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BUCKLEY,
No. 11 South Main St.,
Woonsocket. R. I.
BUTTERWORTHI
BUTTERWORTH." CLOTHING FURNISHING GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. J. P. Ray's Block, Main Street, Franklin.
BUTTERWORTH
WM. H. HOWE,
Special attention given to Repairing Fine Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc. by competent workmen.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Main Street, Opposite Post Office. Franklin.
FRANKLIN DIRECTORY, 1884.
A. C. DANA,
RUGGIST PHARMACIST.
One of the largest and most complete stocks of Drugs, Medi- cines, Chemic- als, Toilet Articles, etc., in Norfolk Co.
Polite cor- responde n ce paper, plain and tinted.
Stationery a .d Stationery Articles.
A great variety of pure Confec- tionery al- ways fresh and of the best quality.
All the leading brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, smoking and chewing Tobac- cos. All styles and grades of Pipes and Smoker's articles. A large variety of goods too numerous to mention. Prescriptions com- pounded from selected ingredients and competent assistance employed. No trouble to show goods.
Franklin.
ALL ORDERS
C. BUCKLEY'S Onstoxx Tuilar, Ul So. Main St., Woonsocket, R. X.
When Ordering Suite don't forget to Call op BUCKLEY, No. 11 So. Main St., Woonsophel. R.A. -------
C. Buckley, Merchant Tailor. First-class Goods at Bottom Prices. 11 So. Main St .. Woonsocket. R. I.
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C. T. FALES & CO.
(Successors to M. E. Rice & Co.)
-
-THE GREAT CENTRE FOR-
DRY AND FANCY GOODS.
-: OUR LINE OF :-
BLACK SILKS, BLACK AND COLORED
DRESS GOODS
Is the Best, and Prices the Lowest in this Section.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
COTTON NDERWEAR.
HOSIERY AND GLOVES
In all Grades.
HAMBURGS AND LACES.
Orders by Mail or Express promptly attended to and sent prepaid.
Washington Block, 154 Main St., Milford, Mass.
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THE BOSTON FURNITURE CO.
HAVE PUT IN AN
EXTENSIVE STOCK - -OF NEW
Household Furniture,
Of Latest Patterns and Designs.
City Prices at your own door. INSPECTION IS INVITED.
T. T. VON KAMECKE, - MANAGER.
Located on Central Street, Franklin.
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LEONARD & SADLER, (SUCCESSORS TO F. WALKER,)
ERCHANT
TAILORS
AND DEALERS IN FINE FURNISHING GOODS For Gentlemen's Wear. Corner Main and Central Streets, Milford.
C. B. THOMPSON
HAS THE LARGEST AND FINEST ASSORTMENT OF
Boots, Shoes, Slippers,
And RUBBER GOODS to be found in any town or city
For Ladies' and Misses.
Sole Agent for the extra fine N. YORK COUNTY BUTTON BOOTS. None superior in beauty of fitting, style, durability and prices ; far ahead of any other boots made.
For Men and Boys.
The London Fitzpatrick and the Beacon in extra fine calf Bals, Congress and Button Boots For beauty of style, quality and prices, there are no other Shoes to be found that will excel them.
For styles, quality and prices, we cannot be beaten. cordially invite all to give us a call. 114 Main Street, Milford, Mass.
We
C. W. STEWART,
AGENT FOR THE
National and White Star Line of
Foreign Steamers
And for FIRST CLASS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. B. F. Savings Bank Building, Cor. Union and Central Streets, Franklin.
THE FIRST
RESIDENT -AND -
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
-OF-
FRANKLIN
MASSACHUSETTS,
EVER PUBLISHED.
CONTAINING A COMPLETE RESIDENT, STREET AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY, TOWN OFFICERS, SCHOOLS, SOCIETIES, CHURCHES, POST OFFICES, &c., &c.
LOCAL DIRECTORY PUBLISHING COMPANY. NEEDHAM: THE CHRONICLE PRESS. 1884.
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Dea. ALFRED CLARK,
-DEALER IN
"SPRING POND ICE,"
Wholesale and Retail. Orders from Families, Stores and Markets promptly filled.
P. O. Box 81.
Franklin.
R. C. ELDRIDGE,
RACTICAL WATCHMAKER,
JEWELER AND ENGRAVER.
DEALER IN
Fine Gold and Silver Watches, Fine Gold and Plated Jewelry, Solid Silver and Plated Ware, Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles and Eye Glasses,
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, FANCY GOODS, &c.
Call and examine the goods and compare prices before purchasing. No trouble to show goods.
132 Main Street, Milford. Mass.
CONTENTS.
- Abbreviations used,
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33
Business Directory,
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71
Churches,
27
Fire Department,
15
Franklin, Sketch of
69
Out of Town Patrons, -
75
Post Offices,
16
Schools and Teachers, -
13
Societies, -
21
Street Directory.
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11
Town Officers,
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WM. H. HOWE, - -DEALER IN- WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER AND PLATED WARE, SPECTACLES, &c. Repairing of fine Watches, ('locks, Jewelry, &c., promptly and thoroughly executed.
Main Street, opp. Post Office, Franklin.
COBURN & OLMSTEAD,
RY AND FANCY 1 J .
166 Main St., Opp. Mansion House,
A. A. COBURN.
MILFORD. MASS.
C. H. OLMSTEAD.
Mrs. W. C. MACDERMOTT, M. D. OCULIST AND OPTICIAN.
EYE SIGHT ! SAVE IT!
Spectacles and Eye Glasses of all kinds and qualities-good and cheap- accurately adjusted to the vision. Caution : No Agents or Pedlers. No. 65 Arnold Street, Woonsocket. R. I.
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S. W. THAYER,
DEALER IN
BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS.
A full Stock
Sign of
constantly
the
on hand.
BIG BOOT.
All Goods
Buy your
Warranted as
Boots and
Represented.
Shoes at the
FRANKLIN BOOT AND SHOE STORE,
Main Street.
F. M. OSGOOD, AMSTER
VII
MAKES A SPECIALTY OF Furniture Moving.
BARGES FURNISHED for Pleasure Parties at Short Notice. Orders for Light or Heavy Teaming will receive prompt attention. Stone furnished in any quantity for any purpose. Satisfaction guar- anteed every time. Prices moderate. Residence and Stable,
Central St. opp. Metcalf's Lumber Yd. Franklin.
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S. Y. REED,
PROPRIETOR CENTRAL HOUSE
AIR DRESSING ROOMS
OPEN ALL HOURS, DAY AND EVENING. Main Street, Franklin.
F. DARLING, DEALER IN WOOD.
Wood Delivered in Franklin in quantities to suit customers. Prepared for stove or otherwise. Kindling wood a specialty. P. O. Box 52.
Residence and Yard, 116 Union Street.
MRS. L. M. THAYER, Clairvoyant and Magnetic Physician.
OFFICE HOURS :
8 to 10 A. M., 2 to 5 and .7 to 9 P. M. Patients visited at their homes between office hours.
Corner of Main and Central Streets, Franklin.
CHARLES A. HOUGHTON, TAXIDERMIST
Animals, Birds, etc., Preserved and Mounted In a superior manner. Stuffed Birds for sale. Also, Birds, Breasts and Wings for hats. Cabinet of rare Birds and other curiosities on exhibition. Single admission, 10c .; Two or more, 6c. each. Wanted to buy, Owls. large Hawks, and live White Pigeons. Eggs taken to hatch in Incubator. Price. 5c. each for the chicks that hatch. West Medway, Mass.
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R. SOMMERS, PROPRIETOR, MAKES A SPECIALTY OF Granulated Ammonia Soap,
Best Soap in the world for laundry, kitchen, or family use. glass, silver, etc.
Saves money and time. Leaves the clothes white. Does not injure the hands.
l'ound package. 10c. All Grades of Family, Laundry, Fulling and Scouring Soaps. For sale by all Grocers, and at
THE FRANKLIN SOAP MANUFACTORY. ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES. Factory, Dean street, Franklin, Mass.
EDWARD CALLAHAN, MASON & BUILDER, Bricklaying, Plastering, Slating, etc., Grates, Ranges and Boilers set, also Flagging and Curbing. Concrete and Asphalt sidewalks a specialty. Marble and Granite Monuments, and all kinds of Cemetery Work. Marble and Slate Mantles, Hearths, Tiles, and Soapstone work. Lettering a specialty. All orders promptly attended to.
Residence, 4 Emmons street, Franklin.
THAYER'S
MAGIC COMPOUND
A Speedy and Certain Cure for Pains,
Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Toothache. Diph- theria, Contraction of the Sinews, Stiffness of the Joints, Frost Bites, Chilblains, etc. Manufactured and sold, wholesale and retail by LUTHER THAYER, PROPRIETOR,
William street, West Medway, Mass.
STREETS AND LOCATION.
Acorn Place, off Chestnut. Alpine Place, off Central. Alpine, Pleasant to Dean. Arlington, Wachusett to Union. Beaver, Grove to Union. Beech, Pond to Bellingham line.
Bent, Lincoln to Medway line. Birch, Summer to Wrentham line.
Brook, Lincoln to Daniels. Bullock place, off Central. Central, Bellingham line to Wrentham line. Chestnut, Central to Norfolk line. Church ave., East to West. Cottage, Union to Central. Cross, Summer to Central. Mill, Chestnut to Norfolk line. Day Place, off Central. Dale, Summer to Peck. Daniels, Lincoln to Miller. Dean, Main to Alpine. Depot, Main to N. Y. & N. E. Depot. East, Central to Union. Emmons, Central to Alpine. Elm, Lincoln to Medway line. Fisher, Central southerly. Forest, King to Wrentham line. Garfield, School to Crescent. Grove, Washington to Central. High, Main to Union. Jordan, Chestnut to Central. King, Washington to Central. Lincoln, Main to Medway line. Main, Central to Lincoln. Maple, Main to Partridge. Miller, Pleasant to Norfolk line. Mount, Union to Wrentham line. Nason, West to Union.
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No. Park, Wachusett to Peck.
Oak, Main to Pond.
Partridge, Pond to Elm.
Peck, King to Cottage.
Pine, Pond to Bellingham line.
Plain, Pond to Bellingham line.
Pleasant, Main to Chestnut.
Pond, Central to Medway line.
Pond Lane, private, off Union.
Prospect, Washington to Bellingham line. Queen, off Crescent.
Ray, Emmons to Depot. School, Union to Alpine. Side Hill Place,
South, Washington to Wrentham line.
Spring, Washington to Central.
Sugar Beet, Union westerly.
Summer, Central to Wrentham line.
Union, Beaver to Wrentham line.
Wachusett, Cottage to King. Washington, Union to Bellingham line.
West, Central to East.
GEORGE P. HUTCHINSON, Carpenter and Builder.
Plans drawn and Estimates furnished
On Contracts at short notice. Jobbing in all its branches done promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondence solicited. Shop on East street, Franklin, Mass.
C. A. BRADLEY'S LADIES' AND GENTS?
AIR RESSING
SALOON.
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING. &C. HAIR WORK. Combings made up in all the latest styles. Shampooning, &c. Ladies waited on by Mrs. Bradley. Particular attention paid to cutting of Ladies' and Childrens' Hair.
Depot Street, opposite Depot.
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.
High, Mrs Mary A. Wiggin; Grammar, Samuel W. Clark ; Sub. Grammar, Alice E. Corbin, Asst., Delia Bailey ; 1st Intermediate, Matie G. Knapp ; 2nd Intermediate, Emilie Albee ; 1st Primary, Louisa A. Metcalf; 2nd Primary, Marietta B. Hawes ; 3rd Primary, Susan E. Young ; 4th Primary, Isabelle M. Reilley ; City Mills Primary, Mabel E. Howard ; No. 6 Primary, Charles E. Griffin ; No. 7 Primary, Nellie J. Cleary ; No. 8 Primary, Mrs. Minnie P. Smith ; South Franklin Primary, Isaac C. Jenks ; Mount Primary, Rebecca Dunney.
Dean Academy.
Incorporated 1865. Pres., Hon. Latimer W. Ballou, Woonsocket, R. I. ; Vice Pres., Albert Dickerman A. M., Boston ; Treas., J. C. Wellington, No. Cambridge ; Sec., Rev. H. I. Cushman A. M., Providence, R. I. BOARD OF INSTRUCTION : Lester L. Burrington. A. M., Principal, Latin and Greek ; Wmn. Fuller A. M., Goddard Professor of Mathematics and German; Jewett N. Darling, Ph. B., Sciences ; Miss Sarah A. Hamlin, Preceptress, Literature and History ; Miss Ella P. Gardner A. B., French and Latin ; Miss Edith E. Davis, French and English ; Mrs. M. E. Fuller, Elocution ; James M. Tracy, Instrumental Music ; Mrs. Minnie Little, Vocal Music ; Miss Nellie Carter, Painting and Drawing.
C. P. CARTER'S stock of small wares and Fancy Goods includes most everything called for.
L. B. HIGGINS,
DEALER IN
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.
Upholstering and Repairing.
PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. Also, CURTAINS MADE and put up. Carpets taken up, cleaned and put down.
Exchange Bldg. over Turner's Store, Main St.
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WALDO DANIELS, CONVEYANCER,
INSURANCE AGENT,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND LAND SURVEYOR.
Plans and Deeds drawn and executed at short notice. Insurance placed at reasonable rates in first-class companies, viz : The Norfolk and Ded- ham Mutuals of Dedham; Quincy Mutual of Quincy, and the Providence Washington of Providence, R. I. Office at Town Officers' room,
Ray's Block, Main Street.
M. M. & F. L. FISHER, MANAGERS, MEDWAY, MASS.
Insurance and Real Estate Agency,
Represents for Medway, Franklin and vicinity the largest American and foreign companies. Real Estate bought, sold and cared for. Mortgages Negotiated. Established 1853. Cor- respondence Solicited. F. L. FISHER, No. 35, Kilby Street, Boston, Mass.
H. M. BULLOCK, REAL ESTATE AGENT.
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of every description sold and exchanged on Commission.
Cotton's Block, Franklin, Mass.
TOWN OFFICERS FOR 1884.
SELECTMEN AND SURVEYORS OF HIGHWAYS - Henry R. Jenks, James M. Freeman, Daniel C. Cotton.
Regular monthly meetings of the Board of Selectmen are holden on the last Saturday of the month, at Town Officers' room, Ray's Block.
TOWN CLERK - Waldo Daniels.
TOWN TREASURER - James M. Freeman.
COLLECTOR - William E. Nason.
AUDITOR - Waldo Daniels.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR - Asa A. Fletcher, Warren H. Bright, Cyrus M. Allen.
ASSESSORS - Asa A. Fletcher, William Rockwood, Sabin Hubbard.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE- Salmon W. Squire, George W. Wiggin, Albert L. Clark.
CONSTABLES - Lewis R. Whitaker, William E. Nason.
FENCE VIEWERS - William E. Nason, Stephen C. Taft, Charles W. Clark.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS - S. C. Taft, Almon Sanborn, W. H. Williams, John G. Cunningham, Patrick Connolly, R. H. Davison, E. J. Rockwood.
SURVEYORS OF LUMBER-O. F. Metcalf, L. W. Daniels, John Canney, F. W. Smith.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - Lewis R. Whit- aker.
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK- A. L. Clark, Wil- liam Rockwood, A. H. Hill, H. S. Morse, H. R. Jenks.
WEIGHERS OF COAL AND HAY - J. W. Heaton, A. L. Clark, J. H. Wadsworth, William Mann, James E. Razee, William Rockwood.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CHIEF ENGINEER- D. C. Cotton.
ASSISTANT ENGINEERS - James Hood, William F. Ray, William Rockwood, William H. Spear.
J. G. RAY ENGINE COMPANY NO. 3. Emmons street.
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Captain, James W. Hennesey ; 1st Assistant, Lawrence Morrisey ; 2d Assistant, Thomas Spence ; Clerk, Georg. Ward; Steward, Harry Spence.
CATARACT ENGINE COMPANY NO. 2. Unionville. Cap- tain, Dennis W. Coughlin ; 1st Assistant, B. M. Rockwood ; 2d Assistant, J. Buckley ; Clerk and Treasurer, W. F. Buck- ley ; Steward, Dennis Feeley.
WIDE AWAKE ENGINE COMPANY No. 1. Union street Common. Captain, George E. Emerson; 1st Assistant, C. M. Smith : 2d Assistant, D. A. Gay ; Clerk, John Rear- don, Jr.
WASHINGTON HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 1. Em- mons street. Captain, Frank Shiner.
HOSE CARRIAGE PROTECTOR. Manned by volunteer citizens.
Franklin Post Office.
OLIVER H. INGALLS, Postmaster; Miss L. E. Blake, Assistant Postmaster. Mails arrive : 7 A. M., from all points. 9.30 A. M., from East. North and Provinces ; 1.02 P. M., from New York, West and South ; 1.30 and 4.35 P. M., from Bos- ton, East, North, and Provinces ; 5.55 P. M., from New York, West and South ; 6.30 P. M., from Boston. Mails depart : 8.45 A. M., for Boston and East; 10.52 A. M., for New York, West and South ; 12.50 P. M., for Boston, North and East ; 4.25 P. M., for West and South; 5.45 P. M., for all points.
SOUTH FRANKLIN POST OFFICE. Mails arrive : 10.56 A. M., 4.45 P. M. Mails depart : 8.45 A. M., 4.45 P. M.
TRUNKS, Valises, and Bags at C. P. Carter's, Post Office Block, Franklin.
F. METCALF, (Successor to WHIPPLE)
PHOTOGRAPER
Finest Finished Cabinet Photographs only $4.00 per dozen. All other work equally low. Satisfaction guaranteed.
503 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
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E. M. WADSWORTH,
Watchmaker ; and : Jeweller.
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XII
X
X
IV
TA
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry cleaned and re- paired and warranted. Orders received for
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
of any make, and at prices lower than the lowest. Every article War- ranted as represented. Money saved to my patrons every time.
Spring Street, S. Franklin.
S. H. BARRETT'S
IS THE PLACE TO BUY
FAMILY AND FANCY GROCERIES.
FINE TEAS, PURE COFFEES AND SPICES.
Canned Goods, Fruits, Nuts, etc. Haxall and all fancy brands of Flour. Best Goods. Lowest Prices.
Cor. Union and Central Sts .. Franklin, Mass.
O. F. METCALF & SONS, (Successors to E. L. & O. F. Metcalf,)
DEALERS IN
Hay, Grain, Flour, Oats, and Mill Feed.
Also, Wholesale and Retail dealers in Lumber and Builders' supplies Wood wholesale and retail. Orders for Shop Work and Jobbing promptly executed. Packing Boxes and Cases a specialty.
Franklin, Mass.
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MRS. LOUISE FLETCHER,
RESS AND CLOAK BAKER,
WORK EXECUTED PROMPTLY.
Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. School Street, Franklin.
F. W. SMITH, ARPENTER AND BUILDER.
Estimates furnished on Contracts for the erection of buildings of any style or size. P. O. Box, 162. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
Residence : Dean Avenue. Shop : Cottage Street.
WM. E. NASON,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent,
Special attention paid to village property. All business intrusted to me will receive prompt attention. P. O. Box 149. Residence :
Union Street, Franklin, Mass.
JOHN L. FITZPATRICK, ARBLE&GRANITE WORKER
WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND ITALIAN & DOMESTIC MARBLE MONUMENTS AND GRAVESTONES We also furnish to order, at short notice, Granite Monuments of Quincy, Red Beach, Rockport and Black Diamond Granites.
Corner Oak and Beaver Streets, Franklin.
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WIGGIN & FAUNCE,
Attorneys Counsellors at Law
28 School Street, Room 26,
GEORGE W. WIGGIN,
Franklin, Mass.
Boston.
SEWELL A. FAUNCE, Harrison Sq. Mass.
JOHN K. ROBINSON, HOUSE PAINTER, Grainer and Paper Hanger,
Estimates furnished on Contracts for Painting, Paperhanging, Kalsomin- ing, Whitening, Glazing, &c. P. O. Box 297. Shop on School Street, Franklin, Mass.
S. S. RAY, DEALER IN
DRY AND FANCY GOODS
Dress Goods, Domestics, &c. Full Stock, Low Prices.
No. 4, Fletcher's Block, Franklin, Mass.
M. MULGREW, JR., MERCHANT TAILOR,
Keeps constantly on hand a full assortment of Foreign and Domestic Goods, which he will make up in the latest styles at living prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Repairing and pressing promptly and neatly done.
Butman's Block, Main Street, Franklin.
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C. L. STEWART, PROPRIETOR
* FRANKLIN STEAM PRINTING HOUSE. %
BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
All kinds book and job printing. Specialties : Hotel. Laundry and Straw Hat Printing. C. E. FIELD, Manager. Depot Street, Franklin, Mass.
I. M. HARTSHORN,
RESS
LOAK
AKER.
All work done promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices moderate. Orders for Fashionable Millinery will be filled at prices below the lowest.
Nolan's Block, Main St., opposite P. O., Franklin.
T. J. DANIELS,
DEALER IN
WOOD AND LUMBER.
All kinds of WOOD and LUMBER constantly on hand. Daniels St., Franklin, Mass.
ALEX. THAYER,
CUSTOM BOOT AND -
HOE
MAKER AND REPAIRER.
Also dealer in Powder, Shot and Sporting Articles, Cigars and Tobacco.
No. 3 East Street, Franklin, Mass.
SOCIETIES.
A. O. U. W.
FIDELITY LODGE, No. 41. Meets at O. F. Hall 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. P. M. W., Wm. F. Ray ; M. W., E. D. Houston ; F., C. M. Smith ; O., Vincent Laforme Jr., Recorder, Dr. M. E. Pond; Financier, G. Herbert Butterworth; Receiver, J. C. Jacobs ; G., Leonard Lowell; I. W., H. F. Gage; O. W., John H. James ; Medical Examiner, J. C. Gallison M. D.
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle.
Organized November, 1882. Meetings occur fort- nightly on Monday evenings. Rev. G. E. Lovejoy, Presi- dent ; Miss Nellie Wilcox, Vice-President ; Mrs. Nellie E. Snow, Secretary and Treasurer.
F. and A. M.
EXCELSIOR LODGE. Regular meetings, 1st Monday of each month. Elisha P. Chapman, W. M. ; Joseph L. Metcalf, S. W .; Edwin F. Lovejoy, J. W .; James M. Freeman, Treasurer ; Alfred Farrington Jr., Secretary ; Hamilton P. Stewart, Chaplain ; William A. Stanley, Mar. ; Oliver H. Ingalls, S. D. ; Lemuel W. Milliken, J. D. ; Thomas Spence, S. S .; Rudolph Sommers, J. S .; Alfred C. Dana, I. S. ; Edgar Thayer, T. ; Edwin Trowbridge, Organist.
Franklin Farmer's Club.
Meets each Monday evening. Pres., Munro Morse ; Sec., E. D. Houston ; Treas., A. A. Fletcher.
Franklin Library Association.
Library Room in Ray's Block, Main Street. Open on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon 2 to 5 o'clock. Full Catalogue of Books can be had on application to the Librarian. Officers for
WM. ROCKWOOD, Dealer in
Groceries, Flour and Grain.
Orders solicited. Goods promptly delivered. Unionville, Franklin.
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the year 1884. Pres .. Hon. Joseph G. Ray ; Vice-Pres., Henry R. Jenks ; Clerk and Treasurer, Geo. W. Wiggin, Esq. ; Board of Directors, Rev. Wm. M. Thayer, James M. Freeman, William Rockwood. Waldo Daniels, Geo. King M. D., and E. H. Sherman ; Librarian, Waldo Daniels.
Franklin National Bank. President, Jas. P. Ray ; Cashier, Moses Farnum.
G. A. R.
FRANKLIN POST, No. 60. Organized May 16th, 1881. No. of members 59. Post meets in Odd Fellows' Hall, Ray's Block. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Oliver H. Ingalls, Commander ; Almon Sanborn, S. V. Commander ; Samuel Y. Reed. J. V. Commander ; David W. Corson, Officer of the Day ; Alfred C. Dana, Surgeon ; Thad. M. Turner, Quartermaster; Wesley W. Haslam, Chaplain ; Hiram T. Simmons. Officer of the Guard ; Walter M. Fisher, Adjutant ; Arnold A. Jenks, Sergeant Major ; Albert L. Jordan. Quartermaster Sergeant ; Relief Com- mittee, Comrades Reed, Greene and Connor.
I. O. O. F.
KING DAVID LODGE, NO. 71. Meets Wednesday evenings ar O. F. Hall, Ray's Block, Main Street, Franklin. N. G. Sabin Hubbard; V. G., H. T. Simmons; Sect., H. E. Ruggles ; Pmt. Sect., E. S. Metcalf; Treas., C. H. Blake ; Con., G. H. Butterworth ; Warden, Edgar Thayer ; R. S. N. G., W. J. Walker; L. S. N. G., Frank Osgood ; R. S. V. G., Frank Metcalf; L. S. V. G., J. W. Heaton ; R. S. S., Alonzo Briggs ; L. S. S., Frank Smith ; O. G., J. D. Sanborn; I. G., Richard Briggs ; O. G., A. Clark ; Chaplain, Alfred Clark; Visiting Committee, Sunday, Sabin Hubbard ; Monday, H. T. Simmons ; Tuesday, C. H. Blake ; Wednesday, G. H. Cochrane; Thursday, A. A. Fletcher ; Friday, L. S. Fairfield ; Saturday, A. C. Dana ; Trustees, A. A. Fletcher, J. W. Heaton, J. M. Freeman ; Committee on Finance, J. W. Walker, Albert Clark, Frank Smith.
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K. of H.
HOWARD LODGE, No. 648. Regular meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month, at Odd Fellows' Hall, in Ray's Block. P. D., Herbert W. Nye; D., Wm. F. Ray; V. D., C. M. Smith ; A. D., R. Sommers ; R. A., F. McLean ; F. R., Wm. A. Wyckoff; Treasurer, S. C. Taft ; G., James Hood ; C., R. B. Stewart ; Gn., Frank Hancock ; S., H. A. Harmon ; Trustees, J. T. Stetson, J. C. Gallison, D. C. Cotton.
Ladies' Social Circle or Relief Corps.
Auxilliary to Franklin Post, No. 60, G. A. R. Meets every 2nd Monday for social and moral improvement, when Vocal and Instrumental Music, Recitations, &c., will be rendered. Public cordially invited. Committee charge, Comrades, O. H. Ingalls, Chairman, A. C. Dana, W. W. Haslem, Mrs. A. C. Dana, Mrs. R. K. Ballard, Mrs. H. T. Simmons.
Miller Royal Arch Chapter.
Regular Convocations, 2nd Tuesday in each month. George W. Wiggin, M. E. H. P. ; William B. Nolen, E. K. ; William A. Wyckoff, E. S. ; James M. Freeman, Treasurer ; Alfred C. Dana, Secretary ; Henry R. Jenks, Chaplain ; Oliver H. Ingalls, C. H. : Frank D. Fuller, P. S .; Lewis R. Whitaker, R. A. C .; Addison M. Thayer, M. 3d V. ; Joseph L. Metcalf, M. 2d V .; Lemuel W. Milliken, M. 1st V .; Alfred Clark, S. S. ; Joseph W. Heaton, J. S. ; Edgar Thayer, Tyler.
S. of T.
INDIAN ROCK DIVISION, NO. 83. Meets every Thursday evening at Town Hall. W. P., Dea. Alfred Clark ; R. S., Mrs. W. E. Nason.
W. C. T. Union.
Pres., Mrs. A. E. King ; Vice-Pres., Mrs. A. A. Rus- segue ; Sec. and Treasurer, Miss M. J. Burr.
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FRANKLIN DIRECTORY.
G. H. WHITTEMORE, HEADQUARTERS FOR
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. SOLID AND PLATED
SILVER WARE.
Spectacles and Eyeglasses.
My personal attention given to all kinds of Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing.
110 Main Street, Milford, Mass.
BARTLETT & ELLIS, -DEALERS IN-
ARDWARE,
CUTLERY, PUMPS, STOVES, RANGES, FURNACES, OIL STOVES, Gas Fixtures, Gas and Steam Pipe, PLUMBING, TIN ROOFING AND JOBBING, FARMING TOOLS, SEEDS, IRON, STEEL, HORSE SHOES, &C., &C. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION WITH STORE. 172 and 174 Main Street, Milford, Mass.
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FRANKLIN DIRECTORY.
T. M. TURNER & CO. Have on hand the Finest Grades of
Flour, Butter, Tea and Coffee,
To be found, at prices so low as to defy competition. Orders taken at residence, if so desired by our customers, and prompt attention given. Old stand,
Exchange Block, near R. R. Bridge, Franklin.
R. B. STEWART & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Light and Heavy CARRIAGES,
Carts, Wagons,
SLEIGHS,
SLEDS, ETC.
Wheels, Rims, Shafts, &c., Constantly on Hand.
REPAIRING AND JOBBING PROMPTLY AND NEATLY DONE. Also, Sawing and Turning to Order at Short Notice.
East Street, Franklin.
Drs. J. T. Stetson & M. E. Pond, DENTISTS
Dr. STETSON Will be at his Office Mondays and Tuesdays. Dr. POND, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Exchange Building, Main Street, Franklin.
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FRANKLIN DIRECTORY.
C. L. FALES & CO.
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C.E.R.S.
Our stock of Choice Family Groceries is always complete.
The best grades of
FLOUR, WARRANTED AND AT LOWEST PRICES.
Pure Teas and Coffee a Specialty.
Reliable Garden Seeds, Canned Goods, Preserves, Jellies, Confectionery, etc., at city prices.
PROVISIONS
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