"Picturesque Martha's Vineyard" Page 28
Geo W. Richardson & Co., circa 1908

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M. A. PLACE,
Dealer in Art Needle Work and Fancy Goods, Stamped Goods, etc. Lawns, Linens and Cretons. Madras Waists a Specialty.
Main Street, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Newcomers to Vineyard Haven are almost invariably surprised at the number and character of the mercantile establishments as Vineyard Haven is not generally looked upon as a commercial center and most of the summer tourists coming here for the first time have an idea that the stores will be "few and far between." Of course quite the contrary is actually the case, for the fact is that Vineyard Haven is far ahead of the average seaport town of no greater permanent population in that important respect. And M. A. Place's Store is one of the very best in the enterprising community. This lady came to this town recently and brought with her many customers of her former store at Oak Bluffs. The Vineyard Haven store is conveniently located on Main Street, is neat and attractive in aspect and it contains a stock which is not only large and varied but is exceptionally "up to date" in every feature. The assortment of Art Needlework, Fancy Goods, Madras Waists and Vantine's Novelties and Perfumes is especially attractive, and callers are assured prompt and courteous attention.

 

L. L. ALDRICH, [See History]
Dealer in Auto and Bicycle Tires and Supplies, also Edison Phonographs and Supplies,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Vineyard Haven has at least one important advantage over other summer resorts, and that is that it is not necessary to bring along a lot of tires and supplies in order to be sure of being able to get satisfactory articles in that line during your vacation. All that is required is to use discrimination in the choice of the dealer you patronize, and no mistake will be made if the orders are placed with Mr. L. L. Aldrich, for he carries a large, varied and skilfully selected stock of Automobiles and bicycle supplies, Edison machine and supplies and a complete stock of the latest records always on hand, and is in a position to suit all tastes and all purses. Mr. Aldrich carries a large stock of automobile tires among which are the following: Goodrich, Fiske, Hartford, Michelin, Diamond and Republic. The prices are "right" as well as the goods, so satisfaction is assured to every customer. Bicycle repairing is one of the important branches of the business.

W. E. GODFREY,
Clothing, Furnishings, Dry Goods, etc.
Vineyard Haven, and Edgartown, Mass.
Mr. W. E. Godfrey carries on one store at Vineyard Haven and another one at Edgartown, and when it comes to opportunity to choose from a large complete and most emphatically "up-to-date" stock of seasonable Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Caps and Gloves, Hosiery, Neckwear, Dressmakers' Materials, Table Linen and countless other lines of goods it may be truly said that you may "go a good deal further and fare a good deal worse." "Distance lends enchantment to the view" in the minds of many people and they are apt to believe that goods in the "big" stores in the "big" cities are better or are offered at lower prices than those obtainable at home. But such is by no means necessarily the case. Mr. Godfrey is trying to keep the trade. on the Island, consequently, he cannot afford to have dissatisfied customers and he knows that the only sure way to satisfy patrons is to furnish reliable and up-to-date goods at bottom prices. That is precisely what he does ? and the result is to be seen in an extensive and steadily growing patronage.

L. ERNEST BRIGGS,
Watches, Clocks and jewelry, Kodaks and Supplies,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
A very attractive stock is that carried by Mr. L. Ernest Briggs, and as his prices are as satisfactory as his goods it necessarily follows that his store is one of the most popular of the kind on the entire Island. The stock is constantly in process of renewal and therefore is kept fully "up?to?date" in every detail; and as the goods it comprises are obtained from the most reliable sources they may be safely relied upon to prove precisely as represented. The stock includes watches in all standard grades and in all the latest styles, a full line of clocks, silver and plated ware in great variety, jewelry of practically all kinds and "novelties" and "souvenirs" in profusion. A specialty is made of watch and jewelry repairing, the work being done in a thoroughly satisfactory manner and at reasonable rates.

F. 0. TILTON & CO.,
Lumber, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
There is no denying the fact that the present price of lumber is high, and it is now even more' important than ever before to use discrimination in the placing of orders. No house is better prepared to furnish thoroughly satisfactory service to both large and small buyers than is that of F. 0. Tilton & Co., who maintain a spacious and wellequipped lumber yard and are in a position to fill even the most extensive orders at short notice. They keep their stock as complete as possible in every department and therefore are able to fill even unusual orders as a general thing without the annoying delay that is apt to be experien ' ced when dealing with a less well?equipped concern. The delivery facilities are excellent, and even the smallest order is assured careful attention.

IDEAL BAKERY,
J. M. Andrews, Prop., Vineyard Haven, Mass.
A public bakery is a decided convenience at all times of the year but it is certainly of especial benefit during the heated term for it obviates the necessity of heating up the kitchen and adjoining rooms while cooking bread, cake, pastry, doughnuts, etc. Of course there are some "bakers' goods" which are so far inferior to those of home production that they are not at all satisfactory, but such is far from being the case with the goods produced at the bakery conducted by Mr. J. M. Andrews, on the contrary they are good enough to suit the most fastidious?as is evidenced by the character as well as by the extent of the patronage this bakery receives. Mr. 'Andrews carries a very full line of bakers' goods and makes it an invariable rule to offer nothing for sale that is not fresh and appetizing. His prices are moderate and orders are assured prompt and careful attention.

T. W. TILTON & CO.,
Fire Insurance, Woodlawn Avenue, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
What everyone is looking for is "insurance that insures" at the lowest possible cost; and as that is just the sort of insurance that the house of T. W. Tilton & Co. are prepared to furnish, it naturally follows that the facilities they offer are very largely and generally availed of. The enterprise was established nearly a score of years ago, in 1891, and its record is such as to commend it very highly to those who appreciate the advantages of dealing with an insurance house whose name is associated with the equitable adjustment and prompt payment of losses. Many of the leading stock and mutual fire insurance companies are represented and the firm is prepared to place either large or small lines of insurance to the best possible advantage and at the shortest possible notice. Telephone 12-4.




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