General Editorial Review
The United States Hotel, J. C. Griggs, Propr. There are few cities of the size of Newburgh as fortunate in the possession of good hotels as she is. The one whose name appears at the head of this article is situated upon the corner of Front and Second Streets. It is built of brick, the front being ornamented with brown stone trimmings. The interior was destroyed by fire in 1871, when the house was rebuilt in modern style and supplied with all modern conveniences. The house contains fifty-five guest chambers, with a large dining room, office, telegraph office and billiard room upon first floor. Water and gas in every room, and water-closets upon every floor. It is only a short block from the Ferry Landing, Steamboat Dock, and Hudson R. RR. Depot, and two blocks from the Erie Depot. This house is strictly first class in all its appointments. The proprietor, Mr. Griggs, has had a long experience in conducting hotels, and his management is seldom equaled. The cuisine is in charge of an experienced cook, and is all that could be desired.
Beggs & Moore, Painters and Dealers. In 1866 the firm of Beggs & Moore was formed and began business at 135 and 137 Water Street. From time to time they added to their business until from general house and sign painting it embraces, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Pictures, Picture Frames, Mouldings, etc., dealing both wholesale and retail. They do an extensive house, sign, ornamental and fresco painting business, employing upward of twenty men, and their business extends over a large part of Eastern New York and into Mass, and Conn. Their wall paper and picture department is complete the latter embracing Oil Paintings, Chromos, Lithographs and Engravings, of all styles and prices; they also deal extensively in Lubricating Oils. The business of Messrs. Beggs & Moore has been a success since it was first started. Both of the members of the firm are well known in the city, Mr. Moore having been at various times in public life.
Coles, Marshall & Co. Pork Packers. The business of packing and curing meats is one that has grown into immense importance in this country, requiring millions of dollars of capital to conduct it, forming one of the great staples of domestic commerce, and a large item of foreign export. It has dealers in every city of the Union, and in Newburgh it is well represented. Mr. W. J. Marshall, one of the members of the firm of Coles, Marshall & Co., began the business of cutting and curing hogs in Newburgh in 1864, and continued the same three years, when entering into partnership with Messrs. B. G. & H. C. Coles, the firm of Coles Bros. & Co. was formed, who conducted the business until 1876, when Mr.
R. M. Gedney became a member of the firm, which changed to its present form, Coles, Marshall & Co. They are extensively engaged in cutting and curing beef, bacon, hams and shoulders, dealing also largely in lard and butter. Besides their establishment in Newburgh located at 21 and 23 South Water street, they have a house in New York 100 and 101 Forsyth St.
Schoonmaker, Mills & Weller, Dry Goods. This firm is composed of Mr. John Schoonmaker, Samuel C. Mills and Alanson Y. Weller, doing a partnership business under the name of Schoonmaker, Mills & Weller. The firm was formed and began business in 1863, succeeding Col. Isaac Wood jr., and was at that time located on the north-east corner of Water and Third sts. where they remained until Sept., 1878, when, having purchased the site for their present store, they demolished the old building and erected the fine double store they now occupy at 94 & 96 Water St. They now have the largest and finest store in the city, it being
commodious and well lighted. They divide their business into separate departments, devoting to each its appropriate space. This firm has long been known as the leading dry goods house of Newburgh, the business consisting of staple and fancy dry goods, silks, satin, laces, cloaks, shawls, gloves, hosiery, underwear, etc. Besides the three proprietors, who are thoroughly practical business men, they employ nine clerks and assistants. Giving a large stock of goods to select from, they conduct business upon true business principles, dealing on small margins, and making it a point so to deal as to retain their patrons, many of whom are older even than the house itself.
Lewis J. Bazzoni, Carriage Manufacturer. This business was established by its present proprietor in 1850, in his present pace of business, Nos 7 & South Water Street, and the superior quality of the work he turns out, coupled with his honest business transactions, long ago placed him in the front rank as a first class carriage manufacturer. Mr. Bazzoni manufactures all styles and classes of vehicles, carriages, coaches, wagons, trucks, sleighs, etc., making a specialty of light work, in which department it is difficult to surpass him. He employs, on an average, about twenty-five hands, and is without doubt the leading carriage manufacturer in the county. He gives his business his personal attention, and being a practical workman himself, will not allow an incomplete job to be turned out of his establishment.
Robert McKelvey, Paints, Oils, Glassware, etc. Prominent among the many substantial business houses of the city of Newburgh, is that of the above named gentleman. The business was established in 1864, and additions made thereto from time to time, until it now embraces general house and sign painting, paints, oils, glass, sash, doors, blinds and mouldings, and a large wholesale glassware business, consisting of every description of glassware, lamps, chandeliers, etc. Mr. McKelvey has won many friends and built up an extensive trade, requiring six separate apartments to accommodate the same at Nos. 125 and 127 Western Avenue, where we advise our readers to call when in want of any thing in his line.
L. W. Collis, Variety Store. The Boston 99 Ct. and variety store was opened at 25 Colden street, by Mr. Collis in 1875 and under his able management has become very popular. It is the leading variety store in the county, and here may be found everything almost that can be mentioned, articles both useful and ornamental, making a specialty of crockery and glassware, also dealing in jewelry, silver plated ware, pocket and table cutlery, trunks and traveling bags, silk, velvet and black walnut picture frames gloves, mittens, hats, caps, books, stationery, shawls, muslin and woolen underwear, willowware, hosiery, umbrellas, toys, etc., in an endless variety. To any of our readers who may wish anything Mr. Collis deals in, we advise them to give him a call, and can assure them of prompt and courteous attention. Mr. Collis has conducted a variety store in Hudson for 12 years, and understands thoroughly the art of attracting and satisfying patrons.