Carpenter, Contractor and Builder, No. 23 John Street, Middletown, N.Y. – People are very apt to underestimate the importance of work done by builders, for the large majority of those engaged in this line of business have no idea of claiming credit for what they accomplish, but simply carry out the enterprise intrusted [sic] to them to the best of their ability, and let their work speak for itself. But, nevertheless, credit should be given when credit is due, and in this connection let us call attention to the record made by Mr. Edwin McWilliams, since operations were begun by him in 1869. Many contracts of more or less importance have been filled by him during the time mentioned, and we have yet to hear of a single instance in which the work done was not satisfactory. Mr. McWilliams is a native of Scotchtown. He is a carpenter, contractor and builder, and possesses excellent facilities for giving prompt and careful attention to all orders, and employs from 10 to 30 efficient assistants. Being a practical builder, he is in a position to offer valuable advice to those contemplating building operations, and is ever ready to give his counsel to patrons. The shop utilized is located at No. 23 John Street, and comprises two floors 28 x 50 feet in size, and jobbing carpentering orders will be attended to promptly as well.