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TEACHERS.
Wayne has furnished a large number of teachers, first and last, both male and female. The writer would be glad to see and read the names of them all. Most of them were persons of high charac- ter and learning. The active experience of many of them covered a period of many years. Their names are embalmed in the memory of their former pupils, and will be perpetuated as long as people live in the good old town of Wayne.
SCHOLARS.
In the good old times the 12 school honses used to be crowded
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with scholars. Before the writer are the Registers of the winter terms, 1850-1851. The whole number of scholars registered in the winter schools of each district was as follows :
DISTRICT.
SCHOLARS.
TEACHERS.
No. 1
85
Sewall Eaton
2
32
W. G. Besse
3
35
J. H. Thorne
4
40
B. Sylvester
66
5
100
Mary E Jennings and Elisha Winter
6
55
Hartson Blackstone
7
22
H. JJ. Ridley
66
8
19
G. F. Stevens
“ 9
20
Almira Norris
" 10
11
Justin M. Copeland
" 11
40
Leonard L. Wing
“ 12
21
Ann O. Thomas.
Making a total of 480 scholars who attended school in the winter of 1850-'51. In 1854, the number of scholars returned by the dis- trict agents was 533.
According to the school census taken in April, 1897, the number of persons in town between the ages of 4 and 21 years, was 206.
Text books used in the public schools in 1850 : Mandervill's Readers, Webster's Spelling Book, Greenleaf's Arithmetic, Greene's Grammar, Weld's Parsing Book, Mitchell's Geography, Goodrich's U. S. History, Cutter's Physiology, Johnson's Chemistry, Comstock's Philosophy, Burrett's Geography of the Heavens, Colburn's and Bailey's Algebras.
Many sons and daughters of Wayne have made the schools of the town stepping stones to higher positions in life. A few examples will be briefly mentioned. In the early history of the town, we find Alonzo Wing, a scholar in the common schools, then a teacher, next a student in college, later State Superintendent of the public schools of Wisconsin. Thomas J. Burgess was raised on a Wayne farm, later he was a Winthrop lawyer. H. V. Dexter was a Wayne school boy and teacher, then graduate of Waterville college and Newton Theological Institute, afterwards a D. D. and pastor of the Baptist Church of Augusta. David F. and A. R. Crane were both born in Wayne and attended its schools. Both graduated from Water- ville College. David F. is now a prominent lawyer in Boston, Mass. A. R. Crane taught in the public and High Schools of Wayne and is kindly remembered by all his pupils. Dr. Crane has held many
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places of trust and responsibility. He is now a pastor of the Bap- tist Church of Hebron, and teacher of Biblical Literature in Hebron Academy. A. P. Lovejoy, scholar and teacher in Wayne school, afterwards Representative, then Senator in the legislature of Wis- consin and Mayor of the city of Janesville. Hiram B. and Horatio B. Lawrence were born on a farm in the south eastern part of this town. Their ability and energy enabled them to graduate from Bowdoin College. They have made teaching a life business with eminent success. H. N. Fairbanks, a native of Wayne, taught in its schools, afterwards represented the city of Bangor in the legisla- ture. Joshua H. Millett has furnished substantial proofs of his love for the dear old town where his school boy days were spent. He is a man whom Wayne is proud to own and honor. We must not for- get to mention that Maine's "greatest songstress," A' nie Louise Cary, now Mrs. Raymond, was born in Wayne and attended school in the old brick sehool honse. Ansel Smith is well remembered as a scholar and teacher in Wayne schools. He is now Judge Smith of California. Charles Raymond and Fred Daggett were natives of Wayne, and passed their school days here. Both graduated from Bates College and taught school, more or less. The latter is a successful lawyer in Boston, Mass. All of the young men from this town who recently graduated from Colby, taught more or less in Wayne schools as a means of raising money to meet academy and college expenses. Among these may be named W. H. Bron- son, W. H. Snyder, M. M. Smith and C. F. Leadbetter. They are young men who reflect honor upon the town. Many others are de- serving of mention, but space forbids.
CHAPTER VIII.
ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS-SECRET SOCIETIES AND THEIR WORK.
T HE various organizations and associations of a moral, social, bene- ficial and literary character have been and still are well represent- ea in Wayne. Among the first of these was the Washingtonian move- ment for the suppression of intemperance, which was started about 1841 and numbered among its members many if not the most of the leading citizens of the town. The members were from different sections of the town, and the meetings were held in the sever- al school houses. This movement continued several years and was finally merged into the more perfectly organized temperance societies.
The Independent Order of Good Templars have had lodges in Wayne for a large part of the time since the Order was introduced into the State, which was in 1859. The first lodge organized was Pocasset No. 99, Sept. 24, 1867, with H. S. Smith, Lodge Deputy. It did not keep up the organization for a great while, and Wayne Lodge was organized in 1870. Wayne Lodge No. 108 was instituted Nov. 5, 1881, with F. S. Bisbee, Lodge Deputy, and is still holding its meetings and working in the cause of temperance.
At North Wayne, Eastern Star Lodge, No. 297, was instituted Sept. 25, 1867, with S. A. Nelke, Lodge Deputy, and continued its work for about three years, when the same depression in business which caused so many other interests to fall, caused the lodge to suspend its meetings permanently. Golden Star Lodge, No. 281, was organized Feb. 12, 1880, at North Wayne, with J. Eugene Haskell, Lodge Deputy, and after eighteen years of varying success still holds its charter and carries on its meetings.
The first Secret Order to be organized in Wayne was that of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Central Lodge, No. 45, was in- stituted at North Wayne Village April 28, 1847, and the following well known gentlemen at that time were elected officers:
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William Passmore,
Noble Grand.
J. B. Fillebrown, Vice Grand.
William B. Briggs,
Secretary.
Samnel Faunce, Treasurer.
The meetings were regularly held for a number of years. In 1851, the lodge numbered 55 members and had an invested fund of $332. In the general collapse in Oddfellowship which occurred about this time Central Lodge went down with the rest. Dec. 25, 1855, the membership was reduced to nine, and at a meeting held that date it was voted to adjourn one week. The adjourned meeting was never held. During the time the lodge was in existence it admitted 53 men to membership, gave relief to 20 of its members, and paid out $176 in relief.
Asylum Lodge, No. 133, F. & A. M., received a dispensation from M. W. William P. Preble, Grand Master, dated July 20, A. L. 5865. This Dispensation was issued to William H. Burgess, Brad- dock W. Varnum, John Stevens, George F. Hodsdon, Thomas Wing, John M. Woodbury, Levi G. Brown, Stillman H. J. Berry, William H. Rollins, Emery Foss, Luther W. Fillebrown and Josiah Norris. On September 19, A. L. 5867, a charter was received and the lodge was constituted in ancient form. Emery Foss was appointed the first master, and was also elected the first master under the charter in 1867. Those who succeeded him at the head of the Lodge were, Hamilton J. Ridley, 1869, Love R. Sturtevant, 1870, Alfred F. Johnson, 1872, Hamilton J. Ridley, 1875, Charles E. Wing, 1876, Love R. Sturte- vant, 1877, Thomas Wing, 1881, Hamilton J. Ridley, 1882, Love R. Sturtevant, 1883, Charles W. Crosby, 1884, James M. Pike, 1890, John M. Gordon, 1891, Benjamin H. J. Ridley, 1892, Clarence M. Stevens, 1894, Frederick L. Chenery, 1896. One hundred have received the degree of Master Mason in this lodge since its organization.
A Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry called Wayne Grange, No. 157, was organized April 16, 1875, with H. J. Ridley, Worthy Master and Sewall Pettingill, Secretary, and continued its work for about six years. During a part of this time the patrons con- ducted a store on the co-operative plan. At one time the Grange had a membership of about 70. Later the membership became very much reduced and finally the charter was surrendered.
Pocasset Lodge No. 6, Ancient Order United Workmen, was insti- tuted Aug. 21, 1882, the object of the Order being to furnish its
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members life insurance on the assessment basis. The present number of members is 36. F. L. Dixon was the first Master Workman; others who have succeeded him have been J. B. Gordon, P. H. Cal- hon, J. C. Stinchfield, W. B. Howard, J. M. Pike, W. B. Frost, A. M. Manter, S. Pettengill, L. R. Sturtevant, C. H. Barker, P. C. Tribou, E. L. Lincoln.
Wayne Commandery, No. 280, United Order of the Golden Cross, an assessment insurance society, for both men and women, was organ- ized March 5, 1885. To the present time the office of Noble Com- mander has been held by three members:
Dr. A. L. French 6 terms. Mrs. Henrietta Stinchfield 8 terms. Charles E. Wing 13 terms.
Lewis H. Wing Post, No. 167, Grand Army of the Republic, was organized Dee. 8, 1892, and was named for Lieut. Lewis H. Wing, who was killed before Petersburg, Sept. 11, 1864. The first Comman- der was Sewall Pettingill, 1892, succeeded by James M. Pike, 1894; Henry A. Dexter, 1895; Augustus S. George, 1896; George H. Lord, 1897; Williston Jennings, 1898. Charles E. Wing has been Adjutant from the organization to the present time.
The Women's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to Lewis H. Wing Post, was organized Jan. 26, 1893. The object of the organization is to assist the Post in its work and receive into membership all loyal women who wish to be identified with the same. The executive officer is president and the office has been held by Mrs. Amineh A. Pike, 1893- 1894; Mrs. Emma Pettingill, 1895; Mrs. Abbie M. Pulsifer, 1896; Mrs. Julia A. Swift, 1897-1898.
The Wayne Library Association was organized at Wayne, Aug. 11, 1885, under the name of "The Alonzo Wing Library Association," for the purpose of receiving and providing for the circulation of about 160 books, the gift of Alonzo Wing, Esq., of Jefferson, Wis., a native of Wayne. Books have been added to the original donation, until, at the present time the Association owns a library of between 800 and 900 volumes of well selected and valuable books. The name of the Association was changed Nov, 30, 1895, to the "Wayne Library Association." The library is well patronized, and is doing a good work in the entertainment and instruction of its patrons. The Association owes a large share of its success to the interest and aid of former citizens of Wayne. Generous contri-
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hutions of books, or money, or both, have been received from J. H. Millett, Esq., of Malden, Mass., J. L. Frost of Boston, Mrs. A. Louise Cary Raymond of New York, Samuel E. Cary of East Orange, N. J., Prof. H. B. Lawrence of Holyoke, Mass., Jacob Haskell of Salem, Mass., and Hon. A. P. Lovejoy of Janesville, Wis. It has also re- ceived contributions from G. J. Wing, W. G. Besse and Mrs. L. L. Besse of Wayne. The Association is especially indebted to Mr. Mil- lett for advice in the management of the library, and the selection of books. The officers of the Association at the present time are : President, W. A. Burgess; Vice President, B. F. Bradford ; Secretary, J. C. Stinchfield; Treasurer, C. E. Wing; Librarian, Mrs. L. L. Besse; Trustees, W. H. Carey, W. B. Frost and W. G. Besse.
The North Wayne Mechanics' Library Association was organized July 27, 1850, for the purpose of receiving a collection of books pre- sented by R. B. Dunn, Esq. J. F. Taylor, Esq., was chosen president of the Association and Dyer Higgins, librarian. Jan. 14, 1851, the librarian reported 409 volumes in the library. These were among the most valuable of the books published at that time and comprised works of history, biography, science, religion, travels, poetry and fiction. A room was prepared in the basement of the church and here the library was opened weekly for years. With the addition afterwards made, the number of volumes increased to nearly seven hundred. When the scythe business ceased those who had been most interested in the Association removed to other places and the library was but little used until 1894, when the organization was resumed and quite a collection of new books added.
CHAPTER IX.
RESIDENT PHYSICIANS FROM 1782 TO 1898.
D OCTOR Moses Wing, the first physician to locate in New Sand- wich, (now Wayne), of whom we have knowledge, was born in Sandwich, Mass., April, 1759. In early life he served in the U. S. Navy and Army. Upon his receiving an honorable discharge from the army, where he held the position of Surgeon's Mate at Falmouth, he settled in this town for life. His discharge is dated 1782. He died in Wayne in 1837.
Dr. Thomas S. Brigham came to Wayne from New Hampshire as early as 1810, but did not make a permanent settlement until 1818. Here he was engaged in his profession until his death in the fall of 1842.
From all the information obtained, Dr. R. C. Seaver made his residence in Wayne from 1813 to 1822.
Dr. Cyrus Knapp was born in Leeds, March, 1788; graduated at Maine Medical School; settled in Wayne, 1824; moved to Winthrop in 1828. Afterwards he was made superintendent of the Insane Hos- pital in Augusta.
Dr. Jeremiah Dummer studied medicine with Dr. Brigham and, as near as can be learned, practiced in Wayne from 1831 to 1833.
Dr. H. G. Allen was born in Bath, August, 1807. Practiced his profession in Wayne from 1831 to 1837.
Nelson H. Cary, M. D., was born in North Bridgewater, Mass., January, 1807. He graduated at Maine Medical School 1828. First settled in Ware, Mass. Came to Wayne in 1837. Removed to Yarmouth in 1850. Died in Durham April, 1877.
John K. Stanehfield was born in Leeds, July, 1818. Graduated at Maine Medical School, 1848; came to Wayne, 1849. In 1852 he removed to Elmira, N. Y., where he remained until his death, 1883. He died in Denver, Col., on his way home from a visit in California, July, 1883.
Charles H. Barker, M. D., was born in Cornish, October, 1822.
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Graduated from Maine Medical School in 1846. Came to Wayne, October, 1850, and remained here until his death, May, 1891.
Charles K. Stanchfield, M. D., was born in Leeds, 1840. Gradua- ted from Maine Medical School, Brunswick, 1863. Practiced in Wayne from 1868 until shortly before his death in Leeds, 1875.
E. F. Bradford, M. D., was born in Turner, September, 1835. Graduated from Harvard Medical College, 1869. Began practice in Wayne, April, 1869. Removed to Mechanic Falls July, 1871, where he is now in the practice of his profession.
Alden E. Bessey, M. D., was born in Hebron, January 1, 1838. Grad- uated at Maine Medical School, June, 1870. Settled in Wayne, June, 1870. Moved to Sidney, January 1871, where he remained eighteen years. Thence removed to Waterville where he is now in active practice.
D. A. Ridley, M. D., was born in Richmond, Mar. 25, 1851. Graduated at Dartmouth Medical School, 1876. Settled in Wayne, January, 1877. Moved to Palermo, February, 1878. Now in prac- tice there.
Fred L. Dixon, M. D., was born in Jay, January, 1857. Gradu- ted from Dartmouth Medical College, 1880. Practiced in the town of Wayne from November, 1880 to February, 1884. Now at Lew- iston.
A. G. French, M. D., came to Wayne in 1884. After a short resi- dence here moved to Lewiston where he died in 1888.
A. L. French, M. D., was born at Livermore Falls in 1859. Grad- uated from Maine Medical School, 1882. Moved to Wayne, Febru- ary, 1884. Remained here until December, 1886, when he removed to Lewiston. In 1898, in practice at Peaks Island.
F. L. Chenery, M. D., was born in North Livermore, April, 1863. Graduated from the University of the City of New York, Medical De- . partment, March, 1886. Settled in Wayne December, 1886, where he is now in successful practice.
CHAPTER X.
LIST OF MERCHANTS IN THE TOWN.
We give in this chapter the list of merchants and the years in which they were in trade:
Joseph Lamson, Lamson & Bowles; between 1800 and 1805.
Lamson & Bowles, Moses Wing, Jr .; between 1805 and 1810.
Lamson & Bowles, Stephen Holt, Richard Gower, Ellis Sweet, Moses Wing, Jr. ; between 1810 and 1815.
Lamson & Bowles, Richard Gower; between 1815 and 1820.
Joseph Lamson, Farnham & Stanley, Bowles & Lee; between 1820 and 1825.
Farnham & Stanley, A. B. and P. Morton; between 1825 and 1830.
George Smith, Henry W. Owen, A. B. and P. Moulton, Owen & Virgin, Washington Stanley, Lemuel Bartlett, John Smith; 1830 and 1835.
Wellington Hunton, Sumner C. Moulton, George Smith, Henry W. Owen, Charles Nelson, Owen & Virgin, Samuel Dexter, Bartlett W. Varnum; between 1835 and 1840.
Wellington Hunton, Sumner C. Moulton, George Smith, B. W. Varnum, Charles Nelson, William Hayes; between 1840 and 1845.
Wellington Hunton, Sumner C. Moulton, Jonathan Moulton, James M. Moulton, George Smith, Charles K. Besse, B. W. Varnum, Allen Brothers, N. HI. Cary, Arza Gillmore, Charles Nelson, Pinkham & Frizzelle, Miss Maria Fairbanks, Milliner; between 1845 and 1850.
Jonathan Moulton, Read & Besse, George Smith, Caleb Fuller, B. W. Varnum, W. D. Weymouth, Wellington Hunton, C. C. Whitney, Arza Gillmore, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner, Miss Maria Fairbanks, Milliner, Miss Almira Lane, Milliner ; between 1850 and 1855.
Jonathan Moulton, George Smith, C. C. Whitney, Weymouth & Foss, B. W. Varnum, Eben Norris, Jr., Read & Besse, Miss Maria Fairbanks, Milliner; between 1855 and 1860.
Jonathan Moulton, C. C. Whitney, Eben Norris, Jr., James H.
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Thorne, Alfred Sawyer, Barker & Goodwin, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner ; between 1860 and 1865.
Jonathan Moulton, Sawyer & Clark, Alfred Sawyer, Sawyer & Berry, George F. Hopkins, Hopkins & Chase, Holman Johnson, Hopkins & Besse, Jeremiah Foss, Boot and Shoe, Virgil Soule, Boots and Shoes, Thomas Conant, Stoves and Tinware, Miss Marcena Foss, Mil- liner ; between 1865 and 1870
Jonathan Moulton, Joseph S. Berry, G. W. Plummer & Son, W. C. Tribou, Confectionery, Stillman Read, George E. Chase, Jeremiah Foss, Boots and Shoes, Thomas Conant, Stoves and Tinware, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner ; between 1870 and 1875.
Jonathan Moulton, James M. Moulton, Joseph S. Berry, W. C. Tribou, John M. Gott, Grange Store, Jeremiah Foss, Boots and Shoes, Peleg F. Pike, Boots and Shoes, Walter E. Foss, Boots and Shoes, Geo. W. Besse, Boots and Shoes, Thomas Conant, Stoves and Tinware, Fred Bangs, Tailor, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner, Miss Ella M. Foss, Milliner, Mrs. G. W. Besse, Milliner ; between 1875 and 1880.
James M. Moulton, Joseph S. Berry, W. C. Tribou, Geo. B. San- born, H. F. W. Morse, W. E. Foss, E. L. Lincoln, Tailor, W. O. Day, Boots and Shoes, Thomas Conant & Son, Stoves and Tinware, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner, Miss Ella M. Foss, Milliner, Miss Mary E. Jennings, Milliner ; between 1880 and 1885.
J. M. Moulton, J. S. Berry, W. C. Tribou, A. B. Allen, L. K. Cram & Sons, E. L. Lincoln, Tailor, W. O. Day, Boots and Shoes, J. G. Stetson, Fancy Goods, Miss Emma Manter, Milliner, Miss M. E. Jen- nings, Milliner, Miss Marcena Foss, Milliner ; between 1885 and 1890.
J. M. Moulton, G. W. Besse, W. C. Tribou, J. R. and L. B. Cram, E. L. Lincoln, Tailor, N. K. Lincoln, Boots and Shoes, Mrs. G. W. Besse, Milliner, W. P. Norris, Stoves and Tinware ; between 1890 and 1895.
J. M. Moulton, W. C. Tribou, G. W. Besse, Lincoln Brothers, Besse & Norris, W. P. Norris, Stoves and Tinware, A. M. Stetson, Stoves and Tinware, Mrs. G. W. Besse, Milliner, George O. and J. G. Stetson, Confectionery ; between 1895 and 1898.
MERCHANTS OF NORTH WAYNE.
In regard to the merchants of this place, the first one who opened a store here was Benjamin Smith, about 1825, and run it for several years. About 1837, Jonathan Atwood opened a store here, and run it for a few years. About 1845, Hiram Hankerson built a store here
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and traded for a number of years. About this time the North Wayne Seythe Co. opened a store which they operated in connection with their business, until about 1860. This was the largest store in this part of the county. In 1860, I. F. Decker opened a store in the building of the N. W. S. Co., which he conducted for a few years. He sold to D. N. Gower who afterwards soll to Daniel Safford and J. W. Rich- ards. Later, Mr. Safford sold his interest to Lowell Sanborn, who continued the business under the name of Sanborn, Richards & Co. Later, Mr. Richards sold to Mr. Sanborn, who continued to run it until he moved his stock of goods to Fayette. Later, a Mr. Chase opened the store and operated it for a short time, when he moved to Norway. About 1879, the North Wayne Paper Co. opened the store and continued to run it until their mill burned, when they closed it.
Soon after this, about 1883, C. A. Libby opened the store and run it until he moved to North Monmouth. After Mr. Libby moved, the store was again opened by S. A. Nelke who traded there until it was burued, when he altered over another building and commenced again. He continued in business for some time when he sold to G. W. Besse, who afterwards sold to C. E. Smith, who run it for about one year when he sold to C. W. Crosby who continued to run it until he moved his stock to Kent's Hill.
In 1856, Alvin Palmer built a store and stocked and run it until about 1879, when he sold his stock to the North Wayne Paper Co. Soon after H. D. Lothrop rented this store and put in a stock of goods. He traded for some time when he moved away. Later, G. B. Huff and H. D. Nason opened this store again and continued business for a short time when they sold to Alvin Palmer who still occupies it in trade. Mr. Palmer is the oldest merchant in town as he has been in trade almost continuously for forty-one years. About 1881, W. Jen- nings and C. W. Crosby who were manufacturing boots and shoes, added to their business groceries which they sold for some time. In 1895, L. P. Maxim opened a grocery store which he continued to oper- ate for a short time.
CHAPTER XI.
CEMETERIES.
PREVIOUS to 1822, there were no cemeteries, the inhabitants using their private lotsf or burial purposes. November 4th of that year the town voted to accept three lots for cemeteries, each containing one- fourth of an acre. One bought of Job Fuller for seven dollars is the southeast corner of Evergreen Cemetery. The second bought of Robert Erskine for five dollars, near the residence of the late H. J. Ridley, was abandoned about 1835, on account of drifting sand. The third, bought of Comfort C. Smith for the same sum, is now in the town of Readfield. The lot purchased of Job Fuller appears to have received three additions, the last one in 1880, costing ten dollars, and containing half an acre. The entire yard now contains two and one- fifth acres. The original lot with the first addition containing one hundred square rods, is fully occupied. A basin north of this con- taining twenty square rods is not used for burial. West of these there are eighty-five lots, twenty feet by nine. To the north of these there are eighty-two lots, sixteen feet by eight. There is one entrance on the south and two on the east, with driveways connecting. When it became necessary to remove the bodies from the lot bought of Robert Erskine, many were taken to a place some fifty rods southwest. 'This is a private yard. During the year 1859, a bank wall was erected around the yard. The front and end wall was built by Wm. Boothby for one hundred and twelve dollars. The rear one by Squire Bishop for sixty cents per rod. The lot was graded at the same time. It seems to be well kept and has a large number of head stones and a few beautiful monuments. It contains 48 square rods and is divided into thirty-nine lots each 30 feet by 10. The entrance is eight feet wide opening into an avenue of the same width, running the entire length of the yard. There are two tiers of lots on the right of the avenue and one on the left. It is estimated to contain one hundred and sixty bodies including eight soldiers of the civil war. The land was donat- ed by Hamilton Jenkins, grandfather of II. J. Ridley.
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The cemetery near A. P. Wing's was taken from the farms of Joshua and Bartlett Burgess. It was first used for burial purposes about the year 1835. It is on a side hill and faces the southwest. Bank walls were built in front and rear about the year 1856, by Jason Maxim, Osgood Graves and Jerome Ridley. The end fences are of wood. About 1880, Daniel True secured land on three sides, and had a belt of trees and bushes planted on it, to secure it from sand. An entrance, ten feet wide, near the middle leads into an avenue of the same width running to the rear. There are four walks five feet wide crossing this avenue at right angles, and running across the yard. It contains 44 lots, each 30 feet by 10 feet; twenty of them are on the right of the avenue and 24 on the left. It is 126 feet long and 112 feet wide. About 75 bodies lie here, of which only one is that of a soldier.
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