SML F27 .K7 F55 1922 (LC) YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Chronicles of* KnoxCounty Compiled by R. B. Fillmore 1922. .THREE CROW $£i BRAND ==^p- :rcam rARTAR A pure, healthful baking product made from Nature's own ripe, luscious grapes and far superior to the best baking powder you ever used. Three Crow Brand Cream Tartar will be recognized immediately as a most useful and superior leaven ing power. It's Goodness and Quality are self-evident from the first inspection of the neat, dust-proof package to the final baked result. Three Crow Brand Cream Tartar is warranted pure. It is so good that once used, always used. ] 1\g AxIanTic Opico G>: ROCKLAND • MAINE -•=£. : •-#*' _ CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY Compiled by R. B. FILLMORE 1922. INDEX Appleton Camden Camden (Advertisements) Cover CriehavenCushingChurch Notes (Knox County) Friendship Friendship (Advertisements) HopeHints to Housewives Isle au Haut Knox County, History of Knox County, Population of Towns Lincoln County. Population of Towns Matinicus North Haven Owls Head Preface Poem Rockland Rockland (Advertisements) Covers Rockport Page 10 Pages 11 to 16 and Pages 17 and 18 Pages 19 and 20 Pages 21 and 22 Pages 102 to 105 Pages 23 and 24 Page 24 Pages 25 and 26 Page 66 Pages 27 and 28 Pages 7 to 9 Page 106 Page 106 Pages 29 and 31 Pages 32 to 34 Page 35 Page 5 Page 6 Pages 36 to 46 and Pages 47 to 56 Pages 57 to 60 INDEX (CONTINUED) St. George Pages 61 to 64 South Thomaston Pages 65 and 66 Thomaston Pages 67 to 83 Thomaston (Advertisements) Pages 73 and 83 to 89 Tenant's Harbor (Advertisement) Page 65 Union Pages 90 to 92 Union (Advertisements) Pages 92 and 93 Vinalhaven Pages 94 to 97 Warren Pages 98 to 100 Warren (Advertisements) Page 100 Washington Page 101 flrefarp. The readers of this little book will find a variety of inter esting and authentic history of the 16 towns, 2 plantations and the city of Rockland within the borders of Knox County also an official history of the County is included. Much valuable information can be obtained by looking over the list of business concerns, both large and small. Even the advertising columns will prove interesting, so scan from time to time. Much credit is due to the officers and residents of the County who have assisted me in the compilation of this work. The spirit of friendliness and helpfulness which I have found throughout the County is expressed in the following poem by Sam Walter Foss. THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAM WALTER FOSS Let me live in a house by the side of the road Where the race of men go by — The men who are good and the men who are bad, As good and as bad as I. I wculd not sit in the scorner's seat, Or hurl the cynic's ban — Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. I see from my house by the side of the road, By the side of the high-way of life, • The men who press with the ardor of hope, The men who are faint with strife. But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears, Both parts of an infinite plan — Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead And mountains of wearisome height, That the road passes on through the long afternoon And stretches away to the night. But still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice, And weep with the strangers that moan. Nor live in my house by the side of the road Like a man who dwells alone. (Page 6) History of Knox Count)). By act of Legislature approved March 9, 1860, the follow ing towns were constituted a County by the name of Knox : Appleton, Camden, Hope, North Haven, Vinalhaven, in the County of Waldo; Cushing, Friendship, Rockland, South Thomaston, St. George, Thomaston, Union, Warren, Washing ton and the plantations of Matinicus and Muscle Ridge in the County of Lincoln. Rockland was made the shire town. The first county officers for the County of Knox were ap pointed by the Governor, to enter upon their duties the first day of April, 1860, to hold office until the places were filled by an election, according to the Constitution and Laws. These officers were as follows : Knox County Court House, Rockland. Sheriff, John D. Rust, Coroner, of Rockport, Acting Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Geo. W. White, So. Thomaston. (Page 7) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Clerk of Courts, Samuel L. Hodgrnan, Warren. County Attorney, T. R. Simonton, Camden. Treasurer, Bartlett Jackson, Thomaston. County Commissioners, S. S. Gerry, Chairman, Thomaston, Zenas Cook, 2nd, Friendship, W. H. Meservey, Appleton. Judge of Probate, Horatio Alden, Camden. Register of Probate, Albert S. Rice, Rockland. Before Knox County was established the Registry of Deeds for the Eastern District of Lincoln County was kept at Thomaston. The first State tax paid by Knox County was $14,467.74. Knox County was represented in the Legislature of 1861 by : E. M. Wood of Camden, A. P. Gould of Thomaston, N. A. Farwell of Rockland, James Burns of Washington, Richard R. Wall of St. George and B. F. Buxton of Warren. The first Senators from Knox County™ were Nathan A. Farwell and Ephraim K. Smart. By the terms of the act establishing Knox County the county and the towns composing the county were to remain in the representative, districts and senatorial district in which they were then situated until there should be another appointment. By a resolve approved on March 14, 1861, Knox County was constituted the twelfth senatorial district and ac cordingly in the session of 1862 Nathan A. Farwell and Eph raim K. Smart appear as the first senators from the new county. The first term of the Supreme Judicial Court held in the County of Knox, Hon. Richard D. Rice, Justice, began May 8, 1860, adjourned May 15, 1860. The first County Commissioners leased of the Lime Rock Bank the old bank building situated in Rockland, near the First Baptist Church, for the use of and to be occupied by the Reg ister of Deeds and the Clerk of Courts, foi which the County (Page 8) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Commissioners agreed to pay $90.00 per year. The building now known as the Knox County Court House was erected in 1874. Court Directory — SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Nisi Prius Terms, at Rockland, Second Tuesday of January first Tuesday of April and second Tuesday of September. Law Terms, at Bangor, first Tuesday of June; at Portland, fourth Tuesday of June; at Augusta, second Tuesday of Decem ber. PROBATE COURT At Rockland on the third Tuesday of each month. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT Regular Sessions at Rockland on the first Tuesday of April; third Tuesday of August; first Tuesday of December. Adjourned Sessions on the third Tuesday of every month excepting August. COUNTY OFFICERS Milton M. Griffin, Clerk of Courts Rockland Zelma M. Dwynal, County Attorney Camden Adelbert L. Miles, Judge of Probate Rockland Henry H. Payson, Register of Probate Hope Albertus W. Clark, Register of Deeds Rockland Wallace E. Spear, County Treasurer Rockland Raymond E. Thurston, Sheriff Union Arthur U. Patterson, Vinalhaven, George W. Starrett, Warren, Mary P. Rich, Rockport — County Commissioners. G. L. Crockett, M. D., Medical Examiner Rockland (Page 9) APPLETON First settled in 1775. It was then a part of Hope. Incorporated as a town in 1829. Villages in town: North Appleton, Burkettville, Elmwood, West Appleton, McLain's Mills. Main industries are farming and lumbering. Post Office, McLain's Mills, North Appleton, West Ap pleton and Burkettville. There is an R. F. D. line out of Union which encircles town also one out of Liberty which touches western portion of town. Mails from Union and Cam den once a day. Excellent water power and boiling springs. Resources : Lime quarries and slate. Churches : Community church of Union church. Fraternities : I. 0. 0. F., Patrons of Husbandry, Rebecka. Distance to Union 6 miles; to Searsmont 6 miles and to Augusta 30 miles. Merchants — Brown & Robbins, L. , J. Hall, Johnson & Ulink, Deland Johnson, George Miller. Manufacterers, Wil- lard Sherman, C. H. Plummer, Adrial Linscott, lumber; A. N. Miller and Lora Newbert, blacksmiths; U. N. Dyer, sign painter. (Page 10) CAMDEN Camden was settled May 8, 1769 by James Richards. In corporated as the 22nd town of Maine, February 17, 1791. Population about 350. Original Town included the present town of Rockport, which was set off as a separate town Febru ary 25, 1891. Population in 1920, 3403; valuation in 1922, $3,024,254. Noted for its great scenic beauty of mountains, lakes, sea and islands. Well known summer resort. Also a busy manufacturing town. Among its many industries are five prosperous Woolen Factories. On Street Railway con necting with Maine Central R. R. at Rockland. Daily boat from Boston and Bangor by Eastern S. S. lines. Camden High School Building Camden has many fine public and private buildings and. (Page 11) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. palatial summer residences. It has beautiful streets shaded by many old and stately elms, maples, chestnut and other orna mental trees. It is supplied with pure water from Mirror Lake. Electric lights and all modern improvements and conveniences to be found in large cities. It maintains excellent schools, fine churches, a Y. M. C. A., public library, etc., and as a place for a home is rivalled by few towns in Maine. About 40 miles from Augusta, 90 miles from Portland, 54 miles from Bangor and 8 miles from Rockland. Churches — Methodist, Monument Square, Rev. B. W. Rus sell, Pastor. Baptist, Chestnut St., Rev. T. M. Griffith, Pastor. Congo, Elm St.,- Rev. H. I. Holt, Pastor. Christian Science, Central St. Episcopal, Mountain St. Catholic, Union St. List of Business and Professional Men and Concerns of Camden, Maine. Reuel, Robinson, Attorney at Law L. W. Hart, Dentist Bertha Herrick, Milliner Security Trust Co., Joseph Emery, Manager Mixer's Candy Kitchen Chandler's Pharmacy, the Rexal Store F. E. Morrow, Jeweler and Optometrist M. E. Bartlett, Stationer M. B. Long, Dentist Modern Shoe Repairing, Nuccio Brothers N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Co. — M. E. Howe, Supervisor; C. H. Hopkins, Wire Chief; L. M. Hills, M. M. Richards, V. M. Herrick, H. M. Dougherty and H. M. Prescott, Operators J. C. Curtis, Inc., Hardware. (Page 12) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Carleton, Pascal & Co,, Grocers Burkett Bros., Bakery Camden Farmers' Union, Grain, Flour and Groceries Stahl's Garage, R. M. Stahl, Proprietor Brown's Market Megunticook Fruit Co. Mrs. A. L. Worthing, Millinery S. B. Haskell, Clothing E. B. Clark, Clothing Josephine Wentworth, Milliner Handicraft Shop, Alice H. Knowlton G. W. Achorn & Co., Dry Goods Fred W. Elwell, Dry Goods E. E. Boynton, Pharmacy F. L. Kennedy, Confectionery F. S. & C. E. Ordway, Millinery and Fancy Goods A. D. Coose, Jeweler D. Langman, Dry Cleansing House, Suits made to order Bowes & Crozier, Undertakers, Main Street, Camden Anderson's Garage U. G. Blackington and Son, Retail Fish Market, Main St. Potter Studio, Main Sttreet Central Maine Power Co., Main Street Thomas Cash and Carry Grocery, Main Street Handy Music Co., 35 Main Street. The Music Man The Village Shop, Stationery and Gifts Hodgman & Co., clothing George Burd Shoe Co., boots and shoes Arthur E. Colson, groceries and meats George E. Allen, insurance and real estate, 11 Main Street J. T. Turner, meats, groceries and produce (Page 13) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. D. A. Dougherty & Son, fruit, candy and cigars A. H. Parsons, plumbing, heating and sheet metal work, stoves, ranges and heater repairs Camden Anchor-Rockland Machine Co., Knox Motors and boat builders A. P. Lord, sail and awning maker, all kinds of canvas goods Bay View Garage, Moon and Velie cars for sale. First class repair work, cars for hire, day or night, competent drivers, reasonable prices Sam Ayers, all kinds of fish and sea foods B. J. Knight, groceries and provisions Camden Publishing Co., printing and jobbing, the Camden Herald Weekly 0. P. Chapin, Plumber and Heater Bay View Cafe, first class food and service. The place to eat. Hotel Edwards, first class, all round hotel, the best of every thing, prices are right. William Bowden Lunch Room, a real eating house with home cooked food, give us a call and find it as we say P. G. Willey Co., coal, wood and mason's supplies Mark Ingraham, hardware S. Butler, barber. The American Shop Will Rankin, harness maker May Estelle Parsons, first class dressmaking, the best of gowns we make M. Gray, barber, American Shop Carr's Barber Shop S. Arau, barber Wilson, Inc., undertakers Camden National Bank, Charles C. Wood, President; T. J. French, Cashier Knowlton Bros., foundry, Mechanic Street (Page 14) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Camden Garage, W. C. Howe, Mechanic and Washington Sts. Knox Woolen Co., Mechanic and Washington Streets. J. W. Bowen, Tres., C. W. Babb, Treas. and Supt., G. A. Babb, Assist. Treas. Employ 225 to 250 people F. K. Allen, market, meats and provisions. Tel. 334. Corner Washington and Mechanic streets. First Class, shoe repairing, at C. T. Miller, 15 Washington St. Libby's Lunch Room, a good place to eat, Washington Street Mcfarland's Bowling Alley, a good place to bowl T. L. Curtis, furniture, carpets and wall paper Direct Importing Co., teas, coffee and spices, 29 Elm Street Western Union Tel. Co., 29 Elm Street Ralph Bucklin, tailor, 31 Elm Street Arico's Spa, ice cream parlor, Elm Street The Talbot Insurance Agency, 33 Elm Streat Sherman Shoe Store, boots, shoes and stockings American Railway Express Co. The Cash Store, millinery and dry goods Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., H. Marshall, Manager Clark & Fish, cigars and confectionery, 14 Washington Street. W. D. Heald, auto repair shop Nutshell Lunch, Nutt Bros., Proprietors, Mechanic Street Dr. D. P. Ordway Plaster Co. C. 0. Montgomery, Mgr. and Treas. Average employed about 50 J. A. Brewster, shirt manufacturers Average employed 30 Seabright Woven Felt Co., R. Howarth, Superintendent Lincoln Woolen Co., L. Ames, Agent Camden Woolen Co., Mr. Broadhead, Superintendent Penobscot Woolen Co., Mark Rodgers Dean Bros. Stable Comique Theatre, movie house Fred Dean, cigars and confectionery (Page 15) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Fred Simpson, groceries and supplies F. P. Alexander, blacksmith work 0. H. Emery, Notary M. T. Crawford, Notary Z. M. Dwinal, County Attorney Dr. W. D. Barron Dr. W. F. Hunt Dr. Green Dr. Norwood Mildred Tuttle, Osteopath Myrtle Bean, Piano Teacher Camden Yacht Club, Cyrus H. K. Curtis, Com. Green Gables, Tea Room D. Proctor, Battery Shop Dr. Paige Camden Public Library, E. Hosmer, Librarian Y. M. C. A., John Taylor, Secretary U. S. Post Office, J. H. Hobbs, P. M., F. Miller, Asst. P. M., D. J. Dickens, John Stahl, Arthur Melvin, Bert Crosby, Geo. Conant, Clerks. Harry Richards, Leo Stacy, Roy Fuller, W. Conant, N. Magee, Carriers. Myron Pendleton Janitor Chief of Police, W. S. Irish Chief of Fire Department, U. G. Blackington Chemical Driver and Mechanic, Allen Payson Fraternities — Amity Lodge No. 6, F. & A. M., Keystone Chapter, No. 24, R. A. M., Camden Commandery, No. 23, K.T. Knights of Pythias, Camden No. 81, American Legion Post No. 30. (Page 16) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Smoke a LIMESTONE a Green Smoker The Best CAMDEN CIGAR STORE J. C. CURTIS, Inc. "The Store that sells Everything'' Hardware and Paints Sporting Goods THE VILLAGE SHOP Stationery, Lending Library Gift Novelties, Toys, Books, Paper Hanging, Garden Seeds At the Sign of the RED GERANIUM 23 25-27 Main Street CAMDEN .• MAINE MOTORS BOATS and CARBURETORS Brass and Iron Foundry General Machine Work Quick Service and Satisfaction Guaranteed Camden Anchor Rockland Machine Co. Camden Maine If it is not in stock v\e will get it for you- Established 183b CAMDEN, MAINE BURKETT BROS. BAKERY All Foods Electrically Baked Full-worth Bread, Cake, Pastry Fancy Baking a Specialty Ice Cream, S. & H. Quality Tel. 71 CAMDEN, ME. F. S. & C. E. ORDWAY <3fa:tt:qj (icofrs 34 Main St. Camden, Me. CRAWFORD Lawyer Surveyor Notary Public Camden, Maine (Page 17) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. GEORGE E. ALLEN 3ttBuran« Camden Mair QUALITY LUNCH Meals Served at All Hours Open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. F. P. LIBBY 11 Washington St. Camden, Me. Send Your Shoes by Parcel Post to be Repaired to C. F. MILLER 15 Washington St Camden, Me. BOOM CAMDEN Stahl's Garage Accessories, Storage, Washing and Repairing Telephone 80 CAMDEN, ME. R. M. STAHL (Page 18) CRIEHAVEN Criehaven was formerly known as Ragged Island on ac count of its rugged appearance. Until 1896 it was a part of Matinicus, when it was incorporated as a separate plantation, and a postoffice was established with Horatio D. Crie as Post master. The Island was formerly owned by Henry Brookman, a native of Sweden, who purchased it from the Indians and Robert F. Crie bought it of him in 1 879. It comprises about three hundred acres. Hillside Farm One of the chief attractions of the place is "Hillside Farm" on which is one of the most approved artesian wills in the vi- (Page 19) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. cinity, and is 216 feet deep, of six inch bore in the solid ledge and with the large windmill and tank which holds 10,000 gal lons is capable of supplying the island with never failing pure water. The drilling of the well alone cost $ 1300. There is a neat little schoolhouse on the island in which religious services are held every Sunday. Principal occupation of the inhabitants are lobster fishing and ground fishing also some farming and boat building. The local store is operated by L. A. Wilson also postoffice. An ideal summer resort especially noted for its deep sea fishing and lobsters. Accommodations for summer tourists reasonable. Boat from Rockland Tuesday, Thursday and Sat urday throughout the summer months. Criehaven lies twenty-five miles south from Rockland, two miles south from Matinicus and fifteen miles south west from Vinalhaven. ibHas^sae**-- T.vJ— dfifiaBSS View from Hillside Farm, Criehaven (Page 20) CUSHING The town of Cushing is situated in the southern part of Knox county, Maine, about ten miles from Rockland, the county seat. It is bounded on the north by Thomaston and Warren; west by Friendship; east by South Thomaston and St. George — being separated from the latter by St. Georges river. Friendship river forms the dividing line for two-thirds of the length between Cushing and Friendship. Gay's Island and Crutch Island form a part of the town. The name of Crutch Island has been changed to Moody's Island and has been occu pied except during the war, by boys of Mass. Y. M. C. A., called Camp Durrell, about 200 boys have been entertained here during the summer. The area is 8600 acres. The plantation name for St. George and Cushing was St. Georges. When incorporated Jan. 28, 1789, both became the town of Cushing. The name was given in honor of Thomas Cushing, Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts. Both of these towns formed a part of the Waldo patent and were settled by Scotch emigrants from the north of Ireland brought over in 1733 under the auspices of General Waldo. Cushing was divided February 7, 1803 and St. George incorporated. The chief occupations are farming, fishing and boat build ing and Cushing is fast becoming a fashionable summer resort. Great improvements are being made on the roads of the town and the schools and churches are being placed in excel lent condition. Albion F. Morse, the veteran boat builder, now 73 years old, began building boats at the age of 20 and has built an (Page 21) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. average of six boats a year for 53 years. He has seldom em ployed more than two assistants. He has built about 300 boats of an average length of 30 feet. Many of his boats are still doing good service and are noted for seaworthiness and staunchness of construction. Mr. Morse has a well equipped plant for boat building and expects to build boats for many years. Mr. Morse is one of a large family of boatbuilders, five brothers, all good mechanics. Sylvester of Swans Island, Al bion, Cushing; Wilbur and Jonah of Friendship and Charles of Thomaston, the latter built a yacht over 90 foot long in 1922 and several smaller boats, employing a crew of about 30 men during winter and spring. Robert McLain of Thomaston, a cousin is also a good boatbuilder. The Killeran Brothers have built up quite an extensive lumber business and have a large sawmill well adapted for this work: Churches — Baptist, South Cushing, Homer Bryant; Metho dist, Rev. D. P. Pelley; Free Baptist, North Cushing, Rev. D. P. Pelley. Town Officials — Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of Poor: S. E. Hyler, A. W. Maloney, A. W. Orne. Town Clerk, O. H. Woodcock. Treasurer, B. S. Geyer. Collector, W. B. Holder. Constables, B. S. Geyer and W. J. Orff. Road Com missioner, Eldrean Orff. School Committee, E. S. Vose, Nelson Spear, Vinal Wallace. Justice of Peace, E. S. Vose. Secret Society — Achorn Grange No. 418. Cushing Directory— Carrie A. Geyer, Postmaster; B. S. Geyer, A. S. Fales, Wilbur Morse, Pleasant Point, Herbert Smith North Cushing, General Stores; Grace Maloney, Pleasant Point, Postmaster: Albion Morse, Boatbuilder; W. J. Rivers, B. S. Geyer, Carpenters; Fred Killeran, Saw Mill and lumber. (Page 22) FRIENDSHIP The town of Friendship is situated in the south-western part of Knox county, Maine, about fourteen miles from Rock land, the county seat. Waldoboro lies to the north-west and Cushing eastward; the Friendship river forms boundary line the larger part of the distance. The town contains about 8000 acres of mainland; Long Island, about three miles long and Morse's Island about half as long contains eighty-five acres. Friendship was a part of Waldo Patent and original deeds are from General Waldo. The Indian and plantation name of .the town was Meduncook and was first settled in 1750. About this date a fort was erected on an island in the southern part of the town which has been known as Garrison Island. It is con nected with the main at low water. James Bradford was one of the first inhabitants and he settled near the fort. Town Officials — E. H. Lawry, R. S. Thompson, 0. C. Cook, Selectmen; Albion Wotton, C. W. Wotton, Charles D. Murphy, Assessors; Zenas E. Lawry, Owen Simmons, Oscar Ellison, School Com.; L. C. Morton, Treasurer; John L. Stevens Constable; John Stevens, Fire Warden; R. W. Davis, Road Com; 0. C. Cook, Auditor; Hattie Wotton Lib.; Alason Wotton, Wghr. of Ice; B. A. Murphy, W. A. Morse, A. E. Wotton, Austin A. Orne, A. W. Morton, F. D. Winchenbach, Surveyors of wood and lumber; E. H. Brown, Harbor Master; Wm. H. Hahn, M.D. Health Officer; 0. C. Cook, Clerk: Alfred H. Morton, Tax Collector. Business Directory — A. E. Wotton, B. A. Murphy, Lumber; W. A. & J. D. Morse, F. D. Winchenbach, Grayboats Co., Boat- builders; Brown & Simmons, F. D. Winchenbach, Engines and Repairing; Brown & Simmons, Automobile Repairing; J. C. (Page 23) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Simmons, Blacksmith; S. E. Prior, Barber; Jameson & Wotton, R. S. Thompson, General Stores; G. A. Collamore, A. W. Mor ton, C. S. Fales, Grocers; A. C. Pottle, Confectionery and To bacco; E. A. Burns, Willie E. Wotton, Meats; Amanda Sim mons, Ice Cream Parlor; R. W. Davis & Sons, I. W. Poland, Trucking. A. B. Cook, John Stevens, S. C. Morton, Public Autos; Consolidated Lobster Co., N. F. Trefetherin Co., Lobster Pounds; R. L. Thompson, Auto Accessories. Post Offices — Friendship, Ray Winchenpaw. Lawry, S. D. Simmons. Meduncook, Lettie Simmons. Martins, Nellie F. Brazier. Ministers — Samuel Clark, Advent; E. F. Whitten, Method ist; Homer C. Bryant, Baptist. Wm. H. Hahn, Physician. R. L. THOMPSON GENERAL STORE Also Notary Public Tel. Waldoboro goo6-2 FRIENDSHIP, MAINE BIRD JAMESON Excellent Line of GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS and SCHOOL SUPPLIES FRIENDSHIP MAINE (Page 24) HOPE Hope, Knox county, Maine, was settled in 1782, and in corporated June 23, 1804. Charles Barrett of New Ipswich New Hampshire, was the original proprietor and the town was first called Barrettstown in his honor, but changed to the present name as above given. The town embraced a territory of thirty-three square miles at the time it was incorporated. In 1843 a portion was annexed to Appleton. The population of Hope in 1850 was 1,180, in 1860 it had decreased to 1,065, in 1870 it was but 907, in 1880 it had fallen to 830 and in 1888, the population was 700. The valuation of estates in 1860 was $241,094, in 1910 the valuation is given as $214,927. In 1860 the polls numbered 231 and in 1910, 155. There are about a dozen water privileges in town, many of which are not utilized at present, but are susceptible of im provement at small expense as lay of the land is excellent and rocks are abundant. Well wooded. The Lake, Lermond, Hobbs, Fish's and Mansfield Ponds contain an approximate area of about 2,600 square acres. At the foot of Hobbs and Fish's are four privileges within three-quarters of a mile with about ten feet head upon each. At the upper end of these ponds are other privileges. There are two churches in South Hope, Universalist and and Baptist. At Hope Corner is another Universalist church. Hope Grange No. 299, P. of H. meets Saturday evenings. Hope Corner and North Hope are on the line of the Cam den and Searsmont stage route and have two mails daily. South Hope is on the line of the Rockland and Washington (Page 25) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. stage route and receives two mails daily. The enterprising city of Rockland is about ten miles from here and is the princi pal market. The town of Hope contains many fine farms and the inhabitants are as thrifty and progressive as can be found in any portion of the county. BUSINESS— At Hope Corner is located L. P. True's can ning factory. The products of the factory find ready sale throughout the state and give excellent satisfaction. L. P. True also carry excellent stocks of goods such as is usually found in country stores. Payson Mfg. Co., doors, sashes and blinds. At South Hope Fish & Pushaw, W. C. Weilman, general stores. (Page 26) ISLE AU HAUT The town of Isle au Haut was incorporated in 1874. The first settlement was made in 1772 on what was known as Mer chant's Island, by Anthony Merchant who came from the town of York, Maine. His wife was Miss Abigail Raynes. Mr. Merchant was a master mariner and made voyages to the West Indies. He had three sons and five daughters. The next settlement was made in the present town of Isle au Haut by Mr. Seth Webb. The exact date is not known, on Kimball Island. Peletiah Barter was the person by whom the first settle ment was made on Great Isle au Haut in 1792, he was a native of Boothbay, Maine. Henry Barter his brother, came next. Other early settlers were William Barter, Capt. Samuel Turner, Ebenezer Sawyer, Wm. Yeaton, Chas. Kempton, Chauncey Holmes, Ebenezer Leland, Abiatha Smith, Calvin Turner, Eli- sha Holbrook, Daniel Gilbert, George Smith, Thomas Tyler, Robert Douglas, John Rich, Benjamin Knowlton, Benjamin Merithew, Aaron Merithew, Henry Wilson, Esq., John Collins, Capt. Jacob Carleton, John Robertson, John Harvey and Elisha Grant, Esq. The town of Isle au Haut contains but little land for cul tivation so it was settled by fishermen because of its conven ience lor that purpose. Nearly all the male population are lobster fishermen. The authority for this statement of early settlers, etc. is George L. Hosmer's book (Historical Sketch of Deer Isle, Maine.) At the present date, (1922) there are about 70 voters, male and female. About the only industry is lob- (Page 27) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. stering and fishing. There is one farm known as Moors Har bor Farm, owned by Mrs. E. W. Bowdich of Boston who also controls a Club known as the Point Lookout Club, situated at the point of land known as Point Lookout. This club has a membership of 40 or 50 members. There are also seven or eight cottages beside the club house. It is a very select club and harder to get a season ticket than to get into Congress. Some of the ones who started the club are: E. W. Bowditch, Charles Hubbard, Mr. Shortridge, Mr. Beeman, Mrs. Thomp son and Mr. Chauncey. There is only one general store, operated and owned by John K. Barter. The Postmaster is C. D. Turner who also has two Ford cars for hire. The steamboat Gov. Bodwell touches here on Tuesdays and Fridays, weather and tide permitting. The mail boat runs daily from Sept. 15 to June 15, leaving here at 5.30 a. m. and arriving back at 8.30 or 9. a. m. From June 15 to Sept. 15 the mail boat makes two trips daily, 5.30 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Charles Hamilton is the mail c.irrier. (Page 28) MATINICUS Matinicus is situated 18 miles south by east from Rock land and 60 miles east of Portland, it is nearly two and one- half miles long and about a mile wide. On the western side the land is low with beautiful sloping green fields. The east ern shore is rugged and bold, with a picturesque little harbor — Harbor at Matinicus Wheaton's Island forming the southeastern side — a shallow passage separating it from the main island. The shore is lined with cottages, fish houses and wharves. The breakwater is on the northern side. This part of the island is quite well wooded with evergreen trees. In 1914 there were about 50 families scattered all over the island, comprising a population of nearly 200. The na tives are thrifty and industrious and own pleasant and com fortable homes, which are well kept and furnished with the modern conveniences. (Page 29) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Most of the inhabitants are engaged in lobster fishing but considerable attention is paid to farming. There is also some commercial business and boatbuilding. The government has built a breakwater at a cost of $13,- 000 which is a great protection for the many fine boats in the harbor. The first regular mail service was established in 1852 by Lewis Ames, schooner Leader, who ran mail one year and dis continued because route did not pay. Re-established in 1874 by Capt. Henry Philbrook, schooner Everett, ran five years, Sch. Julia Fairbanks for ten years, followed by Capt. H. Smith, F. S. Young and W. G. Butman. It has a fine schoolbuilding, church and K. P. Hall. Matinicus Rock Lighthouse (Page 30) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. On Matinicus Rock are two light-house towers, two fog whistles and several comfortable dwellings to accommodate the four light house keepers and their families who appear happy and contented notwithstanding their environments. The origi nal Matinicus Rock light station erected in 1827, was a cobble stone building with a wooden tower at each end. In 1847 these towers were removed and a granite dwelling with semi circular towers was built. The granite building still stands but the present station has two gray granite towers 180 feet apart, connected by a low covered passage to shield the keepers when making their way from tower to tower from the wind and the heavy seas which break over the Rock. The towers are 95 feet above the sea. The distance from Matinicus Rock to Cape Cod is 207 degrees, 117 miles; to Cape Sable, 99 deg., 145 miles, to Portland Head, 261 deg. 60 miles; to Monhegan, 265 deg. 20 miles; to Rockland, straight line, 329 deg. 22 miles. Busines Directory: — Henry Young & Co., general merchandise and gasoline; J. T. Hall, groceries, Isaac E. Philbrook, buying lobsters and sellingv gasolene and cylinder oil; George H. Belcher, machinist; W. B. Young, L. L. Young, E. H. Ripley, boat builders and J. B. Thompson, carpenter. Town Officers— L. L. Young, J. T. Young, Henrietta H. Ames, Assessors, R. E. Philbrook, Plantation Clerk; H. R. Young, Treasurer; W. Scott Young, Tax Collector; W. L. Ames, Constable; James A. Teel, Health Officer. (Page 31) NORTH HAVEN North Haven is a beautiful island situated near the west ern side of Penobscot Bay, about 12 miles from Rockland. It is about 9 miles long and four miles wide. The western coast is deeply indented with picturesque coves and harbors. It is separated from So. Island or Vinalhaven by a river-like pas sage about 8 miles long known as the Fox Island Thorough fare. It was discovered in 1603. Francis T. Cogswell the first white man, in 1760, was driven away by David Wooster, the first permanent white settler. His son was the first white child born. A petition was made to the general court on the main land March 11, 1785. George White and John Calderwood were attorneys for the inhabitants. March 11, 1786 the pe tition was granted. The first town meeting was held at Benja min Kent's with Thomas Waterman as clerk. North Island and South Island were incorporated as a town June 25, 1789. The selectmen were Steven Carver, An thony Dyer, Mark Ames for North Island and Israel Carver, Thomas Brown and James Jewett for South Island. North Island was set off from South Island in 1846. Farming and fishing are the principal industries. North Haven was at one time noted for its large fishing fleet. The second expedition to the Pacific coast for cod fishing, com manded by Capt. James C. Frye, sailed from North Haven. North Haven has now become a prominent summer re- (Page 32) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. sort. Dr. C. G. Weld. [. Murray Howe, F. N. Chandler, Tucker Dalance and C. S. Rockerman were among the first summer residents. Much interest is shown in the maintenance of schools and churches. This year through the efforts of the Principal Al bert Adams, the high school has been placed on the A list. A new Baptist church is soon to be built at the Thoroughfare. About 8 years ago a good water system was installed which brings the water to the village from Lily Pond, a distance of about two miles. The stage roads are among the best in the county and steamers make daily trips to and from the island throughout the year. Business Directory- Murray N. Stone, garage and auto repair shop. Parker R. Stone, plumbing. Mrs. F. M. Calderwood, ice cream and cakes. F. M. Calderwood, opera house and dance hall. George F. Lewis, milk, cream and dairy products. J. 0. Brown, fine yacht and boat building, repairs to auto and marine engines. A. E. Eaton, wheelwright and jobbing blacksmith. C. E. Waterman Co., general store. E. E. Gillis, fresh, salt and pickled fish. W. S. Hopkins, general store. Crockett & Hopkins, confectionery cigars, stationery, papers. F. H. Mills, confectioneny, ice cream, cigars, public autos. Owen Quinn, saw mill. W. B. Ames, public automobile. Mrs. N. G. Snow, barber and hairdresser. Margaret B. Smith, dry goods and notions. H. T. Duncan, contracting builder and jobber. (Page 33) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. 0. D. Lermond, co ntracting builder and jobber. W. R. Dale, milk, cream and dairy products. Fremont Beverage, milk, cream and dairy products. S. H. Witherspoon, groceries and general store. I. E. Beverage, general store. Arthur Shea Co. branch of Rockland, plumbing, steam fitting. Vinal R. Hopkins, Groceries. H. T. Crockett, post office and groceries. J. B. Crockett, agent for farm implements. Maynard Carver, milk and cream. Brown & Ames, H. T. Duncan & Son. H. P. Stone & Son, fish weirmen. Arthur Hopkins, ferryman. Herman W. Crockett, The Havens Inn, Nebo Lodge. A. B. Cooper, steamboat agent. W. L. Ames, Main post master. John Alexander, mail carrier. Town Officers: — H. P. Stone, P. L. Brown, Geo. Beverage, Selectmen and Assessors; J. 0. Brown, Town Clerk; H. M. Leadbetter, Treas. Churches: — First Baptist, Rev. M. G. Perry, pastor. Catholic, supplied in summer. Episcopal, meetings in Library Hall. Supplied during summer. Fraternities: — Fox Island Lodge, K. of P. and Grange. The North Haven Library was founded in 1894 and the building was purchased in 1898. (Page 34) OWLS HEAD Owls Head was set off from South Thomaston by act of Legislature April 9, 1921. The principal occupation is fishing and farming. The town has many beautiful beaches. Crescent, Holiday, Lucias, Coopers and Dynamite beaches afford location for many sum mer cottages and hundreds of summer residents come here every year. Owls Head Light is situated in the extreme north eastern end of the town. Genera] Stores: — Allan P. Borgerson, Mrs. Lottie P. Rob- bins, (Postoffice, Ash Point), Stanley Montgomery, store at Ingraham Hill, J. A. Collins, Carpenter Shop. Town Officers:— Harold W. Philbrook. John F. Whalen, Maynard W. Curtis, Selectmen; James A. Collins, Town Clerk; Henry N. Closson, Road Commissioner; Walter F. Snowman, Constable; Chas. W. Livingston, Treasurer and Tax Collector; F. L. S. Morse, Thomaston, School Superintendent; Mrs. Belle R. CoUins, Fdith P. Young, Abbie W. Hurd, School Board; C. Vey Holman, Trial Justice: Jas. A. Collins, Justice of the Peace. (Page 35) ROCKLAND Rockland was formerly a part of the town of Thomaston, being known as the "Shore Village", it was set oft and incorpo rated as the town of East Thomaston, July 28, 1848. The name was changed to the town of Rockland in 1850, and re mained a town until April 17, 1854, when an Act to incorpo rate the City of Rockland was approved by the Governor, Wil liam G. Crosby, of Belfast. A meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Rockland was held at Beethoven Hall, June 3, 1854, "To see if the town will vote to accept the Act of Legislature, passed at its late session to incorporate the City of Rockland, and the Act additional thereto." Rockland Postofjice The records show that 238 voted "yes" and 110 "no." (Page 36) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. The first mayor of Rockland was Knott Crockett and the first meeting of the city council was held July 17, 1854, when the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen were duly sworn by Nath'l Meservey, Esq. William G. Frye was chosen city clerk at this meeting. The ward lines of the several wards of the city were de fined by the Selectmen of the town of Rockland, as provided for in Section 22, of the Act to incorporate, the Selectmen be ing Geo. S. Wiggin, Alden Ulmer and A. J. Bird. These lines were fixed in most cases by certain property lines. These property lines being the division lines when the whole of the City of Rockland was farms, that were owned by probably less than a dozen people. These ward lines remain the same today as when the first city election was held. Lime Quarry at Rockland As a commercial city Rockland is one of the foremost on the coast, being the center for many steamship lines to islands and ports of Maine and Massachusetts. The location of the U. (Page 37) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. S. Navy trial course for ships, off the entrance of the harbor also increases its commercial importance. The city is beautifully located at the head of the bay be tween Owls Head and Jameson's Point and the harbor is pro tected by a granite breakwater nearly a mile in length. The Samoset hotel is situated at the shore end of this breakwater and the walk to the lighthouse, a mile distant, is a favorite one with visitors to this delightful summer resort. The Rockland-Rockport Lime Corporation and the Deep Sea Fisheries are the principal business concerns, each being among the largest of their kind in the country. The Maine Central R. R. and the Eastern S. S. Co., with many smaller lines operate daily excursions among the pictur esque islands of Penobscot Bay and vicinity. The Municipal Officers of the City of Rockland as elected for 1922: — Reuben S. Thorndike, Mayor; Lendon C. Jackson, Harold A. Robbins, Ralph W. Hanscomb, William R. Erskine, Charles H. Mcintosh, George A. Achorn, Marshall M. Daggett, Aldermen; E. R. Keene. City Clerk; D. M. Virgin, City Treas urer; Oliver B. Lovejoy, Tax Collector; George E. Gilchrest, Marshal; W. S. Pettee, Chief Engineer Fire Department; Leslie A. Ross, Road Commissioner. CHURCHES:— First Baptist, Rev. B. P. Brown, pastor Congregational, Rev. W. S. Rounds, pastor Littlefield Memorial, Rev. Mr. Stewart, pastor Methodist, Rev. E. V. Allen, pastor Universalist, Rev. Mr. Radcliff, pastor Episcopal Rev. A. E. Scott. Rector Catholic, Rev. Fr. Flynn Christian Science, Cor, Cedar and Brewster Streets Reading Room New Bicknell Block (Page 38) Main Street it a Camden ii Union ii a ii White ii Park ii CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Salvation Army Barracks Main Street foot Lindsey St. Galilee Temple Water Street Jewish Synagogue Willow Street Gospel Mission, over W. H. Glover Co. Main Street BUSINESS DIRECTORY Adams, Dr. F. B. 400 Main Street Anastasio, Thomas, Hair Dresser 400 " American Railway Express Comwany 295 " Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company 252 and 462 " Armour Co., wholesale beef, pork and lamb 44 Park St. Adams, A. K., grocery 672 Main St. Adams, Joseph, shoe repairing 362 " Angel, R. H., Bee Hive restaurant 9 Limerock St. Armstrong, Wm. H., physician 23 Park St. Ayer, Willis I. clothing 434 Main St. Burpee & Lamb, clothiers 396 Main St. Bald Mountain Calendar Co. 414 Butler, Gilford B., attorney at law. Tel. 185 400 Burpee Furniture Co., house furn., undertakers 361-65 Burgess, J. T., optometrist 391 Berman, M. & Son, men's and boys' outfitters 421 Butler, Capt. E. A., marine insurance 5 Beech St. Butler, Walter H. lawyer 423 Main St. Bicknell, Chas E. & Son. Tel. 465 M 491 " Blackington, L. E., clothier 310 " Boston Shoe Store 278 Barter, H. B. contractor and builder 239 " Bartlett, Dr. F. O. 41 Limerock St. Bird, John & Co. wholesale groceries Tillson Ave. (Page 39) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Bragg, C. T. new and second hand goods Blake, C. M. Benner, L. W. hair dresser, real estate Bird, Maynard S. & Co. insurance Buchanan, Dr. C. E. Bird, A. D. Co. grocers Bowes & Crozier, undertakers Brewster, Walker A. publiq auto Crie, E. H. Co., painting and paper hanging Carini, Lugi, fruit and confectionery Carver's Book Store, film finishing Caslon Press job printing of all kinds Campbell, L. R. attorney Collins, R. U. real estate Crockett's Baby Shop Crockett, 5 and 10 cent store Camden & Rockland Water Company 610 Main St. 562 " 2 No. Main St. 16 School St. 35 Limerock St. 4 Camden St. 9 C.laremont St. 24 Maple St. 410 Main St. 338-382 " 304 " 299 " 375 " 375 " 393 " 317-319 " 445 " W. T. Cobb, Pres., A. L. Bird, V. Pres.; A. F. McAlary, Treas. Central Maine Power Company Chisholm Brothers, confectionery Cross, I. Leslie cleansing and pressing Crie, H. H. & Co. general and heavy hardware Cobb's Inc. grocers Consolidated Baking Co. Cochran, Baker & Cross insurance Dondis, James fruit, confectionery, cigars 447 Main St. 438 " 442 " 456 " 409 " Main and Park Sts 406 Main St. 352 " Davis, H. ladies' specialties, suits, coats, dresses Telephone 288 corner Main and Elm Sts. Davies, Orel E. watchmaker, jeweler, optometrist 301 Main St. D'Agostini, Vincent hairdresser 299 " Direct Importing Company 437 " (Page 40) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Duncan, 0. S. grocer 156 So.Main St. Damon, Drs. J. H. & P. R. dentists 302 " Dyer's Garage automobile supplies 56 Park St. Eastern Steamship Lines Tillson Wharf Fish, Leon C. local mgr. E.A.Strout farm agcy. 375 Main St. Freeman, Carl E. furniture repairing 499 " Fiiller-Cobb-Davis department store 332 " Flint, H. T. groceries and meats • 272 " Flye's Garage auto supplies 221 " Foss, Dr. A. W. 11 Beech St. Foster, George W. pianos 75 Cedar St. Foley's Pharmacy 606 Main St. Flint, H. H. grocers 115 Park St. Farrel, F. W. Co. auto electricians 643 Main St. Gregory, J. F. Sons Co. clothiers 416 " Guarantee Clothing and Shoe Co. 360 " Gould, E. K. attorney at law 375 " Glover, W. H. Co. building materials, contractors 453 " Gonia, Edward O'B. crockery, china, etc. 503 " Coodhue & Co. plumbing, steamfitting, etc. 266 " Green, J. confectionery, fruit, cigars, etc. 246 " Gardiner, Henry restaurant Myrtle St. Glaentzel the florest 16 School St. Hewett, W. O. dry goods 384-390 Main St. Huston-Tuttle Book Co. 405 " Howard, Dr. E. B. dentist 407 " Howard & Brown diplomas 414 " Hamilton, C. A. made to measure clothing 442 " Hastings, E. B. dry goods, large cloak dept. 316 " Hall, R. C. & Co. grocers 235 " Hewett Bottling Works 249 " Hill, Dr. J. C. 266 " Haskell, Fred fish market 580 " (Page 41) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Haskell's Grocery Store Ocean St. Hunter Machine Co. Tillson Wharf Hall & Melvin meats and groceries 109 Park St. Hatch, E. H. & 0. L. wholesale leather and bindings fine shoe repairing 16 Limerock St. Ingraham, Frank H. atty. and councilor at law 431 Main St. Jameson & Beverage 743-45-47 " Johnson, Mrs. Clara F. millinery store Main St. Johnson, M. A. attorney. Telephone 417 414 " Johnston's Drug Store 370 " J. W. A. Cigar Store cigar manufacturers 479-481 " Kittredge Pharmacy 300 " Knox Clothing Co, custom made clothing 299 " Knox Publishing Co. pub. Knox Messenger 495 " Knight Brothers, meat, fish and groceries 248 " Knowlton's Restaurant Main St. foot of Myrtle Knox Grain Co. flour, grain, feeds hay, straw 42 Park St. Knox Hospital 2 Maple St. Knox County Motor Sales Co. Ford cars 587 Main St. Leach, V. A. women's, misses', children's clothing 466 Main St. Lamb, Arthur F. dry cleansing and dyeing 297 " Littlefield, Arthur S. attorney at law 417 " L'oiseau Bleu, blue bird tea room 437 " Levy A. boots, shoes and clothing 273 " Lawry, Dr. O. R. 23 Oak St. Larrabee & Dodge grocers 738 Main St. McDonald, J. C. Millinery 393 Maine Music Co, pianos, victrolas, music 395-97 Moran, E. C. & Co. insurance and surety bonds 425 Murray, Wm. A. restaurant 470 McLain, William A. boots and shoes 432 (Page 42) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. McLoon & Co. wholesale lobsters McLoons Wharf Miles, Adelbert C. attorney at law 414 '• Morey, C. H. boots and shoes " 286 " Moulaison, John gas stoves, piping, etc. Myrtle St. Munroe's Restaurant 8 Park St. Maine Central Railroad Station Union Street McBeath, Drs. T. L. & Ruth osteopaths 38 Union St. Modern Pants Co. 617 Main St. Miller, F. B. attorney at law 427 " MacAllister, E. B. attorney 16 School St. North National Bank 419 Main St. President, Elmer S. Bird; Vice President, Arthur S. Baker; Cashier, E. F. Berry; Assistant Cashier, J. M. Southard. Nelson, W. T. barber North, Dr. C. D. Orne, Arthur L. insurance Pike, E. W. attorney at law Purington, W. M. watches, jewelry, diamonds Penobscot Fish Company, sea foods Palmer, George & Son jeweler-optometrists Payson Co. Patterson's Grocery co Perry Bros, coal dealers and market Perry, W. J. & F. E. restaurant Philbrook, Miss L. E. milliner, dressmaker Payson, Edward C. attorney at law Packard's Fruit Store Philbrook's Garage Perry's Laundry Peoples Laundry, B. C. Postal Tel. Cable Co. Perry, Jr., Propr, 280 " 15 Beech St. 417 Main St. 400 " 344 " McLoons Wharf 357 Main St. 473 •' Crescent and Pacific Sts. Main St. Tillson Avenue 560 Main St. 431 " 604 " 635 " 578 " 17 Limerock St. 16 Limerock St. (Page 43) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Prudential Ins. Co.. J. H. Cushing, Agt. 16 School St. Rubenstein Bros, clothing and furnishings 404 Main St. Rhodes. Helen C. 336 " Hair Store. Reliable Hair Goods of all kinds Richards, Dr. Harry L. dentist 375 " Richardson, A. P. merchant tailor 399 " Rockland Loan Building Association 407 " Rockland National Bank 415 " Capital $150,000, surplus $100,000. President, A. S. Littlefield; Vice President, Israel Snow; Cashier, Homer E. Robinson; Assistant Cashier, Jos. W. Robinson. Directors: — A. S. Littlefield, Israel Snow, W. W. Case, W. T. Cobb, W. S. White, Nathan Butler, Geo. Bachelder, Gilford B. Butler, Leroy F. Chase, R. Anson Crie, W. D. Talbot, F. A. Thorndike, Edward F. Glover, Vesper A. Leach. Richards Market 435 Main St. Richards & Robbins coal and wood 497 " Rockland Rubber Co. boots, shoes and rubbers 440 " Rose, C. A. gents' furnishings 413 " Rockland Wholesale Grocery Co. 50-52 Park St. wholesale groceries, fruit and provisions Rockland Publishing Co. newspaper and job print 469 Main St. Rockland Grain Co. 46 Park St. Rockland Garage cor. Park and Union Sts. Rockland Produce Co. wholesale produce Tillson Ave. Robbins, H. A., Willys Light Co. 24 Rockland Savings Bank 429 Main St. President, F. W. Fuller; Treasurer, E. D. Spear: Assistant Treasurer, Annie D. Blackington; Trustees: F. W. Fuller, M. F. Cobb, A. L. Orne, C. S. Robbins, R. K. Snow, M. E. Wotton, E. D. Spear. (Page 44) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Rockland Marble and Granite Works Lindsey St. Rockland Storage Battery Exchange Park St. Roberts, George Co.. Inc. insurance 10 Limerock St. Rockland Hardware Co. 408 Main St. Rockland Post Office Postmaster, Geo. E. Blethen; Assistant Postmaster, H. C. Chatto; Supt. Mail, John H. Flanagin. Clerks: — Geo. T. Stewart, Frank M. Tibbetts, Albert E. Averill, E. W. Benner, E. S. May, Leroy D. Perry, Donald C. Karl, Edmund Sansom, Millard F. Ross. Carriers: — Morris 0. Wilson, Wilbur S. Cross, Fred L. Derby, Theo. E. Perry, Carlisle Brown, Chas. H. Walker, Frank B. Gregory, A. C. Saunders, Almon Bird, David Beach. R.F.D. carriers, Albert Day, Chas. Higgins, Sub. Spear's Shoe Store 378 Main St. Simonton, F. J. Co. dry goods 412 " Sanborn, W. H., D. D. S. 400 " Sheldon, Charles W. druggist 364 " Security Trust Company 374 " President, Maynard S. Bird; Vice President, H. N. Mc- Dougall, J. C. Perry, C. M. Kalloch: Treasurer, Elmer C. Davis: Auditor, Earle Mcintosh. Branch Managers: — Vinalhaven, L. W. Sanborn; Warren, G. D. Gould; Union, J. H. Williams; Camden, Jos. Emery. Directors:— G. M. Simmons, Maynard S. Bird, W. 0. Ful ler, J. C. Perry, Nelson B. Cobb, H. N. McDougall, J. A. Jameson, M. B. Perry, B. C. Perry, G. W. Hupper, C. S. Staples, I. W. Feeney, G. A. Lawrence, G. B. Wood, E. K. Leighton, C. M. Kalloch, Cornelius Doherty, A. B. Crock ett, A.P. Blaisdell, L.W. Fickett, G. W. Walker, H. B. Bird. Studley, V. F. furniture, ranges, music 277-285 Main St. Simpson & Staples harnesses, leather goods 483 (Page 45) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Segal, B. L. clothing, boots, shoes, etc. Scott Tea Co. Smalley, Charles T. attorney at law St. George Granite Co. Shea, Arthur E. plumber Simmons, E. E. confectionery and tobacco Sleeper Bros, plumbers, steam fitters Snow Marine Railway, Ship repairing, machinists, boiler makers Simmons, W. F. cabinet maker, furniture repr Swift Beef Co. Silsby Hospital St. Clair & Allen candy manufacturers Spear, F. R. Co. coal and wood Singer Sewing Machine Co. hemstitching and Pecot edge work Shute, George H. hairdresser Spear, E. L. Co. bldg. materials, contractor Spear & Fogg, doctors Tyler, R. W. film specialist Thompson, R. I. attorney at law Trainer's Restaurant Thurston, A. T. electrical store Tirrill, Frank A. attorney at law Tweedie, Dr. H. V. eye specialist Thorndike & Hix Lobster Co. sea foods Veazie, Joseph shoe repairing Western Union Telegraph Co. Wong Yuen oriental restaurant Woolworth Co. 5 and 10 cent store Weiss, L. A. bakery Walker, C. C. fruit and confectionery Wooster, G. A. groceries, meats and provisions Young, Freeman S. fish market 371 Main St. 377 " 417 •' 431 " 485 " 272 " 245 " Mechanic St. 280 Main St. 17 Union St. 15 Summer St. Tillson Avenue 5 Park St. 656 Main St. 562 " 615 " 16 School St. 375 Main St. 439 " 282 and 367 " 444 " 423 '• 407 " McLoon Wharf Myrtle Street 403 Main St. 433 " 456 " 476 " 596 " 500 " 231 " (Page CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Thirty years specialist in Diseases of the Kidneys and Genito-Urinary Organs. Services by Ap pointment. Telephone 388. 24 School St. Rockland, Maine Now is the Season for finnan Haddies ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM ** ambassador Brand ** Smoked from the Freshest of Fresh Fish DEEP SEA FISHERIES, Inc. Packers ROCKLAND, MAINE, U. S. A. (Page 47) ESTABLISHED 1855 E. A. Glidden & CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Singer SEWING MACHINES DESIGNERS and BUILDERS High Glass Memorials Waldoboro, Me. Needles and Repairs for all Kinds of Sewing Machines All work guaranteed Hemstitching and Picot Edge Work ROCKLAND MAINE ROCKLAND GRAIN CO. Flour, Feeds, Hay, Grain Seeds, Sugar and Salt 46 Park street ROCKLAND MAINE Telephone 800 (Page 48) EDWARD 0'B GOiNIA PICTURES CUT GLASS FANCY CHINA DINNER WARE WALL PAPER FLOOR COVERINGS 503 Main St. Rockland, Me. CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. STARLIGHT PRODUCTS STARLIGHT BREAD-The Leader in Quality* STARLIGHT POTATO CHIPS-Ever Crisp and Fresh. STARLIGHT DOUGHNUTS-Made from a Pure Food Formula STARLIGHT CAKE — in packages. Ask your grocer Consolidated Baking Co. ROCKLAND, MAINE CRIES GIFT SHOP Gifts and Cards for Every Occasion Wall Papers that decorate your home at prices you can afford EDWIN H. CRIE CO. 410 Main St. Rockland, Me. GOODHUE & CO Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work Rockland and Belfast KNOX CLOTHING CO. We are showing a line of Ladies' Goods that will be sure to please. 299 Main St Telephone 376-M Rockland, Maine (Page 49) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. VIOLINS MADE AND REPAIRED S. E. WELT 362 Main Street Rockland - Maine You've Tried All Other Makes NOW EAT Havener's Pure Ice Cream RANKIN BLOCK Rockland Maine V. F. STUDLEY Call and See Our NEW MUSIC ROOM Brunswick Phonographs and Records. McPhail, Francis Bacon, Wesser, Ives & Pond Pianos Homes Furnished Complete Cash or Easy Terms V. F. STUDLEY, Rockland, Maine Perry's Steam Laundry 578 Main Street Rockland, Maine First Class Laundry Work Telephone 835 •JjJrntrtitent ?Ctfe att& Sruat ffiompattg H. E. Ames, Agt. Box 414 Rockland, Me. (Page 50) E. M. O'Neil, Prop. Rockland - Maine CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Fashion Park and Company L. Marcus HOUSEHOLD RANGES COMPLETE Kirshbaum CLOTHING FOR MEN MEN'S SHOES and the famous HOUSE FURNISHERS COLUMBIA BLACKINGTON SHOES For Women Grafonolas — Records 313-15 Main St. Rockland, Me. L. E. Blackington ROCKLAND, ME. Peoples Laundry Cobb's 17 Limerock Street Rockland, Me. All Kinds of Laundry Work Family Washing a Specialty Meats Groceries Fruits Bakery Fish Confections Peoples Laundry Rockland i (Page 51) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. DR. E. B. HOWARD DENTIST Rockland -. Maine H. V. TWEEDIE, M. D. Eye and Ear, Nose and Throat Rockland, Me. LIVINGSTON MFG. CO. Rockland, Maine E. W. PIKE General Law Practice, State and Federal Courts 400 Main St. Rockland, Me. DR. F. S. POWERS DENTIST Rockland - - Maine H. L. WITHEE ATTORNEY AT LAW Rockland, Me. BURGESS —OPTOMETRIST— Tel. 245-3 Rockland, Me. H. H. CRIE & CO. HARDWARE 456 Main St. Rockland, Me. (Page 52) ADELBERT MILES Attorney at Law 414 Main St. Rockland, Me. FRANK A. TIRRILL, Jr. Attorney at Law 423 Main St. Rockland, Me. CARVER'S BOOK STORE MRS. C. H. MERRIFIELD Alterations and Repairs on clothing and furs 362 Main St. Rockland, Me. DR. J- H. DAMON DENTIST- 302 Main St Rockland, Me. Telephone 593-R §>tar-21tgljt You're tried the Rest Notf tr? the BEST Ask Your Grocer Consolidated Baking Co. Rockland, Maine • » » CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. DIAMONDS WATCHES G. W. Palmer & Son JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS 357 Main St. cor. Winter CLOCKS SILVERWARE W. 0. Hewett Go. Department Store Ladies' Suits, Cloaks, Waists and Dresses Carpets, Rugs, Trunks, Bags China, Domestic Goods, Piece Goods, Hosiery and Gloves and Draperies Frank 0. Haskell 41 Ocean Street Groceries, Provisions and Meats L. L. Aylward, Manager Telephone 316 Rockland, Me. Dyer's Garage, Inc. Automotive Supplies Storage and Repairs Park Street Rockland, Me. Stanley House W. A. Stanley, Prop. ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK Telephone 237-J 28 Spring St. Rockland, Me. OREL E. DAVIES JEWELER - OPTOMETRIST WATCHMAKER Dist. Watch Inspector M.C.R.R. ROCKLAND Standard Time by Wireless (Page 53) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. ARTHUR SHEA CO. Plumbing and Heating ROCKLAND MAINE J. F. GREGORY SONS CO. ...Good Clothes. ROCKLAND MAINE GILFORD B. BUTLER Attorney at Law Probate Practice a Specialty 400 Main Street Rockland -:- Maine SLEEPER BROTHERS Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work ROCKLAND -- MAINE (Page 54) W. H. GLOVER CO. All Kinds of Building Materials Rockland -:- Maine CORNER DRUG STORE The Rexal Store Cor. Main and Limerock Sts. Rockland, Maine F. J. Simonton, Pres.-Treas. G. B. Orcutt, Vice Pres. F. J. SIMONTON CO. DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Floor Coverings, Fancy Goods, Small Wares, Trunks, Bags Suit Cases, Hair Goods a Specialty Window Shades Made to Order. Telephone 275 Rockland Maine GLAENTZEL The Florist Cut Flowers Flowering Plants and Palms Floral Designs a Specialty 16 School St. opp. Post Office Rockland, Me. CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Fuller - Cobb - Davis Department Store RUGS CARPETINGLINOLEUMS DINNER SETS Repairing and Making over of Furniture Upholstering Material LACE CURTAINS COUCH COVERS Rockland & Rockport Lime Co. ROCKLAND, ME. 101 Park Av*e., New York 45 Milk St., Boston FINE LEATHER and RUBBER FOOTWEAR — For All The Family at — C. H. MOREY'S 286 Main St., opposite Studleys Rockland, Maine Notary Public 'Phone 468 Justice of the Peace FRANK H. INGRAHAM Attorney and Counsellor at Law 431 Main St., foot of I.imerock St. ROCKLAND, MAINE Gen'l Practice Collections Richards & Robbins Soft Coal Hard Coal Wood 497 MAIN STREET Tel. 703 Rockland, Maine (Page 55) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. FRED R. SPEAR Coal, Wood and Hay Mason's Building Materials Drain Pipe and Charcoal Tel. 255 5 PARK ST. Rockland, Me. Mail Orders a Specialty Combings Made in Any Style to Suit. HELEN C. RHODES ROCKLAND HAIR STORE Reliable Hair Goods of All Kinds 336 Main St. Rockland, Me. P. 0. Box 539 (Page 56) ELLIS SPEAR, Jr. Counsellor at Law Patents, Trade Marks, Copy rights, Labels, Prints, Designs Business Good Will Unfair Competition Counsel insuch causes in Equity and before the Federal Commission Formerly Examiner in United States Patent Office 626 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass. Victor Building, Washington, D.C. % m. gush} MnrtBt Cut Flowers and Floral Designs For All Occasions Greenhouses 253 Camden Street Telephone 318 ROCKLAND MAINE ROCKPORT The town of Rockport was set off from Camden in 1891- At the March meeting in 1892 George H. M. Barrett, E. Orbe- ton and C. A. Sylvester were elected selectmen. At the pres ent time the selectmen are: W. F. Dillingham. W. A. Libby and Guy Annis. Rockport with its lakes, mountains and picturesque coast, is noted for its beautiful scenery. It has a fine supply of pure Mirror Lake water from Mirror Lake, a beautiful sheet of water situated high up in the hills at the foot of Ragged mountain in the west end of the town. This water also supplies the city of Rock- (Page 57) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. land and the towns of Camden and Thomaston. Rockport has one of the finest deep water harbors on the coast of Maine. On the east shore there are thirty feet of water at low tide. The largest ships could lay afloat at the old ice wharf. The harbor is also free from ice in winter. Beaucham Point at the mouth of the harbor in Penobscot bay is one of the finest pieces of property in the town, owned by the wealthy summer residents who have added much to its attractions. The Megunticook Golf Club with its fine club house and excellent golf course, and Oakland Park with its shore dinners, ball ground, play ground and a building for entertainments af ford excellent opportunities for recreation. Rockport has four postoffices, Rockport village, West Rockport, Rockville and Glen Cove. Part of the famous Sam- oset Hotel is in Rockport at Glen Cove. The beautiful piece of property called Warrenton is also at Glen Cove. It is owned by Benj. F. and Geo. Warren Smith, residents of Rock port. The chief industries of the town are farming and the man ufacture of lime. The American flag was first raised upon a schoolhouse in the United States in Rockport upon a schoolhouse that was lo cated where the present Hoboken school house now stands. Summer residences — Millionaire Row, Cyrus H. Curtis of Philadelphia, who publishes the Ladies' Home Journal, Satur day Evening Post and Country Journal. Edward K. Bok, Charlton Henry and Mrs. H. J. Henry, Beaucham Point. Schools — The high school building contains High, Gram mar and Intermediate; Hoboken building contains Grammar and Primary; West Rockport, Grades; Simonton, Primary grades; Rockville primary grades. (Page 58) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Churches — Methodist, Rev. A. F. Leigh; Baptist. Rev An drew Young; Baptist, West Rockport, Mr. Stewart. Fraternities— St. Paul's Lodge, F. & A.M., Mount Pleasant Grange, West Rockport, Penobscot View Grange, Glen Cove, Harbor Light Chapter, 0. E. S. Business Directory: — Central Maine Power Company, Power House Glen Cove and Street Railway Rockland and Rockport Lime Co., manfg. of lime Edward Bryant Co., manufacturing of lime Carleton, Norwood & Co., ship owners Rockport Ice Co.. general store Rockport Fuel Co., coal, ice, cement, paints and oils George Deering Co., general store Ralph T. Spear, general store Camden Savings and Trust Co., banking Everett S. Merrill, lunch room A. M. Grant, shoe repairing James H. Miller, barber Roy Snow, antique furniture Kenneth Knights, confectionery Enos E. Ingraham Co., general store R. W. Buzzell "Simonton" lumber Knox Cooperage Co., West Rockport, genl. store and cooperage Arthur B. Packard, wholesale beef and pork Charles E. Rhodes, machine shop Roland F. Crockett, automobile repairs Leman Oxton, general stope and cooperage Henry L. Withee, attorney . George H. M. Barrett, attorney Erastus J. Carter, insurance Rockport Public Library. Y. M. C. A. Building (Page 59) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. True Spear, Postmaster Mrs. True Spear, Assistant Postmaster E. Champney, studio Seaside Pavilion, H. Robbins, proprietor John Buzzell, milk distributor Charles Cavamah, milk distributor S. J. Weidman, M. D. C. W. Steward, M. D. Rockport Hotel, J. H. Robinson, proprietor Maynard Porter, trucking and Jitney Brown Small, public auto Jessie Wentworth, trucking Clarence Richards, trucking and jobbing F. Glaentzel, Florist H. Heistead, Florist Megunticook Golf Grounds, employing about 50 caddies and 12 men working on the grounds Rockport Summer Residences The Millionaire Colony : Mr. John Gribel Mrs. R. Chatfield Mrs. J. Martin Mr. A. Dillingham Mr. F. Gilbert (Page 60) ST. GEORGE The town of St. George is situated in the extreme south ern part of Knox County. It embraces the larger part of a long and broad peninsula formed by the St. Georges river on the west and the Atlantic ocean on the east. The town is bounded on the north by South Thomaston. Area is 11,026 acres, including Huppers, Mosquito, Clark, Burnt, Allen's, Ma- tinic, White Head and other islands, which form a part of the town. The plantation name for St. George and Cushing was St. George. When first incorporated in 1798 both towns were called Cushing. What is now St. George was set off from Cushing and incorporated Feb. 7, 1803. The surface of the town is quite uneven but there are no high hills or deep val leys. The woods are chiefly spruce and the soil is largely clay loam. St. George is about four miles from the Knox and Lin coln branch of the Maine Central Railroad at Thomaston and eight miles from Rockland, the county seat and has stage con nections daily to both points. About the year 1717 a strong and capacious fort was built on the easterly bank of St. Georges river. A short distance from that a block house was erected and the large area between was enclosed by palisades. This afforded ample accommoda tion for a garrison of two hundred and fifty men. This was known as Fort Richmond. In 1720 there were twenty houses a few stores and two or three wharves near the stronghold. December 25, 1723 a determined band of 60 Indians made a desperate attack upon the fort at St. George. The seige con tinued thirty days, a heroic defence being made but re-inforce- (Page 61) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. ments arrived and the Indians retreated. For many years this fort and block-house was the only place of refuge for settlers living for many miles around. In 1776 the Fort was a common resort in times of peril. The first town meeting was called by justice warrant, sign ed by John M. Keller, to meet at tbe dwelling house of Capt. Sam'l Watts, Monday, April 4, 1803. The granite quarries have produced excellent quality and the Post Office building at Rockland is constructed of St. George granite. Many are engaged in fishing and this is no small business. . Many changes, like every other community, have taken place since 1892. The roads have been wonderfully improved being among the best in the state. Schools and churches are well kept up and the town supports an A-l High School. Two church buildings have been built at Port Clyde in recent years. A new Hotel at Tenants Harbor. A new Grange hall at Mar tinsville and a new Grange hall at Upper St. George. Many summer residences have been built along the coast, among the best of which are those of John T. Holman and Thomas Bailey Aldrich. St. George has the distinction of having three light houses and two life saving stations, one at White Head and the other at Burnt Island, mouth of Georges river with post office at Port Clyde. White Head Lighthouse, Southern Island light at the entrance of Tenants Harbor and Marshall's Point light at the eastern entrance ol Port Clyde. Names of islands belonging to St George: — White Head, Clark Island, Southern Island at the entrance of Tenants Har bor, Mosquito, the famous Georges Island group which includes Burnt, Allen's, Benner, Seavey, Magee, owned by A. W. Erick- son of Swampscott, Mass., who has built a fine summer resi- (Page 62) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. dence costing many thousand dollars, also Marshall's, Tee'l, Caldwell and Huppers which forms one side of Port Clyde Harbor. Business Directory — St. George. J. A. Ewell, general store (Postmaster) Poor Farm, Fuel Keene, keeper; Mrs. Emma Keene, matron Frank Keeswell, carpenter Clark Island — John Williams, general store, (Postmaster) Willie Caren, general store (Mail Carrier) Paving Industry Long Cove- George Morris, general store, (Postmaster) B. B. & H. I. G. Co., granite works and general store Willardham — St. George Grain Co. W. F. Allen, general store Martinsville- Nelson Gardner, dairy farm, grain, summer boarders C. M. Mason, decorator, paints and oils M. J. Harris, general store Artemus Pratt, wheelwright Herald Hupper, automobile repairs Fred S. Seavey general store (Post Office) E. S. Hooper, groceries S. B. Anthony, groceries Mrs. Alice Marshall, dry goods, shoes and rubbers Port Clyde Bazaar, dry goods Fred lngerson, ice cream and candy Al Pease barber Franklin Trussell, Notary Public and insurance Freeland Thompson, jitney driver (Page 63) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. James Wilson, U. S. Mail Carrier Port Clyde— W. M. Harris, Warwenock Hotel Mrs. M. P. Brennan, Ocean House and Annex, tea room Fred Belano, public garage, water system Port Clyde Cold Storage Sardine Factory Burnham Morril Co., canners Fred S. Seavey, Postmaster, Port Clyde M. S. Howes, J. T. Holman, ministers Carpenters and Masons, Glenmere — C. H. Wiley, F. A. Wiley F. H. Harris E. H. Smith, gasolene, cylinder oil, farm produce, milk, cream and butter Walter Hall, doctor 0. A. Andrews, Postmaster, Glenmere Tenant's Harbor — Mrs. J. K. Monahan, dry goods L. R. A. Whitehouse, dry goods, men's furnishings, boots, shoes W. E. Sheerer, druggist, barber, Justice of Peace Ernest Rawley, post office, insurance H. F. Kalloch & Co. general store D. N. Wall, general store C. E. Wheeler, general store, pool room John Morris, pool room, ice cream A. J. Rawley, Harry Smith, garages C. H. Leach, doctor, tax collector George Morton, John K. Monanan, blacksmiths Weston Rivers, Austin Davis, D. F. Wall, Forest Wall, A. K. Meservey, carpenters Hotel Wan-e-set Inn, Chas. W. Rawley, proprietor (Page 64) SOUTH THOMASTON South Thomaston is situated four miles south of Rockland, and was originally a part of Thomaston and was set apart from that town and incorporated July 28, 1848. Owls Head set off by act of Legislature April 9, 1921. Its principal village is known as the "Keag", a contraction of the beautiful Indian name, "Wessaweskeag". Formerly it was a great shipbuilding town but its chief business today is farming and fishing and entertaining summer visitors who have many cottages along its shores. South Thomaston has three very flourishing secret orders, the Grange, Masons and order of the Eastern Star. Town Officers — Ralph Rowell, C. S. Watts, John Erickson, C. M. MASON Painting, Decorating and Upholstering DEALER IN Paints, Oils, Varnish and Wall Paper TENANTS HARBOR MAINE Does not fade or crack. SANITAS. Wipe off the Dirt. (Page 65) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Selectmen; E. F. Harrington, Town Clerk; Jennie Putnam, Na than Rowell, P. T. Ware, School Committee; Cleveland Sleeper Treasurer and Collector; Gilford B. Butler, Auditor; R. H. Snow, Constable; Gilford B. Butler, Notary and Justice of the Peace. Clergymen, Rev. Mr. Winchenbaugh, who supplies at the Methodist churches at So. Thomaston and Spruce Head and Lauri Meittinen, Cong. Finnish church, Georges River road. Business Directory — General stores, L. 0. Hanly and Flora J. Baum (P. 0.) So. Thomaston, W. M. Grant (P. 0.) and Mrs. Henry York, Spruce Head. Granite Works, W. P. Sleeper, Bassick Bros., So.Thomaston Boat Builder, Sidney Thompson, Spruce Head Hotel, L. B. Smith Coast Guard Station, White Head, No. 6. HINTS TO HOUSEWIVES Keep flowers fresh by putting a pinch of soda in the water. Vaseline rubbed well into the scalp will increase hair growth. Ammonia will make all glass shine if a small amount is used in the washing water. Remove grease from garments by sponging with one table- spoonful of salt to four of alcohol. A pinch of soda added to sour fruit will take away much of the tartness and make much less sugar necessary for sweetening A little quicklime placed in the infested places will drive away any kind ol ants. To make leather boots waterproof, saturate them with castor oil, to stop squeaking, drive a peg into tbe middle of the sole. To remove paint spots from clothing saturate with equal parts turpentine and spirits of ammonia. (Page 66) THOMASTON First exploration by Weymouth in 1605. First settlement and trading post in 1630. Incorporated as a town March 20, 1777. Voters 57. Rockland and South Thomaston set off in 1848. Population: 1790, 799; 1840, 6227; 1850, 2723; 1860, 3620; 1920, 2019. Valuation 1921, $1,356,879.00. Tax Rate .0365. Thomaston is forty miles from Augusta, eighty-one miles from Portland and four miles from Rockland, on Maine Central railroad, eleven miles from the mouth of the Georges river and twenty-three miles from Monhegan. Daily boat in summer for Port Clyde, Monhegan and Boothbay Harbor. Daily stages to St. George, Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde also to Cushing and Friendship. Thomaston is one of the largest and most beautiful towns of the southern part of Maine. Its broad streets are shaded by stately elms which are the pride of the town. Main street is a part of the Atlantic Automobile Highway and is considered the handsomest street in the state. Knox street, leading from Main street to the river, nearly half a mile, crosses the Maine Central railroad, whose brick station build ing was erected in 1792 for servants' quarters of the Knox Mansion, and which is without doubt the oldest building used as a Railroad station in the United States. Ship building and lime burning have always been the principal industries of the town until recently, and factories and boat building are now taking their places. Thomaston has a fine town hall in which are the post- office, town offices and several stores. The main hall is used (Page 67) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. by the Coast Artillery Co. as an armory and public entertain ments. Water is supplied from Mirror Lake and an excellent street lighting system is furnished by the Central Maine Power Co. and with a good sewerage system makes Thomaston one of the most desirable localities on the coast. Frequent train service and automobile stages make Thom aston the central point for many beautiful summer resorts along the coast. Good schools, churches and a fine public library and other up to date improvements make this town an excellent place of residence. Churches — Baptist, Rev. R. K. Short Methodist, Rev. D. P. Pelly Congregational, vacant Episcopal, supplied Roman Catholic, Fr. Flynn Fraternities — Orient lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M. Henry Knox Chapter, No. 47, R. A. M. Grace Chapter, No. 94, 0. E. S. Arcana Lodge, No. 102, K. of P. General Knox Chapter, D. A. R. Ladies' Relief Corps P. Henry Tillson Post, G. A. R. Williams-Brazier Post, American Legion Town Officers for 1922— Edw. Keating, Ellis Copeland, E. Morse, Selectmen. Edwin Anderson, Frank D. Elliot, Geo. Hanley, Asses'rs. J. Murray Miller, Town Clerk W. J. Tobey, Town Treasurer Herbert Meservey, Chief of Police Page 68) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Officers and Constables, James Feyler, Silas Hoffses, G. H. Starrett, Adelbert Benner S. J. Crawford, Chief of Fire Department BUSINESS DIRECTORY-- W. P. Strong, radio supplies, electric appUances, wall paper, jewelry, silverware, hand painted china Levi Seavey, boots shoes, rubbers, clothing, furnishing goods Whitney & Brackett druggists and stationers. Phone 148-11 Louis A. Hanley, groceries and meats. Phone 162-11 TELEPHONE OPERATORS Clara L. Spear, Main Street Mrs. Mildred A. Dillingham, Georges Street Alida M. Hyler, Superintendent, Green Street Catherine W. Stevens, Pine Street Oscar J. Hodgkins, West Main Street Davis J. Russell, Main Street Leila B. Winchenbach, Knox Street Rockland-Rockport Lime Co., lime burners. C. A. Clark, Supt. J. A. Creighton & Co., Lime Burners Mrs. E. D. Daniels, parlor millinery, 18 Wadsworth St. E. E. Studley, hardware. Cor. Main and Beechwoods Sts. E. C. Winchenbach, dry and fancy goods Mrs. A. F. Winchenbach, millinery Thomaston Savings Bank Levi Seavey, President, J. Walter Strout, Treasurer. Trustees— Charles A. Creighton, Richard 0. Elliot, Henry E. McDonald, Frank B. Hills, Donald P. George Pillsbury Dry Goods Co. McDonald's Drug Store, druggists A. J. Lineken, grocer R. W. Walsh, stationer, newsdealer, American Ky. Express A. & P. Tea Co., Earl F. Woodcock, Manager (Page 69) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Georges National Bank Capital $55,000, surplus $15,000. R. 0. Elliott, president, L. S. Levensaler, cashier. Directors — S. Emerson Smith. R. O. Elliott, R. E. Dunn Frank D. Elliott, F. B. Hills; Vice Pres., R. E. Dunn. Earle Ludwick, blacksmith Ralph Crawford, blacksmith Abiatha Mank, blacksmith Samuel Reed, blacksmith Samuel Miller, rigger B. B. Jameson, lunch room, fruit, confectionery, cigars L. G. Butler, shoe repairing J. B. Pearson Co., clothing manufacturers. 100 employees W. J. Spear, groceries, provisions, meats and fish T. A. Carr & Co., fire insurance agency. 114 Main Street C. L. Magune, grocery. Main St. G. A. Moore, groceries. 47 Knox St. Maine Central Railroad Co. Telephone 40 G. J. Beattie, agent, C. M. Starrett, assistant W. J. Jameson, dentist E. W. Peaslie, dentist I. E. Luce, dentist B. H. Keller, M. D. E. W. Hodgkins. M. D. E. B. Alden, M. D. A. P. Heald, M. D. Alyne Peabody, Veterinary S. R. Cushing, undertaker A. D. Davis, undertaker Russell Davis, undertaker Anson Bucklin, barber W. W. Gilchrist, barber (Page 70) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Nicholas Anzalone, barber C. A. Morse & Son, boatbuilders Robert Newell McLain, boatbuilder Gray Boats, boatbuilders The Thomaston Nat. Bank. Capital $50,000. Surplus $40,000. President, W. G. Washburn, Vice Pres., T. S. Singer Directors — T. S. Singer, T. B. Wyllie, John Brown I. C. Thurston. Cashier, F. H. Jordan. D. F. George, hardware and plumbing F. H. Butler, Thomaston Waiting Room, fruit, confectionery Grand Union Tea Co. R. W. Warren, agent Knox Hotel. Leon Leighton, Proprietor Lermond House, Bowdoin Lermond, Proprietor Farmers' Union, groceries, feed and grain. E. C. Andrews, Mgr. Camden and Rockland Water Co. Roland Hahn, agent Taxis — Horace Keizer, Russell Davis, B. W. Lermond and J. H. Feyler Thomaston Garage. Dunn & Weston M. A. Morrison, garage Dunn & Elliott Co., general store, ship chandlers, Sailmakers Boatbuilders. Water Street Atlantic Coast Co., shipbuilders and sailmakers, Knox Street W. G. Washburn, Superintendent Black & Gay, canning factory D. E. Wotton, Edison phonographs. Knox St. Geo. French, livery stable, Main St. J. H. Feyler, livery stable, Beechwood St. E. P. Starrett, groceries, Main St. George Starrett, general store W. J. Robertson, dealer in lumber. Gleason St. Post Office— Postmaster, Thomas McPhail. Clerks, Lula Clark Ardelle Maxcy. Local carrier, Clarence Oliver. R. F. D. carrier, Edward O'Brien (Page 71) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Notary Publics— W. P. Strong, F. H. Jordan, J. W. Strout and H. W. Moody Helen Davis, Justice A. D. Davis, furniture, funeral director Milk Dealers— Albert Hall, Ralph Wyllie, J. H. Maxy, Timothy Murphy Charles Miemi, shoemaker H. H. Gilchrist, monumental works J. Murray Miller, plumbing Cook & Gray, wheelwrights H. H. Newbert, painter and paperhanger B. H. Copeland, trucking A. Hawthorne, trucking Wm. Singer, trucking Edwin Anderson, restaurant J. F. Sullivan, dealer in lime ashes and wood burnt land lime. P. 0. Box 396, Thomaston, Me. G. I. Robinson Drug Co., wholesale druggists, G. I. Gardi ner, Proprietor Thomaston Public Library, Ella K. Gilchrist, librarian MAINE STATE PRISON OFFICIALS Thomaston, Maine Board of Commissioners — *Edward W. Wheeler, Chairman, Brunswick, Leslie Boyn- ton, Jefferson, Frank H. Hargraves, Boston. *Edward W. Wheeler resigned July 1, 1922. Warden, Lester D. Eaton Deputy Warden, Lawrence J. Colgan Chaplains, Edward W. Webber, James A. Flynn Physician, Albert P. Heald Dentist, W. Harrison Sanborn (Page 72) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Commisary, Frank P. Harding Chef, Ernest W. Bunker Superintendent of Farms, Frank L. Page Superintendent of Harness Shop, Charles E. Shorey Assistent Supt. of Harness Shop, William K. Bunker Supt. Paint Shop, John H. Feehan Supt. Blacksmith Shop, Hiram A. Comstock Supt, Wood Shop, Harry S. Russ Chief Engineer, Harry R. Young Night Engineer, Percy E. Averill and Geo. T. Allen Captain of the Guards, Ambrose A. Wallace Day Guards, Frank E. Allen, Albert R. Anderson, Levi G. G. Copeland Joseph E. Clough, Edwin E. Dow, William H. Feenan, James A. Gilchrest, William Henderson, Levi S. S. Jones, Lester C. Lufkin, Frank S. Lunt, Willie G. Ma loney, George S. Morse, Arnold L. Page, Patrick W. San- fey, Herbert L. Thomas, Chester A. Vose, Miles D. Watts. Night Guards, Pearlie W. Jones. Arthur D. Kalloch, Andrew Nelson, Douglass Libby. Wagon Master, Rufus V. Libby Gate Keeper, Leonard C. Stetson Clerk, Joseph L. Paquin Stenographers, Helen G. Lunt, Margarete L. Simmons Supt. Broom Dept., George L. Cate Assistent Supt. Broom Dept.. W. G. Loucks LERMOND HOUSE PUBLIC AUTO GARAGE 3 Gilchrest St. Tel. 49-11 Thomaston, Maine (Page 73) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. MT MEMORIES OF THE KNOX MANSION By M. ABBIE MILLER All the memories of my early life cluster about the Knox Mansion, and the small part of the once large estate then re maining to the family. When Gen. Knox became a resident of Thomaston all of Knox County and a considerable part of Lincoln was included in the Waldo Patent, which came to Mrs- Knox largely by inheritance, the balance being purchased by the General of the other heirs. At the time of which I am The Knox Mansion writing all that remained to them of this estate was bounded by Knox Street on the west, Mill River on the east, Gleason Street (Page 74) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. was the northern boundary, and the Georges River the south ern. During the General's life he was the great man of this part of the country. I was three and a half years old when the Knox Mansion became our home for four years. At that time, Mrs. Holmes the -youngest daughter of Gen. Knox, was mistress of the mansion and kept it as nearly as was possible as it was during her father's life. At that time, (1842) on the eastern side of Knox Street from the Wallace house to Fort Wharf, there were no buildings except those belonging to the Knox estate. It seems no wonder that Mrs. Holmes, during one of her journeys from home, in writing to father said con cerning a proposal from some of the citizens of the town to lay out a street through her field which starting at Fort Wharf, would terminate at Gleason Street, "I will not believe until compelled to do so, that my neighbors and townsmen will vote to make a road which will injure the beauty of that place, or lessen its value to me. I claim nothing for myself, except as the daughter of Henry Knox, and I must think that respect for the memory of that good man will prevent their interfering with that small remnant of his once large property." The road was never built, and the small remnant remained intact until she had been called to her Heavenly home. The fields of beautiful green grass were very attractive to the eye, and a source of revenue to these looking for an income from the estate. Near where the Luther Simmons house now stands was an imposing gateway, the frame to which the gates were attached being fancifully carved. A small side gate gave ad mittance to the people who came on foot, while the large gates were opened to admit carriages. The road which led from the public highway to the mansion was curved slightly toward the house until quite near, when a decided bend brought it directly in front, and it terminated at the stable east of the mansion. (Page 75) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. About midway from the gate to the farmhouse (now the Knox & Lincoln R. R. depot) was a large barn. The farm house was of brick and the outside walls are now just as they were built under Gen. Knox's direction. The rooms were large and nearly square in shape, with a fireplace in each room on both first and second floors. A little east and south of the farmhouse stood the mansion, facing the river. It was an imposing building. It stood on quite high ground, which was terraced down to the road the terrace bordered with trees and shrubs. Large fine horsechestnut trees, alternated with cherry trees, while lilac and sumach bushes filled the spaces. A flight of stairs led to the door of the oval room, not straight stairs but platform and stairs rounding at the edges to conform to the shape of the house. At the foot of these stairs was an arbor constructed ot narrow strips of wood with spaces of dia mond shape between the strips. A woodbine climbed over the arbor, while a syringa bush stood guard on either side and primrose bushes in plenty scattered their fragrance and beauty. This ground enclosed as a lawn was spacious and so shad ed that it always seemed quiet and secluded. The walls of the basement were of brick, 'while above that the structure was of wood for two stories. There was a railing about the edge of the roof perhaps a little more than a foot in height, composed of rails and slats which might have been turned in a little. At each corner and at intevals along the entire railing large urns carved from wood were placed. Some four or five feet from the edge of the roof there arose what one might suppose was an observatory as the walls were entirely of glass. It really lighted the hall, as the walls were finished right up to the roof, and the light must come from above as there was no other source except the little which could come from the glass above the outside door. The windows in the basement were provid- (Page 76) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. ed with shutters made of boards, the windows being nearly square and opening inward like a door. Each window, and there were four in the kitchen, was provided with a seat, a foot wide. The part of the premises which constituted our home was the western end of the basement, and consisted of an im mense room with a large sink across the western end; a set of shelves, drawers and cupboards across the opposite end and a corner cupboard. Opening out of this room were two large sleeping rooms. A large, quite dark hall led to the opposite end of the house, where was another large kitchen over which Mrs. Holmes' maid presided. Midway between these two rooms a square hall led to the outside door on the northern side of the house; off this hall was a good sized milk room with numerous shelves and every convenience for caring for milk. On either side of the hall a flight of stairs led to he second floor. A walk or gallery ex tended along the entire northern side of the house, with a flight of steps at either end. We will ascend the flight at the western end. About midway we come to a door having a fan shaped glass over the top. With the opening of the door we step into a nearly square hall, furnished with a table standing against the partition. Two arm chairs always stood in this hall. We step across an entry not more than three feet wide, and find ourselves in a long hall which is lighted by the glass walls from above. The walls of the hall are covered with a paper having a yellow background, while at intervals are pic tures of men nearly life size standing on pedestals in various stages of mutilation; some with heels torn out and others with hands in same condition. Toward the eastern end of the hall, two flights of stairs started from opposite directions, and after going up for six or eight steps, met at a broad landing and there continued on their way to the second floor. Not far (Page 77) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. from the foot of the stairs a door opened into a room which Mrs. Holmes always called the parlor. A carpet of warm col ors covered the floor while in cool weather a bright coal fire created a comfortable atmosphere. The walls were ceiled up with boards for two or three feet, carved in rounds about the size of a nickel for about three inches at the top, and where the rounds met a sort of diamond shaped place was left. The* carving was done by hand. Around the ceiling of this room was a moulding about two inches wide, also curiously carved. Two windows looked toward the east upon the tomb and two faced the south giving a fine view of the river. The sun made the room cheerful in early morning and until past noon. There were no curtains or draperies at the windows, but all were fur nished with broad shutters which were divided so that the upper half could be closed and the lower half folded back. Near the southern window, a table stood covered with newspapers, books and magazines. Mrs. Holmes, sleeping room opened from this room and on the northeast corner was the door leading into what was always called the "dead room," and where it was said those of the family who died were laid while awaiting burial. The walls of this room were covered with dark drab paper having a black border. The floor was painted drab with black spots liberally scattered over it. The bell which was to summon the maid from the kitchen was con veniently near the stove. The china closet opened from this room in which was kept the choice silver and some china of the eggshell variety, which Mrs. Holmes always washed and cared for herself. Two old-fashioned silver teapots always stood on the table and Mrs. Holmes' meals were always served in the parlor which was a very large high room. At the close of each meal, the bell rang for the maid to take hot water up stairs for washing the china and silver and when this was done (Page 78) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. she summoned again to remove every trace of the meal which had been served there, The sideboard which was shaped like pictures I have seen of beehives, stood between the two southern windows. In the hall are two recesses, in one of which stands a large coal stove which helps to heat the hall and the rooms on the second floor, and in the other stands a tall clock which reaches nearly to the ceiling and slowly and solemnly rings out the hours. The oval room, so called from its form, was very large and contained two fireplaces faced with marble. This room was used during the General's life as a reception room. At the end of the hall opposite the parlor was the draw ing room. It was an immense room with two windows facing the south and two the west. All the windows on the southern side of the house were long, reaching nearly to the floor, while the others were shorter. The piano was kept in the drawing room and was I think the first instrument of its kind in the town. Two rooms on the north side of the house opened from the drawing room. One, a large square room was used as a dining room during the General's life and the other was the library. The walls of the library were covered with paper having pictures of ladies sitting in rocking chairs holding a book. The doors of the entire house above the basement were furnished with bright brass locks. They were more than an inch in thickness and eight or nine inches in length and were always kept bright and shining. Instead of a knob there was a square handle which hung down against the lock and by turn ing threw the bolt. The rooms on the third floor were not unlike any other sleeping rooms except that they were spacious. The windows were furnished with shutters like the rooms on the second floor. (Page 79) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. The rooms in the attic were used as store rooms for old- fashioned clothing and furniture. A flight of steps in the attic led to a trap door which gave easy access to the roof from which the view was indescribably beautiful. The field below the tomb was bordered by a pebbly beach where Mr. Holmes, when at leisure, was very fond of walking. In this field be tween the tomb and the river, were a number of large flat stones which we were told marked the graves of Indians. The tomb was built of brick, having a heavy iron door, secured by a heavy iron bar which dropped into a socket prepared for it, and was fastened by a large padlock. A stone wall enclosed the ground and in this enclosure the bier was kept upon which the bodies were borne to the tomb. The monument which marked the tomb was made by Mrs. Knox's direction, of dark colored marble, and is now in the cemetery in Thomaston. At the foot of the stairs northeast of the mansion was a building which served as wood and carriage house. A large balm of gilead tree stood on the ground and the General could not bring himself to have it removed, so instructed the work men to build around it, which they did and as long as the building stood there the old tree growing up through the roof waved its branches as independently as though it stood in the open. In the carriage house reposed Mrs. Knox's carriage, which I think was imported from England. On the 21st day of October, 1806, General Henry Knox passed away from earth. At a dinner given in his honor at Warren a few days previously, he swallowed a small chicken bone which caused an inflammation of the stomach which could not be controlled, and death set its seal on all his ac tivities. He was taken home, and as he was carried up stairs, he looked around and said, "Good God, must I die?" He was (Page 80) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. fifty-six years of age. The attendance at the funeral was very large as people came from all the region round about. The general's favorite horse followed next the hearse with his sword in the saddle and boots reversed in the stirrup. At that time the tomb was near Mill River but was soon afterwards re moved near the house. General Knox is said to have been a very genial, approach able man and a generous entertainer. He was a large, fleshy man, and his death was deeply regretted not alone by his townsmen but by the people of the country. Mrs. Knox has been represented as a very haughty woman. Twelve child ren were born to them but many died in infancy or in very early life. One son, Henry, lived to maturity and married, but died while a young man. He requested that he be buried seven feet under ground and only four granite posts with an iron chain fastened to them mark his resting place. His re quest was complied with, and near the receiving tomb the posts and chain still remain. Mrs. Thatcher, Mrs. Holmes and Henry were, I think, the only ones of their children who reached maturity. Mrs. Hol mes was always my ideal of a perfect lady. Courteous to all, from the person who had the strongest claim to her regard to the maid in the kitchen, she was always and everywhere a true lady. When she was seventeen years of age, Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Swan (the mother of her first husband) planned a mar riage between James Swan and Caroline Fluker Knox. Mr. Swan died comparatively young. Mr. Holmes came to Thom aston from the town of Alfred. He was a lawyer and a widow er with one daughter. He was a fine Christian gentleman and the second marriage of the daughter of General Knox was an ideally happy one. Mr. Holmes became U. S. District Attorney, and their winters were spent in Portland. I think it was dur- (Page 81) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. ing the winter of 1843 that he contracted what was then called congestion of the lungs and was removed from earth. The re mains were brought to Thomaston in the spring, arriving Sun day morning. Mrs. Holmes' letters to father and mother were such as one friend would write to another. She had an unbounded reverence for the memory of her father and everything that was the work of his hands she regarded as sacred. Very little coal was used in those days and it could only be obtained by vessel from Boston. One winter Mrs. Holmes' supply failed no coal was to be had, and no wood was brought to market. When asked if a cherry tree should not be cut, she replied, "My father's hand planted that tree," and even for her comfort she would not consent to have it disturbed. Soon after a high wind blew it over, and she consented to have it prepared for her stove. She was an earnest consistent Christian, not hesitating to express her desire that her Master's cause might prosper. She attended the Congregational church and was, I think, a member of that organization. She passed from earth October 17, 1857 at the age of sixty years. Mrs. Thatcher, the oldest of General Knox's children was now the only one living, and the mansion became her posses sion and home but only for three years, when she too "slept with her fathers." Her son, who was an admiral in the navy, inherited the estate. Feeling that he could not afford to re pair the mansion he sold it to a syndicate of men, who after renting it for a time, tore it down. The bodies were taken from the tomb to the cemetery, where a large lot had been prepared for them. The monument which Mrs. Knox chose still marks the spot. A granddaughter of General Knox visited Thomaston some years ago and had a granite curbing put around the lot. (Page 82) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Mrs. Thatcher was larger physically than Mrs. Holmes and was a lady in the best sense of the word. Her daughter, Mrs. Sikes with her son Orin and daughter Julia used to visit Mrs. Holmes. After the death of Mrs. Thatcher the silver, china and other valuable things were distributed among the nearest relatives. The family portraits, of which there were a number, were presented to Bowdoin College, while some of the furniture was purchased by the citizens of Thomaston as valuable keep sakes. DUNN & ELLIOT CO. Coaly Woody Grain and Groceries THOMASTON MAINE RADIO SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES W. P. STRONG Watchmaker and Jeweler WALL PAPER, ETC. ELECTRIC LAMPS FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES (Page 83) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. W. J. SPEAR The Place to bir? fancy JELLIES and JAM and a full line of Groceries, Meats and Fish We handle heavy Western Beef THOMASTON J. M. MILLER PLUMBING Estimates Repairing Telephone 182-11 THOMASTON MAINE F. B. BUTLER Fine Confectionery and Cigars Thomaston Waiting Room Phone 161-11 JOHN CREIGHTON C. A. CREIGHTON J. A. CREIGHTON & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Wood Burned Lime ESTABLISHED 1862 Fort Wharf Telephone No. 8 NearDepot THOMASTON, MAINE (Page 84) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Knox Hotel Under New Management LEON LEIGHTON, Proprietor Courtesy to All OLIVE E. KEIZER DRESSMAKING Tel. 26-2 Thomaston, Me. WHEN IN THOMASTON EAT AT ANDERSON'S CAFE and you will be Satisfied Cor. Knox and Main Streets H. E. KEIZER Public Auto, Prices Reasonable Telephone 26-2 W. W. GILCHREST BARBER Main Street Thomaston, Me. W. J. Robertson — Dealer in — Long and Short Lumber and Building Material of all kinds YARD AND STOREHOUSE Gleason St. Thomaston, Me. C. L. MAGUNE Fine Groceries Confectionery and Cigars NEAR STATE PRISON Main Street Telephone Thomaston (Page 85) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. LOU HANLEY BUT tke BEST — IN— 49 Main Street Clothing, Furnishings, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers also MEATS GROCERIESPROVISIONSCANDY Holeproof Hosiery for Men and Women Prices 75c to 2.50 Women's 35c to 1.25 Men's Merchandise of the highest Quality can be found in this store. TRADE CENTER PRICES REASONABLE Tel. 162-11 Thomaston LEVI SEAVEY Thomaston, Maine Thomaston GILCHREST Hardware Store MONUMENTAL D. P. GEORGE, Prop. WORKS Excellent Line of ARTISTIC MEMORIALS Hardware, Stoves, Cook IN MARBLE AND ing Utensils, Etc. GRANITE All Kinds of Repair Work Promptly Attended To Telephone Connection THOMASTON Main Street Thomaston (Page 86) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. J. F. SULLIVAN Dealer in LAND LIME and LIME ASHES P. 0. Box 396 Plant and Office foot of Knox St. Thomaston, Me. WHEN IN TOWN STOP AT THE THOMASTON LUNCH ROOM Fruit, Confectionery and Cigars B. B. JAMESON WEST END GARAGE K. L- Morrison, Prop. Crescent, Tyrian, Goodrich Tires Veedol, Sunco Oils U CAN ALWAYS GET A GOOD TRADE AT 185 Main St., Thomaston THE GEORGES NATIONAL BANK Capital $55,000 Incorporated 1852 National 1865 Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent The Thomaston National BANK Capital $50,000 Commercial and Savings Member Federal Reserve System Accounts Solicited. E. W. HODGKINS, M. D. 60 MAIN ST. Office Hours— Until 9.00 A. M. 1.00 to 3.00; 7.00 to 9.00 P. M. Telephone 184 DR. E. W. PEASLEE Dentist ond X-Ray Operator Office Hours — 9-12 a. m. and 1-5 p. m. Tel. 33-3 THOMASTON GEORGE H. STARRETT AT THE CREEK Thomaston A Full Line of Groceries AT CUT PRICES Cash and Carry (Page 87) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Q. A MOORE GROCERIES Of All Kinds. With Prices to fit your pocket- book Foot Knox St. THOMASTON T. A. CARR & CO. FIRE INSURANCE Telephone 58-11 1 14 Main St. THOMASTON E. B. CROCKETT 5 and 10c. Stores Good Values at all Times. Best Assortment in Knox County. Stores at Rockland and Camden James D. MacLaughlin MERCHANT TAILOR Ladies' and Gents Suits made to Measure Pressing, Repairing, Etc. Opp. Knox Hotel, Thomaston (Page 88) WHITNEY & BRACKETT DRUGGISTS and STATIONERS Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods Prescriptions a Specialty Tel. 148-11 THOMASTON "WHERE ECONOMY RULES" A. & P. TEA CO. Thomaston, Maine A CALL WILL SAVE YOU MONEY THE CASLON PRESS JOB PRINTING Foot Park St. Rockland, Me. CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Thomaston's New Industry Twenty-Eight Foot CRUISERS... BUILT BY Gray Boats THOMASTON MAINE (Page 89) UNION The town of Union in the County of Knox and State of Maine was settled July 19, 1774 and named Taylor Town from the purchaser and settler Dr. John Taylor. May 3, 1786, it was incorporated and named Union. Washington was formed from a portion of its territory in 1811. In 1810 its population was 1,266, having increased from 575 in 1800. Union is bounded on the south and south-west by Warren and Waldoboro; on the west by the Medomac river which sep- erates it from Washington; Appleton, Hope and Camden lay to the north and northeast; at its eastern extremity it makes with Rockport and Warren near the summit of Mt. Pleasant. Union was a part of the tract of land called the Muscon- gus Patent, which was a grant made March 2, 1629 by the Ply mouth Council to John Beauchamp of London and Thomas Leverette, then of Boston, England, later of Boston in New Eng land. This tract was afterwards called the Waldo Patent. For more than a century the French and English claimed the land. In 1711 or 1712 it was proposed to make the St. Georges river the boundry between the English and French, but it was never effected. While not noted as a place much resorted to by Indians, it is known that they were here more or less in the early days. Many relics have been found from time to time even up to the present that would indicate their presence here in goodly num bers at various periods. Union Common, the principal village in town, is situated about fourteen miles from the city of Rockland, twenty-eight miles from Augusta, the state capitol, and eight miles from the tide waters of the St. Georges river at Warren. (Page 90) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. The beautiful village of South Union is located about one mile from Union Common on an eminence overlooking Seven Tree Pond. It is on the Georges Valley Railroad. Crawford's River runs through the village. Especial attention is called to this water privilege as being one of the best in Maine. Union commenced the agitation of the building of the Georges Valley Railroad in 1887. The work was completed and inspected by the railroad commission November 14, 1893. This road has proved to be a valuable asset to the town, par ticularly since the opening of the limerock quarries in 1919. Churches — M. E. Church, Mr. Webber, pastor; Congregational Church, E. S. Ufford, pastor. Fraternities— Union Lodge, No. 31. F. & A. M. I. 0. 0. F. Seven Tree Grange. E. A. Matthews, Postmaster Union Business Directory Gordon & Lovejoy Co.. general store J. C. Creighton, general store W. E. Haskell Co., general store W. A. Bessey, grain. E. H. Burkett, grain Barker's Saw Mill L. Sprowl, blacksmith H. Tibbetts, blacksmith Wincapaw & Abbott, garage H. L. Robbins, druggist Mrs. F. M. Lucas, millinery and general store Merton Payson, lunch and confectionery F. E. Burkett, hardware, etc. H. Pond, confectionery and pool Ralph Young, shoe and harness repairing Harry Price, barber ^ ^ CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. L. D. Jones, attorney and civil engineer Black & Gay, canners Monmouth Canning Co., canners Security Trust Company, L. W. Hadley, M. D. H. H. Plummer, M. D. Knox Lime Company EAST UNION Arthur Payson, Postmaster Payson & Robbins, general store W. E. Donnan, monuments Will Fish, saw mill Crawford saw mill • SOUTH UNION Thurston Bros., casket manufacturers Blanch Robbins, Postmistress Charles Kelley, groceries Payson's Lunch Room Home Pastry, Confectionery, Cigarettes, Cigars Ice Cream, College Ices, Sodas School Supplies UNION MAINE (Page 92) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. F. W. Gordon, Pres. M. F. Lovejoy, Treas. Gordon & Lovejoy Co. Dealers in General Merchandise Groceries Hardware Auto Supplies Sporting Goods Dry Goods Boots Shoes and Rubbers UNION, MAINE H. L. BOBBINS Drugs, Patent Medicines and Confectionery ¦ UNION MAINE J. C. MOODY Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Standard Time By Wireless SO. UNION, ME. LEONARD & MESSER COAL DEALERS Union, -:- Maine F. E. BURKETT Auto Accessories and Hardware Tires UNITED Tubes Union, Maine H. E. MESSER Agent for BOWKER FERTILIZER Union, Maine WHEN YOUBUYMERCHAN- " DISE OF W. E. Haskell Company YOU GET QUALITYSERVICE and RIGHT PRICES Let Us Serve You UNION, MAINE (Page 93) VINALHAVEN The groupe of islands known as Fox Islands, situated in Penobscot Bay was discovered by Martin Pring in 1613, sailing from England. The first permanent settlement was made in 1765. In 1776 the island was bought from a man named Cogs well by Thaddeus Carver, who erected a lumber mill. What is now Lanes Island was called Griffith's Island. Thaddeus Car ver sold this island to Benjamen Lane for a two-year old heiffer. Some of the first principal settlers were- Thoma Ginn, John Smith, James and William Roberts, Benj. Lane and Thad deus Carver. The first meeting was held on March 11, 1785 in the house of Benjamen Kent on North Island. In 1789 North and South and Fox Islands were incorporated as town of Vinalhaven. Ma tinicus Isle appears to have been regarded as an integral part of Vinalhaven and was. not included in the act of corporation. The chief industries are fishing, granite quarrying, canning and net factories all of which are carried on very extensively. The first steamboat on the route between Vinalhaven and Rockland was the "Pioneer" in 1868. Steamer "Gov. Bodwell" and "Vinalhaven" were built in 1892 and are still on the route. The former was built in Rockland and the latter was built in Searsport. The town of Vinalhaven is by route traveled, about 15 miles east of Rockland. Its greatest length from N. W. to S. E. extremity is seven and one-half miles and about five miles in in width but so cut into by the Ocean that no point is distant more than one mile from salt water. The island contains about 10,000 acres and there are sev- (Page 94) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. eral small fresh water ponds, namely: Cedar, Otter, Folly, Long and Round Ponds. The climate is mild ranging from 10 degree below zero to 90 degrees above in the shade. The Vinalhaven Volunteer Fire Department was organized in June 1888. This company was reorganized the following year with twenty-five members. In 1894 the Lincoln school building was erected and two years later the Washington school building was built. The first telephone was established by W. H. Merrithew in August 1895 and was worked by an electrical impulse. The first cable to Rockland was laid in 1898. Societies: — Moses Webster Lodge, F. & A. M. Atlantic J. A. Chapter De Valois Commandry Star of Hope Lodge Encampment Canton Lafayette Carver Post Sons of Veterans Relief Corps Churches — Union Church, Rev. Chas. Seliger Christian Science Church BUSINESS DIRECTORY:— Leopold's Paving Quarry J. S. Black, paving quarry Lane & Libby, fishing business L. C. Chase & Co., net factory (horse nets) Mrs. G. Fuller, Knitting business (nets) H. F. Sawyer & Son, sardine factory C. F. Grimes, fish business i (Page 95) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. A. B. Arey, buyer of lobsters and fishermen's supplies Vinalhaven Fuel Co. (Fernald Ames) Charles Robertson, coal and wood yard Frank I. Walls, general merchandise Charles Shields, general merchandise Joseph Nelson, general merchandise Henry Smith, general merchandise Ernest Mcintosh, general merchandise Vinal Hopkins, general merchandise Ed. Coombs, general merchandise D. F. Mills, general merchandise Chas. Smith & Son, meat and fish market E. G. Carver, meat and fish market Daniel Glidden, fire ins. agent, bonds and real estate C. Roberts, attorney at law C. L. Bowman, sailmaker and dealer in fishermen's supphes The Island Home (Mrs. Mary L. Arey) summer boarders Bridgeside Hotel summer boarders Mrs. Boynton, summer boarders Central Hotel Orchestras — Orion Orchestra (W. Adelhert. Smith) Knickerbocker Five (Langtry Smith) Lou's Melody Trio (Louie Merithew) Atlantic and Pacific Store H. W. Fifield & Co., department store Irving, Fifield Co., hardware, general store Harry C. Darley, hardware, general store The Boston Store, (Samuel Friedman) ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings L. R. Smith & Co., men's furnishings Lou's Place (Louie Merithew) confectionery, etc. H. Y. Carver & Son, confectionery, etc. (Page 96) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Toni Sarantos, candy kitchen F. N. White Co., druggists Davidson & Co., bowling alleys and pool room S. V. Colburn, pool room and sporting goods Coomb's pool room Miss R. Randell, millinery 0. P. Lyons, jeweler and dealer in musical merchandise A. B. Vinal, news depot Frank Winslow, photographer Wm. Merrithew, photographer Lincoln's Bakery Mrs. George Banks; home cooking Lane & Brown, grist mill, dealer in grain, hay and flour Langtry Smith, barber shop Joseph Kittredge, barber shop J. 0. Carver, barber shop J. E. Snow, barber shop Russel Arey, shoemaker Reuben Pierce, shoemaker Vinalhaven Light and Power Company Telephone Exchange Peasley's Stable Acme Theatre Security Trust Company, banking Creed's Garage R. L. Thompson, dentist Dr. F. F. Brown Dr. Walter Lyford W. Y. Frasel, undertaker Vinalhaven Water Company George Elwell, machine shop A. B. Cooper, boat builder T. J. Sawyer, boat builder Ernest Glidden, contractor and builder Sidney Winslow, wall paper and paints (Page 97) WARREN The town of Warren is situated on both sides of the St. Georges river which divides the town and village into nearly two equal parts. It is bounded northerly by Union, easterly by Camden, Rockland and Thomaston, southerly by Cushing and westerly by Waldoboro. It contains nearly 30,000 acres and is equal to a tract of land six and three-fourths miles square. The village is nearly 34 miles from Augusta and nine miles from Rockland, the county seat. It was known as a trading post as early as 1631. The first permanent settlement was made on the St. Georges river by the Scotch-Irish and be came a town in 1776, it being the first town in the county to be incorporated. The town was named Warren in honor of General Joseph Warren who fell in the battle of Bunker Hill. The village is situated in the central part of the town at the head of tide waters of the Georges river which is navigable for vessels of light draft as far as the village. In early times the leading business of the people was lum bering, lime burning and ship-building, 169 vessels of different classes having been built within the limits of the town. Within the last 75 years these industries have gradually declined and are not now followed as an occupation. Warren has two fine water power plants, one at the village where the woolen mill is located and the other, a short distance above at what is known as the "Upper Falls" where an electric power plant has been installed and used as an auxiliary power at the woolen mill. The Georges River Woolen Mills is the only manufactury [Page. 98J CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. now in operation. Ever since 1842 the manufacture of woolen goods has been conducted except at short intervals to the pres ent time. The Company employ about 100 operatives and manufacture a substantial grade of goods which commands a ready sale. Warren also has a fine shoe shop building where Rice & Hutchins did a successful business for 38 years. For several years the plant has not been occupied except for short periods. At the present time M. Shortell & Son of Beverly, Mass have leased the building and have already installed a carload of machinery and more coming and it looks as if they were going to start a permanent business. Ever since the town was settled, Warren has been some what noted for its Alewive Fishery. Altho this business does not furnish employment except for a few weeks, yet it has con tinued to be a source of revenue to the town. Warren is the best farming section in the county. Town Officials— A. M. Hilt, C. H. Young, S. V. Weaver, Select men; A. V. Mcintosh, Aaron Starrett, C. M. Spear, Asses sors; G. D. Gould, Town Clerk; N. B. Eastman, Treasurer; N. B. Eastman, Mrs. Helen Wentworth, A. M. Teague, School Committee; C. B. Hall, Collector; F. D. Rowe, Superintendent of Schools; George W. Starrett, Road Commissioner; W. H. Robinson, Constable; N. B. Eastman, Justice of Peace; N. B. Eastman, Notary Public; F. G. Campbell, Physician; H. H. Sawyer, Undertaker. Churches — Baptist, Mr. Remick, pastor Congregational, Supplied Societies — St. George Lodge, No. 16, F. & A. M. Warren Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. Georges River Lodge, Knights of Pythias Ivy Chapter, Order of Eastern Star Mystic Rebekah Lodge Pythian Sisters Warren Grange White Oak Grange (North) (Page 99) CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Business Directory — H. E. Newman, druggist Hollis Starett, dry goods G. B. Hanly and P. D. Starrett, grain H. L. Russel (estate) Almond Spear G. B. Hanley, groceries P. D. Starrett, groceries H. L. Russell, (estate, groceries) A. T. Norwood, hardware T. B. Copeland, shoe repairing H. W. Starrett, newspapers W. R. Vinal and H. W. Starrett, Confectionery H. D. Sawyer, harness shop Warren Garage John Sidensparker, garage S. V. Weaver and Frank Teague, butchers Orbeton & Crawford, lumber L. C. Packard, lumber L. A. Packard, lumber Ralph Spear and Roy Harding, painters Lloyd Simmons and John Cates, blacksmiths Georges River Mills, George W. Walker, Superintendent W. H. Robinson and Maurice Hahn, barbers American Express, S. F. Haskell, Agent Warren Public Library, Elizabeth Burgess, Librarian G. B. Hanly, W. E. Hahn, Robert Walker, and S. F. Cope land, insurance S. F. Haskell, Station Agent Geo. Stevens, C. S. Coburn, A. M. Feyler and Maynard Cream er, carpenters E. M. Cunningham O.E. Starrett WARREN GARAGE Repairing, Vulcanizing, Supplies Ford Parts and Accessories Telephone 177-31 Warren Maine (Page 100) P. D. STARRETT Dealer in General Merchandise, Flour, Grain Painters Supplies, Small Wares Cigars and Tobacco Warren Maine Telephone Connection WASHINGTON Incorporated from parts of Union and adjacent towns, February 27, 1811 with the name of Putnam. This name was changed to Washington January 31, 1823. Washington is noted for its excellent farms, good roads and schools and has several fine lumber mills. The advent Camp Ground is situated in a beautiful grove on the Medomak river and many cottages surround it. This grove is a great attraction to many people the latter part of the summer. Washington is situated twenty-two miles north-west of Rockland. Valuation $284,000. BUSINESS DIRECTORY— W. 0. Luce, general store Reuben Sargent, general store Fred Ludwig, general store Elmer Creamer, general store Sidney Humes, flour and feed B. H. Lincoln, flour and feed F. Light, blacksmith George W. Gove, lumber Sebra Crooker, lumber Fred Babb, lumber Charles Vannah, lumber F. 0. Paul, garage Hotel Hillside, B. K. Ware Hotel Johnston, Leland Johnston Hotel Pleasent View, Adelle Farrar [Page 101] CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. THE WARREN BAPTIST CHURCH This church was organized Aug. 2, 1800 consisting of 12 members, at the residence of Archibald Crawford, now owned by Arthur Peabody. In 1843 the membership was 283, the highest number it ever attained. The present membership is 174. The society was suspended in 1816 and the church was incorporated the same year. The meeting house was built in 1828 and has several times undergone extensive repairs and changes. The first pastor was Andrew Fuller from 1803 to 1820, the present J. M. Remick. There are 98 members in the Sunday School with an average attendance of 51. THE WARREN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH This church was organized February 27, 1828 with 23 members. They have a fine house of worship which was built in 1832 and extensively remodeled and repaired in 1887. The first pastor was Samuel Stone 1829 to 1830 and the last one was Robert E. Late 1919-1921. THOMASTON BAPTIST CHURCH The Thomaston Baptist Church was constituted January 20, 1816. Its first pastor was Rev. John Wakefield who offici ated from April, 1820 to Nov. 9, 1820. The present pastor is Rev. Rae Hilton Short. In the Sunday school there are 175 scholars enrolled, average attendance 95. The present Super intendent is Mrs. Clara T. Sawyer. The former Superintend ent was Mr. Edward Brown who officiated for 36 years. METHODIST CHURCH, THOMASTON This church was built in 1858. A class of this denomination was formed in 1827 of 34 members and another was formed in 1837 of 9 members. The first minister was Rev. Seavey Wm. Partridge. A lot of land was purchased for a church and in [Page 102] CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. May, 1857 the land was divided and a parsonage built on half of it. In the summer of 1858 the church was finished. About 25 years ago, the church was remodeled. The present pastor is D. P. Pelly. The present Supt. of Sunday school is F. L. S. Morse. PRATT MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH, ROCKLAND First Methodist sermon probably in Sept. 1793 by Jesse Lee. First church organized in 1831 with 31 members. The present edifice built in 1869 under labors of Rev. Geo. Pratt and named Pratt Memorial in recognition of his work. Unus ual Sacrifices were made by pastor and people, to make possible the building of the church. The present resident membership is 367, non-resident 41, total 408. Sunday school total enroll ment in all departments 347. Average attendance 156. Supt. Ralph Conant. Pastor Eugene V. Allen. ROCKLAND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The Congregational church of East Thomaston was organ ized in 1833 and continued under that name until Rockland was set off as a separate town. The church was ministered to by supplies until 1838 when Rev. S. C. Fessenden was installed as pastor and served until 1856. In 1839 the church building was erected and in 1874 was remodeled as it is at present. The present resident membership is 182. The Sunday school en rollment is 185. The present pastor is Rev. Walter S. Rounds LITTLEFIELD MEMORIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH ROCKLAND, MAINE The Littlefield Memorial Free Baptist Church was organ ized June 27, 1851 with seven members, five men and two wo men. The church edifice was completed and was dedicated sometime between Dec. 8 and Dec. 31, 1852. During the sum- [Page 103] CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. mer of 1879 the building was remodeled and rededicated Sept. 18 of the same year. Under the pastorate of W. W. Carver in 1905 the building was extensively repaired in the form it now stands. Present membership 128, 103 of whom are resident. The Sunday school enrollment 157, average attendance is 100. The first pastor W. H. Littlefield 1852-1859. The present pas tor is Oscar W. Stuart. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ROCKLAND This church was founded February 2, 1833. The first pastor was Ameriah Kalloch 1834-1847. The last Benjamin P. Brown. Membership is 486. Sunday school enrollment 400, average attendance 250; C. H. Morey, Superintendent. WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION THOMASTON, MAINE In 1876 a Temperance Society known as the Ladies' Aid was organized with Miss Ermina Gushee as President. In 1878 the organization was changed to The Women's Christian Temper ance Union with Mrs. Harris Stackpole as President. This So ciety is non-partisan and open to all interested in the welfare of humanity, regardless of creed. It membership at the present time numbers forty with Mrs. W. O. Rogers as President. THE SALVATION ARMY, ROCKLAND The Salvation Army commenced work in Rockland Oct. 1891 with Lieut. Bates and Cadet LeClair as commanding of ficers. The Army now occupies the upper floor at 477 Main street. It has a membership of 38 juniors and 37 seniors. A Sunday school membership of 140 with an average attendance of 70. The Cradle Roll numbers 25. Capt. and Mrs. Eric Smith are the officers in charge. [Page 104] CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. THE BAPTIST CHURCH, CAMDEN The Chestnut St. Baptist church was organized July 14, 1808 as the Second Baptist Church of Camden, the First being at what was then West Camden, now West Rockport. For the first thirty years the church met in private houses, school houses and in the old Masonic hall, with occasional preaching. The church building was built in 1837 and rebuilt in 1868 and again in 1918. The present pastor is Rev T. M. Griffiths. METHODIST CHURCH CAMDEN Membership in 1922, 150. Sunday school 198. Epworth League 52. Pastor B. W. Russell. The church was burned in November, 1892 and rebuilt the following year. ROCKPORT BAPTIST CHURCH This church was organized May 17, 1842 with 12 mem bers, in a little brick schoolhouse under the brow of Diamond Hill. The present building was erected in 1854 and was re modeled and vestry added in 1888. The first pastor was Rev. C. C. Long 1842-1844 and last Rev. Andrew Young 1919. En rolled in Sunday school 158. Average attendance 88. KNOX COUNTY W. C. T. U. This organization is the county federation of the several local Unions in the County and is itself federated with the other fifteen County Unions in the State Union. Knox County W. C. T. U. has taken an active part in all the work for the ac complishment of National Prohibition. The present officers are: President, Mrs. Beulah S. Oxton, Rockland; Vice President at large, Miss Alena Young, Rock land; Treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Bramhall, Thomaston; Corr. Secy., Mrs. Mary Adams, Rockland; Rec. Secy., Mrs. L. L. Fish, Union. [Page 105] CHRONICLES OF KNOX COUNTY. Population of Towns of Knox Count? Appleton 683 Rockland 8109 Camden 3403 Rockport 1774 Criehaven 63 St. George 1654 Cushing 416 So. 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