
old elms in the park are the pride
of the whole town. For the
convenience of strangers desir-
ing to drive about the town and
its suburbs, a few routes are sug-
gested. These, however, can be
varied at pleasure to an endless
variety. For a short drive start
at the Centre, go through Frank-
lin street to Montgomery, and
thence up to Belleville, and return
by Belleville avenue to Broad
street. Another pleasant drive is
through (ilenwood avenue and
Residence ok Rokert S. Ri;uij.
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P.ospect .,-eet to East Orange, tKe^. ^h™ugh that ^^^^^^^:::ZX:^:^
Orange, through I.leu-ellyn Par, ,^ along he oad .n^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^.^^ ^^^^^^^^
down Bloomfield avenue to Bio ..eld ^^^.s roi ^ fashionable residence portion of
Military Park.
• ■ Di fi^iri yvpiine Montclair. Another charming drive
views that are to be had on the summit in ^1--^ la. em^ Monte ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ .^ ^^.^^
is up Broad street to the pretty little settlement called Brookdale a ^ ^^^ ^^^^^
a direct road all the way. After rst awh.e a Pat rso^n,^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^.
Notch, where it will pay you to stop awhile and inspe through the romantic
„,Hing a new supply to the City of Newark and thP .^ ^^^^^^^.^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^
,.„„urv in this section until you reach ^^'^ ^^ ' j^J^^^^^^^
r:iak:\h:::;:r ^.^;:r;:-.::^-a::;r:;d^..evil. and retum home l.- Washington
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rented rooms on Glenwood avenue. Fhe Associat on p j,^^^^ ^t an early
street and East Park place and intends to "^^^ 'f '/^^^^^^i ™ ^.l Bloomfield avenue, opposite
date. The Young Men's Catholic Association has a neat b-ld" g c .^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^.^^
will soon erect a building thereon. ^/,<„,,/./ 0//. ^r.
every Saturday by the Bloomfield Publishing Co.. and '-^';-" ^^,f ^prirng fournal, paving
Harry E. Richards is the editor. The OV,s.« is a live. ;- ^ ^^^^ ^J^^^^^ , ^.^^te its inter-
great attention to the news of the town and keenly alive ^-^^-^'^^1 ^^^:^ J ,, edited by J.
ests. It IS Republican in its politics. The I.^.pe.J.nf, which - jl o a .e kl> p P ^_^^^ y.^
Milton l-nangst. It has been in existence only ^h-e -onths, but it h aire . ^^^^^ ^^^
culation, has proved itself a bright, newsy sheet and has gn en ev idence
BLOOM FIELD AXD ITS POINTS <
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
FERES''
The public schools of Bloomfielrl are the pride of all its ci'.u.-'ns. Education has always held
a very prominent position in this community. As early as 1758 a school house was erected on the
site now occupied by Mr. Willard Richards, and in 1782 another school house was erected near
Liberty Street, Bloomfield.
where tlie iiouse of Mr. Jason Crane now stands. The Bloomfield Academy was founded in 1810,
and soon became one of the most prominent schools in the county. It was owned by a private cor-
poration, and after going through a number of changes was purchased by the German Theological
Seminary. The present Public School system has been thoroughly overhauled of late and the
schools are now graded. The course of instruction is very thorough, and equal to that in any city
of the State, not even excepting the city of Newark, which is admitted to have one of the finest
public school systems in the country. The High School, which is situated in an imposing building
on Belleville avenue, is an admirably conducted institution, and is always filled with pupils, the ap-
plications for admission being far in e.xcess of the ability of the School Trustees to grant. The
Central Primary School, on Liberty street, also has an imposing building, and the Berkeley School
House, on Bloomfield cvenue, a handsome three-story brick building, with brown stone trimmings,
which was erected in 1890, is justly regarded as one of the model school buildings of the State. A
company has recently been formed for the purpose of organizing a select academy on a very
large scale in Glen Ridge, one of the most attractive portions of Bloomfield. A large tract of land
has been purchased on Windsor street, and the erection of the building will be begun at an early
day.
The German Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church has already been alluded to,
but it is worthy of more than the passing notice given. It had its origin in church work among the
German population of Newark and vicinity. The necessity of having trained (Jermaii ministers to
look after the interests of the German-speaking population of the locality made itself apparent, and
as early as 1864 a beginning was made in the city of Newark, where the German Theological Sem-
inary was founded. It was removed to Bloomfield, in 1872. There are at present about forty
8 BLOOMFIELD AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
pupils in the Seminary, and its President is tlie Rev. Charles R. Knox, D. D., who has occupied that
position for a number of years. The temporal affairs of the institution are managed by a Board of
Directors selected by the Presbytery of Newark.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Bloomfield has a very thoroughly organized and efficient Fire Department. Its history dates
back only to the year 1883, prior to which time there was no organization, but a disastrous fire that
swept through the centre of the town in 1883, in which Archdeacon's Hotel, Dodd's livery stables,
and other buildings were destroyed, aroused the citizens to the absolute necessity of taking immed-
iate steps for the protection of property from destruction by fire. A meeting of twenty prominent
citizens of the place was held in the middle of March and a temporary organization, known as the
Bloomfield Fire Protective Association, was effected. In a short time the sum of nearly §1,700 was
raised for the purchase of fire apparatus. On May 7th, 1883, the temporary organization was dis-
banded, and the Bloomfield Fire Association was organized, with the following officers : President,
William R. Weeks; Vice President, A. R. Brewer; Secretary, F. G. Fowler; Treasurer, W. B.
Chambers ; Fire Marshal, A. J. Marsh. A contract was made with a Baltimore firm and land was
purchased on which a truck house was erected. While the truck was being constructed Essex Hook
ana Ladder Co., No. i, was organized. Tlje new truck arrived in Bloomfield August loth, 1883,
and' a grand celebration took place, in which firemen from Orange, Montclair and other places par-
ticipated. Soon after a bell tower sixty-four feet high was erected in the rear of the truck house
a I.'' a bell weighing ,'l',o'>'' pounds was hung in it. On this bell signals for fires are sounded.
Plicenix Ho'je C'o. No. i, was organized in the summer of 1884, and for a while used instead of
a hose ca; lage a small " pumper " furnished by the town. The company secured a very handsome
hose carriage in September, 1884, and on its arrival in the town there was a parade of the firemen
of Bloomfield, Montclair and East Orange.
The Fire Department at present consists of three Hose Companies and one Hook and Ladder
Company, the latter carrying Babcock fire extinguishers on its truck. The department is a volun-
teer one and numbers about 150 members. The Chief Engineer is T. Howell Johnson, who has
held this position for four years. The Assistant Chief Engineers are William B. Corby and Allan
Andrews. Phoeni.x Hose Co., No. i, is located in a house on Bloomfield avenue. Active Hose Co.,
No. 2, has its quarters in Willow street, in that part of Bloomfield that is known as Watsessing.
Excelsior Hose Co., No. 3, is quartered on Broad street, near the centre of the town. Essex Hook
and Ladder Compan\', No. i, have their house on Glenvvood avenue, near the Centre. The town
has an electric fire alarm system, with a number of alarm boxes in various quarters of the town.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
Bloomfield is connected with New York tt Newark by two lines of steam railroads, with
Newark by a line of horse cars, and with Orange by another horse car line. The first steam rail-
road to reach the town was the Newark it Bloomfield, which' was opened for passengers in 1856,
and was operated as a branch of the Morris it Essex Railroad. When the Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western Railroad Company leased the latter road they also acquired control of the Bloomfield
road and are now operating it. They have made great improvements in this road, both in the num-
ber and speed of trains and the style of cars used. This road now runs twenty-three trains between
Bloomfield and New York
The New York it (jreenvvood Lake Railroad was originally built as the Montclair & Midland
Railroad. It was completed in 1872, and soon after passed into the hands of the New York &
Greenwood Lake Company, the original company having met with a series of financial reverses and
become insolvent. The New York it tireenwood Lake Railroad has for several years l>een oper-
ated by the Eric Railroad Company, who have a lease of the line and control a majority of the
tock. This road has treated the people of Bloomfield in a most liberal manner, giving them ex-
BLOOMFIELD AM) ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
press trains to New York and doing much to develop tlie section of the town tlirough which it
passes. The Orange branch of the lirie Railroad also touches one end of the town and has a sta
tion on Bloomfield avenue. The Kew York and (ircenwood Lake Road runs fifteen trains be-
tween Bloomfild and New Vi>rk each day.
The Newark, Bloomfield it
Moiitclair Horse Car Railroad
Company was charted in 1867,
but was not constructed until
several years later. It origi-
nally ran from the Bloomfield
Cemetery along the west side of
the park, down Franklin street,
and thence into an avenue that
led directly into Mount Pros-
pect avenue, Newark. It fol-
lowed the latter avenue to
Hloomfield avenue, thence down
i'lloomfield avenue, Summeravc-
iiue, Kighth avenue and Broad
street to Emmet street, Newark.
This route was found to be too
long and crooked and to pass
On iHt Canal. through a section that was too
thinly settled to make it profitable. The company passed through a series of disasters until it finally
came into the hands of Messrs. S. S. Battin, A. (J. Keasbey. John H. Ballantine, Andrew Lemassena
and others of Newark, who constituted the Newark Si. Bloomfield Street Railway Company. This
company abandoned the Mount Prospect route to bloomfield, and carried its line directly up Bloom-
field avenue, from Summer avenue Newark, to Liberty street, Bloomfield, thus shortening the dis-
tance between the two places and striking a more thickly settled portion of the country. In 1890
this road passed into the hands of the Newark Passenger Railway Company, who have already
made many improvements in the road, and who propose at an early date to operate it by electricity
and extend if to Montclair
The Orange Cross-Town Railroad C-thing
they put their name to. but believe in avoiding both ex-
tremes, and one of the most satisfactory ways to accom-
plish this is to place your order with Mr. N. H. Dodd, lor
he is an extensive manufacturer and retail dealer in car-
riages and wagons. His vehicles are uniformly reliable,
and his prices are •' right" in every instance. .\!r. DoiUl
is a native of this State, and has carried on his present es-
tablishment since 1865. He is a Director of the Bloomlield
Savings Bank, and is almost universally known through-
out the town and vicinity. His place of business is lo-
cated at .No. 610 Bloomtield nvcnne, and comprises two
floors, 50x75 feet in diim nsions. thus aflordiiig ample
room for the Miinufactun-, Paint and Trimming Shops, to.
gether with a ten horst power steam engine. .\lr. Dodd
sells his vehicles strictly 011 their merits, fully guaranteeing
each and every one of lliein to prove precisely as repre-
sented, and can fill orders without delay. Painting, Tr'm-
rning and Repairing are also done with neatness and ilis-
palch. Lawn Mowers put in order, together with all kinds
of Sawing and Moulding. A largeand splendidly eipiipped
paint shop is in the rear of the carriage shops.
S. & L. B. HARRISON, FINE GRO-
ceries. Teas, Cofiees, Spires, etc.; best brands of Flour;
also Oats, Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, etc., corner Orange
street and Bloomtield avenue, Bloomfield, N. J. The well
known grocery store conducted in this town by Messrs. .S.
& L. H. Harrison was founded in the year 18^2 by Messrs.
Ilemstreet & Harrison. The present proprietors came into
possession in 1888 and have ably continued in the business
which was well established beforehand. Both gentlemen
are natives of this Stale and have resided in Bloomfield
some years. Their grocery establishment is one of the
largest, heaviest stocked and best regulated in Bloomfield.
An atmosphere of systematic arrangement, purity and
freshness pervades the entire place and the purchasing of
articles of food in this store becomes an agreeable occupa.
tion. The Messrs. Harrison are representative, energetic
business men of this town and have done much towards
its prosperity' in a business point of view. They carrj- a
heavy and carefully selected stock of goods and are reason-
able m their charges. The finest of teas, coffees, spices,
and everything which goes towards making up a first class
grocery establishment are handled. Oats, feed, grain, hay,
straw, etc., are also dealt in. Three competent and cour-
teous salesmen are afforded employment the year round
and the faithful service they render is worthy of commen-
dation. The premises occupied are very spacious and well
adapted for the purposes for which they are intended.
The Messrs. Harrison were never in a better position to
successfully cater to the wants of their patrons.
W. S. COOPER, SUPT. FIRE ALARM,
Manufacturer and Dealer in Picture Frames and Ice
Cream, No. 23 Broad street, Bloomfield. In a volume such
as this, which treats of the manifold interests of Bl-iomfield,
it is evident that those branches of trade and manufacture
which are dependent on the work of the artist must neces-
sarily occupy a prominent place. Of these, not the least
important is the dealing in picture frame materials, and to
obtain those of the best quality is an important point for
the buyer to consider, to the end that his work shall be
properly executed and finished. Mr. W. S. Cooper, who is
engaged in the Picture Fnjme Manufacture and dealer in
Pictures, started his present business here in 1887, occupy-
ing the premises at No. 23 Broad street, 20x40 feet in di-
mensions. He deals largely in. Portrait and Picture
Frames, besides attending to Electric Work and putting up
Burglar .Marms. He has become known to the trade as a
prominent, substantial and trustworthy house, for the sale
of Fine .\rt lloods. .Mr. Cooper is a native of Boonton,
N. J., and we may say that he is in a position to offer to the
trade as fine goods dealt in as can be found in this vicinity.
Goods are cheerfully shown, and all callers are cordially
and politely attendeil U>. while his prices will be found to
Ix- in accordance with his goods. In the summer Mr.
Cooper supplies to families, churches, societies, etc., the
best Horton Itrick Ice Cream at the lowest figures.
GEORGE HATZLE, DEALER in and
.Maker of fine Boots and Shoes, No. 493 Bloomfield ave-
nue, Bloomfield. N. J. The Boot and Shoe enterprise con-
ducted in our town by Mr. George Balzle was inaugurated
by him in the year 1873 He is a native of Germany, but
has resided in'ihe United States, and especially in liloom-
fielil. for a great many years .Mr. Batile is sn enterpris-
ing business man of ability, as well as a thorough custom
shoe maiuilacturer. The' latter class of goods are made
to order and give the greatest satisfaction. Mr. Batzle
knowing what stock anil a well made shoe are, buys just
what his patrons call for most and invariably manages to
retain a customer after the first sale. This is a sure sign
that he deals hi>nestly by all. In fact, square dealing is
what has told the story of this man's success in business.
" Honesty is the best policy" in every instance. Mr.
Batzle's store is of the spacious dimensions of 22x64 feet,
and in it is stored one of the heaviest assortments of Men's
Boys'. Youths', l^idies'. Children' s and Misses' Boots,
Shi'ies, Rubbers and Slippers to be found in l- housekeeper, but many of them make a
pnictice of doing so, as they have found that the results at-
tained by any other course are apt to prove unsatisfactory.
Everything depends, however, upon using proper discrim-
ination in the placing of orders. Theieare provision deal-
ers who take as much pains to supply first class goods to
children, or other messengers, as they do when dealing
with the customers in perstin, and among such dealers it is
onlv just to make prominent mention of Mr. Walter E.
Hopler. of No. 19 Broad street. BUjomfield, for that is his
way of doing business, and the result is that his store is
widely popular, and is becoming more generally patronized
everyday. It was established in 1883 by the present pro-
prietor, who is a native of East Orange, N. J., and has a
large circle of friends in this vicinity. He not only handles
reliable goods, but quotes low prices, and his st^, \. J. ; I'ost Office address, box 264. Hloom-
ficld, N. J Tlie enterprise conducted in this town (Watses-
sing) by the Kerguson Hros. «3S inaugurated in the year
1886. The individual members of the firm are Messrs.
David A. and Jacco aiul all otlu-r articles sold,
no trouble being spareii to keep each grade oi tobacco anil
cig;irs absolutely uniform in quality, the stock being care-
fully selected and skilled workmen being employed.
JOFFN HIBHl'.RT. JR., FEAT I'UR MILL.
Bloomfield avenue, Bloomtield N J. The hat nianutac-
turing industry is carried on. more exteiisivelv in this sec-
tion of the country than in any «e know of. The .Slates of
New York and New jersi'V are especially noted in this re-
sjiect It is not sui prising, therelore. to find that the manu-
facturing of fur for fur hats becomes not only an industry,
but an ///;/>i"//)«/one in this section. We lune in Klooin field
an establishment de\ol<-d t.i the manufacturing of this pro-
iluct. II is owned :riid managed bv Mr John llibbert, Jr.,
and was founded nearlv twentv live viars .igo ii865lby
the llibbert Brothers, John and .\lfred, natives of liiigland.
The llibbert Brothei-s were extensive hat maiuilaclurers
for many years, both here and in Cincinnati. Ohio. The
many years which have seen Mr. llibbert in this business
have made for him hosts of both business aiul social
friends, and the product he manufactures has long since
been recogiiized on the market by the trade as being of a
superior grade. .Mr. IlibI irt has spint years of hard work
and study upon this subject, and is as 'veil posted on hat
fur as anv man in the business. His relations with the hat
manufacturer>i of this and other St.ites are extensive, his
goods going all over the country. Several men are af-
fordid employment the year round, and none but experi-
enced men iiiidersiand how to properly turn out the work.
Th- factory is 15CO si|iiare feel in area, and the machinery
used is lurnished inoti\e power by a large twenty-horse
power engine. Hat manufacturersare respectfully invited
to place a trial order with the house. The goods have been
manufactured a quarter of a century now and are standard
the country over.
JAMl
J....IES C. V0U(;HT, NEWSDEALER,
Bookseller and Stationer, No. 306 Glenwood avenue,
Bloomfield, N. J. It ivould certainly be an unp irdonable
omission did we fail to make mention of the enterprise car-
ried on bv Mr. lames C. Vouglit at No. 306 Glenwood a\e-
nue. for this is a representative houseof iis kind an I ranks
with the most pr'jminent in this county. Operations were
begun in 1886 by the |ires'-nt proprietor, who is a native of
Newark. N.J. An extensive retail business is done, and
Books, Newspapers, .ind Stationery, etc , are constantly
handled. The premises now utilized comprise one floor,
20x40 feet. This store was taken owing to lack of space at
the old location forthe rapidly increasing business Where
so varied a supply of articles is carried, it is impossible in a
notice so brief as the exigenciesof space require this to be,
to make proper detailed mention of the many commi -
ilities contained within it l)Ut it may be brnailly stated that
whatever Mr. Yought oHi-rs to his customers is sure to be
reliable and fully worth tiie price set upon it. All tlie
Daily and Weekly .Newspapers are to be found here early
in the morning, and the books handled are varied in bind-
ing as well as in subject, and not only is a fine assortment
of the most popular works carried, but orders will be taken
for any desired book, the volume being supplied at the
regular market price. A fine assortment of confectionery
is also carried, and can be found here fresh every day.
-Mr. Vought held the position of postal clerk for five years
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, running from New York to
Pittsburg.
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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD.
ABEL BAKER & SON, WHOLESALE
and retail dealers in Choice Groceries. Provisions, Fruits,
etc., Bloomfiek.'. Centre, Bloomtield, N. J. The grocery
store conducted by the gentlemen whose card heads this
sketch is the oldest in Bloonifield Centre. It was founded
in 1S75 by Messrs. Balier & Hubbell, who continued in
partnership until the year 1SS3. Mr. Abel Baker then as-
sumed full control of the establishment. 'Ihe large bus-
iness which this store has always done, however, demanded
the attention and personal sujaervision of VTore than one
person, and Mr. Baker accordingly admitted his son, Mr.
Frank H. Baker, into jjaitneiship with him some time
since. Mr Abel Baker, is a iiati\e of Stillwater. Saratoga
county. New York, and has residei-'. in Bloomtield since
1869. During his twenty two years' residence in our
midst, Mr. Baker has proven himself to be an exemplary
business man and citizen. It is not to be wondered at.
therefore, that he has succewded in business. Fairness in
business methods is in\'ariably homui to cause success to be
brought about. We are, therefore, pleased to be able to
speak in high terms of this establishment and think it not
out of place to dwell soinevvliat at length upon the uni-
versal inducements which this place of business offers to
our townspeople in the purchasing of groceries, fruits, hay.
straw, grain and feed We wish to preface in this connec-
tion that the firm in (piestion obtains its goods from the
most dependable sources All classes of trade are catered
to and the existence of this fact necessitates the carrying
of a heavy and \'aried stock oi everything in the line of
fancy and staple groceries. As our readers are conversant
with the many articles which are included in such a stock,
we will not take up their time and our space .with their
enumeration. In a general way, however, we will say
that this establishment is a reptesentative one of its kind
and deser\'es the liberal patronage accorded it. Its ser\'ice
is attended to by a force of five atlentix'e and courteous
assistants ; these are well known to the Bloomtield public,
as they have been retained for years by Mr. Baker. Th& '
tirm take this occasion to thank the public for its past lib-
eral encouragement and desire to state that they are better
than ever prepared to cater to its wants.
are glad to let our readers know where its offices are. In
the future, therefore, patronize the "Montclair, Bloomtield
and New York " e.xpress.
JOSEPH B. HARVEY, TIN, SHEET-
Iron and Copper Worker, Roofing, Leaders and Tin Ware,
Plumljing and Gas I'itting. Pumps, Ranges. Hot Air Fur-
naces, Parlor Office and Cook Stoves. Painters' suijplies,
Paintji. (Jils, Putty, &c., &c,, Bloomtield. N.J. Established
1841. Joseph B. Har\'ey, an Englishman by birth, first
became engaged in the plumbing and gas fitting business
in the year 1841. He came to this country and settled in
Bloomtield, N. ).. where he immediately establishetl him-
self thoroughly and successfully. He is a tin sheet-iron
and copper worker, and also keeps constantly on hand a
large assortment of |Himps, ranges, hot air furnaces and
parlor, office and cook stoves, besides painters' supplies,
etc., etc. As soon as winter and cold weather begins to
creep upon us we think of stoves and furnaces, and the
first question which presents itself to our minds is, where
shall we go to buy the best and at the same time cheapest
stove with which to make our homes cheerful and comfort-
able for the coming season Mr. j. B. Har\-ey would uii-
doulitedly answer that question by telling us to patronize
his place of business without delay. He can supply every-
thing connected with stoves, ranges and furnaces and can
give perfect satisfaction to all his customers. His assort-
ment is varied and extensive. Mr. Har\'ey employs on an
average eight men the year round, which speaks well for 1
the business; they are always kept busy and those em-
ployed in the store are ready and willing at any time to
show the stock and wait upon customers. The size of the
premises occupied is 50.X75 feet and takes in three floors.
The business is principally retail and includes all sorts of
paints, oils, putty, etc., and in fact everything which
painters rei|uire. Mr. Hareey gives personal attention to
all work intrusted to him and can confidently guarantee
satisfaction to every one dealing with him. Plumbing and
gas fitting of all kinds is paid attention to at short notice-
Patronage is respectfully solicited.
THE MONTCLAIR, BLOOMFIELD
& New York Express Co., Thomas F'lannery & Co.,
jJroprietors. Offices — Bloonifield, N. J. ; I. S. ('rane
& Son, Montclair, N. J.; 80 Cortland street, New
York. One of the largest and most reliable express com-
panies in this section of the State is that known as " The
Montclair, Bloonifield & New York Express Co." This
company was founded in the year i860 by Mr. Archibald
Moore, being succeeded by Mr. R. N. Dodd, who con-
ducted it for nineteen years without interruption In 1889
Mr. Dodd was succeeded by the present proprietors,
Thomas Flannery & Co The gentlemen connected with
the enterprise are esteemed townsmen in the community,
and afford employment to seven careful and courteous as-
sistants. The company maintains three offices, one at
I. S. Crane & Son's place of business in Montclair. another
at Dcdd's livery in Bloomtield, and the last at No 80 Cort-
land street. New Y'ork. Orders entrusted into the care of
the company at either of these offices will receive prompt
attention. The public may be pleased to know that this
company exercise the greatest care in the way gootts are
handled by its men ; they are all instructed to take their
time and see that all goods are securely packed, tied and
properly addressed before shipment With these precau-
tions, delays and breakage seldom occur. The company
rightfully boasts of having had fewer mishaps in its his-
tory than any in New Jersey. This is an enviable record,
surely, for we all know that "'accidents will happen" in
any express company. Information is cheerfully fur-
nished at all throe offices, and rates and estimates are
mailed on application. We cannot say too much that is
praiseworthy for this enterprise, for relitjhle express com-
panies are so rare in small towns that when we find one we
A. DAY, BAKER AND CONFEC-
tioner, Ice Cream and Ices, Bloonifield, N. J. There are
a great many people who know of " Day's" Bakery, for
this enterprise was inaugurated in 1881 by Mr. Abrain
Day, who is a native of Woolwich, England, and has
steadily and energetically carried on his business since its
ince'ption. The premises occupied include two stores with
a well fitted up bake shop, supplied with every modern
convenience and spacious salesrooms — one being on the
corner of Bloonifield avenue and Washington streets, and
one on the corner of Glenwood and Linden avenues.
Bread, Cake, Pastry of all kinds. Ice Cream and Ices of all
flavors may be had here, and so popular are Mr. Day's
productions with the Bloonifield public, that the employ-
ment of fourteen competent assistants are required to
meet with the brisk and increasing demand of the large
wholesale and retail trade transacted The goods coming
from this bakery are made by skilled hands, to be sure, but
they would never have reached the point in the favor of
the people they now hold were it not for the fact they are
made of selected material and every detail of their manu-
facture carefully attend^i-d to. The lowest market rates are
quoted and every patron assured polite attention. Bread,
Cake and Pastry will be furnished for Weddings, Parties,
etc. Mr. Day is also the inventor and manufacturer of
"The Excelsior Roll and Biscuit Machine," and "The
Day Portable Oven," having a machine shop on Glenwood
avenue, two floors, 26x42 feet, with steam' power and a
five-horse power engine for their manufacture. Time and
nione> are saved by using them, and arc sold on their mer-
its, Mr. Day being willing to give a thirty days' trial to
any responsible parties who w ish to purchase one,
LEADIXG BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD.
n
ESSEX COUNTY STEAM LAUNDRY,
Bloomlicid, Ts'. J- ; all kiinls i)f l.rmiidry Work ; satisfaction
Kuarantiud, rcasttnabblu ratis. pronipt sirvico. j^oi)ds called
for and delivered free ; your patronage solicited. New
Jersey people, as a general thing, are rather conservalixc,
and are not given to making changes without some good
reason exists for doing so. Init, on the other hanct, they are
quick to recognize genuine merit, ami hence may be dc-
ponded upon to patronize any really worthy enterprise to
which their attention may be called. As a case in point,
let us refer to the high (Ugree of success attained by the
Esse.x County Steam Laundry, of which Messrs. II. W.
Tuthill and K. J. Minshull are the proprietors, located in
Bloomtield. New Jersey. This enterprise was inaugurated
in 1890, and as soon as tlji- line chanicterof the work turned
out became known, and it was learneil that the prices were
as reasonable as the work w;is satisfactory, a large patron
age was accorilerked
hard and earnestly to maintain their motto, *'(>oikI work
anfl prompltiess." The prennses utilized comprise two
Hoors, 25x80 feet in dimensions, using a twenty-horse
power boiler and a twelve-horse power engine, eight
competent assistants are employed and special prices
are given Kin family work. (loods are called tor
and delivered free 'of charge. Orders by postal cards,
or otherwise, delivered will receive iironiptattention. The
public has long since discovered that the cock and bull
stories circulated by certain interested parties, calculateil
to convey the impression that goods intrusted to a public
laundry would be soon destroyed, was entirely unworthy
of credence, for, however it may be with other concerns,
the Essex County Steam I«iunilry employs no agents nor
machines that could possibly harm the articles laundried
by them. Reasonable rates are quoted, and those who
place a trial order at this establishment are sure to become
regular patrons.
JOHN N. UKIJlAGI-:\, iM.uuifacturcr
and Dealer in Hand and .Machine .Made Harness,
Whips, Kobes, Chamois, Sponges, Kubbtr Hoods. Driving
Gloves, and all kinds of Horse Fiiuipmenls. Harness and
Trunks neatly repaired. Krank .Miller's Soap and Oils.
No. 10 Broad street, near I'ost Otlfice. liloonilield, N. J.
Harness Goods, etc., are ilillicnlt things to buy unless you
know just whom you are trading with, for it is hard to
judge of the true value of such articles simply by personal
inspection. Nothing can eipial the test of wear, of course,
but one thing can be done, at all e\ents. and that is to deal
with a house that is unquestionably reliable and moderate
in its prices. No better example of such a concern could
be wished for than that atlorded by the enterprise con
ducted by John N. Delhagen. at No. 10 liroad street, near
the Tost ( )ltice. This has certainly been carried on long
enough to enable some insight to be gained concerning its
characteristics, lor it was inaugurated in iSXq. Mr. Uel-
hagen is a native of Montclair, .\'. J., and owing to his up-
right business m<-thods is very generally knowTi in this vi-
cinity, and is as respected as h<; is known. The premises
made use of comprise one lloor, 25x35 feet in dimensions,
and employment is given to two assistants Mr. Del-
hagen manufactures Harnesses of all grades, both Hand
and Machine Made, and deals in Whips. Robes, Chamois,
Sponges, Rubtier (Joods, an'd all kinds of Horse Kquip-
ments. Harness and Trunks ni:atly repiiiretl. etc., and
Mr. Delhagen is in a position to supply :i standard article
at the lowest market rate. livery article manufactured
or sold by him is wai ranted to prove as repre.senled, and
integrity and honor are the distinguishing characteristics
of his business methods. Custom work is promptly and
skillfully attended to and at moderate prices.
■ GEORGE W. WAY, Manufacturer
and Dealer in Harness, Whips, Collars. I.as'jes, Nets.
Robes, Blankets, Sheets, Dusters, lite, .\o. .^I Broad
street, BloomKeld, N. J. Economy is a virtue no doubt,
i>ut th.-re is true and there is false economv, and that it is
false economy to purchase infcritir harness is a fact which
deserves careful consideration. The market is tUioded
with "cheap" hanu'ss many of which is so linislud that
that it will look all right, but good stock and thorough
workmansiiip oost money, and neither of them are present
i 1 these harnesses, as many purchasers have found to their
sorrow. It is not necessary, however, to pay a fancy price
in order to get a good article, and in proof of this we
would refer our readers to the establishment conducted
by Mr. George W. Way, at No. 21 Briad street, for here
iiiay be found a very desirable stock of light and heavy
iiarness warranted in every respect and olVered at uni-
formly m.iderate ades. This enterprise svas established by
.Mr. lames II Way. in 1875, and in 1884 it passed into the
hands ol tlie present proprietor, who is a native of New
Brunswick, N. J. The premises occupied measure 15x25
fi it. and containing every necessary facility for harness
nianulacturing, repairing, etc., orders bving lilhil at very
short notice. Besides Harness and Trunks are repaired
anil an assortment of Whips, Collars, Robes. Blankets, etc.,
always kept on hand.
VICTOR F. CORRAZ, DEALER IN
I'ish, Oysters, etc.; all kinds of sea food in season. Glen-
wood avenue, near depot. In buying fish, even more than
in buying meat, it is very nnportant to have dealings with
a reliable man, for although fresh fish is one of the most
healthful foods known, it becomes quite the opposite of
this, after it has been out of the water too long. l!ut how-
ever, there is no trouble in obtaining the best of Msh, in
prune condition, if you only know where to look for it, and
we can assure our readers that one of the best places to
look for it in Bloomtield is at the establishment conducted
by Mr. Victor F. Corraz, and located on Glenwood avenue.
This enterprise was inaugurated by him in 1889. Mr. Cor-
raz carries on a retail lish, oysters and all kinds of seafood
business. A well-selected stock is always on hand to
choose from, the proprietor being careful to handle only
the best goods to be found in the market. Kresh fish of all
descriptions may be obtained at this store, and the prices
quoted are very low, notwithstanding the su])eriority of the
goods. Oysters are largely dealt in, and as three reliable
assistants are employed all orders are assured of being
promptly filled. Customers may depend upon everything
bought at this place proving as represented.
MRS. S. A. HROWN, FANCY GOODS
and Notions ; Dressmaking a Speciaty ; No. 278 Glenwood
avenue, Hloomfield. " All is not gold that glitters," ac-
cording to the proverb, and no doubt there is not one of
our readers but what has learned from sad experience that
all is not " cheap " that is claimed to be so. Indeed, the
word " cheap " has a very elastic meaning, and it may be
so used as to convey precisely opposite ideas at different
times, but take it in the sense of "below" the regular
rates, or synonymous with the word "bargains," and it
ap|)lies very forcibly to the establishment conducted by
Mrs. S. A. Brown, at No. 278 Glenwood avenue, for this is
a " bargain store.' and no mistake, the proprietress being
a very careful and close buyer and giving her customers a
generous share ol the benefits thus derived. Mrs. Brown
deals in fancy goods and notions of all kinds, and offers
such inducements that it is perfectly natural her trade
should be rapidly'and steadily increasing. Her assortment
always includes the very latest fashionable novelties, and
those who wish such articles, but do not care to pay fancy
|)rices, should most certainly give her an early call.
Prompt and polite service is Mie rule to all, both by herself
and her assistants, she giving her close personal attention
to all details of the business. Dressmaking is also done.
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LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD.
W. J. RAAB'S HOTEL,
Bloomtieltl avenue and Orange street,
Bloonitield, N. J. Imported and Domes-
tic Wines, Liquors, Cigars ; Lager
Beer and Ales on drauglit ; Oysters in
every style ; meals at all hours ; a suit-
able Hall for Balls, Parties, Meetings,
etc., etc. The accompanying illustra-
tion is easily known as the elegant
hotel conducted by Mr. Kaab in our
(own. I his hostelery was founded in
1S54 Ijy a Mr. Krauss. This gentleman
was succeeded in 1S5S by Mr. Michael
Beecher, and he, in turn, by the present
proprietor, in 186S, all the gentlemen
being natives of Germany. The house
is composed of several elegantly fur-
nished and spacious rooms, which are
rented for transient trade. Meals are
served at all hours and terms are reason-
able. A sample room is a feature of
the house, and patrons who use "wet
goods " are uniformly treated with
courtesy and good stuff. Mr. Raab has
room to stable eight horses in a barn
connected with the establishment. He
was in our late Civil War, "and served
in Com|)any C, Eleventh New York
Regiment. Mr. Raab served his time
as a dentists' tool-maker. The public
are cordially invited to visit the house.
MEEKER & DeVAUSNEY, CARPEN-
ters and Builders, Newark and Bloomfield N. J. One of
the first questions to be settled by those contemplating
building is whether an architect shall be employed or not,
and the answer depends so greatly upon the circumstances
in the case that no general rule can be given, but there is
one rule without exception, and that is, the choice of a
builder is of more importance than anything else. The
most skilful and conscientious architect cannot force a dis-
honest or an incompetent builder to do uniformly good
work, and, on the other hand, a builder who has the desire
and the means to do what is right will try his best to satisfy
his customers, architect or no architect. There you have
the whole situation in a nut shell. The skill, enterprise and
faithfulness with which Messrs. Meeker & DeVausney have
carried out their contracts and general businesssince begin-
ning operations in Bloomfield and Newark ha\'e excited
much favorable comment, and prove them worthy of every
confidence. Both members of the firm are natives of this
State, and have had long and varied experience in the car-
pentering and building business. Estimates will be cheer-
fully made on application, and job carpentering of all
kinds will be done in a thoroughly workmanlike manner at
moderate rates and at short notice. The shop in Newark
is located near Clark's Thread Works, in Dalrymple's build-
ing, and consists of two floors, 40x50 feet in size, and callers
will find the firm prepared to figure very closely on plans
and specifications, while communications by mail are as-
sured immediate and painstaking attention.
W. L. TOWER, DEALER IN FLOUR,
Feed Grain, Hay and Straw ; 550 Bloomfield avenue. Bloom-
field. N. J. It is diflrtcult to realize the extent of the trade
in such standard commodities as Flour, Feed, Grain. Hay
and Straw, etc., for although we may read the fig-
ures showing their annual production and consumption,
the totals are so large that it isjjractically impossible to ap-
preciate them. The best way to gain some adequate idea
of the immensity of the business is to visit some represen-
tative establishment, as, for instance, that conducted
by Mr. 'W. L. Tower, and observe the magnitude of the
operations in that one store and then think of the many
scattered throughout the country. Mr. Tower, who iS a
nativg of New York, began this undertaking in May, i8go,
and enjoys a very extensiN'e and steadily increasing patro-
nage. His premises consist of two floors, at No. 550 Bloom-
field avenue, where he carries a large and varied stock, be-
ing prepared to fill all orders without delay and at the low-
est market rates. Hay, Grain, Feed, Straw and Oats may
be bought here to suit, the quality being guaranteed to
prove as represented in every instance. Mr. Tower offers
special inducements to purchasers of family flour, being
prepared to furnish the most popular brands at positively
bottom figures, and all his goods are delivered free. Mr.
Tower was ten years with R M. Styles previous to engag-
ing in business on his ovvn account.
A. P. CAMPBELL, UNDERTAKER
and Embalmer ; office. 494 Bloomfield avenue ; residence,
295 Franklin street. Bloom Held, N. J ; telephone No. 69,
Bloomfield ; |iersonal attention day or night. The thought
of an undertaking establishment is not one upon which we
like to dwell, but it is well to be prepared when the sad
moments of bereavement reach us. We simply wish
to chronicle Mr. A. P. Campbell's enterprise in this
connection as a representative one of its kind in Bloom-
field. Mr. Campbell's sympathtic nature has made for
him hosts of friends upon occasions when kind andcon-
soling words are a balm to the bleeding heart. He inau-
gurated his enterprise in the year 1SS5 and the public have
learned that he is singularly well fitted to perform the
duties connected with interments. Mr. Campbell is an
embalmer of high standing among others in his profession
and affords employment to two competent and courteous
assistants. The office and warerooms are located at No.
494 Bloomfield avenue, and all orders left here or at Mr.
Campbell's residence, No. 295 Franklin street, will receive
immediate attention. Telephone No. 69, Bloomfield.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF BLOOMFIELD.
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THOMAS B. BAXTER.
REAL ESTATE I IN5(JRANGE.
Glcii UidRc and Hloomficld Propcrlics a Specialty.
MONEV TO 1^0 AN ON KONO AN13 MOKTOAOE.
ACENCV OF THE
Liverpool and London ' and Globe Insurance Company,
AND ALL OTHER FIRST CLASS INSURANCE COMPANIES.
273 GLENWOOO AVE., RLOOMFIELD, N, J.
I Hi'l i>l I !■; I'. 1.. A U. K. K. >l A 11' 'N.
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
J. FREKMAN SHOE MANUFACTUR-
ingCo., maiiufaclururs of Guilts', Hoys' and Youths' Kiiie
Shoes ; 90 to yS Uraiinc- strt-i-f Uloomlicld. N. J. ; forty
minutis from NV'W York ; takt- Blooinfit-ld branch of I).,
L. & W. K. K., foot of liarclay street, to VValsessing Sta-
tion, HI .omficld. The enterprise known as the J. Kreedian
Shoe Manufacturing' Co., in tills town, is probal.ly one of
the oldest institutions of the Stale of New Jeisey, for tlie
date of its foundation ^'oes back eighty years (iSl 1 1. Us
founder was Jabcz Freeman, who was succeeded by the
present comnany, July 8th, 1889. I.iUe many other enter-
prises which have grown to large proportions, this one be-
gan on an exceedingly small scale. .Mr. Jabez Freeman
was b ul a poor, hard-working "cobbler." but thoroughly
skilled in the art of making shoes after the fashion of those
days. Me applied himself cU)selv to business and made
many improvements in the way of simplifying operations,
etc. As business began to increase .Mr. Freeinan needed
more room, and accordingly installed himself in commod-
ious quarters in Orange, N. J. For nearly forly-sijt years
he manufactured shoes in that place. Subsequent to his
death, however, still more room made itself manifestly
needed, and the eiitirprise was removed to liloomlield in
the present new and elegant quarters. The building now
occupied is two stories high, each 36x136 feet in dimen-
sions. This afl'ords 4,890 S(|uare feet of available sp.nce.
and it is utilized to its fullest capacity. The firm afford
employment to eighty hands the year around. Their ma-
chinery is of the most improved order, and is furnished
motive power by a large ten-horse power engine. A whole-
sale business is exclusively done, and the products of the
house are renowned the country over. The officers of the
company are : \V. S. F'reeman, President, and John Free-
man, Treasurer, both natives of Orange. .Mr. W. S. Free-
man has already served two terms as one of Bloomfield's
Town Committeemen.
poses for which it is used. An atmosphere of neatuess per-
vades the entire surroundings, and this is a feature not
found in every grocery. Mr. Lockwood handles everything
in the Staple and Fancy (Irocery lini-, and ipiotes living
prices. Orders are called for and delivered to any part of
the surrounding section. We earnestly invite the attention
of our readers to the inducements Mr. Lockwood offers to
the public, thinking they will not be disappointed in plac-
ing their orCRII'I 1< IN.
16 Broad Street, Bloomfield, N. J.
4S" Repairing; of Watches, Clocks, etc.. a Specialty. ■
The man who has once carried a really accurate watch
will never be satisfied afterwards with a time-keeper that
is not to be entirely relied upon. There is a peculiar sat-
isfaction in owning a watch that you can "swear by,"
known only to those who have experienced it ; and if any
o£ our readers should be about to purchase a watch we
would most certainly advise them to pay a fair price and
get a reliable article. Those li\'ing in Bloomfield or \'icin-
ity can do no better than to place their orders with Mr.
George W. F'rear, doing business at No. 16 Broad street,
for this gentleman is in a position to offer unsurpassed in
ducements to purchasers. He is a native of New Jersey,
and since opening his present store in this town has built
up a large and growing business by close attention to his
patrons and fair dealing to all. Mr. Frear warrants the
articles he sells to give entire satisfaction. He carries a
fine stock of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry and offers
these goods at most reasonable prices. Repairing watches
and clocks is made a specialty. Two assistants are em-
ployed and callers are assured polite attention.
GEORGE M. WOOD, PHARMACIST,
p. O. Box 322, Bloomfield, -\. J.. 20 Broad street, Bloom-
field. It would be difficult to find an establishment of
more genuine value to the community than that carried on
by Mr. George M. Wood, at No. 20 Broad street. This un-
dertaking was founded in 1875. "^^ present proprietor
assumed control in 18S6 and under his able management
the business has since largely developed as its influence to
the public became more manifest. Drugs, medicines and
chemicals are supplied at the lowest rates that can be
named on first class goods, and as the filling of prescrip-
tiims is given especial attention customers may feel assured
of their favors being appreciated and of their orders being
handled with that skill and accuracy so desirable in this
connection Every precaution is observed that will tend
to reduce the liability of error to the smallest possible
amount, and every facility is at hand that can aid in attain-
ing this result. Mr. Wood is moderate in his charges and
certainly has solved the problem of combining reliable
service with popular prices. The sale^ of fancy toilet
articles and druggist's sundries forms another important
department of his business and is conducted on the same
liberal scale that cliaracterizes the management of his
drug trade. The stock carried is fresh, varied and accept-
able, and as three competent assistants are employed, cus-
tomers are treated with courtesy and consideration. Mr.
Wood is a native of Paterson, N. J. He makes a special
feature of his soda water with pure fruit syrup, which is
known far and wide for its general excellence, especially
'• owline"
HARRY L. CAMPBELL, BUILDING
Contractor ; Office and Shop, No. 645 Bloomfield avenue.
Bloomfield. N. J. Few of the younger business men of
our town have risen more rapidly into prominence than has
Mr. Camlipeil. He began business in 1887 in partnership
with Mr. G. W. Cadmus, and early displayed his capabili-
ties in the business in which he is engaged. About two
years ago, however, Mr. Campbell branched out upon his
own acct)unt and has since marie his mark as a first-class and
reliable builder. The new Berlceley I\iblic School, on
Bloomfield avenue, was built by him. There probably is
not a closer figurer of contracts and a better appraiser of
the value of labor and building material than the gentle-
man to whom we have reference, in this immediate sec-
tion. Mr. Campbell was born in Caldwell, N. ij., and
came to Bloomfield in 1S82. He affords employment to
an average of twenty-five .skilled mechanics the year
round. As he is also a good draughtsman, Mr. Campbell is
prepared to draw up plans and furnish estimates, the
latter free of charge. His shop is admirably adapted for
his business, and is 25x30 feet in dimensions, two floors
being utilized. We mention below a few of the many resi-
dences he has built in our midst, many others are as de-
serving of mention but lack of space precludes our naming
them.' In Montclair he built Mr. George Batten's house.
In Bloomfield, the residences of Messrs. Joseph McElroy
Mann. Joseph F. Vogelius and Philip Bickler. Those of
our readers who are at all familiar with these residences
will concede that they are fine works of architecture. We
recommend Mr. Campbell's services to the public.
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(JLtNWOOK AvtM/t, l.A>t>KlMi SoOTH.
S. PELOUBET. HARDWARE
■ id House I''uriiisliin<;, 326 Gk-nwoofl avenue,
• loiinifield. The trade in house furnishing goods
ti;is reached enormous proportions of late years,
! or every year there are new families to supply
:ind every year the ability of the average man to
tiirnish his home with comforts and even luxu-
ries, seems to increase, judging of the furnishing
ttl tlie ordinary home of to-day as compared witli
that i>f a decade or so ago. Undoubtedly this is
largely due to the cheapness of house furnish-
ings at the present time, for there is no denying
the fact, that a dollar will go further in the pur-
chase of such goods now-a-days than was ever
Ixfore the case. ( If course it is assumed that tlie
ilollar be invested to the best advantage, for their
^:re some dealers who apparently have not heard
iif the drop in prices and therefore adhere to the
"Id and comparatively high rales, but Mr. S.
I'cloubet has changed all this and is prepared to
■ II at pricesthat will defy competition for same
tjuality of goods. No man in to\vn has done
more to reduce the cost of first class hardware
and house furnishing gootls to customers, with-
out dealing in the (so called) c/uap trash. Mr.
I'eloubet is a native of Hloomlield and began
usiness here thirty years ago in the organ man-
lacturing line, starling this present enterprise
111 l8<)0 at Nii lomlucts tlie representative jewelry establishment in this town. We cordially invite our readers to
patronize his establishinenf. He is also at present connected with the wc-ll known Hrm of Greenleaf & Crosby, of
Jacksonville, Florida.
E. B. BUDD, LIVERY, BOARDING AND Ex-
change Stables, and dealer in all kinds of Sleighs, Carriages
and Wagons ; Carriages at all hours of the day or night :
telephone call 72 ; Nos. 33 and 35 Washington street, P,Ioom-
field, N, J, One of the most enterprising and. prominent of
Bloomfield's business men is E, B. Budd, proprietor of the
popular livery stables, situated near the central part of the
town at 33 and 35 Washington street. Mr. Budd was born
and lived for the greater part of his life at Chatham, Mor-
ris County, N. J., where he followed the occupation of
farming, and where he learned such thorough knowledge
of horses and horsemanship as enables him to carry on his
present business with great success. He has known how
to raise, break and train a colt from boyhood, consequently
his management of horses is much superior to the majority
of livery men. He commenced business in Bloomfield in
the spring of 1885, with five horses and five wagons. His
building was then 25x75 feet, but he immediately made
plans for rebuilding, and the stables he now occupies are
50x150 feet, containing thirty-five horses, as .good as can be
found anywhere, with a variety of carriages and wagons.
He has a competent corps of employees, who understand
the feeding and care of horses in every particular. A
number of kind, gentle horses are always on
hand for ladies' use in driving or riding. In
fact, some of the finest saddle horses in the
Slate are to be found at " Budd's." All kinds
of carriages for funerals, weddings, parties, etc.,
with careful and efficient drivers, will be fur-
nished at any time at reasonable prices. Persons
desiring to have horses boarded can find no
other place where they will receive so careful
treatment for so little money. A fina line of
horses, carriages, wagons, etc., for sale or ex-
change, will also be found at these stables. To
speak plain, everything pertaining to a first-class
establishment can be found at 33 and 35 Wash-
ington street, Bloomfield, N. J.
R. T. CADMUS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
FEED, GRAIN, HAY, STRAW, ETC.,
595 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, N. J.
Entrance on Broad Street.
Glen Ridge Favorite Flour. Health Brand Camted Goods.
J. R. CONLAN,
MANUFACTURER OF
302 Glenwood Ave., Bloomfield, N. J.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN 01 BLOOM EI ELD.
Cor. Broad Street and Bloomktei.d Avenue.
JOHN G. KP:YLER. funeral 1)1-
rector ;ind Knibaliner, Kurniture Maiiufactiirir anil L'i>-
llolsteriT, Hlooiiilickl avcmie, BlooiiiHcId, N. J. Oiiiof llic
oldest and most respected citizens of this town is Mr. Jolin
G. Keyler. He is a native of Germany and came t(j Hloom-
field in the year 1853 and was engaged as a cabinet maker
for the IJloomHeld Organ Co. for three years, when he
founded his present prosperous enterprise. For nearly
thirty-six years, then, this gentleman has been in our
midst performing the duties of his profession in a manner
which has won for him a widespread popularity not only
in Bloomfield but throughout the surrounding country.
He was Town Committeeman two years (1887 and 1888),
and has until within a year been Judge of Elections for
twelve years. These offices Mr. Keyler filled with honor
to his constituents and credit to himself. He also has
been the efficient President of the Bloomfield Building and
Loan Association since 1886. These numerous public
offices of trust which Mr. Keyler has and is filling shows
the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow towns-
men. In his business he has all the best equipments :
three fine hi-arses, two coffin wagons, a coach, and
many horses. Experienced and courteous assistants are
employed anJ no undertaker for miles around is more
favorably known than the gentleman in question. Besides
his undertaking business .Mr. Keyler manufactures furni-
ture to order. Upholstering is also executed in the most
artistic manner by him. Mr. Keyler takes this opportunity
to thank his patrons and the public in general for their past
liberal patronage and desires to say that he was never
better prepared than at present to successfully carry on
both his enterprises. Mr. Keyler is Vice-l'resident of the
Essex and Union County Funeral Directors' Association.
We are pleased to record in history this esteemed gentle-
man's business career in our town.. Mr. Keyler has asso-
ciated with him in Bloomfield his son, Mr. Charles A.
Keyler. He also has another son, John D. Keyler, also
engaged in the undertaking and furniture business in
Montclair.
CHARLKS W. MARTIN, WIIOI.K-
s.ile and Retail Grocer, Bloomlield avenue, lilooiiiliilil,
N.J. There is probablv not a more favorably known gro-
cery establishment in Blotiinlield than the one conducti-d
bv Mr. .Martin. An idea of the size of this business may be
had when we are informed that it takes four wagons, five
horses and seven clerks to attend to the daily routine work
in taking and delivering orders. This speaks for itself
and we believe no other concern in town equals the busi-
ness done bv the establishment in question in the grocery
line. Mr. Martin founded his enterprise in 1873 in com-
pany with his brother. William H. -Martin, who died in the
year 1886. The enterprise found favor with the public from
ist very inception, and has grown to its present large and
prosperous proportions with the town. Mr. Martin has
been the efficient Treasurer of the Bloomfield Building and
Loan Association since its foundation. This shows the es-
teem and confidence placed in him by his fellow towns-
people. We are pleased to chronicle Mr. Martin's honor-
able business career in our work. It has taken just such
enterprising men as he to make Bloomfield the prospeous
and growing town it is. Mr. Martin is a native of New
York City, but has resided in this town from his early boy
hood.
GEO. W. CADMUS, CONTRACTOR
and Builder, 667 Bloomfield avenue, Bloomfield. In the
pkicing of contracts for building there are other things to
be considered besides the question of price, such for in-
stance as the repulatir)n of the bidders, for carrying out
the spirit as well as the letter of their agreements. The
most carefully drawn plans and the most minute specifica-
tions cannot of themselves ensure good and satisfactory
work. For this reason we feel that we are doing our read-
ers a service Ln calling their attention to Mr. Geo. W.
Cadmu.s, for this gentleman is prepared to conscientiously
carry out every agreement as well as to figure very closely
on all work submitted to him.
GLEN RIDGE.
Glen Ridge is located on the Montclair branch of the U., L. & W. railroad, and occupies three
benches of ridges of ground southwest of Bloomfield, to which township it belongs.
As its name implies, in addition to the " Ridge " it can also boast of a glen, which, although
not haunted, to my knowledge, by Indian legends, yet, nevertheless, adds a charming variety to the
scene, and serves as a convenient channel for the railroad to glide through without disturbing the
serenity, or marring the natural beauty of the place.
Residence of A. G. Darwin.
To Mr. A. G. Darwin belongs the honor of christening this youthful suburb, for which more-
over he stands sponsor, for to his enterprise and public spirit is due the fact that such a place as
Glen Ridge exists at all.
When that gentleman some seventeen years ago leased a house on Ridgewood avenue. Glen
Ridge, then known as Ridgewood, was little more than a tract of farm land.
Mr. Darwin, recognizing the natural advantages of the place, determined that something should
be done, and accordingly became the purchaser of the larger portion of the Gallagher and Ward
estates, and erected a number of pretty and attractive dwellings.
From a sanitary point of view Glen Ridge, sloping as it does in two directions, bids defiance
to the bugbear of malaria, which haunts so many suburban towns, otherwise so attractive. Glen
Ridge people point with pride to the fact that no case of malaria has ever existed within its borders.
Gas and water are of the best, the latter being the same as used in East Orange, and which was
pronounced by Professor Chandler to be remarkable for its purity.
Again, and a fact of prime importance to tne prospective dweller within its borders, no shops,
stores, livery stables, etc., are allowed to be erected between the railroad station and the residences.
It might appear from this statement that such a regulation would prove an inconvenience to the
inhabitants, but it must be borne in mind that the town of Bloomfield, with its excellent markets,
is within five minutes' walk, where everything necessary for the household can be procured.
The various dealers, however, always call at the house twice a day for orders, so that part of
the domestic economy is easily arranged.
Cr.EN R/DGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
25
A point wlierein Glen Ridtre appeals to the man of moderate means is tlie close proximity of
the dwellings to the railroad station. Carriages to meet the trains are nseless—evei ybody lives
within easy walking distance. None of the houses are over eight minutes' walk, ;nul the majority
are within three minutes.
Gi.K.N RiuoK Hall a.nd Dltji.
Cjltii Ridge station is perhaps the daintiest e.xample of railroad architecture that exists. The
structure, including land, <()st in the neighhnrhood of $16,000. The larger portion of this amount
was cuniril)utcd liy the residents, and the balance was generously furnished by the railroad com-
pany.
.Ml passenger tiains gning up ur down the road are compelled to stop here under the conditions
of the agreement made, and as a consequence trains to and from the city are as frequent as one
could desire.
As has been mentioned previously in the course of this article, the railroad runs through a glen
below the town, and thus Ridgewood avenue, the main street, on which the station is located,
crosses the track on its own grade, but at an elevation above the track of about fifteen feet.
The station is of two stories, with a flight of steps leading down to the platform. In the same
building is also located the post office. On Sundays the station is utilized as a church, pending the
construction of a fine strjne edifice on Ridgewood avenue.
But after all said and done, it is the people who live in a place that make it, and this fact has
always been kept strictly in mind by those having the interests of Glen Ridge at heart. To get the
right kind of people to locate there and to keep them there has been the aim. What matters it
whether the atmosphere be the most salubrious known, the attraction of the scenery and modern
improvements unsurpassed, the houses the most artistic and comfortable, if the people for whom all
these good things exist are not of the proper sort ? In a small community such as Glen Ridge one
is more or less dependent upon one's neighbors, and it is therefore of prime importance that a high
standard should be maintained. It may not exactly amount to a certificate of high moral charac-
ter to be able to claim a residence at Glen Ridge, but it surely imparts a certan air of respectability
to be counted among the " Cliff-dwellers " or " Hill people," as residents of Glen Ridge are sorne-
times dubbed.
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Gf.F.S' RIDGE AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
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A (iLEN RlDGE RESIDENCE.
RiuGEwooD Avenue, Glen Ridge.
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Muntclair is one of the most picturesque town-
ships of Essex County. It abounds in re mantic and
beautiful scenery, in which mountain, liill and valley
alternate in pleasing contrast. Its principal streets
are well paved with Telford pavement, affordintr a
variety of delightful drives. From the summit of its many hills
and from the ridge of the t)range Mountain range, which forms
the highest portion of the township, a succession of superb views
of the surrounding country can be obtained for miles around in almost
any direction. The situation of the township is such as to give an excel-
lent natural drainage. Its elevation above tide water is so great as to
make it an eminently healthy place, especially for those who have weak
lungs or throats, and hundreds of people have been sent here from New York and Brooklyn by
physicians for their health, who when they arrived in Montclair a few years ago were invalids
apparently going into a decline, but who are now strong, robust men and women. The natural
beauties of the place have been enhanced by the improvements made by a cultured and refined
people possessing a keen love of the beautiful, and handsome villa sites and stately mansions sur-
rounded with spacious grounds laid out with all the taste of the landscape gardener's art are to
be seen on all sides in this beautiful town. Montclair is in every respect a desirable place of
residence. There are no nuisances of any sort in the place ; the people are intelligent, refined,
cultured and progressive ; the schools, both public and private, are of the highest order ; there
are a number of flourishing churches with handsome edifices ; an excellent public library, an
abundant supply of pure and wholesome water ; good police and fire departments, and an admir-
able system of town government. The taxes are low ; corrupt rings and political bosses have no
place in Montclair, and its citizens are noted for their pulilic spirit and their pride in the good
name and prosperity of the town. Two railroads give easy and quick access to the large cities of
.\'ew York and Newark, and there are a number of excellent stores in the place. Indeed, Mont-
clair though only a township in a legal point of view, actually possesses every requisite of a city.
28 MONTCLAFR A !VD iTS POINTS OF INTEREST.
MONTCLAIR OF THE PRESENT..
The growth of Montclair within the last ten'or fifteen years lias been almost phenomenal. It is
one of the liveliest, attractive suburban towns to be found within an hour's ride of New York, and
abounds in elegant villa sites and stately mansions, surrounded by spacious and well-kept lawns. ' Its
principal streets are well paved with Telford pavement, lined with beautiful shade trees, lighted with
gas and free from nuisances of every kind. The town has an abundant supply nl pure water drawn
Mountain Avenui-., Lu<.;^in(; Sui-rn.
from wells that tap underground streams that flow down from the springs on the mountain-side
The affairs of the town are administered with economy and prudence. There are admirable police
and fire departments. The public and private schools are unexcelled anywhere in New Jersey.
There are churches of all the leading demoninations, benevolent and literary organizations, good
stores and private markets ; a club house that is unsurpassed anywhere in New Jersey ; excellent
facilities for communicating with New York and Newark by rail, and in short there is almost every-
thing that can possibly be desired in a suburban city. The people of Montclair are noted for their
culture and refinement, their progressive public spirit and the pride they take in the growth and
prosperity of their town. Go in whatever direction you will in Montclair, you will see nothing to
offend the eye ; everything is beautiful, orderly and in perfect taste. The town is growing rapidly
year by year. Streets have been opened in every direction and built up with charming residences
where only a few years ago there were farms and pasture lots. Montclair has a population at present
of nearly 9,000, and the assessed value of its property, real and personal, is $3,555,000. The future
of the town is full of promise, as there is nothing to impede its progress, and it is already stretching
out far up toward the Passaic county line, where there is already a flourishing and beautiful settle-
ment known as Upper Montclair.
MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
29
The principal street in the town is Bloomlielil avenue, a broad, well-paved thoroughfare, which
runs through the township from east to west. It is one of the county avenues, in charge of the
Essex County Public Road Board, and extends in an almost direct line from Belleville avenue, New-
ark, .through Bloomfield, Montclair and Caldwell to the county line. This road is one of the oldest
in the county; and is also one of the main arteries of communication between Newark and Morris
county.' It was originally known as the Newark and Pompton Turnpike. In Montclair it is the
RLOOMflF.I.D AVKNUE, LoOKINO WeST.
principal business thoroughfare, while it runs through the heart of the town, and on it arc lociiled
the hank, all the leading stores and business offices, the newspaper offices, etc. These are within a
few blocks of each other, in the center of the town, and east and west of this the avenue is given up
to handsome residences. One of the grandest views in Essex county is to be had from the summit
of the first rise of tlie mountain. Here, on a clear day, can be obtained an extended view of the
country for miles around. The tall towers of the Brooklyn Bridge, the cities of New York and
Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, the superb harbor of New York and the beautiful country that lies
between the Orange Mountains and the Passaic River are all plainly visible. Among the handsome
buildings on the business portion of this thoroughfare one of the most prominent is that of Mr.
Philip Doremus, a handsome three-story brick structure on the corner of Fullerton and Bloomfield
avenues. On the second story of this building are the offices of the various departments of the
town government, those of the Montclair Water Company and of several lawyers. The upper floor
is occupied for lodge rooms. Among the handsome buildings on Bloomfield avenue are the Harri-
son Building, on the other corner of Fullerton avenue : the Van Riper Building, where the Mont-
clair Bank is located, and the Johnson Building, near by. In close proximity to all of these is the
Henderson Building, a handsome brick structure on the corner of Church street anrl l-'ullerton
avenue.
Among the leading residence streets are Fullerton and South Fullerton avenues, William street,
Hawthorne place, Mountain avenue. Park street. Eagle Rock way and the many beautiful roads
that lie along the mountain slope. All of these streets are lined with elegant residences, surround-
ed by well-kept grounds. Among the most tasteful places on Fullerton avenue may be mentioned
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MON'I'CLAJR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
those of Miss Fanny Crane and Mrs. M. C. Friedly. On South Fullerton avenue are the handsome
residences of Mr. William Fellows and Mrs. Mary E. Wild. The residence of Mr. Jasper R. Rand,
the President of the Montclair Bank, which stands on Hawthorne place, is one of the most tasteful
in the town. Among the many beautiful villa sites on Mountain avenue may be mentioned those
of Messrs. E. G. Burgess, C. M. Marvin, C. F. Droste, Seelye Benedict, John R. Keyser, D. M. Force
and E. A. Bradley. On Park street the house of Mr. John H. Wilson is particularly noticeable for
I
Cdr. [Iawiiiorn' Place and Fum.erton Ave., Mo.niclair.
its elegant giounds. Another handsome residence on this street is that of Mr. L. J. Drescher. On
Eagle Rock way the residences of Messrs. Paul Babcock, C. B. Martin, J. B. Hawes and W. W. Un-
derhill are especially worthy of mention. Owing to lack of space we have enumerated but a few
of the manv beautiful residences for which the town is noted.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The people of Montclair are justly proud of their admirable system of public schools. From
the earliest settlement of the place, when it was yet but a hamlet, the matter of education received
the most careful attention at the hands of its founders. As early as 1740, an excellent school for
those days was erected. It stood at the junction of Orange and Valley roads, near where the pres-
*ent High School building now stands. It was a one-story structure, built of stone, twenty-six feet
long and eighteen wide. Flat desks were placed around the sides of the room with benches run-
ning along the wall. These benches were rude slabs placed with the bark side down. At the
south end was an oblong platform on which the teacher sat. In the center of this was a trap door
through which refractory pupils, whose offense was not aggravated enough to merit the inevitable
switching that followed a more serious break of discipline in those days, were dropped as a punish-
ment. This building was torn down in 1812, when a new schoolhouse was erected on the site now
occupied by the Presbyterian Church. In 1838 the building was sold to the church. In 1825 the
Washington Schoolhouse was erected, and in 1814 the Speirtown School came into existence. In
i860 the need of better school facilities again forced itself upon the people, and there was a de-
mand for a higher grade of education than that afforded by the schools of the various districts.
MONTCLATR AXD ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 31
The result of ihe agitation on this subject was the formation of the present High School. During
the year i860 a tract of land was purchased of Grant J. Wheeler, and the erection of the north wing
of the present building was begun. The south wing was erected in 1869, and the east wing in 1873.
This school is now in charge of Mr. Randall Spaulding, who has been in charge since 1874. The
High Schofil has a reputation all over the State as one of the best schools in New Jersey, and the
high positi(jn which it has obtained is largely due to the efforts of Mr. Spaulding, who is a scholar
of profound learning, wide research and broad views on the subject of education and is regarded
as one of the foremost educators in the State.
Till-; Ci.uu Hub'sE.
THt MONTCLAIR CLUB HOUSE.
Montclair, as lias already been stated, prides itself upon having witliin its limits the hand-
somest and best appointed club house in the State of New Jersey. It is the j^roperty of the Mont-
clair Club, a society composed of the leading gentlemen of the place, who have associated themselves
together for social, intellectual and recreative purposes. The club was organized on September
30th, 1887, and has a membership of about two hundred members. Mr. Jasper R. Rand has been
President since its foundation. The club house, which is situated on Church street, is a handsome
stone and frame building of a style of architecture that is a combination of the Queen Anne and
Early English, stands a short distance back from the street and is surrounded by a broad piazza on
the front. On entering the door the visitor steps into a broad hall finished in quartered oak. Off
the|hall to his'right is the Directors' room, a superbly finished apartment. Directly across the hall
from this is the dining room, with steward's office beyond. Beyond the Directors' room, on the
same side of the hall, is the cloak room. After passing these rooms the hall broadens out, and on
one ride rises a wide staircase of quartered oak leading to the floors above, while on the other side
is a spacious open fire-place,'with a richly carved mantel of oak. Beyond this again, on either side
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MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
of the hall are card rooms and pool rooms. At the end of the hall is the billiard room, a weil
lighted apartment, and beyond the billiard room is a spacious library and reading room fitted up
with tables, easy chairs and all conveniences for reading and writing. It is one of the cosiest and
most comfortable rooms in the building. Near the grand staircase in the main hall there is a lat-
eral hall that leads off to anotlier staircase that descends into the basement. In this part of the
building are located the bowling alleys. There are three of these alleys, which are constructed
after the most approved patterns, and every evening the room is crowded with players. In the
basement are also the storerooms and the heating apparatus. On the second story is a broad hall-
way, with a handsome open fire-place. At one end of this is the music hall, which has a hand-
some stage, with the necessar)' accessories of dressing rooms, etc. The ceiling of the hall i^ ')f yel-
low pine, oiled. The floor is of hard wood, and is constructed with a special reference to cKmcing.
At the opposite end of the second story hallway are three lu.xuriously furnished ladies' parlors
On the third story are private dining rooms and the steward's qiiarters. The cost of this mi| erb
club house was $60,00:, exclusive of furniture. The affairs of the club are regulated by a li.'aiu dt
MoUNlAIN AVE.NUE, UPPtK Mo.NTCLAlK.
Directors elected liy the members. The club house is open daily from S A. M. to 12 P. M., Sundays
excepted. On Sundays it is open from 9 A. M. to 7 P. M., but on this day games of every descrip-
tion are prohibited. Tuesday is Ladies' Day, and the wives, daughters and sisters of the club
members avail themselves very readily of the privileges of the club.
The Board of Directors of the Club appoint annually the following Standing Committees :
House Committee of three members, who have the general charge of the premises, management of
the house and management of the employes ; an Auditing Committee, whose duty it is to audit all
bills before payment ; a Membership Committee, to whom all applications for membership are re-
ferred ; a Library Committee and an Entertainment Committee. This last committee is one of the
most important in the club. It consists of a member of the Board of Directors and nine members se-
lected from the club at large. During the winter season this committee provides a number of pleasant
MONTCLAIR A.\D ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 73
entertainments for the niembers of the chil> and their friends, such as lectures, concerts, lioj s. etc.
Another duty of tliis committee is to |)r()mote iic(|iiaintance and good fellowsliip amoiii; the mem-
bers. No games of hazard are allowed in the club house, and no liquor is sold there, even to the
members. Kvery candidate for admission to the club must be proposed and vouched for in writing
by a member of the club and seconded by another member. The club has an excellent steward,
who has an efficient corps of assistants, and the cook is one of the best in the State.
.WONTCL.AIR l.IBR.ARY.
Montclair boasts of an excellent library. It is the property of the Montclair I-ibrarv Associa-
tion, and has been in existence since 1870. It has upon its shelves several thousand volumes, the
books being admirably selected, and embracing nearly every department of literature. The library
had its origin on February 23d. 1869, when a meeting of some of the leading citizens of the place
was held in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church. The need of a public library was
Va.n V^i.kck SrkKET, Montclair.
fully discussed, and it was decided to form a library association. A committee was appointed to
draft constitution anrl by-laws, and a week later this committee reported at an adjourned meeting
of the projectors of the library. The constitution was adopted and the association finally organ-
ized. A Board of Directors was elected, and they at (nice set about obtaining subscriptions and
giving entertainments for the purpose of raising funds for the library. By May ist, 1870, they had
secured money enough to hire and fit up a room and to purchase over two hundred volumes.
During the winter of 1871 a charter for the Library Association was obtained from the Legislature
and the association was given power to issue stock to the amount of 1150,000. In the summer of
1871 Mr. Nehemiah O. Pillsbury gave the Association a lot tliirty feet front on Fullerton avenue*
On this ground the association erected its present brick building, which was occupied for the first
time in December, 1871. The growth of the library has been slow but steady, and it is now one of
the recognized institutions of the town.
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MON-TCLAFR AND ITS POThTS OF TXTEREST.
THE GAS AND WATER CO.
Many of the streets of the
town are lighted by gas, and gas
is introduced into tlie private
residences and stores of the plaec.
It is supplied by the Montclair
Gas and Water Company, which
was organized in 1871 forthe|iur-
pose of supplying the town with
gas and water. The plan ot in-
troducing water, however, was
relinquished, and the water priv-
ileges were transferred to anoth-
er corporation. The pipes were
first laid in the streets of the
town in 1872 and the introduc-
tion of gas into priv'ate resi-
dences soon followed. Among
those who look a prominent
part in the organization of the
Gas Company were ; Dr. .loseph A. Davis, Dr. John J. H. Love, P. H. \'an Riper and Augustus
Morris, of Montclair, Thomas W. Langstroth, of Bloomfield, Beach Vanderpool, Eugene V^anderpool
and Andrew A. Smalley, of Newark.
View, AT Upper Montclair.
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of Montclair is furnished by an incorporated company composed of some of
the leading citizens of the place. This company is known as the Montclair Water Co., and has
been in existence a little over three years. The supply is derived from wells situated on a large
tract of land at the corner of Watchung avenue and Valley road. The site is three hundred feet
above the level of :he sea. The
principal well is fifty feet deep
and thirt\' feet in diameter,and is
blasted out of solid rock. Near
by the well is the pumping
house, where there is a large
engine and a powerful pump
that forces the water from the
well into a large pipe and
thence up into a tank on the
summit of the mountain, where
the water has a head of si.\
hundred and fifty feet above
the level of the sea. This tank
contains 300.000 gallons of
water. From this tank the
water is distributed bv gravity
through mains leading to differ-
ent parts of the town. There
are now nearl\- three hundred
miles of street mains laid.
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mm
Residence of E. G. Burgess, Gates Ave.
M0NTCLA1R*AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
35
through wliich water is supplied to eiglit hundred consumers, representing 4,000 people. There
are two hundr'ed and fitt\- fire hydrants in the town. In addition to the large open wells spoken
of above there are five bored wells, each eight inches in diameter and one hundred and fifty feet
in depth, which are connected with each other by siphons. These wells can be indefinitely in-
creased. The water is noted for its purity and its bright, sparkling appearance. Chemical tests
have shown it to be in every way admirable for household and drinking purposes, and to be free
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from impurities. The cost of the plant so far has been $225,000. The wells give a supply of
250,000 gallons per day. The works were constructed under the per sonal supervision of Mr.
James Owen, the Superintendent of the company, who is also the County Engineer. The
height at which the storage tank is place gives a very high pressure on the street mains, aver-
aging seventy-five pounds to the square inch. In case of fire this can be increased to one
hundred and thirty pounds, which will be sufficient to throw a stream of water over the highest
building in Montclair. •
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Fire Department of Montclair, though of recent origin and comparatively small in num-
bers, is a most efficient and thoroughly organized one. Previous to 1882 there was no organized
department in the town, and the citizens were compelled to rely entirely upon their own exertions
to extinguish any fires that might break out in their midst. A disastrous fire that occurred in the
place in 1882 called the attention of the residents of Montclair to the need of an organized fire de-
partment, and on November 28th a public meeting was held to consider the matter of organizing a
company to do fire servii-e. At this meeting it was reported that one-half the amount necessary to
purchase a hook and ladder truck had already been secured, and that twenty-five men had enrolled
their names as active members of a company. The company was formally organized on Decem-
ber 2ist, 1882, with the following officers : Foreman, Charles M. Schott, Jr.; Assistant Foreman,
George Westerbrook ; Secretary, Dr. Albert J. Wright ; Treasurer, Dr. James A. Casey. All of
these men were experienced firemen who had done duty in other cities. The hook and ladder
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MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
truck for the company was received^April 6ili, 18S3, and was hoLised in the enghie house of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company until the new truck house was completed.
In January, 1884, a second company was formed, and a Babcock extinguislier ensjine with two sixty
gallon tanks and two small portable extinguishers was purchased. Subsequently a fifty-foot , ex-
tension ladder was procured for the use of the truck company. The department now consists of
six companies and has attached to it two hundreil men.
New Episcop.\l Chukch .and Fi'llerton Avenue.
CHURCHES.
Montclair has twelve churches, all of which possess handsome edifices, have large congrega-
tions, and are doing an active work for good in the com.nunity. The Presbyterian Church is the
oldest in town. It was organized in 1838 as an offshoot from the First Presbyterian Church of
Bloomfield. For some years previous it had been the custom of the Bloomfield Church to divide
the services in the winter, holding the morning service in Bloomfield, and the afternoon service in
West Bloomfield, as Montclair was then called. The services at that time were held in the Public
School building. Major Nathaniel Crane, an Elder in the Bloomfiield Church, left a bequest of about
$10,000 to be invested for the benefit of a church in West Bloomfield, whenever the Presbyterians
of that place should form a separate organization and erect a church. On the 31st of August, 1837,
It was decided to form a new parish. The old Public School building was purchased and remod-
eled, and on the 9th of August, 1838, the new parish was formally organized and the new church
dedicated. The present church edifice was erected in 1856. It has since been enlarged. The
church also has a very tasteful and well appointed chapel in the rear of its church building. It is
built of trap rock from the mountain and is two stories high. It contains Sunday school, lecture
room, etc.
MONTCLAIR'AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
37
The Methodists have a handsome church facing the Common, wliich was erected in 1853.
This denomination has been established in Montclair since 1825, and had its origin as an offshoot
of the Bloomfield Methodist Cliurch. The church is in a prosperous condition and is active in a
number or good works.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church was
"rtjanized in 1846. At first the con-
Lircgation worshipped in a small frame
Imiiding; there was no settled rector
until 1S60. During the year 1866 the
[uesent stone edifice was begun, but it
was not completed until April 17th,
1871, when it was opened and conse-
rrated. The cost of the church was
.s^j.ooo. The ground on which the
1 Inirrli was built was given by Mr.
Kiibert .\l. Henning, and contained or-
ii^inally a tract of two acres. Much of
'his has been sold off and the proceeds
ive aided the church very materially.
.Si. Luke's is known as one of the most
liberal churches in the Diocese of New-
ark in the inalter of its contributions to
missionary ai'd benevolent purposes.
The Church of • the Immaculate
Conception (Roman Catholic), is one of
the strongest in the town. It occupies
aframe building on Washington street,
and is in charge of the Rev. Father
Joseph F. Mendel, who has been there since sSyg. The church has connected with it several SLsters
of Charity, who are doing an e.xcellent work among the poor and are also teaching in the Parochial
School. This church is also to build a handsome brown stone edifice costing $150,000. It will be
located on the corner of Washington and Elm streets. The Baptist congregation is also about
to build an imposing new edifice of brick, with a brown stone front, on South Fullerton avenue.
This edifice will be a decided improvement to the whole street, and will add another to the many
beautiful churches in Montclair. The Baptists are in a very flourishing condition and are doin^ an
excellent work for good in the community.
The Congregational Church occupy a beautiful stone edifice on the corner of Fullerton ave-
nue and Plymouth street. The church was first organized in 1870, and the first religious service
was held May 22d, 1870, at the residence of Mr. J. B. Beadle. The present church edifice was
erected in 1873. It is one of the most tasteful edifices in the town. The Rev. A. H. Bradford
has been pastor since the beginning. The members of this church are about to build an extensive
addition to their handsome edifice on South Fullerton avenue. It will be of a similar style of
architecture as the main building, and will cost §40,000.
The Christian Union Congregational Church of Montclair was organized on April 13th, 1882.
The society was at first known as the Christian L'nion. It held services in the year 1881 and was
partially organized in that year, but the formal organization was not perfected until the year 1882.
The history of the church really dates back much earlier. In 1816 and 1S17, Rev. Enos A. Osborn
then a theological student, opened a Sunday School in Upper Montclair, near where the church
now stands. It was afterwards removed to the Reformed Dutch Church at Stone House Plains, and
in subsequent years was re-established in this neighborhood. Finally it became .the custom to
St. Jamks' Ei'iscoi'.M, Church, L'pper M<).Nrci..\ik.
38 MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
have a preaching service after a preacher could be obtained members of the Presbyterian Church
of Montclair united in the movement and in 1880 a handsome stone chapel called the Cliffside
Chapel -was erected at the corner of Valley road and Belleville avenue. A difference of opinion
arose, however, in regard to denominational connections, and there was a split in the congregation^
the result of which was the organization of the Christian Union Congregational Church and the
erection of the present building.
THE PRESS. '
Montclair has four newspapers, one of them being a daily and the others weekly. The daily
paper is the Montclair Dailv Journal. It has been in existence only a few months, but has already
acquired a good circulation and an extensive advertising patronage. It is published every afternoon
and is a bright, newsy, enterprising little sheet, independent in politics and devoted to the local in-
terests of the place. Otis M. McMillan is the editor. The Montclair Times is the leading paper of
the town. It is also the oldest, having been in existence for several years. It is Republican in
politics, and is an excellent local newspaper, giving very full and accurate reports of every event of
interest that occurs in the town during the week. It is ably edited, newsy and enterprising. Its
editor is Mr. A. C. Studer. The Montclair Herald is tlie Democratic paper of the place, and is also
very ably edited, and is acquiring a good circulation, and manifesting considerable vigor. It
is published once a week. The other weekly paper is the Montclair Press, a sprightly and well
conducted little sheet that is issued by Arthur E. Owen, a boy only fourteen years of age. He is
the editor, reporter and chief compositor, but he manages to get out a very readable little journal,
and has demonstrated that he has newspaper ability. The Land Hnyer is a journal devoted to the
interests of real estate in the town, and is issued once a month. It contains much interesting mat-
ter and has a good circulation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Montclair has now an excellent police department. It was only of late years, however, that
even an attempt was made to organize this department. For many years there was no regular po-
lice force, and in fact there was no need of one. There were several constables, it is true, in the
town, but their services were rarely called into requisition, and when they were it was generally to
arrest some drunken disturber of the public peace. As the town grew, however, the need of po-
licemen became more apparent, and it was absolutely necessary that there should be an organized
department for the protection of the property of citizens at night, if for no other purpose. The
force is but a small one, and is well organized. Its members are trusty and experienced men, and
they preserve excellent order in the town, both day and night. The Chief of Police is the Chair-
man of the Committee on Police of the Township Committee.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
Montclair is connected with New York by two lines of railroads, the Newark & Bloomfield
Railroad (a branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna A- Western Railroad) and the New York & Green-
wood Lake Railroad. The former road runs_twenty-three trains between Montclair and New
York each day, of which three are express trains, and the latter runs eleven trains each day
The Newark it Bloomfield Railroad Company was chartered in 1854. Its first Board of Direc-
tors was : Joseph A. Davis, Ira Dodd, Wright F. Conger and Jason Crane, of Bloomfield, and
Grant J. Wheeler, William H. Harris and Jared E. Harrison, of West Bloomfield, Montclair then
being known by that name. At first there was a decided difference of opinion between the residents
of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield in regard to the route and termination of the new road, and
some difficulty was experienced in procuring subscriptions on that account. An arrangement was
MONTCLAIR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 39
first made with the New Jersey Railroad Company, by which the latter road was to guarantee the
bonds of the new road, but this fell througii with, and an arrangement was made with the Morris &,
Essex Railroad Company, by which that corporation agreed to subscribe §55,000 to the capital
stock of the new enterprise. The residents of Bluomficld and Montclair subscribed $50,000 more,
making a capital of §105,000, the amount necessary to construct the road from West Bloomfield to
Roseville, where it joined the main line of the Morris & Essex Railroad. The successful comple-
tion of negotiations with the Morris »l- Essex Railroad Company caused great rejoicing in both
Hloomfield and Montclair. When wtjrk was begun on the new road Dr. Joseph A. Davis, the Presi-
dent of the company, took out the lirst spafleful of earth, and the Rev. Job Ualsey, of Montclair,
made an address. At first the railroad was a very small affair, one train, composed of an engine
and one car, ran backward and forward between West Bloomfield and Newark, making six trips a
day. There were no ticket agents at thf depots and tickets were solfl on the train l)y the conduc-
tor and brakeman. It was not until June, iK*;6, that the trains began to make trips between Mont
clairand Newark, iind up to 1866 passengers for New York were compelled to change cars at New-
ark. Since 1S66 continuous trains have been run between the two places. When the Delaware,
Lackawanna k Western Railroad Company secured control of the Morris k Essex Railroad ihey
also secured control of the Newark tt Bloomfield branch. The Delaware, Lackawanna it Western
Company have made a number of improvements in the road, in the matter of more frequent trains,
better cars, quicker time and better stations. The lime lietwecn Montclair and New York is re-
duced to forty-five minutes by the exjiress trains.
The New York A (Ireenwood Lake Railroad, which is a branch of the Erie, has done much to-
ward developing the northern portion of Montclair. The road had its origin in the dissatisfaction
that the people of Montclair felt at the accommodations afforded them by the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western Railroad. When the charter of the new company was procured, in 1867, Mont-
clair aided the enterprise by issuing bonds to the sum of §200,000. The road was completed in
1872 as far as Montclair, and a few years later was extended to Greenwood Lake. There are four
stations in Montclair on this line : Montclair, Watchung, Ujiper Montclair and Montclair Heights.
The influence of this road on the growth of Montclair has been very marked. A most desirable
class of residents have been brought here from New York, and the mountainsides, as well as the
valleys and hill-tops of this beautiful region are dotted all over with elegant residences, the homes
of prominent New York business men. This road for several years past has been operated as a
branch of the Erie Railroad.
THE MONTCLAIR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
Montclair has an excellent Athletic Club, one of the best in the State, in fact. It is known as
the Montclair Club Athletic Association. The organization was founded in the Bicycle Hall in the
fall of 1889, under the nathe of the Montclair Athletic Club From its inception the career of the
club was one of prosperity, and it soon took a high position among the athletic organi/.aii(ms of
the State. In 1890 several prominent members of the Montclair Club, who were interested in ath-
letics, connected themselves with this club, and put more money into the organization, thereby
placing it upon a sound financial basis, and enabling it to make many improvements, and to extend
its sphere of activity in directions that had hitherto been impracticable for want of larger capital.
This also gave the club a higher social prestige than it had hitherto enjoyed and attracted to its
membership a large number of young men, who represent the elite of Montclair. The name of the
organization was changed to the Montclair Club Athletic Association. The Association is the
owner of extensive grounds, beautifully situated on Valley road, a short distance north of Chestnut
street, near the Jacob Meyer homestead. The grounds cover a tract of ten acres in extent, and are
admirably adapted for the purposes of the organization. There is a one hundred-yard running
track, a foot-ball ground, a base-ball field and a bicycle track, and there is also ample space for
lawn tennis courts when they are desired. The Club has in contemplation the erection of a hand-
40 MONTCLAJR AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST.
some frame club house, at a cost of $10,000. Plans have been prepared by architects and art- under
consideration. Certificates of stock in the new club house have been issued, and a large amount
has already been subscribed for. The sports of the club are very popular with the residents of
Montclair and tlie surroundina; townships, and on every occasion when there are games of the club
the grounds are thronged with spectators representing the very best families of Montclair, Bloom-
field, the Oranges and Newark.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
One of the popular institutions of Montclair is the Outlook Club, which is in reality an off-
shoot of the Montclair Club. Many of its members, iiowever, do not belong to the latter organiza-
tion. The Club numbers among its members some of the most progressive and cultured people of
Montclair, both ladies and gentlemen. Once a month this Club, whose meetings are held in the
Montclair Club House, secures the music hall of that b'uilding, throws it open to their friends, selects
some topic of public interest or some great question of the day for discussion, invites some speaker
of note to open the proceedings with an address, and then throw the topic open for discussion. These
meetings of the Outlook Club are always full of ihterest, and invitations to them are eagerly sought
after.
Montclair has always been noted for the cultivated musical taste of its pefiple. A musical en-
tertainment of merit is sure to draw well in this town, and many fine concerts are given here every
winter. The town has a glee club of superior merit, known as the Montclair Glee Club. Its mem-
bers are among the best known people of the place, and many of them are singers of remarkable
merit. This club gives several delightful concerts every winter, the First Congregational Church be-
ing generally used for that purpose. In addition to this organization there is an excellent dra-
matic club in connection with the Montclair Club, who give frequent performances in the hall of
the club house.
Montclair is soon to have a hospital, which will be inall its aiipointments worthy uf this beauti-
ful town, and an instance of the public spirit and liberality of its citizens. At present the town is
dependent for hospital privileges upon Newark and Orange. It is a long dist.ince to convey a sick
or wounded person from Montclair to either place, and in addition to this the hospitals in Newark
and Orange are always crowded, and it is often difficult and even impossible to procure admission
outside of those cities. The need of a hospital in Montclair has been freely discussed of late years,
and a similar want has been felt in Bloomfield and Caldwell, but until recently but little has been
done towards bringing the project into shape. A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in
the proposed hospital was held some months ago and steps were taken to found a hospital. The
result of this has been finally the incorporation of the Mountainside Hospital. The Board of Man-
agement is composed of representatives from Montclair, Bloomfield and Caldwell. Fairs and en-
tertainments have been given in aid of the enterprise and there is already a considerable sum in
hand toward the erection of the proposed hospital.
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Cor. Bloomfielu and Fullkkton Avfnues.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OE MONTCLAIR.
I. SEYMOUR CRAN'K. DPLALKR IN
(loiioral Il;irle material, and commissions will be exe-
cuted at short notice when haste is desired. The shop
comprises two floors, measuring 50x100 feet, and is equip-
ped with all necessary appliances and tools for carriage
building and repairing. IWr. Levy is a native of this town
and has made many friends in Montclair and vicinity by
his honorable methods and the care shown in filling every
order, large or small. Mr. Levy's factory is situated on
the corner of Bloomfield and Midland avenues, where he
repairs, paints and trims all kinds of wagons and carriages,
employing five competent assistants, while his prices are
reasonable according to the work done.
CHARLES W. McCLELLAN, DEALER
in Groceries and Provisions, Teas, Coffees, Sugars and
Spices, No. 216 Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, N. J. Many
a housekeeper is looking for just such an establishment as
that carried on by Mr. Charles \V. McClellan, at No. 216
Bloomfield avenue, and we take pleasure in commending
this enterprise to such inquirers, for we know that Mr. Mc-
Clellan's methods are bound to please, and we know that
those who have business dealings with him are outspoken
in their approval of the accommodations offered. Opera-
tions were begun in 1889, and the trade has since been
steadily increasing. Mr. McClellan has a large circle of
friends in this vicinity. The premises utilized are of the
demsions of 20x45 feet, o"e floor and cellar being occupied,
while the stock on hand is not only large but unusually va-
ried as well, as it includes Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Sugars
and Spices, Provisions and Canned Goods of all kinds. It
will be seen that the greater part of the household food
supply may be obtained of Mr. McClellan, and as his prices
are all that can be reasonably desired as regards fairness,
etc., it is well worth while giving him a call. The grocer-
ies and provisions comprise the best the markets afford,
and the canned goods handled are various in kind and best
in quality, while everything handled in stock is received
direct from the producers, and are quoted at prices as low
as the lowest. Two competeut assistants are employed,
and the use of two delivery wagons is required to do the
large retail and sometimes wholesale business done.
FRANK E. CLAYTON, LIVERY AND
Boarding Stables, Horses and Carriages of every description
furnished at short notice, with or without competent driv-
ers, Horses and Business Wagons to hire, separately or to-
gether, orders for Carriages to meet late trains are invari-
ably and promptly attended to, telephone call No, 68,
Spring street, opposite D., L. & W. R. R. depot, Mont-
clair, N. J. Among those engaged in the stable business
in this vicinity none bear a higher reputation than Mr.
Frank E. Clayton, and we take pleasure in cordially recom-
mending his estal)lisliment to all who wish to hire a first
class team of any description or board a horse, where he
will be assured the very best of care and comfort and
healthful quarters. This may seem a somewhat enthusias-
tic recommendation, but it is fully justified by the facts,
and we are confident that those who do business with Mr.
Clayton will have reason to thank us for calling attention
to the unsurpassed facilities he offers. Since Mr. (Clayton
assumed control of this business he has more than doubled
it. The enterprise has lieen in the possession of the pres-
ent owner since 1887, lie succeeding to tlie business of Mr.
C. S. Salmtm. The premises on Spring street, o))positethe
D., L. & W- R. k. depot, comprise two floors 60x150 feet
in dimensiniS, and a numi>er of excellent horses and
coaches and carriages of every descriplion are furnished
at short notice, with or without competent drivers, and at
uniformly reasonable rates. Stage work is made a spec-
ialty of and pleasure parties are su|iplied with two or foin-
horse stages at short notice, while all orders for carriages
to meet late trains are invariably and promptly attended to.
Employment is given to four com|ieteiit assistants, and as
before stated, horses will be boarded in a thoroughly satis-
factory manner.
THEORDE B. STOLTE. FASHIONABLE
Tailor, Suits made to order in latest styles .if moderate prices
Repairing and Cleaning done promptly all orders promptly
attended to ; 619 Bloomfield avenue, Montclair. N. J If
there is one branch of the mercantile activities which speaks
for itself it is the tailor's work. The most inexperienced
person knows when a garment is cut well and well made,
and the competent tailor m this business soon finds his
high level. Prominent among Montclair's best tailors
stands Mr. Theodore B. Stolte. He has been established
here but a year or so. but his patronage is already worthy
of an establishment of much longer standing. His custo-
mers are composed of the elite of the town's population.
There is a class of trade in this place which invariably calls
for the hest, Ijoth in work and material, and Mr. Stolte is a
man who furnishes both. lie has a finely stocked foreign
and domestic woolen Idepartments, 'and he uses none but
first-class trimmings. Employment is afTorded to an aver-
age of three asistants, but in the very busy season this
number is much larger. The store is 15x60 feet in dimen-
sions, and is well adapted to the purposes to which it is put.
Mr. Stolte guarantees a perfect fit, and in cases of non-sat-
isfaction (which seldom occurs) he cheerfully proceeds to
give satisfaction. We know of no better establishment
which we can recommend in this line than the one to whicli
we have had reference in this article. Mr. Stolte is very
reasonable in his charges and deserves a trial order.
PETER J. HELLER, DEALER IN HARD-
ware. House Furnishing Goods, Paints, Oils. Glass and
Putty ; Bicycles and Lawn Mowers repaired ; Sporting
Goods, Valley road, Montclair The business carried on
by Mr. Peter I. Heller, on the Vallev road, was founded by
him some seven years ago. He has had long and varied
e.rperience in his present line of Inisiness, he gives close
personal attention to the manv details of it and spares no
pains to keep the service at the highest standard of effi-
cienv. Visitors or customers to his establishment are as-
sured prompt and polite attention, are assured an opportu-
nity to choose from an exceptionally large, varied and
carefully chosen stock, and ai'e assured ha\'ing the lowest
quoted rates to them at all times — hence, we need hardly
add that the store is extensively patronized bv Ihe best in-
formed buyers. Both a wholesale and retail business is
done among the most important commodities dealt in be-
ing Hardware, Hoiisefurnishing Goods, Paints. Oils, Glass
and Putty ; Bicycles and Lawn Movvers repaired ; Sporting
Goods Agricultural Sujiplies, etc., etc. The ]:)remises oc-
cupied are two floors, 40x60 feet in size, witli steam pow-
er : also a machine shop in rear of the front liuilding, 24X
48 feet in dimensions, where repair work is made a spec-
ialty of, and the manufacture of the '• Patent Potato Dig-
ger;"' employment is given to six competent assistants, or-
ders are promptly and carefully filled, and every article is
sold on its merits and guaranteed to pnjve just as repre-
sented, while tile stock is being constantlv renewed, and
consequently the goods are always fresh and attractive, and
will give the best of satisfaction to everybody.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
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H. C. DABNEY. COAL AND WOOD
Dealer; office. Grove street, near 1)., 1- & W. K. K. cross-
ing, and at 30 Spring street, opposite 1)., L. & \V. depot,
Montclair, N.J. .Mr. Dabney has been identified as one of
Moiitclair's leading' business men tor thirteen years. Ills
coal enterprise is one of the prosperous ones ot the town,
and is tlie direct outcome of hard work performed by him
to build it up to the present larf^e proportions. Kor many
years previous to engaging exclusively in the coal business
Mr. Dabney had been local agent for the United States and
b., I.. & \V. Expresses. .Mr. Dabney had accepted the lat
ter agency but for a few weeks to temporarily accommo-
date the 'Express Company, but remained from week to
week and month to month until induced to make this his
permanent home. His business career in the history of
this town can be chronicled to his high credit, for in any
relations he has ever had with our towns people, stjuare
and upright are the characteristics which have attended
them. Mr. Dabney is a Southerner by birth and inclina-
tions, and has traveled extensively throughout that portion
of the United States. Our readers are respectfully invited
to remember Mr. Dabney's Coal Yard when in need of
that useful commodity.
GEORGE E. BEACH, FUNERAL DIREC-
tor. Embalming a specialtv : 415 liloomlield avenue, Mont-
clair, N. J We wish to call the attention of our readers in
a special manner to the recent inauguration in our midst of
an enterprise for which the increasing population of our
town has long felt the want. We have reference to the in-
ception given the establishment at tlie adrise one large fioor :ind cel-
lar 80x42 feet in dimensions, so that there is abundant room
to accommodate a very heavy stock, and this room is luUy
utilized, the assortment on hand being remarkably varied
and exceptionally complete in every department It is
made up of choice staple and fancy groceries including
choice brands of flour, fine butter, crockery, French china,
glassware, etc., selected especially for family use ; also
flf)ur. and these articles are in every instance guaranteed to
])rove precisely as represented, and are offered at prices
that will bear the most severe examination and compari-
son, for Mr Doremus has always made it a rule not to al-
low hiiT self to be undersold in the handling of dependable
goods, and he was never better prepared than now to suc-
cessfully meet all honorable competion. Employment is
given to ten competent assistants, and every caller is as-
sured prompt and courteous attention, orilers being deliv-
ered at short notice. Mr. Doremus was for six years
Chosen Freeholder of Essex county, and School Trustee
for several years.
CYRUS C. CORBY, .manufacturer and
Dealer in Harness. Saddles, Collars, Fly Nets, Buffalo
Robes, Whips ; also Trunks and Valises at city prices a
specialty; (;arriage 1 rimming and Upholstering ; No. 574
Bloomfield a\-enue, Montclair, N. J. As has been said in
the historical notes concerning Montclair in this work, the
town and its immediate surroundings is noted for its beau-
tiful highways and drives. We have also dwelt somewhat
at length upon the fact that the vast majority of the inhabi-
tants of this place are people of means — people upon whom
fortune has smiled. l^ach family in this class of any
town's population generally boasts of one or more fancy
"turnouts.' In extenuation of what we have said we now
say that we know of no place in which we have noticed
such fine equipages as in Montclair On any fine day the
roads for miles around are covered with innumerable fancy
vehicles ol pri vate character, and the dazzling sih'er mount-
ings of the harness worn by the prancing steeds is some-
thing which inspires the admiration (jf one not accustomed
to the sight. Speaking about /; irmss. we wish to introduce
to our readers in this connection a gentleman who has
been identified w th an establishment manufacturing har-
ness ever since 1865. This is an experience of twenty-six
years, as subtraction demonstrates, and we ask if a better
proof of reliability in a business concern could be chron-
icled? Mr. Cyrus C Corby, to whom we have reference,
has long supplied the elite of society in this town with al-
most everything pertaining to a " turnout." viz.: Harness,
Saddles, Collars, Fly Nets. Buffalo Robes. Whips, Carriage
trimming and Upholstering. He affords constant em-
ployment to three assistants, and all work is dispatched in
a workmanlike manner. The goods turned out of Mr.
Corby's establishment have become so universally stand-
ard \n this town that it seems almost unnecessary to point
out these attractive and desirable features. Suffice it to
say that they are always just as represented, and that Mr.
Corby is uniformly moderate in his charges. The premises
he occupies are at No. 574 Bloomfield avenue, quite con-
veniently and centrally located. They are always stocked
heavily With "Horse" and "Carriage" necessities, and
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
45
are of the spacious dimensions of 24x85 feet. This affords
ample room and the jjoods are displayed to advantage. It
pays a man who owns a liorse to ""rig" it up in good
shape. This is not always an easy task, as there are so
many inferior goods on the market. Patronize a represen-
tative and reliable establishment, such as Mr. Corby con-
ducts, anil you will receive goods riaso)inhh good \x\ propor
tion to the money expended. Present patrons will testify
as to satisfaction being guaranteed on every sale. We do
not hesitate to pronounce this house one of the best in its
line in this section.
condition at all times. The table is supplied with the best
that the market aHords, while the terms are reasonable.
JACOB HARRIS, DEALER IN HOOTS
and Shoes; line shoes a specialty; custom work and re-
I>airing neatly and jiromplly «ione ; a large assortment of
J. & i. Cousin's Fine Shoes; agent for W I,. Douglas'
tine Shoes; the Adjustable Ankle - .Supporting Corset
Shoe; Alfred Dolge's Felt .Shoes and Slippers. No.
568 Bloomfield avenue. Montclair, New Jersey. Th^re
are probalily \'ery few of our readers but what have
experienced more or less difficulty in getting foot wear to
suit them, for it is a well known fact that l«K>ts and shot's
are among the hardest cil .tII articles of wearing appanl to
select. The most successful dealer is the man who rec-
ognizes the diversity of taste aniong his customers and acts
accordingly. Therefore after inspecting the stock carried
by Mr. Jacob Harris, of No. 568 Uloonilield avenue, one
feels no surprise at the very extensive business carriecl on,
for it is plainly evident that provision is m.ade for supply-
ing widely van<'ing wants. Hoots and sh(»e.s fur bu>,iiiess,
street and dress wear are included in the assortment ottered,
and by no means the least noticeable characteristic of this
establishment are the bottom prices (pioted in the various
departments. This enterprise was founded in 1885 liy the
present proprietor, whose reputation for fair l .Montclair would i iinsider our account of the
representative business enterprises of this place complete
were we not to make extended mention of the enter-
prise which was conducted by Messrs. F. !•". Sayre and
t harles W. English, the present proprietor, up to two
vears ago. Mr. F. F. Sayre disposed of his interest to Mr.
Charles W. Fnglish. in 1S88. 'rhe office and yard are lo-
cated on Walnut street, opposite the N. V. & C.. L. depot,
and coverall area of 120,000 square feet of available space.
Flmploynient is afforded to fifteen competent assistants the
year round, and all orders are promptly executed at short
notice. The fuilher assurance of prompt delivery is pro-
moted by rive delixerv wagons. The lumber carried by
Mr. Knglish is carefully and personally selected by him,
so that it is just as he reprt sents it to be in ever)- instance.
The same with masons' materials — everything which is Ai
in quality is carried by this linn. It is a well known fact
Ihal the town of Monlclair is noted for its hne and hand-
somely built private residences. Alnio.st the entire town is
inhabileil by people whocan aftordtlie best of everything —
the best in lumber and masons' materials is no exception
therefore. ;inil ihe representative house in this line is that
of which wc- speak. .Mr. English is at present a Road Com
missioner for the town, and President of the New Jersey
State Lumbermen's Protective Association. These import-
ant offices teiiilered -Mr. English illustrate the esteem in
which he is held by the community.
WILLIAM 1*. HUGHES. PRACTICAL
Farrier, Painting, Tiiinming aii*f Repairing a Specialty ;
Ilorshoeing in a Practical and Skillful Manner; Wagons
and Carriages 0/ Every Description Made and Repaired,
Blo W #. ■•■' '^
A. G. BATES.
Artistic rpliolstcry
WtjLt-*'J '^^'•^ (order work)
^^/ FURI^ITURD«ff)'FU
Mattresses to Order and Made O^er.
CARPET W0RKANDWIND0W8HADE8
A SPFXIALTY.
521 Bloomfield Ave., cor. Park St.,
MONTCLAIR.
Tilt- lari;e and handsome platr glass sliiiw windows nf tin- A (1. Hati-s furniture store at lli' ;il'"\ . aililrtsi, have so
long revcak-1 samples o( that gentleman's artistic \vorl< Ijotli in U|iholstering and furniture manufaeluring tliat we need
spend l)ul little time in informinr our ["eaders that this is one of the truly meritorious and representative establislunents
of its kind in our town. All the branches eonneeted with furniture manuf:Kturing and artistic upholstering are paid
special altentention to. and are executed in a truly artistic manner. .Montclair residents need no longer seek New \ ork
for special ilesign work of any kinil in furniture. ' .Mr. Hates \v:is for a nuniher of years a practical employee in the best
New York upholstering and furniture houses, and ofTers his knowledge and ix|)erience ot tin- business at very reason-
able terms to our townspeople. This, we are happy to say. has been appreciated by many ot the wealthiest re-sidents.
Mr. Bates employs competent assistants, and all orders are, dispatched in a workmanlike minner.
ALFRED s. B.\nr,Lri:v, attorn r-:Y
and Counsellor at l^w, Post Office liuilding. No 442
Bloomfield avenue, Montclair, N. J. The gentleinanwho.se
name appears at the heading of this sketch is one of
Montclair's prominent lawyers and the Township l.!ounsel.
In the year 1SS8 the present otTice w.as opened under the
inauguration of a firm then known bv the name of Cross &
Badgley. counsellors at law. In March, 1890. however,
Mr. Alfred S, liadglcy assumed sole control of the office
and its business. This has increased greatly under the
latter's able management, and we are pleased to inform
the readers of the " History of Montclair and its Ix^'ading
Business and Professional Men" of the f.'ict. hoping when
having anything legal to look up. they will sen will soon rot or other-
wise injure woodwork not protected by several good coats
of paint, and the damage when once done is i,racticaliy
impossible to repair. A good job of painting will wear for
several vears, even in the most exposed situations, and in
this as in many other things "the best is the cheapest,"
for cheap painting is a delusion and a fraud. In order to
secure first class results a first class painter must be pat-
ronized, and no one in this vicinity is more deserving of
being ranked as first class than is Mr Charles A Maidens,
doing business on Bloomfield avenue near the Skating
Rink. He only employs thoroughly skilful workmen and
is well prepare., I.. &
W. R R. r)epot. Montclair. N. [. In a growing commu-
nity such as Montclair, there is a most promising field for
the operations of such an enterprise as that conducted by
Mr. John G. Treadwell, at No 30 Spring street, opposite the
D., L. & W. R. R. depot, and during the years that this
undertaking 'has been carried on it has proved n decided
public convenience, and has exerted a powerful influence
in developing the town. Mr. Treadwell having given real
estate matters long and careful study, is well informed on
the subject, and is in a position to render ^■aluable assist-
ance to those wishing to dispose of realtv. improved or un-
improved, or the rental of property. He has some \-ery de-
sirable estates and plots on his books and is always ready
to give full information to those interested. (No in-
surance solicited ) Business is promptly and carefullv
transacted, the interests of all parties concerned beinc fuUy
protected and no pains being spared to maintain the en-
viable reputation this office has lield among the citizens of
this town, and we can unreservedly recommend this
agency to our readers.
D. H. BALDWIN, PHARMACIST, BLOOM-
field avenue. Montclair, N. J. Ihysicians' Prescriptions
Carefully Compounded. It is safe to say that no estab-
lishment in Montclair is more deserving of hearty and
generous patronage than that conducted bv Mr. D. II.
Baldwin, for no establishment is t)f more genuine utility or
more liberally managed. This enterprise «',ts founded in
187:; byj. .\. Griffin & (^o.. who were succeeded by firiffin
& Baldwin and now carried on by the present proprietor,
whose store is corner Blooinfield avenue. Fullerton ave- ■
nue and Church street, measuring 20x60 feet in dimen-
sions. Mr. Baldwin is a druggist and pharmacist and car-
ries a complete stock of pure drugs, medicines and chemi-
cals, obtaining them from the most reliable sources and
sparing no pains to handle as high a grade of goods as the
market affords. Especial attention is gi^'en to Hie com-
pounding of physicians' prescriptions, every facilily being
provided to ensure absolute accuracy in the smallest de-
tails of the work, and to enable orders to be filled at very
short notice. The charges are uniformly moderate, as low
in fact as is consistent with the use of materials of standard
quality. The sale of fancy toilet articles and druggists'
sundries forms another important department of his busi-
ness, and is conducted on the same liberal scale that char-
acterizes the management of his drug trade. The stock
carried is fresh, varied and acceptable, and as three com-
petent assistants are employed, all orders are filled
promptly.
W. H. DEWITT, CARPENTER AND
Bin'lder ; Dealer in Doors, Windows, Blinds Stair Rails,
Newels, Balusters, Moulding; Office and Mill, Opposite D.,
L. & W. Depot, Montclair, N. J. Montclair, like the
Oranges, is celebrated fi.>r its beautiful and imposing pri-
vate residences. No town in New Jersey boasts of better
built houses. There is no effect withowt a cause, and this
state of affairs in Montclair is owing to the fact that the town
has in it some of the best carpenters and builders to be
found in any community. Prominent among those most
worthy of mention, we introduce to our readers Mr. W.
H. Dewitt. This gentleman has been in business in our
midst since the year 1S82, and the workmanlike manner
which characterized his efforts has won for his works the
admiration of the public. Many of the handsomest resi-
dences in town were built I:)y him and they are noted not
only for their beauty in stvle of architecture, but for their
thoroughness in construction and finish. Mr. Dewitt is a
thorough and practical carpenter himself, and is in a posi-
tion to furnish ideas and estimates which none but men of
actual experience can offer their patrons. He employs 'ten
men, as a rule, but this number ideally increases when
business is rushing. The office and mill are located op-
posite the D . L & W. depot, and occupy an area of some
14 500 square feet of available space. An eight-horse
power Baxter engine furnishes the motive power, and as
all the machinerv facilitiesare at han-l, orders are promptly
executed. Parties contemplating Iniilding would do well,
in fuir o]tini(>n. to consult Mr. l)e\vitt. He cheerfiUly fur-
nishes ideas and estimates, arid always figures very low,
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
40
G. TV^OORT^ .
FURNITURF AND MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER.
f? Speciality CQade op pR'nisTiG UPHOLsmEi^iNG.
Awnings and Wire Screens Manufactured. Carpets Sewed and Laid and Furniture Boxed and
Packed. Ki-ncivations of all kinds proniptlv attended to.
502 BLOOMFIELO AVE.. MONTCLAIR. N. J.
The gentleman whose card heads this article was for nine years in the furniture business in Brooklyn, but owing to
the deh'cate health of his family removed to Montclair some two years since and established himself in business here,
over Baldwin's drug store. Mis business increased so rapidly that he has been compelled to seek larger quarters in the
present spacious store he occupii's at No. 502 Ulocimtield avenue. Mr. Moora is a man whose long practical experience
in the furniture and upholstering business should be taken into consideration by our townspeople. He makes furniture
from special designs to order and manufactures mattresses and awnings of all kinds. Varnishing, polishing and repair-
ing of lurnilure are also paid allention lo by him and all work entrusted into his care is properly done, (farpct laying
and sewing, spring bed and maltress making. Iioxing an.l |)acking anil all kinds of renovating are executed at short
notice and at reasonable prices. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.
FENTZLAFF & WOLFE. HARD-
ware and House Furnishing Goods ; Dealers in Paints.
Oils, etc.. lamps .Ngricullural Imiilements. Carpenlers" and
other "Craft" Tools. The well known firm of Kent2lafr&
Wolfe was founded bv these genllemen .some seven years
ago. The enterprise was started upmi a small scale, but
hard and persevering work on the part of the proprietors
succeeded in building up the present large proportions of
the business. Messrs. FentzlafTS Wolfe .ire both residents
and property owners in West Orange but have become so
closely identified with the business interests of Montclair
that they may be considered as two of our representative
business men. They carrv everything in their line ; lamps,
kitchen utensils, stoves tinwaie etc.. and besides hard-
ware, which is their specialty, they carry a full line of
agricultural implements To the carpenters, blacksmiths,
masons and painters in Mcnlclair we wish to say that any-
thing in the line of their hardware, tools or paints, can be
found at reasonable rates at this establishment. Tvo
courteous assistants are aflTorded <'inployinent the year
round and all patrons receive intelligent attention. We
take special pleasure in recommending this home lo the
readers of our work for we feel that it is noted for re-
liability. The premises occupieur patronage is
respectfully solicited
T. P. LINDSLEY,
GENERAL REPAIRING,
riv..
Bicycles and Lawn Mowers put in
Good Order.
KNIVES AND SCIS.SORS GROUND I'llCMIILV. JOBBING A
SPFXIAI.TV
BLOOMFIELD AVE., NEAR WILLOW ST..
MONTCLAIR, X. 1.
At first sight it may appear strange that it is more difficult
to get all kinds of machinery properly repiired that to buy
new, and of course, in case of slight break -downs, (his is
not true, but every machinist of e.tperieiice will agree that,
generally speaking, it requires a higher grade of skill to
repair a rnachini- or bicycle than to build them. The
builder of any machine has only familiar and simple oper-
ations to go through with, while the repairer i.s constantly
having to solve new problems and devise new combina-
tions to attain the desired result. The high standing held
by Mr. T. P. Lindsley, of Hloomtield avenue, near Willow
street, is due in a great measure to the success nut with
in the repairing of bicycles and lawn mowers of all kinds,
for particular attention is given to this class of work and
general repair, etc. Mr. Lindsley makes jobbing work a
speciality, grinding and repairing knives and scissors and
putting all kinds of tools in proper order for use. The
shop used c' life, ami like some thoughtless ptjssessor of rare
plants, allow them t<} i-tecome dwarfed in their natural de-
vel»->pment by keejjing them immured in some place where
the blessed beams of the sun seldtjm fall, and the free,
sweet airs of heaven ne\'er come ? We can recommend
our readers to Mr. William Jacobus, the real estate agent,
in the beautiful town of Montclair, only a short ride frorii
the im:tropolis. To those who already enjoy homes in
Montclair we say, havi- lluiii insured. It costs but little and
it is an assured protection for your hard earned dollars.
so
LEADING B U SI NESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
HENRY L. YOST, ARCHITECT,
YOST &1viEYER,
Real Estate, Insurance and Mortgage Loans. Notary Public.
4S3 Bi.oo?viKiEr^i3 Ave., NIonxci^air, N. J.
One of Montclair's most favorably known architects is Mr. Henry L. Yost. He has desinjned some of the hand-
somest residences in our (own and shown great talent in his chosen ])rofes3ion. The architect plays an iniiiortant role
in the history of a community, for upon the puttini; into execution of his ideas on the subject of building, depends the future
beauty or ill looks of its genera! appearance. We have no fear for the future of Montclair and the immediate surround
ings in this respect, however, for if we are to judge tile future of our town by the present, it is some day destined to be
a substantially built and beautiful city. If our townsmen wish this state of affairs to be brought about, they can further
it by entrusting the designing of the residences or business blocks they wish to build into the hands of such men as Mr.
Yost, the architect. This gentleman understands not only the desirability of Ijeauty in design and finish in buildings,
but what is more essentiai the advisability 'iller. as he is familiarly
i know him Mr. Miller for years has
'welcome the coming and speed the
parting guest." He is very popular here for lie is not one
of those who yell themselves hoarse at the depot to
obtain a job. He knows his place and waits for his turn.
The public know his "rig" and invariably give it a pref-
erence if it is there. Mr. Miller has a brand new hack and
his horses are " beauties." He issues 2.c,c. tickets which
entitle the holder to one ride to or from the station. Mr.
Miller is also prepared to furnish coaches and carriages for
weddings, balls, receptions, funerals, etc , at reasonable
rates. Orders left at Mr. Miller's residence, at Clayton's
clair, N. J. .V famili
ly 'round the depot,
called by those win
been the first to '
WM. B. CARROLL,
Practical Horseshoer ; horses
shod on the latest principles and
accomplished by .Scientific Work-
' manship ; a specialty made of
1 Lame and Interfering Horses,
£!-• Bloomfield avenue, above Man-
sion House, Montclair, N. I.
" The introduction of machinery
has worked many radical changes during the past thirty or
forty years, and its effects are not altogether good, for one
of them has been to greatly reduce the number of really
skilled mechanics. .Manufacturing has been divided up
into specialties and a man may now work in a machine
shop for years and then know only how to run simie
special machine or other, being actually no more of a
mechanic in the full sense of the word when he has had
long experience than he was in the beginning The black-
smith's trade has been effected considerably by this con-
dition of affairs, but not so much as other trades, and ex-
perience, engenuity and skill are still required to command
success in this branch of industry. No one in this section
of the State has a higher reputation as a blacksmith than
Mr. William B. Carroll, and the quality of the work turned
wut at his shi>p affords convincing confidence that this
reputation is thoroughly well deser\-ed. This business
was estalilished some years ago by the present proprietor,
and the shop which is locati'd on Bloomfield avenue con-
sists of one floor and a stal.li- ^0x40 feet in dimensions, and
contains all the necessary facilities for the doing of horse
shoeing and gi-ncral jobbing, a specialty being made of
lame .Tnd interlering horses. Mr. Carroll having been late
with Ur Roburge. (^f New Y'ork. Employment is given to
three a.ssistants, while moderate rates are charged
GEORGE OIPLEY,
60 vPars a resid^-iit ot Muntdaii".
DEALER IN
Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
Repairing Neatly and PROMPttY Done.
Bloomfield Ave., 0pp. Post Office, Montclair, N. J.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR. 51
C. B. TUBBS, New Yobk. WM. M. TAYLOR, Montcumr.
TUBBS ^ TAVLOR,
Successors to HOWE & PARSONS.
Agency for Mointclair, M. J., Real Estate.
LOANS AND INSURANCE.
^r,« ^^ , . .., ^^l,^'^^^ ^r.^ .. ^ ... -r^ I A ■ D NOTARY AN D COM M ISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
GPP. D , L i W R. R DEPOT, MONTCLAIR
5 BEEKMAN STREET. NEW YORK. Publishers of "THE LAND BUYER."
VV. S. & J NO. S. TOM KINS,
DEALERS IN
iiiiiber. Ciial Wood and Mason's Materials,
15 DEPOT STREET. MONTCLAIR. N. J.
TIk- enterprise concluded l>v the Messrs. \V. S. Tonikiiis and Juliii S. Tondsins in.ny (airly l>e classed aniwng the
•nosl distinctlv representati\e underiakin)^ carried <>n tliis town, fur it iias iieen in oper.ilion fur a number of years, and
lias been so manajjed as to j,'ive it a reputation ei|u;.l to the best. 'I lie yards are located on Depot street, covering
grounds 175x350 feet 111 area. Two sheds, two st.iries IC0X2O feet, alloril ample room for c.irrying a large stock, Mr. W.
S. 'r<>inl(iiis dealing e.vtensively in lumber, while Mr John S Tomkiiis ileals in all kinds of coal, wood, lime, cement
and masons' materials The airangeineiils for the pnimpt anil accurate tilling of orders are lirst class in every respect,
the emplovinent o( experienced assistants and the carrying of an exi eptionally large and complete stock putting them in
a position the supply their customers "ilhout appreiiable ilelay. The lowest market rates are quoted at all times, and
considering the standing et these two gentlemen, it seems almost unnecessary to add that the x'arious conimodities iur-
nisheil may I"- di-pended iip.iii tn pro\i- saiisf^n tory.
ESTABLISHED 1872.
EDWARD MADISON.
Bookseller. Stationer. Card Engraver,
405 l3l,()().M l-IKI^Ii An-KXUIS. XlONTl^" 1-AIK, N. J.
TOYS AND GAMES.
FISHER S HELLER,
41Sth:AM ••• Joii ••• 1 *KINTERSl^
.\.S1>
Dealers in Cook & Smiths Printed Wrapping Paper, Folding Paper Boxes, Bags,
and Specialties ; also Paper. Twines, Cordage, etc.
36 & 38 VALLEY ROAD, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY.
Those who think that it makes no particular difti-renci; how a job of printing is done, so long as it can be easily read,
make a great mistake, for the public have been taught to appreciate and to e.vpect good work of this kind and a slovenly
looking card, bill head or other specimen of commercial printing will go far io prejudice purchasers against the firm or
individual "hose name it bears. First class printing costs little it any more than inferior work if you place yours orders
with the right parties and no mistake will be made by patronizing Messrs Kisher & Heller, doing business al No. 36 and
38 Valle\ road. The premises ..ccupied as above stated comprise one floor 24.\48 feet in dimensions with steam power
attache.!. Employmint is given to three competent assistants. Messrs l-'isher ^S: Heller are very generally and favor-
ably known throughout Montclair and vicinity. Orders bv mail will be given prompt and careful attention and estimates
are always cheerfully given, lor they have the furihli.s. 'the skill and the liisf^osiliun to do artistic printing, and their
charges are uniformiy moderate. A specialty is made of book binding anurpose or the functions expected of
it. The company employ none but thorough and competent assistants and six of them are afibrded woik the year
'round, the number increasing on large jub--^ or during a "rush " At the company s he,idc(uarters, at No, 6:2 Bloom-
Held avenue, Montclair, a large stock of all'makes of luating a)jaratu-,. is kept, consistingof Radiators. Piping, etc. (las
fitting ana Hot Water work is also paid special
attention to. We wish to say to the readers of
tl-iis volume that in contemplating building, they
would do well to place entire confideiice in The
Estrex Heating Co. for such work. Estimate are
cheei fully furnished flee of charge as well as
"suggestions." which none but the experienced
can make The terms ot this com]iany are as
low as can be conststant with the usage of good
work and m;iterials.
LEADING B USJNESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
S3
JOHN D. KKYLKR. I- LRM ILKl-:
UealiT and Funiisliiii^; UiKlerlakt-r. Ni'. 6< 8 Hlociml old
avt-niie, MiJiitclair, \. J., Mr. John 1). Kiyler boamc
idfiitiHiid in Ihe above lines of business in our midst some
eleven years ago. He is an old resideni of lliis tow n and
is a native of New Jersey. Me aflbrds employment to
three competent assistants the year round I lis premises
are three stories in heit;ht and are 25x150 feel in dimen-
sion : this afl'ords 1 1 ,250 square feet of Hooriiif;, and evi ry
inch of it is utilized to its fullest capacity 'I'lie purchasinj^
of furniture may be done in two ways: — one way is to
buy a bed heie. a sofa there, a parlor suit somewhere else,
and so on — the other way is to buy it all of a house which
carries everything in this line and w'U guarantee every ar-
ticle sold to prove just as represented. The establish-
ment conducted bv Mr Keyler is one which does this. We
take especial pains to inform our readers in this article
that Mr. Keyler's furniture house is the representative one
ot the town. Vou can buy as good furniture right here at
home cheaper than in New York. Some people hav<- a
mistaken idea that nothing can be boughi cliiaiier outside
ol the city ol New York! This is n■ *^
IVIanssion Hf>Lib3e,
M(I\'1CI..'\IU. X. J.
JAMES GREEN,
PfiOPBIETOR.
A travelling salesman of our acciuaintance. wlio has been
"our the road" forty years and has made a special
study of hotels and hotel-keepers, claims that not more
than one man in a hundred can ever learn to run a hotel
properly, and tl. a not more than one in ten such men go into
the business, but despite these discouraging figures there
are many good hotels to be found, and one of them is the
Mansion 1 louse, of which Mr. Jas. Gr^cn is proprietor.
According to our friends calculations. Mr. Cireen must be
one man in a thousand, but whether such is the' case or not,
one tiling is certain and that is that few men in similar po-
sitions lake such pains to make Iheir guests feel comforta-
ble and " at home " If it be true that a satisfied customer
is the best advertisement, Mr. Green must have a goedlv
number of excellent ariverti?ements in different parts ol
the country, for experienced travellei's visiting Montclair
now make it a point to put up at his house, and that they
are satisfied is pro\'etl by Iheir coming to see liim again
when business or plt_-asure calls llu-m to this town. The
house has accommodations for fifty guests, and is com-
fortably furnished and well kept throughoul ■, is heated
by steam and has all modern comeiiiences The table
is supplied with an abundance of .seasonable food, the
rooking good and the ser\-ice prompt and obliging.
There is an excellent li\'ery and boarding stable connected,
at which \*erv reasonable terms are ch.'irL'cd. and the terms
of the hotel ;iri- \eiy moderate considering the accommoda-
tions.
WM. I.. JOHNSON, SUCCESSOR TO E. N.
Uenham, Pharmacist. Pure Drugs and Chemicals, Toilet
Kequisites ; Phvsicians' Prescriptions Accurately Com-
|M>unded at all hours; Havden's Building, Bloomfield Ave-
nue. Montclair. N. J. The pharmaceutical profession in
Montclair is represented by gentlemen who have pursued
coiii'ses in our best institutions on this subject. The iii-
liabitacits of this community are to be congratulated in
having in their midst Mr. Win. L. Johnson, wlio conducts a
first class pharmacy in Hayden's building on Bloomfield
avenue. The importance of patronizing men of learning
and character in this branch of the mercantile activities is
self evident, when we reflect upon the delicate nature of
the druggist's work. The filling of physicians' prescrip-
tions, then, should be entrusted only to reliable men;
and the object of this sketch is to inform the readers
of this work that Mr. Johnson is one of our most
reliable pharmacists. The gentleman in question is a
graduate of the New York College of Pharmacy. The
high standing of this institution and the world-wide repu-
tation which its faculty enjoys as being the most learned
body of men on this subject in America, not only reflects
credit upon itself, but the gentlemen who call it their alma
mater. In dealing with Mr. Johnson, then, the public
may rest in the assurance that the eft'ects of the prescrip-
tions he compounds will be just what the physician in-
tended they should be in the patient. The establishment
in question enjoys an unusually large prescription trade.
The reason we ascribe to the existence of this fact is that
the medical fraternity is naturally interested in maintain-
ing their own professional standing and select a pharmacy
in whose management they pl.'ice implicit confidence. The
retaining of their practice depends much upon the effects
of the medicine they prescribe ; hence their interests are
identical with those of the patients they treat. The
pharmacy now under Mr. Johnson's management was in-
augurated 22 years ago by Mr- Jerome Betzler, and subse>
quently passed into the hands of respectively Messrs.
Betzler and Wheeler. F. A. Wheeler and E. N. Benham.
Thus we see it is quite a "land mark" in the history of
the business concerns of this town. It has justly earned
the praiseworthy mention we ascribe to it in this work,
which is devoted to the re))resenlative business enterprises
of Mortclair. Mr. Johnson is a native of the State of Con-
necticut but has resided here some time and is esteemed
as one of the town's most energetic business men. Com-
petent and courteous assistants are employed, who render
prompt and faithful service. The store is admirably
adapted for the purposes for which it was intended and is'
an ornament to the avenue. Toilet articles, cigars, soda
and the usual druggists' sundries are extensively carried
and the prices quoted are reasonable.
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF MONTCLAIR.
55
GEORGE T. BUNTEN.
^INSURANCE + AGENT * AND + BROKER*
Life Insurance, preferred Companies. Accident Insurance. Fire Insurance at Low Rates.
Glass Insurance. Collectinti and Adjustinatri>ni/e limne aL;ems, as al anv time v%'heii iiuinrsements may i;e re([iiii"ed on
•asily fimiiil to alleiul to tlie matter, thereby savin;; lime and expense lo the iiisin<(l. In
taking out policies of •■Transient Insurance men." polic\ lioKlers are put to no end of anxiety and woirimetd wlien
occasions naturally demand ciplanalion \:\ case of tire, death or accident, for instance, is it not better to feel that your
Insurance Company's representative is rii;lil on Ihf ff>iices. The
interests of both parties are mutual, and if anylhin;;, the |HTSon insured really is conlerrin^j a ^real favor upon himself
in so doin^. Let us then encourage In une laliiit and industiies first and think of ourselves secondarily. Many people
entertain a mistaken idea that they must run over to .\ew Vork lor such matters. 1 liis is not so, and we wisli to impress
the minds of our readers with the fact, and if they will leiul as their ears and attention tor a moment we will prove our
assertion. Every one of course knows that we do not exaf;'jerate in saying that it is a recognized fact that the " Hartford
Fire Insurance Company," of Connecticut, holds the lirst place in fire insurance in //(/> country, .ind that the " London
and l^ncaster ' I'irc Insurance Company, of l.ivcqmol. heads the list in (Ireat Uritain Now. both these
companies being ably represented by one of our most esteemed townsmen. Mr. Ceorge 'I'. ISunlcn, why should we not
go direct lo his otVice at ISO. 4S3 i'.looinlield avenue. Montclair, and receive the benefit of low rates in preferred com-
panies to place our insunince? I'liere is no reason, as in case of endorseiiunts. it would cost more. Hy its being
placed outside of home, all the companies' agents receiving the same nile of reiiumeration for their services. The
same principle applies with P-ference to Life and Accident Insurance. Mr. Bunten represents the richest companies in
the world and respectfully solicits your patronage, lie has devoted years of his life to the business and is in a position
to furnish the most authentic infornialioii on the subject. This he chevrliilly does, hoping it may induce the public lo
recognize the importance of insuring against losses ol all kinds. We need not ailmoiiish our readers of this importance,
for we trust they arc all wise enough to recognize it without our reminding them. Mr. Huiiteii also makes a specialty of
collecting and adjusting old claims. I'arlies jiaving any ot this kind of business to see to would do well to place the
matter in this gentleman's care. Prompt attention willbi- ■A\\\\ vmi :imi1 mmli r.iie charges cjuoted.
INDEX TO BUSINESS NOTICES
ArrhileclH.
Lock wood, H.Jesse 41
Vest, Henry L 50
Boots and ^hoe«.
Battle, OeorRc 13
Hatzle. Philip 14
Harris, Jacob 45
Dipley» George 50
Contractorei and Rnildvrrt.
Cadmus, Geort^e W 23
Campbell. Harry L 20
Dcwitt. W. H 48
Meeker & DcVausney 18
Riker, Georjj:e '. 14
CiearH and Tobacco.
Cohn, Max 15
Conlan, J. R 2a
Carriage jtlannfactiircrM.
Dodd.N.H 13
I-evy, Thomas A 42
Coal and Wood.
Connor. J. H 43
Dahney, H.C 43
Howell. George 44
Toinkins, John S 51
Baldwin. D.H 48
Johnson, W. L 54
Laubenheimer, J. H 41
Wood, George 5l 20
Fnrniiure aud ITpholMtery.
Bates, A. G 47
Keyler, John G 23
Kf-yler, John D 53
Moora, G 49
I*uecker, John 48
Fancy CioodN and .tlillincry.
Brown, Mrs. S. A 17
Jacobus, D. D 54
<>rorerM and llnlchc^rM.
Andrew & Simonson
Baker. At>cl & Son
Carliiiufi. k T.. ,
Coltax. William & Son ,
Dorcinus, Philip ,
Harrij^t.n. S. & L B
Heckel R E. & Sons
Hupter, W. M
Lockwood. W. S
Martin. Charles W
McClellan. Charles W
Spencrr iS: Youne
Wheeler, W
HorHrNlioPi'M.
Carroll. W. B..
Hughes. W P
IlnrneNH 3IanuriiciurerM.
Corby, Cyrus C 1
Dcthaecn. John N
Way. GeorRc W
Ilarilwaro and
Crane, I. Sevmour....
Fen(zlalf S: Wnlft;
Heller. P.J
Peloubet. S
loiiMcrnrniHliinarH.
llntt'lH anil KvHrnnraiilM.
N. V. & Green wrxiti Lake House
Mansion House
Raab. W.J
Union Hotel
Jewclorrt and WalelimakcrN.
Brereton, \. W
Frear, G. W
Jjivcry SlableH.
Budd. K. B
Clayton, Frank E
Miller, W. (hark man}
Ltinibei*.
English, Charl.-s W
Tomkins, W. S
MannfarinrrrM.
Crisp. James & Co. 1 belting) 12
Freeman. J. Shoe Mig. C<» 19
Ferguson Bros, (castings) is
Hibbert. John, Jr. (hat fur millj 15
Oakc-H. Tliomas & Co. (woolens) 12
lliHcoHniieoui*.
Badgley, A. S. {attorney-at-law) 47
Cooper, W, S (picture I'rames and ice
cream) 13
Corraz. Victor F. (hsh and oysters) 17
Cliesney. Robert (florist) 47
Day. A. (baker and confectioner) 16
Essex Heating Company 52
Essex Co. Steam Laundry 17
Flannerv, Thomas & Cn. '(express) 16
Fisher & Heller, (printers) 51
Harvey. Jo.-^cph B. (plumber) 16
Lindsev, T. P. .repairs) 49
Shafer& McDowell {cjuanies) 43
SlolteT. B. (tailor) 4a
Tower. W. L. (Hour and fecdj 18
\cwHd«'alei'H and Stat ionvrM.
Madison, Edward 51
Vought, James C 15
Painters.
Hayden. G. H 44
Maidens, C A 47
Real Estate and Insurance.
Baxter. Thomas B 19
Bunten, George T 55
lacobus, W 49
Parsons. W. H 46
Peloubet, Joseph A 14
Russell, Nathan 21
Treadwell. J G 48
Tubbs & Taylor 5>
Yost & Meyer 50
l.^ndertnkerH.
Beach, George E 43
Campbell. A. P 18
Keyler,JohnG 23
Kevler, John D 53
McT)ougall, A. B. & son ao
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