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Telephones-N. E. T. & T. Co., F. T. Farrin; Somerset Farmers Co-op. Tel. Co.
Hotel-Wesserunset House, F. T. Farrin.
CARATUNK PLANTATION.
Forty miles North of Skowhegan. On Canada road and stage-route from Bingham to Caratunk. Formerly embraced northern half of Solon. Settled, 1810. Organized, 1840. Population-1870, 214; 1880, 173; 1890, 192; 1900, 218. Valuation, 1900-Polls, 80; Estates, $81,372.
1910-Population, 235; Polls, 88; Estates, $126,593.
Postmaster-Fred Clark.
Assessors-Burton L. Spaulding, Mark Merrill, George Baker.
Clerk-Ernest A. Sterling.
Treasurer-Harry Williams.
Collector-Crosby Spaulding.
Constable-Mark Merrill.
882
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Road Commissioner-John W. Sterling.
School Committee-F. H. Sterling, Eugene Clark, Oscar Clark. Supt .- Bingham P. O., C. E. Ball.
Board of Health-Carrol Hunnewell, sec.
Clergyman-Supplies, Cong.
Notary-Frank H. Sterling, Feb. 23, 1918.
Justice-Frank H. Sterling, April 21, 1913.
Merchants-Albert B. Clark, James Carbino (also meats), general stores.
Manufacturers-G. S. Witham, axes and cant-dogs; F. Washburn, smith and wheelwright; Gilbert J. Armstrong, lumber.
Barber-Edward Martin.
Library-Caratunk Circulating, Mrs. A. B. Clark, lib. 326 vols. School-High, Carl J. Sandberg, prin.
Hotels-Webster House, Ralph Sterling ; Pleasant Pond House, James Martin.
DEAD RIVER PLANTATION.
Forty miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. Formerly Township No. 3, R. 3.
Population-1850, 90; 1860, 117; 1870, 100; 1880, 113; 1890, 104; 1900, 91. Valuation, 1870-Polls, 26; Estates, $38,420; 1880-Polls, 29; Est., $22,982; 1900-Polls, 29; Est., $33,060.
1910-Population, 94; Polls, 26; Estates, $99,180.
Stages from Carrabassett, North New Portland and Flagstaff. Postmaster-Russell V. Safford.
Assessors-R. V. Safford, A. K. Welch, Fred T. Blackwell.
Clerk-R. V. Safford.
Treasurer-D. C. Durrell.
Collector and Constable-D. C. Durrell.
Road Commissioner-Bert Witham.
School Committee-E. A. Sampson, F. T. Blackwell, LeRoy A. Par- sons. Supt .- Bert Witham.
Board of Health-B. F. Safford, sec.
Clergymen-Leonard Hutchins (E. New Portland), F. Bap .; Howard Gilpatrick, Cong.
Justice-D. C. Durrell, May 19, 1912.
Merchant-Samuel Parsons, clothing, boots, shoes and groceries,
Manufacturer-C. T. Rand, long and short lumber.
Station Agent-P. & R. R. R., G. W. McGraves.
Asso'tu-I. O. G. T .- Mt. Bigelow, No. 167.
Hotel-Mt. Bigelow House, S. A. Parsons.
DENNISTOWN PLANTATION.
Eighty-two miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. On Canada road and stage- line from Jackman. So called from the original owner, John Dennis of Gardiner. Population-1880, 73; 1890, 66; 1900, 96. Valuation, 1880 -Estates, $22,040; 1900-Polls, 25; Est., $44,080.
1910-Population, 99; Polls, 26; Estates, $132,240.
Post-office-Moose River.
Assessors-Charles Stuart, Geo. Henderson, Irwin I. Graffte.
Clerk and Treasurer-A. A. Graffte.
Collector-Geo. Henderson.
Constable-Moses Holden.
Road Commissioner-Jackman P. O., H. L. Colby.
School Committee-Geo. Henderson, Moses Holden, Chas. Stuart. Supt .- Mrs. Moses Holden.
Board of Health-Chas. Stewart, sec.
Clergyman-G. A. Durant (Portland P. O.), Epis. Physician-Jackman P. O., J. M. Boothby.
883
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Lawyer-Jackman P. O., C. H. Mills.
.Manufacturers-A. A. Graffte (also painter), Charles Steward, W.
J. Henderson, James H. Wilson, carpenters.
Guides-Geo. Henderson, Chas. Stewart, Winslow Wilson.
FLAGSTAFF PLANTATION.
Forty-eight miles N. W. of Skowhegan. Stage from Carrabasset Station via Dead River. Named from the fact that Benedict Arnold encamp- ed here for several weeks with his forces, and erected the national standard. Originally No. 4, Range 4. Population-1860, 119; 1870, 112; 1880, 76; 1890, 87; 1900, 115. Valuation-1870-Polls, 20; Estates, $34,- 750; 1880-Polls, 21; Est., $41,082; 1900-Polls, 42; Est., $40,000. 1910-Population, 149; Polls, 45; Estates, $80,000.
Postmaster-Mrs. May B. Savage.
Assessors-Glen R. Viles, Earl C. Wing, Walter E. Hinds.
Clerk-Glen R. Viles.
Collector and Constable-Philander M. Taylor.
Treasurer-Ray Viles.
Road Commissioner-Walter E. Hinds.
School Committee - Philander M. Taylor, Ray Viles, Win. M. Viles. Supt .- Howard Gilpatrick.
Board of Health-Alvin P. Wing, sec.
Justice-David A. Butler, May 31, 1917.
Clergyman-Howard Gilpatrick, Cong.
Merchants-Carl W. Savage, Alvin P. Wing, general stores.
Manufacturers-J. E. Burbank, smith; Win. M. Viles, carpenter; Arthur Rogers, lumber and grist mill; Ray Viles, lumberman. School-High, Alice M. Brannon, prin.
.Isso'tus-Masons-Bigelow, No. 202; Eastern Star, Somerset, No. 80. Spring Lake Fish and Game Assoc.
Hotels-Wing House, Cliff E. Wing, Ansel A. Eames; Spring Lake Camp, John B. Carville.
IIIGHILAND PLANTATION.
Thirty-two miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. On stage-road from North Anson to Dead River. Originally No. 2, Range 2, West Kennebec River. Plantation name changed, 1871. Population-1870, 128; 1880, 121; 1890, 76; 1900, 67. Valuation, 1880-Polls, 35; Estates, $18,361; 1890-Polls 20; Est., $14,567; 1900-Polls, 21; Est., $22,040.
1910-Population, 68; Polls, 19; Estates, $99,180.
Post-office-Lexington.
Assessors-J. R. Ryant, W. L. Safford, J. W. Howard.
Clerk-J. R. Ryant.
Treasurer-L. C. Parsons.
Constable and Collector-A. J. Dunphy.
Road Commissioner-Warren Gould.
School Committee-J. P. Safford, Warren Gould, A. J. Dunphy. Supt .- Walter H. Safford.
Board of Health-A. J. Dunphy, sec.
Clergyman-Leonard Hutchins (East New Portland P. O.), F. Bap.
JACKMAN PLANTATION.
Sixty-nine miles N. W. of Skowhegan. On C. P. R. R. and the Canada road. Terminus of stage-line from Quebec. So called from the first settler. Population-1870, 65; 1880, 95; 1890, 217: 1900, 352. Valuation, 1880-Estates, $22,040; 1900-Polls, 108; Est., 888,160.
1910-Population, 667; Polls, 235; Estates, $220,400.
Postmaster-Grace N. Sterling.
884
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Assessors-Geo. G. Nichols, John B. Sterling, Joseph B. Dumas.
Clerk-Joseph D. Chamberland.
Treasurer-Rock Gilman.
Collector-H. L. Colby.
Constables-Nelson W. Bartley, H. E. Armstrong.
Road Commissioner-H. L. Colby.
School Committee-D. J. Martin, Frost Williams, John B. Ster- ing. Supt .- Sangerville P. O., Clifton E. Wass.
Board of Health-J. M. Boothby, sec.
Clergymen-Vacant, Cong .; Jos. Forrest, Cath.
Physicians-J. M. Boothby, E. D. Humphreys
Lawyer-Chester H. Mills.
Notary-Chester H. Mills, Oct. 13, 1912.
Merchants -JACKMAN DRUG STORE, F. A. Dion, prop., drugs, medicines, confectionery, stationery, paper hangings, fishing tackle, fire-arms, ammunition and bicycle agency; D. Hancox, Edward C. Bass, Guarasci & Poulin, E. Gilbert & Co., Joseph Chamberland, general stores; F. Pierce, jewelry and confectionery ; F. R. Moore, mil- linery ; Guay & Dougal, meats and live stock; W. S. Moore, undertaker, caskets and furniture; Alex G. Crawford, restaurant, fruit, etc .; Den- nistown Co., groceries, hay and grain; T. W. Bartley & Son, clothing; Sterling & Cooper, hardware, paints and oils; John Rancourt, meats.
Manufacturers-Jos. Gilbert & Co., boots, shoes, clothing and har- ness; Jonah Williams, cant dogs; Alfred Bolduc, smith; J. Gagnon, shoemaker; Rock Gilman, gasoline launches and repairs; Kimball & Gilman, saw-mill; Harry Stilwell, harness; Oscar Cooper, plumbing and repairing.
Barbers-Joseph Gilbert, George Blair, F. A. Dion.
Garage-J. A. Bulmer.
Library-Moose River Valley, Grace N, Sterling, lib., 125 vols.
Registered Guides-Sanford Moore, L. R. Moore jr., James Sands, Chas. Dutelly, Geo. M. Moore, Ed. Graffte, Geo. Hughey, Lawrence Hughey, Herman Wilson, John Sands. Ed. Dutelly, Joseph Kiah, Jr,, G. O. Holden, Frost H. Williams.
Restaurant-L. R. Moore.
Taxidermist-P. M. Tripp.
Telephone-Moosehead Telephone Co., Lena M. Newton, man.
Hotels-Colby House, Ambrose Colby; McKenney House, H. P. Mc- Kenney; Moose River House, N. W. Bartley; Blair Hause, Blair Bros.
Sporting Camp-Attean Camps, Holden Bros; Lake Parlin House and Camps, H. P. McKenney; Heald Pond Camps, Fred Henderson; Crocker Pond Camps, C. S. Cools; Jones Pond Camps, A. J. Moore; Wood Pond Camps, E. A. Henderson; Penobscot Lake Camps, W. J. Elliott; Lake Park Camps, E. A. Boothman.
AAsso'tns-I. O. F .- Attean, No. 1308. A. B. S .- No. 123. K. O. T. M. -- Jackman, No. 57, 1st and 3d Tues.
LEXINGTON PLANTATION.
Twenty-five miles N. W. of Skowhegan. On stage-line from North Anson to Flagstaff. Incor. March 4, 1833. Incor. repealed Feb. 24, 1885. Reor- ganized as a plantation April 18, 1885. Population-1850, 538; 1860, 496; 1870, 397; 1880, 322; 1890, 199; 1900, 231. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 114; Es- tates, $54,723; 1870-Polls, 102; Est., $77,897; 1880-Polls, 83; Est., $58,- 421; 1890-Polls, 71; Est., $62,547; 1900-Polls, 76; Est., $55,100. 1910-Population, 237; Polls, 75; Estates, $99,180.
Postmasters-Alvin Albee; Somerset, Mrs. Mae Luce.
Assessors-North New Portland P. O., Frank S. Boynton, Geo. R. Boynton, O). W. Chase.
Clerk-North New Portland P. O., Frank S. Boynton.
885
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Treasurer-Alton J. Albee.
Collector and Constable-North New Portland P. O., Ralph Dexter.
Road Commissioners -- Somerset, Bert Dexter; No. New Portland P. O., Ben Pinkham.
School Committee-Parker J. Williams; Somerset, Elmer Taylor; North New Portland P. O., O. W. Chase.
Supt .- North New Portland, P. O., Roy Norton.
Board of Health-North New Portland P. O .- Lester Henderson. Clergyman-Leonard Hutchins (East New Portland P.O.), F. Bap. Justice-Alton J. Albee, Jan. 23, 1913.
Manufacturers-Herman Hewitt, long and short lumber; A. H. Chase, Omer W. Chase, Gould Bros., lumbermen. Kingfield P. O., Jen- kins & Bogart Co., wood turning.
MAYFIELD PLANTATION.
Twenty-three miles N. of Skowhegan, Originally formed a part of Bing-
ham's Kennebec purchase. Inc. Mar. 7, 1836. Inc. repealed Feb. 1880, Reorganized as a plantation July 5, 1892. Pop .- 1836, 100; 1850, 133; 1860, 118; 1870, 96: 1880, 141; 1890, 74; 1900, 89. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 28; Estates, $9.315; 1870-Polls, 23; Est., $9,309; 1880-Polls, 34; Est., $17,- 875; 1900-Polls, 35; Est., $47,250.
1910-Population, 67; Polls, 26; Estates, $105,000.
On stage-line from Bingham to Kingsbury.
Postmaster-Mrs. Mary E. Flanders.
Assessors-L. D. Brown, G. E. Flanders, J. P. Cook.
Clerk-B. W. Adams.
Treasurer, Collector and Constable-B. W. Adams.
Road Commissioner-A. L. Flanders.
School Committee-Geo. O. Donald, J. P. Cook, G. E. Flanders. Supt .- L. D. Brown.
Board of Health-J. P. Cook, sec.
MManufacturer-A. C. Heald (Solon P. O.) long and short lumber.
MOOSE RIVER PLANTATION.
Eighty-one miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. On C. P. R. First settled in 1820, by Samuel Holden. Originally, together with Dennistown, called Holdentown. Organized October 16, 1852. Reorganized Dec. 21, 1903. Population-1860, 135; 1870, 104; 1880, 102; 1890, 170; 1900, 239. Valua- tion, 1900-Polls, 74; Estates, $69,120.
1910-Population, 251; Polls, 81; Estates, $183,150.
Terminus of stage lines from Jackman to Quebec and Bingham on S. Ry.
Postmaster-Minnie Holden.
Assessors-H. W. Holden, M. S. Moore; Jackman P. O., S. E. Holden.
Clerk and Treasurer-Melvin E. Holden.
Collector and Constable-Calvin H. Colby.
Road Commissioner-Jackman P. O., L. A. Holden.
School Committee-Elmer E. Colby, Calvin H. Colby, Minnie Holden. Supt .- Mrs. Moses Holden.
Board of Health-Jackman P. O., S. E. Holden, sec.
Clergyman-Vacant, Union Church.
Justices-Minnie Holden (to administer oaths) Nov. 6, 1918. Trial, Heman W. Holden, May 27, 1916.
MMerchants-Thomas Hughey, Guay & Dugal, meats and provisions; Mrs. Lydia Holden, general stores; Minnie Holden, stationery; Zilla L. Holden, confectionery.
School-High, John C. Dane, prin.
886
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Manufacturers-Michael Harris, Sylvanus Holden & Co., lumber. Hotel-Jackman P. O., Isaac Thibodeau.
* PLEASANT RIDGE PLANTATION.
Twenty-seven miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. Settled 1786. Organized October 17, 1840. Formerly No. 1, R. 2, W. K. R. Population-1860, 159: 1870, 135; 1880, 128; 1900, 114. Valuation, 1870-Polls, 23; Estates, $22,143; 1880-Est., $20,000; 1900-Polls, 32; Est., $26,872.
1910-Population, 92; Polls, 40; Estates, $67,180.
Post-office-Bingham.
Assessors-A. L. Healy, Floyd Hunnewell, Eli M. Steward.
Clerk-A. L. Healy.
Treasurer, Collector und Constable-Sidney Berry.
Road Commissioner-A. L. Healy.
School Committee-Evender Andrews, Eli M. Steward, Floyd Hunnewell. Supt .- A. L. Healy.
Board of Health-Floyd Hunnewell, sec.
Cler gyman - Vacant, F. Bap.
Manufacturers-Marquis Berry, carpenter; E. M. Stuart, blacksmith; Steward Bros., hardwood lumber.
Hotel-Rowe Pond Camps, Witham & Maxfield.
THE FORKS PLANTATION.
Fifty miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. So called because situated at the forks of the Kennebec River. Population-1870, 159; 1880, 199 ; 1890, 195 ; 1900, 157. Valuation, 1900-Polls, 63; Estates, $55.100.
1910-Population, 169; Polls, 61; Estates, $258,270.
Lake Moxie and Mosquito on M. C. R. R.
Postmasters-Lucy S. Young; Lake Moxie, B. A. Laxson; Mosquito, Angus Davis.
Assessors- Caratunk P. O., F. E. Williams; J. B. Comber, Edward O'Neil.
Clerk-Caratunk P. O., F. E. Williams.
Treasurer-Wilson J. Holway.
Collector and Constable-E. Y. Morris.
Roud Agent-Caratunk P. O., F. E. Williams.
School Committee-Caratunk P. O., Ethel R. Young; Wilson J. Holway, E. Y. Morris. Supt .- Bingham P. O., Chas. E. Ball. Board of Health-J. B. Comber, sec.
Merchants-W. J. Holway, general stores; E. O'Neil, confectionery, fruits and groceries; Lake Moxie, Lake Moxie Supply Co., grain, feed and butter.
Manufacturers-S. C. & F. J. Durgin, smiths, cant dogs and carriage work.
Station and Am. Ex. Agents-M. C. R. R., Lake Moxie, B. A. Laxson; Mosquito, Angus Davis.
Telephone-N. E. T. & T. Co., N. L. Merrill.
Fish Hatchery-E. A. White, supt.
Guides-Henry Forsythe, Geo. M. Durgin, R. M. Harvie, F. E. Williams, W. H. Durgin, Herbert Durgin, Alfred Durgin, P. J. Walsh. Hotel-The Forks Hotel, E. Hines.
Sporting Camp-Mosquito, Geo. C. Jones, prop.
WEST FORKS PLANTATION.
Fifty miles N. N. W. of Skowhegan. No. 1, R. 5, B. P. W. K. R. Reor- ganized March, 1893. Population-1870, 84; 1880, 95; 1890, 146; 1900, 160. *No returns.
887
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Valuation, 1900-Polls, 40; Estates, $43,818.
1910-Population, 138; Polls, 46; Estates, $119,800.
On daily stage-line from Lake Moxie.
Post-office-The Forks.
Assessors-Orville R. Forsythe, Lawrence F. Comber, L. E. Pierce.
Clerk-Orville R. Forsythe.
Collector-D. Bert Durgin.
Constable-L. F. Comber.
Road Commissioner-F. J. Durgin. School Committee-Lawrence F. Comber, L. E. Pierce, S. S. Bunk- er. Supt .- Bingham P. O., C. E. Ball.
Board of Health-F. J. Durgin, sec.
Clergyman-Vacant, Cong.
Notary-Peter P. Herbst, Aug. 13, 1914.
Guides-Charles Mckay, D. B. Durgin, J. A. Durgin, A. E. Durgin, O. C. Adams, W. J. McKay, F. J. Durgin, H. B. Hodgson, L. E. Pierce, Perley Hawes, Perley E. Durgin, Percy E. Durgin. School-Burleigh High, Carl J. Sandberg, prin.
Hotel-Murphy House, Thomas Berry, prop.
Sporting Camp-H. B. Hodgson, prop.
ASKWITHI.
Unorganized Township formerly known as Taunton and Rainham Acad- emy Grant. On C. P. R. Population-1900, 15. 1910-Population, 28.
Postmaster-Tarratine, L. P. Barney.
Sporting Camp-Martin Munster.
CARRYING PLACE.
Forty miles N. of Skowhegan. On the Canada road and stage-line from Bingham to The Forks. So called from the fact that Benedict Arnold and his men here encamped, and through which they transported their munitions and supplies. Organized July 20, 1871. Organization given up. Formerly No. 1, R. 3, West Kennebec River. Population-1880, 35; 1890, 31; 1900, 22. Valuation, 1870-Polls, 42; Estates, $15,000; 1880- Polls, 13; Est., $9,980; 1900- Est., $13,324.
1910-Population, 16.
Post-office-Caratunk.
HOLEB.
Unorganized Township No. 6, Range 1. On C. P. R. Sixty-five miles N. W. of Skowhegan. Population-1900, 30. Valuation, 1900, Est., $39,256; 1904-Estates, $58.884.
910-Population, 49; Estates, $104,728.
Postmaster-Colin McRitchie.
Manufacturer-Great Northern Lumber Co., I. B. Wood, mngr.
American Express Co .- A. Michaud, agt.
'Telegraph-A. Michaud, agt.
Station Agent-C. P. R., J. A. Michaud.
Guides-Farnsworth Wilson, J. E. Wilson, Colin McRitchie.
Sporting Camp-Boston Ranch, J. E. Wilson, manager.
Hotel-Railroad House, Colin McRitchie.
LONG POND.
Unorganized Township No. 3, R. 1. On C. P. R. Population-1900, 92. Valuation, 1900, Est. $70,228; 1904-Estates, $90,293. 1910-Population, 216; Estates, $120,389.
Postmaster-Mackamp, Robert Walker.
888
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Clergyman-Jos. Forrest, Cath. Guides-John Prince, J. W. Prince, Robert Walker. Sporting Camp-Robt. Walker. Ilotel-Long Pond House, Jos. Paradis.
NORTH WEST CARRY.
Formerly township W., Ranges 14 and 15, W. E. L. S. Unorganized. West of head of Moosehead Lake. Steamer daily in summer from Greenville. Tri-weekly stage in winter. Population-1900, 6. 1910-Population, 12.
Post-office-Seboomook.
PARLIN POND.
Unorganized Township No. 2, Range 6. On the Canada Road. Ter- minus of weekly stage-line from The Forks, fifteen miles. One family. Population, 12. 1910-Population, 15.
Post-office-Jackman.
Sporting Camps-Grace Pond, Geo. Mcclintock, mngr.
ROCKWOOD.
Unorganized Township on west side of Moosehead Lake, at mouth of Moose River. Population-1900, 76. 1910-Pobulation, 184.
Terminus of M. C. R. R. at Kineo Station.
Postmaster-Geo. H. Turner.
Lumbermen-John Holden & Co.
Merchants-O. Clare, Rockwood Store, Kineo Co., S. Gaudet & Son, general stores.
Telephone-Moosehead Tel. Co., Rockwood Store. Telegraph-Postal Tel. Cable Co.
Guides-S. Gaudet, J. Calder, Jos. Delaware, H. Johnson, F. E. Calder, Jos. Murray, Fred Smart. Leahman Smart, E. A. Ham, Chas. Nicholas, Louis Nicholas, Wm. Butler, Louis Bernard, Fred Davis, Frank Tower, Simon Mahew, Paul Page.
Hotel-Hotel Rockwood, Gilbert & Coombs.
Sporting Camp-John Holden & Co.
SANDY BAY.
Ninety-three miles N. W. of Skowhegan; on the State line. First settled about 1831 by Elisha Hilton. On tri-weekly stage-line from Jackman to Quebec. Unorganized. Population-1870, 31; 1880, 8; 1890, 31; 1900, 9. 1910-Population, 10.
Hotel-Line House, James H. Murtha.
SAPLING.
Unorganized Township No. 1, R. 7, B. P. W. K. R. Population-1900, 21. Valuation, Est., $35,200.
1910-Population, 8.
Post-office-Moosehead.
Sporting Camp-Indian Pond, M. Marr.
Guides-Joseph Richards, Ed Lessard.
SEBOOMOOK, R. 4, N. K. P.
An unorganized township. West of head of Moosehead Lake. Eighty miles N. of Skowhegan.
Postmaster-Martin P. Colbath. Merchant-Martin P. Colbath, general stores.
Hotel-Seboomook House, M. P. Colbath.
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Established in 1869. WM. B SWAN, Pres. F. L. WHITTEN, Treas. C. S. BICKFORD, Sec'y.
Swan-Whitten-Bickford Co., Incorporated 1911 WHOLESALE GROCERS, Jobbers of Grain, Feed, Flour, Seeds and Salt. 33, 35 and 37 Front Street, BELFAST, ME.
ORRIN J. DICKEY,
EXCURSIONS AND REAL ESTATE.
Pythian Block, BELFAST, - - MAINE.
J. A. McKEEN, Trucking.
Grading and Contracting. Agent for Standard Oil. Foot of Main St., Belfast, Me. Telephone at Office and Residence.
0. TITHERINGTON,
Engineer, Machinist, Millwright. Manufacturer of Hall's Patent Stave Edger. Cor. Main and Front Sts.,
BELFAST,
MAINE.
Established in 1869. Incorporated 1911. CLYDE B. HOLMES, W. H. WIDDIFIELD,
Pres. Sec'y and Treas. Consumers' Fuel Company, Successors to Swan & Sibley Co., Dealers in Coal and Wood,
33 Front St., BELFAST, ME. Telephone Connection.
Read Garage & Machine Co. Manufacturing and Jobbing Machinists.
GARAGE.
Storage, Supplies and Repairing. HIGH ST., - BELFAST, ME.
FRED A. HOLMES, Manufacturer and Dealer in
LONG and SHORT LUMBER. Pine and Fir Box Boards, Cooperage Stock. BELFAST, R. F. D., 4, MAINE.
CARLETON DOAK,
Attorney-at-Law.
Collections given prompt attention. HOWE'S BLOCK, BELFAST, MAINE.
A. S. HEAL,
GRANITE AND MARBLE, MEMORIALS. Marble Rooms on Phenix Row. Granite Works on Bridge Street. BELFAST, MAINE.
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PRUDENTIAL HEALTH and ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY. Home Office, BINGHAM, ME. Organized and doing business under the State of Maine Laws. AGENTS WANTED. S. F. GREENE, M. D., Pres. C. W. DUTTON, Sec.
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WALDO COUNTY.
WALDO COUNTY.
Formerly a part of Hancock. Named from Gen. Waldo. Incorporated Feb. 7, 1827. Territory enlarged Jan. 22, 1828. Contains twenty-five towns and one city. Belfast, shire town. Area 748 square miles. Population -1830, 29,788; 1840; 41,509; 1850, 47,230; 1860, 38,447; 1870, 34,522; 1880, 32,468; 1890, 27,759; 1900, 24,185; 1910, 23,383. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 8443; Estates, $7,724,729; 1870-Polls, 8428; Estates, $10,090,581; 1880 -Polls, 8563, Estates, $9,577,834; 1890-Polls, 7611; Estates, $10,260,456; 1900-Polls, 7,340; Estates, $9,591,028; 1910-Polls, 7,372; Estates, $10,667,502.
CITY OF BELFAST.
Shire town. Terminus of Belfast branch M. C. R. R .; also on Eastern S. S. line. First settled, 1770, by persons from Londonderry, N. H. Named by Robert Miller for Belfast, Ireland. Inc. June 22, 1773. Settlement broken up by British, 1779. Re-established, 1784. Invested by British, 1815. First church established 1796. In 1845, a portion of the town, containing about 500 inhabitants, was, with part of Prospect, incorpo- rated as Searsport. Adopted city charter. 1853. Population-1776, 229; 1790, 245; 1800, 674; 1810, 1274; 1820, 2026; 1830, 1377; 1840, 4194; 1850, 5052; 1860, 5520; 1870, 5278; 1880, 5308; 1890, 5294; 1900, 4615. Valua- tion, 1860-Polls, 1310; Estates, $1,802,307; 1870-Polls, 1363; Estates, $2,660,879; 1880-Polls, 1530; Estates, $2,463,677; 1890-Polls, 1421; Es- tates, $2,973,741; 1900-Polls, 1320; Estates, $2,805,730.
1910-Population, 4618; Polls, 1543; Estates, $2,942,940.
R. F. D. to Poor's Mills and Waldo P. O.
Municipal election, second Monday in March.
Mayors under City Organization.
1853, Ralph C. Johnson, Whig; 1854-6, Sherburn Sleeper; 1857-9, W. Pitcher, Republicans ; 1860, Richard Moody, Democrat; 1861-2, James P. White; 1863-4, Albert G. Jewett; 1865-6, Nehemiah Abbott; 1867, Albert G. Jewett; 1868-70, Axel Hayford; 1871-3, W. C. Marshall; 1874-5, John G. Brooks; 1876-7, Nathan F. Houston; 1878, Isaac M. Boardman; 1879-80, Wm. B. Swan; 1881, M. P. Woodcock; 1882-4, G. E. Johnson ; 1885, Wm. H. Fogler, Reps. ; 1886, Chas. Baker, Dem .; 1887-8, Albert C. Burgess, Rep .; 1889-90, L. F. McDonald, Cit .; 1891-2, Wm. P. Thompson, Cit. ; 1893-4, R. F. Dunton, Cit .; 1895-6, E. F. Hanson, Cit .; 1897-8, John M. Fletcher, Rep .; 1899-00, Clarence O. Poor, Rep .; 1901-3, Elmer Small, Rep .; 1904-5, Lendall T. Shales, Rep .; 1906, John R. Dunton, Dem .; 1907-12, Edgar F. Hanson, Dem.
Vote for Mayor, 1912.
Wards-I
II III
IV
v.
TOT.
Edgar F. Hanson, Dem.,
26
162
200
64
113
802
Jeremiah O. Hayes, Rep.,
171
127
96
54
64 512
Postmasters-Amos F. Carleton, M. C. Hill, asst .; Citypoint, Ralph H. Mosher.
Government, 1912-Edgar F. Hanson, Mayor; Eben F. Littlefield, Clerk.
Aldermen: Wards -1. Edward F. Littlefield, chairman; 2. Stephen S. L. Shute; 3. Lewis F. Marden ; 4. James E. Wing; 5. Thomas L. Shute. 57
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