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Board of Health-H. W. Smith, sec.
Clergymen-C. L. Lyon, Cong .; vacant, Meth. ; vacant, Advent; W. H. Smith, Bap.
Physicians-Llewellyn Brown, J. D. Ames, H. W. Smith, Florence M. Wagner.
Dentist-W. F. Brown.
Lawyers-L. R. FOLSOM (see advt. opp. Court Directory), F. L. Ames.
Notaries-F. L. Ames, April 20, 1918; Leroy R. Folsom, June 29, 1912. Justice-Trial, Wm. B. Longley, May 19, 1912.
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.Merchants-Chas. Russell, horses; C. W. Farrand, coal and hay; E. H. Vaughan (also clothing, hats, caps, and furnishing goods), A. W. Mer- rill, H. N. Carr, dry goods; C. S. Wright, dry goods, crockery and tin- ware; Brackett & Russell, provisions and feed; C. P. Bigelow, bark, hay and straw; H. C. Hussey, stoves, hardware and tinware; F. W. Spauld- ing, H. C. Hussey, paints and oils; Max Goldberg (also clothing and men's furnishings), Hamlin E. Hale, J. M. Pierce, boots and shoes; Frank W. Spaulding, (also books and stationery), J. D). Ames, druggists; Edward A. Hilton, coffins, undertaker, furniture, etc. : Horace C. Leavitt, cigars and tobacco; James Huntoon, W. C. Fletcher, Lockwood & Smith, groceries; Nelson Jones, F. A. Trench, cigars and confectionery ; C. L. Russell, ice; C. A. Whiting, H. S. Whiting, cattle and sheep; Hamlin E. Hale (repairs), bicycles; Mrs. H. N. Carr, Miss Neva Johnson, millinery ; F. E. Webster Co., hardware, paints and oils.
.Manufacturers-W. B. Longley, I. C. Holt, carpenters; A. A. Johnson, brick mason ; C. L. Worthly, granite and marble; E. C. Taylor, D. E. Taylor, Dodlin Granite Co., F. S. Lawton, Newell N. Boynton, E. E. Barker, Almon Blaisdell, F. E. Groves, granite; W. W. Huntoon, harness and horse blanket protectors (patent); Albert Blaisdell, Roy Cunliff, V. C. Cunliff, Louis Wetherell, smiths; Burnham & Morrill Co., A. B. Caswell, agt., G. S. Jewett, corn canning; F.W. Gibbs, Chas. Wade, painters; Roy Trueworthy, jeweler; Miss Martha Haynes, Miss Lilla Carr, dressmakers; The Bombazee Water Power Co. (for developing power): V. C. Cunliff, carriage repairs; The Sparkling Spring Creamery, Solon Creamery Co., props .; W. F. Brown, printer; Brackett & Russell, grist mill; The Indian Medicine Co., C. S. Wright, treas .; H. C. Hussey, plumbing and steam fitting; Geo. Harlan, W. L. Miner, saw mills ; Forest Rowe, Fred Everett, carpenters: Chas. Bruce, marble; Mutual Shoe Workers (Inc.), shoes; W. Whitney, Chas. Whiting, Clarence Brown, potato slippers; L. White, bakery.
Artists-Mrs. C. W. Farrand, Miss Alice Johnson.
Barbers-Horace C. Leavitt, Frank E. Jewell.
Electric Light Co .- Central Maine Power Co., C. J. Abbey (Skow- hegan), supt.
Express-American, V. R. Bell, agent.
Insurance-L. R. FOLSOM (see advt. opp. Court Directory), F. L. Ames, Jones & Carr, Geo. O. Carr.
Land Surveyor-W. B. Longley.
Library-Norridgewock Free, Mrs. C. A. Jones, lib., 3,000 vols.
Livery Stables-E. E. Whiting, C. L. Russell.
Poultry Breeders-C. R. Miller, C. L. Worthley, Louis Whiting.
School-High, J. C. Parlin, prin.
Station Agent-V. R. Bell.
Telegraph Office-P. T. C. Co., V. R. Bell.
866
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Telephones-New Sharon and Norridgewock, A. C. Greenleaf, pres .; N. E. T. & T. Co., Somerset Farmers Co-op Tel. Co.
Water Works-F. L. Ames Co.
Asso'tus-Masons-Lebanon, No. 116, 1st Fri .; Eastern Star, Cedar of Lebanon, 3d Fri. I. O. O. F .- Quinnebasset, No. 109, Mon .; Somer- set Rebekah, No. 17, 2d and 4th Fri. G. A. R .- Bates, No. 58, 1st and 3d Tues. : Relief Corps, No. 17, 2d and 4th Tues. K. of P .- Echo, No. 103, Tues. ; Pythian Sisters, Oosoola, No. 31, alt. Monday. P. of H .- Som- erset, No. 18, Thurs., on or before full moon and two weeks after. A. O. U. W .- No, 81, 2d and 4th Wed. Board of Trade, F. L. Ames, sec.
Hotel-Norridgewock Hotel, E. E. Whiting.
Newspaper-See table also advt. The Norridgewock Gazette opp. page 848.
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PALMYRA.
Twenty miles east-northeast of Skowhegan. On S. & M. R. R. Stage twice daily from Newport. First settled about 1800. Incorporated June 20, 1807. Post-office established, 1824. Population-1850, 1625; 1860, 1597; 1870, 1322; 1880, 1271; 1890, 1004; 1900, 915. Valuation, 1860 -Polls, 317; Estates, $232,731; 1870-Polls, 335; Estates, $347,097; 1880 -Polls, 347; Estates, $357,461; 1890-Polls, 290; Estates, $330,140 ; 1900- Polls, 264; Estates, $336,875.
1910-Population, 960; Polls, 296; Estates, $355,464.
Postmaster-L. W. Frost.
Selectmen-F. P. Foster; Newport R. F. D. 1, Chas. R. McCrillis, Charles Cole.
Town Clerk-R. A. Stacy.
Treasurer and Collector-L. W. Frost.
Constable-Newport P. O., James Getchell.
Road Commissioner-Pittsfield R. F. D. 2, George Estes.
School Committee-Pittsfield R. F. D. 2, F. H. Farnham; Newport R. F. D. 1, E. T. McCabe; Allen Brewer. Supt .- Hartland P. O., Frank L. Rowell.
Board of Health-Newport R. F. D. 1, E. L. Cook, sec.
Clergymen-Vacant, Chris .; N. R. Pearson (Pittsfield P. O.), Meth. Justice-Edward T. McCabe, Feb. 23, 1913.
Merchants-L. W. Frost, general stores; E. M. Frost, eggs; Hollis Weeks, grain and feed; T. F. French, agricultural implements and super- phosphate and potatoes; C. L. Hubbard, pianos and organs; C. W. Homstead, W. A. Blaisdell, B. S. Sanford, superphosphate; E. E. McFarland, agricultural implements; Ernest Leavett, photographer; H. L. Goodrich, hay and potatoes. Newport P. O., Chas. G. Brackett, agricultural implements and super-phosphate; George F. Cook, photo- grapher. Newport R. F. D. 1, E. T. McCabe & Co., nursery stock; Perry Furbush, C. R. McCrillis, agricultural implements; D. Turner, potatoes. Pittsfield R. F. D., Frank Dyer, potatoes; Fred Morse, groceries.
Manufacturers-L. M. Frost, E. D. McFarland, H. H. Hubbard, smiths; Hollis Weeks, grist and shingle mill. Newport P. O., S. C. Smith, carriages; W. B. Mills, mason; J. R. Emery, Laforest Pooler, H. Foss, smiths.
Library-Palmyra Public, L. W. Frost, librarian, 900 volumes.
Station Agent-S. & M. R. R., West, T. F. French.
Assot'ns-Palmyra Grange, Sat .; Palmyra Band.
PITTSFIELD.
Twenty miles E. of Skowhegan. On M. C. R. R. Settled, 1794. Formerly called Plymouth Gore. Organized into a plantation, 1815. Incorporated by the name of Warsaw, June 19, 1819. Name changed Feb. 14, 1824, to
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SOMERSET COUNTY.
Pittsfield, in honor of William Pitts, Esq., then a large land proprietor in the town. In 1828 a portion of Palmyra wasannexed to the town. Popu- lation-1850, 1166; 1860, 1495; 1870,1813; 1880, 1909; 1890, 2503; 1900, 2891. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 326; Estates, $270,495; 1870-Polls, 429; Estates, $518,515; 1880-Polls, 477; Estates, $560,709; 1890-l'olls, 625; Estates, $880,134; 1900-Polls, 773; Estates, $1,311,022.
1910-Population, 2891; Polls, 955; Estates, $1,570,571.
Postmasters-C. B. Haskell.
Selectmen-R. F. D., Chas. F. Seekins; Hollis H. Jacobs, S. H. Frost.
Town Clerk-Thomas E. Getchell.
Treasurer-Henry F. Libby.
Collector-R. F. D. Frank Weeks.
Road Commisiioner-A. T. Randlett.
Constable-N. C. Corey.
School Committee-F. U. Landman, Carl S. Coffin; R. F. D., Win. Osborn. Supt .- Orville H. Drake.
Board of Health-V. T. Lathbury, sec.
Supt. of Water Works and Sewers-A. H. Burse.
Village Corporation-Assessors, O. H. Drake, F. HI. Randlett, Alonzo H. Burse; Clerk and Treasurer, Leon L. Libby; Collector, N. C. Carey ; Agent, Orville H. Drake; Chief Engineer of Fire Dept., Hollis H. Jacobs.
MMunicipal Court-O. H. Drake, Judge. H. H. Powers, Recorder. Civil jurisdiction, $100. Terms, 3d Monday at 10 a. m. Established, 1901. Last amendment 1909.
U. S. Pension Atty .- W. L. Ross.
Clergymen-H. M. Ford, F. Bap .; F. S. Walker, Univ .; N. R. Pearson, Meth .; supplies, Cath.
Physicians-E. A. Porter (U. S. Pension Exam. Surgeon), T. M. Griffin, H. E. Marston, T. N. Drake (Hom.), V. T. Lathbury (Hom.).
Dentists-Bryant & Coffin, M. L. Damon.
Lawyers-Manson & Coolidge, G. H. Morse, T. A. ANDERSON (see advt. opp. p. 205), O. H. Drake, H. H. Thurlough.
Notaries-J.W. Manson, Sept. 7, 1912; T. A. Anderson, July 29, 1917; Geo. H. Morse, Dec. 30, 1917; Harry R. Coolidge, Aug. 9, 1912; H. H. Thurlough, July 29, 1916.
Justices-John W. Manson, Sept 7, 1912; O. H. Drake, Feb. 25, 1915; G. H. Morse, Aug. 9, 1912; Enoch R. Carr, Oct. 13, 1912; Llewellyn Parks, Sept. 25, 1915; Harry R. Coolidge, Oct. 6, 1916 ; David C. Rollins, May 19, 1912; Sylvester M. Raymond, June 29, 1912; Geo. W. Patten, Mar. 22, 1918; Wm. L. Ross, Mar. 27, 1914. Dedimus, A. H. Cornforth.
Merchants-Agricultural Implements-T. G. Lancey Co., T. E. Getchell, Chas. (). Burns, Chas. F. Seekins.
Apothecaries, Books and Stationery-Pittsfield Drug Store, H. H. Nutter, prop., Berry's Pharmacy, R. H. Berry, prop.
Art Store, Pictures and Frames-S. B. Gee, W. S. Ferren, Mrs. M. W. Gray (art goods).
Automobiles-E. P. Weeks, S. S. Smith.
Books, Subscription-Manufacturers Book Co.
Boots and Shoes-L. L. Libby, W. H. Burton, Chas. H. Berdeen.
Carpets-J. N. Martin.
Carriages-E. P. Weeks (wholsale), S. S. Smith.
Cattle Brokers-J. S. & W. S. Spaulding, John Gordon.
Clothing and Men's Furnishing Goods-Lester Cornforth, Jen- kins Clothing Co.
Coal-Pittsfield Coal Co.
Corn, Flour and Feed-EASTERN GRAIN CO. (see advt. opp. p. 724), N. J. Karam.
Crockery and Glassware-T. F. Connor, Wm. Gray, J. N. Martin.
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Dry and Fancy Goods and Cloaks-Wm. Gray.
Electrical Supplies-F. H. Bean, Central Maine Power Co.
Fertilizers-Chas. O. Burns, Chas. F. Seekins, T. G. Lancey Co.
Fruit and Confectionery-T. F. Connor, Lagorio Bros., Fred E. Pulos, F. A. Palmer, John Carsola.
Fur Goods-E. N. Shaw, Jenkins Clothing Co., Lester Cornforth. Furniture and Undertaking-John N. Martin.
Groceries-Frederick E. Mayo, N. J. Karam, Atwell & Josslyn, G. G. Gage, Etta C. Sheehan, J. C. Gordon, Roscoe McFarland, McCausland & Frost, Chas. Woodruff.
Hardware, Lime and Cement-T. G. Lancey Co., T. E. Getchell. Harness-E. N. Shaw, T. G. Lancey Co., E. P. Weeks (wholesale). Hay and Straw-PARKS BROS. (see advt. opp. p. 848).
Hides and Pelts-J. S. & W. S. Spaulding.
Ice-T. D. Getchell, Lemuel Norton.
Jewelry and Watches-W. M. Farrington, W. E. Spear, D. L. Allen.
Lumber-Beals & Walker, Sebasticook Lumber, Spool and Bobbin Co., E. O. CLEMENT (see advt. opp. p. 848), G. Dennis Jacobs.
Meats, Provisions and Fish-Atwell & Josslyn, McCausland & Frost, J. C. Jordan.
Merchant Tailors-B. L. Fitzgerald, Geo. P. Hooper.
Mileage Books-S. M. Raymond, W. H. Burton.
Millinery and Fancy Goods-Miss E. J. Day, Mrs. F. E. Hanson, Mrs. E. C. Hunter, Mrs. F. R. Mudgett.
Music-Fred E. Pulos.
Paints and Oils-T. G. Lancey Co., T. E. Getchell.
Paper Bags, Wrapping Paper, Etc .- Mathews Printing Co.
Paper Hangings and Curtains-Wm. Gray, J. N. Martin.
Paper, Wholesale and School Supplies-H. L. Palmer.
Phonographs and Supplies-Pittsfield Drug Store, W. E. Spear.
Post Cards, Wholesale-W. M. Prilay Post Card Co.
Potatoes-W. H. Burton.
Real Estate-L. O. Haskell, Mrs. Eva A. Connor, T. G. Lancey Co., B. S. Mathews, S. M. Raymond, W. E. Priest.
School Seats and Supplies-H. H. Thurlough.
Sewing Machines-J. N. Martin, B. S. Mathews, W. M. Farrington. Sporting Goods-T. G. Lancey Co., Pittsfield Drug Store, F. B. Dow, T. E. Getchell, Berry's Pharmacy.
Stoves and Tinware-J. S. Haseltine, J. N. Martin (stoves), T. E. Getchell (tinware).
Tea and Coffee-Direct Importing Co., B. N. Corey, mngr.
Trotting Horses-E. V. Weymouth, F. A. Palmer, John Mills.
Trunks and Valises-E. N. Shaw, Lester Cornforth, The Jenkins Clothing Co.
Variety-T. F. Connor, Wm. Gray.
Manufacturers-Blacksmiths-A. J. Melvin, Harry E. Lanpher, E. G. Brown, Chas. Leighton, Moses T. Eldridge.
Boat Builder-E. O. CLEMENT (see advt. opp. p. 848).
Boots and Shoes-Custom and Repairs, F. B. Dow, L. L. Libby, C. I. Eldridge, Chas. H. Berdeen.
Bottlers-Wm. Seekins.
Carpenters-J. H. Moulton, Chas. Abbott, A. Dyer, M. T. Burns, Geo. Huff.
Carriages-S. S. Smith (also carriage stock), E. W. HUNT (see advt. opp. p. 848).
Clothes Cleansing and Repairing-B. L. Fitzgerald.
Confectionery-Fred E. Pulos.
Contractors and Builders-Irving Towle, H. H. Jacobs, L. H. Appleby.
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SOMERSET COUNTY.
Corn Canning-Northern Maine Packing Co., John W. Moses, supt. Creamery-D. Whiting & Sons, C. E. Henry, mngr.
Dressmakers-Miss Ada E. Coffin, Mrs. Augusta Osgood, Mrs. F. E. Mansur, Mrs. Dell Spearing, Miss Carrie Ward, Miss Francena Campbell.
Electrician-F. H. Bean.
Engraving-Pittsfield Engraving Co.
Grist Mills-Hunter & McMaster Co., EASTERN GRAIN CO. (see advt. opp. p. 724).
Harness-E. N. Shaw.
Laundries-White Star Laundry, G. E. Pettengill, prop., Charlie Sing.
Lumber and Wood Turning-Beals & Walker, Sebasticook Lumber Spool and Bobbin Co.
Lumbermen-E. E. Libbey, Beals & Walker.
Machinists-F. B. Dow, F. G. Parsons.
Masons-Ira Howard.
Painters-(Carriage) S. S. Smith ; (house), W. C. Shorey, P. J. Whitten, Archie L. White (sign), Gould & Givens, White & Crowell.
Piano Tuner-H. C. Hunter.
Plumbing and Hot Water Heating-J. S. Haseltine.
Spools, Bobbins and Novelties-Sebasticook Lumber, Spool and Bobbin Co.
Tin Smith-J. S. Haseltine.
Upholstering-C. I. Eldridge.
Wood Working and Planing-E. O. CLEMENT (see advt. opp. p. 848), G. Dennis Jacobs.
Woolen Goods-Robert Dobson Co., Gordon Dobson, pres., S. R. Haines, treas., F. W. Briggs, supt .; Smith Woolen Co., F. R. Smith, treas. and mngr., Waverly Woolen Co., S. R. Haines, pres., Gordon Dobson, treas., Wm. McGilvery, supt.
.Amusement Hall-Park Street Theatre, Anthony St. Leger, prop.
Barbers-A. H. Pushor, W. L. Percival, H. L. Spaulding, A. J. Roderick.
Bank-PITTSFIELD TRUST CO. (see advt. back of book p. xiv).
Billiard Halls-J. G. Lagoria, S. B. Gee.
Broker (Investment)-Elmer D. Smith.
Electric Lighting Co .- Central Maine Power Co., local office, C. E. Vickery, supt.
Expresses-American, C. R. Phinney, agt .; Atlantic, H. V. Mathews. Florist-Mrs. A. J. Loder.
Garage-Frank L. Rowell.
Halls-Union, R. W. Loder, mngr .; Perkins.
Insurance-PARKS BROS. (see advt. opp. p. 848), O. H. Drake, T. A. ANDERSON (see advt. opp. p. 205), D. C. Rollins, Miss Lena E. Marsh, B. S. Mathews, Geo. W. Kimball, H. H. Thurlough.
Library-Pittsfield Public, Mrs. Evelyn Call, lib., 5,000 vol.
Livery and Sale Stable-W. G. Morrill.
MMusic Teachers-Miss Grace Rogers, Miss R. Elva Johnson, Mrs. Forice Marden, Miss Jeannette Stephenson, Mrs. Katie M. Frost, Miss Ethel Haskell.
Newspaper Correspondents-L. O. Haskell, Mrs. W. M. Farring- ton, Harris V. Mathews, Mrs. Annie Milliken, Mrs. O. H. Drake, W. M. Farrington.
Pittsfield Water Works-A. H. Burse, supt.
Photographers-W. S. Ferren, Lewis DeLamos.
Poultry Farm-Pittsfield Poultry Farm Co., F. W. Briggs, mngr.
Printers-Mathews Printing Co., L. O. Haskell.
Restaurant-Miss Anna McLennan.
School-MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE, F. U. Landman, A.B., principal (see advt, back of book, p. xxix).
870
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Spring Water-Pine Grove Spring and Holbrook Hill Springs, J. W. Rolfe, prop .; G. R. Pushaw.
Station Agent-M. C. R. R., B. E. Cornell.
Steamboat-Steamer Wauneta, F. G. Parsons, capt.
Stenographers, Public-Miss Minnie Porter, Miss Lena E. Marsh. Telegraph-W. U., S. L. Provencher, operator; P. T. C. Co., T. F. Connor, operator.
Telephone-N. E. T. & T. Co., Miss Jessie L. Spaulding, agent.
Union Trotting Park-W. G. Morrill, proprietor.
Veterinary Surgeon-D. D. Winslow.
Asso'tus-Masons-Meridian, No. 125, 4th Fri .; Eastern Star, Bethle- hem, No. 36, 1st and 3d Thurs .; R. A. C., Ira Berry, No. 57, 2d Wed. I. O. O. F .- Phlentoma, No. 51, Mon .; Sebasticook, Enc., No. 33, 1st and 3d Wed .; Waverly Reb., No. 70, 2d and 4th Thurs. G. A. R .- Stephen Davis, No. 11, Wed .; Relief Corp, No. 6, alt. Wed. S. of V .- O. S. Haskell, No. 15, 2d and 4th Wednesday. N. E. O. P .- Olympus, No. 132, 2d and 4th Fri. I. O. F .- Pine Tree, No. 1537, 2d and 4th Friday. W. C. T. U .- Thurs. P. of H .- Pittsfield, No. 102, Sat. A. O. U. W .- Pittsfield, No. 76, 1st and 3d Thurs. K. O.T. M .- Warsaw, No. 17, 2nd and 4th Fri. Pittsfield Band-H. C. Hunter, leader. Hunter's Orchestra-H. C. Hun ter. Pittsfield Board of Trade-E. A. Porter, pres., L. O. Haskell, sec. Retail Merchants Assoc .- T. F. Connor, sec. and treas. West-I. O. G. T -Starlight, No. 175, Fri.
Hotels-Lancey House, Judson Nichols, Lewis A. Wentworth, mngr .; Pittsfield House, Mrs. Mary E. Foss; Ye Damon Inn, Mrs. A. S. Damon. Boarding House-Mrs. Ellen Hurd.
Banks and Newspapers-See tables.
RIPLEY.
Twenty-eight miles N. E. of Skowhegan. Daily stage-line from Dexter to West Ripley. Settled, 1804. Incorporated Dec. 11, 1816, and named for Gen. Ripley. Divided in 1834, and the north part incorporated by the name of Cambridge. Population-1850, 641; 1860, 656; 1870, 584; 1880, 550; 1890, 478 ; 1900, 449. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 131; Estates, $75,794; 1870-Polls, 158; Estates, $116,705; 1880-Polls, 187; Estates, $119,253; 1890-Polls, 121; Estates, $125,739; 1900-Polls, 148; Estates, $134,518; 1910-Population, 434; Polls, 141; Estates, $157,281.
Postmasters-L. R. Ramsdell; West, W. H. Farrar.
Selectmen-West, J. S. Laughton; V. A. Hanson; Dexter R. F. D. 4, C. W. Wakefield.
Town Clerk-Philip Additon.
Treasurer-C. S. Downing.
Collector-Dexter R. F. D. 4, E. L. Seavey.
Constable-Milton Woodcock.
Road Commissioner-Wmn. H. Pratt.
School Committee-Fred G. Neal; Dexter R. F. D. 4, L. L. Staf- ford; West, J. L. Felker. Supt .- Mrs. Maud Hanson.
Board of Health-A. G. Farrar, sec.
Physician-A. R. Dunlap, Bot.
Justice-A. G. Farrar, Feb. 15, 1918.
Merchants-Lester Ramsdell, Hanson & Hanson, groceries and feed ; Hanson & Hanson, cattle. West, W. H. Farrar, agricultural implements and wind mills; C. E. Hanson, cattle. Dexter P. O., Henry N. Bowdoin, agricultural implements.
Manufacturers-Charles Brown, butcher; Augustus Seavey, car- penter; Orville McPheters, smith. Dexter P. O., M. L. Thurston, saw and grist mill; R. W. Felker, saw mill.
Barber-Wm. Buzzell.
Library-Crocker Free, 1,417 vols.
871
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Telephones-N. E. T. & T. Co., L. R. Ramsdell; Ripley Tel. Co., W. H. Farrar, mngr.
Isso'tn-P. of H .- Ripley, No. 462, Sat.
SKOWHEGAN.
Shire town. One hundred and two miles from Portland, on the Kennebec river. Terminus of upper route M. C. R. R. Electric Railway to Madison, connecting with M. C. Railroad to Oakland, No. Anson, Solon and Bingham. Stages to Norridgewock, Athens and Canaan. Origin- ally a part of Canaan. Separated Feb. 5, 1823, and incorp. under name of Milburn. Name changed Mar. 25, 1836, to Indian name of Skow- hegan, which signifies, "a place to watch." "Skowhegan Falls" was an ancient name, having been a noted locality for the Indians to " watch " for and catch salmon. Bloomfield on south side of the river annexed Feb. 19, 1861. It is thirty-nine miles from Augusta. Pop- ulation-1850, 1756; 1860, 2266; 1870, 3893; 1880, 3860; 1890, 5068; 1900, 5180. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 702; Estates, $1,060,527; 1870-Polls, 881; Estates, $1,581,610; 1880-Polls, 1015; Estates, $2,053.818; 1890-Polls, 1411; Est., $4,023,207; 1900-Polls, 1337; Estates, $3,460,118.
1910-Population, 5341; Polls, 1577; Estates, $3,956,483.
Postmaster-Geo. E. Durrell.
Selectmen-R. Francis Parker, Sheldon H. Bradbury, Henry Demo. Town Clerk-Charles M. Lambert.
Treasurer-Geo. E. Sampson.
Collector-Charles M. Lambert.
Chief Engineer Fire Department-Anson Savage.
Constables-Frank P. Pennell, Frank Thompson.
Road Commissioner-Edgar L. Ford.
School Committee-Thomas G. Lord, Walter S. Stinchfield, W. H. Hawes. Supt .- L. W. Gerrish.
Board of Health-W. S. Stinchfield, sec.
.Municipal Court (Western Somerset)-Fred F. Lawrence, Judge. Civil Jurisdiction, $100; terms 1st Monday of each month except August, at 10 a. m. Established, 1901. Last amendment, 1909.
Clergymen-Vacant, Cong .: J. G. Osborne, 1st ch., Geo. Mer- riam, Bethany ch., Bap. ; H. G. McGlauflin, Meth. ; Adolphe O. Lacroix, P. E. Desjardins, Cath .; vacant, Univ .; Christian Science.
Physicians-J. N. Merrill, J. E. Wadsworth, L. A. Dascomb, H. C. Taggart, Kellet & Sanborn (osteopathic), L. P. Geoffrion, (), J. Caza, W. S. Stinchfield, W. M. Pulsifer (Hom.), F. S. Bigelow (Clair), J. N. Kincaid (osteopathic).
U. S. Examining Surgeons (Board of)-L. A. Dascomb, pres., E. A. Porter (Pittsfield), sec., E. C. Andrews (North Anson), treas.
Dentists-Spring-C. V. Richards; Water-C. H. Wilbur, F. O. Sawyer, C. R. Viles; Madison av .- Smith & Gower.
Veterinary Surgeon-Middle-I. L. Salley.
Lawyers-Water-GOULD & LAWRENCE (S. W. Gould, F. F. Lawrence), E. F. Danforth, Geo. W. Gower, Clarence B. Hight, WAL- TON & WALTON (S. J. Walton, L. L. Walton), Merrill & Merrill, For- rest Goodwin, BUTLER & BUTLER (A. K. Butler, E. C. Butler), Daniel Lewis, Wm. T. Seekins, Ethel S. Walton, HAROLD J. PHILLIPS H. Hawes, M. P. Merrill.
Notaries-Jas. Fellows, Aug. 13, 1914; Chas. Folsom-Jones, Apr. 20, 1918; Forrest Goodwin, Jan. 23, 1913; G. W. Gower, Apr. 29, 1917; S. W. Philbrick, Dec. 14, 1912; Sam'l W. Gould, Feb. 23, 1913; Daniel Lewis, July 29, 1916; L. L. Walton, July 30, 1915; Ernest C. Butler, Dec. 30, 1912; Edward N. Merrill, Aug. 13, 1914; Edward F. Merrill, Aug, 1. 1914; Leslie H. Goldsmith, Apr. 28, 1915; Harold J. Phillips, Oct. 30, 1915; E.
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F. Danforth, May 27, 1916; F. W. Bucknam, Nov. 18, 1916; W. H. Hawes, July 10, 1916; Roy L. Marston, Mar. 9, 1916; R. E. Attwood, June 29, 1918; M. P. Merrill. Oct. 9, 1918.
Justices-E. N. Merrill, June 29, 1912; L. L. Walton, Oct. 30, 1915; Edw. F. Danforth, Apr. 2, 1915; Samuel W. Gould, Feb. 13, 1914; Charles Folsom-Jones, Apr. 20 1918; S. J. Walton, Sept. 21, 1913; Forrest Good- win, Jan. 23, 1913; S. W. Philbrick, Jan. 18, 1919; Daniel Lewis, Oct. 6, 1916; Jefferson Savage, Dec. 13, 1913; Geo. W. Gower, June 12, 1914; A. K. Butler, Oct. 6, 1916; Ethel S. Walton (to administer oaths), Sept. 21, 1913; Fred F. Lawrence, ex officio; Mary L. Bowman (to admin- ister oaths), Aug. 10, 1913; Edward F. Merrill, May 10, 1919; Harold J. Phillips, May 7, 1914; Herbert Wentworth, Apr. 2, 1915; Lena M. Wy- man, (to administer oaths); Nov. 16, 1918; A. Mildred Keene, (to adminis- ter oaths), Feb. 9, 1917; Maurice P. Merrill, Oct. 9, 1918. Trial, O. A. Priest, Oct. 30, 1915. Dedimus, Chas. F. Jones, D. H. Bartlett, F. W. Bucknam, S. J. Walton.
Merchants - Agricultural Implements - Water - C. A. Ross; Island av .- F. R. Steward; High-D. A. & W. E. Porter; Commercial- F. A. Fuller.
Artists' Materials-Madison av .- Bragg & Varney.
Automobiles and Supplies-Russell-Clyde H. Smith; Pleasant- Chas. Greene; Island av ;- HACKETT & WITHAM (see advt. opp. p. 848); Commercial-Skowhegan Garage Co .; High-Holt & Hight.
Bicycles-Water-Bowman Hardware Co .; Madison av .- J. N. & I. J. Smith.
Boots and Shoes-Water-R. H. Merrill & Son, James Lewia Co., A. E. Bisson & Son, Chas. F. Ward Co., L. Goldberg.
Books and Stationery-Water-Frank W. Bucknam, M. B. Hesel- ton, Sampson & Avore.
Cameras and Supplies-Water-Sampson & Avore.
Carpets and Paper Hangings-Water-J. P. Oak, F. W. Buck- nam (paper hangings), C. A. Ross (paper hangings), John McPherson (paper hangings); Madison av .- Bragg & Varney (carpets).
Carriages, Sleighs and Harness-Water-J. H. Lancaster.
Cigars and Tobacco-Water, cor. Russell-J. R. Provencal; Water -Fred Avery, Alexander P. Goulette.
Claim Agent-Water-CHARLES FOLSOM-JONES.
Cloaks-Water-W. B. Steward, W. P. Ordway ; Madison av .- Dyer Dry Goods Co.
Clothing and Men's Furnishing Goods-Madison av .- Fred C. Dow Co .; Water-Chas. F. Ward Co. (also trunks), Ira A. Norton, Smith & Bussey (also trunks), Maine Clothing Co.
Coal and Wood-R. R. sq .- Sewell W. Smith; Water-C. A. Ross (coal) S. W. Gould; Madison av .- Lewis Coal Co. (coal); Alder-Skow- hegan Lumber Co. (wood); Mill-W. R. Trask (wood), H. E. Thompson (wood).
Corn, Flour, Etc .- Island av .- F. R. Steward; Madison av .- French Bros .; High-D. A. & W. E. Porter; Commercial-F. A. Fuller.
Crockery and Glass-Water-C. A. Ross, M. B. Heselton, J. P. Oak. Drain Pipe-Madison av .- STEWARD & BLUNT (see advt. op. p. 849); Water-C. A. Ross.
Drugs and Medicines-Water-Sampson & Avore, F. W. Bucknam, G. R. Fogg; Madison av .- W. G. Lord.
Dry and Fancy Goods-Water-W. P. Ordway, W. B. Steward, Herbert C. Judkins, Miss C. J. Williams, L. Goldberg; Madison av .- Dyer Dry Goods Co.
Fertilizers-Island av .- F. R. Steward; High-D. A. & W. E. Porter, Holt & Hight.
Fire Extinguishers-Madison av .- Chas. Folsom-Jones.
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Fruit and Confectionery-Water-Milburn Fruit Co., E. F. Pom- low, F. E. Sawyer; Madison av .- Ned H. Lambert.
Furs-Water-R. H. Merrill & Son.
Furniture-Water-J. P. Oak, F. M. Hinds (also 2d hand); Madison av .- Bragg & Varney.
Gasolene Engines and Motor Cycles-Madison av .- Fred C. Dow Co., STEWARD) & BLUNT (see advt. opp. p. 849); Island av .- F. R. Steward (gasolene engines), HACKETT & WITHAM (see adv. op. p. 848).
Groceries-Water-Parker & Nay; Madison av .- Arnold & Currier, Chas. W. Day, French Bros .. A. R. Jewett; W. Front-H. S. Hubbard & Co .; North av .- J. T. Thibodeau, Chas. Vallier; Malbon's Mills- E. A. Smith; High-D. A. & W. E. Porter, Frank Lessor; Court-J. F. Pooler; Island av .- Skowhegan Co-operative Association; Commer- cial-F. A. Fuller; Oak-Ranney Bros .; French-Norris Rouillard ; Hathaway-L. B. Haskell.
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