Danvers, Massachusetts : a resume of her past history and progress, together with a condensed summary of her industrial advantages and development : biographies of prominent Danvers men, 1899, Part 20

Author: Moynahan, Frank E., 1865-1917. 4n
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Danvers, Mass.] : Published in the interest of the town by the Danvers Mirror
Number of Pages: 224


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E. KENDALL JENKINS.


in Colorado in 1869, and again in 1876 for the benefit of his health. He enlisted as a private in the Second Corps of Ca- dets, April 22, 1874, and has served in every office in the Corps, being chosen to the command upon the resignation of Colonel John W. Hart. Although practically a stranger to public functions, Col. Johnson's incumbency of the sheriff's office has been an eminently able one, the many problems constantly arising in con- nection with his multifari- ous duties being handled with care and discretion. Colonel Johnson also acts as keeper of the jail at Salem and resides in the house near the jail on St. Peter street. He has at- tained high rank in Ma- sonry and Odd Fellow- ship, and is also a mem- ber of Naumkeag Tribe


COL. S A JOHNSON.


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of Red Men and John Endicott Lodge, A. O. U. W.


County Jail, Salem.


Few, if any institutions are more con- spicuous in the history of the country than is the jail, located in the City of Sa- lem. The contrast, however, between the place of restraint of the earlier day and the present structure is as great as can be imagined. The first jail, built in 1638, was a mere dwelling and is now a part of the house occupied by Abner Goodell. Here were confined a large number of persons accused of witchcraft, of whom many suffered death. Here, also, was made the final deliverance of those who had fallen victims to this super- stition, Salem leading the way in letting in the light upon the witchcraft delusion. The older portion of the present jail, lo- cated at the corner of St. Peter and Bridge streets, was erected in 1813. In 1885, a thorough remodelling occurred and the structure was enlarged to its present ca- pacity. It is, however, probable that an- other enlargement will have to be made in the near future. The fine brick resi- dence of Sheriff Johnson, who also acts as keeper of the jail, is located in close proximity and is surrounded by beautiful and well kept grounds, in keeping with the general atmosphere of neatness and order. The jail has every precaution for safety and has a capacity of 150 prisoners. Those committed here are largely for short terms, many for the offence of drunkenness, although in the past twelve years six have been held on the charge of murder, all of whom have been sentenced to state prison for life, with the exception of one, Alfred Williams, who was exe- cuted in the jail on Oct. 7, 1898. The prisoners do all the work, such as cook- ing, baking, firing the boilers, etc., the female inmates making clothing for both sexes. The jail serves also as a house of correction and in this department some sixty-five prisoners are employed in mak- ing heels, which are sold to help meet the expenses. The jail is conducted most economically and, like the others of the county, is under the supervision


of the experienced County Commissioners.


Danvers Co-operative Bank.


On Monday evening, August 22, 1892, a party of gentlemen met in the insurance office of Albert G. Allen, at No. 8 High street, for the purpose of organizing a corporation to be known as the Danvers Co-operative Bank.


These gentlemen met in response to a call which had been issued, and the fol- lowing persons were present : Henry Newhall, Fletcher Pope, J. F. Hussey, A. G. Allen, F. O. Staples, Wm. A. Jacobs, Wm. A. Woodman, J. A. Melcher, Edwin Turner, Jr., E. B. Peabody, Wm. J. Rich- ardson, J. Frank Porter, Willis E. Smart, Michael H. Barry, Jacob Marston, Wal- lace P. Perry, Samuel L. Sawyer, Joseph WV. Woodman, Daniel N. Crowley, Ed- ward E. Woodman, and Daniel Eldredge.


The meeting was called to order by Dan- iel Eldredge, who read the form of agree- ment drawn up according to the 117th chapter of the Public Statutes, by which the name of the corporation should be known as the Danvers Co-operative Bank ; the place of business to be in the town of Danvers ; the limit of its capital stock to be $1,000,000, and ultimate value of shares to be $200. An organization was then effected by the choice of Daniel El- dredge as temporary clerk. By-laws were adopted and the following officers were duly elected by ballot to their re- spective offices : President and director, Fletcher Pope ; vice president and direc- tor, Joseph W. Woodman ; treasurer, sec- retary and director, Albert G. Allen ; di- rectors, Henry Newhall, Samuel L. Saw- yer, Edward E. Woodman, Wm. A. Wood- man, Wm. A. Jacobs, J. Frank Porter.


The president assumed the chair and it was voted that the corporation begin bus- iness Monday, August 29, 1892 ; that the first series of shares be limited to $1000 to non-borrowers and unlimited to bor- rowers.


J. Frank Porter, Henry Newhall and Jos. W. Woodman were elected Security Committee and Samuel L. Sawyer and Edward E. Woodman were elected Fi- nance Committee ; J. P. Colby, Wallace


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P. Perry and Willis E. Smart were elected auditors.


A public meeting of the bank was held in the Town Hall, August 29, 1892, when there was a large number of citizens in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Albert G. Allen, who invited Samuel L. Sawyer to take charge of the meeting. After a few remarks, Mr. Saw- yer introduced Mr. Eldredge of Boston, who spoke very entertainingly for nearly an hour on " Co-operative Banks."


Fr. Shares were then offered for sale and the whole amount of the first series, 1000


At the present time the bank has as- sets of over $70,000. Profits to the amount of nearly $10,000 have been de- declared. The bank has a surplus of over $600, with a guaranty fund of $200, and is in a sound and flourishing condi- tion. Nearly $60,000 is loaned on real estate in Danvers or its immediate vicin- ity, all of which is secured by first mort- gages. The bank has a membership of about 250 and up to the present time has had no difficulty in placing all of the money it has taken in. On the contrary it has been overrun with business and has


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in number, were speedily disposed of.


been obliged to decline many loans which had the money.


The growth of the bank from that time . it would otherwise have taken had it until the present has been a steady one. The officers of the bank have changed The carefulness and wisdom of the se- curity committee has been shown when it is stated that in the seven years, which is the length of time the bank has been in business, they have suffered no losses. They have been obliged to foreclose on but three pieces of property and in neither case is it expected will there be any loss to the bank. The bank has one of the finest offices to be found in the state, having recently moved into the but little from the first. In August, 1893, Mr. Fletcher Pope resigned as president and Samuel L. Sawyer was elected in his place. There have been but few changes in the Board of Directors, the majority of the Board being those originally elected. All the officers of the bank are enthusias- tic in their work, believing that the insti- tution is an object for good in the com- munity, and willingly give their services.


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HON. S. L. SAWYER, President of the Danvers Co-operative Bank.


rooms recently vacated by the First Na- tional bank and which has been hand- somely fitted up for them. The office is open every week day from 8 to 12 A. M. and I to 5 P. M., when there is always some one in attendance.


The present officers of the bank are president, Samuel L. Sawyer; vice president,


Joseph W. Woodman ; sec- retary and. treas- urer, Albert G. Allen ; directors, Henry Newhall, J. Frank Porter, Marcus C. Pet- tingell, William A. Jacobs, Sam- uel M. Moore, William A. Woodman ; se- curity commit- tee, Joseph W. Woodman, J. Frank Porter,


Henry Newhall; auditors, Ernest J. Powers, Abbott B. Galloupe, Willis H. Kenney ; attorneys, Jackson & Jackson.


Hon. Samuel L. Sawyer.


Mr. Sawyer was born in Boxford, Mass., June 20, 1845, and was ed- ucated in the public schools of that town, the Topsfield academy, and the Putnam Free School of Newburyport. He has been en- gaged in the flour business for the last thirty-three years in Boston and vicinity, his present business address being Danvers. He is a member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce. He has resided in Danvers since 1869; built the house where he now resides, on Lindall hill, in 1874. He is one of the executive committee of the Danvers Historical society, vice president of the Danvers Improve- ment society, president of the Danvers Co-operative bank, has served as chairman of the Repub- lican Town committee, and repre- sented the town of Danvers in the Mas- sachusetts Legislature in 1891, serving on the Public Charitable Institutions com- mittee as clerk, re-elected in 1892, serv- ing on the same committee, and chair- man of the Committee on Election, was elected in 1893 to represent the Fifth Essex Senatorial district in the Massachu-


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setts Senate ; was chairman of the com- mittee on Public Charitable Institutions and served on the Committees on En- grossed Bills and Public Service ; re-elec- ted in 1894, and served as chairman of the Committee on Street Railways, and on the Committees on Engrossed Bills and Parishes and Religious Societies ; is a past master of Mosaic Lodge, F. & A. M., past district deputy grand master, past high priest of Holten Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and member of Wins- low Lewis Com- mandery, senior past regent of Arcadian Coun- cil, R. A., mem- ber of the A. O. U. W. and G. A. R. and Old Salem Chapter, S. A. R .; he is secre- tary and treas- urer of the Essex Club of Essex County,a Repub- lican club of 430 members. He is a thoroughly con- scientious and progressive busi- ness man.


Massachusetts Glove Co.


A. G. ALLEN. Secretary and Treasurer Danvers Co-operative Bank.


One of the most extensive and im- portant of the new industries in town is that of the Massachusetts Glove Co, in the' Calvin Putnam factory on Maple street, which has been fully fitted up for this concern's excellent and rapidly grow- ing business. Frederick W. Rowles is president ; Horace O. Southwick, treas- urer and manager ; Walter J. Budgell, Philip S. Abbott, H. O. Southwick and F. W. Rowles, directors.


Mr. Rowles is of a family of glove manufacturers who have been doing busi- ness for over forty years, and he is per- fectly familiar with every branch of the


industry, while the other gentlemen are practical, reliable business men, with experience in leather working and inci- dental features of the business. All grades of medium and fine ladies' and gentle- men's gloves are manufactured in the finest possible manner for the best class of trade in the country, and such a high state of perfection of material and finish is being acquired that this firm will short- ly have no com- petitors to fear on either side of the ocean. Much of the stock is imported direct from Arabia, France and Ger- many, and pre- pared in the finest manner for this company. The most skilled labor is employed and every mod- ern convenience and facility is had for the pro- duction of the best goods that can be made.


The Church of God.


The Church of God was organ- ized Jan. 1, 1899, under Rev. Chas. E. Dodge. Mr. Dodge was formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts. He came to Danvers in March, 1898, engaged in evangelistic labors under the Massachu- setts Baptist Sunday School Association. After an absence of two months he re- turned June 5, 1898, and took up a per- manent work, services being held in Es- sex block, cor. Elm and Essex streets. In October, 1898, Mr. Dodge withdrew fron the Baptist denomination, and in January organized an independent church.


The characteristic of the new organi- zation is its belief in a literal obedience to the Scriptures as the Word of God.


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They hold the doctrines of justification by faith, sanctification by the Spirit, heal- ing for the body. No collections or sub- scriptions are ever taken. None of the officers, including pas- tor, receive any salary. The church and pastor are supported solely by free will offerings. Branches of this church are in Salem and Wake- field.


William H. Crosby.


William H. Crosby is the proprietor of the only undertaking establishment in Dan- vers. He was born in Yarmouth, N. S., on June 24, 1872, and is the son of Hiram L. and Cath- erine P. Crosby. Mr. Crosby came to Dan- vers when a boy and for five years was in the employ of George A. Waitt, who was the only undertaker here for years. On the retirement of Mr. Waitt, four years


WILLIAM H. CROSBY.


modest and unostentatious manner, his kindness of heart and his strict integ- rity. His undertaking rooms are at 8 High street, and his home is on Conant street. He was mar- ried on October 8, 1896, to Miss Chris- tina M. Mackenzie.


Guide to Principal Points of Interest.


Approaching Dan- versport from Salem, just before reaching the Danvers line, is the Jacobs House ; back of this house is seen Folly Hill. Con- tinuing along the main road a bridge soon spans Waters river. Just a little beyond, upon the left, the Reed-Porter House, and after crossing the Crane river, to the south of the railroad station, and opposite the bend in the street railway, is the site of the Home of Col. Israel Hutchinson. At the next


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ago, Mr. Crosby succeeded to the busi- ness, and has continued it since. He has won the esteem of many people by his


abrupt turn into High street will be seen the Baptist Church ; a little above and on the right hand side of High street is


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the Annunciation Church; quite a little distance above, in from the street, is the Unitarian Church ; while not far beyond, and upon the same side, is the Univer- silist Church. Next, Danvers Square, upon which is the Old Berry Tavern, and on Elm street, facing High street, the Page House.


Continuing up Elm street, at the East- ern division station are three streets, the extreme left being Old Ipswich Road (Ash street). Bearing to the extreme right, going up Holten street, the Episco- pal Church upon the right is passed, and only a short distance beyond and upon the same side, the Judge Putnam House. Crossing the railroad the Methodist


the cemetery containing the Nurse Mon- ument and Tablets.


At Danversport, on Endicott street, from the bridge over the railroad can be seen Crane River and Endecott Burying Ground. Continuing up the street the Endecott House is in plain view, and op- posite, the Endecott grant, and upon the same, in the direction of the water, the Endecott Pear Tree.


Near the junction of Hobart and For- est streets is the site of the First Church. On Forest street is the Ambrose Hutchin- son house. On Ingersoll street is the Ingersoll-Peabody or Ex-Secretary Endi- cott House.


ENDECOTT PEAR TREE


Church is soon seen upon the left ; quite a little distance beyond, and where the road turns from Holten into Centre street, is the Judge Holten House. Pass- ing up Centre street the Haines House and First Church and Parsonage are seen upon the right. Upon the same side, a little beyond, the Wadsworth House, and soon the Training Place, with the Bowlder upon one end or side, and at the other end the Old Upton Tavern. Just beyond the terminns of the street railway the second house upon the left is the Birth- place of Col. Israel Hutchinson.


Passing down Pine street from Tap- leyville, upon the right are situated the Townsend Bishop-Nurse House and


Leaving Centre street at Dayton street, traversing this street quite a distance, will be found the Ann Putnam House.


Near Danvers Square, on Maple street, is the Maple Street Church. On Putnam street is the Advent Church. Willard Hall is on Maple, near Poplar.


The Danvers Lunatic Hospital is at Asylum Station. The Jesse Putnam House and Gen. Israel Putnam Birthplace are between Ferncroft and Asylum Sta- tion.


On Summer street is Oak Kroll; just beyond, on Spring street, St. John's Normal College, and not far beyond is the Prince House.


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