"Picturesque Martha's Vineyard" Page 26
Geo W. Richardson & Co., circa 1908
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THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD
NATIONAL BANK,
B. C. CROMWELL & CO.,
Automobile Forging, Horse Shoeing, Carriage and Wagon Work,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
There is not a more genuinely popular blacksmith shop on the entire Island
than that carried on by B. C. Cromwell & Co., and it is not at all difficult
to account for the exceptional popularity of this establishment for it is
based on the solid ground of satisfactory work at satisfactory prices. Mr.
Cromwell does a 'general business as blacksmith and horseshoer, also repairs
automobiles, and in the opinion of competent judges he does as good work
as is done anywhere and a good deal better work than is done at some places.
Horses are shod at his shop as they ought to be, and that means that each
horse has his especial needs carefully provided for, for it is a fact that
no two horses should be shod precisely alike. Carriage and wagon work is
also done in first-class style and orders can generally be filled at short
notice. A specialty is made of automobile forging of all kinds and first
class work is guaranteed.
E. T. WALKER & CO.,
Agent for Pitcairn's and the Queen City Varnish, Paints, Wall Paper, Window
Glass, etc., Painters and Decorators,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Messrs. E. T., H. E. and G. W. Walker are associated tinder the firm name
of E. T. Walker & Co., in the carrying on of a business which is large
in amount and select in character. As painters and decorators they are called
upon to execute a very large proportion of all the most important commissions
placed in this vicinity, and their record is such as to commend this firm
to those who appreciate the value of skilful, prompt and eminently reliable
service. The firm will cheerfully furnish on application estimates on anything
in the line of painting work; and they give careful attention to small orders
as well as to those which are very large in amount. They deal extensively
in painters', paper-hangers' and glaziers' supplies, being prepared to furnish
them at wholesale or retail at Boston prices. They are agents for the famous
"Columbia" brand of mixed paints (Wadsworth, Howland & Co.),
and carry a full line in stock at all times.
VINEYARD HAVEN SANITARIUM
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Without disputing that there are certain localities in the South, the West
and the Northwest that well deserve the reputation for exceptional healthfulness
which they enjoy, it may still be maintained that it is not necessary to
journey to those distant points in order to find a region which is unsurpassed
in the entire country for the opportunity it offers for the preservation,
the promotion and the regaining of health. That region is Martha's Vineyard,
where the average length of life is 26 years more than the general average
throughout the United States, so it will be seen that the Vineyard Haven
Sanitarium is most advantageously located. It is a thoroughly modern establishment
equipped with the latest improved appliances and conducted in accordance
with the latest dictates of medical, surgical and hygienic science so it
is but a logical consequence that its record is such as to entitle it to
a leading position among similar institutions.
SUMMER HOMES ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD,
Walter H. Renear, Real Estate Agent,
Main Street, opp. Postoffice, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Owing to the great demand for summer cottages, Mr. Walter H. Renear is giving
this branch his special attention. He has a large list of very desirable
summer homes to rent and for sale, and correspondence is solicited, his
many years of experience being at the command of his clients. Mr. Renear
also conducts a well equipped livery stable where first-class teams may
be hired for those wishing to take advantage of the many beautiful drives
the island affords. A new branch of the business is a finely equipped garage
Mr. Renear has just completed which is up-to-date in all its appointments
and cars are stored and repaired. Mr. Renear's office is centrally located
on Main Street, Vineyard Haven, opposite the post office.
WILLIAM G. MANTER,
Contractor and Builder,
Office, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Mr. William G. Manter has executed many important commissions as a contractor
and builder to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned, and is
today even better prepared than ever before to undertake anything in his
comprehensive line of business. Some twelve years of experience carrying
out work under all sorts of conditions has given him a practical training
which is of great value both to himself and to his customers and goes far
to afford positive certainty that any job he undertakes will be carried
out to the best possible advantage and with the shortest possible delay.
Mr. Manter is most decidedly "up to the times" and makes a specialty
of reinforced concrete construction, he having the skill, the experience,
the appliances and the experienced help which are essential to the attainment
of the best possible results. His office is at Vineyard Haven and mail communications
are assured prompt attention, while estimates will gladly be furnished on
application.