"Picturesque Martha's Vineyard" Page 30
Geo W. Richardson & Co., circa 1908
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J. P. BODFISH, [See History]
Dry Goods, Mens' Furnishings, Notions, etc.,
Main Street, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
An establishment that is entitled to a good deal of credit for the important
part it takes in the demonstration of the fact that Vineyard Haven is a
very desirable place to go "shopping" in is that conveniently
located on Main Street and conducted by Mr. J. P. Bodfish. The premises
utilized are spacious, but they are not a bit too large for the proper accommodation
of the stock carried, for that is extensive in amount as well as varied
in kind and is so skilfully selected that it is no exaggeration to state
that all tastes and all purses can be perfectly suited from it. It includes
the latest novelties in dry goods as well as full lines of staple articles,
together with ladies', children's and men's furnishings in almost endless
variety and an assortment of notions which is exceptionally up-to-date in
every particular. Mr. Bodfish handles an up-to-date line of McCall's patterns
and publications. A big business is done but as ample assistance is employed
callers are assured prompt and careful attention.
WILLIS R. HANCOCK,
Successor to Geo. F. Armsby,
Plumbing and Heating, Tin and Sheet Iron Work, Pump, Windmill and Boat Work.
Telephone, 104-4,
Union Street, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
As. Vineyard Haven is one of those well equipped summer resorts which have
"all the modem conveniences," it necessarily follows that there
is an active demand for skilled work in the line of plumbing, heating, stove
repairing, tin smithing, pump, windmill and boat work. Of course it pays
to so place your orders as to be sure that they will be filled in a thoroughly
workmanlike manner and at reasonably short notice, and a very sure way to
accomplish that end is to place them with Mr. Willis R. Hancock, as his
record is such as to prove that customers may safely depend upon satisfactory
results, having had 19 years' practical experience. Mr. Hancock is prepared
to figure closely on contracts for any work in his line and also to do repairing
of all kinds in a neat, durable and efficient manner and at reasonable rates.
Competent assistance is employed and the management is such that even the
smallest order is assured careful attention. An important branch of the
business is the overhauling: and installation of motors, marine engines,
etc., and all mail orders, receive prompt attention.
NORMAN JOHNSON,
Contractor,. and Builder,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
The business, carried on by Mr. Norman Johnson as a contractor. and buil
der is general in, its character, so that no matter, what you may wish to
have done in the way of building he is in. a. position to render satisfactory
service. It is hardly necessary to state that much of his work has been
in connection with the building of summer cottages, and Mr. Johnson has
made an enviable record in that line. He solicits orders of correspondence
from those contemplating having building work done and is always ready to
promptly furnish estimates or to give his opinion as to the desirability
of proposed plans and specifications. Mr. Johnson gives personal attention
to the execution of every contract, no matter how many he may be engaged
in, and that is doubtless one reason why work done by him is practically
sure to prove satisfactory both as regards workmanship and material. An
important branch of his buisness is the care of cottages.
FISCHER BROTHERS,
Producers of "Boat Brand" Boneless Codfish; Dealers in Marine
Hardware, Auto and Motor Boat Supplies, also Marine R. R.
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
The firm of Fischer Brothers is very widely and favorably known as the producers
of the famous "Boat Brand" of boneless codfish, which is so skilfully
and carefully prepared as to always prove satisfactory to the most fastidious;
but that is but one branch of a very extensive and steadily growing business
which includes the handling of staple supplies of many kinds. This concern
gives particular attention to the prompt, intelligent and satisfactory filling
of orders by telephone or by mail, so their business is by no means confined
to selling to "near-by" customers. They handle a very complete
line of boat hardware, auto supplies, motor boat supplies, gasoline, fishing
tackle, cordage, oars, house paint, boat paint, varnishes, shellac, spar
varnish, linseed oil, Carter's white lead, turpentine, etc., and are agents
for Bradley's fertilizers and all makes of marine and stationary gas engines.
They have a Marine R. R. and store boats for the winter; also sell all kinds
of boats and launches.
WILLIAM H. DEWEY, [See
History]
Lunch Room, also Tonsorial Artist,
Opposite New Bank, Main Street, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Call at the barber shop next door to the Eureka Lunch Room, and opposite
the New Bank on Main Street, Vineyard Haven, if you wish to enjoy the sensation
of having your hair cut or of being shaved in truly "first-class style."
This is a new shop with new equipment, but the proprietor, Mr. William H.
Dewey, is by no means "new" in the business. On the contrary be
has had an experience of more than a quarter of a century, and as Mr. Dewey
is one of those who learn from experience it may truly be said that never
before was he so well prepared as he is to-day to completely satisfy the
wants of even the most fastidious. He appreciates the fact that "different
people have different tastes" and he makes it his business to study
the tastes of each customer and to do work to suit him without requiring
an elaborate explanation of just what is desired. Everything is kept in
the pink of condition, and a visit to this establishment is a pleasure,
At his lunch room, also opposite the bank, meals may be had at all hours.
A specialty of home made bread at eight cents per loaf; fresh every day,
at lunch room.