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PREFACE 
 
 ^ll^HE growth of American watering places since the war, has been one of the 
 t^^M n^ost striking features of our recent development. It can be truly said that 
 the discovery of America would not have been complete without the discovery of its 
 unsurpassed sea-side resorts. Among the most popular on this side the Atlantic, 
 those herein represented are recognizedly prominent and celebrated. To give glimpses 
 of their peculiar beauties and charms, of all that goes to make up the fascination and 
 recreation of their life, is all that can be looked for in cold type. We trust 
 that not a feAV to whom these resorts have hitherto been unknown may be led to fill 
 out these partial pictures with the cheerful and golden colors of actual and delightful 
 experience, assured that all who put them to the test will find that words can convey 
 but a small idea of thepleasui-able life here enjoyed. To the unnumbered multitudes 
 who have come for many years and will still come to Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, 
 and Old Orchard, it will not be difficult to read between the lines the enduring, un- 
 translatable beauty which they possess, around which treasured memories cast a bright 
 halo. If we shall have furnished material to help in the forming of a satisfactory 
 summer vacation choice, and have given substantial form to the atti-actions of these 
 favored spots, so that the old time visitor can recognize them, the work will have ac- 
 complished its purpose. It has been our aim to represent all sides of life at these re- 
 sorts, the out-door, social and commercial, and convinced from our study and expe- 
 rience, that their popularity is well founded and destined to great increase in the 
 coming time, we commend these results and evidence to all past, present and future 
 visitors to Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, and Old Orchard Beach. 
 
 COPYRIGHT, 
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 *^f[ll?^HE unfailinc: interest Avith which foreisjners are led to study and criticise the 
 ^Affp American people, is, perhaps, too seldom an inspiration to the study of ourselves. 
 We are not as yet a peculiarly self-conscious people, and delighting in the bustling 
 vigor and stirring changes of our hurried, youthful life, rarely stop to consider what 
 it all means, or whither it is tending. In any intelligent study of our national life, 
 its recreations and summer relaxation from its exhausting Avork, deserve and receive 
 careful attention. The eagerness and delight with which so large a portion of our well- 
 to-do people seek perennially the pleasure and recuperation aiFoided by seaside, moun- 
 tain, lake and river, and all Mother Nature's loveliest retreats, are but the natural re- 
 sult of our conditions and life. Situated among unrivalled natural resources, rich 
 and prosperous beyond all other nations, with a liberty which allows the widest scope 
 ever known to individual tastes and capabilities, and with the gathered energies of a 
 century of marvellous growth and progress, no Avonder that the material side of our 
 national life is marked by an almost feverish energy and untiring activity. It may 
 reasonably be hoped that the assimilating forces of time and custom may moderate 
 undue tnaterialisna, may transform an unreasoning pursuit ot Avealth into a calm and 
 thoughtful use of privileges in character development ; but at present there is much 
 reason for rejoicing that at regular intervals the American people do apply the brakes 
 to their impetuous life, that more or less respite is given to anxious toilings and hard- 
 ly less exhausting luxurious habits, and we return once more for a season to the in- 
 spiring and renovating simplicity and strength of nature. 
 
 Of the Atlantic sea-shore watering places none have more peculiar and enduring 
 charms than Ivennebunkport. These partake more of the quiet unostentatious force 
 
KENNEBUNKPORT SKETCHES. 
 
 of nature herself than of the artificial glare and glitter that are sometimes strangely 
 offered in her stead. So it is, that they do not always strike one most forcibly on 
 first acquaintance but grow and deepen with each recurring year until one finds him- 
 self almost insensibly yet deliciously bound by the sweetest ties to this, as a favorite 
 spot. One marked result of this fact is seen in the cliaracter of the summer residents 
 of Kennebunkport, who are not of that transient, unstable sort who float about, 
 that year to this jilace, this year to that, but are largely " old settlers," so to speak, 
 who have been accustomed to come hither every summer since our j^eople first took 
 to summer resorting, and the most delightful spots for this purpose were first discov- 
 ered. There are other resorts much larger and more frequented, so large and popu- 
 lar, indeed, that oftentimes their claims for afibrding anything like real rest or change 
 from city life come seriously into question, but it can be safely said that there are few 
 places along the coast or inland, where attractions not only so successfully withstand 
 
 the tests of time, but 
 and where so many of 
 upon it as one among 
 pass a few weeks, but 
 it as a home, beyond all 
 claims or character, in 
 The growth of Ken- 
 as a summer resort, has 
 er natural, and free 
 room development, 
 rapid rise and even 
 many much puffed re- 
 
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 nrAtPivit,_ 
 
 so increase with them, 
 its visitors do not look 
 many pleasant places to 
 unhesitatingly consider 
 other places of similar 
 this vicinity at least, 
 nebunkport into favor 
 been slow and altogeth- 
 from the morbid, mush- 
 which has marked the 
 more rapid descent of 
 sorts. It owes its en_ 
 
 during fame and power to its remarkable combination of diverse and often separated 
 advantages. To the attractions of an exceptionally beautiful stretch of sea-shore, 
 with its cool invigorating air, its opportunities for bathing, fishing, yachting, and 
 all the numberless jileasures that old Father Neptune has in store, are added the 
 delights of a beautiful river where the dancing canoe and supple rod and reel are at 
 home, and a lovely environment of hill and valley, quiet village and charming wood- 
 land scenery, where the buck-board on its constant trips is ever revealing new and 
 delightful visions. To enter into a detailed description of the natural advantages of 
 Kennebunkport would be a vain task indeed, yet these that readily suggest them- 
 selves, and they are many, are so enveloped with golden memories that it seems a 
 pleasure to recount them. It would be difiicult to imagine a more favorable situation 
 for a summer resort than the "Cape," with the river running alongside, the setting 
 of woodland and glade about it, and the beating of the majestic ocean always re- 
 sounding at its door. The sea view from the bluff is considered by experienced and 
 critical travellers as one of the most, if not the most sublime and impressive on the 
 eastern sliore of the United States. It is the delight of amateur artists, and of not a 
 few talented ones, and is remembered by all who have seen it, especially in th« 
 marvellous beauty of moonlight, as an ineffably brilliant example of nature's handi- 
 work. To every artistic sense its grand, majestic power appeals most impressively 
 
KENNEB UNKPOR T SKETCHES. 
 
 The anthems of the sea, now in some minor key as, the soft west winds hovering 
 gently above them, the waves purl delicately over the crags, again in some lofty sympho- 
 ny, as swelling to vast heights under the eastern blasts, they /'break, break, break," 
 against the stubborn, rocky cliffs with tremendous fury and force heard for miles 
 inland, constitute one of the most treasured memories of a residence on the "Cape," 
 and one that few forget. Its charms as one rests near the shore or glides quietly 
 through the night-shades up the river, are not to be ignored, while to those who love 
 nature in her sterner as well as her softer moods, this eternal music of the sea some- 
 times seems to suggest the original source of all human harmonic science and art. 
 
 It is one of 
 the frequent 
 and least easily 
 evaded charges 
 against summer 
 resorts that 
 they cannot 
 furnish both 
 surf and quiet 
 beach bathing so as to satisfy all, but both require- 
 ments are admiraby met at Kennebunkport. Those 
 who delight in surf-bathing may have it as strong 
 as they wish, while those who are not quite up to 
 the dash and tumble of vigorous surf can find places 
 where they can train themselves up to it by easy graduations, or seek perfectly quiet 
 and safe places on the river or inner shore. The salt-water fishing has a considera- 
 ble number of assiduous admirers as also the fresh-water, fly and other kinds of fish- 
 ing have. The former is first-class in every respect, and those who follow it up find 
 ample reward in the shape of giant cod-fish and other heavy-weights. The fresh- 
 water fishing, though not as good, is still on a par with the river fishing anywhere 
 along the coast. It has been somewhat too closely pushed in the past, but enough 
 still remains [to repay the time of those who delight in tliis form of angling as 
 one of the most diverting and pleasant of summer sports. Bass and salmon in 
 their season are occasionally caught. Trout of fair size and unsurpassed delicacy 
 of taste are quite plenty in brooks a few miles back into the country. There 
 is no tendency or desire among Kennebunkporters to claim the earth, and they 
 never assert that the fly fishing here equals that which can be obtained by bury- 
 ing oneself fifty miles or more away from civilization back in the Maine Avoods; 
 nevertheless, when taken into account with the other advantages of the place 
 it is far from meriting contempt, and many have been known to have gone 
 further after fish and obtained less. One of the most enjoyable features of life at 
 Kennebunkport, «s the canoeing and boating on the river. Itself a most beautiful 
 stream, its dark, shady banks and sparkling waters seem to have gathered to them- 
 selves additional beauty when the trim little craft, under dainty sails or with dancing 
 paddles and oars, and oftentimes with charming passengers, glide over it in every 
 
 •The- YiLLAGEr pR.iDi>e- 
 
KENNEBUNKPORT SKETCHES. 
 
 direction. The scene is one of great animation and beauty for those who behold it 
 and of even greater pleasure for those who sail or drift over the quiet waters of this 
 stream which is a veritable Lethe for all the anxieties and cares which fill and shorten 
 the life of our troubled humanity. Other streams there are over whose waves it is 
 pleasant to go, but we doubt if any of those whose summer memories are filled with 
 the golden sheen of voyagings upon the Kennebunk, ever surrender its favorite 
 place for the occu])ancy of any other stream in their happiest thoughts during life's 
 voyage. 
 
 But all the peoi)le at Kennebuukport are not nautically inclined, and many there 
 are unde.i- whose increased weight as the summer days go by, the springy seat of the 
 buck-board has often groaned. The quiet village streets of Kennebunk, Wells, 
 Alfred, and the other beautiful towns near by, have often reechoed to their merry 
 laugh. Every memorable rock, secluded pool and charming lake has been visited, 
 picniced, and duly enjoyed, and the fame of the region has spread among the 
 
 regular and pro- 
 
 spective visitors 
 to the "Cape.' 
 The sportsman 
 too,with his talk- 
 ative but unso- 
 ,j^ cial gun, is not 
 ^^- .^-^ „ ,,^^^r an unknown vis- 
 V V itor and lie al- 
 
 THE RIVER ABOVE THE BRIDGE. wayS fiuds plenty 
 
 of hunting and sometimes game. But the number of sportsmen, per se,are small, and as 
 they say, the region does not cater to.this class ; but rather to those who come for a good 
 quiet time, than to those who would make ?t lively for some other kind of nature's 
 offspring, whose ancestors did not have the good fortune to be of " arboreal habits." 
 In addition to these and other occupations furnished at first hand by nature her- 
 self, there are other out-door sports which are Inrgely patronized. Lawn tennis, on 
 the wbole, holds the leading place among these, but croquet and base ball also have 
 numerous admirers and devotees. But be it in this way or that, the young people 
 always find plenty of enjoyable occupation which gives golden wings to the feet of 
 the swift fleeing days, and brings with it vigorous health and the overflowing spirits 
 which add so much to the splendor of glorious youth-tide. For those, moreover, who 
 must say with the poet — 
 
 " Ere I was old, Ah, woeful Ere! 
 
 That tells me youth 's no longer here." 
 the region has unnumbered charms of a quieter but perhaps no less inspiring and 
 pleasing type, and in the cheery, youthful atmosphere of this lovely region such elder- 
 ly visitors are often led to go yet further in thought with the poet, and say— 
 
 " O, Y-'uth : for years so many and sweet, 
 'Tis known ibat thou and 1 were one. ^ 
 
 I'll deem it but a fond conceit, * 
 
 It cannot be that thou art gone. 
 
 Thy vesper bell hath not yet tolled, 
 
 And thou wert. aye, a masker bold; 
 
 What strange disguise hast now put on 
 
 To make believe that thou art gone ?" 
 
KENNEIi UyKPORT S KETCHES. 
 
 TIIK BLOWING CAVE. 
 
 Under sucli invigorating influences :uid with such optimistic sentiments, many 
 find again, for a season, their "lost youth," and not one of the visito.-s, not even the 
 oldest^is beyond the p ile of this mysterious yet delightful spell which throws an en- 
 veloping cloud of glamour about the place, and turns the thoughts of those who 
 know it' back toward it, not as a resting place for invalids, but more :.s one of those 
 few earthly spots which we feel should rightly be designated by the name " home." 
 But in bringing back to memory the charms of Kennebunkport, known in the past, 
 the words of Moore instinctively and often recur: 
 
 " How fair thou art let others tell, 
 To feel how fair shall loug be mine." 
 
 One of the greatest privileges and pleasures of life here is the oft noted fact that 
 its visitors are s°o entirely of the most refined and cultured class of the lanrl. Those 
 who love mere gaudiness and show, do not feel at home in the quiet and studied re- 
 finement of the tone of the place. It is but natural that occasionally attracted by 
 the fame of the region, a few of this latter class should conie, but the larger body of 
 the residents are of truer judgment and character. The hops, germans, and other 
 social gatherings which are given at times through the season, are distinguished by a 
 wise refinement, rarely known, and carefully kept from the extremes which mark their 
 indulgence at many famous resorts. By the long and steady proc-ss of continued 
 growth this character for true refinement and culture has b.en given to the place and 
 those who rightly lay much stress on this point, are happy tu know one resort where 
 they can be perfectly sure of the kind of people they are destined to meet. The in- 
 
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 KEN NEB UNKPOR T SKETCHES. 
 
 
 ner social life of the j^lace branches out in numberless directions forming a complete 
 community in itself and is far too delicate and pervasive to admit of description in 
 cold words, but those who have known at all what it is need not to be reminded of 
 all its charms. 
 
 Old and exploded superstitions find little or no currency here. No one has ever 
 claimed to have seen the great sea-serpent, and it would be extremely hard to find a 
 person who believed in the old foible's existence. To say that they doubt such things 
 would be to state it mildly, for few consider them wortliy of a doubt. They have 
 not come to give expression to any peculiar views, but to live like sensible beings 
 near to nature's heart, and in accordance with her laws plainly written on her lace 
 and in the life of 
 man, while the 
 amenities of so- 
 cial life, of hu- 
 man sympathy, 
 and polite breed- 
 ing add to ihe 
 powerful attrac- 
 tions which the 
 place always re- 
 tains in the minds of cultured people. 
 
 Visitors to Kennebunkport are often interested in its history, and frequently find 
 suggestions and reminders of "ye olden time," which will serve to give the few fol- 
 lowing facts which we have collected in regard to its past, pertinency and value : 
 
 The "Port" has an older history than the town proper, though the latter eclipsed 
 and obscured it for many years, so that it seemed to be the elder. In the early part 
 of the 17th century, what is now Kennebunkport was known as " Cape Porpoise," 
 and is known to have been visited by English fishermen as early as 1602. In this 
 significant way was its later and famous character predicted. There was not much of 
 fame or wealth about the place, however, at this early date, and it was not until 1629 
 that the first permanent settlement was made. Then Captain Richard Vines, a man 
 widely celebrated in this part of New England, led a company of colonists here who 
 set to work so vigorously and effectively that in less than a quarter of a century, in 
 1653, they were able to have it incorporated as a township under the jurisdiction of 
 Saco. It was quite a bone of contention during the litigations and quarrels concern- 
 ing ownership whieh resulted in the annexation of Maine by Massachusetts. It re- 
 mained under the jurisdiction of Saco until 1688. In 1717 it was incorporated anew 
 as "Cape Arundel," which long served as its cognomen, and evidences of which exist 
 to this day. The eighteenth century was mostly uneventful here, the town making 
 steady but slow progress. During the latter |)art of the eighteenth century it took 
 an intense and active interest in the great struggle for liberty, and its records are of, 
 the higliest honor. An old strong-fort was erected on Cape Arundel during the war, 
 which has served to elicit a great deal of interest and admiration since then. One 
 large shell from a modern gunboat could blow it into splinters immediately, but it has 
 
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 a strong atmosphere of rorannce about it which never wanes. Considerable progress 
 was made in the town life during the first part of the present century, and the town 
 was incorporated again in 1821 as Kennebunkport. Expansion continued to be felt 
 in many lines, and especially in ship-building, which during the first part of the cen- 
 tury was a very important industry here. Many vessels of large tonnage and wide 
 renown have been built and launched in the Kennebunk river, and at one time the 
 trade was in a very prosperous condition. It over-weathered the great repulses of 
 the embargo in 1807, the war of 1812, the panic of '34 and others without great 
 losses or rebuff, but about the mid.lle of this century it began to decline. Receiving 
 impetus from the civil war, and the force of unwise tariff measures since, the downward 
 movement has gone on until to-day little of the " Port's" former shipping prestige 
 or power remains. There is much yet to remind one of the old ship-building days and 
 a walk among the ancient docks is replete with interest. The population also reached 
 its zenith in 1850, being then twenty-seven hundred and six; ten years later, 1860, 
 it Avas twenty-six hundred and eighty-eight. In the civil war many of the town's 
 best sons devoted their lives and services to the Union, and the honor roll of the town 
 contains many famous names. For the noble dead the town has ever cherished the 
 tenderest regard, and has worthily commemorated them. The effect of the war was 
 shown in the population which in 1870 had sunk to twenty-three hundred and seven- 
 ty-two. During the next decade a retrograde movement set in, and in 1880 the pop- 
 ulation had risen to twenty-four hundred and five, which has since increased, until at 
 the present time it is approaching its highest former size, and will probably have sur- 
 passed it before the next census is taken. The town ofticers for 1887-8, are as fol- 
 lows : Town Clerk, Joseph A. Titcomb; Treasurer, William F. Moody; Selectmen, 
 Chas. O. Huff, Frank Meserve, Jerry H. Taylor. The debt of the town is $7,857.83 
 and the valuation is about $800,000. 
 
 The granite quarries of the town produce a very valuable and celebrated stone 
 which successfully withstood the terrible test of the Portland fire, and was pronounced 
 by a Russian architect to be the finest in the world. It is understood by all observ- 
 ing residents, that this industry has been but very partially developed here, and has 
 promise of great things in the future. 
 
 The Arundel Hall and Library Association, a society composed largely of summer 
 visitors, have erected at Cape Arundel a fine hall. The building is built in attractive 
 style, and while no attempt has been made in the way of interior decorations or fres- 
 coes as yet, it is finished with a floor for dancing, and is also provided with a good 
 sized stage, which is equipped with curtain, scenery, footlights, and the various acces- 
 sories required for light comedies, operatta, etc. These are of frequent occurrence 
 through the season, and often serve to bring forth much latent talent among the am- 
 ateurs taking part. 
 
 There is also an Episcopal chapel in process of erection on a beautiful site near 
 the shore. The interior is so far advanced toward completion that it is hoped to hold 
 services there during the present season— at present they are held in Arundel Hall. 
 This chapel is being erected with funds contributed by summer guests, not only of 
 
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 the Episcopal faitli but of all denominations, AVhen completed the structure will be 
 an ornament to the section in which it is located. 
 
 Of late years there has l)een a nunibei- of cottages erected here, some of them be- 
 ing as costly and pretentious as any on the coast. New roads are being cut and vari- 
 ous other improvements contemplated, among them a plank walk to the village. 
 
 Among the many attractions here are the government pier and the breakwater, 
 which extends out several hundred feet at the mouth of the river. This was erected 
 many years ago to afford protection to vessels entering the river, and its massive walls 
 have stood firmly ever sin^e. 
 
 The Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave are two wonderful freaks of nature which 
 attract much attention. They are caused by the action of the waves, which by their 
 repeated Ideating upon the rock have hollowed out large apertures under the rock. 
 In the Blowing Cave the air as it rushesout causes the surf to leap from ten to thirty 
 feet in the air, (according to the tides and wind,) while at the Spouting Kock the 
 waves are forced up through an aperture in the rock, and dash almost to the road. 
 Hardly a day passes but some unwary visitor standing upon the rock is suddenly 
 drenched by a liigher wave than usual forcing the surf to a greater height than they 
 had thought possible. 
 
 The chief influence in the upbuilding of Kennebunkport has been, of course, the 
 fame it has received of being one of the finest watering places of New England. 
 The numerous advantages and beauties Avhich have been but incompletely and inade- 
 quately described herein, assure it of continually advancing prosperity in the time to 
 come. While other places which have risen into prominence by "booming," much 
 more rapidly pass out of the menvory of the summer tourist completely, steadily and 
 fBurely Kennebunkport shall rise to its proper eminence and become one of the few 
 leading resorts of the coast. It will occupy a position like that of Mentone, France, 
 which in the cultured character of its residents has a peculiar though quiet and un- 
 obtrusive fame. Thus by virtue of its high merits, and the judgment of refined ad- 
 mirers, the verdict of praise as the ideal summer-home shall extend and rise with the 
 years as the heat of American summers continues to emphasize the necessity and dis- 
 close the beauty of a summer retreat at Kennebunkport. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN 
 
 OF 
 
 KENNEBUNKPORT. 
 
 Wlieeler & Bell, dealers in Flour and Gro- 
 ceries, Provisions, Fruit and Produce, Crockery 
 and Glass Ware, Canned Goods, Confectionery, 
 Cigrars and Tobacco, Plain and Fancy Stationery ; 
 at the P. O., Kenuebunkport. It is but the 
 simple truth, to say that Messrs. Wheeler & Bell's 
 establishment is the best known and most gen- 
 erally visited in town, and indeed it would be 
 strange if this were not the case, for not only is 
 a general store carried on in a manner that is 
 bound to attract scores of customers, but the 
 Post Office also is located on the premises and 
 of course, many visit them on that account. 
 Both members of the firm are natives of Kenue- 
 bunkport, and Mr. F. K. Wheeler occupies 
 the position of Postmaster. The enterprise was 
 inaugurated in 1862, by Mr. J. A. Wheeler, and 
 in 1867 the firm-name became as at present. On 
 the death of Mr. J. A. Wheeler in 1883 his inter- 
 est was taken by his son F. K. Wheeler. The 
 premises are 50 x 20 feet in dimensions, and are 
 occupied by a stock that is made up of Grocer- 
 ies, Provisions, Flour, Fruit and Produce, 
 Bakers' Bread, Crackers and Fancy Biscuit, Can- 
 ned Goods, Confectionery and Cigars and To- 
 bacco. A full line of Glass-ware and Crockery 
 is also offered, together v^ith Plain and Fancy 
 Stationery in the latest styles. It will be seen 
 that ample provision is made for supplying the 
 wants of the public, and the more intimately 
 one becomes acquainted with the character of 
 the accommodations offered, the more satisfact- 
 ory and acceptable do they seem. Reliable 
 goods and courteous treatment make an attrac- 
 tive combination, and when low prices are add- 
 ed, it is but natui-al that the public should re- 
 spond heartily and continuously. 
 
 Edward C. Miller, Druggist, Kenuebunk- 
 port. Next to having confidence in your 
 physician, it is undoubtedly essential to have 
 confidence in your druggist, that is, if a speedy 
 and radical cure is to be expected, not a few 
 articles have appeared during the past year or 
 so, setting forth the disadvantages attendant 
 upon keeping drugs in stock a long time, and 
 raising the question whether many of these 
 articles were not apt to lose much of their 
 virtue under such conditions. Whatever may 
 be the conclusions reached as to this query, one 
 thing is certain, and that is that the retail, dis- 
 pensing chemist cannot use too much caution 
 or employ too careful a system in serving the 
 public. The rarity of the cases where any harm 
 has come to customers on account of the igno- 
 rance or carelessness of Pharmacists, speaks 
 volumes for the ability of those engaged in this 
 line of business, and one of the best-conducted 
 establishments of the kind in this section is 
 that carried on by Mr. Edward C. Miller, here 
 in Kenuebunkport. This gentleman is a native 
 of this place, and succeeded Mr. Brown in the 
 ownership of his present store in 1881, it having 
 been opened by Mr. Brown three years before. 
 The premises are 40 x 20 feet in dimensions, and 
 accommodate ;i well-selected and very complete 
 assortment of Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals 
 of every description. Especial and painstaking 
 attention is paid to the quick and accurate com- 
 pounding of prescriptions, and moderate charges 
 are made in this most important department. 
 Mr. Miller is connected with both the Free 
 Masons and the Odd Fellows, and is one of the 
 best-known men in town. Sunday hours— 9^ to 
 10^, 12 to 1, and 5 to 6 o'clock. 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 
 PARKER HOUSE, H. 
 
 Hundreds of people who although they 
 have never been in Boston at all, have heard of 
 the famous "Parker House" located in that city- 
 for during the life of its founder it was unques, 
 tionably the leading house in New England. 
 There may be something in a name after all, as 
 the Parker House of Kennebunkport occupies the 
 same relative position among the hotels of this 
 section. That the present manager, Mr. H. H. 
 Mathews, knows how to keep a hotel is an evi- 
 dent fact, for the hostelry conducted by him is 
 rapidly making its way in the favor of the public, 
 and unless present indications are very decep- 
 tive, no other hotel in the state has a brighter 
 future to look forward to. The Parker House 
 contains three floors, of the dimensions of 125 x 
 80 feet, and ample accommodations are afforded 
 for one hundred and tifty guests. A broad ve- 
 randa runs around the hotel and the view from 
 it is both varied and beautiful, while the com- 
 fortable chairs at the disposal of guests and the 
 opportunities for sociability afforded combine 
 to make this one of the most popular features 
 of the establishment during the season. A 
 large dance hall and music room opening from 
 the veranda are a great convenience ; a first- 
 class orchestra is in attendance afternoon and 
 evening. The grounds are in keeping with the 
 hotel, extensive and carefully cnltivated, 
 adorned with bright flower-beds, and smooth, 
 velvety grass, they are a delight to all, and one 
 enjoys the sweet odor of the flowers, the free- 
 dom from dust, and the relief from the heat and 
 bustle of crowded streets. A finely appointed 
 Stable with new and fashionable Carriages, Dog 
 Carts, etc., is connected with the hotel, and 
 reasonable prices are charged. Within, the 
 hotel is as attractive as without, for the various 
 departments into which the accommodation of 
 guests is divided are all in competent hands, 
 and perfect order and system prevail, every- 
 thing is furni-shed in the neatest manner pos- 
 sible. Employment is given to thirty-five as- 
 sistants, and the wants of patrons are attended 
 to Avith a cheerfulness and alacrity that are as 
 gratifying as they are uncommon. The cuisine 
 is managed with liberality and intelligence, and 
 in the opinion of not a few who are fully com- 
 petent to judge, the Parker House need not 
 fear comparison with any hotel in the state in 
 this most important branch. The proprietor 
 assumes that his guests either have good appe- 
 tites to start with, or will soon have them after 
 seeking the shelter of his roof, and he caters ac- 
 cordingly. Both quantity and quality are looked 
 
 H. Matliew.s, Mauaj?er. 
 
 after, and as the table service is prompt and 
 courteous a meal at this house is a most en- 
 joyable occurrence. The hotel is open from 
 June to September, and its appointments are in 
 refreshing contrast to those of some of the so- 
 called "Summer Hotels". The Manager, Mr. H. 
 H. Mathews, is one of the most accommodating 
 of gentlemen, and is assiduous in looking after 
 the interests of his guests. 
 
 Hall & Liittlefield, Boarding and Livery 
 Stable aLso Depot Coaches, Kennebunkport. 
 Stable Water St. and Ocean Bluff. The enjoy- 
 ment to be found in diiving a good horse, is 
 much easier to mention than to describe, but 
 ail who have experienced it will agree with us, 
 in saying that there are few recreations that can 
 equal it, taking everything into consideration. 
 .Some amusements are positively hurtful and 
 some have but little effect one way or the otaer, 
 but driving is as healthful and invigorating hs it 
 is delightful and entertaining, and the direct 
 and indirect good coming from it are hardly to 
 be over-estimated. It will be assumed of course 
 that these remarks apply to driving the right 
 kind of a horse, for thei-e are unfortunately 
 some horses that have to be urged along so con- 
 stantly that there is more work than sport con- 
 nected with the occupation. The moral is plain: 
 if you want to really enjoy a drive, you must 
 get a good horse, and if you have not one of 
 your own, the very best thing to do is to visit 
 the establishment conducted by Hall & Little- 
 field as all their horses and carriages have a 
 reputation for speed and general desirability, 
 that is as deserved as it is high. It would cer- 
 tainly be hard to find gentlemen in this vicinity 
 better known than the ones mentioned, for 
 Messrs. Hall & Littlefield have carried ou the 
 business for many years, and also run the De- 
 pot Coach for the convenience of patrons at 
 Ocean Bluff and vicinity. They have a branch 
 stable there where 20 horses are kept for the 
 use of their patrons. The stables are commodi- 
 ous for boarders. In addition to the Buggies, 
 Carryalls, Phaetons, Dog Carts etc., they have 
 just added 3 large Bar Harbor Buck Boards, one 
 holding 9 persons and the other two six persons 
 besides the driver. They are for the use of ex- 
 cursion parties and may be engaged for them in 
 any direction. Employment is given to 4 com- 
 petent assistants, and orders are attended to 
 promptly and carefully. Prices are moderate, 
 and the service is first-class in every respect. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 15 
 
 The above cut represents one of the 
 elegant Bar Harbor Backboards used 
 by Hall & Littlefield, for excursion 
 parties. 
 
 Ocean Bluif Hotel, Stimpson & Devuell, 
 Proprietors. Kennebiinkport, Me. Some people 
 cau bury themselves in a wilderness during 
 their summer vacation, deprive themselves of 
 the ordinary comforts of civilized life, and still 
 obtain enjoyment and recreation, but the ma- 
 jority of us are differently constituted. Aojree- 
 able society, choice and varied food, and easy 
 and prompt communication with the rest of the 
 world, are as indispensable as fresh air and 
 change of scene in the opinion of many business 
 men who do not feel disposed to cut themselves 
 off from mercantile affairs, and ladies particu- 
 larly, enjoy the opportunities for pleasant excur- 
 sions, delightful drives, etc., that are afforded 
 at a fashionable and well-patronized Summer 
 Resort. Kennebunkport Beach holds a high po- 
 sition among the many charming summering 
 places on the Maine coast, and a recent writer 
 well says that " none excels Ivennebunkport in 
 artistic value, or the opportunities for health- 
 ful and varied pleasures." Unquestionably the 
 best-known public house to be found in this vi- 
 cinity, is the "OceaQ Bluff Hotel" which was 
 opened in 187o by the Kennebunkport Sea Shore 
 Company, and has been carried on for some 
 years by the present popular proprietors, 
 Messrs. Stimpson ct Devnell. The premises oc- 
 cupied, comprise four floors of the dimensions 
 of 200 X .50 feet, the building being supplied 
 with a spacious veranda which overlooks the 
 beach and the ocean for miles around. The 
 dining-room measures 50x87 feet, aud accommo- 
 dations tor some 300 guests are at the disposal 
 of the public. The Ocean Bluff Hotel is so well- 
 known, even in these days of great summer 
 houses, that we can say but little here concern- 
 ing it. The advantages of its situation are self- 
 evident, and there is not a better managed 
 hotel in New England. Although this house is 
 only open from June to September, the proprie- 
 tors "keep their hand in" all the year round, as 
 they also run the "Carleton," of Jacksonville, 
 Florida, this hotel being open from November 
 to May. Messrs. Edward C. Stimpson and 
 George A. Devnell, are deservedly popular with 
 their guests, for their methods are liberal, and 
 the accommodations afforded, are as perfect as 
 brains and money can make them. Mr. Stimp- 
 son was born in Haverhill, while Mr. Devnell is 
 a native of Dover, N. H., this latter gentleman 
 being President of the Hotel Men's Mutual 
 Benefit Society of Florida. Employment is giv- 
 en to about 100 assistants, and uniform court- 
 esy to guests is insisted upon, with the result 
 that the insolence so common in some houses 
 is practically unknown here. The cuisine is 
 surpassed by that of no similar establishment 
 in this part of the country, and the terms are 
 very reasonable for strictly first-class accommo- 
 dations. 
 
16 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 Bickford House, John W. Bickford, Pro- 
 prietor, Cape Arundel, Kennebunkport. Every- 
 body goes away on a summer vacation nowa- 
 days, and it must be admitted that the custom 
 is a healthful and encourasins; one. "All work 
 and no play makes Jack a dull boy," we are 
 told, and one only needs to use his eyes and 
 ears to perceive proof of that statement daily. 
 A man returninff from a vacation trip can put 
 such snap and vim into his business that it 
 won't take him long to "c;itch up," and the 
 gain made in bealtli and vigor may earn him 
 many an extra dollar during the next twelve- 
 month. Some choose the mountains, others the 
 beach, and of course the choice will largely de- 
 pend on the tastes of the individual; but one 
 thing may safely be held as desirable to every- 
 body, and that is — good hotel accommodations. 
 Summer vacationists are. or ought to be, hun- 
 gry; they also ought to be tired at night, and 
 a hungry and tired person wants good food and 
 plenty of it, and a good bed and an airy room. 
 These things are unfortunately not to be had 
 everywhere, even when pretty high prices are 
 charged foi- accommodations, and therefore it 
 is well worth our reader's while to note the fact 
 that the Bickford Mouse furnishes good rooms 
 and good living, and that its terms are reasona- 
 ble and fair. Mr. John W. Bickford, the pro- 
 prietor of this popular establishment, is a na- 
 tive of Kennebunkport, and has carried on the 
 hotel in question since 188f5. He has made a 
 most excellent record, and those who appreci- 
 ate choice food, comfortable beds, fresh air and 
 genial company, will not regret a stay at the 
 Bickford House. The premises comprise four 
 floors, of the dimensions of 80x60 feet, and 
 contain thirty-five guest rooms, beside parlors, 
 dining-rooms, etc. Employment is given to an 
 ample force of skilled assistants to allow of 
 everything going on smoothly, and it is a com- 
 mon remark that no better service is given at 
 any house in this section. Mr. Bickford is very 
 moderate in his terms, and is one of tlie most 
 popular landlords in town. 
 
 Clias. S. Eaton. Dealer in Beef, Pork, 
 Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Canned Goods, Vegetables 
 and Fruit, Dock Square. Particular attention 
 given to supplying Hotels, Seashore Houses, 
 etc. People have to eat one time of the year as 
 well as another, and although there is not so 
 much meat consumed in summer as in winter, 
 still those who visit Kennebunkport Beach and 
 vicinity, find themselves possessed of voracious 
 appetites and have no trouble in disposing of 
 Beef, Mutton, etc., with the utmost of freedom. 
 Therefore a meat and provision house that 
 makes a specialty of supplying Hotels, Seashore 
 Houses, etc., must expect to have plenty to do 
 during the heated term, and in fact C. S. 
 Eaton, who carries on a market of this cliaracter 
 in Dock Square, has no reason to complain. 
 This enterprise was inaugurated a full quarter- 
 century ago, it being started by Mr. C. O. 
 Huff in 1863, and in June 1887 Mr. Chas. S. 
 Eaton became connected with the establish- 
 ment. In September he purchased his partner's 
 interest in the business. Mr. Eaton is widely 
 known hereabouts. The store utilized is 
 50 x 25 feet in size, and contains a stock of 
 Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Ham, etc.. 
 ^ogether with Canned Goods, Vegetables and 
 
 Fruit in great variety. Employment is given to 
 two capable assistants, and fair dealing, low 
 prices and excellent goods, explain the large 
 and increasing business done. Cottagers and 
 hotel-keepers will find it worth their while to 
 visit this store as special pains is taken to 
 serve them, and the prices quoted on large or- 
 ders are exception illy low. 
 
 R. P. Benson, Blacksmith and Horse 
 Shoer, Head of Main Street, Near Parker House, 
 Kennebunkport. Horse owners who have given 
 the subject the attention which its importance 
 deserves, know that too much care can hardly 
 be exercised in seeing that horses are properly 
 shod. While those who are opposed to the ap- 
 plication of shoes of any kind are clearly 
 wrong (being proved so by the practical experi- 
 ence of years), it is nevertheless a fact that 
 shoes, as sometimes made and applied, are 
 worse for the animal than allowing him to re- 
 main unshod would be. But there are many 
 competent horse-shoers to be found in this 
 state, and without question, one of the best of 
 them is Mr. R. P. Benson, with whose establish- 
 ment all the residents of this town are more or 
 less familiar. Mr. Benson has shod a good 
 many horses from first to last, and can do as 
 neat and workmanlike a job in this line as any- 
 one we know of. No slighting of work is prac- 
 ticed or allowed in his shop, and perfect reli- 
 ance may be placed on his skill and good faith. 
 Horse-shoeing is by no means the only opera- 
 tion carried on here, for blacksmithing and 
 general jobbing are given careful and immedi- 
 ate attention. Every facility is at hand for the 
 carryinii on of all branches of the business, and 
 eitlier repairing or new work is executed with 
 equal skill and diligence, while the prices are 
 always reasonable and just. 
 
 G. H. Kobinsrtii, Tonsorial artist. Water 
 Street, Kennebunkport. Those who have vis- 
 ited the beach in previous years, will be de- 
 limited to learn that Mr. G. H. Robinson the 
 popular tonsorial artist who has conducted his 
 present establishment since 1879, is on hand 
 during the present seasr>n, better prepared 
 than ever to serve his numerous patrons in the 
 most satisfactory and prompt manner. To such 
 as have already become familiar with the 
 accommodations extended by Mr. Robinson, it 
 is unnecessary to say that they are first-class 
 in every particular, but to those who have 
 never visited his establishment we take pleas- 
 ure in stating that immediate and polite service 
 is the rule, and that no pains is spared to 
 satisfy the most fastidious customer. The 
 dressing of the hair, beard, etc., is a matter of 
 no small importance, particularly in warm 
 weather, and the luxury of a "clean shave" is 
 one that can only be appreciated by him who has 
 experienced it at the hands of a skillful barber. 
 The personal appearance of a man, as well as 
 his personal comfort, is largely influenced by 
 the degree of attention paid to the arrangement 
 of the hair, etc., and no one should neglect this 
 branch of the toilet. Mr. Robinson keeps his 
 establishment open Sunday morning for the 
 convenience of patrons, and is ever ready to 
 promote their comfort in all possible ways. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 17 
 
 G. B. Carll, Dealer in 
 Stoves, Ranges, Crockery, Hard- 
 ware and Kitchen Furnishing 
 Goods, Arundel Square, Keu- 
 nebunkport. When it conies 
 to buying a stove, some extra 
 amount of care should be used, 
 for a stove generally lasts a 
 number of years, and a little 
 carelessness in making a selec- 
 tion may be long regretted. 
 To begin with, be sure that 
 it is economical of fuel. Re- 
 member that you will probably 
 burn a good many tons of coal 
 in that stove, and that an av- 
 erage saving of a cent a day 
 will, in the course of years, 
 foot up to more than the origi- 
 nal cost of the stove itself. 
 You may not know just what 
 style is best suited to your use, 
 but if a reputable and well-in- 
 formed dealer is visited, he 
 can and will give you any de- 
 sired assistance in making a 
 choice, and we know of no one 
 better able or more willing to 
 do anything of this kind than 
 Mr. G. B. Carl], who does bus- 
 iness in Arundel Square. This 
 is an old and well-known stand, 
 and has been occupied since 
 1860. The present proprietor 
 succeeded to the business in 1887, conducting 
 the business in a style that has made the store 
 more popular than ever. He employs only ex- 
 perienced workmen, and is prepared to do every 
 description of jobbing at short notice, including 
 tin-plate and sheet-iron work. Roofs tinned 
 and repaired. He is an old resident of Kenne- 
 bunkport, and understands Stoves, Furnaces, 
 Ranges and such goods perfectly in every de- 
 tail. The premises utilized measure 50 x 20 
 feet, and the stock on hand is as large as it is 
 varied, and as carefully selected as it is large. 
 Hardware, Crockery, Kitchen Furnishing Goods, 
 etc., are included within it, as well as stoves of 
 all kinds, and the prices quoted by Mr. Carll 
 show him to be a careful buyer and one who 
 believes in " quick sales and small profits." 
 Customers are given immediate and courteous 
 attention, and goods are cheerfully shown at 
 any time. Mr. Carll has served the town in an 
 able manner on the Board of Selectmen, and as 
 Assessor and Overseer of the Poor, which office 
 he has held for fifteen years or more. 
 
 Jos. Jeflfery's Livery Stable, near Par- 
 ker House, Kennebunkport. Of all kinds of 
 writing, probably descriptions of natural scen- 
 ery are the most unsatisfactory and the most 
 tiresome to read, for there is not one person in 
 a hundred that can gain any adequate idea of 
 the beauties of nature from a mere verbal de- 
 scription of them. Therefore we do not pro- 
 pose to bore our readers with any attempted 
 account of some of the many beautiful views 
 visible in Kennebunkport and its vicinity, but 
 will simply say, " get a horse and carriage, and 
 see them for yourself." There is no excuse for 
 any neglecting to do this, for even if you have 
 2 
 
 no team of your own, it is a very simple and 
 a very inexpensive thing to. hire one at the 
 proper place. In this connection, we may well 
 call attention to the Stable carried on by Mr. 
 Joseph Jeffery, near the Parker House; for this 
 establishment is centrally located, well kept, 
 and very liberally managed. Mr. Jeflfery was 
 born in Kennebunkport, and is therefore well 
 posted as to the best drives in this vicinity. He 
 started the business he now carries on in 1882. 
 
 The premises utilized are of the dimensions of 
 42 by 65 feet, and comprise two floors, twelve 
 horses, and a number of carriages (among thera 
 being a three-seated buckboard and other wag- 
 ons for excursions) from which to choose. Em- 
 ployment is given to a number of efficient as- 
 sistants, and competent drivers are furnished 
 and orders are filled with the utmost prompt- 
 ness and in a most careful and satisfactory 
 manner. Mr. Jeffery is low in his prices, and 
 his teams are stylish, well kept and speedy. A 
 pony team which is safe for children to drive, 
 is let for seventy-five cents an hour. 
 
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 LEADING BUSIN-ESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPORT. 
 
 Norton House, Centrally Located, Every- 
 thing first-class. II. W. Norton, Proprietor, also 
 dealer in FruitCigars, Stationery. Toys, Confect- 
 ionery, Ice Cream, Soda, Etc.. Kennebunkport. 
 "A friendly tip" may be a slang term, but it is 
 very expressive, and we therefore announce that 
 Tve are prepared to give" a friendly tip" to such of 
 our readers as propose to visit Kennebunkport, 
 and depend upon hotel accommodations for 
 their lodging and sustenance. Try the Norton 
 House. So far as we have been able to learn, it is 
 the Jinanimous verdict of gue.stsof this hotel that 
 it "fills the bill" in every particular; some going 
 so far as to say that it affords "more comfort to 
 the square inch" than any house they ever 
 stopped at. The proprietor, Mr. R. W. Norton, 
 is a Maine man by birtii, and is a member of the 
 Free Masons. He has carried on the Norton 
 House since 188;], and is steadily improving 
 the accomodations afforded, while he keeps 
 prices down to the lowest living figures. The 
 building is three stories in height, measures 50 
 X 45 feet and contains 18 rooms. Employment 
 is given to 6 experienced assistants, and every- 
 thing goes along smoothly as clock-work, show- 
 ing the perfection af the system and its man- 
 agement. The Norton House is open all the 
 year round and is comfortable both Summer 
 and Winter. A broad Veranda overlooks the 
 water, and plenty of light and air are accessible 
 from all parts of the house. The location is 
 very central, everything in and about the hotel 
 is first-class, and the prices are really extremely 
 low for the accommodations supplied. Mr. 
 Norton carries a full line of Fruits, Cigars, Con- 
 fectionery, Ice Cream, Soda, etc., and does a 
 large business in this dejjartment. 
 
 D. P. Wormwood, Dealer in Groceries, 
 Meats, etc.. Near Kennebunkport Bridge, Lower 
 Village. If there is a storekeeper in the vicinity 
 who is prepared to furnish Family Supplies of 
 all kinds at short notice, it is certainly Mr. D. 
 P. Wormwood, doing business near Kenne- 
 bunkport Bridge, Lower Village. His stock 
 includes West India Goods, Groceries, and 
 Meats of all kinds; and his premises, which 
 measure 50 x 28 feet, are pretty well crowded 
 with the assortment of goods on hand. Mr. 
 Wormwood was born in Kennebunk, is very 
 extensively known, and is a member of the 
 Odd Fellows. The establishment of which he 
 is proprietor was opened in 187G by Messrs. L. 
 L. and D. P. Wormwood, and passed entirely 
 under his control in 1880. A large business is 
 done, for the public have learned that this store 
 is one of the most reliable in town, and is man- 
 aged liberally as well as intelligently. The as- 
 sortment of Staple and Fancy Groceries offered 
 is very extensive, and is worthy of remark on 
 account of the quality of the goods, quite as 
 much as on account of their variety. The 
 prices quoted in this department are extremely 
 low, and the same thing may be said regarding 
 the figures placed on all the goods handled; for 
 although Mr. Wormwood does not pntpose to 
 sell at a loss, he still believes in "quick sales 
 and small profits." Customers are waited upon 
 with promptness and courtesy, and orders are 
 given careful attention. 
 
 Charles O. Hulf. Furnishing Undertaker. 
 West Street, Near North; office at C. W. Huff's, 
 Arundel Square, Kennebunkport. Only those 
 who have had personal experience in the mat- 
 ter can appreciate the invaluable assistance 
 which is rendered by a thoroughly competent 
 Funeral Director in a house of mourning, and 
 it is difficult to express, either by tongue or pen, 
 a tithe of the anxiety which is avoided by the 
 employment of such a person. A modern fu- 
 neral is a matter of many petty details, and in- 
 significant as some of these are, a failure to 
 provide for them properly would cau,se endless 
 embarrassment. Therefore it is soothing to 
 know that everything has been placed in the 
 hands of one thoroughly competent (as shown 
 by his past record) to carry out the proper cer- 
 emonies with taste and dignity. We need hardly 
 say that Mr. Charles O. Huff is one of the most 
 experienced and well-informed Funeral Direct- 
 ors in this part of the state, for he is known, 
 either personally or by reputation, to a large 
 proportion of our readers. He has been en- 
 gaged in his present business since 18^^l, at 
 which date he succeeded Mr. Oliver Huff who 
 founded the undertaking in 185G. Mr. Charles 
 Huff is a native of Kennebunkport, has served 
 as Town Treasurer, and is now Chairman of the 
 Board of Selectmen. He is prepared to furnish 
 everything in the Undertaking line, and has 
 one office at C. W. Huff 's store, Arundel Square, 
 near the bridge, and another on West Street, 
 near North. Mr. Huff is very moderate in his 
 prices, and his extensive experience enables 
 him to avoid all unnecessary expense. Orders 
 are filled immediately, and in a manner that 
 cannot but be satisfactory. 
 
 J. D. Perkins, Meal, Shorts, Etc., Kenne- 
 bunkport. Grist-mills are naturally among the 
 first manufacturing establishments to be open- 
 ed in a country, for their product is a necessi- 
 ty of life, and can only be obtained by toilsome 
 and arduous hand-labor, until grist-mills are in 
 successful operation. A very large majority of 
 these mills are run by water power and this is 
 particularly true in Maine, where the many 
 flowing rivers and other streams afford almost 
 limitless power. There are probably few if any 
 of our readers residing in Kennebunkport or 
 vicinity, but who know of the mill carried on 
 by Mr. J. D. Perkins, located by the river, for 
 this is one of the most prominent establish- 
 ments of the kind in this section, it was erec- 
 ted about 137 years ago and has been in the 
 Perkins family from the start. The present 
 proprietor having been here for 25 years. Its 
 out-put finds a ready and certain market. Mr. 
 Perkins is fully aware that the exceptional pop- 
 ularity attained by his products is chiefly due to 
 the care exercised in the various details of man- 
 ufacture, and he is ever on the alert to detect 
 any falling-off from the high standard to which 
 his patrons are accustomed. The machinery of 
 the mill is kept in first-class condition and only 
 competent help is employed, but while the qual- 
 ity of the commodities produced is thus main- 
 tained at the very highest point, the prices quo- 
 ted will be found to be strictly in accordance 
 with the lowest market rates. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 19 
 
 Bell & Fletcher, Dealers in Groceries, 
 Provisions, Hardware, Drugs. Dry Goods, Boots 
 and Shoes, Farming Implements. At P. O., 
 Cape Porpoise, (Kennebunkport ) When we 
 say that Messrs. Bell tt Fletcher carry on a "Gen- 
 eral Store": we convey but a poor idea of the 
 character of their establishment after all. Of 
 course the majority of our readers have had 
 more or less dealings with enterprises of this 
 nature, and hence know what a "gener:il store" 
 is like, but the character of any establishment 
 is entirely dependent upon its management, and 
 for this reason one general store may be widely 
 different from another. In our opinion how- 
 ever, it would be hard to improve on that carried 
 on by Messrs. Bell & Fletcher, and judging from 
 the expressions of appreciation heaid. and the 
 rapidly increasing business done, although con- 
 ducted a year ago by this firm, we may say that 
 our opinion is that of the great body of the 
 public. To cater to the widely-different classes 
 of trade su)>plied at such an establishment as 
 we have rei'erence to, is no easy task, and to 
 accomplish it successfully, both experience and 
 ability are imperatively demanded, whether 
 Messrs. Bell & Fletcher possess these qualities 
 in a sufficient degree, we leave our readers to 
 judge, but the fact of their doing their present 
 large business, would seem to indicate that the 
 firm knows what the public want and can sup- 
 ply such wants to the eniiie satisfaction of all 
 concerned. 
 
 Cliff House, Mrs. B. F. Eldridge, Kenne- 
 bunkport Beach. Those who have stopped at 
 the Cliff House during past seasons would, if 
 gathered together, make a large crowd; for this 
 hotel has been carried on under its present man- 
 agement since 18S1, and it affords accommoda- 
 tions for seventy-five guests. Take such a gath- 
 ering as we have mentioned, put the question 
 to them whether the Cliff House is a desirable 
 place to board or not, and we can imagine what 
 the response would be, judging from what we 
 have been able to learn from individuals who 
 have passed a longer or shorter time as guests 
 of Mrs. Eldridge. There would probably be a 
 good deal of noise, and different people would 
 have different ways of expressing it, but "boiled 
 down," we have no doubt but that the answer 
 would be "no better accommodations can be had 
 anywhere." This is high praise, but it is fully 
 deserved, for Mrs. Eldridge is very liberal as 
 well as very enterprising in her methods, and 
 she means to give her guests no reasonable ex- 
 cuse for complaint in any direction. The Cliff 
 House is a four story structure, of the dimen- 
 sions of 100 x 4.5 feet, and it occupies a most 
 commanding position, the view from its veran- 
 das being truly magnificent, overlooking leagues 
 of ocean, and varying continually from one hour 
 to the next. The person must be dyspeptic and 
 fault-finding in the extreme, who would not be 
 favorably impressed with the house and its sur- 
 roundings on first sight, and we defy even the 
 most advanced dyspeptic to continue growling 
 after a week's experience of Mrs. Eldridge's hos- 
 pitality. Employment is given to ten compe- 
 tent assistants, an abundance of good and va- 
 ried food is provided, the wants of guests are 
 attended to cheerfully and without undue de- 
 lay, and the prices are moderate and fair. 
 
 Cbas. W. Huff, dealer in Meats, Provisions^ 
 Canned Goods, Fancy Groceries, Choice Fruiti 
 Confectionery, Tobacco and Cigars, Central 
 Market. Arundel Sq., Kennebunkport. The 
 exceeding popularity which has already been 
 attained by the Central Market, is as gratifying 
 as it is marked, for although it is certainly un- 
 usual for any mercantile enterprise to be lifted 
 at once to a foremost position among others of 
 a like character, no one, acquainted with the 
 circumstances, will deny that the undertaking 
 in question is carried on with an intelligence 
 and liberality that fully justify the esteem in 
 which it is held. The proprietor, Mr. Charles 
 VV. Huff, only opened this market a compara- 
 tively few months ago, but he is thoroughly ac- 
 quainted with every detail of his business, and 
 manages it on the assumption that his interests 
 and those of his customers are identical. "Per- 
 fectly fair dealing with all" is the motto prac- 
 ticed here, and so closely is this rule adhered 
 to, that old or young, inexperienced or wise, are 
 equally sure ofgettingfull value for their money 
 every time. Mr. Hutf carries a very large stock 
 .and is prepared to furnish anything in the line 
 of Meats, Provisions, etc., guaranteeing its qual- 
 ity to be just as represented and its price to be 
 in accordance with the lowest market rates. A 
 .select assortment of Canned Goods is on hand, 
 and Fancy Groceries in general are very exten- 
 sively handled, while choice Fruit, Confection- 
 ery, Tobacco and Cigars, are dealt in largely. 
 Callers at the Central Market will receive 
 prompt attention, and the system of delivery in 
 operation is so efficient as to assure the accurate 
 can-ying out of orders. 
 
 S. H. Pinkham, Groceries, Dry Goods, etc., 
 Cape Porpoise (Kennebunkport.) The great 
 and growing popularity of Kennebunk and vici- 
 nity as a Summer resort, is of course chiefly 
 due to the unsurpassed natural advantages of 
 that region, but nevertheless it has been greatly 
 aided by the enterprise shown by the resident 
 merchants. Going off into a wilderness may be 
 very poetical, but it is certainly extremely in- 
 convenient, and on this account most of us pre- 
 fer to remain within easy reach of establish- 
 ments where supplies may be obtained at rea- 
 sonable prices. Mr. S. H. Pinkham, who carries 
 on a stoi"e at Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport 
 deserves no small amount of credit for his efforts 
 to serve the public to the best of his ability, 
 and there is no doubt whatever but the ex- 
 istence of his establishment adds materially 
 to the ponularity of the vicinity in which it is 
 located, for the public have learned that stand- 
 ard and trustworthy goods only are handled by 
 Mr. Pinkham, and that the prices are always 
 reasonable and fair. The assortment he offers 
 to select from, is varied as well as excellent, for 
 it includes Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., and is 
 complete in each of its departments. Our space 
 forbids our describing this stock in detail, for 
 such a task would involve the covering of sev- 
 eral pages of this book, but in a general way it 
 may be said that it has been selected with skill, 
 and will be found unusually desirable, the prices 
 as well as the goods being "all right." 
 
20 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEliUNKPORT. 
 
 C Trott, Boat Builder, Kennebunkport, 
 Me. Ships', Row, Seine and Sail Boats built to 
 order, of the best materials and in a workman- 
 like manner; also, Boats and Canoes to let. 
 Raft near E. Cousens' store, Arundel Square. 
 There may not be so very much jjjlory and 
 renown in the building of a small boat as in 
 that of a "Cup Defender," or other racing 
 yacht, but there is nevertheless a need of exer- 
 cising both skill and faithfulness if the work is 
 to be done in a proper manner. Row-boats vary 
 quite as much any other kind of craft in their 
 proportions, construction, etc., and it requires 
 no small degree of experience to build anything 
 in this line in acceptable style. Without a doubt 
 Mr. C. Trott, of this town, is one of the leading 
 boat-builders iu the state, and those intrusting 
 him with the making of a row or sail boat may 
 rest assured that the job will be carried out in 
 a workmanlike and '•shipshape" manner. Mr. 
 Trott is a native of Woolwich, and has been 
 connected with his present enterprise since 1881. 
 His shop is located back of the Parker House, 
 also wharf at Arundel square, and every facility 
 is at hand for the building of Yachts, Row, 
 Seine and Sail Boats to order, at short notice 
 and on reasonable terms. The best materials 
 are used, and durability as well as beauty 
 looked out for. Mr. Trott also keeps Boats and 
 Canoes to let, and has a large raft near Mr. E. 
 Cousens' store, in Arundel Square. The boats 
 and equipments are kept in first-class con- 
 dition, and a sufficient number are on hand to 
 make it easy to accommodate a good many pa- 
 trons. Prices are moderate, and uniform cour- 
 tesy is shown to all. 
 
 H. M. Hutcliins, Dock Sq.. Kennebunk- 
 port, Me. Dealer in Watches, Clocks & Jewelery. 
 Repairing a specialty. Watches have long since 
 ceased to be articles of luxury, and are now ne- 
 cessities which are within tiie reach of all whose 
 time is of any value. But with the enormous 
 increase in the sale of these indispensable little 
 articles, have come opportunities for fraud, 
 which are but little understood by the general 
 public, but which are taken advantage of daily 
 by unscrupulous persons. There is but one safe 
 way to buy a watch, and that is to go to a dealer 
 whom you know is reliable, either by reputation 
 or by personal knowledge. It is not hard to 
 find such a man, and for our own part, we can 
 point out one who will surely treat every custo- 
 mer fairly, and that is, Mr. U. M. Hutchins, 
 doing business in Dock Square. He began op- 
 erations in 1881, and has since built up quite an 
 extensive trade, as he is a native of Kennebunk- 
 port. is well known here, and has striven from 
 the first to so treat his patrons that they will 
 call again. Premises measuring 85 x 20 feet 
 are occupied and a fine assortment of Watches is 
 at hand to select from, embracing the product- 
 ions of many eminent makers. Mr. Hutchins 
 quotes low rates on these goods and warrants 
 every watch sold to prove as represented. He 
 deals largely in clocks and jewelery also, and 
 all that we have said concerning tSie cheapness 
 and desirability of the watches offered, applies 
 with equal force to the articles on sale in this 
 department. Special attention is given to Re- 
 pairing, every needful facility being on hand, 
 and neat and durable work done at short notice.' 
 
 P. A. Twambly. Dealer in Groceries and 
 Provisions, Dry and Fancy Goods, Crockery and 
 Glassware, Farming Tools, Confectionery, &c. 
 Dock Square, Opposite the Post Ofiice, Kenne- 
 bunkport. It is curious to observe how the fndi- 
 viduality of a man is reflected in the business 
 in which he is engaged, and none of our readers 
 can have failed to notice how one establishment 
 will seem sleepy, drowsy and behind the times; 
 while another, devoted to just the same line of 
 business will be the scene of bustling activity. 
 There is one of the latter kind of stores carried 
 on by .Mr. P. A. Twambly, in Dock Square, 
 opposite the Post Office, and there are but few 
 which are conducted with such "snap" and 
 vigor. Mr Twambly has managed this enterprise 
 since 187U, having succeeded Mr. E. G. Moody 
 who founded it in 1850. Under its present own- 
 ership, the store has become one of the most 
 popular in this vicinity, for it has been made 
 plain to all, that not only was fair dealing 
 assured to customers, but that low prices were 
 always to be had here. Mr. Twambly is a native 
 of this town and has a very large circle of 
 friends, and is ranked with the representative 
 men of this section. The premises utilized in 
 the carrying on of business, are 50 x 25 feet in 
 size, and the stock on hand is very conveniently 
 i arranged, it is made up of Groceries and Pro- 
 visions of every description, together with Dry 
 and Fancy Goods, Crockery and Glass Ware, 
 Farming Tools, Confectionery etc. Employment 
 is given two efficient assistants, and if prompt 
 and willing service and reliable goods are 
 wanted, no better place can be vibited. 
 
 agree. 
 
 W. K. Wlieelvvrig-ht, Harness Maker* 
 Water Street. Arundel Square, Kennebunkport. 
 There are plenty of harness-makers in this 
 state, but there are none too many good ones, 
 as any one acquainted with the matter will 
 No small amount of skill is required in 
 order to produce a 
 well-made harness, and 
 unless this skill is 
 backed up by faithful- 
 ness and by the use of 
 the best materials, the 
 lesultwill be unsatis- 
 factory. It is always 
 pleasant to point out a 
 place where a genuinely first-class article may 
 be had, and therefore it is an agreeable duty to 
 call the attention of our readers to the establish- 
 ment carried on by Mr. W. R. Wheelwright, on 
 Water Street and Arundel Square. This gentle- 
 man was born in Wells, Me., and is a member 
 of the Free Masons. He has been known in 
 connection with the enterprise in question, 
 since 1875, and the character of the goods pro- 
 duced has won for him a reputation of which 
 he may well be proud. The public havelearned 
 that all representations made by Mr. Wheel- 
 wright are to be strictly depended upon, and 
 also that his prices are as low as the lowest. 
 Single and double Harnesses are made to order 
 at short notice and a large variety of Horse 
 Furnishings of various descriptions is kept in 
 stock at all times. Particular attention is given 
 to repairing, and the neatness, strength and 
 durability of the jobs done here, have resulted 
 in the building up_^of a large business. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNEPOET. 
 
 21 
 
 Dr. W. H. H. Hiiies. 
 
 Surgical and Mechanical 
 Dentist, 9.") Union Street, 
 Keunebunkport. As beau- 
 tiful and as healthful as 
 the sea beach is in the 
 summer time, some of 
 tliose who visit it and who 
 are cursed with poor teeth 
 are almost daily anxious 
 lest the searching air of old Ocean should find 
 out their weakness and bring on one of the 
 severest ills humanity has to suffer— toothache. 
 Most ocean beaches are remote from dentists 
 and their soothins; art; but Keunebunkport is 
 an exception in this respect, as Dr. VV. H. H. 
 Hines is located at No. 9.5 Union Street, and 
 has every facility at hand to enable him to 
 practice 'his profession to the best advantage. 
 As to his competency, the fact tliat lie hud 
 forty years' experience in the towns of Ayer 
 and Gardner. Mass., effectually settles that 
 question; and if more evidence is needed, it is 
 only necessary to make a few inquiries among 
 those who have profited by his skill in this 
 vicinity. Dentistry in all its branches is car- 
 ried on, and the best of work is done in every 
 case. Dr. Hines is light of hand and quick of 
 motion when engaged in his profe.-^sion, and the 
 most timid need not fear to give him a call, as 
 he avoids the infliction of the slightest unneces- 
 sary pain, and from his experience and his pos- 
 session of the latest improved instruments and 
 apparatus, he is prepared to carry on operations 
 in a manner that combines celerity with thor- 
 oughness. Dr. Hines would call the attention of 
 those in need of artificial teeth to his improve- 
 ments in dental plates, for which he received 
 the highest award over all competitors at the 
 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Fair, held 
 in Boston a few years since. Teeth made with 
 his improvements are miich more durable, take 
 up much less room in the mouth, and are very 
 much stronger than those made in the usual 
 way, while the expense is but a trifle more. No 
 person after having worn teeth with his im- 
 provements, will be satisfied with any other. 
 Dr. Hines has had forty years of experience, 
 and has treated some of the most diflBcult cases 
 that come under the hand of the dentist with 
 marked success. The cuts below give a cor- 
 rect likeness of an individual who was so un- 
 fortunate as to be born with the jaw and 
 palate cleft the width of half an inch. The 
 front teeth and upper lip being wanting, pre- 
 senting a truly shocking sight, Dr. Hines sup- 
 plied by artificial means the part of the jaw, 
 the teeth and the lip wanting, and over the 
 •whole put a false mustache, giving the unfor- 
 tunate person a very presentable appearance, 
 so that his own father and mother even, did 
 not recognize him when he returned home. 
 Dr. Hines has treated many cases of this class. 
 
 Persons having difficult mouths to fit, or arti- 
 ficial teeth that do not answer the purpose, 
 will find it for their interest to consult him. 
 He is prepared to insert artificial teeth in all 
 the different modes and warrant a fit. His 
 charges are moderate, and his work cannot fail 
 to give complete satisfaction. Dr. Hines is the 
 proprietor of the two popular cottages known as 
 the " Waverleys," in which accommodations 
 are furnished to boarders on reasonable terms. 
 No pleasanter stopping place can be found, 
 and if you want a beautiful location and good 
 board, by all means investigate the advantages 
 here offered. Dr. Hines served in the 33d Mas- 
 sachusetts Volunteeis, as Captain, and before 
 the war was Colonel of the 22d N. H. Regiment. 
 
 S. Brown, Keunebunkport, Dealer in Boots, 
 Shoes, llubber Goods, Hats and Caps, Gloves, 
 Hosiery. Umbrellas, Shoe Findings; Custom 
 Work and Repairing attended to; also Agency 
 for Walker's, Portland, Reynolds', Boston, and 
 International Express Companies; also Laundry 
 Agency. Those at all familiar with Keunebunk- 
 port, know of the establishment conducted by 
 Mr. Brown, for this is not only of long stand- 
 ing, but has for a number of years held a lead- 
 ing position among similar enterprises in this 
 section. The undertaking may be said to have 
 been founded by the York Boot and Shoe Com- 
 pany in 186.5, this company doing a manufact- 
 uring business. In 18tj6 the firm of Brown & 
 Day assumed control, and in 1868, the present 
 proprietor became sole owner and manager. 
 Mr. Brown was born in Richmond, which place 
 he lefc at the age of nine years and went to 
 New Orleans and from there to sea. At the age 
 of nineteen he commanded a schooner in the 
 Mexican trade. When the Mexican war broke 
 out the government purchased his vessel and 
 placed him in command. He served at the 
 head of the fleet until the close of the war. At 
 the end of three years he came north again, 
 built a ship, and entered into the cotton trade, 
 following the sea until 1804, when he settled in 
 Kennebunkport. During his long residence in 
 this place he has been prominent in town 
 affairs, having been a member of the board 
 of selectmen and officiating as town treasurer. 
 He has gradually extended his business, adding 
 one feature and then another, and now deals 
 largely in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes. Rubber 
 Goods, Hats and Caps, etc., together with 
 Gloves, Hosiery, Shoe Findings, Umbrellas, and 
 Furnishings in general. The store is 60 x 35 
 feet in size, and employment is given to four 
 efficient and polite assistants. Mr. Brown dis- 
 tributes an enormous quantity of goods in the 
 course of a year, and is consequently able to 
 buy in large "amounts. The low prices secured 
 by purchasing in wholesale lots are shared with 
 his customers, and it has often been said that a 
 dollar would do more in Mr. Brown's store 
 than in any other establishment in this vicinity. 
 The shoe trade alone, carried on here, is very 
 extensive, lor all the desirable styles in foot 
 wear are kept in stock, and Custom Work, Re- 
 pairing, etc., are done at short notice.. Orders 
 for Coal will be filled at the lowest market 
 rates, and the system of delivery is prompt and 
 accurate. 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPORT. 
 
 John B. IMaling", Yacht and Boat Builder 
 and Rigger, Ship Chandler, etc., Water Street. 
 Kennebunkport. The geiitlemfin whose card 
 ■we print above, is rather a busy individual, for 
 he carries on many different lines of business 
 and is assiduous in trying to serve customers 
 satisfactorily. Mr. Maling v?as a rigger for a 
 number of years, the business having been 
 started by Mr. Thomas Maling in 1821, and car- 
 ried on by Mr. .John B. Maling since 1840. He 
 is a native of Kennebunk, and a member of 
 the Free Masons, there being few, if any, men 
 in this vicinity more generally known and more 
 highly esteemed. Mr. Maling, of late years, lias 
 especially devoted his attention to Yacht and 
 Boat building, and dealing in Ship Chandlery 
 Goods, utilizing two buildings, one measuring 
 30 X 2.T feet and the other 60 x 25 feet. Boats 
 and Yachts may be hired of him at very reason- 
 able prices, and some idea of the popularity of 
 this department may be gained from the fact 
 that seven sailing yachts and fifteen boats are 
 required to supply the demand. The raising 
 and moving of buildings is another industiy 
 with which IMr. Maling is identified, and his 
 well-deserved reputation for ingenuity and care 
 assures the public that such work may be en- 
 trusted to him with the certainty of its being 
 promptly, satisfactorily and economically done. 
 The private boarding-house carried on by Mr. 
 Maling is one of the most popular to be found 
 herealjout. and though accommodations are 
 provided lor about twenty guests, it is seldom 
 that a vacancy exists in the boarding list during 
 the season. In short, Mr. Maling is successful, 
 as well as busy, and no man works harder to 
 earn whatever success is attained. 
 
 Anthony Luques, Dealer in Dry and Fancy 
 Goods, Groceries, Hardware, etc. Kennebunk- 
 port. Maine can show many a business enterprise 
 that has been carried on by one family for many 
 generations, and a prominent example of a house 
 of this kind located here in town, is that of Mr. 
 Anthony Luques, which is situated at the cor- 
 ner of Main Street and Dock square. This un- 
 dertaking was founded over sixty years ago, 
 its originator being Mr. Andrew Luques, who 
 began operations in 1827. Thirty years later 
 the present proprietor came into sole posession, 
 and under his liberal and well-advised manage- 
 ment the enterprise has steadily increased in 
 popularity and usefulness. Mr. Anthony 
 Luques is a native of Lyman, Maine, and has 
 served as Town Treasurer, and on the Board of 
 Selectmen. Tlie premises utilized by him are 
 very spacious, measuring (Vj x 85 feet, nnd have 
 need to be, for a general stock is carried that is 
 complete in every department, and that in- 
 cludes Dry and Fancy Goods, Groceries, Country 
 Produce, Cigars and Tobacco, etc. A specialty 
 is made of Hardware, and a fine assortment of 
 goods coming under this head is carried. Mr. 
 Luciues has certainly been in business long 
 enough to know what the public want, and the 
 attractions he offers show that the time spent 
 has by no means been wasted. His store is an 
 interesting place to visit, and unlike many other 
 places of interest, one does not have to upend 
 money in order to see it, but on the contrary 
 can often snre a hard-earned dollar or so. Cus- 
 tomers are served promptly and with uniform 
 politeness. 
 
 Glen Hou.se, Cape Arundel, Kennebunk- 
 port. The Glen House was opened to the pub- 
 lic in 1881. and the only objection that we have 
 heard to it since that time, is that it is not large 
 enough to accommodate all who wish to take 
 advantage of the inducements which it offers. 
 This is about the most fiatterinc: praise which 
 could be bestowed upon the enterprise, and in 
 point of fact, there is not a summer hotel 
 known to us, that combines more good features 
 with fewer objectionable ones. To begin with, 
 its location is excellent. Beautiful scenery, 
 fresh air, nearness to points of interest, facilities 
 for sailing, rowing, driving, etc., all of these 
 are provided for. f^or the hotel is on high ground, 
 and the White Mountains seventy miles distant 
 are plainly visible, while the ocean, river and 
 United States government wharf and piers are 
 within three minutes walk. The contiguous 
 beaches aie hard, smooth and free from under- 
 tow, being entirely safe for that delightful and 
 healthful sport — surf bathing. Deep sea and 
 shore fishing may be had, of unsurpassed qual- 
 ity, and the many enjoyable walks that can be 
 taken round about are a source of great enjoy- 
 ment. Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave being 
 within easy access. Kennebunk village is but 
 f of a mile distant, and well-managed stores, a 
 circulating library and four churches, may be 
 found there. Coaches ply between the hotel 
 and the village and the railroad station at short 
 intervals, and it may be noted that this hotel is 
 very accessible, being but eighty miles from 
 Boston (or three hours' ride) and only twenty- 
 five miles from Portland, which may be reached 
 in an hour. The proprietor is Mr. K. J. Bayes, 
 who has been in charge since the beginning 
 and has made so extended a reputation for tak- 
 ing good care of his guests, that he hardly needs 
 an introduction from us. His terms are as pop- 
 ular as his accommodations, for they range from 
 $8.00 to $12.00 per week, according to rooms, 
 special rates being made during June and Sep- 
 tember. Twenty-seven guest rooms are avail- 
 able and about forty -five guests can be accom- 
 modated altogether, the ''Dory Cottage" a sort 
 of an '"annex" estaMishmeut. providing for 
 some twenty more. Mr. Bayes employs eight 
 assistants in the Glen House, and the wants of 
 boarders are attended to promptly, politely and 
 cArefuUy. The table is not only well but boun- 
 tifully supplied, and the tremendous appetites 
 caused by the fresh air etc. of this delightful 
 resort, can be satisfied with '"neatness and 
 despatch." 
 
 Dow & Washburn, Blacksmiths and 
 Horse-shoers, Kennebunkport. The blacksmith 
 is one of the very few mechanics who do more 
 than one narrow line of work nowadays. All 
 of our readers know that occupations are being 
 divided up into specialties; that in place of the 
 old machinist who could d« anything in his line, 
 we have men who do nothing but lathe-work, 
 others who are only able to run a plaining ma- 
 chine, and so on, but the occupation of the 
 blacksmith, although some changes have been 
 made, still remains pretty much what it long 
 has been. There are degrees of merit in black- 
 smiths of course, as there are in other trades, 
 but those who leave orders with Dow & Wash- 
 burn of this town, may feel sure that they will 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPORT. 
 
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 be filled in the most thorough and workmanlike 
 manner possible. The shop is well fitted-up, 
 and under ordinary circumstances, work can be 
 turned out at very short notice, although care 
 is taken that every detail of it be properly atten- 
 ded to. Horse or Ox shoeing is a prominent 
 feature of the business, snch work being done 
 carefully as well as skillfully, and horse-owners 
 may safely entrust their animals to this firm, 
 as they are in a position to attend to them as 
 satisfactorily and intelligently as any horse - 
 shoers in this section of the state. The prices 
 are fair, and their work in all branches, is both 
 neat and durable. 
 
 B. U. Huff, Dealer in Groceries", Confec- 
 tionery, Ice Cream, etc.. Cape Porpoise, Kenne- 
 bunkport. The establishment carried on by 
 B. U. Huff at Cape Porpoise, is one that is not j 
 only popular, but is so managed that its pop- 
 ularity is bound to increase as the public be- i 
 come 'more familiar with the advantages ex- 
 tended to customers. A well selected stock is 
 carried, comprising Staple Groceries, and low 
 prices are the rule in every department. All 
 orders can be filled with promptness and cer- 
 tainty. Mr. Huflf gives very close personal 
 attention to the direction of affairs and spares 
 no pains to see that customers are so treated 
 that they will be glad to come again. A fine 
 assortment of Ice Cream and Confectionery is 
 open to inspection at this store, and it will be 
 found to include some of the choicest ever 
 oflFered in this vicinity. The most fastidious 
 can hardly fail to find an article precisely suited 
 to their tastes, and the prices quoted are very 
 low for goods of such superior quality. Con- 
 fectionery is also made a special feature of the 
 business, and some of the most delicious candies 
 manufactured, are included in the assortment 
 offered. More staple articles are handled very 
 extensively and Mr. Huff is prepared to meet 
 all competition both as to quality and prices. 
 
 The Langsford House, Cape Porpoise, 
 Kennebunkport, Me. There are many advan- 
 tages in stopping at a new house, as all who 
 have been at one can testify. In the first place 
 everything is new and fresh ; there is no dirt.dust, 
 uor other accompanyuig disadvantages which 
 we find at an old hotel. Moreover, the landlord , 
 is ever on the alert to please his guests, as he 
 has the reputation of his house to build up and 
 he well knows that his future success depends 
 greatly on the manner in which his guests 
 of the season are treated. On the one hand 
 they will recommend the hotel to their friends. 
 and oil the other they will not. In the case of 
 the new and commodious Langsford House, 
 however, we have no hesitation in saying that 
 all who visit it this season will speak in terms 
 of unqualified praise of the liberal manner in 
 which it is conducted. The pains taken by 
 Mr. Langsford the genial proprietor, to make 
 his guests pass a pleasant summer, the fine ta- 
 ble, comfortable beds, pleasant rooms, and, 
 moreover, the beautiful situation of this house, 
 all meet with the hearty approval of his guests; 
 and we have no doubt of his success in this 
 line for future seasons. Mr. Langsford has en- 
 joyed quite an experience in keeping summer 
 boarders, having for four yenrs previous had a 
 small house, and his skill in pleasing them 
 
 shows he is no novice in the art. In conclu- 
 sion, we would suggest to all who desire to pass 
 a pleasant vacation in August to apply for 
 rooms, as they will find here everything which 
 goes to make one enjoy life at the sea-shore to 
 
 ! the fullest extent. Accommodations are af- 
 
 j forded for seventy-five guests. 
 
 W. A. Emerv, successor to J. G. Cousens, 
 dealer in Dry Goods. Boots, Shoes, Ptcady Made 
 Clothing, Groceries and Ship Stores. The gentle- 
 man whose card is printed above, is one of the 
 representative business men of this section, 
 and we believe that no one could be named, 
 who is more generally known and more 
 highly esteemed. Mr W. .V. Emery is a 
 native of Kennebunk Lower Village and begun 
 operations in 1887, succeeding J. G. Cousens with 
 whom he had b^en for 17 years. He is connect- 
 ed with the Odd Fellows. The premises occu- 
 pied are located in the Lower Village, and 
 measure .50 x 25 feet. A stock of General Mer- 
 chandise is carried, comprising Dry Goods, 
 Boots and Shoes. Ready-made Clothing etc., to- 
 gether with Groceries and Ship Stores in great 
 variety. Customers are served promptly and 
 carefully, and orders are accurately delivered, 
 but the main reason why this establishment is 
 so popular as it is, is because everything bought 
 there can be depended upon. During the nearly 
 .50 years that the store has been opened, no <:oods 
 were falsely represented at this store, no efforts 
 made to impose upon the ignorance or credulity 
 of customers. -'Honest goods at honest prices" 
 , makes an excellent motto, and whether Mr. 
 i Emery has ever put his views in that particular 
 form or not. it is not to be denied that business 
 I has been carried on, on that principle. It is a 
 i worthy example to follow, and one that is as 
 sure to bring success as fraud is to bring failure- 
 
 The Arundel, Kennebunkport, Mrs. A. I. 
 Paine, Proprietress. Those who are fond of 
 picturesque or Queen Anna architecture will 
 find no better sample than the attractive and 
 commodious "Arnndol" at Ocean Bluff. Situ- 
 ated at the water e'l ■^^■ and facing tlie beautiful 
 beach, a view for mil 'S around is afforded from 
 its broad piazzas. The interior of the house is 
 as attractive as the outside and one can almost 
 imagine themselves at some eleg int cottage but 
 witlK)ut the annoyance of housekeeping. The 
 proprietress is ever on the alert to please her 
 many guests. The beds are comfortable, the 
 rooms '"commodious and the table all that one 
 cjuld ask for. The seivice is first class, and the 
 tempting dishes served by attentive waiters are 
 fully appreciated by the many guests. Those 
 who are fond of fishing, boating, sailing, or 
 bathing can find everything they require in 
 these sports within their reach. The yillage is 
 but a short distance, where are many attractive 
 stores, the close proximity of the "Arundel" to 
 the river aft'ords guests an opportunity of in- 
 dul<^inc in rowing and sailing to their hearts 
 content. Those who have visited this popular 
 house in past seasons, need no advice from us, 
 but to others we have only to say that its many 
 advantages will be fully appreciated after a 
 short stay. 
 
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 LEADING nirsiNESS MEN OF KENNUBUNKPORT. 
 
 . ;. ....„;i^.'.;,,..ar nftft'i'cii'y^^favi' 
 
 Grove Hill p:otel, Kenuebunk Beach. 
 It is seldom tliat one finds at the beach a hotel 
 with any of the advantages of Metropolitan 
 rates. As the distance from large cities and the 
 expense of fitting up a hotel with modern con- 
 venience is more than most landlords care to 
 put into a summer hotel. Mr. Paul, however, the 
 genial host of the "virove Hill" has determined 
 to give every advantage to his guests that they 
 can find in cities, not to mention the added ad- 
 vantage of pure spring water. The Grove Hill 
 is on a fine elevation near the station and com- 
 manding an extensive view of the beach and 
 surrounding country. Accommodations are af- 
 forded for 100 guests, and while the service is 
 first class in every respect the prices aie reason- 
 able. The hotel has electric lights and a steam 
 elevator which will be appreciated by guests 
 having upper rooms. By this means every room 
 in the house is lendered desirable and the view 
 — which is fine from the lower rooms, is greatly 
 increased as one ascends. The situation's near 
 the beach — seperated only by a beautiful grove— 
 The fine bathing and fishing in ihis vicTnity is 
 appreciated by all fond of these healthful sports, 
 and the fresh sea air gives added zest to the fine 
 bill of fare provided by Mr. Paul; the vegeta- 
 bles coming from his own farm. In conclusion 
 we have only to add that a guest of the Grove 
 Hill for one season is pretty sure to register on 
 succeeding years besides recommending its 
 many attractions to their friends. 
 
 Josepli A. Titcoail), Kennebunkport, Me., 
 Dealer in Coal; also Boats to Let. office next 
 to Post Office, Wharf near Bridge. Those who 
 have done business with Mr. .Joseph \. Tifcomb 
 in the i)ast need not be told that his niahods 
 are such as make him a very agreeable mun to 
 deal with, for no one c:in fail to appreciate, in 
 some degree at least, fair ;ind honorable efforts 
 to carry out every agreement entered into. Mr. 
 Titcomb is a native of .Vewburyport. Mass.. and 
 is one of the best-known men in town, baviuLj 
 
 been Town Treasurer and Town Clerk. He car- 
 ries on business at the coal wharf just below the 
 bridge, where storage facilities are afforded for 
 several thousand tons of coal, and where all 
 necessary facilities are at hand for the prompt 
 and accurate filling of orders at bottom prices. 
 Coal is handled both at wholesale and retail, 
 and all the most popular varieties are kept in 
 stock. Nothing is much more annoying than 
 to have coal fail to arrive when promised, and 
 one reason of the popularity of Mr. Titcomb's 
 estnblishment, is the record for faithfulness in 
 filling orders that has been made. Another 
 popular branch of industry carried on at this 
 wharf is the letting of boats, for a number of 
 safe and easy-rowing crafts are at the service of 
 the public at very reasonable rates. No exercise 
 is more healthful and invigorating than rowing, 
 and it can be so cheaply enjoyed that it is no 
 wonder that it is one of the most attractive of 
 summer sports. 
 
 Bell & Fletcher, Cape Porpoise, Livery 
 and Boarding Stables; Buckboard Parties a 
 Specialty; Always Heady for Business or Pleas- 
 ure Driving; Orders Promptly Attended to. A 
 "spin on the road" be- 
 hind a well-stepping 
 animal is one of the 
 -most effectual means 
 'M^dA>iM££MiM^^^- "^imaginable of dissipat- 
 ing the "blues" and 
 aiding digestion, and as for those who prefer 
 drugs to driving, and would rather pay ten dol- 
 lars to a doctor than half that sum to a stable- 
 keei)er, it must certiiuly be acknowledged that 
 "there's no accounting for tastes." To enjoy 
 driving, good loads, attractive scenery, an easy 
 carriage, a speedy horse and agreeable compan- 
 ionship are necessary, and as far as our readers 
 are concerned, these requisites are easily ob- 
 tainable, as most of the roads in this vicinity are 
 well kept, and the country round about is pleas- 
 antly diversified, while a call at the stable of 
 
LEADING BUSINESS 3IEN OF KENNEBUNKPOBT. 
 
 Bell & Fletcher, will result in the furnishing of 
 a most desirable turnout, and with all these 
 points provided for, the last essential mentioned 
 need occasion no anxiety. Tlie enterprise car- 
 ried on by the above-mentioned firm was started 
 in 188(5. Both members of the tirm are exten- 
 sively known here. The premises in use com- 
 prise two floors of the size of oO x 50 feet. Four 
 fine horses are k6pt for the use of the public, 
 and six carriages; horses will be taken to board 
 and guaranteed careful treatment, and tlio best 
 of accommodations at prices that will commend 
 themselves to all, and in every detail of the busi- 
 ness, the interests of customers are faithfully 
 consulted. 
 
 Shiloh Hoii.se, Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk- 
 port, Olivia H.AVhite, Proprietress. Situated at 
 the extreme end of Cape Porpoise is this popu- 
 lar hotel where the guests can enjoy the ocean 
 breeze, the fresh sea air, and the beautiful 
 walks and drives in the country, for which this 
 section of the coast is noted. Those who enjoy 
 the sea in all its varying moods should visit 
 this house, as in no place in the vicinity can it 
 be enjoyed to better advantage. The Shiloh 
 House is beautifully situated on a point of land 
 at Cape Porpoise, Maine, and is one of the most 
 delightful places on the sea coast. This house 
 stands within eighty feet of the water, and will 
 accommodate forty guests. It is furnished with 
 every modernized comfort and convenience, and 
 is one of the finest houses in Maine, having 
 been put in the most perfect order Jor the seas- 
 on of 1888. A beautiful view of the sea can be 
 had from every room in the house. A fine and 
 healthful summer resort. Good fishing, bath- 
 ing, boating, etc., and only twenty minutes ride 
 from the Boston «fe Maine railroad station. Miss 
 White has enjoyed an extended experience in 
 this line and knows just what will please her 
 boarders. Those who have partaken of the 
 tough steaks and poor pastry of many hotels on 
 the coast, should pass a summer at this house. 
 Here the table is looked after as much as the 
 rooms, and the keen appetites which the sea air 
 gives to all, find ready relief in the bountiful 
 fare put before one at the Shiloh House. Every 
 facility is at hand for fishing, boating and bath- 
 ing and one returns to the city after a sojourn 
 here, renewed in health and vigor, and as each 
 guest of one season is sure to recommend tlie 
 house to his (or her) friend it is no wonder that 
 Miss White's accommodations are taxed to the 
 utmost. 
 
 W. F. Mootly, Conveyancer, and Notary 
 Public. Deeds, Wills, Bonds, Protests, Pension 
 and Probate Papers carefully prepared, Keune- 
 bunkport. The importance of having legal pa- 
 pers, such as Wills, Deeds, Protests, etc., prop- 
 erly drawn up, is brought home forcibly every 
 day. Very few men are able to state exactly 
 what they mean, either in speech or in writing, 
 unless they have received special training; and 
 many who pride themselves on the accuracy 
 with which tliey think they make their wish- 
 es known, would be surprised to see how ambig- 
 uous some of their carefully written sentences 
 would become, when dissected by a competent 
 
 person. Documents of the kind mentioned at 
 the beginning of this article, generally involve 
 the ownership of considerable property, and 
 the amount charged for making them out prop- 
 erly, by those Avho have made a sj^ecial study 
 of this branch of legal lore, should deter no one 
 from taking advantage of the aid thus extended. 
 The best-known conveyancer in this section, is 
 Mr. W. F. Moody, long one of our leading citi- 
 zens, and enjoying the confidence and esteem of 
 the public. Ho is a native of Keunebunkport, 
 and begun operations here in 1844, and his cli- 
 entage has steadily increased. He is a Notary 
 Public as well as a Conveyancer, and in addi- 
 tion to the drawing-up of Deeds, Wills, Bonds, 
 Protests, etc., makes a specialty of the prepara- 
 tion of Pension and Probate Papers; Mr. Moody 
 is also known in the capacities of Land Survey- 
 or and Insurance Agent, representing such well- 
 known companies as the iEtna of Hartford. Ct., 
 and the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Saco. 
 He has held many public offices having repeat- 
 edly served as chairman on the board of select- 
 men and assessors, as auditor, agent and sup- 
 erintendent of schools, and now the fourth year 
 as town treasurer. He has also represented 
 York county two terms in the state senate, being 
 the only person ever elected in the town. As a 
 government official; he has been deputy collec- 
 tor and surveyor of the port of Kennebunk, and 
 assistant assessor of internal revenue for the 
 towns between Portsmouth, N. IL, and Port- 
 land. The great variety of business incident 
 to these positions would naturally give one the 
 experience desirable in treating cases coming 
 under others of like mercantile character. 
 
 Sea Side House, Isaac Gooch, Proprietor, 
 Gooch Beach, Keunebunkport, Me. One of the 
 most charming of summer resorts in Maine is 
 Gooch's Beach. Keunebunkport; and among 
 the many hotels in town we beg to call the 
 attention of all in search of a comfortable and 
 beautiful spot in which to spend their vacation, 
 to the Sea Side House of which Mr. Isaac 
 Gooch is the proprietor, as it not only commands 
 one of the finest views of beach and surround- 
 ing country, but also everything possible is 
 done for the accommodation and comfort of its 
 guests. There are many delightful walks and 
 drives in the vicinity, also boating, bathing and 
 fishing. This house is a favorite one among 
 pleasure seekers, and our readers who patronize 
 the Sea Side can rest assured of being well cared 
 for, and at as low rates as first-class accommoda- 
 tions can be had. Bountiful fare is provided, 
 the cuisine being first-class in all its appoint- 
 ments. Polite and attentive service is rendered 
 to all, and everything possible is done to make 
 itas homelike as possible to guests. Mr. Gooch, 
 the proprietor, is a gentleman of experience in 
 the business, and is in every way qualified to 
 make his house a popular one with the public. 
 We advise all in search of a comfortiible and 
 healthful place in which to i)ass their vacation 
 to write for terms, «tc., to .M '■• Gooch, and we 
 feel sure, should they patrtmize him, they will 
 be very apt to be found there ;igain. Tliis loca- 
 tion and a mile of the beach has been in the 
 Gooch family for one hundred years. 
 
26 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNKPORT. 
 
 Xouantuin House, Henry A. Heckman, 
 Proprietor, Kennebunkport. There are many 
 good hotels to be found on Kennebunkport 
 Beach and in its vicinity, and it is nut for us to 
 exalt one at the expense of all the rest. But 
 there are certain houses which stand especially 
 high in the esteem of those who have tested 
 their hospitalities, houses which are carried on 
 by men who have the difficult art of hotel-keep- 
 ing reduced to a science, and it is no more than 
 just, to place among such hotel, the well-known 
 "Nonantura House" of which Mr. H. A. Heck- 
 man is the proprietor. Mr. Heckman owes 
 much of his success to the fact that he proceeds 
 on the as.sumption that most people who visit 
 the Beach, come to have a good time. Although 
 his house bears an excellent reputation, and 
 only a desirable class of trade is catered to, it is 
 nevertheless a fact, that people who know the 
 beach, and have a liking for geniality and socia- 
 bility, take pains to visit this hotel, for they 
 know that it is conducted on liberal principles, 
 and that harmless amusements are not only 
 permitted but encouraged. Some people may 
 enjoy the funeral solemnity and dignity which 
 are insisted upon in certain establishments, 
 but the most of us, come to the shore to "cool 
 off" and have no use for the stilted manners of 
 such houses. The Nonantum House was 
 opened by Mr. Heckman in 1884, and has been 
 very popular from the start. Its proprietor is a 
 native of Kennebunkport, and is a member of 
 the Free Masons. 26 guest-rooms are available, 
 and the Dining-hall is pleasant, airy and well- 
 lighted. Employment is given to lU assistants, 
 who are very prompt in their attendance on 
 guests, and the table is supplied with choice 
 and well-cooked food. The terms are very reas- 
 onable, special rates being given for September, 
 and no one will regret paying Mr. Heckman a 
 visit. 
 
 David Clark, Shipbuilder, near Dock Sq. 
 If American shipping is in a somewhat de- 
 pressed state at the present time, American 
 yachting is "booming", and even our British 
 cousins across the sea have become convinced 
 that our builders have not forgotten how to get 
 speed even if the famous "American clippers" 
 have been swept from the ocean by homely 
 steamers. The "Puritan", "Mayflower" and 
 "Volunteer" were not built in this state, it is 
 true, but there is not the least doubt but 
 they could have been had the orders been 
 placed here, or that the speed of those famous 
 vessels would have been equally great. A prom- 
 inent ship and yacht builder in this section is 
 Mr. David Clark, and some idea of the experi- 
 ence he has had may be gained from the fact 
 that since ISoT, some eighty sailing vessels have 
 been built at his yard. Business was started 
 under the firm name of D. Sc A. Clark, and in 
 1860 the present proprietor assumed sole con- 
 trol. He is a native of Sauford, Me., and has a 
 very lame circle of friends in this vicinity. 
 Among the more celebrated vessels built by Mr. 
 
 Clark may be mentioned the famous "Novelty"^ 
 of Portland, the yachts Actea and Priscilla, 
 the barks, "Hannah \V. Dudley" and "Antioch", 
 and the well-known schooners "Venus", "Liv- 
 inia Campbell'' and "Jefferson Borden". Employ- 
 ment is given to from twenty to twenty-five as- 
 sistants under ordinary circumstances, and 
 blacksmith shops, machine shops, carpenter 
 shops, etc., are carried on in connection with 
 the enterprise. The building and repairing of 
 sailing and steam yachts is made a specialty, 
 and the facilities at hand are such as to ensure 
 such work being done at short notice and in au 
 conomical and satisfactory manner. 
 
 Higrhland House. O. L. Wells Proprietor, 
 Kennebunkport. Of the thousands of visitors 
 who throng our sea beaches during the summer 
 months, there are some that come for health, 
 some that come for lest, some that come simply 
 for "fun" and not a few who come for "style." 
 With this last class, we must confess we have 
 but little sympathy. Courtesy, respectability, 
 good morals, enjoyable company — all these 
 things are desirable. Now recreation is best af- 
 forded by change of air, change of scene, change 
 of habits and in fact a general revolution. Thus 
 we get shaken out of our old ruts, see new 
 faces, make new friends, wear old and easy 
 clothes, roll around in the sand, become brown, 
 hearty and hungry, and finally go home again 
 "as good as new." This is "recreation." But 
 to stay at a large and "fashionable" house, to 
 be more careful in dress than ever, to be afraid 
 to do anything for fear some of your "high- 
 toned" acquaintances will be shocked — that is 
 not recreation — it is folly. Therefore we say, if 
 you propose to visit Kennebunkport and want 
 to gain real benefit to body and mind, put up at 
 a hotel that supplies the best of accommoda- 
 tions, but is not overburdened with "style," go 
 to the "Highland House" carried on by Mr, 
 Orrin L. Wells, and, take our word for it, you 
 will enjoy yourself. This is a large, airy and 
 well-aiipointed hotel that caters expressly to 
 summer tourists, not being open at all in win- 
 ter. The situation affords a very fine sea view. 
 Mr. Wells has been identified with this enter- 
 prise since 1881, and no house in the vicinity 
 holds a more deserved reputation for hospitali- 
 ty and good-cheer. Mr. Parker formerly of the 
 Parker House is steward, and all who have par- 
 taken of his favorite dinners know what to ex- 
 pect. The building measures 80 x 5.5 feet and 
 contains four fioors and a sufficient number of 
 rooms to accommodate fifty guests. The hotel 
 is managed under a system which combines the 
 advantages of those in vogue in public and priv- 
 ate houses, permitting much of the freedom of 
 the former with many of the homelike quali- 
 ties of the latter. The beds, the food and the 
 service are simply first-class, and the guest is 
 made to feel at home, and cannot help enjoying 
 himself. No exhorbitant rates are charged, and 
 all the comforts of sea-side life are provided. 
 
HOTELS 
 
 KENNEBUNK BEACH. 
 
 This beautiful beach is reached by the Kennebunkport Branch of the B. & M. R. R., and in 
 addition to the hotels described below there are a number of handsome cottages. There is a 
 post office located here, " Kennebunk Beach," to which all letters in this section should be 
 addressed. 
 
 Granite State House, A. Stuart, Propri- 
 etor, Kennebunk Beach. While it is unques- 
 tionably true that even the finest and best man- 
 aged hotels, cannot make a populai* summer 
 resort of a locality not possesing great natural 
 advantages, still if these advantages be present, 
 they are much more apt to be appreciated, and 
 ■will draw a much larger number of visitors, if 
 the neighboring hotel accommodations are first- 
 class in character. The truth of this statement 
 is proved by the present condition of affairs in 
 this vicinity, for it must be evideut to all who 
 have given the subject their attention, that 
 Kennebunk Beach owes its phenomenal popu- 
 larity to something besides its beautiful scenei-y 
 and ample opportunities for Fishing, Bathing, 
 Boating and Driving. These are all strong at- 
 tractions, but alone and unaided they would 
 not draw one fifth of those now enjoying them. 
 But when such accommodations are affortled as 
 those provided by the Granite State House, a 
 new and powerful incentive is held out for visit- 
 ing the beach, and the combination of influ- 
 ences is well nigh irresistible. The hotel to 
 "which we refer, is one of the best-known in this 
 vicinity, and its capacity is frequently severely 
 taxed, although eighty guests can be easily 
 cared for. Mr. A. Stuart, its proprietor, is an 
 experienced hotel-keeper, and is a man who 
 firmly believes that intelligent liberality pays. 
 The cuisine of the Granite State House is one of 
 its strong points, the table being supplied with 
 the best the market affords, and the cooking 
 being all that could be wished. The guest-rooms 
 are light, airy and well cared for, and tbe ser- 
 vice is prompt and courteous at all times. Mr. 
 Stuart gives close personal attention to the di- 
 rection of affairs, and is to be congratulated 
 on the results attained. Mr. Stuart runs a livery 
 stable in connection with the hotel where ac- 
 commodations are aff"orded for boarding the 
 horses of guests at reasonable rates as well as 
 furnishing teams by the hour or for excursion 
 parties. 
 
 Wentwortb House, formerly known as 
 the Beach House, Kennebunk Beach. The old- 
 est summer hotel at this popular beach is the 
 Wentworth House, conducted by Mr. Owen 
 Wentwortb ; and as taking a summer vacation 
 has now become an established custom among 
 the American people, we would recommend 
 this house as one where they will find home 
 comforts and everything which goes toward 
 making their stay a pleasant one. There is no 
 state in the Union capable of affording more 
 opportunities for amusement, health and true 
 recreation to the summer pleasure seeker than 
 Maine, for her bold and beautiful scenery, her 
 exhilarating air, her unsurpassed boating facil- 
 ities, her combination of country advantages 
 and city conveniences are as unique and as dis- 
 tinctive, as are her noble rivers, beautiful lakes 
 and grand sea coast; and one of the most desir- 
 able as well as most healthful resorts is Kenne- 
 bunk and its surrounding beaches, which not 
 only combine fine sea air, but also an extensive 
 country view. The Wentworth House is well lo- 
 cated and is kept in a first-class manner by Mr. 
 Owen Wentworth who thoroughly understands 
 his business and makes a specialty of catering 
 to the comfort of his guests. The rooms are 
 pleasant and well furnished, supplied with com- 
 fortable beds and kept, in neat and orderly con- 
 dition. The table is excellent, both as regards 
 quality and quantity, and the bill of fare is suf- 
 ficiently varied to suit all tastes. A new 30- 
 foot Yacht is ready to take parties to sail or fish. 
 There are excellent facilities for Sailing, Bathing, 
 Fishing, and Driving, with Bowling Alleys and 
 various sources of amusement; Horses and Car- 
 riages to let; also Coach and Buckboard to take 
 large parties out on excursions. Visitors will 
 take passage by the Boston & Maine R. R. from 
 Boston or Portland, then by the Kennebunkport 
 Branch to the Beach Station, where there is a 
 post-office. This is but a few rods from the 
 House. 
 
28 
 
 HOTELS OF KENNEBUNK BEACH. 
 
 Bass Rock House, J. A. Wells, Proprie- 
 tor, Kennebunk Beach. The invigorating ef- 
 fect of a stay at the beach duiing the warmer 
 months, cannot really be appreciated save by 
 those who have experienced it, but in order to 
 get as much good as possible in this way, care 
 should be taken that the house occupied is in 
 excellent sanitary condition, for defective drain- 
 age is dangerous under all circumstances, and 
 even the pure sea air cannot prevent it breed- 
 ing illness in many cases. It would be well if 
 all beach hotels were as desirable in this respect 
 as is the Bass Rock House, of which Mr. J. A. 
 Wells is the proprietor, for this popular hostel- 
 ry is not only fortunate in having an abundant 
 supply of pure water, but its drainage is thor- 
 ough and efficient in every detail. The situation 
 of the Bass Rock House is as fortunate from 
 an artistic as from a sanitary point of view, 
 and the scene from the piazza combines ocean 
 and country effects in a most pleasiag, unusual 
 manner. The house is located within sixty 
 yards of the sea, where the beach is smooth and 
 sandy, and adjoining is a bold, rocky shore, 
 thus affording excellent facilities for surf bath- 
 ing and fishing. Mr. Wells has been very suc- 
 cessful in catering to the public in pi-evious 
 seasons, and he is determined to furnish better j 
 accommodations than ever before the present 
 summer. The ravenous appetite enjoyed by 
 the resident of the beach makes the question of 
 food a most important one, and hence we take 
 pleasure in calling special attention to the fact 
 that guests at the Biss Rock House are very 
 liberally supplied, not only as i-egards quantity 
 but quality also. Grove Station, on the Kenne- 
 bunk and Kennebunkport Branch R. R., is the 
 point at which the traveler should leave the 
 cars, and he will find comfortable transporta- 
 tion to the Bass Rock House awaiting him. 
 
 Sea View House, Kennebunk Beach, J. 
 E. Hubbard Proprietor. The question "where 
 shall we spend the summer?" is one that is prob- 
 ably being considered in a number of house- 
 holds, and although the preference felt for 
 mountain, sea coast or river scenery will of 
 course in a great measure determine the choice 
 made, still if the vacation is to be thoroughly 
 enjoyed, the hotel accommodations available 
 must be carefully studied. Many people make 
 the mistake of wandering so far from civilization 
 on their summer pilgrimage that they find 
 themselves deprived of the comforts and luxu- 
 ries to which they are accustomed and return 
 
 home weary and unrefreshed, disgusted with 
 summer hotels in general. Houses may be 
 found however which combine many attractions, 
 and among the many at this popular beach we 
 know of none better situated than the Sea 
 View House of which Mr. J. E. Hubbard is the 
 proprietor. This house is located near the 
 beach and commands a fine view not only of 
 the ocean but also of the surrounding country. 
 The table is unexcelled and every thing possible 
 is done for the comfort of its guests. A summer 
 spent at the Sea View will long be remembered 
 for the pleasure and comforts enjoyed, and will 
 without doubt be repeated a second season. 
 Mr. Hubbard has accommodations for fifty 
 guests and his rooms are well furnished and his 
 prices are reasonable. 
 
 Eagle Rock House. Owen Wentworth & 
 Co., Props., Joseph D. Wells, Manager, Ken- 
 nebunk Beach, Me. In visiting the sea-shore, one 
 wishes to reside not only in the immediate vi- 
 cinity of the beach, but where they can com- 
 mand a view of the adjoining country as well. 
 Both of these attractions are possessed by the 
 new and popular Eagle Rock House, which be- 
 ing situated on elevated ground commands a 
 tine view of surrounding country unrivaled by 
 any other hotel. Its short distance from the 
 Post-office, Station, Bathing House and the other 
 Hotels, not to mention the Cove, is another at- 
 tractive feature, which will be appreciated by 
 all visitors. The table of the Eagle Rock is 
 conducted this year in the same style that met 
 the hearty approval of the guests of last sea- 
 son, and those who have once partaken of these 
 well served and finely cooked dishes are loth to 
 go elsewhere in search of accommodations if 
 they can find them at this popular house. A 
 great point at this house is the freedom from all 
 restraint, as guests can enjoy life here without 
 experiencing any of those annoyances which 
 are met with in some of the hotels along the 
 shore. In conclusion, we would say that a 
 guest at the Eagle Rock for one season is sure 
 to return again, and those who are as yet unde- 
 cided where to pass the " dog days" will do well 
 to send for a circular. The large experience of 
 the proprietors enable them to cater success- 
 fully for their large number of guests. Teams 
 are kept in connection with the House for tak- 
 ing excursions, also a Yacht for sailing and fish- 
 ing. The vegetables, butter, eggs and milk are 
 furnished from the farm in connection with the 
 House. 
 
HISTORICAL SKETCH 
 
 KKNNKBUNK. 
 
 INHERE is little reason to believe that tlie first visitors to this coast in the murky 
 dawning of the seventeenth century Avere in search of a summer resort. Nat- 
 urally, therefore, though the " Port " was the first point settled in this vicinity, the 
 center of the growing settlement was soon transferred to the site of the present town 
 of Kennebunk, where the long winter could be passed a little less frigidly, with some 
 protection from the overpowering east winds, and where the soil admitted a more 
 abundant increase. Thus the nucleus of the town grew up at the spot about three 
 miles from the shore known to the Indians as Kennebunk, the "place of smooth water." 
 Maine, beyond all the other New England states, has taken many names from the In- 
 dians, not a few of them odd, even extravagant, some beautiful, but in the Avhole list 
 we know of none more fitting and significant than this. The first settlements were 
 made here while this territory was a part of the town of Wells, where the earliest 
 town of the locality was settled. The place was included in the first town charter 
 granted to Wells. It has since grown up and away from the mother-town. The first 
 house was erected here in 1643, by a certain Joha Sanders, and this sturdy pioneer 
 was soon followed by others, all earnest, fearless, honornble men, so that the character 
 the town has since maintained was its own from the start. Not a little anxiety and 
 distress were caused in the little settlement by the French and Indian wars which 
 lasted from about 1675 to 1755. Few direct threatenings of attack from the savages, 
 however, were experienced, the extreme smallness of the place being no small pro- 
 tection, and only one man, by the name of Jepson, met death at the hands of the In- 
 dians, happening to fall in with a party of them as they were returning from a foiay. 
 
so HISTORICAL SKETCH OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 All through this period of struggling and trial the growth of the town was very slow. 
 It was not unapparent, however, and by the middle of the eighteenth century the size 
 and wealth of the place had increased sufficiently to warrant the erection at the " land- 
 ing," on the river, of a church which was completed in 1750. Here the education as 
 well as the worship of the little town was conducted for a score of years, until in 
 1770, the first school-house was erected to satisfy an urgent need. 
 
 During the decade preceding the Revolution,and after all the effects of the French 
 wars had disappeared, rapid progress was made. By the time of the Revolution the 
 town had extended widely and become one of the most prominent on the Maine 
 coast. For this reason it took an important part in the struggle of the colonies for 
 liberty, and in the measures which led up to it. The town recoi'ds for this period are 
 obscure, but it is definitely known that a considerable number of soldiers were en- 
 listed here for the Continental army, and the patriotism shown was most heartfelt 
 and practical. The close of the war found the town somewhat retrograded and its 
 industi-ies under a cloud, but the brightening rays of freedom soon revived and more 
 than restored its jjowers, and by the beginning of the present century it was fairly 
 launched upon the sea of continued prosperity. In 1793 a movement set in towards 
 the "Port," where it was found most convenient to locate the growing shipping trade 
 of the town. This gradually extended until it helped to form the new town at the 
 port which was afterward separated. Meanwhile the steady advance at the old town 
 went on. Though it had lost the shipping business it had retained its farming indus- 
 tries, which i^roved in the end more stable than the former, which sank almost as rap- 
 idly as it had risen. Manufacturing on a small scale began to give signs of appear- 
 ing soon after the advent of the present century, and gradually grew into its present 
 prominence. The early years of the century were marked by rapid growth as the 
 shipping interests of the " Port " gave impetus to all lines of work, but it was soon 
 checked by the war of 1812, which, coming as the climax of a series of disasters, 
 brought trouble to the commercial affairs of this region from which they have never 
 since recovered. Progress, however, was still kept up on a small scale, and when 
 Maine was separated from Massachusetts in 1820, Kennebunk had grown enough to 
 be set off as a separate town, having a j^opulation of 2144, and a valuation of $235,- 
 023.40. The first town clerk was Timothy Frost, who was long a leading man in the 
 local government; the first selectmen were Benjamin Titcomb, jr., James Dorrance, 
 and Timothy Frost. 
 
 The central period of the century, up to the civil war, was one of slow evolution 
 from a life solely dependent on the soil, to one largely maintained by manufacturing, 
 as the inborn inventive sense of Yankeedom worked itself out, and the oj^ening up 
 of western farming lands threw the never over-productive soil of New England in 
 the shade. Several new and important industries were founded here, and have since 
 been successfully maintained, one of the most prominent being the useful and success- 
 ful substitution of fine bark products for leather. By the outbreak of the civil war 
 the town had grown sufficiently to be the leading one in the immediate region, and 
 naturally took an important part in the measures then urged and carried out here 
 toward the suppression of the rebsllion. A number of companies were enlisted and 
 
HISTOBICAL SKETCH OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 31 
 
 served o-allantly at the iront. Some of Maine's distinguished general officers hailed 
 from Kennebunk. A spirit of deep and enthusiastic i>atriotism was shown here 
 throughout the struggle. Remarkable unanimity distinguished the endeavors of the 
 town's people in every direction to maintain the Union and relieve the wants and suf- 
 ferings of the soldiers. The Christian Sanitary Commission, Ladies's Aid Society, 
 and other admirable organizations, met hearty support here, and the town was not 
 without lier share in the general mourning for tlie wounded and lost. Many a brave 
 son never returned, and the town has ever tenderly clierished the memory of those 
 who sacrificed all for their countrv. 
 
 MAIN STREET, NEAK POST OFFICE. 
 
 Since the war, tlie chief progress has been in the line of manufacturing. New 
 firms have been established and this industry has gradually extended until now it is 
 the most valuable and importnnt one here, giving promise of yet greater advance in 
 the future. Chiefly through this influence the present valuation is triple that of tlie 
 town at its inception, being for the last year $722,711. The debt of the town being 
 only $11,733, the tax rate is very low, and the most advantageous privileges are of- 
 fered to manufacturers to settle. These are of so exceptional an excellence that it 
 would amply repay any manufacturer dissatisfied with his location, or any house just 
 starting up, to examine the advantages of locating at Kennebunk, Though there 
 are a considerable number of employees here the town has known practically nothing 
 of labor troubles except through reports from outside. In this is embraced one of 
 its most imijortant advantages. 
 
32 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 The educational progress has kept pace with that of the commercial interests, on 
 which it is in no small measure founded. The thoughtful and enterprising citizens of 
 Kennebunk have always been aware of the inestimable im})ortance of thorough edu- 
 cational facilities, and their care has found expression in the establishment and main- 
 tenance of schools up to the highest average maintained in Xew England, Fine 
 buildings have been erected and able teachers procured, and the results obtained as 
 shown by the progress and acquirements of the children of Kennebunk are most 
 creditable and satisfactory to all interested. In 1885 a new and highly successful sys- 
 tem of scholarship grading was introduced into the public schools. This and other 
 advances have placed the educational department on a level with the growth of the 
 recent past, and the spirit shown renders it certain that this department will con- 
 tinue to advance with the times. 
 
 The year 1885 was a year of progress all around. A well equipped and efficient 
 fire department and engine house was then established which has since worked with 
 eminent satisfaction. Two new town charters, granting additional privileges, have 
 been obtained since the first in 1820, one being received in 1868, and the other in 
 1885.. Since the setting off of Kennebunkport, that town has drawn away some of 
 Kennebunk's natural advance in population; nevertheless, this had increased in 1887 
 to 3200, and it is increasing now faster probably than ever before. The public spirit 
 and charitable consideration of the wants and advantages of all have always marked 
 the local government and business of Kennebunk. Public measures have been often 
 and very generously carried out, and in this respect Kennebunk deserves to stand as 
 a model town, even among the model towns of New England. 
 
 The religious life of the town is vigorous and 2:»enetrating, The old faith still 
 survives with much of its positive beauty and strength. The effect of the old Puri- 
 tan days is seen in the constant and regular attendance of the whole people upon di- 
 vine sex'vice, the pure observance of the Sabbath, and the honor in which the churches 
 are held and maintained. Most of the leading denominations are represented here. 
 The Baptists have one church and society, the Congregationalists have one, the Meth- 
 odists three, the Unitarians one, the Adventists two, and Free-Will Baptists one. 
 The religious feeling of the town is very deep and strong, finding expression in char- 
 itable deeds and moral life of a pure and rare quality. 
 
 The social side of the town is also fully alive and energetic. During the summer 
 it is enlivened by many summer visitors, who are attracted by the quiet and restful- 
 ness of the pleasant life here. In the winter, also, the towns-people engage in innum- 
 erable social entertainments; sleigh-rides, skating trips, parties, etc., etc., for the 
 young people ; sociaoles, tea and sewing parties, lectures and literary entertainments 
 of a high and interesting order are largely attended by all. The secret societies are 
 well represented here. The Odd Fellows have three lodges, the Free Masons two, 
 the Knights of Pythias two, not to speak of less prominent orders, in all of which 
 the Kennebunkers delight, and have a way of employing much of their spare time. 
 Unlike many northern towns, which, as it were, pull down the curtains and retire to 
 a long undisturbed repose from the end of one summer to the beginning of the next, 
 Kennebunk maintains its quiet, yet refined and j^leasant social life throughout the 
 
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF KENNEBUNK. 33 
 
 year to the enjoyment and profit of its residents and visitors. Those who have never 
 experienced the subtle, abiding charm of life in a refined New England country-town 
 cannot be initiated into its mysterious precints by others' description or gain much 
 appreciative knowledge of it. Yet even a slight acquaintance is sufficient to recall 
 the simple unaffected beauty, the purity and strength of a life Avhose habit is near to 
 that of nature's self, the continu;dly growing love and appreciation of the " Quiet 
 Life," Pope so beautifully described, and the peaceful equipoise of living which through 
 nature's working seems to bring this unsettled, flickering life of our humanity nearer 
 both to the light of the stars and the beautiful flowers of the field. Such and many 
 more are the charms of the retired life at Kennebunk, which only the poet can rep- 
 resent, and he but in part. 
 
 For those whom business and other cares will not allow an extended absence from 
 the city, Kennebunk has advantages possessed by few other places of anything like 
 similar attractions, in being connected by two large lines of railway with both Boston 
 and Portland, to which the journey is a very short one. This is one reason why so 
 many city people delight and continue to come hither year by year, and to the busi- 
 ness man amid the dry and panting days of summer heat, such a retreat is an inesti- 
 mable boon. 
 
 Kennebunk has been a very prolific spot, much more so than its immediate appear- 
 ance would lead one to think. Many of its sons and daughters have gone to the 
 west or to the great cities, and every year many of them with their generally juvenile 
 families return to give the old folks a lovely, lively vacation on the old homestead 
 farm. It would surprise an inquirer to find how many Kennebunk homes have these 
 annual and gladly expected visitors, and if it were left to the children to decide as to 
 what sort of a place Kennebunk is to spend the summer, the verdict would be an 
 unanimous shout that it was the " finest place in the world." They may somewhat 
 cool down from their childish imaginings as the inevitable sad experience of maturer 
 life teaches them that there is no spot on earth possessing all its beauties, but of this 
 at least we may be certain, that in all their joarneyings they will find no place so en- 
 circled and entwined with golden memories among their dearest dreams of earthly 
 happiness. And, by the soberer judgment of older mortals, a not dissimilar conclu- 
 sion as to the beauties of Kennebunk, is arrived at, as its numerous visitors year by 
 year undoubtedly prove. Of late years, " Kennebunk Beach " lias been rapidly grow- 
 ing into favor as a summer watei'ing place. Situated on the opposite side of the river 
 from Cape Arundel and the "bluffs" of Kennebunkport, it is coming each year into 
 more extensive and pleasant attractiveness, not unworthy of comparison with its older 
 and friendly rival. Several hotels and many cottages have been erected, the tenden- 
 cy seeming to foretell that the " Beach " will be chiefly the abode of " cottagers." 
 The Beach shore is very smooth and sandy with all the advantages possible for bath- 
 ing. The privileges of the river and ocean are shared equally with the residents of 
 the " Cape," and all the evidences go to prove that before many years there will be 
 two similar and not unequal summer-settlements, nestling beautifully by the sea on 
 each side of the Kennebunk river. May that day soon come, and so far from the 
 Cape's losing prestige, influence or privilege from it, each place would share in the 
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34 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF KEN NEB UNK. 
 
 other's prosperity, and gather new laurels by each other's advancement in mutual ex- 
 change. When each side of the river shall have been at all adequately developed, 
 then will Kennebunk and the "Port" become in size what they liave long been in 
 character, one of the leading and greatest watering places on the Atlantic coast. The 
 old town has intimate connection and participation in all this advancement, as her 
 revenue as well as her famo are materially enlarged thereby. Very few come to the 
 " Port " or " Beach " without spending considerable time in the old town, and well 
 will it bear inspection and study. It is only separated from the shore and mouth of 
 the river by three miles, a good old " Sabbath day's journey," and a pleasant as well 
 as beautiful walk in all but scorching days. The meadow and woodland scenery along 
 this old road to the " Port," are extremely pretty and admired by all who know it, all 
 the more in proportion to the acquaintance. The setting off of the " Port " as a sep- 
 arate town, which at first seemed to be an unfavorable arrangement for Kennebunk, 
 has in many respects proved advantageous even for the old town herself. The inde- 
 pendent growth of the former has tended to stimulate and further that of the latter, 
 and now, though it is in a quieter and less noticeable way, there are probably about 
 as many visitors to Kennebunk every summer as to Kennebunkport. 
 
 Among other beautiful sections of the town, Hope Cemetery is especially noticea- 
 ble. Long and careful endeavor has made it extremely beautiful, and many visitors 
 are delighted with its long, shady walks, and harmonious and tasteful management of 
 flowers and decorations. 
 
 A "Free Library" of considerable size, and most select character, also maintained 
 by the town, gives ample evidence of the refinement and character of the people, and 
 the interest taken in intellectual affairs. The leading merchants are distinguished by 
 the interest they take in the advancement of the welfare of the town and its people, 
 and the support of such movements as the one resulting in the free library had been 
 hearty and generous. The impressions carried away. by the transient visitor to Ken- 
 nebunk are all most favorable to its character and prospects. A more kindly and 
 generous people in all that goes to make and keep the social life of man noble and in- 
 spiring, it would be diflScult to find anywhere. The most wide-spread harmony and 
 good-fellowship prevail, and in such an atmosphere one finds it easy to approximate 
 to the true life of reasonable happiness and wide sympathies. Not for Kennebunk in 
 the coming time, will he the rocket-like progress of western towns; but all the more 
 surely, in the unobtrusive yet resistless way that has marked its growth for a century, 
 will it continue to advance, assured by the beauty and advantages of its situation, as 
 well as by the character and enterprise of its citizens, of successful progress, even far 
 beyond present expectation, as the succeeding years bring opportunities for expan- 
 sion and development. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN 
 
 OF 
 
 KENNEBUNK, ME. 
 
 Davis Shoe Company, Manufacturers of 
 Ladies' and Misses' Boots and Shoes and Felt 
 Boots, Factory, Kennebunk, Me., Boston OflQce 
 93 Summer Street. One of the great factories 
 for which New England is famous, is that car- 
 ried on by the Davis Shoe Co., at the corner of 
 Main and Fletcher Streets, and some idea of 
 the extent of business done by this company 
 may be had from the fact that this establish- 
 ment, large as it is, is but one of the several 
 controlled by the corporation, another being 
 located at Lynn, Mass., and still another at 
 Richmond, Virginia. The Kennebunk factory 
 occupies a five story building of the dimensions 
 of 120 X 70 feet, and is fitted up with the latest 
 improved machinery from the roof to the 
 ground, water power affording the motive force. 
 Employment is given to 250 operatives, aud the 
 monthly output of the establishment is enor- 
 mous in amount, and comprises not only leather 
 Boots and Shoes for Ladies and Misses, but 
 also Men's and Boys' Felt Boots. The main 
 oflBce of the concern is in Boston, Mass., at No. 
 93 Summer Street, and the officers of the com- 
 pany are Boston men, their names being as fol- 
 lows: William H. Chase, president; George \V. 
 Williams, treasurer; William Henry Keene, vice 
 president. The resident manager in Kenne- 
 bunk, is Mr. A. A. Hawley, and no one could 
 be more active and zealous in advancing the 
 companys' interests. The goods produced by 
 the Davis Shoe Co., at its various factories are 
 well known to the ti-ade, and the estimation in 
 which they are held is best shown by the large 
 aud steadily growing demands for them. Great 
 care is taken to secure uniformity of merit in 
 
 their manufacture, and they are quoted at re- 
 markably low rates for goods of such quality. 
 
 R. W. Lord & Co., Manufacturers of Seine, 
 Net and Fishing Twine, and Standard Eaven 
 Duck, Factory at West Kennebunk. One of the 
 oldest established and we might say the leading 
 industry of Kennebunk is the Twine and 
 Duck factory of Messrs. R. W. Lord & Co., near 
 the Eastern depot, West Kennebunk. From* a 
 small beginning it has grown during the past 28 
 years to its present proportions, giving employ- 
 ment to from 80 to 100 capable hands and send- 
 ing its product to all parts of the United States 
 and Canada. The factory is supplied with every 
 convenience for the rapid and successful manu- 
 facture of Seine Net and Fishing Twine, and 
 while every effort is made to maintain its pres- 
 ent high reputation the prices are based upon 
 the lowest possible scale consistent with a first- 
 class product. The manufacture of Standard 
 Raven Duck has recently been added. This is 
 specially adapted for light sails, awnings of all 
 kinds also in the manufacture of Canvas Shoes 
 and for various other purposes. Mr. R. W. Lord 
 who founded this business over a quarter of a 
 century ago is one of the best known gentlemen 
 of York County. He is President of the Kenne- 
 bunk Savings Bank, is deeply interested in Ken- 
 nebunk — his native place — and its development 
 and is highly esteemed as a public spirited citi- 
 zen. The firm is composed of E. W. Lord and 
 his brothers and is run in connection with the 
 extensive firm of H. & G. W. Lord of 111 Com- 
 mercial St., Boston, who manufacture Seines 
 Nets, etc., of all kinds. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EENNEBUNK. 
 
 raodern in its arrangement. This department 
 of the establishment is hirgely patronized by 
 strictly first-class customers. He has agents 
 
 Geo. Bonser & Son, Dealers in Clothing, 
 Gent's Furnishing Goods, etc., Kennebunk. At 
 
 No 10 Main Street is found the Clothing and , > ,, . , c 
 
 Gent's Complete Outfitting establishment of at the following places S 
 Geo Bonson & Son. Young as a firm, but as port: W. A. Foss Biddetord l.o. mo^ 
 S'vidSs they have been connected with the J- W.Moses, Portsmouth; C. W. Good 
 present business over eight years. Mr. Bonson Berwick. 
 
 Senior, a native of Lester, England, can recall 
 
 nearlyhalf a century in which he has been identi- William Dowaingr, Dealer in Dry 
 fied with the woolen business in all its branches, j p^^p Goods, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, etc.. 
 Armed with this long and practical experience, j^iagon's Block, Main Street, Kennebunk. It 
 though vouug enough to have abundant push [ ^^^^^i^j {jg strange indeed, if a review of Kenne- 
 
 Brown, Keiinebunk- 
 
 Brown, Saco; 
 
 win, No. 
 
 and 
 
 and energy, has gone far to successfully estab- 
 lish the firm. Mr. Bonson. Jr., an enterprising 
 and practical young man of modern ideas and 
 rare business abilities has, greatly aided in 
 making the firm one of the most popular in 
 Kennebunk. They buy for cash, maintain the 
 highest standards, and always quote the lowest 
 prices in every department. The store occupied 
 is 50 X 22 feet in dimensions.is thoroughly fitted 
 up with a choice stock showing that a great 
 deal of attention is paid to novelties of an at- 
 tractive and salable character, just such things 
 as every body seeks but does not readily find. 
 Fancy Outing Goods, Hammocks and Attach- 
 ments. Horse and Carriage Furnishings, Trunks 
 and Valises in great variety, not to mention 
 their large stock of new and fashionable Cloth- 
 ing, Hats, Furs, and Gent's Furnishings; all in 
 all you will find here a model firm second to 
 none in this vicinity. 
 
 Kennebunk Steam liaunrtry, and Bath 
 Rooms, VVater Street. Chas. D. French, propri- | sented every time 
 etor. "An ounce of fact is worth a ton 
 theory." This saying carries its own 
 proof with it, but nevertheless the subject is one 
 that is not given the importance and considera- 
 tion which its merits deserve. People will 
 argue and dispute over a question of fact, when 
 it may be settled much more satisfactorily and 
 easily in one-half the time by practical demon- 
 stration. Take the matter of public laundries 
 for instance. When these were first established 
 those who constantly oppose progress of all 
 kinds, wert' loud and vehement in their demon- 
 strations that all clothes delivered to them, 
 would be ruined, that they would not be half 
 cleaned, that the expense would be great, and 
 strange as it may seem, this cry is still kept up 
 by some, despite the fact that the experience of 
 
 bunks' leading business enterprises did not con- 
 tain mention of that carried on by Mr. William 
 Downing, in Mason's Block, Main St., for the 
 undertaking in question was founded in 1845, 
 and has Ion? held its present position among 
 the represntative houses of this section. Mr. 
 Downing was born in Kennebunkport, and is 
 one-of the best known of our resident merchants. 
 He is a trustee of the Kennebunk Savings Bank 
 The store occupied by Mr. Downing, is 55x20 feet 
 in dimensions and contains as skillfuly chosen 
 a stock of Dry and Fancy Goods, Boots, Shoes, 
 Rubbers, etc., as are to be found in this section- 
 Mr. Downing has had a very extended experi- 
 ence in commercial affairs, and it would be hard 
 to find a gentleman more completely fitted for 
 intelligently catering to the class of trade he 
 seeks to supply. Every article bought at his 
 store is sold on its merits, and although the pri- 
 ces quoted are as low as can be named any- 
 where, the goods handled are uniformly reliable 
 and may be depended upon to prove as repre- 
 sented every time. Ladies in search of novelties 
 of in Dry and Fancy Goods, can visit no better 
 store, and those wanting foot-wear of any de- 
 scription, will also find it well worth their while 
 to see what Mr. Downing has to off'er. 
 
 Woodbury Hall, Hack and Livery Stable, 
 Main Street, near Grove, Kennebunk. No one, 
 at all acquainted with the many beautiful drives 
 in the vicinity of Kennebunk, can wonder that 
 there is a steady and increasing demand for de- 
 sirable turnouts, and this demand is growing 
 all the more rapidly from the fact that the num- 
 ber of strangers visiting town is being greatly 
 added to from year to year. A gentleman who 
 is particularly well-fitted to satisfy the most 
 fastidious in the matter of stable accomodations, 
 is Mr. Woodbury Hall, for he has had an exten- 
 years has shown it to be absurd and ill-founded, ded experience in this line of business, having 
 Those who patronize the Kennebunk Steam | begun operations about a score of years ago. 
 Laundry established in 1887 and conducted by ! The premises utilized by Mr. Hall, are located 
 Mr. Chas. D. French, have certainly no cause on Main St., near Grove, and comprise 2 floors 
 for complaint, but rather for congratulation; of the dimensions of 50 x 30 feet. A Hack, Liv- 
 and so evident is this, that its business is incre \ ery and Boarding Stable is carried on, and em- 
 asing very rapidly and as yet shows not the 1 ployment is given to 2 efficient assistants, orders 
 least sign of being checked in its growth. Mr. being attended to immediately and no trouble 
 French was born in Porter, Me. and understands bein'g spared to afford satisfactory accommoda- 
 the Laundry business in every detail. He real- \ tions. Carriages will be furnished for any occa- 
 
 izes that nothing but good and faithful work can 
 win enduring success and consequently strives 
 to maintain the high reputation for thorough- 
 ness and skill which his establishment has 
 attained. The premises utilized by Mr. French 
 cover an area of 80 by 40 feet, and eight skilled 
 assistants are employed and all work is done 
 at the lowest rates. j\Ir. French has in connec- 
 tion with his laundry, on Water Street, fine 
 Bath Rooms where everything is first-class and 
 
 sion at short notice, and experienced and care- 
 ful drivers can be supplied if desired. Mr. Hall 
 does a large Livery business, for he keeps every- 
 thing connected with this branch of operations 
 in first-class condition, and his carriages will be 
 found stylish, presentable and easy-riding. The 
 horses obtained of him, are not the wrecks too 
 often furnished at Livery Stables, but are with- 
 out exception, good looking animals and easy 
 goers, and a drive behind one is enjoyment. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
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 P. C. Wig-ffin, Dealer in Fresh and Salt 
 Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, Sausages 
 Ham, Tripe and Poultry, also dealer in Ice ; par- 
 ticular attention paid to Smoking Hams; Blue 
 Store, ^lain Street, Kennebuuk. The Meat 
 Market carried on by Mr. Parker C Wiggin, in 
 the Blue Store on Main Street, is the oldest es- 
 tablishment of this kind in York County, and 
 its claim to consideration is based not more on 
 its age than on the uniformly superior charac- 
 ter of the service accorded the public. It is 
 over half a century since this business was 
 founded, audit has been under the control of 
 its ijreseut proprietor for thirty-five years. Op- 
 erations were begun by Mr. Nathan Wiggin, 
 father of the present proprietor, in 1S.33. The 
 premises occupied are of the dimensions of 6.5 x 
 25 feet, and are very conveniently located. Mr. 
 Parker C. Wiggin is a native of Kennebuuk, and 
 is a member of York Lodge No. 22 F. .fe A. M., 
 Murray Royal Arch Chapter and the Bradford 
 Commandery K. T.. also Mousam Lodge 26 
 L O. O. F. The stock carried by him is remark- 
 able for its extent and variety, comprising Fresh 
 and Salt Beef. Pork, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, Sau- 
 sages, ilam. Tripe and Poultry. The Pork in 
 which a wholesale business is also done is all 
 "Country" Pork and warranted first-class. The 
 Sausages are also manufactured by Mr. Wiggin 
 on the piemises, and not only choice cuts of 
 Beef, etc., but everything in the meat line is in- 
 cluded in the stock, for all classes of trade are 
 catered to with equal care and success. Partic- 
 ular attention is paid to smoking Hams, and 
 by the way, the "Excelsior" Hams cured by 
 Mr. Wiggin are noted for the delicacy and gen- 
 eral excellence of their flavor. Low prices rule 
 here for a very large business is done and pro- 
 fits can be reduced accordingly. Orders are at- 
 tended to at once, and the politeness with which 
 customers are served is both noticeable and 
 gratifying. The retail Ice business is also en- 
 gaged in quite extensively by Mr. Wiggin, a 
 storage capacity of about five hundred tons be- 
 ing made use of. Low rates are quoted in the 
 sale of this indispensable commodity as well as 
 in that of Meat, etc., and the advantages offered 
 to customers have resulted in the building up 
 of a steadily growing demand, aud a corres- 
 pondingly prosperous business. 
 
 Dr. Koss & Co., Dealers in Pure Drugs, 
 Toilet and Fancy Articles, Main Street, Kenne- 
 bunk. Me. Prescriptions carefully compounded. 
 In many respects it would be an excellent thing 
 if every druggist were a practicing ph3'sician, 
 or at least, if not one in active practice, suffi- 
 ciently well informed in the theory and prac- 
 tice of medicine to have a comprehensive idea 
 of the subject. An excellent example of the 
 advantages derivable from such a condition of 
 affairs is that afforded by the establishment 
 carried on under the firm-name of Dr. P^oss &, 
 Co. on Main Street, for as all our Kennebunk 
 readers well know, the Doctor is a successful 
 practicing physician, and the service accorded 
 to customers at his store is satisfactory in the 
 extreme. Dr. F. M. Ross is a native of this 
 town, and inaugurated the establishment in 
 question in 1S77. He is well known in connec- 
 tion with town affairs, as well as in his mercan- 
 tile and his professional capacities, and has 
 
 served on the school committee and also as au- 
 ditor. The premises utilized for the carrying 
 on of business are 55 x 30 feet in dimensions, 
 and contain a large and particularly well select- 
 ed stock of Pure Drugs. Medicines and Chemi- 
 cals, together with full lines of Toilet and Fan- 
 cy Articles, etc. Especial attention is given to 
 the compounding of Prescriptious, and as may 
 be imagined from his education and practical 
 training Dr. Ross is particularly well prepared 
 to fill such orders in the most satisfactory and in- 
 telligent manner. He takes the utmost pains to 
 avoid even the possibility of error in the selec- 
 tion or handling of the ingredients called for. and 
 also endeavors to supply only pure and fresh 
 drugs. Mrs. I. M. R. Thompson has charge of 
 the store, owing to the Doctor's extensive prac- 
 tice. His charges are very moderate, and it is 
 perfectly natui-al that his establishment should 
 be one of the most popular in this vicinity. 
 
 Mousam House, C. E. Sawyer, Projuietor, 
 Kennebunk. Owing to the fame of the vicinity 
 as a Summer Resort, Kennebunk and Kenne- 
 bunkport are more rich in good hotels than most 
 other places of no greater population, and it is 
 theiefore no common praise to give a i)ublic 
 house located here, to say that it is as good as 
 the best. This jutlgment must be given however 
 in the case of the "Mousam House" under its 
 new management for although there is more 
 than one hotel of much greater preten.sions, 
 there is not one where the comfort of guests is 
 more carefully considered or where life is more 
 truly enjoyable. Many a commercial traveller 
 will join us in this statement, for the "Mousam" 
 is under its present management famous among 
 the fraternity, who may reasonably be expected 
 to know a good hotel when they see it. Spec- 
 ial provision is now made for the welfare of 
 such guests, and the man who can't feel at home 
 at this honse, was never made to leave home at 
 all. The hotel business has been carried on the 
 premises for many years under various proprie- 
 tors, being an old Stage House. The present 
 protnietor Mr. C. E. Sawyer, assumed control 
 late in 1887, and has refurnished the house 
 throughout making it now a very popular hotel. 
 Mr. C. E. Sawyer tlie present proprietor was 
 born in Saco, 3Iaitn\ and has a large circle of 
 friends. He gives Lonstaut personal attention 
 to the details of the management, and is ever on 
 the lookout to remedy any defects that have oc- 
 ciired in the past. The building contains three 
 flooi-s of the dimensions of 40 x 05 feet, and 40 
 rooms are at the service of the public. They are 
 neatly and comfortably furnished, and the em- 
 ployment of several efficient assistants makes it 
 easy to assure prompt aud courteous service to 
 every guest. The table is bountifully and taste- 
 fully supplied, and neither good cooking nor 
 intelligent serving is wanting to complete the 
 satisfaction with which a meal can be taken 
 here. The terms are very low — but !?J.OO per 
 day, and Summer Guests, CommeVcial Men, and 
 others will find many advantages in making the 
 Mousam their headquarters. We must not for- 
 get to mention that a most excellent Livery 
 Stable is connected with the hotel, where 6 
 horses and an equal number of carriages are at 
 the service of the public, and where teams are 
 furnished at all hours at low rates. 
 
38 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 William Bartlett, Wholesale Lumber 
 Dealer, also Dealer in Groceries and Grain, 
 Portland Street, West Kennebuuk. " Cheap 
 raw material " has been tlie cry of so many 
 manufacturers of late years, that everybody is 
 beginning to understand the paramount im- 
 portance of this condition of success in manu- 
 facturing: enterprises. Lumber may properly 
 be called a "raw material," although strictly 
 speaking:, it is a manufactured product, "stand- 
 ing timber " being the source from whence it 
 comes. But call it what you will, lumber has 
 had an immense influence on the interests of 
 this state in the past, and will doubtless con- 
 tinue to be one of the most important of Maine's 
 productions for many years to come. Among 
 the many lumber dealers doing business in 
 this section, prominent mention should be 
 made of Mr. William Bartlett; for this gentle- 
 man is not only heavily interested in the whole- 
 sale lumber trade, but also maintains a well- 
 appointed Saw Mill and Grocery Store at West 
 Kennebunk, on Portland Street. Mr. Bartlett 
 has been identified with tliin enterprise for some 
 ten years and sells about 1,.500,0U0 feet of lumber 
 per year, and the demand for the productions 
 of the Mill is brisk and increasing. Employ- 
 ment is given to about ten to twenty assistants, 
 and with the aid of the extensive and improved 
 machinery in operation, it is possible to fill all 
 orders at short notice and in the satisfactory 
 manner so well known in connection with this 
 establisliment. 
 
 G. r. Perkins, Dealer in Groceries and 
 Meats, Main Street, Kennebunk, Me. If some 
 of those people who are always declaring that 
 they "don't see how" Mr. Brown, or Mr. .Jones, 
 or whatever his name may be, can live as well 
 as he does, on the small salary that he earns, 
 were to use the same amount of intelligence 
 and discrimination in placing their orders for 
 house-hold supples, that the one of whom they 
 speak probably does, they would cease to won- 
 der at his success in making a little money go a 
 great way. It is just as easy to patronize a con- 
 cern that sells at bottom prices, as it is to deal 
 with one that charges a fancy profit on every- 
 thing, and if any of our readers are disposed to 
 doubt this, let them place a trial order with Mr. 
 G. F. Perkins, located on Main Street, and see 
 whether they will be satisfied to do business 
 elsewhere afterward. We are sure that it will 
 be found that while Mr. Perkins' prices are away 
 down to the lowest notch, his goods are unex- 
 celled, and the manner in which his customers 
 are accommodated first-class in every respect. 
 Mr. Perkins established his present enterprise 
 in 1Sj<8, and now does an extensive business, 
 and occupies a spacious store, which is well 
 stocked with a choice assortment of Staple and 
 Fancy Groceries of all kinds, and in the Meat 
 department will always be found a desirable 
 variety of everything usually included in that 
 branch of trade. Competent and polite assis- 
 tants are employed and every facility is at hand 
 to assure all customers prompt and reliable ser- 
 vice. A decided saving can be made by patron- 
 izing this establishment and it fully deserves 
 the popularity it enjoys. 
 
 W. M. Dresser, Dealer in Hats, Caps and 
 Gents' Furnishing Goods, Xo. 14 Main Street, 
 Kennebunk. There are some curious things to 
 be observed in relation to Hats and Caps, and 
 one of the most curious of them all is, that 
 while there is no single 
 article of dress that ex- 
 erts a more powerful in- 
 fluence over one's per- 
 sonal appearance than 
 ^the hat, there is nothing 
 in which most people 
 are more neglectful than 
 in the selection and re- 
 newal of head-gear. A 
 man who is fashionably and tastily dressed in 
 other respects, will sometimes wear a hat that 
 is neither fashionable nor presentable, and 
 never seem to realize that it spoils the effect 
 produced by the rest of his garments. On the 
 other hand, a stylish and becoming hat will go 
 far towards making amends for deficiencies in 
 other articles of dress. Tasty and fashionable 
 head-gear is not an expensive luxury, especially 
 if it be sought for in the right place, and in this 
 connection we may remark that no better place 
 can be found than that of which Mr. W. M. 
 Dresser is the proprietor, located at No. 14 Main 
 Street. The gentleman in question is a native 
 of Kennebunk, and a member of the Odd Fel- 
 lows. He started his present business in 1880, 
 and the character of the trade he has built up, 
 shows how well-fitted he is for the management 
 of such an enterprise. The store measures 50 x 
 20 feet, and the assortment of Hats, Caps and 
 Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods which it con- 
 tains embraces nothing but fashionable and 
 desirable articles, for Mr. Dresser is constantly 
 renewing his stock, and it is always "up to the 
 times" in every respect. His prices are as low 
 as can be quoted on such goods, and uniform 
 politeness is assured to all. 
 
 Ocean National Bank, of Kepziebunk. 
 The Ocean National Bank, has existeti here for 
 over 30 years. The inception of this enterpise 
 was in 185-1. it being originally known as the 
 "Ocean Bank," and in 18ti.5 it was incorporated 
 under the National Banking laws and assumed 
 its present title. The institution has a capital 
 of $100,000, a surplus of $20,000 and Undivided 
 Profits amounting to over .$9,000, so that it may 
 be said to be excei)tionably well-fitted to ad- 
 vance and to protect the interests of its patrons. 
 Such figures as we have named, would have 
 been impossible of attainment without careful 
 and far-seeing management, and indeed from 
 the beginning, this bank has been most fortu- 
 nate in its officers and directors. They have 
 been chosen from the ranks of those who be- 
 lieved in Kennebunk and who had business in- 
 terests of their own hero, and the President is 
 Mr. Edward W. Morton, and the Cashier is Mr. 
 Christopher Littlefiold, the Directors being: 
 Messrs, E. W. Morton, Andrew Walker, R. W. 
 Lord, F. P. Hall, Abrara Hill, Nathan Dane and 
 M. C. Maling. These gentlemen are known 
 throughout this vicinity and require no further 
 personal mention. They pay close attention to 
 the interests of the bank, and seek to combine 
 conservatism and liberality in their methods of 
 management. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
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 liittlefield Bros., Dealers in Dry Goods, 
 Choice Groceries, Flour and Grain, Teas, Cof- 
 fees, Spices, Hardware, Paints, Oils, Medicines, 
 Fancy Goods, etc.. West Kennebunk. The 
 changes that have occurred in Kennebunk and 
 vicinity during the past thirty years have been 
 many and decided, and there are but few of the 
 business houses of those days now in operation. 
 One of the leading stores in West Kennebunk 
 is that conducted by Littlefield Bros., near the 
 Eastern Depot, and it would be difficult to find 
 a more truly representative concern in certain 
 respects. This store is a popular and univer- 
 sally known enterprise, and the stock carried 
 is so large and varied, that even to catalogue it 
 would be no light task. It comprises among 
 other things, Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, 
 Grain, Hardware. Paints, Oils, etc.. Fancy 
 Goods, Crockery Ware, and other House Fur- 
 nishings far too numerous to mention. Grocer- 
 ies and Hardware are largely dealt in, and tlie 
 prices named on the many goods handled make 
 it worth some extra trouble if necessary, to 
 place orders here. Owing to the favorable re- 
 lations they enjoy with manufacturers, dealers, 
 etc., they are able to offer some decided advan- 
 tages to those who may wish anything in the 
 lines carried. The premises occupied are large 
 and commodious, and the stock carried is dis- 
 played to excellent advantage. The Messrs. 
 Littlefield were born in Kennebunk, and are 
 both well-known and prominent citizens. 
 
 W. E. Warren, Dealer in Fruit and Con- 
 fectionery, Cigars, Canned Goods and Condi- 
 ments, Main Street, Kennebunk, Me. Those 
 who live in larije towns and particularly those 
 who are engaged in sedentary employments are 
 living an unnatural life. They are not getting 
 the advantages attained from exercise in the 
 open air, they are not possessed of the strength 
 and vigor that only an open-air existence can 
 jfive, and in the majority of cases, they must 
 choose between retaining their health by the 
 use of drugs or by judicious dieting. These are 
 facts, undenied and undeniable, and certainly 
 when given the alternative mentioned what sen- 
 sible person would hesitate to prefer the use of 
 the proper food, to the constant and increasing 
 dosing with drugs, which must otherwise be 
 kept up? Fruit is man's natural food. It is 
 one of the best preventives of disease known, 
 and leaves no ill effects behind but on the con- 
 trary aids and improves the digestion and other 
 important functions, of the body. Of course to 
 have good effect it must be both ripe and fresh, 
 and such fruit is easily found in the right stores, 
 . and there is none better in this market than 
 that handled by Mr. W. E. Warren, the capable 
 manager of the well-appointed Fruit and Con- 
 fectionery store located at 22 Main Street and 
 established by him in 1887. A choice variety is 
 shown of Foreign and Domestic Fruits of every 
 description, as well as a fine assortment of Con- 
 fectionery of all kinds. These goods are not only 
 first-class in every particular, out they are sold 
 at the lowest market price and this being the 
 case our readers will not be surprised to hear 
 that a very large business has already been 
 built up. Mr. Warren is a well-known business 
 man in this section and is justly popular with 
 his many customers. In addition to the large 
 trade in Confectionery and Fruit, Mr. Warren 
 
 has recently opened a finely appointed ice 
 cream parlor, opposite his store (over Miss 
 Wentworth's). Ice cream of all flavors is sup- 
 plied to families, church fairs and societies at 
 special rates and at retail by the plate, quart 
 or gallon. 
 
 C. H. Walker, Wholesale Grain, Flour and 
 Lumber Dealer, Kennebunk. If there is one 
 line of business that may be considered more 
 staple than another, it is certainly that of the 
 dealer in Grain, Flour, etc., for these articles are 
 always in active demand, and their consump- 
 tion is not affected by changes in fashion. 
 There are many grist-mills in operation in this 
 state, for the abundant water-power to be ob- 
 tained here, enables such establishments to be 
 carried on to the best possible advantage, as far 
 an economy of running is concerned, but among 
 them all, there is not one more capably man- 
 aged, than that of which Mr. C. H. Walker is 
 the proprietor situated on Cor. Main and Water 
 Street, Kennebunk. This gentleman is a native 
 of Kennebunk and has been identified with the 
 industry now carried on by him, since 1874. He 
 is extensively known hereabouts, and does a 
 large and growing business, not only in the 
 handling of Grain, Flour, etc., but also in the 
 manufacture and sale of Lumber, in which he is 
 a prominent wholesale dealer, two large build- 
 ings are made use of, one is a Grist mill and the 
 other is a Saw mill, the latter on the eastern 
 side of the river and employment is given to 
 from 20 to .50 men. Some retail trade is carried 
 on, but the great bulk of the business is whole- 
 sale, as Mr. Walker's facilities are well appre- 
 ciated by dealers, builders, etc., and it has been 
 discovered that he is prepared to furnish any- 
 thing in his line at the lowest market rates, 
 orders being promptly and accurately filled. 
 
 W. K. Pineo, Horse Shoeing and Jobbing, 
 Kennebunk. The pleasure of a stay at the 
 beach is f>f course much increased by having a 
 horse and carriage available, but in order to get 
 as much good in this way as possible, care 
 must be taken to keep the animal's feet in 
 good condition. The generally sandy quality 
 of many of the roads near the sea shore, causes 
 horse shoes to wear rapidly, and the same thing 
 makes a crack or split in the hoof a serious 
 matter, as when sand enters such an opening 
 the consequences are apt to be severe. Keep 
 your horse well shod and his hoofs otherwise 
 well cared for, both from motives of humanity 
 and economy, and one of the surest possible 
 ways to see that the animal is shod as he 
 should be, is to patronize the establishment 
 carried on by Mr. W. K. Pineo. Mr. Pineo does 
 horse-shoeing and general jobbing at short no- 
 tice, and orders entrusted to him are filled as 
 carefully as they are promptly. He has had 
 considerable experience in this line of business 
 and has made horse-shoeing a special study. 
 The shoes are carefully fitted to the feet of the 
 animal, and pains are taken to adapt the style 
 of shoe to the individual gait of the horse on 
 which it is placed. Prices are very moderate 
 and satisfaction is confidently guaranteed. 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 Charles H. Cole, Dealer in W. I. Goods, 
 Groceries and Produce, Main Street, Keuuo- 
 bunk. As the labors of those engaged in the 
 taking of the census frequently demonstrates 
 most surprising and unlooked for conditions of 
 affairs, so any intelligent observer of the pro- 
 gress and individual enterprise of a section, 
 cannot fail to be astonished at some of the 
 resultii of his observations. Very few men, 
 comparatively speaking, have any adequate idea 
 of the vast importance of the grocery trade, for 
 it is so divided and sub-divided into small 
 establishments that it is only when the whole 
 field is reviewed and the total result footed up, 
 that its magnitude becomes manifest. Of the 
 houses engaged in this trade in Kennebunk and 
 vicinity, few are in a position to offer their cus- 
 tomers the accommodations and advantages 
 extended by that carried on by Mr. Charles H. 
 Cole, and so widely is this known that this gen- 
 tleman's trade is rapidly and steadily increas- 
 ing. He was born in Kennebunk, and the in- 
 ception of the establishment now conducted by 
 him was in 1883. There are occupied, premises 
 of the dimensions of 155 x 30 feet, located on 
 Main Street, and an extremely heavy and varied 
 stock is on hand which is made up of \V. I. 
 Goods, Groceries, both Staple and Fancy, and 
 Produce. It has been Mr. Cole's aim from the 
 first to keep up so constant a renewal of his 
 stock that the goods offered should be at all 
 times fresh and desirable, and it is doubtless 
 owing to his success in carrying out this deter- 
 mination that much of his present prosperity is 
 due. Prompt attention to customers has also 
 served to bring this establishment into popu- 
 lai'ity, and polite treatment is assured to all. 
 Mr. Cole is highly esteemed in the social as 
 well as business circles of this community, and 
 is a member of the Free Masons and Knights of 
 Pythias. He is also well known in musical cir- 
 cles, as he has figured very prominently in them, 
 being for some time leader, and is at present 
 solo cornet of Moore's Military Band, and is the 
 bass of the Unitarian church quartette, where 
 he is hired at a yearly salary. 
 
 "come to stay" and was sure to achieve great 
 popularity. This indication has been fully justi- 
 fied by later developments, and there is now no 
 similar enterprise hereabout more liberally 
 patronized or highly regarded. One floor is oc- 
 cupied of the dimensions of 35 by 20 feet and 
 employment is given to two skilled assistants. 
 The latest productions in the way of Millin- 
 ei'y and Fancy Goods, are shown in great 
 variety, and order work is executed with the 
 utmost dispatch, and in the thorough and tasty 
 manner, for which the establishment is noted. 
 
 Charles H. Clark, Pietailer and Jobber of 
 Builders' Hardware. Mechanics' and Carpenters' 
 Supplies, Paints and Oils, Lime, Hair, Cement, 
 13rugs, Confectionery, etc., Clark's Block, No. 
 18 Main Street, Kennebunk. It is perfectly safe 
 for us; to say that there is not a better known 
 establishment in town than that conducted by 
 Mr. Charles H. Clark, in Clark's Block, No. 18 
 Main Street, for the enterprise there carried on 
 was inaugurated over 40 years ago, the founder 
 being Mr. Samuel Clark. The present proprie- 
 tor has been in possession since 1882, and under 
 his skillful and liberal management the busi- 
 ness is steadily increasing. Mr. Clark was born 
 in this town, and is a member of the Free 
 Masons and of the Knights of Pythias. Of 
 course he is extensively known hereabout, and 
 he is constantly making new friends by the en- 
 terprise and fair dealing shown in his business 
 methods. The premises utilized measure 65 x 
 35 feet, and among the goods handled mny be 
 mentioned Builders' Hardware, Mechanics' and 
 Carpenters' Tools, and other supplies, Paints, 
 Oils, Ijime. Hair and Cement, etc. Confec- 
 tionery and Drugs are also dealt in, and in fact 
 the stock on hand is as varied as it is carefully 
 selected. Mr. Clark employs two competent 
 assistants, and puts his prices at such figures 
 that the most careful buyer can find no excuse 
 for not leaving an order. Customers are very 
 promptly served, and goods are cheerfully 
 shown. 
 
 Mrs. M. E. Lawrence, Dealer in Fancy 
 Goods and Millinery, Cor. Main and Garden Sts. 
 opp. P. O., Kennebunk. An establishment that 
 has for the past 18 years been continuously con- 
 ducted in this town is tliat of which Mrs. M. E. 
 Lawrence is now the sole proprietress, located 
 at Corner of Main and Garden Streets, opp. Post 
 Office, and as during that time it has attained 
 a leading position among similar enterprises in 
 this section, a brief consideration of the causes, 
 and the extent of its success, may not be with- 
 out interest to our readers. This enterprise was 
 established in 1870 under the firm-name of 
 True & Lawrence but has been under the sole 
 control and management of Mrs. M. E. Law- 
 rence for a number of years. She has a very 
 large circle of friends in this community so that 
 when she began operations, her skill and ex- 
 quisite taste in the Millinery line were by no 
 means entirely unknown. From the inception 
 of her business she has shown such exceptional 
 abilities for the work, and manifested so high 
 an order of skill in its management that it soon 
 became evident that her establishment had 
 
 S. F. Kice & Co., Dealeis in Dry Goods, 
 Groceries, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, 
 and General Merchandise, Kennebunk. It is 
 no easy task to make a success of a "General 
 Store," especially inacomraunity where compe- 
 tition is as brisk as it is in Kennebunk. But 
 industry and ability are bound to make their 
 way, and it is therefore only just to say that the 
 success attained by Mr. S. F. Rice in conducting 
 such an establishment as we have mentioned, 
 has been honestly worked for and honestly won. 
 The enterprise with which Mr. Kice is now 
 identitied, was inaugurated a good many years 
 ago by Mr. John Cousens, who gave place to 
 Messrs. S. F. Kice & Co. in 1885. Mr. Kice is a 
 native of this state, and is a member of both the 
 Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. It 
 goes without saying that he is well known about 
 town, for no one could occupy the position and 
 do the business that he does, without becoming 
 very extensively acquainted. The premises 
 utilized, measure 50 x 35 feet and the stock 
 on hand is as desirable as it is varied, and 
 that is saying a good deal, for a "General Store" 
 handles a great many different kinds of goods, 
 Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Boots and 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
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 Shoes. Hardware, Taper Ilangiugs. Tobacco 
 and Ciojars are amonp; some of the most import- 
 ant commodities dealt in, and the prices quoted 
 are very low for articles of standard excellence. 
 Employment is given to 2 assistants, and custo- 
 mers are waited upon with promptness and 
 courtesy. Every article sold here, is warranted 
 to prove as represented, and no pains is spared 
 to ti-eat the public fairly, politely and liberally. 
 
 The premises utilized measure 60 x 25 feet, and 
 employment is given to competent assistants, 
 fine custom tailoring being done in all its 
 branches. Mr. Bragdon has gained a high rep- 
 utation for good work and low prices since be- 
 ginning operations here, and not the least no- 
 ticeable feature of the clothing produced, is the 
 accuracy with which it fits. The most fastidi- 
 ous can be satisfied at this establishment, and 
 the finish and workmanship of the garments 
 made are as first-class as could be desired. 
 
 Laura M. Wentwortb, Dealer in Mil- 
 linery and Fancy Goods, 19 Main Street, Kenne- 
 bunk. It only requires a visit to the establish- 
 ment of the lady whose card we print above to 
 convince any one competent to judge, that it is 
 managed with exceptional taste and skill, and 
 the record this enterprise has made since it 
 was inaugurated some years ago, is anotlier 
 proof that the public may confidently expect 
 the best of service at this popular store. It is 
 50 X 25 feet in dimensions, and being centrally 
 located at No. 19 Main Street, it is as convenient 
 of access as it is desirable to visit. Millinery 
 and Fancy Goods are the commodities dealt in, 
 and the very latest fashionable novelties in both 
 these lines are received at this establishment as 
 soon as they are placed on the market. 
 Trimmed and untrimmed Hats and Bonnets are 
 furnished at reasonable prices, together with 
 Ribbons, Silks, Feathers and other Trimmings 
 in great variety. A fine line of Ladies' Ready- 
 made Cotton Underwear and Ready-made 
 Wrappers of all kinds; also. Infant's Ward- 
 robes, Embroidered Cloaks for Infants and 
 Children, etc. A specialty is made, however, 
 of Custom Millinery Work, and it is but the 
 simple truth to say that no other establishment 
 in this part of the state is better prepared to 
 guarantee perfect satisfaction to the most fas- 
 tidious customers. Miss Weutworth's taste is 
 too well known to require extended mention in 
 these pages, and we will only add that she 
 spares no pains to completely satisfy every 
 patron. 
 
 J. P. Thompson, Boarding House and 
 Feed Stable, Kennebunk. It is not necessary 
 for us to point out the reasons why many peo- 
 ple prefer boarding-houses to hotel accommoda- 
 tions, even where the question of economy is 
 of no great importance, for the matter is well 
 understood by nearly every one; but it may be 
 well to call special attention to the boarding 
 house carried on by Mr. J. P. Thompson here 
 in Kennebunk, for this establishment combines 
 in an unusual degree the advantages of both 
 ways of living. The accommodations furnished 
 are uniformly first-class, and the prices quoted 
 are considei-ably lower than any hotel could 
 name that offered equal inducements. The 
 great publicity of hotel life is avoided, while, 
 on the other hand, an abundance of congenial 
 society is assured. Mr. Thompson carries on a 
 well-appointed Boarding and Feed Stable also, 
 and is thus in a position to offer peculiar advan- 
 tages, so far as facilities for Boarding and Bait- 
 ing Horses is concerned. Mr. Thompson has 
 done his share toward making Kennebunk a 
 desirable spot to visit, and those who have 
 stopped at his house are loud in their praises 
 of the way in which all promises are redeemed. 
 Communications by mail will be promptly an- 
 swered, and no time should be lost in making 
 all necessary arrangements, as the demand on 
 his accommodations is very brisk. 
 
 A. W. Brag'don, Merchant Tailor, 71 Main 
 St., Kennebunk. The man who makes the most 
 of his opportunities, is in the long run, the 
 man who gains the most brilliant success, and 
 no one who is negligent in this respect, can 
 effect to stand an equal chance with those who 
 are more energetic and wide-awake. Some have 
 more opportunities than others it is true, but 
 certain chances are offered to everybody, and 
 among these is that of making ourselves as pre- 
 sentable as possible. Appearances go for a good 
 deal, in business as well as in social life, and the 
 aid rendered by a well-fitting suit of fashionable 
 material and cut, is by no means to be despised. 
 There is no need of paying a great price for this 
 aid, as clothing is now sold at very reasonable 
 figures, and about the best place to get the full 
 value of your money that we know of. is the es- 
 tablishment of which Mr. A. W. Bragdon is the 
 proprietor, located at No. 71 Main St. Busi- 
 ness was begun away back in 1842 by Mr. S. L. 
 Whitten, the present owner coming into posses- 
 sion in 1Sn5. He is a native of this town and is 
 connected with the Odd Fellows, having a large 
 circle of friends in Kennebunk and vicinity. 
 
 H. 31. York, Dentist, Pleasant St., Kenne- 
 bunk. Considering the important bearing 
 which the condition of the teeth has on both 
 the appearance and the general health of an in- 
 dividual, it is really surprising how little care 
 most people take to keep their teeth in good 
 order. This carelessness cannot be said to be 
 the result of ignorance, for information relative 
 to this subject is widely distributed, and there 
 is no person of ordinary intelligence but what 
 must know that the tee'th cannot be neglected 
 and abused with impunity. Owing to the pro- 
 gress made in operative dentistry of late years, 
 it is now possible to do a great deal toward re- 
 pairing what injuries have been incurred, and 
 providing against further decay, in the future, 
 but, now as ever, "prevention is better than 
 cure" and the best way to do is to visit some 
 competent dentist, if the teeth show the least 
 need of attention, and be guided by his advice 
 as to their treatment in the future. Dr. H. M. 
 York whose office has lately been removed to 
 his residence Pleasant St. near Post Office, for 
 the convenience of patrons, has made a very 
 favorable impression on the public since he be- 
 gan operations in lS8(i, and we can unreserved- 
 ly commend him to all who need the services of 
 i an educated and practical dentist. He is a 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 native of Yarmouth, Maine, and has many 
 friends in Kennebunk and vicinity. Dr. York's 
 rooms are tastily furnished and most conven- 
 iently fitted up, and he may be found therein 
 from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1 to (5 p.m. daily, ex- 
 cept on Mondays and Tuesdays when he is at 
 Kennebunkport, (Brown Block over Miller's 
 Drug Store)appointments may be made for any 
 time mutually convenient, and will be conscien- 
 tiously kept. Dr. York is very thorough in his 
 work, but he is a rapid, skillful operator, light 
 of hand and as gentle as could be wished. His 
 prices are very reasonable and his work is fully 
 warranted in every respect. A remedy for 
 canker in the mouth is prepared by him, which 
 is very highly spoken of. 
 
 f^C. H. Ferg-usou, Undertaker, Office at Fer- 
 guson's Mills, Kennebunk. The agitation on 
 the subject of cremation, which was so general 
 throughout the country a few years ago, has 
 now subsided altogether and the public have 
 shown conclusivelv that the old, familiar meth- 
 ods of disposing of the dead are preferred. One 
 of the stock arguments used against the present 
 system of burial, was the expense it involves, 
 but it seems to us as though this position was 
 not well taken, from the fact that those who 
 were disposed to spend money freely would do 
 so under any circumstances, while on the other 
 hand, it is possible to conduct funeral obsequies 
 now, in a dignified and acceptable manner with- 
 out excessive cost. Some may think the ques- 
 tion of cost out of place in this connection, but 
 most sensible people will agree that the living 
 are to be considered as well as the dead. A gen- 
 tleman who has a well-deserved reputation for 
 furnishing Funeral Goods at a moderate price, 
 is Mr. C. H. Ferguson, who may be found at Fer- 
 guson's Mills near the bridge on Main St., Mr. 
 Ferguson supplies Caskets. Coffins, Engraved 
 Plates, Thibet, Lawn and Cambric Robes, and 
 in fact everything in the Undertaking line, and 
 Ills prices are invariably reasonable and fair. 
 He will assume the entire direction and control 
 of Funerals if desired, and we need hardly say, 
 may be depended upon to look out for every 
 detail and cause everything to pass off with 
 smoothness and propriety. 
 
 Geo. P. Lowell, Kennebunk Bakery, Gar- 
 den Street, near Main, Kennebunk. It is some- 
 times the case thivt a community don't know 
 how much they really needed a certain thing 
 until after they get it, and it seems as though a 
 good case in point, is tliat of the Kennebunk 
 Bakery carried on by Mr. George P. Lowell on 
 Garden St., near Main. This enterprise was 
 started in 1882, and has since steadily increased 
 in magnitude, until now it will compare favor- 
 ably with the large majority of undertakings of a 
 similar nature. He has three carts running and 
 does a large business. Mr. Lowell has not 
 gained his present position by luck or chance of 
 any kind, but has worked hard, intelligently 
 and incessantly to serve the public in a thorough- 
 ly satisfactory manner, and thus gain favor by 
 deserving it. He is a native of Kennebunk and 
 gives close personal attention to the various de- 
 tails of his business. The premises occupied. 
 
 comprise two floors of the dimensions of 40 x 2.5 
 feet, and are fitted-up with the latest improved 
 facilities. Mr. Lowell carries a line of Fancy 
 Groceries, Tea, Coflfee, Canned Goods, Fruit, 
 Confectionery, Cigars, Soda, etc. Ice Cream is 
 also sold by the gallon or plate. Employment 
 is given to five efficient assistants and both a 
 wholesale and retail business is done, orders 
 being given immediate attention and being filled 
 at the lowest market rates. Although Mr. 
 Lowell proposes to meet all honorable compe- 
 tition in the way of prices, he does not Intend 
 to furnish inferior articles at any price; and as 
 he uses only selected materials and employs 
 skilled labor, it is little matter for wonder that 
 the Kennebunk Bakery has an unsurpa.ssed rep- 
 utation among the best class of trade. 
 
 li. M. Perkins, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, 
 Ranges, Kitchen Furnishing Goods, etc., Main 
 Street, Kennebunk. 
 
 The hardware trade is of great importance in 
 any civilized community and no review of the 
 business enterprises of Kennebunk can be made 
 without attention being attracted to the magni- 
 tude and significance of those devoted to the 
 handling of Hardware, Stoves, Ranges, etc.. 
 Occupying a leading position among the houses 
 identified with this industry, that of which Mr. 
 L. M. Perkins is the proprietor merits special 
 mention, as the stock carried by him is remark- 
 able alike for its size and its variety while it is 
 offered at the very lowest market rates. Busi- 
 ness was begun in January 1888 and a very 
 lai-ge patronage is now enjoyed, goods being 
 supplied at retail and every effort being made 
 to fully maintain the high position now occupied 
 in the minds of the public as regards reliability 
 and general trustworthiness. To Mr. Perkins' 
 intimate knowledge of the business must the 
 success attained be chiefly ascribed. The prem- 
 ises utilized are located on Main St. Hardware 
 of every description is kept in stock, and Stoves, 
 Ranges, Kitchen Furnishing Goods, etc., can 
 be furnished at bottom prices. Customers are 
 assured of courteous treatment and as only 
 efficient assistants are employed, prompt ser- 
 vice is the invariable rule. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF EENNEBUNK. 
 
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 A. T. Whitaker, Dealer in Groceries and i 
 Flour, Men's. Ladies', Misses' and Children's 
 Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Main Street. Kenne- 1 
 bunk. The man who engages in the retail Gro- j 
 eery and Shoe trade with the idea of havino; a 
 "soft snap" is s^ing to be very sadly disappoint- 
 ed for however it may have been in the past, atthe 
 present time, the retail grocer, has to earn about 
 all he makes, (and in many instances considera- 
 bly more too) competition is strong, and the 
 margin of profit is small, and even the most 
 popular establishments require very careful 
 management, in order to retain their custom. 
 One of the best examples of a well-conducted 
 grocery with which we are acquainted, is to be 
 found on Main Street where Mr. A. T. Whitaker 
 carries ou a trade of large proportions. Mr. 
 Whitaker inaugurated this enterprise in ISS2, 
 and has reasons to congratulate himself on the 
 success he has met with, not only in building up 
 a large business, but also in establishing it on so 
 firm a basis as to give the security, that it will 
 continue to increase as long as the present 
 methods are adhered to. Tiie premises utilized 
 are of the dimensions of 2;) X -45 feet and com- 
 prise one floor. Staple and Fancy Groceries, 
 and flour, are constantly in stock, and Men's, 
 Ladies' and Childrens Boots, Shoes and Rub- 
 bers, are among the most popular specialties 
 handled. Two assistants are employed and 
 prompt attention is shown to all. Mr Whitaker 
 is a native of Lamoine. Maine, aud highly respec- 
 ted in this community, and lias been connected 
 with the school committe of his native place. 
 
 Warren & Co., Dealer in Dry and Fancy 
 Goods, 2S Main Street, Kenuebunk. There are 
 as many different ways of carrying on a business 
 almost, as there are men engaged in that 
 branch of trade, but no matter what may be 
 the peculiar style adopted, one thing is certain, 
 no enduring success can be attained un- 
 less the purchaser receives a fair equivalent 
 for his money. The experience of years has 
 shown this to be a fact, and the old proverb, 
 "Honesty is the best policy," is but another 
 way of stating the same thing. Those who 
 have watched the career of the establishment 
 founded by George R. Smith in 18S1. and suc- 
 ceeded by Warren & Co., in May. 188S. have 
 been given a flue illustration of the truth to 
 whicirwe refer. This firm has been successful 
 in building up a thriving business, and their 
 practice from the start h:vs been to give every- 
 body their "money's worth." Mr. Warren Js a 
 native of Kenuebunk and is a member of K. of 
 P. flis st.)re is .5") x 20 feet in dimensions and 
 is well fitted-up, and finely adapted for the sale 
 ' of Dry and Fancy Goods. .V heavy sto;k is 
 ' carried, complete in every department, made up 
 of fresh and fashionable goods, and attractively 
 displayed. Sufficient assistance is at hand to 
 allow of customers being served without delay, 
 and the prices quoted tend to facilitate business 
 for they are too low to admit of much hesitation 
 on the part of buyers, while the goods are 
 guaranteed to prove as represented. 
 
 J. W. BarkPir, dealer in Watches, Clocks 
 and Jewelry, Main St., near P. O., Kenuebunk, 
 Although there are some advantages attendant 
 upon defiling at a large city establishment still 
 there are also some disadvantages, and in the 
 opinion of not a few careful buyers the latter 
 outweigh the former. The large city estab- 
 lishment carries a heavy stock, and probably is 
 better known, and perhaps is in a position to 
 purchase some articles at lower rates than its 
 less pretentious compettior, but ou the other 
 hand, the latter has much smaller expenses, 
 often carries practically as varied a stock al- 
 though not so many articles of one kind, and 
 from the very fact of its circle of customers being 
 much smaller, is able to give more personal at- 
 tention to each of them. We believe that those 
 ■who may do business with Mr. J. W. Barker 
 located on Main Street, near the Post Office, will 
 find that a dollar can be spent nowhere else to 
 better advantage in purchasing anything in his 
 line, and we are sure that whoever buys of him 
 will get the full value of his money anyway, and 
 that is satisfactory to most people, Mr. Barker 
 inaugurated his present enterprise in 18S6, 
 (having formerly been one of the firm of Barker 
 Bros. o( Ottumvva. Iowa,) and has built up a 
 large and growing trade, by the employment of 
 honorable business methods and the standard 
 quality of the goods handled. He is a native of 
 Maine and is an experienced dealer in Watches, 
 Clocks and Jewjlry, also stationery, etc., giving 
 careful attention to watch and jewelry repair- 
 ing in general. Mr. Barker's prices will be 
 found very moderate and no false representa- 
 tions are made in any case. 
 
 Fairfield & Littlefield, Dealers in Gro- 
 ceries, Crockery and Glassware, Warren Block, 
 Kenuebunk. It is much easier to describe what 
 the perfect Grocery store should be, than it is 
 to point out where such an establiahment may- 
 be found, but in our opinion we run little risk 
 in recommending that conducted by Messrs. 
 Fairfield & Littlefield located in Warren Block, 
 Kenuebunk, Me. as being, although perhaps not 
 perfect, still as near to it as can be found any- 
 where in this vicinity. The enterprise in ques- 
 tion was inaugurated forty years ago by Mr. 
 Isaac Furbish and after several changes m its 
 manaorement, came under the control of F. P. 
 Hall & Co. and later of Messrs. Fairfield & Lit- 
 tlefield, (Mr. Fairfield having been a partner of 
 the preceding firm for 12 years the last two of 
 which he was partner) and has been carried on 
 under the present style since 1887. Its proprie- 
 tors are both natives of this town and are very 
 widely, and we may add, very favorably known 
 throucrhout Kenuebunk, and its vicinity, ihe 
 stock carried includes Groceries, both Staple 
 and Fancy. Crockery and Glassware. The prem- 
 ises occupied consist of a store 25 by 38 feet and 
 comprise two floors with store house of larger di- 
 mensions and two floors also. The Groceries 
 offered to patrons at this popular store are 
 amonc' the finest, and best, to be found any- 
 ! where! and as the proprietors take special pride 
 •' in this department, customers may feel assured 
 that the high stindard of m nit established in 
 it, will be rigidly lived up t». In the line of 
 Crockery and Glassware, also some decided ad- 
 vantages are offered and both as regards quali- 
 ty and quantity, a dollar will go as far here as it 
 will in any similar establishment in the entire 
 I state. 
 
44 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 John Getcliell, dealer in Stoves, Ranfres, 
 Furnaces, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead. Zinc, 
 Tin, Britannia and Japan \Vare. Second-Mand 
 Stoves Bought and Sold. Particular attention 
 given to Jobbing and Repairing. Although 
 there are certain advantages to be found no 
 doubt in dealing at large city stores, still it is 
 by no means sure that these are so great as to 
 out-weigh those obtained when buying of a con- 
 cern that takes more of a personal interest in 
 the filling of your order, for in the latter case 
 although the stock to choose from is not so large, 
 the investigation made into your special needs 
 is much more thorough and extensive. Of 
 course tliis statement in more applicable to some 
 lines of business than to others, but in that car- 
 ried on by Mr. John Getchell, it is especially 
 forcible and well-founded. This gentleman is 
 a native of Kennebunk, and began business in 
 this town in 1875. A fine assortment of Stoves, 
 Ranges, Furnaces, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Sheet 
 Lead, Zinc, Tin, etc., are to be found at his es- 
 tablishment, together with a very desirable line 
 of Britannia and Japan Ware, in short all the 
 goods usually handled in connection with such 
 an enterprise. Second-Hand Stoves are Bought 
 and Sold, and particular attention is given to 
 Jobbing and Repairing. This business was es- 
 tablished in 1857 by Mr. Jos. Getchell, who was 
 succeeded in 1875 by the present proprietor, 
 Mr. John Getcliell. He has shown himself to 
 be the "right man in the right place." Fie is a 
 member of the Odd Fellows and Free Masons 
 and is very well known about town. The store 
 is 4o by 25 feet in size, and efficient and polite 
 assistants are employed who give prompt and 
 skillful attention to all patrons. 
 
 i where. Mr. Otis is a native of Maine and a 
 member of the Free Masons and Knights of 
 Pythias and far too well known and highly es- 
 teemed in this vicinity to require extentled per- 
 sonal mention. The premises utilized are of 
 the dimensions of .55 x 25 feet and are fully 
 stocked with an extremely varied assortment of 
 Watches. Clocks, Jewelry, .Silver Ware, Specta- 
 cles and Cutlery, together with N'ewsp.ipers and 
 Periodicals of all descriptions and also School 
 Books, Stationery, Toys, etc. are shown in great 
 profusion, and, competent assistants are at 
 hand to extend polite and prompt attention to 
 every customer. Those in need of a Watch that 
 will be something more liiau an ornament 
 should give this establisiiment a call, for the 
 productions of all the leading makers are kept 
 in stock and a time piece can be furnished at a 
 fair price that will give perfect satisfaction 
 in every respect. All goods are warranted to 
 prove as represented an i are sold at bottom 
 prices. 
 
 J. H. Otis, Watch-Maker and Jeweler, and 
 Dealer in Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware. 
 Spectacles, Cutlery, Newspapers, and Periodi- 
 cals, School Books, Stationery. Toys. etc. 35 
 Main Street, Kennebunk. \n establishment 
 which residents of this vicinity have learned to 
 patronize whenever possible is that conducted 
 by Mr. J. II. Otis, and the reasons for this pre- 
 ference are not hard to give after an inspection 
 of the goods offered and a comparison of the 
 prices asked with those in force at other stores. 
 The inception of this undertaking was in 1871 
 under the style of J. H. Otis it Co. and so con- 
 tinued until 187o when Mr. J. 11. Otis assumed 
 full control and management of aff.iirs. The 
 experience gained and tiie favorable relations 
 established by its proprietor since that time have 
 put him in a position to meet all competition 
 and to guarantee that his inducements are un- 
 urpassed and in most cases, unequalled else- 
 
 bunk, Me 
 
 John Larrabee 
 & Son, manufacturers 
 and dealers in Har- 
 nesses, whips, etc. aAll 
 kinds of Horse Millin- 
 ety and Sporting 
 Goods constantly on 
 hand. Mason's Block, 
 Main Street, Kenne- 
 iroesscs made at tlie establish- 
 ment of Messrs. John Larrabee et Son located 
 in Mason's Block, Main .Street, are of uniformly 
 reliable and superior quality, ami it is to this 
 fact that, these gentlfuien owe tlie prosperous 
 trade, that they have built up since beginning 
 operations, in 1S()9. Tlie premises occupied 
 cover an area of :!5 x 2-> f(!et and every needful 
 facility and appli;inc^ is at hand for the carrying 
 on of Harness and Whip Manufacturing, to the 
 best advantage. An extensive stock of all kinds 
 of Horse Millinery, Guns, Rifles. Revolvers and 
 Sporting Goods are constantly on hand, and a 
 fine Custom and Retail business is transacted. 
 Those who believe that no special care or skill 
 is required in the production of work of this 
 kind are greatly in error, for a< a matter of fact 
 there are few industries which call for more 
 ingenuity and manual dexterity. The ditference 
 between a harness made to sell and one made 
 to loear is very hard for an inexperienced ob- 
 server to see on examination, buf when the test 
 of actual service is ai)plieil, tlien it will be found 
 that "appearances are very decitful." Messrs. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 45 
 
 Larrabee it Son take pains to see that every 
 harness and every portion of a harness leaving 
 their shop, shall be honestly and durably made. 
 They fully guarantee that iheir goods will prove 
 just as represented, and pursuing this policy 
 for the pas-t nineteen years it is not strange that 
 their establishment shonld bear a high reputa- 
 tion or that their productions should be in act- 
 ive demand especially as they are offered at 
 modevaie prices. The individual members of 
 this firm are Mr. John Larrabee and his Son 
 Mr. George W. Larrabee, both natives of Ken- 
 nebunk, and well known and highly respected 
 througliout the business circles of this commun- 
 ity. 
 
 F, W. Nasoii, Dealer in Boots, Shoes, 
 Hats, Caps, and Fancy Groceries, Main Street, 
 Kennebunk. One of the most generally popular 
 of the numerous business enterprises carried on 
 in this vicinity is that conducted by Mr. F. W. 
 Nason formerly of tlie firm of T. S. Nasou & Co. 
 on Main St.. The original firm was inaugurated 
 just about a quarter century ago by Messrs. W. 
 N. Nason Jr. & Co., and was afterward contin- 
 ued by Mr. J. H. Nason. Messrs T. S. Nason & 
 Co., assuming control in 1877. Business is now 
 carried on by Mr. F. W. Nason. He is connected 
 with the Odd Fellows, We need not say that 
 he is thoroughly familiar with his business, for 
 this is abundantly shown by his methods of 
 carrying it on, sud no small share of the high 
 reputation the establishment holds, is due to 
 the close personal attention given to its several 
 departments. The premises utilized, comprise 
 one floor and a basement and measure 55x .30 
 feet, affording accommodations for a very exten- 
 sive stock of Boots. Shoes, Rubbers, and a full 
 assortment of Choice Family Groceries of all 
 descriptions. Sufficient assistance is at hand to 
 allow of callers being promptly and politely ser- 
 ved, and it is one of the best-known character- 
 istics of the establishment, that absolute de- 
 pendence may be placed upon the repiesenta.- 
 tious made concerning goods. Mr. Nason is 
 extremely well-posted regarding the kind of ar- 
 ticles most appreciated by the class of trade to 
 which he caters, and as a consequence, the 
 business done is large and growing. Prices are 
 in every way satisfactory, and no better goods 
 can be found in town. 
 
 assortment of Stationery is large and complete, 
 containing goods adapted to both social and 
 business use and embracing some of the most 
 popular novelties. In Paper Hangings, a very 
 excellent chance is oft'ered to purchasers, for 
 many patterns are at hand to select from and 
 all varieties of taste can be suited. The Cur- 
 tains, etc. in stock, are also well worthy careful 
 examination, while the children are not forgot- 
 ten, as the full supply of Toys on hand amply 
 proves. Mrs. Chesley gives prompt attention 
 to customers, and it is natural that the popular- 
 ity of her store should be steadily increasing. 
 
 Mrs. E. S. Chesley, dealer in Books, Paper 
 Hangings, Fancy Goods, etc., Opposite Town 
 Hall, Kennebunk. The enterprise carried on by 
 Mrs. E. S. Chesley, on Main St., opposite the 
 Town Hall, has been in operation here for many 
 years, for it was inaugurated in 1827, by Mr. 
 Daniel Remick. Just half a century after the 
 founding of the business, Mrs. Chesley assumed 
 «ontrol, and she has spared no pains to make 
 the store more popular and attractive than ever. 
 The premises occupied, measure 40 x 25 feet, 
 and a choice and varied stock is offered, consis- 
 ting of Books, Stationery, School Books (new 
 and second hand,) Fancy Goods, Toys, Picture 
 Frames, Curtains and Paper Hangings, etc. 
 The prices quoted on these goods, are very low, 
 and no one wanting anything in this line, should 
 neglect at least calling at this popular store and 
 seeing the inducements held out there. The 
 
 Kennebunk Savingrs Bank, Kennebunk. 
 Savings Banks may justly be regarded as the 
 most generally successful "co-operative" enter- 
 prises that have yet been devised. AVorking- 
 men have long sought to advance their Interests 
 by the adoption of co-operative schemes, and 
 in some few instances the practical outcome of 
 the measures put into operation has been 
 gratifying in the extreme, but it must be con- 
 fessed that so far as this country is concerned, 
 co-operation has proved a total failure, genei-- 
 ally speaking. We do not now refer to the nu- 
 merous trade unions of more or less prominence 
 which are scattered throughout the land, but to 
 the co-operative stores whose object was to 
 supply shareholders with the necessaries of 
 life at cost Bad management, insufficient sup- 
 port, determined competition, divided respon- 
 sibility—all these things have had their effect 
 in making such enterprises abortive, and it is 
 now generally conceded that merchandise can 
 best be obtained through the regular channels 
 of trade. Looking over the iiistory of our Sa- 
 vings Banks, what a different record is present- 
 ed ! But, it may be objected, these are not co- 
 operative institutions. Why not? A society is 
 formed, proper steps are taken to secure the pub- 
 lic against loss, competent officers are selected, 
 and the comparatively small individual savings 
 of hundreds are combined ; enabling investments 
 to be made, interest earned, and profits paid to 
 depositors, who would otherwise either not save 
 at all, or else would have to allow the money to 
 be idle or risk it on questionable security. A 
 premium is thus put on frugality, every man is 
 encouraged to provide for the luture, and the 
 gulf between the capitalist and the workman, 
 uhich unscrupulous demagogues are constantly 
 tiying to widen, is made smaller and smaller. 
 This is true and successful co-operation. The 
 Kennebunk Savings Bank is a notable example 
 of such an institution, and since it began oper- 
 ations in 1871, it has gained the confidence and 
 esteem of the people, until now it holds deposits 
 to the amount of very nearly half a million of 
 dollars. A surplus of $14,946.25 and profits of 
 $10,570.41, go to show how the affairs of the 
 bank have been administered, and it should be 
 a subject of congratulation not only among 
 depositors but among all good citizens, that its 
 interests are in such able hands. The President, 
 is Mr. Robert W. Lord and the Treasurer is Mr. 
 Edward E. Bourne; the Trustees being Messrs. 
 R. W. Lord, John Cousens, M. C. Maling, J. H. 
 Ferguson and W. Downing. All tnese gentlemen 
 are well known in this vicinity, particularly Mr. 
 Bourne the lawyer, who as original Corporator, 
 Trustee, President and Treasurer, has been con- 
 nected with the Bank ever since its organization. 
 
46 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF KENNEBUNK. 
 
 Messrs. Lord and Ferguson are prominent 
 manufacturers, while Messrs. Cousens and 
 Downing are Merchants and Mr. Maliug is a 
 retired Ship Master. Under such management, 
 the future of the Bank is secure, and we hope 
 that the advantages held out will be availed of i 
 more freely than ever. I 
 
 B. C. Jordan, Lumber Dealer at Dane * 
 Perkins mill. West Kennebunk, (office Alfred 
 Me.) One of the most extensive concerns en- 
 gaged in the manufacture and sale of lumber 
 is that conducted hy Mr. B. C. Jordan. The 
 plant operated consists of a number of large 
 saw mills situated in different sections, among 
 them Springvale, Emery's Mills, Witchers Mill, 
 Shaker Mill, besides the Dane & Perkins at 
 West Kennebunk, also East Waterboro, Me. 
 Every facility at hand for producing a fine 
 grade of lumber, and the annual produce of sev- 
 eral million feet is shipped all over New Eng- 
 land. The rates for the immence amount hand- 
 led are so low that the most experienced and 
 careful buyers ha^e difficulty in finding their 
 equal any where in the country. The saw mills 
 cover several acres of ground and an immense 
 tract of timber land is drawn from in order to 
 supply the several mills operated by Mr. Jordan. 
 It is a well known fact that to the lumber trade 
 Maine owes much of her wealth, and there are 
 few men more closely identified with the ad- 
 vancement in this line than Mr. B. (/. Jordan, 
 the proprietor of these mills. He is a resident 
 of Alfred, Me., and one of the best known gen- 
 tlemen of this county. Those who have tran- 
 sacted business with this house are no doubt 
 aware of the many advantages offered to patrons 
 in the way of first class goods and low prices, 
 but to others we may say that no similar concern 
 can extend more genuine and prominent in- 
 ducements. The Dane & Perkins mill at West 
 Kennebunk is under the supintendence of Mr. 
 L. W. Nash, a gentleman of long experience in 
 the business and well adapted to taking charge 
 of Mr. Jordan's interest here. All orders sent 
 to Alfred, Me., will receive prompt attention. 
 
 J. H. Ferg^uson, Machine Shop, Saw Mill 
 and Dealer in Lumber, near Main St., and the 
 Bridge, Kennebunk. Among the many man- 
 ufacturing enterprises carriea on in this town, 
 there are some that are worthy of special men- 
 tion, and prominent among these is that con- 
 ducted by Mr. John H. Ferguson near Main St., 
 and the bridge. The undertaking to which we 
 have reference, was founded by Mr. Ferguson 
 36 years ago, and few if any of our local enter- 
 prises in the manufacturing line, are better or 
 more favorably known. The proprietor is a na- 
 tive of Alfred, Me., and has long been associated 
 with the advancement of the best interests of 
 Kennebunk. He is one of the Trustees of the 
 Kennebunk Savings Bank. Mr. Ferguson car- 
 ries on a well-appointed Saw Mill and also a 
 Machine Shop, and is engaged in the sale of 
 Lumber at wholesale. The Saw Mill occupies 
 three floors, of the dimensions of 60 x 40 leet, 
 while the Machine Shop measures 40 x 35 feet. 
 Power is furnished by a 40 horse-power steam 
 engine, also water power, and employment is 
 
 given to fourteen efficient assistants. The rep- 
 utation of this establishment is too firmly fixed 
 and too wide spread to need extended reference 
 here, and we will simply say that the facilities 
 for the prompt filling of ordere are unsurpassed, 
 and that now as ever, all agreements entered into 
 will be strictly lived up to and carried out to 
 the satisfaction of all parties concerned. 
 
 Depot Store Co., Dealers in Groceries, Dry 
 Goods, Boots, Shoes and liubbers, Hardware, 
 Paints. Oils, etc., William Allen, Agent, West 
 Kennebunk. The store carried on by Depot Store 
 Co., of which William Allen is the agent, is one 
 of the most generally popular in this vicinity, 
 and one only needs to make trial of the advan- 
 tages offered to customers, to see why this es- 
 tablishment occupies its present leading posi- 
 tion. Mr. Allen, who started the business twen- 
 ty-six years ago, proceeds on tliQ principle that 
 people will buy where they can get the most for 
 their money. We do not mean by this that he 
 gives a pound and a half where other dealers 
 only give a pound, or that he strives to drive 
 away competition by selling at ruinous prices, 
 although it is true that he offers as great bar- 
 gains as anybody; but what we do mean is that 
 Mr. Allen knows that courtesy and fair dealing 
 cost nothing, although when they are given 
 with the goods sold they make them much more 
 acceptable. Handling only trustworthy ai"ti- 
 cles, and selling these at the lowest market 
 rates, there is really no reason why Mr. Allen 
 should not do a large business, and the magni- 
 tude of the trade at the Depot Store is therefore 
 not to be wondered at, Groceriec, Provisions, 
 Grain, etc., are carried in stock in great variety, 
 and every effort is made to satisfy every reason- 
 able patron and maintain the high and w»ll-won 
 reputation now enjoyed. 
 
 Dr. L. E. Burley, Dentist, over Post Office, 
 Odd Fellows Building, Main St., Kennebunk. 
 The great principle "an ounce of prevention is 
 ^yorth a pound of cure" is being carried into 
 practical effect more and more every day in this 
 enlightened age, and in no special branch of 
 scieuce is its usefulness more apparent than in 
 that relating to the care and treatment of the 
 teeth and known as "Dentistry". Skillful and 
 experienced dentists agree that the early decay 
 of the teeth which characterizes the American 
 
 Ceople as a nation is almost entirely preventa- 
 le by a removal of the causes which have 
 brought it about, and that if people would sub- 
 mit their teeth to the inspection of competent 
 dentists before the work of decay had progressed 
 so far as to expose the nerves, it would be much 
 better for all concerned as they could then be 
 operated upon if necessary, without the inflic- 
 tion of pain. One point should be insisted up- 
 on, never allow an inexperienced and uneducat- 
 ed practitioner to work upon your teeth for if 
 you do, the chances are that irreparable and se- 
 rious mischief will be done. There is no doubt 
 no dearth of skilled dentists, and in Kennebunk 
 or its vicinity no better one can be found than 
 Dr. L. E. Burley, whose fine large reception and 
 
SPRAYS FROM OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 4T 
 
 operatin<5 rooms are located iu Odd Fellows 
 Buildiuir. Main Street. This gentleman is a na- 
 tive of Xew Hampshire, and began the practice 
 of his profession here over twenty years ago. 
 He has shown himself to be worthy of the most 
 implicit confidence and has attained a reputa- 
 tion for skillful and thorough work which has 
 
 been gained by the employment of the latest 
 improved appliances and the exercise of dex- 
 terity and patience. Dr. Burley is able to sav© 
 his patrons much pain by his scientific and gen- 
 tle methods of operation and we can heartily 
 advise all needing dental skill to give him an 
 early call. 
 
 f>p^^ bm Old Q^pi Beacli. 
 
 ^jI^HERE are some places which stand entirely apart in character and appearance- 
 t^^^ from all others, having an individuality of their own, so that no adequate 
 knowledge of them can be gained by comparison with any other. Among this class 
 Old Orchard Beach must be included, and it would be as presumptuous to attempt to 
 offer anything like a full representation of all its beauties and attractions as to endeav- 
 to describe Niagara. Yet, for the many thousands who have known the pleasures 
 of life at Old Orchard, any pen-sketches, however partial, of its numberless charms, 
 will contain much of interest and suggestion. There are two sides to Old Orchard 
 life, which we may designate as the out-door and the social, and to know anything 
 about the Beach, one must know something of both. The first is inspired and popu- 
 larized by the unrivalled natui-al advantages of the place, and the chosen purpose of 
 health and rest-seeking with which most visitors have come hither. The social side 
 of Old Orchard life has its origin in the race-tendency of Americans, powerful with 
 us beyond all other nations, except perhaps the French, toward social amenities and 
 amusements, fostered alike by generous sympathies and mental acuteness. The form- 
 er of these is worthy of attention first, being the original foundation on which the 
 prosperity of all lines of life and activity at Old Orchard has been built up. 
 
 Nature has been most lavish of her gifts to Old Orchard. It would seem a most 
 providential arrangement, that in a climate like ours, which by its vitality and super- 
 abundant energy spurs us all on to an almost feverish activity, the opportunities and 
 places for recuperation and rest should be so abundant and convenient. " To the ■ 
 sea," is the watchword and cry of a large proportion of summer tourists as the June 
 days come swelteringly on and the old Viking blood stirs again in our veins and a 
 glance at the hotel registers at Old Orchard will show that its fame has gone out 
 through the length and breadth of this and other lands, for it is international in Crvery 
 sense of the word. The fortune of Old Orchard is in its beach. This is one of na- 
 ture's marvellous pieces of handiwork. For four or five miles in an almost straight 
 line and with a breadth varying from a quarter to a half mile or more with the tide, . 
 
48 • SPRAYS FROM OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 this perfectly smooth, hard expanse of sand stretches along the water's edge like a 
 flooring of marble for evenness, and soft as turf to the feet. Heavy carriages pass 
 along it without leaving any impression, and it is so entirely free from the slightest 
 stone or obstruction that it is a luxury to bathe on it. With everything so favorable, 
 what wonder is it that bathing should be unusually popular here, even for a sea-side 
 resort. Those who would never think of venturing into other waters, here find it too 
 alluring to be resisted, and in addition to the pleasure experienced, the health-gain 
 M'hich results is incalculable. At almost any hour of a pleasant day the bathing scene 
 is one of great animation and beauty, but the most fashionable hour is between eleven 
 and twelve in the morning. Then along the beach in front of the massive and beau- 
 tiful hotels, for miles the gentle surf breaks daintily over costumes of all colors and 
 shades, and a variegated picture is presented of great beauty. The surf is seldom 
 too strong for the smallest child and yet is sufficient to furnish the inspiration and 
 pleasure found in it by those who delight in this sort of bathing. Out a few steps 
 beyond it is the most, perfect swimming. Those who have visited the most famous 
 beaches all along the Atlantic, and speak entirely without prejudice, are very largely 
 of the opinion that no be;ich on the shore offers so perfect facilities for bathing in 
 every respect as Old Orchard, and from its nature it would hardly be possible to con- 
 ceive of one more perfectly adapted for this purpose. Those who know nothing of 
 swimming could not find a better place anywhere to learn, and very few of those who 
 have experienced the delicious pleasure of a good sea-bath here could be persuaded 
 to forego as many opportunities as possible for repeating it during the season. The 
 water is sometimes cooler than that of inland lakes or rivers, but a few trials soon ac- 
 custom or temper one to it, and it seems more pleasant as well as far better for the 
 health. Those who have thought themselves, often on account of first experience un- 
 der unfavorable conditions, constitutionally unfitted for salt water bathing, have often 
 been led to make another trial at Old Orchard, and have ever after rejoiced that their 
 eyes were opened to the luxury and benefit of good sea bathing. 
 
 But this grand beach is no less adaptable and popular for jjromenading than for 
 bathing, as one who visited it at the right hours would be immediately convinced. 
 With the cool, delicious l>reezes coming directly in from the water, which dances and 
 ripples like silver sheen just out beyond, and the soft smooth carpet of sand making 
 the act of walking almost unconscious, it would be difficult to imagine more enjoyable 
 conditions for a stroll, and no one stays long at Old Orchard wathout finding this out. 
 At almost all times of the day, except at dinner-time, a large number can always be 
 seen enjoying this promenade, and on Sundays and special occasions the comj^any be- 
 .comes immense. It is a pleasure enjoyed by many to sit on the cool piazzas facing 
 the sea and observe the vast procession of humanity passing by like Tennyson's brook 
 which " went on forever." The scene is one in many respects unparalleled and never 
 without interest for those to whom the study of human nature is the most agreeable 
 of all sciences. Whether one walks or sits among those who are the " observed of all 
 observers," he feels that he and all are thoroughly enjoying themselves, aud that he 
 must not be over-confident of finding such perfect facilities for promenading else- 
 where. Beautiful as is the beach at day, it is far more beautiful at night, when the 
 
SPRATS FROM OLD ORCHARD BEACU. 49 
 
 glittering rays of the moon, which seems ever to cassume her brightest look here, add 
 a golden halo to the scene. Across the watery expanse are shining pathways of beaten 
 gold, ever chano-ing form yet ever lovely, and the sands add their variegated tints, un- 
 til the whole scene becomes one marvelous picture of glorious magnificence, never to 
 be forgotten until, perhaps, the beauty of earthly scenes pales before the grander visions 
 of another life. To many in whom the love of nature is not overruled by the social 
 instincts, there is no greater charm in all the life at Old Orchard than to watch on 
 every moonlight evening the ever-changing, ever-enchanting vision of beauty present- 
 ed. That there are many such is a proof seldom noted by adverse critics of our own 
 and other lands, yet undeniable that the appreciation and love of nature in her sub- 
 lime loveliness has not passed away from our people as a race, but that the beauty- 
 loving and poetic spirit is yet strong and active in our midst. 
 
 Foremost, of course, in all estimates and memories of Old Orchard stands its mag- 
 nificent beach, but the appreciative and constant visitor soon comes to learn that there 
 are other out-door sports, beside those connected with the beach, which are by no 
 means unworthy of regard. Fishing, boating, driving can be and are indulged in by 
 those who desire their pleasure. The deep-sea fishing is an experience often longed 
 for by those accustomed to salt water, and one which can be most advantageously 
 practiced here. A few miles row or sail down the bay, and fishing-grounds are 
 reached where always large cod repay the interested endeavor of the angler, and oc- 
 casionally imn^nse halibut and haddock are hooked. To those who like to feel that 
 they have got something extremely heavy on their line, and to "get up muscle" un- 
 der the i^leasantest environment and occupation, nothing more enjoyable could be 
 recommended than this deep-sea sport. Heavy catches are frequently made by ama- 
 teurs, and the ill-omened "fisherman's luck" is something which no -one who makes 
 proper preparation and goes out under the right guidance need lament. There is a 
 stream of considerable size about a mile above the beach where the fishing is very 
 good, alewives, perch, pickerel, and bass in their season are caught in large numbers, 
 and those who admire rod and reel (and this is the real sort of angling which is most 
 passionately pursued) can here find plenty of sport. Trout can be obtained in streams 
 within a radius of three to five miles, but few who are in search of trout especially, 
 and alone, are likely to come to Old Orchard. Those who consider them the most de- 
 licious and gamey of fish, can obtain sport worthy of the seeking in addition to many 
 others of varied kinds. 
 
 There are so many other things to take up the time at Old Orchard, that there are 
 not very many who care particularly for boating. For this reason, a plan that has 
 been talked of in the past of erecting an iron pier out beyond the surf for boats has 
 not yet been carried into effect. Should the demand ever become urgent, this idea 
 would undoubtedly be achieved by the enterprising managers at the beach, as the 
 conditions are far from being as unfavorable as other places* where it has found suc- 
 cessful adaptation. As it is, experienced boatmen can at all times, except stormy 
 times, take a boat through the light surf without the slightest wetting, though it is 
 not easily done by amateurs or unskilled boatmen. 
 4 
 
50 SPRATS FROM OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 The social life at Old Orchard is more difficult of adequate picturing than the out- 
 door life. Prominent and fashionable people from all parts of this country and others 
 constitute the leading element and there is an almost constant succession of balls, 
 Germans, hops and other social entertainments at the great hotels during the whole 
 season. Many of the wealthy residents of Xew York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, 
 Montreal and other cities take an active interest in this side of Old Orchard life. The 
 Hotel Fiske and other leading hotels possess facilities for balls and dancing which 
 could not be surpassed in the largest cities, not to speak of additional charms whicjj 
 are imparted by the renewed health of the participants under the invigorating influ- 
 ences of the j^lace, and that pleasant blending of social conventionalities and the 
 freedom from the most rigid rules of city life which add a grace and beauty rarely 
 observed or enjoyed elsewhere. The society at Old Orchard is of the most fashion- 
 able type and those who have been accustomed to all the pleasures which go to make 
 up this life can be sure of finding them in their highest development and power here. 
 For those who come entirely for rest, and care little for fashionable society, the priv- 
 ileges offered to this class by the smaller hotels and the cottages is unsurpassed by 
 any similar resorts and they will find a very large number of congenial people who 
 have come for the same purpose as themselves, and form a large and distinct part of 
 the population. So whatever the social habits and aims of the prospective visitor, 
 he may be sure of finding the best of facilities and environment and never of expe- 
 riencing the sad misfortune of finding all the people going a way that hedoes not like, 
 and leaving him out in the cold. This is one of the most satisfactory features of life 
 at Old Orchard, that the population is so large and varied that all are sure of finding 
 congenial companions. 
 
 There is one marked feature of Old Orchard which our sketch would be incom- 
 plete if it omitted, and that is the camp-meeting grounds. They are among the 
 largest and most influential of their kind in the country and supply in a large measure 
 that religious life and character which is so sadly lacking in many summer resorts. 
 Many prominent preachers and teachers in the Methodist and other denominations 
 are obtained every year to conduct and address these meetings, which are often of un- 
 usual interest and effect. It is often of great interest to observe how immense audi- 
 ences are swayed and melted into emotion by a speaker of rare eloquence, and though 
 sometimes in the past some features of the work have been cari-ied to extremes, 
 with which many sensible people cannot sympathize, it would yet be impossible to 
 deny that these meetings exert a great influence for good. It is certainly a valuable 
 thing that in a summer resort where the people have come to rest and to gain 
 through change and enjoyment, strength and power for this life's work, that among 
 all the opportunities for amusement there should be some reminder of the fact that 
 life is not entirely a holiday matter, that there are serious questions which must be 
 met and decided and thUt it is well for those who would make the most of life not 
 to be entirely without sober thought, as to its dangers and difficulties. Many of 
 these meetings are of very wide and instructive character and few of those who 
 attend fail to gain some suggestive thoughts and profitable knowledge. There is 
 also a beautiful Episcopal chapel at Old Orchard where the usual church services are 
 
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 held every Sunday. The fine music of this church can be enjoyed here, and the 
 services are conducted by an educated and earnest young curate. The attendants ou 
 this service are quite numerous, and there are also services held for christians of 
 other denominations. 
 
 The history of Old Orchard is largely the same as that of Saco, of which it has 
 been a part since tlie incorporation of that town. The growth of the beach has been 
 mostly experienced during the last twenty years, chiefly through the untiring and 
 powerful eiForts of a few talented and enterprising people, who seeing how admira- 
 bly fitted Old Orchard was for this purpose, spared neither time, money nor labor in 
 improving and preparing it for the great success and fame which it has now achieved. 
 In many cases, those who worked most earnestly and effectively have not lived to 
 see the full effect of their labors, but their names and work will be ever affectionately 
 remembered by those who have entered into their results. The vast tides of people 
 increasing every year which have flocked to our summer resorts, and the large part 
 of it which entering Maine, has migrated along the coast, centering at Old Orchard 
 and Bar Harbor, has been a surprise to many who have watched the development of 
 our country. Twenty years ago such an immense company as gathers every year at 
 Old Orchard was unknown and unthought of. But this growth was the natural out- 
 come of our life and affords every evidence of increasing constantly in the future. 
 From the setting of the tide, at present, Maine promises to become the "Garden 
 State," and among its leading resorts Old Orchard, from its grand situation and 
 natural advantages, must ever remain. If it continues to increase as rapidly as it 
 has during the last few years, it will soon throw some of its older rivals in the shade. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN 
 
 OF 
 
 OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 Sea Shore House, Old Orchard Beach, F. 
 Cr. Staples, Proprietor. The state of Maine has 
 fceeu iu the past, one of the most unappreciated 
 sections of the Union, but of late years its im- 
 portance has come to be generally recognized, 
 and the grand beauty of its coast-line is attract- 
 ing summer sojourners from all over the coun- 
 try. Not alone the love for the beautiful is 
 gratified, but the bodily health is benefitted as 
 well, for the cooling ocean breezes bring strength, 
 and the opportunities for driving, fishing, bath- 
 ing and other inspiriting exercises, ai-e too 
 tempting to be resisted. Old Orchard is with- 
 out doubt the most famous of Maine's watering 
 places, and it is unique in some respects — nota- 
 bly so in its combination of beautiful ocean and 
 inland scenery. Its beach is conceded to be the 
 finest on the coast, and the surf, while wild and 
 impressive, is singularly free from undertow, 
 thus being particularly suitable for the use of 
 bathers— a fact that hundreds take advantage 
 of daily. Beautiful drives over fine roads are an 
 additional attraction, and the crowning induce- 
 ment — a good hotel — is not wanting for the "Sea- 
 Shore House" is clearly entitled to such a de- 
 scription by the record it has made since its 
 opening in 1873. This famous hotel may well be 
 taken as a representative Maine house, for in 
 the opinion of competent observers, it is as near 
 perfection as any similar enterprise on the coast. 
 Accommodations are provided for 300 guests, 
 and the location of the house is well-described 
 by its name, it being literally a "sea shore" 
 house, facing south on the ocean and east on 
 Old Orchard Avenue, Indian Spring Water is 
 supplied to guests, and the drainage is simply 
 perfect in every respect. Facilities are provided 
 ior giving hot salt water baths to those who 
 
 deem itunadvisable to submit to the shock of 
 surf bathing, and dressing rooms for surf bath- 
 ers are also carried on under hotel management. 
 A well equipped livery and boarding stable is 
 connected with the establishment, and teams 
 may be had at all hours at fair rates. Mr. F. G. 
 Staples, the proprietor of the Sea Shore House, 
 is one of the best-known landlords in Xew Eng- 
 land, and is looked upon as an authority on 
 hotel-keeping matters. He has worked hard 
 to bring his house up to its present standard, 
 and is ever on the alert to keep it where it has 
 long been put by public opinion — at the head. 
 
 Geo. E. Fogg, Groceries, Provisions, etc., 
 Agent American Express Co., Opposite Depot, 
 Old Orchard, also Depot News stand. The es- 
 tablishment carried on by Mr. George E. Fogg, 
 opposite the depot, is one of the most popular 
 in this vicinity, for this gentleman deals in 
 goods which are in general request, and his 
 methods are so liberal and well-advised as to 
 have resulted in the building up of a large pat- 
 ronage. Groceries and Provisions of all descrip- 
 tions are kept in stock constantly, and the low- 
 est market rates are maintained in every depart- 
 ment. In the line of Fancy Groceries, some 
 choice grades of tea and coffee may be men- 
 tioned, for these articles are selected with a 
 view to the requirements of the best class of 
 trade, and are believed to be unsurpassed as re- 
 gards purity and delicacy of flavor. Spices of 
 standard excellence are also obtainable at low 
 rates, and canned goods are offered in immense 
 variety and at prices that will bear the severest 
 examination. Inferior canned goods are not 
 only worthless but positively dangerous, and 
 care should be taken when procuring preserved 
 meats or vegetables, to see that they are pur- 
 chased of a responsible and reputable house. 
 Flour and sugar are dealt in quantities to suit, 
 and all the long list of staple groceries is well 
 represented by the commodities on band. Mr. 
 Fogg is agent for the American Express Com- 
 pany and receives and forwards parcels prompt- 
 ly and accurately. He has carried on his pres- 
 ent enterprise since 1884, and ranks with the 
 leading business men of this vicinity. In 1880 
 Mr. Fogg opened the popular newstand at the 
 Boston and Maine depot, here one can find all 
 Boston and New York papers, received daily 
 the year round. Also a full line of the popular 
 novels of the day, and a full stock of canes, con- 
 fectionery and cigars. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
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 Montreal House, Old Orchard, Mrs. A. B. 
 Blanchard, Manager. Surf bathing is conceded 
 by physicians to be one of the most healthful 
 and invigorating of exercises, and it is as enjoy- 
 able as it is inspiriting — a point that is espec- 
 ially important, as it is well known that many 
 otherwise excellent exercises fail of their effect, 
 owing to their sameness and freedom from ex- 
 citement. Some people look upon surf-bathing 
 as dangerous, and under some circumstances it 
 undoubtedly is, but this objection hardly holds 
 good at Old Orchard, where there is an entire 
 absence of undertow at most points and where 
 the conditions are so favorable that even chil- 
 dren can bathe with perfect safety. This state- 
 ment does not apply to the whole beach by any 
 means but is strictly true in certain localities, 
 notably in the vicinfty of the Montreal House, 
 for at this point the bathing facilities are supe- 
 rior to any others on the shore. This is only 
 one of the advantages to be derived from a stay 
 at this popular house, for it is a first-class hotel 
 in every respect, and is carried on in a liberal 
 and intelligent manner that might profitably be 
 imitated at certain other houses of more or less 
 pretensions. Its situation is fine, directly on 
 the sea-wall and in full view of Wood Island 
 Light, The Pool, Prout's Neck as well as the 
 numerous beautiful islands scattered about Saco 
 Bay. The majority of the rooms look out on 
 nearly 10 miles of beach, and the faintest sea- 
 breeze is enjoyed by guests, as the house is so 
 located as to catch the least wind that is stir- 
 ring. Invalids will find the Montreal House, 
 not only a first-class hotel but a comfortable 
 home, for Mrs. A. B. Blanchard, the popular 
 manager, is solicitious for the comfort of all her 
 guests and particularly so in the cases of those 
 not in robust health. The capacity of the house 
 has been materially increased by an addition of 
 25 rooms extending towards the water, which 
 are newly and conveniently furnished, and a 
 pleasant lounging place is provided by the wide 
 piazza which encircles the entii-e house. Mrs. 
 Blanchard takes pains to set a first-class table, 
 and spares no expense in supplying her guests 
 with the best the market affords. The service 
 is prompt and reliable, and the house is run 
 under so complete a system that everything 
 moves with the precision of machinery. Terms 
 are from §1.00 to §2.50 per day, according to lo- 
 cation of room, etc. 
 
 Mrs. C A. Jones, Dining Room ; and 
 Dealer in Cigars; Rear of Depot, Old Orchard 
 Beaeh. Travelers are very apt to be hungry, 
 and it would be well if their wants were else- 
 where so satisfactorily provided for as they are 
 at Old Orchard ; for just opposite the depot is 
 the Dining-room of Mrs. C. A. Jones, and al- 
 though hundreds of hungry people have gone 
 into this establishment, not one has come out 
 again. We mean, of course, not one has come 
 out hutvjry, for we have no desire to convey the 
 idea that mysterious disappearances are com- 
 mon here by any means. Mrs. Jones provides 
 a Bill of Fare that cannot fail to suit tiie tastes 
 of all. It is varied, seasonable and well gotten 
 up, and the viands of which it is composed are 
 excellent in quality and perfectly prepared. No 
 one knows better than this lady that poor cook- 
 ing will spoil the most appetizing dish, and we 
 
 can assure our readers that they will find the 
 cooking at this place all that could be desired. 
 Another gratifying feature is the service, which 
 is prompt, neat and respectful. In short, this 
 Dining Room is a model in more respects than 
 one, and the low prices quoted are not the least 
 gratifying feature of this establishment which 
 combines more good points than are often found 
 so intimately associated. Full Dinners, fifty 
 cents; a Roast and Tea or Coffee, thirty-five 
 cents. 
 
 The Aldine Hotel, Old Orchard, S. Haines, 
 Proprietor-. The general characteristics of Old 
 Orchard are known to thousands, either by rep- 
 utation or by experience, and there are few 
 New Englanders that are not aware that the 
 beaeh owes much of its charm and beauty to its 
 being backed by extensive and picturesque pine 
 forests. It is on account of this combination of 
 ocean and country views, that many find a fas- 
 cination in Old Orchard scenery that is entirely 
 lacking elsewhere, and the celebrated Aldine 
 Hotel ?s particularly fortunate in having a loca- 
 tion from which comprehensive views may be 
 taken of both inland and ocean subjects. This 
 house has few if any superiors iu New England, 
 and whether we consider its situation, its con- 
 struction or its management we will find it hard 
 to bring forward a single reasonable cause for 
 complaint. Within five minutes walk of the 
 railioad station, it is certainly easy of access, 
 and being located directly on the beach, guests 
 can inhale cooling breezes under all circum- 
 stances. The sleeping apartments are spacious 
 and well-lighted, au'l from each of them a pleas- 
 ant out-look miy b^; obtained. The building 
 measures 112x48 fe.t and is four stories m 
 height, a central pavilion extending two stories 
 hifrher. A 300 foot piazza surrounds the house, 
 and comfortable chairs are provided, making 
 lounging a pleasure without alloy. The drain- 
 age is perfect, and an abundant supply of pure 
 spring water is at the service of guests. The 
 surrounding grounds and beach are illuminated 
 by electricity, and both by night and day, oppor- 
 tunities for enjoyment are ever present. Em- 
 ployment is given to a large force of framed as- 
 sistants and the comfort of guests is most care- 
 fully and intelligently conducted. The proprie- 
 tor is Mr. S. Haines, a gentleman who needs no 
 introduction to many of our readers. He has 
 one object in view — to keep the Aldine in the 
 lead— and it must be confessed that neither 
 time nor money is spared in acco'nplishing this 
 result. The table is supplied with the choicest 
 productions the market affords, and the cooking 
 is a grateful surprise to those familiar with that 
 met with at most beach houses. 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD ORCHABD BEACH. 
 
 :Ea:o'n::E3iL. 
 
 OLD ORCHARD BEACH. MAINE. 
 
 C H. PISKE, Proprietor. 
 
 OCEAN FRONT. 
 
 STREET FRONT. 
 
 f Each year finds an incieasin.: number of peo- 
 ple visiting Old Orchard Beach, and the hotel 
 accommodations of that famous resort, exten- 
 sive as they are, are sometimes severely taxed 
 in providing for all who apply. Located one 
 hundred miles east of Boston and twelve miles 
 west of Portland, the beach is conveniently sit- 
 
 uated as regards nearness to the business cen- 
 ters, and the frequent trains over the Boston & 
 Maine R. R. make it one of the accessible re- 
 sorts on the New England coast. A beach nine 
 miles in length and six hundred feet in width 
 cannot be matched in the world, and that isjust 
 what may be seen here, affording bathing facili. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD OBCHARD BEACH. 
 
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 ties that are availed of by hundreds. A sea-sliore 
 resort where little or no surf bathing is done 
 Buffers greatly from a picturesque point of view 
 when compared with one where this healthful 
 exercise is widely indulged in, and Old Orchard 
 leads the van in this respect among New Eng- 
 land watering places. The adjacent scenery is 
 beautiful and strikingly varied, for it combines 
 marine and inland characteristics, and never 
 wearies one as more monotonous scenes are apt 
 to do. Back of the beach, miles of pine forests 
 extend in every direction. Lovers of the coun- 
 try will find endless pleasure walking and driv- 
 ing about here, and numerous points of interest 
 are within easy reach. Fern Park, the Cascade, 
 the Camp Ground, etc, Saco and Biddeford are 
 reached by a horse railway four miles in length. 
 and half hourly trips are made. Tlie Orchard 
 Beach R. R. runs to Saco River, and connection 
 is made at Camp Ellis with steamers for Bidde- 
 ford Pool and with those making the trip "up 
 the Saco." The drainage and the water supply 
 of the Beach are all that could be wished, the 
 water being taken from tlie well-known " In- 
 dian Spring " and is of the choicest quality. 
 There are many hotels on the beach, but it 
 is no discredit to any of them to say that 
 the new and elegant Flotel Fiske is unques- 
 tionably the most prominent i n the entire region. 
 Tliis celebrated hostelry accommodates three 
 hundred guests, being one of the largest on 
 the coast. It is finely arranged and supplied 
 with every convenience, each room being con- 
 nected with the ofSce by electric bells, and the 
 building being illuminated by gas-light. The 
 ballroom is without a rival in Xew England, and 
 a first-class orchestra supplies music for the fre- 
 quent hops and dinner concerts. Every Satur- 
 day night during the season is signalized by a 
 grand hop. 
 
 E. B. Sears. Mammoth Bathing Establish- 
 ment, Corner Old Orchard Avenue, opposite 
 Sea Shore House. Many of the most eminent 
 physicians have placed themselves on record as 
 being decidedly in favor of surf bathing, and 
 indeed no one can wonder at this, who is well- 
 informed regarding the numerous benefits ari- 
 sing from intellegent use of old ocean's restora- 
 tive powers. Old Orchard is considered to be 
 the head-quarters for surf bathing on the New 
 England coast, and theie is no beach to be found 
 anywhere, better adapted for the enjoyment of 
 this exilerating diversion, for the surf is gener- 
 ally heavy and the danger is reiluced to a mini- 
 mum. In the past, some trouble has been oc- 
 casionally experienced in furnishing bathing 
 accommodations to all who apply, but since the 
 completion of the mammoth establishment car- 
 ried on by Mr. E. B. Sears, the trouble has been 
 done away with, as the facilities provided by 
 this gentleman ai'e among the most extensive as 
 well as the most convenient in the country. 
 Mr. E. B. Sears, the proprietor, who is the old- 
 est bathing house manager at Old Orchard, and 
 for eight years the proprietor of the Surf Bath- 
 ing House, thanks his patrons for their liberal 
 patronage and hopes to see the old faces once 
 more at the Mammoth Bathing House, which is 
 the best bathing house in New England; has 
 eegant broad verandas all around, into which 
 the public are cordially invited to come and see 
 
 the sports on the beach, whether they wish to 
 bathe or not. 200 bath houses. On either side 
 of Mr. Sear's handsome office are large hand- 
 somely furnished rooms, one of which is for a 
 waiting room and the other is a first-class bar- 
 ber shop. In the office is a large safe, provided 
 free for the care of valuables while patrons are 
 bathing. A large line of bathing suits, hats, 
 caps and stockings for sale. Tobacco and cigars 
 constantly on hand. A few elegantly furnished 
 lodging rooms, in the main building, to let by 
 the day. These rooms each command splendid 
 views of the ocean and beach. A cordial invita- 
 tion is extended to all to call. Baskets and 
 bundles checked. Everything is new, fresh and 
 "neat as a pin," and the arrangements are so 
 made as to save patrons a great deal of the an- 
 noyance, looked upon by many as being insep- 
 arable from surf bathing. Mr. Sears is very 
 moderate in his charges, and employs a suffi- 
 cient number of assistants to handle his large 
 business promptly and satisfactorily. Every 
 caller is assured polite consideration, and every 
 eff"ort is made to banish all objectionable fea- 
 tures. 
 
 Hotel Belmont, Old Orchard Beach, Geo. 
 F. Holbrook. manager. Wonderful as has been 
 the developement of Old Orchard Beach during 
 the past decade, and incessant as have been the 
 demands of the public for increased accommo- 
 dations, the enterprising proprietors and man- 
 agers of the hotels in the vicinity, have been 
 very successful thus far in satisfying their guests. 
 Of course there are instances where parsimoni- 
 ous management and narrow business methods 
 have been observed, but these were the excep- 
 tions, and may be met with many cases of quite 
 an opposite character. A fine example of the 
 le:^itimate effect of discriminating liberality is 
 that afforded by the career of Hotel Belmont, 
 which is now receiving guests for the seventh 
 season. From the inception of this enterprise, 
 it has been managed in a style well-calculated 
 to gain the confidence and esteem of the public, 
 and the accommodations here provided, have 
 come to be accepted as the standard of what 
 should be furnished by a first-class beach house. 
 The health and comfort of guests, are promoted 
 in every possible way ; the sanitary arrangements 
 of the house being planned and carried out on 
 scientific principles, and an abundant supply of 
 pure spring water being furnished by tlie Old 
 Orchard Aqueduct Company. The ventilation 
 also is all that could be desired, an ample sup- 
 ply of fresh air being obtainable in every ap- 
 artment, as aside from the many windows with 
 v.'hich the building is funiished, there are broad 
 hall ways running directly through the hotel, 
 a o'enerally low temperature being secured at all 
 times. Gas, speaking tubes, electric bells, etc., 
 are to be found on the premises, and the spa- 
 cious piazzas are illuminated with the electric 
 light. A tastefully designed and appointed 
 niusic-room, is on the first-floor, and some de- 
 lightful entertainments are given during the 
 se'ason. Mr. Geo. F. Holbrook is the efficient 
 manager of the " Belmont," and it is hardly 
 necessary to state that he is determined to fully 
 maintain the reputation of this favorite house. 
 The cuisine is under the same management as 
 formerly, and bon vivants will thus be able to 
 renew the pleasures they have before enjoyed. 
 
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 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 OLD ORCHARD. MAINE. - - - MRS. G. S. GOOGINS, Proprietress. 
 
 The Irvinj? House looks like a homelike place 
 and its looks do not belie its character, for a 
 more ji;enuinely comfortable hotel cannot be 
 found on the beach, and those who have ex- 
 perienced the barn-like accommodations pro- 
 vided at certain much more i^reteiitious public 
 houses will know how to appreciate the cordial 
 hospitality extended here to every j^uest. Mrs. 
 G. S. Googins gives personal attention to the 
 management of the enterprise, and such of our 
 readers as are familiar with the methods, need 
 not be told that this assures a liberal provision 
 being made for the comfort of all. The house 
 is located on the sea wall and is hardly one min- 
 utes walk from the Boston & Mnine depot. 
 Nearly every room commands a good view of 
 the ocean, and are bright and attractive as could 
 be wished. Old Orchard unquestionably pos- 
 sesses the finest bathing beach in New England, 
 and guests of the Irving House enjoy peculiar 
 facilities for surf bathing— bath houses being 
 connected with the hotel. The drainage is ex- 
 cellent.an abundant supply of pure spring water 
 is provided, and iu fact no precautions have 
 been neglected to make the Irving as healthful 
 as it is pleasant. No better .place could be 
 asked for at which to spend a vacation ; the 
 boating, fishing and gunning are first-class, and 
 four mails daily are at the service of guests. Mrs. 
 Googins is famed for "Hctting a good table" as 
 the phrase goes, and makes it a point to supply 
 her guests with the best the market affords, 
 well cooked and politely served. Her terms are 
 reasonable and her accommodations are uni- 
 formly satisfactory. 
 
 Mrs. E. B. Harfortl, Millinery and Fancy 
 Goods, Old Orchard Street, Old Orchard. What 
 is conceeded by good judges to be one of the 
 most tasty and attractive establishments iu 
 Old Orchard is that conducted by Mrs. E. B. 
 Harford, located on Old Orchard Street, and as 
 the goods therein handled are such as are pop- 
 ular and extensively used, a flourishing and 
 steadily increasing business is done. Mrs. Har- 
 
 ford is an energetic lady, and the public have 
 l)een quick to appreciate the many inducements 
 offered by her and have given evidence of the 
 fact by their iliberal patronage. Millinery and 
 Fancy Goods are exhibited in many styles, and 
 those who are interested in the latest fashion- 
 able novelties in the way of millinery and fancy 
 articles should not fail to inspect the stock, as 
 many of the newest productions are shown. 
 The stock handled includes Shade Hats, Kib- 
 bons, Laces, Flowers, Veilings, Hosiery, Gloves, 
 Mitts, &c., Flannel for Bathing Suits and Un- 
 derwear. Worsteds and Yarns iu all shades 
 and colors. A little line of Prints, Cotton 
 Cloth and Dress Linings, Embroidery Silks of 
 all kinds, Florence Knitting Silk, and Silks and 
 Twist in the different shades and colors. Dress 
 Braids and Steels. A variety of Aprons, Col- 
 lars and Cuffs. Ruchings of every description, 
 all of which are offered at very low prices. Mrs. 
 Harford has attained a reputation for liberal 
 business methods, that is. as high as it deserved 
 and since her present establishment was opened 
 she has filled many orders in a manner that has 
 given satisfaction td all concerned. Her prices 
 are low and all work is done at the shortest pos- 
 sible notice. 
 
 C W. Gorhain, Boarding and Livery 
 Stable, corner Old Orchard and Grand Avenues, 
 Old Orchard. There is no other beach resort 
 in the country that can boast so great a variety 
 of beautiful drives as Old Orchard, and the 
 growing popularity of this watering place is 
 largely due to the fact mentioned. Beautiful 
 scenery is not uncommon iu this slate, and good 
 roads are also to be frequently met with, but 
 the two are seldom combined as they are in this 
 vicinity. As may be imagined, livery stables are 
 quite common, and the patronage accorded them 
 shows how appreciative the public are of the 
 pleiisure and profit of driving. Occupying a 
 very prominent position among such establish- 
 ments, is that conducted by Mr. C. W. Gorham, 
 on Grand and Old Orchard avenues, (which was 
 established in 18.j5 by Mr. Gorham Sr.) for Mr. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 57 
 
 Gorham has a large number of fine horses and 
 carriages to let and his stable is one of the most 
 liberally patronized on the beach. He has built 
 up his present extensive trade by meeting every 
 reasonable demand of the public, and in point 
 of elegance and style, his turnouts have no 
 superiors, while his prices are uniformly fair 
 and moderate. Horses especially adapted for 
 the use of ladies may always be had here, and 
 luxurious and easy- riding carriages are at the 
 disposal of patrons at all times. Mr. Gorham 
 employs an ample force of assistants and insists 
 upon courteous attention being given to every 
 caller. The horses and vehicles are kept in the 
 very pink of condition, and animals taken to 
 board are assured discriminating care and the 
 kindest of treatment. One only needs to visit 
 this popular establishment to see that its popu- 
 larity is well deserved, and under present meth- 
 ods of management, it is bound to maintain its 
 position, at the head of all competitors. 
 
 J. I. IVIackey, Old Orchard avenue. Alliga- 
 tor Teeth Jewelry Wholesale and Retail; Head- 
 quarters for all kinds of FloridaCuriosities; Alli- 
 gator Teeth, Mounted in Solid Gold in Ladies and 
 Gents' Jewelry, consisting of Lace Pins, Brooch- 
 es, Ear-rings, Bangle Bracelets, (a large variety). 
 Sleeve Buttons, Bangle Rings, etc. ; Sea Bean Jew- 
 elry, Fish Scale Jewelry; and the largest variety 
 in the State of new, useiful and ornamental works 
 of art peculiar to Florida manufacture; Walking 
 Canes of Orange. Crab Wood, Snake Wood, Red 
 and Black Mangrove, and other rare and native 
 woods, plain and carved with miniature 'gators 
 clinging to the cane. More Northern people are 
 going to Florida every winter, for it is a wonder- 
 fully attractive place, and even were it not for 
 its genial climate would still be well worthy of 
 a visit, on account of the many natural curiosi- 
 ties it contains. But unfortunately, there are 
 many of us who are totally unable to spare the 
 time necessary for a journey to that far corner 
 of the Union, and we should be forced to aban- 
 don the idea of ever seeing the many curious 
 productions of Florida and vicinity, were it not 
 for the enterprise shown by such wide-awake 
 business men as Mr. J. L Mackey. This gentle- 
 man, as many of our readers doubtless know, 
 has been identified with the sale of Florida cu- 
 
 rios for some time, having an establishment in 
 Jacksonville, Florida. He is thus in a position 
 to meet all competition, both as regards the 
 beauty and the price of the articles he handles, 
 and since he opened the store he now conducts 
 on Old Orchard avenue, he has built up a large 
 and growing trade. Among the more important 
 articles handled may be mentioned, alligator 
 teeth jewelry, consisting of lace pins, brooches, 
 ear-rings, bracelets, sleeve buttons, etc., and 
 other odd novelties in the line of sea bean and 
 fish scale jewelry. Walking caues are also 
 largely dealt in, a variety being offered, ranging 
 from plain orange wood to rare sticks elaborate- 
 ly and artistically carved. Mr. Mackey quotes 
 extremely low prices, and everything purchased 
 of him may be implicitly depended upon to 
 prove just as represented in every instance. 
 
 Chas. E. McLaug-hlin, Restaurant, Rail- 
 road Walk, 0pp. Roller Coaster, Old Orchard. 
 We have noticed at Old Orchard and many other 
 resorts where excursion parties arrive daily, 
 that the average excursionist comes not singly, 
 but by twos, threes, and some times in families 
 of six or eight. Now it is unnecessary to say 
 that the first thought on arrival is " where shall 
 we have dinner?" This question though simple 
 in itself, requires some judgement in answering 
 correctly. While one rarely wishes to pay a 
 high price for a dinner at a hotel, many of the 
 restaurants are anything but inviting in appear- 
 ance either inside or out. The popular restau- 
 rant whose card is printed above, however, is 
 open to none of these objections as the prices 
 are moderate, the service prompt and courteous, 
 the cooking first-class; while the air of neatness 
 which pervades here gives added zest to the 
 hearty appetites one usually finds at the beach. 
 
 Lowell House, J. R. Duff, Proprietor, Old 
 Orchard. The Lowell House combines an un- 
 usual number of genuine advantages, and it is 
 therefore not surprising that it is liberally pat- 
 ronized although it is a comparatively new as- 
 pirant for public favor. The proprietor of the 
 establishment, Mr. J. R. Duff, is a gentleman of 
 no small experience in hotel-keeping, and the 
 outcome of his experience is to be seen in the 
 intelligent provision made for the comfort of 
 guests throughout the premises. The Lowell 
 House is located on high ground, not far fi-om 
 the water's edge, and within three minute's walk 
 of the depot. The rooms are spacious, airy and 
 well lighted, and are newly furnished in the 
 most comfortable style. In fact it is plainly 
 manifest on examination, that no expense has 
 been spared in the fitting up of the establish- 
 ment, and no further proof is needed that Mr. 
 Duff has suflicient at stake to cause him to look 
 sharply after every detail of the management. 
 Guests are made to feel at home and their com- 
 fort and convenience are carefully studied at all 
 times. Mr. Duff pays prompt attention to cor- 
 respondence, and a letter addressed to him at 
 Old Orchard, P. O. Box 175, will be answered at 
 once, any desired information being cheerfully 
 furnished. The rates are from $7.00 to $10.00 
 per week, according to the location of rooms, and 
 special terms will be arranged to suit special 
 cases. The "Lowell" is a popular house, and 
 fully deserves the hearty support it receives. 
 
58 
 
 LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD ORCHARD BEACH. 
 
 Gooding', Photographer, Old Orchard St., 
 opposite Odd Fellows' Hall. Photographs and 
 Tintypes. Groups at Hotels and Bathing Par- 
 ties made at Short Notice. Unmonnted Views 
 of Old Orchard for Scrap Books. We doubt not 
 that a few of our readers can sympathize with 
 the man who when asked if he had liad his pic- 
 ture taken lately, replied: "No, but I have been 
 photographed twice." There is a decided dif- 
 ference between what is commonly understood 
 as the "picture" of a person, and the produc- 
 tion one is apt to receive at the hands of too 
 many photographers, but still there are many 
 highly skilled artists of this kind in the State 
 who will always produce true portraits if given 
 an opportunity to do so, and by no means the 
 least successful of these is Mr. C. G. Gooding, 
 whose studio is located at Old Orchard Beach. 
 Many people seem to think that it is necessary 
 to go to a large city in order to obtain a thor- 
 oughly first-clsss photograph, but in so think- 
 ing they make a great mistake, for in a number 
 of the city establishments the only thing "first- 
 class about the work turned out is the price put 
 on the same. Mr. Gooding is able to guarantee 
 satisfaction to his patrons, for he possesses all 
 the needful facilities to do the best of work, and 
 has had-sufficieut experience to accomplish the 
 most artistic effects, and is prepared to execute 
 all kinds of Photographing. Stereoscopic and 
 Cabinet views of bathing parties taken to order 
 on tlie beach or at the hotels. Photographs 
 and tintypes taken at the rooms singly or in 
 groups. Sterescopic and Cabinet views of all 
 the hotels in stock and for sale. Views of 
 prominent places in and around Old Orchard, 
 Scarborough, Wood Island, rhe Pool, Beach 
 Scenes and BathiugParties. Unmounted views 
 of Old Orchard for Scrap Books. All work in the 
 above styles is guaranteed, and orders left with 
 this gentleman will be completed in a most sat- 
 isfactory manner. Old Orchard Street, above 
 Post Office. 
 
 at the lowest market price. Private rooms are 
 supplied for Dinner or Supper parties, also re- 
 freshments served for parties after the Hops 
 and the aim of Mr. Cleaves is evidently to per- 
 fectly satisfy every customer. 
 
 The Lane Restaurant, Thos. L. Cleaves, 
 Proprietor, near Ocean House Walk, Old Or- 
 chard. There is one class of information that 
 is rather hard for a stranger in any locality to 
 get, and that is reliable statements regarding 
 the eligible restaurants. The hotels of course 
 are known to everybody, and there is no trouble 
 in finding one, but many people have neither 
 the desire nor the means Ito stop at a hotel, if 
 they can just as well avoid it, and it is especial- 
 ly for this class that the following facts are 
 printed. Mr. Thomas L. Cleaves carries on a 
 restaurant near Ocean House Walk that will 
 suit everybody who don't expect city hotel ac- 
 commodations at restaurant prices, and we can 
 cordially recommend his establishment to our 
 readers. It is popularly known as the Lane 
 Restaurant, and here will be found 'good sea- 
 sonable and nourishing food, well-cooked and 
 neatly and promptly served. Employment is 
 given to only thorougly capable assistants, and 
 meals are at reasonable hours. Clams and Fish 
 are made a specialty. Mr. Cleaves has built up 
 a large and steadily increasing trade, and what 
 is more, has gained no small degree of popu- 
 larity by reason of the liberal methods pursued. 
 Ice Cream is always on hand and orders sup- 
 plied for the quart or the gallon, and is offered 
 
 Dr. A. F. Irish, Physician and Druggist, 
 Old Orchard Drug Store, Old Orchard Beach. 
 Even at so healthy a place as Old Orchard, peo- 
 ple will become ill occasionally, and therefore 
 the establishment carried on by Dr. A. F. Irish, 
 is a public benefit. It was founded in 1876, and 
 has come to be regarded as one of the "institu- 
 tions" of the beach, for it has been carried on 
 in a most liberal and enterprising manner. Dr. 
 Irish is a native of Hartford, Maine, and is a 
 graduate of Dartmouth, class of '6-3. He carries 
 on operations in Lewiston during the winter, 
 and is a physician and druggist of wide experi- 
 ence as well as approved education. A full 
 stock of drugs, medicines and chemicals is con- 
 stantly carried, and care is taken to handle only 
 goods of standard quality. Dr. Irish strives to 
 supply strictly pure drugs and medicines, and 
 hence only purchases his stock from the most 
 reliable dealers. Physicians' prescriptions are 
 compounded at short notice, and great pains is 
 taken to avoid the least possibility of error, 
 while the prices quoted in this department are 
 extremely moderate. The "Old Orchard Drug 
 Store" has a more than local reputation, for cus- 
 tomers are served with unusual faithfulness and 
 courtesy, and those making purchases feel sure 
 that they are getting the full worth of their 
 money and can place the utmost dependence on 
 the skill and carefulness of those filling their 
 orders. Dr. Irish has also an extensive practice 
 in this vicinity. 
 
 Sea Side House, W. G. Harmon, Proprie- 
 tor, Old Orchard. At every summer resort there 
 is a demand for hotels where the guests can en- 
 joy all the comforts and freedom from restraint 
 which one naturally desires on a vacation trip, 
 and yet not be forced to pay exhorbitant prices 
 for accommodations. Those who have tried 
 both the large and the small hotels will agree 
 with us in our statement that for a "real good 
 time " one must visit a house where " style " is 
 not the most important matter under considera- 
 tion, and where we can thoroughly enjoy the 
 fresh sea-air and fine walks and drives Old 
 Orchard is famous for. The Sea-Side house is 
 in a good situation near the beach and also but 
 a short distance from the depot, post office, 
 stores, camp-ground, cottages, etc. Every fa- 
 cility is handy for the enjoyment of surf-bathing 
 as it is near the best part of the beach and bath- 
 ing suits can be obtainable at the many places 
 in the vicinity — should one not be the owner of 
 one. The table and service of this house are all 
 that one could ask for while the prices are very 
 reasonable. Special terms being made b^j the 
 week or month. The company one finds at the 
 Sea-Side house is always made up of agreeable 
 people, and one can get much better acquainted 
 here during a short stay than at the large and 
 more pretentious hotels. The proprietor takes 
 pleasure in the welfare and comfort of his 
 guests and nothing is left undone that will make 
 their stay here a pleasant one. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF OLD OBCHARD BEACH. 
 
 59 
 
 The Philadelphia, S. H. Patten, Proprie- 
 tor, situated on the walk leading from the B. & 
 M. Station to the Old Orchard House. The Phil- 
 adelphia is a most desirable Cottage Hotel, a 
 first class Restaurant, and its Ice Cream Parlors, 
 where the celebrated Philadelphia Creams are 
 sei'ved in plate, is known far and wide. The 
 large number of excursionists and the many 
 guests at hotels where ice cream is a luxury not 
 indulged in daily, will apreciate the advantage 
 offered by Mr. Patten in his popular "Philadel- 
 phia" restaurant and ice cream parlor. His 
 creams are known far and wide for their rich- 
 ness, puritv and fine flavor, the following named 
 varieties constantly on hand; Strawberry. Lem- 
 on, Vanilla, Chocolate, Harlequin, Peach, Ba- 
 nana, Pistachio. It is rarely we find their equal 
 exceiit in large cities and then the prices charged 
 are more than is charged at this popular restau- 
 rant. While a specialty is made of ice cream 
 however we do not wish to convey the impres- 
 sion that this is the only article to be had here. 
 Mr. Patten can furnish as tender, juicy a steak 
 or as fine a chowder as a person can want, and 
 however tired or weary one may be on arriving 
 here — however hungry — and the fresh sea air is 
 a wonderful appetizer, a visit to the "Philadel- 
 phia" will result in obtaining as fine a dinner as 
 one could wish, and at a much lower price than 
 if a large hctel was visited. Accommodations 
 are afforded for rooming twenty-five guests, the 
 furniture and bedding is all new and first-class, 
 and the best of everything the market affords 
 at reasonable rates for board by day or week, 
 meals are also served at all hours. 
 
 Fred Whittier, Boarding and Livery Stable, 
 Old Orchard avenue. Old Orchard. There is no 
 place where one can appreciate the advantage 
 of riding behind a good horse better than at Old 
 Orchaid. Here we have a beach ten miles in 
 length and smooth as marble, while inland are 
 some of the finest roads and most beautiful 
 drives in the state. Whatever may have been 
 
 the case in the past, there is now no dearth o^ 
 first-class teams as Mr. Fred Whittier has recent- 
 ly erected a fine large stable well stocked with 
 easy riding carriages of all kinds, besides gentle 
 and speedy horses which ladies can drive. These 
 teams are 'let by the hour or day at very reason- 
 able rates, and those who have once enjoyed a 
 ride behind one of the fine teams furnished 
 here, are pretty sure to return again. Horses 
 are well harnessed and the appearance of the 
 turnout to be had here will please the most par- 
 ticular. This stable is not filled with old 
 broken down steeds one often finds at summer 
 resorts, nor are the prices exhorbitant. Horses 
 also baited and boarded. 
 
 W. F. Leavitt & Co., dealers in Fancy 
 Goods of every description. Old Orchard. The 
 leading store and the oldest established at this 
 popular beach is that conducted by Messrs W. 
 E. Leavitt & Co. It is situated on Old Orchard 
 avenue, and extends back connecting with the 
 other store which faces the railroad platform 
 opposite the Gorham House, giving an entrance 
 on both sides. The store is stocked with one 
 of the finest and most complete lines of fancy 
 goods we have seen, and the long experience of 
 Mr. Leavitt in the business has enabled him to 
 select those articles which are in constant de- 
 mand among summer visitors. Here one can 
 find every variety of decorative and fancy arti- 
 cles for either beautifying the room or adorning 
 the person. In the line of toys, pails, shovels 
 and other goods which children consider indis- 
 pensable for their full enjoyment of the] beach, 
 this is the headquarters, as the extensive trade 
 from summer visitors plainly attests. The pri- 
 ces on all articles are extremely reasonable, as 
 Mr. Leavitt believes in the motto, "large sales 
 and low prices," and after once visiting this 
 store customers are sui-e to return again. The 
 extensive retail trade requires the service of 
 several competent assistants who wait upon 
 customers in an obliging and courteous manner. 
 
WELLS. MAINE. 
 
 The town is situated about four miles from Sennebiink and Kennebunkport, and Jias a beautiful 
 beach upon which are a number of cottayes. Population in 1880 was 3,450, 
 
 W. B. Baston, Dealer in Groceries, Pro- 
 visions, Dry Goods, Hats, Boots and Shoes, 
 Crockery, etc., Wells. In a book Qf this kind, 
 where descriptive articles are unavoidably re- 
 stricted as to length, it is difficult to point out 
 the salient features of such an establishment as 
 is conducted by Mr. W. B. Baston in this town, 
 without giving undue prominence to some of 
 them at the expense of others. Mr. Baston, as 
 many of our readers know, carries on a grocery 
 and provision store, and yet this fails to give an 
 adequate idea of the extent of his business, for 
 he handles many articles not found in every es- 
 tablishment devoted to the sale of the impor- 
 tant commodities mentioned. His stock of 
 staple and fancy groceries is a very large and 
 complete one, showing the signs of careful selec- 
 tion in every department. The teas and coffees 
 offered, combine delicacy of flavor and uniform 
 strength, to a degree only possible with the 
 ehoicest and purest goods, and we have no hesi- 
 tation in advising the most fastidious among 
 our readers to make trial of such brands as are 
 to be had here, for satisfaction is sure to follow 
 where proper use is made of them. It is possi- 
 ble to spoil the best tea or coffee by wrong hand- 
 ling, but it is not difficult to follow the correct 
 methods, and the result amply repays a little 
 extra trouble. Flour, sugar, etc., are also sup- 
 plied in quantities to suit, and the prices quoted 
 on these commodities are always in accordance 
 with the lowest market rates. Canned goods 
 are handled in great variety and a full line of 
 provisions is also carried at all times, also boots 
 and shoes, hats and caps, dry goods, crockery 
 and glassware. Mr. Baston strives to make the 
 service offered to customers, as first-class as the 
 goods that are dealt in, and he has been very 
 successful in attaining this end. Prompt and 
 polite attention is the rule here, and equal con- 
 sideration is shown to all. 
 
 rooms are of good size and very conveniently 
 furnished. An ample force of assistants is em- 
 ployed, and as Mr. Tripp gives close personal 
 attention to the overseeing of affairs, everything 
 runs smoothly as clockwork. A very important 
 item to be considered in making choice of a 
 hotel, is the table, for the most luxurious ac- 
 commodations are of little avail unless guests 
 are given good food and plenty of it. We have 
 no hesitation in commending the cuisine of the 
 Ocean House, for we know that it may safely 
 challenge comparison with that of many a hotel 
 where much higher rates are charged. In fact, 
 much of the popularity of this hostelry is due 
 to the service in this department, and those 
 whose appetites are made ravenous by the tonic 
 effects of ocean air, will find that Mr. Tripp 
 takes pleasure in satisfying the hungry to the 
 fullesf extent. The facilities for driving, bath- 
 ing, hailing, etc., are abundant, and as the Ocean 
 House attracts a very desirable class of patrons, 
 the agreeable society met with is well worthy 
 of being spoken of as an additional inducement. 
 
 Ocean House, B. E. Tripp, Proprietor, 
 Wells. The Ocean House is fortunate in its 
 name to begin with, for one cannot hear it spok- 
 en without calling to mind a picture of the 
 boundless sea, ruffled by cooling breezes and 
 giving health and enjoyment to all in its vicini- 
 ty. This picture is sure to be fully borne out 
 by the reality, for the Ocean House is admira- 
 bly situated, in full view of the beach, and is 
 without doubt one of the most comfortable and 
 healthful resorts on the New England coast. 
 The proprietor, Mr. B. E. Tripp, is one of the 
 few men who really know how to keep a hotel, 
 and in saying this, we are but echoing the 
 iudgement pronounced on his ability by those 
 who have made practical trial of the accommo- 
 dations he offers. At the Ocean House, com- 
 fort is the thing most sought for, and we be- 
 lieve it would be impossible to find a hotel 
 where the guests are made to feel more at home, 
 or where their wishes are more skillfully and 
 constantly anticipated. The premises occupied 
 are spacious and well-arrranged, and the guest 
 
 H. S. Moulton, Dry Goods, Boots and 
 Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Flour and Grain, 
 Wells. The kind of an establishment that 
 every house-keeper likes to find, is one where 
 trustworthy goods are offered at low prices, and 
 it is owing to the record that has been made in 
 this respect, that the enterprise carried on by 
 Mr. H. S. Moulton, has been given the leading 
 position it now holds. This gentleman is al- 
 ways on the alert to advance the interests of his 
 customers, for he has from the beginning, done 
 business on the principle that his interests are 
 practically identical with those of his patrons, 
 and the extent of his trade affords unanswera- 
 ble proof that this principle is a thoroughly 
 sound one. A very large assortment of grocer- 
 ies, provisions, etc., is always carried in stock, 
 and orders can therefore be filled without delay 
 and all classes of trade catered to. In the line 
 of fancy groceries, special attention may be 
 called to the canned goods offered, for these are 
 made up of the productions of the most cele- 
 brated packers, and are sure to prove satisfac- 
 tory in every case. The public have learned 
 that there is as much difference in canned as in 
 fresh goods, and the danger of using improperly 
 preserved vegetables, fruits and meats is now 
 well understood. The jDrices quoted by Mr. 
 Moulton on the canned articles he handles, will 
 compare very favorably with those asked for de- 
 cidedly inferior productions, and there is no ex- 
 cuse for accepting anything but the best. The 
 teas, coffees and spices sold by him are also of 
 the best quality, and the same may be said of 
 the almost innumerable staples handled, such 
 as dry goods, boots and shoes, flour, sugar, 
 meal, salt and a host of others. Fresh vegeta- 
 bles and fruits are always in stock in their seas- 
 ons, and in short food supplies of all kinds, may 
 be bought here in large or small quantities at 
 reasonable rates. 
 
LEADING BUSINESS MEN. 
 
 INDEX TO NOTICES, 
 
 BOOTS & SfiOES. 
 
 (See also General Stores.) 
 
 Brown, S 21 
 
 Downing, Wm 36 
 
 Nason, F. W 45 
 
 DRUGGISTS, 
 
 Irish, Dr. A. F 58 
 
 Miller, Eclw. C 13 
 
 Ross, Dr. & Co 37 
 
 BOAT AND SHIP BUILDERS. 
 
 ALSO BOATS TO LET. 
 
 Clark, David 26 
 
 Trott, C 20 
 
 Maling John B , 22 
 
 DENTISTS. 
 
 Burley, L. E 46 
 
 Fines, W. H. H 21 
 
 York, H. M 41 
 
 DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY. 
 
 Brown, S 21 
 
 Downing, Wm 36 
 
 Harford, E. B 56 
 
 Lawrence, M. E 40 
 
 Wentworth, Laura M 41 
 
 Warren & Co 43 
 
 GENERAL STORES. 
 
 Baston, W. B 60 
 
 Bell & Fletcher 19 
 
 Depot Store Co 46 
 
 Emery W. A 23 
 
 Fogg George E 52 
 
 Littlefield Bros 39 
 
 Luques Anthony 22 
 
 Moulton, H. S 60 
 
 Pinkham S. H I9 
 
 Rice S. F. & Co ! , . .40 
 
 Twambly P. A 20 
 
 Wheeler & Bell 13 
 
 Whitaker A. T ... !!43 
 
 GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. 
 
 (See also General Stores.) 
 
 Cole, C. H 40 
 
 Eaton Charles S 16 
 
 Fairfield & Littlefield 43 
 
 Huff C. W 19 
 
 Huff B. U 23 
 
 Perkins, G. F 38 
 
 Warren W. E. (also Fruit) 39 
 
 Wiggin P. C 37 
 
 Wormwood, D. P 18 
 
 HOTELS. 
 
 Aldiue, The 53 
 
 Arundel, The 23 
 
 Belmont 55 
 
 Bickf ord House 16 
 
 Bass Rock House 28 
 
 Cliff House 19 
 
 Eagle Keck House 28 
 
 Fiske .....54 
 
 Glen House 22 
 
 Grove Hill 24 
 
 Granite State House 27 
 
 Highland House 26 
 
 Irving House 56 
 
 Lowell House 57 
 
 Langsford House 23 
 
 Montreal House 53 
 
 Mousam House 37 
 
 Norton House 18 
 
 Nonantum House 26 
 
 Ocean Bluff 15 
 
 Ocean House 60 
 
 Parker House 14 
 
 Sea-Side House, (Old Orchard) 58 
 
 Sea-Side House, (Kennebuukport) 25 
 
 Sea View House 28 
 
 Sea Shore House 52 
 
 Shiloh House 25 
 
 Thompson, J. P 41 
 
 Wentworth House 27 
 
 HORSE SHOERS AND BLACKSMITHS. 
 
 Benson, R. P 16 
 
 Dow & Washburn 22 
 
 Pineo , W. K 39 
 
62 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 HARDWARE, STOVES, RANGES, ETC. 
 
 Carll, G. B 17 
 
 Clark, Chas. H 40 
 
 Getchell, John 44 
 
 Perkins, L. M 42 
 
 LUMBER MILI.S. 
 
 Bartlett William (also Grain) 38 
 
 Walker C. H. (also Grain) 39 
 
 Jordan B. C 46 
 
 Ferguson J. H 46 
 
 I.IVERY AND BOARDING STABLES. 
 
 Bell & Fletcher 24 
 
 Gorham C. W .56 
 
 Hall & Littlefield 14 
 
 Hall, Woodbury 36 
 
 Jeffrey Joseph 17 
 
 Portland Livery Stable 61 
 
 Whittier, Fred 59 
 
 MANUFACTURERS. 
 
 Davis Shoe Co 35 
 
 Ferguson J. H. , Machine Shop, etc 46 
 
 Lord R. W. & Co., Twines and Duck 35 
 
 Perkins J. D., Miller 18 
 
 WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC. 
 
 Barker, J. W 43 
 
 Hutchins, H. M 20 
 
 Otis, J. H 44 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Bonser George &, Son, Clothing and Gents' 
 
 Furnishings 36 
 
 Bragdon A. W., Merchant Tailor 41 
 
 Chesley E. S., Wall Paper, Stationery, School 
 
 Books, etc 45 
 
 Dresser W. M., Furnishing Goods, Hats, etc. .38 
 
 Ferguson C. H.. Undertaker 42 
 
 Gooding C. G., Photographer 58 
 
 HuflF C. 0„ Undertaker 18 
 
 Kennebunk Steam Laundry 36 
 
 Kennebunk Savings Bank 45 
 
 Kennebunk Bakery, George P. Lowell 42 
 
 Larrabee John & Son, Harness Makers 44 
 
 Leavitt, W. E., Fancy Goods 59 
 
 Mackey J. I., Florida Goods 57 
 
 Moody W. F., Notary, etc 25 
 
 Ocean National Bank 38 
 
 Robinson G. H., Tonsorial Artist 16 
 
 Savings Bank 45 
 
 Sears, E. B., Mammoth Bathing Pavilion 55 
 
 Titcomb Joseph A., Coal and Boats 24 
 
 Wave The 61 
 
 Wheelwright W. R., ifarness Maker 20 
 
 RESTAURANTS. 
 
 Jones, C. A 53 
 
 Lane Restaurant 58 
 
 McLaughlin, Chas. E 57 
 
 Philadelphia, The 59 
 
Portland Livery ^toble, 
 
 Opp. XT. S. Hotel. 
 
 H. P. S. Goold, . Proprietor. 
 
 During the summer season many visitors to the 
 beaches and islands in this vicinity are often de- 
 sirous of inspecting the many points of interest 
 about Portland. In order to enjoy them at 
 their best, however, it is necessary to engage a 
 good horse and carriage and we know of no bet- 
 ter place than that whose card heads this notice. 
 The situation is central and can be reached by 
 horse-cars from either the Union Depot or any 
 of the wharves, or a telephone (207) or postal 
 card message could be sent which would result 
 in the carriage being sent to any place desired, 
 thus enabling ladies to have a carriage at their 
 disposal without the annoyance of being obliged 
 to visit different stables before the carriage is 
 obtained. There are many beautiful drives in 
 and about Portland which no one at Kenne- 
 bunkport or Old Orchard should miss. Among 
 them we would mention the beautiful drive via 
 Cape Elizabeth to the two-lights, which is con- 
 sidered one of the most beautiful in Maine, or 
 to Falmouth Foreside, to Woodfords, or in fact 
 in any direction from Portland the roads are 
 good and the scenery fine. The teams furnished 
 by Mr. Goold are good roadsters and many are 
 perfectly safe for ladies to drive, although they 
 will be furnished with drivers if desired. His 
 carriages are easy riding and his prices reasona- 
 ble, and altogether we know of no better place 
 at which to procure a team. Among the differ- 
 ent carriages obtainable at this stable we would 
 mention his elegant open landaus, coupes, cano- 
 py-top — single or double, etc., etc., and compe- 
 tent drivers are furnished who will point out 
 all points of interest if desired. 
 
 THE WAV 
 
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 KEE^NEBUNKPORT, ME. 
 
 The Wave. This lively journal is published 
 during the summer season every Wednesday 
 and Saturday by Mr. John Collins Emmons. It 
 is this season printed on elegant sea-green pa- 
 per, and has a handsome electrotyped heading 
 representing a beach scene. Compared with 
 other beach papers it stands among the very 
 best and most influential. It is especially de- 
 voted to society news and beach gossip although 
 it gives a liberal amount of other local matter. 
 A glance at its advertising pages shows it to be 
 well patronized not only by the local trades and 
 hotels but by merchants in other adjacent towns 
 and cities. Mr. Emmons although a young man 
 of but 20 years of age has had quite an extended 
 journalistic experience having been reporter on 
 the Old Orchard Summer Rambler and local edi- 
 tor of The Merrimack Journal as well as being 
 connected with other newspapers. He is proba- 
 bly the youngest newspaper publisher in the 
 state. The circulation of The Wave during the 
 summer season is perfectly immense consider- 
 ing the size of the place. On the hotel piazza 
 nine out of every ten people will be seen read- 
 ing them on the days of publication. Perhaps 
 no better proof of its popularity can be given 
 than the fact that its circulation this year is 
 double that of last, which would seem to indi- 
 cate that the people appreciated its bright and 
 newsy columns. It seems to succeed in its aim 
 "of being" a map of busy life, its fluctuation 
 and its vast concerns. 
 
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 isaiMJtmmsss 
 
 HASKELL & JONES 
 
 MAKERS OF 
 
 FINE CUSTOM 
 
 and 
 
 READY-MADE 
 
 CLOTHING-, 
 
 470 Congress Street, 
 PORTLAND. 
 
 CO TO PORTLAND WHEN IN WANT OF 
 
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 AJSD SIT TO 
 
 The Liiadmg fMU%m^Mt Df Eaia©, 
 
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 Studio, 5M 6oi]gress St. 
 
 HE-^^ODQTT.i^IST'EI^S 
 
 imiiii's fill f ®®f Will. 
 
 LADIES' FINE N. Y. BOOTS A SPECIALTY. 
 
 '%JS7' .A. iPJ" T :ei x> 
 
 TOUIi TBOUBmSOXE, FEET FOR FINE STTLISH 
 
 CLAPP BLOCK, BELOW PREBLE HOUSE, 
 Laak far Driginal Qald Baat. 
 
 BROWN, 461 CONGRESS STREET, 
 
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FOR THE 
 
 FACK, 
 HANDS, 
 SKIN 
 
 COMPLEXION, 
 
 CMpned Haii^s, Face M Lips, SiiiMrii, 
 
 CtialiiiE. Irritations, Scaley Ernptious, 
 
 Maineft M Irritated Piles, 
 
 SALT MM, mm, 
 
 And all unpleasant conditions of the 
 
 Skin of like character, Restoring 
 
 its Freshness and Purity. 
 
 GENTLEMEN AFTER SHAVING 
 
 Will find it a very grateful Lotion to allay 
 
 Irritation, protect the face from the 
 
 weather, and Prevent Chaps, 
 
 Soreness and Infection. 
 
 Pei^sons Goihg to the Seashore, 
 
 Summer Resorts, or upon the Water, 
 
 should provide themselves with a 
 
 bottle, for as a lelief in 
 
 OASES OF SUNBURN, 
 
 It has no equal. It is especially recom- 
 mended for Chafing and Irritated Skin of 
 Infants, and gives relief, comfort and rest. 
 
 SOFTENS THE SKIN, REMOVES AND PREVENTS WRINKLES. 
 Contains No Oil, Grease or Chemicals. 
 
 WILL NOT COLOR, STAIN OE SOIL THE FINEST FABRIC, 
 
 AND 
 
 Cannot Injnre the Most Delicate or Sensitive Slcin. 
 
 IS READILY ABSORBED. LEAVING NO TRACE OF ITS USE. 
 
 SAMPLE SENT FREE TO ANY ADDRESS. 
 
 A. S. HINDS, 
 
 Portland, Me,