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FARMINGTON.
Shire town. Terminus of Farmington branch of M. C.R. R., and southern terminus of the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes R. R .; 83 miles from Portland. First settled about 1776. Incorporated Feb. 1, 1794. Pop- ulation-1850, 2725; 1860, 3106; 1870, 3251; 1880, 3353; 1890, 3207: 1900, 3288. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 689; Estates, $998,814; 1870-Polls, 753; Estates, $1,448,735; 1880-Polls, 879; Estates, $1,601,271; 1890-Polls, 904; Estates, $1,839,999; 1900-Polls, 911; Estates, $1,928,163. 1910-Population, 3210;Polls, 1027; Estates, $1,981,547.
R. F. D to Fairbanks.
Postmasters-J. Currier Tarbox ; Falls, Miss C. C. Lewis; West, C. G. Smith.
Selectmen-W. L. Butler; New Vineyard R. F. D., H. J. Mosher; West, W. A. Marble.
Town Clerk-Newell R. Knowlton.
Treasurer-A. L. Wolcott.
Collector and Constable-Chas. H. Pierce.
Road Commissioner-F. H. Webster.
School Committee-F. W. Butler, G. L. Pratt. C. H. Sawyer, A. L. Fenderson, Sumner P. Mills. Supt .- I. C. Phillips.
Board of Health-S. R. Knowlton, sec.
Building Inspector-O. P. Stewart.
Municipal Court-Currier C. Holman, Judge: civil jurisdiction, $100; terms, 4th Tuesday, (except September, 3d Tuesday) at 10 a. m. Established 1878. Last amendment 1909.
Village Corporation-Assessors, S. O. Tarbox, A. L. Walcott, W. L. Butler; Treasurer and Clerk, D. H. Knowlton; Chief Engineer, A. B. Carr; Supt. Water Works, Arthur Tucker; Collector Water Rental, A. J. Gerry.
Clergymen-Richard H. Clapp, Cong .; Geo. H. Coffin, Jr., Bap .; Thos. McLaughlin, Cath. ; W. Canham, Meth ; Horatio E. Latham, Unit .; Falls, vacant, F. Bap. ; vacant, Cong .; West, vacant, J. P. Barrett, F. Bap .; Fairbanks, supplies, Union.
Physicians-A. G. Howard, J. J. Linscott, J. W. Nichols, B. F. Makepeace, G. L. Pratt, W. B. Sanborn, A. Reynolds (Ecl.), F. O. Lyford Hom.); R. F. D. 1, Mary F. Cushman (Hom,).
Dentists-B. M. Hardy, E. C. Merrill, J. R. Kittredge, Arthur G. Webster, E. R. Hackett.
Lawyers-E. E. Richards, JOS. C. HOLMAN (see add. opp. p. 464), Byron M. Small, Frank W. Butler, Josiah H. Thompson, A. L. Fender- son, L. B. Brown, Currier C. Holman, Sumner P. Mills, John A. Sweet, Jr.
Pension Attorney-Arthur L. Collins.
Notaries-J. C. Holman, Mar. 30, 1917; E. E. Richards, Mar. 30, 1917; F. W. Butler, Aug. 9, 1912; A. L. Fenderson, Nov. 9, 1912; Newell
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R. Knowlton, Apr. 2, 1915; E. Herbert Dingley, Feb. 10, 1916; Currier C. Holman, Oct. 6, 1916, Summer P. Mills, May 19, 1912.
Justices-L. B. Brown, Feb. 9, 1919; Joseph C. Holman, Mar. 23, 1916; Elmer E. Richards, Feb. 15, 1918; Herbert W. Collins, Aug. 16, 1918; Josiah H. Thompson, Apr. 3, 1919; Geo. M. Currier, Mar. 23, 1913; F. E. Voter, Mar. 23, 1913; Arthur W. Perkins, Jan. 25, 1917; Frank W. Butler, Feb. 24, 1917; Byron M. Small, Apr. 2, 1915; A. L. Fenderson, Feb. 24, 1917; Currier C Holman, April 16, 1914; Newell R. Knowlton, Apr. 2, 1915; Arthur L. Collins, Feb. 23, 1913; Geo. D. Clark, July 29, 1917; E. Herbert Dingley, Feb. 3, 1916; W. E: Adams, July 29, 1916. Trial, Newell R. Knowlton, Nov. 18, 1916; Geo. M. Hatch, Mar. 15, 1918. Dedi- mus, J. C. Holman, F. W. Butler, F. E. Voter, Byron M. Small, L. B. Brown.
Merchants-Agricultural Tools-W. W. Small Co., F. L. Butler, Wilfred McLeary, Arthur Tucker; Falls, Croswell Bros .; West, E. M. Prince.
Apothecaries-Hardy & Tarbox, C. E. Marr's Drug Store, Frank E. Drake.
Apples-West, H. W. Lowell, Lowell & Whitten, Lowell & Hall; Fair- banks, C. T. Gay.
Automobiles and Bicycles-F. D. JORDAN (see advt. opp. p. 464), The F. E. MCLEARY CO. (see advt. opp. p. 480), Metcalf Auto Co., P. A. Jameson, C. L. Curtis.
Bark-Union Land and Lumber Co.
Books, Periodicals, Wall-paper, &c .- H. P. White & Co., G. A. Hodgdon.
Boots and Shoes-J. C. Metcalf, E. E. Flood, A. B. Carr, M. H. Blaisdell (also men's furnishings), The Red Store, McLeary & Voter, props.
Carriage Stock, Trimmings, Hardware, Iron and Steel- W. W. Small Co .; Falls, Croswell Bros.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods-The Red Store, McLeary & Voter, props., Geo. B. Cragin, Fred W. Knox (furnishings), Chas. T. Jackson, C. H. Dill, J. C. Metcalf (furnishings)
Coal-The Hiram Titcomb Coal Co., O. P. Whittier.
Country Produce and Maple Syrup-F. L. Butler, W. W. Small Co.
Crockery and Glass Ware-G. A. Hodgdon, H. P. White & Co., Fred W. Knox.
Doors, Sash and Blinds-Wilfred McLeary.
Drugs, Medicines, Paper Hangings, &c .- Falls, Croswell Bros. Dry and Fancy Goods-F. G. Paine, A. C. Norton, M. H. Blaisdell ; West, W. U. Turner.
Electrical Supplies-J. W. BARKER (see advt. opp. p. 464), A. T. THURSTON (see advt. Knox County).
Fertilizers-Arthur Tucker.
Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods-C. E. Wheeler, Wilfred Mc- Leary, W. W. Small Co., G. A. Hodgdon.
Fruit and Confectionery-A. A. Kezar, J. F. Norton (also wholesale), Jas. E. Chase, Vincent Busi; Falls, Miss C. C. Lewis; West, John P. Moore.
Furniture, Curtains, Paper Hangings and Carpets-Gushee Furniture Co.
Furs-A. B. Dolbier (buyer).
General Stores-West, Lowell & Whitten, J. W. Hines; Falls, Cros. well Bros., W. E. Adams.
Grain and Flour-F. L. Butler, W. W. Small Co .; Falls, Croswell Bros., W. E. Adams.
Groceries-F. L. Butler, E. A. Odell, W. W. Small Co., W. M. Pratt, Fred W. Knox (fancy).
Hay and Straw-F. L. Butler, W. W. Small Co .; West, G. S. Lowell Hides-West, Lowell & Whitten, F. N. Harris.
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Horses, Carriages and Harness-A. D. Horn, H. N. Gould, E. M. Preston (horses), Frank G. Colburn (horses).
Ice-West, Farmington Fuel & Ice Co.
Jewelry, Silverware, Watches and Clocks-J. A. Blake, George McL. Presson, Frank O. Fales.
Ladies' Furnishings-A. D. Ingalls.
Lumber-Union Land and Lumber Co .; West, C. A. Gould.
Masons' Supplies-F. L. Butler, W. W. Small Co .; West, Lowell & Whitten.
Meats, Fish and Groceries-J. A. Roderick, F. E. Whitman & Sons; West, Lowell & Whitten.
Merchant Tailors-George B. Cragin, N. Lysager.
Mileage Books-W. M. Pratt, E. A. Odell, J. M. Matthieu.
Mill Supplies-Greenwood & Russell Co., F. D. JORDAN (see advt. opp. p. 464).
Millinery & Fancy Goods-Mrs: Harry Brown, Miss Juliette New- ton (also art needle work), Mrs. E. A. Miller.
Monumental Work-(White Bronze) F. P. Adams.
Music and Musical Instruments-C. W. Norton, Miss Mabel A. Starbird.
Oil-Standard Oil Co., Arthur D. Keith, agent.
Paints and Oils - W. W. Small Co., Wilfred McLeary, A. E. Roderick; West, Lowell & Whitten. .
Phonographs-F. P. Adams, Fred W. Knox.
Photographers' Supplies-C. E. Marr Drug Store, Hardy & Tarbox, Frank E. Drake.
Picture Frames and Moldings-Gushee Furniture Co., C. H. Sawyer, C. A. McCully.
Real Estate-Union Land and Lumber Co., O. P. Whittier, N. R. Knowlton, ARTHUR W. PERKINS (see advt. opp. p. 465), Strout Farm Agency, A. R. Jack, man.
School supplies-H. P. White & Co., D. H Knowlton & Co., G. A. Hodgdon, Fred W. Knox; West, C. G. Smith.
Sewing Machines-A. C. Nickerson, J. A. Blake.
Sled Knees-L. W. RIPLEY (see advt. opp. p. 464).
Stoves, Tin, and Hardware-Wilfred McLeary, A. E. Roderick, Gushee Furniture Co.
Trunks, Harnesses and Robes-J. W. Carsley.
Variety-H. P. White & Co., Fred W. Knox, G. A. Hodgdon.
Wood (Cord and Pulp)-Union Land and Lumber Co.
Wool Dealers-W. W. Small Co.
Wool Skin Dealers-West, F. N. Harris, G. S. Lowell.
MManufacturers-Advertising Novelties-MCLAIN SUPPLY CO. (see advt. opp. p. 464).
Bakery-J. C. Morton jr.
Barrels-Apple-J. W. Pratt.
Brick-West, Thos. Galbert.
Boots and Shoes-(Custom and repairs), E. E. Flood, A. B. Carr. Cabinet Work-Jos. W. Matthieu.
Canned Apples-J. W. Pratt; Falls, G. H. Thomas & Co .; West, W. A. Marble & Co.
Carriages-Frank L. Burbank, C. A. Pinkham; North Chesterville P. O., A. E. Knowles, A. Morrow, I. R. Wright & Son, Joshua Collins, W. E. Knowlton, Knowlton & Knowlton; West, H. A. Parker, A. H. Bradford, E. M. Prince; Falls, B. F. Watson, Chas. Hamlin; Fair- banks, J. H. Carville.
Carriage Trimmer-Frank M. Farmer.
Clothes Pressing and Repairing-E. B. Jennings.
Confectionery-J. F. Norton.
Contractors and Builders-Joseph W. Matthieu, Oliver P. Stewart,
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Theo. Stewart; West, Walter M. Farmer (builder), F. W. Hiscock, David Bean (builder), A. G. Farmer (builder).
Corn Packing-Burnham & Morrill Co .; West, E. S. Dingley Co., E. R. Weathern & Sons.
Creamery-West, Turner Center Dairying Assoc., F. I. Lindsay, supt.
Dressmaking-Mrs. Rena Adams, Mrs. C. J. Zing, Miss Annie Riggs, Mrs. Louis Roberge, Mrs. Mattie Bean, Mrs. Gertrude Prescott, Mrs. Carrie Gilbert, Miss Nellie Farmer, Mrs. Alice Dobbins, Miss Jennie Johnson.
Ear Protectors-Chester Greenwood & Co.
Electricians-J. W. BARKER (see advt. opp. p. 464), A. T. THURS- TON (see advt. Knox County).
Fishing Rods -- C. E. Wheeler.
Grist Mill-W. W. Small Co.
Harness-J. W. Carsley; West, H. D. Hoyt.
Laundry -New Method Laundry, G. S. McLeod.
Lumber-Union Land and Lumber Co., Russell Bros. & Estes Co .; West, C. A. Gould; Falls, Luther S. Curtis; North Chesterville P. O., I. R. Wright & Son.
Lumber, Boxes and Handles-E. B. ESTES & SONS, 74 Warren St., N. Y. (see advt. front cover).
Lumbermen-Union Land and Lumber Co .; West, C. A. Gould.
Machinists-FRED D. JORDAN (see advt. opp. p. 464), Chester Greenwood & Co., P. A. Jameson.
Marble and Granite-Farmington Monumental Works, Soule & Gilkey, props.
Masons-Geo. A. Thomas, Louis Baker, Irving Farmer, Cyrus Thomas.
Painters-R. Campbell. E. L. Horne, Frank Marshall, F. L. Bur- bank (carriage), Herbert W. Collins, Jos. Chick, Whitney & Whitney, D. O. Boone, John Buzzell ; Falls, B. F. Watson (carriage); Fairbanks, J. H. Carville (carriage); West, H. A. Parker (carriage), J. F. Yeaton.
Photographers-C. A MeCully, Chas. H. Sawyer (landscape), Charles Butterfield (landscape), Harry N. Allen.
Piano Tuner-J. Morris Wade.
Plows and Snow Scrapers-J. P. Holley.
Plumbing-Wilfred McLeary, A. E. Roderick.
Printers and Publishers-Knowlton & McLeary Co., R. A. Merrow, McLAIN SUPPLY CO. (see advt. opp. p. 464), THE FRANKLIN JOURNAL CO. (see advt. opp. p. 464).
Saw Filers-Edward Higgins; West, David Bean, H. D. Hoyt.
Smiths-Frank Green, H. C. Hill; West, Henry E. Knapp; Falls, C. H. Neal; Fairbanks, A. L. Brown.
Taxidermist-Frank M. Richards.
Tin and Sheet Iron Workers-Wilfred McLeary, A. E. Roderick, Turned Goods-E. B. ESTES & SONS (see advt. front cover).
Upholstering-West, W. H. Alexander.
Undertakers-Fred P. Adams, Gushee Furniture Co.
Amusement Halls-Music, Fred Johnson; Bijou, Fred M. Foss.
Auctioneers-D. O. Coolidge; Falls, A. P. Carville; West, F. H. Webster
Barbers-J. M. Matthieu, V. H. Huart, C. L. Curtis; West, John P. Moore.
Billiard Hall and Bowling Alley-C. L. Curtis.
Bill Posting-Fred M. Foss.
Claim Agent-Nelson Gould.
Drovers-F. H. Webster, Ernest L. Libby ; R. L. Withee; West, F. N. Harris, F. N. Blanchard, G. S. Lowell, W. F. Savage.
Express-American, A. C. Hinds, agent; West, E. F. Butler, agent.
Farmington Power Co .- C. O. Sturtevant, mgr.
First National Bank-(See advt. back of book, p. x.)
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Florists-Ripley & Co.
Franklin County Savings Bank-(See adv. back of book p. xxiii). Garages-THE F. E. MCLEARY CO. (see advt. opp. p. 480), FRED) D. JORDAN (see advt. opp. p. 464), P. A. Jameson.
Halls-Music Hall, Dolbier & Tarbox, proprietors; Drummond Hall, A. J. Gerry, mngr .; G. A. R. Hall; Savings Bank Hall, Fred M. Foss, mngr .; West, Lowell's; Falls, P. of H., Geo. F. Gage, mngr.
Hospital-Pratt's Hospital, G. L. Pratt, M. D., prop.
Insurance-F. E. Voter, Geo. M. Currier, N. R. Knowlton, E. Her- bert Dingley.
Libraries-Public, org. 1890, 11,500 vols., Mrs. Flora A. Brooks, lib .; Normal School, 3,750 vols .; Franklin Co. Law Library, B. M. Small, lib., 2600 vols.
Livery Stables-E. M. Preston, A. D. Horn, S. KNOWLTON'S SONS (see advt. opp. p. 464), Howard N. Gould, Frank G. Colburn, Falls, Geo. W. Davis.
Music Teachers-Miss Mabel Austin, Mrs. L. T. Wade, J. Eugene Brown (violin and cornet), Miss Mabel A. Starbird, Miss Effie Richards, Mrs. Percy A. Jameson, Miss Zilda J. Brown.
Newspaper Correspondents-H. B. Brown, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Clara Derry.
Newspapers-FARMINGTON CHRONICLE (see advt. opp. p. 465) ; THE FRANKLIN JOURNAL (see advt. opp. p. 464).
Opticians-Geo. McL. Presson, J. A. Blake.
Optometrists-Geo. McL. Presson, Geo. H. Brown, A. H. Presson. Schools-THE ABBOTT SCHOOL FOR BOYS (LITTLE BLUE), GEO. DUDLEY CHURCH, head master (see advt. back of book, p. xxix) ; Farmington State Normal, W. G. Mallett, principal; High, W. E. D. Downes, prin.
Skating Rink-C. L. Curtis.
Station Agents-M. C. R. R., J. F. Walsh : West, E. F. Butler.
Stenographers-Miss Edith Goodwin, Mrs. Chas. W. Steele, Mrs. Lelia A. Locke.
Telegraph-W. U., Mary Long, operator; West, E. F. Butler.
Telephone Cos .- Maine Tel. & Tel. Co., E. D. Jackson, div. mngr .; West, C. G. Smith; Falls, Miss Clara C. Lewis. Franklin Farmers' Co- operative Tel. Co., Fred G. Paine, pres., F. E. Voter, mngr. and treas .; Falls, Croswell Bros; West, J. W. Hines. Somerset Farmers' Coopera- tive T. Co., F. E. Voter, agt. Mt. Vernon T. Co., E. D. Jackson, agt.
U. S. Pension Exam. Surgeons (Board of )-J. W. Nichols, pres .; W. J. Trefethen (Wilton), sec .; C. W. Bell (Strong), treas.
Veterinarian-E. E. Russell.
Asso'tus-Masons-Maine, No. 20, Mon. week of full moon; R. A. C., Franklin, No. 44. 2d Tues .; Jephthah Council, No. 17, 1st Fri .; Pilgrim Commandery, K. T., No. 19, 3d Friday; Eastern Star, Farmington, 3d Thursday. I. O. O. F .- Franklin, No. 58, Monday; Merrill Rebekah, No. 84, 1st and 3d Friday; Sandy River Encampment, No. 9, 2d and 4th Friday. K. of P .- Alpha, No. 84, Tues .; Uniformed Rank, Pierpole No. 22, 2d Fri .; Pythian Sisters, Alpha, No. 15, Thurs. G. A. R .- John F. Appleton, No. 25, 1st and 3d Sat ; Ladies' Circle, 1st and 3d Tues. S. of V .- S. Clifford Belcher, 2d and 4th Sat .; Ladies' Auxiliary 2d and 4th Fri. U. O. G. C .- Farmington, No. 393, 1st and 3d Tues. A. O. U. W. -Keystone, No. 64, 2d and 4th Thurs. P. of H .- Farmington, No. 12, alt. Sat. I. O. R. M .- Oquossoc, No. 76, Thurs. Wheeler's Military Band-C. E. Wheeler, leader. Brown's Orchestra-J. Eugene Brown, director. Music Hall Theatre Orchestra-C. A. Merrill, director. Mosher's Orchestra, Geo. H. Mosher, director. Board of Trade-H. P. White, pres., H. B. Brown, sec. Masonic Club-H. C. Russell, sec. Lunkhead Club-A. L. Fenderson, sec. Falls, U. O. G. C .- Sandy River, No. 616, 1st and 3d Tues. P. of H .- Hiawatha, 1st and 3d
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Thurs. Jr. O. U. A. M .- Salmon Rock, 2d and 4th Thurs. West, N. E. O. P .- Ancient Landmark, No. 323, 2d and 4th Thurs. Jr. O. U. A. M .- Progressive, Mon.
Hotels-EXCHANGE, S. KNOWLTON'S SONS (see advt. opp. p. 464); The Willows -- , Stoddard House, E. W. Milliken.
Banks, Newspaper and Insurance Co .- See Tables.
FREEMAN.
Fifteen miles N. of Farmington. On S. R. & R. L. R. R. First set- tled in 1797. Incorporated March 4, 1808, and named for Samuel Free- man, Esq., of Portland, one of the principal owners at the time of the settlement. Population-1850, 762; 1860, 666; 1870, 608; 1880, 549; 1890, 464; 1900, 397. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 157; Estates, $129,137; 1870- Polls, 158; Estates. $146,090; 1880-Polls, 128; Estates, $140,269; 1890- Polls, 130; Estates, $131,803; 1900-Polls, 121; Estates, $97,903. 1910-Population, 334; Polls, 121; Estates, $125,244.
Crosbyville, same as West Freeman.
R. F. D. from Strong.
Selectmen-U. G. Weymouth, Guy S. Peabody, L. F. Brackley. Town Clerk-H. E. Mayo.
Treasurer-Kingfield P. O., E. E. Carville.
Road Commissioners-J. W. Haines, A. A. Lake, E. S. Cook.
School Committee-Ervin C. Newell, E. L. Cook. O. V. Will. Supt .- John E. Burbank.
Board of Health-H. E. Mayo, sec.
Clergymen-Supplies, Meth .; supplies, F. Bap.
Manufacturers-C. C. Brown, C. E. Turner, carpenters; Strong P'. 0)., O. P. Walker, blacksmith; Orren Brackley & Son, barrels. King- field P. O., Ben Lander, birch squares.
INDUSTRY.
Six miles N. E. of Farmington. On stage route from Farmington to West's Mills. Settled about 1793. Incorp. the 145th town, June 20, 1803. Congregational church gathered 1802. Population-1850, 1041; 1860, 827; 1870, 725; 1880, 715; 1890, 545; 1900, 553. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 187; Estates, $180,096; 1870-Polls, 181; Estates, $209,319; 1 880-Polls,
186; Estates, $148,252; 1890 -- Polls, 146; Estates, $117,293; 1900-Polls, 154; Estates, $98,992.
1910-Population, 465; Polls, 149; Estates, $122,921.
R. F. D. to Allen's Mills.
Postmaster-West Mills, C. C. Campbell.
Selectmen- Anson R. F. D. 1, C. F. Oliver ; Farmington R. F. D. 2, J. A, Bailey, B. W. Rackliff.
Town Clerk-West Mills, F. W. Patterson.
Treasurer-Farmington R. F. D. 2, A. J. Spinney.
Collector and Constable-West Mills, Frank B. Eveleth.
School Committee-Farmington R. F. D. 2, G. H. Keyes; West Mills, C. C. Campbell, G. F. Lovejoy. Supt .- Farmington R. F. D. 2, Mrs. Juliet B. Keith.
Board of Health-West Mills, C. C. Campbell, sec.
Clergymen-West Mills, George Ingram, Meth .; vacant, Bap; Allen's Mills, vacant, Cong.
Justices-F. W. Patterson, Mar. 20, 1914; Trial, C. C. Campbell, Aug. 28, 1915.
Merchants-West Mills, L. M. Chapman, C. C. Campbell, general stores. Allen's Mills, Arthur W. Hawes, Fritz Day, general stores.
Manufacturers-Allen's Mills, A. I. Rackliff, long and short lumber
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and carriages; Amos True, skewers and boxes. West Mills, C. M. Hilton, harness; Scott & E. J. Rand, long and short lumber, spool stock and boxes; E. B. Sawyer, smith; Industry Novelty Co., short lumber, spool stock and bobbins; J. W. Pratt, canned apples.
Library-Town, 475 vols.
Telephone-Allen's Mills, Maine, B. W. Rackliff, agent. West Mills, Farmer's, C. C. Campbell.
.Isso'tus-Allen's Mills-P. of H .- Crystal Lake. West Mills, P. of H .- Industry. . K. O. T. M .- West Mills, No. 91, Sat.
Summer Camp-Allen's Mills, Clear Water Camps, E. G. Gay.
JAY.
Fifteen miles S. of Farmington. On M. C. R. R. and Rangley div. M. C. R. R. from Canton. Incorporated Feb. 26, 1795. Population-1860, 1686; 1870, 1490; 1880, 1291; 1890, 1541; 1900, 2758. Valuation, 1860- Polls, 400; Estates, $367,722; 1870-Polls, 358; Estates, $497,029; 1880 -Polls, 349; Estates, 483,601; 1890-Polls, 450; Estates, $655,842; 1900- Polis, 870; Estates. $1,649,381.
1910-Population, 2987; Polls, 885; Estates, $2,043,789.
Jay Bridge same as Jay P. O.
R. F. D. to Bean's Corner.
Postmasters-A. P. Adams; North, O. S. Wait; Chisholm, Geo. F. Treat; Riley, David W. Alexander.
Selectmen-North, S. L. Wright. H. L. Macomber; Livermore Falls P. O., Rufus C. Stone.
Town Clerk-North, O. S. Waite.
. Treasurer-C. L. Macomber.
Collector and Constable-North A. B. Morse.
Road Commissioners-North, Claud L. Averill, J. D. Ridley.
School Committee-J. H. Macomber; North, Frank L. Jackson, C. W. Look. Supt .- North, S. M. Nieveen.
Board of Health-C. M. Thompson, sec.
Clergymen-Geo. L. Cook, Bap .: Bean's Corner, L. S. Williams (Dryden P. O.), F. Bap .; North, J. R. Clifford, Meth .; S. M. Nieveen, Univ. ; Chisholm, J. M. LeGuennec, Cath.
Physicians-F. W. Merritt; Chisholm, Thos. Croteau.
Lawyer-Roscoe H. Thompson.
Notary-Louis H. Bove, Dec. 30, 1912.
Justices-A. P. Adams, June 29, 1912; Rufus C. Stone, Nov. 9, 1912; D. W. Alexander, April 29, 1917. Trial, Roscoe H. Thompson, Dec. 18, 1915: Clarence M. Thompson, Apr. 29, 1917.
Merchants-A. P. Adams, stationery, cigars, etc .; C. L. Macomber, Mrs. Delmont M. Allen, C. E. Sawyer, general stores; E. E. WEBBER, horses, harness, ete. (see advt. opp. p. 465); S. B. Farnham, coal.
North, S. H. Niles, Grange store, H. E. Purington, agt., general stores ; J. H. Look, horses, live stock and agricultural implements; O. S. Wait & Co., dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes ; Standard Oil Co., W. F. Holt, agent ; J. H. Look, apple shipper; Louis H. Bove, confectionery.
Chisholm, Geo. F. Treat, boots, shoes and furnishings; Gorden Bros. lumber and hardware; E. H. Fornier, groceries; A. J. Deshaies, Napo- leon L'Heureux, groceries and provisions; Arthur Poisson, T. Fournier, Edmund Blais, confectionery ; Miss C. Butler, dry and fancy goods and medicines ; L. Chicoine, pianos; Riley, David W. Alexander, Daniel Landry, general stores.
Manufacturers-Saco Valley Canning Co., S. B. Farnum, supt., canned goods; Eli Moore, Alvin Lee, carpenters; E. E. WEBBER, mason and contractor (see advt. opp. page 465); H. A. Clark, carriage painter; Frank H. Thompson, H. A. Clark, carriage repairs; H. D. Bean & Son, lumber and barrels.
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North, C. Macomber, M. L. Murch, carpenters; North Jay White Granite Co., F. A. Emery, pres .; Maine & New Hampshire Granite Corporation, Geo. E. Munroe, general mngr., granite; I. C. MAYO & SON (Wilton P. O.), stone contractors (see advt. opp. p. 480); D. J. Bryant, smith and grist mill; W. W. Eustis, lumber.
Chisholm, International Paper Co., Otis Mill, Wm. A. Murray, supt., sulphite, wood pulp and paper; Gorden Bros., lumber, doors, windows, apple barrels, cooperage stock, etc .; Arthur Poisson, baker; Honore Bouchard, shoe repairs. Livermore Falls P. O., Wm. H. Riggs, saw mill; Wilfred Brown, painter. Riley. International Pulp & Paper Co., Riley Mill, Wm. A. Murray, supt., pulp.
Barbers-W. H. Howes; Chisholm, T. Fournier, Michael Gagnon, North, Louis H. Bove.
Billiard Halls-W. H. Howes; North, Louis H. Bove; Chisholm, L. Chicoine, T. Fournier, Michael Gagnon.
Hall-North, K. of P. Hall.
Insurance-H. H. Allen, Carl C. Thompson, A. J. Merriman, L. C. Whittemore. Livermore Falls P. O., R. C. Stone. North, F. E. Emery.
Livery Stables-E. E. WEBBER (see adv. opp. p. 465), D. M. Allen ; Riley, Eli Williams, Daniel Landry, David Alexander; Chisholm, Elzear Boucher; North, W. F. Holt.
Music Teacher-Dryden P. O., Miss Fannie Linscott. Restaurant-Chisholm, Mrs. A. F. Carter.
School-High, V. M. Jones.
Station Agents-M. C. R. R., Thos. H. Mullen; North, M. C. Erskine; Bridge, E. L. Gordon; Riley's, E. H. Piper.
Telegraph ( W. U.) and American Express Agts .- Thos. H. Mullen (express); Bridge, E. L. Gordon; North. M. C. Erskine.
Telephone Agents-Maine T. & T. Co., A. P. Adams; North, Louis H. Bove.
Asso'tus-North, P. of H .- North Jay, No. 10, Sat. K. of P .- Frank- lin, No. 94, Fri. ; Pythian Sisters, Woodbine, No. 48, Tues .; Uniform Rank, Payson Tucker, No. 30, 1st Tues. Quarrymen's Union-No. 9789, last Mon. Granite Cutters' Union, 3d Mon. Bean's Corner, I. O. G. T .- New Crystal, No. 124, Sat. Riley, I. O. F .- Riley, No. 4009, 1st and last Fri. Chisholm, St. John Bapt, 2d and 4th Sun.
Boarding Houses-North, Jos. Hawkins, Mrs. Wm. Sullivan; Chisholm, H. King, Mrs. A. F. Carter.
Insurance Co .- See table.
KINGFIELD.
Twenty-two miles North of Farmington. On the S. R. & R. L. Railroad. Formerly No. 3, R. 1, Bingham's purchase. Settled about 1806. Incorporated the 210th town, Jan. 24, 1816, and named in honor of Wm King, first governor of Maine, and principal proprietor. Population-1850, 662; 1860, 671; 1870, 560; 1880, 454; 1890, 601; 1900, 693. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 152; Estates, $99,451; 1870-Polls, 137; Es- tates, $110,910; 1880-Polls. 122; Estates, $119,095; 1890-Polls, 175; Estates, $272,981; 1900-Polls, 230; Estates, $299,929.
1910-Population, 927; Polls, 298; Estates, $392,967.
Postmaster-G. H. Winter.
Selectmen-Frank E. Boynton, O. C. Dolbier, J. E. Voter.
Town Clerk-R. L. Kimball.
Treasurer-G. H. Winter.
Collector and Constable-G. A. Simmons.
Constable-H. Woodcock.
Road Commissioner-H. Woodcock.
Auditor-C. O. Wilkins.
School Committee-O. C. Dolbier, E. L. Pennell, L. A. Norton.
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Supt .- New Vineyard P. O., John W. Foster.
Board of Health-E. L. Pennell, sec.
Clergymen-Vacant, Meth .; A. H. Carville (New Portland P. O.), F. Bap; Mrs. L. R. Schafer, Univ.
Physician-Edgar L. Pennell.
Dentist-A. H. Clark.
Lawyer-H. S. Wing.
Notary-H. S. Wing, Mar. 23, 1913.
Justices-H. S. Wing, Dec. 13, 1913; Lelia H. Hunnewell (to adminis- ter oaths), Nov. 15, 1913; Agnes L. Stanley (to administer oaths), April 29, 1917. Trial, Orlando C. Dolbier, Oct. 13, 1912. Dedimus, O. C. Dolbier.
.Merchants-H. P. Wood, groceries, shoes and clothing; C. B. Hutchins jr. meats; L. L. Mitchell, apothecary, room papers, paints and oils; I. L. Eldridge, confectionery, jewelry, fishing tackle and station- ery ; A. G. Winter, groceries, feed and building hardware; Mrs. Hugh Hight, millinery and fancy goods; F. B. Hutchins, caskets, paints, etc; S. J. Wyman, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes; R. F. Cook, groceries and crockery ; Clyde Sprague, H. R. McKenney, fruit, confectionery and cigars, etc. ; Jenkins & Bogart Mnfg. Co., groceries and grain; J. E. Voter, pianos.
Manufacturers - C. O. Wilkins, worsted rolls and carriage re- pairs; H. O. Libby, smith; H. H. Cross, A. V. Hinds, L. A. Norton, W. S. Safford, Chas. Leeman, L. P. Hinds, carpenters; Jenkins & Bo- gart Mfg. Co., novelty wood turning and enamel work ; G. K. Richards, M. D. P. Thompson, masons; A. C. Woodard, harness; Wallace Safford, cant dogs: F. B. Hutchins, carriage painting; A. G. Winter, L. A. Norton (also planing), grist mills; F. E. Durrell. painter; Huse Spool and Bobbin Co., H. S. Wing, treas. and general manager, spools, dowels, and bobbins; H. P. Wood, canned goods; Kingfield Land Co., H. S. Wing, treas., Jenkins & Bogart Mnfg. Co., lumbermen; Mrs. F. O. Merchant, Mrs. J. E. Voter, Mrs. J. Alward, dressmakers; Freeland E. Savage, gloves; Maine Lumber Co., long lumber and shingles.
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