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LAND SURVEYORS-South, Robert Cargill; S. L. Bartlett, Bert Glidden.
PRINTER-John F. Booker.
SURVEYOR OF WOOD, BARK AND LUMBER-John F. Booker.
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SOUTH BRISTOL
Eighteen miles S. E. of Wiscasset. Formerly a part of Bristol; town divided and South Bristol set off by act of Legislature March 26th, 1915. Incorporated July 1, 1915. First town meeting, December, 1915. Stage daily from Damaris- cotta. 1920-Population, 581; Polls, 194; Estates, $515,843.
T HE old and historic town of Bristol was named for Bristol, England, and is one of the oldest towns in Maine, being the twentieth of over five hundred towns and plantations in the State. Bristol was incorporated in 1765, fifty-seven years before the separation of Maine from Massa- chusetts, and is therefore older than the national government.
South Bristol, the southern part of Bristol, was made a sep- arate town by act of Legislature in 1915, and embraces a terri- tory of about 5,000 acres. The population is about 800. A church of Union denomination was built in the southern section in 1898 and is known as the South Bristol church. Another church, in the northern part of the town, is known as the Wal- pole or West Bristol church.
The old Walpole church, in the northern part of the town, with its quaint boxed-in pews, its high pulpit and sounding board, is one of the attractions for the summer tourist. This edifice was erected in 1776 and rebuilt in 1876.
Rutherford's Island lies at the extreme end and forms part of the long peninsula known as South Bristol; it is connected with the mainland by a substantial stone drawbridge. The island is beautifully located, having all the advantages of sea shore and country. It was named for Rev. Robert Rutherford, a Presby- terian clergyman who came to Bristol as chaplain to Governor Dunbar in 1729. He probably resided for a time on the island, as owing to his salary, which was in arrears, the town gave him a title to the entire island. The name of Rutherford is almost forgotten except by historians, as the northern end of the island is now called South Bristol, while the south end is known as Christmas Cove. There is also an old legend that a young girl, Ruth Ford, was murdered on this island by the Indians, and it thus derived its name.
Christmas Cove has a small settlement of permanent homes, many summer cottages, and some very beautiful summer resi-
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S. A. MILES HOME, SOUTH BRISTOL
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dences. The Holly Inn is a new and up-to-date hotel, beauti- fully located on a high bluff. On the east it faces John's Bay and the broad Atlantic; on the west, the quiet waters of the harbor where one may see canoes, rowboats, motor or sail boats and small river steamers. Annually the Boston Yacht Club visits this attractive summer resort. Here one finds a tennis court, bathing pool, Community Club House and other attractions.
Mr. S. A. Miles, a wealthy New York business man, has an extensive estate here and has recently invested $50,000 in fresh air camps-600 poor and worthy children of the State of Maine will enjoy his hospitality, receiving nourishing food, clean beds, healthful recreation and a combination of sea and country air.
On the west side of Christmas Cove is the popular Russell Inn, a clean and attractive hotel, serving wholesome food at moderate prices. South Bristol also boasts a small but up-to-date hostelry in the Thompson Inn.
Great improvements have been made in the roads the past few years. The villages are neat and attractive, homes comfortable and well kept. The schools are in excellent condition.
South Bristol has a beautiful coast line and several fine har- bors. Damariscotta River is on the west, the Atlantic Ocean on the south, John's Bay and Atlantic Ocean on the east.
The chief occupations are farming, fishing, boatbuilding, and catering to the needs of the summer tourist.
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SOUTHPORT
Fourteen miles S. of Wiscasset. On steamboat line from Bath, ten miles. Formerly a part of Boothbay. Incorporated by name of Townsend, Feb. 12, 1842. Name changed 1850. Population-1850, 543; 1860, 708; 1870, 684; 1880, 679; 1890, 533; 1900, 527; 1910, 409. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 143; Estates, $130,455; 1870-Polls, 165; Estates, $149,200; 1880-Polls, 178; Es- tates, $232,350; 1890-Polls, 153; Estates, $299,155; 1900-Polls, 155; Es- tates, $271,028; 1910-Polls, 129; Estates, $509,760. 1920-Population, 272; Polls, 104; Estates, $654,575.
S YOUTHPORT is a beautiful island town, situated in the southernmost part of Lincoln County, twelve miles from the City of Bath towards the ocean, and fourteen miles from Wiscasset, the county seat. Formerly a part of Boothbay, it was incorporated by the name of Townsend, Feb. 12, 1842, and in the year 1850 the name was changed to Southport. It is connected with the mainland of Boothbay Harbor, two and one-half miles west from the village, by a substantial bridge across Townsend Gut, thus combining advantages of mainland and island.
Southport, once a wealthy fishing community, is now largely given over to caring for summer tourists and vacationists, there being on the main island and on Squirrel, Capitol and Mouse Islands which belong to Southport, some dozen or more hotels and summer boarding houses.
Much interest is shown in the maintenance of good churches, schools and roads.
During the past year an excellent summer service water system has been installed which amply supplies all parts of the town with the best of water from Sawyer's Pond at the east side of Southport.
CHURCHES-Methodist, West Side, Rev. Paul E. Johnson; Episcopal, East Side, supplies in summer.
TOWN OFFICERS-Selectmen, W. G. Love, L. C. Fisher, H. I. Powers; Clerk, J. D. Payson; Treasurer, H. B. Thomp- son; Tax Collector, Snow B. Orne; Health Officer, H. I. Powers; School Com., A. Newell Gray; Justice of Peace, Chas. E. Pinkham.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
KENNETH T. PINKHAM, general store, (Postmaster, Southport). ERNEST THOMPSON, bowling alley.
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E. L. DECKER, boat builder.
MRS. VERNON PACKARD, gift shop, ice cream.
A. P. GREENLEAF, owner and commander launch Norman II. H. C. Mckown, general store. MRS. JOHN W. SWETT, gift shop, ice cream, candies.
W. H. McKowN, gasoline, oil.
HOWARD B. PIERCE, painter.
E. E. PINKHAM & SON, general store, public cars. (Post office West Southport).
GEORGE R. WEBBER, bus terminal, gasoline, oil, light and fancy groceries, ice cream, candies.
A. C. GREENLEAF, manager lobster pound.
EARL W. PRATT, "Ye Cozy Pavilion," bowling, billiards, ice cream parlors, confections.
M. T. ORNE, contractor and builder.
W. D. PAYSON, public cars.
J. D. PAYSON, U. S. mail carrier.
S. W. RAND, carpenter, boat builder, contractor.
O. H. BREWER, Prop. ferry line to Boothbay Harbor and islands. LAWRENCE BOYD, milk, ice, teaming.
ELLSWORTH GRAY, general store, (Postmaster, Newagen). C. S. GRAY, carpenter, builder, contractor. WILLARD CLIFFORD, carpenter.
HOTELS AND SUMMER BOARDING HOUSES
SQUIRREL INN, Squirrel Island, George R. Yates, Prop. CAPITOL HOUSE, Capitol Island, S. H. Thompson, Prop. SHORE LODGE HOTEL, John A. Thompson, Prop. PLEASANT VIEW HOUSE, Baker & Wolf, Props. THE OUTLOOK; L. C. Fisher, Prop. BAY VIEW HOUSE, John Mosley, Prop. GRAY HOUSE, A. W. Gray, Prop. NEWAGEN INN, Newagen, J. L. Brooks, Prop. COZY HARBOR HOUSE, West Southport, J. D. Payson, Prop. HILCREST, West Southport, Mrs. E. W. Graves, Prop. THE LAWNMERE, M. H. Thompson, Prop.
COVE COTTAGE, Mrs. Angie Dyer Pietz, Prop.
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SQUIRREL ISLAND
A S a part of the town of Southport, Squirrel Island de- serves mention. The "Tourists' Hand Book" published several years ago presents the following:
"It is in a measure unnecessary to enlarge upon the beauties, advantages and attractions of Squirrel, for had these been want- ing it would never have attained its present popularity. The name of Squirrel had been established as early as 1687 as evi- denced by petitions on file in the Massachusetts Archives. The island surveys 130 acres, is owned by an association and entirely devoted to summer homes. Squirrel Inn is the public hostelry and there are about 130 summer cottages. It has a general store and market, restaurant, church, casino, bowling alley, post office, telegraph office, library, and for out-of-door entertainment tennis court and baseball grounds. Water is brought sub-marine from the Boothbay Harbor system. All boats of the E. S. Co., the P. & B. S. Co., A. G. & B. S. Co., and local service touch here regularly. The commencement as a resort dates from 1870 when an association was formed and the island purchased of the heirs of William Greenleaf. A natural feature of much curi- osity, and attractive as well, is Cleft Rock, which the camera has very extensively shown to the public. South Shore is a favor- ite spot and well peopled with loitering parties on any pleasant day in summer. The Squirrel Association presents the largest aggregation of exclusive summer property in this locality."
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WALDOBORO
Eighteen miles E. N. E. of Wiscasset, twenty-eight from Bath, and sixteen from Rockland. On K. & L. Div. M. C. R. R. Settled, 1748, by German emigrants, encouraged to come by Gen. Waldo, for whom the town is named. Incorporated 32d town June 29, 1773. Population-1850, 4199; 1860, 4569; 1870, 4174; 1880, 3758; 1890, 3505; 1900, 3145; 1910, 2656. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 997; Estates, $1,010,447; 1870-Polls, 1076; Estates, $1,164,382; 1880-Polls, 1087; Estates, $1,135,023; 1890-Polls, 949; Estates, $1,196,515; 1900-Polls, 994; Estates, $935,777; 1910-Polls, 765; Estates, $1,126,675. 1920-Popu- lation, 2426; Polls, 721; Estates, $1,190,460. R. F. D. to Orff's Corner, South, West, East and Dutch Neck.
L OOKING eastward to the hills and southward to the sea, the ancient town of Waldoboro stands on the heights above the Medomak River. Nearly two hundred years ago a few Germans were lured from their comfortable home across the waters by the promises of a new land where they might find prosperity. The statement that is sometimes made that Waldoboro was settled by the Germans is erroneous. The report doubtless arises from the fact that after the surrender of Bur- goyne in 1777 many Hessian prisoners made their escape and found their way to Waldoboro. Among them was Dr. Theo- bald, a surgeon and chaplain whose name became notably linked with the early history of the town. Dr. John G. Borneman was another Hessian, and also John Peter Walder, who was born in Germany in 1734 and died in Waldoboro in 1830. It is said that Walder fled to Waltzgrover Island for refuge and there met Mary, the daughter of a half-sister of Conrad Heyer, who was the first white child born in Waldoboro. The two married and the name was changed to Walter, many of their descendants living in town at the present time.
The first settlers were a devout little band. Beguiled by promises of Gen. Waldo, they came to the new land to face the horrors of disease and famine. The few piteous, unmarked mounds near the banks of the river above the falls bear mute testimony to the harvest of that first terrible winter. The first log meeting house built in 1762 at "Meeting House Cove" on the eastern shore of the river became too small for the ardent band of worshipers who arrived in the second group of settlers. They built a rude edifice on the eastern bank of the Medomak where the travelers were ferried across prior to the building of
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bridges. This building had neither doors nor windows. But rain, snow, nor intense cold could not deter the worshipers from the consecrated efforts that were a part of their daily lives. It was not until adverse titles to land claims on the west side of the river had been settled that the worshipers removed their church to the opposite side of the river where it now stands. The removal took place in 1795 and the map executed in Boston during that year shows the meeting house in its present location. The old German Church, one of the three oldest churches in Maine, is too familiar to need detailed description. The gallery runs around three sides of the interior. The front of the gal- lery and the pulpit are painted, but the pews, which have seats on three sides, are in natural time-stained wood. The desk of the pulpit on which rests the ancient Bible, is nine feet from the floor. The communion table and contribution boxes are home-made and antique in every detail. The old cemetery arouses deep interest in the visitor. Here we read the names of Walleazar, Waltzgruber, Heber, Crammer, Eichorn, Schumann, Oberlack, Schwarts, Snowdeal, silent witnesses of the land from which they came to love America, to respect her traditions, to become loyal citizens and to fight to defend her flag.
David Holtzopple built the first house in Waldoboro and today
Old German Church. Waldoboro, Maine
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it is still standing, bearing a quaint dignity despite its weight of years. Holtzopple was among the first settlers who landed at Broad Bay. The place was named by them Schenck's Point. It is now the summer home of the family of the late John J. Cooney of New York and the most beautiful place on the Medo- mak River. The new settlers did not fare well in the allotment of farm lands. Many of them were taken back four miles into the wilderness where they were assigned one and one-half acres in a compact cluster. There they built their homes, clearing up the small lots and planting with rude hoes, their only imple- ments. The settlement was in what is known as Waldoboro woods, back of the Ritz farm. Its remains could be traced from what appeared to be rude embankments made to enclose the settlement. A fort was built by General Waldo on the hill now known as Sproul's Level where a supply of water was located.
During the five years when England was at war with France work on the farms could only be conducted with the greatest difficulty. All who were able to bear arms were organized into companies. Many of the settlers were killed and a few cap- tured by the Indians. After the war was ended work was resumed on the farms, the sturdy German matrons sallying forth and aiding their husbands in planting and harvesting.
The names of some of the settlers in those early years were Jacob Ludwig, James Schenck, Jacob Winchenbaugh, Christoval Waltzgrover, Conrad Seiders, John Weaver, Frederick Heiden- hein, Christopher Newbeitz, George Smouse, Wilibaldus Kost- ner, Samuel Feyler, Hans Peter Gross and Bernhard Ukkley. They lived by thrift and economy, planting their land, building mills and stores, and year by year the town grew more prosperous on the windswept hill.
In 1773 the population had increased to such an extent that it was deemed expedient for the public welfare to have the settle- ment legally incorporated as a town. The petition was favor- ably considered and on the twenty-ninth day of June, 1773, the General Court of Massachusetts passed an act incorporating the plantation · of Broad Bay into a town which in honor of its founder was named Waldoborough. Town meetings were held
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in the meeting house at the cove or in the new meeting house on the east side. These town meetings were conducted in Eng- lish, a language with which few of the voters were familiar.
The first post office in town was established in 1795 and the first postmaster was John Head. The first court house was built in 1786 and was afterward replaced by a larger building near the post office. This building was afterward remodeled into the present town house. A custom house was established in 1789, the first collector being Waterman Thomas. In 1817 the new county road was built as far as Nobleboro at the cost of $1,422.00. During these years the business of shipbuilding was a steadily growing industry.
From 1820 to 1840 the town grew in prosperity. Stores and residences multiplied and the feeling of confidence and security deepened. But on the 10th day of October, 1846, a fire broke out which destroyed nearly the whole business section and several residences. With characteristic energy and courage the burned district was immediately rebuilt. In 1854 the town was swept by another terrible fire. So extensive was this conflagration that not a store or workshop was left and more than seventy families were rendered homeless and would have suffered for the com- mon necessaries of life but for the generosity of citizens of neighboring towns who furnished them with provisions and cloth- ing. The loss was estimated at nearly a half million dollars. Before it was barely safe to traverse the burnt district the mer- chants began to move on buildings for their temporary accom- modation and to plan for the more substantial structures that rose rapidly from the ashes.
During the years that followed shipbuilding continued to be the chief industry of the town. Some notable vessels have been built in Waldoboro. Joseph Clark built the first three-masted schooner, and the Governor Ames, built by Leavitt Storer in 1888, was the first five-master afloat. The six big five-masters built by George L. Welt for William F. Palmer of Boston formed a fleet which had no equal. Since 1904, when the Har- wood Palmer was launched, no shipbuilding has been done and the business has been a lost art in Waldoboro.
There are three churches in town. The Congregational
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Church was organized in 1807. The Baptist Church was or- ganized in 1824 and has this year observed its centennial anni- versary. Although the Methodist denomination had previously held meetings in the town house, their church meeting house was not dedicated until Oct. 28, 1857. Since then churches have been built at North Waldoboro, Orff's Corner, South Wal- doboro, West Waldoboro and Dutch Neck. Among the lodges in town are King Solomon's Lodge, F. & A. M., Germania Lodge, I. O. O. F., Maine Lodge, K. of P., Royal Order of Moose and Maple Grange at North Waldoboro. A Royal Arch Chapter has been established in town this year.
Charles Keizer Post, G. A. R., was organized March 30, 1885. It was named for Charles Keizer, a member of Com- pany E. 20th Maine Regiment, who was killed at Laurel Hill near Spottsylvania, Va. This regiment was mustered into the U. S. Service Aug. 20, 1862, and participated in all the great battles of the war from Antietam to Appomattox, bringing home colors on which were inscribed the names of nineteen battles. Capt. Atherton W. Clark was the first officer of this company. He was afterward promoted Major and Brevet Lieutenant- Colonel. Company A, 21st Maine Regiment, was organized in town with Captain Isaac W. Comery in command. This company was mustered into service Oct. 13, 1862, and was assigned with the regiment to the army of General Banks in Louisiana. In less than two months Waldoboro had furnished one hundred and fifty volunteers. John W. Palmer, the present commander of Charles Keizer Post, G. A. R., was a member of Co. I, 32nd Maine. When only seventeen years of age Mr. Palmer was a prisoner at the mine in front of Petersburg and was confined in Danville and Libby prisons seven months. In both the Spanish and World Wars the citizens of Waldoboro have proved themselves true Americans in thought and deed. The tiny flags that dot mounds in every cemetery testify to the loyalty of those who came across the seas to make this land their own.
Business conditions in Waldoboro at the present time are most encouraging. The Paragon Button Corporation employs a large number of operatives and has given an impetus both in business
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and housing activities. The quarry recently operated by William Grant revives an industry for which Waldoboro was famous in other years. The up-to-date hotel and restaurants are a credit to the town. The stores and garages present a lively appearance, especially in the summer when the village is crowded with tourists whose homes dot the beautiful shores of the Medomak River. At every turn the visitor sees signs of success and growing pros- perity. The men and women who emigrated here with the hope of finding a populous city and who fought with Indians, starved and endured terrible hardships, are well repaid by the fact that their descendants live in the fertile valley in happiness and peace.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WALDOBORO, ME.
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CHURCHES-First Baptist Church, Rev. Guy C. McQuaidee, Pastor.
The one hundredth anniversary of the First Baptist Church of this town was observed on Tuesday, July 8th, and the ordination of its pastor, Rev. Guy C. McQuaidee, was held in the afternoon. It was July 6th, 1824, that the church was organized, with Rev. Samuel Chism. The present membership is 100. This church has sev- eral wide awake organiza- tions, such as the Ladies' Sewing Circle, and the Christian Endeavor, and Sunday School, and all are in a very prosperous con- dition at the present time. The Clerk of the church is Miss Mary Castner, and REV. GUY C. MCQUAIDEE PASTOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH the Treasurer is Mr. James Castner. Deacons are Dea- con Thomas Ashworth and Deacon Alfred Winchbaugh. The Superintendent of the Bible School is Brother Harry Perkins. This gives a brief history of the church to date.
WALDOBORO M. E. CHURCH-Rev. William Patterson, Pastor; 100 membership at present. Supt., Brother Robert Jones.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
MONUMENTS-E. A. Glidden & Co. HOUSE FURNISHINGS-C. B. Stahl.
THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER-Fred S. Simmons. GENERAL CONTRACTING-Ira Achorn.
PHYSICIANS-Dr. Warren Sanborn, Dr. True Sanborn, Dr. Dana Mayo. -
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DENTISTS-Dr. C. Ashworth, Dr. M. Palmer.
GRANT'S QUARRY, Depot St .- William Grant, Manager.
PAINTERS-Percy Simmons, Clyde Fitch.
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS-Robert Sheaff.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS-Principal, Russell Griffin; teachers, Miss Alice Mason, Miss Ida Mallet.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL-Miss Agnes Creamer, Mrs. Carrie Perry,
Miss Annie O. Welt, Theresa K. Burns.
TOWN CLERK-Otto Hassner.
UNDERTAKER- -Otto Hassner.
ICE-Medomak River Ice Co., Miller & Perkins, Props.
BARBERS-Frank Miller, Bernard Miller.
DRY GOODS-Solomon David, Nelson C. Austin.
LAWYERS-Henry P. Mason, Harold T. Smith.
GARAGES-Atlantic High Garage, Waldoboro Garage Co.
GROCERIES-M. H. Kuhn, John T. Gay.
MEATS AND GROCERIES-E. C. Teague, E. L. Oldis.
Warren Weston Creamer
Antiques
WALDOBORO, MAINE
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FRUITS AND CANDIES-Waldoboro Fruit Co., Domick Fossa, Prop .; Mrs. O. E. Ludwig.
RESTAURANTS-Bond's Restaurant, Harold Pitcher, Prop .; At- lantic Highway Restaurant, Arthur Brown, Prop. DRUGGISTS-Rexall Drug Store, Bernard Mitchell, Prop. HOTELS-Hotel Waldoboro, James A. Duane, Prop. HARDWARE AND STOVES-S. H. Weston & Son, Richards Bros. BOOTS AND SHOES-W. H. Levensaler & Son, Percy Storer. COAL, LUMBER AND ROOFINGS-Alfred Storer. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE-W. A. Richards, H. H. Kuhn. MILLINERS-Mrs. L. P. Mason.
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WESTPORT
Six miles S. of Wiscasset. Formerly called Jeremisquam. Once a part of Edgecomb. Incorporated Feb. 5, 1828. Population-1850, 761; 1860, 798; 1870, 699; 1880, 612; 1890, 451; 1900, 330; 1910, 284. Valuation, 1860- Polls, 154; Estates, $150,664; 1870,-Polls, 176; Estates, $180,392; 1880 -- Polls, 153; Estates, $100,435; 1890-Polls, 134; Estates, $101,385; 1900- Polls, 112; Estates, $83,192; 1910-Polls, 79; Estates, $97,174. 1920-Popu- lation, 165; Polls, 68; Estates, $167,730. Post-office address, Wiscasset R. F. D. 4.
DIRECTORY
STEAMBOAT LINES-Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor Steamboat Co .; Eastern S. S. Lines Inc. (Bath and Boothbay line). FERRY -- To Wiscasset.
SELECTMEN-R. L. Fowle: E. E. Colby, Percy Hodgdon.
TOWN CLERK-E. E. Colby.
TREASURER AND COLLECTOR-F. S. Bailey.
CONSTABLE-Horace L. Jones.
ROAD COMMISSIONERS-R. L. Fowle, E. E. Colby, Percy Hodg- don.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE-H. A. Swanton, Lester Hodgdon, E. E. Colby.
SUPERINTENDENT-Woolwich, Mrs. John Reed.
HEALTH OFFICER-Archie Higgins.
CLERGYMAN-Supplies, Methodist.
JUSTICE-Fred S. Bailey, May 5, 1928.
MERCHANTS-A. E. Gove, Granville G. Jewett (also grain), Archie Higgins, Chas. E. A. Cromwell (also grain), gro- ceries.
MANUFACTURERS-Solomon Higgins, mason; Lester Hodgdon, carpenter and builder (boats).
LIBRARY-Westport Library Association, Maud E. Webber, librarian, 200 vols.
TELEPHONE-N. E. Tel. & Tel.
ASSOCIATION-P. of H., Westport, No. 516, Saturday.
SUMMER BOARDING HOUSES-Mrs. Annie Colby, Solomon Hig- gins.
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WHITEFIELD
Eighteen miles N. N. E. of Wiscasset. Settled about 1770. Western part of Ballstown until incorporated June 19, 1809, and named in honor of Rev. George Whitefield. Population-1850, 2158; 1860, 1883; 1870, 1594; 1880, 1511; 1890, 1215; 1900, 1156, 1910, 1056. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 418; Estates, $392,809; 1870-Polls, 356; Estates, $441,346; 1880-Polls, 392; Estates,
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