![]() ![]() These are used in schools, factories, banks, hospitals and other ![]() The principal output of the Standard Electric Time Company is in the form of electric master clocks and their secondaryĬlocks, equipped with automatic bell ringing systems. Thirty-five years of successful existence is the proud record of this company now located in our community. The standard master clocks and secondary clocks were installed and used in the great educational buildingĪt the fair. Sometimes the grand prize is given for a very unique exhibit, but without special regard for the merit of the Most people think the gold medal award is the highest given, but there is one better called the medal of The Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915, the highest award for electric clock systems went to this SpringfieldĬoncern. Four years later the firm was incorporated. How they got there in the first place is another story.īack in 1884 the Standard Electric Time Company started business. Riggs and his helpers are on the job every second, and that is how they keep in the good graces Love sick swain waiting for the last car home would wonder why the hands on the illuminated town clock didn't tell With her eyes glued to the time piece on the wall wouldn't hear the electric whistle outside blow for supper the Workmen who punch the clock for overtime wouldn't hear the bell tinkle its golden answer the faithful stenographer Riggs wasn't on his job the school children wouldn't know when recess came or school let out the Of the Standard Electric Time Company, as Father Time pleases to call his establishment. Old Man Time wants his presence known anywhere in the country, town, or city. He can sometimes be found at 192 Dunmoreland Street, Springfield, but more often at 89 Logan Street, whereĪ good sized factory does nothing except manufacture clocks, bells, whistles, horns, and buzzers to make a noise when To begin with, who among you knew that Father Time ever had a right hand man? Well, he has, and his name is Mr. Who He Is, Where He Lives, and How He Does It From the HIGHLAND COMMUNITY, OctoFATHER TIME'S ANNOUNCER He is a member of the Knights of Honor, also the Jewelers' Years, and is one of the rising representative men of the town. ![]() He has been in this business here for the past five Is a native of Suffield, Conn., and is thirty-one years of age. Warner isĪlso the inventor of an ingenious instrument for measuring the strength of current which acts as an electric gauge,Īs the currents of electricity are measured something after the manner of measuring steam in a boiler. Located in nearly all the prominent residences and offices, which are giving the best satisfaction. Warner has now nearly one hundred electric time dials, The failure of others has been principally on this point. This is the first time system that has been worked on systematic principles, and The main central station of the Ansonia electrical time service for the town of Derby, by which many of the principalĬlocks of the town are regulated. The dimensions of the store are in keeping with the surroundings, being 30 x 60 feet. Good advantage the large and choice stock of musical instruments, watches, clocks, jewelry, stationery and fancy articles Store add to its fine appearance, and the flood of light which penetrates to every portion of the room shows off to ![]() The visitor to imagine himself in some of the pretentious establishments of the larger cities. Works of art and vertu attract the eye of every passer-by, and the metropolitan appearance of the interior causes The large plate-glass show-windows, filled with beautiful On Main Street is the one occupied by Mr. Warner, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Main Street, opposite National Bank.-The most noticeable of the stores Webb & Co., Publishers, 49 & 51 Park Place, 1884.Ĭhas. Standard Electric Time People People From THE HISTORICAL, STATISTICAL AND INDUSTRIAL REVIEW OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. ![]()
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