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Lewiston Water Works. - Previous to 1873 attention had been frequently called to the necessity of the introduction of water into the city. In many localities great inconvenience was experienced in obtaining a sufficient supply, and the water obtained from many wells was so impure as to make it unsafe for use. The discussion of this subject frequently . became animated, and the most conservative were convinced that the demand for a new source of supply was imperative. February 27, 1873, the governor approved " An act to supply the cities of Lewiston and Auburn with pure water." A committee was appointed in December, 1874, to consider the practicality, the best plan, and cost of procuring water, and to see if Auburn would join, and if it did not, it was authorized to secure an amendment to the act for Lewiston to proceed alone. They did this, and in March, 1875, reported in favor of the Holly system. In April, 1875, the city council elected a board of water commis- sioners of six members, which appointed a committee to investigate the merits of different systems in New England and New York cities. This committee reported unanimously in favor of the reservoir system, which was adopted. The plan of taking water from the saw-mill site was favored by the water com- missioners, and, after much discussion, the city council submitted to the votes
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of the city (April 22, 1876,) a series of questions which included the purchase of the saw-mill site and the issue of city bonds for construction of water works. The vote was 995 yeas and 139 nays. This action was sufficiently decisive to warrant the city council to proceed with the work; but it was not until November 5, 1877, that the Franklin Company conveyed to the city the saw- mill site, with the special rights necessary to the proper construction of the works. The city paid $200,000 in water works bonds, running 40 years. The discussion was animated and prolonged on the method of supply, but January 15, 1878, the city council voted that the reservoir system was best adapted to meet the requirements and interests of the city. In the spring of 1878 work was commenced and pushed with commendable energy. The reservoir was located on Mitchell Hill, about a mile and three-fourths from the pumping station. It has a capacity of over 10,000,000 gallons, cost $39,000, and was completed in October, 1878. The water works were fully completed in December, and on Christmas eve the mayor, Hon. Jesse S. Lyford, raised the gates, and within one hour the water was entering the reservoir, and the most important publie work of Lewiston was completed. The entire cost of the water works was $255,509.11. There are now 28 miles of pipe (mains) and 100 hydrants for fire service. I. C. Downes is superintendent of the water works.
Lewiston &. Auburn Horse Railroad. - July 22, 1881, the city of Lewiston granted to George F. Mellen and Edward D. Chaffee, of Fall River, Mass., William P. Craig and Henry Masters, of New York, the right to construct a horse railroad, in the usual form. This grant was made without compensation, but the managers of the railroad agreed to lay regular street rails; to furnish plans of the manner of laying the rails to the city council and accept their direction as to their location in the several streets ; to complete and operate the road in one year ; and to operate the railroad to the reasonable convenience of the people. If these conditions were not fulfilled, the company was to forfeit its license. No other conditions were imposed. Articles of association of the Lewiston & Auburn Horse Railroad were signed July 28, by George F. Mellen and his associates, to organize a railroad corporation under the statutes of the state, with a capital of $100,000. August 15, 1881, the articles were approved by the railroad commissioners, and the company was declared a corporation. Work was at once begun, and Main and Lisbon streets were soon ready for the cars. The track was also extended to the fair grounds ; but it soon became evident that the company would not occupy all the streets mentioned in the license, and in May, 1882, the company petitioned the city government to be released from further extension of their road. This petition was referred to a joint committee, who reported in favor of granting the petition on certain conditions. These terms, which the company regarded as
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unfavorable to its interests, were not accepted. After considerable discussion, the city council passed this order :
Ordered, That the Lewiston & Auburn Horse Railroad Company be and they are hereby released from further extending their tracks beyond the terminal points to which they are already built, except Pine street, upon the condition that at such time as the public con- venience may demand its further extension, it shall be done upon such terms and conditions as the city council and the said railroad company may agree upon.
The action was satisfactory to the company, and is the condition on which its subsequent plans have been perfected. It was thought by many that the action of the city council in granting the license was not legal, and the city government was notified by the company that it should apply to the legislature to confirm not only the acts of the company, but to ratify the proceedings of the city. Accordingly acts were passed by the legislature of 1883 to make valid the doings of the cities of Lewiston and Auburn in granting the license, and to confirm and make valid the organization of the company. In the spring of 1882 the track up Pine street was laid, and in the fall the one to Perryville, Auburn. In July, 1883, the road was opened to Lake Grove. In December, 1889, the New Auburn belt line was completed. In June, 1891, the College and Pine streets circuit and the Denison street circuit were opened to the public. The company employs 30 men, has 14 miles of road in operation, and the service requires 20 cars and 90 horses. Colonel F. W. Dana has been president since 1885.
BANKS. - The First National Bank is the successor of the Lewiston Falls Bank, which was incorporated in February, 1852, the corporators being Daniel Holland, James Lowell, Samuel Haley, George L. Ward, and Albert H. Kelsey. The capital was fixed at $50,000, the shares being $100 each. The first meeting of the corporators was held June 29, 1852, and the organization was completed by the choice of these directors : James Lowell, Daniel Holland, Paul C. Tebbetts, Jacob H. Roak, Howe Weeks, Albert H. Kelsey, and George L. Ward; and, at a meeting of the directors, James Lowell was chosen presi- dent, and Silas Titcomb, cashier. The bank continued to do business under the charter until February, 1864, when it was changed to a national bank. The stockholders, February 15, 1864, completed the organization by the election of these directors : Amos D. Lockwood, Samuel W. Kilvert, Josiah G. Coburn, Samuel R. Bearce, Timothy Walker, David M. Ayer, Archibald Wakefield, Nathan W. Farwell, Oren B. Cheney; the directors chose A. D. Lockwood, president, and Albert H. Small, cashier. The capital was limited to $50,000. It has since been increased to $400,000. The present officers are : President, John Y. Seruton ; vice-president, F. H. Packard; cashier, A. L. Templeton; teller, George W. Goss; directors, John Y. Scruton, John N. Wood, David Farrar, R. C. Pingree, S. D. Wakefield, Charles H. Osgood, F. H. Packard, Wallace H. White, and Charles Walker.
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Manufacturers National Bank. - This bank was organized under the act of Congress, January 26, 1875, with a capital of $200,000. The officers were : J. M. Robbins, president ; George H. Pilsbury, vice-president; William Libby, cashier. The directors were J. M. Robbins, George H. Pilsbury, C. I. Barker, James Wood, E. S. Davis, James Dempsey, Jesse Davis. The present officers are: J. M. Robbins, president; C. I. Barker, vice-president; Addison Small, cashier ; directors, J. M. Robbins, C. I. Barker, James Munroe, Oliver Newman, L. L. Blake, T. E. Eustis, William HI. Newell.
The Androscoggin County Savings Bank was incorporated in March, 1870. The corporators were Samuel R. Bearce, C. I. Barker, F. O. Sands, E. F. Packard, R. C. Pingree, J. A. Pierce, Thomas Fillebrown, John G. Cook, S. H. Murray, George H. Pilsbury, R. C. Pennell, and E. H. Cummings. The organization was effected April 2, 1870, and the following persons were elected trustees: Samuel R. Bearce, E. F. Packard, George H. Pilsbury, C. I. Barker, and Ai Brooks, Jr. E. F. Packard was chosen president and A. L. Templeton, treasurer. The amount of deposits are $1,150,000. The present officers are: Cyrus Greely, president ; J. Frank Boothby, treasurer; trustees, Cyrus Greely, John Y. Scruton, Charles Greenwood, H. L. Pratt, E. S. Paul, Charles Walker, Joseph H. Stetson, Seth M. Carter, and Frank W. Parker.
The People's Savings Bank. - February 12, 1875, the governor approved a bill to incorporate the People's Savings Bank of the city. Corporators: C. I. Barker, William H. Stevens, J. M. Robbins, N. W. Dutton, George II. Pilsbury, John G. Cook, Luther P. Martin, George A. Chandler, Mark Lowell, James Wood, Edmund Russell, J. L. H. Cobb, and A. M. Jones. The organization was immediately completed and the bank commenced business in the rooms of the Manufacturers National Bank. The resources November, 1890, were $1,033,418.60. The present officers are: C. I. Barker, president; C. F. Wellman, treasurer; C. I. Barker, H. W. Maxwell, A. D. Barker, A. B. Nealey, S. A. Cummings, John Garner, W. M. Chamberlin, A. R. Savage, and D. B. Sawyer, trustees.
The private banking house of Samuel E. May & Co., 17 Lisbon street, was established in 1863. Since January, 1887, it has been conducted by F. B. Wheelock.
Board of Trade .- The Lewiston Board of Trade was organized March 29, 1887. The officers were: C. I. Barker, president; B. Peck, secretary ; and L. Linn Small, treasurer. As originally constituted its membership embraced business men in both cities. It is composed of business men of all classes, and has for its special object the promotion of the business interests of Lewiston. All questions affecting the interests of the city are discussed at its rooms, the general welfare of the place is carefully protected, and important business enterprises owe their origin to this very useful organization. Its present officers are: C. I. Barker, president; Noel B. Potter, secretary; and T. F. Callahan, treasurer.
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Asylum and Hospital of Notre Dame de Lourdes. - Three sisters of charity of the congregation of Notre Dame de Lourdes came to Lewiston, in November, 1878, and founded a school, the asylum of Notre Dame de Lourdes, at 29 Walnut street, corner of Pierce. This sisterhood purchased the former residence and lands of Isaac Golder, and removed the asylum to its present location in November, 1888. It is now an orphan asylum, and connected with it a hospital was established. Sister Bernard is the superior. This hospital is located about one mile from the head of Lisbon street, on Sabatis street, and is owned and managed by the Sisters. It is a fine wooden building, having two wards, one for males and one for females, each containing eight beds. There are also 10 private rooms. There is also a ward for those who are not sick, but who wish to occupy a bed, for which a fee is charged. The building contains a drug store and an operating room. The asylum has now about 30 inmates. There are extensive grounds connected with the hospital, and all the surroundings are neat and attractive. It was opened in 1888.
Central Maine General Hospital .- This institution, which was opened to the public July 4, 1891, is finely located on the corner of Main and Hammond streets. This is largely the work of public subscription, and all classes con- tributed freely to bring it to being. The state offered to give $5,000 for every $10,000 raised by the people for a specified length of time, and in a very short time $12,000 were subscribed in the two cities. During the carly part of the year the property was purchased at a cost of $21,000, and one of the buildings has been converted into a hospital. There are two wards, one for males, containing seven beds, and one for females, containing six beds. There . is also a ward for children, containing four beds. Besides these there is a dormitory for nurses, superintendent of nurses, janitor, and a ward for con- tagious diseases, a large operating room, as well as other rooms for the general purposes of a hospital. It is under the care of the physicians of Lewiston and Auburn, and is open to all persons who desire to avail themselves of its advantages. The hospital staff is : Alonzo Garcelon, M.D., consulting surgeon ; George P. Emmons, M.D., superintendent and resident physician ; O. A. Horr, M.D., A. M. Peables, M.D., M. C. Wedgwood, M.D., J. W. Beede, M.D., attending physicians ; E. H. Hill, M.D., W. K. Oakes, M.D., J. A. Donovan, M.D., B. F. Sturgis, M.D., attending surgeons; D. N. Skinner, M.D., C. E. Norton, M.D., ophthalmic surgeons; S. G. Bonney, M.D., pathologist ; W. B. Small, M.D., E. W. Russell, M.D., adjunct physicians ; F. L. Dixon, M.D., C. E. Williams, M.D., adjunct surgeons. The officers are: J. L. II. Cobb, president ; J. R. Learned, treasurer ; D. J. Callahan, secretary ; Ara Cushman, Prof. L. G. Jordan, John F. Cobb, R. C. Reynolds, George W. Wagg, D. J. Callahan, B. F. Wood, John Garner, Charles W. Hill, directors.
The Lewiston Y. M. C. A. was organized in 1867, and has continued active work since that time. Soon after its organization the association employed a
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city missionary, Rev. M. H. Tarbox, who did very efficient work for several years. He was succeeded by Rev. Samuel Boothby, of this city, who labored for a year or more. Rev. N. C. Clifford was also employed by the association as a city missionary. The employment of a general secretary since 1884 resulted in very excellent and systematic work. The Y. M. C. A. numbers among its nearly 200 members some of the best men of the city. A Woman's Auxiliary, with a large membership, and a Boys' Union are rendering much assistance, and are productive of great good. Thomas M. Singer, the general secretary, is a graduate of Bates College.
Nealey Rifles, Co. D, M. V. M. -- About six years ago, the militia company formerly known as Lewiston Light Infantry, and later as Lewiston Zouaves, was disbanded. Col A. B. Nealey, then a member of Governor Robic's staff, made strenuous efforts for a reorganization and was successful, and in compliment to his earnest labors the company named it Nealey Rifles. It is considered one of the finest companies of the state. Captain Walter A. Goss has been in command from organization. James A. Scott is first lieutenant, and Abram W. Garcelon, second lieutenant.
Frye Light Guards, Co. B, M. V. M .- This company was mustered into the state service February 28, 1888, and was named in honor of Senator Frye. The officers were : F. L. Hoyt, captain; C. F. Nealey, first lieutenant ; E. M. Smith, second lieutenant. At the regimental competitive drill, July 4, 1889, at Bangor, the company won the prize. The only change in officers is that C. E. Hanscom is now second lieutenant. The company number 50 men.
Clan Campbell is the only society of its order in Maine, and was named from John Campbell, overseer of the Bates dye-house, its first "chief." It was founded here in 1888, is a fraternal and insurance society, admits only Scotch- men, or sons and grandsons of Scotchmen, and has 41 members.
ASSOCIATIONS. - F. & A. M. - Ashlar, Monday, on or before full moon; Rabboni, first Wednesday after full moon; King Hiram R. A. Chapter, second Friday; Dunlap Couneil, R. & S. M., second Tuesday; Lewiston Commandery, K. T., first Thursday; Lewiston Lodge of Perfection, first Friday; Androseoggin Masonie Relief Association, M. E. D. Bailey, secretary. I. O. O. F. - Manufacturers and Mechanics, No. 62, Wednesday ; Golden Rule, No. 73, Thursday ; Fidelity, No. 4, D. of R., second and fourth Tuesdays; Worombus Eneampment, first and third Tuesdays; Grand Canton Worombus, P. M., No. I, fourth Friday. K. of H. - Maine, No. 278, second Monday; Paul Hildreth, No. 1695, first and third Mondays. K. of P. - Industry, No. 2, Tuesday; Mt David, No. 23, Thursday; Uniform Rank, Damon Division, No. 1, first Monday; Pythian Sisterhood, Good Will, No. 3, second and fourth Mondays. A. O. of Shepherds - Excelsior, No. I, second and fourth Tuesdays; Good Samaritan, No. 2, first and third Tuesdays. Caledonian Club - first and third Thursdays. I. O. G. T .- United, No. 13, Wednesday; Mystic, No. 312, Monday ; Dirigo, Tuesday. R. T. of T .- Banner, No. 3, Monday. A. O. U. W. - Lewburn, No. 50, second and fourth Mondays. G. A. R. - Custer, No. 7, Monday; Custer Relief Corps, alternate Friday; Knox Relief Corps, No. 37, Wednesday. S. of V .- Custer Camp, Thursday. I. O. R. M. - Pokumkeswawaumokesis, No. 9, first and third Fridays. Royal
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Conelare of Knights and Ladies - No. 29, second and fourth Thursdays. Y. M. C. A. - Thomas M. Singer, general secretary. Royal Arcanum-first and third Mondays. U. O. G. C .- Androseoggin, No. 79, first and third Fridays; Eureka, No. 195, second and fourth Fridays. W. C. T. U .- Monday. Ladies' Christian Union - Monday. Catholic Union - Sunday. U. O. P. F .- Oriental, No. 32, second and fourth Mondays; Pine Tree, No. 33, first and third Fridays. Lewiston Benevolent Society -second Thursday. P. of HI .- Lewiston, No. 2, Thursday ; Androscoggin, No. 8, first and third Thursday. A. O. of H. - No. 1, Thursday ; No. 2, Tuesday. N. E. O. of P .- Crescent, No. 70. Bands-Lewiston Brigade, F. G. Payne, Director; Union, Albert H. Beliveau, Manager; Wilson's Orchestra, George T. Wilson, leader; Given's Orchestra, F. A. Given, agent ; Payne's Orchestra, F. G. Payne, manager. French Socictics - Club Cremazie, Union, St Joseph, Institut Jacques Cartier, Club National, Club St Dominique. Lewiston and Auburn Grocers' Association -first Wednesday. South Lewiston: I. O. G. T .- Advance, Saturday. Androscoggin Gun Club. - E. F. Field, president; George W. Gifford, secretary.
CHAPTER XX.
Physicians - Merchants - Business Interests - Personal Sketches - Resume.
P HYSICIANS .- Dr Joel Wright was undoubtedly the first person who practiced medicine in Lewiston. He came here, probably about 1776-7, and settled on what is now Eastern Avenue, on the lot above Davis Nevens's. Dr Wright was a botanical physician. He died July 26, 1821.
Dr Barrett was here for a short time about 1799 or 1800.
Dr Alexander Dwelley was a native of Boylston, Mass. He studied medicine in Providence, R. I., and came to Lewiston in 1803, and settled on a farm in the eastern part of Lewiston, where he lived until his death.
Dr Calvin Gorham came here from Turner in 1816. He settled on Sabatis street, where, about 1825, he built a house, which is now standing. He was an allopathic physician, but in later life, about 1845, he became attached to the homeopathic system. He died February 28, 1850.
Dr Alonzo Garcelon was the next physician, and commenced the practice of medicine here in 1839. (See biography.)
Dr Charles Millett was born in Norway, April 5, 1803. He was graduated from the medical school, Bowdoin College, in 1829, practiced medicine in Minot, and came to Lewiston about 1847. Dr Millett died August 13, 1854.
Dr Alcander Burbank was born in Shelburne, N. H., June 26, 1822. He studied medicine with Dr Barrows, of Fryeburg, and gradnated at Dartmouth Medical College, April, 1847. He settled immediately in Lewiston, where he died, January 8, 1884.
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Dr H. C. Bradford is a native of Turner. He studied medicine with his father, Dr Richmond Bradford, and graduated at the Homoeopathic Medical College of Philadelphia, in 1856. He immediately commeneed the practice of his profession in Lewiston, and is the second oldest physician in the city.
Dr M. C. Wedgwood was born in Bowdoin. He graduated from Bowdoin Medical School in 1859. Dr Wedgwood was an assistant surgeon in the army and came to Lewiston in 1863, where he has practiced medicine with success. He has held the position of president of the Maine Medical and Androscoggin Medical associations, and also served in both branches of the Lewiston city government, and is now a member of the executive council, and secretary of the Board of U. S. Examining Surgeons.
Dr John A. Donovan was born in Houlton, August 4, 1841, received his medical education in New York, London (England), and Paris (France), received his degree of M.D. from New York University Medical College, in March, 1866, located for practice at Lewiston, May 1, 1866, and has acquired an extensive practice. He is a member of the Maine Medical Association, was one of the founders of and has been president of the Androscoggin County Medical Association, and is treasurer of the Board of U. S. Examining Surgeons.
Dr Edward H. Hill is a native of Harrison. He studied medicine with E. M. Wight, of Gorham, N. H., and G. L. Kilgore, of Windham, and graduated from Harvard Medical College in March, 1867. He first settled in Durham, but in 1869 came to Lewiston and formed a copartnership with Dr A. Garcelon, which continued about four years, and has since been in practice in Lewiston. He is an attending surgeon of the Central Maine General Hospital, of which he was one of the active promoters.
Dr O. A. Horr was born in Waterford. He studied medicine with S. L. Weston, of Otisfield, and Dr Charles Hutchinson, and graduated from Bowdoin Medical School in 1861. Practiced medicine in Minot, was assistant surgeon in the army, and came to Lewiston in 1870, where he has since been in practice.
Dr J. M. Small is a native of New Gloucester. He studied medicine with Dr Moses E. Swett, of Limington, and graduated at Bowdoin Medical School in 1847. Dr Small settled in Exeter, and moved to this city in 1864.
Dr R. R. Ricker was born in Acton. He studied medicine with Dr Richard Russell, of Great Falls, N. H., and graduated from Bowdoin Medical School in 1847. Dr Ricker practiced medicine in Kittery, Ossipee, N. H., and Minot, was an assistant surgeon in the army, and settled in Lewiston in 1865.
Dr Edmund Russell was born in Temple, November 23, 1824. He pursued his medical studies with Dr William Kilbourne, and graduated from Bowdoin Medical School in 1847, and the same year settled in Strong. He removed to Farmington in 1855, and came to Lewiston in 1869, forming a copartnership with the late Dr S. Oakes, which was continued for a short time. Dr Russell died December 20, 1880.
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Dr F. L. Diron is a native of Jay. He studied medicine with Dr Wright, of Readfield, and graduated from Dartmonth Medical College in 1880, and settled in Wayne. Dr Dixon removed to Lewiston in 1884.
Dr E. W. Russell was born in Temple, and prosecuted his professional studies with Dr Edmund Russell, and graduated from the Medical University at Burlington, Vt, in 1879. Dr Russell practiced medicine six years in Minot, and removed to this city in 1885.
Dr Elizabeth S. Horr studied medicine with Dr O. A. Horr and graduated at the Woman's Medical College of New York, in 1872, and has since practiced her profession in this city.
Dr L. J. Martel was boru at St Hyacinthe, P. Q., and was graduated from the college of St Hyacinthe in 1869, from Victoria College in 1873, and soon after came to Lewiston, where he has been devoted to his profession and to the welfare of the French people. In 1874 he established the Institut Jacques Cartier, which has now a membership of over 200. In 1880 he was a delegate to the International Congress in Quebec. In 1881 he represented the French people of Lewiston in the Waterville conference, the first state convention held in Maine. In 1882 he was organizing president of the Maine and New Hamp- shire French Congress, held in Lewiston. He represented Lewiston in the legislature of 1884, and was city physician from 1883 to 1886. He has been vice-president and president of General French Convention of the United States, president of the French National Alliance, and was delegate to the Catholic Congress at Baltimore.
Dr L. E. N. Matte is the city physician.
Dr A. M. Garrelon is a native of Lewiston. He pursued his professional studies with his father, Dr A. Garcelon, attended lectures at Montreal, and graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, 1876. Dr Garcelon commenced practice in Lewiston in 1878. He was mayor in 1883.
Dr W. S. Howe was born in St John, N. B., February 9, 1834, was educated at Acadia College, entered the Baptist ministry, and was in active work when he enlisted in the First Maine, and was a commissioned officer. He was nine months in Libby prison, and severely wounded at the battle of Five Forks. " He was a brave man, a good fighter, a magnificent soldier, and the boys all liked him." After the war he studied medicine, was graduated from Bowdoin Medical School in 1869; in 1870 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York; in 1883 from the Hahnemann School of Homeopathy in Philadelphia, and practiced in Pittsfield from 1870 to 1885, when he located in Lewiston, and has since been in practice. Dr Howe was a chapter Mason and a Republican. He died August 24, 1891.
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