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The annual meeting in 1877 was called to be held in the office of the Treasurer, which was a small building west of the Sherwin store now occupied by Mrs. Eliza Jacobs, and for some time occupied by Mr. Robinson for a Post Office while he was Post Master. The business of the Savings Bank was carried on at that place until it ac- quired its present banking building. In 1885 the West River National Bank the owner of the building having wound up its affairs, sold the building to the Jamaica Savings Bank. It is a good building, well adapted to the purposes of a bank, built for that use, with one of the best vaults in this section, and now the Savings Bank has equipped it with modern vault doors of the best quality and workmanship, and safe deposit boxes and a fine time lock, it seems well fitted to protect the funds and papers
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and documents of the depositors and patrons of the bank, probably no stronger, safer vault is to be found in this part of the State.
Previous to this the bank had been growing slowly but steadily. From very small beginnings it had reached a respectable size for a country bank started in a small town: Jennie L. Burnham, J. N. Burnham, and J. L. Burnham, children of Rev. Mr. Burnham, were the first depositors in the bank, depositing $2, $4, and $4 respec- tively. The deposits increased in size and number, and after the habit had become fixed it was surprising to see the number of and amounts coming in from the hills and valleys, not only of this, but from other towns.
Those interested in the bank had never anticipated a sudden or large growth. In fact it went beyond their ex- pectations even early in its history. Their hope was that it might furnish first a place of deposit for the small sav- ings of the people, and second, a convenient place for the accommodation of such as desired to borrow money. It was found before long that it was adapted to both pur- poses. After the deposits had grown sufficiently in size and numbers it was found to be a satisfactory place for farmers, cattle dealers and business men to procure money for their purposes, and this was not confined to Jamaica patrons; it was patronized by people from the adjoining towns.
At the annual meeting then held March 5, 1879, after Mr. Harris had declined re-election, E. L. Waterman was elected President and Oscar R. Garfield, Vice-President.
December 31, 1890, the name of J. A. Muzzy appeared as one of the Trustees for the first time. December 30, 1891, some further changes were made in the officers, and the following were elected Trustees : O. R. Garfield, Wil- liam Hastings, D. E. Robbins, Lewis Phelps, L. M. New- ell, C. W. Sprague, Josiah Pierce, E. S. Morse, J. W. Taft, J. A. Muzzy, and J. Q. Shumway.
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December 28, 1892, J. W. Melendy was elected a Trus- tee. At the annual meeting December 27, 1893, a letter was received and placed on record from President E. L. Waterman declining re-election, he having removed from town. Hon. O. R. Garfield was then elected President and James A. Muzzy, Vice-President. December 25, 1901, Hon. O. R. Garfield declined a re-election and James A. Muzzy was elected President and J. Q. Shumway, Vice- President.
At the annual meeting December 27, 1905, Mr. Shum- way having deceased, J. Washburn Melendy was elected Vice-President and continued to hold that office until his decease. December 29, 1915, after Mr. Melendy's decease, George W. Briggs was elected Vice-President and still holds that office.
At the annual meeting December 25, 1912, Mr. John C. Robinson having deceased, his son John S. Robinson was elected Secretary and Treasurer and still holds that office.
At the annual meeting December 28, 1921, the follow- ing were the Board of Trustees : J. A. Muzzy, H. A. Dud- ley, A. E. Cudworth, F. B. Pier, N. H. Lawrence, E. L. Waterman, H. H. Forrester, A. W. Thomas, G. W. Briggs, and J. S. Robinson. This has since been changed by the death of Judge Pier and the removal of Dr. Thomas from the State.
The foregoing is a brief outline of the history of the bank for its first fifty years. It would be interesting to you all if it contained even briefly a statement showing the figures of its growth from its origin until the present time. I have been much interested in studying these rec- ords and figures. They show an almost unbroken record of gains and prosperity. No losses of importance have ever been suffered. The expenses have been light and a good percentage of profit has been saved for the depositors. I believe the officers have, one and all, done their best to so manage the affairs of the bank as to yield the most bene-
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fit to those interested. Great economy has been practiced. Whenever money has been sent out of the State for in- vestment, care has been taken to do the business through trustworthy agents. Mortgages in this vicinity have been taken upon examination and recommendation by the Trustees. The bank has always been willing to accommo- date all borrowers in this vicinity offering good security, and done much of what may be considered as commercial business for the accommodation of the people. In fact it has become such a convenience that the community could not well spare it: in many respects it may be considered a necessity for the people, and they seem to appreciate it.
It seems appropriate here, in noting the growth of the bank, to mention one official who was an important factor in its progress : and in doing so, no slight is intended for the many others, who during the fifty years have passed away, or for any who survive, but simply as a well earned tribute to hard and faithful service; and that officer is John C. Robinson, Treasurer from the beginning and as long as he lived. He died September 21, 1912. While others had official relations with it from time to time, he was there constantly, meeting those having business there, keeping the books, looking after the investments and keeping in touch with all the bank's interests. Upon him more than any other man, rested the responsibility. His work was done quietly, carefully and thoroughly. His life was devoted to it, his high personal character was an element of strength in his work, he had the full confidence of all the people. Safety was his motto, and he sought to build up a sound substantial bank.
It may be of interest to know that when Mr. J. A. Muzzy came in as a corporator the deposits were $167,- 000; when he was elected President, $195,000 and at the present time $610,000.
The bank is congratulated on this Fiftieth Anniversary as being in the strongest financial standing during its
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history and in excellent condition for business in the future.
Past Presidents of the Jamaica Savings Bank :
William Harris, Jr. 1873
E. L. Waterman
1882
O. R. Garfield
1893
J. A. Muzzy
1901
A. E. Cudworth 1930
E. O. Allen 1933
This bank has had only two Treasurers, John C. Robin- son, and his son John S. Robinson.
This bank was successfully operated for sixty-two years, by local management. The last president, Mr. E. O. Allen, is one of the directors of the Vermont Savings Bank of Brattleboro, and the Jamaica Savings Bank is now known as the Jamaica Branch of the Vermont Sav- ings Bank, with John S. Robinson, Manager, Miss Mary Robinson, Assistant Manager.
CHAPTER VIII
RAILROAD
As early as 1843 when a charter was granted to the Champlain and Connecticut River Railroad Company, Jamaica talked of a railroad in the West River valley to run from Brattleboro up the valley to Jamaica and be- yond, and a half mile tunnel through Weston mountain was planned. Nothing more was done until 1851 when a charter was granted to the Wantastiquet Railroad Com- pany to run up the West River valley through London- derry and beyond. No action was taken by the company.
At this time all over the country railroads were being talked about and every town wanted railroad connection.
Jamaica was like other towns, and in 1867 the state legislature granted a charter to the West River Railroad Company to build a line from Brattleboro to Jamaica, the bill for the charter being drawn and introduced by Hon. H. H. Wheeler of Jamaica. This charter called for a standard-gauge road.
In 1868 Jamaica, Townshend, and Newfane voted to bond themselves eight times their grand lists, and a sur- vey was made by Julius Fenn, but owing to the high cost and lack of funds nothing more was done.
In 1873 Robert L. Harris made a survey for a route from Brattleboro to Jamaica, and, as the narrow-gauge was in favor, it was decided to use a gauge of 36 inches instead of 56 inches.
In 1876 an amendment to the charter was granted, changing the name to The Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad Company and extending the line through Lon- donderry, Winhall, Landgrove, and Peru to Whitehall, N. Y.
Ho milton
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HAMILTON FALLS NEWTON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
FRENCH BRIDGE, JAMAICA.VT.
RAILROAD CUT AND FRENCH BRIDGE.
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February 1, 1877, at Brattleboro a board of directors was elected for the Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad Company. Later at Fayetteville the board was organized with the following officers: President, C. F. Thompson ; Clerk, John A. Butler; Executive Committee, F. Goodhue and J. L. Martin.
In 1877 Brattleboro and Londonderry voted to bond themselves. The shares were $100 each and the capital stock was $200,000.
1877. Towns bonded as follows :
Brattleboro
$50,000
Newfane
25,000
Townshend
37,000
Jamaica
32,800
Londonderry
23,000
$167,800
The balance of the $200,000 was raised by subscription and the rest of the amount estimated to build the road was met by a bond issue.
1878. A complete survey was made, and on October 26 a contract was let to Harris Bros. & Co. for a three-foot- gauge road.
November 11, 1878. Ground was broken at Jamaica and Newfane, with a band, speaking, bells ringing, and a regular holiday with much excitement.
In 1879 the Central Vermont Railroad leased the line. October 20, 1880. The last rail was laid to South Lon- donderry.
November 4, 1880. The first passenger train from Brat- tleboro to South Londonderry carried the officials of the Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad Company and the Central Vermont Railroad Company.
November 18, 1880. The first regular train, South Lon-
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donderry to Brattleboro, on the narrow-gauge road of the Brattleboro and Whitehall Division of the Central Vermont Railroad Company.
1905. The Central Vermont Railroad Company took over the road and organized the West River Railroad Company.
July 30, 1905, Sunday. The track was made a broad- gauge standard railroad of 561/2 inches.
M. L. Boynton was depot master and express agent. He was succeeded by his son, H. P. Boynton.
The flood of 1927 put the road out of commission, and in 1929 the Central Vermont turned the road back. The state loaned $200,000 and in the summer of 1930 the road was rebuilt and was run by a local directorate but could not make a go of it.
1933. James G. Ashley leased the road for twenty-five years but failed to make a success of it.
1936. The state foreclosed the loan and began tearing up the rails, except the six miles from Brattleboro to West Dummerston, which was to be used by the quarry.
The state salvaged about $30,000. Cost of the road was about $408,000.
Receipts from November 20, 1880, to January 1, 1882 :
From passengers
$15,041.97
From freight
15,919.78
From express
579.41
From mail
2,251.14
$33,792.30
After fifty-six years of service-good, bad, and indif- ferent-and no profits to its stockholders, the railroad at last had to give up and be replaced by the modern motor trucks and busses, which now serve the town in a very satisfactory manner.
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Thirty-six miles of beautiful scenery along the West River; now we do not hear the echo of the engine whistle which was a welcome and pleasant sound.
Many stories about the narrow-gauge service, its equip- ment, wood burning, delays, accidents, and accommo- dations.
1939. The six miles of road from Brattleboro to West Dummerston was sold by the state for $6,000 and was torn up during the summer of 1939. Work was started June 16, 1939.
CHAPTER IX
MILITARY HISTORY
Revolutionary War
Beriah Wheeler served as a captain at the battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777.
War of 1812
The first quota called from Jamaica, Vt., was for one sergeant and six men. When a request was made for vol- unteers Nathaniel Vail promptly stepped forward and enlisted. He paraded around the common and asked others to join him. William Davidson stood by his side and was followed by Sylvester Hiscock, Zatha Daniels, Abram Gage, Timothy Bolton, and Alvin C. Green. Na- thaniel Vail served as sergeant.
Civil War, 1861-65
First to enlist were Dennis Chase and Frederick B. Felton, May 1, 1861.
Jamaica, Vt., furnished 160 men.
Officers from Jamaica
Amidon, George H. Captain, 4th Regiment, Company I Ball, David
Dale, John J.
Captain, 16th Regiment, Company D 1st Lieutenant, 17th Regiment, Com- pany F
Holton, Wm. H. H. 2nd Lieutenant, 8th Regiment, Com- pany H Howard, Squire Captain, 8th Regiment, Company C Stearns, Leonard A. Captain, 4th Regiment, Company I Taylor, Horatio F. Captain, 2d Regiment, Company F
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December 5, 1863. Jamaica voted bounty on volunteers, $7 per month or $100 at the mustering in of the volunteers. The $7 to be paid in the same manner as the state pays the same amount. Luke Howard, Town Clerk.
March 5, 1864. Voted to give a bounty of $500 to each volunteer to fill last quota called by the President; $300 carried. Moved that the $500 include the $100 and the $7 per month voted at the previous meeting of November 19, 1863. Luke Howard, Town Clerk.
Town support of the war, 1861-65, $44,194.92.
During enlistment Dr. Joel Holton played the snare drum and Zelotus Skinner and Edmond Skinner played their fifes. A large U. S. flag was strung upon a rope from the Muzzy store to the Holton house. Nearly all were loyal to the northern cause. News came by stage- coach and the post office was the center of excited crowds and the New York papers were in demand.
Volunteers for three years
Abbott, Abial S.
2d U. S. S., Company E
Allard, Albert 9th Regiment, Company K Allen, Henry H. 11th Regiment, Company G Allen, Phineas 11th Regiment, Company G
Amidon, George H. Axtel, Lorin Bailey, Otis Bailey, Thomas
Barnes, Charles Bond, Henry A.
Boynton, Myron L.
Brunhall, Fred F. Burlingame, Stephen Castle, Samuel B.
Castle, William H. Chase, George S.
Chase, George T.
4th Regiment, Company I 9th Regiment, Company H 4th Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company I 16th Regiment, Company D 11th Regiment, Company G 8th Regiment, Company H 8th Regiment, Company H 8th Regiment, Company D 4th Regiment, Company I 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H
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Chase, Henry P. Cheney, Wales Clough, Alonzo P.
Cobb, James H.
Converse, Charles H.
Corbin, George
Crosley, Henry H.
Dale, John J.
Darling, Charles H. Ellis, George H.
Fish, Frederick A.
Fish, Walter W.
French, David W. Furbush, George Gale, Asa A.
Gale, David J.
Gleason, Senaca B.
Guertien, Harmini J.
Haskins, Martin
Hayward, Albert
Holton, William H. H. Howard, Albert Howard, Harden
Howard, Marcus J.
Howard, Squire E.
Howard, William H. H. Howe, Gardner H. Howe, Ora
Howe, Waitsill
Howe, Worden A.
Hungerford, David A. Hurlburt, William H. Jefts, Norman L. Jennison, Francis W. Johnson, Judson R. Johnson, Norman
9th Regiment, Company H 18th Regiment, Company I 9th Regiment, Company K 4th Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company G 2d Battalion
4th Regiment, Company I 17th Regiment, Company F 8th Regiment, Company H 1st S. S., Company F 2d Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company I 1st S. S., Company F 8th Regiment, Company K 11th Regiment, Company E 4th Regiment, Company I 2d Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company G 11th Regiment, Company G 4th Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company H 5th Regiment, Company E 8th Regiment, Company H 4th Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company H 8th Regiment, Company H 11th Regiment, Company G 11th Regiment, Company G 11th Regiment, Company G 11th Regiment, Company G 8th Regiment, Company K 4th Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company K 4th Regiment, Company 4th Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company G
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Kellogg, Leroy G. Kilburn, Joseph W. Leyden, Thomas
Lynch, John
May, Sidney
Morse, Abial
Osier, Joseph
Parsons, Samuel L.
Pearson, Charles
Perham, Alanson E.
Phelps, Eugene L.
Pike, Norman T.
Pike, William
Pike, William W.
Ramsdell, John
Rawson, Harrison L.
Rawson, Kimball P.
Rawson, Riley G.
Rawson, Sylvester E.
Ray, Samuel B.
Richardson, George A. Robinson, William Rugg, Argalus R.
Sanders, Harrison
Sanders, Horace W.
Sanders, William H.
Shaffner, Lorenzo Shepard, Austin
Stearns, Leonard A. Stocker, Henry P.
Styles, Jeremiah D. Taylor, Horatio F. Thayer, Homer F. Thomas, Freeling G. Timothy, James E. Twitchell, Joseph
4th Regiment, Company I 2d Regiment, Company I
9th Regiment, Company K 8th Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company K 2d Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company I 9th Regiment, Company K 9th Regiment, Company H 4th Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company 4th Regiment, Company I 8th Regiment, Company H 2d S. S., Company H 2d S. S., Company H 2d S. S., Company H 4th Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company I 2d S. S., Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 4th Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company G 4th Regiment, Company I 4th Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company G 8th Regiment, Company D 2d Regiment, Company I 11th Regiment, Company C 8th Regiment, Company D 11th Regiment, Company H 11th Regiment, Company G
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Webster, John B.
4th Regiment, Company I
White, Austin D.
White, Charles C.
White, Marshall A.
Wilder, Emery S. 9th Regiment, Company K
Williams, Orlando
Woodward, T.
9th Regiment, Company K 4th Regiment, Company I
Volunteers for One Year
Bailey, Otis
5th Regiment, Company
Bridge, Rodolphus
Cobb, Chandler L. Davidson, Riley A.
9th Regiment, Company A 9th Regiment, Company H Cavalry
Divol, John A.
Cavalry
Gilson, William H.
Cavalry
Goodale, George F.
9th Regiment, Company H
Hall, George E.
Hennessey, Tho. J.
Hoard, William J.
Howard, Albert
9th Regiment, Company C 5th Regiment Cavalry
Cavalry, Company F
5th Regiment
5th Regiment
5th Regiment
Cavalry
Cavalry 9th Regiment, Company E 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company H Cavalry
9th Regiment, Company A Cavalry 16th Regiment, Company D
Howe, William J. Kelly, Anson A. Kingsbury, Ambrose Kingsbury, Elliott O. Kingsbury, Merritt W. Lamphear, George A. Leet, Lucian N. McClennan, Samuel T. Miller, Edmond G. Rawson, Chandler D. Rawson, Webster L. Sanders, William H. Shaffner, Addison E. Stephen, Newell Van Fleet, Abraham S. Wait, Dexter
9th Regiment, Company H 9th Regiment, Company K 4th Regiment, Company I
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JAMAICA, VERMONT Volunteers Reenlisted
Stockwell, Franklin Underwood, Ludovic
Volunteers for Nine Months
Ball, David
Howe, William G.
Barnes, William L.
Johnson, Asa L.
Briggs, Chester L.
Johnson, Elan G.
Castle, Charles W.
Johnson, Myron H.
Chase, George F.
Kingsbury, Ward
Ellis, Henry A.
Lyon, Daniel
Esterbrook, Nelson F.
Martin, Joseph
Esterbrook, Rodney L.
Read, Edward H.
Hard, George A.
Skinner, Sam E.
Holton, Warren L.
Wilder, Andrew F.
Howe, Henry
United States Navy, 1861-65 Men from Jamaica, Vermont
Fitzgerald, Michael
Regan, John
Parlin, Isaac
Sullivan, Daniel West, Henry
Parlin, Robert
Redding, Charles
War with Spain, 1898 Men from Jamaica, Vermont
Bogle, Herbert W. Wolfe, Max
Howard, Vose
World War, 1918 United States Navy
Bemis, Clyde Fred
Wilder, Hugh E.
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Honor Roll, Jamaica, Vermont
*Henry Beattie
Walter Lackey
Prentice Butler
* Harry Leno
Ray Chapin
Mark McLean
Leon Cheney Frank Parkhurst
Oscar Crandall
Merton Perry
Hobart Foskett
Clarence Pierce
William Giese
Perley Potter
Raymond Jones
Eric Sargent
Harrison Kingsbury
Evan Sargent
Henry Kingsbury
Benjamin Stark
David Knight
Wilber Wadleigh
Harold Knight
* Died.
Grand Army of the Republic
Scott Post No. 11, G. A. R.
Was organized December, 1874, with Albert Sturges as the first commander.
Officers for 1895
Milton Howard Commander
Phineas Allen S. V. Commander
Asa S. Johnson J. V. Commander
Myron H. Johnson Adjutant
Wales Cheney Quartermaster
William B. Castle Surgeon James C. Daggett Chaplain
Emery S. Wilder O. D.
Warren J. Sheldon O. G.
Arad T. Wood S. M.
Marshall A. White Q. M. S.
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Other Members
Castle, S. B.
Rawson, C. P.
Clark, W. F.
Rawson, G. E.
Clough, A. P.
Rawson, J. L.
Johnson, L. L.
Smith, R. H.
Kingsbury, D. O.
White, W. W.
Phelps, E. L.
Not active, 1939.
Scott Relief Corps No. 65, Jamaica, Vermont Auxiliary to Scott Post No. 11, G. A. R. Organized July 27, 1890.
Officers for 1895
Mrs. Ida Wilder President
Mrs. Semira Bemis S. V. P.
Mrs. A. Louise Allen J. V. P.
Mrs. Anna Howard Secretary
Mrs. Flora Rawson Treasurer
Mrs. Fannie Wood . Chaplain
Mrs. Flora Wood Conductor
Mrs. Miranda White
. Guard
Mrs. Belle Phelps Assistant Conductor
Mrs. Addie Howard . Assistant Guard
Past Presidents
Flora Rawson
Fannie Wood
Abbie White
Other Members
Mrs. Anna Bills
Mrs. Angie Kingsbury
Mrs. Susan Briggs
Mrs. Eva Rawson
Mrs. Abbie Clark
Miss Grace Sherwin
Mrs. Lydia Clough
Mrs. Lillian Smith
Mrs. Frances Dorsett Disbanded.
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Warren L. Holton Camp No. 63, Sons of Veterans Jamaica, Vermont
Officers for 1895
C. T. Torrey Captain
C. E. Wilder First Lieutenant
W. L. Phelps Second Lieutenant
C. E. Grout Chaplain
R. J. Daggett First Surg.
C. H. Allen Q. R. Surg.
G. F. Wood Surg. Guard
E. E. Wilder
A. W. Bemis Color Sergeant
Musician
H. F. Howard Corporal Guard
F. D. Jones
. Camp Guard
E. E. Bemis Picket Guard
C. E. Grout
W. L. Phelps
Camp Council
A. W. Bemis
V. W. Boyden . Delegate
R. J. Daggett
Alternate
Other Members
Carroll D. Boyden
Ralph C. Cushing
Edward H. Boyden
George A. Day
Arthur F. Clough
George F. Gale
Elger W. Clough
Herbert M. Holton
Hoyt V. Clough
Leroy S. Rawson
Not active, 1939.
CHAPTER X INDUSTRIES
In 1782 Peter Hazeltine built the first grist- and saw- mill on road 45 at East Jamaica. In 1785 it was sold to Mr. Howe, known as Miller Howe, who operated it for several years.
Joseph Dike built a grist- and sawmill, in 1809, back of the shoe shop operated by A. Kellogg, A. Wheaton, James Waterman, and Almon Clayton, and this shop was burned.
Roger Howe built a gristmill near the Read's mill dam and operated it for a few years and later it was operated by Joseph Shepards.
Benjamin Felton in 1828 fitted up a building near the Universalist church and he and his two sons, Henry and H. L. Felton, carried on the tannery business. In 1839 they built the mill where the Reeds' tannery was and sold it to the Reeds in 1844 who carried on the business with his son, Fayette D. Reed, and John Parsons.
In 1841 Solomon Newell built a tannery across the brook on the road to Winhall, near the bridge. This build- ing was torn down after the September 21, 1938, hurri- cane. At this time Main Street ran across the brook at this place, later the road was moved up stream and a new bridge made, and, still later, in 1936, the present bridge was built.
Jamaica Leather Co. from 1858 to 1866 carried on the shoe business in a factory on Mechanic Street opposite High Street (South Hill) and in 1867 sold to Parsons, Livermore and Holton. This shop was burned.
Gilbert Shumway in 1844 built the sawmill and chair factory run by Abijah Muzzy and later by E. G. Johnson on Factory Street.
Lewis Shumway built the sawmill on road 23 leading to
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West Jamaica, which was later owned and operated by C. Maynard, J. Q. Shumway, T. Boynton, and Dan Sher- win as a chair shop, then as a sawmill by H. H. Felton, Henry F. McLean, Cash Wilson, and in 1938 by Adolph Petrie.
Mark Livermore built the sawmill on road 23 toward West Jamaica and sold to D. E. Harris who sold to H. H. Felton, in 1872. In 1875 C. N. Nichols bought it, then sold to A. Sturgess, then to Fuller and Doane, to H. H. Wheeler who bought in 1883, and sold to C. E. Wilder, to Henry Cassier, to Willard C. Mallatier in 1937.
In 1860 Mr. Ward built a sawmill on road 22 leading to Pikes Falls. When the bridge was built it was called the Ward bridge. In 1866 Mr. O. A. Richardson bought the mill and operated it, the saw being hung in a frame and operated up and down. In 1885 this Ward mill was bought by C. N. Nichols. C. F. Richardson in 1883 oper- ated it as a carriage shop.
In 1877 C. A. White built the mill on road 22 above the Ward mill. This mill was burned February 25, 1881, and rebuilt the same year. Made butter tubs and shingles and later Mr. White invented the "mop wringer," and was successful in this business. Later it was carried on by his sons Hubert and Julius, who moved the business to Ful- tonville, N. Y., so as to have better shipping facilities and freight rates.
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