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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
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The One Hundred and Fiftieth ANNIVERSARY of the
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TOWN OF BUXTON MAINE
Held at Buxton Lower Corner, August 16, 1922 WITH ADDITIONAL HISTORY
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PREFACE
Our New England ancestors laid a safe foundation for these "Colonial Towns," for our modern states, and for our noble God- fearing nation.
Every colonial town has done something to help make the mod- ern state. Town histories are a mine of wealth to the wise student of history.
We have endeavored, by searching several volumes of the rec- ords of this Town and State, both civil and military, to give the authentic and most interesting facts to the citizens of Buxton.
We have also had in mind to make it interesting as well as in- structive for the students of the present and future classes of our schools; to try to awaken an interest in the pupil on the history of his own town.
We give the full report of the exercises of the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of Buxton, with much additional history. No pains have been spared to make this book historically accurate. We make no apology, but everyone knows that absolute accuracy is scarcely possible. We extend our sincere thanks to those people who have helped in furnishing material for this book, and to whom we are most grateful.
ERNEST W. CRESSEY ANNIE HILL LOCKE CHARLES H. WEBSTER
Committee
HERMAN H. LOCKE, Treasurer
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Dated at BUXTON, MAINE, November 25, 1925.
BUXTON'S ONE HUNDREDTH FIFTIETH ANNIVER-
SARY, 1772-1922
At our annual Town Meeting in March of this year it was voted to appoint a committee to arrange for the observance of the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the incorporation of the town. The committee, then appointed, earnestly hope that you will share with the citizens of the town in the loyal, patriotic observance of the occasion on the 16th of August next. "To take part in a social reunion, renew the bonds of friendship and live over again the memories of bygone days."
The exercises will be held at Buxton Lower Corner near where fifty years ago the citizens of that day made memorable the One Hundredth Anniversary of the incorporation of the town.
For the Committee of Arrangement. ERNEST W. CRESSEY, Cor. Secretary
BUXTON, MAINE, July 1, 1922.
A PETITION
To the Selectmen of the Town of Buxton:
Sirs: We, the undersigned, being desirous of showing our pa- triotism and loyalty to our "Home Town" in some substantial way, we request that you insert an article in the Town Warrant for the annual meeting on Monday, March 6, 1922, stating in substanee the following:
To see if the Town will vote to celebrate the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Buxton in some fitting way, and choose a committee to make arrangements, and raise money for same.
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The exercises to be held at Buxton Lower Corner in the month of August, 1922.
ERNEST W. CRESSEY
REV. CHARLES F. SARGENT
MRS. C. F. SARGENT
REV. FOREST E. FREESE
GUY L. HALL LESTER G. SANDS
GEORGE M. SAWYER
WILLIAM A. SHEPARD
JENNIE B. SHEPARD
JAMES W. MESERVE
FANNIE C. MESERVE
DR. HERBERT A. OWEN
ARTHUR T. SAWYER
The inhabitants of the Town of Buxton at the annual Town Meeting on March 6, 1922, voted to observe the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town.
A nominating committee of three was chosen by the moderator, William A. Merrill, to bring in the names of a Committee of Fifteen to make arrangements for the celebration, viz .: Ernest W. Cressey, Edwin M. Hill, Mrs. Herman H. Locke.
The Committee of Fifteen as reported:
WILLIAM H. ROWE - FRANK WEYMOUTH Selectmen
CHARLES H. WEBSTER
REV. CHARLES F. SARGENT
REV. FOREST E. FREESE ERNEST W. CRESSEY
MRS. HERMAN H. LOCKE
MRS. JAMES W. MESERVE MRS. FRANK H. HARGRAVES
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MRS. EDWIN M. HILL CLARENCE S. BRADBURY GEORGE E. SAWYER JAMES B. ELDEN HERBERT L. MILLIKEN HOMER L. MARTIN
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Town appropriation $400.00 for the Celebration.
. The Finance Committee raised over $ 500.00 by subscription.
The Committee of Fifteen met at the Selectmen's Office on Saturday afternoon, April 22, 1922, with thirteen members pres- ent.
The meeting was called to order by the chairman of the Select- men, William H. Rowe.
Voted to proceed to temporary organization. Chose Ernest W. Cressey Clerk for the meeting. Chose William H. Rowe Chairman for the meeting.
Voted that the date of the Anniversary be on Wednesday, August 16, 1922, and the place be at Buxton Lower Corner.
The date to be subject to change if later found necessary, and it was left in the power of the Executive Committee.
Voted to elect an Executive Committee of five by ballot, and ap- pointed the Clerk to sort and count the votes.
Voted to elect the various committees as found on the following pages.
Voted that all these committees be given power to enlarge their committees as they deem necessary.
Proceded to permanent organization:
Voted that the temporary Chairman be permanent Chairman.
Voted that the temporary Clerk be permanent Secretary.
Voted that the Town Treasurer, Herman H. Locke, be Treas- urer of this Committee.
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The Committee of Fifteen organized as follows:
WILLIAM H. ROWE, Chairman ERNEST W. CRESSEY, Secretary HERMAN H. LOCKE, Treasurer
Executive Committee REV. C. F. SARGENT, W. H. ROWE, G. E. SAWYER, E. W. CRESSEY, C. H. WEBSTER
Publicity Committee
E. W. CRESSEY, G. E. SAWYER, MRS. H. H. LOCKE, REV. C. F. SARGENT, F. H. HARGRAVES, MRS. F. H. HARGRAVES, DR. H. A. OWEN, EUGENE C. CARLL
Finance Committee
FRANK WEYMOUTH, REV. F. E. FREESE, H. L. MARTIN, C. S. BRADBURY, C. H. WEBSTER, A. H. PORTER, F. H. HARGRAVES, G. M. SAWYER, L. C. TOWLE, E. H. EMERY
Exercises and Program Committee
REV. C. F. SARGENT, G. E. SAWYER, J. B. ELDEN, MRS. J. W. MESERVE, MRS. E. M. HILL, MRS. H. H. LOCKE, MRS. C. H. WEBSTER, MRS. A. L. BERRY, MISS ELIZA S. LIBBY
Grounds Committee
G. E. SAWYER, G. A. ROUNDS, E. M. HILL, H. L. MILLIKEN, J. F. NASON, E. H. EASTMAN
Fifty Years Ago Committee
H. L. MARTIN, SARAH MOULTON, J. W. MESERVE, G. E. SAWYER, W. P. ROUNDS, E. B. HANSON
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Music Committee
E. W. CRESSEY, H. E. WALLACE, W. H. ROWE, HOWARD DAVIS, W. P. ROUNDS, CECIL DEANE, MRS. E. M. HILL, MRS. R. E. FLANDERS
This committee chose Cecil Deane director of Chorus Choir. Chose H. E. Wallace and W. H. Rowe to engage a band for the day.
Reception Committee
DR. HERBERT A. OWEN, MRS. ERNEST W. CRESSEY, MRS. EM- ILY SMITH, MRS. HARRY E. WALLACE, at Headquarters Booth.
Albert T. Elwell, Samuel B. Shepard, Wilbur C. Waterman, William A. Merrill, T. Varney Smith, Miss Bessie L. Milliken, Mrs. James B. Elden, Mrs. Howard G. Wakefield, Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. R. Blanche Dean, Mrs. Louise Fellows, Mrs. Erle Milliken, Mrs. Edward W. Bodge, Miss Georgie Darrah, Miss Mary B. Shepard, Sumner A. Waterman, Alfred Meserve, Joseph Sands, Mrs. Philip S. Brooks, Walter Perry, Nellie Lord, Annie Cressey Berry, Mrs. Charles H. Webster, Mrs. Herman H. Locke.
Marshal of the Day WILLIAM T. SOULE, JR.
Aide PHILIP S. BROOKS
Police
S. B. SHEPARD
E. H. EASTMAN
E. M. HILL
G. A. ROUNDS
H. L. MARTIN J. F. NASON
H. L. MILLIKEN
G. E. SAWYER
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STATEMENT OF FUNDS, ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, TOWN OF BUXTON, MAINE
August 16, 1922
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To town appropriation $ 400.00
To subscriptions received
554.00
To received rent of grounds
9.00
To received badges sold
108.75
To received lumber sold
208.00
$1,279.75
To unexpended balance $38.79
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By paid Cammel Badge Co., badges $ 75.34
July 31, paid Publicity Committee 20.75
Aug. 16, paid George C. Cressey, D.D., expenses 15.50
Aug. 16, paid Painchaud's Band
151.00
Aug. 18, paid Cammell Badge Co., badges
75.38
Aug. 18, paid C. F. Griffin, decorating
43.00
Aug. 18, Cecil Deane, music
24.74
Aug. 19, paid H. H. Hill, grounds 40.00
Aug. 19, paid Mrs. P. S. Brooks, dinners
35.00
Aug. 21, paid Rev. C. F. Sargent, printing, etc
37.71
Aug. 21, paid Rev. C. F. Sargent, ribbons
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Aug. 23, paid Walter M. Hill, labor
25.00
Aug. 30, paid S. Seiger, canvass
I5.00
Aug. 30, paid E. M. Hill, labor
6.00
Aug. 30, paid George E. Sawyer, labor
96.96
Sept. I, paid P. S. Brooks, moving piano
10.00
Sept. I, paid P. S. Brooks, trucking
20.00
Sept. I, paid Frank Quinn, auto expenses for singers
7.50
Sept. I, paid Z. M. Martin, lumber
114.14
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Sept. 1, paid H. S. Palmer, painting banners and ma- terial
45.50
Sept. I, paid Donald Hanson, labor . 9.00
Sept. I, paid Everett Goodwin, labor
18.37
Sept. 1, paid N. W. Haskell, trucking 8.00
Sept. I, paid A. F. Townsend, labor 9.00
Sept. I, paid G. M. Sawyer, books 1.15
Sept. I, paid to L. L. Bradbury, lumber 242.44
Sept. 23, paid G. M. Sawyer, supplies 9.00
Oct. 2, paid J. R. Libby Co., flag 28.13
Oct. 2, paid J. F. Nason, labor 6.50
Oct. 30, paid William Berry, trucking 3.00
Dec. 14, paid Watson Phillips, trucking 7.00
Dec. 18, paid Ernest Hill and wife, singing
20.00
Dec. 18, paid O. W. Hayes, trucking 4.50
Dec. 18, paid George E. Sawyer, sundry bills paid 12.00
Dec. 18, paid Rev. C. F. Sargent, telephone bills .
3.25
$1,240.96
Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN H. LOCKE, Treasurer
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One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary . ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, CONGREGA- TIONAL MEETINGHOUSE, BUXTON LOWER CORNER. 1822-1922 Order of Exercises, Sunday, August 13, 1922 10.45 A. M.
Organ Prelude
May H. Sargent
Doxology
Invocation - Response
Responsive Reading
Gloria
Hymn Scripture
Anthem by Choir
Prayer
Solo, "The Silent Voice" .
Mr. Thom
Offering - Notices
Anthem, "Praise Ye the Father" . United Choirs
Rev. C. F. Sargent
Sermon
TWENTY-FIFTH DORCAS ANNIVERSARY
Solo, "The Good Shepherd"
Beardsley Van der Water Helen Marshall Dolley
Historical Sketch Annie Hill Locke Dorcas Hymn written by Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin Accompanied by Author
by Pastor Prayer Centennial Hymn by Nora Archibald Smith Benediction Rev. C. F. Sargent
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Town of Buxton, Maine HISTORICAL SKETCH AND SERMON, AUGUST 13, 1922 BY REV. CHARLES F. SARGENT
Gathering here today in this century-old church our thoughts turn with grateful memories to the sturdy men and women who worshipped here and served faithfully their fellow men in the community. On this occasion we not only recall with reverent thoughts those early days and the incidents that stirred their souls but we are also meeting for purposes of worship. The golden words of our text devolve a command upon us to pay grateful tribute to the God of the Ages. Beautiful as are the sentiments clustering around the past, yet even more beautiful may our wor- ship today be of the loving Father who keeps watch over His own. We must never fail in our reverent allegiance to the faith of our fathers and mothers. We can never pay our debt to the inheritance of character which they have bequeathed to us and there are sturdy sons and daughters today who are maintaining and upholding these principles of piety and service.
On this special occasion we must, however, give our thoughts to events associated with this stately edifice which like a sentinel stands guard over the morals of the country-wide inhabitants, who, although many of them never enter the doors of this sacred build- ing, feel that they have proprietory rights in same and respond with generous gifts to its good.
Long before the proprietors of the Narragansett Strip No. I invaded the wooded territory at their meeting in the old home state it was voted to have a meetinghouse among the first buildings of the settlement planned for. "On June 11, 1739, it was voted to appoint a committee consisting of Nathanel Mighill, Isaac Apple- ton, and Samuel Chase, or the major part of them, to agree with some person or persons to clear some land on the westerly end of the first or second lot known by the letter D in the first division in said township to build a meetinghouse to worship God. The
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contents of said building to be 30 feet long and 25 feet wide and 9 feet stud of hewn timber, to be boarded and short shingled, and the said committee are to have house well finished, fit to preach in by the end or last day of September, 1740." These wishes were not promptly executed as the house was not ready for service be- fore the period between October, of 1742, and April, 1743. In 1743 a fort was built on land adjacent to the meetinghouse. The first meetinghouse was built on land back of and near the house now occupied by Miss Georgie Darrah. At the time of the build- ing of this first meetinghouse there were only 15 or 20 men in the settlement, of the number of women no mention was made. Those were the days long before the Sunday School was dreamed of or religious work for youth was conceived by the church. Today on this Anniversary Sunday, a flag is placed on the site of the old meetinghouse, thus mingling sentiment with piety.
We are thus trying to link the past with today and sincerely hope that we are prophets of tomorrow.
As the settlement grew and the inhabitants reached out farther away from the banks of the beautiful Saco, it was deemed neces- sary to build again, this time a frame structure. This was erected on the site of the present meetinghouse with front facing the road running by the church. July 2, 1760, 15 years before the Revo- lutionary War it was voted to build the new house of worship and it was to be 45 by 35 feet. It was not completed in 1766 and there was no pulpit for the minister nor were there many vacant pew spaces, which later were used (the sale of which helped to complete the building of the church).
In 1822 the present house of worship was built, and although the Rev. Paul Coffin was pastor 60 years, he never lived to occupy the new meetinghouse. He died in 1821. It was a gala day in- deed when the people gathered with pike and pole to raise the timbers of the house on the foundations so carefully laid. Every- thing was in readiness when consternation seized the hearts of the people. It was discovered that no rum was at hand to stimulate
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and encourage the workers. A raising with no rum in those days seemed an impossibility. While the people in alarm were wonder- ing what could be done, a great shout arose from the thirsty work- ers, as Parson Loring was seen coming around the corner with a ten quart pail of rum. This humane act increased the people's love for their pastor, who, in the hour of need, had cared for their thirst as well as their souls. The golden ball placed on the long iron rod above the steeple was 75 feet from the ground, it is now 8 feet shorter than at that time. On the day when the ball was placed in position, James Pennell stood on top of it, much to the fears of those who witnessed the daring feat. We have today in the town a man who recently achieved the same stunt and but for his extreme modesty I would mention his name. Perhaps in look- ing around you may see the blushes on his cheeks as this tale is told. (Thomas G. Atkinson).
The bell on this house was presented by Mr. Isaac Emery of Boston. Many times it has sent forth its peals over hill and vale, calling the people within hearing of its sound to worship. On patriotic occasions it has performed faithfully its duties. Only recently it was my sad privilege to minister at the funeral of a man who rang it for the first time. So that we of today do not seem so far removed from those days. There is with us today one of our church members who heard the bell on the occasion of its first ring- ing, Mrs. George H. Libby. Her husband, Mr. Libby, one of our honored veterans, was one of the marshal's aids on the occasion of the centennial exercises 50 years ago.
Many interesting services have been held in this old church. Many faithful and pious men have served the community as pas- tors of this church. Its first minister was Timothy White who was a supply for six months in 1753; from 1756-1758 a Mr. Tufts preached, followed by a Mr. Thompson. In 1761 the Rev. Paul Coffin, a young man of fine education, was invited to become its first settled minister "at a salary of $ 100 in addition to other compensation for his services." Mr. Coffin was very human and
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loved fun as well as learning. Many interesting incidents are re- lated of him during his ministry here. Some of his descendants are with us today and proudly rejoice in the inheritance of char- . acter which they have received from their godly foreparent. It was my privilege to sit in the study chair of the revered first pas- tor recently and I felt very humble and grateful for the privilege of serving in the place which this worthy man filled so nobly for 60 years.
This old meetinghouse has become of new interest as it is the church where the story of "The Old Peabody Pew" had its origin. We are all especially grateful to its eminent author who is with us today and takes part in our exercises. It is only fitting that on this occasion our tribute of gratitude should be expressed in her behalf. In her writings and among a large number of people the meeting- house is known as Tory Hill Meetinghouse although a recent newspaper item called it the Tony Hill Meetinghouse. Whether this referred to the minister or its members at large, we are not prepared to say, but we do confidently affirm that there are no bet- ter people to be found anywhere the country wide who are worthy descendants of the early settlers of our country.
In God's Acre close at hand rests the mortal remains of those who lived and served, who laughed and cried. Their souls go marching on. The records of their deeds are recorded in the Book of Life; memories of them incite us to new and holy purposes; may we never falter in the path of duty and leave a heritage that will be as worthy for those who come after us. This old church was solidly built and has bravely withstood the storms and winds of a century. A loving people has from year to year kept it in order and well repaired. On this anniversary year the generous contri- bution of many lovers of the old church have helped in new im- provements. Our love and thanks go out to them, and their names will be preserved in the records for those who may come after us.
We would be unfaithful to our task if we failed to give credit to the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton who has had a solicitous
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care during these later years for its preservation. We welcome and honor those of this society who are with us today and in the name of the church thank them for their abiding interest.
Our text for this occasion is in the words found over the plat- form back of the pulpit, "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." I take this opportunity to give to my beloved people a parting message of gratitude for their love and care during an eight years' acquaintance among them and I sincerely hope that they may be served in the future by those who will love and endure for you. These have been years of delightful service. I have shared your joys and your sorrows and prayed for you in your needs. If I have failed to tell you your faults, it is not that you have been without them, but because Life's battles consist in overcoming them and victories thus gained are stepping stones to a sure founda- tion. You have not told me of my failures; your mantle of charity has been large; your ministry of love to pastor and family has been unmeasured. Our obligations are many; our gratitude cannot be expressed. I trust that our ministry may go on so that as the years come and go we may be mutually helped by the influences that have gone forth from our lives. Unity of purpose, sincerity and love in service, and forbearance for each other's weakness with but one goal for achievement, will bring you a success that will receive the "Well done" of our Master. The future holds great oppor- tunities for you. Your work is not ended, the old historic church will go forth in new strength and power as you renew your efforts and bend unwearily to the hard tasks that come to all who win suc- cess. Many eyes are focussed upon you. You cannot fail, for you have in your inheritance the same faith, courage, and endurance that your worthy fathers and mothers had in the days of early struggling for the moral and religious uplift of the community. Your children and your neighbor's children will rise and call you blessed as they reap what you have sown and watered in tears. You must not falter because the work seems hard. It is hardship and sacrifices that win and the future will hold its rewards for all faithful and humble service.
14 One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary CENTENNIAL HYMN, TORY HILL MEETING HOUSE, 1822-1922 (Tune, "Auld Lang Syne") I As holy Temples rose of old, Through kings and prophets' thought, So rose this house in days of yore, By prayer and labour wrought.
Refrain
One hundred years this house has stood, One hundred years today; God grant its light may shine as bright One hundred years away!
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Around those shrines of Orient The tropic breezes blow; Cold stands our own and virgin white, Pure as its native snow.
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Of cedar trees from Lebanon, Was Israel's temple built; Of olive wood and precious stones, All gold and silver gilt. Refrain
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Our shrine is but a simple one, New England's fir and pine; Its jewels are its humble saints, Whose lives in glory shine. Refrain
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V But wheresoe'r His temples rise, Whate'er the clime or sod, One need, one thought has built them all, The upward urge to God.
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- Nora Archibald Smith, 1922.
HISTORY OF THE DORCAS SOCIETY BY ANNIE HILL LOCKE
"This woman -called Dorcas-was full of good works and alms deeds which she did."
The Dorcas Society of the First Congregational Church at Bux- ton Lower Corner was organized at the home of Mrs. William Moulton, Salmon Falls, on Nov. 23, 1897, during the pastorate of Rev. Frank H. Baker.
The officers elected were: Sarah D. Moulton, President; Mrs. Jane C. Akers, Treasurer; and Mrs. F. H. Baker, Secretary. A committee consisting of Mrs. F. H. Baker, Elizabeth Chadbourne Elden, and Mrs. James D. Woodman was chosen to draft a Con- stitution and By-Laws for the Society, which was read and ac- cepted at the meeting on December 24, 1897. The records tell us that on March II, 1898, a box was packed and sent to Pleasant Hill, Tennessee. The first gentlemen's night was observed with Mrs. E. B. Hanson on September 28, 1898, and Kate Douglas Wiggin delighted her audience with selections from "The Birds' Christmas Carol," and her sister, Miss Nora A. Smith, with a very interesting story.
The first Harvest Supper was held on September 20, 1899, at Sanderson's Hall, and the first sale and entertainment was held December 14 and 15 at the same hall. The question was raised, "what to do with the funds in the treasury," was considered and
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it was voted to reserve ten dollars for buying materials for the use of the society, and the remainder to go towards the repairs on the church.
. Thus began the Dorcas Society in its care of this church, and on July 1, 1902, it was voted to assist in painting the church and that the sum donated should not exceed $50. A sale and garden party was held with Mrs. Helen E. Bradbury August 14, 1902, and the money raised was used in repairing the church roof and belfry, the furnace and chimney. In 1903 a new furnace was installed in the church. In June, 1904, the Dorcas Society gave $40 on the min- ister's salary. In the fall they painted, redecorated and carpeted the church ; also voted to insure it, which it has continued.
The first reading by Mrs. Riggs was given in the church on September 7th and 8th, 1905, and was very successful. "The Old Peabody Pew" was written the same year and dedicated to the Dorcas Society. Repairs on the parsonage were much needed, and it was thoroughly renovated and insurance placed upon it; new hymn and service books were purchased for the church.
At a meeting on October 16, 1907, a strong feeling was ex- pressed that the Society was greatly in need of a hall of its own and action was soon taken in regard to securing one. As the power, activities and usefulness of the Society had greatly in- creased it was legally incorporated on November 20, 1907, under the name of The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton; its pur- poses were defined as literary, musical, charitable, sociable, re- ligious and benevolent work.
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