Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 1, 1912, Page 18

i e ———— S TS John P. Barstow embarked in business here in 1846 under the firm name of Backus & Barstow. A small and conservative business was done, but soon increased until it became an important depot for supplying the wants of customers throughout Ezstern Connecticut. In 1876, Mr. Barstow included in his partner- ship, Frank H. Smith and George S. Byles (the latter his nephew), and the business was then con- ducted under the firm name of John P. Barstow & Co., and the accompanying photograph represents the building as it appeared that time. These two men succeeded to the business at Mr. Barstow’s death in 1893, and have increased and enlarged the business, and at the present time employ about thirty skilled and competent workmen in their various departments, which includes Tin, Sheet, Iron and Copper Work, Steam, Hot Water Heating, Sanitary Plumbing in all its branches, Furnace and Ventilating Piping and General Roofing and Repair Work. President, H. H. GALLUP For over seventy years this Company has been endeavoring to serve the insuring public of this State, and has aimed (1) (2) That it has merited success in the former is evidenced by its consistent growth and expansion; in the latter by its freedom from a contested claim for fire loss during its entire history. Though State-wide in its scope, this Company is primarily a local Institution—being, in fact, the only Fire Insurance Com- - pany with a Home Office in Eastern Connecticut. strong solicitation is made for local business, and lines will be gladly accepted through any local Insurance Agency. A specialty is made of insurance on private dwellings, household furniture, barns and contents; but mercantile risks, churches, school-houses, and public property will also be underwritten. FRANK H. ALLEN HENRY H. G S. ALPHEUS GILBERT J. P. From an old cut, J. P. HOME OFFICE Thames Loan & Trust Company Building, Shetucket Street, Norwich, Connecticut. (INCORPORATED 1840) Secretary, W. F. LESTER To conduct its business conservatively as relating to its own safety. ‘With a Policy of liberality and equity toward its patrons. Seeking to be BARSTOW & CO. 23-25 Water Street 13,200 Feet of Floor Space BARSTOW & GO. 23:2_5 W_ater _ Street Treasurer, W. H. PROTHERG 912 This firm also deal very extensively in Farm Implements of all kinds, Field and Garden Seeds, Fertilizers and' Garden Tools They have been the agents for the celebrated Richmond Ranges which are in use in thousands of Norwich homes and are very economical and satis- factory Parlor Stoves of various designs; also Refrig- erators, Water Coolers, Kitchen Cabinets, General Kitchen Furnishings and a full and complete line of Omega Ware. It has always been the aim of this firm to furnish the best goods in whatever line they carry and the public appreciates that fact, which makes this store the headquarters for up-to-date goods, and merits the confidence and patronage of their customers. 1912 4