No. 24966
The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Hastings Laundry Co.
Operators of a famous and popular hand work establishment on Wells [sic] Avenue, Dorchester—concern does a very large and select business.
The Hastings Laundry Company in Wells Avenue, Dorchester has a reputation for laundering work of the highest character, which cannot be equaled by any similar establishment in this region. The laundry was established six years ago by C. (Charles) W. Hastings anal was first located at No. 1869 Dorchester Avenue. In 1904, it was removed to its present location, and in 1905, the present name of the concern was adopted. The company which owns and operates this establishment consists of C. W. Hastings, Miss G. (Gertrude) L. Boyden anti Miss M. (Myra) H. Osgood. The premises consist of a one- story, frame building, 60 by 100 feet in dimensions. The works are operated steam power, with a 20-horse power engine. Employment is given to 20 skilled hands, and two wagons are made us of in collecting and delivering orders, the concern’s patronage being distributed through all parts of Dorchester and its vicinity. The company makes a specialty of high grade hand work. Shirt waists, curtains, laces and other delicate fabrics are treated wholly by hand and are not injured in the least during this careful process of cleansing and ironing. For this reason, there is no hesitation on the part of residents of this district in entrusting the company with the work of cleansing the choicest of fine laces and other delicate fabrics which would be ruined beyond repair if left to the careless handling of the ordinary laundry.
All of the members of the firm are natives of this state and are highly regarded in the community.