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Van Buren News
Designer, Printer and Engraver of Attractive Advertising Specialties GEO. S. MACLAUCHLAN VAN BUREN, - MAINE.
A. E. HAMMOND Manufacturer and Dealer in SHINGLES Long Lumber, Spruce Dimensions, Clapboards and Laths, Matched and Grooved Spruce Boards and Planks, Telegraph Poles and Railroad Ties.
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Calvin & Jarvis (2d hand).
Tea, Coffee and Spices-Direct Importing Co., Jas. M. Tarr, mngr. Variety-Hamilton & Clark Co., Smith Bros., E. Palmer.
Watches, Jewelry and Silverware-J. D. Perry, Frank Blethen, C. S. Osgood, Frank H. Pearson.
Manufacturers-Bakers-McGary Bros., Hugh Campbell, L. W. Dyer.
Blacksmiths-G. Whenman, John J. McGurgin, W. W. McDonald, Robert G. Gilbert, F. Monahan, Daniel Callaghan, S. W. TABER (see advt. opp. p. 296), R. S. Piper, R. H. Whitney, P. E. Whitney, A. P. M. Taber, C. H, Corey, S. W. Gerow, E. A. Hawkins.
Boots and Shoes, Custom and Repairs-S. E. Heughins, B. J. Rideout, Pio Masseroni.
Bottler-Wm. Palmer.
Carpenters-Daniel Astle, Thos. Flint, J. D. Stairs, W. F. Burt, R. G. Gilbert, Miles McElwee, Samuel Amos, L. F. Whittier, Fred Wakefield, Thos. McElwee, Elbridge McFarland, James Hanagan.
Carpet Duster-A. A. Hutchinson.
Carriages-S. W. Taber, H. O. Berry, R. G. Gilbert, Huggard Bros. Co., Fred W. Manuel, Wm. Charters, P. E. Whitney.
Carriage Trimmers-S. W. TABER (see advt. opp. p. 296), Huggard Bros. Co., M. D. Whitney.
Cigars-W. H. McLoon Co., J. Varni Co.
Clothes Pins-SUMMIT LUMBER CO. (see advt. opp. p. 296).
Confectionery-JOHN A. MILLAR (see advt. opp. p. 312), John K. Palmer.
Contractors-J. G. Chadwick, C. A. Swett, Finley McDonald, Delan- cey McIlroy, J. B. Brewer, George McNair, ASTLE & PAGE (see advt. opp. p. 312), Daniel Farley, Wm. McIlroy, D. J. Connors, Jas McNutt.
Contractors, General-MURRAY BROS. CO. (see advt. opp. p. 297). Cooperage-Aroostook Cooperage & Lum br Co.
Dressmaking-Mrs. H. F. Glidden, Miss Elizabeth Swett, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Lucy Morrill, Miss Margaret L. Estabrooke, Mrs. M. A. Maloney.
Fertilizers-Buffalo Fertilizer Co., John Watson & Co.
Granite and Marble-Houlton Granite and Marble Works.
Grist Mills-Madigan & Madigan, E. Merritt & Sons, Houlton Grange Store.
Harness-Dennis Sheehan, A. Carroll, D. J. Pond, M. D. Whitney. Insecticide-John Watson & Co.
Knitting Mill-Houlton Woolen Mill.
Last Blocks-ORA GILPATRICK (see advt. opp. p. 296), SUMMIT LUMBER CO. (see advt. opp. p. 296).
Laundries-A. A. Hutchinson (also dye house), H. D. Collins.
Lumber-S. H. Sincock jr., F. W. Titcomb, Matthew Wilson, SUM- MIT LUMBER CO. (mills Davidson P. O.) (see advt. opp. p. 296).
Lumbermen-G. B. Dunn, F. W. Titcomb, Matthew Wilson, S. H. Sincock jr., SUMMIT LUMBER CO. (see ad. opp. p. 296), Harry C. Sharp,
Machinists-H. M. CATES (see advt. opp. page 296), Houlton Foun- dry & Machine Co. (also foundry), Fred W. Manuel.
Masons-Alonzo A. Esty, Wm. Patten, A. Hallett, S. Thompson, Jas. Sullivan, R. Currie, Jas. Swaim.
Optometrist-J. D. Perry.
Painters-S. W. TABER (carriage and automobile) (see advt. opp. p. 296), Lowell Chandler, H. O. Berry (carriage), Fred Russell, Geo. H. Law (carriage), B. J. Dilling, L. Sinclair, Huggard Bros. Co. (carriage), Frank Pullen, Frank Sincock, Jos. Conlogue, John Vasseur, Frank Anderson (sign).
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Photographers-J. Frank Bryson, F. C. Nealey, J. B. Maxell, Albert E. Klein.
Piano Tuners-C. W. Basford, J. Hollis Lindsay.
Plaster Mill-E. Merritt & Sons.
Plumbers-J. H. McPartland, C. F. Thorn, W. H. Gray & Co., F. G. Drinkwater, J. McDonough.
Potato Carriers-Peabody Manufacturing Co., Geo. Ingraham Co.
Printers-TIMES PUB. CO., publishers of AROOSTOOK TIMES (see advt. opp p. 296), CHARLES A. LYONS, publisher of THE AROOS- TOOK PIONEER (see advt. opp. p. 313).
Slaughtering Houses-Houlton Hide & Tallow Co., G. F. Merritt, Samuel Drolet, O. P. Hannigan. J. C. Harrigan.
Sprayers-John Watson & Co.
Starch Factories-John Watson, L. O. Ludwig (factory at Cary), Aroostook Produce Co.
Tailors and Clothes Cleansing-E. B. Esters, Paul Taylor, W. B. Drysdale.
Taxidermist-H. B. Kelso.
Undertakers and Upholsterers-Houlton Furniture Co., DUNN FURNITURE CO. (see advt. opp. p. 296).
Well Boring-O. S. Brown, Geo. W. Ryder.
Window Shades-Houlton Furniture Co.
Wood Work and Planing-I. H. Davis, Frank McElwee.
Woolens and Carding Mill-Houlton Woolen Mill.
Architect-J. G. Chadwick.
Auctioneer-W. J. Thibadeau.
Barbers-Lewis Dalton, H. O. Moody, H. E. Thomas, John A. Adams jr., Stanley McIntyre, Arthur S. Kitchen, Frank Cornelison, L. H. Drake, F. G. Skedgell, H. Smullen.
Bath Rooms-H. E. Thomas.
Billiard Halls-W. H McLoon Co., H. G. Niles, J. Varni & Co. Bill Poster-R. H. Esters.
Bowling Alley-H. G. Niles.
Brokers-Pawn-L. H. & G. W. Drake.
Chiropodist-Sarah A. Randall.
Civil Engineers and Surveyors-C. E. F. Stetson, Moses Burpee (chief engineer B. & A. R. R. Co.), P. C. Newbegin, P. N. Burleigh, E. E. Burleigh.
Creamery-Houlton City Creamery, J. F. Doescher, prop.
Employment Agencies-A. Chamberlain, O. P. Hackett.
Express .Agts .- Western, Francis Dow; Am., R. F. Ward.
Garages-H. M. CATES (see advt. opp. p. 296), Geo. A. Wilson, Jr.
Halls (Amusement)-Bijou, C. H. Seymour; Wonderland, Geo. E. Clark.
Malls (Public)-Opera House, Guy Connors, mngr .; Mansur's Hall, W. P. Mansur, mngr.
Hospital-Aroostook Hospital, T. S. Dickison, mngr.
Houlton Trust Co .- (See advt. back of book, p. xv).
Insurance Agents-Geo. S. Gentle Co., Donnell & Peabody, F. A. Peabody & Co., Geo. H. Wiggins, L. O. Ludwig, W. A. Purinton, Geo. T. Holyoke, J. R. Harvey, S. H. Hanson, John M. Hunter, C. O. Grand, O. A. Hodgins, Wm. J. Thibodeau, P. S. Berrie, Walter B. Clark, F. W. Hillman.
Landscape Gardener-Patrick Powers.
Libraries-The Cary Free Public Library, Miss Anna Barnes, lib., 8,700 vols .; Ricker Classical Institute, 1,300 vols .; Aroostook Co. Law Li- brary, Michael M. Clark, lib.
Livery Stables-C. H. Mccluskey, Snell House Stable, C. H. Berry (sale), Chas. Foster (boarding), A. P. M. Taber (boarding), C. H. Ride- out (sale), C. F. Wyer, Burt F. McIntosh (also sale), Geo. E. Emerson
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Walter Hartford (boarding).
Music Teachers-Mrs. Jos. Robinson, Miss Grace Clark, Miss Gert- rude Attridge, Albert E. Klein, J. Hollis Lindsay.
Real Estate Agents-Theo. J. Fox, L. H. Fowers, Cleveland & Lud- wig, G. A. HALL CO. (see advt. opp. p. 296), F. A. Peabody & Co., Geo. S. Gentle Co., P. S. Berrie, ODLIN & ODLIN (see advt. opp. p. 276), John M. Hunter, C. O. Grant Farm Agency, W. J. Thibodeau, H. R. Bur- leigh.
Restaurants-E. C. Russell, The Home Restaurant, Calvin & Jarvis, E. F. Keating, R. P. McNally, A. B. Hawkes, H. M. White, Thos. D). Dobbins, Geo. E. Parker, Wm. A. Quick.
Schools - RICKER CLASSICAL INSTITUTE, Irving C. Weeks, B. S., principal; Miss Ethel L. Hutchinson, A. B., preceptress; Noah V. Barker, A.B., Registrar; Carl A. Hope, A:B., Miss Louise N. Buzzel, A. B., assistants; Ethel Jenks, assistant in normal department; J. Hollis Lind- say, teacher of music (see advt. back of book page xxviii); Houlton Busi- ness College, O. A. Hodgins, principal; High School, C. O. Turner, prin.
Station Agents-C. P. Ry., Francis Dow; B. & A. R. R., Wm A. Purinton.
Telegraph Cos .- W. U., Miss Ida L. Glendenning, man .; Northern and. Postal Tel. Cable Co., Miss Minnie V. Perrin, man.
Telephone Exchange-Aroostook T. & T. Co., Jasper N. Keller, pres., L. S. Black, gen. mngr.
Western Ticket Agents-Francis Dow, Win. A. Purinton, J. E. Robinson.
.Asso'tus-Masons-Monument Lodge, No. 96, 2d Wed. in each month ; O. E. S .- Fidelity, No. 32, 1st Mon .; Aroostook R. A. C., No. 20, 3d Tues .; St. Aldemar Com., No. 17, 3d Thurs. I. O. O. F .- Rockabema, No. 78, Thursday ; Portia Rebekah, No. 78, 2d and 4th Wednesday; Aroos- took Encampment, No. 41, 2d and 4th Tuesday; Canton Houlton, P. M., 1st Tuesday. K. of P .- Algonquin, No. 85, Mon; Uniformed Rank, Houlton, No. 15, 2d Fri. P. of I .- Houlton, No. 16, 2d and 4th Sat. N. E. O. P .- Houlton, No. 176, 1st and 3d Fri. A. O. U. W .- Meduxnekeag, No. 61, 1st and 3d Wed. G. A. R .- A. P. Russell, No. 159, 1st Mon .; Relief Corps, Mon. I. O. F .- Defiance, No. 1342, 2d and 4th Wed. W. C. T. U .- Thurs. Houlton Brass Band-J. Frank Bryson, leader. Bryson's Or- chestra-J. Frank Bryson, leader. Hall's Orchestra-Albert E. Klein, mngr. M. W. of A .- Houlton, No. 8956, 2d and 4th Fri. L. O. L .- No. 23, 3d Mon .; No. 211, 1st Mon .; Lady Lincoln, No. 5, 1st and 3d Thurs. Houlton Fish and Game Asso .- C. L. Fox, sec. Houlton Merchants Asso .- Frank Dunn, sec. Aroostook Medical Asso .- F. H. Jackson, sec. Elks- Houlton, No. 835, 2d and 4th Fri. Meduxnekeag Club-Roland C. Clark, clerk. Royal Arcanum-Umcuicus, No. 1861, 2d and 4th Mon. Aroostook Co. Y. M. C. A. O. U. P. F .- Houlton 260, 1st and 3d Fri. K. O. T. M .- Houlton, No. 72.
Hotels-SNELL HOUSE, J. J. MARRIOTT, prop. (see advt. opp. p. 312) ; Hotel Exchange (lodging), O. B. Buzzell; Clark's Hotel, C. F. Wyer; Union Square Hotel, O. P. Hackett.
Boarding Houses-Mrs. H. M. Chalmers, Luke Lynch, E. D. Paul. Banks and Newspapers-See tables.
ISLAND FALLS.
Twenty-seven miles S. W. of Houlton, on Bangor & Aroostook Railroad. Incorporated February, 1872, Settled by Levi Sewall and Jesse Craig, from Farmington, in 1843, and named from the situation of a small island in the center of the falls on the west branch of the Mattawam- keag river, constituting a very valuable water power. Population-1860, 132; 1870, 183; 1880, 236; 1890, 223; 1900, 1063. Valuation, 1870-Polls, 63; Estates, $37,904; 1880-Polls, 52; Estates, $47,229; 1890-Polls, 51;
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Estates, $111,384; 1900-Polls, 318; Estates, $246,413.
1910-Population, 1686; Polls, 548; Estates, $426,150.
Postmaster-Geo. H. Donham.
Selectmen-Seth T. Campbell, John E. Webb, Harold C. Hillman.
Town Clerk-Geo. H. Donham.
Treasurer-B. C. Walker.
Collector-Jos. H. Lurvey.
Constables-A. W. Elsemore, Geo. H. Donham, jr., Joseph H. Lur- vey.
Road Commissioner-Arthur C. Hussey.
School Committee-Carl E. Milliken, H. H. Noyes, Samuel R. Crab - tree. Supt .- F. W. Burrill.
Board of Health-M. A. Peters, sec.
Physicians-F. F. Bigelow, H. J. Hunt, G. A. Schneider.
Clergymen-H. H. Noyes, Cong .; E. M. Trafton, F. Bap; W. J. Culbert (Benedicta P. O.), Cath.
Dentist-A. F. Dunphy.
Notaries-Geo. H. Donham, Dec. 29, 1915; Clifford H. Pomeroy, Aug. 30, 1917; Jas. D. Maxwell, Oct. 30, 1915.
Justices-Seth T. Campbell, July 9, 1914; Delmont Emerson, Dec. 16, 1911. Sam'l R. Crabtree, Mar. 30, 1917. Trial, Geo. H. Donham, Sept. 21, 1913; A. R. Sanborn, Dec. 28, 1917.
Lawyers-SETH T. CAMPBELL (see advt. opp. p. 204); Jas. D. Maxwell.
.Merchants-Samuel R. Crabtree, druggist, news, optical and photo supplies ; M. D. Estes, dry goods, boots, shoes and furniture; Delmont Emerson & Co., FRANK W. HUNT & CO. (see advt, opp. p. 288), C. L. Pettengill & Son, George Sawyer (groceries), general stores; C. M. Berry, crockery, bicycles, stoves and tinware; H. T. Goss & Co., dry goods, millinery and fancy goods; George T. Lord, jeweler, and musical mer- chandise; B. F. Coburn, meats and provisions; F. J. McMann, N. W. Coburn, A. R. Sanborn (also variety), Roy Martin, fruit and confec- tionery : Island Falls Clothing Co. (also coal), I. Klein, clothing and furnishings ; J. C. & B. C. Walker, meats and groceries; Island Falls Grange Store, H. T. Goss. mngr., groceries and grain ; L. H. May, H. C. Kelley, cattle brokers; Arthur Hussey, ice; W. P. Gellerson, pungs, horses, etc .; S. C. Spratt (fertilizer and potatoes), F. S. Alexander, hardware, agricultural implements, doors, sash, etc. ; Fred A. Long, C. M. Berry, sewing machines ; The Island Falls Printery, hotel stationery.
Manufacturers-Mattawamkeag Lumber Co., Chas. A. Milliken, treas., Emerson Lumber Co., Stockholm Lumber Co. (mills at Stockholm), long and short lumber; H. C. Hillman, Berry Bros., Geo. A. Thompson, smiths; E. E. Howard, Island Falls Edge Tool Co., axes; FRANK W. HUNT & CO., sole leather (see advt. opp.p. 288); Berry Bros., wagons and sleds; Roach Bros., moulding, gutters, wood working; Asadour Aivagian, boots, shoes and harness; Frank Martin, Mark A. Peters, painters; Mrs. B. A. Hall, dressmaker; G. H. Barnes, photographer; C. M. Berry, bicycle repairing, tinsmith and plumbing; Emerson Lumber Co., Mattawamkeag Lumber Co., C. L. Pettengill & Son, G. W, York, FRANK W. HUNT & CO. (see advt. opp. p. 288), W. W. Sewall, lumbermen; T. J. Brittain, moccasins and tannery ; Eldridge & York, Baldwin & Gellerson, Sewall & Flye, last blocks; S. C. Spratt, undertaker; H. M. Baldwin, Mark A. Peters, Roach Bros., contractors; A. G. Moore, carpenter; Delmond Emerson & Co., bakery ; Higgins & Durgin, machinists; J. K. Perry, harness
Barbers-N. W. Coburn, Goff H. Bean, E. L. Field, Wm. St. John. Bowling Alley-Roy Martin.
Electric Light Co .- Emerson Lumber Co., Delmont Emerson, tres. Express-American, John E. Webb, agent.
Hall-Pettengill, C. L. Pettengill & Son.
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Insurance-S. R. Crabtree, Harry A. Patterson, S. C. Spratt, J. D. Maxwell.
Libraries-Public, W. A. Clifford, lib., 250 vol. Crabtree's Lending, 500 vol.
Livery Stable-Bliss & Webb.
Printers-The Island Falls Printery.
Real Estate-S. C. Spratt, S. R. Crabtree.
Restaurant-Warren E. Osburn.
Station Agent-B. & A. R. R., Frank L. Mooney. School-High, W. A. Clifford, prin.
Telegraph-Northern Tel. Co., Frank L. Mooney, operator.
Telephone-Katahdin Farmers Tel. Co., C. E. Milliken, pres., Miss Minnie Foster, agt.
Asso'tus-K. O. T. M .- Mattawamkeag, No. 35, 1st and 3d Tues. I. O. R. M .- Pontiac, No. 109, 2d and 4th Mon. G. A. R .- W. S. Han- cock, No. 145, Sat .; Relief Corps, Sat. A. O. U. W .- Island Falls, No. 69, 2d and 4th Thurs .; D. of H., Sunshine, No. 19, 2d and 4th Thurs. W. C. T. U .- Fri. Loyal Orange Lodge-2d and 4th Sat. Ladies Orange Lodge-1st and 3d Wed. Masons-Island Falls, Wed. on or before full moon; Daniel Randall Chapter, 2d Tues .; Eastern Star, Loyal, Wed. after full moon. P. of H .- Aroostook, No. 268, 1st and 3d Sat. M. W. of A .- 1st and 3d Sat. I. O. F .- Cody, No. 3457, Ist and last Fri.
Hotels-EXCHANGE HOTEL, G. FRED PAUL (see advt. opp. p. 288); Katahdin House, John S. Delong.
LIMESTONE.
Fifty-six miles N. of Houlton. Settled in 1849 by Gen. Mark Trafton. Named from lime deposits found there. Incorporated Feb. 26, 1869. Population-1860, 161; 1870, 263; 1880, 655; 1890, 933; 1900, 1131. Val- uation, 1870-Polls, 64; Estates, $27,647; 1880-Polls, 118: Est., $76,583; 1890-Polls, 179; Est., $149,938; 1900-Polls, 248; Est., $235,722. 1910-Population, 1293; Polls, 248; Estates, $692,558.
On B. & A.R. R., C. P. R. and Aroostook Valley Electric R. R. Stage to Hamlin Pl.
R. F. D. to Morris.
Postmaster-Miss Ida L. Hatch.
Selectmen-A. H. Thompson, Hilkiah Sloan, Geo. Willey.
Town Clerk-G. P. Hamilton.
Treasurer-Harry Leighton.
Collector-H. M. Long.
Constables-Win. H. Webster, A. C. Leighton.
Road Commissioner-D. A. Foster.
School Committee-A. H. Damon, H. M. Long, N. I. Gallagher. Supt .- A. C. Libby.
Board of Health-A. H. Damon, sec.
Chief Fire Department-Roy Downing.
Clergymen-Vacant, Chris .; J. S. Warren (Fort Fairfield P. O.); Epis .; supplies, Meth .; H. H. Gillise (Caribou P. O.), Cath. Morris, G. A. Bates, F. Bap.
Physicians-A. H. Damon, H. L. Huggard.
Lawyer-W. R. Lumbert (Caribou P. O.).
Notary-Louis A. Cyr, Oct. 9, 1918.
Justices-Frank Walsh, Jan. 18, 1919. Trial, R. B. Leavitt, Nov. 9, 1912.
Merchants-Trafton Company, L. A. Cyr, Grange Store, F. F. Spear, manager. general stores; Mrs. Clara Browne, millinery; Jos. Babbin, Gabriel George, fruit and confectionery ; H. Leighton, dry goods, boots, shoes and groceries; A. A. Violette, jewelry, watches and clocks; G. S. Osborn, D. A. Foster, C. F. Durepo, George Cote, potato buyers; Leavitt & Weymouth (also fish), J. R. Doughty, meats; W. H. Webster, caskets
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and monuments; R. Downey & Son, farm machinery and gasoline engines; A. F. Hatfield, S. C. Boulier, fertilizer; Meelin Bros., dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, groceries; Shaw & Patten, hardware; Joseph Millan, groceries, confectionery, etc .; A. L. Noyes. grain and feed; H. N. Whitney, drugs; H. M. Trafton, ice cream ; - Albert, jewelry.
Manufacturers-A. L. Noyes, lumber and starch barrels; J. M. Ward, J. B. Durepo & Son, G. S. Osburne, starch; Geo. Hurd, jr., Hurby, Hurd, Jack Greene, butchers; Shaw & Patten (also axes and barrel hoisters), Wmn. A. Berryman, A. W. Brinkman & Son, smiths; H. Web- ster, joiner, A. L. Noyes, F. T. Giberson, grist mills; A. L. Noyes, wood working; Chester Spering, shoe and harness maker; A. A. Violette, watch repairing; Wm. Elgie, E. E. Sharp, Frank Tardy, Wm. Ballard, carpen- ters; Richard Downey, automobile repairs; John St. Peter, L. B. Trafton (sign), J. G. Durepo, painters; John Rix, sack and bag holders; A. Albert & Son, plumbers; Richard Downing, concrete blocks; H. I. West, con- tractor; Forest Nickerson, harness; D. F. Getchell, staves and starch barrels; D. B. Hartnett, baker.
Artesian Wells-Arthur Morris, E. M. Bennett, A. A. Clark, F. L. Wilson.
Auctioneer-R. B. Leavitt.
Barbers-P. S. Patten, A. C. Leighton.
Electric Co .- Northern Aroostook, A. C. Frost, mngr.
Express-American, F. A. Walsh.
Guides-L. Kearney, Henry I. West, Geo. U. Leavitt, Arthur Webster. Hall-Opera House, Chase & Chase.
Insurance-J. E. McMennamin (life), C. A. Perry.
Laundry-Mrs. Geo. Gallagher.
Livery Stables-Geo. A. Clark, F. O. Siminson.
Library-Public, 500 vols., J. Babbin, lib.
Music Teachers-Mrs. C. P. Libby, Mrs. J. E. McMennamin, Miss Margaret Elgree, W. F. Churchill (wind and string instruments).
Newspaper Correspondent-Milton Hussey.
Real Estate-H. A. Chase & Sons.
Restaurant-G. L. True.
School-High, - Carver, prin.
Station and Telegraph Agent-F. A. Walsh.
Telephone-N. E. T. & T. Co., Henry P. King.
Undertaker-Wm. H. Webster.
Veterinary Surgeons-C. E. Hannan, A. C. Leighton.
Asso'tus-P. of H .- Limestone, No. 272, Sat. K. of P .- Eastman, No. 120, Wed. W. C. T. U. M. W. of A .- Evergreen No. 13,023, Thurs. L. O. L .- Pine Tree, No. 359, Mon. K. O. T. M .- Border, No. 46, Fri. I. O. F .- Border, No. 4674, 2d and last Thurs. Limestone Silver Band- P. S. Patten, sec., Tues. and Thurs. Peerless Orchestra, P. S. Patten, leader.
Hotels-Bangor and Aroostook House, G. W. Kimball, prop; Bound- ary Line, F. T. Giberson.
LINNEUS.
Nine miles S. W. of Houlton, on line of the old "Military Road." First set- tled by Daniel Neal from New Brunswick. Originally granted by Massa- chusetts to endow a Botany Professorship. Inc. March 19, 1836, and named after the botanist. Population-1850, 562; 1860, 785; 1870, 1008; 1880, 917; 1890, 965: 1900, 834. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 200; Estates, $77,- 270; 1870-Polls, 213; Est., $117,917; 1880-Polls, 193; Est., $151,349; 1890 -Polls, 210 ; Est., $213,998; 1900-Polls, 228; Est., $243,055.
1910-Population, 809; Polls, 235; Estates, $268,152. Stage from Houlton.
Postmaster-Ira E. Ruth.
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Selectmen-H. O. Bither, A. C. Adams, L. J. Bubar.
Town Clerk and Treasurer-R. F. D. 1, Willis H. Bither.
Collector-C. H. Young.
Constable-F. Eastman.
Roud Commissioners-W. H. Bither, B. K. Burleigh, L. J. Bubar. School Committee-C. A. Gove, L. J. Bubar; Houlton R. F. D. 4, W. G. Adams. Supt .- Fred A. Bither.
Board of Health-A. P. Bennett, sec.
Clergymen-Vacant, F. Bap .; J. O. Rutter (Hodgdon P. ().), Meth. Physicians-W. B. Raymond, Percy E. Gilbert.
Justices-Benj. F. French, Jan. 21, 1916; Ira E. Ruth, Sept. 25, 1915. .Merchants-B. F. French, Ira E. Ruth general stores.
.Manufacturers-D. T. Sawyer, smith; Jas. H. Ruth, long and short lumber ; Wilbur Bither, cheese; Stephen Bubar, dairy butter.
.Isso'tus-Loyal Orange Lodge-No. 288, 2d and 4th Sat. K. O. T. M .- Linneus, No. 81, 2d and 4th Fri.
Hotel-John F. Stewart.
LITTLETON.
Seven miles N. of Houlton, on Bangor & Aroostook Railroad. Formed from Framingham Academy and Williams College grants. Inc. March 18, 1856. Population-1860, 543; 1870, 700; 1880, 904; 1890, 924; 1900, 956. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 108; Estates, $53,932; 1870-Polls, 151; Est., $94,257; 1880-Polls, 177; Est., $126,289; 1890, Polls, 244; Est., 269,604; 1900-Polls, 271; Est., $308,178.
1910-Population, 1026; Polls, 291; Est., $427,657.
Post-office address-Monticello R. F. D. 1.
Selectmen-Orville V. Jenkins; Houlton R. F. D 3, T. H. Henderson Ralph Hamilton.
Town Clerk and Treasurer-R. E. Hone.
Collector-Jesse P. Tracy.
Constables-James D. Ross, Thomas A. Schools; Houlton R. F. D. 6, Dennis Rairden.
Roud Commissioners-Houlton R. F. D. 3, Isaac Chase, R. E. Hen- derson ; Houlton R. F. D. 6, John P. Harrigan.
School Committee-Judson Tracy, Harry A. Guiou; Houlton R. F. D. 6, William Donnelly. Supt .- Leonard P. Berry.
Board of Health-Thomas A. Schools, sec.
Clergymen-Calvin Currie, Bap. ; supplies, Meth .; J. C. Koon (Houlton P. O.), Epis.
.Merchants-Leonard P. Berry, general stores; G. A. HALL CO. (Houlton P. O.), (also hay) (see advt. opp. p. 296), J. D. Ross, D. F. Adams, potatoes. Houlton P. O., E. A. Bamford, groceries; W. S. Blake, potatoes.
Manufacturers-Chas. Austin, D. F. Adams, smiths; Jas. Jennings, shingles and long lumber; Nelson Archambault, long and short lumber. Houlton P. O., John Watson, starch.
.Isso'tus-P. of HI .- No. 337, 1st and 3d Sat. K. O. T. M .- No. 40, 1st and 3d Mon.
LUDLOW.
Half township seven miles W . of Houlton. Formerly Belfast Academy grant. Organized together with New Limerick, as a Plantation, in 1831. New Limerick set off and incorporated, March 18, 1837. Incorp. March 21, 1864. Population-1850, 259; 1860, 287; 1870, 371; 1880, 468 ; 1890, 375;
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1900 394. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 64; Estates, $24,549; 1870 -- Polls, 77; Est. $57,888; 1880-Polls, 107; Est., $109,657; 1890-Polls, 107; Est., $114,247; 1900-Polls, 120; Est., $114,171.
1910-Population, 412; Polls, 113; Estates, $119,670.
On B. & A. R. R.
Postmaster-O. A. Stevens.
Selectmen-Houlton R. F. D. 1, Albert M. Smith, A. E. Thompson, Earl Adams.
Town Clerk-Houlton R. F. D. 1, Stanley J. McCain.
Treasurer-Houlton R. F. D. 1, Aaron W. Crouse.
Collector and Constable-Houlton R. F. D. 1, R. H. Thompson,
Road Commissioners-Laurel Barker; Houlton R. F. D. 1, Frank Small, Stanley McCain.
School Committee-Houlton R. F. D. 1, Frank Worthley, James Webb, Win. McCain. Supt .- Houlton R. F. D. 1, E. A. Small. Justice-Oscar A. Stevens, May 31, 1917.
Merchants-A. J. White, potatoes; O. A. Stevens, general stores, pulp, ties and produce; H. J. Brown, hay; Houlton P. O., G. A. HALL, hay (see advt. opp. p. 296).
MManufacturers-Mrs. Lida Shaw, Miss Mary White, Cora E. Ben- nett, dressmakers; R. A. Nixon, lumberman ; H. C. Lee, smith. Houlton P. O., Carrie Drake, dressmaker.
MADAWASKA.
One hundred miles N. N. W. of Houlton. On stage-line from Van Buren to Fort Kent. Settled by Acadian French. Composed of parts of townships, 18, R. 4, and 18, R. 5. Incorporated, Feb. 24, 1869, and named for the river; Population-1860, 585; 1870, 1041; 1880, 1391; 1890, 1451; 1900, 1698. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 118; Estates, $41,596; 1870-Polls, 148: Est., $65,155; 1880-Polls, 240; Est., $90,174; 1890-Polls, 280; Est., $167,176; 1900-Polls, 339; Est., $196,895.
1910-Population, 1831; Polls, 367; Est., $238,746.
Postmasters-Upper, Thomas Hebert; St. David, L. B. Fournier ; Cleveland, George Michaud.
Selectmen-St. David, John J. Cyr; Upper, Remi A. Daigle, Leonard Dufour.
Town Clerk-Upper, Raymond Albert.
Treasurer-Upper, Eloi Albert.
Collector-Upper, Dennis P. Martin.
Constables-Upper, Leonard Dufour, Remi J. Daigle: Cleveland, Paul Michaud.
Road Commissioner-Upper, Leonard Dufour.
School Committee-St. David, Joseph Pelletier, Leonard Dufour, Vilas Picard. Supt .- St. Agatha P. O., Beloni S. Dufour.
Board of Health-Upper, Leonard Dufour, sec.
Clergyman-Louis E. Huot, Cath.
Notary-Arthur Daigle, Mar. 14, 1919.
Justices-Remi A. Daigle, Apr. 24, 1913. Trial, Arthur Daigle, Dec. 13, 1913.
.Merchants-Upper, Baptiste Bois, Raymond Albert, D. A. Bouchard & Son, Thomas Hebert, general stores; E. L. CLEVELAND CO., potatoes (see advt. op. p. 296); Arthur Daigle, farming implements. St. David, Laurent Fournier, Vital L. Beaulieu, general stores. Cleveland, Geo. B. Michaud, general stores.
Manufacturers-Upper, Denis P. Martin, wool carding; Thomas
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Hebert, saw mill. Cleveland, Vital Leveque, saw mill.
.Isso'tns-Upper, K. O. T. M .- St. John Valley, No. 88, Fri. M. W. of A.
MAPLETON.
Forty-seven miles north-west of Houlton, via Presque Isle. On stage-line from Presque Isle to Castle Hill. Incorporated March, 1880. Popula- tion-1870, 444; 1880, 705; 1890, 832; 1900, 853. Valuation, 1870-Polls, 110; Estates, $28,707: 1880-Polls, 139; Est., $51,642; 1890-Polls, 191; Est., $138,338; 1900-Polls, 198; Est., $190,066.
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