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White James, mechanic, h Marshall, North Adams White James, miller, h off River, North Adams WHITE L. W., watches, jewelry, silver ware, Main,
op. the Bank, h E. Quincy c Wall, North Adams [See adv. page 31.]
White Michael, laborer, h Furnace, North Adams White Rodolphus, teamster, h South, North Adams White Willard A., clerk, bds Ashland, North Adams White William A., at print works, h Marshall, North Adams
White W. J., tailor, bds Union, North Adams
White Mrs. P. B., h Spring opposite Chestnut, North Adams
Whitman Ira, shoemaker, h Centre, North Adams
Whitman John, teamster, h Savoy Road, South Adams
Whitman Joseph, laborer, h Braytonville
Whitman Otis, sexton, h Park, South Adams
Whitman William H., (Willard & W.,) h Chestnut, North Adams
Whitmore George, at print works, h Union, North Adams
Whitmore Mark, at print works, h Union, North Adams
Whitney Charles R., stone mason, h Jackson, North Adams
Whitney George, joiner, h Prospect, North Adams Whitney Henry, joiner, h Prospect, North Adams Whitney H. J., clerk, h Prospect, North Adams Whitney Martin, packer, h Prospect, North Adams Whitney Rev. Q., pastor Universalist Church, bds
Commercial, South Adams
Whitney Royal B., joiner, h North, North Adams
Fancy Cassimere Pants at the Square Dealers.
WILBUR'S Eagle Street Bakery. ALL KINDS OF
Crackers, Bread, CAKES AND PIES,
AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
We have just fitted up a new and splendid Bakery, with new coal oven and all the modern improvements, which our increasing business demands, and are ready to furnish
-WITH-
FIRST-CLASS GOODS
AT REASONABLE PRICES. OUR
Pastry Department
CANNOT BE EXCELLED IN THE STATE.
J. WILBUR.
EAGLE STREET, NORTH ADAMS.
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Whitney Mrs. Sallie, bds Ashland, North Adams Whittim George, teamster, bds Centre, North Adams Whittim John, teamster, h Centre, North Adams Whittle William, laborer, h Summer c Hoosick, South Adams
Wilber William, (W. & Manchester,) h Clarksburgh Wilber & Manchester, painters, paper, hangings,
paints and Oil, State, North Adams
Wilbur Carroll A., baker, bds Eagle, North Adams Wilbur Charles L., shoemaker. h Elm, North Adams Wilbur Hiram. h Commercial, South Adams Wilbur Isaac, teamster, h Columbia, South Adams Wilbur James A., stoves, tinware, etc., h Commercial, South Adams
Wilbur James M., tinner, bds Liberty, South Adams WILBUR JEREMIAH, bakery, h Eagle, North Adams. [See colored page opposite. ]
Wilbur John, livery and h State, North Adams Wilbur John H., shoemaker, h Elm, North Adams Wilbur William B., Conductor, h State, North Adams Wilcox Charles F., teamster, bds Myrtle. South Adams
Wilcox Edwin, weaver, h Braytonville
Wilcox E. D., dentist, office and h over Hodge & Son, Main, North Adams
Wilcox Frederick F. (F. F. W. & Bro., ) bds Richmond House, North Adams Wilcox F. F. & Brother, saloon, Main, North Adams Wilcox John, at warp mill. h Brown, North Adams Wilcox Royal Q. (F. F. W. & Bro.,) bds Richmond House, North Adams
Wilcox Thomas, spinner, h Braytonville
Sets of Jewelry at No. 5.
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Wilcox Mrs. E. D., millinery, etc., 2 Adams Block, h Main, North Adams
Wiley Edson, hack driver, h Ashland, North Adams Wiley George, shoemaker, h Franklin, North Adams Wilkinson E. S., cashier Adams National Bank, h Church, North Adams
Wilkinson Warren J., bookkeeper, bds Chestnut, North Adams
Willard Henry H., saloon and h Eagle, North Adams Williams A. G., physician, office and h Main, North Adams
Williams Benjamin, barber, Wilson House Block, h South, North Adams
Williams Charles, shoemaker, bds Holden, North Adams
Williams Charles M., joiner, h Holden, North Adams
Williams Henry, candle maker, h Holden, North Adams
Williams H. H., spinner, h Franklin, North Adams
Williams H. S., quarryman, h Commercial, South Adams
Williams Jacob, laborer, h Blackinton
Williams James H., paper maker, bds Commercial. South Adams
Williams John, Spinner, h Braytonville
Williams John 2d, laborer, h Braytonville
Williams John H., barber, bds Eagle, North Adams Williams Mrs. L. A., millinery, h Commercial c Lib- erty, South Adams
Williams Morris, shoemaker, h Prospect, North Adams
Williams Moses, weaver, h Braytonville
Velvet Vests at No. 4 Wilson Block.
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Williams Price, weaver, h Braytonville
Williams Robert, porter at Ballou House, North Adams
Williams Thomas, h Dean. South Adams
Williams William B., barber, bds South, North Adams
Willian Robert N., superintendent print works, Church op. Quincy. North Adams
Willian Thomas, bleacher, h Marshall, North Adams Willian William, at print works, h Marshall, North Adams
Willison M., joiner, bds Greylock House, South Adams
Willmarth Mrs. Cynthia, h Summer, North Adams Willmarth Miss Waity, bds Summer, North Adams Wilmot William A., finisher, bds n Glen Mills
Wilmot Mrs. boarding house, n Glen Mills
Wilson Hall, Wilson House Block, Main, North Adams
Wilson Henry, peddler, h Brooklyn, North Adams Wilson Hose Co. No. 1, house, Centre, North Adams WILSON HOUSE, (Streeter, Smith & Co. proprie-
tors,) Main, North Adams. [See adv. page 24.] Wilson William E., joiner, h Brooklyn, n Bryant, North Adams
Windsor Mrs. Harriet, h Brooklyn, North Adams Winkley Rev. J. Frank, Rector St. Marks Episcopal
Church, h Park c Depot, South Adams Winning William, at print works, North Adams Winslow Enoch, blacksmith, h Liberty, North Adams Witherell Albert, machinist, h Church, North Adams Witherell Albert F., shoemaker, h Union, North Adams
Silver Swiss Watches at L. M. Barnes & Co. 22
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Witherell Arthur, bds Eagle, North Adams
Witherell Edward J., blacksmith, Union, h Eagle, North Adams
WITHERELL EDWARD M., blacksmith, bds Eagle, North Adams
WITHERELL GEORGE W., (Keyes & W.,) h Pleas- ant c Quincy, North Adams
Witherell Mrs. Celia, h Eagle, North Adams
Witt George A., mason, h State, North Adams
Witt Ivory, quarryman, h State, North Adams
Witt Murray, blacksmith, h State, North Adams
Woffenden Joseph F., at print works, h Prospect cor Wesleyan, North Adams
Wolcott Edward A., sawyer, h Summer, South Adams
Wolcott Elijah, joiner, h Summer, South Adams
Wolfe Frank, weaver, h Braytonville
Worden Marcus L., bookkeeper, h Porter, North Adams
Worthy Henry, joiner, h State, North Adams
Wotton Mrs. Sarah, h Spring, North Adams
Wood Edgar M., clerk, bds Centre op Liberty, South Adams
Wood Edwin R., paper maker, h Centre op Liberty, South Adams
Wood Ira H., joiner, h Blackinton
Wood J. R., tonsorial artist, Ballou House Block, bds Ballou House, North Adams
Wood Marshall, bds Holden, North Adams
Wood Resalva, h Centre, op Liberty, North Adams Woodward L. W., supt. gas works, bds Willow Dell Woodward O. C. h Willow Dell
Wright Albert, blacksmith, h Maple, South Adams
Silk Hats at the Square Dealers.
P. YOUNG & CO.,
DEALERS IN
Wrought & Galvanized IRON PIPE,
And every description of Brass and Iron Fittings for
STEAM, GAS & WATER.
Engines; Boilers. Steam Pumps, Boiler Pumps, Water Gauges, Steam Traps, Water Injectors, Glass Tubes, Steam Gauges, Steam Whistles, Gauge Cocks, Globe, Angle, Check and Safety Valve, Morris, Tasker & Co's Self-Packing Valve, Peet's Patent Valve, Rubber and Leather Belting, Rubber Packing, Rubber and Leather Hose, Hose Connec- tions, Portable Gas Works.for Public and Private Buildings.
Particular attention given to Plumbing, Fitting Factories, Churches, Public and Private Buildings, for
Steam, Gas and Water
ALL WORK
Warranted to give Satisfaction.
No. 5 Richmond's Block, State Street,
NORTH ADAMS, MASS. P. YOUNG. JJ. Il. KRUM. M. G. HOLBROOK.
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Wright Ashley B. (Butler & W.,) h Eagle, North Adams
Wright Charles, laborer, h off Prospect, North Adams Wright Davis, weaver, h Gingham Grounds, South Adams
Wright Emery, teamster, h Beaver, North Adams Wright J. Henry, clerk, bds Eagle, North Adams Wright William, weaver, h Gingham Grounds, South Adams
Wyman Alvin W., joiner, h North Eagle, North Adams
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Yaschkle Arthur, weaver, h Gingham Grounds, South Adams
Yaschkle Joseph, beamer tender, h Columbia, South Adams
Yater Mrs., h State, North Adams
Young Arthur W., bds Union, North Adams
Young J. L., at print works, bds Brooklyn, North Adams
Young P. (P. Young & Co.,) h State, North Adams YOUNG P. & CO., plumbers, steam and gas fitters, No. 5 Richmond Block, State, North Adams. [See colored page opposite. ]
Young S. B., h Brooklyn, North Adams
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Zotique Hupe, blacksmith, bds Centre, North Adams
Gold Pens at No. 5.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
Town Clerk. Myron Barrows.
Selectmen.
A. W. Preston, H. K. Bliss,
R. G. Walden, H. J. Bliss,
H. S. Streeter.
Assessors.
H. S. Millard,
F. F. Colegrove,
D. J. Dean, Andrews Hall.
Town Treasurer. E. S. Wilkinson. Constables.
J. H. Flagg, Jacob Coon,
Thomas Quinn,
Wm. F. Terry,
Dan'l Downing,
H. C. Benton,
F. A. Walker,
A. W. Rouse,
Henry Cady, Geo. Hamer,
Albridge Hodskin, Sidney S. Terry,
Franklin Alger, Loren Temple,
Frank Waters, Earl Harmon,
Edward Howland,
J. O. Sturtevant.
Collectors.
R. G. Walden, E. E. Merchant.
Field Drivers.
J. K. Anthony, R. B. Hathaway,
Thomas Bleir, A. E. Hopkins,
Geo. W. Adams, Noble Myers,
David P. Eddy,
H. D. Smith,
John A. Carr,
Ira Richmond,
Dexter Smith, Henry O. Bassett,
Frank Hawley, Geo. P. Davis,
D. W. Moulton.
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Fence Viewers.
D. T. Farnham, W. W. Freeman,
Geo. B. Whipple,
Dexter Smith,
Dan'l Upton, F. A. Cady,
D. W. McElwaine,
A. B. Harrison,
Stephen Briggs,
S. H. Arnold.
Pound Keepers.
Geo. Davis, E. A. Rand,
H. F. Crandall,
D. W. McElwaine,
Arnold Walden, H. C. Benton.
Town Agent. F. P. Brown.
Inspectors of Lumber.
A. B. Darling,
J. N. Bowker,
L. L. Brown, Andrews Hall,
Geo. S. Davis, Chas. Marsh,
Philo Simmons, F. P. Snyder,
H. T. Crandall,
James O. Sturtevant.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
Wm. Middlebrook, Ben. Olds,
D. N. Davis
R. G. Walden,
A. B. Darling, Geo. Follett,
Wm. Martin, Dexter Smith,
J. W. P. Buck, Geo. B. Whipple,
H. N. Wells,
Ira Richmond,
Philo Simmons, A. E. Hopkins,
Geo. P. Davis.
Sextons.
John H. Orr, Philo Simmons, Sanford Stetson.
Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths. Myron Barrows.
School Committee.
A. G. Potter, H. A. Crandall,
J. Rockwell, Geo. W. Nottingham, O. A. Wheeler, M. D.
F. P. Brown,
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Officers of Fire District.
Prudential Committee-Oliver Arnold, S. Johnson, Wm. Martin, F. W. Darling, A. G. Potter, A. E. Richmond. Clerk-A. G. Potter. Chief Engineer-Andrew White. Geo. W. Witherell,
Assistants Jacob Coon, Chas. M. Brown.
CHURCHES.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
North Adams.
Pastor-Rev. Llewellyn Pratt.
Deacons-James Hunter, Dr. George C. Lawrence. Dr. A. F. Davenport, M. C. Jewett.
Church Committee-George B. Perry, James E. Hunter, George French.
Clerk-George B. Perry.
Treasurer-Franklin N. Ray.
Society's Trustees-Jerome B. Jackson, William Martin, M. C. Jewett.
Society's Clerk-W. H. Bixby.
Society's Treasurer-George W. Chase.
Society's Collector-W. H. Bixby.
Superintendent of Sunday School-George B. Perry.
Sexton-John H. Orr.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
South Adams.
Pastor-Rev. Chas. E. Stebbins.
Deacons-Hon. W. C. Plunkett, W. B. Green, Dr. Chas. Estes.
Clerk-Rev. Chas. E. Stebbins.
Treasurer-Hon. W. C. Plunkett.
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Society's Committee-Timothy Baker, Wm. G. Farnsworth, Jeremiah Cummings.
Society's Clerk-Elisha Burlingham.
Society's Treasurer and Collector-E. E. Merchant.
Superintendent of Sunday School-Hon. W. C. Plunkett. Librarian-F. E. Mole.
Janitor-Alvah Prince.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Commercial street, South Adams.
Pastor-Rev. M. A. Senter.
Trustees-S. H. Arnold, Joseph Edwards, W. M. Milliman, Kurk Potter, Frank Waters, Geo. Rider, Frank Wheelock. Stewards-S. H. Arnold, Geo. Rider, E. E. Phelps, W. M. Milliman, C. T. Richmond, J. S. Edwards, William Hewitt, H. J. Fisk, John Horn.
Treasurer Board of Trustees-Frank Wheelock.
Treasurer Board of Stewards-Henry Arnold.
Secretary-E. E. Phelps.
Collector-Kurk Potter.
Sexton-Chas. Jennings.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Church street.
Pastor-Rev. Thomas H. Griffin.
Trustees-J. A. Rockwell, H. Arnold, O. Wells, A. G. Ray, J. H. Adams, A. Miller, H. P. Briggs, S. E. Parker, J. B. Chilson.
Secretary-S. E. Parker.
Treasurer-J. H. Adams.
Stewards-E. T. Clark, R. G. Walden, E. J. Carey, H. M. Hall, E. H. Arnold, L. C. Rand, D. Dodge, C. P. Isbell. S. S. Nichols.
Superintendent of Sunday School-A. J. Ray.
Assistant Superintendents-S. E. Parker, Miss Amelia Porter.
Librarians-E. C. Bailey, W. B. Houghton, H. O. Decker. Chorister-Prof. E. A. Tower.
Sexton-John M. Sargent.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
Main cor Church, North Adams.
Pastor-Rev. C. W. Anable, D. D.
Deacons-P. H. Nichols, J. H. Chapman, J. Wilbur, E. Richmond, E. D. Dyke, J. M. Canedy.
Clerk-George M. Darby. Treasurer-C. T. Sampson. Superintendent of Sunday School-E. S. Wilkinson.
Chorister-Prof. O. A. Archer. Organist-V. A. Whitaker. Sexton-P. Rosaman.
BAPTIST CHURCH,
Commercial street, South Adams.
No stated supply.
Deacons-Samuel Upton, B. F. Phillips, Daniel Raymond, Henry Tyler.
Clerk-Calvin Richmond.
Treasurer-D. C. Richmond.
Trustees-W. H. Richmond, John Fowler, H. C. Avery. Society's Clerk-Calvin Richmond.
Society's Treasurer-C. L. Anthony.
Superintendent of Sunday School-Daniel Upton. Sexton-Alanson Eddy.
Organist-H. A. Fuller.
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Summer street, North Adams.
Pastor-A. B. Jennings.
Sr. Warden-A. D. Miner. Jr. Warden-A. Arlett.
Vestrymen-R. R. Andrews, Joseph Reed, J. M. Mont- gomery, A. A. Smith, A. Drake, A. Gurney, T. Lidford, W. F. Darby, Charles H. Read, Frank Davis.
Clerk and Treasurer-Charles H. Read.
Superintendent of Sunday School-A. D. Miner. Chorister-Charles H. Read. Sexton-Stephen Noblett. 23
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ST. MARK'S PROT. EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Dean's Hall, South Adams.
Pastor-Rev. J. Frank Winkley.
Sr. Warden-John S. Adams.
Jr. Warden-L. Howarth.
Vestrymen-L. L. Brown, James Osborne, G. W. Adams, Lewis Taylor.
Clerk, Collector and Treasurer-N. H. Bixby.
ST. PAUL'S UNION CHURCH,
South Adams.
Pastor-Q. Whitney,
Trustees-Daniel Jenks, H. J. Bliss, J. C. Chalmers.
Clerk-C. F. Sayles.
Treasurer-H. H. Wellington.
Superintendent of Sunday School-C. F. Sayles. Sexton-A. C. Palmer.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH,
State street.
Pastor-L. Holmes.
Deacons-Dennis Thayer, Jerome Phillips.
Clerk-J. L. Bowen.
Committee-Wm. H. Sanford, Seth Allen, A. Jackson Cady. Treasurer-Wm. H. Sanford.
Superintendent of Sunday School-J. L. Bowen.
Assistant Superintendents-John W. Haskins, Mrs. Hattie E. Cady.
Sertons-A. Jackson Cady, Wm. G. Cady.
ST. FRANCIS' ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Eagle street. Pastor-Rev. Charles Lynch. Assistant-Rev. James Hennessey.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SOUTH ADAMS HIGH AND GRADED SCHOOL.
Principal-W. W. Spaulding.
Assistants-Miss E. A. Ladd, Miss Grace .I. Watkins, Miss E. E. Blanchard, Miss E. A. Harmon, Miss S. J. Baker, Miss Celia Holt, Miss C. E. Reynolds, Miss E. L. Loomis, Miss Lydia C. French, special instructor in Vocal Music and French.
MAPLE GROVE SCHOOL. Teachers-Miss M. L. Sayles, Miss L. J. Ingalls. FIRST DISTRICT SCHOOL.
Teucher-Miss Lucy Chalmers.
RICHMOND DISTRICT SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss Jennie Chalmers. FOLLETT DISTRICT SCHOOL. Teacher -- Miss Edith A. Tower. BOWEN DISTRICT SCHOOL. Teacher-Miss Tyrrell.
School Committee-A. G. Potter, H. A. Crandall, J. Rock- well, Geo. W. Nottingham, F. P. Brown, O. A. Wheeler, M.D. Superintendent-Isaac W. Dunham.
DRURY ACADEMY.
Principal-A. D. Miner.
Assistants-Miss D'Avignon, Teacher of French; Miss Fracena Gore, Miss Mary A. Chilson, Miss M. A. Hathaway, Miss S. M. King, Miss E. Farley, Miss S. L. Briggs, Miss K. H. Read, Miss E. M. Braton, Miss M. J. Wells, Miss P. A. Burlingame, Miss E. A. Cone, Miss M. L. Taylor.
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL.
Teachers-Miss E. N. Bingham, Miss F. B. Whitney. BEAVER SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss M. A. Bronson.
VESTRY SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss Eva A. Brown. BRAYTONVILLE SCHOOL. Teacher --- Miss Woodworth.
RIVER STREET SCHOOL, Teacher-Miss E. A. Veazie.
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WESTON HILL SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss S. F. Haskins.
BLACKINTON SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss A. M. Hall.
NOTCH SCHOOL.
Teacher-Miss Flora Nichols.
TUNNEL SCHOOL.
Teacher-P. L. Mallony. WALDEN SCHOOL. Teacher-Miss M. A. Mallony.
BANKS.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH ADAMS. Collins Block.
Incorporated 1864. Capital $150,000
President-H. I. Bliss.
Cashier-H. H. Wellington.
Directors-L. L. Brown, Daniel Jenks, James Renfrew, Jr., Dallas J. Dean, Lansing J. Cole, Samuel W. Bowerman, Charles H. Ingalls, Peter Blackinton, Henry I. Bliss.
Teller-A. H. Crandell.
Annual election 2d Tuesday in January.
SOUTH ADAMS SAVINGS BANK.
President-Henry J. Bliss.
Vice-Presidents-Levi L. Brown, Lansing J. Cole, Charles H. Ingalls.
Treasurer-HI. H. Wellington.
Secretary-James C. Chalmers.
Trustees-D. J. Dean, James Renfrew, Jr., Daniel Jenks, Charles F. Sayles, A. J. Bucklin, D. D. Wheeler, B. F. Phillips, Geo. W. Adams, J. B. Farnum.
Board of Investment-L. L. Brown, J. Renfrew, Jr., H. J. Bliss, C. F. Sayles, Daniel Jenks, D. J. Dean.
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DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE ADAMS NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH ADAMS.
Incorporated 1832. Reorganized 1865. Capital $500,000.
Directors-S. Blackinton, R. H. Wells, S. Johnson, Harvey Arnold, W W. Freeman, S. W. Brayton, C. T. Sampson.
President-S. Blackinton.
Vice- President -- R. H. Wells.
Cashier-E. S. Wilkinson.
Discount day, Thursday. Annual meeting, 2d Tuesday in January. Collections made on favorable terms.
THE HOOSAC SAVINGS BANK OF NORTH ADAMS.
President-Sylvander Johnson.
Vice-Presidents-W. S. Blackinton, Chas H. Read, C. R. Taft.
Secretary and Treasurer-Anstin Bond.
Trustees-E. R. Tinker, E. R. Millard, John R. Bulkley, James E. Hunter, A. E. Richmond, A. B. Wright, W. W. Freeman, Keys Danforth, C. T. Sampson, Samnel T. Mather, Edwin Thayer, O. A. Archer, John M. Cole, Wm. Holbrook, Wm. P. Porter.
Board of Investment-A. B. Wright, Edwin Thayer, E. R. Millard.
NORTH ADAMS SAVINGS BANK.
Incorporated 1848. Deposits $575,398.49
Bank building, adjoining Adams National Bank.
President-Rodman H. Wells.
Treasurer-E. D. Whitaker.
Trustees-Sandford Blackinton, A. W. Richardson, Oliver Arnold, Harvey Arnold, William Burton, John L. Cole, Ed- ward Richmond, R. H. Wells, E. D. Whitaker, Salmon Bur- lingame, Nathan White, Arthur A. Smith.
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NEWSPAPERS.
THE ADAMS TRANSCRIPT.
Published weekly. Office Martin's Block, Bank street. Politics Republican. Editors and Publishers-James T. Robinson & Son. Terms $2 per annum in advance.
HOOSAC VALLEY NEWS.
Published weekly. Office State street, North Adams. Politics Republican. Editor and Publisher-James C. Angell. Superintendent-W. H. Phillips. Terms $2 per annum.
MASONIC.
GREYLOCK LODGE, OF F. & A. M., NORTH ADAMS.
W. M .- A. B. Wright. S. W .- J. H. Adams. J. W .- A. M. Tinker. Treasurer-Samuel Keyes. Secretary-II. W. N. Cole. S. D .- L. C. Rand. J. D .- J. E. Hunter. Chaplain-John Parkill. Marshall-George Davis. S. S .- John A. Rice. .J. S .- F. H. Goodrich. Organist-V. A. Whitaker. I. Sentinel-L. C. Parker. Tyler-Henry C. Rand.
Regular Communications second Tuesday in each week. Heute Meet in Masonic Hall, Witt's Block, Bank street.
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BERKSHIRE LODGE, F. & A. M.
W. M .- J. M. Morin.
S. W .- C. F. Sayles. J. W .- D. J. Dean. Treasurer-Jas. Osborne. Secretary-Geo. F. Follett. S. D .-- A. L. Phillips. J. D .- H. L. Tucker. Tyler -- C. T. Richmond. Sr. Steward -- H. P. Cudworth. Jr. Steward-John Chalmers. Marshall-G. W. Adams. Chaplain-D. C. Richmond.
Meets at Masonic Hall in Collin's Block, South Adams. Regular Communications, first Monday evening each month.
LA FAYETTE LODGE, F. & A. M., NORTH ADAMS.
W. M .- William Warren. S. W .- Henry S. Millard. J. W .- Benj. G. Olds. . Treasurer-Geo. W. Witherell. Secretary-Rob't King. S. D .- Alex'r W. Fulton. J. D .- Wm. T. Mole. Chaplain-Rev. Lucius Holmes. Marshall-Thos. Mole. S. S .- Thos. H. Lidford. J. S .- A. B. Hosley. Organist-Wm. E. Brown. Leader of the Choir-A. J. White. I. Sentinel-John Rouse. Tyler-Richard E. Lidford.
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G. A. R.
THE GEORGE E. SAYLES POST, No. 126, SO. ADAMS.
P. C .- J. A. Champney. S. V. C .- Henry Shelden. J. V C .- Michael Runnels. O. D .- Thomas Hennessey. O. G .- Henry Whitney. Quartermaster .- E. J. Howland. Q. M. S .- M. G. Lyons.
Adjutant .- Johnson Campbell.
Sergeant Major .- Fred. W. Champney.
Chaplain .- E. Lobdell. Surgeon .- Jesse Taylor. Manager of the Dramatic Club of the Post .-- Fred. W. Champney. Chairman of Social Committee .- Arthur Smith. Inspector of District No. 22 .- E. M. Wood.
Meets every Saturday Evening at 73 o'clock.
CHARLES D. SANFORD POST, No. 79.
Commander .- Wm. Montgomery.
S. V .- C. Frank Luther. J. V-A. M. Rouse. Adjutant .- William McKay.
Quartermaster .- William H. Dumville.
Surgeon .- H. J. Millard.
Chaplain .- Lyman E. Field.
O. D .-- C. M. Brown. O. G .- J. L. Bowen.
Sergeant Major .- Robert Mckay. Q. M. S .- L. Clark.
Meets every Friday evening at Grand Army Hall, Bank Building, North Main street.
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I. O. of G. T.
RESOLUTE LODGE, No. 245, OF SOUTH ADAMS.
W. C. T .- Dr. Chas. Estes. W. V. T .- Hattie Taylor. W. S .- Edward Fairfield. W. F. S .- Hattie Bourne. W. T .- T. J. Fowler. W. C .- Alanson Eddy. W. M .- Job Dean. P. W. C. T .- H. A. Fuller. D. G. W. C. T .- John L. Barker.
Meets Tuesday evenings of each week in Good Templars' Hall, Park Street.
HOOSAC VALLEY LODGE, No. 291, I. O. of G. T.
W. C. T .- Lewis Gardner. W. V. T .- Mrs. Georgie E. Tower. W. S .- Mrs. Lizzie Sanford. W. A. S .- Amelia A. Porter. W. T. S .- Susan Swan. W. T .- A. H. Fuller. TV. C .- Rev. T. A. Griffin. TV. M .- Samuel Mabbett.
W. I. G .- Addie Whipple. W. O. G .- Wallace E. Brown. R. H. S .- Mrs. A. H. Pattison. L. H. S .- Nellie Matteson. P. W. C. T .- James L. Bowen. D. G. W. C. T .- Angie M. Veazie. County Deputy-Rev. L. Holmes. G. W. M. in charge of Berkshire and Franklin Counties-James L. Bowen.
Meet every Wednesday evening in Rechabite Hall, Main St., North Adams.
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EXCELSIOR TENT, 39, I. O. of R.
W. P. C. R .- H. N. Ripley. W. C. R .- Fred Mattison. W. D. R .- George Broffey. W. T .- James Fletcher. W. R. S .- P. M. Farley. W. F. S .- James Benson. W. S .- C. Apple. W. L .- D. Hazlett. W. I. G .- G. Gibson. W. O. G .- D. Alderman.
Meet each Tuesday Evening in Rechabite Hall, Main St., North Adams
ASSOCIATIONS.
HOOSAC VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
President-John M. Cole, of Williamstown. ( D. T. Farnum, of South Adams,
Vice Presidents . Stephen C. Millard, of Stamford, Vt. J. D. Clark, of Clarksburgh. Treasurer-Salmon Burlingame, of North Adams.
Secretary-H. Clay Bliss, of North Adams.
Executive Committee.
J. M. Cole, Williamstown; H. K. Bliss, North Adams ; Salmon Burlingame, North Adams; J. M. Waterman, Wil- liamstown; A. M. Tinker, North Adams; R. G. Walden, No. Adams; J. B. Wheeler, Clarksburgh ; E. D. Foster, Cheshire ; Gideon Kemp, Florida.
Auditor-O. A. Archer, of Blackinton.
Fair and Exhibition Grounds at North Adams.
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NORTH ADAMS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
President-Wallace Freeman.
Vice President-J. H. Wright.
Secretary-Chas. W. Van De Mark.
Treasurer-C. Frank Luther.
Directors-Geo. L. Rice, Ed. D. Tyler, M. II. Barrows, S. H. Fairfield.
Librarian-E. D. Tyler.
Assistant Librarian-Harry C. Bliss.
The Library consists of Two Thousand Volumes. Rooms in Martin's Block, 2d Floor. Open Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 83 o'clock.
ROBERT EMMET ASSOCIATION.
Rooms Eagle street.
President-Daniel Dowling. Vice President-Daniel B. Magenis. Treasurer-John McConnell Secretary-Thomas Laftus.
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COMPANIES.
NORTHI ADAMS GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
Office in Town Hall, Bank street. Incorporated 1864.
President-S. Johnson.
Secretary and Treasurer-H. Clay Bliss.
Directors-S. Johnson, S. Blackinton, Wm. S. Blackinton, J. B. Tyler, W. W. Freeman, - Andrews, A. E. Richmond.
NORTH ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE SHOE COMPANY.
Organized July 1870. Capital $7,000.
President-W. L. White.
Treasurer-Robt. Mckay. Agent-A. J. Cooke.
Directors-W. L. White, Isaac Tyler, A. J. Cooke, F. Legro, P. Adams.
NORTH ADAMS WOOLEN COMPANY.
Braytonville. Manufacturers of Fancy Cassimeres.
Organized June 1864. Capital $200,000.
President-Sanford Blackinton.
Treasurer and Agent-W. S. Blackinton. Superintendent-George French.
Clerk-E. B. Penniman.
RENFREW MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Gingham and Cotton Warps.
Organized 1867. Capital, $200,000.
President-L. L. Brown. Treasurer-Jas. C. Chalmers. Agent-James Renfrew, Jr.
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Arrival and Departure of Trains.
(Those marked with * are mail trains.)
VIA. TROY & BOSTON RAIL ROAD.
ARRIVE -* 10.00 A. M., 3.25 P. M., *7.05 P. M. DEPART -* 7.15 A. M., 12.10 P. M., *2.40 P. M., 3.40 P. M.
BOSTON & ALBANY.
ARRIVE-9.50 A. M., *12.10 P. M., 3.40 P. M., *7.00 P. M., 10.00 P. M.
DEPART -* 7.00 A. M., *10.15 A. M., *12.30 P. M., 4.00 P. M.
READSBORO.
ARRIVE-12.00 A. M. DEPART-1.30 P. M.
SHELBURNE FALLS.
ARRIVE-10.15 A. M. DEPART -* 3.00 P. M.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
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NORTH ADAMS POST OFFICE.
Holden street, Wilson House Block.
OFFICE HOURS : SUMMER-From 7 A. M. to 8 P. M.
WINTER-From 8 A. M. to 8 P. M.
MAILS-For Pittsfield, Boston and the East, Troy, New York, South and West, close at 6.30 A. M., 12 M., and 2.20 P. M.
MAILS-For Hoosac Tunnel, Boston Way via Tunnel Route, close at 10 A. M.
MAILS-For Brattleboro and the North at 12.30 M.
MAILS-For Bennington and Western Vermont, 6.30 A. M. and 2.20 P. M.
MAILS-From the East, South and West received at 10 A. M., 12.15 and 7 p. M.
MAILS-From Hoosac Tunnel and Boston, via Hoosac Tunnel Route, received 3.30 P. M.
MAILS-From Brattleboro and the North, at 11.30 A. M.
MAILS-From Bennington and Western Vetmont at 10 A. M., and 7.15 P. M.
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