J I . . .THE... > . REGISTER 1905 BY MITCHELL S CAMPBELL BRUNSWICK, MAINE. PUBLISHED BY THH H. H. MITCHELL CO KJ05. F^ cv. Table of Contents. •V. ,0 Indian History Along the Penobscot. Earlv Settlement. incDrporation. Town Officials. Church Histor\'. Educational Account. Military Matters. industrial Account. Facts (jf Interest. The Xarragiiajiiis Times. The West Washington Agricultural Society. Public Library. Cherry field Band. Electric Liglit Conipany. Cherryfield (irange. Societies. Census of Cherrytield. General Reference. 1005. Indian History Along the Penobscot Tlie stor}' of the Indians in the state of Maine is ever interesting, Especi.iUy is that of tlie region of the Penob- s:ot valley. This race of men is the subject of pity as well as of hatred, hated for their cruelty, and pitied for their mis- fortune at the hands of their more civilized fellows, the Anglo Saxons. We of a later day can look upon this race in a spirit of greater fairness than could our ancestors whose \'ie\v of the red man was obscured by his late acts of rapine and plunder. As we read history lei us remember that the\' were struggling to retain their own domain, to defend their " Fatherland " against the acts of the aggressive pale face whose deeds of power we delight to honor. 6 HISTORICAL TRIBES OF THE PENOBSCOT. Ill our brief sketch we cannot attempt to trace in full the descent of the Indion trifes of this region. It is unnecessary. We will begin by stating that the Indians of the state of Maine generally vveie divided into tlie following triDes : The Soko- kis, of the Saco river region; the Amasagunticooks or Abena- kis, of the Androscoggin and lower Kennebec region; the Cani- bas of the Norridgewock' region; and the Warenoc s, of the eastern part of Maine as now known. Of these the latter are to us most interesting. Another almost synonymous name for this tribe is the Etchemin tribe. Tiiis tribe however in- cluded the Indians to the extreme headwaters of the Penob- scot aiid the St. John river. This tribe is usually divided into three divisicns, viz: those on the St. John; those of the Pas- samaquoddy; and the Tarratines of the Penobscot, of whom we are most concerned. It is undoubtedly true that this tribe is the ancestor ot the present remnant, known as the Penob- scot tribe. This tribe claimed dominion over the entire F'enobscot valley from the headwaters to the sea. Concerning these Indians we here quote Mr. Williamson, as lollows : " They were a numerous, powerful and warlike people, more hardy and brave than their western enemies, whom they often plundered and killed, and according to Hub- bard and Price, kept tiie S\camores between the Piscataqua and the Mistic in perpetual fear. After the conquests and gloiy achieved in their battles with the Babshaba and his allies the>' were not, like their enemies, wasted by disease and famine. They retained their valor animated by success find strengthened by the early use and supply of tlrearmSj HISTOKICAL 7 with which they were furnished by the French. The Tarra- tines ever manifested the greatest satisfaction in their inter- course witli the Frencli. No fortifications upon the peninsuhi of Major Biguyduce, or buildings in the vicinity, excited either fear or jealousy in them for no rising plantations of the French threatened them with the loss of their lands or privileges. A barter of their furs for guns, ammunition and trinkets was managed with a freedom and a directness which won and se- cured their attachments. Their companionacle mrpners and volatile turn made the bonds strong and lasting. The farra- tines have probably at different periods shifted the situation of their principal village. At the mouth of the Kenduskeag they had a common resting place when the white people first settled in that vicinity — a place to which they were from habit strongly attached. Here the mouldering relics of human bodies also flint spears, stone implements of labor, and Indians paint dust have been accidentally disinterred after a burial of an unknown period of time. The Tarratines were neutral m the war of the Revolution. In return .Massachusetts, of \\ hich this region was a part at that time, protected them and pro- hibited all trespass upon their lands six miles in width on each side of the Penobscot, from the head of tide upv\'ards. The state from time to time bought large tracts of land from them till their territory was greatly diminished in size. These Indians when they were first seen by the whites dwelt on both sides of the ri\er and in conjunction with the other tribes roamed the whole of the state of Maine to the westward of this region. That they wandered far from their Penobscot home is evident. One historian asserts that the chief Samo- 8 HI.^TORICAL set who met the English at Plymouth with the words "Wel- come Englislimen" in their own tong'je was a Tarratine, and came from the Island ot Monhei^an. WARS OF THE TARRATINES. The Indian seemed to be fated to be the opponent of the Englishman ; in religion, and personal make up the English- man was at a very serious disadvantage as compared with the Frenchman with his vivacious ways, and his attractive and impressive religious services. It is probable that the most of the English had serious intentions and an honest purpose to deal justly with the red man. Their charters called for relig- ious training, forbade the sale of liquors to them and in every way enjoined their tiaining in the channels of civilization. But the Frenchman did all in his power to engender the spirit of animosity which was early started in the breast of the sa\'- age. Only one result could possibly be and that was war. But though the Indians were gradually drifting to hostilities they were hurled headlong into an open conflict by Wey- mouth's infamous seizure of five of their tribe in 1605. in 1631 or 1632 there was an outbreak between the Tarratines and their rivals, but the conflict was not long prolonged nor bloody. The great v\ar vv ith the Mohawks about 1663 greatly discomforted the Varratiiies, their dreaded enemies following them even to the baiiks of the Penobscot, burning their dwell- ings, and doing great harm in accordance with Indian warfare. Soon small po.x devastated the tribe till it was almost exter- HISTORICAL 9 minated. No furiher action in warfare was participated in by these Indians till the coming of Waj. Church in 1694, who laid waste tlu'ir fields and killed several of the natives, in 1722 Love- welTs war opened and lasted three years. Tlie war was thus named for Capt. Lovewell of Dunstable, the hero of the bat- tle of Pequaket. The warfare was carried to the Penobscot Valle}', and began at the arrival of Col. Thomas Westbrook in 1723. This expedition was made up of two liundred thirty. They scurried the coast of Mt. Desert in whaling boats and small vessels, and then proceeded up the Penobscot, anchor- ing at Marsh Island, it is stated, on March 4 of that year. Here they left tlieir boats and began a fl\'e days march through the forests near the river. At the Old Indian Fort whicii the>' f jund deserted the company destroyed everything of \alue. It is stated that this foit was situated in Orono about .MX miles abox'e Kenduskeag. After the destruction of the buildings about the Fort the whites returned. About two N'ears later when the Tariatines had rebuilt the village, Capt. Joseph Heat'n with liis company crossed the country and attacked the village, laying it in ashes. No Indians were f(Hind. The \illage was ne\er rebuilt, Oldtown being the place finally settkd upon as their future abode. In October 1723 a \essel lanciing at Mt. Desert, Capt. Cogswell com- manding, was attacked by the Indians, the whole crew being capture^!. The wars being o\-er the Indians returned to their usual custciT;s, h.uiiting and tithing. Graduall>', by treaty and by other lourses tlie English came into possession of the lands along the Penobscot. The Indians were greatly cheated 10 HISTORICAL in these deals, but managed to retain possession of certain tracts, and to this day have control of a large number of Islands in the Penobscot. They also have a large sum in the hands of the state which is holden as a perpetual fund for their support on which the state pays interest annually. In all,tb,e Indian tribe receives not far from ;^8,ooo per year from different sources. The treatment of these Indians on the Penobscot bv the State of Maine is in marked contrast with that of Massachusetts when this whole region was a part of that commonwealth. Everything of practical value to them is done for their protection and benefit. Early Settlement. Cherry field, incorporated as a town February 9, 18 16, is situated in the southwestern part of Washington county. It is bounded on the north by the town of Deblois, on the south by Steuben and Milbridge, on the east by Columbia, and on the west by Steuben and township number ten. The ic,oo census gives its population 1850, number of polls 425, and the valuation of estates $518,671. Prior to the arrival of the whites, this region along the Narraguagus Valley was inhabited by the Redmen. A men- tion of this race always quickens the interest of the reader, if he be a student of the American History. This rough e.vterior race of the primeval forests, with its semi barbarous customs; cannot but be admired by us^ when we think of their endur- HISTORICAL 11 ance, courage, and manly spirit. Few and simple were their laws, yet more generally observed than the numerous enact- ments of civilized nations, which fill many volumes of statue books. The early pioneers, in this section of our state got along peacefully at first with the Redman. But later hostili- ties occurred ; brought about partly by the settlers themselves; for the Indian was often deceived and cheated out of his rights by his better civilized neighbors. The knowledge that their hunting grounds would soon be overrun by the whites, the influence of the French, who were hostile to the English ; and the encouragement of their rebellious chieftains was an addi- tional cause for this race to enter into this controversy. We are aware that this race was fighting for home and existence. We know that they thought they were inflicting punishment upon the intruders, that was justly due. With these facts in mind, we cannot blame them for their part in these Indian wars; but, on the contrary, must sypmathize with them, the weaker race, knowing that it was for the interest of civiliza- tion that they should succumb to the stronger people. History gives us no occasions where our town suffered from direct attack in these wars. Nevertheless, the people were prepared for such an event ; for several block-houses w-ere constructed. This race along the Narraguagus River was a branch of the Passamaquoddy tribe. The point oppo- site the Baptist church was often called Indian point, because the Pedmen were accustomed to encamp there when on a hunting trip along the river. Of this once numerous tribe, there remains but a few relics, which have been dug up by t))e present generation, May the jndian name of our river^ 12 HISTORICAL Narraguagus, ever remind us of these first settlers in our valley. The first white person to visit our tov/n and others along the Narragaugus river, were in all probability, fishermen. Prior to ijco, these sturdy men were prying all along the coast of Maine in pursuit of their occupation. It does not seem possible that this river, filled, as it were, with salmon and other species of fish, could have been overlooked by them, it was the custom of these early voyagers to remain abroad during the summer, but, when winter set in, to return again to their settled homes. Thus these fishermen were only visitors to the land along our coast. The first peimanent settlers in this section of Washington county were naturally induced to make their homes along the banks of the Narraguagus, in the valley bearing that name. The opportunities for fishing, and hunting were exceptionally good. Here, too, was valuable timberland ; and the power needed to fit it for use. These most favorable conditions must have been a powerful incentive to aid them when the burdens o*"' life seemed almost unbearable. Thus the history of these early settlers involves more or less the whole section of the Narraguagus valley ; but, because of lack of space, the writer must confine himself wholly to our pre'^ent town. In all probability, the first white settler in the town of Cherry field was Ichabod Willey. Mr. Willey came here from Dover, New Hampshire, in company with a Mr. John Dins- more ; who settled in what is now the town of Milbridge. The date of their arrival was in 1756. Soon after his arrival, Mr. Willey built a log house in the vicinity of the road, at the HISTOKICAL i;} upper corner of our villay;e, which turns towards the present Willey district. This road and district received its name from Mr. Willey and his children, who remained there with, and after him. Two years later, 1758, his son (Charles, came here from New Hampshire, and erected a cabin on this same road. Ichabod Wille\- was of English birth, and his wife, Elizabeth Bumford, was of Irish descerjt. To this illustrious couple were born eleven children: live sons, William, Lhabod, John, Charles and James ; and six daughters : Susan, Eliza- beth, Molly, Annie, Abigail and Jane. The youngest Jane, survived all her brothers and sisters and died about 1882, at the age of 96 years. Mr. and Mrs. WiHey both lived to be over 90 years of age. Samuel Colson, who came here about the same time as Mr. Willey, settled on the Hill where Nathan C. Tucker nov\- lives. Mr. Colson had eleven children, seven sons and four daughters. Many of his descendants live in the western part of our county. John Lawrence, an early settler, was of English descent. He and his wife came here from North Yarmouth, Maine, and settled at the upper corner of the town. Their only son John, married Jennie Rolfe, whose parents lived in the Intervale district near where the school house now stands. This young couple settled on the lot now in possession of the widow of the late Gilbert Sproul. Jeremiah Strout settled here prior to 17S3 on the land now in possession of Charles Torrey, Mrs. George Strout and Wilber G. Strout. His sons were Jeremiah and Nathaniel, twins, born in 1765. Nathaniel died at 18 years of age ; c M t: 14 HISTORICAL Jeremiah never married, and died an old man. The other children, three sons, Joseph, Hlisha, and Barna, t^vo daugh- ters, Priscilla and Polly were all united in marriage and left many children. The Campbell's are among the early settlers in town, and, to this name, the town owes much for its present industries. Gen. Alexander Campbell, the father of the lumber industry in town, with his wife and six children settled here about 1772 or 1773, O'l tli^ site known as ship-yard point. Gen. Campbell's wife, Betse> Nickels was of hish descent, having come to this country when about six years old. Mr. Campbell himself was of Scotch parentage. To this couple were born nine children: James, Frances, Hannah, Peggy, Polly, William, Samuel, Alexander and Betsey, in 1790 Mr. Campbell built and moved into the house now owlied by Fred 1. Campbell, Esq. Gen. Campbell was a noted man of his day ; and received marked honors both from the nation, state and his own townsmen. Capt. Josiah Tucker, an early settler, built a house and lived on the hill east of Mrs. Samuel Ray's residence. At one time school was kept in one room of this house. About 1760 two brothers, Thomas and Samuel Leighton, came from Falmouth, Maine, to this river; and settled on the Ridge road, on the lot owned by the late Richard P. Willey. Alexander Nickels came here at an early date, and built a house on the site of Mr. F. S. Wilson's residence. Mr. Nickels was associated with Gen. Campbell in the mill busi- ness. Other early settlers were: Fhomos Archibald, who built HISTORICAL 15 the house now in possession of E. E. Adams; Amaziuh Kicker, whose homestead was the one now owned by the tliree sis- ters, Misses S. J. Ricker, A. W. Ricker and Mrs. Caroline A. Emery; Gowin Wilson, Shubael Hinkley, early settlers on the Intervale; and man>' others whose names space will not permit to be mentioned. The town increased in numbers very slowly at first. The Indian wars had much to do with this. In 1812 there were but a very few houses in our present village. Probably not over twelve in number. In 1807 but 30 votes were cast at a plantation meeting. The first school house was not erected until 1816, nor the first meeting house before 1827. The early settling of our town was but a struggle for existence. The first physician in town was Dr. Benjamin Alline, who settled a little bebw our piesent village. He was followed in order by Dr. Samuel B. Merrill, Wm. Wentworth and Tristram Redman. The earliest lawyer in town was the father of our present estimable citizen, VVm. Freeman Esq., Mr. Freeman, him- self, practised law as early as 1845. The first post-office was in the old Adam's house, now occupied by E. E. Adams. The first post-master was probab- ly Col. Joseph Adams. Among the earlier merchants we have the names Lewis Nickels, A. Campbell & Co., J. W. Coffin, A. L. Stewart, Wm. M. Nash, G. R. Campbell & Co., Charles P. Nickels, O. C. Ward and many others. Of this number many are still in the business, in town. Among the oldest houses now standing are the one's 16 HISTORICAL now in possession of Fred 1. Campbell Esq., E. E. Adams and the Misses S. J and A. W. Ricker, and Mrs. Caroline A. Emery, Mr. Campbell's house \vas erected by Gen. Alex- ander Campbell in 1790; Mr. Adams house was built by Thomas Archibald, a mill owner. The Ricker homestead was the home of Amaziah Ricker, who came here from Parson- field and built this house about the year 1802, Mr. Ricker's blacksmith shop stood near his house. The first Masonic Lodge in town was organized in this building. Thus, from this small beginning we have our present prosperous town and beautiful village. The growth has been one of gradual ad- vancement until today this town needs no introduction to the public, it ranks high, in many phases of the word. Beauti- ful buildings adorn its surroundmgs, lighted by electricity. Every contrivance is present for the safety and pleasure of its citizens. Incoporation. Cherryfield, prior to its incorporation, Feb. 9, 1816; was known as township number 11; and that point lying south of the mills on the forest or lower dam, was called by it's In- dian name Narraguagus; to distmguish it from the settlement in the southern part of the valley. What is now the town of Milbridge was, until 1848, a part of Harrington. Hariington, before it's incoporation, 1791, wa.s united with to\\ nship num- ber II (Cl'ierryfield). That is to say; the_\' held their planta- HISTOB[CAL 17 tion meetings, and kept their records as one organization. Thus, these tiiree towns, Milbridge, Harrington and Cherryfield, except a north-east part of Steuben wliicli was annexed to it in 1828; were at one time one organization. The first town meeting met Marcli 21st at the home of Joseph Adams Esq., and ilie following officials were chosen: Moderator, Thompson Lewis; clerl<, Joseph Adams, select- men, Thompson Lewis, G. Wilson, Joseph Adams; treasurer, blisha Small; constable, Thomas Archer. Voted: $200 for highways and $Gj on county road. Voted: That the selectmen appoint a committee to lay out a road from Joseph Small's new place in Cherryfield to tlie town line of Steuben. The meeting adjourned atone u'ciock p. m. The name chosen for this town was very appropriate at that cime, Cherryfield, or field of cherries, was so called because of the abundarce of rt-d, wild cherries which com- pletely covered tlie shores along the banks of the Narragua- gus river. It was often called by it's Indian name, Narragua- gus,v\hich clung to its post-office many years after the town's incoporation. The following are a few early transactions taken from the town's books: 1807 a meeting of the plantati(jn was held, and ^o \'otes were cast against the separation of the district of Maine from the commonwealth of Massachusetts; and f>\^o was raised for highways. 1808, N'ott'd $50 for siiu)')l and $50 f(jr liighways and briJiiCb. 18 HISTORICAL 18C9, V'oted that all delinquent taxes be used to improve the hi;^hvvays and $100 of this be expended in erecting a bridge over the Narraguagus river, below the mill then owned by Ihomas Archibald. This bridge was futher improved in 1810 b>' an additional expenditure of $50. 1814, Voted Thomas Archer $4 for services as collector of taxes for that year. 1816, Voted to build a school-house 20x24 ^^- ^11""-^ t'l^ same be paiii fur in lumber. This liouse was to be erected on the north-east corner of Mr. Charles Willey's land, as he agreed to the same in town meeting. The highest vote recorded in this meeting was ^,4. 1 8 19, at a legal meeting held to consider tlie constitution forn.e.i lor the sfatc^ ot Maine; 14 votes were cast for it's adop- tion, 2 against. 1824 Voted $Coo for highways, $125 for support of schools and $75 lor ihe towel's poor. 1827, Voted $1200 for liiglnvays, $25 for town charges and $200 for a minister. 1830, Voted $2GO for schools, $150 for the support of the ministrv and $300 to build a bridge. 1835, Voted $ioco for highways and $200 for the town's poor. 1840. \'oted s6oo for highways, $300 for town's poor and six cents in addition to what tlie law allows for primary schools. It was also \'oted at this meeting that each school district should choose the.r school agent. 1845. Voted $1,000 for schools, $400 for the town's poor, and $1,300 for roads and bridges. HISTORICAL 19 1850. Voted in the Main school district $2,800 tor the erection of a new school building. The following is a list of the town's clerks, treasurers and selectmen from i860 to the present time. CLERKS. i86o-'G7 — Samuel i"\. Campbell. i868-'70— J. A. Small. i87i-'72— M. H. Willey. i873-'82— A. R. Willey. i883-'85 — John Monohon. i886-'89— J. Monohon, Jr. l890-'99 — Charles A. Stewart. i900-'04 —Charles N. Adams. TREASURERS. i860 — William Wentworth. 1861— William B. Nash. i862-'63 — John L, Campbt-ll. i864-'70— C. L. Small. i87i-'88— James A. M:lliken. i889-'94— Fred I. Campbell. 1895 -'04 — Robert Nickels. SELECTMEN. i86g— C. L. Small, 1". Redman, Alfred Burnham. 20 HISTORICAL i86i~T. Redman, E. S. Small, J. A. Wakefield. i862-'64— E. S. Small, J. A. Wakefield, D. W. Tucker. i865-'66— J. A. Milliken, U. W. Tucker, C. I.. Small. 1867. '68— J. A. Milliken. John H. Nickels, C. L. Small- i869-'70— J. H. Nickels, C. L. Small, Samuel Ray. i87i-'74— b. F. Adams, J. H. Nickels, C. L. Small. i875-'78— C. A. Allen, J. A. Small, J A. Wilson. 1879 — J. A. Small, Samuel Ray, J. A. Wilson. i88o-'8i— J. A. Small, C. L. Small, B. F. Willey. 1882— C. A. Allen, C. L. Small, J. A. Wilson. i883-'84— Maning Dunbar, J. A. Wilson, C. D. Small. 1885— Maning Dunbar, J. A. Wilson, H. C. Bartlett. 1886— J. A. Wilson. H. C. Bartlett, H. R. Wingate. 1887— C. D. Small, H. C. Small, C ieo. M. Allen. i888-'89— H. C. Bartlett. Geo. M. Allen, J. C. Adams. i890-'92 — H. C. Bartlett, Geo. M. Allen, J. Monohon, Jr^ i893-'94 — Geo. M. Allen, J. Monohon, Jr., F. E. Small. 1895— H. C. Bartlett, J. Monohon, Jr., F. E. Small. 1896 — J. Monohon, Jr., F. E. Small, J. T. Campbell. i897-'98— H. H. Bowles, F. E. Small, L. C. Haycock. 1899- '01— F. E. Small, L. C. Haycock, F. C. Nash. 1902 — F. E. Small, L. C. Haycock, E. E. Adams. 1903 — L. C. Haycock, E. E. Adams. VVm. F. Campbell. 1904 — L. C. Haycock, F. E. McGouldrick, Wm. F. Camp- bell. Church History. Our early pioneers were a God-fearing people. In no case were they negligent in providing for the worship ot the HISTOEICAL 21 Divine. They did not iiave costly edifices in wliicii to wor- ship, nor fine roads on which to travel. Yet they always found a place in which to assemble, and a way to get there at an allotted time. They made the most of their meager privileges. Would that we, the present generation, should make the most of ours. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Prior to 1796 there was no Religious Society in town, al- though there were many Christians here and meetings were frequently held. The people supported preaciiing and among their earlier ministers of the Gospel was Elder Snow of Thomaston. At this time (1796) there existed a Baptist church in Columbia, whose pastor was Elder Joshua Young. Under his leadership a revival occurred in that circuit, and spread to this town. In the autumn of this same year, Mr. Young came here and organized a society. In April, six were baptised by him, and a church conference was established by the people in July. Thus the Baptist society was organized September 16, 1796. Thetovsn, in all probability, supported this church in its infancy. They were too few in numbers to do all that their hearts desired. The first meetings were held in dwelling houses for the people were too poor to erect a church. Dur- ing these years and for many years after, the town voted money for the support of the ministry. In 1816 a small school house 20x24 feet was built by the 22 HISTORICAL town, and this was used until 1828 by this society for a house of worship. In 1827 tiie growth of the society made it possi- ble to erect a meeting house. The lot for this building was donated by Dr. Samuel B. Merrill of Cherrytleld. This church was dedicated in J828, and stood near the site of the present church. In 1872-73, this first church was torn down and a new one erected in its place. The estimate value of this second church was $1700. This building was a pew holders church, and was erected by them, together with the liberal donations of Mr. David W. Campbell, At its completion this house was styled as one of the best in the county. This structure was destroyed by tire December 10, 1903. In January 1904 this society reorganized itself into a legal bod\'. Today this society has under construction a new house of worship, estimate cost of which will be $10,000. This build- ing will be erected by independent subscriptions, and money received from the will of Amasa Willey. This church, when completed will be modeled after the later improvements in architecture. The present pastor, Brown E. Smith, is a very energetic. Christian worker. This society is in a prosp?rous condition with, a membership of 136. We herewith submit a list of the pastors who have served lhis church : F^ev. Joshua Young, Elder Snow, Murphy, Case, Haynes, Robinson and Bond, Rev. John Johnson, Rev. K. Holt, Rev. M. J. Kelley, Rev. P. Bond, Rev. S. Estes, Rev. S. Brown, Rev. E. S, Small, Rev. F, D. Blake, Rev, G, A. Glines, Rev, HISTORICAL 23 R. H. Baker, Rev. A. C. Peck, Rev. H. B. Tildcn, Rev. E. S. Drew, Rev. F. A. Snow, Rev. B. E. Smith, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church of Cherry field was or- ganized with 6 members, Oct. 30, 1833, by the Rev. Eiisha Kellogg of the American Home TAissionary Society. The first pastor was Rev. Horatio llsley, who came here and was ordained in 1837. Mr. llsley was succeeded in 1849 by Rev. Philip Titcomb, who remained with the people until 1852. From 1852 to 1870 the church was without a settled pastor but the society was occasionally supplied by outside mission- aries and its members assisted in the support of the other churches- in town. In 1870 the church receive I t'le service, of R^v. Jimes B. Taylor, a student from Yale Divinity school and the Rev. Mr. Holyoke of tlie Bangor Theological Seminary. In 1878 this cluirch witnessed a remirkable revival in J it> members began a reorganization of the society. This was accomplished under the direction of Rev. AJJison Blanchard, state mission iry and "Father T^nny" of Blls.vorth. At thi-; time, July 21, 1878; twenty new m.^mbers w.^re enrolled. During this year and tht. one following (1879) Rev. Sewall Tenney and Rev, H. F. Harding were pastors of this church. During Mr. Harding's pastorate and under his leadership a Congregational society was organized at Steuben. 24 HISTOETCAL The Rev. E. M. Cousins served the uhurth from 1880 to 1883. 't was during his stay that t'le people began to make preparations for the erection of their present neat house of worship. This was completed and dedicated in 1885. From 1885 to 1891 this society was supplied during the summer months by students from Yale. In 1891, Rev. Dorr A. Hudson accepted a call to this pas- torate. He was ordained Sept. 9, 1891, and remained only one year because of failing health. Mr. Hudson was followed by Rev. E. L. Hunt, it was dur- ing his stay that the society made extended repairs upon their house of worsliip. The Rev. Herbert E. Lombard was the next pastor to officiate over this society. He was succeeded by Rev. A. L. Golder. To day, this cliurch is in a prosperous condition with a membership of 42. The value of the church property is about $2500. CATHOLIC CHURCH. The first Catholic clergyman to officiate over this denomi- nation in town was Father Midden, wlio visited the mission at accustomed times and taught the people as they assembled in some dwelling house. Some probably attended divine ser- vice, occasionally, at Ellsworth or Machias. In 1864 the growth of this society made it possible to erect its present beautiful house of worship. HISTORICAL 25 Today, this church numbers approximately 150 souls. Mass is said every fourth Sunday witli Father O'Brien of Ellswortli or his assistant officiating. This society supports a t!iri\ing Sunda}' school. The estimated \'alue of its property is $3000. Educational Account. We cannot do better tiian to cast a glance toward the typical common school as known in Maine in the early days. Even as soon as our forefathers, almost invariably of Puritan extraction, had located themselves in the forests of the Pine Tree State and began their efforts of erecting churches, they made provision for the common school. They in common with us today considered education tlie bulwark of our insti- tutions, the institutions for the establishment of which they had fought and bled. They knew therefore, better than we, how much depended upon the proper guidance of the newly established government. They saw their liberties and prop- ert>', we had almiost said wrapt up in the future of the new government which Washington had said was "one today and thirteen tomorrow." Is it a strange thing that these people who so well understood the significance of these trying.years, should so thoroughly grasp at the thought that in the educa- t on of the masses lay their only hope of ultimate success? No, they saw well their duty, and as pioneers prepared to meet it. A room in the little log cabin became the university •26 HISTORICAL of the wilderness and humble as was this fust effort, mighty results came from it. From out of these rough, low-roofed structures walked men who were yet to meet the representa- tives of the courts of Europe, in the battlefield, in diplomacy, and in scores of other capacities from which they were emerged unscathed. Tliis system of education went on till it almost became a necessary thing for a man to reach the president's chair that he be able to present a carter begun in "The Little Red Schooihouse" in the backwoods hamlet. It was not that the people loved wealth and culture less, but that they loved the more the homely virtues inspired by the healthy atmosphere of the country. As we look back today over the progress of our school system we dwell with pride upon the record it has made. But this system like all others, was expected to advance, and it has advanced. The town of Cherryfield has, in common with other towns, reared the homely structures on the hillsides and at the cross roads, hired male teachers at $io to $15 per month and female teach- ers at 75 t-cnts to $1.50 a week, and this with the "board round" provision. The school history of the present town of Cherrvfield covers a long and interesting period. As a whole we are proud of the record that is handed down. Her representatives who have entered \arious phases of work in different fields, speak well for their native town. Under the government of Massachusetts, each town was required by law to maintain free schools for the education of its youth. Our town, be- cause of its financial straits and fewness in number, did not always meet this requirement. HISTOKICAL 27 Whfn the first provision was made by the town for schools, we do not know. As early as 1808. $50 was raised towards their support. Tiiese first schools were doubtless kept ill dwelling houses, and the preacher may have taught them for in those days that was considered a part of his duty. The town records speak of a school being kept in one room of the home of Josiah Tucker, whose house stood a little east of Mrs. Samuel Ray's residence, it was not unt'I 1816 that a school house was erected. This buildinj^ was 20x24 feet and was to be paid for in lumber, and to be located on land then owned by Charles Willey, in the Willey district. Other early school houses stood near the upper corner on the hill, just across the railroad track, and at the lower corner in the vicinity of the residence of Frank Campbell. Today the school privileges of Cherryfield are of the best. The scnools are graded and consist of an Academy, Grammar school, three intermediate schools, one Grammar grade and five district schools. The town employs superior teachers, many of whom are Normal graduates. The superintendent, Frances Campbell Jewett, a graduate of Wellesley '84, is an energetic worker in their behalf. ACADEMY. Cherryfield can boast of as fine an institution of higher learning, where her sons and daughters may fit for more ad- \anced courses of study, as any other town of its size in the state, February 19, 1829 is the date of the founding of this in* 28 HISTORICAL stitiition. During the first ten years of its existence, the ses- sions were held in an old meeting house. Later, the school met in a Lyceum Hall and other quarters. In 1850 the present two stor)' structure was erected. The lower half was used for school purposes and the upper half for a town hall and public entertainments. From 1872 to 1895 this institution was ccuiducted as a free high school but on April 15, 1895; by an act passed in the Legislature, this school was again placed in the Academy column. To day, this institution is under the control of a board of Trustees, its graduation certificate admits to three of our Maine Colleges. The school has been lately favored in the will of the town's deceased citizen, Amasa Wiiley. in this provision, the student receiving the highest rank upon grad- uation is presented with a gold medal. Mr. A. G. Averill, a graduate of Colby College, is the principal, Miss L. L. Parker, a graduate of Bates, assistant. This institution, although in its infancy, gives promise of a very useful career. Those who have it in charge are doing everything possible to make it one of the best in its class. Military Matters. The town of Cherryfield is justly entitled to the high es- teem of the state and nation for her loyal support of the gov- erment in military matters. Whenever the call to arms has sounded, she has been among the first to respond to its ap- HlSTOfirCAI. >£» [leal. True and loyal has slie ever stood for our national rights. WAR OF 1775 AND lSl2. in tiie svar for Independence, the town did its wliole duty in tiie stirring events of that period. Tiie size of tlie planta- tion made tiie number vvlio enlisted b.it a few but of these are found manv who were promoted to high rank because of bravery. In July, 1812 at a legal meeting of the plantation, tlie set- tlers made preparations for defense in asking the Common- wealth of Massachusetts for arms and ammunition. In this request thev state their condition and situation. This docu- ment was signed by John Archer and Joseph Adams, asses- sors. WAR OF THE REBELLION. In this struggle for national unity the town of Cherry field played a prominent part. Ever ready was she to raise money and to send her sons to the front. Too much praise cannot be given to those true and patriotic men who enlisted and served in the struggle for national union. In 1862 the town voted a bounty to those persons enlisting to make up its quota of men under President Lincoln's call for 300,000 volunteers for lervice in the army of the United States. A sum of money was also raised for the families of 80 HISTORICAL such men as should respond to this call. The selectmen were ordered to open a recruiting office to receive the names of those who wished to enlist. Two companies were formed in town, with recruits from this and the neighboring vicinity. The first company, com- manded by Hiram Burnham, was assigned to the 6th Maine, The second company, commanded by Robert Campbell, was assigned to the nth Maine. Capt. Burnham was promoted to the rank of General, Capt. Campbell to that of Lieutenant, Henry Adams to Major and many others to the rank of Cap- tain, it is said that 54 men weie enlisted in town in two hours, probably equaling any record of its kind in the state. In memory of those brave soldiers who left this town and fell upon the battle-field or died from disease or wounds re- ceived in the services, the town on July 4, 1876, erected a fitting Monument. On this is inscribed their names, 54 in number, viz: Hiram Burnham, Brigadier General. George H. Jacobs, Sergeant, Co. G, 6th Regiment. Rufus Madden, Private, Co. G, 6th Regiment. Lawrence O'Laughlin, Private, Co. G, 6th Regiment. Alonzo C, Willey, Private, Co, G, 6th Regiment. Thomas J. Small, Private, Co. G, 6th Regiment. Joseph Y. Harrington, Private, Co. C', 6th Regiment. David Quigley, Private, Co. G, 6th Regiment. Sidney M. Tucker, Private, Co. G, 6th Regiment. George W. Burnham, Captain, Co, G, 6th Regiment, Mirchell Hunter, Private, Co, G. 6th Regiment, William F. Burnham, Teamster, Co. C, nth Regiment. HISTORKJAL i^l tdwin C. Haycock, Private, Co. C, nth Regiment. Benjamin D. Willey, Private, Co. C, nth Regiment. Samuel H. Whittaker, Private, Co. C, nth Regiment. Stillman Anderson, Private, Co. G, nth Regiment. Rutus Foss, Private Co. I, 13th Regiment. George H. Foss, Private, Co. 1, 13th Regiment, tverett Leighton, Private, Co. I, 13 Regiment. Oscar C. Small, Private, Co. 1, 13 Regiment. Wm. McFarland, Private, Co. D, 2d U. S. S. S. Cieorge H. Coftln, Sergeant, Co. D, 2d U. S. S. S. George b. Nash, Sergeant Co. D, 2d U. S. S. S. Arthur W. Tucker, Private, Co. D, 2d U S. S. S. ) j.^r^^^^ Washington Tucker, Private Co. D, 2d U. S. b. b. | George M. Nash, Sergeant, Co. C, 2d Cavalry. William R. Newenham, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Augustus C. Bond, Private, Co. H, 1st Heavy Artillery. Samuel H. Buzzell, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Henry W. Grant, Private, Co, H, ist Heavy Artillery. James W. Wallace, Private, Co. H. ist Heavy Artillery. Warren C. Wallace, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Samuel Hart, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Lorenzo M. Coffin, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Wheelock Tucker, Private, Co. H, ist Heavy Artillery. Jerome Mitchell, Private Co. I, 1st Heavy Artillery. Daniel W. Tucker, Private, Co. I, ist Heavy Artillery. Albert Tucker, Private, Co I, ist Heavy Artillery. John T. Quigley, Private, Co. G, ist Heavy Artillery. Henry E. Archer, Private, Co. K, ist Heavy Artillery. Ichahod W. Davis, Private, Co. B, 31st Regiment. 82 HISTORICAL Abraham A. Madden, Private, Co. B, 31st Regiment. John E. Dorr, Private, Co. B, 31st Regiment. William H. Willey, Private, Co. B, 31st Regiment. John McCluskey, Private, Co. H, 31st Regiment. Robert McAuley, Private, Co. H, 31st Regiment. Aaron Tracy, Private, Co. K, 31st Regiment. Loring W. Willey, Private, Co. A, igth Regiment. James P. Shoppe, Private, Co. C, 28th Regiment. Ammi C. Wilson, Corporal, Co. C, 28th Regiment. Howard C. Leighton, Private, Co. U, 22d Regiment. William A Colson, Private, Co. D, 22d Regiment. Samuel Conners, Private, Co. E, ist Cavalry. James R. Nickels, Captain, Co. I, 14th Conn. V( 1. G. A. R. Hiram Burnham's Post No, 50. OFFICERS:— Commander, R. L. Willey; Vice Commander, P. A. Strout; Junior Vice Commander, T. L. Grant; Adjutant, J. E. Haley; Quartermaster, Prank Campbell ; Sergeant, E. L. Dorr; Chaplain, James E. Parker; Officer of the Day, C. H. McDevitt; Officer of the Guard, J. S. Buzzell; Sergeant Major, S. S. Leighton. MEMBERS:—!. C. Allen, E. P. Allen, O. Abbott, William Brooks, C. A. Burgess, S. Buckman, H. H. Bowles, J. S. Buzzell, W. 1. Buzzell, ^rank Burk, Wm. Burk, C. L. Bridge- ham, W. M. Brazzell, J. W. Bryant, J. S. Campbell, F. Campbell, G. P. Conners, G. H. Coffin, O. P. Coffin, B. L. Coffni, R. Chandler, Alexander Case, C.W. -^ olson, O. Dun- Hlteil'UKK Ah 88 bar, E.L. Dorr, B.E.Dorr, J, P. Dorr, D.W. Dobbin, S.O. Davis, Charles Emerson, E. Emerson, W. H. Emerson, H. N. Elliott, S. Fickett, P. Forren, J, Faulkingham, O. B. FaulUingham, W. H. Faulkingham, E. C. Ferren, T. H, Grace, E. C. Grant, T. L. Grant, J. Griffin, J. S. Gould, Z. S. Hall, J. E. Haycock, W. H. Haycock, G. W. Huntley, J. P. Hartford, W. P. Hart, S. A. Holland, J. E. Haley, N. C. Steele, F. A. Strout, H. G. Jacobs, A. B. Jordan, C. S. Kelly, J. W. Kelly. O. L. Keith, J. Leighton, C. S. Leighton, S. S. Leighton, J. H. Leighton, L. H. Leighton, G. D. Lamson, S. S. Lamson, H. Look, H. T. Mitchell, J. E. Mitchell, ri. O. Morse, G. W. McClure, C. H. McDevitt, E. R. McKenzie, W. H. McKenzie, D. J. Nash, F. L. Nash, S. E. Phipps, J. E. Parker, A. L. Pinkham. H. Smith, G. P. Smith, A. P. Smith, J. Smith, A. W. Smith, F. M. Smith, E. E. Small, J. B. Sprague, D. U. Sprague, B. W. Strout, L. S. Strout, D. F. Strout, W. Shaw, S. Sclioppe, A. \ . Stevens, Alonzo Small, S. H. Tyler, S. W. Tucker, W. J. Tibbetts, S. Tibbetts, A. T. Worcester, R. L. Willey, G. F. Watts, W. White, P. F. White, G. W. West. Ladies Relief Corps. Hiram Burnham No. 42. This auxiliary to the G. A. R. was organized April 17, 1889, in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union hall with a charter membership of 21. At the present time this society numbers 40. OFFICERS:— President, Ada McDevitt; Senior Vice Presi- dent, Ella Campbell; Junior Vice President, Minjiie Buzz^lj; 84 HISTORICAL Chaplain, Abbie Haley; Treasurei', Abbie Bowles; Secretary, Mary t:. Inman; Conductor, Maria Monohon; Guard, Harriet Punbar. Industrial Account. The town of Cherryfield, owing to its situation, has always been interested in manufacturing industries. For the first few years farming and fishing were the chief industries, but later the manufacture of lumber and shipbuilding came to the front. This was but natural, for, with valuable timber- land at hand, and the Narraguagus ri\er, with two exception^ the best water power in Washington county to utilize it, the people's minds would be guided in this channel. This lumber industry has made the town what it is toda)-, and we foretell an even more prosperous future. Surely this prediction must come true, if her bountiful resources are utilized to their fullest extent. I his river which flows through our town, once abounded with salmon and other species of fish. Various stories are told of their countless numbers. Thus, the early settlers on its banks improved their opportunity and turned their hand to the fij-hing industry. This occupation, together with farming and hunting, gave them their livelihood. The fish secured was shipped to outside ports. At one time the town sold to the highest bidder the right to fish the river for three days. The other four were close time, and anyone violating this rule was punished by a fin •, K78TOR1CAL M in tliese early days shingles and pine boards were "legal tender" and were exchanged with the merchant for rum^ molasses, and other merchandise, in this way the teacher and preacher were rewarded for their services. The earliest mills in town were, in all probability, "grist mills." These were a necessity in these days, when the farmer prepared his own flour. Many are the stories told of the long and wf ary journeys taken by these early settlers to reach these rude preparing plants. Many of these early mills were erected by syndicates of farmers who reckoned the shares by the day. That is: one man might own a week, while another owned two days. Each shareholder was under obligation to run the mill when his turn came for as many days as he owned shares. Information does not furnish us with the names of tiiese early mill owners. Ichabod Willey, the first settler, was a wheelwright, and may have built the first mill, but we have no positive proof of this. Gen. Alexander Campbell was the first extensive mill owner and manufacturer on the river. He is often styled the "father" of the lumber industry of our town. Mr. Campbell first carried on his lumber operations in Tunk but, finding it so expensive getting his lumber to market he decided to come here, where he could rait the lumber to the vessels that were to take it away. After taking counsel with Ichabod Willey and others of large experience, he built a dam and a tide mill near the old shipyard, the present site of Wm. Nash & Sons' landing. This mill was erected in approximately 1800. Mr. Alexander Nickels was associated with IV^r. Campbell in tfiis first mill. In the phintation records of i8oq, it was voted to build a bridge loelovv Thomas Archibald's mill, which implies that ,V\r. Archicald was an early mill operator. In 1836 a New York company came here and erected mills where Wm. Nash & Sons' main mill now stands. About this same time A. Campbell & Co., and others constructed mills at Still Water. In 1850, or thereabouts, Wm. Freeman, Esq., an esteemed citizen now in town, began his lumber operations along the river. He invested largely in timber lands in Cherryfield and vicinity, and constructed dams and erected saw and othfr m'lls on the river. Mr. Freeman continued in his lum- ber opt-ralions until i860. SHIPBUILDING. The lumber manufactured along the river was sliipped to outside parties, and this must be done in vessels, and vessels must be built. Thus the natural course of events brought about the shipbuilding industry in town. At one time these vessels were built on both sides of the river, that is to say, the earliest shipyard was on the west ^ide and the more later ones on the east. These shipyards were owne.1 or operated by N. Hinkney, Jewell Hinkney, Samuel and Barnard Strout, William Nickels. Amos Dyer, C. Small. Talbot Smith, A. Campbell & Co., G. R. Campbell & Co., and others. The vessels built were usually about 800 to i^QO tonnage. Probably one of the largest ever constructed HTSTORTCATi 37 on the river was the vessel, "Kate Foster," built by Jewell Hinkney. Amos Dyer constructed two vessels, named the "Robin" and "Belgrade;" the former received its name from the fact that a bird, a robin, built her nest in the vessel's timbers while she was under construction, and unmolested by the men, there hatched her young ; the latter, a full rigged bark, carried a company of 56 miners around Cape Horn to California, Among this number was the name Amasa Willey whose benevolent gifts the town has so lately received. This vessel received its name in honor of one of their num- ber who was a Belgrade man. The last ship built on the river was constructed by G. R. Campbell & Co., in 1892. Of this once most prosperous and extensive industry along the river, there remains but the site of the old ship- yards. PRESENT INDUSTRIES. Wm. M. Nash & Sons, a lumber firm. This business is the outgrowth of the property once operated by J. W. Coffin, and known as the "New York Mill Concern," of which Mr. Nash became an active associate in 1865, and finally pur- chased in 1885. 'Vlr. Wm. M. Nash is the senior member of the firm, having admitted in 1890 his two sons, J. W. M., and Frank C. Nash. This property is in good condition, consist- ing of a saw and lathe mill. The lumber manufactured is lighted to Milbridge and from thence shipped in vessels to outside markets. The firm owns numerous stoie-houses. Thirty to fift__v men and twelve or more team^J are u-^us^Ilv employed, 38 HISTORICAL G. R. Campbell & Co., a lumber firm, consists of Messrs. Gleason R., Samuel N. and Charles Campbell. This business was formerly operated by A. Campbell & Co., who were succeeded in 1865 by the present operators. The prin- cipal business of this concern is the manufacture of long and short lumber. The firm owns and operates two saw mills, a stave and shingle mill, and a grist mill. These lumber mills have an annual output of from four to six million feet. This lumber is transported to Milbridge, from thence it is shipped to Boston, New York and southern ports. One-half mile (-f river frontage is owneJ by this con: rn for storage. Approxi- mately 50 men and 12 teams are empl-iyed. E. K. Wilson, box and shook factory and planing mill operator, has a plant situated on th« west bank of the Narra- guagus river near the covered bridge. The plant comprises a two story building, 40x100 feet, eqiipped with all the latest modern machinery for its operation. On the second floor, the shooks after being sawed into proper lengths and groved, are put together, and the boxes thus manufactured are dis- posed of to local blueberry packers and sardine manufacturers. This mill requires 600,000 feet of lumber annually. Twelve to (ifteen hands are employed. O. C. Ward operates the property formerly owned by Charles P. Nickels, consisting of a sau', shingle and stave mill. Mr. Ward is also an extensive buyer and shipper of eggs, wool, and blueberries in their season.. A. L. Stewart & Sons, lumbemM, huyers of eggs ai-\d blueberry dealers, carry on an extensive industry in town. Jhey have lately bought in conjunction with Jasper Wyman, HISTORICAL 39 the box-shingle mill lately owned by Wm, M. Nash & Sons. This firm is the pioneer of the blueberry canning business, having engaged therein for over forty years. They own and control extensive blueberry lands, and their factory, which is operated by steam power, employs approximately 25 hands. Jasper Wyman, a lumber manufacturer and blueberry canner, in conjunction with others, furnishes employment to many townsmen. He has lately secured in partnership with Mr. A. L. Stewart the box shingle mill formerly owned and operated by Wm. M. Nash & Sons. The blueberry business is carried on by him and others under the firm name of the J. & E. A. Wyman Co. This canning factory employs many hands. A. M. Mathews, carries on an extensive blueberry busi- ness, shipping annually many cases to all parts of New England. Mr. Mathews also buys and sells cord wood and hoop poles. Facts of Interest. THE NARRAGIJAGUS TI,MES The Narraguagus Times is on? of the breeziest most up- to-date newspapers of the State. It was instituted in July, 1897 by its publisher, William E. Lewis. Mr. Lewis came here from Bristol, Maine, having then been in the newspaper business for over ten years, ths p iper was virtually 4 f ounty 40 HISTORICAL publication, publishing news from Cherryfield, MilbriJge, Jonesport and Harrington. Later Mr. Lewis started the publication known as the Jonesport Enterprise. The printing plant was fust situated in the old hotel opposite G. R. Camp- bell & Go's store, known as the Narraguagus block. Here job printing was carried on with five hands employed. Mr. Lewis operated this paper successfully for eight years. In August 1904, the present editor, Herbert G. Libby, as- sumed charge of this publication. His plant, situated in the building formally occupied by the Washington Glothing com- pany, is one of the best equipped in Washington county. Job printing of all kind is carried on. Nine persons are employed in Gherryfield besides local editors in other towns. Mr. Libby, who is a graduate of Harvard, is interested in other newspaper property in the state and is planning to en- large his plant at Cherryfield and take on other publications. He is also working with other corporations to advance the agricultural interest in our county. THE WEST WASHINGTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The West Washington Agricultural Society was instituted in 1856 at Columbia Falls, where its first exhibition was held. Its second meeting was at Jonesboro, followed by two at Machias. Since i860 it has always met at Cherryfield and on the Park Association grounds, since 1886, The. association grounds are an ideal place for Agricultural Fairs, comprising an area of 20 acres, they are sitiiated upor] HISTORICAL 41 an eminence overlooking the Narragjagus river. Upon this location numerous buildings have been constructed for the shelter of all exhibits. Here too is one of the fastest half-mile tracks in this section of the state. A grandstand, with a seat- ing capacity of 800 and a judges stand overlook this track. In short everything needed to make this fair a success can be found here during its sessions in September. Present directors are: David W. Campbell, Cherryfield; J. C. Strout, Milbridge; T. W. Look, Addison; H. J. Leighton, Columbia; and E. C. Drisko, Jonesboro. PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Read good books first for you will not get a chance to read them all", is the sentiment of this institution wherever it is established. The present library in town was instituted in 1837 and its founders were: Louisa Upton, Eliza Nickels, Mary Upton and Elizabeth Kingsley. This library was started and supported in its infancy by independent subscriptions and public entertainments, its first librarian was Mrs. Mary L. Upton, in 1898, through the efforts of the womans league, the town took the library in charge, thus making it a public institution. Today this library contains over i.ooochoice volumes and is situated in a neat room in the building occupied by Dr. Van Wart's drug store. New books are being added each year. The present librarian is Mrs. Mary L.Wakefield. The town's people take great pride in this institution and expect in tjie 42 HISTORICAL near future to own a building for its use. Present trustees are: L. C. Haycock, Pres., Mrs. G. A. Campbell, Mrs. E. D, MilliUen, Miss Rebecca Burnbam, Mrs. M A. Wakefield, Mrs, H. T. Dunbar and Miss Abbie Ricker. CHERRYFIELD BAND. The Cherryfield band is one of the oldest musical organiza- tions in our state, it was organized in 1869 by G. E. Church who for the three years following acted as its manager and leader. On Jan. 3, 1873 the band was organized and a con- stitution adopted. At that date, W. M. Eaton was chosen director; W. C. Ricker, leader; and L. Wasgatt, secretary and treasurer. The next leader of the band was E. C. Wakefield who was elected in 1875 and served in that capacity until 1891. From 1891 to the present time, the band has had as its leaders the following: N. A. Bartlett, G. S, McLaughlin, S, E. Wakefield and Frank Wakefield. This organization has always been one;of the best in this state, having played in all sections of the county and at band tournaments. Last summer (1904) the band had twenty en- gagements. This organization owns its own uniforms, instru- ments, music etc. The present leader, F. A. Wakefield, joined the band 1885. The following are its present mem- bers: Howard Foster, first cornet; Harry Sproul, second cor- net; Robert Wainwright, clarionet; Leonard Farnsworth, first horn, E. R. Wingate, second horn; Sanford Mitchell, third ftorn; Q. P, Wakefield, baritone; W. H. Wass, first tenor; HISTORICAL 43 Frank Sproiil, second tenor; Bela Wass, third trombone; E. C. Wakffield, tuba; Ellis Abbott, second tuba; Fred Sproul, Bass drum and cymbals; Paul Guptill, Snare drum. ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY The town of Cherryfield is an up-to-date town on the "light" question. The present plant was installed about twenty years ago. It was first operated by a storage battery which, because of its inefl^iciency, was finally abandoned and the plant was moved to its present location, where it was operated by water power. Its equipment then comprised a 650 light dynamo. Later its power was further strengthened by the addition of a 75 horse-power engine and boiler. iThis company has, at the present time, over four miles of strung wire, and approximately 600 lights in use. The present officers are: Frank C. .Nash, President; D. W. Campbell, Treasurer; E. S. Nash, Electrician. CHERRYFIELD GRANGE. Cherryfield Grange, No. 256, P. of H., was organized June 19, 1886, in the Willey District with fourteen charter members, and Hiram N. Ingersoll as Master. Of these char- ter members but eight are now living. This Grange was the first Lodge of its kind to be organized in West Washington County. Since that time there has been eight formed, each taking some members from this organization. Among th^ 44 HISTORItlAIj Masters of this Grange are the following names: Hiram N. Ingersoli, B. F. Willey, N. C. Tucker, H. W. Hook, J. E. White and E. S. Stewart. At the present time, this organization is in a flourishing condition witii a membership of io6. It owns its place of assembly, a hail in District No. 5. The present officers are: E. S. Stewart, Master; N. C. Tucker, Overseer. E. G. Grantj Lecturer- Martha S. Riley, Secretary; George Cofifm, Treas- urer. SOCIETIES. MASONS. Narraguagus Lodge, No. 88, F. and A. M., meets Tuesday on or before full moon at Masonic Hall. It was organized March 25, 1857, in the house now the home of the Misses Ricker. Membership 95. Officers: L. C. Haycock, Master; F. C. Nash, S. W.; R. D. Coffin, J. W.; G. G. Freeman, Secretary. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Winnepurkit Lodge, No. 5, K. of P., meets in their Hall every Friday night. The lodge was organized May 22, 1903. Membership 62. Officers: A. .M. Mathews, C. C.;' C. M. W^rd, V, C; Joseph Sproul, Prelate: W. I. Mack, M. of W., M. J. Allen, K. ot H, & S,; J. H, Haley, M. of P.; W, K, Campbell, M. of E.; John ShervvooJ. ^\. of A.; Frank M(jore, I. G.; S. M. Inman, O. G. Pythian Sisterhood, Lizjenkit Assembly, No. 62, P. S, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month. It was organized July 6, 1903. Membership 36. Ofificers: Mrs. S. M. Inman, P. C.; Mrs. J. W. Nash, C. C.; Mrs. Foster Tracy, V. C.; Mrs. Al- bert Mathews, Prelate: Mrs. Wm. Emery, M. of H.; Mrs. Bertha Bray, M. of F., Mrs. C. McDevitt, M. at A.; Miss Carrie Tracy, asst. M. at A.; Dora Willey. I. G.; Mrs. Kil- burn Willey, O. G.; Miss May Haycock', M. O.; Miss Josie McDevitt, Mrs. Obedia Ward, Mrs. James Halev, I'rustees. ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMAN. Perkins Lodge, No, 86, A, O. U. W., meets the ist and 3rd Fridays in each month. It was organized Nov. 2, 1900. Membership 26. Officers: W. R. Perkins, P. M. W.; P, B. Guptil, M, W.; F. E. Patten, O.; D. W, Campbell. 2nd, F.; Joseph Sproul, G.; L. C. Haycock, recorder; C. W. Adams, Financier; W. E, Lewis, receiver; Albert Willey, 1. W. Kil- burn Willey, O. W.; R. S. Nickels, Wm. F, Campbell, G. G. Freeman, Trustees. NEW ENGLAND ORDER OF PROTECTION. Guagus Lodge, No, 29, N. E. O, of P., meets the ist and 46 HISTOKTCAL 3rd Mondays of each month. !l was organized in i88g. Mem^ bership 68. Officers: C. M. Ward, Warden; Benjamin Wakefield, J. P. W.; Helen M. Church, V. W.; Izel Rich, Chaplain; Rose M. Rich, Sec; F, S. Hutchinson, F, S.; A. Ricker, Treas.; Etta B, Nash, Guide; Dora Willey, Guardian; Roy Keith, Sentinel. Census, t905. The population of the town of Cherryfield has been ar- ranged in families where that arrangement has been possible, in these families, in addition to the resident living members, the names of the non-resident members are included. It should be borne in mind that this plan does not include the names of all former residents of this town, as the names of the non-residents appear only when one or both of the parents are still living in the town. After the name of each non- resident will be found the present address, when such address has been given to us. Non-residents are indicated by the star (*). When a daughter in a family has married, her name taken in marriage appears after her given name, in parenthesis, the name preceeded by a small m, thus: (m- ). Following the names of the population is the occupation. To designate the occupation we have used the more common abbreviations and contractions, as follows: Farmer — far; car- penter — car; railroad service — R. R. ser; student, a member of an advanced institution of learning — stu; pupil, a member of a lower grade of schools (including all who have reached the age of five years) — pi; housework — ho; laborer — lab; physician— phy; clergyman — clerg; merchant — mer; teacher — tr; blacksmith — blk; clerk— cl; bookkeeper — bk kpr; lawyer — law; mechanic — mech; machinist — mach; engineer — eng; in- surance — ins; maker — mkr; worker — wkr; work — wk; shoe 4& cKmim shop wk-x-*s s wU; cotton or woolen mill operatives — mill op, (ji,mill wk; electrician — elec; painter — ptr; carriage work — car wk; traveling salesman, qr commercial traveler — sales; gen- eral work — genl wk. Where no address is given Cherryfield P. O. is under- stood. This census was taken expressly tor this work during February and March, IQ05, b}' E. M. and A. I. Campbell, Kents Hill, Maine. A Melville J " P O cl Mien, Eliza (Anderson ho Allen, Charles A car Eli F. gen 1 wk Addie L (Allen ho Abbott, C. Ellis car Adams, Edward E lumb Beatrice (Ronnan ho Fannie (Prescott ho May J. F Prescott stu Francis G. Allen, Eli F lumb vvk Abbott, Valentine far Dolly A (Dorr ho Julia S. (Stevens ho Ashe, Helen ( Hart ho C. Ellis car Ralph D pi Geo. I. ptr Ashe, Walter mill op Allen, Geo. M. P M Minnie (Newenham ho Mary S. (Strout ho Thaddeus pi Alice L (m Strout ho Burton pi *Helen M (m Jordan ho Maurice pi Winter Harbor Marjorie ♦Frank L agt tel Co. Adams, Charlotte (Smith Machias Wm H (hotel prop Bertha B (m Bray ho Henrietta P. (m Nash ho Arthur S ptr Adams, Wm H (hotel prop CENSUS 49 Addie A ( Lawrence ho *Alson L elec Bardwell, Ken E Linnell stu Allen, Arthur S ptr Ruth A (Fogg ho Archer, Charles far Corrella ( Leighton ho Carrie (m Tracy ho *Fannie (m Sawyer ho Milhridge Bertha stu Adams, Charles N iner Katherine (Stevens ho James pi Allen, Abble (Tucker Ada (m Bartlett ho Asaph car Carrie E (m Sproul ho Allen, Asapli car Mary A (Van Buskirk ho Beatrice V compositor Doris L stu Chauncey L) pi Ashe, Andrew J mill op Hattie E (Mc Devitt Harold G pi Sarah K pi B Bowles, H H jeweler Abbie (Wakefield ho *Ralph H Instructor Phillips Exe- ter Academy Exeter, N H * Henry 1 em N Y City Tel Co 137 West 103 St N Y City *Dorothy (m Dalby ho 1335 Wallach Place Wash, D C ^:-=Carl P cl 15 Windermere Road Dorchester, Mass Bray, Bertha B (Allen ho Lawrence A pi Fred M pi Mary C pi Burnham, Rei->fcca ho Burnham, William pi Burke, Emma N (Ltighton Bailey, J L team Carrie W (Gower ho *Wallace E tel Co insp West Newton, Mass *Harry W cond Auburndale, Mass *Annie E (m Jordan ho West Harrington Perley R te:im Chelsea L pi Brooks, William }-! mill op Sarah ( Harrington ho Thomas F mill op William U mill op Eugene W mi!l op James R , genl \vk 60, Blanche (m Willey Bailey, Phebe (Pinkham Jacob John W Edith M Benner, Alton cl Hattie L (Caler ho John W Ira H Buchanan, Daniel blk Mary E (Sullivan ho Bartlett, Arthur lumber scaler Delia (Adams ho Bernice E stu Buzzell, Jotham S ret'd vet Arenia (Nichols dr mkr Bartlett, Margaret ( McGou'drick *Chas. purchasing agt Hall's signal Co- Westfleld, N. J. Susan ( m Patten ho *Harry L sales Boston, Mass. Alice M tr Brightman, Geo. car mk Lncy (Cole ho Bushard, Thomns lab Maggie (Strout ho Florence Buzzell, Gilbert H lum wk Clara A ( Burke ho Alice M (m Piper dr mkr L Wilbur lum wk \JC^l^ rau'ct ho Abbie F ho George J Pl far Jotham S Pl far Ralph P pl ho Alton R o Campbell, Fred I law & ins bus Josephine (O'Brien ho Morris O'B college stu Mary E college stu Colin J college stu Frances D stu Philip L stu Marcia B pl Sarah S pi Campbell, David W far Nancy (Adams ho Helen B college stu John A pl Church, G E harness mkr Annie (Austin millinery & mer William A violin tr Campbell, Charles lum bus *Nahum H steamboat wk Seattle, Wash *Grace E (m Baldwin ho Brookline, Mass Albert G cl Alice C ho David W 2nd cl Campbell, Frank car Ella (Engle ho CEN8U8 51 Campbell, David W 2nd d Louise (Lynch ho Elizabeth L Connors, James genl wk Agnes R ( Grant ho Harold E Corliss, Jane E (Tyler ho Corliss, J A kimb and boom master Lizzie E (Guptill ho Mora A stu Martha A stu J Boyd pi Marada F pi Campbell, Sam'l M lumb&mfg *Alexander ins bus Minneapolis, Minn William F hk-kpr Campbell, William F bk-kpr Bessie ( Kicker ho Campbell, Albert Ci cl Eliza (Willey ho Marion pi Henry W pi Stanley W pi Campbell, Charlotte P(Sproul *Arthur S supt teleg & tel co 15 Dey St, New York City *Cora S (m Burnham ho MilbriJge Dora H (m Tooker ho Edwin oen wk Conners, Geo. P gen wk Lucy E (Conners ho Gilbert H pi Milton Corliss, Orissa B(Andrewsho David A pi Marion E pi Carter, Frank lumbering Laura L pi George E Coffin, Harriet M cl Conners, Belinda ( Nash ho *Sarah ( m O'Brien ho Steuben Hannah C (m Pinkham ho ■•Uuliu ( m Stevens ho Steuben *John H genl wk Columbia Campbell, Jacob T surveyor Mary S (Goodwin ho Lee R gen wk Grace C stu Howard B pi Henry S pi Margaret E pi Persis L Campbell, Carroll surveyor =-=Mary (m Stewart ho Harrisville R 1 Clara S (Van Buskirk ho George surveyor Cliurch, Eben E tanner Helen M (Hill ho 62 CENSUS *Mabel P (m Whitcomb ho Ellsworth Maud H ho Campbell, Frank mill op Agnes L (Young ho Mazie O Corliss, Hiram guide Bertha W (Willey ho Raymond L Albert T Corliss, George H lum \vk Merti'.% (Tracey ho Warren L pi Alanna A pi Corliss, Charles F guide Margaret A ( Tt-nan Hiram lumb wk Blanche pi James pi Agnes pi Crocker, Alfreda pi Campbell, C C lumb surveyor *Mary H (m Stewart ho Harrisville, R I Claia 5 (Van Buskiri< ho Geo A lumb scaler Campbell, Geo A lumb scaler Cora M (Gardner ho Elizabeth G Thomas L Colbath, John ship car Susan (Tucker ho *Nina (m Hook ho Harrington *Florence (m Olson ho Cambridge, Mass Joseph lineman *Eva (m Allen ho Cambridge, Mass Helen ho Campbell, William lab Susie ( Brown ho Hattie stu Foster pi Effie pi Cornell, Hannah (Pine ho *William mill op Lowell '^^Peter far Steubei James mill op Charles mill op Mary (m Gleason ho Kattie (m Morse ho Eliza (m Willey ho Colson, Charles H car Cathrine C (Mitchell ho Campbell Gleason R lumb bus Julia W ( Brown ho *Carrie E (m Fisher ho Westwood, Mass Frances C (m Jewett ho *Henrietta S C (m Zelie ho Plainfield N J Cook, Malcolm team Alonzo H V S D Marion L tr Malcolm H Jr. tel wk CENSUS 53 Charles R stu Clark, Frank cook Etta B TTracey ho Martha L Crockett, Charles H Carrie (Keith Annie R Olive M Louia A Mabel R Frances C Campbell, John Sirene ( Willey Frank William Etta (m Worcester Connors, Benjamin E Sophia (West Alice (m Harrington Minnie Roxie ( m Morse Vira • D Dorr, James A lumb Charity E (Hart ho Mabel N (m Hart ho Washington G lumb James A Jr lumb Lucy H ho Arno T geni wk Madge A stu Lottie E pi Pavis, Luther G, genI wk Isabella (H^i't ho eng ho Pl Pl lab ho lab lab ho lab ho ho ho ho Pl pl PI Pl pl pl Arthur P Henrietta Harold Hazel L Clifton C Joseph H Dorr, Hattie L (Davis *Mary W (m Lindsey ho Steuben Percy A millman Viola E ho Clarence E pl Winnie M pi Addie L pl Dorr, Charles W lumb Sarah E (Tabbat ho Rose (m O'Brien ho *Gilbert A lumb Columbia Falls Mary E (m Morse ho Eliza J ho Robert H pl Dinsmore, Gleason shoe mkr Dorr, Betsey (Leighton ho Charles genl wk Mary ( m Oakes ho Eva (m Tenan ho Henry M genl wk Millard F genl wk Davis, Geo R truckman Luther G genl wk *Carrie E (m Dyer ho Eddington *Cora E (m Haycock hn 54 CENSUS Eddington Edward C mill fore *George R Jr geni work East Lemoine Bert genI wk *Susie E (m Strout ho Milbridge Belinda S (Clark ho Da\is, Bert genl wk Sophia (McKenzieho Ethel pi Edna B Davis, Joseph A far Alvena M (Cole ho "••'Lincoln B can mkr So Gouldsboro Cora M (m Guptill ho Thurston G can mkr Myrtie B ho Davis, Emma G (Carter ho *Lottie tr Machiasport '■^Nina tr Machiasport D^^'is. Harris H far D iiibar, Almira H (Ricker ho Osc ir O genl wk Octavia R dr mkr -''Annie P ho Charleston, Mass Alice L mus tr *Myra R (m Bray ho Milbridge lYlaLjde ho Dunbar, Oscar O genl wk Harriet (Thompson ho *Shirley R car Bar Harbor *LIoyd G line man Ohio *Marion L stenog Portland Dunbar, Thaddeus L lumb wk Alice (Burnham ho *Geo. L fore Hall's signal Co. Chicago, ill. *Levrett mill fore Cambridge, Mass. *Emily (m Gaskill ho Cambridge, Mass. *Sara ( m Farvvell ho Cambridge, Mass. Laura stu Thaddeus stu Davis, Winfield S grocer Julia M (Webb ho Dorr, Henry M lab Eliza (Tenan ho Ambrose pi Blanche E pi Davis, Edward mill fore Hattie (Wilson ho Carl W pi Emery W pi Frances Dunbar, Cathrine ho Delaney, James retired CENSUS 56 Dorr, Curtis mill op Alice M (Hart ho *Beatrice (m Magee ho Columbia Falls Dorr, Frank mill op Annie (Wright ho Dorr, Malcolm retired Dorr, HIizabeth ho Delaney, James retired Mary (Coughlin ho *John J lumb bus Bangor James Jr mill op Dorr, Millett lab Carrie (Kelton ho Roy pi Lena Dorr, Mary J ( Leighton ho Azel S lumb vvl< Sophrina (m Willey ho Frank lumb wk *Abbie ( m Robinson ho Marshville Dorr, Azell mill op Ella (Moore ho Lida M ho L Helen ho William H ri Grace M Pl Richard Pl Seward Dorr, Willie lumb Nancy (Matbews ho piinie! Gladys Downs, Julia ho Driscoll, William E mill op Bertha M (Leighton ho Cora E Ernest C Driscoll, John trader *Lottie (m Mc Farlin ho Bar Harbor *Jesten team Seal Harbor William E mill op Ralph L team *Susie cl Everett, Mass ■HlVA c\ Boston, Mass. Rosie (Foss ho Harold pi John pl Edith pl Simeon Arthur E Emery, William A market bus Isabelle (Trovvsdale ho Ethel C ho William A Jr stu Emery, Edward E market bus Louisa (Connors ho Edward M pl Esther M pl Entwisle, Catherine O (Boyd *Jos E seaman 56 CENSUS New Orleans, Louisiana Haton, Geo H far Eaton, Charles G ptr & paper hgr Eaton, Wm H jeweler and musician Emery, Caroline A (Ricker ho ^^Helen R tr Ashbury Park, N J Lucy dr-mkr *Gleason R prop restaurant Arlington, N J * William C phy 7S0 Dudley, Boston, Mass F Freeman, William law Mary C (Freeman ho *Minnie ^'m Clement ho Everett, Mass. George G law *Kathrine (m LJewey ho Clairmont, N H Helen E stu CharlotteB stu Fr^'^m^'n, George G law '•'Esilier A pi \Vi!:iam FLkeil. Stilman seaman Sarah L (Colson ho Elizabeth E (m Hutchings ho Flynn, Mary A ho parnsworth, Amasa, lab Oelle (Watts ho Neal D pi Ina B pi Florice pi Paul A Farnsworth, Sybil (Wilson ho Hillard K team Fickett, Thomas C far Alice (Young ho Hollis C far *Velma (m Forbes ho Harrington Fogg, Cora E (Hanscome Ruth A (m Allen ho *Bernice (m Phillipps ho Bangor Farren, Joel E cook Rosana (Torrey ho Grace M (m Willey ho Walter M geni wk Ethel Blanche pi Roy E pi Joel P pi Farren, Walter M genI wk Marcia (Willey ho Maynard V Farnsworth, Alvah F far Fred car Elizabeth stu Dora stu Everett D pi Farren, Harry lumb wk Lucy M Lloyd R Foster, Geo. W far CENSUS 57 Sadie F (Dinsmore ho Lillie G tel op Farnsworth, Aurelia (Wilson -■'Arthur L gov emp Manilla, Philippine Islands ^William H far Beddington Fickett, Hildred E pi a Grant, Timothy L far Mary E (Willey ho ^•■^William H orange bus Potersville Gal *Harland L car Managua, Central America *James A car Bar Harbor *Walter A lumb fore Bluefield.Nic Gentral America Eugene E jeweler Gates, Annie E (Shoppe ho Guptill, Phineas B jeweler Cora M (Davis ho *Charles W bk-kpr Cambridge, Mass Marion S tr Leon C stu Googins, Emmi N (Leighton ho *Malcolm H eng Framingham, Mass *Chas E cook Hancock Winifred M compositor Gleason, Mary A (Corneil nurse Nancy M tr J Irving livery wk *Grace E bk kpr Bangor William H livery wk Guptill, Martha M (Willey ho Lizzie E (m Corliss ho Hattie M (m Shoppe ho *Willie A far Maidstone, Vt *Chas W car Peru Grant, A W millman Flora A (Willey ho Agnes R (m Connors ho Carrie M stu Alice E pi Alden D pi Lenwood R pi Glenwood T pi Grant, Curtis D R R ser Effie M rCuptill ho Raymond B stu Grant, Susan M (Grant Milton E gen wk Alston J gen wk Grimes, Frank H pi Grimes, Fred pi Grant, Eliza W (Davis ho *Abitha D (m Cole ho Harrington ^Miranda P(m Cunnigham 58 CENSUS ho Harrington Liston, E lumb *Everett C butcher Harrington *Christie (m Grant ho Harrington Ida P (m Tyler ho Harvey J far Curtis D R R ser Grant, Harvey J far Ella M (Tucker ho Mabel G stu Merrill D pi Arthur E pi Mansir H Grant, Harry A R R ser Grant, Liston E lum Salena R (Carter ho Myrtie A( m Willey ho *Holmes E lineman Elmira.lN Y Lura A (m McHatton ho Adfor W lumb *Nellie S (m Smallidge ho beal Harbor *Flossie A (m Mitchell ho Harrington Fred E stu Harry C stu Velora L pi Orland V pi Gibbs, George E far Anna O (Bailey ho gdna E (m Sanphy jio Grant, William mill op Nellie A (Hall ho Gower, Charles W car Dicie (Wheaton ho Fred H R R wk Lizzie E no Carrie M pi Ralph H pi Grace M Grace, Eva stu Gardner, Ulysses G mer Harriet (Monohon ho Grant, Abbie (Brown dr mkr H Haycock, Randall C lum & far Statira (Davis ho Lincoln A gen vvk Edwin C gen wk Chas. G guide & hunter Florence L (m Lunt ho Randall C Jr. cook Thomas C gen wk Maud L (m Willey ho George E gen wk Harrington, Alona P (Phil- brook ^Frances E (m Ames ho Columbia Hattie E (m Smith ho *John B stair builder Maiden, Mass William W car Charles S geni wk Herbert A c?ir CENSUS 59 Clara L ho Haycock, Chas G guide and hunter Mary E { Willey ho Clarence E pi Dorothy pi Ethel M Harry L Hilda J Harrington, Wm. E gen wk Ida M (Tenan ho *J Howard lineman Waterford, N Y Harold V lineman Grace E ( m Hart ho Hiram E gen vvk Horace W pi Macie A pi Octavia S pi Lynn C pi Bertha A E Madeline Hutchings, Pearl A team Laura E (Leighton ho Hodgkins, Mary Leighton ho Haley, John E ret'd lumb Abbie H (Woodcock ho Alice S (m Van Wart ho Huntley, Roy pi Hill, Gilbert M,L surv & car Olivia A (Dorr ho Cora A stu Arthur G Hutchinson, Sumner S drug Emma C (Nash ho Arthur N stu Haycock, Jos E retd lumb Mary E (Davis ho Frank E lumb wk Lynn C law Jesse H gen wk *Joseph E Jr. lineman Montpelier, Vt *Mae compositor Bar Harbor Hartford, Fileaner (Worcester Christopher M far Haycock, Lynn C law Alice (Tenan ho BeatriceL stu Hill, Martha M (Hunnewell Hartford, Christopher M far Edith B (Strout ho Mary W pi Mildred E pi Jason S pi Grace E Dora Infant Hezelton, Sam'l J trav sales Maria H (Thompson ho Haycock, Lincoln A genl wk Nettie M (Abbott ho Ralph E Susie F Harrington, Herbert A car Alice (Conners ho Mark L pi 60 CENSUS Hittie S pi Raymond R pi Christine E Hutchings, George L. car Elizabeth E (Pickett ho Eugenia L pi Harold R pi Bessie L pi George E pi Helen F Hutchings, Edward seaman George L car *Arthur W gardener Bar Harbor Dora H (m Tucker ho Pearl team *Alice (m Leland ho Trenton Aura E pi Hale, Harrietmall ho *Frank M express bus New York City Harriman, William gen wk Vesta (Seavy ho Harriman, William far Hannah (Pine ho William gen wk Charles tel wk *James tel wk Ellsworth John clothing bus *Blanche teleg op Calais G?prge Q\ Hutchinson, F S wheel wright Hinkley, Warren genl wk Catherine O (Boyd ho Hunter, Ann (Mitchell ho Margaret C tr William M lumb wk *John G fore harness fact Minneapolis, Minn *Susan M (m Giles ho Franklin Hunter, William lumb wk Elizabeth S (m Morse ho Margaret pi Higgins, Lena (Oakes ho Harrington, Charles lumb wk Effie (Torrey ho Hart, James mill op Mabel (Dorr ho W Palmer p Ralph S Haycock, Virgil W mill op Edith A (Willey ho Harrington, William W car Flora W (Willey ho Jennie B stu Anna L pi Margaret O pi Hart, Joseph mill op Grace E (Harrington ho Hart, William P lab Charlotte (Newenliam Isabelle (m Davis ho Lizzie (m Willey ho James H rpill op CEXSU8 (31 Joseph mill op Helen ( m Wood ho Harrington, Benjamin F lab Laura ( West ho Dora M (m Willes- ho Lillian IVl ho Mary A ho Abbie E pi Arthur F pi James B pi Clifford E pi George W pi Lucy B Haycock, Frank E far Ella N (Burke ho Bessie M ho Iva stu Preston pi Stanley pi Freada M Marcia I Inman, S M dentist & optician Mary E (Noggles ho *Esther E ( m Wood ho Harrisville, R 1 J Jacobs, Frances G( Willey ho *Horace G cl Wash, D C Jacobs, Ada N (Adams ho *Harriet D (m Davis ho Haverhill, Mass *George E elc Milford, Mass *Herbert F accountant East Watertown, Mass *t3has F tel apprentice Worcester, Mass K Kellier, George H lumb vvk Julia L (Watson ho Ella tr Frank blk Agnes type setter Charles F stu Effie M stu Kellier, Jane (O'Brien ho George lumb wk Harriett (m Tucker ho Keith. Otis L far Sarah E (Shoppe ho Roy F car Charles P pi L Lothrop, Eben D millman *Flora L (m Whitney ho Turner Ctr -•'Ella C dr mkr Natick, Mass Lida E (Thompson ho Willis J lineman Florence A stu Lewis, Wm E newspaper wk Emma F 'McKown ho Harold F college stu Selden F cl M Izelle stu 62 CENSUS Bertrand B stu W Roy pi B AUene pi Helen E Lewis, Helen F (Fossett ho Wm. E news paper wk Ada E ( m Morelen ho Leighton, Mary ( Leighton ho Emma N ( m Burke ho Jason lumb Leighton, Martha E (Small ho Leighton Serene ( Willey ho Horace trader Laura (m Hutchins ho ^Elizabeth (m Willey ho Sullivan Leighton, Truman W far Sarah E (Nickels ho Edgar G far Lunt, Frank E cl Sadie L (Robinson ho Herbert S pi Annie P pi Lunt, Joseph fisherman Mary A (Sprague Frank E cl Leighton, Charles 1 far Leighton, Mary C( Finnemore *Charles H lumb wk Lowelltown *Mary (m Leighton ho Deblois Harry lab Alvin P lab Lowe, Aaron A lumb wk Sarah E ( Collins ho Leighton, James P seaman Doris K pi Long, Mary E (Lawrence ho Leighton, Jason lumb Martha M (Colson ho *Cora(m Jones ho Marlboro, Mass "'•"Lewis C elec Providence R 1 *Maude (m Stevens ho Fall River, Mass Jennie (m Wilson ho Joseph W tr Lawrence, Edith (Kelliher Charles E gen wk Libby, H C editor local paper Leighton, Robert genl wk *Lillian (m Leighton ho Unionville Bertha ( Driscoll ho Frank genl wk Harry lab Fred W pi Lawrence, Jas P lumb bus Mary (Wass ho Addie (m Adams ho *George W far Brooklyn Ctr, Minn *Bela tr Flandreau, So Dakota Lindsey, William C lum wk Ella M( Allen laundry wk OENSlTH 03 Hattie L (m Beniier ho Leighton, Alvin P lumb wk Minnie G ( Case ho *Grace L (m Clark ho Steuben A Wayne pi Florence E pi Murray F pi Marjorie M pi Lovell, David butcher Fannie (Cole ho Lillian B pi George W pi Htta M Lunt, Charles E sales Florence ( Haycock ho Philip E pi Effie V M McHatton, Daniel millman Emma (Tracy ho A Marie ( m Wass ho James I bik *Abbie (m Rice ho Steuben *Frank tally cl Chelsea, Mass Augusta E ho Nathan, line man Daniel G Jr stu George stu Horace F pi Morse, Arthur B far Annie P (m Willey ho John E Ralph E Lillian M El wood S Frank G Cora E gen! wk Pl Pl pl pl pl Morse, Laura ( Carter ho Elmer far La Fayette far Lizzie (m Nevvenham *Alice ( m Young ho Gouldsboro *Evelyn (m Bunker ho Hall's Quarry Harry genl wk Monohon, John mer Kate L (Thompson ho *George R bk-kpr Pennyslvania ■•'Harry A ins office wk Minneapolis, Minn Ella stu Elizabeth stu David pl McCaleb, Kirtland pl Mathews, Charles H sales Agnes E (Young ho Edna E Lillian L McClure, Geo. W far Sarah (Gillen ho =^Mary A (m Casey ho Newburyport, Mass. James W mer 64 CENSUS Susan A ho *John H silver-smith Nevvburyport, Mass. Charles lineman Theresa K tr Caroline E tr George A gen wk McGouldrick Chas. liveryman Mary A (Kelley ho Frank E tr McDevitt, John L miller S Ella (Farren Ralph millman *Edith B (m Fickett ho Bangor Munson, Solomon S millman Mary M (^Andrews ho Mocre, Spencer ptr Bessie M (m Strout ho Francis L Moore, Ada (Tabbut ho *Carrie M (m Dolley ho Bangor Harry far Spencer ptr Monohon, Charles F gro Maria L (Feeney ho Mary K tr Mahaney, Timothy far Rachel (Seavey ho Alice typesetter James stu Margaret pi McDevitt, Ralph mill op Sara (Tracy ho Manola B pi McDevitt, Chas H ret'd vet Hattie (m Ashe ho Lillian (m Torrey ho *Frank sales Sea Side Josie, milliner McDevitt, Shepley lumb wk Addie iCarnon ho Fred R R wk Ermina stu McDevitt; Fred R R wk Valma (Carter ho Stanley Morse, Edmund O mill op Roxie (Connors ho Maurice pi Olive 1 Crosby N Francis C McDevitt; Clarence K mill op Helen L (Fickett ho Bertha W pi Marjorie M pi Thelma A Morse, William team Mary (Dorr ho Leona H Merrill L Morse, Winslow team Alta (Nichols ho Emily E Matliews Frank E gardener CENSUS (i5 Mary H ( Harrington ho *Annie M (m Webber ho Bar Harbor cook lumb wk m mil William R Morse, Rodney Susie ( Tenan William A Winslow Ralph Roy Nina Bernice Mary J Monohcn, Nancy Moore, Hdvvard H Moore, Frank Arthur Morse, Sidney Katie (Cornei Alber Ernest Morse, Daniel K *Ivory C blk Franklin Sidney lab Alphias lab Columbus lab *Everett eng Franklin *Hannaii (m Goodaie ho Sullivan Lillian ( m Corthel ho Agnes D (Randall ho Corthel, Lillian (Morse lio team team gardener lumb vvk ho ho Her 1 op stu lab ho far pl far Dorothy A Mathews, Amos E lumb wk Etta ( Dorr ho Nancy ( m Dorr ho Richard H far Josiah stu Warren pl Maggie B Mathews, Margaret (Tenan Albert M grocer Charles H sales Morse, Daniel A team Sarah E (Hunter ho Doris H Mathews, Albert M grocer Flora (McDevitt ho Margaret F pl George W pl Dorothy V pl Morse, Henry O far *Fred R team Bar Harbor Mary E ( m Stevens ho Sophia G (Willey hu Edmund O mill op *Amity ( m Nichols ho Harrington *Bessie F (m Ficl