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Barbers-L. L. Durrell, Lee Gordon.
Electric Light Co .- Huse Spool & Bobbin Co., H. S. Wing, treas. and mngr.
Express -- American, G. D. Vose, agent.
Hall-French's, C. W. French, prop.
Insurance-H. S. Wing.
Library-Webster Library Assoc., Mrs. Blanche Small, lib., 2,500 vols.
Livery Stables-W. D. Page, R. D. Knapp. Printer-W. P. Watson.
Real Estate-Alhambra Building Co., H. S. Wing, treas; Kingfield Land Co., H. S. Wing, treas.
School-High, Nathan L. Butler, prin.
Station Agent-S. R. & R. L. R. R., G. Dane Vose.
Telephones-Maine T. & T. Co. and New Portland T. Co .; Somerset Farmers Co-operative Tel. Co.
Water Co .- E. E. Jenkins, pres., H. S. Wing, treas.
.Isso'tus-Masons-Mt. Abram, No. 203, Thurs. week of full moon; Eastern Star, Ist and 3d Wed. K. of P .- Alhambra, No. 93, Tues .; Pythian Sisters, Pilgrim Temple, No. 61, Wed. A. O. U. W .- Kingfield, No. 90, 1st and 3d Thurs. I. O. O. F .- Gov. King, No. 143, Fri. King- field Athletic Association. Board of Trade, A. C. Woodard, sec.
Hotel-Kingfield House, W. D. Page.
Bank-See table.
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
MADRID.
Twenty-six miles N. W. of Farmington and seven miles from Phillips. Settled in 1807 or 1808, by Abel Cook and others. Incorporated Jan. 29, 1836. Population-1850, 404; 1860, 491; 1870, 394; 1880, 437; 1890, 441; 1900, 326. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 97; Estates, $44,821; 1870-Polls, 108; Estates, $55,764; 1880-Polls, 144; Estates. $69,866; 1890-Polls, 125; Es- tates, $69,530; 1900-Polls, 96; Estates, $77,556.
1910-Population, 264; Polls, 90; Estates, $104,085.
On S. R. & R. L. R. R.
R. F. D. to East.
Postmaster-Charles E. Smith.
Selectmen-Phillips R. F. D. 3, Solon L. Mecham; Phillips R. F. D. 1, H. O. Sargent ; Phillips R. F. D. 3, J. H. Welts.
Town Clerk-Phillips R. F. D. 1, F. H. Hathaway.
Treasurer-Charles E. Smithi.
Collector-Phillips R. F. D. 1, H. J. Wing.
Constable-W. B. Davenport.
Road Commissioners -Seymour Berry ; Phillips R. F. D. 1, Frank Dunham; Phillips R. F. D. 3, Russell King.
School Committee-W. E. Littlefield: Phillips R. F. D. 1, Leslie Hardy ; Phillips R. F. D. 3, J. H. Welts. Supt .- Phillips R. F. D. 1, F. H. Hathaway.
Board of Health-Phillips R. F. D. 1, H. J. Wing, sec.
Clergymen-East, vacant, Ch. of God; vacant, Meth.
Justice-Charles E. Smith, Jan. 21, 1916.
Merchants-Chas. E. Smith, Jos. St. Ober (also dry goods) groceries.
Manufacturers-E. B. ESTES & SONS (74 Warren St., New York), turned goods (see advt. front cover); The. Russell Bros. & Estes Co. (Farmington P. O.), birch stock for novelty works: Russell Bros. & Briggs (also lumber), F. E. Smith, parcel handles; Phillips P. O., Reed's Mills Lumber Co., lumber and parcel handles; H. Mooers, car- penter. East, J. H. Welts, lumberman.
Telephone-Franklin Farmers Co-op. Tel. Co., Charles E. Smith.
Boarding House-East, F. H. Thorpe (summer).
NEW SHARON.
Nine miles S. E.of Farmington, on stage-line to Farmington. First settled by Prince Baker, from Pembroke, Mass., in 1782. First named Unity. In corporated June 20, 1794. Area, 26,800 acres. Population-1790, 130; 1850, 1732; 1860, 1731; 1870, 1451: 1880, 1306; 1890, 1064; 1900, 946. Valua- . tion, 1860-Polls, 399; Estates, $427,866; 1870-Polls, 389; Estates, $481,- 434; 1880-Polls, 388; Estates, $470,917; 1890-Polls, 337; Estates, $453,- 519; 1900-Polls, 302; Estates, $382,541.
1910-Population, 955; Polls, 310; Estates, $385,964.
Postmaster-T. A. Paul.
Selectmen-Farmington Falls P. O., A. Whitcomb; F. H. Bailey, A. B. Mason.
Town Clerk-T. A. Paul.
Treasurer-C. A. Thompson.
Collector-V. G. Day.
Road Commissioner-M. A. Dunn.
School Committee-T. A. Paul, F. H. Bailey, F. W. Sanders. Supt .- E. P. Caswell.
Board of Health-O. B. Head, sec.
Clergymen-J H. Moseley, Cong .; F. R. Welch, Meth .; Daniel Hargraves.
Physician-O. B. Head.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Dentist-S. H. Chase.
Notary-W. W. Norcross, Apr. 3, 1919.
Justices-Wm. O. Hargraves, May 26, 1915; A. W. Dutton, Aug. 30, 1917; J. S. Mooers, Sept. 21, 1913; Horace P. Mclaughlin, May 24, 1913; Winnie F. Dutton (to administer oaths), June 28, 1917. Trial, Horace P. McLaughlin, Sept. 10, 1914.
.Merchants-G. E. Brown, E. L. Corson & Son, general stores; E. P. Caswell, hardware; Harding, Jordan & Norcross, W. O. Hargraves, boots, etc .; W. B. Taylor, watches and jewelry.
MManufacturers-Harding, Jordan & Norcross, W. O. Hargraves, boots and shoes; Thompson & Co., boxes, picker sticks, planing and feed mill; J. S. Mooers, coffins and caskets; Henry S. Leeman (carriage), Moulton Clifford, smiths: Wm. & J. C. Crosswell, Hiram Tit- comb, lumber ; C. F. Wilson, shingle and saw mill; L. S. Keith, saw, shingle and grist mill; Twitchell, Champlin Co., canned corn ; Elias Bean, shingle mill.
Barbers-Eli E. Williamson, Geo. Hammons.
Insurance Broker-T. A. Paul.
Library-New Sharon Public, Etta B. Gordon, lib., 3000 vol.
Optometrist-Frank A. Graves.
School-High, W. L. Linscott, prin.
Telephones-Maine T. & T. Co., E. W. Day; N. S., M. & N., J. C. Furber; Farmers Cooperative Tel. Co., C. D. Greenleaf.
.Isso'tus-Masons. Franklin, Friday on or before full moon. P. of H. New Sharon, No. 238, Fri. Jr. O. U. A. M .- Mon.
. Hotel-Sandy River House, E. W. Day.
NEW VINEYARD.
Ten miles N. of Farmington. On stage-line from Farmington. First settled 1791, by parties from Martha's Vineyard, Mass., among whom was Capt. Nathan Daggett, who was chief pilot of the French fleet, commanded by Count D'Estaing. Incor. Feb. 22, 1802. Population-1850, 635: 1860, 864; 1870, 755; 1880, 788; 1890 ,660; 1900, 584. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 187; Estates, $143,387; 1870-Polls, 189; Estates, $228,812; 1880-Polls, 201; Estates, $202,867; 1890-Polls, 201; Estates, $198,621; 1900-Polls. 189; Estates, $170,922.
1910-Population, 543; Polls, 181; Estates, $190,519.
Postmaster-Winfield S. Morrow.
Selectmen-Strong R. F. D. 2, Leon C. Fish; L. J. Hackett, Fred O. Smith.
Town Clerk and Treasurer-Arthur L. Smith.
Collector and Constable-R. F. D. 1, A. W. Hackett.
Road Commissioner-J. P. Lock.
School Committee-D. S. Brackett, L. C. Fish, John W. Gray.
Supt .- No. Anson R. F. D., John W. Foster.
Board of Health-W. S. Morrow, sec.
Clergymen-Vacant, Cong. ; vacant, F. Bap.
Lawyer -No. Anson P. O., John W. Foster.
Justices-Fred O. Smith, July 20, 1913; Herbert L. Turner, May 24, 1913; A. L. Smith, Apr. 29, 1917; Geo. M. Hatch, Mar. 9, 1918.
MMerchants-Fred C. Luce, W. S. Morrow, C. H. Carsley, general stores; C. W. Moody, fertilizers, plows and harrows; Bertha Jacobs, fancy goods; C. H. Morton, W. Barker, F. E. Hackett, fertilizers; F. M. Morton, sewing machines.
Manufacturers-Fred O. Smith Mnfg. Co., Fred O. Smith, mngr., novelty wood turning; Gilbert R. Hillman, lumber; H. L. Turner, .Wm. Furbush, smiths; H. L. Turner, F. E. Hackett, Wm. Barker, carpenters ;
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Fred O. Smith, grist mill; A. D. Pratt, photographer and job printer: L. J. Hackett, long and short lumber and barrels; Wm. Barker, F. L. Orcutt (stone) masons; Wm. Morton, shingles; Bertha Jacobs, Annie Orcutt, Mrs. Emma Leavitt, dressmakers; Brackett & Seavey, contractors and builders, smiths and carriage repairs; Fred O. Smith Mnfg. Co., lumber ; I. F. Voter, cider mill.
Barber-C. H. Carsley.
Insurance-E. H. Hackett (life), Arthur L. Smith.
Livery Stables-A. O. Greenwood, C. H. Carsley.
Music Teachers-Miss Edna Luce, Miss Alecia Barker, Mrs. Wen- dall Hackett.
Stock Farms-Maple Hill Stock Farm, Mrs. E. P. Turner, prop., Wendall Hackett.
Surveyors of Lumber-Leonard Hackett, C. H. Morton, F. L. Orcutt, A. D. Turner, F. O. Smith, Arthur L. Smith, F. Parlin.
Telephone-New Portland & Farmington T. Co., F. O. Smith, pres. Asso'tus-P. of H .- Lemonstream, No. 216, alt. Sat. K. O. T. M .- Franklin, No. 96, 2d and 4th Sat.
Hotels - New Vineyard House, John W. Jacobs, prop .; Leonard Hackett (summer).
Sporting Camp-L. J. Hackett.
PHILLIPS.
Eighteen miles N. W. of Farmington. On S. R. & R. L. Railroad. Settled about 1791. Formerly called Curvo, a name given by Captain Allen, in honor of a foreign port visited by him. Granted, Feb. 15, 1794, to Jacob Abbott. Incorporated the 193d town. Feb. 25, 1812, and named in honor of a former proprietor, M. Phillips. Salem set off, 1823. Population-1850, 1673; 1860, 1699; 1870, 1373; 1880, 1437; 1890, 1394; 1900, 1399. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 369; Estates, $323,701; 1870- Polls, 365; Est., $375,576; 1880-Polls, 379; Est., $447,905; 1890-Polls, 387; Est., $527,843; 1900-Polls, 425; Est., $536,091.
1910-Population, 1423; Polls, 472; Estates, $663,413.
Postmaster-Sidney G. Haley.
Selectmen-J. Blaine Morrison, J. H. Byron, A. W. Davenport.
Town Clerk-C. M. Hoyt.
Treasurer-N. P. Noble.
Constable-A. A. Jacobs.
Road Commissioner-G. E. Rideout.
School Committee-Frank W. Atwood, Geo. B. Sedgeley, D. F. Field. Supt .- N. P. Noble.
Board of Health-E. B. Currier, sec.
Village Corporation-J. W. Russell, A. A. Jacobs, Fred Morton, Assessors ; J. Blaine Morrison, Clerk; N. P. Noble, Treasurer; W. R. Leavitt, Engineer Fire Department.
Clergymen-W. A. Millett, Meth .; M. S. Hutchins, F. Bap. and Cong .; West, supplies, Meth.
Physicians-E. B. Currier, W. Irving Blanchard, J. F. Hilton. Dentist-B. S. Elliott.
Lawyers-Jas. Morrison, Timberlake & Noble, H. F. Beedy, DE- BERNA R. ROSS (see advt. opp. p. 465), J. Blaine Morrison, O. H. Hersey. Notaries-D. F. Field, Mar. 27, 1914; James Morrison, Oct. 28, 1917; O. H. Hersey, Feb. 6, 1914; Wilfred H. Caswell, Sept. 28, 1918.
Justices-J. Morrison, April 24, 1913; Bion Wing, Apr. 13, 1912; H. F. Beedy, Feb. 27, 1914; N. P. Noble, May 26, 1915; J. Blaine Morrison, Nov. 9, 1912. Trial, George L. Lakin, Mar. 16, 1916; DeBerna R. Ross, Sept. 7, 1912; Cony M. Hoyt, Dec. 14, 1912. Dedimus, James Morrison.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Phillips Board of Trade-H. B. Austin, pres .; Cony M. Hoyt, sec.
.Merchants-Agricultural Implements-Phillips Hardware Co., Geo. D. Bangs, Leavitt & Jacobs.
Automobiles and Supplies-Geo. D. Bangs, Henry W. True.
Apothecaries, Books, Stationery, Paper Hangings, Artists' Materials, Etc .- R. H. Preble (also photo supplies).
Boots and Shoes-Sedgeley, Hoyt & Co., D. F. Hoyt, HALEY & RUSSELL (see advt. opp. p. 465), C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Carriages, Harness, Etc .- NORRIS J. HACKETT (see advt. opp. p. 465).
Clothing and Furnishings-D. F. Hoyt, HALEY & RUSSELL (see advt. opp. p. 465), C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Coal-Beal & McLeary, C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Dry Goods-Sedgeley, Hoyt & Co., HALEY & RUSSELL (see advt. opp. p. 465), C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Furniture, Phonographs and Picture Frames-Chas. F. Chan- dler & Son.
Furs (raw) and Junk-J. W. Carlton.
Grain and Feed-HALEY & RUSSELL (see advt. opp. p. 465), C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Groceries and Provisions-J. R. Doyen, C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co., E. R. Toothaker (also stationery), HALEY & RUSSELL (see adv. op. p. 465), Leavitt & Jacobs, W. A. Millett.
Hardware, Sporting Goods, Stoves, Tinware, Paints and Carriage Stock-Phillips Hardware Co., Geo. D. Bangs.
Ice-Lucian Warren.
Live Stock-B. F. Beal, A. S. Beedy, Leavitt & Jacobs.
Lumber and Mason's Supplies-Geo. B. Dennison (lumber), C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co., S. G. HALEY (lumber) (see advt. opp. p. 465).
Millinery and Fancy Goods-Mrs. J. C. Tirrell, Mrs. G. E. Mitchell.
Musical Instruments-R. H. Preble.
Produce, wholesale-Leavitt & Jacobs.
Sewing Machines-Henry W. True, Chas. F. Chandler & Son.
Watches and Jewelry-A. G. Cronkhite.
Wool-HALEY & RUSSELL (see advt. opp. p. 465).
Manufacturers-Baker-C. E. Cleveland.
Blacksmiths and Carriage Work-T. R. Wing, C. B. Sweetser, G. T. Thompson Co., Carroll Thompson.
Carpenters and Contractors-H. H. Vining, Chester Allen, Ches- ter Fairbanks, Fred Fairbanks, S. S. Sargent.
Cider Mill-Arthur P. Shepard.
Dressmakers-Mrs. Flora Kelley, Mrs. Wmn. True, Mrs. V. G. Libby, Mrs. Ina Davenport
Grist Mill-C. H. Mckenzie Trading Co.
Harness-J. Z. Everett, A. C. Cook (also shoes).
Lumber-BERLIN MILLS CO. (see advt. opp. page 425), Phillips Mnfg. Co., Geo. B. Dennison.
Maple Syrup and Sugar-A. R. Sedgeley.
Marble Workers-North Franklin Marble Works.
Masons-W. E. Hinckley, L. L. Hinckley, L. H. Warren, Reginald Hinckley.
Millwrights-J. M. Teague, Millard Drisco.
Painters-M. S. Kelley (also paper hanger), Geo. A. Staples (carriage), A. O. Frees, Chas. A. Mahoney, R. E. Harden, Danl. Libby & Son, Car- roll Thompson (carriage), A. B. Groves.
Plumbing and Tinworking-Phillips Hardware Co.
Skewers and Parcel Handles-Reed's Mill Lumber Co.
Spools and Toothpicks-International Mnfg. Co.
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
Tailor-H. W. True.
Undertaker-Chas. F. Chandler & Son.
Yarn, Cloths and Hosiery -- Hescock & Atwood.
Barbers-M. W. Harden, Oscar L. Beede.
Billiard Hall and Bowling Alley-Harnden & Voter. Employment Agency-G. L. Lakin.
Express -- American. A. W. McLeary.
Game Warden (Deputy)-E. S. Bubier.
Garage-Geo. D. Bangs.
Halls-Lambert, Wilbur's, P. of H.
Insurance-Fire, Timberlake & Noble, H. F. Beedy, DEBERNA R. ROSS (see advt. opp. p. 465), J. Blaine Morrison. Life, G. L. Lakin, D. F. Field, J. Blaine Morrison.
Land Surveyor-A. W. Davenport.
Library-Free Reading Rm., 3,000 vols., Miss Albertine Butterfield, lib.
Livery Stables-NORRIS J. HACKETT (also sale) (see advt. opp. p. 465), N. E. Wells.
Lumbermen-S. G. HALEY (see advt. opp. p. 465), J. H. Byron, J. W. Carleton, Carleton, McLeary & Noble, H. H. & D. F. Field.
Phillips Lumber & Electric Co .- H. H. Berry (Yarmouth),' pres.
Phillips Water Co .- F. E. Timberlake, pres .; N. P. Noble, clerk. Photographer and Artist-A. S. Pratt.
Printers-J. W. BRACKETT CO., publishers of MAINE WOODS (see advt. opp. p. 465).
Railroad-Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes R. R., Morris M. Mc- Donald (Portland), pres. and gen. man., F. N. Beal, gen. freight and pass. agt .; Geo. W. York, (Portland), treas .; W. H. Caswell, master me- chanic.
Restaurant-C. E. Cleveland.
School-High, M. R. Keyes.
Station Agent-S. R. & R. L. R. R., A. W. McLeary.
Steamboat Co .- Rangeley Lakes Steamboat Co., H. H. Field, gen. mngr.
Telegraph Agent-W. U., A. W. McLeary.
Telephones-Maine T. & T. Co., F. F. Co .- O. T. Co., Elwin A. Webber, mngr.
Asso'tus-Masons-Blue Mountain, No 67, Wed. of week of full moon; Eastern Star, Sherbourne, Wed before full moon. P. of H .- North Franklin, No. 186, 2d and 4th Saturday. I. O. O. F .- Mt. Saddle- back, No. 92, Tuesday ; Hope Kebekah, No. 89, 2d and 4th Fri. G. A. R .- J. E. Cushman, No. 87, Ist and 3d Thurs .; Relief Corps, 1st and 3d Thurs. U. O. G. C .- Phillips, No. 402, 1st and 3d Tues. A. O. U. W .- Mt. Abram, No. 65, 2d and 4th Mon. Degree of Honor-Phelan. Jr. O. U. A. M .- True Blue, No. 41, 1st and 3d Fri. D. of L .- Blue Moun- tain, No. 14, 2d and 4th Sat. K. of P .- Sandy River, No. 115, 2d and 4th Thurs. M. W. of A .- Phillips, No. 8720, 2d and 4th Thurs.
Hotels-The Elmwood, J. F. Hough; Willows Hotel, G. L. Lakin. Sporting Camps-Carleton Pond Camps, J. W. Carleton, prop.
Summer Boarding House-T. B. Hunter.
Banks and Newspaper-See tables.
RANGELEY.
Forty-seven miles N. W. of Farmington. Terminus of Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes R. R. Terminus of Rangeley Div. M. C. R. R. at Oquossoc, seven miles from Rangeley village. On Rangeley Lake Steam- boat Co.'s Line to all points of Rangeley Lake: connects at Rangeley Outlet with stage line for Mooselucmaguntic House, by steamer to all points on the Lower Rangeley Lakes. Named for James Range-
TRANSPORTATION TO ALL POINTS
BY AUTOMOBILE
Runabouts, large and small Touring Cars-a car just suited to perform the service required. Careful and experienced drivers. THE F. E. McLEARY COMPANY, McLeary Garage FARMINGTON, ME.
Maine Telephone 138-4.
C. N. BLANCHARD, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
and Notary Public.
County Attorney for Franklin County WILTON, MAINE.
MAYO'S GRANITE WORKS, Contractors in Granite and Marble For Building, Monumental and Ceme- tery Purposes. Estimates and Designs Furnished. Cutting and Polishing Sheds near M. C. R. R. tracks, North Jay, Me. I. C. MAYO & SON, Props. WILTON, MAINE.
J. A. SANFORD. I. L. PEASE. SANFORD & PEASE
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
House and Store Lighting a Specialty. Bell and Telephone Work. Heat Regu- lators. Vacuum Cleaners. Heating De- vices.
WILTON, MAINE.
C. A. MILLER, Livery Stable.
Single and Double Teams Furnished at Short Notice. Harness, Robes and Blankets. Also proprietor of Wilton and Dryden Stage. Telephone Connection.
WILTON, ME.
J. W. NELSON printing.
Commercial and Job Work. Mail orders given prompt attention. Orders of $7.00 or over delivered. WILTON, - MAINE.
A. RUSSELL REMICK Manufacturer of
Spool Stock, Long Lumber, Box Boards and Clapboards. Buyer of White Ash. EAST WILTON, ME.
P. F. BURKE,
Manufacturer of
Patent Steel ( Blunt )TOE-CALKS.
BLUNT
and Sharp
Also Burke's Improved HORSESHOERS' FOOT VISE.
SHARP.
They may be procured from any of the leading Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware Houses throughout the Country.
Send for Circulars.
Die for Welding Sharp Calks.
DAMRELL STREET, COR. DORCHESTER AVE., BOSTON, MASS.
ROSS L. BICKFORD,
NORWAY, MAINE,
" THE ORIGINAL MAINE GEM MAN."
TOPAZ, BERYL, GARNETS, FRESH WATER PEARLS, JASPER PEBBLES, MOONSTONES, Etc.
Mounted in all kinds of Jewelry.
Also Unset Stones. Designs to Order. The Gems are Specially Cut in Norway, Maine.
I DEAL in all Gems mined in the State of Maine. I have the finest Tourmalines ever produced in the world -" The Famous Gem of Maine." Also, rich Royal Purple Amethyst and all the Violet colors. I guarantee these Gems to be genuine.
I am an exhibitor at all the leading summer resorts of New England.
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY.
DO IT NOW. OWN A MAINE GEM.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ley, first proprietor. Incorporated March 8, 1855. Area, 25,792 acres. Population-1860, 238; 1870, 313; 1880, 563; 1890, 616; 1900, 961. Valua- tion, 1860-Polls, 65; Estates, $43,579; 1870-Polls, 74; Estates, $75,- 329; 1880-Polls, 131; Estates, $103,241; 1890-Polls, 185; Estates, $163,- 456; 1900-Polls, 288; Estates, $291,815.
1910-Population, 1154; Polls, 399; Est., $1,001,631.
Postmasters-Gerrie A. Proctor; Indian Rock, James Mathieson ; Haines Landing, F. B. Burns (summer); Mountainview, Lewis E. Bowley ; Oquossoc, Cliff S. Hill; Bald Mountain, Amos Ellis; Barker, F. W. Packard.
Selectmen-Eugene I. Herrick, Leon D. Haley, Chas. L. Harnden.
Town Clerk-J. Sherman Hoar.
Treasurer-Olin R. Rowe.
Collector-G. M. Estey.
Constables-Wm. Tomlinson, Ernest C. Hinckley.
Road Commissioner-Chas. F. Huntoon.
School Committee-W. D. Quimby, C. C. Murphy ; Indian Rock, James Mathieson. Supt .- F. B. Colby.
Board of Health-A. M. Ross, sec.
Village Corporation-A. L. Oakes, G. M. Estey, Geo. Russell, assessors ; E. I. Herrick, clerk and treas.
Clergymen -L. A. White, F. Bap .; vacant, Church of God.
Physicians-A. M. Ross, F. B. Colby.
Dentist-Charles Stuart.
Fish and Game Wardens-G. M. Estey, Haines' Landing, E. H. .Lowell.
Notaries-H. A. Furbish, July 20, 1913; E.I. Herrick, Feb. 23, 1913.
Justices-G. A. Proctor, Sept. 10, 1914; H. A. Furbish, Feb. 23, 1918; H. B. McCard, Apr. 29, 1917; J. Lewis York, May 27, 1916. Trial, Arthur L. Oaks, Mar. 30, 1917.
Merchants-E. I. Herrick, groceries, grain, provisions and men's furnishings; A. M. Hoar & Son, general stores; W. Stevens, Geo. S. Wing, groceries and feed; Mrs. Emma McCard, Mrs. J. E. Dill, millin- ery; J. A. Russell & Co., stoves, hardware, tinware, paints and oils; Harry C. Riddle, druggist, confectionery and stationery ; F. L. Marchetti, confectionery and fruit; Olin R. Rowe, dry and fancy goods; H. V. Kimball, clothing and furnishings; E. C. Hinckley, groceries; Peter Nicolas, Indian novelties; L. A. Toothaker & Co., variety ; W. D. Quimby, furniture, boots, shoes and furnishing goods. Oquossoc, C. H. Mckenzie Co., Wellington S. Reed, general stores.
Manufacturers-C. W. Barrett, F. C. Conant, A. S. Amburg, boats; Kempton, Furbish & Butler, lumber; G. H. Snowman, contractor and builder; The Rangeley Steam Mill Co., long and short lumber; E. T. Hoar, fishing rods and snowshoes; J. A. Russell, tinware and plumbing; Walter E. Twombly, harness, knapsacks and snowshoes; Geo. Kempton, I. W. Mitchell, Arthur Rowe, E. T. Spencer, painters; G. M. Carleton, under- taker; Mrs. Emma McCard, Mrs. W. S. Lovejoy, Mrs. J. E. Haley, dress- making; Chas. L. Harnden, snowshoes; C. F. Huntoon, C. H. Adams, D. E. Hinckley, Wilbur Bros .. lumbermen; Walter E. Twombly, wood worker and repairer; W. S. Lovejoy, A. E. Blodgett, Geo. Bridghamn, smiths; Mrs. Etta Dill, flies and fishing tackle; E. L. Haley, launches; Rangeley Lakes Mining and Developing Co., gold, silver and copper mining. Oquossoc, C. H. Mckenzie Co., grist mill. Mountain Vicu, W. E. Tibbetts, smitlı.
Barbers-L. A. Robbins, Augustus Lapointe.
Board of Trade-F. B. Colby, pres.
Guides-Charles L. Harnden, A. II. Sprague, Jolm J. Wilbur, E. B. Herrick, M. D. Tibbetts, T. F. Tibbetts, Geo. Oakes, Chas. Haley, Elmer Snowman, Warren Wilbur, Jas. Wilcox, Jas. Ross, Win. Huntoon, G. H Huntoon, Benj. Gile, Frank Porter, Wm. Porter, Frank Philbrick, Reu-
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF MAINE.
ben Wilbur, Philbrick Gile, D. E. Hinkley, Sylvader Hinkley, Frank Haley, Loring Haley, Calvin D. Nile, Aaron Soule, Eugene Soule, Wm. Lamb, Chas. Toothaker, David T. Haines, J. E. Haley, G. H. Hinkley, Geo. Thrasher.
Hall-Furbish Hall, Oakes, Eugene I. Herrick, prop.
Insurance-H. A. Furbish, E. I. Herrick; Life, E. I. Herrick; Acci- dent, E. I. Herrick.
Library-Public, Mrs. Lyman J. Kempton, lib., 4,000 vols.
Livery Stable-P. Richardson & Co.
Real Estate-Rangeley Cottage Co., Eugene I. Herrick, H. A. Fur- bish.
School-High, John Peakes, prin.
Station Agents-S. R. & R. L. R. R., Robert O. Dill; Oquossoc, M. C. R. R., W. J. Weld; South, M. C. R. R., C. S. Reed.
Steamboat Line-Rangeley Lakes Steamboat Co., H. H. Field, gen. mngr., D. F. Field, treas.
Taxidermists-Guy W. Pickel; Haines Landing, W. D. Hinds, Her- bert L. Welch.
Telephones-Maine Tel. Co., Miss Lola Tibbetts ; Mountainview, L. E. Bowley ; Farmer's Co-operative Tel. Co., Lydia D. Jacobs; Indian Rock, James Mathieson ; Haines Landing, F. B. Burns; Oquossoc, N. E. T. & T. Co., W. J. Weld; South, N. E. T. & T. Co., C. S. Reed.
W. U. Tel. and Am. Ex. Agt .- Robert O. Dill; South, C. S. Reed. Hotels-Rangeley Lake House, J. B. Marble; Mountain View House, L. E. Bowley; Rangeley Tavern, W. S. Marble; Haines Landing, The Barker, F. C. Barker; Mooselookmeguntic House, F. B. Burns.
Sportsmen's Camps-Pickford's Camps, H. E. Pickford; Mingo Spring Camp, Arch. Perham; Bald Mountain Camps, Amos Ellis.
.Isso'tus-K. of P .- Oquossoc, No. 111, Mon .. Pythian Sisters, Lake- view, No. 14. I. O. O. F .- Entwistle, No. 146, Fri. Summit Rebekah, No. 120, 1st and 3d Tues. P. of H .- Oquossoc No. 362, Sat. Indian Rock, Oguossoc Angling Asso., James Mathieson, supt.
Trust Co .- See tables.
SALEM.
Twenty miles N. of Farmington. On S. R & R. L. R. R. Formed from parts of Freeman, Phillips, and Bingham's purchase. Incorporated, Jan. 10, 1823, under the name of North Salem. Population-1850, 454; 1860, 396; 1870, 307; 1880, 273; 1890, 218; 1900, 195. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 83; Es- tates. $71,715; 1870-Polls, 71; Estates, $64,432; 1880-Polls, 67; Est., $59,868; 1890-Polls, 83; Estates, $60,224; 1900-Polls, 58; Est., $44,940; 1910-Population, 181; Polls, 60; Estates, $68,145.
Postmaster-Walter S. Heath.
Selectmen-W. S. Heath, Ira D. Adley, John A. Ellsworth.
Town Clerk-Edgar Wills.
Treasurer-A. E. Dolbier.
Collector-Strong P. O., A. R. Sedgley.
Constable-L. C. Ellsworth.
Roud Commissioner-R. V. Plaisted.
School Committee-W. S. Lovejoy, Ira D. Adley, G. E. Berry. Supt .-
Board of Health-John B. Harris, sec.
Clergymen-Supplies, Univ. ; vacant, Meth ; W. W. Laite, Holiness.
Justices-Edgar Wills, Aug. 30, 1917; John B. Harris, Mar. 29, 1918.
.Merchant-W. E. Whitney, general stores.
Manufacturers-E. C. Brackett, shingles; F. W. Soule, long lumber; Eastern Handle Co., parcel handles.
Library-Charles Heath, Angie Lovejoy, lib., 500 vols.
Telephones-Maine, W. S. Heath; Farmers, W. S. Lovejoy.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.
STRONG.
Eleven miles N. of Farmington. On Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes R. R. Formerly called Readstown. Settled, 1784. Incorp'd Jan. 31, 1801, and named for Gov. Strong, of Mass. Portion of town annexed to New Vineyard in 1856. Population-1840, 1109; 1850. 1008: 1860, 754; 1870, 634; 1880, 596; 1890, 627; 1900, 637. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 173; Es- tates, $152,959; 1870-Polls. 165; Est., $220.794; 1880-Polls, 173; Est., $223,525; 1890-Polls, 181; Est., $249,412; 1900-Polls, 216; Est., $257,764; 1910-Population, 720; Polls, 231; Estates, $308,105.
Postmaster-Nelson Walker.
Selectmen-Henry W. Allen, P. D. Stubbs, Arthur G. Eustis.
Town Clerk-C. B. Richardson.
Treasurer-Charles E. Dyer.
Collector and Constable-W. I. Smith.
School Committee-F. W. Look, J. E. Winslow, D. E. Leighton. Supt .- E. A. Maines.
Board of Health-C. W. Bell, sec.
Clergymen-W. P. Holman. Meth .; vacant, Cong.
Physician-Chas W. Bell (U. S. Exam. Surgeon).
Lawyers-Philip H. Stubbs, Philip D. Stubbs.
Notary-Philip H. Stubbs, Apr. 2, 1915.
Justices-Philip H. Stubbs, May 19, 1912; P. D. Stubbs, Dec. 31, 1916: Dedimus, P. H. Stubbs.
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