Modern Norwich Publishing Co. Norwich. .. 1895. Edda jraS_ &95 YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 1941 a» THE ROSE 0F HEW EnQUfflD^ Iflhat to See, and Jloai to See It ¦'¦¦ ~~pit PUBLISHED BY MODERN NORWICH PUBLISHING CO. .,-^=3 1895 e=*-o. F>RICU, 25 CENTS Stemer's • pbarmac^ -# SHANNON BUmfciNG. #- ???????•j* PURE DRUGS. • PURE DRUGS. OUR SPECIALTY: Qompouqdirig prescriptions undiv:e>:rlajl, merchandise to be found in the city. We call particular attention 2 our stock of STATIONERY and BOOKS, as we hav always on hand the latest goods at BEST prices. Don't forget. We keep everything. :::::: Timberlake & Fauntleroy, Shannon Building, COR. MAIN AND SHETUCKET STREETS. Boston and Norwich Clothing Co. . . THE . . OLD * RELIABLE CLOTHIERS. 17 YEARS Located at Present Quarters. ? OVR COMBINATION COMPRISES 41 STORES. **¦ OUR SPECIALTY: STANDARD MADE GOODS. ® Standard $ f Black Cheviot . * Suit, 1 ¦:;- * Wool | ¦ s£ Black ® Price $10. f We Carry The Largest Stock of Fine READY MADE CLOTHING %¦ IN THIS CITY. COPltlOHTtD. % 83,400 SUITS, SOLD... I MORE STYLES TO SELECT FROM. Boston Office, Standard Clothing Co., 403 Washington St. Boston and Norwich Clothing 60., 49 Main St. H. W. Branch?, R. D. Morehouse. i6 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. THE OTIS LIBRARY. IN the pages following, several routes are outlined by which the city can pleasantly and conveniently be seen, and all points of interest along the way are indicated, with information regarding them briefly given. We take as a starting point Franklin square — a central place in the business quarter of the city, now a general street car center, and a stand for cabs, hacks and city baggage transfer wagons. The tariff for the use of cabs and hacks is reasonable for short trips, and special rates can be ar ranged for by one person or more, when extended trips are to be taken. During the beautiful moonlight evenings in the summer parties of 20 or more can hire an electric car for a ride over the entire system, and of which they have the exclusive use for that evening, for a small sum. On the first floor of the Chapman building is located the Norwich Electric Street Railway office. The third floor is occupied by the Sedgwick Post, G. A. R., and the Norwich Spiritual Union. The hall of the Sedgwick Post is rented for amusements and entertainments, and during the season is in great demand for dramatic, musical and social gatherings. A fund is now being raised by this Post wherewith to purchase a lot and erect a Grand Army Memorial building, in which, for preservation, may be placed many articles and relics of historic value, now in possession of the Post and its individual members, that would otherwise in a few years be scattered or destroyed. It is estimated that in twenty-five years the Post as an organi zation will, in the natural course of events, have passed out of existence. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. ij WE CARRY A LARGE STOCK OF— .««f«K BOOKS, STATIONERY, PRACTICE PAPER, PENCILS, FOUNTAIN PENS AND ALL OTHER REQUISITES FOR THE SUMMER SCHOOL. -*- — : 9 ALSO <¦ : — •-»- NORWICH VIEWS, SOUVENIRS, &c. NOYES & DAVIS, 152 and 154 Main St. ????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? X a a n> -i ? a 3 a c ? ^ ft « 3 n te te ' O r a w ????????????????????????????????????????????? i8 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. ROUTE N^ 1. THE GENERAL BUSINESS QUARTER. IN what we term the « General Business Quarter" are included the banking in stitutions, wholesale and retail stores and hotels; the flour gram and other interests which are congregated about or in the neighborhood of the wharves we shall also include in this route. EAST BROAD STREET. The principal business thoroughfare is Main street, which extends east and west. As Franklin square includes a part of Main street, we will begin our walk in a westerly direction. The attractive brick edifice on the north side of the street is the Pierce block. The present home of the Norwich Young Men's Christian Association is on the upper floors of this building. A site has been purchased, and nearly $46,000 pledged for the erection of a building of its own. It is hoped that the amount required— about $50,000 — will be pledged within a {Continued on page si.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. ig MCCLENATHAN'S K» . . /IMlliner$ . . OOOOOO Is CHOICE, ARTISTIC and CORRECT. •£» *£* *$**$* •$• •$• *$* ?$* •$• *5* ?$• *5* OUR BONNET CREATIONS for Dress Receptions or Theatre are equal to Imported Models. OUR TRIMMED HAT DEPARTMENT always attractive— assortment is large— styles up to date, and prices moderate. Amounting (3oobe a Specialty. I nrCC Our line contains select patterns of very desirable goods for both Dress L9l lv)L9ty. Mourning and Millinery. No lower prices in the state for same class of goods. M. J. FARRELL'S The art loving people of Norwich will find this store an interesting place to visit, as it is a veritable show place, filled with choice pictures, consisting of Hand Painted Pastels, rare Engravings, choice Etchings, Photo graphs, &c, framed in all the fashionable woods. Also, including a handsome line of Art Novelties. If you visit this leading Art Store you will find beauty and cheapness in abundance. No. 6\ BROADWAY, Norwich, Conn. 20 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. H Ww osH tnHM H W X *W-:~.-ZL;/ " ¦'¦ ajSfe*,; ¦¦>- WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 21 -j^QEO. E. PITCHER,^. GlVlk ENGINEER Ap SURVEYOR. NOTHRY PUBLIC. Particular Attention Given to Law Work and Blue Black Prints. . ROOM i, CHAPilAN BLOCK, 227 MAIN STREET. (Franklin Square, over Electric Car Office.) FRANK D. COUNIHAN, STONE MASON AND CONTRACTOR, SEWERS AND FLAG LAYING A SPECIALTY. Estimates furnished on all kinds of riasonry Work, Blasting, etc. OFFICE WITH CEO. E. PITCHER, Residence, Pleasant Street, near Oak Ridge. Room 1, Chapman Block. ^—1 GILBERT BOWERS, \— Carpct)icr ar)d Builder* ESTIMATES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Shop, White Court, bailey buildinc. P. O. Box 94, Norwich, Conn. Residence, East Great Plain. Blackburn's Upholstering Rooms, J. W. BLACKBURN, Agt. FIRST CLASS ^ UPHOLSTERING, REPAIRING and CARPET LAYING, .m— AT LOW PRICES. 81 FRANKLIN STREET. 22 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. few months, and that the work of building can be commenced before the sum- merThSe!igh^colored stone building on the south side is the Williams building. The lower floors are occupied by the extensive dry and fancy goods, millinery and cloak establishment of Reid & Hughes, known as " The Boston Store. By fair and courteous treatment of their patrons Messrs. Reid & Hughes have built up a large business, and their successful methods have enabled them to establish stores in other cities. They have a large store in Waterbury, Conn., and one also in Lawrence, Mass. SACHEM TERRACE. The handsome five-story edifipe fronting 85 feet on Main street and 120 feet on Broadway is the popular hotel, the Wauregan House, which ranks among the first in the state, with steam heat, electric lights, gas, electric bells and elevator the building is fully equipped for the comfort and convenience of its guests. Mr. F. E. Parker, formerly of the Dresser House, Southbridge, Mass., is the present proprietor, and the Wauregan is more popular to-day than ever before. Mr. H. B. Davenport supervises the steward's department, which is a sufficient guarantee that the cuisine is unexcelled. Mr. Albert A. Clark, the popular clerk, has been connected in this capacity for seven years. Electric cars pass the hotel. Without doubt one of the finest drug stores in the state is the Wauregan House Pharmacy, Burrill A. Herrick, proprietor. With elegant fixtures, and a large and well selected stock of pure drugs, medicines and sundries usually {Continued on page 24) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 23 PORTEOUS & MITCHELL You do yourself an injustice if, when buy ing- Dry Goods, you buy without first seeing- our stock. 15,000 square feet of store space — seven large rooms devoted to a display of the newest and best kinds of Summer Merchandise. Women's Shirt Waists in endless variety. Boys' Waists and Blouses— all kinds— lowest prices. Summer Dress Fabrics— hundreds of styles to select from. Full stock of GLOVES, MITTS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HOSIERY, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, KNIT UNDERWEAR, RIBBONS, LACES, and in fact everything to be found in a first class dry goods store. ^W^ If you -want to keep in touch -with the daily hap penings at our store, read our advertisements which appear each day hi the local papers. Porteous & Mitchell. JOBBERS OF Fancy Dairy and Creamery BUTTER, CHEESE, EGGS and POULTRY. SOLE AGENTS FOR Franklin County, Vt., Creamery (The largest Creamery in the World) For New London, Norwich and Willimantic. GOLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE, 33-35-37 Commerce St., Horwich. Warehouse and Cold Storage, Foot of John St., New London. Branch House, 8 Golden St., New London. Geo. A. Allen, Norwich. J. C Worth, Norwich. J. M. Beeman & Son, Fairfax, Vt. Manicure AND SHAMPOOING,FACE MASSAGE, nyiwraiR. IWissfl.A.Gavitt, Room 20, Shannon Building;. E. M. BREWSTER, 35 Water Street, Farnham Building (between A. A. Beckwith and L. A. Gallup), is Agent for the WALTER A. WOOD Mowing and Reaping Machine, Horse Rakes and Tetters, AND the . GOOD NEWS RANGE, which is the Best Range ever sold in this market. TIN ROOFING and SHEET METAL WORK Bone in the best manner, and guarantee every thing THE BEST of its kind. Don't put out the old Range until you have seen him, as he has the largest line of Stove and Range repairs in the State. SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS. Remember the location. 24 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. found in a pharmacy, and a reputation for carefulness in compounding prescrip tions, Mr. Herrick is in every way prepared in his line to serve the public. For the past ten years Mr. Herrick has had the sole agency for Huyler's candies and his sales of this specialty have been phenomenal. At the corner of Main and Shetucket streets we see the Shannon building. Its cost was $150,000. The five floors cover a floor space of 50,000 square feet. It has fire and burglar proof safety deposit vaults, letter chutes, call bells and speaking tubes for the use of the tenants of the building, fire alarms, hose and fire sprinklers. There are five stores in the building (one of which, " The Pal ace," has about 7,000 feet of floor space) and forty offices. MASONIC TEMPLE. We would advise the visitor to walk through "The Palace," but before do ing so to read page 15 of this book. A glance in the way of pharmacies claims our attention. The door of " Stei'ner's " is always open, and who can resist the temptation to walk in ? Compact and elegant in its appointments, the eye at once takes in the complete ness of the whole establishment. The old quotation, "multum inparvo," sug gests itself to the mind, for here can truly be found "much in little." Mr. Steinerpays particular attention to the buying of pure drugs, medicines, etc., and in his prescription department the check system is used as a safeguard against mistakes. As we stand on this corner the magnificent building of the Norwich Savings Society attracts our attention, a full description of which appears elsewhere. {Continued on page 26.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 25 GEORGE F. BARD, SANITARY PLUMBING. Brass, Copper, Galvanized Iron and Tin Work. STEAM AND GAS FITTING. Pipe Cut and Threaded by Power Machines. 24 FERRY STREET. OUt? HRT DEPHRTOIENT IS PIUUED WITH THE FINEST IlINE OF New Stamped Linens, Fringes, Wash Silks in all the Desirable Makes and Shades. ¦f-ss r* £ a > £ 5,- c in S- ™ tri en c W J. McJENNETT, = 144 and 146 Main St. 26 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Before proceeding further on Main street we will take a short walk down Shetucket street. Here we find ourselves in the banking district. The light- colored stone building next to the Shannon building is known as the bank building. This is occupied by the Chelsea Savings Bank, the Thames National Bank and the First National Bank. The second floor is used for office purposes, and the St. Joseph's Sodality Society has recently fitted up fine apart ments. We next come to the Post Office now in its new location. Within the past year the office was removed from Main street, where it had been for many years. Of the Post Office and its mail arrangements this book will speak later on. I ____- CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. {Continued on page 28.) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Two doors beyond we come to the attractive brown-stone building of the Second National Bank. It is used exclusively by this bank. The next building of brown stone is occupied by the Norwich Gas Co. and the Norwich Elec tric Light Co. for its offices. The other offices in this building are occupied by private individ uals in the majority of cases. The brown-stone building just as you turn to go onto the Lau rel Hill bridge is the Uncas Bank building. Above the bank are the law offices of Messrs. Thayer & Parsons, two popular attorneys. Hon. Charles F. Thayer has served his state as a senator, and also received the appointment of treasurer of New London County. Mr. Thayer's age is 43. Geo. E. Parsons, Esq., WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 2? -^VISITORS®- in the city, AS WELL AS REGULAR RESIDENTS, have a standing INVITATION TO VISIT OUR STORE, AS WE ARE ALWAYS PLEASED TO SHOW OUR LINES OF Art Pottery, Cut Qla$$t FINE 6HINfl, SILVERWARE, &C. Your special attention is called to the assortment of -^ FINE SOUVENIR CHINA ^ That we are offering at popular prices. SMITH BROS., 157 and 159 MAIN ST., 19 SHETUCKET ST. We make a specialty of supplying EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL ROOM at the LOWEST PRICES. We can fur nish SCHOOL LIBRARIES at the MOST FAVORABLE RATES, BOOKS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY READING, SPECIAL EXERCISE BOOKS and PRACTICE PAPERS. A large line of REWARD CARDS always in stock. Orders by mail will receive careful attention. CRANSTON & CO., 158 Main Street. 28 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. is clerk of the City Court and he is prominent in local Masonic circles. Mr. Parsons is 32 years of age. Continuing our walk by the Laurel Hill bridge, which we will include in another route, we pass the house of the Henry Bill Publishing Company. Blaine's "Twenty Years in Congress," and many other books of value, bear the imprint of this company. A short distance further down the street we notice a two-story brick building, which is devoted to office use by the Norwich and New York Transporta tion Company, and the Norwich and Worcester R. R. Company. The main offices of both of these compa nies are in this building, and a large clerical force is employed on each floor. The Nprwich line is one of the most popular steamboat lines running into New York. The boats operated by this company are the City of Worcester, City of Boston, City of New York, City of Lawrence, and the City of Lowell. The last named is a floating palace of the twin screw propeller style, and cost over $400,000. Directly oppo site the building above mentioned stands the American House, one of the oldest and best conducted hotels in New England. Recent improvements in this house have made it in every vay desirable for transient or perma nent guests. Mr. H. B. Gray is the proprie tor. The extensive stables in the rear of the hotel are the American House stables, con ducted by Mr. C. E. Brady. Here can be hired a nice hack, cab, or any style of livery team at 25 per cent, less than ever before. Mr. Brady does this to compete with the "safeties." A specialty is also made of gen tlemen's road horses and ladies' driving horses that are not afraid of the electric cars. Careful drivers furnished if desired. Returning on the westerly side of the street, we pass the Lucas building on the corner of Shetucket and Little Water streets. {Continued on page 30.) UNIVERSALIST CHURCH. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 29 fUWHOLEy, DEALER IN STOVES, RANGES, TIN, IRON and GRANITE WARE. TIN ROOFING, Plumbing: and Gas Fitting-. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Celebrated MODEL RANGE. 12 FERRY STREET. VISIT ° — #-£<- HOUGH'S BAZAAR, OPPOSIT6 BREED 0P6RH HOUSE, . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . Picnic and Uuncn Baskets, Gliina and Glassware, TOYS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, And a general stock of Staple Articles for SOUVENIRS. It's the place where visitors to Norwich are cordially invited to call. Respectfully, HOUGH'S BAZAAR. -HJ. H. FORD,H*- OFFICE, CHAPMAN BLOCK, FRANKLIN SQ. 30 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. This building is devoted to store and office uses, and contains a fine hall for banquets and dancing. Mr. A. H. Harris, the lessee of Lucas Hall, also of Breed Opera House, is and has for years been one of the most popular amuse ment managers in the city. Crossing the street on the same side we come to the Bill block. The office on this corner is that of the American Express Com pany. On the first floor above the street is the office of J. Palmer Story, general insurance agent and real estate dealer. Mr. Story is also the agent of the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, and issues accident policies for long or short terms. We will now return to Main street and resume our course westward. In the low structure next to the new bank building is the Norwich Circulating Library and Tea Store, also the New York Remnant Store, NORWICH FALLS. an interesting place for ladies to visit. Books can be rented at the rate of two cents per day, or tickets for six months or less time can be had at a reasonable rate. Next door to the circulating library is the news office of Mr. Ferd Nowatzky, who will furnish or take orders for any of the daily and weekly pub lications published here or in other cities. We are in a literary district now and the next store is that of Cranston & Co., the oldest stationery house in Norwich. Books, papers, periodicals, writing materials, type writers, photo graphic supplies, etc., etc., can be had here, and a varied line of imported crepe papers for decorative uses and artificial flowers is one of the specialties Strangers will find this a pleasant place' to spend an hour, and can rest assured of courteous treatment. A few steps beyond we notice a generous display of weekly papers and periodicals so arranged outside as to attract our attention. [Continued on page 32.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. ji MEAT is a necessity! How important then it is that in buying- it, the QUALITY he considered. During the Summer months my commodious Refrigerator, holding tons of pure ice, is filled with fl Glioice Line ot Sweet, Fresh Meats and Poyitry, which I will cut and serve to my patrons at prices that cannot fail to please. Orders filled with promptness. I also have in stock a full line of FARM PRODUCE. Telephone Connection. J. D. MURPHY, 22 Market St. M. V. MURPHY > faoeFal DiFeetoi? and Embalmer, No. 87 FRANKLIN STREET. Open Day and Night. Ring Bell for Night Calls. Residence, 24 High Street. Agent for Floral Designs and Grave Vaults. Gloth, Oak, Walnut and Metallic CASKETS^ COFFINS OF ALL KINDS. A CHOICE SELECTION OF BURIAL ROBES. Personal care and attention given to all work intrusted to me. Telephone, 10-3. 32 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. The windows, too, filled with gems in the art line, bric-a-brac and rare literary productions, indicate the style of goods dealt in by the ^CTP™^J™ * Noyes & Davis. On entering the store we are surprised at the extensive stock carried by this firm. Probably there is nothing in the stationery line that cannot be furnished if desired, and should it not be immed.atdy at hand cou d be found in a short time in their extensive store-rooms in another building close PEQUOT BUILDING, CENTRAL WHARF. by. Orders for steel and copper plate engraving, wedding cards, seals, dies, etc., promptly filled. The Arcanum Club occupies the large and commodious mansion situated on "Webster Heights," just at the right of Noyes & Davis's store. This is the club of the city, and its large membership has one of the most complete club houses in New England. It has smoking rooms, billiard rooms and reading rooms, and from the broad piazzas in front a magnificent view of the harbor is obtained. The members find this one of the pleasantest places in the city for a delightful breeze is almost always felt there in the hot days of summer. The members always welcome guests in the most hospitable manner. {Continued on page 34.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. DODGE & HOLLOWflY, 132 Main St., 33 DEALERS IN Fine Glothingw|VIei)'s f oroishiDgs. Our line of Underwear, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Fancy and White Shirts, Collars and Cuffs and Umbrellas is complete. We also carry a large line of THIN SUMMER GOODS for Men's wear in Suits, Coats, Pants and Vests. SPECIALTIES— Bicycle Suits, Sweaters, Bicycle Hose, etc. A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS. TELEPHONE-1 1 6-4. YftRD ftND OFFICE, THf\ME,SVILLE. High Grades of Coal. POCAHONTAS COAL FOR STEAMING. BRANCH OFFICES Gardner & Reynolds, Main St. Lovell Bros, West Main St. J. W. Newton, West Main St. A. G. B. Hunt, West Main St. Wilson Bros, Greeneville. Andrew Wilson, Franklin St. G. R. Havens, Willow St. 34 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. We next come to the neat and attractive fancy goods store of J. Mcjen nett. It is a satisfaction to visit and patronize this particular store, and our reason for this statement is apparent when one enters the doors. Neatly dis played to please the eye and taste of the visitor is one of the most complete stocks of hosiery, gloves, laces, corsets, art embroidery materials, etc., to be found in any city. Mr. Mcjennett now makes a specialty of ladies' summer garments in suits, waists and separate skirts. His assortment in this line is very complete; ladies' underwear, embroideries, buttons, small wares- and fancy goods, children's cambric dresses— short and long, capes and lace caps, etc., can be found here in great variety. Novelties in boys' suits are also shown. Cus tomers and visitors can depend upon courteous treatment, and prices will be found in every case favorable to the purchaser. RESIDENCE OF FRANK H. SMITH. J. H. Hiscox, Architect. Fully alive to the demands of the present day is the firm of Dodge & Hollo- way, clothiers and gentlemen's furnishers. Their beautiful show window indi. cates the taste and good judgment of these gentlemen, for in it, arranged in up-to-date style, can always be seen a select assortment of dress shirts, negligee shirts, Underwear, collars, cuffs, neckwear, handkerchiefs, hosiery and small articles of gentlemen's wear. Messrs. Dodge & Holloway also carry in their clothing department a select line of suits, overcoats, pants and vests at reasonable prices, and make a specialty of keeping in stock only desirable styles in consequence of which they are not compelled to carry old stock from season to season. Goods shown willingly and every effort made to please patrons. The windows of the next store we come to show us the nature of the busi ness conducted inside, and a visit there will repay us. Seasonable novelties in {Continued on page 36.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT 35 MAKE A MEMORANDUM. ARTISTI6 HOMES AND BUILDINGS. i * * ¥ A. U I«T»/'"*/~V'V/" ? J. A. HISCOX, ARCHITECT, NO. 161 Rooms 2 and 3. MAIN STREET, NORWICH, CT. Carefully Studied PLANS AND ACCURATELY DRAWN. •J**J**J*«5"S*«i»»i-^"^"J*«i"5"S»»S*'i,^,^*«5»*§»-i*«S*,I*«i*^-S«*J"5-«i»-I»«§»«i»'5»-I»^«»I»^» If you are not contemplating building yourself, please give this card to any friends who are, and I will send them sketches with guaranteed building prices free of charge, unless accepted. My charges for finished plans, specifications, etc., in proportion to work furnished, are more reasonable than any other architect in New England. Call and see samples of work, and plans and photos of over 10,000 houses and satisfy yourself. If price alone is the consideration, I can do the cheap class of stuff which is being palmed off on the public so often nowadays as finished architectural work, for one-half the price it is being sold for ; but where finished and carefully studied work is desired, I guarantee to give the same and make reasonable charges. flre you a sneep in wuirs flowing ? IF NOT, THEN CALL AND INSPECT THE EXCLUSIVE LINE OF Spring and Summer woolens SHOWN BY 161 MAIN STREET, MERCHANT TAILOR, Norwich, Conn. 36 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. gold and silver, such as belts, czarinas, combs of every description, paper cutters, book marks, &c, are displayed in an attractive manner. The line of rich cut glass is the best in quantity and quality ever offered in Norwich. One of their leaders is souvenir spoons, the "Rose of New England " a specialty. Plated ware, watches and diamonds always in stock in great variety. Repairing m all branches. Goods bought here are engraved free of charge. The estate of C. C. Bliss is a guarantee of honorable treatment and fair dealing. The show window which next attracts our attention is that of McClenathan, the milliner. We will step in and rest awhile, as rest for both body and mind can be obtained here in inspecting the beautiful display of millinery— flowers, ribbons, feathers and laces— which are so artistically displayed on every hand. McClenathan'js the leader in his line and keeps fully abreast of the times in GREENHOUSES OF ALFRED HUNT, LAFAYETTE STREET. securing every novelty upon its introduction to the world of fashion. It is safe to say that a more elegant line of goods cannot be found in any city than is here offered to the public. At No. 118 Main street, next door to McClenathan's, is the pharmacy of N. D. Sevin & Son. This establishment was opened thirty years ago and has always been a popular store. Pure drugs and chemicals, a perfectly reliable prescription department, and courteous treatment of customers, have given this firm an enviable reputation. This house a few years since made a specialty of ice cream put up in convenient form for family or individual use. Although it was a new feature for a drug store, it at once struck the popular fancy, and the business has grown to large proportions. A person can now purchase ice cream in all popular flavorings put up in brick form in quart, pint and half-pint boxes, warranted to keep, while being carried by hand or otherwise, one hour or longer, Many people buy it as one would buy a box of confectionery, and owing to its solidity, carry it long distances before requiring it for use. Careful, prompt and courteous, this popular firm is justly deserving of public patronage. {Continued on page 38.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. R. S. BARTLETT, 37 DEALER IN GflOIGE FAfHIIiY GROGEltfES. BEST GRADES OF FLOUR ALWAYS ON HAND. No. 4 flain Street, Breed Opera House Block. CANNED and POTTED MEATS, ft., Tor Lynches, FANCY CRACKERS, PICKLES AND RELISHES. Fine Creamery Butter a Specialty. TELEPHONE YOUR ORDER TO ALFRED HUNT, FLORIST. Choice Cut Flowers and Plants. Funeral Designs a Specialty. LtflpflYETTE STREET, J4ext to Cemetery. j8 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Ever alive to the needs of his patrons is Mr. Frank A. Bill, the popular young shoe dealer, whose store is at 104 Main street, a few doors above the store we have just visited. Mr. Bill is an enterprising and popular merchant. He carries a large and varied assortment of footwear suitable for men, women and children, and if (which is seldom the case) he cannot give you the size wanted STORE OF THE F. A. WELLS CO., MAIN STREET. he takes pleasure in sending to the makers and ordering the same for you. His store is a popular one for the ladies of Norwich and vicinity to visit from the fact that pains are taken to please in every case. Mr. Bill never resorts to clap trap methods in selling goods, but sells on the merits of his wares. We will not speak of his prices farther than to say that for the quality of his goods nowhere can they be bought cheaper. {Continued on page 40.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 39 Dr. BUTTON'S Gelebrated health coffee. FINEST COFFEES, FRESH ROASTED. All of the Popular Magazines and New Novels at the GIRGUUfflNG LIBRARY. DF^ AA l\l A 1\1HT *N °f Lawns' Perca,es> Cheviots, Satteens, White Goods, Silesias, Silkalines, etc. J. H. MYBRS, 164 MAIN ST. STEAM MQNUMENTAL WORKS. GHflRLES fl. KUEBLER. SOLE AGENT FOR THE WESTERLY QUARRY CO.'S SUPERIOR WHITERWESTERLY GRANITE. 39-41 FRANKLIN ST., - NORWICH, CONN. rl. BLACKLEDGE & CO., Successors to A. E. CAREY, Contractors and Builders, ALSO DEALERS IN LUMBER. SPECIAL ATTENTION PTA0D JOBBING ,T.a*^H™. Telephone Connection. SEVENTH STREET, - NORWICH, CONN. 4o NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. B Gotthelf & Co., whose store is the first beyond the one just described, have the reputation of keeping in stock one of the most varied assortments of ladies' fancy goods, trimmings, millinery and small wares to be found in this vicinity Their millinery department is worthy of inspection, and the latest styles in their line can always be found here at remarkably low prices. Three doors farther on is the office of the Postal Telegraph Company, notice of which will be found elsewhere in this book. _ Now we are in front of the large clothing house of the F. A. Wells Co., m the Austin building. This is one of the New England Combination Clothiers' stores, and it is claimed they are the largest dealers in clothing, hats, caps and TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. furnishings in this vicinity, being well known throughout eastern Connecticut. Their dealings with residents of the city, as well as with those of adjoining towns, are very extensive. Mr. William L. Stearns, the manager, is a man of experience in his line and is well equipped for the position he holds. The store itself is one of the finest in Norwich, and the counters are filled with no ancient styles or shop-worn goods. This firm do a strictly one price and cash business, and customers have an advantage every time they purchase in getting the benefits which these terms imply. In the Austin building, on the third floor, is a large lodge room, used by the Odd Fellows, O. U. A. M., and other societies. The entrance to this part of the building, from the street, is next door to the F. A. Wells Co. {Continued on page 43.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 4i GEORGE C. BUCHANAN, HOUSE PAINTER PAPER HANGER. Wall Paper of All Kinds. All Paints Mixed to Order. ESTIMHTES CHEERFULLY GIVEN, 58 SHETUCKET ST. 188 CENTRAL AVE. American House Stables. Cf/AS. JB. BRADY, Prop., Rear of American House, SHETUCKET ST., Norwich, Conn. First Class Hacks, Cabs, Coupes and Livery Turnouts of every description can be had at my place. CAREFUL DRIVERS FURNISHED IF DESIRED. I have gentle horses, not afraid of the electric cars, for ladies' driving or riding, and can give you any style of carriage you prefer to ride in. My rates are the lowest, and all orders are faithfully executed. Summer visitors will find my stables the place at which to leave or telephone their orders, and can in every case depend upon good service. Telephone No. 73=5. If you wish to Buy, Sell or Board a Horse, consult me. C. E. BRADY. U HARNED'S" Broadway • Central • Restaurant Is the place to find the BEST MEALS FURNISHED at SHORT NOTICE. SPECIAL DINNERS EVERY DAY at POPULAR PRICES. All kinds of HOME MADE Bread, Cakes, Pastry, etc., fresh baked on the premises. Sunday Meal Hours— 8 to 9 A. M., 1 to 2, and 6 to X P. M. 42 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Proceeding a few steps we come to the extensive boot and shoe establish ment of Geo. W. Kies & Co. Here can be found a stock of ladies' and gentle men's footwear equal in quantity, quality and variety to that kept in -any larger city. The large store of Messrs. Kies & Co. enable them to keep their shelves supplied with an immense stock of goods, which makes it convenient for them to fit feet of all sizes and shapes. This firm makes a specialty of the celebrated H., S. & H. shoes for men, and they also have exclusive makes for ladies and children. On the second floor, and immediately over the store of Messrs. Kies & Co., is the office of Mr. George W. Swan, city missionary. In the rear of his office CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. there has recently been fitted up a large room for the use of the Blue Ribbon Club, a temperance organization, an outgrowth of the recent Murphy temper ance movement in this city. Of Mr. Swan and his work further mention will be made elsewhere in this book. On the same floor is the office of Mr. W. H. Shields, a prominent attorney- at-law of Norwich. Mr. Shields enjoys an extensive practise and is well known throughout this and adjoining states as a lawyer of great ability. The court or short street beyond the Austin building runs to Church street. We .will now continue our walk a short distance until we arrive at the Norwich Dime Savings Bank. This bank was incorporated in 1869, when it commenced business. It has been ably managed and has had a fortunate career. On May 1, 1895, its deposits were $1,861,724.94, and at present the bank's depositors number 6,418. The small but massive edifice next to the bank is Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev. E. B. Schmitt, rector. {Continued on page 44.) WHAT TO SEE AND. HOW TO SEE IT. 43 WE ARE OFFERING SPECIAL LINES OB Ladies' and Gent's SHOES at $1.50, $2 and $3. LADIES' OXFORDS At $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2. MEN'S RUSSIA CALF SHOES At $2, $2.50 and $3. We cany a full line of SEASONABLE FOOTWEAR at all times, and offer them at Lowest Prices. FRAKK ^. BII^Iv, 164^ Main St. Norwich Telephone Exchange. MAIN OFFICE AND PUBLIC STATION, ROOM 3, CARROLL BUILDING, 15 MAIN STREET. TOLL STATIONS. Toll Stations are established at the following points in this division. Connections from these stations, whether for subscribers or non-subscribers, will be charged for at the following rates: To all Stations in Norwich Division, 10 cents. To points outside the Division, see Toll Line and Long Distance Rates. ?Broadway and Main Street, - - B. A. Herrick Tewett City, - A. C Ladd *Falls Avenue, - Union Passenger Station "Lebanon, N. C Barker & Co. *Bozrahville, W. E. Manning Taftville, R. C. Kelley & Co. ?Colchester, - H. P. Buel *Yantic, Yantic Store Co. ?Greeneville, Bisket & Meech ?Automatic Station. IWetfopolitao Iiife Instance Go. Is the leading; Industrial Insurance Company of America* Issues Life and Endowment Policies from $15 to $25,000. Assets Dec. 31, 1 894, $22,326,622.16. New Insurance written in 1894, $308,370,310.00. Home Office, 1 Madison Av., New York City, N. Y. BRANCH OFFICE, ^ U T HlflAIN^ Qlint ROOM 6, SHANNON BUILDING, Norwich. "^^^^^-JIl. U. IIIUUIMO, OUUl). 44 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Beyond the short court running to Church street is the Breed Opera House building, erected in 1859- The first floor is 0CCUPied hY stores' the second T^ by offices, and the third floor for amusement purposes. From the time of its erection to the year 1890, when the Broadway Theatre was erected, Breed Hall, as it was then called, was the principal amusement hall of the city. Here have been seen and heard some of the world's brightest stars in art, drama, music, etc., and during the war many patriotic meetings were held here Mr. A. H. Harris, the present lessee, has been for many years connected closely CARROLL BUILDING. with this house, and has managed successfully nearly all the big attractions that the Norwich public have had the pleasure of witnessing here. Breed Opera House building stands at the junction of Main and Church streets and Washington square, and has entrances and exits on both Main and Church streets. Coming from the west side of the city its prominence at once strikes the eye. The attractive grocery store on the corner in this building is that of R. S. Bartlett, who not only conducts a successful business here, but also fills the responsible position of superintendent of the Norwich water works, and is one of the water commissioners. Mr. Bartlett' s business methods make him a {Continued on page 46.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 45 N. S. GILBERT & SONS. Furniture, Carpets, Wall Papers, •HsB- -whSt sfe ^r IDraperies, Winbow Sbabes, etc. •J-M**®®**** Mantels and Fine cabinet work to order UPHOLSTERING AND DECORATING. 141 MAIN STREET, - - - NORWICH, CONN. THE TROY STEAM LAUNDRY, THE LEADING LAUNDRY OF NORWICH, has been tried and found guilty of doing as fine work as any laundry in New England. We em ploy no cheap help. All of our help are artists at the business. Send us a trial pack age. We call for and deliver to all parts of the town and city. 145 Water Street, Opp. Lee & Osgood's. 46 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. desirable man in whatever position he is placed. In 1886 he was elected to the common council, and in 1888 was elected an alderman, in both positions serving on important committees, the last two years as senior alderman. Mr. Bartlett has been a member of the West Chelsea board of education five years. The attractive brick building opposite Breed Opera House block is the Carroll building. Standing on two streets, Main and Water, it presents a neat appearance and is considered an ornament in this part of the city. The store of Mr. A. Hough, dealer in fancy articles, small wares, trimmings, baskets, toys, etc., is the one on the Main street side. Here can be found a PEARL STREET SCHOOL. varied assortment of goods such as is seldom seen in one establishment Mr Hough makes a specialty, during the summer season, of lunch and picnic bas kets, carrying an extensive line of these goods at low prices. A visit to this emporium repays those who make it, and courteous treatment is shown to all As we shall be obliged to return through Main street during this journey, a few more prominent buildings and business firms will be mentioned here On ourjourney up the street the following firms on the south side were omitted : Opposite the Norwich Bank building, on the corner of Main and She- tucket streets, u the Buswell building. The sign « Moran " in prorn^ent letters (Continued on page 48) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 4j 3 ! $25.00 IN CASH TO BE GIVEN AWAY -AT- Stemer's |>barmac£, EVERY CUSTOMER RECEIVES A COUPON TICKET _^_ C II H 11 11 /"V U DIIII r\ILIS" WITH EACH PURCHASE. <*» -.SHANNON BUILDING. -s§3« U/e Drau; tl?e Fir/ CHAS. OSGOOD & CO. CAN SHOW YOU The LARGEST and BEST VARIETY of Goods in this Line EVER OFFERED IN THIS VICINITY. And as to PRICES— WELL! Just give us an OPPORTUNITY to QUOTE THEM. n A |M T C D O can find everything they need in our stock. Pure white Lead, Ma- r t\ I ni I tnO sury's Railroad Lead and Colors, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil, Var nishes, Brushes, Alcohol. Pure Colors in Oil, Glass, etc. A Full Line of all the LEADING PATENT MEDICINES at Wholesale and Retail. Chas. Oscood & Co., 45-47 Commerce Street. I IT TOUCHES ! I ' — * % Z. the mm SPOT 1 ; V, / REID'S ICE CREAM / / / I MADE FROM DAIRY CREAM | '% FLAVORED WITH FRUITS. | 1 KEEPS HARD ONE HOUR. J Quarts, 40 Cts. Pints, 25 Cts. Pure Drugs and Low Prices. »» Nain Street. ^ SO NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. The large plate glass windows three doors beyond show us the front of Smith Bros.' crockery, china and lamp store. As the store is open we will step in and inspect the beautiful goods displayed on all sides. Here can be found a choice collection of china, cut glass, exquisite breakfast, dinner and tea sets, lamps of all descriptions, art pottery, silver-plated ware, etc., etc. Let us take a look at the kitchen furnishing department before leaving and see how complete this line is. There is tinware, oil stoves, woodenware, low and high grade table cutlery, carvers, tea and coffee sets and other wares, too numerous to mention, fill the shelves and counters. The Smith Bros, have furnished private clubs and other organizations in the city with their banquet outfits, and always to the satisfaction of the purchasers. Resuming our journey we soon come to the large and well known establish ment of N. S. Gilbert & Sons, furniture manufacturers, wall paper and carpet SHANNON BUILDING. dealers and decorators. The large store of this firm, extending from Main to Little Water street, is filled with elegant goods, and it is unnecessary for the people of this vicinity to go to New York, Boston or other cities for anything in the line of furniture, draperies, carpetings, etc., for nowhere are better goods shown. Messrs. Gilbert & Sons' trade is not confined to this locality, but ex tends all over the country. The City Hall building, Broadway Theatre, Masonic Temple, and nearly all the palatial residences of Norwich, testify to the artistic manner in which their work is done. Estimates on all kinds of work in their line are freely given, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. Next to the store just mentioned is the popular grocery store of Welcome A.- Smith. An extensive business is carried on here, and everything kept in a first class store of this description is to be found on his shelves and counters. Choice brands of groceries and provisions, flour, teas, coffees and the best brands of flour are always in stock, and orders for the same are promptly filled. {Co7itinucd on page 52.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 5/ BRADY & SAXTON, JOBBERS AND DEALERS IN WORSTED WOOL DRESS GOODS. SECONDS AND REMNANTS. Finest Assortment of . . LATEST STYLES AND SHADES . . Constantly^ on Hand. SUITABLE FOR Summer Dresses, BATHING SUITS, and Children's Wear. PRICES THE LOWEST EVER KNOWN. Gllnton Mills 60. Factory Store, 200 MAIN ST. Largest BICYCLE AGENCY in Eastern Connecticut, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING MAKES : MONARCH, King of All Bicycles. Agent for New London and Windham Counties, Conn., and Washington County, R. I. RAMBLER, UNION, ECLIPSE, FALCON, STORMER, CRAWFORD, UNCAS (Our Own Make). Bicycle Sundries of All Descriptions. OUR MOTTO : WE BACK OUR GUARANTEE. A Bell and Lantern given to every purchaser of one of the above Wheels. J. W. C^DDEN, /A»n»«er. 52 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. The store next door to Wel come A. Smith's is known as Lee & Osgood's. It is, by far, the largest drug and chemical house in Eastern Connecticut. The firm of Lee & Osgood was formed in 1842. Mr. Charles Lee, one of the partners, died 31 years ago, and the business has since been conducted by Col. H. H. Osgood. The same location has been occupied for nearly 53 years. The store, fronting on Main street, extends through to Little Water street. Here are found the extensive warehouses of this firm, the main one being a substantial five-story brick struc ture. Colonel Osgood was for 10 years the Mayor of Norwich, and during his administration many important public improvements were wrought, among them being a complete system of sewerage, both in the city proper and Greeneville, and the introduction of the fire-alarm telegraph. Colonel Osgood is president of, and is interested in, a large number of manufacturing corporations in Nor wich and other cities. He is also a director in the Thames National and First National Banks, and vice-president of the Dime Savings Bank of this city. The Rockwell Building stands on the corner of Main and Water streets. The corner office is occupied by the Western Union Telegraph Company. The NORWICH BELT MFG. CO. TANNERY OF THE NORWICH BELT MFG. CO. {Continued on page 34.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 53 g 1845 • 1895 =3 I NORWICH BELT MFG. CO., I TANNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF . . I SUPERIOR 1 OflK LEATHER | BELTING | Rawhide Lace and Special Pump Valve Leather. | fc TRADE ^ fc COMBINATION DYEHOUSE BELTING. 3 & MARK. ZS JC: Unexcelled for Driving: in Damp Places. ^ ¦» DEALERS IN -te< | "GIANT" WOOD FULLsBYS | E RUBBER BELTING and GENERAL MILL SUPPLIES. j| fc Horse Goods of Every Pi — ripti^r ^ =3 g- INCLUDING ALL GRADES OF ^ •JE ifc nroo^ an(] Driving Harness. =5 |r HORSE BLANKETS, COOLERS, DUSTERS, j3 8= OIL COVERS, GARDEN HOSE, SADDLERY HARDWARE, SHOE FINDINGS, ^ §r OIL CLOTHING. 3 i 10=20 West Main St., Norwich. 33 no. caNaIansct:, chicaco. 3 54 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. upper floors are used for business purposes, the Rose of New England Wheel Club and a large Commercial College occupying most of the space. The Richards building comes next, and if the visitor has time a visit to Por- teous & Mitchell, the extensive wholesale and retail dry goods dealers, will repay CENTRAL BUILDING. them. This enterprising firm is one of the largest in the country. Their store space covers 15,000 square feet, and seven large rooms are devoted to the display of their merchandise. Messrs. Porteous & Mitchell have several large stores in the West, and have recently opened a new one in this state. In a book of this {Continued on page j6.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 55 AT $ RArriON's, *^ yiSTB QJROCBH, ¦ . YOU CAN GET . . ALL, THE FIXINGS FOR A FIRST-GLASS PI6NI6, INCLUDING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Biscuits, Canned Meats and Fish, Olives, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC GINGER ALE, Pepsin Soda, Farnham's Nerve Drink. FRUITS OF THE SEASON. telephone. GOODS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. Thayer's Dye Works JOHN F\ AMBURN, Prop., QREENEVILLE, CONN. Established in 1837. Ik OLDEST BSE I JOB DYEING 19 CLEANSING in lie ki England Slates. Where the experienced Dyer for Coloring and Cleansing Ladies' Dresses and Gentlemen's Garments of forty years' experience now remains, and with all the improved dyes and apparatus for Cleansing Ladies' Dresses, whole or ripped. Gentlemen's Gar ments Cleansed, Colored, Pressed and Repaired, if required, at the • HEAD OF ELEVENTH STREET. • FEATHERS COLORED ANY COLOR AND CURLED. Carpets and Blankets Cleansed in a Superior Manner. Orders left with JAMES H. MYERS, 164 Main St., Norwicn Circulating Library. 56 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. size it is impossible to give an extended description of such a large establish ment. The visitor can walk through the different departments and inspect the immense stock carried. Courteous treatment, a willingness to please and fair dealing in all transactions have made this firm a success from the foundation of the business. In the Richards building are offices and a hall for secret societies. The lower floors below the street reach to Water street. The Bulletin building next attracts our attention. On the Main street floor will be observed two large> dry goods stores. These are connected with the main store of Porteous & Mitchell. A daily paper, The Norwich Morning- Bulletin, is printed in this building, also the Weekly Courier, well-known through- PONEMAH MILLS. out Connecticut as papers of strong Republican proclivities. Mr. A. H. Harris is the business manager of the Bulletin Company, and is ever alive to its interests. The long flight of stairs leading from the westerly end of the Bulletin build ing take one to Water street. This thoroughfare is in constant use and is a convenience to the public. The small but substantial building beyond the stairs is the Merchants National Bank. Next to this is the Fire Engine house of the Wauregan Steamer Company, and here can be seen the largest steam fire engine in the country. The Blackstone Hose Company occupy the westerly end of this building. This company has a large membership, and their four-wheeled hose carriage is in every respect one of the finest ever built. As will be seen at a glance the next edifice is a house of worship. This was formerly the Methodist Episcopal Church, known for years as the Free Church. Recently three Methodist societies of this city have consolidated and {Continued on page j§.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT 57 J. fl. EkDHED, DENTflK SURGEON. Artificial Teeth EITHER GJLD OR PORCELAIN, Adjusted to Badly Decayed Teeth or Roots. OFFICE, NO. 214 MAIN ST. Residence, 120 Broadway. BISKET & MEECH, pharmacists, Corner MAIN and SIXTH STREETS. HIE are in the field for the summer of 1895 with our FRIGIDITY SODA FOUNTAIN, which is- II L sending forth a steady stream of absolutely PURE SODA WATER. Mixed with any of the CHOICE FRUIT SYRUPS of our own make, this water creates a drink fit for the gods. If IKE WALTON Lived Today He'd never thrash the streams until he'd selected his Tackle from our stock. Please him ? Well, we could. DO RIGHT and WRITE. You'll do both if you examine our big line of WRITING PAPERS. The prices are right to the writer. WHEN YOU GO TO EUROPE do you Walk or Sail? We prefer sailing, and we can furnish all who feel as we do with Tickets for all first-class Steamship lines running from New York. Don't Walk. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT WE SELL Pure Drugs, Chemicals and Patent fledicines. 58 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. the name Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church has been given it. The Pastor's name, hours of service, etc., will be found elsewhere in this book. Beyond the Church just mentioned is the Beckwith building. The lower floors are used, one as a restaurant, the other as a clothing house, and here has the Boston and Norwich Clothing Company been located for 17 years. This firm is a branch of one of the most extensive clothing manufacturers and dealers in New England, having many stores and stocking them with their own make. They have in the Norwich store many exclusive styles of goods, the materials for which have been carefully tested and selected for durability and service. Mr. H. W. Branche, one of the firm and manager of the Norwich store, has had STORE OF J. P. BARSTOW & CO. long experience in his line, and his knowledge and methods have enabled him to build up a successful business. Passing through Main street to the corner of Water street we will come to the district where most of the wholesale business is done. On the southerly side of Water street, Nos. 23-25, is the wholesale and retail store of T P Bar stow & Co. Their advertisement, on page 13, is more effective than any descrip- tion that can be given in this place. {Continued on page bo.) WHA T TO SEE AND HO W TO SEE IT XTbe Bolton Stuoto 59 >*-«* — ° OF' e ® HIGH GRflDE PHOTOGRAPHY. A\ODERN METHODS. ARTISTIC LIGHTING AND POSING. Shannon Builbincj. Take the Elevator. SbetllCfeet Street. ¦A. ABENDROTH; Jloraiieh Bakery and Goofeetionery FRESH 'BREAD JWD CAKES 'DAILY. Orders for Weddings, Parties, etc., promptly attended to. 271 EAST MAIN ST. 112 t\AiW STREET. LA.DIBS I 1 IF YOU MHNT TO SH1ZE 7HION6Y ON YOUB /I\illii?ery, piou/ers, Caees ar>d 5ri/rynii?$5» CA.LL, ON US. Everything fresh and new, and our styles are always the latest in the market. 6o NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. The large store near Barstow & Co.'s is that of L. W. Carroll & Son, dealers in mill supplies, oils, cotton, etc. In the rear of L. A. Gallup's wholesale grocery house, contingent to the wharf, is the lime, brick and cement business of Mr. C. W. Burton. A large stock of everything pertaining to masonry work can be found here. Mr. Burton manufactures cement pipe of all sizes. Contracts for large or small jobs in building material, and can furnish at short notice a full line of material for roofing or sidewalks. E. M. Brewster, dealer in agricultural implements, seeds, phosphates, stoves, stove linings, stove repairs, etc., has recently removed into the store between GREENEVILLE SCHOOL. L. A. Gallup's and A. A. Beckwith's. Mr. Brewster is prepared to figure on large or small roofing jobs and sheet metal work. Satisfaction given in every case. The extensive steam elevator of Mr. A. A. Beckwith now attracts our atten tion. A large milling business is done here, and thousands of tons of grain, flour, etc., are handled yearly. The Norton building is the last in the block of buildings just passed. We now turn slightly to the right and see before us the sign Eaton, Chase & Co. Of this house we shall speak later on. Commerce street runs from Eaton, Chase & Co.'s to Market street. Whole sale firms, storage warehouses, manufacturers' offices and wool dealers occupy {Continued on page 6s.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT 61 Tr;05+ F+ Burr)st AGENT FOR THE VOLUNTEER and ALL RIGHT STEAM AND HOT WATER BOILERS. (Made by the Wm. H. Page Boiler Co) -^-PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING.^ 92 FRANKLIN ST., NORWICH. B. P. LEARNED, INSURANCE, RO N H ^ HF INHFIUNITV for EmPloyes» Executors, Administrators, UVJIMJO \J{ II lL/LlllI U 1 7 Trustees, Public Officials, Contractors, etc. FOREIGN DRAFTS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT. No. 20 SHETUCKET ST. Over Thames National Bank. E. F. CHHPMHN, — =.fr & ^H. H. BRGM6R. COAL »» LUMBER. Largest Stocks, Greatest Varieties, Prompt Delivery, Competitive Prices. Central Wharf and Franklin Square. Edward Chappell & Co.— = 62 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. many of the buildings on this street, and here can be found the large refrigera tor store house of Messrs. Allen, Worth & Co. Their advertisement in this book is worthy of notice, as it shows the extent of the business done by this firm in butter, eggs and poultry. Prominently identified with the business interests of Norwich since the year 1841, when it was established by the late Dr. Chas. Osgood, is the generally and favorably known wholesale and retail drug house of Chas. Osgood & Co., Nos. 45 and 47 Commerce street. The firm occupies the entire building and all the space TOWN STREET SCHOOL. is utilized. In connection with an immense stock of pure drugs and drug sup plies, this house carries an. extensive line of glass, paints, oils, white lead, var nishes, alcohol, pure colors in oil, putty, brushes, etc. All the leading patent medicines can be found here at wholesale and retail and at uniformly moderate prices. Mr. J. Frank Clark, the present manager, has been with the firm of Osgood & Co. for twelve years, and is ever alert to its interests. Prices and estimates on large orders freely given and goods promptly delivered. We have now reached the end of Commerce street and will turn towards the water front. Daily throughout the summer season the pleasure boats leave here {Continued on j>age 64.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT t>3 . . OUR . . SFBCIALTY, LUN6H BOSS' MILK BIS6UIT. Eaeh One Stamped BOSS. DO YOU WANT A CHOICE Soda. Biscuit, We havo it in Light, Crisp and Tender? THE FINE GEM. THUES FIFTY TO COEIGB OflE POOflD. REMEMBER, they are fine goods and the grocer will ask. as we do, a fair price for them. A WONDERFUL SNAP. good food get value received in BOSS' GOLDEN SNAP. — $• C D. BOSS & SON, New London, Conn , ' ORIGINATORS AND ONLY MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD OF THE FAMOUS BOSS' LUNCH MILK BISCUIT. Manufacturers of the Highest Quality and Highest Cost Biseuits of all varieties in America. 64 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. for the shore resorts, the steamers Block Island, Ella and Gypsy leaving their respective docks at regular hours. See cards and time-tables in this book. The large brick building beyond the railroad track is on the wharf of the Norwich & New York Transportation Co., and is used for discharging and storing freight from the cars and boats. We will now turn back to Market street. We pass the Ripley building, the upper floor of which is used by the Boys' club during the winter months. As we pass along we come to the fish market of Church Bros. Here a wholesale and retail business is done in oysters, fish, clams, etc. During the oyster season the Messrs. Church Bros, give employ ment to a large number of hands, their shipments of this delicious article of food being very extensive. The first-class meat mar ket of Mr. J. D. Murphy is next to Church Bros. Mr. Murphy's business card in these pages is worth read ing. We will now take a short walk westerly, and will then have finished our Water street ramble. On the northerly side is the rear of the Richards and Bulletin buildings, Messrs. Porteous & Mitch ell occupying the greater part of the Water street side for their wholesale business. On the southerly side is the building in which is printed the Norwich Even ing Post, a new daily paper. The stores on this side of the street are principally occupied by wholesale grocery, fruit and liquor dealers. Uncas building, in which is Uncas hall, is one of the oldest landmarks in our city. One of the oldest business firms in Norwich occupies the store next to the Bulletin building, at the foot of the long flight of steps from Main street. It is {Continued on page 66.) LEE & OSGOOD BUILDING, WATER STREET. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT 65 High (WAVERLY HrnHp PURITAN ^fade, CRESCENT Bicycles ( liberty WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE ABOVE WELL KMOWH WHEELS. These are all high grade wheels and made by reliable companies, and fully guaranteed. Call and see us before buying a mount. Star Cycle Co., 125 Main Street. Ladies' and Gents' Wheels TO RENT. JdASHWg |5©KTMACTIIM and JJCIIJBE3I. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Brick, Stone, Sand, Lime, Cement, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Hair, Beach Sand, etc. Qoijtraetor for all KMS of ^or^retir^ ar?d (JravRE>^ryS IN PACKAGES AND BULK. We take special pride In oar brands of . . . TEAS AND COFFEES, and a trial will convince yon that we should do so. J. D. D. CRANSTON, 170 to 176 west main st. S. A. Bailey. N. T. Crowell. BAILEY & CROWELL, DEALERS IN CHOICE Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Lard, Hams, Bacon, Corned Beef, Tongues, &c. Poultry in Season. Vegetables and Canned Goods. Goods delivered promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. TELEPHONE. Woodworth & Small, West Side Drug Store SUMMER SPECIALTIES: Bromo Seltzer [for headache]. Seidlitz Powders. Root Beer Extracts. Thompson's Wild Cherry Phosphate [something new]. IN OUR SODA FOUNTAIN WE USE ONLY THE GENUINE ^ t^tttpt^aisi SPRINO WA.TBR. ^* Our Syrups are made from Pure Fruits. Call and be refreshed. ?o NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. M T Farrell's handsome art store in the Geer building is deserving of notice,' and a fine exhibition is going, on here every business day in ^ the year. Beautifully arranged are works of art and art novelties in endless variety. ¦ — Hand- every descriptu the many attractive things to be seen. Picture framing at popu lar prices is one of Mr. Farrell's specialties. He is also agent for a large Eastern crayon house, whose work is unsur passed. Mr. Farrell is one of our youngest merchants, but by his perseverence, energy and pluck he has established a repu tation for reliability and "upright dealing that many older con cerns might envy. Visitors cor dially greeted and pains taken to exhibit goods. Next to Farrell's is the hose house of the Niagara Hose Co. Adjoining it is the Wauregan Hook and Ladder Co.'s quarters. The fenced-in lot opposite is the site on which the Norwich Y. M. C. A. building is to be erected. The Otis Library building is our next attraction. This institution is now in the fiftieth year of its existence. Since 1891 it has been a free library, supported, in addition to a fixed income, by town funds, to apply on current ex penses only. The number of book-takers to June ist was 4,500, an increase of 1,000 over the previous year. There was circulated 67,476 books, an increase of 13.717. Daily average at present, 320, an iricrease of 44. The Otis Library extends its privileges to the Summer school. Union square, on which we now are, is the principal square of the city. The beautiful church edifice just opposite the Otis Library, at the foot of Church street, is the Central Baptist church. {Continued on page 72.) BROADWAY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. yi Welcome A. Smith, 137 MAIN ST. and 156 WATER ST., • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF FANCY GROCERIES and TABLE DELICACIES IN THE CITY. The Best Goods. The Lowest Prices. }@@S®S®S@ Room 5, Bre««I Opera House, Norwich- BRANDS. Our Chief, 5c. Satisfaction, 10c. Old and New, 5c. ™ ,'nll Montez 10c My Bouquet, 5c. Lola nontez, iuc. Mayflower, 5c. SPECIAL BRANDS MADE XO ORDER. 76 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. spects the finest church edifice in New England. The parochial school and parochial residence are in close proximity to the church. Beneath the beautiful elms the stroller may now pass on, reviewing on either side the magnificent residences, expansive lawns and picturesque sur roundings, until at length Chelsea Parade is reached. Here one may rest and enjoy the scene spread out before him. Near by and facing the parade is the handsome Slater Memorial building, the Free Academy and Park Congregational Church, views of which may be seen in these pages. At the upper end of the parade is the soldiers' monument. SOLDIERS' MONUMENT. Broadway here joins with Washington, or North Washington street, and this leads to quaint old Norwich Town. If one prefers, the electric cars can be taken at the Park Church, and the journey to Norwich Town, Bean, Hill and Yantic can thus be enjoyed. The William W. Backus Hospital attracts our attention as we pass up North Washington street. The buildings, six in number and all connected, are delightfully situated on a sloping tract of land reaching back to the Yanticriver The cost of the buildings was about $185,000, and the founding of the Institu tion (incorporated under State charter), together with its endowments, repre- {Continued on Page ¦78.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 77 ¦»IF YOU WANT THBte FINEST ICE CREAM THAT IS SOLD IN THE CITY, By the Quart or Gallon, At WholesaIe or Retaj]f iEAVB -sro-cras oebek at the UNION STATION LUNCH COUNTER, N. D. L,AMB, Prop. Churches, Parties, etc., supplied at Short Notice. * A. H.Vaughn & Sons, IRON^— , FOUNDERS. Manufacturers and Dealers in Iron Stable Fittings, Iron Vases, and HEAVY IRON GOODS great Variety. We have as large an assortment of PATTERNS for all classes of Iron Work as any Foundry in the State. flRGHIT>URflL IRON WORK FUBNISH" " AND ON REASONABLE TERMS. Office, Warerooms and works, ¦ FERRY STREET. WM. McNICKLE,£nte^. ART STORE, DEALER IN Etchings, Photo-Gravures, Engravings and Foreign Photographs. Picture Frames, Mirror Plates and a nice line of Mouldings always in stock. Mirror and Picture Frames Re-Gilded. 25 BROADWAY. 78 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. sents gifts of more than half a million dollars, contributed by Mr. William A. Slater and -the late William W. Backus. The administration building contains the offices of the superintendent and matron, corporator's room, reception room, dining room for the resident physicians, dispensary, accident and etherizing rooms, resident physician's rooms and thirteen private rooms for patients. Ad joining this building is the operating room, one of the most complete in its appointments in the country ; leading from this room is a corridor extending the full length of the building. From this corridor two separate buildings open, containing four wards, two male and two female apartments, each containing ten beds, with one private room attached to each ward. Each ward has its own BACKUS HOSPITAL. lavatory, bath room, dining room, and diet kitchen. Separated from these build ings with easy connections is the isolated building, having six rooms for patients suffering from contagious diseases, with bath rooms, lavatory and diet kitchen, making a total of sixty-three beds. The nurses' home, situated in direct connec tion with hospital buildings, contains thirteen rooms, library and reception rooms. The service building, in which the general cooking for the hospital is done, and to which are attached the engine and boiler room and laundry, con tains thirteen rooms for the accommodation of the servants. The heating for the entire buildings is done under the B. F. Sturtevant system, furnishing a constant supply of pure air to every part of the hospital and adjoining buildings. Continuing our journey to Norwich Town, we can readily utilize the half day devoted to this route. {Continued on page 80.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 79 RUBBER 60. HEADQUARTERS FOR LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S MACKINTOSHES, UMBRELLAS, DRESS SHIELDS, SYRINGES, HOT WATER BOTTLES, BATHING CAPS, TOYS . . AND . . ALL KINDS OF RUBBER GOODS, TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS. 80 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. ROUTE m 3. On our return, as we pass the village green in Norwich Town, memories of Lydia H. Sigourney are brought to mind ; for, near this spot, was the early home of this charming writer. A mile or so south of the green is pointed out the spot on which the house stood where Benedict Arnold was born and passed his younger days. Nothing now remains to remind one of this famous character but the old well and curb that encloses it. We are once more at Chelsea parade. A pleasant half day can be spent in traversing the beautiful streets running westerly from the parade. Williams INTERIOR OF BROADWAY THEATRE. street, Lincoln avenue and Sachem street are all interesting places to visit On Sachem street can be seen the grave of Uncas, the last resting place of the warrior and chief of the Mohegan tribe. A short distance from here, further down the street, is a pretty rural cot tage once the property of Donald G. Mitchell (« Ik Marvel,"), and here were written two of his best works—" Reveries of a Bachelor " and " Dream Life " A beautiful ravine also attracts our attention on the southerly side of 'the street. Continuing to the end of the street, the Norwich falls will be pointed {Continued on page 82.) MAP OF CONNECTICUT. Showing The Southern New England Telephone Com pany's Exchanges, Public Stations and Toll Lines, also all Post Offices in the State. Indicates one or more Public Stations. ® Indicates Exchanges. Jl WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. $i SMITH & GILBERT, te^ MERCHANT TAILORS AND MEN'S OUTFITTERS. A full line of Imported and Domestic Woolens. % % % S § 8 8 8 8 8 8 Extensive stock of MEN'S FURNISHINGS. 140 MA.IN STRBBT. C. J. ROADSTRAND. a T L0RD EUNERAL DIRECTORS and EA\BALA\ERS. 15 MAIN ST., Carroll Block. NORWICH, CONN. Mrs. C. J, Roadstrand, graduate of the Hartford Hospital Training School, will attend Female cases when desired. GO TO THE AGENCY OF JOHN F. PARKER FOR RELIABLE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE.-^* OFFICE, AGENT FOR no. 3 shannon Building, Travelers Lite and Accident Ins. Go. Cor. Main and Shetucket Sts. of hartford, conn. 82 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. out to the stroller ; but, alas ! not the romantic falls of former days. The waters that once rushed down the rocky cascade have in part been diverted through artificial channels to the great mills of the Falls Co. below, where their power is needed in driving acres of machinery. By continuing through Yantic street Washington street can be reached ; but perhaps the visitor would prefer returning to the Chelsea parade by the way of Sachem street, through which he so recently passed. Sachem terrace is one of the beauty spots of this street, and cannot fail to be admired. Chelsea parade is soon arrived at, and running south is Washington street, with its beautiful residences. Just below Broad street, on the left-hand side as NORWICH IRON FOUNDRY. we pass along, we notice the beautiful residence of the Hon. David A. Wells. Standing prominently back on the hill, with expansive lawn running to the street, it presents a striking appearance. Mr. Wells needs no introduction, as he is known the world over as an authority on political economy. Washington street extends to Washington square. On our way through Washington street we notice the Eliza Huntington Memorial Home for Old Ladies, Christ Episcopal Church, and, on Washington square, is the United Workers' House, the home of a non-sectarian charitable association, whose work and methods it would take many pages to fully describe. Once more we find ourselves in the business part of the city The large dwelling on the corner of Washington and West Main streets is that of Mayor L. L. Harwood. J {Continued on page 84.) Missing Page Missing Page WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 85 CARTER'S PROBATE HAND-BOOK FOR THE USE OF Probate Courts, Attorneys, Executors, Administrators, Trustees Guardians and Conservators WITHIN THE State of Connecticut. By CHARLES IV. CARTER, Judge of Probate for the District of Norwich Price $2.00. For sale at the principal Book Stores and Hews Offices. The Norwich and N. Y. Propeller Co.'s Steamer CHELSEA Is a new and commodious Freight Boat running between Pier iS, East River, New York, and Norwich, Conn., stopping at New London and Montville. Seaaa.i-"r.xree3sl;y-- Service ITirst Class. ISates ~Wexy Lc-w. MONDAY and THURSDAY from NORWICH. TUESDAY and FRIDAY from HEW YORK. C. E. Whitaker, Manager. all frfight insured in transit. TRY US. LEWIS' RESTAURANT, No. 11 Water St. If you wish for a Clean, Healthy and Substantial Meal, in which are com bined the Purest and Best Food Materials, TRY US. We do our own baking, and our Bread and Pastry is made from the Choicest Flour to be purchased in this market. TRY ONE OF OUR DINNERS. PRICES MODERATE, AND SURE TO PLEASE, 86 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. by the Puritan Spring Company, has been known to exist since the time of Uncas and Miantonomo, the historic Indian chiefs. The absolute purity and valuable qualities of this water have made it renowned, and it is used in hun dreds of Norwich homes, where it is delivered daily in flint-glass bottles, hand somely labeled. This water is also shipped to the trade in Chicago, Philadel phia, and many other large cities in large quantities. After satisfactorily testing the virtues of the Puritan water, we will take the next car back to Franklin square, ending Route No. 3. •£• *J» *J* *J* *^« »J* *J*«$* »J**J» •£»?£* *J* •£•*£•*£• Mwili iitil msm C. H. OSGOOD'S BUILDING. ROUTE m4. ??•J****** ^E will take the electric car at this point for Taftville. This ride embraces city, village, and country, and is of interest to residents and strangers . As we pass through Greenville, now a part of the city, we notice along the nver bank huge cotton mills, paper mills, and the extensive plant of the Norwich Bleaching, Dyeing, and Printing Company. On Central avenue we also see the Greenville public school house, one of the largest in the city. At the upper end of Greenville, beyond the Norwich Street Railway car houses, xs the tannery of the Norwich Belt Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. H. H. Gallup 1S the proprietor. Oak leather belting and rawhide lace {Continued on page 88.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. NEW LONDON STEAHBOAT COHPANY. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH, Season of 1895. The Stmr. BI^OCK: ISI^AIVD moMaVffi^ S^HP^Tl^ Montville New London, Mystic Island, Watch Hill and J. A. SOUTHARD, G. P. A. STEAMER GYPSY. ® Summer Arrangement, 1895. On and after Tuesday, July 2, until further notice, will run as follows : TWO ROUND TRIPS DAILY between Norwich, New London, Eastern Point, Ocean Beach and River Landings. LEAVE Norwich 8.15 a. m. and 1.35 p. m.; Montville and Gales Ferry 9 a. m. and 2.15 p. m.; New London 9.45 a. m. and3p. m.; Eastern Point 10 a. m. and 3.15 p. m., arriving at Ocean Beach at 10.15 a. m. and 3.30 p. m. RETURNING, leave Ocean Beach 10.15 a. m. and 4.30 p. m. Eastern Point— On morning trip passengers for New London, Norwich or river landings take steamer at 10 a. m., as she DOES NOT STOP on the up trip. Afternoon, leave Eastern Point at 4.45 p. m.; New London, 10.40 a. m. and 5 p. m.; Gale's Ferry and Montville, 11.15 a. m. and 5.35 p. m., arriving in Norwich at 12.10 p. m. and 6.30 p. m. On the afternoon trip a stay of about one hour at Ocean Beach. FARES. — Norwich and New London, one way, 25c; excursion, 40c. Norwich and Eastern Point or Ocean Beach, one way, 30c; excursion, 50c Connection is made at New London with Shore Line Railroad, east and west, also steamers for Long Island, -Fisher's Island, Bushy Point, Groton Long Point, Noank and Mystic. A.VERY C. SMITH, Manager. 88 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. leather are the leading features of this firm, but an extensive trade is done in cotton and rubber belting, hides, pelts, skins, etc. The annual output exceeds $300,000, and the company has depots for the sale of their goods in New York STEAMER SUMMER GIRL. and Philadelphia, and a branch house in Chicago. An advertisement and cut of the office and store of the Norwich Belt Manufactory is to be seen in this book. Speeding along over Sachem's plain we pass the Catholic cemetery and the BUSHY POINT PAVILION. old base ball grounds, now used by one of the cycle clubs, of which Norwich has two. In the open field to our right, on slightly elevated ground, we notice a square block of granite. Carved on this is the name " Miantonomo," and it {Continued on page qq.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 89 5USHY POINT PIGN16 GROVE AND BEA6H, ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE DAY RESORTS ON LONG ISLAND SOUND. SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND SOCIETIES ARE INVITED to use the Grove for their Annual Picnics, under who-e spreading oaks are Swings, Teter- Boards, Easy Seats and Tables for their use. Shore Dinner Served from July l to Sept. 5. Not Open to the Public on Sunday. STEAMER SUMMER GIRL, CAPACITY 250, Connects with all Boats from Norwich at New London FOR BUSHY POINT, GROTON LONG POINT, NOANK, MYSTIC ISLAND and MYSTIC. tor further information in repaid to Sti amer or Grounds, address WALTER R. DENISON, - 110 Bank St., New London, Conn. DEALERS IN JO. For the Summer season we have a large assortment of Selected Creamery Butter, Canned Weats Chicken Turkey, Olives, Fancy Crackers, Pickles and Relishes for Picnic and Excursion Lunches. Our 'stock is Fresh and New. GOODS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. EAST MAIN STREET, Nearly Opposite the Universalist Church. New York Confectionery Store, STEINER'S BLOCK. Having recently made many important changes in this business, we are prepared to furnish absolutely Pure Candies, Freshly Made Every Day. No Old Stock to Work off. Ladies will find our ICE CREAM and LUNCH Department one of the Cleanest and Coolest in the city. We draw from our HEW SODA APPARATUS the Coldest and Choicest Drinks, and use none but Fruit Syrups of our own. make. Call in and see us. 263 MAIN STREET. go NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. is placed there to mark the spot where the celebrated Indian chief was slain by his enemy, Uncas. Less than a mile further is Taftville. Here will be seen the mammoth building (having a frontage of 1,200 feet) of the Ponemah Mills Company, which ranks third in size among cotton mills in the United States. Some 1,600 hands are employed. Here one whole day could be profitably spent, and we would then take our leave without having visited every department of this enormous plant. The lines of goods manufactured are fine piques, fancy ginghams, etc., equal in quality to the imported goods of this class. Returning to the city, and just before reaching Franklin square, we pass through East Main street. This is a beautiful street, with fine residences shaded by magnificent elms. The iron bridge at the easterly end of the street leads to Preston. Arriving at the square, we will close Route No. 4. *§*•$**§•«§*•$••£•*§••£»*£• •£**£• *£•»£»•£» •£•«£« HON. JOHN T. WAIT. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. gi C. H. FRBSTON, I Architect, | * Designer and | It * I Constructing Engineer. Rooms 10 and u, New Central Building, 'Broadway. Norwich. TEN YEARS OF SUCCESS in the manufacture of ICE CREAM. M lor lewis' Famous ice Gream. It is the BEST made in this vicinity. Absolutely Pure, and you get just what you pay for, FULL MEASURE. DELIVERED to any part of the city without extra charge, in Patent ICE CREAM CABI NET. All flavors. Wholesale and Retail. TELEPHONE. .GEO. fl. LEWIS, 207 Central Ave. GBNTLBMBN ! ^i T^im Your Driving Horses to O. O. PALMER When you have them Shod. His Work speaks for itself. Chestnut Street, NEAR: WILLOW. Q2 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND ROUTE m 5. BY taking the "electric cars for Laurel Hill, or, if we prefer walking, we soon cross the beautiful Laurel Hill bridge and find ourselves in one of the beauty spots of Norwich. Elegant residences, well-kept surroundings, and magnificent river views are the attractions of this district, and half a day can be enjoyed in walking through its streets. At the lower end of Laurel Hill a new settlement has recently developed, and cozy homes by the score have been Ti'iiiiMMiii E* STEAMER ELLA. built within the past year. There are beautiful drives beyond the hill extending to Brewster's Neck and Poquetanuck ; and, in the summer season, a day's fishing or crabbing can be had at Poquetanuck cove, where boats and attendants can be found. As we return, the road running to the right, just as we approach the bridge, leads to Preston, and the stroll or ride from Laurel Hill bridge to Preston bridge, though short, is delightful, the view of the Shetucket river from this point being a fine one. The high hills of Preston afford magnificent views, and are daily visited by sightseers. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT g3 CHAS. MCCHESNEY,^^ Hack, Boardino and Livery stable, Corner Bath and Chestnut Sts. ORDER WORK A SPECIALTY. Telephone Connection. I AM ALSO PREPARED TO EXECUTE FUNERAL WORK AT SHORT NOTICE, -HAVING THE REQUISITES THEREFOR. DAILY EXCURSIONS, Steamer ELLA. lm 0| On Thursday. June 20, and daily during the season, the Steamer Ella will make regular trips to the shore resorts. LEAVING Norwich at 8.20 A. M., New London 9.31;, Fort Griswold House 9.50, Mystic Island 10.30, arriv ing at Watch Hill at 11.30. RETURNING— Leave Watch Hill at 2.50 P. M., Mystic Island 3.30, Fort Griswold House 4.10, New London 4.35, arriving in Norwich at 6 o'clock. Comstock's Wharf on signal. Every SUNDAY from Norwich at 9 A. M. Excursion parties to any point on the route will receive a liberal discounf. JAMES WALKER, Manager, Norwich, Conn. ¦MISS SMBA,~^ parlor /UMlltner^, 35 SHEJUGKET ST., Ud Stairs. My stock consists of a choice line of HATS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, .LACES and TRIMMINGS, and I am prepared to Make and Trim at short notice and in the latest styles. 94 NORWLCH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. ROUTE N^ 6. ?J. *J«»** .J* ?J**.** «£*?•*¦* TAKE the cars at Franklin square for the Norwich Free Academy. Passing through Franklin street, we soon reach our destination. Near the acad emy grounds the Norwich Croquet Club have their court and club-house, and annually a tournament is held here, bringing together expert croquet players from different parts of the country. We will leave the car at Park church and enter the academy grounds. NORWICH FREE ACADEMY. Robert P. Keep, Principal. The Free Academy was incorporated in 1854. At the outset it was chiefly a college preparatory school, but now it undertakes much broader work. Not only does it give a complete preparation for the various colleges and scientific schools, but it furnishes to those whose schooling terminates in Norwich a well- arranged and complete training, and gives to the graduates an adequate equip ment for the duties and responsibilities of life. The work of the Free Academy is carried on in the following buildings : The Academy Building — the Slater Memorial Building. — This building, dedicated November 4, 1886, was erected by William A. Slater, Esq., as a memorial to his father, who gave the Slater fund for the education of freed- men. The building is constructed of brick and Portland sandstone, and is of Romanesque architecture. It measures 150 by 68 feet, and has a tower 145 feet in height. It contains on the lower floor an auditorium, or assembly hall, with ante-rooms and two smaller halls. The rooms can, when desired, be thrown into one hall, which then accommodates 1,100 persons. The second and third stories contain a spacious museum, with galleries, a beautiful library, and a number of class-rooms. The Slater building, whose sup port was provided for by an independent endowment, has become, since its com pletion in 1886, the seat of a variety of educational agencies devoted to the ad vantage of Norwich. The chief of these are : Museum, Normal school, and the Art school. The Museum comprises a collection of casts of Greek sculpture, a collection of casts from Italian sculpture, and a collection of photographs from the master pieces in painting and architecture. The casts from Greek sculpture occupy the first floor. They illustrate the history of Greek art. The Italian sculpture is arranged in three galleries, which surround the central hall. All important masters are represented, and photographs are used to supplement the collection. All casts and supplementary photographs are clearly labeled. Catalogues are accessible in different rooms. The museum is free and is open every day in the year, except Sunday, from 9 A. m. to 5 p. m. {Continued on page 06.) WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 95 POST OFFICE., SHETUCKET STREET. -** \ ~% ifSL ;¦';.""' gggg&fsj|||P *'$$Xffak. ^gjm s^aHfe** i ¦ STEPHEN H. HALL, Postmaster. Through the courtesy of Postmaster Hall, mail for members of the Connecticut Summer School will be delivered and collected daily at Slater Hall. The mail arrangements will be in charge of a competent and reliable official, thus saving time and confusion. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. HOURS NOT GIVEN. Boston and Eastern, Western, Leave Arrive 6 times. 6 times. 7 " 7 " Leave Arrive Northern, - - 5 times. 4 times. New York and Southern, 8 " 5 " Information regarding hours, etc., cheerfully given at the Post Office, Shetucket street. S. H. HALL, Postmaster. 96 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Conditions of Admission to the Academy.— The examination for admission to the junior class, which all must pass who desire to enjoy the privileges of the academy, include the following subjects : Arithmetic, geography, history of the United States, English grammar, and spelling. Specimen entrance examination papers will be sent on application. Tuition for Non-Resident Pupils.— Scholars residing without the limits of the town of Norwich pay $10 tuition per term, in addition to a charge, of $5 for incidentals. The Manual Training Department was established January 1, 1891. The first year's exercises are in tool work. The second year's work includes wood- CAPT. JAMES WALKER. turning, ornamental and artistic wood-work of various kinds, and some of the simpler process in metal-working. A new building is now in course of erection for this department. The Norwich Normal School was established April 4, 1889. Its aim is to furnish young women, having the equivalent of a high school education, a thorough and adequate preparation for the teacher's calling. Information re garding this school can be had by applying to Robert P. Keep, principal of the academy, or the directress of the Normal school, Miss E. E. Carlisle. The Art School aims to promote the general advantage of the community. The studios of the school are in the Memorial building, five rooms being occu pied by the various departments. Further information may be obtained by addressing Miss Brown, the directress, or by inquring at the Art school. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. g7 ONE route will not be laid out here, but many places of interest will be men tioned which can be seen in various ways, at the option of the visitor. The Yantic and City cemeteries should be visited. A beautiful drive is that from Norwich Town through Love Lane to East Great Plain, over the Fair Grounds road, to the city. A magnificent view of the country, can be had from the Gallows Hill road, near Norwich Town. Drive or walk over the long iron bridge between Greenville and Preston. Visit the County Home for Children, a short distance from the bridge, on the Preston side. Don't fail to visit " Rock Nook Children's Home," at Norwich Town. Stroll or drive through Broad or East Broad streets and inspect the beautiful dwellings there. Go to the top of Jail Hill for a magnificent view of the river and the country south of the city. The Fairview reservoir is worthy of your attention. DOWN THE RIVER. A sail down the Thames river to New London, fourteen miles distant, and out into Long Island sound, should be taken. The steamboats Ella, Gypsy, and Block Island leave their respective wharves on the river front at 8 and 8:15 a. m. daily, the Ella and Gypsy also making regular Sunday trips. The steamer Ella, under the management of Capt. James Walker, and commanded by the veteran navigator, Capt. C. F Foote, is a staunch boat, provided with modern equipments. She carries a crew of twelve men. Mr. Wm. C. Walker, the gen tlemanly purser, has charge of the ticket department and looks after the com fort of the passengers. Lunches, fruit, confectionery, etc., can be obtained on board. The Ella touches at Montville, Gales Ferry, and New London, there connecting with the railroads, and leaving New London about 9:30 a. m. for Mystic Island and Watch Hill. Time is given at Watch Hill for bathing in the surf, dinner, and a ride, if one wishes, on the electric cars to Westerly, R. I., and return. The Ella reaches Norwich, on her return trip, about 6 p. m. The steamboat Gypsy, under management of Mr. Avery C. Smith, is a very popular river boat, owing to the fact that she makes two round trips daily be tween Norwich and New London. (See time-table.) Many people who cannot spare an entire day from home avail, themselves of the opportunity thus afforded to sail to New London and Ocean Beach, where a sea bath can be indulged in, after which the return sail home can be made, the round trip consuming about five hours' time. The Gypsy, for the accommodation of the travelling public, stops at many landings on the river which the larger boats pass by. The steamboat Block Island, of the New London Steamboat Co., is a staunch boat running from Norwich to Block Island and intermediate points ( see time table), connecting with the railroads at New London. Every attention is shown to patrons of this boat. An ocean sail to Block Island and return is one of the most desirable that can be made. The steamer Summer Girl sails from New London daily for Bushy Point, Mystic Island Mystic, and Noank. Bushy Point is one of the most desirable day pleasure resorts on the coast. A beautiful grove of oak trees, swings, teter- boards easy-seats, a fine pavilion, and refreshments are all to be found on the 98 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. grounds, and boats, with or without attendants, can be rented reasonably for fishing, crabbing, etc. This resort is absolutely free from objectionable features, and to lovers of the seashore this place is highly recommended. Take the Norwich boats, Gypsy, Ella, or Block Island, for New London, and disembark there, taking the Summer Girl for Bushy Point. Owing to the irregular order in which the business cards of many merchants were received for this publication, an extended notice, of all cannot be given. We are pleased, however, to say that each and every merchant or firm whose name appears in these pages represents the best business element of our city. The illustration on page 5 shows the new building of the Norwich Savings Society, corner of Main street and Broadway. It would require more space than this book affords to give a complete history of this society. The following lines, however, will impart to the reader all the information necessary in a book of this character. The institution ranks second among the Connecticut savings banks. Its charter was granted in 1824. None of the original trustees are now living. In the seventy-one years of its existence it has never passed a dividend. Its deposits on May 31, 1895, were $10,326,914.79; surplus account, $300,000; profit and loss, $493,394.02, making a total of $11,120,308.81. Number of ac counts open May 31, 1895, 11,887. The present officers of the institution are : President, John Mitchell ; Vice Presidents, John Brewster, John A. Morgan, Henry Larabee, Chas. Bard ; Directors, Lucius Brown, Bela P. Learned, George R. Hyde, Asa Backus, Calvin L. Harwood, John M. Johnson, Costello Lippitt, Arthur H. Brewer, and William H. Palmer, Jr. ; Secretary and Treasurer, Cos tello Lippitt ; Attorney, Jeremiah Halsey. Mr. Costello Lippitt is also Presi dent of the Norwich Board of Trade, and takes a lively interest in our institutions of learning and all that pertains to the advancement of our people. The firm of J. P. Barstow & Co., 23-25 Water street, was organized under a slightly different title nearly fifty years ago. The present members of the firm are Messrs. Frank H. Smith and George S. Byles, both of whom were for many years associated with the founder of the business, Mr. J. P. Barstow, who died - in October, 1893. The business is that of agricultural goods, stoves, ranges, furnaces, steam and hot water heaters, etc. Messrs. Barstow & Co. have the agency for the celebrated Richmond Stove Co.'s products, of which they carry a full line. This firm is known throughout Eastern Connecticut, especially among the farming community. On the corner of Main street and Rose place is the extensive hardware house of Preston Bros. The different lines of goods carried consist of hard ware for builders, masons, carpenters, and manufacturers ; household goods in wooden, tin .and ironware, and cutlery ; supplies for wagon builders, electrical supplies, cordage, refrigerators, sporting goods, of which few houses in Eastern Connecticut carry a larger stock. They also have the agency for the celebrated Columbia bicycle, orders for which, owing to the demand for this machine, keep this firm very busy. Messrs. Preston Bros, invite the public to call and inspect their store and stock. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 99 The largest hardware concern in Eastern Connecticut, and one of the oldest in New England, is that of Eaton, Chase & Co. The business was established in 1764. In 1840 the firm name was John Breed & Co. In 1856 the concern became known as Breed, Prentice & Co. In 1889 the present concern was formed under the name it now bears. The gentlemen now interested are Messrs. Luther S. Eaton, Albert H. Chase, Loue E. Stockwell, and Dwight H. Hough. Since the infusion of young blood into the business the good name of the time-honored house has been continued, and many changes and improve ments have been made to the store. A large wholesale and retail business is conducted, and a line of goods consisting of general hardware, cutlery, machin ists', carpenters' and all workmen's tools, electrical and mill supplies, cordage, paints, firearms, fishing tackle, powder, scales, belting, is carried in stock. A specialty with this firm is that of fitting out buildings with electric bells, speak ing-tubes, annunciators, etc., etc., and a practical electrician is employed for this purpose. A large line of bicycles can also be found here, representing many of the best makes. The sales of these popular road machines by this firm during the past year have reached large proportions. As builders and contractors the firm of Breckenridge Brothers stands well in the front rank. These young men are competent to make their own plans and specifications and do both wood and masonry work. The interior of the Shannon building, which was finished by them, is a creditable job. Many mod ern houses in this city are evidences of their skill as first-class workmen. For fine art goods and picture frame gilding, the store of McNickle, next door to the Wauregan Hotel, on Broadway, is recommended. Choice goods and first-class work can always be found here. Iron vases and stable trimmings and fixtures have been a specialty with A. H. Vaughn & Sons for many years, and this seasen they are showing many desirable patterns in these goods. See cut and advertisement. Speaking of dyeing, read the advertisement of Thayer's Dye House. John Amburn, the proprietor, is a master of the art, and guarantees satisfaction. A. Heebner, 8 West Main street, can make, repair, and put in order any thing in the harness and saddlery line. His work is thoroughly done every time M. B. Ring, Chestnut street, is known all over Eastern Connecticut as " Ring, the Carriage Man." His card in our pages tells the whole story. There are none too poor to take ice nowadays, and John H. Ford furnishes the purest and best. By all means take or send your upholstering jobs to Blackburn's Upholster ing Rooms, 81 Franklin street. Work guaranteed to be right. ' To say that Edward Chappell & Co., established in 1840, are the leading wholesale and retail dealers in coal and lumber is about all that is necessary. The business conducted by this firm is very extensive, and their shipments of lumber and coal extend to many points distant from Norwich ; their yard covers eight acres and their coal-pockets have a capacity of 17,000 tons. Regular em- nlovment is furnished to fifty men and nineteen teams are required. The mem bers of the firm are Messrs. Enoch F. Chapman and Arthur H. Brewer, both well-known residents of Norwich. 700 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. A successful business man known throughout this community is Robert Brown, who as a manufacturing and sanitary plumber has been engaged in busi ness for the past thirty years, eleven of them in the present location. With facilities unsurpassed, Mr. Brown is able to contract for large and small jobs. Specimens of Mr. Brown's work can be seen all over the city, and in particular the new Masonic temple, Union station, and Chelsea Savings Bank. In the Chapman block, on Franklin square, can be found Mr. Geo. Pitcher, civil engineer, a gentleman well posted in his business, and one whose time is very much occupied in connection with building and real estate. Work intrusted to him receives prompt attention. Good stone masons and contractors are not always to be found when needed, but in the office of Mr. Pitcher orders can be left for Mr. Frank D. Counihan, who makes a specialty of this kind of work. Sewers and flag laying a specialty. Masonry work, blasting, etc., done in a thorough manner. Gilbert Bowers, the carpenter and builder, can be found in the Bailey build ing, White's court. Jobbing promptly done. For thorough and reliable dental work in all its branches, Dr. J. H. Eldred, whose card appears in these pages, is commended. Trunks and traveling bags can be found in connection with a large line of rubber goods at the store of the Ailing Rubber Company. A larger stock of the later goods can be found here than elsewhere in Eastern Connecticut. Space forbids mention of the varied assortment carried by this company. Prices always consistent. A practical house painter and paper-hanger is Geo. C. Buchanan, 50 She tucket street. Wall papers and a specialty of mixing paints to order have made Mr. Buchanan's business a success. Estimates furnished freely. For millinery made up in latest styles and with excellent taste, Miss Raphael is prepared to please all who may call. Jarvis Military Band is one of the musical organizations of which Norwich people are proud. Orders for parades, picnics, and excursions promptly at tended to. For a good livery team, cab, hack, or anything in the stable line, call by telephone Chas. McChesney, Bath street. Best service and low rates. Lovers of fish, clams, lobsters, and other sea food can always find what they want at Powers Brothers', Rose place. No old stock — everything fresh. The People's Coal Company, A. W. Gibbs, manager, has recently opened its yard at Thamesville. High grades of coal, and a specialty of Pocahontas coal for steaming, has placed this company on a sure footing with the public. In visiting Norwich Town and Bean Hill, ladies should visit Brady & Sax- ton's and inspect their large stock of woolen remnants for ladies' wear. Low prices predominate. Attention is called to the card of Mr. John F. Parker, insurance agent, in this book. See statement of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. It is worth reading. WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. I0Z Mr. B. P. Learned, 20 Shetucket street, over Thames National Bank has one of the most reliable and best known insurance agencies in the city ' Mr Learned issues bonds of indemnity for employes, executors, administrators' trustees, public officials, contractors, etc. ; also foreign drafts and letters of credit. Mr. Thos. F. Burns, 92 Franklin street, is agent for the Volunteer and All Right Steam and Hot Water Boiler, made by the W. H. Page Boiler Company To those interested in this line of goods Mr. Burns is pleased to give facts and circulars as to their merits. Cut flower plants and information concerning them can be had of Mr Alfred Hunt, near Yantic cemetery. A fine cut of his extensive hot houses appears in this book. Electric cars pass the door. Do your feet trouble you ? Do you have corns or bunions ? Do you wish your nails manicured ? If so, visit Miss Gavitt, in the Shannon building. A first-class bakery is that of Mrs. Abendroth, in the Steiner building, East Main street. Should we be asked who are the best grocers in town, the reply would be, " Don't know ; " but four as good ones as you'll wish to trade with are A. T. Otis, Wheeler Brothers, J. D. D. Cranston, and Burlingame. What they fail to have in stock isn't worth keeping. Try 'em ! Woodworth & Small, West Side druggists, have some summer specialties they call attention to in this book. . Look up their card. A reliable house in every respect. A varied line of goods can be found at the store of Bisket & Meech. Drugs and medicines the main thing ; books, confectionery, soda water, fishing tackle, etc., etc., are side issues, and pretty big ones, too. You can buy a ticket for any part of Europe from them, and thus save walking. Miss McCloud, 48 Main street, invites ladies of the Summer school to inspect her well selected stock of millinery, etc., etc. The leading fashionable merchant tailor and gentlemen's furnishing house of Norwich is that of Smith & Gilbert. Everything the best ; no cheap stock. See advertisement. For granite and monumental work, visit C. A. Kuebler. He is leader in his line. Mr. Geo. F. Bard, the well-known plumber, brass founder and coppersmith, calls attention to his business in this book with his advertisement and cut of building. Mr. Bard's work is not confined strictly to Norwich, but extends throughout a large territory, much of his work being done in the large mills and manufactories that line the rivers and streams between Norwich and Worcester, and points on the New London Northern railroad. He carries a large stock of plumbing and gasfitting materials, and some of his finest work has been done in Norwich. Mr. Bard is a 32-degree Mason and a director in the Merchants National Bank. . " Lewis's ice cream is a summer household expression. Mr. Lewis has for ten years made a specialty of manufacturing a pure cream, and he delivers it in large or small quantities in perfect order. His ice cream cabinet is a grand invention, keeping the cream hard and smooth until used. 102 NORWICH, THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND. Don't fail to read C. D. Boss & Son's advertisement. It means just what it says. Everybody knows what a success this firm has made of all their products. When you go on a picnic always fill your basket with Boss's crackers and special ties, and you'll never regret it. The firm of Somers Brothers, dealers in meats, game, poultry, fruit, vege tables and canned goods, has become known throughout Eastern Connecticut. There is absolutely nothing sold in the metropolitan food markets that they do not keep in stock or can procure for patrons on short notice. Visit their market and see their large ice-house and note the variety of their stock. Messrs. Somers Brothers supply many summer residents at the shore resorts with their pro visions, their facilities being such that fresh goods are delivered daily many miles distant. Bicycles, bicycles by the hundreds. A. Plaut, the jeweler, handles, keeps, sells, exchanges, and puts them out in astonishing numbers. Read his adver tisement ; then go and see him. Mr. C. H. Preston, architect, is a resident of Norwich. During the past five years the amount of work done by him in furnishing plans for buildings, etc., has probably averaged $150,000 a year. We have not space to give a list of the buildings erected in this vicinity from plans drawn by him, the number being very large. We call the attentiop of smokers to the card of Marion, the cigar manufac turer. His goods are all hand made, and first quality material only is used. His special brands are O. K. in all respects. The steamer Chelsea, of the Norwich and New York Propeller line, call attention to their facilities for shipping freight, and will insure property intrusted to their care for shipment. Mr. C. E. Whittaker is secretary, treasurer, and agent. For high grade bicycles, visit the Star Cycle Company, 125 Main. Among the well-known makes are the Waverly, Puritan, Crescent, and Liberty. Ex amine them. McPherson, the leading hatter and gents' furnishing goods dealer, in Shan non building, always carries a first-class line of goods. Prices low. Miss Shea invites the ladies of Norwich to inspect her stock of parlor milli nery. Latest styles and designs. A. J. Wholey is agent for the " Model Range," the sales of which have been very large during the past year. All kinds of tin and ironware in stock, and jobbing, tin-roofing, plumbing and gasfitting are specialties with him. Some of the finest residences in Norwich were built by Blackledge & Com pany. Their work speaks for itself. The undertaking and embalming business requires notice nowadays as well as other lines. The cards of Henry Allen & Son, M. V. Murphy, and Road- strand & Lord all appear in these pages. The latter concern have recently fitted up rooms in the Carroll building, Main street. One of the veteran manufacturers of ice cream is Jefferson Lamb. Thou sands can testify that he makes the pure article. Telephone or send your orders to the Union depot. For artistic photography, we recommend Bolton's studio, Shannon building. The specimens of work shown there speak well for the artists employed. Chil dren's work a specialty, WHAT TO SEE AND HOW TO SEE IT. 103 TO OUR READERS. While not claiming perfection for this book, the undersigned trust that those following out its directions will receive profit, benefit, and pleasure from so doing. For much of the valu able information contained herein we are indebted to the publishers of the Norwich Record Souvenir of 1894. The merchants who have contributed their business cards are each and every one worthy of patronage. That Modern Norwich may be found useful in many ways to those who receive a copy of it, is the wish of THE PUBLISHERS. Railroads, Steamboats, Telegraph, Express Companies, Telephone, Stage Lines, Street Railway, Church Services, etc. THROUCH TIME TABLES. NORWICH AND BOSTON, Leave Norwich. *6.o5 a.m. 6.15 a. m. 9.35 a. m. 2.40 p. m. 6.10 p. m. Arrive Boston . g.oo a. m. 9.45 a. rn. i.oop. rn. 6.10 p. m. 9.00 p- m. Leave Boston . S.30 a. m 12.01 p. m 3.30 p. m 7.15 p. m Arrive Norwich . 12.05 p. m 3.05 p. m 7.40 p. m 10.01 p. m ' Omitted Mondays. SUNDAYS. 5.50a. m. 900 a. m. '7.00p.m. n. oopm. * Via New London . SUNDAYS. *5-oop.m. 8.50 p- * Via New London. Leave Norwich. 6.20 a. m. 9.00 a- m. 10.55 a. m. 12.20 p. m. 3.20 p- m. 4.00 p. m. 7.15 p.m. ?9.25 p. m. >io.oi p. m NORWICH AND Arrive New York. 11.33 a. m. 2.00 p. m. 3.30 p. m. 4.30 p. m. 7.30 p- m. 9.00 p. m. 11.00 p. m. 7.00 a. m. 7.00 a. m. NEW YORK. Leave New York. 5.00 a. m. 10.03 a. m. 2.00 p. m. 5.00 p. m. •5.30 p. m. Arrive Norwich. 10.35 a- m- 2.00 p. m. 6.00 p. m. 9.00 p. m. 6.05 -a m. •Boat from New London. SUNDAYS. 11.00 p. m. 7.00 a. m. -Boat from Norwich. 7.00 p. m *7-oo p. m * Norwich Line boat . SUNDAYS. 5.oop. m. 8.5op. m. Leave Norwich. 5.55 a. m. 8.15 a. m. 10.35 a- m- 3.00 p. m. 6.00 p. m. NORWICH AND HARTFORD. Arrive Leave Hartford. Hartford. Arrive Norwich. 7.55 a. m. 10.15 a. m. 12.40 p- m. 6.27 p. m. 8.10 p. m. 7.00 a- m. 9.00 a. m. 9.00 a. m. 10.55 a. m. 2.20 p. m. 4.00 p. m. 5.15 p.m. 7.15 p.m. 7.35 p.m. 9.25 p.m. I Steamboats. Ella, Block Island, Gypsy, Chelsea, Summer Girl. See time tables in this book. Stage Lines. Gardner Lake,Voluntown, Hanover-Arrive at P. 0. o A M.; leave P. O. at 2.30 a. m. Ledyard-Arrive 12 m.; leave 8.30 am. Order slate .t Eaton, Chase & Co.'s, Commerce street. CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD. Nevj London Division. Corrected to June 30, 1895. TRAINS LEAVE NORWICH : 5.50 a. m. for Willimantic, Palmer, Brattleboro,, and connections. 8.15 a. m. for Willimantic, Palmer, Brattleboro, and connections. 10.30 a. m. for Willimantic and connections. 3.00 p. m. for Willimantic, Palmer, and connections. 5.50 p. m. for Brattleboro, connecting at New London with steamer Block Istend from Mystic Island, Watch Hill and Block Island. 6.20, 9.15, 10.10 a. m., 12.20, 3.10,4.00, 7.15, 9.25, 10.05 p. m. for New London and connections. Sundays, 7.00 p. m. TRAINS FOR NORWICH : Leave New London 5.35 (Mondays excepted), 5.20, 7.40, 10.00 a. m.; 1.27, 2.30, 5.20, 8.25 p. m. Sundays, 8.15 a. m. Leave Brattleboro 5.20, 10.25 a. m., 4.25 p. m.; Palmer, 8.40 a. m., 1.50, 7.15 p. m.; Williman tic, 8.38, 10.10 a. 111., 3.25, 6.40, 8.45 p. m. S. W. CUMMINGS, Gen. Pass. Agent. D. MACKENZIE.Supt. J. A. SOUTHARD, Div. Pass. Agent. S. H. E. Telephone Exchange. Carroll Building, corner Main and Water streets. See page 43. Telegrap]1 offices. Western Union Telegraph Co., Rockwell Building, IVTsiin strsst Postal Telegraph Co., 88 Main street, and also in Shannon Building. Express Companies. United States Express Co., Wauregan Building, American Express Co., corner Shetucket and Little Water streets. Horwich Street Railway. Time tables not given owing to liability of frequent changes Get time cards of H. I. Palmer, Franklin square, Rallion, lower Broadway, grocers, and at car office. _. Churches, Etc. For Churches, Pastors and hours of worship see Saturday Morning Bulletin and Saturday Evening Record. J3USINBSS INJJBX. PAGE. Agricultural Goods 13, 23 I;. Artists Artists' Supplies 17, 19, 27, 77 Architects 35,21,91 Bakers 41 . Band 83 Belting 53 Bicycles 2, 51, 65, 67 Books 15, 17, 27 Boots and Shoes 43, outside back cover Builders : 39, 21, 11 Butter, Wholesale 23 Cafe 65 Carpets 45 Carriage Manufacturer 47 Chirpodist : 23 Cigar Manufacturer 75 Circulating Library 39 Civil Engineers 21 Clothing 9, 15, 33, 35 Coal 33,61 Confectionery 89 Crayon Portraits 19 Crockery, Glass, China 27 Custom Tailors 35 Cut Flowers 37 Dentifrice ( Rose Pearl ) 17 Dentists 57, 17 Druggists. . ist inside cover, 47, 49, 57, 69, 73 Dry Goods 15, 23, 22 Eating Houses 41, 65, 85 Embalmers 31, 67, 81 Engravings 15. 27, 17, 19 Fancy Goods 15, 23, 25, 19, 29 Fish, Oysters, Clams 75, 83 Florist 37 Funeral Directors 31 Furnishings (Men's) 9, 33, 15 (Women's) 15, 19, 23, 25, 29 Gasoline Stoves 13, 29, 27 Granite Monuments 39 Grocers 37, 69, 71, 83, 89 Gold and Silverware 9' Hand-Painted Pastels 19 Hardware 67 Harness 73 Hatters 9, 15, 71 Horse Furnishings 53,73 Horseshoeing 47 House Furnishings 45 Ice ; .:¦ 29 Ice Cream Manufacturers 49, 77, 91 Insurance 61, 43, 77, 81 Iron Fountains . 77 Iron Stable Fittings 77 Jewelry 9 Laundry 45 Life Insurance. 43 Lumber 61, 59 Lunch Baskets 29 Machinist 75 Manicure 23 Mason, Contractor 21, 65 Meats, etc 31, 69. outside back cover Merchant Tailors 35, 81 Millinery _. 15, 19, 73, 93 Monumental Work 39 Mowing Machines 13, 23 N. and N. Y. Propeller Co 85 ¦Norwich Telephone Ex. (S.N.E.) 43 Outfits for Photographers 17, 27 Paints, Oils, Drugs 49, 73 Paper Hangings '. 41, 45 Paper, Stationery 17, 27 Pharmacists 47, 4, 9, 57, 6, 9, 73 Potted Meats, etc 37 Post Office 95 Probate _ 85 Puritan . Spring Water inside back cover Railroads i°3 Ranges 13, 23, 29 Ready-Made Clothing 9) 15 Remnants (Ladies') 39 Restaurants , .. ,. , 41,65, 85 River Boats. .... . 85, 87, 89, 93 Rubber Goods 7g Saddlery Hardware 53 Shoes 43, outside back cover Silks (Wash) 25 Spring and Summer Woolens 35 Stables 41, 93 Stationery 17. 27 Steam Gas Fitting 1 1} 25, 29 Steam Heaters 6, Souvenir Spoons 9 Surveyor : 21 Telephone Exchange 43 Pay Stations 43 Trunks, Bags, etc 9,79 Upholstering 2I) 45 Undertaking 3h 67, 81 Watchmaking and Repairing 9 Woolens 9. IS, 33, 35,39 i 4tIF M* ^h^ tor ' ' 'IISJP&ilJMkMHHIi^'H si* NORWICH, CONN. ANALYSIS OF WATBR. (Per U. S. Gallon.) Calcium Carbonate 0. 65 Calcium Nitrate 41 Sodium Chloride -4% Sodium Sulphate 36 Sodium Carbonate 06 Magnesium Carbonate • 20 Silica 43 Oxide of Iron and Alumina -Oo Total Solids - 2.56 The results of analysis show water to be of a high degree of organic purity. In my opinion, the water is an excellent one for drinking. Herbert E. Smith, Chemical Laboratory, Yale Medical School, Conn.. State Chemist. Nov. 4, 1892. ' -».. ^=3 PURITAN WATER IS PUT UP IN « : <- 5-GAL. DEMIJOHNS, BLOCK TIN LINED BARRELS, y2-GAL. WHITE GLASS BOTTLES, QUARTS AND PINTS « SPARKLING " SIPHONS. Water Delivered at Your Home for 10 Cts. a Gallon. Assorted Cases Soda at SO Cts. Delivered. ALL, HEALTHY FLAVORS OK SODA. Don't fail to try » Puritan » Ginger Ale, put up in the round bottom bottle. We guarantee it to keep 5 years, something no other house in the World can do. GIVE US YOUR TRADE. "RALLW1S, the Grocer," Sells "Puritan" Water and "Puritan" Ginger Ale. u SOilERSf BROS., *«r «->-#-•-<-•-•-• — *-l POULTRY, GAME,. MEATS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, CANNED GOODS. 218 and 224 Franklin Sq':f and 2 Franklin St.. TELEPHONE S4. .» •>>¥ BEAUTIFUL LINE OF FOOTWG/V^ 00 00 00 Our LADIES'- LINE of J. & T. Cousin's is com plete in. every style, both hand zoelt and turns.. We carry a fine and varied line of GENTS' GOODS, prices ranging from- $1.00 to $6.00.. 00 00 00 All Goods are Warranted as Represented. GOODS MADE TO ORDER AND DELIVERED* BY MAIL OR EXPRESS AT SHORT NOTICE. OO OO' OO J. F. COSGROVE & CO., 206 MAIN STREET. RECORD JOB PRINT! PAT. NO. rJ^!Cl?iWm YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY GAYLORD BROS. Inc. Ill iii, ill i l|||,| ||| [| jin' |||| ; , ,. Syracuse, N. Y. II Stockton, Calif. . I II I III II lllll lill III II III 1 1 lill I 3 9002 03733 2716