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flOE and Our Wholesale and Vie with the Best OUR TRADE (Continued from ROBERT E. PREXDERGAST. Manufacturing; and Retailing Stationer Lithographing, Blank Book Making, Printing, Engraving Supplies 307 Washington Avenue. The business of die sinking and engraving is one which, calls for the exercise of a vast amount of skill and high artistic talent, and has been brought to perfection by the representative houses of America. Among these, a conspicuous place is occupied by Mr.

Robt. E. Prendergast, whose attainments in this line have secured the enthusiastic enconiums of lovers of the art. Located at 207 Washington avenue, he occupies a basement and first floor, each 24x170 feet in area, and is negotiating for the two upper floors, which will embrace aa additional 40x 120 feet. He carries the finest and largest line of social and commercial stationery, blank books, office supplies, type writer supplies, in the city, dealing in the same both at wholesale and retail.

His stock is superior as to quality, and always most moderately priced, and in consequence a most extensive business is done. A special ty is made of steel and copper plate work, dies, crests, monograms, and in engraving of calling cards, wedding invitations, announcements, at home cards, the work turned out by this progressive establishment reveals the best done in any part of our republic, while prices are away below those usually charged for high class work in the larger cities. It is the only plant in northeastern Pennsylvania doing the work on the premises. AH the latest styles of engraving shown and all the new sizes and texture of wedding stationery as soon as it appears. He carries seventy numbers of Hurd's and Crane's correspondence papers, which excel any papers made for superiority of manufacture and beauty of shade and shape.

In lithographing, blank book making and binding his facilities excel those of any plant in the city, and the supplying of banks, commercial houses and corporations is a feature of spegial attention. Everything required to start and equip any kind of business can be furnished In total. Bonds, stock certificates, checks, notes and all kinds of bill heads, letter heads and other forms lithographed or engraved in steel blank books of any size, ruling or form made and workmanship guaranteed. Jn type printing the work is superior, as the same care is used as In engraved work and the customer derives the benefit of larger experience and taste. Office supplies are handled of every possible kind, and your every need or fancy suited.

New things as fast as they come out. Mr. Prendergast has the distinction having the only complete plant of the kind in the state, comprising all the uioi ent branches a force of eighteen peorle are regularly employed and a crll will educate you in the capabilities of the establishment. J. W.

GUERNSEY. There are many reasons which make the Business enterprise conducted in our city by Mr. J. W. Guernsey, a most notable one, even if the fact of his having sold 10,000 pianos and organs in our city did not make it so.

He owns the magnificent building he occupies at 314 310 318 Washington avenue, and this is a handsome four story stone building, 55x100 feet in ground area, containing besides his palatial store and show rooms, a concert hall seating 400, a banqueting hall seating 250, three halls for fraternal societies, besides offices. This is one of the architectural landmarks of our city and is the admiration of every citizen and visitor. In his immense business Mr. Guernsey makes a practice of handling only the most reliable high grade pianos and organs, beautiful in touch, lone and quality, and masterpieces of. the piano builders' art.

His prices are always the lowest in the city and Mr. Guernsey sells either for cash, or on the easy payment plan which has enabled bo many hundreds of our citizens to own their own pianos, and to have the use of them while paying for them. He is liberal in allowance for old pianos when exchanging for new ones at his store, and has always some bargains in the way of old pianos that he has taken in exchange. Mr. Guernsey is most, progressive and enterprising In his business methods, and the soul of honor and integrity and his great success must be largely credited to the principles on which he conducts his business.

Certainly it is the most successful in its line in northeastern Pennsylvania and is a credit to our city. GUAXDVSIOSTEACO. Modern methods of selling, that is direct from the importer and manufacturer to the consumer, avoiding middlemen's profits and reducing expenses to a minimum, these are the salient features that have contributed so largely to the wonderful success of the Grand Union Tea company of Brooklyn, New York. This immense business was established in 1872 and today the company has stores in nearly all the large cities of the United States, including two in jour city, at oil Lackawanna avenue and at 110 and South Main avenue, Hyde Park. The Scranton offices are at 020 Connell building in charge of Mr.

F. E. Brundage, manager of the New York Viepartment, who has charge of thirty five agencies in New York state, Pennsylvania and Ohio, all of which are in a most flourishing condition and yearly show largely increased returns. The company makes a specialty of teas and coffees in the former, handling the choicest new crop pickings of India, Ceylon, Japan and China, and in the latter the most fragrant coffees of Mocha, Java, Rio and Maracaibo. They manufacture also their own essences, baking powder, spices and extracts and in every line give their customei 3 unequalled values.

From this point the business is Immense and under management of Mr. Brundage. SCRANTON LAUXDRY. For turning out first class work in the washing attention is directed to the Scranton Laundry, at 322 Washington avenue. This is a recognized leader In Its line, and one of the best and most modernly equipped plants in the state.

The laundry has been in operation some years and occupies three floors 50x100 feet in area each, and employ 30 skilled hands regularly. The plant is a model one in every respect and kept by the proprietors, Mr. E. Wilson and Mr. Harry Washer, always at the same high point of perfection.

All laundry work is turned out in the vary promptest and most superior man in at is of in in in for of or is in the the to He are at by of low the his mmm Retail Establishments in the Country. EMPORIUMS Page 11.) ner and is called for and delivered to any part of the city and suburbs, the propietors utilizing delivery wagons. Mr. Wilson, who is one of the most expert laundrymen in the state is manager of the up to date progressive concern, and is always alert to secure the most valuable improvements in ma chinery and to maintain this popular laundry one of the leading institutions of its kind in Scranton. D.

D. EVANS CO. The commercial advantages of Scranton have brought men of integrity, ability, enterprise and capital to establish themselves in our midst, and nearly every branch of commercial activity is carried on. We doubt, however, if there is one which appeals to our people as strongly as a well conducted general store. In this connection we would call attention to the fact that since 1870 the old reliable firm of D.

D. Evans have been giving the citizens of the West Side unexampled advantages in doing their shopping. The firm which is the oldest this section of our city, are located 507 509 South Main avenue, where they occupy a spacious building 80x00 feet, which is stocked to completion with goods, bought for cash in the leading markets, and sold at the lowest prices. This embraces a very fine range of staple and fancy groceries, table delicacies, grocers' sundries, sugars, provisions, dairy products, also staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, crockery, glassware, hardware, and every line the firm sells thoroughly reliable and the very best value to be found, and no house gives its patrons more prompt and courteous' attention. The partners who are widely known and universally respected are Mr.

D. D. Evans, Mr. Roger Evans and Mrs. L.

P. Powell, and no one in our community is held in higher esteem than are they. M. ZEIDLERi The well known, store and bakery M. Zeidler is located at 210 Franklin avenue and since its establishment 1857 has always merited and received the patronage of our leading citizens.

And for this there has been good reason, seeing that they have always made the sweetest and most wholesome bread, and that in the line pies, cakes, they have no equal our state. They occupy their own handsome four story building, 40x55 feet in ground area and this is splendidly equipped. They use only the finest flours, sugar, fruit and other ingredients and produce the purest breads. Their great specialty is Vienna bread, and for this they hold a high reputation, not only in our city but the surrounding towns, the business being both wholesale and retail. Their pies and cakes are famous and great demand, two wagons are used delivering goods.

The ladies and gentlemen's dining room is a feature this house that meets with very large patronage 'and no business in our city is conducted with greater ability sterling integrity. Although everything they make is of superior quality, the prices are marked by extreme "moderation, and this has doubtless been the cause of much of their great success. Under the able management of Miss Maggie Zeidler the house sure to meet with success. LOIiESZ fc KOEMPEL. With such a very large German element in the citizenship in Scranton the need of a high class drug store con German druggists and chemists apparent.

One of the oldest, as it is the best, is that of Lorenz Koempel, at the corner of Washington avenue and Linden street. The house has been established for fifteen years, the partners being Mr. Carl Lorenz and Mr. Carl Koempel, who is one of the ablest dispensing chemists our state. The firm carry an exceptionally fine stock, embracing the freshest and purest drugs and chemicals, German and American patent and proprietary medicines and druggists' sundries, and every line is sold at the most reasonable prices.

The firm have highest reputation as skilfull compounders of physicians' prescriptions and these are accurately and promptly filled at moderate charges. Mr. Koempel, who manages the store, is one of most popular and cleverest of all our druggists and the business done by the firm is very extensive. The late addition of a magnificent soda fountain will doubtless add largely to the firm's already great popularity. PAUL WEXDT.

A well known dyeing and cleaning establishment is that of Mr. Paul Wendt, of 327 Washington avenue, which has been established for over ten years. The scouring is done by special machinery and in the cleaning of ladies and gentlemen's suits and garments a special process is applied to prevent any change in colors or shape, and to return the goods in the same condition as when they left the manufacturer. All kinds and descriptions of wearing apparel is here dyed and cleaned, Including overcoats, suits, dresses, both woolen and silk, mantles, jackets, laces, gloves, feathers, hats and curtains and at the lowest prices be found in our city. Mr.

Wendt has all the latest and most approved machinery and apparatus, and uses only the best and most reliable dyes. allows only good work to leave his establishment and every article has to pass his rigid inspection and experienced eye before being delivered. The telephone number is 1015 and all goods called for and delivered free of charge. No agents are employed. II.

P. MELT.E1'. Few are more popularly known to readers of this paper than Mellet, the meat man, who is one of the most progressive meat dealers in northeastern Pennsylvania, and one of the best judges of meats in the state. Mr, Mellet owns three meat markets, at 241 Wyoming avenue, with branch stores 1427 Pittston avenue and at Potts ville, where he owns the largest and most up to date market in that city which is managed by his brother. The secret of Mr.

Mellet's success is that he always tries to give his customers the best goods at the most reasonable price or your money back, and this policy he has built up a trade second to none in this line. Along with meats, Mr. Mellet makes a specialty butter and eggs, and a frequent question asked is "How can you sell such good butter and eggs at these prices when they cost so much at other stores?" The answer is that Mellet contracts for these goods when price is low and then when it advances he divides what ought to be profits with his customers. THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, AY lv 1901. MARVIN MUIR.

Nothing better illustrates the progress of the country or the advance in civilization than that the people are learning to live better and the greatly increased and continuing demand for cut flowers, ornamental trees, shrubs, exemplifies this fact. The leading firm in Scranton in this line is Marvin Muir, of 430 Spruce street, formerly at the Mears building. The partners are Ira G. Marvin, (who has also a fine hot house at Wilkes Barre), and Mrs. M.

Muir, and their splendid hot houses have no less than 8,000 square feet at glass: They deal at wholesale and retail in plants, trees, shrubs and cut flowers, and are always the lowest in price for stock that is true to namo, hardy and reliable. In cut flowers they show a rich profusion of blooms at all seasons, roses, violets, lilly of the valley, carnations, chrysanthemums, and they make a specialty of bridal bouquets, church and table decorations and funeral wreaths. The prices are moderate and prompt attention is given all orders. EDWARD SEIBECKER. We cannot too often insist upon the necessity of absolute purity of food stuffs, and it is fortunate that we have in Scranton a class of merchants who are keenly alive to the fact, and who handle only the best.

Among the m03t prominent of these is Mr. Edward Sie becker, whose fine and well appointed store is at 530 Lackawanna avenue. Here he occupies a building 20x100 feet in ground area, and carries a fine and complete stock of pure imported and domestic groceries and grocers' sundries that display a sound judgment in selection and a thorough knowledge of values. His superior coffees, teas, spices and canned goods are noted as the best in the city, while his assortment of imported German delicacies Is such as to delight the heart of the careful housewife. His prices are most moderate and orders are delivered to all parts of the city.

Mr. Siebecker is one of the most esteemed merchants of our city and since succeeding Mr. F. J. Widmayer his business has largely in creased.

WALDNER'S HOME BAKERY. The catering business Is one that re quires peculiar tact as well as a high order of intelligence. The leading representative of this business in Scran ton (and we may safely say in this sec tion of our state), is unquestionably the popular concern known as Waldner Home Bakery, who has made hne art in table effects an especial study. This well known store is located at 323 Ad ams avenue, and the premises are thoroughly well equipped for the very large business done. All kinds of baked goods are made fresh daily from the choicest and purest ingredients, and sold over the counter, or are special lv made to order for parties, receptions at home, etc.

They manufacture. the finest ice cream of all flavors to be found in our city, as well as other ices, frozen puddings, etc. Everything made and sold at Waldner's Home Bakery is of the very choicest description, while the prices are exceptionally reasonable. It has been established for ten years, and Is one of the oldest in its line in our city, drawing his large patronage from our leading citizens. C.

E. BOXE. In any city of the size and wealth of Scranton the supplying of the population with meats is a business of ever growing dimensions. Among those who successfully cater to the best class stands Mr. C.

E. Bone, whose finely equipped meat market is at 321 Adams avenue. Mr. Bone is a gentleman thoroughly conversant with every branch of his trade and has been established five years. He only handles the very primest and choicest fresh, salt and smoked meats and always carries on" hand a full supply of beef, veal, mutton.

Iamb and pork fresh, as well pickled meats, hams, bacons, kettle rendered lard, sausage, etc. His store is kept in the neatest and cleanliest manner, his assistants know their busi ness and are prompt and courteous to Datrons. while three wagons deliver orders to all parts of the city. In every line prices are moderate for the best quality and Mr. Bone, who is a most en terprising and progressive dealer, does a most extensive trade.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS. WILLIAM PRICE SOX. In the wide range of business enter prises there is none that is of more importance to society than that of undertaking and embalming. One of the oldest, largest and most favorably known undertaking and embalming es tablishments in Scranton, is conducted by Messrs. William Price Son, whose main parlors are at 319 Washington avenue, with a branch at 135 South Main avenue.

The firm carries a splendid range of coffins, caskets, funeral robes and furnishings of every descrip tion, enabling them to give a wide choice in the cost of a funeral, but in all giving the same complete attention which ensures satisfaction to the bereaved families. They cater to all classes of our population and furnish everything necessary for the plainest or most imposing funeral ceremonies. They own three of the finest hearses In the city, with matched, horses, carriages, while their entire equipment is of the best character. Their office md show rooms are very fine and appropriately fitted up; while they have every convenience and appliance for embalming in which the firm are experts. The partnerp are Mr.

William Price and Mr. W. C. Price, and these gentlemen have won their leading position by the highly meritorious manner in which they conduct their business, and no firm in the business gives prompter or more efficient attention to all work entrusted to them or are more generally esteemed and respected. D.

D. JONES SOX. Among the most respected and prosperous funeral directors and embalm ers of our city is the firm of D. D. Jones Son, whose undertaking parlors and furniture emporium are located at 1S38 1840 North Main avenue, with a branch at 334 North Washington avenue and a livery at 1721 North Main avenue.

The business is an old established one, the partners being Mr. D. D. Jones and Mr. David L.

Jones, both experienced in their business and thoroughly reliable. They own their own hearses and have two of the finest white cars in the state with the only snow white team in this section of the country, their other matched teams being very fine, and they carry a superb range of coffins and, caskets (or make them to order) and a full and complete stock of funeral furnishings. They take entire charge of the dead, relieving relatives and friends of all minor details and give most sympathetic attention to their duties. Their charges are most moderate for all classes of funerals, while they accord the same personal attention to all. As undertakers and embalmers they command a wide patronage, while they also, deal extremely in medium and high grade furniture made of choice selected woods and finely upholstered and finished, their prices in this direction being always the lowest.

They operate an up to date livery with prompt, stylish horses, handsome harness and a variety of high class rigs and make their prices such as to bring their livery into the greatest popularity with out citizens. BUILDING INTERESTS Out Architects. Contractors and Builders. Bricklayers, Etc. ABILITY SKILL 0ND ENTERPRISE There is No Kind of Contracting and Building that Cannot Be Done, by Scranton Artisans The Big Business in Making and Handling All Kinds of Building Material.

Foremost among the business men of Scranton who have performed yeoman service in building up the city should be mentioned the Arms connected with the allied associations interested in the handling of lumber, brick, stone, cement and other building materials as well as those connected with plumbing and general building. These business enterprises coupled with those of the contractors represent a large aggregate investment and give employment to some of the most skilled architects and artisans as well as to hordes of sturdy laborers. The local interest in building is a most imoprtant one. The development of the city at its present proud position as a great commercial and industrial centre has, with enlarged business and increased population, brought constant demand for new structures of the modern designs. In this field the talents of a large number of successful architects have been utilized, and they have demonstrated the right to rank with the best in the land.

For the business of the contractor Scranton has been most favorable, though the labors of the builder have not been in all cases confined to the limits of the city. The larger contractors frequently take in consider able outside territory where their reputation for excellence is always sustained. The manufacturers of brick and dealers in cement, lime, sand, plaster, are ever equipped Into supply demands for unlimited shipment, and of quality that is the best, and the "stone quarries of this furnish many varieties for building purposes. Large supplies of lumber, both hard and soft, are handled at this point, which is the headquarters of some of the largest lumber firms in the world. At the present time the outlook for building is most favorable.

The differences between labor and capital which caused a strike two years ago have all been adjusted, and the demand for' new structures was never more imperative. The leading contractors are already engaged in many new undertakings, and the coming season promises to be one of prosperity for both builder and artisan. CONRAD SCHROEDER. The many magnificent public buildings and private residences which are such striking features of Scranton, to the tourist and visitor, attest how well and ably our architects, builders and contractors carry out their work. Indeed it would be hard to find any city of its size in our Union with more perfect specimens of the builders' art than Scranton exhibits.

Among those who are largely responsible for this Is Mr. Conrad Schroeder, the well known contractor, whose ofllces are on the first floor of the Commonwealth building. Mr. Schroeder commenced business in this city in 1809, and by putting into all his work good reliable material, and employing the most expert workmen and carrying out his contracts with fidelity to specifications and promptly, succeeded in building up his present immense business. He furnishes estimates for and tenders on the construction of all classes of business blocks, public buildings and private residences, and his figures are always marked by extreme moderation for good work and Mr.

Schroeder does no other. He Is now the largest and most influential contractor in northeastern Pennsylvania and to enumerate the many works he has completed would take up space than is at our disposal. To mention a few, he erected: Coal Exchange, Third National Bank, Connell and Commonwealth buildings, Moses Taylor Hospital, Sauquoit Mills, Lackawanna Mills, Republican Building, Municipal Building, Albright Li bray, Elm Park Church, Hotel Jermyn, High School, besides many municipal and government buildings throughout THE SOLDIERS' AND the Eastern and Middle, States which stand as enduring monuments to his great ability. He is now erecting the new Armory which will be the finest in the state and St. Mary's Academy.

An ex president of the Builders' Exchange, is prominent in German social circles and is one of Scranton's most popular, esteemed and respected citizens. PERCEVAL J. MORRIS. Prominently in the foreground among the leading architects of this section stands Mr. Percival J.

Morris, whose office and draughting room is at 810 Connell building. He has been established here for sixteen years and has erected many of the more important business blocks, residences, in the city during that time. Among hi3 notable achievements are the Foundling Home, St. Paul's Convent, Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the character of his work is in every way creditable to his taste and skill.

He is practical in every branch of his profession, and is especially clever in designing. He furnishes plans and specifications for all classes of buildings, and cheerfully makes estimates when desired. His plans are noteworthy for their originality of design and the buildings designed and erected by him stand as lasting monuments to his skill and ability. Mr. Morris is thoroughly reliable and honorable 'and a most respected member of his profession.

LUTHER KELLER. Ever, since its estabishment In 1875 the business of Mr. Luther Keller has been one of vast importance to the buildings trades of the Eastern and Middle States and the steady increase in business which it year by year maintains is the best possible proof that it does the trade right. His yards and offices are at 813 West Lackawanna avenue, with manufacturing department at the quarries at Portland, Pa. With facilities unequalled by any house in the trade In our state, Mr.

Keller is prepared to fill orders, at wholesale or retail, without delay and at rock bottom prices for, lime, imported and domestic cement, plaster, terra cotta, sewer pipe, fire brick, fire clay, wall plaster, white sand, drain tile and everything usually embraced In the term mason's supplies and building material. The house was established in 1875, and its trade has steadily grown till today it is the largest of its kind in this section of our republic, and Its trade covers the entire Middle and Eastern States. Mr. Keller is one of those upright, honorable and liberal business men, who are bound to command success, and gives his valuable services as common councilman for the Seventeenth ward, and he is also ex presldent of our Board of Trade and Intimately concerned in financial cirlces of our city, and a leader in Republican politics. PECK LUMBER M'F'jB CO.

The prevailing demand for the best class of goods in building materials is only a reflex of the prosperity which is general throughout the United States and In no part Is It more marked than In Scranton. This demand Is readily met by the Peck Lumber Manufacturing company, at their premises, No. 101 to 111 East Market street. Their fine plant consists of a two story stone mill 00x125 feet in ground area, also planing and saw mills, a fine two story office building, lumber yards, sheds, covering two and a half acres. They employ upwards of 100 hands during the busy season, and receive their lumber from the best forest regions of our republic.

They have always on hand a largo stock of dressed and rough lumber, especially selected and In the various grades, and quote the closest prices for the same. They turn out at their mills, doors, sash, blinds, base, flooring, matched work, and interior finish of a high standard of excellence, and on these lines are lower than any competing house in prices. They do a general carpentering SAILORS' MONUMENT. and jobbing business as well and only employ the most expert mechanics In this department. The company was organized In 1892, and has been wonderfully successful, doing an immense business in our city and the surrounding towns, orders being promptly filled and shipped.

Of this progressive company Mr. J. D. Peck is president, and Mr. E.

S. Peck, treasurer and general manager, gentlemen of exceptional business ability, who command the confidence of the trade. BURKE BROS. The development and success that has attended many of the great industrial enterprises of our city has been phenomenal and consequently Scranton has become one of the most thriving cities in the Union. Too much credit cannot be given to those enterprising and progressive men who have helped to build up the reputation and add to the prosperity of our city.

The well known firm of Burke the great railroad contractors whose offices are siuated in the Connell building are among the latter class and have carried out successfully and honorably some immense construction works both in our own and other states of the Union. In eastern Pennsylvania they are recognized as the leaders in their line of business and are universally respected. No house in their line has a finer equipped plant or employs more expert engineers and capable workmen, and their tenders on work are always marked by closeness in figures. The partners are Mr. Timothy Burke, who is a poor director in our city, and Mr.

John M. Burke, both of them are directors in the Scranton Railway company and rank among our most upright citizens and are held in the highest esteem in our community. THE MULHERX JUDGE LUMBER CO. Like every other great city on the American continent. Scranton is largely indebted for her prosperity and prog rpss in tVip lnmhpr trflrlp.

nf which She has many very able exponents operat ing wltnm her Doraers. rney nave been Instrumental not only as dealers, Vint nc pnntrnntnra flnrl hllildprs. in ffiV ing us the opportunity of having the best class of lumber and interior nnisn put into our buildings and have by the iinrieht methods of dealing with cus tomers drawn an important trade to our city rrom surrounding towns. Riivpra prtinp iiprp fnr thpir lumber, in variably making their other purchases here also. No firm has done so to a rrrpatpi pvtpnt thfl thp Mlllhern Judge Lumber Co.

of Remington avenue, of which Mr. Patrick Mulhern, one of our ablest and most upright business mon la nrpQiiipnt nnH Mi TVVIchnpl P. Judge, treasurer, and C. A. O.

Stark, secretary, these gentlemen being widely esteemed in our community. Their plant, which is grandly equipped, occu pies about one acre or ground, ana tne company are wholesale and retail dealers in rough and dressed lumber, handling the medium and best quali ties ana quoting prices mat smaiier concerns cannot possibly compete against. As contractors and builders thav oipiinv thp fnrpmost nosition in Scranton, and are prepared to furnish 'intimates for every class of building and to take contracts for their erection, ana tnese tney carry ui cuiiiineuuii promptly and with fidelity to specifications, while their figures will always be found the lowest for good work and material. To enumerate the many structures they have erected would occupy too much space, we may however mention No. i Public School, Hotel Coyne, Hotel Terrace.

Knights of Columbus hall; new Spike Mills on Jackson street, and they are now constructing tne Minooka Public School building, and they have erected many Catholic churches and other schools. EDWIN S. WILLIAMS. The steady progress ot our city and suburbs gives great opportunities to our builders and contractors and those who, like Mr. Edwin S.

Williams, are progressive and thoroughly reliable, are kept pretty busy erecting new buildings. Mr. Williams, whose office is at room 25, Coal Exchange, has been established in business about eleven years, during which time he has always occupied the front rank in the trade in northeastern Pennsylvania. His thorough training, his wide experience, and above all his expert mechanical has stood him in good stead and every building he has erected has been an additional credential to his skill and solid ability. Among some of his large contracts were the Paull Building, J.

S. Miller Building, Scranton Savings Bank, A. H. Shopland Building, and he is now engaged on the construction of the Y. M.

C. A. Building. All these attest how thoroughly he carries out his contracts and there is little wonder that he has reached the top of the He is prepared to furnish estimates for the erection of all classes of buildings, and to take contracts in their erection or to supply all kinds of cut stone work on them. His figures will always be found to be the lowest that are consistent with good workmanship and material, and Mr.

Williams, employes none but the most expert workmen under his own immediate supervision. Contracts are carried to completion promptly and with strict adherence to specifications and satisfaction Is always assured. Mr. Williams is a dealer in all kinds of cut stone and can quote his brother contractors the lowest prices for the best material and expert cutting and in this direction he does a very extensive business. GUXSTER fc FORSYTH.

In every class of expert mechanical work Scranton leads all other cities in this section of our republic. Mr. Henry J. Gunster and Mr. Frank Forsyth who compose the well known firm of leading plumbing and heating engineers are no exception to this rule, as their work attests, and in the carrying out of all contracts take a pride in turning out the best class of work.

This can be seen in the work they are now doing in the Y. M. C. A. and the Armory, both most important contracts.

The firm has been established about 14 years and occupy a fine two story frame building, 50x100 feet in ground area, at No. 325 327 Penn avenue, with three story brlok storehouse and workshop 40x100 feet In ground area in rear. They employ 35 hands and are prepared to furnish estimates on, and take contracts for, plumbing, steam and hot water heating, tinning, cornice work, and their quotations on these will always be found marked by moderation and are promptly carried out. The house carries a fine slock of hardware, stoves, refrigerators, baths, sinks, taps and general plumbers' supplies of a very complete and comprehensive character, and the largest in the city, all of which are very reasonable in price and always thoroughly reliable. They handle The Price Vapor Lamp for which they are manufacturer's agents for the U.

S. and this Is the greatest light Invention of the age, and they have vacancies for agents In all parts. The firm Is eminently succesful and holds its leading position by force of merit. THE SCRANTOX VITRIFIED BRICK AND TILE M'F'G CO. In the manufacture of vitrified brick and tile of all kinds the most noted concern In this section Is The Scranton Vitrified Brick and Tile Manufacturing company, whose office and salesroom is at 320i Washington avenue, with a magnificent plant at Nay Aug, Pa.

This reliable company was incorporated lit 1804 under the laws of this state, with a capital stock of $75,000.00, and its trade now extends throughout the states of New York and Pennsylvania, The plant of the company covers many acres and is finely equipped with the latest brick making machinery and appliances, and the company utilizing five kilns has a capacity of C.000,000 brick a year. They make a specialty of paving bricks and in this direction no vitrified paving brick on the market accords the same general satisfaction. They have supplied the brick for paving Franklin, Hyde Park and Sanderson avenues, East Market, North Main and Providence road and many other thoroughfares and ship large quantities to Wilkes Barre, Plymouth and Pitts ton. The company has met a most deserved success, its affairs being conducted with conspicuous ability by its officers, Mr. J.

M. Rhodes, president; Mr. Alfred Harvey, vice president; Mr. A. D.

Dean, treasurer, and Mr. M. H. Dale, secretary and sales agent, and these gentlemen are among our most public spirited citizens. B.

WOOLSEY fc CO. In all the large cities of our republic great improvement is noticeable in the buildings being erected and this is due largely to the improved methods and knowledge of our architects and builders, as well as to the general prosperity prevailing. One of the oldest and most reliable firms of contractors, builders and lumber dealers in Scranton is the firm of J. B. Woolsey of which Mr.

J. B. Woolsey and Mr. H. J.

Woolsey are the very able and experienced partners. The business was established in 1800, and the firm have always held a foremost position in the trade. Their plant Is at 312 314 Forest court, where they have their fine two story mill, 50x75 feet in ground area. The firm are large dealers in rough and dressed lumber and mill work, the quality of their output being very su "perior and their prices always the low est in the trade. They are also extensive dealers in plate glass for which they quote exceptionally close figures.

They are widely known as among our most honorable and reliable builders and contractors, being at all times prepared to furnish estimates and take contracts for the erection of all classes of buildings. They adhere rigidly to Some of their fine work may be seen in the Hotel Jermyn, St. Mary's Academy, Aaron Goldsmith's residence, and they never fall In according most complete satisfaction. No men in the business are more widely known or justly esteemed and they are most successful. WARREN EHRET CO.

While we are always most anxious to secure solid foundations to our buildings there is another requisite fully as important and. that is a good, sound roof. Many experiments have been made with roofing materials during the last thirty years, but it has been left to the Warren Ehret company of Philadelphia, to furnish us with the best. Eh ret's slag roofing undoubtedly fills the bill, and for this the company are contractors, having a branch at 321 Washington avenue, in charge of Mr. John A.

Powell, manager. They are prepared to contract for the construction of roofs on buildings of any size and are manufacturers of roofing and paving materials, building and sheathing paper, etc. Their work stands the test of time and weather and it is without doubt the best that is today on the market, while their prices are no higher than those charged for inferior roofs. They did the roofing of the Thirteenth Regiment Armory, the new shops of the Dunmore Iron and Steel company, Scranton Bolt and Nut company, Lackawanna Trust company. Traders National Bank, and each of these have afforded the most complete sat isfaction.

Estimates are furnished and tenders made on contracts which are always promptly carried to completion. They have at all times on hand a full stock of roofing and paving materials, builders and sheathing papers, and are prepared to make close quotations to the trade in these and give all orders prompt shipment. The business is large and widespread and always steadily increasing, while Mr. Powell gives close and attention to the wants of his many patrons. EZRAFIXX fc SONS.

Among those concerns whose combined influences has made Scranton a great lumber market, Is the well known firm of Ezra Finn Sons, one of the most important firms of builders' contractors and lumber dealers in our city. Their offices, warehouse and yards are located at the corner of Ash street and Pennsylvania avenue, and cover aboul three fourths of an acre. They occupy a two story frame building 40x00 feet in ground area for storage purposes, and carry at all times a large stock of dressed and undressed lumber which they receive from Potter and Sullivan counties, and from other good forest rptrions and they are able to quote eith er at wholesale or retail the very low est prices for all classes and descriptions of lumber. The house is one of our most important and responsible firms of builders and contractors and are prepared to furnish estimates on all plnsapa nf hiiilri nes. anrt to tenner for contracts, and their figures are always extremely moderate.

None but expert workmen are employed, the firm carrying out all contracts promptly and adhering in all cases to specifications. They have dohe much of the most important work In their line of late years in the city, and it speaks eloquently of their work. They are also largely in terested in real estate, being the own ers of Woodlawn Park and the Tripp farm which section they opened up and Improved and greatly Increased the value of the property. The partners are Messrs. M.

S. and G. W. Finn, who are upright and reliable business men, and whose efforts are never wanting in any good movement having for its object the welfare of our city. LEWIS SOMMAR.

Among the prominent men In this city engaged in the business of builder and contractor is Mr. Lewis Sommar, whose office Is at 320 Washington avenue. Mr. Sommer was formerly for seventeen years In business as a contractor in Des Moines, Iowa, where he built among many other fine structures the Odd Fellows' Temple and Kennedy's great store and dwelling, both masterpieces of the builders' calling. Since coming to Scranton he has erected the Catholic church at Taylor, of which class of work he makes a specialty, the Rosar store building, Scranton Private Hospital, letc.

A sound, practical and expert builder his business is of a very comprehensive character and comprises stone work, Mick work, plastering, carpenter work and all that Is requisite in the construction and complete fitting up of buildings. Contracts are entered Into, estimates furnished, and work undertaken is prosecuted in an able and expeditious manner. EDMUND A. BARTL. In the profession of civil and mining engineering no man stands higher than Edmund A.

Bartl, with ofllces at 822 Connell building. He studied under competent professors and was assistant chief engineer of the L. W. R. R.

and is at present consulting en gineer for the O. W. R. R. Mr.

Bartl was the originator of the idea of supporting the surface In mines during the spring thaws especially, and In all mining matters is an acknowledged authority. He Is prepared to execute commissions either in the civil or mining branches of his profession, prepare designs, plans, specifications or estimates on all classes of work and superintend the construction. His advice Is Invaluable and In active demand, while his professional charges In every case are moderate. (Continued on Page 13.).