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GENEALOGY COLLECTION
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01092 4048
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GAZETTEER
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CHESHIRE COUNTY, N. H. 1736 -- 1885.
Compiled and Published by
HAMILTON CHILD,
AUTHOR OF WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOMPKINS, ONONDAGA, MADI- SON, CORTLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN, ORLEANS, HERKIMER, CHENANGO, NIAGARA, ONEIDA, MONROE, GENESEE, SARATOGA, MONT- GOMERY AND FULTON, ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY, RENSSELAER, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, LEWIS, COLUMBIA, SULLIVAN, SCHO- HARIE, OTSEGO, ULSTER, CHAUTAUQUA, ST. LAWRENCE, BROOME AND TIOGA, CATARAUGUS, ALLEGANY AND OTHER COUNTY DIRECTORIES IN NEW YORK STATE, AND ERIE AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES, THE BRADFORD OIL DIS- TRICT IN PENNSYLVANIA, BENNINGTON, RUT- LAND, ADDISON, CHITTENDEN, FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE, LAMOILLE AND ORLEANS WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN VERMONT, BERKSHIRE CO., MASS.
PERMANENT OFFICE, - - - SYRACUSE, N. Y.
ESTABLISHED 1866.
"He that hath much to do, will do something wrong, and of that wrong must suffer the con- sequences ; and if it were possible that he should always act rightly, yet when such numbers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence, and the good sometimes by mistake."-SAMUEL JOHNSON.
SYRACUSE, N. Y .: PRINTED AT THE JOURNAL OFFICE, AUGUST, 1885.
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1281029 INTRODUCTION.
In presenting to the public the "Gazetteer and Business Directory" of Cheshire County, we desire to return our sincere thanks to all who have kindly aided in obtaining the information it contains, and rendered it possible to pre- sent it in the brief space of time in which it is essential such works should be completed. Especially are our thanks due to the editors and managers of the county papers for the uniform kindness they have evinced in calling public attention to our efforts, and for essential aid in furnishing material for the work. We have also found valuable aid in the following : "History of Marl- boro," by Charles A. Bemis ; "History of Chesterfield," by Oran E. Randall ; "Annals of Keene," by Salma Hale ; "History of Jaffrey," by Daniel B. Cut- ter, M. D .; "History of Troy," by A. M. Caverly, M. D .; "History of Rich- mond," by William Bassett ; "Walpole As It Was and As It Is," by George Aldrich ; "History of Rindge," by Ezra S. Stearns; "History of Gilsum," by Sylvanus Howard, A. M .; "History of Dublin ;" "History of Charlestown," by Rev. Henry H. Saunderson ; "History of Northfield, Mass.," by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon ; "Belknap's New Hampshire ;" "Gazetteer of New Hampshire," by John Farmer and Jacob B. Moore ; "Gazetteer of New Hampshire," by Alonzo J. Fogg ; "New Hampshire Churches," by Robert F. Lawrence ; "State Adjutant General's Reports ;" State Superintendent of Instruction's Report ;" "Atlas of Cheshire County," by Comstock & Cline ; "New Hampshire As It Is," by Edwin A. Charleton ; "History of New Eng- land," by Rev. Henry White ; "Hall's Eastern Vermont," and in the various pamphlets, and reports of a number of societies, institutions, corporations and towns. Our thanks are also due to the clergy throughout the county, and to Prof. Charles H. Hitchcock, of Hanover ; William F. Flint, B. S., and Dr. George W. Peirce, of Winchester ; Rev. J. L. Seward, of Lowell, Mass .; Hon. Benjamin Read, of Swanzey ; E. A. Jones, of Marlow ; George A. Wheelock, and J. F. Whitcomb, of Keene ; Willard Bill, Jr., of Westmoreland ; Joseph P. Frost, of Jaffrey ; Nelson Richardson, of Hinsdale ; Julius Cutter, of Jaffrey, and to many others who have rendered valuable aid.
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INTRODUCTION.
That errors have occurred in so great a number of names is probable, and that nan:es have been omitted which should have been inserted is quite cer- tain. We can only say that we have exercised more than ordinary diligence and care in this difficult and complicated feature of book-making. Of such as feel aggrieved in consequence of errors or omissions, we beg pardon, and ask the indulgence of the reader in noting such as have been observed in the subsequent reading of the proofs and which are found correct in the Errata following the Introduction.
It was designed to give a brief account of all the church and other socie- ties in the county, but owing in some cases to the negligence of those who were able to give the necessary information, and in others to the inability of any one to do so, we have been obliged to omit special notices of a few.
We would suggest that our patrons observe and become familiar with the explanations at the commencement of the Directory on page 3, part 2d. The names it embraces, and the information connected therewith, were obtained by actual canvass, and are as correct and reliable as the judgment of those from whom they were solicited renders possible. Each agent is furnished with a map of the town he is expected to canvass, and he is re- quired to pass over every road and call at every dwelling and place of busi- ness in the town in order to obtain the facts from the individuals concerned whenever possible.
The margins have been left broad to enable any one to note changes oppo- site the names.
The Advertisers we most cheerfully commend to the patronage of those under whose observation these pages may come.
We take this occasion to express the hope that the information found in the book will not prove devoid of interest and value, though we are fully conscious that the brief description of the county the scope of the work enables us to give, is by no means an exhaustive one, and can only hope that it may prove an aid to future historians, who will be the better able to do full justice to the subject.
While thanking our patrons and friends generally for the cordiality with which our efforts have been seconded, we leave the work to secure that favor which earnest endeavor ever wins from a discriminating public, hoping they will bear in mind, should errors be noted, that "he who expects a perfect work to see, expects what ne'er was, is, nor yet shall be."
HAMILTON CHILD.
ERRATA.
ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS.
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PART FIRST.
County Chapter .- On page 55, tenth line from the bottom, read "but- ton-wood " tree, instead of "bottom-wood."
On page 60, second line from the bottom, read January 5, 1853, in- stead of "1753."
On page 61, ninth line from the bottom, read 1849, instead of "1749."
The Home Companion, on page 62, was changed to a semi-monthly, July 1, 1885, and is issued on the Ist and 15th of each month, at seven- ty-five cents per year, the size remaining the same.
Alstead .- This town was first granted December 28, 1752, to John Towle, and 63 others, instead of " 1761," as printed on page 72.
On page 74, twenty-fifth line from the top, read August 16th, 1763, instead of " 1768."
Messer Bros'. planing mill, mentioned on page 75, is now conducted by Frank D. Messer.
On page 77, first line in last paragraph, read, the first death was that of a child of Simon Baker, instead of "birth,"
Chesterfield .- On page 99, twentieth line from the bottom, it should read, three years after 1761, appear, not "of 1761, appeared."
On page 129, eleventh line from the top, read Beloit, Wis., instead of " Boloit."
Fitzwilliam .- On page 154, in the first line of third paragraph from the bottom, read Seth N. Holman, instead of "Seth M."
Harrisville .- On page 176, sixth line from the top, lead, this lot was settled about 1764, instead of " 1864."
Hinsdale .- On page 186, twentieth line from the top, read, in the spring of 1737, instead of " 1827."
Keene .- In the head lines on pages 223 and 224, read city of Keene, in- stead of " town " of Keene.
Marlboro .- On page 303, seventh line from top, read, the act being approved, instead of " opposed."
Swanzey .- On page 447, in first line of fourth paragraph, read Roger Thomson, instead of " Thompson."
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ERRATA.
PART SECOND.
Alstead .- COLD RIVER JOURNAL THE, is now published by W. H. Allen.
Davis James, (Gilsum) prop. mica mine.
LINSLEY WALTER J., clerk at Springfield, is a patron of this work. ROSS JAMES W., (E. Alstead) contractor and builder.
Chesterfield .- BENNETT WILLIAM, has 41 head of cattle, 500 fowls, and farmer 250, and is a patron of this work.
CLAPP CHARLES A., prop. of stage route between Chesterfield and Keene.
SNOW THIRZA C., is a patron of this work.
WORRELL JOSEPH, is a patron of this work.
Dublin. - Moore Bros. & Knight, (Dublin) props. of grist-mill.
WHITTAKER EDWARD F., has removed from Swanzey to this town. He served two and a half years in the Rebellion, in the 1st and 2d Mass. Regts., and in Ullman's Brigade from New York.
Fitzwilliam .- BEEBE ANSON G., instead of "Bemis," as printed on page 26.
CAMPBELL ALEXANDER, (Fitzwilliam Depot) carpenter and builder. PERRY JOHN L., is a patron of this work.
STONE STILLMAN S., instead of Samuel, as printed on page 33. Webb George D., (Fitzwilliam Depot) r 31, granite quarry.
Gilsum .- Cheshire Mica Co., The, (Gilsum) r 2.
Harrisville .- HOWE LAMBERT L., has sold his woodenware manu- factory to Silas Hardy, of Keene.
Towne Cornelius K. and Edward M., instead of " Town " as printed on page 44.
Hinsdale .- ADAMS WILLIAM B. MRS., and CARRIE E., reside on road 17, instead of " 57," as printed on page 45.
BARROWS WARREN S., is postmaster of Hinsdale in place of Frank D. Fisk, resigned.
CALLAHAN WILLIAM is a patron of this work.
DAVENPORT SYLVESTER O. is a patron of this work.
DIX MAHLON C. is a patron of this work.
ELLIOTT FRANK H. instead of "Ellicott," as printed on page 49, is a patron of this work ..
Hall Edgar I., (Hinsdale) homeo. physician and surgeon, Stebbins block, bds Main.
HAMILTON HENRY H. is a patron of this work.
HOPKINS CHARLES B. is a patron of this work.
JOHNDROW HENRY E. is a patron of this work.
Keyou Charles E., instead of " Keyon," on page 52.
LISCOM HENRY C. is a patron of this work.
OWEN DAVID A. is a patron of this work.
STEBBINS FRANCIS is a patron of this work.
STREETER HENRY L. is a patron of this work.
Jaffrey .- JOSLIN LEVI W. is a patron of this work.
MONADNOCK NATIONAL BANK, P. Upton, pres., instead of “D. Upton."
PIERCE FREDERICK S. is a patron of this work.
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ERRATA.
Keene .- BRITTON FREDERICK F. is a patron of this work.
BRITTON JOHN L., retired dancing teacher, served in Co. A, 2d N. H. Vols., and is a patron of this work.
BROOKS ROBERT, JR., is a patron of this work.
DOLE EDMUND P. is a member of the firm of Lane & Dole, instead of " Law " & Dole, as printed on page 85.
ELLIS CALVIN H., (Keene) selectman, carpenter, contractor and builder, lumber dealer, h and shop Madison Court, cor Appian Way, instead of as printed on page 87.
FAULKNER & COLONY, instead of " Falukner & Colony" as printed on page 88.
Harlow Edward is a member of the firm of E. Harlow & Co.
HARLOW E. & CO., (Keene) dealers in carriages, wagons and sleighs
of all kinds, harness, whips, robes, and carriage wood-work, Roxbury st., opp. postoffice.
KINGSBURY JOSIAH is a patron of this work.
KNIGHT CHARLOTTE is a patron of this work.
KNIGHT WILLIAM E., son of Mrs. Charlotte, 66 Main.
McCONNELL WILLIAM J. is a patron of this work.
Morse Sylvanus A., on page 109, is also assessor and farmer 52.
*NEW ENGLAND OBSERVER prints a card on page 268, instead of "200," as printed on page 109.
Perry Charles H., on page 113, is a merchant tailor at 5 Cheshire House block.
POLLARD DALLAS M., (D. M. & Co.), h 27 Washington st.
SHEDD GALE C., a patron of this work, is now drug clerk for Bullard & Foster.
Stoddard Lumber Co., Herbert B. Viall, treas., instead of F. C. Faulk- ner.
Viall Herbert B., (Stoddard Lumber Co.) treas. Stoddard Lumber Co., bds Cheshire House.
Marlow .- BENNETT JOHN L. is a patron of this work.
CARPENTER JAMES O., a patron, is employed in Fox's currier shop. ISHAM FRED B., emp. of J. E. A. Fox, is a patron of this work.
KING FREEMAN W. is a patron of this work, and is now town rep- resentative.
KNIGHT BENJAMIN F. is a patron of this work.
LEWIS LOINES H. is a patron of this work.
Messer Loren, on page 146, instead of "Wesser."
ROGERS INCREASE S. a patron of this work, is first selectman and farmer 330, instead of "300," as printed on page 146.
Richmond .-- BOWEN FRANKLIN O., instead of "Pranklin," as printed on page 152.
Rindge .- BLAKE ELIZABETH S. is a patron of this work. BRADFORD ADELBERT A. is a patron of this work.
CHADWICK CHARLES L. is a patron of this work.
CROCKER FRED A., r 36, is a patron of this work.
DAVIS RACHEL B., is a patron of this work. GODDARD MARTIN L., instead of Martin S., as printed on page 158.
METCALF LORENZO G. is a patron of this work.
ROBBINS ALVAH E. is a patron of this work.
SMITH FRANK P. is a patron of this work.
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THRASHER NED has been appointed postmaster at Rindge, in place of W. W. Emory.
WELLINGTON IVERS is a patron of this work.
Stoddard .- BARRETT MARY E., instead of Mary A., as printed on page 165.
BROWN RODNEY J .. instead of "Rodney," as printed on page 166. *PARKER D. CLINTON is manuf. and patentee of the Gem folding chair, not "Gun," as printed on page 167.
RICE JOSIAH M. is a patron of this work.
Sullivan. - Leland Lois M. Mrs., (East Sullivan) postmaster.
Swanzey .- HARVEY GEORGE O., is a patron of this work.
HOLBROOK MARY A., instead of " Mary," on page 181, is a patron of this work.
KIBLIN HOBART L., (W. Swanzey) house, carriage, sign, and orna- mental painting, graining and paper hanging, Main street, instead of as- printed on page 182.
KNIGHT WILLIAM H. is a patron of this work.
NEWELL LEONARD A. is a patron of this work.
PAIGE CHARLES E., instead of "Page," as printed on page 184.
SPRING SIMEON A. is a patron of this work, also a contractor.
STRATTON MILLS have been changed to West Swanzey Mfg. Co. WHITCOMB DAVID is a patron of this work.
Troy .- Silsby W. G. & R. M., (Troy) proprs. of tannery.
Walpole .- BURT HENRY is a patron of this work.
JENNINGS CHARLES A. is a patron of this work.
KINGSBURY BROTHERS are patrons of this work. SMITH NELSON C. is a patron of this work.
Winchester .- Adamascobite Company, The, W. F. Flint, pres .; E. M. Forbes, sec'y and treas., manufacturers of whet-stones.
Conant Horace M. is a farmer for R. W. Pratt, of Keene, instead of " R. W.," as printed.
Evans Frank H., (Winchester) Main st.
Field Pliny B., (Winchester).
KINGSLEY AUSTIN N., is a patron of this work.
Peirce A. F., medical student, son of George W.
PEIRCE GEORGE W., and Hosea, instead of " Pierce," as printed on page 235.
Robertson Bros., (Ashuelot) (Edward C. and Frank W.,) paper manu- facturers, at Ashuelot, residence Hinsdale.
SEE JOHN, instead of "Lee," as printed on page 231.
THOMPSON DANIEL H. is a patron of this work.
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INDEXES.
GENERAL CONTENTS.
Almanac or Calendar for 20 years, part I
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Business Directory, by towns, part 2
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Census table, 1790 to 1880, part I
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Classified Business Directory, part 2.
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County Officers
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Courts in Cheshire County.
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Distance Table, part I
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Errata
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Gazetteer of County, part I
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Gazetteer of Towns, part 1
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Mail Routes and Stage Lines
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Map of Cheshire County
inside of back cover.
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Postoffices and Postmasters
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Publisher's Notes, part 2
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Societies
INDEX TO BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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Alstead.
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Richmond
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Chesterfield.
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Dublin
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Rindge 155 Roxbury 163
Fitzwilliam
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Stoddard
Gilsum
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Harrisville
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Hinsdale
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Swanzey 174
Jaffrey
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Troy. 189
Keene
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Walpole.
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Marlboro
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Westmoreland
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Marlow
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Winchester 222
Nelson
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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Baron Dr. P. T., physician
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Beverstock Oscar D., lumber manufacturer 240
Butrick W. H., "Champion" wash boiler 180
Central Vermont Railroad Company 265
Cheshire Republican, The. 200
Cold River Journal, The 2
Henry, Johnson & Lord, proprietary medicines 264
Kepple Daniel D., steam and gas fitter. 180
New England Observer 268
New Hampshire Sentinel, The. 164
Parker Clinton D .. " Gem" folding chair 240
Reed H. W., general merchant. 180
Walker Dana S., agricultural implements. 180
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Postal Rates and Regulations
Sullivan 165
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INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS-COUNTY OFFICERS.
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.
PORTRAITS.
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ALSTEAD-Robertson L. 88
CHESTERFIELD-Burt Samuel .. 130
Butler Dr. John F 100
Fletcher Rodney I26
Hopkins J. Henry 116
Jackson Jay ..
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Pattridge Samuel J 114
Pierce Benjamin
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Pierce Ezekiel P.
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Pierce Fred B. .
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Richardson J. M.
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Symonds Nathan R. I34
Titus Gen. H. B. 118
Walton D. S I28
GILSUM -- Kingsbury C. F.
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Holbrook Dr. Mellen R. 440
Stearns Arba. 448
Ware A. A. 452
WALPOLE-Wotkyns Dr. Hiram. 496
Pierce Benjamin 208
Spaulding Hon. O. L. 214
Upton P.
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WINCHESTER-Jewell A. L. 536
Rixford William
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VIEWS.
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·CHESTERFIELD-Brooks House
Brattleboro
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Mount Pistareen and Glen. . .
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Spafford Lake 93
Thompson D .- residence . . 432
TROY-Troy Village, Etc .. ... 475 Pierce I22
COUNTY OFFICERS.
State Senators.
John S. Collins
Gilsum
William P. Chamberlain
Keene
Murray Davia
.. Chesterfield
Representatives.
Alstead,
. John F. Dickey
Marlow, .Freeman W. King
Chesterfield,
.W. A. Pattridge Nelaon,
Stoddard, George H Dunlap
Fitzwilliam, John Colby
Richmond, Voted not to send
Rindge, Herbert E. Wetherbee
Roxbury.
Surry.
Sullivan,
Swanzey,
Henry Abbott
Troy.
Edwin Buttrick
Walpole,.
Patrick E. Griffin
Ward 2,
John Gould
Ward 3, John W. Sturtevant
Stephen H. Burt
Ward 4, . Charles H. Hersey
Winchester, .. Amoa A. Putnam Ward 5, George R. Follansbee
Marlborough, Luke Knowlton
Nims David 256
Nims Lanmon 288
Skinner Barton 264
Symonds John. 272
MARLOW-Burnap Hon. James .. 336
Jones J. Q. 328
NELSON-Melville J. H. 344
RINDGE-Burnham Rev. A. W .. 368
Russell Dr. Ira.
376
STODDARD-Rice J. M 388
Stevens Ephraim 392
SULLIVAN-Comstock Hon. C. C. 408
SWANZEY-Cutler Dr. George I. 468 Holbrook Charles 440
HINSDALE-Hooker Henry. 200
JAFFREY-Bradley Dr. O. H. 218
Cutter Benjamin 212
WESTMORELAND-Fuller Joseph. 512 Fuller Col. Levi K . 520
KEENE-Symonds J .- residence. 296 SWANZEY-Stratton Free Library. 464
Lake House erected by E. P.
JAFFREY -- Granite State Hotel .. 206
Dublin, .none
Gilsum, George B. Rawson Harrisville, George Davis
Hinsdale, George W. Lewis
Hinsdale, E. C. Robertson
Jaffrey,
.. John H. Fox Keene,- Ward 1. .Daniel R. Cole
.Winslow B. Porter
Westmoreland,
George H. Snow
KEENE-Holbrook J. J . 280
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COUNTY OFFICERS-POSTOFFICES AND POSTMASTERS.
Register-Charles C. Buffum, Keene.
Treasurer-Gardner C. Hill, Keene.
Commissioners-Joseph B. Abbott, Keene; George W. Stearns, Rindge; Alfred W. Burt, Wal- pole.
Sheriff-Horace A. Perry, Walpole.
Jailor-Charles G. Gilmore, Keene.
Coroner-C. F. Rowell, Keene.
Sealer-Virgil A. Wright, Keene.
Notaries-Henry Abbott, E. M. Forbes, H. W. Brigham. W. H. Jennings, Winchester; A. J. Blake, Fitzwilliam; Hiram Blake, J R. Beal, A. T. Batchelder, H. P. Cooledge, F. C. Faulkner, H. S. Martin, O G. Nims, R. H Porter, Keene; F. J. Barber, L B Lamson, H. R. Vaille, Jr., G. S. Wilder, Hinsdale; J. G. Bellows, Bolivar Lovell, Walpole; E. S. Stearns, Rindge; Peter Upton, H. D. Upton, Jaffrey.
Elected to serve from July, 1885, to July, 1887.
Treasurer-J. E. Wright, Keene. Commissioners-J. B. Abbott, Keene; Elbridge Kingsbury, Roxbury; A. W. Burt, Walpole.
POSTOFFICES AND POSTMASTERS.
POSTOFFICE.
TOWN.
POSTMASTERS.
Alstead,
Alstead,
Azel R. Emerson.
Alstead Center,
Alstead,
Mary Shepard.
Ashuelot,
Winchester,
Henry H Pratt.
Chesterfield,
Chesterfield, Chesterfield,
Sewell F. Rugg.
Chesterfield Factory.
Henry Jackson.
Drewsville,
Walpole,
William A. Bond.
*Dublin,
Dublin,
George W. Gleason.
East Alstead,
Alstead,
Edgar P. Fish.
East Harrisville,
Harrisville,
Henry J. Farwell,
East Jaffrey,
Jaffrey,
Marcellus M. Bascom.
East Rindge,
Rindge,
Zenas Converse.
East Sullivan,
Sullivan,
Mrs. Lois M. Leland.
East Swanzey,
Swanzey,
Albert B. Read.
East Westmoreland,
Westmoreland,
William N. Patten.
*Fitzwilliam,
Fitzwilliam,
Phillip S. Batcheller.
Fitzwilliam Depot,
Fitzwilliam,
Elbridge Cummings.
Gilsum,
Gilsum,
John A. Smith.
Harrisville,
Harrisville,
Charles C. P. Harris.
*Hinsdale,
Hinsdale,
Warren S. Barrows.
Jaffrey,
Jaffrey,
Gurley A. Phelps.
*Keene.
Keene,
Asa Smith.
Marlboro,
Marlboro,
William M. Nason.
Marlboro Depot,
Marlboro,
Cyrus S. Moors.
Marlow,
Marlow,
Hosea Towne.
Munsonville,
Nelson,
Sidney A. Green.
Nelson,
Nelson,
Mrs. Lydia J. Atwood.
North Hinsdale.
Hinsdale,
Loima B. Lamson.
North Richmond,
Richmond.
Orland H Martin.
Parkhill,
Westmoreland,
Charles W. Leonard.
Pottersville,
Harrisville,
Mrs. Susan M. Smith.
Richmond,
Richmond,
Charles Norwood.
Rindge, South Stoddard,
Stoddard,
James Simonds.
Stoddard,
Stoddard,
Henry W. Reed.
Sullivan,
Sullivan,
Albert G. Nims.
Surry,
Surry,
William H. Porter.
Swanzey. *Troy,
Troy,
Charles W. Whitney.
*Walpole,
Walpole, Wesmorland,
Ransom L. Ball.
West Chesterfield,
Chesterfield,
Emory H. Colburn.
Westmoreland,
Westmoreland,
Joseph Shelley.
Westmoreland Depot,
Westmoreland,
Charles H. Cook.
Westport,
Swanzey,
Walter E Marsh.
West Rindge,
Rindge,
Mrs. M. L. Wetherbee.
West Swanzey,
Swanzey,
Salmon H. Fox.
*Winchester,
Winchester.
William H. Guernsey.
Rates of Commission Charged for Money Orders.
On orders not exceeding $10, eight cents; over $10, and not exceeding $15, ten cents; over $15, and not exceeding $30, fifteen cents; over $30, and not exceeding $40, twenty cents; over $40, and not exceeding $50, twenty-five cents; over $50 and not exceeding $60, thirty cents; over $60, and not exceeding $70. thirty five cents; over $70, and not exceeding $80, forty cents; over $30, and not exceeding $100, forty-five cents. No single order issued for a greater sum than $100.
*Money order offices.
+ Mrs. Ware has moved from town and left the office in charge of Susan Webber, who will probably be appointed.
Rindge,
Ned Thrasher.
Swanzey,
Asa Healey.
Ware's Ferry,
+Mrs. Harriet Ware.
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RATES OF POSTAGE-STAR MAIL ROUTES.
THE RATES OF POSTAGE.
Postal cards one cent each, to all parts of the United States and Canada.
FIRST-CLASS MATTER-TWO CENTS PER OUNCE OR FRACTION THEREOF.
Letters and all other mailable matter of other classes subject to letter postage by reason of a- violation of the postal laws, two cents per ounce to all parts of the United States and Canada.
REGISTRATION, DROP-LETTERS, ETC.
On registered domestic letters and third and fourth-class matter an additional fee of ten cents Is required.
Local, or " drop " letters, that is for the city and town where deposited, two cents if delivered by carriera, and one cent if there is no carrier system, per ounce,
Manuscript for publication in books, (except when accompanied by proof sheets,) newspapers and magazinea chargeable as letters.
FREE.
Newspapers to each actual subscriber in the county, where published, free of charge.
SECOND-CLASS MATTER-ONE CENT PER POUND.
Newspapers and periodicals, transient excepted, to be prepaid at the office of publication at one cent per pound, or fraction thereof.
THIRD-CLASS MATTER-ONE CENT FOR TWO OUNCES.
(Must not be sealed.)
Mail-matter of the third-class embraces printed books, (except transient newspapers, four ounces for one cent.) and periodicals, circulars, proof-sheeta and corrected proof-sheets, man- uscript copy accompanying the same, and all matter of the same general character, as above enumerated, the printing upon which is designed to instruct, amuse, cultivate the mind or taste,. .or impart general information, and postage shall be paid thereon at the rate of one cent for each two ounces or fractional part thereof.
FOURTH-CLASS MATTER-ONE CENT FOR EACH OUNCE.
Mailable matter of the fourth-class embraces labels, patterns, photographs, playing cards, vis -- iting cards. address tags, paper sacks, wrapping paper and blotting pada with or without printed addresses thereon, ornamented paper, and all other matter of the same general character, the printing upon which ia not designed to instruct, amuse, cultivate the mind or taste, or impart general information. The class also includes merchandise, and samples of merchandise. models, samples of ores, metals, minerals, seeds, &c., and any other matter not included In the first,. second or third-class, and which is not in ita form of nature liable to destroy, deface or other- wise damage the cotents of the mail-bag, or harm the person of any one engaged in the postal service. Postage rate thereon, one cent for each ounce or fractional part thereof.
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