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Hotel-Edgecomb House, Chas. A. Edgecomb.
Newspaper and Trust Co .- See tables.
MACHIAS.
Shire town. Trading post established in 1633, by Richard Vines, which was immediately broken up by the French claimant, La Tour. Un- successful attempt to settle made by French, 1644. Visited by Governor Belcher and others in 1734. A permanent settlement effected in May. 1763. In 1765 the colony was largely increased. Military company formed in 1769. Granted as a township April 26, 1770, and first proprietors'
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meeting Sept. 11, 1770. Rev. James Lyon employed first minister, 1771. First church built, 1774. Incorporated the 42d town, and the first be- tween the Penobscot and St. Croix, June 23, 1784, and embraced East Machias, Whitneyville, Machiasport, and Marshfield. Population-1850, 1590; 1860, 2257; 1870, 2525; 1880, 2203; 1890, 2035; 1900, 2082. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 417; Estates, $674,124; 1870-Polls, 561; Est., $978,135; 1880-Polls, 531; Est., $779,588; 1890-Polls, 535; Est., $798,333; 1900- Polls, 532; Est., $836,560.
1910-Population, 2089; Polls, 515; Estates, $848,200.
On M. C. R. R., and stage-lines to Buck's Harbor and Starboard, Roque Bluffs, Northfield and Wesley.
Postmaster-E. H. Bryant.
Selectmen-Morey Gardner, John A. Schoppee, Geo. H. Harper. Town Clerk-H. R. Taylor.
Treasurer-Geo. W. Kane.
Collector-Geo. H. Keniston.
Consiable-W. G. Means.
Road Commissioner-Benjamin Hatt.
School Committee-E. C. Donworth, A. L. Smith, S. M. Holway. Supt .- East Machias P. O., John C. Merrill.
Board of Health-H. O. Johnson, sec.
Overseer of the Poor-Geo. H. Keniston.
Clergymen-J. M. Beiler, Cong .; A. N. Blackford, Univ .; Miss A. F. Brown, Meth. ; C. O'Sullivan, Cath.
Physicians-A. L. Smith, Sarah L. Hunter, F. L. Shaw, J. W. Longfellow, H. O. Johnson.
U. S. Exam. Surgeons (Board of)-A. L. Smith, pres., J. W. Longfellow, sec., E. A. White (Columbia Falls), treas.
Dentists-G. H. Walling, M. A. Perkins.
Lawyers -C. B. & E. C. DONWORTH, attorneys and counselors at law, Donworth bldg., Main st .; John F. Lynch, A. D. McFaul, P. B. Gardner.
Notaries-H. R. Taylor, Dec. 14, 1918; E. H. Bryant, March 15, 1919; Geo. B. Boynton, June 16, 1918; E. C. Donworth, Jan. 23, 1913; Carl M. Hutchinson, Apr. 18, 1919; C. W. Dinsmore, Mar. 15, 1919; Frank T. Crane, Sept. 18, 1918.
Justices-P. H. Longfellow, July 29, 1916; Henry R. Taylor, Feb. 6, 1914; C. B. Donworth, May 27, 1916; Louise F. Clark (to administer oaths), June 16, 1918; Alfred K. Ames, Dec. 13, 1913; J. F. Lynch, Jan. 18, 1919; E. C. Donworth, June 29, 1912; Murray E. Bridgham, Mar. 9, 1916. Trial, A. D. McFaul, Aug. 30, 1917; G. G. Freeman, Apr. 18, 1915; W. D. Whit- ney, Apr. 18, 1919. Dedimus, P. H. Longfellow, Henry R. Taylor, Clement B. Donwortlı.
Merchants-Agricultural Implements-Crane Bros., Bailey & Field, GEO. H. HARPER & CO. (see advt. opp. p. 945).
Apothecaries-D. A. Curtis & Co., R.T. Crane.
Automobiles-Bailey & Field, W. G. Means, F. P. Gilson.
Books, Paper Hangings, Etc .- I. M. Sargent, Allen & Co. (books). Boots and Shoes-Curtis, Kane & Co., Machias Clothing Co., W. D. Whitney, S. M. Rose.
Brick, Lime and Cement-MACHIAS LUMBER CO. (also doors and windows) (see advt. opp. p. 945), Crane Bros. (cement), Bailey & Field (cement), G. H. HARPER & CO. (also wholesale), (see advt. opp. p. 945).
Carriages, Horses, &c .- G. D. Perry.
Clothing and Men's Furnishing Goods-Curtis, Kane & Co., Machias Clothing Co.
Crockery and Variety-Allen & Co. (variety), H. N. Sanborn, Mc- Cabe & Wiswell Co.
Coal-J. W. Longfellow.
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Dry and Fancy Goods-M. B. Andrews, C. W. Beverly, J. Farris. Fruit and Confectionery-Ernest Mugnai & Co., W. G. Means (com- mission), J. P. Farris.
Furniture, Paper Hangings and Carpets-R. E. Mckenzie.
Gasoline Engines-F. W. Bowker, Allen & Co. (also ship chandlery and fishermen's supplies).
General Stores-W. B. Holway, MACHIAS LUMBER CO. (see advt. opp. p. 945).
Grain and Feed-D. C. Getchell & Co. (also flour).
Groceries-M. Gardner & Son Co., L. W. Longfellow & Co., F. J. Geary, Chandler & Co.
Hides, Furs and Wool-E. H. Smith.
Ice-F. C. Perry.
Jewelers and Watches-G. W. Goodhue, C. A. McKenney.
Meat Markets- F. J. Geary, M. Gardner & Son Co.
Millinery-Mrs. G. W. Flynn, Mrs. J. W. Crane, D. W. Smith.
Oil-Standard Oil Co., Nathan G. Smith, mngr.
Phonographs-McCabe & Wiswell Co.
Pianos and Organs-McCabe & Wiswell Co.
Potato Shippers and Fertilizers-G. H. HARPER & CO. (see advt. opp. p. 945).
Sewing Machines-McCabe & Wiswell Co., Joel Smith.
Stoves, Tin and Hardware, Paints and Oils-Crane Bros., Bailey & Field, Allen & Co.
Manufacturers-Bakers-Chandler & Co.
Bicycle Repairing-E. H. Smith.
Boots and Shoes-E. H. Smith, Jesse Searles.
Box Shooks-Machias Mfg. Co.
Canned Goods-Machias Lumber Co., Acme .Canning Co., Geo. B. Boynton, Mngr. (factory at Ayers Jc.), Dirigo Packing Co., Geo. B. Boynton, treas. (factory at Jonesport), Jasper Wyman & Sons, (Mill- bridge P. O.).
Carriages-Wm. T. Armstrong, S.W. Gilchrest, Ernest M. Garnett, W. F. Monaghan, W. P. Sawyer.
Contractors and Builders-A. R. Gilson, Arthur Mallar, H. A. Bowker.
Dressmakers-Mrs. A. M. Longfellow, Miss Pearl Holt, Mrs. Chas. Crocker.
Grist Mill-D. C. Getchell & Co.
Harness Maker-Geo. A. Fenno.
Iron Founders and Machinists-Jordan & Laffin.
Joiners-Lewis Longfellow, Albert Hatt.
Laundries-Machias Steam, Frank A. Wakefield, prop. (also dye house).
Lumber-MACHIAS LUMBER CO. (see advt. opp. p. 945), C. Sulli- van (Whitneyville P. O.), Machias Mfg. Co., S. M. Holway.
Lumbermen-MACHÍAS LUMBER CO. (see advt. opp. p. 945), Machias Mnfg. Co., W. B. Holway.
Marble and Granite-MACHIAS GRANITE WORKS (see advt. opp. p. 945), Reynolds & Berry.
Millwright-C. J. Mclaughlin.
Painters and Paper Hangers-J. A. Nickerson (carriage), L. F. Beverly, Armstrong Bros., Newell Rogers, Asa A. Hasty, S. W. Hill, H. J. Armstrong (carriage), W. T. Armstrong (carriage).
Photographers-Albee Bros.
Piano Tuner-H. M. Wiswell.
Picture Framing-L. H. HANSCOM'S SONS (see advt. opp. p. 944), E. M. BUCKNAM (see advt. opp. p. 945).
Planing and Moulding-Foster & Bryant.
Plumbing-Crane Bros., Bailey & Field.
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Printers, Job-REPUBLICAN PUB. CO., publishers of Machias Republican (see advt. opp. p. 944), E. B. Sanborn.
Sash and Blinds-Foster & Bryant.
Saw Filing-L. W. Bridgham.
Smiths-P. R. & J. McDonald, W. P. Sawyer, L. S. Meserve, Ernest M. Garnett, E. Doyle.
Tailor-R. Murphy.
Undertakers and Upholsterers-L. H. HANSCOM'S SONS (see advt. opp. p. 944), E. M. BUCKNAM (see advt. opp. p. 945).
.Auctioneer-W. G. Means.
Barbers-Ephraim B. Farnsworth, Johnson & Worcester, W. J. Davis, L. Wilson Bridgham.
Billiard Hall-Ernest Mugnai & Co.
Civil Engineer-H. R. Taylor.
Eastern Trust and Banking Co .- (Machias Branch) C. W. Dins- more, mngr. (see advt. back of book, p. xvii).
Electric Light-Machias Electric Light Co., E. B. Curtis, pres., R. C. Bailey, treas., C. C. Parker, supt.
Express-American, L. W. Longfellow, agent.
Garage-F. P. Gilson.
Guide-Frank Scott.
Hall-Phoenix Opera House, McEacharn & Hill, mngrs.
Insurance Agents-P. H. Longfellow, I. M. Sargent, D. A. Curtis, E. E. Talbot, F. T. Crane, E. I. White, A. D. McFaul, Morey Gardney, G. G. Freeman.
Libraries-Machias High School Library, 500 volumes; Grammar School Library, 200 volumes; Law Library, 1400 volumes, G. G. Free- man, lib. Porter Memorial, 5,500 vols., Mary O. Longfellow, lib. Allen & Co., (circulating) 600 vols.
Livery Stables-F. C. Perry, C. B. Albee, jr., Julian H. Merrill.
MMachias Tow Boat Co .- A. K. Ames, agent.
Machias Water Co .- G. L. Learned (Waterville), pres., W. T. Haynes ( Waterville), treas., C. B. Donworth, atty., John Phillips, supt.
Music Teachers-Hovey M. Wiswell, Mrs. Addie Hall, Miss Ethel Gardner (violin), Miss Sarah Sanborn, Mrs. Herbert Smith.
Newspaper Correspondent-Murray E. Bridgham.
Optometrist-E. H. Baker.
Real Estate-A. D. McFaul, Morey Gardner, D. W. Smith.
Restaurant-Elmer M. Foss.
Schools-Washington State Normal School, Wm. L. Powers, prin .; High, Ray W. Harriman, prin.
Station .1gt .- M. C. R. R., H. W. Downs.
Surety Bonds-C. M. Hutchinson, P. H. Longfellow.
Telegraph-W. U., Miss A. C. Bellatty.
Telephones-Eastern T. Co., J. C. McFaul, mngr.
U. S. Marine Hospital-A. L. Smith, Acting Assistant Surgeon U. S. Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, in charge.
U. S. Pension Attorney-Carl M. Hutchinson, Murray E. Bridg- ham.
.Isso'tus-Masons-Harwood, No. 91, 1st Mon .; O. E. S., Machias, 2d and 4th Wed .; Washington R. A. C., No. 16, 1st Fri; St. Elmo, No. 18, K. T., 1st Thurs .; Delta Lodge of Perfection, Ist Thurs .; Deering Council, P. of J., 1st Thurs. G. A. R .- Bradbury, No. 15, Ist and 3d Thurs. Women's Relief Corps No. 13, Sat. A. O. U. I .- Machias, No. 32, 2d and 4th Thurs. N. E. O. P .- Machias, No. 135, 1st and 3d Tues. K. of P .- Ben Hur, No. 77, Tues. M. W. of A .- Machias, No. 9589, 1st and 3d Wed. P. of H .- Machias Valley, Fri. Sylvan Park, Wm. H. Phinney, prop. Business Men's Ass'n, W. D. Whitney, sec.
Hotels-The New Eastern, A. A. Bisset, prop .; Clare's, Julian H. Merrill, prop .; Machias House, Geo. H. Allen.
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Boarding Houses-Mrs. Theo. Smith, G. J. Driscol, Mrs. E. E. Stoddard.
Banks and Newspapers-See tables.
MACHIASPORT.
Four miles S. E. of Machias. Separated from Machias, and incorp. Jan. 24, 1826. Population-1840, 834; 1850, 1266; 1860, 1502; 1870, 1526; 1880, 1531; 1890, 1437; 1900, 1218. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 269; Estates, $155,- 939; 1870-Polls, 300; Est., $197,221; 1880-Polls, 306; Est., $191,248; 1890-Polls, 368; Est., $205,262; 1900-Polls, 353; Est., $212,316. 1910-Population, 1218; Polls, 364; Estates, $190,727.
On M. C. R. R. On stage line from Machias to Buck's Harbor.
Postmasters-S. N. Tobey; Larrabee, Lottie Stuart; Buck's Harbor, L. M. Page; Starboard, Clarence I .. Kinghorn.
Selectmen-Geo. F. Warren, G. F. Flynn, A. J. Huntley.
Town Clerk-W. C. Hanson.
Treasurer-T. G. Hanscome.
Collector-F. R. Crocker.
Constable-L. A. Robinson.
School Committee-C. A. Small, W. C. Dinsmore; Buck's Harbor, Frank Johnson. Supt .- East, Machias P. O., John C. Merrill.
Board of Health-S. N. Tobey, sec.
Clergymen-H. R. Sisson, Cong .; Larrabee, H. E. White, Bap .; Buck's Harbor, H. E. White, Bap.
Lawyer-E. J. Bodwell.
Notary-Wm. C. Hanson, Dec. 31, 1913.
Justices-W. S. Cates, Feb. 24, 1917; Luther M. Cole, July 9, 1914; Wm. C. Hanson, July 9, 1914.
MMerchants-J. W. Stuart & Son, W. S. Cates, Small Bros., general stores; W. C. Hanson, paints, confectionery, groceries and notions; F. H. Sanborn, pianos; S. N. Tobey, fruit and confectionery. Larrabee, F. O. Larrabee, general stores, T. V. Stuart, confectionery. Buck's Har- bor, Charles A. Johnson, U. W. Colbath, general stores.
Manufacturers-Marine Railway Co., J. W. Cates, mngr., ship builders; L. B. Johnson, sails; Machiasport Packing Co., Machias Can- ning Co., sardines; A. N. Stuart, M. O. Stuart, D. J. Stuart, ship car- penters; E. N. Palmer, W. C. Dinsmore, G. S. Phinney, carpenters; A. F. Lindsay, W. T. Berry (also smith), machinists; Machiasport Packing Co., Huntley & Wright, E. P. Stiles, H. & J. H. Guptill, smoked fish; Eastern Mnfg. Co., canned clams; Harry Sawyer, painter. Star- board, A. M. Ingersoll, smoked fish.
Barber-R. C. Stuart.
Insurance-W. C. Hanson (fire), S. N. Tobey (life, accident and health). Light Keepers-Libby Island, C. A. Kinney, keeper; W. P. Kent, asst. Avery Rock, Leroy Myers.
Livery Stable-B. F. Small.
Newspaper Correspondent-W. C. Hanson.
Station and W. U. Tel. Agent-M. C. R. R., L. C. Myrick.
Telephone-Eastern T. Co.
Assot'n-I. O. R. M .- Uncas, No. 54. D. of P .- Iroquois. P. of H .- Liberty.
MARION.
Eighteen miles N. E. of Machias. Incorporated Jan. 31, 1834. Popula- tion-1850, 207; 1860, 204; 1870, 213; 1880, 182; 1890, 90; 1900, 95. Valu- ation, 1860-Polls, 38; Estates, $33,720; 1870-Polls, 46; Est., $29,976; 1880-Polls, 50; Est., $28,127; 1890-Polls, 32; Est., $29,618; 1900-Polls, 34; Est., $29,568.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.
1910-Population, 114; Polls, 32; Estates, $39,139.
On M. C. R. R.
Post-office address-Dennysville R. F. D. 2.
Selectmen-Geo. F. Frost, Oscar F. Bridges, Geo. L. Cox. Town Clerk-Chas. Grant.
Treasurer and Collector-W. O. Thompson.
Constables-Earl P. Bridges, Daniel Graham.
Road Commissioners-S. D. Garnett, Daniel Graham, A. L. Grant. School Committee-W. O. Thompson, L. S. Huckins, Geo. L. Cox. Supt .- Oscar F. Bridges ..
Board of Health-Geo. F. Frost.
Manufacturers-Cathance Lumber Co., short lumber.
MARSHFIELD.
Two miles N. of Machias. Formerly the northern part of Machias. In- corporated June 30, 1846. Population-1850, 294. 1860, 328; 1870, 350; 1880, 300; 1890, 299; 1900, 227. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 62; Estates, $60,- 320; 1870-Polls, 73; Est., $71,356; 1880-Polls, 75; Est., $62,669; 1890- Polls, 59; Est., $62,232; 1900-Polls, 64; Est., $55,381.
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1910-Population, 178; Polls, 63; Estates, $59,506.
Post-office-Machias.
Selectmen-Sanford Smith, Arthur M. Rice, Dayton W. Smith.
Town Clerk-Dayton W. Smith.
Treasurer-Elvin W. Farnsworth.
Collector-Herman H. Stuart.
Road Commissioner-Lee M. Getchell.
School Committee-Herman H. Stuart, Enoch Howie, Geo. I. Moore.
Supt .- Faustina Burns.
Board of Health-George Bridgham, sec.
Manufacturers-S. M. Holway, granite; Wm. Chapman, lumber.
MEDDYBEMPS.
Thirty-five miles N.N. E. of Machias. Name of Indian origin, from a lake in the town. Incor. Feb. 20, 1841. Comprised of portions of the towns of Cooper, Charlotte, and Baring. Population-1850, 287; 1860, 297; 1870; 200; 1880, 172; 1890, 156; 1900, 154. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 67; Estates, $24,458; 1870-Polls, 50; Est., $24,080; 1880-Polls, 54; Est., $25,833; 1890 -Polls, 51; Estates, $28,533; 1900-Polls, 66; Est., $26,126.
1910-Population, 124; Polls, 38; Estates, $33,498.
On stage-line from Ayers Junction to Cooper.
Postmaster-J. S. Bridges.
Selectmen-J. S. Bridges, C. W. Gillispie, B. F. Bridges.
Town Clerk-J. S. Bridges.
Treasurer and Collector-S. A. Connick.
Constable-Robert Gillispie.
Road Commissioner-Wm. H. Tarbell.
School Committee-F. E. Ward, Robert Gillispie, Chas. Rey- nolds.
Supt .- Geo. Stuart.
Board of Health-J. S. Bridges, sec.
Cler gyman-Supplies, Meth.
Justice-Wm. G. Harriman, Apr. 28, 1915.
.Merchants-Geo. Spaulding, Harry Lombard, general stores.
Manufacturers-Dennysville Lumber Co., wood turning and short lumber.
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Telephones-Eastern T. Co., Bernice Card; Forest T. & T. Co. Hotel-Gilman House-Helen Spaulding.
Summer Boarding Houses-C. W. Lombard, Geo. Spaulding.
MILBRIDGE.
Thirty miles W. S. W. of Machias. Formerly a part of Harrington. Incorporated July 14, 1848. Population-1850, 1170; 1860, 1282; 1870, 1558 ; 1880, 1802; 1890, 1963; 1900, 1921. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 326; Estates, $206,359; 1870-Polls, 368; Est., $299,747; 1880-Polls, 400; Est., $304, 779; 1890-Polls, 475; Est., $389,386; 1900-Polls, 519; Est., $469,793; 1910-Population, 1550; Polls, 464; Estates, $429,623.
Stages twice daily to Cherryfield, and daily to Sullivan.
R. F. D. to Wyman.
Postmaster-A. L. Wallace.
Selectmen-Aug. C. Leighton, E. M. Sawyer, F. W. Burnham.
Town Clerk-Joseph W. Sawyer.
Treasurer-G. R. Strout.
Collector-W. W. Field.
Constables-I. W. Swanton, A. E. Dresser, James W. Kelley.
School Committee-Alvin E. Dresser, Sumner C. Fickett, B. C. Terrey. Supt .- Geo. M. D. Grant.
Board of Health-F. W. Sawyer, sec.
Harbor Master-Reuben Sprague.
Clergymen-J. P. Simonton, Meth .; vacant, Cong.
Physicians-J. A. Walling, A. E. Logie.
Lawyers-H. H. Gray, Joseph W. Sawyer.
Notaries-Geo. A. Hopkins, July 9, 1914; Henry H. Gray, Dec. 14, 1912; Bartlett W. Brown, Nov. 15, 1913; E. W. Wallace, Jan. 25, 1917; Joseph W. Sawyer, Sept. 28, 1918; Frank M. Brown, Feb. 9, 1919.
Justices-H. H. Gray, Dec. 21, 1916; Geo. M. D. Grant, April 2, 1915; Joseph W. Sawyer, Sept. 28, 1918; Ethel M. Foster (to administer oaths), Apr. 16, 1916. Dedimus, Geo. A. Hopkins.
.Merchants -E. W. Wallace (also lumber), J. C. & G. R. Strout, gen- eral stores; F. W. Burnham, stoves and tinware; Mrs. H. G. Leighton, C. L. Morang, dry and fancy goods; C. W. Hopkins, groceries, corn and grain, lime, cement, etc .; Fred G. Strout, boots and shoes, groceries, flour and grain; M. E. Rich, millinery and fancy goods; J. A. Walling, apothecary; Frank W. Sawyer, ship stores; Ottavio Diambri & Co., fruit and confectionery ; Ward & Wyman, J. Wyman, E. W. Wallace, J. A. Ward, live lobsters; F. G. Strout, coal and wood; Fred C. Gay, jewelery; Wyman & Sawyer, automobiles. Wyman, W. Chipman, general stores; Seymour Pinkham, groceries and provisions.
Manufacturers-O. Roberts, C. H. Martin, sail makers; Sawyer Bros., Warren Sawyer, shipbuilders; A. L. Wallace, coffins and caskets ; Arthur Leighton, tailor; D. F. Strout, A. E. Dresser, Lyman Johnson, smiths; J. Strout, shipsmith; Hannibal Hayford, Walter Hayford, ship joiners; Jos. Mitchell, boat builder; Edgar Dyer, L. H. Leighton, L. Strout, James Strout, F. G. Strout, contractors and builders; A. W. Fos- ter, R. Flagg, F. Rich, painters; J. L. Bowden, harness; J. C. Strout, butcher; A. V. Foster, William Higgins, machinists; Jasper Wyman & Son, G. A. Sawyer, Milbridge Packing Co., canned goods; J. C. & G. R. Strout, Warren Sawyer, Sawyer Bros., saw mills; Wallace & Swan- ton, marble and granite workers; Wyman Canning Co., sardines; Mary A. Leighton, Josie Foster, dressmakers.
Barbers-M. W. Oxley, A. A. Randall.
Billiard Rooms-Eugene Griffin, Herbert Huckins. Broker-B. W. Brown.
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Insurance Agents-Geo. A. Hopkins, Warren Sawyer, B. W. Brown.
Free High School-Albert Austin, prin.
Library-Milbridge Library Association-700 vols; May Rich, lib.
Livery Stables-Horace Madden, J. A Ward.
Undertaker-A. L. Wallace.
.Isso'tns-Masons-Pleiades, Mon .; Eastern Star. K. of P .- Thurs. Pythian Sisters, Tues.
Hotel-Atlantic House, M. S. Willey.
NORTHFIELD.
Ten miles N. N. W. of Machias. Formerly called No. 24. Incorporated Mar. 21, 1838. Population-1850, 246; 1860,261; 1870, 190; 1880, 193; 1890, 143; 1900, 126. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 55; Estates, $41,450; 1870- Polls, 55; Est., $52,947; 1880-Polls, 51; Est., $33,311; 1890-l'olls, 44; Est., $55,854; 1900-Polls, 42; Est., $33,202.
1910-Population, 81; Polls, 23; Estates, $44,855.
On stage-line from Machias to Wesley.
Postmaster-Manning W. Doten.
Selectmen-Victor M. Smith, H. P. McReavey, Wm. A. Roberts.
Town Clerk-Harold B. Smith.
Treasurer and Collector-Charles W. Foster.
Constable-Judah Rice.
Road Commissioner-Judah Rice.
School Committee-Wm. A. Roberts, Bion Albee, Judah Rice. Supt .- Mrs. Phoebe Smith.
Board of Health-Millard Andrews.
Clergyman-Vacant, Cong.
Surveyor of Lumber-C. W. Foster.
Hotel-E. M. Smith.
PEMBROKE.
Twenty-eight miles N. E. of Machias. Indian name, Pennamaquon. Settled, 1774. Part of Dennysville, until incorporated, Feb. 4, 1832. Population-1850, 1712; 1860, 2299; 1870, 2251; 1880, 2324; 1890, 1514; 1900, 1652. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 439; Estates, $304,087; 1870-Polls, 573; Est., $388,233; 1880-Polls, 537; Est., $409,443; 1890-Polls, 397; Est .. $317,026; 1900-Polls, 394; Est., $338,428.
1910-Population, 1378; Polls, 344; Estates, $314,608.
On Eastern Div. M. C. R. R. Daily stage Ayer's Junc. to Meddybemps and Cooper.
Postmasters-Howard W. Moore; West, Isaiah H. Leighton; Ayers, H. B. Corthell.
Selectmen-C. G. Porter; West, Wm. Blackwood, Willis Carter. Town Clerk-West, W. H. Welch.
Treasurer-A. S. Farnsworth.
Collector-West, Leo Dudley.
Constable-Geo. W. Bartlett.
Road Commissioners-Arthur Sherrard; West, Edward M. Black- wood.
School Committee-West, Albert W. Leighton: C. G. Porter; West, Merle H. Fisher. Supt .- West, Mrs. Maude Andrews.
Board of Health-H. B. Sprague, sec.
Clergymen-Jos. J. Ahearn (Eastport P. O.), Cath .; B. E. Tucker, Bap .; E. L. Sawyer, Meth .; West, E. L. Sawyer, Meth. ; vacant, Union, Physician-West, H. H. Best.
Lawyer-L. H. Newcomb (Eastport P. O.)
956
ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Notaries-Wm. E. Leighton, Sept. 30, 1917; Herbert B. Sprague, Mar. 30, 1917; L. H. Newcomb, June 22, 1913.
Justices-Herbert B. Sprague, Apr. 29, 1917; Merle H. Fisher, Dec. 14, 1918. Trial, Wm. E. Leighton, June 29, 1918. Dedimus, L. H. Newcomb. Merchants-Hobart-Pattangall Co., T. S. Varney, Clifton Laughlin, E. H. Sprague & Son (also hoops) general stores; J. T. McFaul & Co., dry and fancy goods; John Dudley, stoves and tinware; T. S. Varney, books, stationery, patent medicines and news dealer; Wm. Conolly, agricultural implements; John Dudley, E. H. Sprague & Son, hides and sheep skins; Mrs. Clarence M. Small, C. G. Potter, Mrs. E. E. Smith, groceries and confectionery; Annie Maher, confectionery ; Ho- bart-Pattangall Co,. E. H. Sprague & Son, wood and coal; Howard W. Morse, stationery; Robert Clark, lumber.
West, E. Wilder & Son, E. H. Fisher & Son (also hardware), A. M. Gil- patrick, Frank E. Brown, gen. stores; R. I. Leighton, organs, sewing ma- chines, watches, etc .; L. McGlauflin, groceries, hides, wool, corn, flour and feed; Mrs. L. A. Leighton, millinery and fancy goods; W. H. Welch, furniture, caskets, etc; W. W. Woodworth, carriages, harness, pulp wood and agr. implements; J. R. Thompson & Son, agricultural implements; B. H. Wilder, boots, shoes and furnishings; G. F. Sprague, horses, carriages and harness, Mrs. M. A. Gardner, variety.
Ayers, H. B. Corthell, groceries; H. H. Allen, potatoes.
Manufacturers-Brown Bros., carriages; Jesse H. Hilton, smith; Brown Bros., W. Hersey, Wm. H. Rea, carpenters; Byron B. Marshall, Richard E. Cushing, John B. McFaul, painters; D. W. Hersey, win- dow screens; Edgar Smith, jeweler, bicycle and automobile repairs; FRANK C. GARDNER, upholstering (see advt. opp. p. 945).
West, Sunset Packing Co. (also smoked. herring), sardines; Mrs. Parker Cushing, dressmaker; J. R.Thompson & Son, smiths, wheel- wrights and cider mill; J. A. Gilpatrick, painter; Israel W. Black- wood, carpenter; Sunset Packing Co., fertilizers; Mrs. M. A. Gardner, bakery.
Ayers, J. W. RAYE & CO., laths, spool stock dowels and box shook (see advt. opp. p. 945), Acme Canning Co., blueberries.
Barber-Thomas M. Trott.
Electric Power-Eastport Electric Light Co., E. B. Jonah (Eastport). manager.
Music Teacher-West, Mrs. Horace Frost.
School-Pembroke High School, W. T. Faulkner, prin.
Stable-West, G. F. Sprague.
Station, W. U. Tel. and American Ex. Agt .- M. C. R. R., W. C. Miner; Ayer's Junc., R. B. Wakefield.
Telephone Agts .- Eastern T. Co., Hobart-Pattangall Co .; Forest T. & T. Co., Clifton Laughlin; West, Eastern T. Co., I. H. Leighton. Forest T. & T. Co., H. H. Best.
Asso'tus-Masons-Crescent, No. 78, 1st Wed .; Crescent R. A. C., 3d Tues .; Eastern Star, Pennamaquon, 2d and 4th Mon. G. A. R .- I. C. Campbell, No. 1, Fri. West, P. of H .- Pembroke, No. 245, Thurs. I. O. O. F .- George Washington, No. 123, Sat. Willow Brook Rebekah No. 131, 2d and 4th Fri.
Hotels-GARDNER HOUSE, FRANK C. GARDNER, prop. (see advt opp. p. 945).
PERRY.
Thirty-six miles N. E. of Machias. Formerly Plant. No. 1. Sold by Mas- sachusetts to Gen. Lincoln, in 1783 or 1784, and soon after settled. Inc. Feb. 12, 1818. Population-1850, 1324; 1860, 1195; 1870, 1149; 1880, 1047; 1890, 945; 1900, 1245. Valuation 1860-Polls, 261; Estates,
957
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
$187,126; 1870-Polls, 267; Est., $205,592; 1880-Polls, 224; Est., $172,- 921; 1890-Polls, 256; Est., $287,495; 1900-Polls, 264; Est., $177,855; 1910-Population, 1153; Polls. 237; Estates, $194,018.
On M. C. R. R.
R. F. D. to North.
Postmaster-J. B. Nutt.
Selectmen-R. F. D. 1, Charles W. Loring ; R. F. D. 2, John Hum- phries; R. F. D. 1, Herman S. Cook.
Town Clerk and Treasurer-R. F. D. 1, Frederic Brown. Collector-R. F. D. 1, John S. McDorman.
Constable-R. F. D. 1, John Lamond.
Road Commissioners-R. F. D. 2, Horace E. Bryant, Otis Caler; R. F. D. 1, L. H. Lincoln.
School Committee-R. F. D. 1. John T. Clark, Geo. W. Clark; R. F. D. 2, Frank P. Washburn. Supt .- R. F. D. 1, Omer P. Reynolds. Board of Health-Geo. E. Hibbard, sec.
Clergymen-Henry G. Basseler, Cong .; J. J. Ahern (Eastport), Cath .; North, vacant, Bap .; C. C. Whidden (So. Robbinston P. (.), Meth.
Justices-Justin E. Gove, Mar. 2, 1916; James W. Pottle, Dec. 30, 1917.
.Merchants-Jacob F. Gove & Sons, Jethro B. Nutt, D. W. Frost, Chas. F. Frost, H. L. Gove, James Murchie Sons Co., general stores ; North, Pottle Bros., general stores.
Manufacturers-C. L. Pottle, John S. McDorman, C. F. Pottle, carriages and smiths; Doore Bros., Eastern Lumber Co., (also novelties) grist mills: J. B. Nutt, ship builder; Fred Brown, Henry I. Goulding, Howard B. Frost, carpenters; Chas. W. Ferson, smith; Doore Bros., lath mill; Eastern Lumber Co., lumber and novelties. North, Jas. P. Pottle, carpenter; James Murchie & Sons Co., long lumber, staves, laths and shingles.
Station, W. U. Tel. and .1m. Express Agt .- M. C. R. R., F. P. Stuart.
Guide-C. W. Ferson.
.Asso'tns-P. of H .- Perry No. 324, Sat. A. O. T .- Mon. I.O.F .- Thurs. North, I. O. R. M.
Hotel-Gove House, G. H. Gove.
PRINCETON.
Forty-four miles N. of Machias, and twenty from Calais. Terminus of Princeton branch of M. C. R. R .: also, of stage-line from For- est station, on M. C. R. R., and Lake Navigation Co.'s route from Grand Lake stream. Formerly township No. 17, eastern division of Bingham's purchase. Settled in 1815 by Moses Bonney. Incorporated Feb. 3, 1832. Population-1850, 280: 1860, 626; 1870, 1072; 1880, 1038; 1890, 1027; 1900, 1094. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 141; Estates, $115,695; 1870-Polls, 217; Est., $180,507; 1880-Polls, 232; Est., $176,518: 1890-Polls, 263; Est., $191,150; 1900-Polls, 302; Est., $243,507.
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