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Frank W. Hanson.
The clothing business originally es-
mendable enterprise provided for the re- quirements of the masses, by carrying a complete stock of medium grade goods at popular prices. A specialty is made of gentlemen's, youths' and juvenile clothing which cannot be surpassed for excellence both as to style and quality. Those desiring custom-made garments can have their needs attended to prompt- ly and have a wide range of materials from which to select. All goods are procured direct from the manufacturers and have a reputation for novelty, variety, high character and tasteful selection, while the prices are based on liberal and fair dealing methods. The premises are centrally lo- cated in the Masonic Temple, the store
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running from Central avenue to Locust street, on both of which thoroughfares
there are entrances. The trade of the house, while largely among the citizens of Dover, is by no means wholly confined to this city, but extends to the surrounding cities and towns.
Mr. Hanson was born August Ist, 1865, at Charlestown, this state, and came to Dover when three years old. He re- ceived his education at the public schools and afterwards gradu- ated from the Bryant & Stratton Commer- cial School, Boston. Altogether he has spent fourteen years in the clothing and
Farnham & Co. Mr. Hanson is progress- ive and enterprising and is ably assisted in his business by a competent and cour- teous staff of assistants.
FRANK W. HANSON.
J. H. Randlett.
The carriage business founded by Mr. Rand- lett in 1864 and its subsequent prosperous development has been commensurate with the enterprising activ- ity and superior skill which have ever char- acterized its manage- ment. Mr. Randlett is a native of Lee, and in the early fifties went to California where he remained seven years. Upon his return to the east he engaged in business in Newmar-
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furnishing business, ten of which were passed in the employment of Lothrop,
ket, coming to Dover to found the present business in 1864. At that time the prem-
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ises were located on Locust street, but the ever increasing volume of business demanded larger premises and facilities and two years later the present commodi- ous quarters in the old Belleview Hall on Cen- tral avenue were ac- quired and remodeled to suit the require- ments of the business. Mr. Randlett is an ex- pert in all the branches of his vocation of a carriagemaker and as he personally over- sees all the labors of his assistants he is en- abled to secure the most satisfactory re- sults. The factory is eligibly located and is equipped with all the necessary tools and ap- pliances that can con- tribute to the produc- tion of the most effi- cient, stylish and reliable work. Thirty
highly skilled mechanics are employed in
are unexcelled for strength, durability, soundness of every individual part, ease of draught, fineness o finish and beauty of appearance. A ful stock iscarried, special attention is given to order work and the prices are as low as is compatible with the highest class of mate- rials and workmanship. The trade of the house is throughout New England principally, but orders are con- stantly received from every part of the Union. Mr. Randlett has been elected twice as representative, serv- ing two terms in the legislature and also two years in the Com- mon Council.
Alfred Chase Faye.
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RANDLETT'S CARRIAGE FACTORY.
Mr. Faye was chosen to his present po- sition of principal of the Dover High school from among a large list of worthy can- didates two years ago, coming here LAOBES I from Chilli- cothe, Ohio. From the first, the in- terest of the new princi- pal in the school and in the city has been deep and sincere. He is a thorough educator and to his credit
painting and general finish could not be surpassed for style and elegance. They
may be placed a great portion of the praise for the high standing enjoyed by
the several departments, and the range of production embraces fine carriages of every descrip- tion, wagons and sleighs. These are all constructed of the best and most thoroughly seasoned woods and the standard makes of steel and iron, while the up- holste ring, trimming,
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this time-honored institution during his
. incumbency of the office. Mr. Faye was born in Natick, Mass., April 4, 1867, and has taught school since he was seventeen years of age. Among the places where he has led the thought of youth are Marion, Wrentham and Quincy, Mass. He then entered Harvard college, where his stand- ing as a student was very high and he graduated with honor. Upon leaving college the celebrated Lawrenceville school of Lawrenceville, N. J., made him a tempting offer
and he remained at that institute for one year, from thence going to Chillicothe, Ohio.
He spent two years there and it speaks well for the appreciation
and esteem in which he was held that last year he was offered the s u p erintendency of the Chillicothe public schools. He preferred, however, to re- main in Dover and fortunate indeed was the city to retain in her ser- vice this able ed- ucator. Mr. Faye was also superin- tendent of the Sudbury, Mass., public schools. The principals of our High school have always been men of rare intelligence and possessed of more than usual educa- tional abilities, able to impart instruction to our youth in such manner that they will retain the knowledge gained. Mr. Faye is no exception to the rule and his success and pleasing popularity with his pupils proves that his selection to this important position was a wise one. There are at present from 180 to 190 pupils of both sexes attending the school and two male and three female instructors are em-
ALFRED CHASE FAYE.
ployed under Mr. Faye's able guidance.
John B. Stevens.
Early in the century, John B. Stevens, senior, made Dover his permanent resi- dence. He was of that ardent band of Dover abolitionists so much in evidence fifty years ago. His eldest son, the sub- ject of this sketch, was born in Dover May 29, 1836. He was educated in the Dover High School, South Berwick Acad- emy, Franklin Academy, New Hampton Literary Institute, and Co- mer's Commercial School. He taught school for a short time in 1856. He has always lived in Dover, except dur- ing a short resi- dence in New York. From 1864 to 1894 he was City Clerk of Do- ver. In 1865 he was City Treasurer. He succeeded the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, as Trustee of the Dover Pub- lic Library in 1886 and acted as Sec- retary of the Trus- tees for four years. For many years he was prominent- ly identified with the public school system of this city, being successively a . member of the Prudential Committee of District No. 2; of the Superintending School Committee of the city; of the Board of Education, Board of Instruc- tion and School Committee of the Con- solidated City District ; his vote and in- fluence were ever for progress. No man did more, few as much to make possible our present system and methods. Our city High school, our graded schools, our superintendency, may all be traced to the period of Mr. Stevens' participation in
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school government, and to him more than to any other is due their existence at this time. He was an active member of the House of Representatives in 1897.
Mr. Stevens belongs to the B. P. O. E. and is a member and clerk of the Dover Sportsmen's Association. His literary contributions upon this subject have been extensive and have won for him among sportsmen more than a local reputation as an author. He has a very decided liter- ary talent and is graphic in his descrip- tion of places and events ; clear and co- gent in the presentation of his views and ideas, and possessed of a keen, discriminat- ing literary taste which enables him to add grace and beauty to the strength and vigor of his writings.
He early foresaw the value and need of a pure and abundant water supply. He was iden- tified with the movement started in 1887 in this direction and grasped the project in all its details at the outset, explaining and advocating the wisdom of the enterprise and ever using his influence with the official repre- sentatives of the citizens to enlist their support of the financial measures required in the carrying on of the work. The many resolutions, orders and contracts passed and accepted by the City Council and its committees, calling for large ex-
JOHN B. STEVENS.
penditures of money, were drafted or reviewed by him with such fidelity and skill that legal entanglements were avoid- ed and the city treasury saved from re- visionary measures and readjustments. The city of Dover owes much to him for this successful administration of the com- plex duties of the office of City Clerk and for his insistent method of doing things right. His present position on the Water Board fitly recog- nizes his abil- ity to judge wisely, steer safely and act promptly, at all times in the interest of the city and for the pro- tection of his fellow citi- zens.
Mr. Ste- vens has two sons of whom he may be justly proud. Col. Frank B. the elder, went through the Dover High school and Phillips academy, Ex- eter, and graduated from Yale College, thence enter- ing the field of journalism as city editor of the Troy (N. Y.) Tele- gram. Later he was called to a desk in the Boston Globe Office, and is now con- ducting a successful advertising business of his own in Boston. He is a member of Governor Wolcott's staff with the rank of Colonel. Hermon W., the younger son, attended the common schools of Do- ver and Phillips Academy, Exeter, and then became a Harvard graduate, finish- ing his academic training at Heidelberg
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University. He is now a writer in Boston.
Harris M. Shaw.
under his own close personal supervision. Mr. Shaw also attends to general house repairing and contracts for every class of building work.
His figures will always be found reasonable, being based upon the fundamental prin- ciple that the best workmanship is at all times the cheapest.
Harris M. Shaw was born at East An- dover in 1854. He attended school at Gorham, Me., and when sixteen years of age went to Boston to learn the trade of a carpenter and builder. He returned to Dover in January, 1875, and the following year formed a partnership with William Beede, under the style of Beede and Shaw. Sub- sequently Mr. Pike was admitted a part- ner and the firm be- came Beede, Shaw and Pike. This firm built the Moulton shoe shop on Sixth street for a steam mill and carpen- ter shop. Mr. Shaw withdrew from the firm in 1883 and has since been engaged in general contracting and building at 16 Hough street, and from his advanced methods and the close personal at- tention given to all contracts he has succeeded in securing some of the most impor- tant building con- tracts for private residences in Do- ver and the sur- rounding towns. He completed the planning and re- modeling of the house at the cor- ner of Hough street and Central avenue, at present occupied by Dr. Blanchard, but a short time ago. Only skilled workmen are em- ployed and the best materials used, and all work entrusted to him is carried out
HARRIS M. SHAW.
Theodore W. Woodman.
Theodore W. Wood- man is a native of Dover and has become a vital part of the city's life, being among its most substantial citizens. He is a son of Samuel Woodman, of the Durham branch of the family, and Ly- dia E. (Rollins) Woodman, daughter of Captain James Rol- lins of Somersworth. From his parents he inherited habits of industry and prudence and has proved himself to be abundantly endowed with those sterling qualities which constitute the successful man. Mr. Wood- man has always been an ardent believer in the value of real es- tate and no one in the city has done more towards its development. He has for many years been largely inter- ested in realty. In 1898 he erec- ted the imposing Woodman block at the corner of Central avenue and Hale street and has been instrumental in providing good tenements for the masses at low rentals. At the present time over one hundred tenants occupy his buildings and
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he well sustains the reputation he has ac- quired of being a just and liberal landlord.
During the civil war Mr. Wood- man occupied a responsible posi- tion with the Freedman Bureau, under Gen. O. O. Howard at Wash- ington, and had charge of a large number of men. He has devoted much of his time to public affairs, serving in various capacities in the interests of the city. He has been selectman, coun- cilman and alder- man of Ward 4, which he repre- sented in the Leg- islature for four years. His entire legislative career
THEODORE W. WOODMAN.
was most acceptable to his constituents who frequently ex- pressed their ap- preciation of his services. Mr. Woodman has al- so served on the Board of Educa- tion, has been President of the Board of Trade and of the Bellamy club, and was one of the incorpora- tors and is now a trustee of the Wentworth Home for the Aged. He was also chairman of the Building Committee and it is largely owing to his foresight and clear judgment that this elegant building was erec- ted at such a small outlay. He has been marked- ly successful in
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business and while still in the prime of life has acquired a competence. He owes his entire success to his business ability, application, perseverance and singleness of purpose. He is a man cf many resources and shows what can be accomplished by enterprise, coupled with integrity and fair dealing. He is the surviving member of his branch of the Woodman family, hi; brothers, Charles S. and James R., and sister, Lizzie C. having deceased.
Tasker and Chesley.
There is probably no profession in which a greater delicacy of feeling is ne- cessitated than in that of the funeral di- rector. It is asserted that the above firm is possessed of all the necessary requisitos to successfully carry on their business as funeral directors and embalmers. The firm was formed July 1, 1897, succeeding Mr. A. N. Ward. They are both energetic young men, thoroughly acquainted with the duties of their profession, and possess a courteous demeanor. Their rooms, lo- cated at 12-14 Third street, are fully stocked with high grade goods suitable for occasions where bereavement occurs,
T. T. CHESLEY.
H. B. TASKER.
meeting the requirements of all classes of patrons. They furnish everything requi- site for funerals, are prompt in meeting their engagements and can always be in- plicitly relied upon in all matters relating to interments. They make a specialty of embalming and possess the necessary nat- ural endowments, as well as the technical knowledge so peculiarly needful in this business. Mr. Tasker was born at New- market in 1870, receiving his education at the public schools. Upon leaving school he entered the undertaking business with his father and gained a thorough and practical knowledge of it. He came to Dover in 1897 to form the present part- nership. He is a member of Rising Star Lodge, No. 47, A. F. and A. M. and of Pioneer Lodge, No. I, K. of P., Newmar- ket. Mr. Chesley was born in 1869 at Hutchinson, Minn., but went to Newmar- ket at the age of twelve years. He re- ceived his education in the public schools and at the New Hampton Literary Insti- tute. He was Town Treasurer of New- market for two years and is a member of Rising Star Lodge, No. 47, A. F. and A. M. and Pioneer Lodge, No. I, K. of P., Newmarket.
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For that and that only will meet your wants.
Following is the list of Public Pay Stations connected with the Dover Exchange :
Central Office,-Strafford Bank Building, Room 10.
AMERICAN HOUSE, Franklin Square, Dover, N. H. C. E. HAYES, Durham, N. H.
Dover, N. H. G. W. NUTTER, Salmon Falls, N. H.
. CHARLES A. TUFTS, JAMES DREW, Dover Point, N. H. E. J. YORK, 265 Locust St., Sawyer's Mills, N. H. ,
CAVERNO & SON, . Durham, N. H. T. J. GOODWIN, South Berwick, Me.
A night rate has been established covering toll business done between 6 p. m. and 6 a. m., which is one-half the regular toll rate. The night rate is in no case to be less than fifteen cents.
Private Line and Speaking Cube Instruments.
We construct and maintain Private Lines, and lease telephones and lines to parties desiring to connect two or more places, each with the other, without passing through the Central Office Exchange. We also furnish telephones for "speaking tube" purposes, for use in hotels and other buildings, by which means each room may be connected with the office or janitor, and with every other room in the building. The company will be pleased to furnish any information desired, upon application to its Executive Office.
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