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J. E. FRENCH, House Painting, Kalsomining, AND PAPER HANGING. Natural Wood Finishing and Inside Work a Specialty.
ATHOL, MASS.
FRANK F. LEWIS. JAMES T. BURNS.
LEWIS & BURNS, House Painting, Graining & Kalsomining, PAPER HANGING AND CEILING DECORATING. All kinds of First-Class Work a Specialty. Shop in Pitt's Block, Exchange St., Athol, Mass. - P. O. Box 174.
W. A. CUMMINGS,
Painter, PAPER HANGER, KALSOMINER, &C.
Residence, 24 HIGHI STREET, Athol Centre, Mass. P. O. Box 222.
W. R. SAFFORD, House Painter,
Paper Hanger, Glazier, Kalsominer and White Washer. PAINTS MIXED TO ORDER. Shop, Opposite Fay's Block, Athol Centre.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
William A. Snow,
Carriage, Sign, Fresco & Scenic PAINTER.
Interior decorations in Oil or Dystemper. Best of town references. Shop : South St., corner of Freedom, Athol, Mass.
A. P. Wheeler, House Painter and Paper Hanger.
Graining, Kalsomining &c., done in the best manner. Careful atten- tion given to all orders. Also dealer in Paints, Paper Hangings and Painter's Supplies. Agent for the Climax Tinted Paints, Parker's Cement, Paint and Flint, Hard Finish Paint, and Cary, Ogden & Parker's Red Cross. Prepared Cottage Colors.
No. 333 Main St., Brewer's Block, Athol Highlands.
The Singer Manufacturing Co.
is the largest and most successful Sewing Machine Company in the world. Its business is permanent. Its Office has been established in this town for many years. Machines sold on' the most liberal instal- ment terms. Sewing Machine supplies of all kinds on hand.
The Singer Manufacturing Co., 38 Exchange St. L. R. SMITH, Agent.
Bon Marche.
HEADQUARTERS for the Finest MILLINERY Novelties in Athol.
French and American Milans, Fancy and Colored Straws, Flowers, Feathers, Beads, Ornaments &c. TRIMMED GOODS a Specialty. Exclusive Styles.
W. K. CHANDLER, Stockwell's Block, Athol, Mass.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
A. P. RICHARDSON, Livery & Feed Stable, Also, Light and Heavy Jobbing. ON THE ISLAND. WOOD for sale by the cord or fitted for the stove. ATHOL, MASS.
James Kelley, Boarding, Livery & Sale Stable.
Good Teams at Low Prices. Passengers conveyed on Reasonable Terms.
Rear of Post Office, - -
- Athol, Mass.
LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE, M. L. MOWRY, Proprietor.
Passengers conveyed to adjoining Towns at reasonable rates.
On the Island, - Athol, Mass.
F. H. KNIGHTS, LIVERY & FEED STABLE. 50 MAIN ST., ATHOL.
First-Class Teams at reasonable Rates. Passengers conveyed to surrounding towns.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
C. W. MOORE ..
Hack and Livery Stable !
SINGLE AND DOUBLE TEAMS TO LET. Persons Conveyed to Neighboring Towns at Reasonable Prices. Village Coach at Depot on arrival of Trains. Agent for United States and Canada Express and American Express C'o. 17 Exchange Street, - - Athol. Mass.
JAMES M. LEE,
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LIVERY, BOARDING AND FEED STABLE.
GOOD TURNOUTS AT ALL TIMES. Prices Reasonable, South of Summit House, - - Athol Centre.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
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J. L. Balcom, THE ONE PRICE
BOOT AND SHOE DEALER,
Has constantly on hand a Large and First-Class Assortment of Men's, Youth's, Boys', Ladies' and Misses' Boots and Shoes. CENTRAL BLOCK, next door to Post Cffice, Athol, Mass.
ATHOL BOOT AND SHOE STORE. A. S. DAVIS, Dealer in
BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS,
Hlas all the New and Best Styles the market affords.
Repairing Promptly attended to.
Stockwell's Block, 105 Main St., Athol.
Sign of the Golden Boot.
. A. BELL,
Custom Boot & Shoe Maker,
is prepared to make First Quality Boots and Shoes to order. Repairing of all kinds, including the Goring of Congress Boots by a Machine which no other repair shop in town has, neatly and promptly done at short notice and reasonable prices.
Next door to Leonard's Barber Shop, MAIN STREET, ATHOL.
C. A. HOUGHTON, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers,
Repaired in the most careful manner, and warranted to Hold, at the most reasonable prices. Injured or deformed feet fitted. Work done at short notice, and warranted to give sati. faction.
Shop over SMITH'S Tailor Shop, MAIN STREET, ATHOL, Mass.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT,
J. W. DONOVAN, - - - Hair - Dressing Parlors,
91 MAIN ST., Athol, (up one flight,) nearly opp. Pequoig House, is the place to get a Clean Shave or a Fine Hair Cut. Hair Oils, Brushes, Combs, Cosmetics, Razors, and all kinds of Barber's supplies always on hand. Razors honed and concaved and shears ground. All grades of Fine Colognes and Bay Rum for sale. Also, a Tonic. It prevents the hair from falling out, will cure dandruff, itching of the scalp, pimples, and all scalp diseases. Ladies' shampooing a specialty. J. W. DONOVAN, PROPRIETOR.
CALL AT F. C. HASTINGS' NEATLY FURNISHED Hair - Dressing Room
for a Good Hair Cut and Clean Shave. A good stock of Cigars constantly on hand.
UNION BLOCK, - ATHOL CENTRE.
H. H. BROWN'S is the only reliable shop in town where you can get a First-Class Hair - Cut and Shave.
Ladies' and Children's Hair Cutting a specialty. Sea Foam and Shampooing. Razors honed and concaved. Barber's Sup- plies constantly on hand. EXCHANGE ST., Athol, Mass.
GEO. E. BALL, Licensed Auctioneer.
Residence, Cor. SPRING and KELTON STREETS, ATHOL, Mass. Orders by Mail or otherwise promptly attended to. TERMS VERY REASONABLE.
F. H. RAYMOND, Newsdealer and Stationer.
Choice Confectionery, Perfumes, Silverware, Fancy Articlesand Yankee Notions. Subscriptions taken for all Daily and Weekly Papers at the lowest rates.
SUMMIT HOUSE BLOCK, - ATHOL CENTRE, MASS.
L. B. CASWELL,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor. Office, TRANSCRIPT BUILDING, 45 EXCHANGE STREET, ATHOL, MASS. -
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
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J. M. DREW,
Dealer in Pure Spring Water Ice, which will ibe delivered promptly at rea- sonable prices. Houses at Pine Ave., Athol, & Lake Ellis, Athol Centre.
JOBBING done at short notice.
GEO. F. FISHER,
PRACTICAL Tin, Slate and Iron Roofer,
Is prepared to do all kinds of Tin, Slate and Iron Roofing at Short Notice. Best of Tin and Slate furnished at Reasonable Rates. Also, dealer in Patent Worked Wooden Eave Troughs and Conductors.
Residence, WALNUT STREET, near Lower Village School House, ATHIOL, MASS.
W. A. BEAMAN,
Dealer in
New & Second-Hand Bicycles,
SPRINGFIELD
ROADSTER
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FIRE-ARMS, WATCHES,
Foreign and U. S. Coins, Etc. Etc. Presents given with
TEA AND COFFEE.
CARDANY'S BLOCK,
ATHOL, MASS.
P. O. Box 524.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
FROST, BEMIS & CO., DEALERS IN
urnaces, Ranges AND PARLOR STOVES! [New and Second Hand.]
Lead and Iron PIPE ; PUMPS of all kinds. PLUMBING: Water, Gas and Steam Piping, done in a satisfactory manner. THE
Garland
ARLANDA
Oil Stove!
The World's Best!
The amount of work that can be done on a " Garland " would greatly surprise the uninitiated. Agents for the Walter A. Wood Mowing Machine, and also for the Walter A. Wood Horse Rake.
Rags and Paper Stock, old Junk of all kinds taken for goods or cash. Manufacturers of F Frost's Patent Copper.
Opposite Summit House, Athol Centre.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
FINLAY McRAE, Horse Shoeing AND General Jobbing.
River St., rear of Methodist Church, Athol, Mass.
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I. J. Dodd, Shoeing, Carriage Work, and General
Blacksmithing.
Agent for the Neverslip Horse Shoe Calks. Athol Centre, Mass.
A. V. Fletcher,
Dealer in
Stoves, Tinware,
PUMPS, Etc. Job Work Promptly Executed. Call and see the PEERLESS Range & Parlor Stoves, The Best in the Market.
EXCHANGE STREET,
ATHOL, MASS.
Joseph F. Fay, PRACTICAL
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Steam, Water and Gas Fitter. - -ALSO-
STEAM HEATING of the Most Improved Pattern.
Contracts taken. Jobbing a specialty. Prices always reasonable. Shop, Lec's New Building, MAIN STREET, Athol.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
A. W. Tyler & Co. Dealers in all kinds of
COAL.
Office in
NEW STEAM GRIST MILL, SOUTHI ST., ATHOL.
Edmund Moore,
DEALER IN Wood, Coal and Lumber,
Wood of all kinds Sawed, Split and delivered to order, at Short Notice.
Boards, Shingles, Lath etc., for Sale.
Large or small orders for Sawing will receive prompt attention. KENNEBUNK STREET, - ATHOL CENTRE.
R. L. Doane,
DEALER IN COMMERCIAL
FERTILIZERS OF ALL KINDS, LUMBER, WOOD AND BALED HAY.
Also, Trucking done at Short Notice.
OFFICE IN NEW BARN, ON THE ISLAND.
COAL
GEO. A. ELLIS & CO., Dealers in Anthracite & Bituminous
COALI
he by carload or ton. Office near Skat- ing Rink, Athol, Mass.
CIAO!
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
C. H. Tyler,
Dealer in
Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, Feed, Lime, Cement, and
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS. MAIN STREET, Opposite M. E. Church, - ATHOL, Mass.
O. T. Brooks & Co.,
(Successors to Brooks & Scar.s.)
Groceries, Provisions and Flour,
1, 3, 5 and ? EXCHANGE STREET, ATHOL, MASS.
John Glennon, . (Successor to A. A. Ward.)
Family Groceries, FLOUR & PROVISIONS. The Best Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar, Canned Goods, Tobacco, Cigars, Lard, Pork, Corned Beef, Etc.
56 MAIN STREET, -
ATHOL, MASS.
John E. Woodis,
Agent for the Light-Running NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE for Athol and Vicinity. Residence : Pleasant Street, Athol Centre.
Dealer in WOOD.
Wood of all kinds Sawed, Split, and delivered to order, at short notice. Large or sinall orders for Sawing will receive prompt attention. Main St., Athol Cen- tre. Orders taken for Wood at L. A. Smith's Tailor Shop.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
T. W. Savage,
Dealer in
DRY GO ODS,
Woolens, Shawls, Cloakings, Flannels,
House-Keeping Goods, Domestics, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Pants, Overalls, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Small Wares, Knit Goods, Yarns, Dress Trimmings, Curtains and Fixtures, &c. ATHIOL CENTRE, MASS.
J. B. Cardany, Furniture, Beds & Bedding, CROCKERY, GLASS-WARE, and SILVER PLATE WARE. FURNISHING UNDERTAKER.
No. 32 Exchange Street, - Athol, Mass.
Geo. Mountain, AUCTIONEER & REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Outside Auction Sales attended to at reasonable rates.
Regular Auction Sales, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Evenings each week. Store open daily to receive Goods; also for selling goods at Wholesale Prices. ATHIOL, Mass.
Athol Steam Laundry, (Opposite R. R. Depot, Athol.) Having newly fitted my Laundry with all the modern improvements, including a new
STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER,
I am now prepared to do all work in my line in a first-clas; and satis- factory manner. All orders sent by mail or express promptly attended to. Orders left at T. W. SAVAGE'S Store, Athol Centre. FRED. H. WILKINS, Proprietor.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
Garbarino & Guinasso,
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
FRUITS,
Confectionery, Cigars and Tobacco. All kinds of Dry Fruits, Nuts and Ice Cream. No. 16 Exchange St., Athol.
M. C. Leonard,
Dealer in
Choice Cigars, Tobacco,
and all kinds of SMOKER'S ARTICLES, Etc. Also, Providence River Oysters for sale by pint, quart or gallon. FIRST- CLASS LUNCH ROOM CONNECTED. Grand Army Block. MAIN STREET, ATHOL, Mass.
T. P. GLENNON, BILLIARD HALL,
Masonic Block, Main St., Athol, All parties wishing to play Bil- liards will find every convenience at this Hall.
EXCHANGE STREET HOUSE. EMORY GAGE, PROPRIETOR. Board and Lodging at reasonable rates. A Choice Line of Family Groceries, also Tobacco, Cigars, Fruit, Confectionery, Etc. EXCHANGE STREET, ATHOL, MASS. - -
Highland Bakery. ATHOL CENTRE. THOMAS RUSSELL, PROPRIETOR. Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes, and everything usually kept in a first-class Bakery .. Brown Bread and Heans every Sunday Morning. Orders promptly filled and delivered in any part of the Village.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
JONES HARWOOD, Dealer in
FRESH AND SALT MEATS,
of all kinds. Vegetables in their season. At lowest cash prices. Your trade solicited. Union Block, Athol Centre.
Horace Jennison.
HARNESSES Made and Repaired. Also, VETERINARY SURGEON. :7' All orders promptly attended to. Athol Centre, Mass.
E. E. Partridge, Jr., MARKET GARDENER AND POULTRY RAISER,
Vegetables and Fruits of all kinds in their sea on; also Poultry and Eggs furnished at reasonable prices, and delivered fresh to customers at their houses. Carriage Painting of all kinds. Farm at Partridgeville.
Charles A. Wheeler,
AGENT FOR THE
American Sewing Machine
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RICAN
AMERICAN
FOR
Athol and Vicinity.
This Machine is Simple, Strong and Durable, and will outwear any machine in the market. If you doubt this, give me a chance to prove it by placing one in your home on trial, and will show you how to operate without charge. For further particulars call at my house at Hampstead Place, or ad- dress P. O, box 14, Athol, Mass.
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ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
NORTON'S
Great Bargain Emporium, ATHOL, = = = = MASS.
Every person should visit Norton's Great Bargain Emporium for
DRY & FANCY GOODS.
The Largest Stock of Black and Colored Silks, French, British, German and Domestic Dress Goods in this section of the State.
Bargains received daily. Terms, Strictly Cash. Country Merchants and Pedlers supplied at the Lowest Jobbing Prices.
11. WV. Norton's Great Bargain Emporium, ATHOL, MASS.
WYART & SOUTHILAND,
Millinery and Dressmaking,
Next the Pequoig House, MAIN STREET, ATHOL, Mass.
MRS. R. E. WYART.
MRS. L. A. SOUTHLAND.
Mrs. Clare Hoyt Burleigh,
CRAYON & WATER COLOR ARTIST,
Studio and Residence, COTTAGE STREET, ATHOL, Mass.
GEO. W. HOLDEN, Athol, Mass.
PIANO Tuning, Repairing, Regulating and Revoicing.
Athol Machine Co.,
Iron Founders and Manufacturers of HARDWARE SPECIALTIES,
The Improved AMERICAN
SMART JA
'Meat and Vegetable CHOPPER.
Which stands Without a Rival, and should be in Every Household.
Corned Beef Presses, Fruit Gatherers, Corn Shellers, the celebrated Wilder Stove Shelves, Domestic Family Scales, Chesebro Pat. Washing Machine. The Finest and most Complete Line of
made in the United States-more than forty different kinds and sizes, from " THE LITTLE GEM," [" It beats 'em all"-price only 25 cents, ] up to the SWIVEL COACH-MAKERS' VISE . with SWIVEL JAW.
The Simpson Quick-Adjusting
PARALLEL VISE,
The BEST in the World.
Vises for Boys!
Vises for Men! Vises for Farmers! Vises for Mechanics and Art- izans of all classes. Machinists' Vises, Jewelers' Vises, Carriage Makers" Vises, Carpenters' Vises.
Seconds, or Vises SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT, but just as good for actual use, almost GIVEN AWAY ! Call and see them.
ATHOL, MASS.
LOULETS
GYUNITET THE
IONITA
All kinds of GREY IRON CASTINGS Made to Order. Fine Small Castings a Specialty. Castings annealed when desired. ATHOL MACHINE CO., Proprietors, ATHOL, MASS.
STANDARD TOOL CO., MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINISTS' FINE TOOLS, ATHOL, MASS.
STANDARD TOOL
AT HOL MASS
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Hardened Steel Squares, Surface Gauges, Bevel Protractors, Steel Rules, Screw Pitch Gauges, Depth Gauges, Caliper Rules, Pliers, Calipers, Centre Gauges, Universal Bevels, &c., &c.
ROYALSTON DIRECTORY,
1887
Royalston Incorporated as a Town, February 16th. 1765.
POPULATION,
as shown by the various dates when the Census has been taken :
1790
1,130
1855 1860
1.469
1800
1,243
1,486
1810
1,415
1865
1,441
1820
1,424
1870
1.354
1830
1,493
1875
1,260
1840
1,667
1880
1,192
1850
1,546
1885
1,053
VALUATION.
Real Estate, $500,383; Personal, 8151,938; Total Valuation, 8652,321; Rate of Taxation, $7.50. Number of Polls, 347; Horses, 226; Cows, 449; Sheep, 170; Dwelling Houses, 270.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
Town Clerk, Frank W. Adams; Selectmen, Joseph Walker, John R. Hale, Asaph M. White; Assessors, A. Dwight Raymond, J. R. Hale, Asaph M. White ; Treasurer, Joseph Walker: Overseers of Poor, B. Il. Brown, A. Dwight Raymond. J. R. Hale; Constable:, Herman M. Par-
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ROYALSTON DIRECTORY.
tridge, R. R. Safford, Millard W. White; Collector of Taxes, S. E. Lane; Measurers of Wood and Bark, Calvin C. Chapin, Win. HI. Greenwood. Raymond J. Walker; Surveyors of Lumber, Calvin C. Chapin, Jeremiah ' A. Rich, George Woodbury; Fire Wardens, George E. Peirce, Jerry E. Rich, Fred E. Graves; Agent to defend the Town against Law Suits, Alfred D. Raymond; Janitor of Town Hall, Cyrus P. Reed; Janitor of Mechanics Hall, Hamilton H. Heywood.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
School Committee, B. H. Brown, Chairman: AA. Dwight Raymond, Secretary; Asaph M. White, Caleb W. Day, F. J. Bliss, Raymond J. Walker.
Teachers, No. 1, Centre, Mabel L. Sylvester; No. 2, Addie M. Bur- pee; No. 3, Carrie L. Fletcher; No. 4, -; No. 5, No school; No. 6, Ida L. Baker; No. 7, Alice Sawyer; No. 8, Alida M. Goodale; No. 9, Sarah L. Dinsmore; No. 10, South Royalston, Gram- mar, M. A. Marshall; Primary, Lizzie
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Library located in Town Hall; contains 1068 volumes.
Trustees, Dr. Frank W. Adams, A. Dwight Raymond, J. A. Rich; Librarian, Lizzie Chase.
Library open Saturday afternoons of each week from 4.30 to 7.30 P. M.
CHURCHES.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHI.
ROYALSTON CENTRE.
Organized October 13, 1766.
Pastor, Rev. Judson W. Shaw; Deacons, Joseph Walker, Levi Whitney; Clerk, Joseph Walker; Treasurer, Joseph Walker.
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ROYALSTON DIRECTORY.
PARISH OFFICERS.
Clerk, George Woodbury; Treasurer, Dr. Frank W. Adams; Parish Committee, Dr. Frank W. Adams, JJ. P. Estabrook, W. B. Goddard; Assessors, Lyman Stone, Henry S. Wood, J. T. Nichols.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Superintendent, Dr. Frank W. Adams; Assistant, Joseph Walker; Secretary and Treasurer, W. B. Goddard; Librarian, Charles F. Chase.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Preaching at 11.00 A. M. and 7.00 r. M. ; Sunday School at 12 M.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. SOUTH ROYALSTON. Organized February 22, 1837.
Pastor, Rev. E. J. Beach; Clerk, J. A. Rich; Deacons, Aaron Jones, Jonas M. Turner, John W. Stockwell; Treasurer, John King; Parish Officers: Clerk, Nahum Longley; Parish Committee, Geo. E. Strong, HI. O. Adams, O. II. Gale.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Superintendent, Rev. E. J. Beach; Assistant, Elbridge Twichell; Secretary and Treasurer, Walter Adams.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHI.
SOUTH ROYALSTON. Organized 1842.
Pastor, Rev. Asa B. Bessey, ; Trustees. Alfred Neal, C. N. Stockwell, A. Harrington, H. J. Baker; Stewards, same as Trustees; Collector, C. N. Stockwell; Secretary. C. N. Stockwell.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Superintendent, S. E. Lane; Assistant. A. B. Bessey ; Secretary. Mrs, S. E. Lane; Treasurer, Mary Stockwell; Librarian. Miss Lane.
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ROYALSTON DIRECTORY.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Preaching at 1.15 p. M., Prayer Meeting at 6.30 r. M. ; Sunday School at 12 M.
BAPTIST CHURCHI.
WEST ROYAALSTON.
Organized 1708.
-; Deacons, A. M. White, L. B. Shepardson;
Pastor, -- -- Clerk, A. M. White; Financial Committee, L. B. Shepardson, A. M. White, R. Osborne; Church Fund Committee, Eri Shepardson, II. Fisher.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Superintendent, A. M. White; Assistant, L. B. Shepardson; Seere- tary, J. M. Shepardson.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Preaching at 10.45 A. M. ; Sunday School at 12 M .; Prayer Meeting at 7.00 r. M., in Summer, and 6.30 r. M., in Winter.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
A. D. Raymond, Dr. Frank W. Adams, Joseph Walker, Royalston Centre ; Nahum Longley, J. N. Bartlett, South Royalston.
Notary Public, J. N. Bartlett.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
ROYALSTON POST OFFICE.
Postmaster, George W. Blandin.
Mails leave at 7 A. M. Arrive at 11 A. M.
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SOUTH ROYALSTON POST OFFICE.
Postmaster, Lyman L. Clark. Assistant, J. Heath.
Mails close and arrive at this Office as follows :
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ROYALSTON DIRECTORY.
Close for the East at 12.02 A. M., and 6.40 P. M. Arrive from the East at 10.00 A. M., and 5.35 P. M.
Close for the West at 9.25 A. M., and 6.50 P. M. Arrive from the West at 12.34 P. M., and 7.08 P. M.
Close for Royalston Centre at 10.15 A. M. Arrives from Royalston Centre at 8.30 A. M.
STREETS AND ROADS.
Athol road, from Royalston Centre, southerly to Athol town line.
Baldwinville road, from Main Street, South Royalston, southerly to Templeton town line.
Fitzwilliam road, from Royalston Centre to Fitzwilliam.
Highland Street, from Main Street, South Royalston, easterly.
Main Street, Royalston Centre, from Athol road northerly.
Main Street, South Royalston, from Baldwinville road northwesterly to limits of Village.
Maple Place, from Main Street south, South Royalston.
Pleasant Street, from Highland Street, near School House northerly.
Prospect Hill, from Main Street, westerly, South Royalston.
South Royalston road, from Main Street, Royal son Centre, to limits of South Royalston.
South Street, from Baldwinville road westerly to near depot.
Water Street, from Main westerly to Farrar's Mills, South Royalston. Winchendon road, from South Royalston road to Winchendon line.
A FACT THAT'S WELL KNOWN:
THAT A BETTER HARNESS, NICER ROBE, STRONGER TRUNK, FINER TRAVELING BAG, or any other Article in this line, can be bought at the well known Establishment of
H. R. BARBER, - - MAIN ST., ATHOL, 1
than at any place in Worcester or Franklin Counties.
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ROYALSTON CITIZENS' DIRECTORY, 1887.
ABBREVIATIONS : bds., boards; emp., employed; h., house; n., near; S. Royalston, South Royalston ; W. Royalston, West Royalston.
ADAMS, FRANCIS A., farmer, h off Fitzwilliam road.
Adams, Frank W., physician, h Main, Royalston Centre.
DAMS, HENRY O., Physician, h Main, S. Royalston.
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Adams, Walter, emp woolen mill, bds II. O. Adams.
Addison, Thomas L., farmer, h Winchendon road, S. Royalston.
Albee, Henry, farmer, h W. Royalston.
Alger, William B., bds W. H. Leathe.
Andrews, Mrs. Harriet M., h W. Royalston road.
BARNARD, LOUISA A., h Royalston Centre. Barrett, Angustus, mechanic, road from Centre to Athol.
Barrows, Cora, emp Mrs. C. C. Stewart, bds do.
Barrows, John W., emp Whitney's chair shop, h S. Royalston.
Barrows, Samuel, h Royalston Centre.
B ARTLETT, JOILN N., Notary Public, h Highland, S. Royalston. [See page 17.1.] . Beals, Edwin G., cattle dealer, h Prospect Hill, S. Royalston. Beaumont, Joseph, emp woollen mill, h Park, S. Royalston. Beech, Rev. Ehner J., pastor Cong. church, h Pleasant, S. Royalston. Bemis, Mrs. Luke E., h W. Royalston.
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Bemis, Otis, farmer, h Highland, S. Royalston.
Bemis, Wm., blacksmith, h W. Royalston.
Benson, Jacob, emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. C. C. Stewart.
Benson, Niles W., emp chair shop, h Park, S. Royalston.
Bessey, Rev. A. B., pastor Methodist church, h Main, S. Royalston.
Bigelow, Fordyce, farmer, h Highland, S. Royalston.
Blanchard, Amos, night watchman at woollen mill, bds Mrs. J. Upham.
Blandin, Geo. W., postmaster and grocer, h Main, Royalston Can.re.
Blenus, D. D., farmer, Forbes Falls road.
Bliss, Andrew J., h W. Royalston.
Bliss, Fred J., farmer, h Richmond road.
Bliss, Nathan, farmer, Richmond road.
Bodette, Edgar J., emp F. R. R., h South, S. Royalston.
Bolton, Geo. D., farmer, h road from Centre to Athol.
Bosworth, Benjamin II., farmer, h Athol road.
Bosworth, Charles P., carriage maker and painter, h near J. M. Par- tridge's mill.
Bosworth, Levi II., farmer, h W. Royalston.
Bosworthr, Ozi A., bds B. HI. Bosworth.
Bowker, Mrs. Jane, h Main, S. Royalston.
Bragg, Nathaniel W., farmer, Athol road.
Brewer, Almond, farmer, h W. Royalston.
Brewer, A. A., farmer, h Forbes Falls road.
Brewer, Horatio, farmer, Forbes Falls road.
Brewer, Susan, h Fry Hill road. Brown, Benjamin II., farmer, h off Winchendon road. Bruce, Otis, farmer, S. Royalston.
Bruno, John; emp saw mill, h Highland, S. Royalston.
Bryant, Edward G., farmer, h off Fitzwilliam road.
Buffum, Mrs. Benjamin, h W. Royalston.
Bullock, Mrs. Mary E., h Main, Royalston Centre. Burnett, Edward, emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. C. C. Stewart. Burnett, James, emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. C. C. Stewart.
Butterworth, Thomas C., farmer, h W. Royalston.
CARKIN, GEORGE E., emp Stone's mill, h Royalston Centre. Carpenter, Edward A., removed to North Reading.
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Carroll, Nelson S., bread pedler, bds J. R. Hale.
Casey, Wm., emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. C. C. Stewart. Cavanaugh, Wm., emp woollen mill, h Baldwinville road, S. Royalston. Chase, Mrs. Chauncey, h Main, Royalston Centre. Chase, Charles F., bds Francis Chase.
Chase, Ella F., music teacher and organist, bds Mrs. C. Chase. Chase, Flora, bds Francis Chase.
Chase, Francis, farmer, h S. Royalstou road, Centre. Chase, Joseph W., farmer, h S. Royalston road, Centre. Chase, Lizzie, music teacher, bds Mrs. Chauncey Chase. Chapin, Calvin C., farmer, h road from W. Royalston to Athol. Church, Fred J., emp woollen mill, h South, S. Royalston. Clark, Henry, emp woollen mill, bds J. H. Mellen. Clark, Mrs. Lyman, h Main, S. Royalston.
Clark, L. L., & Co., grocers, Main, S. Royalston. Clark, Lyman L., (L. L. Clark & Co.,) h Main, S. Royalston.
Clark, Nettie S., emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. J. Bowker. Clark, Timothy, farmer, h Maple Place, S. Royalston. Clement, Sylvender, farmer, h Richmond road.
Coller, Fred S., carpenter, h near M. E. church. S Royalston. Collins, John B., emp wollen mill, h Baldwinville road. S. Royalstou. Colon, Maggie, emp P. Dolan, bds do. Connors, Matt. emp woollen mill, bds Mes. C. C. Stewart. Cook, Welcome, emp woollen mill, bds Fred Church. Cowick, David, laborer, h South, S. Royalston. Cowick, Henry J., farmer, h North East Section. Cowick, James, farmer, h North East Section. Cowick, James, emp woollen mill, bds Mrs. C. C. Stewart.
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