Jackman and the Moose River Rp:gion Sprague Class _Z J/rlS"]. PRf:SE.\Ti:i) BY Jackman and the Moose River Region By JOHN FRANCIS SPRAGUE DOVER 1915 n p p I{e[)rinte(l from Sprague's Journal of Maine History -ai.:.cr SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY ^ Index ^ ABBOT VILLAGE. Buxton's Rheumatic Cure Co. ^ AUGUSTA. Central Elaine Power Co to A PAGE xiv xxii xxiv xxii v vi V cover Cover cover iv cover XXV XV i iv vi vi XV vi xii cover cover cover cover cover , xxvi xxiii xxiv , ix, X dvertisers Union Square Pharmacy . . . Foxcroft. Foxcroft Academv PAGE xxiv vii Hotel Xorth Maine State Bookbinding Co. BAXGOR Foxcroft. GREEXVILLE. I. A. Harris xiii Manhattan Cafe J. P. Basis Publishing Co Bangor House GREEXVILLE JCT. ;\Ioosehead Clotliing Co Arthur A. Crafts xiii 53 iv xiii Leslie E. Jones Inside front John T. Clark & Co. Inside front B. & A. R. R. Co.. Inside front H. X. Bartley GUILFORD. C. S. Bennett R. B. Dunning & Co T. K. Edes & Son= ii F. W. Durgin Inside back C. M. 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Charles Folsom-Jones SKOWHEGAN CONTENTS Jackman and the Moose River Region 55 Jackman's Live Business Men 73 The Catholic Church and Its Schools 74 Abram Newton 75 Correspondence yj Maine Local Histories 80 54 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Lumber ]\Iills of the Jackman Lumber Co., Jackman, Maine. Sprague's Journal of Maine History Vol. Ill JULY, 1915 No. 2 Jackman and the Moose River Region By the Editor. On the northwesterly side of the State of ]\Iaine, in a north- easterly direction from the Rangeley Lakes, up in a vast wilder- ness among the mountains of Canada and back of the boundary range of mountains, (') may be found the sources of Moose River which flows in an easterly direction and empties into Moosehead Lake. Near its mouth at this lake is the pretty village of Rock- wood, at the terminus of the ]\Iaine Central Railroad. The valley up and down this river, its streams, ponds, lakes, hills, meadows, sporting camps, farms and villages, with the moun- tainous grandeur in the distance, altogether constitute one of the real beauty spots in the wilderness country of Maine It possesses a charm peculiar to itself, incomparable with any other ; a unique- ness that is pronounced and instantly impresses the stranger who visits that region. He knows it, feels it, and at once becomes a part of it. and is obsessed with a spirit of its varied beauty. Its nearness to forests and wild life, its culture, its churches, its (') The boundary range of mountains are about fifteen miles westerly from Jackman and Moose River plantations, and are a section of the boun- dary line between Maine and Canada, and divide the waters which on the westerly side flow into the St. Lawrence, from those on the easterly side which flow into the State of Maine. They are a part of the "highlands" mentioned in the Treaty of 1783 and this word highlands was the storm center of the North Eastern Boundary Controversy between the English and American Governments for more than a half century and which was so serious at one time that a war between the two governments was barely averted. The Americans construed the word highlands as meaning any ridge of land that divided the waters whether actually high hills and mountains or otherwise. The English contention was that its proper definition was a high and mountainous region like the "highlands" of Scotland. The dispute raged and was acute until it was finally settled by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty in 1842. (See Collections of the Piscataquis Historical Society, Vol. I, pp. 216-441.) 56 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY schools and its industrial activities so strongly blended with and unseparated from the primeval, enraptures him. The river is about 60 miles long and is notable for one rather curious feature, which is, that it is a continuation of ponds and lakes but which are really only enlargements of the one river. The early settlers, the explorers, the lumbermen, guides, hunters and map makers, have all given these enlargements of Moose River district names and seemed to treat them as separate sheets of water. You have Attean Pond' and the Wood ponds, Long Pond and Brassua Lake, but after all they are only enlarged parts of this unique river. When the first voyagers arrived on the coast of Maine in the early days of the seventeenth century, they explored routes for a highway from this coast to Quebec in Canada. For more than two centuries it was a dream of the Colonists of New England which was never reahzed until the present road from the Kenne- bec to Quebec was opened to the public. This road was first sur- veyed and laid out by virtue of a resolve passed by the Legislature of Massachusetts, June 12, 1817. The Legislature of Maine did not act upon this matter until the session of 1826 when it passed a resolve authorizing the Governor and Council to appoint an agent for "the purpose of opening or causing to be cleared and made passable, the road called the Kennebec road, north of the million acre,^ in the county of Somerset." The session of 1827 passed a "Resolve relative to the State Road north of the Bingham Purchase." This resolve authorized the Governor and Council to appoint one or more agents "to examine the road from the north line of the Bingham Purchase, in the county of Somerset to the line of this State." It also pro- vided that these agents should cause to be made so much of said road, as passes over land belonging to this State, and one-half of so much of said road as passes over land belonging to this State and Massachusetts jointly, safe and convenient for travellers, with their horses, carts, sleighs and carriages. It also provided for the sale of a township six miles square of the state lands the proceeds of which should be used for this purpose. (') Also known as Lake Attean. C) The Kennebec Bingham Purchase was formerly known locally as the "Million Acres." JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 57 On January 2=,. 1827, George Evans' made a report to the Legis- lature relative to this road in which it is stated that the object to which the favorable attention of the Legislature is solicited, has for a long period been regarded worthy of public patronage by the government of Massachusetts and this State. The following are excerpts from same : By virtue of a resolve passed by the Legislature of Massachusetts, in June, 1817, the commissioners, for the sale and settlement of the public lands, caused a road to be surveyed during the same year, from the north line of the Bingham Purchase, in the county of Somerset, to the boundary line between this state, and Canada, in a direction toward the city of Quebec. The sum of five thousand dollars appropriated by the same resolve, was soon after expended under the direction of the commissioners, in opening the road which had been thus surveyed. Little more, however, was accomplished at that time, than cutting down the trees and smaller growth and the erec- tion of a substantial bridge at Moose River the road yet remaining unfinished, and although it has been occasionally used by drovers, who have found a favorable market in the British Provinces for horses and cattle, it is wholly impassable for carriages; and the benefits anticipated from its establishment, have been but in small degree realized. In 1828 a resolve was passed authorizing further exploration of unfinished parts of the road. In 1830 the Legislature passed the following: Resolved, That the sum of four thousand and one hundred dollars, in addition to the unexpended balance of last year, be, and hereby is appro- priated for the purpose of making and completing, in a manner, convenient for carriages to pass thereon, that part of the Canada road so called, which is now unfinished, the same being about nine miles on the route examined and reported by Messrs. Redington, Sewall and Smith, situated in this State between the Canada line and the north line of the Bingham Purchase. The same resolve also appointed Charles Miller, of Waldoborough, and John C. Glidden, of Freedom, agents to perform this work. February 25, 1831, Francis O. J. Smith." chairman of a special legislative committee to whom was referred the resolve in favor of Miller and Glidden made an exhaustive report reciting a history of the road, of the alterations that had been made in it and of the relations and obligations of Massachusetts relative to it. C) Honorable George Evans of Gardiner. Maine, afterwards (1S41- 1847) U. S. Senator from the State of Maine. C) Honorable Francis O. J. Smith of Portland, Maine, a prominent public man of that time. He was a lawyer, politician and jotirnalist and Member of Congress three terms (1833-1839.) 58 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY In 1832 Jarius S. Keith, chairman of a special committee made a report to the Senate regarding matters in dispute about the road, a considerable portion of which was in reference to changing its course so that it would run west of Bald Mountain. In this report it was stated that Quebec bad already become an important market for the sale of Maine cattle, horses and sheep that 1,394 beef cattle, 249 horses, 956 sheep, and 14 tons of fresh fish, passed over that road for the Quebec market, between the first day of January and the 31st day of December, 183 1. This information was obtained from the Custom House officer stationed on this road. The following is one of the reports of the agents appointed to open this road made to the Governor and Council in 1830, and ex- plains the situation at that time so clearly and concisely that we copy it in full : REPORT. To the Governor and Coun-cil of the State of Maine: The undersigned, Agents appointed on the first day of March, A. D. 1828, under the Resolve passed the 2_|jth of January, of the same year, entitled, "Resolve relating to the State road north of the Bingham purchase ;" other- wise called the Canada road, to make or cause to be made under their personal superintendence the road aforesaid, now suhmit their accounts for settlement, with the following report of their doings and the present situation of the road. Under the authority of the Resolve aforesaid, the Agents selected the Township No. i, 2d Range North of the Bingham purchase, containing 18,284 acres, and the same was sold on the day of July, 1828, by the Land Agent, on credit, at thirty cents per acre, amounting to $5,485.20, of which sum $5,000 was appropriated by the Resolve, for making the road, together with $4,187.60, the proceeds of the sale of the township granted by Massachusetts, total amount of the appropriation $9,187.60, exclusive of interest, which has amounted to $291.11 on the sale of the land appropri- ated by Maine, and $318.65 on that granted by Massachusetts. The reasons which influenced the agents to advise to sell on credit were, that the land would probably bring a higher price, and the season was too far advanced to commence work that summer. The road through the north part of the Bingham purchase, about forty miles, was extremely bad, and supplies for the workmen could not be transported at that season without great expense. Moose river Bridge only, was repaired in the autumn of 1828, and the following winter was agreed upon for transporting tools and provisions on to the ground, to be in readiness to commence work the last spring. The Agents decided in favor of making a good carriage road, and the Agent of the Bingham heirs pledged himself to us, that he would make the road over the Bingham land, as good as that made by the State, let us make it as well as we would. It is obviously for the interest of the JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 59 State to make a good road over the public land, if by so doing a like good road for the additional distance of forty miles, can be obtained. EHiring the two last years the Agent for the Bingham heirs has done much to improve the road over their lands, and the undersigned have full confidence that he will redeem his pledge. Travellers report that the inhabitants on the Canada side of the line are anxious for the completion of the road, and that from sixty to seventy men were employed to make the same, in that Province the last summer. The tools and part of the provisions necessary for the work were pur- chased ; principally in Hallowell and Augusta early last winter ; corn and grain was procured in Xorridgewock; and the whole transported to the \4cinity of the road by sleding last winter. The unusual deep snows in- creased the expense of transportation and rendered it extremely difficult to forward the articles to their place of destination. A few hands were employed in the month of May to build camps and make the necessary preparation, and from the beginning of June until the last of September the average number of men who laboured on the road was about sixty, with eight pairs of oxen. The Agents had to encounter many difficulties and sufifer many incon- veniences. The most part of the provisions and tools were transported over one hundred miles by land. Hay and provender from ten to one hundred miles. Iron and iron work for repairing tools and shoes for oxen was an expensive bill. Fifteen miles of the road is made of sufficient width for one carriage to pass another, and well turnpiked, except about half a mile, which was postponed on account of the rains ; and the trees cut and cleared away so that the path may not be hereafter obstructed by windfalls. The ledges were removed or lowered by burning wood upon them instead of blasting with powder ; in places where the rocks could not be moved, they were burnt and levelled with sledges and then covered with earth. Xine miles remain to be opened, and when made, the whole distance of twenty-four miles from the north line of the Bingham purchase to the Canada line, will be more level than the present post road from Augusta to Bangor. Part of the land over which the road passes is suitable for cultivation, and part is very rocky and barren. The Agents are fully satisfied of the importance of the road to this State, by the number of travellers who pass through it, even before it is opened, and they have information in which full confidence may be placed, that numerous travellers from the South in the summer season are desirous of passing through Maine, on their way to or from Quebec. When the work was suspended, the oxen purchased in the spring were sold, and notes for the same, payable to the Treasurer of the State with interest, are now in the hands of the agents-. The average expense to the State for the use of a pair of oxen nearly four months, has been about $20, and would have been less had not the price of stock been unusually low in autumn, compared with prices in spring, when the oxen were purchased. The provisions and tools remaining on hand are well secured for use next spring. An inventory thereof is herewith submitted. All bills are paid, and to effect this the Agents were obliged to hire money, while that appropriated to make the road was lying in the Treasury of the State. 3 6o SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY The whole amount expended on the road is $9,373-8i including interest on money borrowed of the Vassalborough Bank. There is nine miles of road to make, and there remains of the appro- priation unexpended, including interest, $437 36 Articles sold belonging to the State 8100 Proceeds of the sale of Oxen 429 IQ Supplies and tools, on hand 383 49 Total $1,331 04 The State of Maine is obliged by the terms of agreement with Massa- chusetts to complete the road by the first day of November next, or forfeit the amount of the sale of the land granted by that Commonwealth, and the undersigned are of opinion that a further appropriation of $4,500 will be necessary to meet the expense, and they are further of opinion, that the expense of making the road has been increasd by the appointment of three agents instead of one. Which is respectfully submitted, JOFX WHITNEY, SAMUEL REDINGTON, Agents. JOSEPH JOHNSON, February 17, 1830. It is difficult to fix the precise date when the entire length of this road was opened or made passable to the public for the use of teams, carriages and vehicles of all kinds. It must have been somewhere from 1837 to 1840. From the time ^Massachusetts made the 'first beginning towards it (1817) as we have seen, it must have been about twenty years in developing into a passable and travelled road. It is not strange that the building of such a highway passing through fertile lands suitable for settlers even though it was situated far into the most northern portion of Maine, should attract the hardy pioneer and adventurer seeking a new region for home building. In about two years from the time when the Massachusetts Legislature passed the resolve above referred to the first settler made his appearance on the line of the Canada road, in what is now known as Moose River plantation and had become cjuite a substantial farmer some years before the road itself was a reality. This plantation is situated 76 miles north of Skow- hegan and 15 miles south of the Canada line. The following relating to the early history of Moose River Plantation, which Plantation formerly embraced what is now Jack- man and Denny stown plantations, was furnished the Journal by Mrs. Grace N. Sterling: JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 6i L«/g ilciLiliiig in the Maine Wooch in 1815 "The first settlers of Moose River, Maine, were Captain Samuel Holden and his wife, Jane Farnsworth Holden of Groton, Massa- chusetts. Captain Holden started from Anson, Maine, for Moose ■River, Maine, on li March 4th, 1819. The}' made the journey from I lie forks of the Kennehec River ( now known as The Forks) to Moose River on snow - shoes, as the snow was deep in t h e woods at this time of year. Captain Holden built a log cabin, covered it with bark and here they made their home in the midst of the wilderness. There was not an inhabitant for miles around and harl it not been for the abundance of fish in the river and the game in the surrounding forests, they could not have lived ; but this together with the small amounts re- ceived from travelers that were passing back and forth from Canada, as shown by the ac- count books of ]\Ir. Holden, en- abled them to obtain a living the first, sec- ond and third years. After this time they were enabled to raise small crops and before long- (1822) the Captain had a plenty. Before his death there was cjuite a settlement former! around him. Captain Samuel Holden was the fourth child of Jahei and Rachel Log Hauling in the Maine Woods, lyi^, 62 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Farnsworth Holden of Groton, Massachusetts. Jahez Holden was born May 12th, 1735, and married Rachel Farn&worth who was born Jan. 29th, 1738. They were married on the nth day of June, when she was twenty-three years of age. To this union six chil- dren were born, and when the youngest, who were twins, were born Jahez Holden enlisted and fought in the Revolutionary War. The following story was told to the writer by Mr, Jonas Colby as he heard it from his grandfather : 'At the battle of Bunker Hill, an entrenchment was dug breast high to protect them from the British. The British came in at the end and the Yankees ran be- cause they were out of ammunition. Jahez Holden had his musket loaded with nine buck shots, he was looking at the British instead of his own men, he fired and this is what he said 'if powder and ball ever killed human beings it must have killed some there ' Mr. Holden was wounded in the side, the ball grazed the skin, and he had his arm broken, but still carried the gun. This is the record found in Groton during the Revolution, 'Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution', Vol. 8, pp. 33-100: 'Jahez Holden, Groton, Captain ist Company 6th Mid- dlesex County Regiment of Massachusetts ^lilitia, list of officers commissioned April 24, 1776, also Captain 6th Company. Return dated Groton, Dec. 5, 1776, made by Brigadier General Oliver Precot, of officers appointed to command men drafted from Mid- dlesex County Militia into a regiment to be commanded by Colonel Samuel Thatcher and ordered to march to Fairfield, Connecticut, on or before Dec. 16, 1776. Company drafted from the 6th Mid- dlesex County regiment and made up of men from Groton, Pep- perell, Townsend and Ashley, Massachusetts.' Captain Jahez Holden died June 2nd, 1807 and his wife Rachel Holden moved to Moose River with her son. Captain Samuel Holden, where she died Jan. 26th, 1829, at the advanced age of 91 years. She is buried in the Holden cemetery at Moose River. Maine. Captain Samuel Holden's family consisted of eleven children all of these being born at Anson, Maine, with the exception of two daughters and one son who were born in Groton, Massachusetts." Mrs. Lucinda Holden Campbell of Jackman has in her posses- sion the following letter : 'Moose River, Maine, June 5th, 1820. Dear Sister & Brother : I take this opportunity to write to you and to let you know of our health, which is very good at present, through Almighty good- JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 63 ness, and while He is lifting up with one hand He is pulling down with the other. We moved to Moose River last March Fifty- three miles from any inhabitant and lived very comfortably till the 1st day of May, when our house took fire and was consumed with all its contents and left us destitute of provisions or anything else. I lost all my bedding and am obliged to lie on the ground in a very poor camp. Now if you have any feeling of charity for a distressed sister I wish you to send me something, you and the rest of my aunts and cousins, if they feel sympathy. Please to send me some salt if nothing else, send it to John Eveleth of Au- gusta, and send me a letter directed to Moose River to be left at Anson P. O. Tlie fire burnt up ten acres of winter rye. Our loss is about $1,000. I have worked out doors thirty-six days, not having anything to do. This from your distressed sister and brother. JANE HOLDEN." Address on letter To Amos Otis, Barnstable Postage 18 1-2.' "This house which is referred to in this letter was built on the farm now owned by Richard Holden. Tlie old cellar can yet be seen. After this was burned the second camp was built, where Willie Pierce lives today. After this camp had served its purpose and Captain Samuel prospered he built a frame house which is still standing and is occupied by W. J. Murtha. After Captain Samuel Holden opened the way several other families moved in and settled around, one of them being Asa Churchill, who built a house on the farm now owned in Jackman village by A. Guay. Some parts of the old house still exist, in different places in town. The second house in Jackman plantation was built by Milintus Holden on what is now known as the Colby farm. "The town of Jackman derived its name from Jim Jackman of Solon, Alaine, who cleared and settled on what is known as the 'Old Jackman Field' 10 miles south of Moose River bridge. The date is unknown. "Captain Samuel Holden was a very religious man, as he was always ready to entertain any preacher that might come into the town, and early records show that different preachers of several different denominations came occasionally to hold services and 64 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY from an early date a Sunday School was conducted in the homes and schoolhouse, dating back to 1847." "The Free Will Baptist Church was organized in 1875 in the Union Church at Moose River, fourteen members formed the organization. In 1855 Captain Holden in the absence of a minister officiated at the funerals. In i8go the Free Will Baptist Church united with the Congregationalists and the Aloose River Congrega- tional Church of Jackman was organized. In 1912 a very com- fortable little parsonage was built. The present Pastor is the Rev. R. E. Jones." On Tuesday, May 24, 1892, this new and attractive church edi- fice (Congregational) was dedicated to the service of religious work in accord- ance with the ritual of that de- nomination. The invocation was by the Reverend Andrew L. Chase of Fox- :roft, Mai n e, and Prayer by Reverend Salem D. Towne. The dedicatory ser- mon was deliv- ered by the Rev- erend Charles Davison of Greenville. Then followed the dedica- tion of the House of Worship as above mentioned ; the prayer of Dedication was by Reverend J. E. Adams D. D.. and the benedic- tion by Reverend Charles Davison. This church has ever since then been in a very prosperous con- dition and has done good work along the lines for which it was established. The Moo^c ivi\Lr iUid^c NOTES FROM THE FIRST RECORD BOOK OF THE PLANTATION OF MOOSE RIVER. FROM 1852 TO 1859. TO CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, ESQ. Pursuant to a written application signed by you and four other inhabitants of townships No. four Range one and No. four Range JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 65 two and Sandy Bay Township (so called) north of the Bingham Kennebec purchase in the county of Somerset, Demon- strated Moose River Plantation.' You are hereby required in the name of the State of Maine to notify and warii the Electors of the said Moose River plantation comprising the aforesaid Townships qualified according to the Constitution of this state or of the United States, to assemble at the dwelling house of Christopher Thomas in said Plantation on Saturday the sixteenth day of October inst. at one of Clock in the afternoon for the purpose of transacting the following business to wit: First to Choose a plantation Clerk and three assessors Given under my hand this first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. SULLIVAN LOUTHROP One of the County Commissioners for Somerset County. Pursuant to the within warrant. I have notified the within named inhabitants to meete at the within place and time by post- ing up notices in two different places in said plantation as by Law required. CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON. Moose River, Oct. 16, 1852. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant the inhabitants assembled at the foregoing place and organized by Choosing Samuel Wey- mouth Moderator, Otis Holden Clerk and Otis Holden. Molentus Holden and Josiah F. Whitney assessors. Copy attest OTIS HOLDEN, Plantation Clerk. Art. first, chose Samuel Weymouth IModerator. Art 2d. chose Otis Holden Clerk. Art. 3, chose Otis Holden, Malintus Holden. Josiah Whitney Assessors sd Plantation. 4th. voted to hold the next meeting at Christopher Thompson's. OTIS HOLDEN. Plantation Clerk. Personally appeared before me Samuel Weymouth and took the oath as moderator within and for the Plantation of Moose River this sixteenth day of October, 1852. CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, Justice of the Peace. 66 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Personally appeared Otis Holden before me and took the oath as Clerk of the Moose River Plantation this sixteenth day of Octo- ber, 1852. CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, Justice of the Peace. Personally appeared Otis Holden, Malintus Holden and Josiah F. Whitney and took the oath as assessors with and for the Plan- tation of Moose River this sixteenth day of October, 1852. CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, Justice of the Peace. Copy Attest OTIS HOLDEN. Plantation Clerk. The next plantation meeting was held April 2, 1853, when the same officers were again elected. It was voted "that Moose River plantation shall compose one school district" and Christopher Thompson was elected School Agent. No money was raised for any purpose. At the September election in 1852 the whole number of votes cast was twenty-two. The annual plantation meeting in 1854 was held at the dwelling house of Otis Holden on the thirteenth day of April. Otis Holden, Melintus Holden and Benjamin Holden were elected assessors at this meeting. In 1855 Otis Holden, Philander M. Colby and Melintus Holden were elected assessors, and Philander M. Colby was elected school agent. At the same meeting held on the twelfth day of March an agreement by certain of the inhabitants was entered into to erect a schoolhouse by subscription "to remain the property of such in- habitants as shall pay a part of the cost of said house if said house should be sold or disposed of for the purpose of building a bigger one or any other purpose the sum sold for to be invested in another schoolhouse or paid back to such persons as paid in a part for building said house." The subscribers were : Otis Holden $25.00 P. M. Colby 15.00 Z. Bumpus 10.00 Samuel Holden, Jr.. i5-0O Galon Newton 25.00 Benjamin Holden 12.00 JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 67 M. Holclen 20.00 Josiah F. Whitney 15.00 F. G. Pressey 10.00 Patrick McKenna 10.00 Richard Harris 5.50 In 1856 WilHam H. Durgin was elected Clerk. The meeting was held that year at the "tavern House" of Otis Holden. The list of voters recorded in 1859 is as follows: Austin Holden Elisha Hilton Philander M. Colby Jason Hilton Zeppenian Bumpus Jonah Hilton Roibert J. Campbell Sherwin Hilton Caleb Morton Jacob F. Newton Peter Kinney H. H. Colby Seth Moore Alexander Sands Elisha C. ]\Ioore Edward Sands Llewellyn ]\Ioore Spencer Coliby Ephraim Moore Franklin G. Pressey Galon Newton Otis Holden Horatio Newton William Ray, Jr. Otis Newton Jonas Colby John Keliher Melintus Holden, Jr. The building of the Canada road soon begun to attract the pioneer always in search of a new country to subdue and in a few years after Captain Holden had invaded this wilderness, others settled along the line of the road, and about the year 1830, settlers were clearing lands and opening farms in that part of Moose River plantation that is now the thriving village of Jackman. Among these were Seth Moore, Patrick McKennay who emigrated from the north of Ireland when about 17 years of age, to the city of Quebec and in 1830 or 1831 settled here; Cyrus Whitney, Michiel Redmund, David IRoache, and James Jackman for whom the settlement was named. Both Moose River and Jackman although each have more in- habitants than many Maine towns, are yet legally plantations, having since their first organization by the County Commissioners each been reorganized under the statutes of Maine relating to 68 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY plantations "having not less than two hundred inhabitants."" In these plantations are villages originally located along the Canada road and so closely connected that a stranger does not perceive the line of division. The Canada road is now and probably always will remain the main street of these twin villages, although now one sees pretty little cross streets being laid out and some fine dwellings being erected. Prior to the opening of the railroad, which is a part of the main line running from Halifax to the Pacific coast, Jackman was an isolated place which in those days, until the opening of the rail- road, seemed destined to remain so for a long period of time. And right here we quote an interesting letter recently received from Honorable Sylvester J. Walton an emiment jMaine lawyer and public man of note having represented Somerset County in both branches of the Legislature and the Executive Council of Maine. For a quarter of a century and more Mr. Walton has annually, and often semi-annually, visited this charming region while on fishing and hunting trips, for he is a true lover of the woods and woods and lake sports. "Skowhegan, Me., June i6, 191 5. "Editor of S Prague's Journal of Maine History ■' "I understand you have in view the writing a short history of Jackman, Moose River and Dennystown. The same will certainly be interesting, not only to the people who were buried in the vast wilderness in the western part of Somerset county until the advent of the Canadian Pacific Railway some twenty-five years ago. Be- fore that time the nearest settlement of any size was at Bingham fifty miles away. No physicians nearer than 55 miles although often needed. No lawyers nearer than 55 miles, not needed, for the inhabitants for lack of attorneys and courts resorted to self de- fense, the first great law of nature. 'T remember the first time I was at Jackman I attended the first morning of my arrival a wedding, a wedding supper and four fights and when I attempted to separate the combatants in the (') Revised Statutes of Maine 1903, Sec. 114, p. 89. Township 4, Range I, was first iccorporated as Jackmantown plantation, July 9th, 1859, and reorganized February 17, 1894, under the name of Jackman. It was the design of the writer to make record herein of the organization of Jackman similar to that which appears on these pages regarding Moose River plantation. Mr. Melvin E. Holden, the clerk of the latter plantation is a careful custodian of the early records and is preserving them properly. The Jackman clerk however was unable to produce his records and they were presumably lost. JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 69 first fight, I was taken by the arm and led away with the admoni- tion that I had better keep away and let them fight it out, for if I did not, I might get a knock out myself. There were no stores in those days nearer than Bingham, except one at Moose River and no mills except one saw mill. "For thirty years I have never failed to visit that remote settle- ment from my home in Skowhegan once or more each year, and I have never found a more kind, whole souled people than there. Times of course have changed now, with them lawyers, a dozen stores of all kinds and two or three physicians and a great influx of people from without, Jackman and Moose River have become hustling places, yet I doubt if the people live now nearer to nature than they did in the old days. "Truly yours, "S. J. WALTON." In 1910 the population of Jackman was 667 and Moose River 251. Each has increased since then and it is estimated that Jackman now has about 1,200 ihabitants. Dennystown is an adjoining planta- tion and Long Pond plantation is eight miles be- low, where is located the Kel- logg L u m b e r Company, that employs about 75 men in its mills and 200 or more laborers in the woods. The Canadian Pacific Railway runs througn Jackman where it maintains a depot, freight houses etc. Jackman must always be the trading and business center for plantations and settlements contiguous to it and along the line of the railroad and the Canada road as follows: Dennystown, Long Pond, Somerset Junction, Attean, Holeb, Franklin, Skinners Mills. Lowelltown, Parlin Pond, .where Henry McKenney has a commo- dious summer resort and near which is the magnificent summer home of Michiel Piel of New York; and on the Canada side are Marlow, St. Come and St. George in near proximity. A Alame Scene in i8_'0 70 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY The vast forestry of spruce and other vahiable timber surround- ing it makes it a lumber center of importance. Much of this lum- ber territory is not accessible to river driving without great expense, but the problem of getting it to market more profitably was solved by Mr. Abram Newton, through whose energetic efforts capitalists were induced to make large investments in these lands the result of which was the establishment of the Jackman Lumber Company, although its mills are situated on the Moose River side of the boundary line that divides it from Jackman. This corporation was organized in Alarch, 1914. Its president is Honorable George H. Frouty' of Newport, Vermont, who has been Governor of that State (1908-1910) and well known as a business man of ability throughout New England; its treasurer is F. L. Perry of Boston and a member of the Perry and Whitney Company** lu.mber con- cern, and Chester C. Whitney of Boston is its secretary and assis- tant treasurer, Abram Newton of Jackman is the General Manager of its lumbering property and forestry interests. It has erected mills which have a capacity of sawing 125 thousand feet of long lumber per day, and from 25 to 30 million feet of lumber annually, and will manufacture all kinds of wood and lumber products. It is estimated that this corporation owns 200 million feet of standing timber besides being a large purchaser of stumpage. A logging railroad has been built from the C. P. Railway station in Jackman to its mill two miles distant and has already been extended into the woods five miles beyond and at the present time has a force of laborers extending it eight miles further and ultimately this lum- ber railroad will be not less than twenty miles in length. At the mills it has a large boarding house and cottages are being built for its laborers. It employs about 100 men in the manufacture of lumber and when in full swing will furnish employment to from five to six hundred men in the woods. The New Castle Lumber Company is another Jackman lumber concern that begun operations in 1914. It saws seven milion feet or more of long lumber annually and has a capacity for sawing thirty thousand feet per day and when in operation employs from 50 to 75 men in the mills. George D. Pastorius of New Castle, C) Prouty and Miller of Newport, Vermont, are extensive dealers in, and manufacturers of lumber. C) The Perry & Whitney Company of Boston are among the largest wholesale dealers in lumber in New England, and are extensive manufac- turers of long lumber, spruce dimensions, building frames, etc. JACKMAN AND THE MOOSE RIVER REGION 71 Maine, is its General Manager and Joseph E. Shaw is the superin- tendent. There is one Post Office at Moose River and two in Jackman, one at the village and one at Jackman Station. Jackman has four general stores ; two clothing stores ; one fur- niture store and undertaker; one millinery establishment; one jew- eler ; two drug stores ; one hardware store ; one dealer in harnesses, etc. ; two or three markets and the Dennystown Company have two large grocery and provision stores, one in each village. There are also blacksmiths, barbers, photographers, a taxidermist, a plumber, a harness maker; restaurants; a cant dog manufacturer; two hay and grain dealers ; garages ; a sporting goods store ; shoemakers, and several engaged in the lumbering business. It differs from the times that Mr. Walton speaks of for it now supports three lawyers ; two deputy sheriffs ; two clergymen and two doctors. There are twelve registered guides and five or six sporting camps all well filled during the summer season and two hotels. Besides the church organizations it has among its fraternal orders the Foresters, the Alacabees, the Modern Woodmen and Moose River Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The latter lodge was instituted June 9, 1915, by Harry Reid, G. M. ; John E. Bunker, D. G. M. ; Willis E. Parsons, G. W. ; and Wm. W. Cutter, G. Sec. Among other members of the Grand Lodge who were present were Walter H. Blethen and John F. Sprague of Dover and S. L. Berry of W^aterville. On the evening of June 10, a large number of applicants were received into the new lodge, the ritualistic work having been most excellently performed by the members of New England Lodge of Green ville.^ This lodge started under the most favorable auspices having Mr. O. S. Patterson, the Customs Officer at Jackman, for its first Noble Grand supported by an efficient board of officers. The Moose River Hotel at Jackman Station, Nelson W. Bartley, proprietor, is a commodious and attractive hostelry with all up-to- date facilities for the entertainment of guests and is receiving a liberal patronage from the traveling public. These villages have electric light and water systems. Their public schools are excellent and efficient and they are also supporting a public library and Jack- man has a good public hall. OThe ladies of Jackman and ]\Ioose River are entitled to great credit for the superb banquet provided by them on this occasion. 72 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Another enterprise that wih in the future prove to be of inestima- ble vakie to the Moose River region is the new State highway from Jackman to Rockwood and the Kineo Station on the Maine Central railroad on the westerly shore of Moose Head Lake a dis- tance of 30 miles, and now under construction by the State High- way Commission. By the united efforts of many of the citizens, these plantations, the M. C. railroad, the Richer Hotel Company, Somerset County, and the State of Maine, this great work has been assured. At the last session of the Maine Legislature the state appropriated the sum of $22,500.00 and the other interests added to it $23,500.00, so that the road will probably be opened to the public within the next year. In addition to this the Hollingsiworth and Whitney Com- pany dedicated to the state three miles of good road that they had already constructed and which is made a part of this road, and the Great Northern Paper Company also dedicated two miles of road in equally as good condition. These corporations and all of the owners of lands over which it passes, donated to the state all of the land damages which they might have been legally entitled to. Along its line is much excellent land now only lying in waste and better adapted to farming than timber growing; and undoubtedly settlers will locate there in the near future. This is one of the most commendable things that the State of Maine has done during the last half century, and we hope that it is but the beginning of a wiser and broader state policy; one that will continually aid in the development of Maine ; utilize her many latent resonrces, and do something towards inducing her young men and young women to remain at home. JACKMAN'S LIVE BUSINESS MEN Jackman's Live Business Men When an opportunity presents itself to give worthy publicity to a town by printer's ink its most enterprising and public spirited business men are always alert to aid it and their own individual enterprises at the same time by their advertisements. This was the case at Jackman when this special issue of the Journal was sug- gested to them. Following is a list of those who have been benefited by availing themselves of this and we can avouch for their integ- rity and square business dealings, and certify that they are THE hustling, enterprising, and REAL LIVE WIRES in the business affairs of Jackman : Nelson W. Bartley. Dennystown Company, E. A. Piper, F. A. Dion, O. S. Patterson, D. Hancox, Fred Pierce, W. S. Moore, A. G. Crawford, Albert Loubier, Joseph J. Nichols, Medie Rancout, D. C. Pierce, Arthur Rodrique, W. L. Anderson, C. H. Mills. W. F. Jude, Arthur Cathcart, Harr}' Stilhvell, J. A. Bulmer. Thomas Mntinner, Edlord Fournier, J. S. Williams, L. R. Moore. James Sands, T. A. Murtha, George Blais, Fred Henderson, Harry A. Young, E. A. Henderson, Henry P. McKenney, Hotel. Groceries, etc. Real Estate. Druggist and Sporting Goods. Insurance. Clothing and Dry Goods. Jeweler. Furniture and Undertaker. Day and Night Restaurant. Restaurant. Jeweler. Barber Shop. Deputy Sheriff. • Photographer. Lawyer. Lawyer. Lawyer. Autos. Harnesses and Picture House. Garage. General Store. Fruit Stand and Picture House. Blacksmith and Cant Dogs. Restaurant. Restaurant and Dealer in Furs. Hotel. Barber Shop. Heald Pond Camps. Carpenter and Contractor. Wood Pond Camps. Lake Parlin Hotel and Camps, 7A SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY The Catholic Church and Its Schools At the Jackman Station Village are St. Anthony's church, the Sacred Heart Convent and the St. Anthony Parochial School, the result of the zealous and indefatigable labors of its pastor the Rev. Joseph F. Forest, P. P., who came here in 1892. Father Forest is a native of Can- ada and w^ a s educated in the As s u m p t i o n College at Mon- treal. Prior to his coming here the Catholics had only re- ceived occasion- al visits from Canadian priests. In the first years his pastorate duties extended over a very large territory embracing all of northern Somerset, Greenville and the entire region to the Canada line. The church was built in 1893. The convent, which is a magni- ficent granite building of four stories 65 feet on the street and 55 feet back, was built in 1907. The parochial school building of three stories, sixty feet in width and seventy-eight feet in length, was completed in 19 12 and an annex for boys to it in 19 1 4. Two hundred and fifty scholars are in regular attendance, some of them from many parts of Maine, and one hundred and twenty- five of them board at the Convent. At the Convent are sixteen sisters presided over by Mother Superior Mary Phillippine from the St. Joseph Sisters of Lyons, France, who are the teachers in the school. In the parish comprising Jackman and the surrounding planta- tions and settlements about 175 families are communicants of the St. Anthonv church. Sacred Heart Convent, Jackman, Maine ABRAM NEWTON 75 Abram Newton Abram Newton was born October lo, 1863, at Denny stown Plan- tation, and was the eldest son of Horatio and Luretta Newton. His early life was passed on the farm, with school privilege of only a very few weeks each year, the nearest schoolhouse being about five miles away. At fourteen years of age he secured his first employment as a "swamper" in the lumlber woods and for several succeeding win- ters followed the dififerent occu- pations incident to the logging operations, and in the Spring and Summer was engaged in driving the logs down the dif- ferent streams and rivers in northern Maine. When nineteen years old he became foreman in the woods and also on the drive. For a period of nine years he was a foreman, being employed by the late Omer Clark and Ed. P. Page in that capacity. He shortly afterward entered into a contract to cut and haul logs for Brown & Allen of Greenville, Maine, having asso- ciated himself as a partner, with Henry L. Colby of Jack- man, Me. For the succeeding period of eleven vears the firm engaged in lumber operating for Lawrence Brothers of South Gardiner; the South Gardiner Lumber Co., the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. and others. In 1897 Mr. Newton was appointed Deputy Collector of Customs under President ]\IcKinley and held the position until his resignation in 1914. In addition to his duties as Customs Collector, he was actively engaged as a lumber operator, having several important contracts with the Great Northern Paper Company, covering a period of several years. ABRAM XEWTOX Prominent in the Business Affairs of Jackman 76 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Mr. Newton's marked ability as a timber estimator has been recognized by many important timberland owners for several years and he has been a member of commissions at different times whose duty it was to de- termine the value and quantities of available timber on many large tracts, not only in Maine but in several of the Southern and Middle western states. He is now the owner of large inter- ests and holdings in both Maine and Canadian timberlands. He has always had the best interests of Tackman at heart WEBSTER S. MOORE Chairman of the Board of Asses- sors of Jackman and has been honored many times by its citizens who recog- nize his ability and sound busi- ness judgment. In politics he has always been a Republican and would doubt- less have been elected a member of the last Legislature from this class, but business matters pre vented him from 'becoming a candidate. ^Ir. Newton is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Guilford Trust Company and has been such ever since the Green- ville branch was established. In September of last year he entered upon his duties as Gen- eral Manager of the woods department for the Jackman Lumber Company and occupies that position at the present time. DANIEL HANCOX Prominent Business Man of Jack- man. CORRESPONDENCE 'j'j On September i, 1897, he was married to Jennie M. Colby of Jackman. Their daughter, Velzora A. Newton, is a member of the senior class of the ]\Iaine Central Institute at Pittsfield, Maine. Correspondence From Honorable William R. Pattangall. Honorable William R. Pattangall, Attorney General of the State of Maine, heartily endors'.^s the Journal and contributes valuable information regarding the Longfellozc family: Waterville, ]\Iaine, June i6th, 191 5. Mr. John F. Sprague, Dover, Maine. Dear Brother Sprague : I have been especially interested in your Journal of Maine His- tory. I remember saying to you one time when we were talking about our own state that the great trouble with Maine was that nobody knew anything about the state either from an historical or an industrial standpoint. You are certainly doing a great work in interesting the people of Maine in its early history. I read with especial interest in your ^lay number a sketch of Stephen Longfellow written by William Willis. I do not know that you are aware of the very close relationship between the Longfellow family of Portland and the Longfellow family of Machias. Some few facts in that connection may be of interest to you. The first of the Longfellow name to come to this country was William Longfellow, born in England in 1651, who came to New- bury, Massachusetts, in 1674. He had two sons, Stephen and Na- than. Stephen in turn had two sons, one of whom bore his name, and the other was named for his grandfather, William, William lived in Newbury, Massachusetts, and his son, Nathan, was born there in 1764, moving to Machias in 1767. Nathan served in the Revolutionary War with the rank of lieutenant. He also had a second cousin Nathan, a great grandson of the original William Longfellow, some three years older than he, who was born in Cori- wallis, Massachusetts, and who moved to Machias about the time of the outbreak of the Revolutionary \\"ar. This Nathan had a son, Jacob, who married Taphenus, a daughter of Lieutenant Na- 78 SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY than. My maternal grandfather, Daniel Longfellow, was a son of Taphenus and Jacob. I have been especially interested in looking up these matters, not only from the standpoint of my maternal ancestors, but because I also find that Abraham Adams, who was the grandson of Richard Pattangall, the first of the name to come to this country and who settled in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1640, married Ann Longfellow, who was the daughter of the original William Longfellow and Ann Sewall. So that I find myself a descendant of William Longfellow on both sides of the family. Yours very truly, W. R. PATTANGALL. Honorable Augustine Simmons of North Anson, Maine, writes : In my recent article'" on Franklin Simmons the word "the" before Franklin should read thougJi. In the last paragraph the word "free" should read face. Sebec Lake, Maine, June 14, 191 5. To tJic Editor of Spragiie's Journal of Maine History: In looking over the May issue of the Journal, I was very much interested in the article on workers with the divining rod. Royal Day was my grandfather, and I have a very good remem- brance of him, and I know he was perfectly sincere in his work of discovering water veins below the surface of the ground. I do not know his theory or the scientific principle on which he based his figures, but I do know that he did not claim any occult power when he gave the depth at which water would be found. He used an instrument based on scientific principles, from which he made his figures. This instrument, I think, was made by my grandfather, Royal Day, and as near as I can describe the instrument, it is a quarter circle made from a hard wood board mounted on a trypod, and has a plumb bob attached to tell when it is level. This quarter circle is sub-divided by lines into lesser quarter circles with a scale of figures along each line. This instrument is now in my possession, and I value it very highly as a relic, and the article in your Journa\ makes this doubly valuable to me, as it puts it in the class of historical relics. Very truly, MRS. B. M. PACKARD. C") See Journal No. i, Vol. 3, pp. 27-28-29. CORRESPONDENCE 79 Chicago, June 9, 1915. To the Editor of S Prague's Journal of Maine History: I note in May No. that you refer to Whig doggerel of 1840-1, and purport to give the "first line". Is not this a little in error? Some years ago in Western Kansas I met an old pioneer and was introduced to him as being from Maine. Oh yes he knew all about me and he launched forth : "Oh have you heard the news from Alaine. From Maine all honest and true She's gone hell bent for Governor Kent For Tippacanoe and Tyler too." A little further inquiry proved that it was about all he did know of Maine, but he had sung the song during the Campaign. Yours truly, T. H. SMITH. Old Town, Me., July 2, 191 5. Editor of Spraguc's Journal of Maine History: Upon reading Vol. 2 of your valuable publication, "Sprague's Journal of Maine History", I find mentioned on page 88, the names of Moses Pearson & John East. I have a deed which has been handed down (among other papers), conveying land in Falmouth, to Edward & John Tyng in 1832. It is signed by Moses Pearson, James Winslow & John East, "Proprietors Committee for laying out the common land in Falmouth." The certificate on the back is as follows : "The within Bounds of land or flats, Recorded in the proprietors Book of Records for Falmouth, November 20, 1732, pr. Moses Pearson, Proprietor Clerk." The above is, probably, of not any direct importance to you, but in a general way I thought it might be of interest to learn a little more of the persons named in the Journal. Yours very truly, H. HILLIARD. As we have already remarked in these columns it is the most en- terprising business men in a town that does the most advertising. This is well illustrated in this issue of the Journal. So SPfL\GUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Maine Local Histories Mr. A. J. Huston, 92 Exchange Street, Portland. Maine, the weU knoANTi dealer in new and old books, and who makes a specialty of all books, pamphlets, etc., relating to the State of Maine, has recently issued a valuable little booklet entitled '"A Check List of Maine Local Histories'". 26 pages are devoted to town histories, lists of regimental and county histories, general histories of the state, count}- atlases, historical societ}- collections, historical and genealogical magazines, ecclesiastical histories, legislative session laws, etc. Price ;o cts. In Skowhegan. Madison, Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, Guilford, etc.. it has been the live wire business men whose names appear herein. Take the town of Guilford as an example. There is probably not a towTi in Maine of its size that has more country trade come to its merchants: that has more business center in it from miles beyond its borders than that town and they have always been amons: the most liberal advertisers. Ne\v Mount Kineo House and Annex /Woosehe-ad LaRe, Kineo, /Waine In the Centre of the Great Wilderness on a Peninsula Under the Shadow of Mount Kineo On the east side of the most beautiful lake in N'ew England , forty miles long and twenty miles wide, dotted with islands, and with hundreds of smaller lakes and streams in easy proximity, in the midst of some of the grandest s<:ener\- in America, is the NEW MOUNT KINEO HOUSE and .\NNEX recentljr rer : with many impiDTements added: makins it second to none for comfort, c .-d recreation. l": • '- • ■ .-i and in tbe heart of the great game region. T - " - - :r>3at and salmon. Spring and Sommer fishing. The NEW .MOUNT Kl.NEO HOUSE opens June 27, remaining open to September 28th. 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SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY ix II Ill— iiYiii.'^ ^ ' '.As^m^, On the southerly side of the Point is a charm- ing little bay or cove and the above represents the most southerly portion of its west shore. This is known as Deep Cove. Write us for information. Harford's Point Realty Co. Dover, Maine. (See next page) X SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY The above shows the continuation of this west shore of the same cove in a northerly direction, the two pictures giving you a very good idea of some of the beauties of Deep Cove. Harford's Point is about three miles above Greenville Junction and is a beautiful promon- tory of land of high eminence above the lake level. It is in the midst of splendid trout and salmon fishing and is in the heart of Maine's best hunting grounds where big game and game birds abound. It would be an attractive and desirable location for a sportsman's club. If it occurs to you that you would like to own a summer home on this delightful spot, write for further particulars to Harford's Point Realty Co. Dover, Maine. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY xi BOOKS WANTED, FOR SALE OR TO EXCHANGE (Ads not exceeding three lines inserted for lo cents for each issue and 5 cents for each additional line.) BOOKS FOR SAIvE. Bangor, Maine, and its Attractions. Issued by the Board of Trade (1906) Illustrated. Paper — 64 pp. $ .50 Collection of the Maine Historical Society Documentary History (Baxter AISS.) Vol. 9, 17, Cloth — 500 pp. 1.50 Pioneers of France in the New World. Francis Parkman, (Little Brown & Co., ed. 1907) Cloth — 491 pp. i.oo Maine's War Upon the Liquor Traffic. Col. Wing. Paper — 89 pp. .50 Hannibal Hamlin in Commemoration of the 100 Anniversary of his Birth, 1909. Paper. Ilkistrated. .50 History of Doric Lodge, F. & A. M., Monson, Maine. 1868- 1887— Paper. .50 History of Mt. Kineo Lodge, F. & A. M., Guilford, Maine, 1861- looi — Abner T. Wade. Cloth and paper board covers. Illustrated — 115 pp. 1.25 Report of the Inland Fish & Game Commissioners 1902. Cloth — il- lustrated. .35 Reports of Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statisitics 1896-97-99- 1903-4-6. Cloth Illustrated. .50 Beginnings of Colonial Maine, (Burrage 1914). Cloth — 412 pp. 3 00 A Royal Tragedy, (Nat Wilder, Jr., Fireside Pub. Co.) Cloth— 236 PP- 1.00 A novel relative to the Indian and Colonial history of Maine and the Bar Harbor region. It is a fascinating tale of interest to all interested in early history of Maine. Collections of the Piscataquis Historical Society, Vol. 1-522 pp. Of interest to all students of Maine History and contains much about Northeastern Boundary Controversy. 2.0CJ Centennial Town of Sangerville 1814-1914, 100 pp.— -Cloth. Illus- trated. Contains all of the proceedings with many pages of early important vital statistics. Reprint from Sprague's Journal. I.oo Engagement of Enterprise and Boxer near Portland in war of 1812. Rev. H. O. Thayer. 15 pp. — Paper covers. Reprint from Sprague's Journal. .50 SECOND HAND BOOKS. Josh Billings Fanners AIminax-1870. .50 The World Almanac 1906- 1908. (As good as new) .25 Biography of Hosea Ballou, by his son M. M. Ballou — 400 pp. (Bos- ton 1852) I.oo Maine Register 1899-1900. (In perfect condition) i.oo Will be sent by mail postpaid for the above prices. Address — SPRAGUE'S TOURNAL of" MAINE HISTORY, DOVER, MAINE. BOOKS WANTED. Maine Treasurers' Reports. Governors' Messages, Rules and Orders House and Senate, State Prison, Bank and Land Agents' Reports from 1820 to 1829. A. J. HUSTON. 92 Exchange St., Borland, Maine. xii SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY THE OLD STAND-BY STAND The Jackman Drug and Sportman's Goods and Supply Store. F A. DION, - - - Jackman, Maine Arthur Cathcart AUTOMOBILES TO LET Jackman Station, Maine Arthur Rodrique Photographer Post Cards and 'Vieivs of Jackman and 'Vicinity. J^UTOISTS on their way to Moose- ^^ head Lake, while passing through the picturesque village of Monson, will find Gasoline and Auto Supplies and Fixtures at the store of W. H. ELDRIDGE Corner Main and Water Streets DR. M. ESTELLE LANCASTER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Cor. North amd Summer Sts., FOXCROFT, MAINE Hours- 9-12 A.M., 2-5 P.M. JACKMAN STATION, MAINE And by Appointment GET SHAVED AT GEORGE BLAIS' UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP Tlay Pool White You Wait. Jackman Station, Maine Telephone 238-3 Joseph J. Nichols Will supply anything you want in the Jewelry Line Diamonds a Specialty Jackman Station, - Maine We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY xnj SPORTSMEN Here you will find everytliingr in the line of Clothingr, Mackinaw Frocks. Sweater?, Shoes Rubber Goods, Moccasins, Etc. Nice Fishing Tackle, Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers and Am- munition. A fine line of moccasin Slippers for ladies wear. Daily Papers. Books and Ma- gazines. Call and see us, or call us by phone No. 7-ia. Moosehead Clothing Co., Millard Metcalf, Mgr. Greenville Junction. Me., opp. B. & A. R. R. Station I. A. Harris, DRUGS Greenville, Maine Edison Phonographs and Records The— R E >C /\ L L— Store C. S. Bennett Dealer m Finest Quality of Jewelry Watches, Clocks and Silverware Jewels and Diamonds Guilford, Maine L. R. Moore, Jr. Quick Lunches Confectionery and Fruit Jackman, Davis C. Pierce Deputy Sheriff Jackman, Maine All Civil Processes Promptly Served Telephone Connection C. H. Mills Counsellor and Attorney at Law Jackman, Maine W. F. Jude Counsellor and Attorney at Law Jackman, Maine W. L. Anderson Counsellor and Attorney at Law Maine Jackman Station, Maine General Blacksmithing and Horse Shoeing Cant Dogs and Cant Dog Hooks a Specialty J. S. Williams, Jackman, Me. A. G. Crawford Day & Night Restaurant Fruit, Confectioney, Ice Cream and Tobaccos Jackman Station, Maine We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Albany, N. Y., April loth, 1915. The Buxton Rheumatic Cure Co., Abbot Village, Maine Gentlemen : — It gives me pleasure to send you this unsolicited testimonial regarding Buxton's Rheumatic Cure. For years I have been a great sufferer from x^r- ticular Rhermatism, to such an ex- tent that for almost one year I was unable to walk. I was treated by many doctors and took the so called "Cures" at Carlsbad and ]\It. Clem- mons but without results. Finally in despair I was oersuaded to try Bux- ton's Rheumatic Cure. I got relief rft once and within two months could walk as good as ever. I am glad to Gfive you this information in the hope it may reach the eyes of some unfor- tunate suffering from that awful af- fliction called Rheumatism. Very truly yours, C. H. THOMAS. SEND FOR BOOKLET Buxton Rheumatic Cure Co. ABBOT VILLAGE. MAINE The Last Word in Clothing Furnishing Goods and Footwear Harry S. Dyer OUTFITTER For Men and Boys FOOTWEAR For Men, Women & Children MADISON, MAINE F. C. CLARK COMPANY Madison's Popular Ary Goods Store EVENTUALLY You'll buy your Drv Goods and Ready-to-wear Apparel of F. C. Clark Co. N'ot alone because of the high quali- ty of our ?oods Not alone because of the correctness of our styles. Not alone because of the lovvness of our orices. Not alone because of the excellence of our store service. Not alone '^ecause of the importance of our Store.' Satisfactory Guarantee. Xot because of any of these features will you eventually decide to trade here, ^""'t because of the combina- tion of them all. You are sure to find out that this is THE STORE THAT SATISFIES. F. G. ClarK Company, Madison, Me. 'The Place of Rare Bargains Thomas Vintinner DEALER IN Dry Goods, Groceries Boots, Shoes, Rubbers & Flour Jackman Station, Me. We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY xv JOHN C. GRIFFIN ^=^ insurance g[gcncp= SKOWHEGAN, Maine Ben T. Steward Clair R. Marston STEWARD & MARSTON ^eating, plumbing anb ^Ijeet Mttai OTorfeerg anb pneumatic ^ater ^psitemsi Stores at Skowhegan & Waterville CULLEN & WOLFE === VULCANIZING Tires and Tubes Repaired All Work Guaranteed Distributors of Miller's Geared-To-The-Road Tires and Veedol Motor Oil We pay the express one way on all out of town work R. R. Square, SHvOVA/H eCi/\ IN, /VXMirNE HORSES Heavy Worl< Horses Always on Harid Also Carriages and. Farn^ Wagons A Square Deal witH Every Buyer E. c. mci<:echnie: KOXCROFT, Tel. 208 MAINE We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. xvi SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY INDEPENDENT-REPORTER Three months, 25c. One-half year, 50c. One year, $1.00 Remit in stamps, coin, currency, check or P. O. 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Automobile people will tind this a nice place to stop over when on their way to and from Canada, or a good place to make headquarters when around Jackman, as you will find the best of Hunting and Fishing and everything is of the best. You wi 1 miss something if you do not stop at The Heald Pond Camp Fred Henderson, Prop. JACKMAN, MAINE New Barber Shop Medie Rancout Harry A. Young Contractor and Builder Dealer in HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, JACKMAN STATION, - MAINE Tinware, Stoves, Crockery, Glassware and Bui'ders' Fruit, Confectionery and Cigars On Sale at Store Connected supp ies of every de- scription. Jackman, Maine We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. xviii SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY W. S. MOORE DANIEL HANCOX Undertaker Dealer in Furniture Dealer in Dry Goods Fancy Goods and Furnishings Boots and Shoes JACKMAN, MAINE JACKMAN, MAINE FRED PIERCE "^^"'^'^'^^^"^ Accident Dealer in Watches Clocks Jewelry ^«^ Silverware Repairing Neatly Done Insurance Office at U. S. Customs 'Phone 17.-2. JACKMAN, O. S. Patterson MAINE JACKMAN, MAINE We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY xix GET YOUR LUNCH —at— LOUBIER'S —the— BRAND NEW RESTAURANT Opposite the Station Post Office. TACKMAN, MAINE. Harry STILWELL The popular 1'heatrical man can be found at his Up-To-Date Harness Shop except on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Evening",, his Moving Picture Nights —at— The Jackman Town Hall J. A. BULMER GasoHne, Oils, Batteries, Tires, Auto Accessories, Etc. Repair Work a Specialty Long Distance Telephone. JACKMAN, MAINE. AN UP-TO-DATE Restaurant In every respect. 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HENDERSON WOOD POND CAMPS One of the most attractive places in the Maine Woods for fishermen, hunters and summer tourists. You will make a great mistake if you do not send at once for booklet and full particulars regarding this charming resort. Address E. A. Henderson, JACKMAN, MAINE Hallowell House HALLOWELL. ME. Worster Brothers, Props. Modern Conveniences 50 Rooms Steam Heat Cuisine Excellent Convenient to Trains Rates Moderate Popular with Auto Parties Baggage delivered to and from depot without expense E. A. PIPER W. L Hammond Real Estate Timberland and Village Lots BOUGHT and SOLD Granite 8t Marble Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Monuments, Headstones and Cemetery Work of all Kinds Jackman, Maine Guilford, Maine We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages. xxii SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY 50,000 Horse Power AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIES IN CENTRAL MAINE Central Maine Power Co. 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Conimencin r with the Transactions of the Agricultural Societies, 1850-55, 5 vols; Reports of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture, 1856-1901, 45 vols ; Reports of the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1902-13, 12 vols. 7 vols, boards and 55 vols, cloth A complete set is very hard to obtain today — contains much valuable histor- ical material. Price $45.00, or will exchange for books of equal value. E. C. SMITH, FOXCROFT, - MAINE WANTED WILL PAY .'jil.OO EACH FOR Bangor Historical Magazine, Oct , Nov., 1885 Maine Genealogist and Biog- rapher, Dec, 1875 Dec, 18T6 Mayflower Descendant, Jan., July, 1903 Apr., July, Oct., 1904 Apr., 1906 Old Times at North Yarmouth, Oct., 1877 July, 1878 Poet Lore, Jan., 1894 Massachusetts Resolves — May, 1815 Ma , 1820 Jan., Apr., May, 1821 Jan., May, 1822. Jan., MaV, 1823. Jan., 1824. Only the above dates wanted at these prices. 1 A. J. HUSTON, 92 Exchange St., Portland, Maine. John Francis Sprague's Books Piscataquis Biography, and Frag- ments, $1.00 Sebastian Rale, a Maine trag- edy of the 18th Century, $1.00 The North Eastern Boundary Controversy and the Aroostook War. $1.25 Accidental Shooting in the Game Season, .25 Backwoods Sketches, $1.00 Also Piscataquis Historical So- ciety Collections, Vol. I, .$2.00 Any of the above named books will be sent postpaid upon receipt of the price. A. J. HUSTON 92 Exchange St., Portland, Maine 34 Exchange St., Portland, Me. Crocker Photo & Engraving Company We have positive evidence of the reliability of the advertisers on these pages xxiv SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY This Space is reserved for one of the best equipped up-to-date hotels in Maine. When you are in Augusta stop at the deservedly popular Hotel North ROOKS New and Old We carry in stock a large and varied assortment of books, both old and new. Catalogues sent on request. Correspondence Solicited. Books Bought. A. J. 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