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HISTORY OF CONCORD.
Biblical Institute.
The METHODIST BIBLICAL INSTITUTE in Concord occupies the "Old North,"* which was fitted and presented to the trustees by the generosity of the neighbors. This " school of the prophets" has a chapel, three recitation rooms, a library room, containing 1000 volumes, and four- teen dormitories. The Institution commenced its operations in April, 1847. Its number of students for 1849 is 40. Its professors are three. The trustees managing its inter- ests are 35. Its course of study is similar to that of other theological schools in New England. Though its funds are extremely limited, no charge is made for tuition. The students have just completed a beautiful fence inclosing its grounds, which they generously performed without the smallest compensation. The Institute is steadily advan- cing in the course of successful experiment. J. D.
Faculty .- Rev. John Dempster, Rev. Osmon C. Baker, Rev. Stephen M. Vail.
* " The Old North Meeting-House, the venerable building still standing at the north end of Main street, [which is faithfully repre- sented in the engraving,| was the sole building used in town for public worship for more than sixty years. The main body was erected in 1751; but it was not completed until the year 1784, by the erection of its porches and belfry 125 feet high. In 1802, the house was enlarged to its present dimensions by the addition of a semi-circle, projecting 30 feet in front, and divided into eight an- gles. It is believed that the timbers of this building are now as perfect as they were ninety years ago, and as capable of remaining ninety years longer, as any building in town. Its timber is heavy oak, which, when once seasoned and covered, will long remain in its full strength. For the first sixty years of the existence of this church, the comforts of a fire on the Sabbath were never intro- duced in the coldest of winter."-Ilill's N. H. Patriot.
Methodist Biblical Institute, Formerly the Old North Church.
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New North Church.
The old meeting-house, having been occupied as a place of worship ninety-one years, and needing repairs, was, after long deliberation, reluctantly relinquished by the First Congregational Society for a new and commodious house more conveniently located for the purposes of the society. The new house, represented in the engraving, stands on the corner of Main and Washington streets. The corner- stone was laid with appropriate religious ceremonies on the 4th of July, 1842, and the house dedicated on the 23d No- vember of the same year. Dimensions-50 feet in front, and 32 in length, with 88 pews on the lower floor, and a commodious singing gallery. In the summer of 1848, owing to the increase of the congregation, an addition of 15 feet in length was made to the house, giving 20 new pews on the lower floor. The walls and ceiling of the house were also beautifully frescoed. The whole cost of the house, including the addition, was about $8000. It is furnished with a fine organ, which cost $1200.
The First Congregational Church in Concord was organ- ized Nov. 18, 1730, and Rev. Timothy Walker, a native of Woburn, Mass., and a graduate of Harvard College, was the same day ordained pastor. He died Sept. 1, 1782, aged 77. His ministry was 52 years. He was succeeded by Rev. Israel Evans, a native of Pennsylvania, a graduate of New Jersey College, and who had been a chaplain in the continental army under Gen. Washington. Mr. Evans was installed pastor, July 1, 1789; dismissed, July 1, 1797; and died March 9, 1807, aged 60. His ministry was 8 years. Rev. Asa McFarland, a native of Worcester, Mass., and a graduate of Dartmouth College, was ordained the third pastor, March 7, 1798; was dismissed, March 23, 1825; and died, February 18, 1827, aged 57. His minis- try was 27 years. Rev. NATHANIEL BOUTON, a native
View of the New North Church.
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of Norwalk, Conn., and a graduate of Yale College, was ordained, March 23, 1825.
Number of members .- At the organization of the church, 8; admitted by Rev. Mr. Walker, 95; by Rev. Mr. Evans, 124; by Rev. Dr. McFarland, 428; by Rev. Mr. Bouton, 618; total, 1273. The whole number of communicants now connected with the church is 260.
South Congregational Church. Corner of Main and Pleasant Streets.
This church was organized February 1, 1837, consisting of 67 members from the First Church. The number of members, April 1, 1849, was 224.
First Pastor .- Rev. DANIEL J. NOYES was ordained May 3, 1837.
In September, 1849, Mr. Noyes, having been chosen Phillips Professor of Theology in Dartmouth College, asked a dismission, which was granted, and in October, the con- nection, long and happily existing between himself and the people of his charge, was dissolved by a mutual ecclesias- tical council. The church and congregation are now (Dec. 1819) without a pastor.
The corner-stone of the church edifice was laid, June, 1836, and the house dedicated to the worship of God, Feb. 1, 1837. It is built of wood, with a basement of stone; is 77 feet in length, and 64 in breadth, and has 108 pews on the floor. It is furnished with a good organ and clock. In the basement of the house is a large and convenient vestry, 64 feet in length, and 36 in breadth. In front of the vestry are two rooms designed for stores. In June, 1846, a bell, weighing 1958 pounds, was procured from the foundry of Mr. Andrew Mencely, West Troy, N. Y. The whole expense of the house was about $10,000.
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View of the South Church. Corner of Main and Pleasant Streets.
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First Baptist Church.
The church edifice was erected in 1825, and was opened for religious worship, January, 1826. The house stands on State street, and was originally 70 feet long, and 50 wide, containing 72 pews on the floor, and 30 in the galle- ries. In 1835, it was remodeled, and 8 more pews added. In 1845, the house was enlarged by the addition of 20 feet to the north end, the galleries removed, modern windows inserted, and the whole inside newly finished. The house is furnished with an excellent organ, a clock and chande- lier, and is, on the whole, one of the most pleasant houses of worship in the county.
The church was constituted Oct. 8, 1818, consisting of 14 members.
Rev. William Taylor was settled as pastor of the church at its constitution, and continued in that relation until Jan., 1826, when he was succeeded by Rev. Nathaniel W. Wil- liams. In April, 1831, Mr. W. requested a dismission; and after being destitute of a settled minister for six months, the church invited Rev. EBENEZER E. CUMMINGS to become their pastor, and he was settled, March, 1832.
During the ministry of Rev Mr. Taylor, a period of seven years, the church admitted to its fellowship 30 mem- bers. During the ministry of Rev. Mr. Williams, a period of five years and a half, 54 were added. On the settle- ment of the present pastor, the church numbered 100. During his ministry, up to the present time, a period of nearly eighteen years, the number of members added has been about 600. The whole number of members, Dec. 1, 1849, was 284.
The church and society are at present in a prosperous state, and active in whatever advances the cause of morals and religion at home and abroad.
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View of the Baptist Church.
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First Free-Will Baptist Society.
This society was organized Sept. 1, 1844. Their meet- ing-house, situated on the corner of Centre and Green streets, was built in the summer of 1846, and dedicated Dec. 12, of the same year. It is a neat little chapel, 40 by 50 feet, plainly finished, and cost over $2000.
The church, consisting of 13 members, was constituted, Dec. 8, 1844. Elder John Kimball was the first pastor, and continued till August, 1847, when he was succeeded by Elder S. T. Catlin, who remained one year and eight months. The next pastor was Elder E. S. Heline, whose brief ministry of five months was closed in a sudden man- ner by death, while on a visit to his friends in Newport, R. I. On Sunday morning, Oct. 7, 1849, just after en- tering Trinity Church in company with his sister, he died instantly of disease of the heart.
Rev. A. D. SMITH is the present pastor. The church now numbers 57 members. 2
Second Advent Society.
A society of believers in the near approach of the sec- ond advent of Christ upon earth, exists in this village, and hold their meetings in a small building in Spring street.
It may appear somewhat surprising, that at the present time there are those who weekly assemble to consider and promulgate a doctrine which has, in so many instances, proved false, so far as regards set times and dates; yet, unquestionably, there are many sincere and honest believ- ers connected with this society, who are numbered among our respectable citizens.
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The Unitarian Church.
" The Second Congregational Church and Society in Concord, N. H.," was instituted, April 4, 1827. Public religious services commenced in June following. The church, consisting of eight members, was constituted and recognized, February 25, 1829. From that time to the present, both church and society have steadily increased.
Nov. 22, 1828, Mr. Moses G. Thomas was invited to be- come the minister of the society, which invitation was ac- cepted by him, and he was ordained, February 25, 1829. Rev. Mr. Thomas resigned the pastoral office, and his ministry in Concord closed, April 1, 1844, after fifteen years of happy and successful labor. Rev. William P. Tilden, of Norton, Mass., was soon after invited to the pastoral charge of the society. Mr. Tilden accepted the invitation, and commenced his ministry, July 1, 1844, without any formal services of installation. Ilis connection with the society continued till May 9, 1847. On the 10th of October following, the society voted to employ Rev. John J. Putnam, of Keene, as its minister. Mr. Putnam remained till July 1, 184S. January 29, 1849, an invita- tion was extended to Mr. AUGUSTUS WOODBURY, of the Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass., to become the pastor of the society. Mr. Woodbury accepted the invitation, and was ordained, August 1, 1819.
The corner-stone of the meeting-house was laid with appropriate ceremonies, May 2, 1829. The house (of which the engraving is a good representation) was completed and dedicated, November 11, 1829. It stands on a beautiful common between State and Green streets; is 76 feet in length, and 50 in width, and contains 82 pews on the ground floor. The cost of the building, exclusive of the land, which was presented to the society by the late Hon. William A.
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View of the Unitarian Church.
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Kent, was about $6500. An excellent organ, built by the Messrs. Hook, of Boston, and a fine-toned bell, have since been added.
The Methodist Episcopal Church.
This church was organized in the year 1825. There was not, however, regular preaching until 1830. In 1831, the society erected a neat and commodious house of wor- ship, 46 by 60 feet upon the ground, containing 66 pews, which was dedicated to the worship of God, Nov. 1, 1831.
The Methodists adopt the episcopal form of church gov- ernment. But the main point of difference between them and other evangelical denominations is an itinerating ministry-hence the frequent change of ministers. The following clergymen have been stationed with this church since 1830 :-
Rev. Samuel Kelley, 1830, 1831.
" J. G. Dow, 1832.
" George Storrs, 1833, 1834.
" Samuel Hoyt, 1835.
J. W. Mowry, 1836.
J. M. Fuller, 1837, 1838.
W. H. Hatch, 1839, 1840.
John Jones, 1841, 1842.
C. L. MeCurdy, 1843, 1844.
C. C. Burr, 1845.
" Ebenezer Peaslee, 1846, 1817.
" Charles Adams, 1848.
ELIJAH MASON, 1849.
On the Ist December, 1849, the number in the society was 180.
View of the Methodist Church.
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St. Paul's Church.
The first meeting holden in Concord preparatory to the organization of an Episcopal Society, was on the 5th of January, 1817. A society was then formed, under the name of St. Thomas' Chapel. Rev. Charles Burroughs, of Portsmouth, was appointed rector, March 21, 1818, and occasionally officiated. Rev. Messrs. Andrus, Marshall, searle, and others, officiated for the society a part of the time previous to April, 1821, when Rev. John L. Blake was chosen rector, and held services here and at Hopkin-
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ton, alternately, for more than two years. Mr. Blake resigned his charge in the spring of 1823. For about twelve years from this date, the services of the church were only occasionally performed.
On the 13th of July, 1835, a new society was organized under the name and style of "The Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul's Church;" and Rev. Moses B. Chase was chosen rector. Mr. Chase officiated a part of the time for about one year. In October, 1836, Rev. Petrus S. Ten Broeck was elected rector. January 1, 1840, the church, which is represented in the engraving, was consecrated by Rt. Rev. A. V. Griswold, who, on the following day, con- stituted Rev. P. S. Ten Broeck rector. Mr. Ten Broeck, after a useful ministry, resigned his charge in the summer of 1844, and retired to Danvers, Mass., where he deceas- ed, Jan. 1849.
Rev. Darius R. Brewer was elected rector, Nov. 17, 1844. Mr. Brewer resigned the rectorship in the latter part of 1846, having accepted an invitation to Trinity Church, Newport, R. I. Rev. Thomas Leaver was chosen rector, Jan. 7, 1847. Mr. Leaver died, much lamented, Dec. 23, 1847. Rev. NEWTON E. MARBLE, the present iucuin- bent, was elected to the rectorship, Feb. 27, 1848.
This parish has steadily increased in numbers and influ- ence since the erection of the church edifice in 1840. The present number of communicants is 60.
In 1803, a society of FRIENDS was gathered in this town, and a meeting-house erected by them in 1815. In 1840, the society disposed of their interest in the building, which was removed in 1847, and is now occupied as a school-house.
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The Universalist Church.
This church is located on the corner of School and State streets. It was erected in the autumnn of 1842, at a cost of about $4500. It contains 60 pews, a singing gallery, and vestry, and is considered a very neat and convenient house for religious worship.
The society worshipping in this house was reorganized in January, 1842, from which time until the completion of the house, its meetings were held in the Court House. There had been occasional preaching in this town for Uni- versalists since 1820, though nothing like a vigorous effort was made for the advancement of the cause until 1841. The first pastor regularly settled over the society was Rev. William H. Ryder, who was installed Oct. 11, 1843. He was succeeded by Rev. THOMPSON BARRON in Decem- ber, 1845, who retains his connection at the present time.
The society is active, united, and increasing. The fol- lowing associations exist in connection with it :- Social Circle, Sabbath School, and Church. The Social Circle is composed principally of the females of the society. Its mission is to do good, and it has been very efficient. The Sabbath School numbers about 70 scholars, and has a library of about 400 volumes. The church was recognized in February, 1844, with 25 members; since which it has received several accessions. In what manner church fel- lowship shall be received, whether by baptism or other- wise, is entirely optional with the candidate.
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NAMES OF STREETS.
CENTRE STREET extends westerly from Main street, over Sand Hill, until it intersects Washington street.
CHAPEL COURT is on the north side of the Methodist Chapel, and runs easterly from State street.
CHURCH LANE extends northerly from Park street, by the Episcopal Church, to Centre street.
CHURCH STREET is on the south side of the old North meeting-house lot, and extends westerly from Main to State street.
COURT STREET extends westerly from Main street, by the north side of the Court House, to State street.
CROSS STREET extends westerly from Main to South st. DOWNING STREET extends westerly from Main street, by J. S. Abbot's shop, to South street.
ELM STREET extends southerly from Wall to Thomp- son street.
FAYETTE STREET is north of Thompson street, and extends westerly from Main to South street.
FERRY ROAD runs easterly from Main street, in front of the North Church, to the interval.
FRANKLIN STREET extends westerly from Main street to High street.
GREEN STREET is west of State street, and extends northerly from Pleasant to Centre street.
HALL STREET extends from Water street to Bow line by the Railroad.
HIGH ST. extends from Washington to Franklin st.
JEFFERSON STREET extends southerly from Thomp- son to Cross street.
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LIBERTY STREET is next south of Cross street, and extends westerly from Main to South street.
MAIN STREET extends from the Turnpike road north- erly to Horse-Shoe Pond.
MAPLE ST. extends westerly from Union to Spring st.
MERRIMACK STREET is west of Rumford street, and extends northerly from Pleasant to Centre street.
MECHANICS Row runs easterly from Main street, be- tween the Eagle Coffee House and Stickney's Block.
MONROE ST. extends westerly from State to South st.
MONTGOMERY STREET extends westerly from Main to State street.
MYRTLE STREET extends southerly from Thompson to Cross street.
PARK STREET is on the north side of the State House yard, and extends westerly from Main to State street.
PEARL STREET extends westerly from Main to State street, in front of the State Prison.
PENACOOK STREET extends from Main street, at Horse Shoe Pond, westerly by the residence of Richard Bradley, Esq., to the foot of the hill on the Little Pond road.
PLEASANT STREET extends westerly from Main street, by the South Church, to its junction with Washington street, by Mr. Stephen Lang's dwelling-house.
PRINCE STREET extends westerly from Green street, by Mr. Isaac Emery's dwelling-house, to Spring street.
RAILROAD SQUARE is between Main st. and the Depot.
RUMFORD STREET is west of Spring street, and ex- tends northerly from Pleasant to Centre street.
SCHOOL STREET extends westerly from Main to Wash- ington street.
SHORT STREET extends westerly from Spring to Rum- ford street.
SOUTH STREET extends southerly from Pleasant street to Mrs. Benjamin Wheeler's dwelling-house.
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SPRING STREET is west of Green street, and extends northerly from Bog Road to Washington street.
STATE STREET is west of Main street, and extends from the Turnpike road northerly, by the burying ground, to Wood Brook, on the Boscawen road.
SULLIVAN STREET is located north of Downing street -not yet completed.
SUMMER STREET extends north from Winter to Court st. THOMPSON STREET extends westerly from Main to South street.
TREMONT STREET is on the north side of the State Prison yard, and extends westerly from State street.
TURNPIKE ROAD extends south-westerly from Main street, by the head of State street.
UNION STREET extend's northerly from Centre to Washington street.
WALNUT STREET extends northerly from Washington street, by John G. Hook's House, to Franklin street.
WARREN STREET is north of Pleasant street, and extends westerly from Main to Washington street.
WASHINGTON STREET extends westerly from Main street, by the new North Church, over the hill, until it in- tersects Pleasant street.
WATER STREET extends from the south end of Main street to Concord bridge.
WEST STREET is north of Turnpike road, and extends westerly from Main to South street.
WINTER STREET is north of Montgomery street, and extends easterly from State street.
Length of the principal Streets. Main street, one and a half mile long. State street, two miles. Warren street, three fourths of a mile.
DIRECTORY.
Explanation .- Where one location follows a name, it is intend- ed for the place of residence; when two are mentioned, the first is intended for the place of business; the other, preceded by h., for the residence. When a name follows a dash, it designates where or with whom the person boards.
Abbot, Albert, Maple st.
Abbot, Benjamin K., laborer, Union st.
Abbot, David, carpenter, 43 Main st.
Abbot, David, 3d, laborer-Merrimack House.
Abbot, David J., painter, Northern R. R., h. 50 Spring st. Abbot, Elizabeth, widow, 261 Main st.
Abbot, George D., painter, Mechanics Row, rear of 154 Main st., h. South, corner of Fayette.
Abbot, Horace S., joiner, Union st.
Abbot, Joseph C., student at law-Mrs. S. E. Kendall.
Abbot, J. Stephens, coach and carriage maker, 15 and 17 Main st., h. 77 Main.
Abbot, Joseph S., 3d, coach-body builder, State st., corner West.
Abbot, Nathaniel C., laborer, Spring st.
Abbot, Ruth, widow, Hall st.
Abbot, Samuel, granite cutter-Merrimack House.
Abbot, Samuel K., granite cutter-S. Alexander.
Adams, Hiram B., shoemaker-J. Woodman.
Ainsworth, Calvin, attorney at law, 169 Main st., h. South.
Alden, Albert, carpenter, South st., corner of Fayette.
Alden, Joseph G., foreman in wood repair shop, Northern R. R., 26 Montgomery st. Alexander, James G., 34 Centre st.
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Alexander, Richard, stabler, South st.
Alexander, Samuel, farmer, 7 Washington st.
Allen, C. W., hair cutter, 145 Main st., h. South.
Allen, J. D., carpenter, 21 Washington st.
Allen, James B., bookbinder-Merrimack House.
Allison & Gault, druggists, 140 Main st.
Allison, David, hatter, 3 Washington st.
Allison, David B., printer-T. Osgood.
Allison, Frederic, bookbinder, 147 State st.
Allison, William H., (firm of Allison & Gault,) 11 Pleas- ant st.
Allison, William H., 2d, wheelwright at J. S. Abbot's- A. C. Osborn.
Ames, Samuel, farmer, 318 Main st.
Anderson, Roxana, 25 Spring st.
Angier, Gardner F., machinist, Concord R. R .- T. White. Arlin, Henry, carpenter-T. Campbell.
Ashley, Joseph J., in wood shop, Concord R. R., h. 13 Pleasant st.
Atwood, John, state treasurer, State House, h. 25 Green st., corner of School.
Austin, Caleb, laborer, rear of 7 Warren st.
Austin & Dearborn, musical instrument manufacturers, 180 Main st.
Austin, Charles, (firm of Austin & Dearborn, ) 22 Mont- gomery st.
Austin, Luther, stabler, rear of 7 Warren st. Ayer, James, farmer-R. Bradley.
Babcock, Andrew J., coppersmith-Columbian. Bachelder, Almira, widow, South st. Bachelder, Charles, carpenter-W. Gilman.
Bachelder, George H1., boot maker, 138 Main st., h. Myrtle. Bachelder, Jonathan F., switch tender, Concord R. R., h. Spring st.
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Bachelder, Jeremiah, laborer-Mrs. A. Bachelder. Bachelder, William B., stone cutter, Wall st.
Badger, Jacob, blacksmith, Downing st.
Badger, Stephen C., attorney at law, 116 Main st., h. 149 State.
Bailey, Friend, assistant at the Asylum.
Bailey, S. C. H., law student-R. H. Sherburne.
Bailey, Thomas, 13 Wall st.
Bailey, T. E., provision store, 4 Pleasant st .- C. C. Flanders. Bailey, William-S. E. Sawtelle.
Baker, Nathaniel B., clerk of the courts, 223 Main st., h. 7 South st.
Baker, Osmon C., professor in Biblical Institute, h. 175 State st.
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Barber, James, carpenter, Downing st.
Barber, James C., on Concord R. R., h. 10 Main st.
Barker, William R., clerk at West's-Eagle Coffee House.
Barrett, Charles F., engineer, Concord R. R., h. Railroad Square.
Barron, Thompson, pastor of Univ. Church, 30 Spring st. Bartlett, Bailey, blacksmith, Downing st.
Bartlett, William HI., student at law-E. H. Parker.
Barter, Lewis, in repair shop, Northern R. R., h. Mont- gomery st., corner State.
Barton, Cyrus, 9 Park st.
Beaman, Alexander, railroad contractor, 64 Main st.
Bean, Francis B., machinist, Concord R. R .- H. Hayes.
Bean, Joseph W., tallow chandler-S. Stevens.
Bean, Lucas P., printer-M. Johnson.
Beard, H. F., cabinet maker, 209 Main st.
Bell, John, laborer-L. Bell.
Bell, Leonard, cooper, 1 Main st.
Bell, Leonard, Jun., fariner, 1 Main st.
Bennett, James M., painter, Concord R. R., h. Monroe st.
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Bennett, Moses, farmer, South st.
Benson, David, 46 Centre st.
Benson, Luke, laborer, rear of 50 Main st.
Berkley, Cornelius, fireman, Concord R. R .- Mrs. G. W. Dow.
Berry, George W., laborer, Maple st.
Berry, Simeon P., laborer, Downing st.
Bickford, Andrew, watchman, Concord R. R. shops, h. Cross st.
Bickford, Daniel Y., musical instrument maker-J. C. Ordway.
Bickford, Jerome, engineer, Claremont R. R., h. 16 Pleas- ant st.
Bickford, Jesse F., laborer-A. Garnsey.
Biddle, Baruch, depot master, Concord R. R., h. 109 State st.
Bigelow, Moses, on railroad, h. 300 Main st.
Bixby, Phin, printer, 55 State st.
Blackmer & Walker, silver platers, 192 Main st.
Blackmer, Jason, (firm of Blackmer & Walker, ) 119 State.
Blackstone, Robert B., hair dresser, Myrtle st.
Blake, Enos, tanner and currier, 79 State st.
Blake, James, butcher, Downing st.
Blake, Samuel, Jun., butcher, 58 Main st.
Blanchard, Eben M., mason, Myrtle st.
Blanchard, George A., coach-body builder at L. Downing & Sons', h. 199 Main st.
Blanchard, Luther, carpenter, Myrtle st. Blanchard, Porter, 199 Main st.
Blanchard, Sawyer, carpenter, rear of 135 State st.
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