■^^ "^ ^^^^ ^M^. X 0^ ^ c :SS^ '^^ ^"^ ^m^,. \ ^ < *> ^\%_^, /\ ••/.,-^...%---v^'..-..% •- ^^ -^^ %'<^^%^V / "^^ ■>-y '■ "•"o V' ■!^^^' .^ ^ %. "-^^i^^' >■ c>, -^?^^«^* o^ > -J'*«3-'^-> «> >^o ^^ ^^ ' . . « ' • , •> o • » ■^-..^^ ' _ 7 )-, , =^°<> o 0*^ > • - , ■^^ •Jo . . ^ . v'--Mi/? ■ .0 ^ • vv • • * « ' (.0-7- ^"■^^^ '^ oy o> x^ <• \\ '> •^.. .v« V' '• o5°o .V->. Westfield's Quarter Millennial Anniversary Official Souvenir OFFICIAL W ^^ \jM0m^~^ PROGRAM Including the Pageant (All Rights Reserved) Published in connection with the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Town of Westfield, Massachusetts, under the supervision of the Souvenir Program Committee, WilHam F. Lyman, Chairman Edited by EDGAR HOLMES PLUMMER Writer and A dvertising Specialist "My coutitrymen, these things ought not to be forgotten; for the benefit of our children, and those that follow them, they should be recorded in History." — Franklin. Published by WESTFIELD'S 250th ANNI\ERSARY ASSOCIATION Edgar Holmes Plummer, President Carl E. W. Welcome, Secretary and Treasurer Milton O. T. Coleman, Director The Woronoco House rlll-^ WDronoco House as it appcarcfl flurinc; the middle of tlic lOtli century. It was later called The Wilmarth House up to 1886, liien changing its name to The Park S(|uare Hotel. In 1914 it was remodeled and at the present day it is called The New ark Square Hotel. Q CI A 53153 2 flt^G 15/9/q FROM \bv lu'ginning of New En^'Lind's ri\ilizati(iii, its biisic unit has been the tiiwn. (idiiig hack to the earliest settle- nn-nls in colonial limes, when the inherenl hun- ger for laud and room drove the immigrants out toward the unoccui)ied spaces, it is natural to find tli.it the nearness to oni' another of se\-- eral families in a particular region was the normal coiulition of organizing themselves into a civic b()d\' for common defense and for \ari- ous aihantages. I'.ach connnunit\' thus created was of nei'essit\' \italK' related to the colon>' in which it existed, while it continued to utilize its resources and develop toward maturity- The history of a town concerns, on the one hand, a record of the outward manilestations of its progress through accumulated \ears, and, on the other hand, an anahsis and interpreta- tion of its hidden forces — its motixes, purposes, and character. Difficult as is the one task after the \ears ha\e multiplied to centuries, tlu' other is innnensc'K more so, since e\en persons who dwell togi'ther in most intimate relationshijis are puzzled and battled in attempt- ing to understand one another. Foreword secured to prciiare a historical sketch for the Sou\enir Program of the town's (|uarter millen- nial celebration. I'roni il> earliest years W'estfield has taken a deip interi-st in the education of youth, and during nearly half of its corporate life it has held among the towns of the ("ommonwealth ,1 proniiniiit place in that field of essential importance. The o]K"ning of the Academy on ihe first (la\' of the nineteenth centur\' and the coming of the State Normal School about four decades later, proxided ample facilities not (inly fill' tin- achaniage of the \-oung (K'ople of llu- town, but also for pupilsdrawn from regions near and far, even beyond the boundaries of Mas-achusetts. F(jr more than a (juarter of a century past thi- High School, with re\enue supplemented by the amuud income of the W'estt'ield Academx' I'und, has maintained a reputation for superla- tive excellence, while its loft\- standard has necessariK" e.\erted an ele\aling influence upon the subordinate schools of the town. Inuring periods of war, from the years when Indi.m sa\ages menacetl the infant settle- The annals of W'estfield, from its estal)lishment in 1669, have ment to the present, when tlu' world's civilization was menaced not lacked diligent and devoted modern students who, with no incentive or prospect of material compensation, ha\e spent la\ishly strength, faculties, and time in patient research. .Among them three names stand out in bold relii'f: Joseph D. Bartlett, Henr\- 1 liilland, ,ind Louis Mariiuis DeweN', of whom only the last still sur- \ i\i's to continiK' his imselfish labors and to furnish an eager i)ublic interesting (k'tails thereof. We ma\' well felicit.ite ourseKes that one so eminentK' (|ualitied for the t.isk as is Mr. Dewey has been b\ a foe even more unscrupulous and fiendish, W'estfield has made un>tinled offerings of lu^r manhoixl and her treasure for the defense and maintenance of the public welfare. Heroes on many martial fields and officers who ha\e reached positions of exalted rank ,uid et'licient service ha\e shed glorious luster uiK)n our town escutcheon. In |)ursuit> of peace we h.ixc nurtured successive generations of men of marked abilil\- in profession, il and mercantile callings, with • '. '^ naiiy possessing a genius for invention and for tlie manufacture )f varied products. The social life of the town has been distinctively democratic — •lass divisions and prejudices being commonly ignored in a spirit )f kindly fellowship. Family ties are so strong and affection for he home region is so deep and durable, that those who, from time o time, have found occasion to transfer their residence elsewhere lever lose the sense of kinship with the place of their childhood, ilcnce, the coming anniversary will press its appeal close to multi- udes of hearts in the call of the old home to share its hospitality ind its festivities at that significant epoch of its history. Illustrious as our past has been, we need, nevertheless, not to look backward to find our golden age, but let us fix eye and purpose upon the future, to insure more worthy lives and more honorable achievements than such as hitherto have marked the career of our beloved town. John H. Lock wood. Pastor Emeritus of the First Church of Christ of Wcstjield. Author of a History of Westfield in two volumes nearly ready for the press. IN ])lacing this \()lumc befori' the public, the editor and associates desire to express their gratitude for the kindly encouragement and the more than liberal support the\- ha\e received from the people of Westfield. A work of such magnitude as this, one involving such a great amount of detail labor, could not well be prepared without tlie generous assistance, the heart>' co-operation of a large portion of tlie conimunit)' ; and that such aid has been given us, togetiier with a gener- ally expressed approval of our undertaking, we gladly put upon record. In addition to much other valuable assistance that has been re- ceived, many important papers have been prepared for us, and they present a fairly complete resume of the history of the town's various institutions. The scholarly contributions of Rev. John H. Lockwood, Louis M. Dewey, George H. Lewis, Joseph C. Duport, Frances Fowler, Lewis B. AlKn, Herbert \V. Kittredgc, the late Sarah M. Kneil, and many others will receive the appro\al of all who are interested in Westfield 's history, and they will serve as an invaluable basis for work of the future historian. To William F. Lyman, Louis M. Dewey, Mrs. Charles F. Austin, Edward Clark, Freeman Wood, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kneil, and many others, we are indebted for most of the illustrations we have used. The typographical and artistic features of the volume speak for them- selves; it being our constant aim to secure the best available work, and we hope that our efforts will rccci\'e the approbation of the puiilic. In undertaking the com[)iling of this book it has been our aim to make it a publication that would be pleasing not only to the present generation but to the generations to come as well. We believe we have placed before the people of Westfield an interesting book, faith- fully recorded in photos and words, of all the familiar scenes of years ago, also the scenes of our boys and girls of to-day, and as time rolls on, bearing with it the many changes in scenes and destiny, this work will be of priceless value to those who have sentiment for the old town, the scenes of their childhood, and tlie many other familiar landmarks so dear to all Westfield peojile. Edgar Holmes Plummer. An Authentic History of Westfield, Massachusetts Hv I.oris M. Dkwf.v (DpyriBlilc-cl, l',l()2 anil \'>\'> WESTFIP:I.I), the Ouecn of the Woronoco Valley, one of the historic towns of New Englantl, settled only a few years after the institution of the Colony of the Massachusetts Bay at Boston in 1630, lies 108 miles west of "The Hub of the Universe," from which fact it was given its name. It remained a frontier town lor over sixty years and was the military base for expeditions to the west and north. A garrison of thirty troopers of the old-time forma- tion was stationed here. The town sufTercd during the jx-rilous times of the Indian wars by ha\ing some people killed and build- ings burned, ("lame of all kinds was so plentiful that the aborigines called the place W'au-wau-nock-oo, which means "it is fat hunting." The rich meadow lands and uplands covered with prime\al lorests made the place, from the start, one of the most prosperous in the colons' and it became a town soon after its settlement. Natural mill sites were at once utilized for the manufacture of lumber and Hour, also some iron ore was discovered. Unlike most settlements made in one village, Westfield had three; one on the Fort side, now Main street, had a meeting house and became the seat of go\irnmeiil and business and remained such until after ISOO. W'iien the third meeting house was erected on "the (ireen" in 1805, ci\ilized acti\ities soon gathered around the square. The opening of the Western Railroad (now the Boston and .Albany) in 1841 made Kim street the main thcjroughfare and left old Main street on the side. The standard of education has i)een high since Westheld .Academy was opened in 1800 and began st-nding graduates all o\er the world. The second normal school opened in America, in 18.?9, was ino\ed here five years later and has had an elevating influence upon the town ever since. The opening of the canal to New Haven in 18.W gave the town access to the markets of the world and manufacturing in various lines began to flourish. Wcstficld has always been dimocratic in spirit and patriotic n action, haxiiii; fiiniishcd troojis and suijplies for every national md world-wide crisis, and her sons have died on every important Ml lie field in the nation's history. The fighting 26th Yankee Di\i- ion of world-wide fame was organized here in August and Septem- ler, 1917. This is a convenient shipping point in all directions, being a unction of tlie Boston and Albany and the New York, New Haven uul Hartford railroads; 108 miles from Boston, and 120 miles from New York. Rapid trolley scr\ice takes the tra\eler to the suburbs ind surrounding places contributory to our well-being. Many literary, social, fraternal, and religious organizations, well-paved streets, and shaded walks tend to make the "Whip City" uul "Pure Food Town" the "Garden Spot of the Lord." Alquat, S.\chf,m of V\()R0N0.\K .\nd Pojasslck MANY generations ago, where you now sit, circled with all that exalts and embellishes civilized life, the rank thistle nodded in the wind, and the wild fox dug his hole unseated. Here li\ed and loxed another race of beings. Beneath the same sun that rolls over your heads, the Indian hunter pursued the panting deer; gazing on the same moon that smiles for you, the Indian lover wooed his dusky mate. Here the wigwam blaze beamed on the tender and helpless, the council fire glared on the wise and daring. Now they dipped their noble limbs in your sedgy lakes, and now they paddled the light canoe along your rocky shores. Here they warred; the echoing whoop, the bloody grapple, the defying death-song, all were here; and when the tiger strife was over, here curled the smoke of peace. Here, too, they worshiped; and from many a dark bosom went up a pure prayer to the Great Spirit. He had not written his laws for them on tables of stone, but he had traced them on the tables of their hearts. The poor child of nature knew not the God of revelation, but the God of the universe he acknowledged in everything around. He beheld him in the star that sunk in beauty behind his lonely dwelling; in the sacred orb that flamed on him from his midday throne; in the flower that swa>ed in the morning breeze; in the lofty pine, that defied a thousand whirlwinds; in the timid warbler, that never left its native grove; in the fearless eagle, whose untired pinion was wet in clouds; in the worm that crawled at his feet; and in his own matchless form, glowing with a spark of that light to whose mysterious source he bent, in humble, though blind, adoration. And all this has passed away. Across the ocean came a pilgrim bark, bearing the seeds of life and death. The former were sown for you; the latter sprang up in the path of the simple native. Two hundred years have changed the character of a great continent, and blotted forever from its face a whole peculiar people. Art has usurped the bowers of nature, and the children of education have been too powerful for the tribes of the ignorant. Chronology of Westfield Louis M. Dkwkv Copyrinhud, 1<)(15, '111, M'), L. M. D. INTRODUCTION 1620. I'Kiiioutli, Mass., was settled December 21. I6,i(). Dorchester and Boston were settled in May. 16.^5-6. Windsor, Hartford, and W'ethersfield, Conn., and Springfield. Mass., were settled. 16.W-40. Trading houses at Woronoke (Little River District) were established by Connecticut parties as they then claimed jurisdic- tion until a new survey showed the place to be in Massachusetts, and it was ordered that Woronoke be a part of Springfield, November 11, 1647. So this place has been in two towns, Springfield and Westfield ; three counties, Hartford, Conn., Hampshire and Hampden. Mass.; two colonies, Massachusetts and Connecticut, and two nations. Great Britain and the United States of America. 1658. First permanent grant of land was gi\en December 4 on .^M) acres, now Union street district, to Ensign Thomas Cooper. 1660 1. The second grant (east of Cooper's barn) (Sibley farm) was made March 13 to Deacon Samuel Chapin. 1662. Hampshire county was formed in the spring. A country road from Northampton to Wiiuisor was laid out, running through Springdale and Little River District. Fifteen persons of Dorchester and Windsor petitioned for land at Woronoke. Major Humphrey Atherton and Capt. Roger Clapp had taken up farms at Pochassic before. 166.?. George Saxton of Windsor l)i)ught land of Cooper, in June, a little east of where Homer Bush lives; in November Walter Lee of Northampton bought lanrl of Coojier, the first lot west of the country road al Springdale; on ()('tol)er 11, 1664, John Sackett of Northampton bought Chapin's grant. These three men were the very first settlers. 1664-5. l-'eb. 2. A settling committee was chosen to order matters at Woronoke. 1666. First allotment of land was made to eighteen men. In November a meeting at "Streamfield" was called l)\- the committee. The first white child, Benjamin Sexton, was born. 1667. In DecembtT honulots were laid out on Union street, the I'ort side (Main street), and lots in Fort meadow (Meadow street) in March; also homelots on South side (Little River roaii) laid out, and West in the South side meadow (now East Main street). 1667-8. Grants were coiitirmcd, January Otli, to George Phelps, Isaac Phelps, Thomas Noble, David Ashley, Rev. John Hoi- yoke, the minister, John Ponder, and Hugh Dudley on Fort side (Main street); Capt. .\aron Cook, Mr. James Cornish, Thomas Dewc\', Joiin Osborn. .nid Jolin Ingersoll on South side (Little River street), to be sciilid willi families by November 10, 1668. Thomas Gun, John Williams, .\mbrosc Fowler, Jonathan .Xi- ford, bought in tiie Cooper tract. John Ponder, Thomas Gun, John Root, Thomas Root, George Tyler, Joseph Whiting, had homelots on south side of Main street, wt-st of Dudley's lot. In March Union street was laid out, also Capt. Aaron Cook opened the first tavern on Little River street. 1668. Inhabitants voted to look for a minister and Moses Fisk was chosen, August" 11. Minister's house was built in November. 1668-9. A meeting house to be built on present Main street. January 21, Joseph Whiting, the first'merchant, was granted land. Land on Cellar side (I'nion street) was confirmed to the settlers there. Springfield granted most of the land on the west side of Pauca- tuck brook to the new town and arranged for the election of officers, February 2. First meeting of the proprietors of land on the Fort side to lay out their allotments was held March 18. Land south of Silver street was divided into First and Second divisions of plowland and meadow division. Thomas Gunn had first lot next west of Little River. Sackett's creek was granted, March 19, to Mr. Whiting and Dav'id Ashley to set a corn mill. (This mill pro\ed unsuccessful on accou n t of sandy soi 1 . ) A TOWN INCORPORATED 1669. The General Court of Massachusetts authorized a town at Woronoke, alias Streamficld, to be known as "The Town of West- field," May 19. Up to this time only about two-thirds of the land between Pine Hill and the rivers had been purchased from the Indians, until on June ,5, 1669, several hundred acres of land west of Elm street were purchased for forty pounds from "Al<|ual the Indian Sachem of Woronoke and Pojassick." "There being a motion made to this Court in behalfe of the inhalntants at Woronoke, belonging to Springfeild, that they may be a touneship of themselves, Springfeild being willing thereto, as appears pr coppy of an order of that toune, under their record''s hand, w*^'' remajnes on file, this Court judeth it meete to grant them to be a touneship, and allowes them, according as other tounes, all priviledges, and that the sajd toune be called Westfeild." The House of Deputies endorsed the act 28 May 1669 old style. Samuel Taylor, the smith, and Josiah Dewey, a carpenter, were granted homelots on South street in September. John Root was first town clerk and James Cornish was first justice allowed in September, 1669. -,-».>, tXT-tg *i*-^ ..^E>yEB..T^e24 OF SEpf :r$>!l5 ?:' -u^ WESTFIELD'S CHARTER at Boston, 19th "Att a General Court of l-.lection, helc 1669. )f Ma' John Root IHmhstone 1670. James Cornish and Joseph Whiting were elected selectmen. (Some of the early records for 1669-70 are missing.) A burying IhMnKicAi. Map of Westiikld Ccii)\iis>liiccl, 1905 place was prohahly provkkd for at this time. (Now east of Mecluinic street.) Ill December, Jedediah Dewey was granted a homelot between Conner's Bookstore and P.irkg ^Ijlock, extending west of Hampden street. The town was laid out in September, five miles wide at north rnd, nine miles long southwest, and four miles wide at south end. In this tract the country road covered about three stjuare miles and two more sc|uarc miles were covered by the farms of .Atherton aiul Clapp at Pochassic, on both sides of the river. C.eorge Coulton was the deputy from Springfield for this term. 1 (i7 1 . .A highway was laid out at the upper enti of H undred acres. Rev. Moses Fisk had succeeded Rev. John Holyoke and l)reached here three years up to November, 1671, when Thomas Dewey went to "the Bay," obtained Rev. Edward Taylor, and returned on horseback on the first of December. 1()7_'. March 26. First Court consisted of Capt. Aaron Cook, Mr. Joseph Whiting, and George Phelps, who were "to end small causes." At this time Hugh Dudley and wife, Elizabeth Cooke and Mary Fowler, of Westfield, were before the court for being extravagant ,uid wearing silk in a Haunting manner. This year saw the completion of the first successful mill on Two-mile brook, in Little River district, by Joseph Whiting and Thomas, Josiah, and Jedediah Dewey. They were to have the twelfth part of the corn they ground. A meeting house, thirty-six feet square by fourteen feet high and in form like the one at Hatfield, was also built. Joseph Whiting, Deacon Thomas Hanchet. John Root, John Sackett, and Aaron Cook were the building committee. It was located on Main street near present Little Ri\er iiridge in March, 1672. A bridge was also placed over Two mile lnook. now Great Brook, Little Ri\er district. Fences were made up by March, 1676; the minister's salary was £60. Josiah Dewey built the minister's house and was paid m land, February, 1676. The population at this time was about 150. 1673. Highway to Springfield la'd out. ?«»»* IIJ?;"/>"T?iK.^ j>JSi^ P.\LIS.4DES .\ND ElOCK HoCSS An Expected Att.ack by I.noi.\ks' 10 KING PHILIP'S WAR 1()75 0. CoiiHicts at XorthfRld ri\er unable to cross and prevent it. Three Springfield men were killed here prosijeiling tor iron ore, "in the first assault the Indians made here." James Cornish's house and John Sackett's barn were burned October 27, 1675, "being the first snowy day of winter." George Granger was wounded in the leg. On a Sunday Ambrose Fowler's house and barn were burned and a week later Walter Lee's barn. A scout was sent out on "ye last snowy day" of winter. Ten or twelve men rode upon the enemy and Moses Cook, an inhabit- ant, and Clemence Bates, a soldier, lost their li\es. Inhabitants were now impoverished and ready to leave the settlement. Of nine church members, four did remove. The winter of 1675-6 was mild, and leaving a garrison of thirt\- here, the troops departed for the eastern part of the colony. 1676. March 20. The General Court ordered the concentration of the iiihal)itants, at Springfield, for better jirotection. April 3. Westfield people protested in a letter and decided to remain at home. Nine men from here, including John Lee anrl John Munn, were in the fight at Turners Falls, May 17, where three of our garrison fell. Capt . Benjamin Xewberry with eighty-one men from Connec- ticut was sent to the rescue, and left three men here to take the place of the three killed above. Edward Bartlett of Windsor was killed here in 1676. Major Talcot, after the death of King Philip, August 12, 1676. came here to cut off the retreat of the Indians westward. A trail of two liinulred was discovered; they were o\-ertaki-n and routi-d in the present limitsof Great Barringlim. This ended their opera- tions here. Comparative (luiet ensueri for o\er a \ear until in the .lulumn of 1677 a [jarl\' of fift\' Indians from Canada m:i'U' a descent on Deerfield, and took many capti\er^, which caused the order lor "Compact I )\\i'lling" to be issued, \o\enil)er 19, 1677. Westfield people were to concentrate between Main street, present Cross street, and Fast SiKer street, making thL- "town i)lot" about two miles in circumference. Thomas Dewey on Little River road and Ambrose Fowler on I'nion street were allowed to remain in their houses if they kept five or six men as a garrison. Daniel Denton, the first school teacher, was allowed land aii' themselves. 1679. f-'irst Church was organized, August 27. by Rev. Kdward Ta\ lor, Lieut. John Mosely. Ensign Samuel Loomis, Sergeant Josiah Dewe\-, John Root, Isaac Phelps, and John Ingersoll. The drum was beaten to call people to worship. 1679-80. In January, James Cornish, then school teacher, made a record of the grants of land in town, except the "new model of homelots." The boundaries of the town were measured in February, 1685 6. In June, 1686, James Cornish recci\-cd a deed of land, now Granville, from the Indian captain Toto. 11 1687. In December, ten pounds were voted for town expenses, tweKe pounds for town charges. 1688. Pochassic mill pond was granteti in May. 1690. Town voted to take an account of stock and record all high- ways. 1692. There was a great flood which formed the town island in West- field river. There were also freciucnt floods as late as 1878. ICO;;. In September, encouragement was giv-en for the setting up of a bloomery to smelt iron ore. Rosin, turpentine, tar, and bricks were also products at this time. 1696. First playground, "a place to play goal." 1697. In February, town voted to build a gallery on the meeting house. In November, site of Great River mill was granted. iNGliK^dM, Hnl^K, l(j''^-lS''U 1700. November 1. A schoolhouse was built, eighteen feet square, near the first meeting house. About this time. Main street was extended east over Little River, and means were used to change the course of the ri\'er east to prevent further encroachment on old South street. 1701. June 4. Common land was divided between Westfield and Northampton. 1702. March 24. Crane's lower mill site was granted to Joseph Mosely and others. \'0?i. In June, town bounds with Suffield were established. In August, the town voted to purchase of the Indians all the common land not already purchased. 1704. In June, the following houses had been forted and were to have garrisons and be free for refuge in case of attack: Mr. Taylor's on Main street; Stephen Kellogg's on East Silver street; Con- sider Mosely's, Little River road; John Sackett's; John Noble's; and Thomas Root's. Houses were again forted in 1712. 1710. December 28. Bounds between the town and Pochassic farms were established. 1713. Land was granted to Westfield by General Court. 1714. Colored slaves in town until as late as 1780. 1721. New meeting house (eastern corner of Main and Meadow streets) occupied. Town now had 50,000 pounds in bank money at five per cent. October 11. F"ive shillings were voted toward a court house at Springfield. 1722. In the spring, there was an epidemic of smallpox. 1724. In November, first Grammar School was opened. 12 172S. A l)cll was l)(iUL;lit foi' tin- mccliii.n linuse. 1732-4. Thr "niiter coniinons" and llic "inner commons" were di\i(le(l. 17,V?. ShelTu'Id, Mass., was incorporated with man>- settlers from WVstfield. 1 ~.r\. Sinisliur\' road was laid out down through Southwick. 17.^5. Road to Sheffield (Great Barriiigton) was laifl out (\ia Court street and Western a\enue). 1737. The "New Addition," 6,000 acres, of land including Russell and most of Montgomery, was granted by the deneral Court, December 1. William Shepard was born No\-ember 20. O. S. 1747. The town was again "forted" and a scout employed. 17.V?. Brick schooihouse was built on Main street. Great River bridge was relniilt by subscription and a bridge was also built over Little Ri\er (Main street). A "Separate Church" wasorganized and buill on South street. 1755. On September 8, three Westfield men in the Crown PoinI expedition, Capt. Jonathan Ingersoll, Maj. Noah Ashley, and Richard Campbell, were killed at the battle or massacre at Lake George, New \'ork. The first brick house in town was buill at Pochassic. Po]iul,iti(in at this time was 157 families or about 1 ,100 peo[il;'. 1758. lull. ibil, nils of the south [larl of the town (later Southwick) ]ietili(incd lo be set off as a separati' district. 1759. riu' pound was moxcd to the site of the first meeting house. KOVVLER r.WHRN, Bcil.T IT.S.i, 171 .MaIN STREET 1765. The Stamp Act was passed by England in March. First census of Massachusetts taken show's for Westfield: 191 houses, 195 families, 1324 souls, 41 being negroes — this town being the second largest in old Hampshire county, which then included the three present valley counties. 1770. Boston Massacre occurred March 5. Southwick w.is made a district. 1773. August 16. Congregational Church in St)Uthwick was organ- ized. 13 774. lunc 7. f.eneral .■\pscml)l>' of Conncrtiriit approprialecl one- iliinl dT Sdullnvirk iiicludini; W anuTtown now in West Siiftielcl. 775. August 23. Soutliwick was made a town. April 20. A company of minute men 70 strong marched for Boston under Lieut. John Shepard. Battle of Bunker Hill June 17. Some Westfield men were there, and also in the Canadian i-\pedition the next winter liefore ( )llcl)C(". Inhabitants in the north part of the townjpetitioned several times to be set off as a district. Westfield men were in the engage- ments around New York City and all other important localities. HoNO.i.VULE El,DAL> TaVI.OR GiiN. Wakiiam Parks' Mocse, 24 Union Street, Birned aboit 1S74 776. July 4. Declaration of Independence was signed at Phila- deljjhia. Long Island operation of .Nmcrican .\rmy. General Shepard held the British jjack at Pell's Point, \. Y., and saved the Continental Army, September, 1776. Honorable Eldad Ta>'lor, son of Re\-. Edward and Ruth (Wyllis) Taylor, was born April 10, 17().S, and died at Boston, Ma>- 21, 1777, aged 69 years. He li\ed on Main street, now number 180, and be- came a prominent man in the town and state. He was selectman at least eleven years, 1733-75; treasurer, 1731-2; clerk, 1747-77 ; 14 deacon, 1741-77; frequently representative to Boston; Justice 1787. (icn. William Shepard dispersed insurgents under Danie of the Peace: nu-inlier of "The Council," which acted ;is the Sii.iys Ixfurc llic arsenal in Sjjrini^field in Januar\-. executive of liie I'loxiiux- iif Massachusetts Bay, 1775 Ml; and connected willi otlu-r alhiirs of tlu' tnwn which wcir iif \ilal ini- 17SS. In januar\-. the town oljjt-rlt'd Id iIr- Constitution of Hk portance. Cnited Stales hut Massachusetts adopted il Feliruary 6, 1788. Many of his descendants ln'canie pniniiiu'nl and lived to old age. 1790. Mrst V. S. census slunved 248 families or 2,224 pri)i)lr here. 1777. .\ui;usl U). Baltic of Henniniiton, Virinont, caused alarm and ' '^'" ■ There was a ferry boat at (".nat River crossini;, Ivlm street. the nishint; of troops to the scene. BuiKovne surrendered, October 17. at Saratoga, N. Y.; later '^''-- •'■^■t'ruary 25. Russell wa. incorporand as a town, some of his troops inissed through town as prisoners of war. ''""^^■" fl"'"'''^ ;i"<>"ed ; named Tekoa Park in 1919. 1779. (VtolK-r 6. Part of Westficld was annexed to Sonthwick. ' ''''^- ■^" •"""•"^' I'l'"' "1 'li'' t""" ^^as made. 1780. OnMay 25, the town accepted most f)f the state constirnti,,n of ' ' '"' ^^''-i I"'''! Academy was chartere.l. It was opened in 1800 Massachusetts. "" ''"'"•"' ^^''^'^'t- Septemlier 4. John Hancock was elected first governor of the ,-,,- .,-, , r i . r ■ ^■ ' -" ^ 1<9/. I he tow n did nr)t favor vaccmation. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A cotton mill was installed near Great River bridge; it was 1798. The acadenn bell was rimg at nine o'clock at night, burned in 1820. May 28. Montgomery was incorporated. 1800. The niw Creat River bridge was made a loll bridge. October 19. James Ashley, Jared Noble, and Rogers were killed in the defeat of Col. John Brown at Stone Arabia, \. V. l'"^"-- March ,^. .Northwest corner of Ferding Hills was set oil 1 West Springlii-ld (now .Ag.twam). 1781. Cornw.dlis siirn-ndered at \'orklown, \'a., October 19, pracMi- callv endintr the Rev olutionarv war 18(l,i. Second nurting house at Main and .Muadow streets burniil. 1783. Westfield celebrated the return of peace in the autunni, having 1805. Thinl m.etiiig house was built on Broad street, contributed $50,000 to carry on the war. /"y'Lf T .' ^ ,\ .^XTi'/t lU^-i^^^.^^ li/-~\^--L-^.^u^i ■ 1811. In Ma\-, permission w.is granted to erect 'hay scales near "I 1786. Second Baptist Church was started in June; became the First ( ireen. in Russell in 1792. .\ gim house was erected on Main street near White street. 15 1812. February 25. Hampden County was set off from old Hamp- shire. On November 12, time of annual town meeting was changed from first Monday in April to second Monday in March. It was changed to first Monday in March in 1919. Meeting house bell was tolled after the death of any person. The War of 1812 was unpopular in New England. Few troops were furnished for anything except self-defense. A company was raised at Westfield under Capt. A. G. Phelps to help Governor Strong and served at Boston in 1814. 1816. There were frost every month of the summer, severe drought, and very small crops. The Ministerial Fund of the Town of Westfield was incorporated. 1817. November 16. Gen. William Shepard, the town's most famous son, died on Shepard street. 1819. November 13. First Sunday School opened. 1820. Hon. Samuel Fowler gave the site for the present town hall. The building was erected in 1837 for a town hall and high school. 1823. The town voted to furnish stoves for the meeting house, the moderator casting the deciding vote. 1824. The first newspaper published in town was the Hampden Register. School tcachers.were examined before being allowed to teach. Seventy-fiv-e cents was a day's pay for work on the highways from March to September and fifty-eight cents for the other six months. Reverend Emerson D.wis Reverend Emerson Davis was born in \^"are, Massachusetts, graduating from Williams College in 1821; preceptor of Westfield Academy; tutor at Williams College; pastor of the First Congre- gational Church, 1835-66; memlier of first State Board of Edu- cation and instrumental in getting the State Normal School located in Westfield in 1844. He was a remarkable man in society and educational activities and was loved by every Westfield citizen of his time. While pastor at the First Church he lived in the parsonage which stood where Hamilton and Atwater's store stands to-da>-. 1825. The town's system of finance was revised and the old burying ground was enlarged. New lots were sold at auction. Hampden Bank was organized, which became a national bank in 1865. 16 \S<2(). R(uii;li and RcjkIn' fiif company was organized. 1.S27. C'an.i! Inmi New IlaxfU north was l)fjjan. It w as opciud to Main sln^i-t in IS.iO ami opt-ratcil tlield Cireen was located and fi'iiced. \SM. Town \oted S3, 000 for a new town house and high school in April. I'irst firemi'n appointed to care for apparatus. Boundary dispute with Southwick settled. The Surplus Fund, the town's share in the I'. S. Hank, was used for the support of the common schools of the town. 1830. Bad tlood, water coxering the dreen. 1840. Manufacture of cigars and plug tobacco was started in town. 1841. First train on the Western Railroari (now the Boston and Albany) went through to Chester. Washington street oixncd. Town hum |)urchased. Pine Hill Ci'melery opened. _. ffl iSI W H !!>! il S SS ro iiwn Town H.\ix .\ni) Thikii Mketinc. House 1842. "Hoopijole." changed to West P.uish. Brick yard was opened south of Great Ri\er near tht' canal aqueduct. 17 144. State Xormal School was transferred to Westficld, having been 1859. Park and Tree Association was organized, opened at Barre in 1830. It is the second oldest in America. William A. Johnson began to make church organs at 27.> Kim ''^''"- '^^''^ " '^•'" ^^'^^ repaired, stone steps built, and gas put in. street. !45. W'oronoco Lodge, I. O. O. F., instituted. 1861-2. Kle\en gas street lamps were installed. Fire department was established. ISCil 65. ("i\il war activities. Town furnished more than 575 men, 66 ne\er came back. 552-3. The canal was purchased by the Hampden Railroad, and Northampton and Westfield Railroad. The two railroads were chartered and combinebuill. The old wooden building known as East Hall became the rear ell until burned in November, 1800. Town bought the buildings in 1867 and mo\ed the high school from the town hall into them. Mr. Abner dibbs became [)rinci|)al and held the position until his death. 1866. Young Men's Christian Association organized; later building on I^lm street, dedicated September 29, 1901. 1867. Building for Atheneum presented by Hiram Harrison opened, 1868, at 26 Main street. 1868. Crane Brothers began making paper on Mill street, having bought out Jere Horton. 1869. First police ofScers were appointed. Town clock was set in spire of First Congregational Church. Town celebrated Bicentennial of its incorporation, October 6, ju.st after having Ijeen flooded by Great River breaking through its dike and causing damage of $60,000. I(S71. Ma\' 30. Soldiers' Monument was dedicated. A steam fire engine was procured. Westfield and Holyoke steam railroad was opened. 858. Brick sidewalks were built from the Green to Great River bridge, also on north side of School street, and south side of Main street to the r.illroad. First tar walk was laid south from 1873. Board of Water Commissioners was appointed. Montgomery Great Ri\er bridge about 1860. Water Works were completed following year. 18 1874. Normal School boarding house was oimmiciI on \V,isIiiii.i;t(m street. Now "The Alcjuat." 1878. Great flood, nerenihcr in, with damaRL- of 810(1,000. drade crossings of N. Y., \. H. & H. railroad at h'Am and Orange streets were abolished and iron bridges erected. ICasl Hall, the old academy jjart of High School, burned, Xovem- bcr 10. .\ business course was introduced. 1879-80. New dike, dam, and bridge were built over Creat River, at u^,;,. June 21). I'resenl .\oinial ScIum.I building on Court street dedicated. Grade crossings at Ghapel, Thomas, Main, and Silver streets Elm street. 1880. 'relcphdiKs were introduced in town 1881. Memorial Day niiide a holida\' in Massachusetts. Westfield Co-operative Bank was chartered. 1883. Abner Gibbs, jirincipal of the High School, died. 1884. Free text-books for schools granted. 1886. Town was first lightid by electricity. District Court for Western Hampden was created. Labor Day made a holiday in Massachusetts. Cclebralid in Westfield by labor parade and picnic. 1888. Great blizzard, March 1 1 , which was town-nucting tlay. Free mail deli\ery system was introduced. 1889. New sewage system l)egun. Gamewell fire alarm system was established. First superintendent of schools was appointed. 1890. Old third meeting house binned in I'eiiruary. ., Australian ballot was introduced in elections. Woronoco Street Railway- was organized. were abolisheil. 1S9.V First Board of Health chosen. 1liKy stri'ct schdul .ind thst tciwii kinderg.irti'ii was opened I'oiH' men in '^paiii^h war; two died. 19 1899. Graiivilk' water system first used. Electric cars first run to Springfield. Town hougin Weslfuld (jas and Electric plant. Shurtleft mission was opened. 1902. President Roosevelt was present at the Normal School com- mencement. Eirst town almoner was ap|)ointed. Rund free delivery of mail was begun. 1903. June 11. Electric cars were run to Hampton Pontls and Holyoke. Dickinson Hall was opened on King street. 1904. Aged People's Home formally opened on Silver street, in .\pril. 1905. July. Encampment of Massachusetts State Militia on Hamp- ton Plains, Camp Bartlett. New Electric car line opened to Huntington. 1906. September 12. Fourth .Annual Muster of Connecticut Valley League of Veteran Firemen. 1908. April 24. Parks Block damaged to the extent of S7.=;, ()()() by fire. Quarters of Mount Moriah Lodge of Masons burned oul. September 24. Sarah C.illett Home for Aged People dedicated. 1910. June 8. General Shepard elm tablet dedicated. June 24. Westfield High School .Alumni Association formed. November 8. Loziervillc trolley line opened. Federal census placed West field's i)opulation at 16,044. 1911. September 11. Tekoa Country Club house in Western axenue opened. October 1. North Side sub-postal station opened. October 23. Squad A truck, first piece of motor-driven fire apparatus, was i)ut into commission by the F"ire Department. \\'estfield became the Pure Food Town. l'J12. May 3. The Day House in East Mountain, built in 1723 by Thomas Noble, torn down. June 14-15. Westfield pageant at the Elder Day property was held. The old Gem Opera House, converted into a garage, was de- stroyed by fire which also burned 22 automobiles. Loss of vSSO.OOO. 1914. January 9-10. Post office was moved to new federal Ijuilding. September 1. Abner Gibbs School was opened and dedicated on Septemlicr 11. November 2. Westfield voted not to accept city charter draft. December 24. First Municipal Christmas tree celebration. 1915. Mosely School was opened March 1. Dedicated November 4, follow! iig. Noxemljer 19. Head-on trolley collision on Springfield line in East Main street, first serious accident on that line. Resulted in severe injuries to five and minor injuries to 30 other passengers. December 15. Westfield Girls' Club organized. December 24. Communit>' Christmas tree celebration. December 26. Severe windstorm unroofed houses and laid tobacco barns flat. 1916. June 23. Twcnt\-five Westfield men in the 2fl regiment, mobilized at Framingham for service on the Mexican border. Juvenile court opened, September 18, in Elm Park block. 20 1917. Fort Meadow Srliool was opeiud, l\'l)riiary 5. Diclii .ilcd, February 12. Marcli 30. Wesllield lloiiie ( '.Ucird formed. jime .^. l'!ii;i>t ration for sclcrtixx' service in tlie draft ariin- in Town Hall. Patriotic meetings, parades, etc. 1,74.S enrolled here. June 11. First Liberty Loan quota for Westficld of $550,01)0 over-subscribed. June 2.^. Division No. 6 draft bo.ird for consideration of cases of W'estfield, West Sprini;fielfl,and Soutliwick registrants named and offices opened in G. A. R. Hall block. August 16. Lee-Huntington trolle\' line ojiened. August 17. Camp Bartlett was ojuMU'd lor moliiliz.ition ol National Guard organization of the New England states. It was in operation for fourteen weeks, 1,?,000 encamped. lO.Sd and 104tli Inf. Regts. and other units of the 26th Yankee Division formed here for ser\ice in IVance. August 26. Camp Bartlett was visited by 100,000 persons, the largest crowd in town's history. September 5. Ilrst tme per cent draft cjuota of three men sent to Camp Devens. Draft (juota of 101 men sent to Camp Devens on September 23, and the same number on September 30. October 18. Second Liberty Loan quota over-subscribed with purchase of bonds to the total of 8598,550. November 21. Red Triangle raised 810,909 for war work. December 26. Red Cross enrolled 3,800 members in its campaign. 1918. May. Third Liberty Loan quota of .S500,000 over-subscribed, vS602,850 pledged. June 5 and .August 24. Registration days for new "2rs." September 5. Registr.ition da\- for males between 18-45 years inclilsixe. September 23-November 8. Influenza epidemic. Schools, theaters, churches, and saloons closed. State Guard on fjuaran- tine guard duty. 1,921 cases rejiorted with 109 deaths. October 19. I'ourth Liberty Loan (|uota of $1,012,000 over- subscribed by 8161,200. November 11-12. Armistice signed. Big celebration, parades, etc. War chest subscribed, 8101,000. In World War, W^estfield had: 700 in the Army, 147 in the Navy, 3 in the Marines; 14 killed or died overseas, including one with Allies, 12 died of disease or accident in this country. 1919. April. Fifth and last Victory Loan quota of 8756,000 over subscribed by 815,500. On June 17, State Guard Co. E., 18th Regiment, which wa: formed from the Home Defense League, ordered to disbanc It had made an excellent record in all w'aNs. August 31-September 3. Quarter millennial celebration town's incorporation. / wish to hereby thank my son, J. Chambers Dewey, reporter for the Springfield Union, for kind assistance on the later years of this record. — L. M. D. 21 Major-General William Shepard The General William Shepard Homestead and Elm J 11 tv General Shepard's humble gambrel-roofed house, which stood on the nonth side of Franklin street, with the famous Shepard elm in front. Under this tree General Washington once stood. lYjAJOR-GMXERAl. WILLIAM SHKPARD was born DecemLtr ^^ '^ 1, 1737, and flicd NoNembcr, 1817. The eighty years of his ife incliKJcd the times of all the wars with the French and Indians, jeginning with King (ieorge's war and ending with the capture of Juehec and the coiU|uest of Canada. These eighty years also included he time of the War for Independence and the War of 1812. In all ;hese wars, with the e.\ception of the latter. Gen. Shepard was an ac- ti\e participant, and could his life in detail be written, as Irving wrote the life of Washington, it would be an epitome of the history of the wars. His limited common school education ended at the age of seventeen, when he entered the army at the beginning of the French and Indian war. I'nder Generals Abercrombie and Amherst he was promoted from the ranks, through successive grades, and remained with the arnn until the conquest of Canada established Anglo-Saxon 22 siipremacN' in North Aincrica. He then rcturiic-(l t(i Wc-lfu'ld. married, him^ up his sword, and put his hand to the plow, hopinji to fiijox' thi' pi'acc r)l a tarnicr's life. Tin- thrill i>f the sl.uii;htfr ,it I.ex- iiii;toii and Concord was fell l)y all. W'illiani Shepartl hastened at once to the canip at Roxbury. He was made colonel and was the companion of Wash- ington, in most, if not in all his battles. B>- him he was ai^pointed to protect the rt'treat from Long Island, during which his neck was piercetl b\' a hall. He was borne from the field. While the surgeons were probing for the ball his conscious- ness returned. "Bring me a canteen," he said. Finding that he could drink, and that the organs of his throat were not severed, he said to the surgeon: "It is all right, doctor, stick on a plaster and tie on my cravat, for I am out again." In spite of the remonstrance of the surgeon, and to the amazement of the attendants, out he went into the battle. This was but one of the twenty-two battles that tested his valor and proved that the commis- sion of general was justly and wisely given him. When the war was ended, and the impressi\e words of Washington had been spoken to the officers, who, through so many years, had been his companions in toil, privation, and "on the perilous edge of battle," General Shepard again returned to his little estate to maintain himselt and those tiependent upon him by his toil in the fields. He did more. His simple style of living, his exemplary conduct, his public spirit, his Christian endea\or, and his neighborly kindness furnished a model for younger men and kindled their aspirations lor a noble life. Though his opportunities for intellectual culture had been restricted in \outli, "He fought the battles of our country, aided in the council? of our nation, and ext-niiilifiid the character of the Christian. The righteous shall be in ever- lasting remembrance." From General Shepard 's Tonil). and thotigh the routine of camp life had allowed little opportunit\- for adding to his general knowledge, such were his common sense, his bra\-ery, his high character for u[)rightness and intelligence, that the peoi)le were ready to trust him to jierform the highest and most deli- cate ser\ices for tln' public good. I le was chasen state representative, senator, and councilor. He was three times elected representative to Congress. The governor of Massachusetts appointed him to treat with the Indians of Penobscot. The United States government appointed him to treat w'ith the Six Nations. He served in many town offices, and was deacon of the church for twenty-ff)ur years. He was a large, well formed man, six feet in height, compactly built, not corpulent, and weighing something more than two hundred pounds. His per- sonal appearance was imjjressive. On training days, when, with others, he came out to observe the evolutions of the military companies (hiring the closing years of his life, Mr. Bates, then a boy, says of him: "When I recall his large, imposing figure, bedecked with his trusty sword and crimson sash, the modest insignia of his rank, accompanied In- Adjutant Dewey, with the bright point of his spontoon glistening in the sun, and heard the whispers 'There's the general,' I remem- bir the awe, notwithstanding his genial face, with which he inspired me." After the rexiews and evolutions were finished the soldiers were discharged. "Then came the greetings and shaking hands with the general." Speaking of his character, Mr. Bates adds: "The man who, for more than thirt\- \ears was in the service of his country, in places of high emolument, the man who was esteemed by Washington and was his companion in all the battles of the Revolution, who, being detached for that jiurpose, fought with Gates at the battle of Saratoga and con- tributed to the surrender of Burgoync; the man who, notwithstanding his simple and frugal habits of li\ing, in his small brown house, In- constant and energetic labor, in the favorite business of his life, went to his gra\e a poor man! What a record is that to leave of him I Ni taint (jf meanness or dishonesty ever attached itself to him. He wa^ distinguished for his good character ami his unbending integrity." 23 lIoNoKAiii.K Frederick H. Gillett Speaker of the House of Representatives Westfield's Foremost Citizen TTONORABLE Frederick Huntington Gillett, Speaker of the House A A of Representatives, was born in Westfield, Oct. 16, 1851, the son ot Kdward B. and Lucy Fowler Gillett. His birthplace was the Iniilding now occupied by the Westfield Public Library, then the Fowler family residence. His early education was obtained in tin- public schools of Westfield. He was graduated from Amherst Col- lege in 1874 and from Harvard Law School three years later. His lather, one of the ablest lawyers and most polished men of his time, look a deep interest in his education and early developed in him a talent for graceful oratory and felicitous expression inherited from iiimself. Mr. Gillett practiced law in Springfield and in Boston. Ijeing lor a time assistant attorney-general of Massachusetts. He was first elected to Congress from the Springfield District in 1892, and has served thirteen consecutive terms since then, a \er\' unusual record, and is the senior Republican member in point of continuous service. Mr. Gillett has served on several important committees in the House. Most of his work in the last decade has been upon the \'ery important Appropriations Committee. Mr. Gillett was married in 191.S, to Mrs. Christine Rice Hoar. Socially Mr. Gillett is one of the most agreeable of men and has long held an enviable position in Washington society. The honor of the Speakership comes to him as the natural and legitimaterewardof his many years of able service at the national Capitol. The Speaker of the House is generally regarded as second only to I lie President and perhaps the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Gillett is quoted as saying, "I have reached the goal of my ambi- tion, a happiness which I suppose comes to few men." Mr. Gillett is Westfield's foremost citizen. No other son of Westfield has attained so high a position in the councils of the nation; and it seems singu- larly fitting he should have been so highly honored in Westfield's jubilee year. 24 Copyrighted, 1919 (/v. ■ / iri- • ,<;;,K_^ >^v--C^ The Fowler Tavern Door Built about 1760 Over that tlirosliokl, in and out, In haste or leisure, brisk or spent, With counsel stern, or eager shout, The huid's defenders came and went. More than a hundred years it stood A landmark for tiie country-side, With stone-like ti.uures carxed in wood (Perchance the worker hatl in mind Some English homestead left l)ehind), We held it dear in heedless pride. \\'e cared, hut did not care enough; And one da\', ere we were aware. Through fault of none, or fault of all. The Doorway was no longer there! No blessing that the gods can send. No treasure that the earth can yield, Is better than a faithful friend. .And nothing needs a stronger shield. A thoughtless word, a selfish act, A chance neglect may disappoint; Too great demands, too little tact , May strain the tic to breaking-point. We care, but do not care enough; The flower is bruised that once was fair. And, fault of both, or fault of one. The Friendship is no longer there! .\li, ni\ beloved country! Speak Willi e\ery power at thy command. With beacon-Hash from peak to peak. To e\ery heart in e\ery lantl! For all our plans of eartliK- gootl Truth is the onl\- sure control, .■\nd uni\crsal brotherhood Depends on each and e\ery soul. We care, but we must care enough. And humbly watchful, greatly dare 'Gainst fault of one, and fault of all Lest Freedom be no longer there! F'R.\NCliS Fnwi.Kk. I'he house was remodeled several years ago, and the door sold. ;/ 25 Westfield— "The Pure Food Town >) Bv Professor Lewis B. Allvn PRIOR to the year 1904, the general public had heard or read little concerning adulterated foods. A considerable portion of the package and bulk foods at this time was grossly adulterated, particularly those products which were in interstate commerce, since there was no Federal law to control the situation. Massachusetts, however, had a law which aimed to control products in this state, but comparatively few knew of it. In 1903, Lewis B. Allyn became the head of the Department of Chemistry in the Westfield State Normal School, and in his en- deavors to make the chemistry courses of that institution of the greatest possible value to the students, he gave a course in food analysis, particularly along the lines of detection of the common adul- terants of foods and drugs, of which there were many. In 1904, a lollypop craze struck Westfield, and an epidemic of sore mouths resulted. It is quite possible that the constant sucking of these concoctions by children irritated the mucous mem- brane of the mouth. Analy.ses of these brilliant, though debased, confections in the laboratory of the State Normal School showed large amounts of sulfurous acid in all of them. Some were flavored with various ethers to represent strawberry, raspberry, and the like. .Ml of them contained dirt. All of them small quantities of arsenic. From them poisonous coal tar dyes were extracted sufficient to color a rug. Many of the students of the chemistry class wore brilliant bows in their hair and neckties colored with the dyes taken from the confections so greedily consumed by little children. The matter was called to the attention of William M. Porter, agent of the Board of Health, who immediately caused the sale of the confections to cease. Thousands of food products of all classes were analyzed at the laboratory of the State Normal School under Professor Allyn 's directions, and the public press throughout the country teemed with articles concerning his work on foods. In 1906, Professor Allyn became a member of the local Board of Health, which position he continuously held until 1919. This initial reform conducted by the Westfield Board of Health, and the far-reaching results obtained, led to further research. In 1906, the Federal Food and Drugs Act was passed, render- ing it a misdemeanor to practice certain forms of food deception. In 1910, the Board of Health, consisting of Luther H. Beals; A. T. Schoonmaker, M.D.; L. B. Alhn, chemist; and William Porter, agent, saw the necessity of enlightening the local public as to what constituted adulterated and impure food. As soon as the leading grocers understood the aim and scope of the Westfield movement, they signed the remarkable document which is herewith reproduced. The Board then framed and unanimously adopted the now world- famous Westfield Standard, which is admitted by the leading authori- ties to be the most concise and all-embracing standard, dealing with the purity of food products. The Westfield Standard for Food Products Foofls shall not contain Aliiin. Benzoic acid or its salts. Boric acid or its salts. Copper, Formaldehyde, Formic acid or its salts, Hydrofluoric acid or its salts, Sulfurous acid or its salts, Saccharine, nor any other non-condi- mental prcser\'ati\'c. Foods shall not be colored with Coal Tar Dyes nor with poisonous \'egetablc Colors, nor be contaminated with inert fillers, nor shall any substance be taken therefrom 26 Insert: Lewis B. Allyii originator of the Campaign THIS remarkalile document, herewith reproduced, was the first food agreement of Westfield grocers with the Board of Health. The chemical laboratory at the right was located at the West- field State Xormal School, where the f.iniiui^ i'nre Food iMoxement originated. or added thereto so as to injuriuush- aflVct llieir quality, strength or ]iurit\-. Foods shall he packed and sold under sanitary conditions and package goods shall bear no DISHONEST LABEL nor labels bearing any EXTRAVAGANT or OBSCURE statements. I'p to the \ear 1912, the annual reports of the Board of Health ontaincd consideralili' information concerning adulterated and mis randed food |)roducts. "For heaven's sake," wrote a local house- eeper, "don't tell us anything more about impure foods. My family re all too scared to eat anything but boiled eggs and potatoes; [>11 us what we can safely buy." Scores of requests of similar import ame to the attention of the Westfield Board of Health. THIS WAS THE VOICE OF THE PUBLIC DEMANDING :ONSTRUCTIVE INFORMATION. In January, 1912, the Westfield Board of Health pulilishcd the rst list of pure food products ever compiled. This was known as Westfield Pure Food Book. It was intended for local use only, nd was freely given to the citizens of the town. From time to me adflitions were made to it. -The book has gone through four Jitions, with a worlil-wide circulation. Copies of the first list naturally became known through the ac- tivities of the press, and "Collier's Weekly," under the direction of Norman Hapgood and Professor Allyn, instituted a nation-wide reform movement for better food products, based upon Westfield Standard. This campaign for Pure Foods was later enlarged and carried on by the McClure publications. The Westfield Standard has had a cogent influence upon city, state, and federal legislation, and offers a powerful incentive for the manufacture and sale of pure food products. No food reform mo\-e- ment has ever been given such wide publicity. Millions of dollars have been spent in advertising it, while thousands of columns of unpurchasafjle editorial space have been de\'oted to its merits and to Westfield, now uni\-ersally known as the "Pure Food Town."- A short time after the Great Westfield Pure Food Mo\'ement started, a local man and his wife, Mr. anfl Mrs. M. B. Nelson of Orange street, started to put on the market a marmalade. This was the first pure food from the Pure Food Town. "Best yet" marmalade has created a world-wide demand. 2S MoRRELi. H. Moore Morrell H. Moore — born in Montgomery, Noxember 20, 1869, son of Horace F. and Eunice (Pettis) Moore. At- tended Montgomery schools, Southampton Academy, and West field High School. Located in Westfield in 1890, and con- ducted grocery business on Kim street twenty-two years. Now a part owner of the National Manufacturing Company, lash manufacturers. Third Near as selectman, chairman of board. i.oiis L. Keei-k Louis L. Kecfe — born in IngersoU, Cantida, September 17, 1871, son of Cornelius and Kllen (Cary) Keefc. When \ery\()ung he remoxed InWt-st- fielfl. He was educated in the Westfield public schools, and has conducted his own plumbing business for twenty years. I'^nirth year as selectman. Wll.l I \M K. Bl SIHMANN William K. Buschmann — born in Westfield, July 2, 1883, son of John C. and Christina (C.olbler) Buschmann. Westfield High School, 190.?. Boston University Law School, 1906. Clerk of Dis- trict Court of Western Hamp- den, 1906 to 1910, then resigned to give his attention to the leaf tobacco business in which he is engaged. Second year as selectman. ('■EORdK W. Se.^rle (ieorge W. Searle — born in Belchertown, August 17, 1882, son of Charles B. and C.enevievc (Wolcott) Searle. Westfield public schools and Massachusetts Agricultural College. Studied law and engaged in newspaper work. .Appointed Clerk of Dis- trict Court of Western Hamptlen. 1910. Resigned, May 14, 1914. and since then, has served a> town clerk, treasurer, and tax collector. 29 Our Police Department -tluni ruw, lull lo nglu: W . A. 1- i.ouru.N, Cliii-I AI. F. Sullivan, C.iptain W. J. O'Brien, Sergeant J. J. iMlUekmuti- M. J. Ualkv M.F. Mikfhv Second row, left to right: Jamks J. Ashe Thos. F. Daley Allen H. Smith M. [. Condon Third row: VV. C. Rehor \Vm. A. O'Brien M. J. Slattery [•"oiirih row: Geo. II. Iln ksmn Archie Williams Patrick H. Coffey 30 Our Fire Department William II. ( lakk, .\>sisi,iiu i-.n^iiiuir I III IM \^ I I. .\1 AIKINLN . I llH 1 lli.KiiLKi II. liiiiKi'L, A^sisiaru I'.ngmct;!' 31 Westfield High School, Past and Present The Old Hum School with A( aukmv BuiLDINi; IX THE REAR High School at the Present Day T \ 1793, the town of Westfield, then in the county of Hampshire, expended in erecting the wooden structure that was known as the east A voted the sum of £600, "for the purpose of erecting and support- wing of the present High School building, and that was burned in ing an Academy," by which piety, religion, and morality should lie November, 1890. promoted, and in which youth should be instructed in sciences, and The State Legislature had given to the trustees tiie half of a town- such of the liberal arts, and in such languages, as the trustees should ship in the province of Maine, and the proceeds of the sale of this land ''"^'^''^'- was invested as a permanent fund, the beginning of that fund that Witiiin four years, one thousand dollars addilicmal had been secured to-day makes it |)ossible, with the co-operation of the town, to maintain by subscriptions from the inhabitants of the town, and the money was a High School of the first rank. This first Academy liuildiiig was (Ii'diratcd in 1800, and the Rcv^ J()sc|)li I.alliioi), one of the trustees, and the i)astor of the I'irst Church in \\\st Springfield, preached the dedicatory sermon from the text: "That our sons ma\' hi' as plants grown up in tluir \-oulii; tiiat our daugiiters ina\' be as corner stones, poHshed after tlu' similitude of a palace." Mr. Peter Starr was the first preceptor. For fifty years this school was the jiride of the town, and held no second place among the acade- mies of Massachusetts. Then, from lack of endowment and from an increasing interest in public schools, it began to decline. Hut tjiroiigh tile endeaxors of leading men who thought that the Old Academy must not be gi\en up, ten thousaiu! dollars was raised to repair, remodel, and enlarge the building. The original house was moved back to make rf)om for a new front of brick. July 31, 1857, the corner stone of the new i)uildiiig was laid with appropriate exercises. The building itself was dedicated August 25, 18,^8, with an adih'ess ])y Professor Tatlock of Williams College. Tile establishment of the town High School di\erted interest in a measure from the Academy, and gradually the old institution yielded to the fate that has overtaken so many of the ancient New England academies. In 1855, the town High School was opened on the second lloor of the town building, "sandwiched," as some one said, "between the town hall and the lock-up." Its first principal was Mr. Wm. A. Smith, who received a salary of S350, and his assistant was Miss M. A. Thurston, who received 8150. During the first term tjiert- were seventy-four pupils. Before many years it liecame apparent that the school nuist have other and better (|uarters, and negotiations were t'lileri'd into that finalK' eiid- now stands. The jirinripal donor to the funds was Samuel Mather of Hartford, b\- whom the suggestion ol founding a lii)rary in Westfield is said to ha\e been made to Rev. Emerson Davis of the Eirst Church, and many other indi\iduals contributed gener- ously. The present home of the Atheneiun on C\)urt street, fonnerly the residence of Hon. James Fowler, was the gift of the trustees of Westfield Academy and was first occupied by the library in March, \SW. A fund of SSO, ()()(), i)er|ueathed in lOl.^ by Hon. M. B. Whitney is now acciumii.iting for a new building to be placed on the s.ime lot. Since lcS'J5 tiie su|)i)ort of the library has been in large jiart assumed by the town and its use has been free to all citizens of Westfield. There are at present about 38,000 volumes in the .Alluneum and the annua circulation is o\-er 90,000. The in\-ested funds, apart from the Wliilne\- beiiuest. ammmi to over 827.001). James C\ (ireenough LL.D., is president of the corporation and C.eorge L. Lewis is the librarian. .19 Soldiers' Monument OiR Soldiers' Monument "To the Dead a Tribute," FOR nearh- 60 years the bronze soldier has stood on his pedestal of granite in the sightly location at the foot of Court street, overlooking the park. The granite-curbed octagon of green inclosing a smaller curbed inclosure (at a greater elevation), combined, make a tasteful setting for the monument erected in the honor of our citizen soldiers who gave their services to their country. As many people have come to our town since the erection of the monument, and, although it is a familiar, almost daily sight to many, it is safe to say that the majority of the people know very little about the movement that led to the purchase and setting up of this memorial. Early in 1869, four years after the close of the Ci\-il War, a move- ment was started in Westfield by the Grand Army of the Republic, with the object of raising funds for putting up a soldiers' monument in some good location in the center of the town. A soldiers' fair was held under the auspices of the Grand Arm\-, which opened at Music Hall, January 10, 1870, and this was made the most elaborate fair of the kind that had ever been held in town, enlist- ing the co-operation of all denominations and classes of people. The whole community was interested in the matter. The history of the soldiers' fair may be written in one word — success! The pulpit and press, men, women, and even the children of the town united in a grand effort to that end, and good fortune was the result. The public heart seemed to beat with one generous throb of patriotism. Time, money, experience, and talent were freely poured into the monumental treasury. The Grand Army of the Republic had set the ball in mo- tion, and the people, as a unit, were with them. The w'ealthy men of the town contributed generously for the good object, and in the entertainments in the hall the various societies and organizations of the town enlisted with great zeal. The Good Templars put on a pleasing drama, the High School con- tributed of ils talent, and an exhibition by the St. Mary's Sunday 40 Scliool, iiiulir tlu' (liiiTlioii of Kix . I'.ithcr Migliniro, was very pleasing, and the pupils showed great profieiency in tiieir recitations and dia- logues. An object of great admiration was the design for a soldiers' monu- ment, which occupied a commanding position in the center of the hall. A watchful sentinel, with a most lifelike and soldierly bearing, sur- mounted a granite pedestal. The front face of the shaft had a tablet for the names of the deceased soldiers, which was most appropriateK' crowned with a representation in alto-relievo of a soldier in the act of falling on the battle field, two of the remaining faces being filled with emblematic devices. The entire design was 40 inches in height, or quarter size, and reflected great credit upon the artist, M. H. Mosmaii, of the Ames Works, Chicopee. There was a large exhibition of war relics including firearms of all kinds and sizes, camp utensils, souvenirs of prison life; also a real Confederate flag, the one that waved over Port Hudson. The gross receipts of the fair were something over vS2,000, which gave a net ol about 81,500. It was the most successful of an\- fair that had been given in New England since the war. Following this fair, at intervals through the year, entertainments of various kinds were given to swell the fund for the purchase of the soldiers' monument, and in due time the order was placed with the Ames Works, at ("hicopee. The stonework was placed in position early in November, 1870. The first base of the monument is 7 feet s(|uare, the second 4 feet, and the die 4 feet 8 inches, and 6 feet high, with panels to receive the names of the soldiers who fell in the Civil War. The whole of the stonework is of the best Concord (X. H.) granite. In January, 1871, another soldiers' fair was held which netted about S500. On Wednesday, May 31, 1871, the monument was dedicated .iml stands as a fitting memorial to our heroic dead. The Sarah Ciliett Hume iok .Xgeu Pedim.e THK first home was located on Silv^er street, in the house formerh owned by Mr. \'. W. Crowson, nf)w owned by seK'ctman Mr Louis L. Kcefe. The Home was mowd to its present location on Broad street tweKe years ago this fall. This residt-nce was originally owned b} Mr. D. L. Gillett and given by his son, Ralph 1). C.illett. Mrs. L. H. Beals is the present matron. There are now thirteei residents in the Home, all of whom are ladies. The present board o officers is as follows : Henry W. Ely, President; I.. H. Beals and R. C. Parker. \'ice Presidents; Charles G. Smith, Treasurtr; Mrs. Joseph .\. Kenyoii Secretar\-. 41 The house to the right was the old Atwater homestead. Imilt alimit 1755. I'AKKs Block in G.ala .\ttire Showing one of Westfield's most imposing business blocks, en- livened bv the decorator's art. Built in 1896. FrA.NKHX MKliKl 42 Masonic Temple 0\ jiMic 2, 1908, the First rnivcrsalist Society of Westficld dcfdcd to The Massachusetts Universalist Convention of Boston its property situated on Ehii and Chapel streets. On July 15, 1908, the W'l'stfield Masonic Association purchased this very desirable corner location, including the church building, organ, motor, heating appara- tus, and gas fixtures. The association remodeled the building and has one of the best equipped Masonic temples in the state. Tile l-',\ercises of Dedication of the Ma.sonic Temple were as fnliiiws: Mount Moriah Lodge, .A. F. & A. M., was held Wednesday afternoon, September 15,1909, at 3.30 o'clock, Wor. Master Harris B. Moulton. Kvening Star Royal .Arch Chapter was held Thursday even- ing, September 16, 1909, at 7.30 o'clock, Charles B. Wilson, M. K. High Triest. (iolden Cha[)ter, No. 5, Order Eastern Star, was held l-Viday ixening, September 17, 1909, at 7 o'clock, Mrs. Alice W. Winslow, Worthy Matron. Westfield Council Royal and Select Masters in 1914 under Special Dispensation was added to the list of Masonic bodies inccting in the Temple. Ii niighl l)e of historic interest to note that the father of Wm. II. iarnsworiii, oldest Past Master of Mount Moriah Lodge, A. F. & A. M., a liiixersalist minister, dug the first spadeful of dirt for the erection of ihe church building now used as the Masonic Tempk'. -idiiit, Charles B. Wilson; . W . Welcome; Directors, Westfield Masonic Association. I'rc Clerk, William F.. Cibbs; Treasurer, Car! !• rhonias J. Cooley, Ceorge L. Gaylord. Mount Moriah Lodge, .\. F. & A. M. Instituted February 12, IS.Mi. W M., James C. Taylor; S. W., Frank N. Strickland; J. W Malcolm B. Harding; Treasurer, George L. Gaylord; Secretary, Car! !•:. W. Welcome. Evening Star R. A. Chapter. Instituted June 8, 1871. M. H. P.,Al\in I.. I'eaixKh-: King, II. St. C. Duncan; Scribe, Edward K Mayor; Treasurer, l-'dwin C.CoUon; Secretary, Ward Rees. Westfield Council R. and S. M. Instituted 1915. T.I. M. Cliarle> H. Wilson; Deputy Master, Frank X.Strickland; P. C. of W. William ]-.. (.ibbs; Treasurer, Carl E. W. Welcome; Recorder James C. Taylor. Golden Chapter, No. 5, Order of Eastern Star. Organized ir 1873. W. M., Mrs. I'.rminia A. Pratt; W. P., George E. Pratt; A. M. Mrs. Mabelle 1". llosmer; Secretary, Mrs. Effie M. Carson; Treasurer lulith M. Robbins. 43 North Side, Westfield NORTH Side or Cellar Side includes the 360 acres, the first permanent grant of land by Springfield in December, 1658, to Capt. Thomas Cooper. It extended from the hill Wasapscotuck (Prospect) to Springdale Brook. (1) Shows the iron Ijridge extending over Westfield River. (2) The present railroad station built about 1877, when the old structure was raised and moved to Parker Avenue. (3) The business center of the North Side, including se\eral modern business buildings. (4) The old wooden bridge built in 1840 and demolished in 1879. (5J Great River Mills and bridge looking smrth. //urtV 44 Town of Westfield, Street Railway System Thk Horsr Cak, 1cS<)0 TiiK C'oMPREssiiD Air Car, 1S94 Ikmli.kn (. ak ai 1 k(M, Hole ix the Winter df 1915 45 Interesting Pictures of Old Westfield, About 1840 Ve Olde Westfield Green About 18-11 North of the (.reen From an Old Print MANY changes have taken place on the square since this picture was drawn ; the old academy with its fence shown on the right has disappeared, as has the small building next following. The cupola has been removed from the town hall; and the wooden meeting house was moved hack to make room for the present brick church of the First Congregational Society. In the middle distance is shown the pillared front of the Hampden National Bank, as first built. Next on the left was the wooden building on the site of the present Kim Park block. The wooden fence around the park has been rcmo\-ed. On the left is shown the tower of the old Ba[)tist clun-ch, corner of Kim and Church streets, the building now being used for mercantile purposes. At the left is shown the house that stood about where the Commercial Building or old post office is located. The park elms were in the sapling stage at that time. THE Hampden Bank, at the left, was built in 1825. To the right is shown Arnold's store and the old town pump near dad Palmer's Inn. The inn was well known in the early part of the last century, and was so clean, so neat, the table and bed linen so white, the parlors so pleasant, the table so spread with a very few flishcs, shining like polished ivory, and the food upon them so perfectly cooked and fiaxori'd, such an air of quiet and repose all about the premises, no noise, no tumult, no carousing, no swearing, — it realized, in its full perfection, the idea of "a tra\eler's home." Westfield Green is in 42° 7.V north latitude, 71° 4,S' west longi- tude, and is about 140 feet aliove sea level. The town of Westfield co\'ers fifty-six square miles and is of great interest to the geologist. 46 Old School SiKiiiiT As it appL'aixxl, about fiftv years ago. The street was laid out in 1847. The Bookstoke Conners Bookstore, as it apivarwl in 1870. ^^^..y.fi.^^ Old Rrhx.k. ami \ iaih c t Used from 18,i() to 1849, and ixtendid across Great river, west of the present railroad bridge. 47 The Great Flood of 1878 (1) Looking south in Kim street after the flood, showing covered bridge. (2) Two whip factories (on the present site of the Swift Beef Company) wrecked in the flood. (3) House on East Bartlett street, carried east by the flood. (4) Showing flood damage at Great River bridge the morning of December 11, 1878. On the left is a tenement house and organ factory. Across the river can be seen the water tower, switch house, and freight house of the Boston & Albany R. R., also the Prosp'ect Hill School. 48 Id 49 The Ives Block, Present Site of the Post ('ffice THE, IVES BLOCK This building, which for many years stood at the corner of Main and Broad streets, was torn down to supply a site for the present post office building. In the earlier days the Ives Block was counted a part of the famous "Rum Row." GREAT RIVER MILLS This group of buildings, that stood on the north liank of the ri\er near the bridge, was supplied with power from the river, and housed a variety of industries. The middle and oldest section was long known as Teaman's Cirist Mill, and here the farmers of (his section had their grain ground. A Tvric\L Westfiei.d Tou.acco 1'iulu 50 \\ I I h Whip ■>hi >]■ i n- im-; l'\^ i Tlv iild sliop of D.irling. Sniitli and Co., whip manufacturers. I HK W'ESTFniLII I 111! -I Once located where the VAm Park Block now stands. 1 IIK (h.ll luUl.Ln IJKllM.k Torn ilown bonie years ago to make room for a modern concrete structure. Named for the Cowles famiK' that li\ed just south of tl bridge, on the west side of Southwick road, in the first part of the nineteenth century. 51 The Westfield Cadets The "Rough and Ready" THE Westfield Cadets were organized, July 3, 1895, under the name of the W'oronoro Gun Club. The cadets met I'riflay evenings of each week and held drills in the hall of the old Normal school that stood at that time on School street. The officers of the company were: Captain, W. N. Clifford; first lieutenant, G. H. Graves; second lieutenant, E. Burlingame; first sergeant, A. Fuller; second sergeant, John Frasier; third sergeant, Guy Herrick, corporals, Wm. Burlingame, Fouis Stevens; company quartermaster and treasurer, H. P. Perry; chief musician, James Generous, with Sergeant Frasier as instructor in rifle practice. -N^atJn o X the 18ih of August, 1S55, the "Rough and Ready" rri\ed in Westfield —a large crowd being at the freight station tounload her. J. H. Morse assembled his band and the new machine was hauled through Flm street with a large procession following until Park square was reached and then she was given a try out. At that time it was customary to play out \ertically instead of horizontally, as is the custom at present. There was then a large cistern in front of what is now the Hampden National Bank and at the point where the Soldiers' Monument now is stood a flagstaff 185 feet high. (J\er this the new "Rough and Ready" threw a stream, and it was a satisfied body of firemen that took her to the engine house in the Town Hall that night. About 1870, the tub was traded in for a chemical extinguisher, the Babcock Extinguisher Company taking the tub in part payment. The next heard of the tub was that she was at Danvers in 1875 under the name of "Ocean 3." From Danvers she went to Shirley in 1888 and was there called the "E. L. W'ood." Again she was sold, this time to Westminster in 1896, where, as the "General Miles," she now is. 52 Laying the Corner Stone of the Methodist Church, June .^, 1875 The church is located on the corner of HollamI avenue and Court street 53 I A I in K M \ I 111 u -. Hali Hampton Ponds One of W'fslfield's well-known summer resorts. \\iii-,N RoosEviiLi Visniiu Wksti-ikld In June, 1902, Theodore Roose\ell, then presiiknl of tlie United States, visited W'estfield cm imitation of Secretary of Treasury "ortelyou, who at that time was president of the Normal School Alumni Association. 54 Old Landmarks of the Past The Boston ami Ai.ii any Station Thk N. ^ ., N. H. li-'H. Station The old Boston and Albany station, a wooden structure which The New York, New Ha\en and Hartford station was a familiar was mo\ed to Parker a\enuf about 1880, ha\ing been in use for a l.mdmark for man\- years. In \o\eniber, 1906, the Boston and great many years. In 1880 the present brick building was built. .\lban\- railroad took oxer the baggage business of the other. 'A •*• \\ i>Ti' ii.i.ii (.iXv V jy^ I * 1^ - -^^ ;^,\ir^»^ fHiiff*. >II^H ■-^■^ :i t ~ Camp Bartlett, Hampton Plains, 1905 , Lively scenes of the soldiers on Hampton Plains during the first occupation of Massachusetts troops at Camp Bartlett in 1905. The 104th Regiment, recently returned from I'rance, encamped here in 1917. 56 Our Principal Streets as They Appeared Many Years Ago f Elm SxREiiT "lis crou.'ning glory is its trees" I'.lni street has naturally seen more changes than any other W'estfield street, in the long process of evolution from a village street to the main thoroughfare of a thriv-ing city. Unfor- tunately most of the fine elms which gave it its name have been sacrificed to the needs of a modern business street. Ninety years ago Broad street had but few homes. Near South Broad street stood the home of Amos Fowler, and near by a small cooper shop. Nearly all the fine residences have been erected and the beautiful trees planted in the last sixty years. Broad Street Main Street Main street has seen many changes in ilie last century. Where the Second Congrega- tional C"hun-h now stands, stood the '"Tavern," and near it the house of Mr. Hastings, sub- seciuently owned and occupied by Klijah .Arnold. Next to this was the home of Majnr Douglas. A hundred years ago Court street was hardly more than a country road. None of the streets and avenues leading from it had been laid out and thecowswere pastured where now stand comfortable homes. Almost all New England towns have beautiful streets but few can rival Court street, with its triple row - of towering elms, in dignity and beauty. Court Street with Town Pump .S7 The Bicentennial Text and Interior as it Appeared on Westfield Green, Oct. 6, 1860 THH^ Committee on Knlertainment secured the mammolh tenl of Prince & Co. of Boston, measuring 200 feet by 80 feet, for use on the occasion, and pitched it on Broad street, at the south end of the parlc. Tables were arranged, and plates set for one thousand persons or more, and each plate had an occupant. Messrs. Fowler & Noble of Westfield and E. C. Barr & Co. of Springfield were the caterers. The flood had very seriously interfered with their arrangements, causing vexatious delay, so that the dinner which was to have been served at one o'clock, did not come off until three, and some articles on the "bill of fare" did not come to hand at all. The excellent caterers, under the circumstances, could do nothing better than to throw themselves upon the patience and good nature of their guests, which they found in abundance, un(]uenched by the flowing waters. One could learn from them what strong determination and persistent effort can accomplish inidcr adverse circumstances. After the ex- ercises in the church the procession reformed and marched around the park to the tent, filling up the ample space within the inclosure. The tables presented a very neat appearance and were artistically decorated with flowers from the gardens of P. Dow, Esq., and Mrs. Judson Rowe. There were articles on the bill of fare of such an abundance as to satisfy the sharpened appetites of the vast throng and then some to spare. Norman T. Leonard, Escj., in the absence of Mr. Fowler, presided. The blessing was invoked b\- the Rev. Edward Jessup of Brooklyn, N. Y., a native of the town. After an hour of successful onslaught, a fearful scene was presented. The dinner ended, and true symposium commenced. Unstudied after-dinner speeches, lia\ing a certain mellowness and bonhomie about them as if the fla\or of the \iands already were incorporated in their words. 5S PROCJRAM Quarter Millennial Celebration of the Incorporation of the TOWN of WESTFIELD August Thirty-first, September First, Second, Third, 1919 Official Program ORGANISATION Committee of One Hundred At a Town Meeting held September 19, I'MX. on motion of Mr. Munvll 11. .\luuru, ) ^ , r^ ^ -^ ^ } ,1 , r- •,. c t\ ij I 11 William K. Buschmann, I- Board of Selectmen Frank (.rant it was voted that a Commiltce ot One Hundred he ap- Louis L. Keefe ) pointed to make plans for the proper relehration of the 250tli Anni- Clarence .A. Brorleur, Moderator versary of the founding of the Town of Westfield. The committee George \\.Searlerm«, Clerk . -^ . rrank .A. snow, Lliairman of Assessors appointed is as follows: — .Archibald J. Douglas, Chairman of Board of Health Harry C. Lane, Chairman of Water Commissioners „ , Chester H. Abbe, Chairman of Mtmicipal Light Board Honorary Board Robert Chapin I'arker, Chairman of School Committee (George B. Church, President of Board of Trade Reappointi'il from the Bicentennial Committee of ISOT t- » , S. .xuijustus .Allen James B. .Atwater l.MlluT 11. Beals K.lwin B. Smith Mrs. I ewis B. .Allyn Charles K. .>\very James C. Creenough Lucius I'. Thayer Ida C. .\shle\ Camaliel E. .Austin PROGRAM Lulher H. Beals Jonas Blech Frances T. Boise Homer Bush William J. Chapman Edward G. Clark James H. Clark Sanborn S. Conner Thomas J. Cooley Frank E. Cowles Louis M. Dewey Eugene Doherty Sturges Dorrance Henry \V. Ely Joseph B. Ely William H. Ensign John P. Fogarty Edward T. I-owler Elizabeth Bush l-"o\vler Edgar L. Gillelt Lucy Douglas (jillett Robert Gowdy Frank Grant James C. (irccnough Percy N. Hall John J. Hearn Edwin B. Hedges Charles A. Hickson Henrietta Phelps Holland Elizalieth M. Hooker Harold E. Howard George Jachym John Jakobowski Willis S. Kellogg Joseph A. Kenyon John R. King Herbert N. Kingsbury John R. Kirwin Herbert W. Kiltredge Arthur S. Kneil George L. Lewis Maud A. Lewis Lillie Lambson Lilley Charles J. Little John H. Lockwood George W. Loomis Marion Noble Loomis William F. Lyman William B. Mahoney Peter Marichak (ieorge W. Miner Richard J. Morrissey Harris B. Moulton Angennette Fowler Noble Howard G. Noble Lewis C. Parker Harry B. Putnam Clara M . Reed William B. Reed Charles Rehor Archie D. Robinson George D. Roe Leigh Sanford Angelo Santucci Addie E. Shepard Frederick F. Shepard Edwin B. Smith Edwin J. Smith Edwin W. Smith William T. Smith Louis O. Taylor Lucius F. Thayer James Tierney George A. Upson Gabriel Van Roth Konstantinas V'asiliauskas Charles B. Warren Arthur F. Way Florence F-"idler Whitney Maria Mosely Whitney George E. Whipple Alice Walkli-\- Winslow Joseph B. Elv Edgar L. Gillett Frank Grant Joseph A. Ken>on Executive Committee \\ illiam B. Reed, Chairman Willis S. Kellogg, Vice-Chairman George W. Searle, Treasurer Edwin W. Smith, Secretary John R. King Charles J. Little Frederick F. Shepard Matthew W. Shine This committee has general cliarge of the Quarter-Millennial Cele- bration. All sub-committees have been appointed by them, and their plans submitted to the executi\e conunittee for appro\al. Advisory Board Chester H. Abbe Gamaliel E. Austin Joseph D. Cadle Daniel F. Doherty Henry W. Ely Edward T. Fowler Elizabeth Bush Fowler Lucy Douglas Gillett Robert Gowd>- John R, Kirwin Arthur S. Kneil Elizabeth Morgan Way Lozier Richard J. Morrissey Frederick L. Parker George D. Roe Frances Abbott Sackett W illiam T. Smith The Commillee of One llnndred was organized with tlic injlnwing officers, executi\e committee, and ad\isory board: — C. H. Abbe Lewis B. Allyn 11. W. Kittredge .ucius F. Tha\er •Mwin B. Smilh COMMITTEES Invitation Committee h'rank Grant, Chairman Wm. B. Mahoney F. F. Shepard HoNOR.\RY Members Jas. C. Greenough Luther H. Beals PROGRAM This rommittec has sought to ohtaiii as compltte a list as possible of tin- names and addresses of former residents of W'estficld, and de- scendants of W'estfield famihes living elsewhere. To this end blanks were sent to many W'estfield citizens, on which they were asked to |)lace the names and addresses of friends and relatives formerly re- siding here, and in this wa\' the names of about four thousand of WVst- tickl's absent sons and daughters were obtained. Information alxuit tile approaching Quarter-Millennial Celebration has been sent to all of these anil subsc(|uently a formal antl urgent imitation to altenil. It is expected liiat thousands of these absentees will return to lenew old ar(|uaintan('es and associations on the occasion ol WCsilield's iul)iie('. Music Committee II. J. Cleveland, Lewis B. Allyn Mrs. I'atty Lee (lark ( '.lemi B. C'owles Chairman ( jco. L. Gaylord Frederic Goodwin Mrs. K. G. Parker This committee has in charge the music of the celebration. It has secured the services of Short's band of Springfield and of the fauKJUS I()4th Regiment band. These bands will be in W'estfield during the cekbr.ition and will play at the various events of the celebration, and will also give several concerts. Other musical organizations will also be secured for the Military Parade on Wednesday, September 3. Jcilin Carl W. J. Chapman James Condron Fred K. Beats F. C.. r-"arr Committee on Decorations P. \, Hall, Chairman C. A. Kinard M. R. King J. H. Power I". L. Squire Louis I). Wheeler Property-owners and business houses are requested to confer wiili this committee before arranging for decorations, in order that the committee may be able to carry out its plans for a unified and artistic color-scheme of decorations and a more beautiful general efl'ect tiian would result from indi\idual efforts. Historical Souvenir Program Committee William F. Lyman, Chairman Ray L. Bartlctt Miss Louise E. Snow E. G. Clark Miss Mary S. Thayer Miss Elizabeth ^L Hooker This Ijook has been published under tiie auspices of this committee, which, after considering se\eral plans, placetl the publication of the book in charge of three W'estfield citizens, Messrs. Kdgar H. I'lummer, Carl K. W. Welcome, and M. (). T. Coleman, "Westfield's 250th .Anni- \ersary .Association." The\- lia\-e assumed financial resiionsibilitx-, but a generous portion of the book has been at the disposal ol the com- mittee, aiul all the subject-matter has been submitted to its approval. The conniiittee takes this opportunity to extend its thanks to the merchants, manufacturers, and professional men who have generoush- sii|)porle(l tile ]iroject iiy their ad\ertising. 1.1 PROGRAM Committee for Marking of Historic Sites S. A. Allen Homer Bush Jas. A. Condron J. Chambers Dewey Mrs. Ih-iirv Holland Louis M. Dewey, Chairman C>eorge R. Keife (ieo. L. Lewis Dr. -A. Fowler Xoble Mrs. Maria Moselv Whitnev I lukr the direclion of this committee, placards giving interesting inloniialion have been placed upon numerous sites of historic interest abf)Ut West field. Committee on Transportation George D. Roe, Cluiirman R. C l.oomis, Vicc-Chairnuin Harry Lanipman D. 7. McCall Arthur C. Sauers Roy tlianibcrs Luke Corcoran T. S. Cudworth Tnder the direction of this committee, on the mornings of Septem- ber 1, 2, and 3, automobiles will be provided in order that visitors may be taken on tours about WVstfield, \isiting points of historic interest. has been used as a text book in all except the lowest grades and tests based upon it have been passed by the children. Essays upon sub- jects connected with the history of Westfield have been prepared by the students in the high school and a long planned and most interesting graduating program was carried out by the Senior class, based upon the history of Westfield. It may be said that practically all of the school children of Westfield now know something of the salient points in the historv of their town. Publicity Committee Cieorge W. .Searle, Chairmaii J. D. Bates Edwin W. Smith Finance Committee Lewis C. Parker, Chairman Jas. H. Clark Loring P. Lane This committee has charge of the proper expenditure of the funds provided for the celebration and the auditing of the same. At a Town Meeting, held jiih- 18, the sum of Sid, (Kill was appro- priated by the town to defra>" the expenses necessary for an adecjuate observance of the 250th Anni\ersary Celebration. Educational Committee Robert C. Parker, Chairman C. A. Brodeur C. D. Stiles Miss Mary h. Long Mrs. Xellie Shepard West Following the suggestions of this committee, a History of Westfield was prepared for school use, edited !)>■ the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Chester I). Stiles, and sanctioned b\- the school committee. This Hostess House and Loan Exhibit Committee Mrs. Henry I). Chadwick, Chairman Mrs. Lillian .\very Miss Louise Snow Mrs. Frederic Goodwin Miss .Avis Waterbury Mrs. E. H. Plunier Under the direction of this committee and the auspices of the Art Department of the Woman's Club, a Hostess House will be opened in I'ROGKAM PROGRAM Sunday, August 31,1919 MoKMM, All citizens, ffirnuT rcsidciUs, aiKJ quests arc iirjTCcl to attend I)i\ine an.l ..tlR-r objects of historiral inl.nM loaturl l.y mcnilKTs of service at the clHirch,.s ..f their choice. ,,r thc^ churches of their fatlu-rs. 'I he clergymen ha\e been re(|iiesu-(l to prepare sermons appropriate to the huildins; ininiedialely soiilh of tlu' 1 ligh school, know n as the Slroni; house, which is now owned 1)>' the Town of Wesltield. Ihe house will l)e opened upon Saturday, August jU, and will remain o])en during; the days of the celebration, for the convenience of visitors and guests. Light refreshments will be ser\i'd during these ila>s and there will be an interesting exhibit of Colonial furniture, china, |)aintings, mi W'estfield families. Housing and Information Geo. E. Slup.inl, Jr., Chainnan Ward Kfo, \'iir- Chairman 1). H. l.oomis Fred Schmidt F. H. .Scott (jeorge T. .Slaiitcr An Iniormation Bureau under the direction of this committee will be opened at the Town Hall, during the celebration, where \isitors and guests ma\' obtain informatinn on all jioinis connected with the cele- br.ition ^ WOLF PIT MEADOWS Executive Board Mrs. Patty Lee Waterman Clark, Chairman Mr. Williain K. Buschiiiann Mrs. Mary Myers Parker Mrs. (iraic DiMon Doherty Mrs. Frances Abbott Sackctt Mrs. Harriet Dyson Kly Rev. Robert Keating Smith Mrs. Klizabeth Bush I'owler Miss Catherine E. \easv Mr. Edgar Lathrop Cillett Mrs. Eva Phelps Wright Mr. Edwin Bancroft Hedges Historical Censors Mr. Louis M. Dewey Mr. Frank Grant Mr. James C. Greenough Re\'. John H. Lockwood Mr. Lucius F. Thayer Mrs. Maria Mosely Whitney Director Mr. Harry E. Munsey for The John B. Rogers Producing Company, Fostoria, Ohio. 1.1 PROGRAM Pageant Committees Ml Mr Mrs. Cornelius Atwater Mrs. E. D. Avery Mrs. J. W. Benjamin Mrs. Henry K. Bolton Mrs. Eugene Brisette Miss Carrie ("anipliell Mrs. Francis ("aouette Mrs. Orville ( . ( arpenler Mrs. William J. Chapman Mrs. Cieorge W. Clapp Mrs. Cieorge \\. Collier Mrs. C. W. Deming Mrs. Frank H. Dorman Mrs. Frederick N. Ferry i. Cnue Helen ( Costumes Dillon Dolierty, Chairman loodell Hull, Viie-CUairman Mrs. Esther Hays Mrs. Sadie Kno.\ Mrs. J. Edward .Mesick Mrs. Harry -S. Miller Mrs. .A. I". Osborne .Mrs. Collins Pomeroy Mrs. F. A. ['helps Mrs. C. K. Prince Mrs. E. J. Robertson Mrs. Herbert (). Sanford Mrs. Fred .Schmidt Mrs. Robert J. Tubbs Mrs. Mary Twining I'~CNns Mr. William K. Bnschmann, Chairman Miss Mar\' I.Nnian, Vire-Chairman Mr. Charles .Avery Mr. Harris B. Moidton P.\GE.-\NT Grounds Mr. F^dgar L. C.illett, Chairman Mr. William K. Bnschmann, ) Mr. Ivlwin B. Hedges, / Vicc-Chairmcn Rev. Robert Keating Smilh, ' Mr. James W'. llag.ir .Mr. Haxid Moseley Mr. Cieorge Jacln ni Mr. I'rederick L. Parker Mr. |ohn R. Kirwin Mr. Ralph Prince Mr. T. T. Logie Mr. Charles Rehor Mr. George \V. I.oomis Mr. Ceorge W'. Rorabacl MlSCF.LLANF.OlS Mrs. Mary Myers Parker, Chairman Mr. C. K. Prince, Vicc-Chairman Miss .Anna Clark Miss .Susan Ri Mrs. .Arthur H. Kernen Mrs. Lewis C. Parker ;vliss ."^usan Kussell Mrs. George .A. L'p.son Music Mr. Edwin B. Hedges, Chairman Mr. E. R. Hawle\-, Vice-Chairman -Mr. I uther Allen Miss Ida Lyons Re\ . W. .S. .Ayers Mr. Clarence Miller Miss Lena J. Bartlett Mrs. Harold .Moore Mi.ss .Alice Brown Miss F^lizabeth W'inslow- Miss Mary Furber Mrs. J. Freeman Wood Mr. Rudolph Kraloclnil Publicity Mrs. Harriet Dyson Ely, Chairman Mr. Edward C,. Clark, Vire-Chairman Mr, Harry Bailey Mrs. H. C. Lane Mrs. Roger Butler Mr. .Arthur Long Mr. Hempstead Castle Mr. Roy Chambers Mr. Thomas R. Cooley Mr. Chambers Dew'ey Mrs. J. Wells Loomis Mr. .Mather Mosely -Mr. F. I. Tooke .Mr. B. C. Wolcott Mrs. F'rances Re\-. Robert Kea Miss Catherine \ Mrs. E\a Phelps Mr. W'illiam .Ahern Miss Ida .Ashley Miss Helen .Austin Mrs. W. S. Avers Mrs. C. H. Beals Mr. Donald Bridgman Mrs. Donald Bridgman Mrs. Edward Carroll Mrs. Miles 1). Chish,,lm Mrs. Donald Clark Mrs. George Clark Miss Delia Couse Mrs. Frank Cowles Mrs. Edward Crotty .Mrs. William P. Dougherty Mr. Charles F. Ely Mrs. Leiand Gilnian Talf:\t Abbott Sackett, Chairman ting Smilh, easy, Wright, ) ■■■' f-Chairmen Mrs. Frederic (ioodwin .Mrs. Edwin B. Hedges Mrs. John Ilibbs Mr. Charles Hickson Mrs. Robert Hollister Mrs. John L. Hyde Mrs. Charles J. lies Mrs. Cieorge H. Janes Mrs. Louis Keefe Miss Mildred Kobera Mr. 11. C. Lane Miss Mary Long Mrs. Dennison Loomis Mrs. Peter Malone Mrs. James McCarthy Mr. Robert Mc.Mahon Mrs. Howard Noble PROGRAM Mrs. Morris l\)merantz Mrs. Ceorgc Pratt .Mrs. Burton F'riiue Miss Mildred Rehor Mr. James (>. Rivcr.s Mrs. James (i. Rivers Mrs. A. D. Robinson Mrs. Frederick H. Scott Mrs. Frederick F. Shepard Mrs. Matthew \V. .Shine Mrs. Harriet Strong Mrs. Henry G. Taylor Mrs. Michael W'holean Mrs. C. B. Wilson Tickets Mrs. Elizabeth Bush Fowler, Chairman Mr. George E. Robinson, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Chester H. Abbe Mrs. S. A. Allen Mrs. Lewis B. .\\\\a Mrs. Collins Atwater Mrs. Charles H. Bartlett Mrs. James H. Clark Mrs. D. M. Cole Mrs. Charles Cooley Mrs. Harry Cowles Mrs. J. M. Dutton Mr, E. T. Fowler Mr. Darwin Gillett Mrs. Darwin Gillett Miss Lucy D. Gillett .Mrs. James Hagar Mrs. E. H. Hawley Miss Elizabeth Hooker Mrs. George Hubbard Mrs. Harry Ives Miss Mary Kasper Mrs. Joseph Ken>on Mrs. Robert Lane Mrs. Lillie L. Lilley Mrs. Harry Lozier Mrs. Richard J. Morrissey Mrs. Harold Moseley Mrs. Robert Parker' Mrs. Oren Parks Mrs. Helen Sadowski Mrs. Edwin VV. Smith Mrs. James Taylor Miss Mary Thayer Mrs. Charles Warren Foreword The Honorable William (i. Rates, in his address at Westfield's iirentennial ("elchration, said : "Our fathers surely provided us a :oodly heritage. They cast our lot for us in pleasant places on the wift gliding streams of Woronoco. Let us never forget that we are he guardians of its present and future prosperity." Lest we of to-day think lightly of this "goodly heritage," or neglect lur sacred guardianship, it has seemed wise to present to the people f \\'estfield, by means of this Pageant, a picture of the life of bygone years; that we ma\' lie reminded of the courageous eiuleaNor, the patient endurance, and the heroic fidelity to pur])(jse w hicli was exiiib- ited by those who founded this community. It is the hope of the thousand or more people who ha\e labored to portray these scenes that their efforts may be rewarded, not only by your enjoyment of the moment, but by the awakening of a lasting interest in town traditions and a determination to make this beautiful old Westfield continue worthy of those who loved and cherished it in days of yore. "Witness hero '^'e Days of Okie! See their wealth of life unfold. Glad of lieart, the record read Of high courage, faithful deed. As men wrought for Church and State, Giving all, so they be great. Years of growth and power ye see. Sign and seal of years to be." SYNOPSIS OF PAGEANT Episode I F.\TiTF.R Time .\xd the D.wvxixc. of Cre.\tion In the distance, out of the mist, a form is seen approaching, followed by several ghostlike creatures with veils drawn o\er their faces. As they advance, voices are heard singing a weird chant. When the mist clears, behold Father Time chanting: "I came I know not whence, — I go I know not whither, — for I am Time." Continuing this weird chant he passes on, but those who accom- panied him remain, and as strains of distant music are heard, the\- raise their veils and we witness the Dawning of Creation. The Comixg of the Txdi.xxs When this land was first explored, it was inhabited 1>>- the Red Man. Where this race came from, how man)- years it had rlwelt PROGRAM here, and what jieoples it disiilared, \vc do not know. There are historians who l)ehe\e that the Indians were preceded i)y anotiicr race who hiiilt licautilul palaces and lar^e cities, which long ago crunihled into dust. Others suppose that mounds and various e\ idences of an earlier occupation were the works of the ancestors of these Indians. Therefore, witli no direct knowledge or evi- dences at hand of the ancestry of the Red Indian, iluir coming is merely symbolical. They were found li\ing in small \ illages and scattered in rox ing bands. Kxcryw Iutc, the early settlers canu' in contact with these peoi)le. Im)I.\n C.xmi' Willi lis rKi\iiii\i', Occri'.xrioNs Kxtremely ini|)r()\ ident. tlie\- cultixaled the soil \ery little, and depeniU'd almost cntireK' U[)on the chase. Hunting and danc- ing constituted their chief enjoyment. Their great interest in life was to i)rocure food and (k'\(nir it , and to subdue their enemies. Episode II 1636 1669 ".Away willi care! Let evury lu-arl with qiiiclccn'cl fervor glow! While we brush away the rlu.sl from bygone years, and bi- Lieutenant John Shepard. General William Shepard, a veteran of the French and Indian War, was summoned to Roxbury, and afterward won great re- nown in the Revolution. Dance Symbolizing tiiic W.\r of 1776 Episode VI 1783 In 178.?, when peace was declared lietween Great Britain and the United States, a great celebration was helrl in Westfield, and General Shepard, who had just returned from the war, was the hero of the occasion. The whole town turned out for the festi\i- ties, which were held with great enthusiasm. Episode VII 1800 In 1800, the dedication of the old W'estfield Academy — which was to be partially supported by the state — was a scene of much satisfaction to the townspeople. At the close of the exercises the Honorable Samuel Fowler presented the keys of the Academy to Mr. Peter Starr, who was to be the first preceptor, or teacher. In the early days of the institution the teachers were called Preceptors, Preceptresses, and Lashers. The corner stone of a new building was laid in 1857, and when the Academy ceased to be, the funds of the trust were transferred to the use of the present High school. Episode VIII 1860 Dance Symbolic of Civil War (Synopsis) Joyous dancers symbolize peacefulness. Black clouds of war approach in the distance, and the dancers rush away. The Blues and Grays line up for battle. Others representing Love and De- votion make one final plea for peace, but are cast aside, and the battle begins. The Grays are defeated and the victorious Blues dance with joy. Love and Devotion return and plead with the Blues to help the Grays through their time of stress. The Blues then join theCirays.and all are reunited in a spirit of love and rec- onciliation. Episode IX 1919 Depicts the Beauty and Grow ni of Westfield Episode X Finale (.8 PROGRAM Monday Eveninci— Old TIomk Xk.hi 7..^() I'.M. Hand coiKi-rls dl Hall Mile Falls Park (Depot Squan-) and WVst- fii'ld (ircen by the l()4lli Regiment Band and Short's Band. All residents of West field arc expected to keep open house on this evening, with windows lighted, and doors hospitalily open, in order that \isitors and former residents who ma\' be in attendance ma\' call with the certaint\- of finding old friends at home to welcome them. Some members at least of each family should remain at home during the exening. Community Day Tuesday, September 2, 1919 Community Picnic Committee G. E. .\ustin, Chairniai! COMMITTKE ON PirNIC U. C. Lane, Chairman Howard .\llen .Albert Balileda T. R. Bricn W. J. Chapman C. H. Cooley, Jr. Harry A. Cowles R. v.'. Dohcrty Tonv I'resco J. W. Hagar M. B. Harding L. K. HullisitT C. J. lies John J. Hearn loseph Kvitsky j. R. Jeffers Peter Jensen Robert P. Lane \\ . B. Looinis Eniil Motak- J. C. Tavlor C. B. Warren M iss Miss Ceo. Miss Thos Miss .\. L. D. L. H. U L. D. E. R. CoMMirrKic ON Knikrt.mnment I lederic (ioodwin, Chairman Florence Barker .Miss Mary Kaspar Bessie Carroll Miss Mary Long T. Chapman Miss Ida M. Lyons .\an Chapman Miss Florence Mahoney . K. Cooley Ur. R. .M. Marr Helena Ensign Kred. C. Parker Einlav .Mrs. Burton Prince . C.illelt Miss Mildred Rehor C.ladwin Kay M. Sanford Harden C. (".. Smith Hawley Miss Calherine Wesson H. L. D. G. R. Committee on (;. F F. Bailey C. Coburn H. Comstock F. Marcoulier S. Miller P.XRKiNG OF Automobiles refl Dill, Chairman L. O. Peck .Silas Ponieroy K. .S. Rockwood J. H. W'hilteniore Mrs. L. B. .Mlyn Mrs. G. F2. .\ustin Mrs. Donald Bridgnian Hilda Brace Homer E. Bush Alice Cadwcll D. M. Cole Mrs. C. H. Coolev, Jr. B. A. Edgar Mrs. B. A. Edgar C. F. Ensworlh Katherine F"o\vler H. M. Gowdy Mrs. H. M. Gowdy Mrs. Robert (iowdv Mrs. L. D. Harden' Ruth Harden Mrs. J. Hibbs C A. Hickson Mrs. C. I-".. Ilcilmes Mrs. Edward Hull Mrs. Frederick Hull Mrs. J. .\. Kenyon Co.MMITTEH ON RECEPTION Charles II. Bartlelt Chairman I.. L. Keefe Mrs. H. \V. Kittredge Mrs. Robert .M. Marr Miss Vesta Mitchell A. G. Norton H. G. Noble Mrs. Howard G. .Xoble Rachel Packard Oren E. Parks F^llene Porler Mrs. C. K. Prince Mrs. James Rivers Miss Romaine Ronan Helen Sanderson F. P. Searle Mrs. V. F. Shepard Mrs. M. \V. Shine Chester D. Stiles y.t;. Willis Elizabeth Winslow Mrs. G. W. Winslow Rul h Wood PROGRAM 12 M.— 2 P.M. Community Picnic Location, Crane Land east of Mill street and .south of West Silver treet. Entrance from Mill street. This large lot, centrally located, provides ample space for the athering of a large number of people. Ample parking space will be irovided at one end of the lot for automobiles, which may be checked nd will be under police protection. Families and individuals are invited to assemble at noon, bringing )askets of provisions and arranging themselves in groups of families nd friends. Numerous booths will f)e provided, where light lunches, rankfurts, pop corn, candy, ice cream and soft drinks can be purchased- F5ands will play during the luncheon hour. .A Reception committee will provide a Reception and Rest Tent, nd its members will be of general assistance in directing people about he grounds, and promoting the general convenience and pleasure. An emergency Red Cross tent with a corps of nurses in attendance rill be provided in case of accident or illness. 2 TO 6 P.M. Program of Sports, Folk Dancing, and Entertainment Baseball Game Local Teams for Town Championship Cash Prize Basket Ball Game Prize, Cup Tugs of War Smith (\)iTipany Teams North Side vs. South Side Westfield Mfg. Co. vs. Foster Machine Cash Prizes Push Ball Contest Two Select Teams Societies Cash Prize Track Events Grammar School Pupils Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades Two Classes Entries (A) Below 100 lbs. weight (B) Over 100 lbs. weight Two 100-yard dashes Two 50-yard dashes Two 50-yard dashes Two Potato Races Two Egg Races Two Sack Races Prizes, Selected Articles Folk Dancing 3-4 P.M. By groups of children from the Public Schools Direction of Miss Mary Long Boys Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys PROCJRAM Community Singing 4 I'.M. Under direction of Mr. l^rederic (ioodwin Dedication and Welcome Home Day Wednesday, September 3, 1919 1.30 P.M. TuKSD.AY Evening P.\RK Sgu.\RE Park Square will be elaborately decorated under the direction of the committee on decorations, and illuminated with myriads of colored lights. The pavement will be cleaned and the sc|uare roped ofT and closed to traffic. TJO I'.M. Band con(-(>rts by the 1fl4th Regiment Rand and Short's Rand. 8.30 I'.M. Community Dancing on the Square Witii music 1)\- the bands stationed at either end of W'esttiel ("ipeen. C"arni\ al hats will be pnnided by the committee in charge. Military Parade Parade Connnittee D. F. Doherty, Chairman H. J. Cleveland •August Busrhmann C. F. Ely K. T. Fowler George Jacln in \Vm. B. Mahoney Dr. T. E. Power A. D. Robinson S. K. Smith A special feature of the third day of the .Anniversary Celeliration will be the "Welcome Home" to the W'esttield bo>s who ser\ed their country in the World War. Westfield soldiers, sailors, and marines will be gi\-en the place of honor in the .Military Parade. Committee in charge of Westfield Service Men's section represeiu- ing Westfield Post, American Legion. Walter Q. Carl, Vice-Commandant Thomas Scanlon, Adjutant Edward Sheehan, Finance Officer Noah Duperraiilt, Historian Leroy C. Codding, Chaplain Kciilien Benian Joseph Ciillcn Ernesl Decker .Arthur B. l.ong Robert P. McMahon Harokl Whitteniore Joseph C. W'holean 71 PROGRAM TIr' foUdwing organizations lunc been in\ iU'il to paitiiipalc in tiie -•arade : — Coi.cjMAi, Organizations Lexington Minute Men Worcester Continentals Putnam Phalanx of Hartford Lyon Post, Orand Army of the Republic Spanish War Veterans of Springfield Major Leonard Post, No. 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Springfield It is expected that a troo[) of United States Ca\alry will also be >resent. Line of March Parade will form on Depot Square and adjacent streets Xorlh IClm street (ireat River bridge Idm street Park Square Court street i )a\- avenue West Silver street Broad street to the General Shejjard monument for the Detlication Ceremonies. Dedication of General William Shepard Memorial 3 P.M. Site- The triangular park south of Westfield Crcen The venerable Henry l-"uller, I'",s(|uire, for many years one of West- ield's leading attorne\'s, and most res|)ert(d citizens, ])assed away in 191.^, leaving in his will a be(|uest of SIDOI) foi- llic purpose of erecting 1 memorial to W'estfieid's I^c\ (ilul!onar\ hero, (ien. William ShepcU'd. This beciuest gave impetus to what had long been a desire on the part of many citizens of the town that a suitable memorial should be erected. At a town meeting a committee consisting of J. C. Greenough, Henry W. Ely, and A. D. Robinson was appointed to investigate and report on the matter. Action was deferred on several occasions, due to a feeling that the town could not afford the necessary appropriation in view of other pressing needs, but the committee by its own initiativ-e secured pledges to the amount of about $4000 from descendants of General Shepard, both here and elsewhere, and other interested citi- zens. In 1917, the town voted an appropriation of S3500 and added to the committee Messrs. Arthur S. Kneil and William T. Smith. This appropriation was recently supplemented by one of $750 for im- proving the grounds about the monument. This committee was empowered to erect and dedicate the monument. After careful con- sideration it selected Mr. Augustus Lukeman of New York City to design the monument. Mr. Lukeman, a student under Daniel Frciu li, perhaps the most distinguished of American sculptors, is the designer of the McKinley statue at Adams, "The Circuit Rider," and other works of merit. He is a man of rapidly increasing reputation in tin- artistic world, and it is generally agreed that the committee has been fortunate in its selection of sculptor. In the statue of General Shepard, Westtield possesses not only a dignified and worthy memorial to iur distinguished son, but a valuable and enduring work of art w iiicii she may always regard with pride and satisfaction. Henry VV. Ely Joseph B. Ely Edgar L. C.iliett P'rank (irant James C. Greenough Willis S. Kellogg Joseph A. Kenyun Arthur S. Kneil Jcjhn R. King General Committee t'h.irles J. Little William B. Reed Archie D. Robinson deorge W. Searle r<>ed F. Shepard Matthew W. Shine Edwin W. Smith William T. Smith PROGRAM Reception Coniniittee lIlllIN W". I Chesnt 11. .\\,\.^■ S. Augustus Alk-n Prof. Lewis B, Allvn Heni-v W. Ashlcv ' Ida f. Ashk-\ Mrs. Lucy Collins .Atwatcr Dr. James B. .'Xlwalcr Rev. David B. .'Xvtron Mrs. Lillian (anipbell .\\(.My Rev. William S. .\yres Mrs. Marv Morse Barllctt Charles IL Beals 1" rantes T. Boise Dr. (leorge W. Brace Charles J. Bradley Mrs. Martha Ingersoll Brecliwin R. Van Deusen Rev. Gabriel J. V'an Roth Rev. Koslantinas Vasilauska Mrs. .Mary Owen Walkley Mrs. Fata .Snow Waterman .Arthur F. Way John T. Way George F^. Whipple Mrs. F'lorence Fuller Whitney Mrs. Maria Moseley Whitney Dr. Walter IL Whitnev Mrs. Alice Walklev Wi'nslow .\rchic Mrs. Lu.\ l.i(tle Abbe Park W. Allen Leonard C. .Atwater W illiam F^ .\l water Helen M. .Austin Charles I^. .A\ery Fannie Baber Frank P. Barber William I.. Barllett Joseph D. Bates Lindsay .A. Bolio .Alice Cr.iry Brown ICdward C. Bryan Florence W . Burke William Seth Bush .Sumner B. Campbell Committee of Arrangements D. Robinson Chainmiii Wilbur G. Cargill Rose Carroll .Anna Clark Edward ( .. Clark James IL Clark Dennis M. Cole Mrs. C.eorge W. Collier Dr. Wallace J. Collins .Arthur (i. Cook Mrs. FJhel King Cowles Frank F^. Cowles Glenn B. Cowles Harry A. Cowles Edward G. Grotty Charles .A. Uewey Frank S. Dcwcv PROGRAM Louis M. Uewey Thomas J. Dewey, Jr. Edward F. Diehl Mrs. G. Fred Dill Mrs. Eugene Dohcrty Nellie .A. Doherty Cornelius F. Donovan Dr. Julius M. Dutton Mrs. Catherine Freed Ensign Charles F. Ensworth John P. Fogarty -Albert E. Fowler Eloise I. Fowler John H. Fowler Mrs. Mary .Allen Fowler Louis M. Fuller Lester E. Gibbs Darwin L. Gillett Harry W. Gladwin Mrs. Leona Hale Gowdy Archie O. Granger .Arthur E. Green Rev. John H. Lockwood Mrs. .Axie Van Deusen Logie Mrs. Fannie Parsons Looniis George VV. Looniis Mrs. Mary Noble Looniis Mary E. Lyman Dr. Joseph Maroney Mrs. James C. McCarthy Preston T. Miller Mrs. Frances Hassler Morrissey Mrs. Richard Morrissev Arthur C. Mosely Harris B. Moulton Horace G. Nelson Clifton A. Noble Mrs. Howard G. Noble James M. Noble Arthur G. Norton Mrs. Frank C. Parker Mrs. Rose Tracy Parker Henry B. Prout Harry B. Putnam Mary E. Steimer Harry R. Stiles Edward H. Taylor James Tierney Frederick J. Tooke George A. L'pson Henry M. Van Deusen Mrs. May Van Deusen Spencer M. Van Deusen Dr. George A. VValkley Mrs. Jennie .Austin Warren Mrs. Nelly Shepard West William C. Wholean Bernard C. Wolcott Mrs. Irma Dvson Wolcott Mary Grant Ward Rees J. Lyman Gray Edith M. Robbins Mrs. James W. Hagar Howard Shepard Robinson Henry W. Hallbourg George E. Robinson Derwin G. Hanier Mrs. Julia Noble Rockwood Mrs. Isabelle Gladwin Hedges A. Romaine Ronan John J. Hearn Leona S. Ronan Malcolm B. Harding Dr. Edward J. Sammons Mrs. Edward .A. Herrick Herbert O. Sanford Charles .A. Hickson Mrs. Irene Sauter Sanford Edward E. Hinsnian Leigh Sanford Robert C. Hollister Fred Schmidt William W. Hosmer Dr. .Arthur T. Schoonmaker Harold E. Howard Fred H. Scott George E. Hubbard George H. Sharp Edward H. Hull Dr. Wallace F. Shaw Frederic Hull Mrs. Charles W. Shepard Edwin ^L Huniphre\ille Edwin F. Shepard .Mrs. Charles P. lies Mrs. Mary Chapman .Shine George E. Judson Geo. T. Slauter Eliza E. Kellogg Charles G. Smith Mrs. May Sizer Ken\on Mrs. Clara Gibbs Smith Mrs. Sadie Barnes Knox Edwin J. Smith Mrs. Harry C. Lane Mrs. Florence Ely Smith -Maud .A. Lewis Miss Louise E. .Snow Special seats will lie reserved in the stands for descendants of Gen- eral William Shepard and for the descendants of other Revolutionary soldiers accredited to ^^'estfield ; also for members of the Grand Army of the Republic. Order of E.xercises Music Invocation Address by Mr. Henry W. Ely, Chairman of the Committee Introduction of the Sculptor Presentation of the Monument Unveiling of the Monument by a descendant of General Shepard Acceptance of the Monument Oration Addresses by distinguished invited guests Hymn, ".America" Wednesday Evening A banquet and fitting entertainment will be provided by the town to welcome home the sons of Westfield, soldiers, sailors, and marines, who have been in the Service during the World War. 74 The 250th Anniversary Ode oh, Wcstjicld oil tlic WY'stfu'ld ! To tlicc our thou^lits return, Our loving thoughts, our grateful thoughts, for thee our pulses yearn. I'roni Alquat's years in Woro)wke, from Streamfield's early days, 'Ph\- sons and daughters cherish thee, and joy to sing thy praise. Wlun the moon is shining brigiitly, h(;w we long to steal away To thy silver-flooded meadows, where the gentle breezes play! How th\' sunlit slopes are calling us to stand where once we stood. How our hearts think till they're aching of thy wild-flowers in the wood! Thy hills whose rugged outlines are mingled with our dreams, Thy winding moody river, fed l)y its crystal streams. The plains beyond the valley, thy beautiful old trees, Bring happy inspirations, and all thy prospects please. The far-famed old Academy, the Atheneum's nooks, Lent thee for generations the helpfulness of books. Churches and schools, and industries of country-wide renown Have made thee once, and make thee still, (jid //(;w/)rfe«'i- banner town. Thou gavest of thy dearest, whene'er the Nation called, Not once or twice, but every time, by danger unappalled; Thy women could not falter, thy men could never lag In mercy and for justice, in hallowing the F/as;. From decade unto tiecade, from father unto son, Increased thy fair inheritance of needful tasks well done; Thus sturdily and earnestly thy inner life has grown. Unharmed by want or riches, peculiarly thine own. There's a Something indescribable, which, wantler where we may, Makes Westfield hearts cling close to thee. VWcall it Westfield's Way. We feel thy homelike welcome, as back to thee we throng. With memories most tender, with loyalty most strong! All Rights Reserved Publishers of the Official Souvenir Program Westfield's 250th Anniversary Association I .v (if inlrrrst lo look l)ack to the clays of enterprises which. ihoiij^h small, contrilniled their share to the growth and wealth ol the (own. What seems to ha\c liei'n the first deparliire from farming In' the settlers ol the W'oroiioco \alle\- was the producing of tar and tiirpeiiline. ihe trees, from which these articles were taken, growing abiindantU on the plains surrounding the town. A mill for working hemp stood near the site of the Kuss Gelatin ("o. on I'nion street. .At Mundale, at one linn- (ailed "Hoop-l'ole," cordage and powder kegs were produced about 1820. Tanneries were common on the streams about thi- town, one bt'ing located at the west corner of SiKer and Pleasant streets. In former years wagons and plows were manufacturefl at lower Broad street. Among other industries which might be mentioned, was the manufacture of cotton twine, satinet, fishing tackle, archery goods, shoes, whip sockets, caskets, wooden ware, and steam engines. But the old shops of yesterday, and their operatives, are gone. The cunning machinery of to-day fills their places, and the glory of the time-ser\ing apprentice is a matter of the past. This was the start of the Main street plant of the H. B. Smith Co. To-day the industries of Westfield are diversified, and cover The picture shows one of the boats in the "Basin" of the old canal, many lines of work, and some of them are of great magnitude and the historic waterway that made Westfield a port, with communi- financial standing. Among these, is the immense establishment cation by water with points north and south. ni ilif Westfield Manufacturing Company. 77 Westfield Manufacturing Company WESTFIELD is the leading bicycle center of the universe. The Westfield Manufacturing Company makes more high grade bicycles than any other manufacturer anywhere. This large plant is looked to for the latest improvements and designs in bicycles, as Paris is watched for the latest styles in women's attire — in other words, Westfield bicycles are the standard bicycles of the world. The Westfield Manufactur- ing Company is situated in the Lozierville section of Westfield and is a large and modern plant employing in normal times approximately 900 peo- ple, while at times this number has been as high as 1200. One million^ fifty-two thousand, four hundred and eighty-seven dol- lars (S1,0.S2,487.00) was paid out in wages to Westfield people by the Westfield Manu- facturing Company during a period of one fiscal year which has recently ended. The fac- tory is ideally situated at the edge of the town in the midst of clean, open fields, and work- ing conditions are the very best. have worked for many years A great many in this same it the em])luyees factory making bicycles and naturally lia\e become experts and take great pride in the product which they help to produce. This attitude toward their work has helped to obtain for Westfield bicycles the enviable position which they now hold in the bicycle industry. The plant of the Westfield Manufacturing Com]iany is made up of ten large buildings devoted exclusively to the manufacture of Westfield bicycles anil velocipedes. A spur track of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad enters the plant, greatly facilitating receipt of raw material and shipment of the finished product. "Bicycles is Bicycles" to most people, but a trip through the plant of the Westfield Manufacturing Company soon convinces a visitor of the fact tliat Westfield bicycles are the best in the world because of the care and skill put into their manufacture. The leading Westfield brands — Columbia, Crescent, Ramliler, Cleveland, Tribune, and Pope bicycles — are well known and ridden throughout the entire world, and the makers have foinid an ever increasing de- mand for their product in the past few years. Indication ol the wide scope of their distri- bution is found in the fact that Westfield bicycles are being shipped to Holland, Den- mark, Sweden, Spain, France, Italy, Africa, I^ra/.il, .Argen- tina, Colombia, Chili, and nther countries in large numbi-rs. Many thousands of dollars are spent each year in ad\'ertising the leading Westfield product — Columbia Bicycles — in national publica- tions. Thishas reflected to Westfield's advantage in bringing the name of the town before manufacturers looking for a good place to locate. The Westfield Manufacturing Company played an ini|)ortant part in the winning of the war. After exhaustive tests by govern- ment engineers the Columbia Bicycle was selected as the best bicycle for use by our troops abroad. Orders for over 35,0(10 nf these Mill- tary wluols wc-ro iilarcfl with the Wcsttield ManufarUiriTijj (■()iiii)aii\ . tliis work. These Iniildings arc now being used to take care of the Main- llidusandsof these l)icycles pla\('rle business. .Added distinction has been warfare at the front. Soldiers have iirotiiibl reports of the tisefuhiess gi\in to Westfield and to the compan\- l)\' the statement made by of the ("oiunil)ia Military I\b)del in tin- battle zone. The manufacture of [hv Westheld Military Bicycle, howe\-er, was a small portion of the wurk w liirli ilu' com|)ain' did for the goxcrn- nieiit. Ab)st of the famous "7.^" gas shells, which b\ m,in>' h.ixe l)een considert'd the most imi)ortanl factor in the wiiming of (he w.ir. were turned out ,it the \\ V'^l lielil pi, ml. It w.is ni'cessar\- lor the C(imp,iii\ 1(1 eitct .iddit ioii.il linil(|ini;s in order to t.d Tribune and Pope-m.ide bic\-cles. This shop, f)wned by Joseph K\itsky and William \'elinek, is a new up-to-date shop devoted to the sale of bicycles, motorcycles, and auto accessories. Cle\ eland bicycles are sold by F. H. Cooley — School street. Mr. Cooley is the i^roprietor of Wcstfield's leading sporting good- store. Famous "75 (Ias Shell 79 igrVoKks -S23IS>' 80 The H. B. Smith Company PIONEER MAKERS OF BOILERS For Steam ami Hot Watir Heating RADIATORS I'or Direct and Indirect Systems MANUFACTURING PLANTS, WESTFIEED, MASS. Sales Offices and Warehouses Westfield New York Philadelphia Boston San Francisco Los Angeles 57 Main Street 10 East 39th Street 17th and Arch Streets 138 Washington Street, N. Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson President, Wm. T. Smith Vice-President Wm. B. Reed Treasurer Philip C. Smith Directors Officers Philip C. Smith, Jr. James M. Smith Edwin W. Smith C. K. Prince E. Barton Chapin A rude wood cut which has been revived of recent years in several publications and appears on page 75 of this book, shows the old Canal Basin near the present railroad crossing on Main street, a boat nl primitive type lying at the dock, and on the bank a small fountlry bearing on its front a sign: Iron Foundry & Stove Works. The same building appears in a sketch of Westfield Circen done in color by (ieorge Slowe as a boy of thirteen, in 18.^6, which now hangs in our Public Library. His picture was primarily of the old wooden church and buildings on the east side of the Green, but his \iew extended right across the open fields to the canal bank where now stands the works of The H. B. Smith Company. The old brick building of se\eral stories, with its steep roof, has been obscured b\- the more niodcjii buililings w hich (.'Xti'mi on all sicks, but it still forms the rear portion of tin- machine shop of three stories fronting on Main street. Here Lyman and Thomas A. Lewis manufactured stoves and did a general foundry- business when the jjroperty was acquired in 18,S3 by Hcnr\' B. and Edwin Smith, brothers, who started business under the name of H. B. Smith & Companv'. l''or some years, the princi])al product of the foundry was orna- nieiital iron fences, which were in great vogue at the time for veranda ,nul cemetery work. Cp to about 1SC)S, the founilry was supplemenleil b\- a lumber yard w Inch extended south along the west bank of the canal, the two enter- prises being conducted under the one firm name. 81 It was n(H until about tlie year 1860 that the liusiiiess foiuid its )ermanent eharacter in the purchase from Samuel Cold of the patent ights for the manufacture of his new sectional cast iron boiler, and ndirect pin radiators, so-called. By developing these patents the 1. B. Smith ("oinpany became the pioneer manufacturers of cast iron Kjilers and radiators; an industry tliat has become one of the largest n the country. At first, ai>out three tons of iron were melted d.iiK' into the boilers ind their accom])anying radiators. In 1859, John R. Reed cast his ot with the company, and under the combined push and pull of the :hree men the business prosperecl until 1863, when a new and larger •upola was reipiired, and the daih- melt rose to eight or ten tons. At hat time a two-story wooden building abutted on Main street and ormed the front of the works. It was connected by a low covered .vay across open ground to the old machine shop ne.xt in the rear. \ giant wooden wheel in the attic connected with a rope-fall from the Deak of the front gable was in place years later to idenlifx this juilding as the old freight storehouse of the Canal Basin. In 1872 the present building facing on Main street was put up iTider then adxanced mill construction plans, and to this date remains t practicalh' modern construction, .-^bout the same year the manufac- ure of the Mills water-tube, sectional, cast iron boiler was undertaken. In the late 6()'s, the manufacture of cast iron direct radiators for placement in the rooms to be heated began with the Whitticr bar adiatcjr, which was in extensi\'e use during the following decade. In 187S, John R. Reed patented a direct colunni radiator with iase and top which had a wide sale under the name of the Reed 'adiator, for years following, until the present universal simpler type )f direct radiator Ciime into general manufacture about 1884. The business continued as a firm under its original name u]i to 1879, when it was found desirable to organize a corporation and ncreasc the invested capital. John R. Reed was elected the first president and general manager; Andrew Mercer, vice-president, and Philip C. Smith, treasurer. These, with David S. and J. M. Smith, formed the board of directors. General growth led in 1884 to the purchase of an ample building site on the north side of the Westfield river, where a new radiator plant, having a floor area of about fifty thousand square feet, was completed. At that time the cupola capacity for both North and South Side foundries was about forty tons per day divided equally between the two foundries, and the total working force about four hundred men. A large addition to the North Side foundry was put up about the year 1900, and in 1910 the South Side, or boiler plant, was practically revolutionized by extensive additions and changes, including the most modern processes of manufacture and methods of handling product. The combined melt of the boiler and radiator plants is now about two hundred tons per day, when in full operation, for which a force of about tweKe hundred men is required. The prod- uct includes all tN'pes of boilers and radiators used in modern steam and hot water heating, including the smallest laundry heaters, portable round boilers for homes of medium size, and the largest sectional boilers for public buildings, furnished with or without the smokeless furnace, a late invention to meet the strict laws now enforced in cities of the bituminous coal regions. In the earlydays manufacturers of heatingapparatustook contracts and installed their products, and at one time the company had con- tracting offices at NewYork, Providence, and New Haven, but with the increase of the industry all contracting was in time turned o\er to the rapidly develojiing guild of steam and hot water engineers and con- tractors. During the war the company supplied heating material destined for camps, ships, shops, or buildings contributing to the winning of the war. To help in the emergency contracts were also filled for cast iron flanged fittings and fuse bodies forming the nose or detonat- ing head of trench mortar shells carrying high jiower explosives. 82 CRANE BROTHERS :l^s^^s I !) ID rgiUSINESS FOUNDED in l.S(i8 by Robert B. and James A. Crane. J pij i Main mill built in 1870. Manufacturing "Linen Record," "Jap- anese Linen," and "All-Linen" Papers. Mr. Robert B. Crane died June 21, 1909, and Mr. James A. Crane died Jul.v 22, 1910. After deaths of the original iiartners, the business was |)urchased by Me.ssrs. Crane & Co., Dalton, Mass., and is now conducted by them. ll^gllWlNG to the increasing demand for "Japanese Linen," the IBJ product of the mill is now confined to this line, the "Linen Record" and "All Linen" lines having been discontinued a few years ago. This paper has a world-wide reputation, and is largely used for commercial and professional purposes in this country as well as abroad. FIRST CRANE S MILL, 1868 P R t S E N T M I L L 1 ' n J Sj The United States Whip Co. E[F. L. PARKER, President F. A. SANFORD, TreasurerJe mm WESTFIELD, from its very start, has been known as the whip city of the world. Even 'way back when this was a small country with a small population, the whips which were used, although they were not large in numbers, came out of Westfield. Joseph Jokes is given the credit of producing the first whip that was ever used in this country. His whip was a crude affair, being merely a hickory stock with a lash braided on to it; but from that simple, crude begin- ning, there has developed in this country a business which furnishes not only all the whips used in the United States, )ut also furnishes practically all the whips that are used in all the foreign countries. A recent traveler to the farthest epths of India reports that even there, where the rudimgnts of living were so crude that it was almost impossible to exist, le found a well worn whip with a Westfield label on it. In the year 1855 there were about thirty small whip factories in Westfield. The largest of these was the H. Harrison & Co., /hich later became the American Whip Co. The other twenty-nine were soon merged into the American Whip Co., or ceased to xist. In the period between 1855 and 1893 many new concerns came into existence and the whip industry was probably at its leight. In 1893 the American Whip Co. became the basis for the formation of the United States Whip Co., which absorbed Imost all of the active whip concerns of Westfield, and to-day this concern does practically 85 per cent, of the whip business of he world. This factory has an output of thirty thousand whips per day, and if these whips were tied one behind another, they /ould reach a distance of thirty-five miles; it would take less than one hundred days to reach across the entire width of the Inited States; or about a year and eight months' production would make a continuous line of whips from Westfield around the ntire globe and back to Westfield. The materials used in the manufacture of whips come from all parts of the world. The rattan comes from the jungles round Singapore ; the rawhides come from the interior of India ; the rubber comes from South America ; the whalebone comes rom a species of the whale found in the Northern Waters ; the only material used to any extent in the manufacture of whips /hich comes from this country is the cotton yarn from the South. Westfield will stand, as she commenced, so long as whips are used, as the whip-producing city of the world ; and to-day 99 er cent, of all the whips used are produced in this city. 84 W0RK5 AT WE5TFIELD. MASS. iaajSEa^' So r«.. r^ ' } HISTORY OF THE TEXTILE MANUFACTURING COMPANY r III:. Tfxiiie Manufacturing Company, a company formed for Erastus Collins, Westficld W.F.Johnson, W'estfield the purpose of manufacturing coflin and casket iiardware, was Henry W. Ely, Westfield L. H. Pease, Thompson ville corporated on March 27, IXSO, in the \ illage of Thompsonville, The compan\- derives its name from the manner in which the the town of Enfield, under the laws of the State of Connecticut. handles were made; the majority being co\ered by platting machines lecapitalstockof the company was SI 0,000, divided into 400 shares with various textiles of difterent colors. However, in recent years S25.00 each. The original stockholders and incorporators were: this method has been eliminated and, although cloth-covered bars iward C. Carpenter, Westfield Dexter Avery, Westfield are made, the greater portion of the goods are now made of cast «eph S. Clark, Westfield H.W.Morgan, Westfield metal, silver plated. 86 llic \\(irk>li()|) ()l llic ('()m|).iny was lirst situali-d In ilu- II. M. Smith Co. Iniildiiijj on Main street, W'esllii'lil. while the plaltiiii; work was done in the W'estticld Power Co. huildini;. l.att'r, in liSX4, the entire plant was mo\ed to one building and a lease executed with the W'estfield Power Co. lor the |)reniises occupied and the third floor of thi' Whitney building for a term not exceeding three years Ironi the 15th of November, 1S.S4. This lease was executed on Icbruary I'Mh oi that year. In Jime,1887, due to the ra|jid inc■rea^e in the \-olunie of business, it was considered necessary to take up the matter of erecting a factory suitable to take care of the work of tlu' company. Plans for this building, however, were not completed until June, 189*), when a com- munication was received from O. B. Parks and J. B. Atwatcr offering the company- a building site on their property on North Elm street at the corner of Westminster street. The proposition was accepted and the eriction of fjuildings started at once. In the early part of 1 ''()() the coiiipaiu' mo\ed into the newly erected building. On November 29, 1890, Sumner B. Cam])bell was elected t(j the position of treasurer, made vacant In' the diath of J. C. Brooks; and in Dcccmfjer of that year, T. K. Baker was engaged to fill the position of general manager, which had also been held liy Mr. Brooks. On May 9th, Mr. Baker resigned and Mr. Camjibell was elected to fill both positions of treasurer and general manager. A branch company, under the name of the L'nited SiKer >!v Melal Company, was formed in January, 1903, to take care of the trade with casket houses exclusi\'ely and this line is still in operation. In August of the same year the entire plant of Eldridge & Company, of Taunton, Mass., was purchased for the making of name plates. This work was continued under the same name up to January of this year, when the name "Kldridge & Company" was eliminated, although the Eldridge line of plates is still being made. The manufacture of silver plated ware, consisting cJiietly of toilet sets for both ladies and gentlemen, was started in 1906. These goods wire made u|) to the time this country entered the war and it became so hard to si'cure Britannia Mel.il. ihe u^r ot which was restricled bv the goN'ernmeiil . Ilowiver, in January, 1919, this de|)artment was again opened up and at the present time is rapidly pnjgressing. The Perkins Mfg. Co. was established in 1908 b>' C. M. Perkins lor inanulacturing a unique line called Arabesque ware. Many useful and ornamental articles were made, such as fern dishes, book racks, sersing trays^and desk sets, but as the Textile Company did not have the proper facilities for doing this work, Mr. Perkins found it necessary to discontinue it in 1911 and locate elsewhere. In the latter part of 1912, due to the unsatisfactory financial condition of the company, it was deemed advisable, for the interest of those concerned, to place it in the hands of a receiver. Mr. Robert Ciowdy was electefl to this position. In October, 1914, I. T. .Mstrom, J. B. .\i water, and H. B. Moulion pri'sented a [)lan to incorporate the com|)any according to the laws of the Commonw'ealth of Massachusetts, giving it the name of "Textile Manufacturing Company" with a capital stock of >S100,000. The [)lan was accepted and these gentlemen proceeded to form a new- company to operate in the same way as the old and to remain in the old location. Their work was completed in time for the annual meeting of the stockholders in February, 1916. New officers were elected at this meeting: S. A. Allen, president; I". C. Willi.ini^ manager and treasurer; H. B. Moulton, secretary. From the time of re-organization up if) the present time the com- pany has progressed anti trebled its output. The year 1918 proved to be the best in the history of the company and present indications are that the ])resent one will be still better. Seven representati\'e: cover their tlifferent territories o\er the entire l'nited States and a part of Canada, and a certain amount of trade is carried on wit! foreign countries. At the last annual meeting, S. A. Allen was agai elecled president. F. C. Williams, manager, treasurer, and secretar\ while I. T. Alsirom of West S[)ringfield, Charles E. Coon of Gene\a N. v., representatives of the company in the South, and W. D. I^aile^ of Rochester, N. Y., repri'sentative in the Middle West, are the othe members of the board of directors. W. J. Briggs, Syracuse, .\ . ^ is pre>ident of the I'liitid Silxcr pc of Warm Air Heaters, with factory located in Hoosick Falls, X. Y. In 1907 a number of peo[)]e in W'estficld becoming interested, the Company was reorganized, electing T. R. Brien, President; S. A. Allen, Vice-President; G. I. Hays, Secretary and Treasurer. The factory was located in Westfield and successfully manufactured 15rien Heaters in a building on Depot Scjuare until June 1, 1918, at which time they mo\ed into a new and commodious faclor\- build- ing erected liy them, at tlie foot of Katherinc street, where they are now manufacturing the celebrated Hrieii Heater. The officers at ihe present time are: T. R. Rrien. President; S. A. .\llen, \'ice- Presidenl; and Thos. Dyson, Secretary and Treasiuer. In 1916, h,i\ing some difficulty in securing sufficient castings lor ihiir need, T. R. Rrien. [)resi(k'nt of the company, bought the loiindr\ buildings ot the W'estfiild l''oimdry Company and organized the Bay State Foundry Company for the purpose of furnishing cast- ings for the Brien Heater Company and doing a general foundry business. This foundry business has !)ecn very successful and is now eiiipln\ing ihiriy men, ni.inulariuring castings tor the Brien Heater Compain' and for se\cral large concerns in Springfield, and occupies an important part in our business life. y.^ •>)4 WE FURNISH THE TOWN OF WESTFIELU WITH ELECTRICITY 95 '"'S,-'y5y>: '"^p»m^' fl^^ ■■^--Vs J a ( ^ n»; Russ Gelatin Company Factory in Westfield. Executive Office and Sales Department, 201 Devonsfiire St.. Boston, Mass. Organized 1917; Incorporated July, 191(S. The factory, formerly owned by the Spriny;dale Paper Co., is de- 'Oted exclusively to the manufacture of edible tj-elatin, and is the larg"est plant of its kind in the United States. The product is shown by average analysis to be of a higher standard of purit\- than that established by the 'nited States Department of Agriculture. The Russ (Gelatin Company is associated with II. l\ Russ Co., 201 Devonshire St., Boston, Importers and i^xporters of Hide Cuttings, Star Shavings, and Paper Sizing. Westfield Clay Products Company >V«ishi<;l' is also interested in several other vood-working jjlants where nuich of its work is gotten out in the rough, jreparatory to being sent to the local plant to receive the finishing touches before Ijeing shipped to the various towns and cities through- out the country. The business was established b\' Mr. Culman in lcS84 in the manu- facture of toys and arlvertising novelties, and since that time many staple articles have been added to the line in the way of folding pocket lunch boxes of v-arious kinds and shapes, as well as lunch box kits containing vacuum bottles, etc., upon which Mr. ("lilnian has many valuable patents. The company also manufactures over forty styles of men's and women's garment hangers, many of which are inventions of Mr. Ciilman, and also controlled by patents in this and other countries. The toy end of the business has not been neglected in any way, however, and that part of the enterprise is growing bigger and bigger every day. It would require much space and many pages to under- take to enumerate the many different toys and novelties manufactured 104 I)\- lliis priigressi\t' I'oncerii, and it i> an example- of fntirpi'i>e, .iliililv . and shrt'wd liusinoss niana^ciiuTit wliiili tarrii's with it an ()l)iect Ii-smhi in itself, showing; that from a small, irudc l)ci;inninji has tjrowii np and do\i'lo|)('' ideas and business methods, never permitting the company's atTairs to mo\e in a rut, but introducing new i)oinls in the management of its alfairs, which, pro[)erly carried out, have created a business of unusual growth, and one which is classed as a leader in its line. The company's success has been pronounced, the goods produced of the highest (piality, and its standing among the trade unexcelletl. It was nine \ears ago that Mr. Oilman took his son, I, eland M. (iilman, into i)artni'rshii) with him, and like his father he has shown marked ability in the designing and inxciiting of main' new ideas in the toy and novelt>- line. We certainly extend to the Hampden Toy Company our most hearty congratulations, together with our sincere good wishes for a continuation of its prosperity and success. OPERATORS OF PORTABLE STEAM MILLS CORDWOOD, POLES, RAILROAD TIES, ETC. tfVIE BROTHERS W ENGLAND LUMBER BOXES AND SHOCKS HARD WOOD SPECIALTIES WESTFIELD, MASS. ^ dvvcird F. Pie hl - i:si.ii>iisii«^l(^ Miiolci- tor .ill iiiiii — llic one civia'' ll>.it is re.iill)' Mijoyed .\> Hit- yc.irs roll l.v. Oiilil's ( )lil ini:k..rv n-.f.iins Hw >.inn- iii'Sli >t.ilnl.ir' C. Lane, and Charles B. Warren constitute the Board of Directors. ^ ^ no M oronoco javings s, Bank Incorporated 18^1 OFFICERS, 1871 Prfsident — Samuel Horton. Trkasurkr — Royal Wellor. VlCE-I'RESiDKNTs — Lewis R. Norton, Edwin Smith. Reuben Nolile, Wm. O. Fletcher. Clerk — Edward H. Gillett. TRi'STEfc^s — Geori^e R. Whitman. Henry Fuller. James H. Morse. Darwin L. Ciillelt, Thoma.< Kneil. Alexander MeKenzie. Joseph S. Clark. David ^amberton, Lemuel B. Hlood. Merritt VanDeusen, Edson O. Gibbs. John R. Reed, Leroy C. Gillett, John Fowler. Phineas Solomon. OFFICERS, 1919 President — Oren B. Parks. Treasurer — Harris B. Moulton. Vice-Presidents— Chester H. Abbe. Thomas J. Cooley. Clerk — Frederick A. Ballou. Trustees — S. Augustus Allen, Chester H. Abbe. John H. Ashley, Gamaliel E. Austin. William Seth Bush. Sumner B. Campbell. Charles H. Cooley. Thomas J. Cooley. Frank S. Dewey, William B. Mahoney. Oren B. Parks. Oren E. Parks, Edwin J. Smith. Lewis C. Parker, Harris B. Moulton. The Woronoco Savings Rank takos much pride for the part it has borne in the upbuilding- of the town. Believing that the bank was organized primarily as an institution in the interest of the citizens of Westfield, its officers have always endeavored to keep it as such. The fact that preference has always been given to local borrowers, regard- less of the rate of interest offered by out-of-town borrowers or of con- ditions governing the investment market, proves its loyalty to the town. Westfield Savings Bank ncorporated April 1 6, I655 GROWTH OF DEPOSITS AND SURPLUS DEPOSITS SURPLUS December .'Jl. ISliO $ 100,174.37 December 31, 1870 490.702.71 December 31. IKSO 74.5,104.12 December 31, 1S90 1.014.,5.37.9O $ .•i.3,344.78 December 31. 1!HI0 1,640,335.09 99,216.85 December 31. llKi.^j 2,281,777.05 126,575.24 December 31, 1910 2,889,190.14 177,069.24 December 31, linr, 3.114,092.93 305,622.54 December 31. 1!)17 3.66(!,484.27 365,999.»4 December 31, 191X 3.862,765.24 418..56301 April 1.5, 1919. 4,176,021.67 42.5,661.87 The secret of our success is Service. There is no work so small or humble or unpleasant that we won't condescend to do it, if it will help _ the peoiile who do business with us. Our incentive is that Bible verse, " Whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant." President — Lucius F. Thayer. Vice-Presidents — Charles F. Austin, Daniel F. Doherty. Joseph A. Kenyon, Harry C. Lane. Treasurer — George A. Upson. Clerk — Harry B. Putnam. Trustees — Lucius F. Thayer, Loring P. Lane, Charles F. Austin. Daniel F. Doherty. Joseph A. Kenyon. Frank E. Cowle.*. Charles H. Cooley, Jr., Harry B. Putnam, Louis M. Fuller. Harry C. I^ane, Thomas J. Dewey, Morrell H. Moore, Harry W. Gladwin, Edgar W. Reed, George A. Upson. Board of Investment — Lucius F. Thayer, Loring P. Lane. Charles F. Austin. Thomas J. Dewey. .^uditini; ('OMMirrEE — Loring P. Lane, Charles H. Cooley, Jr., Louis M. Fuller. Ill WORONOAK FARMS CO. >■ ?-( 1919 1909 — One Guernsey Cow ; 50 Acres of Land. 1919 — 135 Guernsey Cattle ; 40 Double Standard Polled Herefords (the only large herd in New England) ; 40 Hogs ; Horses ; Operates 1600 Acres of Land ; Employs 20 Men ; Incorporated February, 1917, as Woronoak Farms Co., Westfield, Mass. The Van Deusen Inn Ox Court StRTt is situated Wcstricld's most inlluculial iiolcl, "Tlic Van Deusen Inn." Cosy and li(iniclil I I itfleld. Oldest Insurance Office in Westjield Estahlishcd ISSO TIMK THIKI) FIHK TKHTKII CD A i •T ■ ■■ - "^ . J. i^nyrni^E-m-^ WOOD No. 2 Main Street lS9o T^veiity-fif
  • ■*, i i In February, 1913, I started in business on a sewing table in my bedroom. At that time I was living on a farm, two miles from a \illage. Tliat year I had 4(1 customers. To-day we are located in the building pictured above. Can you believe it ? We now, on our list, have .S(I,(H)(J customers. Wouldn't you like to take a look around our ofifice ? We shall be mightily pleased to see you and show you how we do business. \\ hen may we e.xpect you r Arthur T. 'White, - Masmncftlru^iinM^ XOHl.K A\K\LK. WESTFIKLI). Ill 123 MOSELY& MASCHIN ■ L\CORPORA TED- Arlliur C. Moaely, President George L. Maschin, Treasurer Plumbing, Steam, and Hot Water Heating Hot Air Furnaces Sheet Metal Work Electric Wiring, Fixtures and Specialties 19 SCHOOL STREET WFSTFIELD. MASS. j^TT Arthur C. Mosely, President af this Corporation, has hern ennaged in the Flitnihiiuj, ^*i-^ Heating, and Sheet Metal Business in this town si7ice 1S93, and combined his busi- ness with that of'Daniel L. Hood, of i? Main Street, in 1909, forming the present Corporation in connection with George L. Maschin, who had been iritli Mr. Hand for eight years. Prompt service at reasonable prices is the aim of this rorporation . Phone. Smith Feed Company Wlwlesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Hay, Straw, and Poultry Supplies THOMAS STREET WESTFIELD, MASS. \i\ 4.^t@^ I A a y. N T S F O IS I j CADILLAC I I CHANDLER and I i DODGE ^CARS A Corner in Fuller's Antiquarian Shop where "open house" will be held, during the Anniversary, for the relic-lover. All welcome ! A Place of Interest to All 158 Franklin St., Westfield, Mass. 12S G. S. REED CBb SON 130 ELM STREET A/^estfield s Oldest Shoe Store The business was founded in 1876 by the late S. C. Hall, and was acquired by G. S. Reed Feb. 16, 1884 AS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY CONDUCTED AS MEDIUM AND HIGH-GRADE SHOE STORE ^ M. R. KING ^ Cash Department Store ESTABLISHED BY L. B. BLOOD, 1844 GV^ HEADQUARTERS FOR LIVE BUYERS Moderate Prices Featuring the very best numbers Dozens of lines of Dry Goods, etc. What you need when you need it Quality considered you pay less at M. R. KING'S 60 NORTH ELM STREET 12(1 LOOMIS BROTHERS W. B. Loomis R. C Loomis D. H, Loomis Direct descend jnlb of Thomas Loomis, who sellled in VV indsor, Conn., in ll) 10 COMMERCIAL BLOCK Corner of Klin and .Sdionl Strt-ets. tlu- iipstiiirs ul wImlIi ums formerly the I-'irsi M. K. Clmrcli, the yrouml tloor lieinu rented .is a ^^rocery store .since IS.'.S — now occupied liy the leading dealeis in 1 lii;li-Grade Groceries. CASH STORE Loomis Brothers 24 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. Telephones 234, 235 ^b I'il ilHeu's Tralrrnnl iKrciilciil ^Ksscitinli i^niur CDftirr - - ^^^litfi^l^. UtaHHarliuartta 3liULir|iitrulrft Aiiijutit -I. IBB7 on $Iaiis brurltta tit raar nf *trkttrB8 SJttiuni Dralli Total benefits paid, over Surphis to policyholders, o\er i4.SO,(H)0.llO I.V),0Oil.l)O Mhij ttfll rarni i\aur titiutrattrc tit a rorritltrl& nmtpaitn ' KitliKkT C.DWDY, Secretary and Treasurer Westfield Tire & Rubber Company The lirst .\ut() .Acccs.sorics and \'ulcaiii/iii'^ Business cstablislu'd in WcstficId March 25, V)\.^ \\ I I'nIKlKK K. ('.. M \K I f-.I, JAMES H. WHITTEMORE Real Estate and General Insurance Agent for Lexonite Plastic Asbestos hoofing Compound Office opened in the fluliand Building Januar> (>. 1919 Mr. \\ hitteinore came to Weslluld in r)()6 as Asst. Supt. for the Metropolitan IJfe Insurance Co. He held several positions with the Metropolitan, and was promoted to Deputy Supt. early in 19III, and resigned in December, I9IS, to enterthc Real Kstatc liusiness. His sons, Howard M. and Harold Whittemore, will be associated with him in the liusiness. Twenty sales have already been made in the first twenty weeks in busi-ness. 127 Established August 30, 1913 CELEBRATING OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AS A LEADING SHOE STORE OF WESTFIELD Linehan's • Boot Shop 92 Elm Street - Oowdy Block 911 1919 lothing (S Men's Furnishings 36 Elm Street, Westfield THE STORE THEY TALK ABOUT JOHIN R. KlING 266-268 Elm Street Meats, Groceries, Fish, Fruits and Vegetables Everything Good to Eat JOHIN R. KIING EInn Cycle & Auto Supply Co. J, R. K\ itEky Wm, H. Yeliriek " The Store on the Square " Harley Davidson Motorcycles Pope Bicycles VULCANIZING Lawn Mower Sharpening Acetylene Welding General Repairing Goodyear and Beacon Service Station FREE AIR 12a 24-30 SCHOOL STREET WESTFIELD, MASS. R. T. CARRIER- -j-«- DEALER IN High-Class Meats, Groceries ^^ Provisions Native Veal, Poultry, and Vegetables Fre* Delivery to All Sections R. T. CARRIER, - Quality at the Ri^.ht PnW Phone 729 53 ELM STREET JM7VTES H. CLARK General Insurance Agency ELM STREET 7 WESTFIELD ROOMS 7-9 COMMERCIAL BLOCK Tnis Agency commencetl business March I. 1898. as Clark 6" Savery (James H. Clark and James R. Savery). In December, 1899. Mr. Clark purchased Mr. Savery s interest, and has since conducted busmess m his own name. The companies represented by the Agency include the largest and most reliable in the various lines of insurance with combined assets totaling OVER $130,000,000 NASH'S BAKERY R. NASH, one of tne oldest merchants in town, located here in 1871, on Main Street, and in 1877 moved on to Broad Street. In 1909 he sold the property to the Government, on which part of the Post Office Is now built; Mr. Nash then hunt a new Bakery on Dudley Avenue, where he is now located. i2y UNITED SHOE ^ REPAIR CO. Just Like Putting Money In the Bank ns we save dollars fnr ymi on all repaii" wiirk. A^'ents for Needham Tires a liiijli-trrade, liaiid-niade tire, which is <;iiaranteed for 5,000 miles — a tire which hi.ilds the Government O. K. on contract. J. H. POWER COLUMBUS BUILDING, WESTFIELU Women's. Misses' and Children's Garments Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts, Waists and Furs Villi arc ahsiiliitcly siiri- of hiidint,' what ynu want at the right price at THE J. H. POWER STORE W'estfii-lcl's Fashion Center APOTHECARY HALL 1'. \. HALL, Proprietor The Drug Store On The Square IIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIlllllll lllllll!llllllllllllliilllllllllllllllll:lllllll.J !l IVyvlR. HALL bought the Henry Holland Pharmacy in September, 1906, and ■Ail was located in the Holland Block for five years. ... In 1911 the Gillett ^^■^ Block on the corner of Elm and School Streets was bought by Mr. Hall and the Pharmacy was moved into that locaticn. ... The store has carried on the Holland standard of the Best in Drugs and allied lines, and given the best possible service to an ever-increasing and appieciati\e patronage. ... This modern Pharmacy is entitled to a visit from all former Westfield residents, who will enjoy the distinctive service it gives. APOTHECARY HALL, h- n. hall, Pro,>rietor The Drtig Store On Ihe Stiuare REXALL Agency F. P. Rohpttf g,^ ||N l'>14, F. P. ROUETTE established on Church St., a store for the sale of Automo- bile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Supplies. He also acts as agent for Columbia Bicycles and In- dian Motocycles. After sex'enteen years with the Westfield Manufacturing Co. as an expert mechanic, Mr. Rouette is capable of handling ALL KINDS OP REPAIR WORK 130 THE PRESCRIPTION STORE Edward G. Crotty 40 ELM STREET WESTFIELD. MASS. This store was opened as a Drug Store by Eavvard G. Crotty, a graduate of the H. Holland Store, on February 16, 1911. The site was (ormerly the shoe store of B. F. Lewis ©'Son, and later taken over by H. R. Smith with the same line. Alter the death of Mr. Smith, it was opened as an ice cream parlor and confection store and continued as such until 1911, when it opened as a Drug Store with a full line of Drugs, Chemicals, and : Drug Sundries, Ice Cream, Soda and Cigars EUY & ELY Attorneys WESTFIELD SPRINGFIEI D The Woronoco Construction Co. General Contractors TWENTY-TWO YEARS AGO CLARESCE E. HUBBARD STARTED BUSINESS IN WESTFIELD For many years he ran a bakery and restaurant. At the present day Mr. Hubbard runs Westfield s foremost Grocery and Provision Store. He specializes in Catering to Parties. Hubbard s Cask Grocery Store 102 ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MASS. School Street. WestiielJ 131 M(B\r [Br(n)S)o LojiDTiTiter (E® ^o IL. mm WEMIMMB Telephone 1^2 WESTFIELD. MASS. HH "old stand," of thirty years of ' business, extends o one and all its greet- ngs, in full measure for he loyalty shown. Yours respectfully. FKCffi) So WA&mm ■.3 ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MASS, (Siooers) (S^mrmm 21 ARNOLD STREET ^^ b)U(D)r(Si^e GOODYEAR S E. R \^ I C E STATION 132 p'^-vt-» ^^i\ ^^ ^^iW^ *'■ ''''^''^' I"'-''" roiifrilmliiXj lo llu; .il- ■ ^' t ^' * OCll r» fraf WdsN-.rn Miissix-luisott!* Ikiiiics I>) Hi<: inl<^lli';;rnt tisr. of Pkints, Shrubs, Nines and Trees < >iii' rSiirsrr>' lis lo<-.t li-(l oil I III- <>!<( St t'lilif rt I l.irrist >n l-.i rtii, loriiii-i*l\' owiictl l>> I'Imhii.i> Mohir, Ihim*:; Mm- lliirt) ^{r.inl ••) l.iiiil from ?>|>rin'^t irid in I i»(> f J. W. Adciins Nursery Compciiiy TrU'lilioix'. I'ivc.r I4.'» ShikI for Citalo^i PETER JENSEN 8* CO. Always on ^^| \\\v. S^yyuwv- why? KK( AC^SF ^ **'"* '^^^**'**' '*' **" P<>''l< Square l"S(inar<' Dt'.aliu^" is our Motto Wo st.iinl rc..nl> to Mi|>|)l) ><>tijlity Mrd<'.rs li>- fflfphoni- or in [xrson prompMy lilh-d PETIiR |EN*>I:N iV CO.. Main Strcef. VVestfi«-.l<.lial)l<' Sh<><^ St<»rc BI^PUTATION of lliis store lias hf.cn Ixiill on lli<>. un.swerv- in<} ithuivaVjc to tlic. line, of <.)uality. Kvcry pair of shoes you l)uy hcr<; is from niak«-.r.s of assur«; (h^pe.nd for I'ootwear tliat will stand u|) in scrvicu'. in e.very detail of le.allier an', Patent Med icines and Sickroom Supplies Whitman' ^ Chocolate, Etc. c »uick and Courteous Service. EDWARD II. HULL l.SO YAM STREET This stnrc was established (mtv-tli LEVEILLE'S WELDING SHOP .1. D. LEVEILLE, Prop. .\utomol)ile and General Repairing of all kinds 2 Mi: A DOW STREET Telephone IH'M WESTFIELD, MASS. 134 Since 1813 this Store has been the Trading Center of Westfield and Neighboring Towns, and Occupies Its Original Location in the First Brick Business Building Erected in Westfield. ISl.J Over One Hundred Years The Trading Center UMi) Snow & Hays Company The Reliable Store 1 s 1 ;j Over One Hundred Years The Trading Center 11)1 J) We Extend a Most Cordial Invitation to Every Visitor in Westfield to Visit This Store, which has been the Home Store for Over Hundred Years. Fifty-two Years of Honest Dealing in One Location. Con- stantly Progressing, we Solicit your Patronage. S. 5. CONNER STATIONEE AND NEWSDEALER Office and School Supplies. Sporting and Leather Goods Publishers' Agent for Newspapers and Magazines. 34 Elm Street. Next door north of First National Bank 1Q07 1919 James H. Nicholas - Florist STORE, 10 ELM ST. - GREENHOUSES, li-l? BROOKLINE AVE. VVESrFIiri.l), MASS. 13.5 THE WOMAM'S SHOP RIGINALLY founded in 1885 by Albert Steiger and the late Ralph D. Gillett, doing- a general dry goods business under the firm name of Gillett & Steiger. Its career is generally considered as remark- ably interesting, as it was in reality the lirth of the Steiger System of stores, to-day one of he largest and most successful retail dry goods lusinesses in the East. Mr. Steiger has always aken a deep per.sonal interest in this s.tore, as it /as his initial venture into business. The Woman's Shop is indeed fortunate in being fiiliated with the Steiger System, which, through s tremendous purchasing power, enjoys an un- sually advantageous position in the world markets. Please consider this a personal invitation to isit this shop and avail yourself of its numerous vantages. THE WOMAN^S SHOP /omen's and Misses' Smart Apparel WESTFIELD iIMp C. Stelgrr, Prr-sly Bert S. Range, who keeps a good line of Meats, Groceries, Fish, Vegetables, and Canned Goods BAZATA'S BUSIEST CORNER KIIK VdlK Smokes, Magazines, Confectionery Check-Room Telephone Booths No. 1 MAIN STREET JOSEPH F. GEEHERN BOOKS AND STATION KRY Columbia Grafonolas and Records WESTFIELD. MASS. "THE ALQUAT" Provides a quiet and homelike stopping-place for the visitor during the Anniversary VERY ATTRACTIVE RATES Corner Washington and King Streets, Westfield CUD WORTH'S EXPRESS 62 -tU School St., Westfit'ld, Ma.ss. We are in our 12th year iiandling Furniture and Pianos, Freight and Baggage. We employ only men who are thoroughly experi- enced in handling these classes of goods, and are in a position to guarantee satisfaction. We solicit your orders. Phone :n.S-W or ;U8-R W. p. CRANE Groceries, Meats, and 1^'ish Store Established 1896 Having a reputation of over 22 years of square dealing with the ijeojile of Westfield 13 SCHOOL STREET Telephone 165 J. M. O'DONNELL'S QUALITY MARKET MEAT, FISH, AND GROCERIES 241 Elm Street Phone 894 -W Established May 1". 1889 THE IDEAL BAKERY Established 1915 All Kinds of Cake, Pastry, and Breads P.AKING TO ORDER 141 The New England Whip Company Daniel F. Duherty \ SSOCIATED with the history of Westfield is the remarkable f\ growth of the New England Whip Company, which has been notable and unprecedented, and this company is to-da>- the leading roncern of its kind in the world, i)uilt on its own original foundation md enterprise, and controlling nearly one-half the entire whip business f the United States. Organized only about a quarter of a century ago by Eugene Doherty tnd Daniel F. Doherty it started operations as the smallest of some twenty-odd concerns then engaged in the manufacture of whips, and .vhile Westfield was always the center of the whi[i business, still many f these concerns were located in other states. To-day only a few of these concerns remain and practically none lutside of Westfield, so that the entire whip business of the country, « to speak, is centered in this town, and Westfield is trulv the "Whip "ity" of the United States. Through the progressive policy of its management and its manufac- ure of highest grade goods, the New England Whip Company has established a reputation and character that has successfully secured )utinit of its product with the best trade in every part of this country, md in many of the foreign countries. El(.ene Doherty Its factory, shown in the cut on the opposite page, has an average daily production of between fifteen and twenty thousand whips, and the name of Westfield borne on their lalicls is carried through distribu- tion to every city, town, and hamlet in the United States. Few people realize that the manufacture of whips involves such a wide variety of raw materials, including most of the standard products of the Ignited States in its cotton yarns and sheetings, iron spikes and loads, copper wires and mountings, together with wood products, leather, cornstarch, glue, oils, \arnishes, turpentine, and numerous other articles, making a total of over fifty different kinds of raw material used in the manufacture of a single whip. From the Dutch Indies and other points in the Far East comes its basic raw material, rattan, of which hundreds of tons are annually imported, and from Calcutta its India Iniffalo hides for its rawhide centers, from the Arctic regions whalebone, and it goes to other far parts of the world in the importation of articles in its manufacture. While motor transportation marks decided effect on the whip industry, still the New England Whip Company has passed through such transition with constantly increasing business, and to-day holds position as one of the important industries of the town of Westfield. 142 143 JAS.M?KINNON. TREASURER Makers of FINE HALF-TONES FOR ALL C07WMERCIAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES DRAWING —DESIGNING ZINC-ETCHING -ELECTROTYPING THE HALF-TONES IN THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY US H if 78'^ SPRINGFIELD PHINTINQ AND 8INP1NQ CQMPANY. I -W.- /\ -^If^- "'-^ W* ./\ V • ' ' ' "-^ ■ /'-. ■--^€^:--' ,*°% -r^- /% --^!-\,^°% ^'. ■ • .-10^ --: iOv,. .^; ^ ^ ;^!fe:v "^..Z :mM' -^^-^ ■ ■■c<- , a. V -u ■* o 'bS" ''^^ 'A .01 ^^ ,0 vV^. 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