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E. A. H. HAGGART
General Agent in Jamaica. Office: King Street, Kingston
Steamers leave Jamaica for Bristol every alternate Thursday
Freight carried at moderate Rates
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COASTWISE LINE
Coastal Steamer sails every two weeks round the Island,
has excellent accomodation --A most enjoyable trip.
Fare £5 First-class
LIFE, FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE
56 1/2 Duke Street, Kingston
Telephone No. 69
General importers and dealers in every description of
English, American and Continental
Groceries and Provisions
Wines, Spirits, Malt Liquors, Teas, Tobaccos, etc.
68 King St., Kingston, Ja., B.W.I.
L. Nunes, Proprietor
Wholesale and Retail Druggist & Chemist
Contractor to His Majesty's Hospital
Up Park Camp
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Visitors will find our Beautiful Hall, not only the best place to buy Drugs, Patent Medicines, Groceries, Biscuits and Perfumery, but a place of rest in the heat of the day. You can always rely upon a chair and courtesy at
THE CHEMICAL HALL, KINGSTON
Sewerage Installations, Gas and Steam Fitting, Water Mains and Service
W. CLARK GREER
13 Church Street
Kingston
Porcelain baths
Porcelain Closets
Lavatories
Enamelled Sinks
Cast Iron Pipes
Rotary Pumps, etc.
Deep Well Pumping Apparatus
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE MANUFACTORY
M. MORAIS
76a Harbour Street, Kingston
14 Port Royal Street
Kingston
GENERAL DEALERS
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
DEALERS IN
Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Pimento
and All Island Produce
Rice, Cement, Dry Goods
THE REMINGTON TYPEWRITER
MACHINES, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES ALWAYS IN STOCK
THE JAMAICA TIMES LTD., 10 KING STREET, KINGSTON
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THE HALL'S SAFE COMPANY
High Grade Fire Proof Safes, Banker's Chests, Coin Safes, Vault Fronts & Doors
The Jamaica Times Ltd., 10 King Street, Kingston
4 Princess Street, Kingston
Manufacturers of high grade
Jamaica Cigars and Cigarettes
BRANDS
GOLOFINA
and
La Amalia Cigars
Corner King and Barry Streets
Headquarters for Tourists' Requisites
Some of our Specialties are:
Chinese and Japanese Silks
Real Irish Linens
Light Weight Suits of Drill, Duck and Crash, made to measure at shortest notice
Panama Hats, Jippi Jappa Hats, Sun Umbrellas
YOU SEE THEM EVERYWHERE
TOILET AND OTHER PREPARATIONS
Fragrant Rosafoam, Hair Tonic, Cocoanut Oil Pomade, Marrow Oil Pomade, Khus Khus Bouquet, Rose Water, etc.
THE P. A. BENJAMIN MFG. COMPANY
Manufacturing Chemists
Montego Bay, Port Maria, St. Ann's Bay, Falmouth, Kingston'
Blenders and bottlers of pure Jamaica Rum
also native Wines and Cordials
Shipping and Bankers Agents
Marine & fire Insurance
33 WEST PARADE
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER
Manufacturer's Agent
59 Orange Street, Kingston
Carriage Builders
Manufacturers of Buggies (single and double), Victorias, Carbroylets, etc., wagons, vans, drays, carts, etc.
No. 39 Highholborn Street, Kingston
Corner West & William Street
Port Antonio
Linen and Woollen Drapers and General Outfitters
Milliners, Hosiers, Glovers, and Ladies Outfitters
Aertex Cellular Underwear
Boots & Shoes
Office, Wharf & Bonded Warehouses, 188 Harbour Street, Kingston
Sole agents in Jamaica for some of the world's best articles of commerce, including:
Champagne, wines, spirits, whisky, cigars, cigarettes, toilet soaps, aerated waters, machines, flour.
General Agent, E. A. H. Haggart
King Street Wharf, Kingston
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The ships of this line of Steamers call at Turks Island on both the inward and outward voyages.
First & Second Class Passengers Carried
Staterooms and Cabins specially fitted for Tropical Climates. Cuisine and attendance excellent.
Through bills of lading issued to Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Hamilton, and other Canadian points.
STEAMSHIP AGENT
Office: King Street, Kingston
Established 1843
32 & 34 Port Royal St., Kingston
Bottled rum a specialty
Derrick and Wrecking Co.
Submarine divers, Steamers, Steam Pumps, and all necessary materials on hand at all times.
Also pontoons for raising vessels.
Offices open day and night
1 King Street, Kingston
Wine and Spirit Merchants
24 Port Royal Street
established 1825
Agents for the finest Brands of Wines, Spirits, Malts, etc.
AND
8 Port Royal Street, Kingston
The above company own and work a "ship" to "shore" Wireless Telegraph coast station at Jamaica, B.W.I.
Military Transport Department
Picquet House, Gordon Town, Ja.
Transport Contractor to His Majesty's War Department.
High-Class Livery and Express Stables, Comfortable Buggies with Reliable Horses and Intelligent Drivers to all parts of the Island
Saddle Ponies to any Point in the Hills
Tips to the Blue Mountain Peak a Specialty
Head Office:
Gordon Town - Telephone 4 Rings
Kingston Branch - Telephone 43
81b KING STREET, KINGSTON
THE LEADING HOUSE FOR HIGH-CLASS FANCY DRY GOODS
Specialties in: Silks, Linens, Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Ribbons, Skirts, Blouses, etc
High-class Millinery
Suits made to Measure
THE EDEN LUMBER CO., LTD.
KINGSTON
Importers of, and Dealers in the best grade of Lumber, Shingles, Cement, etc.
A WINTER AND SUMMER RESORT
AMERICAN PLAN
Finest Hotel in the West Indies
Open all year
Golf, Tennis, Croquet, Swimming Pool
A Splendid Resort Hotel at the Base of the Blue Mountains
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Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Hotel is unsurpassed in location and comforts.
Delightfully situated, it commands a magnificent view of the Bay and surrounding country.
The house has been enlarged and improved, and has twenty five single and ten double bedrooms.
First-class cuisine and well appointed Bar where the famous Jamaica Planters Punch can be ordered.
Adequate livery attached to the Hotel
Carriages meet every Train and Steamer
OF CANADA
The Dominion of Canada guarantee and Accident Insurance Co.
Head office, Toronto, Canada.
Ivanhoe Gadpaille
General agent for Jamaica, 138 Harbour St., Kingston
Proprietor, G. A. Abrahams
Duke & Port Royal Streets, Kingston
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La Retreat Factory has its Branch Store at 101 Barry Street, where Cigars, Cigarettes, Tin Tobaccos, Pipes, Tubes, etc. are retailed.
9 & 11 West St., Kingston
PURVEYORS OF
Fresh beef, cured beef, corned pork, fresh milk, fresh mutton, fresh pork, fresh butter, coffee, cocoa, native preserves, fruit, vegetables, coal, wood, grass, posts, etc.
BUSHY PARK CURED BEEF & TONGUES
The Beef is prepared from Healthy Jamaica Cattle, and is subjected to Government Inspection at time of killing.
The Process of Curing is controlled by Col. A. H. Pinnock, who is known to possess a thorough knowledge of the art.
HIGH GRADE JAMAICA
CIGARS
KINGSTON
The Cigars known throughout the world as "La Tropical" are Manufactured from the choicest tobaccos grown on the Island of Jamaica, and blended by expert Blenders (natives of Havana). ... The firm manufacturing these Cigars was established in 1875. . .
REAL ESTATE AGENT
12 Duke Street, Kingston
Telephone 53
GENERAL HARDWARE MERCHANT
Kingston
Bar Iron, Corrugated Iron, Continuous Roofing, Ridge Capping, etc.
Leather, Saddlery and all Coachbuilders' and Shoemakers' Materials, Earthenware, Enamelware, Glassware.
117 and 119 Harbour Street
Kingston
THE COLONIAL BANK
Branches in West Indies
Jamaica, Harbour Street, Kingston
With Agencies at--Falmouth, Montego Bay, Port Maria, Sav-la-Mar
(and other W. I. islands)
Telephone 283
Cleaning, Pressing, Renovating, and Dyeing
Gentlemen's Suits, Ladies' Costumes and all kinds of textile fabrics.
40 Harbour Street.
Arthur E. White, Manager
DRUGGIST & GROCER
20 KING STREET, KINGSTON
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
IN
Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Teas, Medicated Wines, Groceries, Confectionery, Toilet Sundries
GOODS IMPORTED FROM FIRST-CLASS HOUSES IN ENGLAND, FRANCE AND AMERICA
FRESH KITCHEN GARDEN SEEDS
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY DISPENSED
KING & HARBOUR STREETS, KINGSTON
Household Linens, Muslins, Dresses, Silks, Ladies Underwear, Costumes, Millinery and Laces
WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS
8 King Street, Kingston
Established 1882
We carry a full line of
Gold and Silver Jewellery, Watches and Clocks
Sterling and Electro-plated Silver Ware, Optical Goods, etc.
We are Practical Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Opticians
MUSIC WAREHOUSE
8 King Street, Kingston
Established 1894
Dealers in Music and Musical Instruments
Repairs and Tuning also executed
(Pianos sold on the hire system)
MONTEGO BAY
Established 1890
GENERAL MERCHANTS
SHIPPING FRUIT--PRODUCE--INSURANCE
Correspondents of Jamaica Marine Insurance Co.
Eye Strain and Physiological Glass Fitting
Graduate Optician and Eye Specialist
8 Market St., Montego Bay
Member of American Association of Opticians
LEVI HART & SON LTD.
HALIFAX, N.S., CANADA
Established 1848
We are dealers in COD, HADDOCK, HAKE, POLLOCK, HERRING, MACKEREL, ALEWIVES, SALMON, etc.
Our Representatives, Messrs. Lascelles, DeMercado & Co. will be pleased to give you prices from time to time and cable your orders for each steamer.
We are also the largest handlers of Flour, Grain, Corn meal, and Grain Products in Nova Scotia
MONTEGO BAY
Hold the unique position in Jamaica of engaging in more commercial enterprises than any other firm.
If you want to sell or buy anything
Ask at
S. Hart & Son
OPEN ALL THE YEAR
Modern Sanitary Arrangements Throughout
The Famous Doctor's Cave in Immediate Neighbourhood
All parties desiring Rest and Medical attendance should communicate with the Proprietor
Dr. Alexander J. McCatty
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Proprietors: A. G. McCatty & Son.
16 Market Street, Montego Bay
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Wines, Toilet Requisites, etc.
Soda Water Fountain
High Class Mineral Waters and Fruit Syrups
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CATADUPA P.O.
Can supply every kind of Dairy Produce such as, Fresh Butter, Eggs, Milk, Poultry etc.
FOR SALE
Building sites by the sea near the Doctor's Cave
Apply to
Dr. Alexander J. McCatty
GENERAL HARDWARE MERCHANT
110 Harbour Street, Kingston
The Very Best Place for
Spades, Shovels, Forks, Hoes,
and all Agricultural Tools
Jeyes' Purifier Paints, Oils, Galvanized Wire Netting
Saddlery in all its Branches
Building Materials
THE TONK PIANO
18 King Street, Kingston
Sole agents for
Cable, Improved Carol Otto and Brinsmead Pianos
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Artists materials
Stumps, Palettes, Palette Knives, Acadamey boards etc.
Carpenter Organs
HARDWARE AND LUMBER MERCHANTS
KINGSTON
133 Harbour St., 2 Temple Lane
Kingston
HARDWARE, LUMBER, AND COOPERAGE
Plantation and Estate Supplies
Builders' Hardware
Leather Goods
Ship Chandler
Paints, Oils, etc.
188 Harbour St., Kingston
The leading Jeweller and Watch Maker
dealer in Curios and Souvenirs of the Island
Victor Talking Machines and records
68 1/2 King Street, Kingston
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS AND GROCERS
EGBERT J. McKAY, Manager
THE TEMPLE OF FASHION
83 King Street, Kingston
Jamaica's Smartest Outfitting Establishment for Ladies & Gentlemen, Girls and Boys.
87 King Street, Kingston
Ready-to-Wear Garments for Men, Women and Children of all ages
Fabric with suitable Trimmings
Specialties
Trunks, Bags, Perfumery
All goods marked in plain figures
One Price for All
62 Harbour Street, Kingston
Wharfingers, Ship Brokers and
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Divi Divi, Tobacco, Fruit and Cocoa Plantations
Agents for the Sale and Charter of Steamships and Sailing Vessels
Steamers coaled with the utmost despatch Day & Night
Filtered Water Supplied to Shipping
Danish and Venezuelan Consulates
66 1/2 Harbour St., Kingston
Architect, Engineer, Contractor and Licensed Sanitary Contractor
English and American Experience
Engineering Certificates, London, England
Reinforced concrete work a specialty
41 HARBOUR STREET
KINGSTON
Marble Workers & Painters
Monuments, Tombs and Grave-stones furnished and erected
House, sign and ornamental painting of every style and description
Lead Filling a Specialty
16 King Street
Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, Binders and Publishers
TOURISTS RESORT
Souvenirs in Sterling Silver and China with
Jamaica Coat of Arms.
ENGINEERING AND SUPPLY CO
189 Tower St.
Telephone No. 423
Supply, erect and repair Machinery of all kinds, Lubricating Oils and Grease Packings for Steam Engines, Mechanical Rubber Goods and all necessary appliances for Machinery
Automobile Supplies
Bicycle Sundries
30 EAST STREET, KINGSTON
Hair Dressing & Shaving Parlour, Cigar and Variety Store
Fitted out with Hydraulic, Revolving and Reclining Chairs
LADIES' SHAMPOOING A SPECIALTY
USE OUR VIBRATOR
for Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment, Bust and Neck Development, also after Shaving.
2,300 feet above sea level. Temperature 60 to 75 degrees
FIRST CLASS HOTEL
situated on a hill in its own grounds of 22 acres
First-Class Livery and Saddle horses.
Tennis Court and Golf Links near by
Wines and Liquors
Rates from $2 per day upwards
Special rates for longer periods
Hotel buggies meet each train
J. B. DICK, Proprietor
156 Harbour Street, Kingston
COMMISSION MERCHANTS & EXPORTERS
OF
WEST INDIA PRODUCE
Including Coffee, Ginger, Butterwood, Cocoa, Honey, Lignumvitae, Pimento, Wax, etc.
Specialty, Panama Hats
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Soap, Pork, Beef, Oleomargarine, Bay rum, Feed for horses and mules, Flour, Corn meal, oats and cereals.
Offices, Lower Orange Street, Kingston
Scranton, Pa., U.S.A.
Ernest deSouza, General Agent
74 Harbour Street, Kingston
13 East Street, Kinston
Auctioneers, Real Estate and Commission Agents, Valuators of Properties, Investors of Foreign and Local Capital on Securities of Real Estate.
81 King Street, Kingston
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods Merchants
High-class tailors and general outfitters
Hatters, hosiers, silk mercers, milliners
Established 1892
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING A SPCIALTY
27 MORRISON STREET, SPANISH TOWN
Nearby Railway Station
Civil coachmen, Reliable horses, and good comfortable carriages
C. A. BENNETT, Manager
MERCHANT TAILOR
Market Store and Market Square
Port Antonio
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Tropical Outfitting, Millinery and General Dry Goods
GRADUATE OPTICIAN
Watch-maker and Jeweller
No. 3 West Street, Port Antonio
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & BUILDERS
Telephone 243
13 Church St., Kingston
Reinforced concrete a specialty
Irrigation System & Well Sinking Undertaken
All classes of Native Wood Furniture and Furnishings
Preserve Factory
66 1/2 Harbour Street, Kingston
Established over half a century
Emporium for Turtle Preparations, Jamaica Fruit Preserves, Jamaica Preserved Ginger, Pickles, Jelly, Curios, etc.
WEST STREET, KINGSTON
Marine Engineers, Iron & Brass Founders, Fitters, Machinists, Blacksmiths
Claremont, St. Ann's
Comfortable Buggies with Reliable Horses and Intelligent Drivers, also Manufacturer of Orange and Grap Fruit Wines. Free from Alcohol, highly recommended as a good Tonic.
FOR THOROUGHNESS AND SATISFACTION IN BUILDING
Telephone No. 9
145 Harbour Street, Kingston
23 King Street, Kingston
THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CAFE IN THE CITY
Large, cool and airy sitting room with spacious colonnade overlooking King Street. Adjoins Car Terminus.
EDWIN CHARLEY
62 & 64 King Street, Kingston
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