Yale University Library i far the /minding ef-aColUgt mtK$£olbiV)>\ iLiiaiBAissr • wg^J^waw-^iggsgsa Acquired by Exchange PART FIRST. GAZETTEER -OF- BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASS. 1725-1885. Compiled and Published by HAMILTON CHILD, AUTHOR OP WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOMPKINS, ONONDAGA, MADISON, CORTLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN, ORLEANS, HERKIMER, CHENANGO, NIAGARA, ONEIDA, MONROE, GENESEE, SARATOGA, MONTGOMERY AND PULTON, ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY, RENSSELAER, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, LEWIS, COLUMBIA, SULLIVAN, SCHOHARIE, OTSEGO, ULSTER, CHAUTAUQUA, ST. LAWRENCE, BROOME AND TIOGA, CATTARAUGUS, ALLEGANY, AND OTHER COUNT tf DIRECTORIES IN NEW YORK STATE, AND "ERIE AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES, THE BRADFORD OIL DISTRICT IN PENNSYLVANIA, BENNINGTON, RUTLAND, ADDISON, CHIT TENDEN, FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE, LAMOILLE AND ORLEANS, WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN VERMONT. PERMANENT OFFICE, SYRACUSE, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1866. " He that hath much to do, will do something wrong, and of thai; wrong must suffer the conse quences ; and if it were possible that he should always act rightly, yet when such numbers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence, and the good sometimes by mistake." — Samuel Johnson. SYRACUSE, N. Y.: Printed at the Journal Office, January, 1885. Almanac or Calendar for 20 Years. D C B A G F E D C B A G 1874 i87S 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 F E D C B AG F E D C B A 1884 1885 .1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1522129 2 9 16 23'30 3 10 4|n 512 _i 7;M 1724131 1825: JO 26' 20 27 Jan. and Oct May. August. Feb., March Nov. June. Sept. and Dec. Aprii and July. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Frid'y. Sat. B D E F G Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Frid'y. D F G Frid'y. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. C D G Thurs. Wed. Frid'y. Sat. Sun. Thurs. Frid'y. Sat. Mon. Sun. Tues. Wed. D AB Mon. Tues. B D Tues. Wed. Thurs. Frid'y. Sat. Sun. Mon. B C D Mon. lues. Wed. Thurs. Frid'' Sat. Sun. D E 'Xj' Explanation.— Find the Year and observe the Letter above it ; then look for the Month and in a line with it find the Letter of the Year ; above the Letter find the Day and the figures on the left, in the same lino, are the days of the same name in the month. Leap Years have two letters ; the flr?* js ised till the end of February, the second during the remainder of the year. INTRODUCTION. In presenting to the public the "Gazetteer and Business Directory," we desire to return our sincere thanks to all who have kindly aided in obtaining the information it contains, and thus rendered it possible to present it in the brief space of time in which it is essential such works should be completed. Especially are our thanks due to the editors and managers of the county papers, for the uniform kindness they have evinced in calling public attention to our efforts, and for essential aid in furnishing material for the work. We have also found valuable aid in the following : The various papers that have been read before the Berkshire Historical Society ; the Berkshire Athenaeum ; The " History of Western Massachusetts," by J. G. Holland ; Fields " History of Berkshire County," published in 1829; the "Gazetteer of Massachusetts,'' by Elias Nason, M. A., published in 1874; the " Gazetteer of Massachu setts" by John Hayward, published, in 1847 ; the " History of Lee," com piled by Rev. C, M. Hyde, D. D., and Alexander Hyde ; " History of Great Barrington," by Charles J. Taylor; " History of Pittsfield," by J. E. A. Smith; the " Geology of Massachusetts," by Edward Hitchcock, LL. D. ; " His tory of Savoy," by H. E. Miller ; " History of Paper making in Berk shire," by Hon. Byron Weston; " Historical Address on New Marlboro," by Aaron Smith ; " Historical Lecture on Lee," by Rev. Amory Gale ; " Tagh- conic, or a Romance of the Hills," by "Godfrey Greylock ;" Report of the "Cen tennial Celebration of Lenox;" " Centennial Celebration of Sheffield ;" Re port of the "Berkshire Jubilee," held at Pittsfield in 1845; " Report of the Massachussets Board of Education ;" the " Manual of the General Court 5" F. B. Beers's "Atlas of Berkshire County;" The "Berkshire Life Insurance Co.'s Map of Berkshire County ;" and in the various pamphlets, and to the reports of a number of societies, institutions, corporations and towns. Our thanks are also due to the clergy throughout the county, and to Hon. Julius Rockwell, of Lenox; H. D. Sedgwick, of New York city; W. M. Kniffin, of West Stockbridge; Josiah A. Royce, of Lanesboro ; Prof. A. L. Perry, of Williams college ; Henry W. Taft, W. R. Plunkett and James W. Hull, of Pittsfield ; H. Clay Bliss, Hon. Jarvis Rockwell and Frederick P. Brown, of North Adams ; George W. Adams, D. J. Dean, and Franklin H. B. Munson, of Adams ; Leonard McCullock, of Savoy ; Dr. James Smedly, of Williamstown j A. B. Clark, of Lee ; Hon. Norman W. Shores INTRODUCTION. and A. Chalkley Collins, of Great Barrington ; E. J. Vosburgh, of Sheffield, and to many others who have rendered valuable aid. That errors have occurred in so great a number of names is probable, and that names have been omitted which should have been inserted is quite cer tain. We can only say that we have exercised more than ordinary diligence and care in this difficult and complicated feature of book-making. Of such as feel aggrieved in consequence of errors or omissions, we beg pardon, and ask the indulgence of the reader in noting such as have been observed in the subsequent reading of the proofs and which are found corrected in the Errata following the Introduction, It was designed to give a brief account of all the church and other socie ties in the county, but owing in some cases to the negligence of those who were able to give the necessary information, and in others to the inability of any one to do so, we have been obliged to omit special notices of a few. We would suggest that our patrons observe and become familiar with the explanations at the commencement of the Directory on page 3, part 2d. The names it embraces, and the information connected therewith, were obtained by actual canvass, and are as correct and reliable as the judgment of those from whom they were solicited renders possible. Each agent is furnished with a map of the town he is expected to canvass, and he is required to pass over every road and call at every dwelling and place of busi ness in the town in order to obtain the facts from the individuals concerned whenever possible. The margins have been left broad to enable any one 1o note changes oppo site the names. The Advertisers represent some of the leading firms and business men of this and other counties, and we most cheerfully commend them to the pat ronage of those under whose observation these pages may come. We take this occasion to express the hope that the information found in the book will not prove devoid of interest and value, though we are fully conscious that the brief description of the county the scope of the work enables us to give, is by no means an exhaustive one, and can only hope that it may prove an aid to future historians, who will be the better able to do full justice. to the subject. While thanking our patrons and friends generally for the cordiality with which our efforts have been seconded, we leave the work to secure that favor which earnest endeavor ever wins from a discriminating public, hoping they will bear in mind, should errors be noted, that " he who expects a perfect work to see, expects what ne'er was, is, nor yet shall be." HAMILTON CHILD. ERRATA. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. PART FIRST. County Chapter. — On page 19, tenth line from the top, read 16th day of 3d month, 1762, instead of "1862." Ha,XLCOCk. — Charles H. Read's tannery, in Hancock, was built in 1874. The first was built at least 40 years ago, was destroyed by fire in 1867, rebuilt in 1869, when Mr. Read bought it and enlarged it. It was again destroyed by fire and rebuilt by Mr. Read in 1874. He gives employ ment to twelve men in the manufacture of card and russet grain leather. The production is from 350 to 400 sides of leather per week. L&nesbOPO. — The M. E. church of Lanesboro was organized in 1864, with eight members, the present membership being thirty-three. The first pastor was Rev. Mr. Boxley. The church building will comfort ably seat 125 persons, and is valued at $700.00, about its original cost. The Sunday-school numbers forty scholars. Rev. H. W. Dann is the present pastor. PART SECOND. Adams. — ALLEN IRON WORKS, manufacture chain splitting, not "chair" splitting machines as printed on page 4. BEVERLY ZELOTUS F., has sold out his meat market in this town, and removed to Hinsdale, where he is engaged in the real estate business. Charbonneau John B., is pastor of the Seven Dolors church. Becket.— CORDONIER AUGUSTUS and Nicholas receive their mail at East Lee postoffice. MALALLY JOHN, instead of "Malaly," as printed on page 52. Tower Hercy E., not "Town," as printed on page 54. Cheshire. — Adams Enos & Co., (of Bennington, Vt.) manufacturers of quartz sand, Thomas J. Gatheny, superintendent. Cheshire Water Works, the officers are J. D. and J. G. Northup, not "North- rup," as printed on page 57. DEAN GEORGE Z., dealsin general, not "funeral" merchandise, as printed on page 58. HOWES HENRY & SON, make cheese in the John Leland cheese factory, instead of as printed on page 59. Northup Jared D., is supt. of John Leland cheese factory, not as printed on page 62. NORTHUP LEROY J., not "Leroy A.," as printed on page 62. WHITE DAVID D., lumberman, soldier in Co. E, 37th Regt., Mass. Vols., captured and made prisoner of war Maj. -Gen. Custis E. Lee, at Sailors' Creek, April 6, 1865, h Depot street. ERRATA — ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Dalton.— CALLAGHAN THOMAS, not "Callahan," as printed on page 69. CURTIS MARSHALL C, not as printed on page 72. LOCKWOOD ARTHUR C, not "Arthur G.," as printed on page 75. Great Barrington.— EV ANS CHARLES is a patron of this work. KELLOGG FREDERICK, and Frederick, Jr., are located on road 44, not "38" as printed on page in. Owen Paper Co., (Housatonic) Henry D. Cone, prop., instead of "Henry & Cone, props., as printed on page 114. REUWEE EUGENE L., instead of "Ren wee" as printed on page 115. SPRIGGS JAMES D., instead of "James E ," as printed on page 117. WHIPPLE FRED C, is a patron of this work. HanCOCk. — LAWSON IRA R., is a patron of this work. Whitman James R., owns farm 360. Hinsdale. — Frissell Thomas A., is also agent American Express Co. INGRAM GEORGE, not "Ingham" as printed on page 127. , SAYERS WILLIAM., is a patron of this work. Lanesboro ELMWOOD INSTITUTE, Rev. A. A. Gilbert, M. A., principal. Sherman Joel B., is located on r 29, not "49," as printed on page 135. WOOD CHARLES L., instead of Charles "C„" as printed on page 136. Lee. — Beebe Levi is a resident of Gt. Barrington, (see directory of that town.) Child William D., resides on road n, not "15," as printed on page 141. NUSS ALEXANDER, has moved to Pittsfield, since our canvass, (see Pitts field Directory.) SMITH ALBERT M., is a patron of this work. Sturges Edwin, r 26, with his father, Edwin, in the marble business. Verran Byron L. and John, instead of "Veran," as printed on page 166. LenOX. — Lannier Charles, r 35, banker, 26 Nassau street, New York city, breederof Jersey cattle, reg., 20 horses, owns Allen Windom farm 190. MALLARY R. DEWITT, instead of "Mallorv," as printed on page 177. RACKEMANN ELIZABETH SEDGWICK, 'r 42, widow of F. W., farm 75. SCHENCK HARRY de B., is proprietor of Larchmount farm, not "Larch- ment," as printed on page 181, THAYER RUFUS L., on page 183, lives on road 5, in Lee. WELCH MICHAEL, instead of "Welsh," as printed on page 184. New Ash ford — Roys Lester, instead of "Rays," as printed on page 190. New Marlboro.— Barber & Cook, (Southfield) (Herbert L. B. and Arthur J. C.) whip manufacturers, have formed a partnership since our canvass. Benedict Stephen W., instead of "Stephen N.," as printed on page 192. Berkshire Paper Co, (Mill River) James Goodwin, pres., manufs. of book paper. BISHOP MARIA B., on page 192, is the widow of Wesley. Cooper John T,, is book-keeper for Berkshire Paper Co., not "Buksline," as printed on page 193. Frost S. T., teacher. HENNESSY PATRICK R., resides on road 54, not "59," as printed on page 196. ERRATA ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. JSJorton Egbert D., resides on road 69, instead of "70," as printed on page 199. Smith Lyman A., (Clayton.) North Adams. —ARCHER OSCAR A,, instead of "Arthur," asprinted on page 203. Cady Arthur D., was appointed cashier of the Berkshire National Bank, in January, 1885, in place of Charles H. Ingalls, resigned. CHEESBRO HOMER, instead of "Cheesebro," as printed on page 213. CHEESBRO MUNROE, is a patron of this work. CROCKER FRANK P., is a patron of this work. HENRY RALPH L., instead of " Hewey," as printed on page 229. *HOOSAC VALLEY NEWS, on page 234, Hardman & McMillin are now publishers. Ingalls Charles H., has lesigned the cashiership of the Berkshire Nat. Bank, Arthur D. Cady taking his place. McMillin Edward A., (Hardman & McMillin) h 16 Ashland st. McPHERSON JOHN M., is a patron of this work. *MERRIAM S. D. Dr., has removed to Ashley Falls, in the town of Shef field. JSTorth Adams Electric Light and Power Co., Geo. Darby, pres. ; F. L. Til ton, sec'y ; E. Barnard, treas. ; organized since our canvass. North Adams Gas Light Co., on page 246, Arthur D. Cady, not "Cody," is secretary. Phelps Carleton T., is agent for Cluett & Sons, at 72 Main st. Rowley F. H. Rev., pastor Baptist church. Richardson Charles T., fireman on R. R., h 17 Quincey. Sherman William B., (Blackinton) farm laborer. TALHAM ALBERT E., is a patron of this work. WHIPPLE HENRY F., instead of " Henry A.," as printed on page 263. Otis. — TINKER WILLIAM, on page 270, is also proprietor of a tannery. J3e2»n _FRISSELL D WIGHT, resides on road 17. Pittsfield.— BARRETT HENRY N, instead of "Henry U.," as printed on page 277. Berkshire Blacking Co. have removed their business to the old "drum shop," corner Learned's lane and Taconic st. Berkshire Valley Paper Co. occupy the second floor of the Gamwell block, on Railroad st, Briggs Josiah, is manufacturer of medicines, not " machines," as printed on page 282. Collins D. M. & Co , (Dsvight M. C, and Tillotson & Power,) manufs. of knit underwear, Central block. *COOLEY ARTHUR N., is successor to his father, S. M. Cooley, in the carriage business, since the printing of card on page 290. *CORKHILL BROS., firm dissolved December 4, 1884, and the business is now carried on by John Corkhill. •Colt Henry and Henry Jr., instead of " Coult," as printed on page 293, and are the same as mentioned on page 291. ¦Courtney M. J., curate of St. Joseph's church, in place of Rev. Thomas Joyce, who removed to Greenfield. CURTIN PETER P., on page 361, is a patron of this work. Elmer Edwin, of the firm of L. A. Stevens & Co., on page 300, has removed to Blair. Neb. ERRATA — ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Ford Henry G, clerk for A. A. Wells, 25 North st. HANNON THOMAS A., instead of " Thomas S.," as printed on page 310 Harrison Almon H., grocer, has removed from 97 North st. to the GamwelL block, on Railroad st. Hill Emory F., salesman for Edwin C, 29 North st. HUNE CLARENCE H., a patron of this work, instead of " Hume," as printed on page 314. Jones Edward D. G., instead of "Edwards, D. G." as printed on page 315. Joyce Thomas Rev., has removed to Greenfield. Linn William D. B., died in 1884. Miller & Gamwell's feed store is located in the Gamwell block. MORTON WARNER G., not "Warren G.," as printed on page 329. Murphy John J., druggist, will remove to Academy of Music Annex, April 1, 1885. PIERCE RUSH A, instead of " Piere," as printed on page 374. PITTSFIELD FURNITURE CO. have dissolved, Wm. C. Renne having bought Peter F. Harder's interest, and the business will be removed to Renne's block, Fenn st Russell Solomon N., instead of "Solomon M," ds printed on page 344. SOUTH PHILIP, died October 10, 1884, aged 60 years and 6 months. Van Sickler Martin, cotton mantif., is located on Water st. WELLER EDGAR M , resides on road 36, not " 86," as printed on p. 378. Welles R. H., stock and produce broker, room 22, Berkshire Life Ins. bldg. Werden Elias, instead of "Worden," as printed on page 361. WILCOX WILLIAM E., is a patron of this work. Richmond. — Williams Jennie E. Miss, instead of " Mrs.," as printed on page 385. Sandisfield. — Bidwell & Langdon have sold their Montville store to Norman P. Sears. Claflin Alfred, on page 386, is a rake manufacturer. DEMING & NORTHWAY, on page 387, A. C, not " C. E." Northway,. is a member of the firm. Sheppard George A., instead of " Sheppard," as printed on page 391. Shepard Lewis F., instead of " Sheppard," as printed on page 392. THOMSON MYRON L, instead of "Thompson," as printed on page 392. Savoy.— McCULLOCK ALMIRON J., and LEONARD, instead of " McCulloch," as printed on page 397. Perry Linus E., instead of " Line E.," as printed on page 397. Sheffield.— *MERR IAM S. D. Dr., (Ashley Falls) has removed to this town from North Adams. Stockbridge.— BRACKEN THOMAS E., is a patron of this work. Day Edward L, deputy sheriff, Railroad st. West StOCkbridge.— Toby John F, r 21, farmer, owns the homestead of Sylvanus Toby. Williams to wn.— Smith Andrew M., M. D., is physician and surgeon, not " surveyor," as printed on page 460. INDEXES. GENERAL CONTENTS. PAGE. Almanac or Calendar for 20 years, part 1 2 Business Directory, by towns, part 2 3 Census Table, 1790 to 1880, part 1 420 Classified Business Directory, part 2 471 County Officers 1 1 Courts in Berkshire County 13 Distance Table, part 1 419 Errata 5 Gazetteer of County, part 1 17 Gazetteer of Towns, part 1 88 Mail Routes and Stage Lines 14 Map of Berkshire County inside of back cover Postal Rates and Regulations 13 Postoffices and Postmasters ' 12 Publisher's Notes, part 2 S21 Societies 15 INDEX TO BUSINESS DIRECTORY. New Ashford 190 New Marlboro 191 North Adams 202 Otis 266 Peru 270 Pittsfield village 273 Pittsfield, outside fire limits 361 Richmond 379 Sandisfield- 386 Savoy 394 Sheffield 399 Stockbridge 41 2 Tyringham 427 Washington 429 Adams 3 Alford 44 Becket 46 Cheshire , 55 Clarksburg 64 Dalton 6g Egremont 79 Florida 86 Great Barrington village 89 Great Barrington, outside village 105 Hancock 119 Hinsdale 123 Lanesboro 132 Lee 137 Lenox 168 West Stockbridge 432 Monterey 184 I Williamstown 444 Mount Washington 188 | Windsor 46S INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS. PART I. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro.'s mill, Dalton opposite 128 Old Court House, &c, Lenox, , 2I° Onota Lake and Greylock Mountain, 277 The Park, Pittsfield, 279 Court House, Pittsfield, 28i S. K. Smith & Co.'s silk mill, Pittsfield, 292 Methodist Episcopal church, Pittsfield 3 J9 St. Joseph's (r. c.) church, etc., Pittsfield, 321 Thomas C. Phelps, (steel portrait) Williamstown, opposite 409 PART 11. Vestal of Larchmount, (portrait Guernsey cow) 47° INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. Adams Freeman The, Adams 60 Andlers Mrs. F., bakery, Pittsfield 2i° Anthony J. H. & Co., general jobbers, Pittsfield , r46 Barrett F. J., jeweler, Lenox 258 Barton Wesley B., poultry dealer, Dalton 7° Bates & Benedict, laundry, Pittsfield 7° Beals D. A. & Son, carpenters and builders, North Adams 21b Berkshire County Eagle The, Pittsfield 178 Berkshire Courier The, Great Barrington 242 Brewer John & Sons, lumber dealers, Great Barrington 100 Burt Wallace M., attorney at law, Adams 18 Butler James H., lumber dealer, Pittsfield ... 290 Carter & Lawrence, carpets, Pittsfield inside back cover Chapin A. N. Mrs., artist, Pittsfield 50 Chickerings Commercial College, Pittsfield foot lines and 274 Child Hamilton, comprehensive diary, Syracuse, N. Y 384 Clark W. D. & Co , clothing store, Lee 146 Cooley S. M., Arthur N. Cooley, successor, carriage builder, Pittsfield.. 290 Corkhill Bros., painters and paper hangers, Pittsfield 34 Cummings John, contractor and builder, North Adams 210 Curtin & Hanrahan, milliners, Adams 18 Dalrymple Orson, grocery, North Adams 50 Diehl Martin, bakery, Pittsfield . . . ' .' . 194 Fitch Horace S., marble dealer, Alford, 34 Fuller Samuel G., livery stable, Dalton 70 Gillmor Fred, druggist and apothecary, Lee 230 Goodell J. W. & Co., headstones and monuments, Burlington, Vt.,. . . . fly leaf, opposite back cover Goussett J. B., grocery and general merchandise, East Lee 146 Heaphy Thomas, sewer pipe, Pittsfield 194 Henry, Johnson & Lord, proprietary medicines, Burlington, Vt 513 Hill E. C, hatter and furrier, Pittsfield foot lines and 352 Hoosac Valley News The, North Adams 320 Jenks & Legate, hats and caps, Adams foot lines Jones A. H., steam, water and gas plumber, North Adams 50 Kilian P., music store, Pittsfield 368 Learned Frank, Onota stock farm, Pittsfield 100 Learned Lyman Clapp, carriage works, Pittsfield 194 Lucas H. 'P., agricultural implements, Pittsfield 471 Manning M. S. '& Son, drug store 194 Merriam Dr. S. D., Ashley Falls Moore J. S., druggist and apothecary, West Stockbridge 434 Morton Warner G.. coal and wood, Pittsfield inside back cover Newman J. R. & Sons, custom tailor, Pittsfield 400 Newton H. H., real estate, Pittsfield 384 North Adams Transcript The, North Adams 336 Pittsfield Steam Renovating Co., Pittsfield 258 Pixley E. S., M. D., cancers and tumors, Pittsfield j8 Piatt's Son, C. B., hatter and furrier, Pittsfield 200 Robbins F. A., jeweler, Pittsfield inside back cover INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS CONGRESSMEN COUNTY OFFICERS. II Schenck H. de B., Guernsey cattle, Lenox 471 Shaw Henry F., druggist, and jeweler, Dalton 70 Spiegel H., millinery, Pittsfield 384 Sun Printing Co. The, Pittsfield 1 r6 Teale W., bakery, Pittsfield 400 Teeling W. H. & Co., bakery, Pittsfield 384 Valley Gleaner The, Lee 162 Walden W. B. Mrs., book and job printing, North Adams 50 Watkins & Simmons, photographers, Pittsfield 210 White John & Co., florists, Pittsfield 368 Williams D. P. &c Son, hardware dealers, Lee 230 Williams Eleazer, hardware, Pittsfield inside back cover Wood Bros., music store, Pittsfield 84 CONGRESSMEN. United States Senator. Henry L. Dawes Pittsfield Representative in Congress. Francis W. Rockwell Pittsfield COUNTY OFFICERS. State Senators. Northern Berkshire District S. Proctor Thayer, of North Adams Southern Berkshire District Herbert C. Joyner, of Great Barrington Representatives to the General Court. DISTRICT. I. Hancock, Lauesboro, New Ashford, Williamstown, and Clarksburg— Bushnell Danforth, of Williamstown. II. Adams and North Adams— Moses B. Darling, of North Adams, John Adams, of Adams. III. Pittsfield and Dalton— Dewitt C. Munyan, of Pittsfield, John Allen Root, of Pittsfield. IV. Florida, Savoy, Cheshire, Windsor, Washington, Peru, and Hindsdale— Edwin Tremain, of Hinsdale. V. Becket, Lee, Otis, and Tyringham— Henry C. Phelps, of Lee. VI. Richmond, Lenox, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge -Chauncey Sears, of Lenox. VII. Alford, Egremont, Gt. Barrington, and Monterey— Alfred S. Fossett, of Great Barrington. VIII. Mount Washington, New Marlboro, Sandisfleld, and Sheffield— Charles A. Claflin, of San- disfield. District Attorney— 3. A. Waterman, of Pittsfield. Judge of Probate and Insolvency— James T. Robinson, North Adams. Register of Prolate and Insolvency— E. T. Slocum, of Pittsfield. Clerkoftlie Courts— Henry W. Taft, of Pittsfield, „,.--, „ „«• o-^ , dhh-h-. Register of 2>«e t ~ „ Comty CommUsioner-s-A. B.Wright, of North Adams; J. B Hull of Stockbridge; Lyman Payne, of Hinsdale. Compensation $1,600 per year for the Board. Meetings first Tuesday in January, April, July and October. Special County Commissioners-^. M. Peirson, of Pittsfield; and James M. Waterman of Williamstown. Master in Chancery— Andrew J. Waterman, of Pittsfield. Medical Examiners-Dis. Frank K. Paddock, of Pittsfield; O. J. Brown, of North Adams; C. C. Holcomb, of Lee; Samuel Camp, of Great Barrington. Commissioners to Qualify Civil Officers- William T . Filley, Henry W. Taft, J. N. Dunham and Robert W. Adam, of Pittsfield. Commissioner for State of Hew York-John F. VanDeusen of Pittsfield. qt„„irhri,i„»- Trial JusMees-Wima.m C. Spaulding, West Stockbridge; Henry J. Dunham, Stockbridge, George A. Shepard, Sandisfleld. P0ST0FFICES AND POSTMASTERS. POSTOFFICES AND POSTMASTERS. POSTOFFICE. *Adams, Alford, Ashley Falls, Becket, Bucket Center, Berkshire,Briggs villa, Blackinton,Cheshire, Clayton,Coltsville, Curtisville, Dalton, East Lee, East Windsor, Florida. Glendale, *Great Barrington, Hancock, Hartsville*Hinsdale,Hoosac Tunnel, Housatonic, Lanesboro, *Lee, Lenox, Lenox Furnace, Mill River, Monterey, Montville, New Ashford, New Boston, New Lenox,' New Marlboro, *North Adams, North Egremont, Otis, Peru, ?Pittsfield,Pontoosuc, ¦Richmond, Richmond Furnace, Rockdale Mills, Sandisfleld,Savoy, Savoy Center, Sheffield,South Egremont, Southfield, South Lee, South Sandisfleld, South Williamstown, State Line, Stockbridge.Sweet's Corners, Tyringham,Van Deuseo, Washington, West Becket, West Otis, West Pittsfield, West Stockbridge, ?Williamstown,Windsor. *Money order office. Adams, Alford,Sheffield. Becket, Becket, Lanesboro, Clarksburg,North Adams, Cheshire,New Marlboro, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Dalton, Lee, Windsor, Florida, Stockbridge, Great Harrington, 'Hancock, New Marlboro, Hinsdale, Florida, Great Barrington, Lanesboro,Lfce,Lenox,Lenox, New Marlboro, Monterey, Sandisfleld, New Ashford, Sandisfleld, Lenox, New Marlboro, North Adams, Egremont, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Pittsfield.Richmond, Richmond, West Stockbridge, Sandisfleld,Savoy, Savoy, Sheffield, Egremont, New Marlboro, Lee, Sandisfleld, Williamstown,West Stockbridge, Stockbridge, Williamstown, Tyringham. Great Barrington, Washington, Becket, Otis, Pittsfield, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, Windsor, POSTOFJTICE PRESENT POSTMASTER. ESTABLISHED John E. Mole, 1810 James H. Edwards, 1829 Albert LeRoy, Jarvis Norcott, 1813 Mary J. Camp, William G. Harding, Chauncey J. Whitney, Edward W. Blackinton, Henry C. Bowen, 1810 Calvin E. Barnes, Wilbur E. Howes, Benjamin F. Barker, William B. Clark, 1818 Julius B. Goussett Edgar H. Pierce, Nathan White, 1823 Charles Goodrich, Julia E. Seeley, 1797 William H. Lapham, 1815 Miss Nancy A. Lawrence 1828 Walter F. Davidson, 1804 Charles H. Goodell, John M Seeley, Charles L. Wood, 1801 Joseph C. Chaffee, 1807 Thomas Post, 1800 Ira E. Manvell, Dyer Stannard. WilliamS. Bidwell, asS. T'ham, 1824 James H. Merrill, Lasell Baker, Lincoln E. Deming, 1825 Oscar S. Hutchinson, Charles H. Andrews, 1806 John B. Tyler, 1813 Seymour B. Dewey, Joseph Kenyon, 1817 Sylvester S. Bowen, 1816 Thomas H. Learned, 1793 Ebenezer King, Miss Jennie E. Williams. 1806 Harvey J. Dresser, \ Erwin F. Barnes, Albert C. Butler, 1805 Calvin Bowker. 1817 John W. Gurney, John D. Burtch, 1-J94 Walter B. Peck, Herbert L. Barber, Isaac H. Pixley, 1826 Abner S. Webster, Charles A. Mills, 1827 Louis F. Smith, Henry L. Plumb, 1792 Daniel J. Sweet, George W. Garfield, 1820 Henry Baker, as VanDeusenvillel829 George G. Simmons, 1826 Joshua Shaw, 1824 Jabez C. Ward, Augustus W. Williams, William C. Spaulding, 1804 Calvin R. Taft, 1798 James L. Whipple, 1837 Rates of Commission Charged for Money Orders. On orders not exceeding $10, eight cents: over $10 and not exceeding $15, ten cents; over $15, and not exceeding $30, fifteen cents; over $30, and. not exceeeing $40, twenty cents; overKO, and not exceeding $50. twenty five cents; over $50, and not exceeding $60, thirty cents; over $60, and not exceeding $70, thirty -five cents; over $70 and not exceeding .$80, forty cents; over $80, and not exceeding $100, forty-five cents. No single order issued for a greater sum than ,$100. COURTS — RATES OF POSTAGE. 13 COURTS IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY. At Court-House, in Pittsfield. Supreme Judicial Court. Jury Term — Second Tuesday in May. Law Term — Second Tuesday in September. Superior Court. ry, June, and Ootot luary and July. Probate and Insolvency Court. ch4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 15, Se] District Court of Central Berkshire. Cimi Term — Fourth Monday in February, June, and October, Criminal Term — Second Monday In January and July. Probate and Insolve January 1, February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 15, September 2, October 7 Novem ber 5, December 2. ' Jurisdiction in the towns ot Hancock, Lanesboro, Peru, Windsor, Dalton, Hinsdale Pittsfield and Richmond. Standing Justice, Joseph Tucker ; Special Justices, Wm. T. Filley 'ist ¦ L h' Gamwell, 2d ; Clerk, Walter B. Smith. > • • Criminal Business, court in session every day except Saturday, at 9 o'clock A. m. Civil Business on Saturday. District Court of Northern Berkshire. At North Adams and Adams. Jurisdiction in the towns of North Adams, Florida, Savoy, Adams, and Cheshire. Standing Justice, Jarvis Rockwell ; Special Justice, H. J. Bliss, of Adams. Civil Business, North Adams, at Court-house, Bank st., Tuesday of each week ; Adams, at Court room, Town Hall, first and third Wednesday of each month. Criminal Business daily at North Adams by Judge Rockwell; daily at Adams by Special Justice Bliss. District Court of Southern Berkshire. At Court room in Town Hall at Great Barrington. Jurisdiction in Sheffield .Great Barrington, Egremont , Alford, Mount Washington, Montgomery and New Marlboro; Norman W. Shores, Standing Justice. Civil Business on Saturday of each week. Criminal business on all other days. No criminal business on Saturdays, except by special arrangement. Police Courts. At Lee John Branning, Justice; Franklin W. Gibbs, and Albert B. Clark, Special Justices. At Williamstown, John R. Bulkley, Justice. THE RATES OF POSTAGE. Postal cards one cent each, to all parts of the United States and Canada. FIRST-CLASS MATTER— TWO CENTS PER HALF OUNCE OR FRACTION THEREOF. Letters and all other mailable matter of other classes subject to letter postage by reason of a violation of the postal laws, two cents per half ounce to all parts of the United States and Canada. REGISTRATION, DROP LETTERS, ETC. On registered domestic letters and third and fourth-class matter an additionnl fee of ten cents is required. ¦"Local, or "drop " letters, that is for the city or town where deposited, two certs if delivered by carriers, and one cent if there is no carrier system, per half ounce. f Manuscript for publication in books, (except when accompanied by proof sheets,) newspapers and magazines chargeable as letters. FREE. Newspapers, to each actual subscriber in the county, where published, free of charge. SECOND-CLASS MATTER— TWO CENTS PER POUND. F" Newspapers and periodicals, transient excepted, to be prepaid at the office of publication at two cents per pound, or fraction thereof. THIRD-CLASS MATTER—ONE CENT FOR TWO OUNCES. (Must not be sealed.) Mail-matter of the third-class embraces printed books, (except transient newspapers, four ounces for one cent,) and periodicals, circulars, proof-sheets and corrected proof-sheets, man- 14 RATES OF POSTAGE — STAR MAIL ROUTES. uscript copy accompanying the same.) and all matter of the same general character, as above enumerated, the printing upon which is designed to instruct, amuse, cultivate the mind or taste, or impart general information, and postage shall be paid thereon at the rate of one cent for each two ounces or fractional part thereof. FOURTH-CLASS MATTER — ONE CENT FOR EACH OUNCE. Mailable matter of the fourth-class embraces labels, patterns, photographs, playing cards, vis iting cards, address tags, paper sacks, wrapping paper and blotting pads with or without printed addresses thereon, ornamented paper, and all other matter of the same general charac ter, the printing upon which is not designed to instruct, amuse, cultivate the mind or taste, or impart general inf ormation. This class also includes merchandise, and samples of merchandise, models, samples of ores, metals, minerals, seeds, &c, and any other matter not included in the first, second, or third-class, and which is not in its form or nature liable to destroy, deface or otherwise damage the contents of the mail-bag, or harm the person of any one engaged in the postal service. Postage rate thereon, one cent for each ounce or fractional part thereof. Packages of mail-matter must not exceed four pounds each in weight, except in cases of sin gle volumes of books. Undelivered letters and postal cards can be re-sent to a new address without additional charge. Senders may write their names on transient newspapers, books or any package in either class, preceded by the word "from." Stamps cut from the stamped envelopes are rejected by the postoffice., Stamped envelopes and wrappers, postal cards, and stamps of different denominations for sale at the postoffices. Stamped envelopes accidentally spoiled redeemed at the postoffice where bought. STAR MAIL ROUTES AND STAGE LINES. No Stages Run on Sunday. Adams by Savoy Center and West Hawley to Charlemont. (Franklin Co.,) 16 miles and back three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Leave Adams at 12:30' p. m„, arrive at Charlemont by 4:30 p. m. ; leave Charlemont at 12:30 p: m., arrive at Adams by 4:30 p. m. John D: Lake is mail carrier; two-horse conveyance; fare, Adams to Savoy Center, 50 cents; through, $l.S-5. Send express and telegrams via Adams. Alford to Great Barrington, 5 miles and back daily. Leave Alford at 11 a. m., arrive at Great Barrington by 12:15 p. m.; leave Great Barrington at 3 p. m., arrive at Alford by 4:15 p. m. Eli Hawver is mail carrier; one-horse conveyance; fare 50 cents. Send express and telegrams via Great Barrington. Ashfield, (Franklin Co.) by Pl.ainfield and Savoy to Adams, 21 miles and back three times* a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. -Leave Ashfield at 6:30 a. m„ arrive at Adams by 11:45 a. m.: luave Adams at 12:30 p. m., arrive at Ashfield by 5;45 p. m. Two-horse conveyance. Send express and telegrams via Adams. Cummington in Hampden Co., by West Cummington, East Windsor, and Windsor to Hinsdale, 19>< miles and back daily. Leave Cummington at t> a. m.. arrive at Hinsdale by 10:30 a. m. ; leave Hinsdalde at 12:45 p m., or on arrival of train, arrive at Cummington in 4>£ hours. O. M. Clark is mail carrier; two-horse conveyance ; through fare, $1.00. Express and telegrams via Hins dale. Curtisville to Stockbridge, 3 miles and back daily. Leave Curtisville at 12 ro., or in season to connect with train, arrive at Stockbridge in one hour. Leave Stockbridge at 2:45 p. m., or on arrival of train, arrive in Curtisville in one hour. Send express and telegrams via Stockbridge. Florida to Hoosac Tunnel, 3 miles and back Tuesday and Saturday. Leave Florida at 11 a. m., or in season to connect with train; leave Hoosac Tunnel at 12:30 p m. or on arrival of train. Albert E. Wilder is mail carrier; one-horse conveyance; fare, 50 cents. Send express and tele grams via Hoosac Tunnel. Great Barrington by South Egremont, and North Egremont, to Hillsdale, N. Y.. daily. Leave Great Barrington at 8:30 a. m., returning, arrive at Great Barrington by 6 p m. M. A. Bris tol, of Great Barrington, is mail carrier ; two horse conveyance ; fare, 25 cents to South Egre mont; 50 cents to North Egremont; $1.00 to Hillsdale. Send express or telegraph via Great Bar rington or Hillsdale. Hancock to Pittsfield, 10 miles and back, daily. Leave Hancock at 8 a. m., arrive at Pitts field by 10 a. m., or in season to connect with train ; leave Pittsfield at 3 p. m. or on arrival of train, arriving at Hancock by 5 p. m. A. A. Grant and D. D. Grant are mail carriers ; two horse conveyance : passenger fare each way 50 cents. Express should be sent via Pittsfield or Steph- entown, N. Y. Telegrams should be sent via Stephentown. Jacksonville (Vt.) by Whitingham, Readsboro, Readsboro Falls, Heartsville, Stamford (Vt.) and Briggsville to North Adams, 28^< miles and back daily. Leave Jacksonville at 4:45 al m., arrive at North Adams.by 11:45 a. m.; leave North Adams at 2 p. m.„arrive at Jacksonville by 9 p.m. H. G. Davis is mail carrier; two horse conveyance; fare $1.50. Send express and tele grams via North Adams. Lenox to Lenox Railroad Station {no office) 2^ miles and back, three trains daily to connect with trains, Monterey to Great Barrington, 9 miles and baek, daily. Leave Monterey at 6a . m arrive a* Great Barrington by 9 a. m. ; leave Great Barrington at 1:30 p. m., arrive at Monterev'by 3-20 p m. Albert B. Champlain is mail carrier; two horse conveyance; passenger fare 50 cents Send express or telegraph via Great Barrington. Montiville to New Boston, 3 miles and back daily. Leave Montville at 5:30 a. m arrive at New Boston by 6:15 a. m; leave New Boston at 6 p m., arrive at Montville by 6:45 p. m. Frederick r. Robinson is mail carrier; one horse conveyance. Express via Winsted, Conn. Telephone at New Boston. STAR MAIL ROUTES — SOCIETIES. jr New Marlboro by Hartsvillk to Great Barrington, 11 miles and back daily Leave New Marlboro at 6 a. m , or in time to connect with trains, arrive at Great Barrington by 8 a. m in Otis by Becket Center, and Chester to Chester Depot, (no office) in Hampden Co VIM miles and back on Monday, Wednesday.and Friday. Leave Otis at 0:86 a. m., arrive at Chester Depot bv 9:30 a m.; leave Chester Depot at 1 p. m., arrive at Otis by 4 p. m. Albert Champlain is mall car rier, two horse conveyanoo ; passenger fare either way 40 cents. Express or telegrams via Chester. , Otis by New Boston, Colebrook. River, Conn, , Riverton and Robertsville, to Winsted Conn 24 M miles and back daily. Leave Otis at 5 a. in., arrive at Winsted by 11 a. m ¦ leave Winsted at 1:30 p. m , or on arrival of New York Mail, arrive at Otis in six hours Two horse statre • through passenger fare $1.50. Express via Winsted, Conn. Telephone via Winsted New Hartford and East Otis Reservoir. Otis by West Becket and East Lee to Lee 12 miles and back daily. Leave Otis at 7 a m ar rive at Lee by 10 a. m.; leave Lee at 2:30 p. m., or on arrival of train, arrive at Otis in three hours. John Deming is mail carrier under 1. B. Ti nker, of Tyringham. Two horse conveyance • fare each way, 75 cents. Express and telegrams should be sent via Lee. ' Otis by West Otis to Monterey, 7 miles and back three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Leave Otis at 5:15 a. m., arrive at Monterey by'7 a. m. ; leave Monterey at 4*15 ar rive at Otis by 6 p. m. Albert B Champlin is mail carrier ; two horse conveyance ; fare 50 cents Send express and telegrams via Chester or Great Barrington. Pittsfield and Dalton stage (no mail) daily. Arrive at Pittsfield from Dalton at p m Leave Pittsfield for Dalton at 4 p. m., from Burbank & Enright's on North st. Pittsfield, Lenox. Lee and Stockbridge stage, (no mail). Leave Pittsfield at 2 p. m arriv at 10:30 a. m. From Leuox arrives at — :30 a. m, ' '' Readsboro (Vt..) to Hoosac Tunnel, 10 miles and back daily. Leave Readsboro at 7 30 a m arrive at Hoosac Tunnel by 10 a. m. Leave Hoosac Tunnel at 2 p. m., arrive at Readsboro at 4 36 p. m.. Two-horse stage. Send express via Hoosac Tunnel South Egremont by Mount Washington to Copake Iron Works, (N. Y.) 10j< miles and back three times a wees, three additional weekly trips from June 1 to September 30. Leave South Egremont ic summer at 9 a. m , or on arrival of mail from G eat Barrington, arrive at Copake Iron Works in 2% hours ; leave Copake Iron Works at 2:30 p. m., or in season to connect with mail for Great Barrington. From October to May the mails to be carried at above hours on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. JE^~Above schedule advertised for by U. S., Sept. 15,1884. No postoffice' heretofore establ shed in Mount Washington. Send express and telegrams via Great Barring ton or Copake Iron Works. Southfield by Mill River and Clavton to Canaan (Conn.) l0>£ miles and back daily. Leave Southfield at (i:30a. m.. or in season to connect with train, arrive in Canaan in "Z%_ hours ; leave Caanan at 1 p. m., or on arrival of train, arrive at Southfield in 2}.$ hours. J B. Haskell is mail carrier ; stage fare from Southfield to Mill River 15 cents ; Clayton 50 cents ; to Canaan 65 cents. Send express and telegrams via Canaan. Tyringham to Lee 5 miles and back daily. Leave Tyringham at 12 m., arrive at Lee by 1:15 p. m.; leave Lee at 2:30 p. m., arrive at Tyringham by 3:45 p. m. Send express or telegram's via Lee. Williamstown by Sweet's Corners, South Williamstown, New Ashford, Lanesboro and Pontoosuc to Pittsfield, 21 miles and back daily Leave Williamstown at 6:45 a. m., arrive at Pittsfield by 11:45 a. m.; leave Pittsfield at 3 p. m., arrive at Williamstown by 9:30 p. m. Passen gers carried. Send express or telegrams via either terminus. Winsted, Conn., bv West Winsted, Colebrook, North Coldbrook, and South Sandisfield to Sandisfield, 15)4 miles and back, daily. Lnave Winsted at l:3i) p. m , or on arrival of train, arrive at Sandisfield by 5.30 p. m. ; leave Sandisfield at K:45 a m., arrive at Winsted by 10:40 a m. Michael E, Ryan is mail carrier; passenger fare, $1.00 through. Express should be sent via Win sted; Conn., and telegrams via Colebrook, Conn. Worthington. ("Hampshire Co.,) by West Worthington and Peru to Hinsdale and back daily. Leave Worthington at 7 a m., or in season to connect with train going West, arrive at Hinsdale by 10 a. m. ; leave Hinsdale at 12:45 p. m , or on arrival of mail train, arrive at Worth ington by 3 p. m. Edwin Burr, of Worthington, is mail carrier ; two-horse conveyance. Fare. Hinsdale to Peru, 40 cents; to Worthington, 90 cents. Send express and telegrams via Hins dale. SOCIETIES. Masonic Fraternity. Adams. — *Berkshire Lodge, F. & A. M., chartered in 1858. meets first Monday of each month, in Collins Block, Robert N. Richmond, M.; W. S. Jenks, Sec'y. Corinthian Chapter. R A. M., meets third Thursday of each month, in Collins Block ; John M. Morin. M. E. H. ; A. W. Safford, Soc'y CHESHiaE.— Upton Lodge, F. & A. M., chartered in 1870, meets second Tuesday of each month; William P. Martin, Master. ?Franklin Lodge, F- & A.M., was chartered June 9, 1794, John M. Cutler, G. M., and was continued until anti-masonic times. The only member of this old lodge now living is Ezra D. Whitaker of North Adams. 1 6 SOCIETIES. Hinsdale.— Globe Lodge, P. & A. M„ meets first Monday of each month, John R. Davison, Master. Great Barrington.— Cincinnatus Lodge, P. & A. M., chartered in 1795, meets Friday, on or before the full of the moon of each month; Miles T. Huntington, Master. Lee.— Evening Star Lodge, P. & A. M., chartered in 1795, meets Tuesday, on or before the full of the moon of each month; Edward H. Phinney, Master. Monument Chapter.— Meets on Monday after the full of the moon of each month. North Adams — Greylock Lodge, F. & A. M., chartered in 1872, meets at Masonic Hall on second Tuesday of each month; Edward T. Dart, M.; Alexander Caswell, Sec'y. Lafayette Lodge, P. & A. M., chartered In 1819, meets at Masonic Hall Monday, on or before the full of the moon; A. W. Pulton, M. ; G. H. Minor, Sec'y. Composite chapter meets first Monday of each month. Pittsfield,— Mystic Lodge, F. & A. M.. stated communications on the first Tuesday evening of each month, Charles E. Merrill, W. M.; James Carver, S. W.; James Kittle, J. W.: E. H. Nash, Treas. ; J. P VanDeusen, Sec'y. Crescent Lodge, P. & A. M., George H. Tucker, W. M. ; William C. Stevenson, S . W. ; W. P. Wood. J. W.; Theodore L, Allen, Treas.; Clark P. Hall, Sec'y. Berkshire Eoyal Arch Capter, Thomas H. Day, H. P. ; William K. Rice, K. ; Edward H. Rice, S.; Clark P. Hall, Treas.; John P. VanDeusen. Sec'y. Berkshire Council Select and Royal Masters, Hezekiab. S. Russell, T. 1. M. ; Lebbeus Scott. D M.; William D. Axtell. P. C of W.; Otis Cole, Treas. ; A. J. Newman Recorder. Berkshire Commandery Knight Templars. Stated conclave second Monday evening of each month. Irving D. Perry, E. C; William E. Wilcox, Gen.; Charles E. Merrill, Capt Gen.; Otis Cole, 'Treas ; Clark P. Hall, recorder. Stockbridge.— Occidental Lodge, F. hS; A. M., chartered in 1870, meets th e first Tuesday on or before the full of each moon; Charles H. Willis, Master. West Stockbridge.— Windsor Lodge, P. & A. M., chartered in 1803, meets first Thursday on or before the full of the moon of each month; W L. Curtis, Master. Williamstown. — Williams Lodge, P. & A. M., chartered in 1872; Homer Torry, Master, Temperance Societies. Pittsfield.— Father Matthew T. A. S.. organized February 1, 1874, meets in Martin's Block every Tuesday evening; William Nugent, Pres. ; B. P. Stanton; Sec'y. Patrons of Husbandry. Dalton. — Dalton Grange, No. 23, Edward L. Brown. M. ; and Emma Walker, Sec'y. Florida.— Florida Grange, No. 100, E. C. Rice, M ; and Mrs. E C. Rice, Sec'y. Hinsdale.— Hinsdale Grange, No. 19, C. E. Robinson, M.; and Mrs. F. P. Wadkins, Sec'y. Lanesboro. — Lanesboro Grange, No. 21, F. D. Deming, M.; and W. F. Parnham, Sec'y. Richmond. — Richmond Grange, No. 32, A. G. Sharpe, M. ; and Katie Nichols, Sec'y. Pittsfield.— Pittsfield Grange, No. 14, John Strong, M. ; and C. F. Hall, Sec'y. Savoy. — Savoy Grange, No. 99, Isaac N. Burnett, M. ; and W. W. Burnett, Sec'y. Grand Army of the Republic. Great Barrington.— Capt. E. T. Dresser Post G. A. R., No. 158, meets first and third Mondays of each month; William McDonald, Com. North Adams — C. D Sanford Post, G. A. R., Prank M. Foote, Com. Pittsfield — W. W. Rockwell Post, G. A. R., No. 125, meets first and second Mondays of month; William H. Chamberlin, Com. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. North Adams. -Oneco Lodge, No. 100. P. B. Walker, N. G.; N. B. Plodel, P. S. Pittsfield. — Berkshire Lodge, No. 57, Thomas E. Hall, N. G. ; George McGregor, P. S. ; meets every Tuesday evening. Oseola Lodge, No. 125, Rufus A. Teeling, N. G. ; Charles P. Wakefield, P. S.; meets every Friday evening. Knights oi Honor. Pittsfield.— Pittsfield Lodge, No. 339, John L. Brady, D.; Charles H. Clifford, R.; Frederick A. Churchill, P. P.; and Henry C. Clark, T.; meets first and third Mondays of each month. Laurel Lodge, No. 777, K. and L. of H , Frederick A. Churchill, P.; H. C. Morris, S. T.; Osbert J. Copeland, P. C. ; Arthur H. Hall, T. ; meets on first and third Wednesdays of each month. Royal Arcanum. Pittsfield.— Onota Council, No. 563, Dr. H. W. Dewey, Jr., R.; John L. Brady, S. ; Darwin E. Streeter, C. ; George A. Holland, T. ; meets second and fourth Mondays of each month. Knights of Pythias. Adams.— Adams Lodge, No. 67, Adelbert Tinney, C. O; Jerrold Howatt, Jr., K. R. S.; meets every night. Pittsfield.— Berkshire Lodge, A. W. Stewart, C. O; F. F. Reed, K. R. S.; meets every Wednesday. Ancient Order of Hibernians. Lee.— Has sixty-five members, with John D. McCarthy, president; Thomas Haphy treasurer- meets first Tuesday of each month. ' North Adams.— Dennis Finnegan, president; John Haynes, secretary; meets second and last Tuesdays of each month. Pittsfield.— Dennis A. Hogan, president; John Smith, secretary; meets every Sunday {Continued on page 527, part Second.} GAZETTEER OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY, flASS. " Thou who wouldst see the lovely and the wild Mingled in harmony on Nature's face, Ascend our rocky mountains. Let thy foot Fail not with weariness, for on their tops The beauty and the majesty of earth, Spread wide beneath, shall make thee to forget The steep and toilsome way." — Bryant. BERKSHIRE COUNTY, whose wealth of beauty and historic lore has fancy -tipped the pen of many gifted ones, rears, "round as the bosom of beauty," her voluptuous hills, and wide-spreads her charming valleys and sylvan vales over the whole of Western Massachusetts, extending from the southern bounds, of the Green Mountain State down to the Northern line of old Connecticut. Here the Taghconic and Green Mountain ranges have united the picturesque and the grand in an exquisite harmony, their various blendings of light and shade combining in a woof more rare than was ever wrought in the looms af Ispahan, while "cloud-girdled" Greylock, the highest mountain in the State, holds, from his mighty throne, watch and ward over all. Of this beautiful country, however, it is not our purpose to attempt in the following pages a full and detailed history, nor a complete description thereof ; but simply to place on record the principal events con nected with its history, to outline the lives of some of its pioneers and hon ored citizens, to trace the erection of each one of its townships, and to hand down to future generations the names and occupations of its present resi dents, all of which, however, unite in a task by no means slight, and for any imperfections in the execution thereof, we beg the kind indulgence of the reader. Let us turn back over the old Bay Path, adown the vista of faded years, and hastily glance at the links in the strong chain that unites us with that 2* 1 8 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. little band whose bended knees devoutly pressed old Plymouth's frozen snow on that dreary December day in 1620 — that band who had braved persecu tion, and the rigors of a winter sea, that they " might walk with God and one another in the enjoyment of the ordinances of God, according to the primi tive fashion," and now, on this dreary 21st of December, began their stern fight with the elements, with famine, and with a savage foe, to found one of the greatest nations upon which the sun has ever shone. A God-fearing, law- loving, fearless, industrious people were this litle Puritan band, the "noblest men that ever founded a nation." Of their many trials in those early days it is not necessary to speak — they are familiar to all. Accessions to the new settlement was soon made, other colonies were established, and it was not long before emigration began its steady march towards the West, a march that even now, though more than two and a half centuries have intervened, is not ended. Cotton Mather quaintly speaks of these times as follows . — " It was not long before the Massachusetts colony was become like an hive overstocked with bees, and many of the new inhabitants entertained thoughts of swarming into plantations extended further into the country. The colony might fetch its own descriptions from the dispensations of the Great God unto his ancient Israel, and say : ' O God of Hosts ! Thou hast brought a ruin out of England ; Thou hast cast out the heathen and planted it ; Thou prepardest room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land ; the hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars ; she sent out her boughs into the sea.' But still there was one stroak wanting for the compleat accommodations of the description ; to wit, she sent forth her branches unto the river, and this, therefore, is to be next attained. The fame of Connecticut River, a long, fresh, rich river, had made a little Nilus of it, in the expectation of the good people about the Massachusetts Bay, whereupon many of the planters, belong ing especially to the towns of Cambridge, Watertown and Roxbury, took up resolutions to travel an hundred miles westward from those towns, for a fur ther settlement upon this famous river." In 1 63 1 the Connecticut first became known to the colonists, and in Octo ber, 1633, was begun the first settlement in its valley, at Windsor, Conn. ; and in 1636 William Pynchon and his little band came down the old Bay Path to found what is now the flourishing city of Springfield. With this event begins the authentic history of Western Massachusetts. A little over a quarter of a century later, old Hampshire county was incor porated, the settlements here having increased to such an extent that this act had become necessary. The act of incorporation reads as follows: — " Forasmuch as the inhabitants of this jurisdiction are much increased so that now they are planted far into the country, upon Connecticut river who by reason of their remoteness cannot conveniently be annexed to any of the counties already settled ; and that public affairs may with more facility be transacted according to laws now established: It is ordered by the Court and authority thereof, that henceforth Springfield, Northampton and Hadley shall be, and hereby are, constituted as a county, the bounds or limits on the south to be the south line of the patent, the extent of other bounds to be full thirty miles distant from any or either of the aforesaid towns : and what BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 19 towns or villages soever shall hereafter be erected within the aforesaid limits to be and belong to the said county. And further, that the said county shall be called Hampshire, and shall have and enjoy the liberties and privileges of any other county ; that Springfield shall be the shire town there, and the courts to be kept one time in Springfield and another time at Northamp ton ; the like order to be observed for their shire meetings, that is to say, one year at one town and the next year at the other town, from time to time. The Deputies have passed this, with reference to the consent of the honored magistrates. iTfr^- " 16th day of 3d Month, i-S%*. " William Torrey, Clericus." Under this act old Hampshire county flourished for nearly a hundred years with no material curtailment of her vague and roughly stated limits ; but finally, on the 21st of April, 1761, the old county was divided, its western portion taking the name of Berkshire— the territory of which we write. The old county, however, parted with very little of civilization when she gave up the territory of Berkshire, but she lost 950 square miles of beautiful territory and nearly as much of fine farming land, or nearly one eighth of the whole terri tory of Massachusetts, the limits of which the act of incorporation fixed as follows : — ¦ "Beginning at the western line of Granville, where it touches the Connec ticut line, to run northerly as far as said west line of Granville runs, then easterly to the southwest corner of Blanford, and to run by the west line of the same town, to the northwestern corner thereof; from thence northerly in a direct line to the southeast corner of No. 4 [Becket], and so running by the easterly line of No. 4, to the northeast corner thereof; and thence in a direct course to the southwest corner of Charlemont, and so northerly in the west line of the same town, till it comes to the north bound of the province, and northerly on the line between this province and the province of New Hamp shire [now Vermont], and on the west by the utmost limits of this province." Since then, however, a number of changes have been made in its eastern and western boundary lines. At that time the Dutch claimed the territory as far east as the Housatonic, on the county's western border, while the settle ment of the boundary line between Massachusetts and the province of New York had long been, as it continued long to be, a subject of controversy be tween the two powers; indeed, it was not finally adjusted until 1787, when the line was drawn by a joint commisson from the two commonwealths. This adjustment threw a large portion of the township of Hancock into New York, though it left a gore of that state's territory lying against the towns of West Stockbridge and Alford, which was finally annexed to those towns. In the extreme southwestern part of the county there was a tract of land that was incorporated as a district, April 14, 1838, under the name of Boston Coruer; but being divided, or shut off from Mount Washington by the mountains, it was ceded to New York, to which it naturally belonged, May 14, 1853. It contained an area of 940 acres, and had seventy-five inhabitants. The eastern boundary has been subjected to still greater changes. In 1783. " the northeast corner of Becket, the south side of Partridgefield [Peru], a BERKSHIRE COUNTY. part of Washington, and the land called Prescott's Grants, all in the county of Berkshire," with portions of Worthington and Chester, in Hampshire county, were incorporated as the township of Middlefield, which was annexed to Hampshire county. Still later, a part of Hampshire's territory was taken to increase the territory of Windsor, and in 1792 the township of Hawley was incorporated, being made up from land that had been granted here as " Plan tation No. 7," and was annexed to Hampshire county, being now, however, a part of Franklin county. Finally, in 1822, a gore of land in the north eastern part of the county was taken towards forming the township of Mon roe, which was annexed to Franklin county. At the time of its erection there were only five incorporated townships within the limits of the county, viz.: Sheffield, Stockbridge, New Marlboro, Egremont and Pontoosuc (now Pittsfield), though the northern part of Shef field was incorporated as the township of Great Barrington on the 30th of June, the day that the act incorporating the the county went into effect ; and there were only four other settlements, at Williamstown, Tyringham, Sandis field and Becket respectively, while there are now thirty-two townships, as fol lows : Adams, Alfred, Becket, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Flor ida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, Monte rey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, New Marlboro, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfied, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Trying- ham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown and Windsor. The total area of the these towns constitute a territory of 950 square miles, lying be tween 42° 2' and 42° 44' north latitude, and between 4° 4' and 3° 32' east longitude, bounded north by the state of Vermont, east by Franklin, Hamp den and Hampshire counties, south by Connecticut, and east by New York, while their total population in 1880 amounted to 69,082 souls. But of the beauties of Berkshire and its superb views, whit can we say ? Pen cannot paint nor palette filch its delicious curves, its varying, tremulous colors — hazy, dreamy, changing as the chameleon's, with the varying atmos phere. Since first they gladdened the heart of the pioneer, they have inspired the poecy of giant intellects, and the quaint legends that have their home among them have afforded food for the pen of Longfellow, Bryant, Hawthorne, Mel ville, Thoreau, Sedgwick, Holmes, Kemble, and others, each of whom has failed to leave a perfect picture of the hills they loved so dearly. What won der, then, that our " poor shell should fail to wake the weary nine," and our palsied pen shrink, appalled, the task. No more brief, analytical, view of this subject, perhaps, can be found than that presented by the mellow pen of " Godfrey Greylock," in his charming work, Taghconic, which we take the liberty of repeating : — "But first listen to Mr Ruskin," he says, "whom I suppose you will recog nize as a competent interpreter the laws of beauty : " ' That country is always the most beautiful which is made up of the most curves.' BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 11 That is the great teacher's absolute dictum directly applicable here : and listen to another, applicable by indirection but clearly pertinent: " 'In all beautiful designs of exterior descent, a certain regularity is neces sary; the lines should be graceful, but they must also balance each other, slope answering slope, and statue to statue.' "And now observe what may be considered Mr. Ruskin's application of the first-quoted law. It forms part of his ideal description or characterization of the 'picturesque blue country' of England; that is, a country having a blue distance of mountains : " ' Its first and most distinctive peculiarity is its grace ; it is all undulation and variety of line, one curve passing into another with the most exquisite softness, rolling away into faint and far outlines of various depths and deci sion, yet none hard or harsh; and, in all probability, rounded off in the near ground into massy forms of partially wooded hill, shaded downward into winding dingles or cliffy ravines, each form melting imperceptibly into the next, without an edge or angle. ****** Every line is volup tuous, floating and waving in its form ; deep, rich and exquisitely soft in its color ; drowsy in its effect, like slow, wild music ; letting the eye repose up on it, as on a wreath or cloud, without one feature of harshness to hurt, or of contrast to awaken.' " Mr. Ruskin might have written the quoted passages sitting here upon this tower [at Maplewood Hall, Pittsfield], and been guilty of nothing worse than almost Pre-Raphaelite precision. The landscape is literally all curves : there is not a straight or ungraceful line in it, except it be of man's making. In what graceful sweeps those mountain walls were thrown up. Into what an endless and infinitely varied succession of interlacing- loops and cuives, the old glaciers scolloped their crests and indented their ravines. The mean- derings of the countless brooks, the serpentine windings of the Housatonic, the wavy and sinuous contours of the lakes, soothe the eye by the multitude of their luxurious curves. The bare morains, the wooded knolls, the mossy maple groves and clumpy stretches of willow, are all soft and rounded. The shadows which lie under the solitary trees on the hill side, have no harsher shape than that which the fleecy passing cloud casts near them. Nay, Na ture, compelling man to own her own sweet mood, forces him to bend his railroads and highways gently around the circled bases of her mountains. Even when he makes his ways straight, ' Nature soon touches in her pictur- esqe graces,' and covers his streets and his habitations with her swelling drapery. Berkshire, as you see it here, surely answers well to Mr. Ruskin's definition of 'the most beautiful country.' " And as to the demands of the second passage which I have quoted, and to the general requisitions of his essay; I repeat what I have said elsewhere: " A lovlier landscape one might not desire to see ; and when satiated with long luxurious gazing, the spectator seeks to analyze the sources of his delight, all the elements of beauty justify his praise. To the eye the valley here pre- BERKSHIRE COUNTY. sents the proportions which architects love to give their favorite structures. The symmetry, too, with which point answers to point, exceeds the attain ment of the art. " Variety, the mDSt mirvelous, but without confusion, forbids the sense to tire. Colors, the richest, softest and most delicate charm the eye, and vary with the ever-changing conditions of the atmosphere. Fertile farms and fre quent villages imbue the scene with the watrmth of generous life ; while, over all, hangs the subdued grandeur which may well have pervaded the souls of the great and good men who have made Berkshire their home from the days of Jonathan Edwards down." As we have previously stated, the county lies upon the great ridge which separates the valleys of the Hudson and Connecticut rivers, and which is di vided into the Green and Taghconic ranges of mountains ; the former extend ing from north to south across the eastern part of the county, while the Taghconics have a parallel course across the Western part. Between the Taghconic range and a spur of the Green Mountains known as the Hoosacs, there stretches a beautiful valley through the whole length of the county, through which flow the Hoosac and Housatonic rivers, the former to the north and the latter to the south. Along these streams are located the prin cipal villages and manufactures, while on either hand from this valley are stretched the agricultural towns. The valley towns are from 500 to 1,200 feet above the level of the sea, while the mountain towns have a mean eleva tion of from 1,200 to 1,800 feet, the highest point being located in the north western part, where Greylock rears his crest to an altitude of 3,500 feet. Of the healthfulness of the Berkshire Hills, Dr. J. F. A. Adams, president of the Berkshire District Medical Society, states in a paper read before that society in December, 1883, as follows: — " The climate is dry, cool and bracing. Against the cold and moist east and northeast winds which prevail along the New England coast, Berkshire possesses a double line of defense, namely, that portion of the Green Moun- tainrange which skirts it on the east, and also the southern prolongation of the White Mountain system east of the Connecticut valley. On the summits and eastern slopes of these two mountain chains the east winds deposit their superabundant moisture and expend their force, so that, on reaching Berkshire their character is wholly changed. In like manner the west winds are de prived by the two mountain ranges east and west of the Hudson river of the dampness gathered from the great lakes. The elevation of this region is an other cause of the dryness of the atmosphere, and likewise renders it coo and bracing. Other things being equal, the average temperature of a place is diminished one degree for every 300 feet of elevation. The average tem perature of Berkshire is, therefore, from two to six degrees cooler than the lower districts lying to the east and west. The climate of moderate altitudes is stimulating, accelerating the breath and circulation and giving tone to the nervous system. The beneficial influence of this stimulation on invalids, especially consumptives, has been carefully studied by eminent medical author ities in Switzerland, Colorado and elsewhere, and, although the altitude of the towns among the Berkshire hills is less than that of the Engodine or of BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 23 Denver, the same quality of atmosphere exists and a similar beneficial effect is experienced." Aside from those mentioned, the principal elevations are Mount Everett, Mount Washington, Monument Mountain and Potter Mountain, all of which and many others are spoken of in detail in connection with the sketch of the towns wherein they are located. The county is well supplied with streams which have their sources in the clear springs of the many hill-sides, the prin- nciple of which are the Housatonic, Hoosac, Deerfield, Westfield, Green and Farmington rivers, with their numerous tributaries. The Housatonic, whose name, with its various orthographies, was derived from the Indians, and signifying " over the mountains," has its sources in the towns of Lanesboro and Windsor. The two branches meet at Pittsfield, where the river forms ; it then passes south, through Berkshire county, entering Connecticut, and thence meanders on to Long Island Sound. The sources of the rivet being located at an altitude of more than a thousand feet above the ocean, its current af fords excellent motive power. The volume of water is not very large, except in seasons of freshet, when the rains from the mountains swell it until it inun dates the valleys, thus greatly fertilizing the soil. The scenery which envi rons it is in many places enchanting. The Hoosac river proper has its souce in two branches, one in the north ern part of the county and the other in the mountainous tracts of Bennington county, Vt. The branches unite near Hoosac Falls, N. Y., about three miles west of the celebrated Bennington battle ground, and thence it drops into the Hudson, fifteen miles north of Troy. The stream in this county affords many excellent mill-sites. The Deerfield river rises in Stratton, Vt., and falls into the Connecticut. It is connected with Berkshire county only in forming the eastern boundary line of Florida. It is an important stream, however, being about fifty miles in length, watering 320 square miles of territory. Westfield river is made up by three branches. North branch has its source in Windsor. It flows northerly, thence easterly, round the hills, and then turning southerly into Hampshire county ; Middle branch rises in Peru and flows southwesterly into Hampshire county; and West branch has its sources in Washington and Becket, and flows southeasterly to unite with the other - branches, in Montgomery, Hampden county. Farmington river rises in Becket and flows a southerly course into Hamp den county, forming a part of the eastern boundary line of Sandisfield. Green river, so named from the color of its waters, which is probably pro duced by the clav washed out from its banks, rises in Austerlitz, N. Y., and flowing through Alford and Great Barrington unites with the Housatonic. There are also many other minor streams, and a great many lakes and ponds which are spoken of in the several town sketches. 24 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. GEOLOGICAL. A study of the science of geology is ever an interesting one ; and as related to this county is exceedingly so, for here the records of the changes, or "foot prints." that time has left in succeeding ages since the earth was created, are numerous and well developed. Before mentioning the several rock forma tions that enter into the structure of the county, however, it may not be con sidered superfluous to briefly note some of the fundamental principles of the science. Among geologists it has become the common, if not the pevailing opinion, that in the beginning all the elements with which we meet were in an ethereal or gaseous state — that they slowly condensed, existing for ages as a heated fluid, by degrees becoming more consistent — that thus the whole earth was once an immense ball of fiery matter — that, in the course of time, it was ren dered very compact, and at last became crusted over, as the process of cool ing gradually advanced, and that its interior is still in a molten condition . Thus, if the view suggested be correct, the entire planet in its earlier phases, as well as the larger part now beneath and within its solid crust, was a mass of molten fire, and is known to geologists as the elementary or molten period. Following this came another age, in which the molten mass began to cool and a crust to form, called the igneous period. Contemporaneous with the beginning of the igneous period came another epoch. The crust thus formed would naturally become surrounded by an atmosphere heavily charged with minerals in a gaseous or vaporous condition. As the cooling advanced, this etherealized matter would condense and seek a lower level, thus coating the' earth with another rock. This is named the vaporous period. At last, how ever, another age was ushered in, one altogether different from those that had preceded it. The moist vapor which must of necessity have pervaded the < atmosphere began to condense and settle, gathering into the hollows and crevices of the rocks, until nearly the whole surface of the earth was covered with water. This is called the aqueous period. As these waters began to recede and the "firmament to appear," the long winter that intervened while the sun was obscured by the heavy clouds, would cover the earth with mighty ice floes and glaciers, forming a drift or glacial period. A great difference also exists in the consolidation and structure of the depos* its thus formed. The very newest consist of unconsolidated gravel, sand and clay, forming alluvium. A little further down we come to the tertiary strata. where are some hardened rocks and others more or less soft. Next below the tertiary are found thick deposits, mostly consolidated,but showing a mechanical structure along with the crystalline arrangement of the ingredients. These are called secondary and transition. Lowest of all are found rocks having a decidedly crystalline structure, looking as if the different minerals of which they are composed crowded hard upon one another. These rocks are called metamorphic, hypozoic and azoic. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. The principal rocks entering into the geological structure of Berkshire are mostly azoic, and are known as gneiss, limestone, talcose-slate, mica-slate quartz rock associated with mica-slate and chlorite, mentioned in the order of their preponderance. The great bed of gneiss enters the county from the south, extending nearly to the Vermont line, underlying the greater part of Sandisfield, New Marlboro, Otis, Tyringham, Becket, Lee, Washington, Hins dale, Peru, Windsor and Savoy. The essential ingredients of gneiss are quartz, feldspar, and mica, forming a rock closely resembling granite, differing from it only in having a distinctly stratified, slaty or laminated structure. For this reason it makes a very handsome and convenient building stone, as the sheets or strata can be easily obtained at the quarries, and it can be split or divided into any required thickness. Limestone extends all through the vallies of the Hoosac and Housatonic rivers, affording an abundance of material for building purposes, for the man ufacture of lime, and for monument and cemetery work, as in many places it is in the form of beautiful grades of marble. The best of these Berkshire marbles are white, some grades of a snowy white ; some of them, however, are clouded, and some gray. The gray and white are the most esteemed for durability. For further notice see the sketches of the several towns wherein the quaries are located. Talcose-slate is the next rock in point of abundance. A large bed of this rock extends along the whole western border of the county, branching out in the northern part into New Ashford, Williamstown, Adams and North Adams, Cheshire and Lanesboro. Of this range Prof. Hagar speaks as follows : "It embraces Saddle mountain, and the Taconic range, the loftiest mountains in Massachusetts. It is interstratified with the mica-slate and limestone in some of the valleys; but chiefly near their western side, except at Adams, where we find the talcose-slate at the foot of Hoosac mountain in nearly perpendicular strata. All of the talcose-slate in the western part of Berkshire embraces more or less ol mica, except perhaps occasional beds of chlorite-slate ; and often it passes into mica-slate so entirely as to perplex the observer. I sup pose that the term micaceo-talcose slate would be the most appropriate one for this rock. Although frequently much resembling the talcose slate of the Hoosac range, yet in general it is obviously a newer deposit, passing insensi bly on its western side into argillaceous-slate. Crystalized minerals are not common in it, except octahedral iron ore,, quartz, and a few others, though such minerals are not common in the Hoosac mountain range." Mica-slate is found in the southern part of the county principally in New Marlboro, and in the northern part in Clarksburg, Adams, North Adams, Florida, Savoy, Windsor and Peru. This formation is about the same as that of talcose-slate, except that it has mica in place of talc. Quartz rock is found in most of the valley towns of the Housatonic, and also, in lesser degree, in the Hoosac valley. From this rock is obtained the valu able supply of quartz sand used in the manufacture of glass. The principal 26 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. ingredient in this rock, as its name implies, is quartz, though it takes into its composition mica, feldspar and sometimes the blue schistose clay. In this county it largely partakes of mica, differing from mica-slate, in many places, only in the preponderance ol quartz. In other places it has a schistose structure. Chlorite slate is only found in the eastern parts of Savoy and Windsor. The principal minerals found are plumbago, iron, lead, serpentine steatite, etc., though only iron has been wrought to any great extent. For description of the deposits, works, etc., of the latter, see the article under the head of "manu factures." Numerous evidences of the aqueous period are met with throughout the county, in the form of ancient sea beaches. They consist of sand and gravel, which have been acted upon, rounded and comminuted by the waves, and thrown up in the form of ridges, with more or less appearance of stratifica tion or lamination. The manner in which they were formed may be seen along the sea-coast at any time in the course of formation, as they have the same form of modern beaches, except that they have been mutilated by the action of water and atmospheric agencies since their deposition. Evidences of the drift or glacial period are left here by large bowlders scattered over the country, by drift scratches and by moraine terraces, while it is asserted that many of the valleys, and the peculiar rounded appearance of the hills and mountains were produced by this glacial epoch. These drift scratches are grooves worn in the rocks by those mighty rivers of ice, which though they moved through the valleys at the rate of only about two feet per day, their great thickness, and the weight of the superincumbent snow, caused them to grate and crush the rocks beneath, leaving marks that eons cannot efface. Morain terraces are elevations of gravel and sand, with cor respondent depressions and scarcely describable forms. The theory of their formation is that icebergs became stranded at the base and on the sides of hills, and that deposits were made around and upon them, and that they would have been level-topped if the ice had remained, but in consequence of its melting they became extremely irregular. For facts further then the hasty glance we have given of the geology of the county, see the sketches of the several towns. SOIL AND STAPLE PRODUCTIONS. The soil of Berkshire differs materially in different parts of the county, though in general it is inferior to that of no other county in the state, its several river valleys being proverbial for their richness, while its foot-hills and moun tain slopes afford large areas of grazing land, for which the county is justly celebrated. There is one other thing that Berkshire people are proud of, too, and that is their Berkshire Agricultural Society, the mother of all agricul tural societies, for it was the first organized in this country, and after it are modeled all the societies of to-day. The society was brought into existence, BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 27 briefly, as follows: During the first decade of the present century, Hon. Et- kanah Watson, then a resident of Pittsfield, having moved there from Albany, imported a pair of Merino sheep, the first brought into Berkshire. As the sheep here were then very scrawny and possessed of course wool and very lit tle of it, the advent of the sleek, fine-wooled Merinos naturally attracted a great deal of attention. Accordingly, Mr. Watson determined to devote one day to their exhibition ; so one bright day in 1807 the two sheep were placed on exhibition under the " old elm" in Pittsfield park— the first exhibition of the kind in the county. But it does not appear that anything was done towards establishing a society until i8ro, when Samuel H. Wheeler, of Lanesboro, issued an invitation to farmers in general to an exhibition of stock, in the vil lage of Pittsfield, on the first of October, from nine to three o'clock. This exhibition proved a great success, as is attested by the local press, which in remarking thereon said : " The display of fine animals, and the num bers, exceeded the most sanguine hopes of its prompters, and a large collec tion of people participated in the display." On the 25th of February, 181 1. an act of the legislature was passed, incor porating the " Berkshire Agricultural Society, for the promotion of Agricul ture and Manufactures." The petitioners named in this act were Elkanah Watson, Ezekiel Bacon, John B. Root and John Churchill, of Pittsfield ; Ca leb Hyde, of Lenox ; and Samnel H. Wheeler of Lanesboro, who were author ized to appoint the time and place for the first meeting in Pittsfield. At this meeting Hon. Elkanah Watson was chosen president. The present offi cers of the society are James Bullard, of Lee, president ; Charles J. Kittridge, of Hinsdale, first vice-president ; Joseph A. Kline, of Egremont, second vice- president; W. H. Murray, of Pittsfield, secretary; and Charles E. Merrill, of Pittsfield, treasurer. Mr. Watson also found here very poor grades of pigs and cattle. The pigs, especially, were lean and scrawny, seemingly incapable of becoming fat. So he purchased some short-legged, small-boned pigs, thus laying the foundation here of the celebrated breed of " Berkshire hogs." The cattle were small, of Devon breed, and not suitable for this soil and climate. So Mr. Watson im ported an English bull of a different breed, and from that time the breed of cattle all over the county began to improve, spreading all over the State. Thus much has Mr. Watson and Berkshire county done for agriculture. The Housatonic Agricultural Society. — This society, located at Great Bar rington, had its origin in the gathering of a few gentlemen at the Berkshire House, in Great Barrington, October 30, 1841, " to consider the propriety of forming an agricultural society in the southern part of Berkshire county At this meeting committees were appointed from each of the eleven southern towns of the county to confer with the people and ascertain their views on the subject. This movement resulted in the organization of the society before the end of that year, though it was not incorporated until 1848. At its formation, in 1841, Major Samuel Rosseter was chosen president > 28 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Increase Sumner, secretary ; and Philip Barnes, treasurer. The first exhibi tion was held on the 28th and 29th of September, 1842. The society organ ized under its act of incorporation, April 11, 1848, when the following officers were chosen : Seth Norton, president ; William Dewey and Gilbert Mun- son, vice-presidents ; Charles N. Emerson, secretary ; and Edward P. Wood- worth, treasurer. The present officers are Joseph A. Kline, of Egremont, president ; Marshall S. Heath, of Stockbridge, and Charles E. Slater, of Tyringham, vice-presidents ; Frank A. Wright, of Great Barrington, treas urer ; and Henry T. Robbins, of Great Barrington, secretary. The northern part of the county has also a flourishing society, the "Hoo sac Valley," with headquarters at North Adams, detailed mention of which we are obliged to omit, owing to our inability, notwithstanding repeated cor respondence, to procure the information As the soil, productions, etc., of each town is spoken of in con nection with the sketch thereof, we will conclude our remarks at this point by quoting the following statistics, shown by the census reports of 1880. The county then had 3,751 farms, representing 314,644 acres of improved land, valued at $12,696,545.00, while its total public debt, bonded and floating, was $1,526,436.00. These farms supported 6,992 horses, fifteen mules, 1,411 working oxen, 19,497 milch cows, 15,137 other cattle; 22,802 sheep, and 7,287 swine. The stock products for the year were 99,388 pounds of wool, 1,825,864 gallons of milk, 1,540,848 pounds of butter, and 240,097 pounds of cheese. The agricultural products were 12,418 bushels of barley, 35,459 bushels of buckwheat, 202,221 ; bushels of Indian corn, 288,937 bushels of oats, 45,896 bushels of rye, 2,284 bushels of wheat, 103,774 tons of hay, 308,731 bushels of potatoes, and 85,747 pounds of tobacco, while their valuation of orchard products was $62,038.00. MANUFACTURES. The unusally good motive power offered by the several streams of the county, whose utility has been greatly augmented in many places by the erection of reservoirs, early pointed Berkshire out as a manufacturing region, and that prediction has surely been verified. There are four principal manu facturing industries to be noted, viz.: That of cloth, of paper, of iron, and of glass, though there are many other manufacturing industries of lesser note, all of which, however, are spoken of in detail in connection with the sketch of the town wherein they are located. At this point, then, we will only briefly notice the four principal manufactures mentioned and give some general sta tistics. fron Manufacture.— All of the available iron deposits in the county are of the brown hematite variety, or the hydrus peroxyd of iron. Geologically considered, it belongs in all probability to the tertiary formation which ex tends from Canada to Georgia. The principal deposits are found in Adams BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 2g Lanesboro, Cheshire, Pittsfield, Richmond and West Stockbridge, the two latter containing the largest, though it exists to a greater or less degree in many other towns. The principal works are those of the Colby Iron Co., at Lanesboro, which has one stack ; the Richmond Iron Works, which has three stacks, one at Cheshire, one at Richmond, and one at Great Barring ton, all being charcoal furnaces; and the Pomeroy Iron Works, in West Stockbridge, which is an anthracite furnace. The charcoal stacks make from ten to twelve tons of iron daily, while the anthracite furnace will make twenty- five tons daily. The ore is mostly mined underground and hoisted to the surface. Paper Manufacture.— -The pioneer in this manufacture was Zenas Crane, who came on from Worcester in 1799, prospecting for a suitable site for erect ing a mill, finally locating in Dalton, where, in company with Henry- Wis- wall and John Willard, he erected a mill in 1801, upon the site now occu pied by the mill of Carson <& Brown. This mill was not only the first mill erected in the county, but it was also the first built west of Worcester. Since that time the county has become celebrated throughout the world for this branch of manufacture, the principal mills being erected in Dalton, Lee South Lee, Mill River, Housatonic, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Otis, Hinsdale Glendale, Tyringham, Adams and Pittsfield. Cloth Manufacture. — The manufacture of cotton and woolen goods of all grades, for which Berkshire is now so justly celebrated, was began in the first years of the present century. It is claimed that the first broadcloths ever manufactured in this country were made in Pittsfield, in 1804. "About 1789," the account runs,' "one Arthur Scholfield emigrated from Saddles- worth, near Leeds, and came into Pittsfield in 1800. Here he at once set up a machine for carding wool, and although the women were somewhat jeal ous, at first, of his innovations, they soon became his patrons, and wagons heaped with wool came teeming into the town, and went out, with the same neatly carded into rolls, the envelope (a spare sheet in most cases), being secured with thorns, for that was before the day of cheap pins. Mr. Scholfield was soon joined by his nephew, Isaac, and commenced the manufacture of carding machines for sale. These machines commanded about $1,300.00 each. Scholfield was a man of great energy and enterprise. In order to get his machinery out from England, from which its exportation to this country was forbidden, he had to make two voyages to England, and bring the ma chinery out piece-meal, hidden in his bedding, with drawings and models of the more cumberous parts. Having been joined by one Rigby, another Englishman of congenial spirit, the Scholfields carried on their business profit ably until the introduction of power looms, when they entered heartily into the new improvements. During the war of 1812 they sold considerable quantities of the gray mixed broadcloth, which was the uniform of one of the regiments, to the officers stationed at Pittsfield. It was a stout, coarse article, which would now be worth, perhaps, $1.50 per yard, though it then sold for $15.00 30 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. per yard." From this small beginning has grown the great enterprise, occupy ing acres upon acres of floor-room, and its thousands of busy looms. Glass Manufacture. — Berkshire county was identified with the manufac ture of glass very early in the present century. Its eastern range of moun tains is rich in quartz sand of the purest quality. Nothing equal to it is found this side of the Mississippi river. These rich deposits of sand, and abundance of fuel, led to. the development of the glass industry, which for many years has been an important one in Berkshire county. The first incorporated glass company in Massachusetts was located here. Its name was the Adams Glass Co., its date of incorporation, June 15, 1812, the names of its incorporators being "John Whipple, James Mason, Daniel Sherman and others." This factory was located in the town of Adams. The next incorporated company in Western Massachusetts was located in Chester, and was known as "The Chester Glass Co.," the date of incorporation being June 7, 1814. Two days later, June 9, r8i4, was incorporated the Farmers Glass Co., located in Clarksburg. The names of its incorporators were Rufus Darling, Ebenezer Pratt, A. Southwick, Daniel Aldrich, and John and Isaac Sherman. The most important of all, though never incorporated, was the Cheshire Crown Glass Works, which were built and commenced operation in 1813. These Cheshire works were the second in point of date, the Adams company, being incorporated in 181 2, and the Chester and Clarksburgh in 181 4. The capitalist of the Cheshire concern was Capt. Daniel Brown, and the company consisted of his sons Darius and John, and John D. Leland, son of the celebrated Parson Leland, and a man named Hunt. These works were crown works, and were situated near the stream and close by the present sand works of the Gordon Company. Though built directly over one of the finest sand deposits in the conntry, the proprie tors were ignorant of the fact, and brought their sand from the Lane bed three miles above. While there are many interesting legends connected with these works relating principally to the difficulties encountered, trouble with their drunken workmen, etc., etc., we have only space to say that they only ran between two and three years ; but sufficiently long to financially ruin the proprietors. Capt. Brown ran a store and distillery in connection with the glass works, and from his day book it appears that the men were more dependent on the distillery than the store for their daily pay. With the closing of the Cheshire works, the manufacture of glass in Berkshire county ceased for a generation, though the sand from the Lane bed was taken to Sand Lake, N. Y., and to Keene, N. H.,for many years for glass purposes. This sand has no superior in the world for glass making, being' more than 99 percent, pure Silex. The finest glass made in the country has always been made from this sand. But its inland situation and the difficulties attending the transportation of the glass to market prevented any further manufacture till 1847, when the present works at Berkshire were started by a stock company known and incorporated BERKSHIRE COUNTY. ,, as the Berkshire Glass Company. The original incorporators were Samuel Smith, W. D. B. Linn, and William T. Filley, the latter of whom is still living in Pittsfield. The stock was principally taken in Boston. The works were built in 1853, under the superintendence of Mr. A. K. Fox, of Sand Lake, whose works there were destroyed by fire, and what was left of the Sand Lake works was brought to Berkshire. With the exception of one year, during the panic of 1857-58, these works have been in constant operation since their erection, and have been very much enlarged under their present manage ment, which commenced in 1858, when the original Berkshire Glass Com pany failed. In 1858 a division of the works and sand beds was made, the works and real estate being bought by Page, Robbins & Harding, of Boston, and the sand beds by George W. Gordon, of Boston. In 1862 Mr. Robbins sold his interest to Mr. Page, and, until 1883, the firm style was Page & Harding, and Page, Harding & Co. In 1883 an act of incorporation was obtained, and it is now known as the Berkshire Glass Company. The plant of the company embraces one plate and cathedral and three window glass furnaces. For the last ten years the ribbed plate and rolled cathedral have been largely made here, and only here in the United States. The cathe. dral is made in a great variety of colors and tints. The quality of the glass made here has always been of the highest standard, and it is the only glass made in the country which is equal in quality to the best foreign manu facture, and commands the same price. The same year that the Berkshire Glass Co. commenced operations, the Lenox Iron Co., which had been incorporated in 1848, erected glass works near their iron furnace in Lenox. The iron company was composed of Oliver Peck, William A. Phelps and James Collins The glass works were erected under the superintendance of these men and Hiram Pettee, now living in Pittsfield. Mr. Pettee soon left, to manage the Briggs Iron Works in Lanes boro, and was succeeded in the management by his brother, Seneca Pettee. After a very short run these glass works were burned, and immediately rebuilt. After running two years and incurring a heavy loss to the Iron Company, they were closed. In the autumn of 1855 they were leased to James N. Richmond, of Cheshire, who had been experimenting for the Massachusetts Glass Co., at Cheshire, in the manufacture of rough or rolled plate. Mr. Richmond con tracted to purchase the works and organized a stock company. The stock was principally taken in New York, and prominent in the management were Judge Lathrop and Richard Busted, of considerable political notoriety. The casting table and fixtures of the Cheshire company were removed to Lenox. This was an entirely experimental business, nothing of the kind having ever before been attempted in this country, and they failed in the next year, 1856. The works returned into the hands of the iron company and were left idle until 1858, when the iron company resumed the manufacture of rough plate, and were very successful until 1862, when the works were again destroyed by fire, involving a heavy loss, and with no insurance. They were 32 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. immediately rebuilt and successfully run till 1865, when the Lenox Plate Glass Company was organized and succeeded to the property and business. This company continued the business until December 30, 1869, when a new company, known as the Lenox Glass Company, was organized. One year previous to this, 1868, the " Lenox Crystal Glass Company," for the manu facture of cylinder or sheet glass, was organized. The new organization, the The Lenox Glass Company, was a very large concern with a large capital, and under it were consolidated both the Lenox Plate and the Lenox Crystal Companies, also a cryolite company from Philadelphia, hitherto known as the " Hot Cast Porcelain Company." The Lenox Glass Company attempted the polishing of plate and erected a fine building for this purpose. The com pany failed in 1872, and the property was sold and divided. The polishing works were bought by the Smith Paper Company, of Lee, and is now run by them as a paper mill. The cylinder or crystal works went into the hands of the Schanck estate, of New York, and the plate works to Mr. Theodore Rosevelt, of New York. Since the failure in 1872 the rough plate works have been run at intervals under a lease by Messrs. Servin & Averill, and by Mr. Servin alone, and are now run under a lease by Page, Harding & Co. The sand used by these various works was principally obtained from the Washington mountain bed, situated just south of Lake Ashley, and it was from this bed that the Chester works obtained their sand in 1814. With the exception of the period included during our late war, the years between 181 2 and 1820 seem to have been the most active in glass making, especially in Berkshire county, where, including Chester, five different works were estab lished. From 1815 to 1845 glass works were in operation most of the time in Keene, N. H., and the sand was carted for many years for these works from the Lane bed in Cheshire. Cylinder glass was again made in Cheshire in i860, by James N. Richmond, for a short time, and subsequently by James B. Dean and a few associates. The works have been converted to other pur poses, and there is no present prospect of the revival of glass making in Cheshire, where it was established in 1813, and revived three different times since. According to official statistics for 1880, there were then in the county 515 manufacturing establishments, representing an invested capital of $13,882,- 594.00, giving employment to r 1,364 hands, to whom was paid $3,732,714.00. The total value of material used was $11,744,047.00, and the total product $19,876,467.00. COURTS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS. At the time the settlement of the county was commenced, and thence down to the period of the Revolution, the judicial system of the Province comprised a Superior Court of Judicature with original and appellate juris diction throughout the Province, corresponding in a great degree to the pres- BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 3 3 ¦ent Superior Judicial' Court, and holding its sessions in the several counties ; a court called the Superior Court of Common Pleas, for each county, consist ing of four justices, of whom three were necessary to form a quorum, which had " cognizance of all civil actions, * * * * triable at the common law, of what nature, kind or quality, soever;'' and a Court of Sessions in each county, comprising all of its justices of the peace, which had a limited criminal jurisdiction, and managed the prudential affairs of the county. Jus tices of the peace had a separate jurisdiction in minor matters, both criminal and civil, and from their judgment there was a right of appeal to the Com mon Pleas and Court of Sessions. There was also a Probate Court, having jurisdiction as at the present time. The Superior Court never held any ses sion in Berkshire, but all its causes arising in this county were heard at the term held in the county of Hampshire. Judicial business was thus equalized, though the courts with which the inhabitants of the county were most familiar were those presided over by the local magistrates. All of the judicial officers were appointed by, and held their offices at, the pleasure of the crown, or its representative, the governor of the Province, with the consent of the council. The county of Hampshire, as we have stated, was created in 1662, and although its boundaries were so loosely defined, it did in fact extend so far as to embrace territory now included in the States of New Hampshire and Con necticut, a portion of Worcester county and thence westward to the Prov ince line. During all the period, therefore, which elapsed after the settle ment of Berkshire county commenced, down to 1761, the inhabitants of its territory were within the county of Hampshire, and were amenable to the jurisdiction of its magistrates, though having magistrates among their own number who were called to attend on the courts and transact their public busi ness at Springfield and Northampton. We find that during this period two of the justices of the Court of Common Pleas for Hampshire county were appointed from among the citizens of Berkshire county — Ephraim Williams, in 1741, and Joseph Dwight, in 1753. Ephraim Williams, the first of those mentioned, was a son of Captain Isaac Williams, born at Newton, October 21, 1691. He married and settled in Newton and removed thence to Stockbridge, in 1739, having possibly lived for a time in Hatfield, whose pastor, Rev. William Williams, was his brother. He was appointed a justice of the peace in Middlesex in 1735. Tradition af firms that when he removed to Stockbridge he carried his younger children in panniers upon a horse. His was one of the four English families provided for in the original settlement of Stockbridge. His house in Stockbridge was on the hill overlooking the present village street, on or near the site after ward occupied by Rev. Dr. West. He was a man of decided position and influence in his new home, and retained his position of justice until 1749, when he resigned. He was a colonel in the local militia, and hence is some- tiroes confounded with his son of the same name, the founder of Williams ¦college. He died while on a visit to his son, Dr. Thomas Williams, in Au- 3* 34 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. gust, 1754, and was buried at Deerfield. His descendants in the county are to be found in the Sergeant, Dwight, Hopkins and Sedgwick families, of Stockbridge. The only persons whom we can find held the office of justice of the peace, then an office of great dignity and importance, resident in Berkshire county while it remained a part of Hampshire county, other than those referred to, were David Ingersoll and Jabez Ward. David Ingersoll was a son of Thomas Ingersoll, of Westfield, and after a residence in Springfield and Brookfield, he settled in Great Barrington, then a part of Sheffield, as early perhaps as 1735. He was vigorous, energetic, and perhaps audacious in his business enterprises. He became interested largely in real estate, and in or about 1739 he was the occupant, if not the owner, of the water-power now belong ing to the Berkshire Woolen Co., and there erected a dam, saw and grist mills, and also a forge and trip-hammer for the manufacture of bar iron. He was a captain of militia, and served as a selectman of the town of Sheffield. He was appointed a justice of the peace, September 8, 1749. His business enterprises eventually proved disastrous, however, resulting. in his becoming involved in difficulties, whence he fell into such disrepute that he was removed from office in 1755. He died at Great Barrington, March 23, 1773, aged seventy-three years. Jabez Ward was probably a native of Marlboro, and removed with his large family to New Marlboro in 1744. He was promi nent in the organization of his adopted town, and does not seem to have been re-commissioned after the incorporation of Berkshire county. He died at New Marlboro, August 29, 1767, aged sixty years. The increase of population in Berkshire, its distance from the Connecti cut river valley and the difficulty of communication attendant on the few and imperfect highways of the period, led, as we have stated, to the formation of Berkshire county, in 1761, the act of incorporation going into effect the 30th of June of that year. The first duty of the executive after the passage of this act of incorporation was to organize the new county by the appoint ment of its judicial and executive officers. The governor of the province was then Sir Francis Bernard, who was appointed by the crown in 1760. Thomas Hutchinson, a native Bostonian, long familiar with the people and politics of the province, was lieutenant-governor, and Israel Williams was member of the council from the western counties. Governor Bernard then, on the 24th of June, appointed Joseph Dwight, William Williams, John Ashley and Timothy Woodbridge, justices of the Court of Common Pleas ; Joseph Dwight, judge ¦ Elijah Dwight, register of probate; and Elijah Williams, sheriff. The Court of Common Pleas, as then constituted, was exceptionally timely and fitted for its duties, though the members of the court at this period were not usually entitled to very high respect for judicial ability. The justices were not commonly professional men, nor familiar with judicial proceedings. Very few of the judges of the Superior Court were bred to the law. But of the new Berkshire judges, Dwight and Ashley were educated lawyers, and the former BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 35 Esq's. had had a long judicial career. Williams and Woodbridge were cultivated and intelligent men and had long been magistrates. The first meeting of the justices of this court is recored as follows : — " Berkshire : At the first meeting of the Justices of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, held at the dwelling of Timothy Woodbridge, Esq., of Stock- bridge, in said county, on Monday, the 13th day of July, in the first year of the reign of George the Third, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, etc., Annoque Domini, 1761 : " Present, Joseph Dwight, William Williams, John Ashley, Timothy Woodbridge, "After having taken and subscribed the oaths appointed by Act of Parlia ment, instead of the oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, the Test or Declar ation in said Act contained, together with the oaths of Arbitration, the Pre vious oath respecting the Bills of Public Credit of Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and the oath of office, unanimously oppointed Mr. Eli jah Dwight to be the Clerk of said Court, who was sworn to the faithful dis charge of his said office." At the same time and place the same persons under commissions as jus tices of the peace organized the Court of Sessions, appointed Elijah Dwight, clerk, and Mark Hopkins, register of deeds, the latter to hold the position un til some person should be elected to the office. By the statute incorporating the county, Great Barrington was made the shire town, and the courts were to be held alternately at that place and Pitts field. The first regular session of the Court of Common Pleas was held at Great Barrington, on Tuesday, September 1, 1761, in the meeting-house which stood on the east side of the river, near the bridge in the upper part of the village. Seventy eight actions were entered, a jury was in attendance, and there were three trials. Mark Hopkins, who was admitted to the bar at this term, now tried and won his first case before a jury. The second session was held at Pittsfield, at the house of Col. Williams, one of the judges, on the first Tuesday of December, 1761, and this appears to have been the usual place of meeting in Pittsfield for a considerable period. The Court of Sessions was held at the same time and places as the Court of Common Pleas and grand and traverse juries were in attendance, crimes and misdemeanors were inquired into and indictments duly presented and tried. The same Traverse jury appears to have served in both courts. The first criminal case tried by a jury was an appeal by one John Williams, Jr., who had been convicted before a justice of the peace of stealing two deer skins. The jury acquitted him. The first indictment found by the grand jury was against Samuel Lee, of Great Barrington, for presuming-to be an inn-holder and selling strong drink without a license. The first indictment returned by the grand jury which came to a hearing illustrates the spirit of the times. Hewitt Root, of Great Barrington, was indicted at the March term, 1762, for that "he did wittingly and wilfully suffer and permit singing, 36 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. fiddling and dancing in his dwelling, house; there being there a tavern or pub lic house." , He pleaded guilty and, was fined 1,0 s- and costs. And a further illustration is found in the fact that at, the same time Judges Dwight and Ash ley were licensed as retailers of spirituous liquors, and their associates on the bench became their sureties. . Tbe Court of Sessions made early provision for the erection of a court-house and jail at Great Bafrington, but aslate as 1765 they were still unfinished. Israel Dewey's house was fitted up and used as a jail for several years. The court-house was a plain unpretentious w°°den structure, about 30x40 feet, and stood in and near the west side of Main street, in front of the entrance of Castle street, then only a lane leading to the residence of Rev. Samuel Hop kins. It was high between joists, finished on the ground floor only, and had neither cupola nor spire. The jail was a few rods southwest of the court-house and not far from the site of the present Episcopal church. The records of the Court of Common Pleas show some peculiarities. There was not, so far we can learn, a practicing attorney residing in the county at the time of its organization, and the appearance in the court of lawyers from Hampshire county and the neighboring colony of Connecticut was continu ous up to the period of the Revolution. Joseph Hawley, of Northampton, John Worthington and Moses Bliss, of Springfield, were quite constant in at- tendence, and more rarely John Bliss, of Springfield, Simeon Strong, of Amherst, Cyrus Marsh, of Windham Co., and John Canfield, of Sharon, Conn. The justices of the court seem to have been accustomed to prosecute and defend their own cases in their own court, and the scarcity of lawyers led to the employment of non-professional attorneys. Jabez Ward, Esq., appeared often in behalf of his neighbors, as did Joseph Gilbert and William King, of Great Barrington, the latter a man of imperfect education but of fine natural endowments. The court was also empowered by law to make rules of practice. The wild and unsettled condition of the country is manifested by such de scriptions of parties as the following, which are frequent : " Janathan Hinsdale, living on a tract of land north of Stockbridge, in the county of Berkshire, yeo man, etc." This was in 1763, and the locality the present village of Lenox. Again — " Asa Hills, living in the green woods, so-called, on the road leading from Pittsfield to No. 4, etc." The common law forms were closely followed, and great strictness in pleading seems to have been required, notwithstanding the provision of law enacted as early as 1 70 1, that, '-no writ * * * shall be abated * * * for any kind of circumstantial errors or mistakes when the person and case may be rightly understood and intended by the court, nor through defeat or want of form only, and the justices, on motion made in court, may order amendment thereof." The first Probate Court was held at Great Barrington, July 30, 1761 and the court continued to be held there until after the death of Judge Dwight, when it was alternately held at Great Barrington, Stockbridge and Pittsfiel The sessions of the Court of Common Pleas terminated with the May term, BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 37 1774, the August term being broken up by troubles attending the general unsettled condition of the country just prior to the Revolution. Judge Dwight died in 1765, and was succeeded by Perez Marsh, otherwise the com position of the court was unchanged previous to the Revolution. Colonel William Williams succeeded Dwight as judge of Probate, and held his last court August 17, 1774. The office of registrar of deeds was kept open until July, 1776, perhaps the period when the time of the incumbent expired. From this time until 1780 no courts were held. In the meantime occurred the Revolutionary contest, and soon after its close events occurred wbich brought about the memorable Shays Rebellion. For this reason it may be well-to insert a sketch of that affair at this point, though it properly belongs, perhaps, to another portion of our work. For the following notice thereof we are indebted to the History of Berkshire County, published in 1829: — Shays Rebellion, though primarily brought about by the scarcity of money, caused by the interruption of trade and the drain upon the finances of the country, by the war, was largely owing to two circumstances in this county. One was, that when the Revolutionary war began, the people were laboring under the hardships of a new settlement ; the calamites growing out of the war being, therefore, more deeply felt. The other circumstance was, that the inhabitants of this county were the first to put a stop to courts at the beginning of the Revolution, and were very! backward in consenting to have them resume their functions. No probate courts were held here from 1774 until 1778, and even deeds were not recorded from 1776 until the last year' mentioned. In the course of this year the several towns were consulted as to whether they would open and support the courts of Common Pleas and of Quarter Sessions, until a new constitution should be framed, and adopted by the people, and the point was decided in the negative by large majorities; as appears from the minutes of the county convention, which sat on the 26th of August. This convention drew up a petition to the General Court to call a convention of delegates from all the towns and places liable to taxation, to form a bill of rights and a constitution of goverment. ¦ In 1779, it is under stood; the county assented by a small majority of their delegates in converi- -tion, after debating more than two days, that the courts might be opened, though no judicial proceedings were actually held until after the adoption of the constitution, in 1780. This suspension of the courts, however desirable the constitution was, besides occasioning a vast accumulation of causes' for future adjudicationrwas unfriendly in its influence to order and good govern ment. After the constitution was adopted, courts were held according to the pro visions which it contained, and justice again began to take its direct course. But in 1782 an act was passed, usually denominated " The Tender Act," pro viding that executions issued for private' demands might be satisfied by neat cattle and other articles particulary enumerated, at an appraisement of im partial men under oath, which caused a multitude of law suits to be post- 38 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. poned until the year's existence of the law expired. This law furnished the first signal for hostilities between creditors and debtors, between the rich and the poor, the few and the many. The increase of civil actions gave .employ- . ment to the practitioners at the bar, and induced an unusual number to enter into the profession. These became odious to debtors as the legal instru ments of their distresses, and were held up at length as the proper objects of proscription by the disaffected generally. From the bar ill will was extended to the courts and to the senate, to the laws of the state and the provisions of the constitution. No mild measures were sufficient to satisfy the discontented. An evil spirit continued and spread, until the summer and autumn of 1786, when events rapidly hastened the crisis which took place the succeeding win ter. During the Revolutionary war, county conventions had been held for the purpose of devising measures for promoting the public welfare, and were in strumental of much good. They were now held to consider grievances, and became, in some instances, the instruments of unspeakable mischief. On the 22d of August a convention met at Hatfield, composed of delegates from fifty towns in the county of Hampshire, which drew up a catalogue of griev ances and sent them into the counties of Worcester and Berkshire. The effect of this was soon visible, though the precise effect that followed may not have been intended by the convention. On the last Tuesday in this month a large number of insurgents, supposed to be near 1,500, assembled under arms at Northampton, took possession of the court-house, and effectually ' prevented the sitting of the court of common pleas and general sessions of the peace there at that time, as prescribed by law. Upon this violence a proclamation was issued by the Governor, calling in strong and spirited language upon all the officers and citizens of State to sup press such treasonable proceedings. Notwithstanding this, more than 300 insurgents appeared the next week at the court-house in Worcester, where the court of common pleas and general sessions of the peace were to be held, and by a line of bayonets prevented the judges from entering the door. Though the judges went to a neighboring house, opened court and adjourned until next morning, the violence of the mob soon obliged the court of common pleas to adjourn .without day, and the court of sessions to adjourn until the 21st of November. During the last of August, a county convention was held at Lenox, which took a much more justifiable course than the convention in Hampshire. Though a rage for reformation was conspicuous in it, yet they passed many judicious resolutions, and among others, that they would use their influence to support the courts in the exercise of their legal powers, and endeavor to quiet the agitated spirits of the people. The insurgents, however, assembled in force to the number of eight hundred at Great Barrington soon after and not only prevented the sitting of the courts, which were so obnoxious to them, but broke open the jail and liberated the prisoners. They also com- BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 39 pelled three of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas to sign an obliga tion, that they would not act under the commissions until grievances were redressed. It, however, in justice to the insurgents, ought to be mentioned that Hon. Elijah Dwight, then too a member of the senate, upon a proper resistance, was not compelled to subscribe to the obligation. Hitherto the insurgents had directed their efforts against the inferior courts, but they were now determined to prevent the sitting of the Supreme Judicial Court, that they might not be indicted for obstructing the adminis tration of justice. This court was about to sit at Springfield, and the Gover nor ordered Maj. Gen. William Shepard to occupy the court-house with 600 men, which was accordingly done. But on the day of the court's sitting, Shays appeared with a body of men equally numerous, greatly incensed that the government had taken possession of the court-house. The insurgents sent a request to the judges that none of the late rioters should be indicted, who returned a firm reply, purporting that they should execute the laws of the country agreeably to their oaths. But such was the confusion attending the presence of so many armed men, who were continually increasing, and the panel of jurors not being filled, that the court adjourned on the third day, after resolving that it was expedient to proceed to the county of Berkshire. When the time arrived for holding this court in Great Barrington, the mal contents, pretending the resolution of the court was merely intended to deceive them, assembled there in considerable numbers, became extremely riotous, and obliged several persons, who were obnoxious to them, to fly. One gentleman, who sustained a very honorable office, was pursued by armed men in various directions, houses were searched, and, in some instances, citizens ¦fired upon. Some time after this, and while the house of representatives (for the legisla ture had been convened) was debating respecting the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, some of the insurgents, alarmed by the circumstance, sent a circular letter to the selectman of many towns in the county of Hampshire requiring them immediately to assemble their inhabitants, to see that they were furnished with arms and ammunition according to law. They also ordered the militia in some instances, to be furnished with sixty rounds of powder, and to stand ready to march at a moment's warning. On the 2 ist of November, when the Court of General Sessions were to meet according to adjournment at Worcester, the seat of justice was filled with armed men ; the justices were obliged to open at a tavern, and all the exertions of the sheriff were insufficient to procure them entrance into the court-house. Immediately on receiving news of this procedure, the Gover nor issued his orders as commander-in-chief, called upon the major-generals of the militia immediately to see that their several divisions were completely organized and equipped, and ready to take the field at the shortest notice. In the early part of December some hundreds of the insurgents collected at Worcester, and on the 16th of the month Shays assembled 300 malcon- 4° BERKSHIRE COUNTY. tents at. Springfield, took possession of the court-house, and prevented the- court,, which was to sit then at that place, from, proceeding. to business. On the first of January the Governor and council, in view of these transac tions, determined to raise a body of men from different counties, to suppress the insurrections which were now taking place with alarming frequency, Seven hundred from the county of Suffolk, 500 from Essex, 800, from Middlesex,. 1,200 from Hampshire, and 1,200 from Worcester, the whole amounting to 4,400, rank and file. Two companies of artillery were ordered to be detached from Suffolk, and a like number, from Middlesex. The troops of the first three named counties were ordered to rendezvous in the vicinity of Boston, on the 19th of January; those from Hampshire, at Springfield, on the 18th ; those from Worcester were to join the troops from the eastern counties at the town of Worcester, and the whole were to be raised for thirty days, unless sooner discharged. On the 19th of January, 1787, his Excellency directed Major-General Benjamin Lincoln, of Hingham, whose military reputation and mildness of temper admirably fitted him for the delicate and important trust, to take com mand of this respectable course.- In his instructions, the Governor informed him that the great objects to be effected were, to protect, the judicial courts, particularly those which were about to be held. in the county of Worcester, should the justices of those courts request his aid ; "to assist the civil magis trates in executing the laws,, and in repelling or apprehending all and every such person and persons as should in a hostile rhanner attempt and enter prise the destruction, detriment or annoyance of the commonwealth ; and also to aid them in apprehending the disturbers of the public peace, as well as all such persons as might be named in the State warrants, that had been or might be committed to any civil officer or officers, or to any other person to execute." , . , » In case he should judge it necessary, the govenor authorized him to call upon the major-general for further and. effectual aid; and while he confided much to his discretion, suggested that it might be necessary to , march a- re spectable force into the western counties. The raising and movement of these troops produced strong sensations among the malcontents, and prompted them to various expedients and efforts, in hope of securing themselves from punishment, and of distressing and weakening the friends of government. Before the troops under Gen. Lincoln marched from Roxbury, Gen. Shepard had been ordered to take possession of the post at Springfield. He soon col lected 900 men, and afterwards 200 more, the continental arsenal furnishing them with a sufficient number of field pieces, and such equipments as were wanted. It became an object with, the insurgents to gain this post, if possi ble, before the arrival of Lincoln's army. Their movements, therefore were towards West Springfield on the one side, where about 400 men were col lected under the command of Luke Day; and. towards the Boston road on the other, where 1,100 more were headed by Shays himself. Besides these a BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 41 party of about 400 from Berkshire, under the command of Eli Parsons, were stationed in the north parish of Springfield. Shays proposed to attack the post on the 25th of, January, and wrote to Day on the 24th to co-operate with him. In a letter, which was intercepted by Gen. Shepard, Day replied that he could not assist him on the 25th, but would the day after. On the 25th however, Shays, confident »f his aid, about. four o'clock in the afternoon, approached the arsenal where the militia were posted, with his troops in open column. Gen. Shephard sent several times to know the intention of the enemy, and to warn them of their danger, and received, for an answer, in substance, that they, would have the barracks, and they immediately, marched onward to within 250 yards of the arsenal. An other message was sent, informing them that the militia was posted there by order of the Governor and of congress, and that if they approached any nearer they would be fired upon. One of their leaders replied, "that is all we want," and they immediately advanced one hundred yards. Gen. Shepard was now compelled to fire; but, in hope of intimidating them, ordered the first two shots to be directed over the heads, which, however, instead of retarding, quickened their approach ; and the artillery was at last pointed at the center of their column which produced its effect ; a cry of murder was raised, in the rear of the insur gents ; their whole body was thrown into the greatest, confusion, and in spite of all the efforts of Shays to form them, the troops retreated precipitately about ten miles to Ludlow, leaving three of their men dead on the field, and one wounded. Had Gen. Shepard. been disposed to pursue, he might easily have cut many of them in pieces. But the object was not to destroy them, but to bring them to consideration and amendment. Notwithstanding this retreat, there was .serious apprehensions of another attack from the insurgents ; for Day was now on the west side of Connecticut river with his men, and Parsons at Chickopee, whither the party of Shays repaired, after losing 200 men by desertion, on the 26th. This apprehension was allayed the next day, at noon, by the arrival of Lincoln's army. Gen. Lincoln had reached Worcester on the 2 2d ; had protected the courts there, and learning the situation of Gen, Shepard had started for Springfield on the 25th, having dispatched orders to Gen. Brooks to proceed to the same place as speedily as possible, with the Middlesex militia. Although the march from Worcester was very fatiguing, the weather being uncommonly severe, the army were ordered under arms at half past three o'clock the same day on which they arrived; most of them were marching across the river to attack Day, while Gen. Shepard, with the Hampshire troops, moved up the river to prevent Shays from joining him. The party under Day speedily fled, with scarcely a show of opposition, and made the best of their way to Northamp ton. . In like manner the party under Shays fled the, next day, as the army approached them, retreating through .South Hadley to Amherst. On his arrival at Amherst, Gen. Lincoln, finding, that Shays had passed through the place, with most of his men towards Pelham, too long to be over- 42 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. taken, gave up the pursuit and directed his march to Hadley, the nearest place he could find cover for his troops. The next morning, information being received that a small number of Gen. Shepard's men had been taken at Southampton, and that some of the enemy were still there, a party was sent after them, who overtook this body of insurgents at Middlefield, at mid night, captured 'fifty nine prisioners and nine sleigh loads of provisions, and returned to the army the day following. The whole force of the insurgents having taken post on two high hills in Pelham, called east and west hills, which were rendered difficult of access by reason of the depth of snow around them, Gen. Lincoln, on the 30th of Jan uary, directed a letter to Capt. Shays and the officers commanding the men in arms against the government, calling upon them to disband their deluded followers, threatening them with apprehension in case of refusal, etc., which led on to an unsatisfactory correspondence. The time for an adjourned ses sion of the legislature soon arrived, and on the 3d of February a sufficient number of representatives were collected for the transaction of business. On this day the Governor' laid before the assembly a full view of the state of things in the commonwealth, and the day after, a declaration of rebellion was unanimously passed in the senate, and concurred by the lower house. A peti tion dated the 30th of January, and purporting to be from the officers of the counties of Worcester, Hampshire, Middlesex and Berkshire, at arms, in Pel ham, was sent to the general court, acknowledging their error in taking up arms, and promising to lay them down and return to their homes, on condi tion that a pardon should be granted the insurgents for their past offences. They did not wait, however, the result of this petition, but on the 3d of February moved their forces from Pelham to Petersham. ]Gen. Lincoln, informed of this,- marched for Petersham on the evening of the same day, and by a rapid movement of thirty miles, in which much was suffered, the latter part of the way from a violent snow storm, came upon them by surprise on the 4th and put them to flight. One hundred and fifty were taken prisoners, many retired to their homes, and the rest, including all the principal offi cers, fled into the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. The rebels being thus dispersed, Gen. Lincoln, after dismissing three companies of artillery, and ordering two regiments to Worcester, directed his attention toward Northfield, in the neighborhood of which many of the fugitives had taken shelter. But an express arrived with a letter from Maj. Gen. John Patterson, the commander of the militia in Berkshire, which led him to take a different course. Some time previous, while the army was marching from the vicinity of Bos ton, the disaffected in this county, who had not proceeded to Hampshire, un dertook to support their cause by appearing under arms in their own neigh borhood, while the friends of good order adopted measures to oppose them. Should they be driven from the counties eastward, it was apprehended they would collect in some of the fastnesses on the Green Mountain range, on the BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 43 borders between Hampshire and Berkshire, draw their subsistence from towns in the vicinity well affected to government, and take, perhaps, some of the more important characters as hostages. To secure themselves, and pro mote the public welfare, therefore, a voluntary association was formed, amounting to about 500 men, comprising the most respectable citizens. One company of these volunteers, containing forty or fifty men, was formed in Sheffield, under Capt. Joseph Goodrich. But so great was the agitation in that town, (and many other towns were in commotion,) and such was the dan ger of their being attacked by their fellow citizens that they did not march to Stockbridge, the place of rendezvous, until a company went down from Great Barrington and joined them. To show their spirit and determination at this juncture, 150 or 200 insurgents assembled at West Stockbridge village, lt was deemed indispensable to disperse them before their numbers should be increased. The companies at Stockbridge were formed into three divisions, and ordered to march to that place in the directions which the road naturally pointed out. The central division took the common road to the village, over the mountains ; another, under Capt. Goodrich, took a more southern route, and the third, under Maj. Rowley, of Richmond, a more northern. On the approach of an advanced party from the central division, consisting only of thirty-seven infantry, and seven gentlemen on horseback, they were fired up on by the sentries, and the insurgents were at once formed in good order, and were commanded to fire. But their situation so affected them that they apparently staggered. Advantage of this pause was taken by Judge Sedg wick, whom they well knew, who rode to their front and directed them to lay down their arms, which many of them did, while others fled. A firing, how ever, took place between scattering parties on both sides, and two of the in surgents were wounded. The southern and northern divisions, having further to march, did not arrive at this place in season, but had an opportunity for taking many of the insurgents prisoners as they fled. On the return of the divisions to Stockbridge it was found that eighty-four, among whom was their leader, had been taken. These were kept under guard, while the troops tra versed the county. The express related this affair to Gen. Lincoln, and also stated that the in surgents afterwards collected at Adams, but upon the approach of Gen. Pat terson separated, intending to collect again at Williamstown ; that here also upon his appearing they again scattered ; that there seemed, notwithstanding, such a disposition in them to embody, in order to prevent the sitting of the courts, and that such numbers were actually on their way to Washington, under Maj. Wiley, that Gen. Patterson thought his situation unsafe, and earn estly requested assistance from the army. On receiving this communication, in connection with Gen. Patterson's letter, Gen. Lincoln sent back the follow ing reply: — Petersham, February 6, 1787. " Dear Sir : — I have been honored with the receipt of yours of yesterday's date. Shays Saturday afternoon left Pelham. In the evening I received 44 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. information of his movement, put the troops in motion, and arrived here Sunday morning, nine o'clock. Upon our, approach, he left this place in a very preci pitate manner. One hundred and fifty men fell into our hands. He moved through Athol northerly ; the last information I had of him was near Chester field, N. H., with about one hundred men. The rest were dispersed, and many returned to their homes. This gives me an opportunity to remove as fast as pos- sibletowards you. Ishall commence my march for Hadley to-morrow morn ing. No time will be lost in throwinga very sufficient force, into your county. shall have the pleasure to come with -.the, troops. The, general court have conducted with great spirit and dignity ; they have fully approved the measures taken — they will provide for the expense of it. They have declared a rebellion to exist, and have ordered the Governor to keep up a force until the rebellion is'fully crushed. " Take some strong post, if you consider yourself in danger, until I can relieve you. Should , you think, it advisable to attack the insurgents prior thereto, warn them of their danger ; and that the general court has declared a rebellion to exist, and that if they do not surrender they will be considered as open enemies and treated as such. ' "I arn, etc., " B. Lincoln." "Gen. Patterson." According to, his promise, ,G,en. Lincoln marched immediately for this county, passing through Amherst, Hadley, Chesterfield, Worthington, etc., to Pittsfield, while another division of the, army, under Gen. Shepard, marched by a different route to the same place. But before their arrival a body of insurgents, amounting to about 250 men, who had gathered in Lee in order to stop the courts, agreed to disperse, providing the commander of a body of militia,, consisting of about 300, collected to oppose them, would use his in fluence, should they be pursued by the government, to have them tried within their own county ; and so the, matter was adjusted.. From Pittsfield Gen. Lincoln, detached a party under the command of the adjutant-general, to Dalton, after Wiley ; and another, under Capt. Francis, to Williamstown, on a similar undertaking. Both returned the next day,, the first with six pris oners, (one of whom, was Wiley's son, Wiley himself haying escaped,) and the other with fourteen. From these events, however, we are not to infer that the spirit of the in surgents was altogether broken. The following letter from Eli Parsons, prob ably intended for the disaffected in Hampshire, as well as some other events which followed, show the contrary : — "Berkshire, February 15, 1787. "Friends ANp Fellow Sufferers. — Will you now tamely suffer your arms to be taken from you, your estates to be confiscated, and even swear to support a constitution and form of government, and likewise a code of laws, which common sense and your consciences declare to be iniquitous and cruel? Andean you bear to see and hear the yeomanry of this common wealth being parched and cut to pieces by the cruel and merciless tools of tyrannical power, and not resent it even unto relentless bloodshed? Would to God I had the toungue of a ready writer, that I might impress on your minds the idea of the obligation that you, as citizens of a republican government are undert to support those unalienable rights and priviliges that the God of BERKSHIRE , COUNTY. 45 nature hath entitled you to. Let me now, persuade you by all the sacred ties of friendship, which natural affectipn inspires the human heart with, immedi ately to turn out and assert your rights. '•The first step that I would recommend, is td destroy Shepard's army, then proceed to the county of Berkshire, as we are now collecting at New Lebanon, in New York, and- Pawnal, in Vermont, with a determination to carry our point if fire, blood and carnage will effect it. Therefore, we beg that every friend will immediately proceed to the county of Berkshire, and help us to " Burgoyne" Lincoln and his army. I beg that this may immedi ately circulate through your country. " I am, gentlemen, in' behalf of myself and other officers, your humble servant, ¦ Eli Parsons." The volunteer companies in Berkshire, on Gen. Lincoln's arrival, returned to their homes. The time for which the militia was detached expired on the 2 ist of February, and the troops under the new enlistment, which had been ordered, did not assemble in large numbers at once. In one instance the General was left with only about thirty men. Though the rebels may not have known precisely his situation, they were watching for opportunities to do mischief. On the 26th of February Capt. ¦Holcomb marched from Sheffield to head quarters with a company of drafted men,, with the best arms that could be ob tained. Learning this fact, a body of the insurgents, under Capt. Perez Ham lin, who had been lurking about the borders of New York, eighty or ninety in number, made an interruption the night following into Stockbridge, at mid night, which they pillaged at their pleasure, and took a great number of the most respectable inhabitants. The next morning they proceeded with their booty and their prisoners to Great Barrington, where they halted at a public house. News of this interruption was soon communicated to Sheffield, run ners spread the news, and the citizens friendly to government met at the cen ter, with such arms as they could muster, and about one o'clock, being joined by Captains Dwight and Ingersoll, and a small company from Great Barring ton, who had fled before the insurgents, they were prepared to advance north wards to meet them. The whole body, about eighty, was under the com mand of Col. John Ashley. The insurgents were now supposed to be coming down to Sheffield, and various rumors were abroad as to the course they were taking. It was at first said they were making their way westward, through Egremont and out of the county. But it was found that they were marching towards Sheffield, and in a little valley near the western line of that town the foes met, and there imme diately occurred the most severe skirmish during the insurrection. The insurgents got in the rear of Col. Ashley's troops, surprising them. A halt was immediately made, and an attempt made to form the companies in order. After a few moments of great confusion, Capt. Goodrich directed ' the Sheffield company to follow him through a lot of girdled trees, on the west side of the road ; and the Great Barrington company, under Capt. Ingersoll, advanced through a copse of timber on the east. By this time a scattering 46 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. fire commenced, and continued while the companions were advancing, with a rapid march, fifty or sixty rods, when a well directed fire from eight or ten, who were foremost, upon a considerable body of insurgents in the road, dis comfited them and put them to flight. The whole body dispersed at once, fleeing in different directions. They left two of their number dead near the place of action, and more than thirty were wounded, among whom was Ham lin, their captain, and a man by the name of Rathbun, who died some time after of his wounds. A body of men coming on from Lenox, under the com. mand of Capt. William Walker, immediately after the skirmish, enabled the conquerors to take more than fifty prisoners. The loss of the militia was two killed and one wounded. One of the killed was Mr. Porter, of Great Barrington ; the other was Solomon Glezen, taken prisoner at Stockbridge. The person wounded was Dr. Burghardt, of Richmond. He was in the company of Capt. Walker, and was wounded by a small party who fired upon them before they arrived at the spot where the action was fought. The insurgents generally showed great want of firmness and perseverence in the actions in which they were engaged, owing in part to their being poorly officered, but more, probably, to serious doubts concerning the lawfulness of their proceedings, and apprehension of their proving finally mischievous to themselves. After this affair at Sheffield, Gen. Lincoln dispatched an express to the Governor of New York, informing him of the incursion into the county, and of the continuance and support of the rebels in one district of that State ; which produced prompt and energetic measures for dispersing or apprehending the m. The consequence was that they fled to Vermont, where the government had been previously requested to lend their aid in apprehending the rebel ringleaders, and where a proclamation from the Governor was issued about this time against them. Other States in the neighborhood also adopted measures for suppressing the rebellion. The cause of the insurgents had been for some time sinking. Very many privates gave up their arms, submitted to government, and took the oath of allegiance, agreeably to the proclamation which Gen. Lincoln issued at Hadley, both before and after his arrival at Pittsfield. Indemnity was granted after wards to 790 persons concerned in the rebellion, by him and two other gentle men, associated with him by the general court for that • purpose. It was judged necesssary, however, to take a different course with some who had been more deeeply concerned in opposing the government. Early in the spring, therefore, the supreme judicial court proceeded to try a num ber charged with treason. Six were then convicted of this offence in this county, six in Hampshire, one in Worcester and one in Middlesex, all of whom were sentenced to death. Besides these large numbers were con victed of seditious words and practices, many of whom were persons of con sequence, and one a member of the legislature, who was sentenced to sit on the gallows with a rope about his neck, to pay a fine of ^£50, to give bonds for keeping the peace and for maintaining good behavior for five BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 47 years; which sentence was put into execution. Of those condemned to death, four in this county and four in Hampshire received a free pardon on the 30th of April ; and the rest on the 17th of May, were reprieved until the 21st of June, then until the 2d of August, and then again until the 20th of September. Those confined in Berkshire finally escaped from jail, and the others, as reasons for severe measures had now passed away, were pardoned. One man, however, in Berkshire, sentenced to death in October, was favored only with a commutation of punishment, to hard labor for seven years. In September, 1787, the military forces which had been kept up in the western counties, where the insurrections principally took place, were all dis charged, and peace and tranquility were considered as restored. Too much, however, had been said and done to permit the feelings of the people at once to become altogether friendly. Unhappy jealousies remained in neighbor hoods and towns. The clergy who had favored the Revolution, opposed the rebellion, and thereby offended, in some instances, many of their parishioners. This is understood to have occasioned the dismission of Ihe ministers in Eg remont and Alford. The Congregational church of the former town remained destitute of a pastor for nearly thirty years, and the church in the latter town, after dwindling for a time, became extinct. From the same cause, dis affection arose against their minister from a part of the congregation in Sandisfield. It was generally thought, however, that this rebellion impressed the importance of an energetic national government, and hastened the for mation and adoption of the present constitution of the United States. In November, 1782, upon petition of representatives from this county, the legislature appointed a committee to take a general view of Berkshire, and to determine where the courts should thereafter be held. The committee examined the county, conversed with the gentlemen of intelligence in differ ent places, and met a delegation from twenty towns, at Stockbridge, in which the subject of the future seat of the courts was largely discussed. The com mittee decided upon Lenox as the most central town, and advised that a court house and jail be erected there. This report was accepted and an act passed directing the courts to be held at Lenox after the ist day of January, 1784. In May, 1783, however, a petition was set on foot at an adjourned court of sessions in Great Barrington, praying the general assembly to post pone the removal of the courts to Lenox indefinitely, on the alleged ground that the county was unable to erect the necessary buildings. The result of this petition in the assembly was the postponement of the removal of the courts to Lenox for two years only, until the ist of January, 1786. In the autumn of 1784 an effort was made to have the courts held alter nately at Great Barrington and Lanesboro; and in 1785 a greater effort was made to have the court of Common Pleas held alternately at Stockbridge and Pittsfield, to have the Supreme Court held at Stockbridge, and that established as the shire town, both of which failed. In the beginning of 1787 an order was issued by the legislature for the Court of Common Pleas 48 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. to be held at Lenox in Eebruary,- and the' Supreme Court in May of that year, and in 1790 the prisoners were Ordered to be removed from the jail in Great Barrington to Lenox,' as soon as the new jail should be prepared. The new buildings were commmenCed in the spring of 1788, and finished in 1791. From that time until 1868; Lenox remained the shire- town of the county, though a conflict was kept up between the northern and southern portions of the county in consequence thereof. In 1868, Pittsfield, after several un successful attempts, was at last successful in securing to itself the honor of being appointed the shire toWn, where the courts have since been held. The Court of Common Pleas, as established in 1761, was continued until 181 1, during which time the following named judges officiated, the court con sisting sometimes of three judges, and sometimes of four, three constituting a quorum.Joseph Dwight, of Great Barrington. . ...;... 1761-65 William Williams, of Pittsfield. . 176,1-81 Timothy Woodbridge, of Stockbridge 1761-74 John Ashley, of Sheffield. . . . 1765-81 Perez Marsh, of Dalton .' 1765-81 William Whiting, of Great Barrington ...........' 1781-87 Jahleel Woodbridge, of Stockbridge. . .-. . . , 1781-95 James Barker, of Cheshire. , 1781- Charles Goodrich, of Pittsfield . . , , 1784-88 Elijah Dwight, of Great Barrington 1787-94 Thompson J. Skinner,, of Williamstown ; -| J 788-91 1 J .' (1792-1807 John Bacon, of Stockbridge 1789-1811 Nathaniel Bishop, of Richmond 1795-1811 David Noble, of Williamstown . . , 1795-1803 William Walker, of Lenox , 1807-1811 Of these, the following are supposed to have presided in this court: — ¦ Joseph Dwight 1761-65 William Williams ' ....'. 1765-81 William Whiting '. .' 1781-87 Jahleel Woodbridge . . ; . 1787-95 Thompson J. Skinner 1795-1807 John Bacon. 1807-11 In 1811 the State was districted and a Circuit Court of Common Pleas established for each district, the western district comprehending Worcester Hampshire, Franklin, Hampden and Berkshire counties, the only judge of which from Berkshire County was Ezekiel Brown, of Pittfield, serving from 181 1 to 1814. In 1820 this court was abolished and a Court of Common Pleas established for the State, which held three sessions in the county an nually, commencing on the fourth Monday in February, June and October until 1859, when it was abolished and the present Superior Court established Julius Rockwell, of Lenox, and James M. Barker, of Pittsfield, now being justices thereof. Sessions of the Superior Court are now held at Pittsfield for civil business, on the fourth Mondays of February, June and October • for criminal business, on the second Mondays of January and July. The Su BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 49 pi eme Judicial Court holds its sessions at the same place on the second Tues days of May and September. Prior to September, 1804, the judges of the Supreme Court had a clerk ¦of their own, who attended them in their circuits through the commonwealth. Since that time the clerks of the Court of Common Pleas, and later of the Superior Court, have been clerks of the Supreme Court. The clerks from 1761 have been as follows: — Elijah Dwight, of Great Barrington 1761-81 Henry W. Dwight, of Stockbridge 1 781-1803 Joseph Woodbridge, of Stockbridge 1803-21 Charles Sedgwick, of Lenox 1821-56 Henry W. Taft, of Pittsfield 1856- The Probate Court and Court of Insolvency, though distinct in their jurisdiction, powers, proceedings and practice, have the same judge and reg istrars. Probate courts are held at four places in the county, as follows : At Pittsfield, on the first Tuesdays of January, February, March, April May, June, September, October and December, on the third Tuesday of July, and on the Wednesday next after the first Monday of November ; at Lee, on the Wednesdays next after the first Tuesdays of January, April and October, and on the Wednesdays next after the third Tuesday of July ; at Adams, on the Thursday next after the first Tuesdays of January and October, on the Wednesday next after the first Tuesday of March, and on the Thursday next after the third Tuesday of July; and at Great Barrington on the Wednesdays next after the first Tuesdays of February, May, September and December. The judges of the probate, since the establishment of the court in 1761, have been as follows :¦ — ¦ Joseph Dwight, of Great Barrington 1761-65 William Williams, of Pittsfield 1765-78 Timothy Edwards, of Stockbridge 1778-87 Jahleel Woodbridge, of Stockbridge 1787-95 William Walker, of Lenox 1795-1824 William P. Walker, of Lenox 1824-49 Daniel N. Dewey, of Williamstown 1849-59 James T. Robinson, of North Adams J859- REGISTRARS OF PROBATE. Elijah Dwight, of Great Barrington 176 1-8 1 William Walker, of Lenox 1781-85 Edward Edwards, of Stockbridge 1785—95 Nathaniel Bishop, of Richmond 1795-1823 George Whitney, of Stockbridge 1823-25 Henry W. Bishop, of Lenox 1826-51 Francis D. Farley, (July to September) 185 1 John Banning, of Monterey 1 851-53 Henry W. Taft. of Lenox 1853-55 Andrew J. Waterman, of Williamstown 1855-81 Edward T. Slocum, of Lee 1881- 4* 5° BERKSHIRE COUNTY. From 176T until 1790 there was but one registry of deeds in the county, at.Great Barrington, where Mark Hopkins served from 1761 to 1776, and Moses Hopkins from 1778 to 1790. In 1790 the county was divided into three districts, the Middle, Northern and Southern, the towns belonging to the middle district now being Lenox, Pittsfield, Richmond, Stockbridge, Tyr. ingham, Lee, Otis, Becket, Washington, Hinsdale, Dalton and Peru ; all the towns north of this constitute the Northern District, and those to the south the Southern District. At the time the division was made the proceedings and records were all removed to Lenox, where they were kept until 1868,. when they were removed to Pittsfield, there being an office in each of the other districts, however, at Great Barrington and Adams, respectively. The registrars of the Middle Districts have been as follows : — Caleb Hyde, of Lenox 1790-96 Samuel Quincey, of Lenox 1796-1801 Joseph Tucker, of Lenox 1801-47 George J. Tucker, of Lenox 1847-56 M. S. Wilson, of Lenox , 1856-62 George J. Tucker, of Lenox 1862-77 Theodore L. Allen, of Pittsfield 1877-81 Henry M. Pitt, of Pittsfield 1881- SOIITHERN DISTRICT. Moses Hopkins, of Great Barrington 1790-1838 Charles W. Hopkins, of Great Barrington 1838-41 Samuel Newman, Egremont 1841-46 Isaac Seeley, Great Barrington 1 846-84 John C. New, Egremont 1884- NORTHERN DISTRICT. James Barker, of Lanesboro 1791-96 Timothy Whitney, of Lanesboro 1796-1806- Samuel Bacon, of Lansboro 1806-11 Luther Washburn, of Lanesboro 181 1-24 George N. Briggs, of Lanesboro 1824-31 Richard Whitney, of Lanesboro 1831-69 Silas P. Butler, of Lanesboro 1869-70 Herbert A. Fuller, of Lansboro 1870-77 E. Earl Merchant, Adams 1877— Previous to 1761 only five persons resided within the limits of the county who were engaged after their settlement here, in the practice of law, viz.r John Huggins, John Ashley, Elisha Huggins, Mark Hopkins and Theodore Sedgwick. For a list of the present members of the Berkshire bar, see the Classified Business Directory, in part second of this book. In 1868, when it was decided to remove the seat of justice from Lenox to Pittsfield, the clause—" on condition that the town shall furnish suitable sites for the court-house and jail, and provide rooms for the courts until the court house shall be completed," was inserted. The town readily accepted the con ditions, and appointed the following committee to select and purchase the BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 51 sites for the court-house and jail : S. W, Bowerman, Theodore Pomeroy, Thomas Colt, John C. West, J. V. Barker, E. H. Kellogg, Edwin Clapp, John E. Morrill, W. B. Cooley, Owen Coogan and Abraham Burbank. The John Chandler Williams place, on the corner of Park Square and East street was chosen by the committee for the site of the court-house, for which they paid $35,000 00, and a site on North Second street was purchased of Abraham Burbank for the jail, for which was paid $6,500.00. The legislature granted $350,000.00, to be assessed on the county, for the erection of the buildings. Of this sum $190,000 was expended on the court-house, and the remainder on the jail and house of correction building. Subsequently $28,000.00 were appropriated for furnishing the buildings, of which the greater portion was expended for the court-house. The buildings were completed in 1871, the court-house being one of the finest in the State, both in point of utility and beauty. It is constructed of white marble from the quarries of Sheffield, resting on a basement of light-blue marble from the the same town. It was first occupied at the September term of the Supreme Court in 187 1. The jail is constructed of marble and pressed brick, having all the modern improvements of prison architecture. It has 129 cells, and now (July, 1884) has 100 inmates, most of whom are employed in the manu facture of ladies' and children's shoes, under contract by George C. Hall & Co., of Pittsfield. The institution is under the immediate supervision of Hiram B. Wellington, sheriff of the county, whose twenty-three years experi ence as sheriff and deputy sheriff well fits him for the position. There have been eight executions in the county for capital offences, as fol lows: John Bly and Charles Rose, December 6, 1787, for burglary com mitted in Lanesboro, under pretense of getting supplies for men engaged in Shays Insurrection; Ephraim Wheeler, February 20, 1806, for outraging his own daughter; Ezra. Hutchinson, November 18, 1813, for rape; Peter John son, a negro, November 25, 1819, for rape; Samuel P. Charles, an Oneida Indian, November 22, 1826, for murdering a negro in Richmond; James Callender, a mulatto, in November, 1863, for the murder of Mrs. Jones and her two children, of Otis; and John Ten Eyck, August 16, 1878, for the mur der of Mr. and Mrs. Stillman, of Sheffield. All of these executions, except the latter, which occurred at Pittsfield, were performed in Lenox. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. One of the first requisites after the settlement of the wilderness country was begun was the establishment of roads, or avenues of communication. The embryo road, however, was nothing more than a bridle-path, or blazed track, through the forest, in many instances following the course of some old Indian trail. As the settlement increased, these paths were enlarged, ex tended and improved, some of them ultimately becoming the greatly im proved turnpike, which, during the latter quarter of the 18th and first quarter 52 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. of the 19th centuries, were considered the very acme of convenient modes of intercommunication; and even our modern fancy, in these days of speed, push, force and power, turns with a sigh to the " good old staging days," when the sharp crack of the driver's whip and the resonant toot of his horn blended in a thrilling music long since drowned in the shrill shriek of the dashing, snorting locomotive. It must be remembered that the approach of civilization towards Berkshire county, or to Hampshire county as it then was, extended from the east and from the west — by the Dutch up the valley of Hudson river, and by the puri tans from Massachusetts Bay into the valley of the Connecticut. The great approach from the east was the well known " Great Trail," or "Bay path," which extended through Grafton, Sutton and Oxford, in Worcester county, to Hartford and Springfield. Over it passed Rev. Joseph Hooker and his flock on their way to Hartford to found a new' State, and also William Pyn- cheon, the father of Springfield, two and a half centuries ago, nearly one and a half of which it was the main thoroughfare between the people of Massa chusetts Bay and those of the Connecticut Valley ; and over this well-trodden course, also, wearily plodded many of those grand ones who opened new townships among the densely wooded hills of what is now proud old Berkshire county, bringing with them those stern, rigid principles of integrity, justice and industry, upon whose broad, deep foundation rests her fair renown of to day. The first road into Berkshire county, of which we find any mention, is that " from Westfield to Sheffield," which is mentioned in a report of a commit tee to the General Court, January 15, 1735, as follows : " The committee are of the opinion that there should be four new townships opened upon the road between Westfield and Sheffield, etc.," (see sketch of Sandisfield). Again, in a petition by Samuel Winchell, then living west of Sheffield, February 8, 1743, mention is made that he "settled at Twelve Mile pond [Brewer's], on the road from Westfield to Housatonic ; at that time there was no other per son lived on that road, etc." The thoroughfare thus mentioned, after passing through Blandford,. enters the country at East Otis, formerly making a detour to the north of the hotel, thence in near the present traveled way for a short distance; thence by a direct westerly course, it crossed the Farmington river, a little more than a mile south of Otis Center ; thence, continuing westerly over a steep hill, through the northerly part of Sandisfield, between the two Spectacle ponds to a junction with the present road from Cold Spring to West Otis, about a mile southeast of the latter place. Within this distance, about six miles, which is now almost entirely abandoned, there were at the time of the Revo lution, four hotels, at one or more of which Burgoyne and portions of his troops and captors, en-route to Boston, were fed and lodged. From West Otis the road followed nearly the course of the present traveled way, through Monterey, passing Three Mile hill, through the village of Great Barrington, BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 53 across Green river, through North Egremont and thence into New York state. With the exception of about a mile and a half of new road in the westerly part of Monterey, laid north of the old course, the old thoroughfare can be readily traced as one drives over the present carriage way. Unwritten historic lore is thickly woven about this old highway — the first road established in Berkshire county. It was first an Indian trail, and doubt less some old forest monarch along its course, could it speak, would rehearse strange tales of the Redman's wiles, his wild loves and savage wooings. Next we find it the probable route of Maj. Talcott, in his pursuit and capture of a body of Indians in Southern Berkshire, in 1676, the first whites known to have invaded the territory of Berkshire county. Later on ft afforded a mode of entry to the founders of most of the towns of Southern Berkshire, and over it passed the commerce between them and their neighbors east and west. Later still, it witnessed the marshalled array of Gen. Amherst and his army, in 1759, the soldiers of the Revolution, Burgoyne and his captured army en- route to Boston, the soldiers of the war of 1812-15, while many a weary pil grim, long since passed away, enjoyed the hospitality of its numerous taverns of by-gone days. Yes, strange tales, indeed, could that old forest monarch tell. In 1742 or '43 a branch from this road, commencing about a mile east of Brewer's pond and passing north of Mount Hunger, through old Tyringham Center (about a mile northwest of the present center of Monterey), thence over the high mountains in the northwestern part of that town, through Bear- town to Stockbridge, was constructed. A branch leaving it about half a mile northwest of the old center aforesaid, and passing Artemas Dowd's and Wil liam Miner's, to a junction with the old Albany road, about half a mile east of the line between Great Barrington and Monterey, was probably one of the early important roads, made necessary by the location of Tyringham Center, a mile north of the Albany road. The next road through the county was probably along the Deerfield valley, over the Hoosac mountain, passing Fort Massachusetts, through Williams town, etc. The fort being built in 1744, a road or trail was probably in use then. In 1752, a grant of 200 acres, including the fort, to Ephraim Williams, stipulates that he shall " be required to keep an open way two rods wide, on the northerly side of the said fort, leading towards Albany." In 1746 Sam uel Rice petitioned for a grant of 200 acres, on condition that he " build a new and better road over the Hoosac mountain." The first road through Pittsfield is mentioned on page 286, book 121, of the Massachusetts Archives, as follows : — "In obedience to the note and order of the Honorable House of Represen tatives. I set out on Monday, the 23d day of March, to look out and make a horse road from Northampton towards Albany. Rode to Stockbridge, got two Indians to assist me, and traveled to a place called by the Indians Cake- muck, which is about fifteen miles from Albany and lies upon the river that runs through Kinderhook. From thence we began to mark the road and 54 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. came about five miles, along by said river, most of the way in intervale land. We crossed said river twice, having good fording at both places. Soon after we left the river we came to a large hill, but the ascent was gradual and the hill not steep, so that I believe there may be a good cart road over it. About a mile east of the foot of the hill we came to the west line of the Pon- toosuck township [Pittsfield] and had good traveling till we came to Pontoo- suck river, which was in the northeast part of the township. The river where we crossed it, was about four rods wide, the bottom good, and I believe may be easily forded in most seasons of the year, although sometimes it may be difficult to ford it. From Pontoosuck to the east branch of the Westfield river, which is about seventeen miles, the land is generally hilly and very thick set with timber, so that I believe there cannot be a good, pleasant, easy road there, but I believe there may be, with a little cost, as good a road, if not better, than that between Westfield and Sheffield. Westfield river we crossed in five branches. The westermost branch is but about a rod wide and the water shallow ; the next east of it is much the largest of all the branches, but the banks and bottom are good, so that I believe it may be used almost any time, as I myself, and the Indians that were with me, waded it the first day of April and it was not then three feet deep ; the next branch to it is not half so big, and the bottom very good ; the eastermost branch, save one, is, where we crossed it, about twenty feet wide, and the bottom is rocky, so that in high water it will be bad crossing, but there is a very good place to make a bridge, and it may be done with a very little charge ; the eastermost branch is about two rods wide, and the bottom is very good. From Westfield river to North ampton the road is feasible and has few hills. The road we have marked crosses the river that runs to Northampton five times, but the river is so small that it may be forded at any time. The distance from Northampton to Albany, to go in the road we have marked, is, I suppose, about sixty-three miles, and I believe there is no part of the way but a team might draw two- thirds of a load, if the way be cleared. " Erastus Hawley. "Northampton, April 6, 1752. " To the Honorable House of Representatives Sitting at Cambridge." From this time forward roads multiplied with the constant increase in pop ulation, though it was not until the latter quarter of the century that turnpike corporations began to be popular, as more convenient modes of communica tion were rendered necessary by the great increase in travel and commerce. We will not mention the many companies that were organized, but simply speak of one. the Pontoosuc Turnpike Company, chartered in 1825, to Jonathan Allen, Lemuel Pomeroy, Joseph Shearer, Joseph Merrick and Thomas Gold, of Pittsfield; Henry Stearns, of Springfield, and Enos Foot, of Southwick. They were granted the right of building a turnpike through Chester, Middle- field, Bepket, Washington, Dalton and Pittsfield, "which route presented, of all others, the most level passage from the Hudson to the Connecticut," as was subsequently reported by those in charge of the initial survey of the Western railroad. This turnpike was completed in October, 1830, and ulti mately became, practically, the route of the Western railway — the Boston & Albany railroad of to-day. In the mean time the feasibility of building a canal from Boston to Albany was presented to the legislature, which was more seriously entertained after BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 55 the successful completion of the Erie canal, in 1823, and in 1825 they ap pointed three commisioners and an engineer to ascertain if it were practicable. The commisioners were Nathan Willis, of Pittsfield, Elihu Hoyt, of Deerfield, and Henry A. S. Dearborn, of Boston, with Col. Laomi C. Baldwin, engineer. Several routes were tested, though their report, in 1826, favored a route across "northern Worcester, up the Deerfield river, through the Hoosac mountain, and, by the valley of the Hoosac river, to the Hudson, near Troy." This route, so far as Berkshire county is concerned, ultimately became the route of the Troy & Greenfield railroad, necessitating a bore of Hoosac mountain, one of the most stupendous engineering feats the world has ever produced. To these remote beginnings, then, must we look for the present routes of the two great railroads of northern and central Berkshire. The Boston and Albany Railroad. — As early as 1827 the feasibility of con structing a railroad on one of the above mentioned routes was agitated, though it was then contemplated that horse-power be used. Some idea of their con ception of such a road may be derived from the following extract from a com mittee's report before the legislature on the 16th of January, 1829: — " It is found that the cost of a continuous stone wall, laid so deep in the ground as not to be moved by the effect of frost, and surmounted by a rail of split granite about a foot in thickness and depth, with a bar of iron placed on top of it, of sufficient thickness to form the track on which the carnage wheels shall run, is much less than that of the English iron rail, and that rails of this construction, so far as can be judged by experiments which have yet been made, possess all the advantages of durability, solidity and strength." This impracticable idea was soon abandoned, however, as was also that of utilizing horse-power. March 15, 1833, the charter of the Western Railroad Corporation was granted by the -legislature to Nathan Hale, David Henshaw, George Bond, Henry William's, Daniel Denny, Joshua Clapp and Eliphalet Williams and their associates, for the purpose of constructing a railroad from Worcester, the terminus of the Boston & Worcester Railroad, to the line of the State of New York, with a capital limited to $2,000,000.00. The corpora tion was not organized until January, 1836, when the following gentlemen were directors: John B. Wales, Edmund Dwight, George Bliss, William Lawrence, Henry Rice, John Henshaw, Franc's Jackson, Josiah Quincy, Jr., and Justice Willard. Maj. William Gibbs McNeil was engaged as chief engi neer, and Capt. William H. Swift as resident engineer of the company. The organization of the directors was, Thomas B. Wales, president ; Josiah -Quincy, treasurer ; and Ellis Gray Loring, clerk. The survey of the corporation commenced in April, 1836. Twenty miles of the road, commencing at Worcester, were put under contract in January, 1837, and work was commenced on that section in the month following. In June of the same year, the road from East Brookfield to Springfield was put under contract, and the work commenced upon the section in July. On the ist day of October, 1839, the road was opened to travel between Worcester and Springfield, and, on the 23d of that month, regular merchandise trains 56 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. were established. Early in 1842 the whole line was completed through to the Hudsori river, with the exception of fifteen miles within the State of New York, which was run on the track of the Hudson and Berkshire railroad. From the State line to Albany the road was nominally, at least, under the conduct of a New York corporation, with the name of the Albany & West Stockbridge railway. This section was opened for travel on the 12th of Sep tember, thus accomplishing the long looked for object. On December r,. 1867, the Worcester and Western railroads were consolidated, under the name of the Boston & Albany railroad. The Hudson and Berkshire Railroad Company. — This company was incor porated in 1832, for the purpose of building a road from Hudson, N. Y., to the State line at West Stockbridge, a distance of thirty-one miles. The road extended over the line into West Stockbridge, a distance of three miles, how ever, making the whole length thirty-four miles. The road was built during the years 1836, '37 and '38. November 1, 1854, it was purchased by the Westerd Railroad for $150,000.00. Troy 6° Greenfield Railroad. — In 1845, three years'after the completion of the Western railroad, a road was opened from Boston to Fitchburg ; and soon after another was commenced, extending from the latter place to the Con necticut river at Deerfield. Between this point and the State line in Ver mont, a distance of thirty-four miles, was left a gap, the only missing link of another great chain connecting Boston with the West. To construct this link, the Troy & Greenfield Railroad Co. was incorporated, in 1848, with a capital of $3,500,000.00, the persons named in the act of incorporation being George Grennell, Roger H. Leavitt, Samuel H. Read, James E. Marshall Henry Chapman, Alvah Crocker, Jonas C. Heartt, Franklin Ripley, Abel Phelps, Asahel Foote, Ebenezer G. Lamson, and D. W. Alvord. To con struct this link, however, it was necessary to make the great bore of the Hoosac mountain, which had been talked of when the proposed canal ques tion was being considered, as previously mentioned. This mountain, five miles in diameter, was a formidable object to attack. Surveys for the tunnel were commenced in 1850, and on the first of January of the following year the directors voted to break ground at once. A broad path was cleared over the mountain, extending from the proposed eastern and western mouths of the great bore, work being begun at both ends. Sub sequently, however, it was decided to sink a shaft from the summit of the mountain to the level of the tunnel, there having already been one sunk from the western part, thus enabling the miners to bore from six surfaces. The magnitude of the work may be seen when we consider that in sinking this central shaft alone, a distance of 1,028 feet, required four years of continuous labor and the expenditure of not less than half a million of dollars. Here too, the nicity of the engineering skill employed is attested, in that alligning the work, so that the workmen who were boring from the different openings- should meet, the calculations varied only five-sixteenths of a inch. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 57 It is not necessary to speak of the changes of contracts, loans from the State, and final completion by the commonwealth, or of the many trials and delays ; but we will simply state that the great work was so far completed as to allow the passage of cars on February 9, 1875, after twenty years of labor, during a portion of which time upwards of a thousand men were employed and the work pushed night and da}'. On April 5th the first freight train passed through, consisting of twenty-two cars, from the west, loaded with grain. Passenger trains began to run from Boston to Troy in October of the same year, though the tunnel was not officially declared to be fully open and ready for business until July 1, 1876. In round numbers, the tunnel is 25,031 feet in length, twenty feet in height, twenty-four feet in width. From it was excavated 1,900,000 tons of rock, while it has 7,573 feet of brick arching, in which are 20,000,000 bricks. Its entire cost was $14,000,- 000.00 and 195 human lives. The road and tunnel are now the property of the State'. The Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad. — The Pittsfield & North Adams Railroad Company was originally incorporated in 1843, with the right of building a railroad from Pittsfield to North Adams, passing through the towns of Pittsfield, Lanesboro, Cheshire, and (since) Adams. Nothing was done under this charter, however, so it expired, and it was renewed in 1846. During that year the road was commenced and completed, at an expense of $450,000.00, the last rail being laid at eleven o'clock, October 6th. The road was con structed under the direction of the Western Railroad corporation, through an arrangement made with the government of the Pittsfield & North Adams company. Under this agreement the road was leased to the Western com pany, at a rent of six per cent, per annum upon its cost, for a term of thirty years, at the expiration of which time it had the right to either buy the road at cost, or renew the lease for ninety-nine years, at five per cent, rent, hence it is now operated by the Boston & Albany Railroad Co. In order to induce this arrangement, the citizens of North Adams raised a guarantee-fund of $3 r,- 000.00, which was to be drawn upon yearly to make up to the Western Co. any deficiency between its earnings and expenses. This fund was exhausted about 1855, soon afttr which the road became remunerative. The Berkshire Railroad Company. — This company was incorporated in 1842, for the purpose of building a road from the state line in Sheffield, to continue the Housatonic road from that point to West Stockbridge, passing through Great Barrington village and Van Deusenville, to connect at West Stockbridge with the Hudson & Berkshire road. It was completed during that year. In 1847 it also obtained permission to connect with the Western road, at State Line, and is now a part of the Housatonic railroad. The Pittsfield &r Stockbridge Railroad Company. — This company was organized in 1848, for the purpose of building a road from Pittsfield to con nect with the Berkshire road, at Van Deusenville. Ground was broken the next year, and on the first of January, 1850, the road was opened for traffic 58 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. and travel. The road is twenty-two miles long and cost $440,000.00, and is operated by the Housatonic railroad company, under a perpetual lease. This, then, gives the Housatonic road, which was originally opened in 1842, extending from Bridgeport, Conn., to the state line of Massachusetts, connec tion through to Boston and to Albany, and also with New York, via the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, from Bridgeport. This completes our sketch of the county's internal improvements, though we have made no mention of the many charters that have been issued, grant ing the right to build railroads over different proposed routes. In some instances indeed, however, these proposed roads were surveyed and their con struction begun, large sums of money being expended on them, though ulti mately, from one cause and another, they were abandoned. NEWSPAPERS. In the following sketch of the newspapers that are or have been published in the county, we give the towns wherein they were published precedence according to alphabetical order, though the papers for each town are arranged in chronological order : — Adams. — -The Adams Republican, the first paper printed at South Adams, was established by Cushing «& Frary,the first number appearing June 1, 1827. It was a four-page, five-column paper, issued every Thursday. It was con tinued here about a year, when it was removed to Lenox. The Berkshire Post, a six-cplum folio, was established by F. O. Sayles, the first number appearing January 19, 1861. The Post was continued here until March, 1862, when it was sold to Delos Sutherland and removed to Chatham, N. Y., where it is still published as the Chatham Courier. The Saturday Freeman was established by B. F. Reynolds, the first num ber appearing December 1, 1876. Mr. Freeman retained the paper until December 1, 1881, when it was purchased by W. F. Davis, who has since conducted it, changing its name to The Adams Freeman, December 1, 1883. The Freeman is an eight-column folio, issued each Friday. The Adams Tndependentwas started by B. F. Reynolds, January 1, 1884. and was issued each Saturday for about six months, when it was discontinued. Great Barrington.- — The Berkshire Courier was established by John D. Cushing, the first number appearing October 16, 1834. The paper was printed in an old building which stood, blocked up on timbers, in the rear of the stone store of J. C. & A. C. Russell, then in process of erection. The printing office of Mr. Cushing was afterwards removed to an upper room in the rear of the old Leavenworth store, on the Castle street corner, where the paper was printed until April 10, 1839, when the building was burned down, and the publication was consequently, for a few weeks, interrupted. Mr. Cushing, having repaired the damage to the press and types, renewed the issue of the paper on the 19th of May, and continued it without interruption till BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 59 the autumn of 1854, when the office — at that time on Railroad street — was destroyed by fire. By this disaster the publication of the paper was delayed only one week. The office was re-opened in the Mechanic's Hall, on the site of the Sumner building, where the Courier was for several years after ward published. In the spring of 1846 the title of the paper was changed to the Berkshire Courier and Great Barrington Gazette, and Clark W. ' Bryan, of Hudson, N. Y., became associated with Mr. Cushing in its publication, under the firm name of Cushing & Bryan ; but Mr. Bryan's connection with the paper- — -at that time- — was only for the space of six months. In the meantime two other papers had been established here, The fnde- pendent Press, in 1845, by Kipp & Murray, and the Housatonic Mirror, by Theodore Dewey, about April 1, 1846. The Courier and the Mirror were Whig papers, while the Press was Democratic in politics. A semi-partnership existed between the Press and the Mirror, and the curious anomaly was pre sented of a Whig and a Democratic sheet printed on the same press, with the same types, and aside from the political editorials, containing the same matter 7 for such was the case with those papers. But those new enterprises were not of long duration. When Mr. Bryan left the Courier, Theodore Dewey joined Mr. Cushing in its publication, and the paper, for the time, assumed the name of The Berkshire Courier and Housatonic Mirror. The publication of the fndependent Press was suspended in the summer of 1847, and the Courier has from that time, been the only paper published in Great Barrington. In November, 1848, Clark W. Bryan resumed , his connection with Mr. Cushing, and assumed the business management of the Berkshire Courier. The co-partnership then formed continued just four years, when Mr. Bryan withdrew and connected himself with the Springfield Republican. Mr. Cushing then for nearly ten years conducted the Courier alone; and in January, 1862, was joined by Marcus H. Rogers, who assumed the manage ment of the paper under the firm name of Cushing & Rogers. In the spring of 1865 Mr. Rogers purchased Mr. Cushing's interest in the business, removed the office to the second floor of the building next south of the postoffice, and a little later substituted a steam press in the place of the old hand press. Mr. Rogers erected the substantial Courier building in January, 187 1, and con tinued the publication of the paper to January 1, 1879, when he sold the Courier and the building to Clark W. Bryan, who with his son, James A. Bryan, has published the Courier to the present time. Lee. — The Berkshire Democrat was established at Lee in 1840, by E. J Bull, with L. D. Brown editor. The Democrat had a short existence in Lee, however, when it was removed to Stockbridge, and published there under the title of the Weekly Visitor. The Valley Gleaner. — In 1851 a printing office was started here by Charles French and Josiah A. Royce, two enterprising young men who were occupied for a few years mainly in printing wrappers for the paper manufac turers. In December, 1856, a prospectus was issued from the office of The 6o BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Westfield News Letter, announcing that the Lee Home Companion would be published weekly in Lee, commencing January 1, 1857- This stirred French & Royce to a similar enterprise, and on the same date, also, appeared the first number of The Valley Gleaner. The former proved to be a second edition of the Westfield News Letter, with a local editor, and a page devoted to Lee news and advertisements. The Gleaner appeared on a small sheet, 18x24 inches, with only four columns on a page. At the end of the first year the Companion ceased to exist, and the Gleaner was enlarged to five columns on a page, and in i860 it was again enlarged to six columns. In 1862 Mr. Royce bought out his partner, and for twelve succeeding years was both editor and publisher of the Gleaner, assisted during the latter part of the time by Alexander Hyde, to whom and J. P Clark, a practical printer, he sold the office in 1874; in the mean time having enlarged the paper to its present size. Mr. Clark retired from the office the first of January, 1876, and in 1877 Mr. Hyde sold out to Rockwell & Hill. May 18, 1881, the concern was pur chased by James Golden, formerly of the Sentinel, of South Norwalk, Conn. February 1, 1883, Mi. Golden sold out to E. S. Rogers, and returned to the Sentinel, and Mr. Rogers has continued the publication of the paper since. The Gleaner is issued on Wednesday and has circulation of r,5oo. The Central Berkshire Chronicle was established by William H. Hill & Co., in 1868, edited by James Harding. The paper was continued three years, when its subscription list was transferred to the Pittsfield Eagle. In 1876 the Chronicle was revived by Mr. Hill and continued about one year when it was united with the Gleaner. Lenox. — The Watch Light was the first paper published in Lenox. It was a campaign sheet established by Eldad Lewis, M. D., about the year 1800, op posing the election of Jefferson. It was continued only about six months. The Berkshire Star was removed from Stockbridge to Lenox, by Charles Webster, where it was united with the Adams Republican, which had also been moved here by John D. Cushing, January 10, 1828, and published un der the title of the Berkshire Star and County Republican, by Webster & Cushing. September 11, 1828, the firm was changed to Webster & Stanley, and April 23, 1829, another change was made, making J. G. Stanley editor and proprietor. August 28, 1829, Mr. Stanley disposed of the paper to John Z. Goodrich, who then commenced the publication of the Berkshire Journal. Mr. Goodrich subsequently became one of the most prominent leaders not only of Berkshire, but of National politics, being chairman of the National committee of the Republican party in the formative period of its existence. September 1, 183 1, the Pittsfield Argus was removed to Lenox, united with the Journal, and published by Samuel W. Bush, under the title of the Berk shire Journal and Argus. The subsequent history of the paper is given in that of The Argus, of Pittsfield. Berkshire Herald, a campaign paper advocating the election of William Wirt, of Maryland, for president, and Amos Ellmaker, of Pennsylvania, for BERKSHIRE COUNTY. vice-president, was established by J. G. Stanley, January 5, 1832. It was continued for only about six months. The Lenox Echo, a monthly, was published by W. E. Ranger, then princi pal of the Lenox High School, the first appearing in December, 1882. The Echo was devoted to school interests and local news, and was continued one year. North Adams. — The Berkshire American, a weekly, was the first news paper printed at North Adams. It was neutral, and was edited by Dr. Asa Green, who issued the first number early in the winter of 1826-27. The sub scription list never exceeded 400, and the undertaking was disastrous to those who engaged in it, as they sunk nearly the amount of their investment. The paper had a sickly existence of about two years. The Socialist was also published by the same unfortunate pioneers, being merely the matter of the Berkshire American reprinted on a smaller sheet without the advertisements. It had about 100 subscribers. The Berkshire American (No. 2.) was started in 1830, Atwill & Turner having been induced to recommence that publication. With the same old Ramage press, but some additions to the type, they got up a very respectable sheet, for those days, which they served to 500 subscribers, for two years. Heman Atwell was the editor. The Adams Gazette and Farmers' and Mechanics' Magazine, neutral, next came into the field — William M. Mitchell, editor and publisher. This paper had about 450 subscribers, and existed one and a half years. The Berkshire Advocate. — In 1833 A. H. Wells appeared in the field, and, with the aid of some enterprising citizens, a new press and modern style of type were added to the old concern, and the paper appeared, advocating Whig doctrines. It had 400 subscribers, and lived about one year. The Greylock Mirror Was next brought out, by William M. Mitchell, with 400 subscribers, and was printed about six months. For several years after this none could be found bould enough to undertake the revival of a press here, the want of which, however, was sadly felt by all classes of the community. The North Adams Transcript. — This paper was established, as a Whig sheet, under the title of the Adams Transcript, September 7, 1843, by John R. Briggs, with 600 subscribers. In April, 1844, Mr. Briggs associated with him Henry Chickering, and in the following December retired from the firm. Later, Messrs. Burton and Winton purchased the paper merging it with the Free American. They in turn disposed of the concern to William S. George and then it became the property of William H. Phillips, who united with it 'Cat Hoosac Valley News, and took into partnership with him Francis S. Par ker. Parker subsequently withdrew, and Phillips, in 1866, sold out to Hon. James T. Robinson, who, in company with his son, Arthur, still conducts the sheet. When the News was united with the Transcript the title was changed to the Adams Transcript and News, and soon after Mr. Robinson took the paper he changed the name to the Adams Transcript which was retained un- 62 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. til the division of the town, when it was again changed, to the North Adams Transcript, which title it now bears. It is a large, nine-column sheet, having a circulation of over 2,000. issued each Thursday. The Greylock Sentinel was started, as a Free-soil paper, February 15, 1851, A. J. Aikens, editor. In February, 1852, Mr. Aikens retired, and the edito rial chair was filled by A. D. Brock. The Sentinel had a circulation of about 650, and in the autumn of 1852 was changed to the Free American. In 1853 it was sold to Burton & Winton, who subsequently united it with the Tran script. The Hoosac Valley News was originally established by Clark & Phillips, in 1857, Mr. Phillips subsequently becoming sole owner, who united it with the Transcript as stated above. When he sold the latter paper to Mr. Robinson, he also sold the good-will of both sheets, giving bonds not to publish another paper in North Adams; notwithstanding this, however, he, in company with John Mandeville, re-established the News, in January, 1867. He was soon obliged to relinquish the enterprise, however, selling his interest to J. C. Angel. The firm of Angel & Mandeville was con tinued three or four years, when J. L. Bowen purchased Mandeville's interest and, about a year after, Angel became sole proprietor. In 1877 his son, E. D. Angel, became published, the father still acting as editor. July 1, 1879 the paper was leased to Charles T. Evans, the lease continuing in power un til October 1, 1880, soon after which the paper was sold to Angel's son-in-law, A. W. Hardman, who, in company with Edward A. McMillin, is the present publisher, the latter having been admitted as a partner in the autumn of 1884. Since that time, however, it has been run under lease by Angel & Evans and by the Oatman Bros., of Pittsfield, Mr. Hardman having had the paper in charge only since October 1, 1883, and during all the period, except when under lease to the Oatman Bros., Mr. Angel has acted as editor. The News is published on Saturday of each week. Pittsfield. — The American Centinel, the first paper established in Pitts field, was commenced by E. Russell, December 1, 1787, on a sheet ten by eighteen inches, at the head of was printed the following audacious motto : — " Here you may range the world from pole to pole, 1 Increase your knowledge, and delight your soul." In the second issue Mr. Russell ", returns his thanks to those gentlemen who expressed their anxiety to have the printing office at Pittsfield by engag ing him to print a certain number of papers, and begs leave to inform them that he has a large number of papers on hand for which he has, as yet> received nothing, and which he wishes those gentlemen to call for, according to agreement. If agreements are not fulfilled, the Centinel must stop." This modest request seems not to have been very generally responded to on the part of the Centinel's subscribers, for the publication of the paper was soon after stopped. The Berkshire Chronicle was the next paper established here, by Roger BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 63 Storrs, the first number appearing May 8, 1788. It bore for its motto the following couplet : — " Free as the savage roams his native wood, Or finny nations swim the briny flood." The second number of the paper contains two well written moral essays on the first page, and quite extended foreign news on the second, while the other pages are occupied by a good summary of domestic news, a poet's corner headed " The Parnassian Packet," agricultural reading, and advertisements. The first number is twelve by eight inches in size. The 31st number which appears as the Berkshire Chronicle and Massachusetts fntelligencer is enlarged to the size of eighteen inches by ten. The advertisements came much more from other towns in Berkshire county than Pittsfield. Fugitive slaves from New York are advertised among other things. This paper was really con ducted with much talent, and must have been, for its time, a remarkable affair. Its facilities for getting news may be ascertained in the paper of April 24, 1789, which had Boston news to April 20, New York to April 3, and London to December 20, the previous year. In the issue of May 3d the proceedings of Congress are brought down to April 15th. This paper was living January 17, 1790, with no signs of dissolution, though at what time it was discontined we are unable to state. The Chronicle was succeeded by a paper the very name of which is for gotten. Tradition tells us that it was published by a Mr. Spooner who soon after the establishment of the sheet removed to Windsor, Vt. The Berkshire Gazette was started by Nathaniel Holly, Orsemus C. Merrill and Chester Smith, the first number appearing January, 17 — , a sheet nine teen inches by twelve, bearing the following motto : — "Man is man, and who is more." Sixteen numbers of the Gazette are preserved, and represent a respectable newspaper. Mr. Merrill withdrew from the firm in June, 1798, and Mr. Holly, in March, 1799. Mr. Smith then conducted the paper alone until its close, which occurred with the close of the year 1799. The Pittsfield Sun, whose long and honorable career is not yet ended, succeeded the Gazette, being established by Phineas Allen, the first number appearing September 16, 1800. This paper was printed on a sheet thirteen inches long by eleven wide, being on a scale smaller than any of its predecess ors, except the Chronicle, which was enlarged with its thirty-first number, while the Sun remained as at first for twelve years. The first number was adorned with a rude cut of the rising sun, and bore the motto, — "Here all may scribble with unbounded sway, If they will do it in a decent way. " The Sun continued to be published by Phineas Allen alone, until 1829, when he admitted his son of the same name, as partner in its publication and editorship. The senior partner died May 8, 1868, but his son continued the paper until May, 1872, when he sold it to his kinsman, Theodore L. Allen. 64 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. The new proprieter, after conducting it creditably from May to August of that year, sold it to William H. Phillips, of North Adams, who removed to Pittsfield and conducted the paper until it was taken by Horace J. Canfield, who had it in charge until it was taken by the present Sun Printing Com pany, March 15, 1882. The Sun is Democratic in politics, devotes a large portion of its space to local matters, and issues a very readable sheet each Thursday. The Berkshire Reporter was the next paper started, by Dutton & Smith. Dutton subsequently retired from the firm, after which the paper was con ducted by Seymour & Smith for a time, when Seymour retired and the pub lication was continued by Milo Smith & Co. Smith, however, was not a good business man and got into debt. To get out, he agreed to get ten men of the Federal party, whose organ the paper was, to become responsible for him, on giving them a mortgage on his press and type. He got three, and then crossed the line into New York. The victimized three paid his debts, and continued the paper with the imprint of "E. Leonard, for the proprietors," until about 1&15, when it was discontinued. The American was started by Dr. A. Green, in December, 1825. It was a small sheet and treated local and general affairs alike in a humorous way. Mr. Green soon removed to North Adams. The Argus. — A handsome sheet, twenty-one inches by sixteen in size, was commenced by Henry K. Strong, the first number appearing in May, 1827. Mr. Strong having become financially embarrassed, left the State, and was succeeded by Samuel W. Bush, May r, 1828, who conducted the paper until September 1, 183 1, when he removed it to Lenox, and united it with the Berkshire Journal, then published by John Z. Goodrich. In removing to Lenox the paper took the name of The Journal and Argus. Mr. Bush con tinued to edit until September, 1838, when Mr. Goodrich became editor as well as proprietor. With the issue of August 27, of that year, the name was changed to the Massachusetts Eagle. In March, 1838, Messrs. Eastman and Monta gue became publishers, with Henry W. Taft, editor. Charles Montague became sole proprietor in July, 1838, and on the retirement of Mr. Taft, in 1840, he assumed the editorial chair. In 1842, Mr. Montague removed the paper to its old home in Pittsfield, where he continued its publication until November 20, 1852. It was then purchased by Samuel Bowles & Co., of Springfield, who replenished the material of the office and leased it to Otis F. R. Wait, who changed the name to the Berkshire County Eagle. But after the end of one year, the establishment was sold to Henry Chickering, then of North Adams, and Henry A. Marsh, of Pittsfield, who conducted it until July 20, 1855, under the firm name of Chickering & Marsh. At that date Mr. Marsh was succeeded by James B. Davis, and the firm continued to be Chickering & Davis until January 1, (859, when Mr. Davis withdrew, Mr. Chickering conducting the paper alone until July 1, 1865, when William D. Axtell became associated with him in its ownership and management. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 65 March 5, r88i, Mr. Chickering died, and July ist of the same year, the firm "became Axtell & Pomeroy, W. M. Pomeroy having purchased what had been Mr. Chickering's share. March 1, 1883, Mr. Pomeroy sold his share to John B. Haskins, the firm now being Axtell & Haskins. The Eagle is issued every Thursday. Old Tip, a campaign paper, was published by Thaddeus Clapp, 3d, in 1840, supporting the election of Gen. Harrison. The Berkshire County Whig appeared in 1840. It was edited by Hon Henry Hubbard and his son, Douglas S. Hubbard, the latter being also pub lisher. In 1849 tne publisher migrated to California, and the paper was dis- contiued. The Cataract appeared in 1844, established by T. D. Bonner. Bonner was a rabid temperance reformer and used the paper for ventilating his very peculiar views, and that, too, in so grossly personal and scurrilous a manner, that his office was at one time mobbed and he was at last obliged to leave, at the end of two years. The paper passed into the hands of Messrs, Quigley, Kingsley and Axtell, who continued it eighteen months, and then sold the subscription list to an Albany publisher. The Star was commenced in 1847, by William D. Axtell, who published a sprightly and pleasant paper for about six months, when it was discontinued. i$The Berkshire Agriculturist was commenced in 1847 by Charles Monta gue and E. P. Little. At the close of the first year, Mr. Little left town, and Mr. Montague continued the publication until 1848, when he sold it to Dr. Stephen Reed, who changed its name to the Culturist and Gazette. Dr. Reed continued to edit the paper until 1858, when it was discontinued. The Berkshire Medical Journal, a monthly, magazine was published by Professors William H. Thayer and R. Cresson Stiles, in 1861. The fnstitute Omnibus was a small but sparkling sheet, published by the pupils of the Young Ladies' Institute for several years. The Berkshi?-e Gymnasium was the name of a small sheet, published by the students of the institution of that name, during the time it flourished .here. The Pittsfield Evening Journal was established by Nathan C. Fowler, under the title of the Daily Evening Journal, the first issue appearing Sep tember 27, 1880. Mr. Fowler retained the paper until August 1, 1881, when he sold out to the Journal Company, with I. C. Smart, editor. March 12, 1883, Whitman & Mills purchased the enterprise, conducting the paper until August 30, 1883, when B. C. Magie, Jr., came into possession. Mr. Magie conducted the paper until December 22, 1883, when it was purchased by Joseph E. See, the present proprietor. Mr. See changed the name of the paper to the one it now bears, and conducts a creditable sheet, the only daily paper published in the county. Stockbridge.— The Berkshire Star was the first paper printed in Stockbridge, It was established by Loring Andrews, of Boston, in the autumn of 1783, the 66 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. second paper published in the county. After Mr. Andrews, the paper was man aged by Benjamin Rosseter and Heman Willard, in company ; then by Willard alone ; Edward Seymour, Elisha Brown and Jared Curtis, in company ; Rich ard H. Ashley and Charles Webster, in company, and lastly by Webster alone. The name of the paper was changed several times, being successively The Western Star, The Political Atlas, The Farmer's Herald, The Berk shire Herald, and the Berkshire Star. Under the latter name, in 1828, the paper was removed to Lenox, where Mr. Webster was joined by John D. Cushing, publishing the paper under the title of the Berkshire Star and County Republican. The Weekly Visitor was the next paper established here. It was originally established at Lee, in 1840, by Jonathan E. Field, who removed it to Stock- bridge in 1841, changing its name from The Berkshire Democrat to the Weekly Visitor. The paper lived here about two years, when the types, materials, etc., were taken to Great Barrington, where they were used in giving life to the Lndependent Press. The Temperance Banner was commenced here about 1843, by T. D. Bon ner, a violent temperance reformer. In 1844 he removed it to Pittsfield, changing the name to the Cataract, where he made his batteries so hot and personal as to cause his being warred off. This completes our list of the newspspers that have been published in Berk shire county, and we believe it covers them all, unless, perhaps, it be some small amateur publication, or a campaign paper gotten out for partisan pur poses during the heat of an approaching election. ABORIGINAL OCCUPANCY. The origin of the North American Indians is a subject which, though it has engrossed the attention of learned men for over two hundred years, must ever remain open to debate ; and the question, " By whom was America peopled ?" will doubtless ever remain without a satisfactory answer. In 1637, Thomas Morton wrote a book to prove that the Indians were of later origin. John Joselyn held, in 1638, that they were of Tartar descent. Cotton Mather inclined to the opinion that they were Scythians. James Adair seems to have been fully covinced that they were descendants of the Israelites, the lost tribes; and after thirty years residence among them, published in 1775, an account of their manners and customs, from which he deduced his conclu sions. Dr. Mitchill, after considerable investigation, concluded " that the three races, Malays, Tartars, and Scandinavians, contributed to make up the great American population, who were the authors of the various works and antiquities found on the continent." DeWitt Clinton held, that " the proba bility is, that America was peopled from various quarters of the old world and that its predominant race is the Scythian or Tartarian." Calmet, a distinguished author, brings forward the writings of Hornius, son of Theo- BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 67 dosius the Great, who affirms that " at or about the time of the commence ment of the Christian era, voyages from Africa and Spain into the Atlantic ocean were both frequent and celebrated," and holds that " there is a strong probability that the Romans and Catthagenians, even 300 B. C, were acquainted with the existence of this country," adding that there are " tok ens of the presence of the Greeks, Romans, Persians and Carthagenians, in many parts of the continent." The story of Ma doc's voyage to America, in 1170, has been repeated by every writer upon the subject, and actual traces of Welsh colonization are affirmed to have been discovered in the language and customs of a tribe of Indians living on the Missouri. Then the fact is stated that "America was visited by some Norwegians," who made a settle ment in Greenland, in the tenth century. Priest, in his American Antiquities, states that his observations had led him "to the conclusion that the two great continents, Asia and America, were peopled by similar races of men." But it is not necessary to enlarge upon this catologue. Charlevoix and other later writers have entered into elaborate disquisitions on this subject, and the curious reader will find much to interest, if not to instruct him. The aboriginal occupants of Berkshire belonged fo the Mahican nation, and when first known to the whites here they had only a small village in Great Barring ton, called Westenhook. The theory of a northwestern immigration by the barbarous hordes of Asia, long advocated, and holding credence among mod ern authors generally, is in a measure substantiated by the early tradition of the Mahicans respecting their origin, which runs as follows : — "The country formerly owned by the Muhheakunnuck nation was situ ated partly in Massachusetts and partly in the states of Vermont and New York. The inhabitants dwelt chiefly in little towns and villages. Their chief seat was on Hudson's river, now it is called Albany, which was called Pem- potowwut-hut-Muhhecanneuw, or the fire-place of the Muhheakunnuk na tion, where their allies used to come on any business whether relative to the covenants of their friendship or other matters. The etymology of the word Muhheakunnuk, according to original signification, is great waters or sea, which are constantly in motion, either ebbing or flowing. Our forefathers asserted that they were emigrants from west-by-north of another country; that they passed over great waters, where this and the other country are nearly connected, called Ukhkokpeck ; it signifies snake water or water where snakes are abundant; and that they lived by side of a great water or sea, from whence they derive the name of Muhheakunnuk nation. Muhheak- unneuw signifies a man of Muhheakunnuk tribe. Muhheakunneyuk is a plural number. As they were coming from the west they found many great waters, but none flowing and ebbing like Muhheakunnuk, until they came to Hudson's river ; there they said one to another, this is like Muhheakun nuk our natiyity. And when they found grain was very plenty in that coun try, they agreed to kindle a fire there and hang a kettle, whereof they and their children after them might dip out their daily refreshment. That before they began to decay, our forefathers informed us that the Muhheakunnuk nation could then raise about one thousand warriors who could turn out at any emergency." The Mahicans, who, says O'Callagan, (" the Mahicanders or River Indians,") 68 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. lined the Hudson on eifher side of its mouth, had, according to Hecewelder's account, been confined to the east bank of the river at the time of Hudson's advent in 1609. Hecewelder's information "of the extent of country the Mahicanni inhabited," (the best he could obtain,) '' was from an aged and in telligent man of this nation whose grandfather had been a noted chief." He said the western boundary was the Mahicanniltuck (the Hudson or North river) ; and that their "settlement extended on the east side of this river from Thuphane or Tuphanne, (a Delaware word for cold stream, from which the whites have derived the name Tappan,} to the extent of tide water up this river ; here was the uppermost town. From thence our towns were scattered throughout the country on the smaller rivers and creeks." "Our nearest neighbors on the east," continues the narrative, "were Wam- pano. These inhabited the Connecticut river downwards, and had their largest town where the sea runs a great way into the land, and where the white people have since built a town, which they called New Haven. These (the Wampano) were in possession of an island, which the white people •called Rhode fsland. Adjoining theWampano', east, were the Munachecanni; next to these the Paamnakto ; then the Putuchtinnau ; then the Waw- ihchtenno, and the Machtitschwannau. These latter lived at or near a place on the sea, where there were a number of islands together, through which a strong current ran, wherefore they were called by this name, which signifieth the same. All these nations were with the Mahicanni like one, and assisted their grandfather, the Delawares, in carrying on the war against the common ¦enemy, the Maqua, until the white people had come into- their country. Our grandfather (the Delawares), owned and inhabited all the country from the ¦extent of tide water above Gaschtenick [Albany], to the extent of tide-water, in a river far to the south, where a place was called Pathamook or Pate-ham- moc [Potomac]. Clean across this extent of country [viz.: from Albany to the Potomac], our grandfather had a long house, with a door at each end, one door being at Pate-ham-moc, and the other at Gaschtenick ; which doors were always open to all nations united with them. To this house the nations from ever so far off used to resort, and smoke the pipe of peace with their grandfather. The white people coming over the great water, unfortunately landed at each end of this long house of our grandfathers, and it was not long before they began to pull the same down at both ends. Our grandfather still kept repairing the same, though obliged to make it from time to time shorter, until at length the white people, who had by this time grown very powerful, assisted the common enemy, the Maqua, in erecting a strong house on the ruins of their grandfathers." Such, then, is a brief sketch of those Indians whose territory originally embraced the head waters of the Hudson, the Housatonic and the Connec ticut, and the water-shed of lakes George and Champlain. But their "long house " had indeed grown shorter and shorter, until they finally had dwin dled down to a few scattering remnants. One of these was located in Berk- BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 69 shire county. It consisted of about twenty families, who were located mostly in Great Barrington, Sheffield and Stockbridge. In 1722 Joseph Parsons and 176 others purchased of these Indians a tract of land in the valley of the Housatonic, which became known as the cele brated "Upper and Lower Housatonic Townships." "That which the people of New England then regarded as an absolute essential in such enterprises," says one writer, " a reservation for the use and support of a minister was included in their charter. Subsequent investigation having proved that the location of a minister among them could be greatly promoted by availing themselves of the aid of the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, and that the prospect of improving the condition of the Mahicans by direct association was better than through the intercourse had with them at the forts, where missionaries had been stationed, it was determined to make application lo that society for a missionary. The application was granted. but on condition that the consent of the Mahicans should first be obtained. A committee accordingly visited them at Westenhook, in July, 1734. The relations existing between the Mahicans and the Massachusetts government being intimate and friendly — Konkapot, the Mahican chief, having been commissioned a captain by Governor Belcher, and Umpachene, his subor dinate, made a lieutenant, in the colonial service — this consent was readily obtained. In September following, the Rev. John Sargent was appointed to the mission and entered upon his duties in October. In 1735, the mission was definitely located on the W-nahk-ta-hook, or the Great Meadow, the great council chamber of the nation, where a township six miles square was laid out by the legislature as a reservation, under the name of Stockbridge, by which name the Mahicans who were then located there, as well as those who subsequently removed thither, were known to the authori ties of Massachusetts and New York." Thus was commenced the celebrated Stockbridge mission, whose further history will be given in connection with the sketch of Stockbridge, on a future page; therefore, suffice it to say at this point, that after the erection of Stock- bridge into a township, these Indians shared in conducting all the town affairs until 1785-87, when they removed to Stockbridge, Madison county, N. Y., where they erected the first grist and saw-mill in that town. Subse quently, in 1822, they made a second migration, to Green Bay, on the west ern side of Lake Michigan. In 1833 the United States government effected a treaty with them, giving them $25,000.00 and two townships on Lake Win nebago, in exchange for their improvements and lands at Green Bay. Thither they accordingly removed, remaining in comparative peace until 1838, when a new emigration began to be agitated, which finally resulted in their remov ing to Shawnee county, Wis., where about 250 of them now constitute a little Christian community. And this little settlement has dwindled the mighty Mahican nation, the people who greeted Hudson on his visit to the river that 70 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. has since borne his name, and who were the aboriginal occupants of the Berkshire Hills. WHEN FIRST SETTLED BY THE WHITES. Following along down the faded decades in search of the first event con necting Berkshire county's territory with history, we arrive at the year 1676, when were transpiring the closing events of King Phillip's war. In August of that year Maj. John Talcot, with a body of Connecticut soldiers and friendly Indians, pursued a body of hostile Indians from Westfield, and overr taking them on the banks of the Housatonic, killed and made prisoners of a number of them. This sanguinary event turns the first page in the history of this region. Although the event certainly occurred in what is now Berkshire county, it is difficult to place the exact scene of the battle, some authorities claiming it for Stockbridge, others for Sheffield; and still others for Great Barrington. In Hoyt's Antiquarian Researches the following narrative of the affair is given : — ¦ " Not long after his arrival at that place [Westfield], the trail of about two hundred Indians was discovered in the vicinity, shaping, towards the Hudson. Talcot immediately took the trail, and pressed on to overtake the Indians, and on the third day discovered them encamped on the west bank of Housatonic river, in the most perfect security. Being late in the day, he resolved to postpone an attack until the next morning, and drawing back, lay upon his arms in the most profound silence. Towards the dawn of day, forming his troops into two divisions, one to pass the river below the Indians, make a detour, and attack them in the rear, while the other was to approach by a direct route opposite to their camp, and open a fire across the river the moment the attack commenced on the opposite side. The plan was partially frustrated. One of the Indians left the camp in the night, and proceeded down the river for the purpose of taking fish, and as the troops who had crossed the river, as had been ordered, were advancing to the attack, he dis covered them and gave the usual cry, Awanux ! Awanux ! on which he was instantly shot. Talcot, now opposite to the Indian camp, hearing the report, instantly poured in a volley, as the Indians were rising from their slumbers. A complete panic ensued, and they fled in confusion into the woods, followed by Talcot, and most who escaped the first fire made good their retreat. The division below was too far distant to share in the victory. Twenty-five Indians were left on the ground, and twenty were made prisoners, and among the former was the Sachem of Quoboag. Talcot lost but one man and he a Mohigan." Hubbard, in his Narrative of Indian Wars, written soon after the occur rence, says that Talcot fought with the Indians, "killing and taking prisoners forty-five, whereof twenty-five were fighting men, without the loss of any one of his company, beside a Mohigan Indian. Many of the rest were sorely wounded," he continues, "as appeared by the dabbling of the brushes with blood, as was observed by them that followed them a little further." As a postscript to this report, he states : " It is written since from Albany that there were sundry lost besides the forty-five forementioned, to the number of BERKSHIRE COUNTY. three-score in all; and also that a hundred and twenty of them are now dead of sickness." Thus were the Berkshire Hills early baptized with blood, and its silent for est wakened to the echo of the dying war-whoop and the death rattle. The next historical reference we find follows on a few years later, when cer tain shrewd Dutch traders at Albany take advantage of the Indians igno rance and cupidity to secure to themselves a title to the larger part of this beautiful region. But to make clear our statements we will digress for a moment. It is doubtless well known to the reader that Massachusetts had great trouble in finally establishing and maintaining the boundary lines of the western part of her territory. On the north, where was then the province of New Hamp shire, the boundary line was long a source of controversy, a mooted question that was not settled until March 5, 1740, when King George II. decreed that the line should be surveyed in accordance with certain special instructions, which was accordingly done during the following year by Richard Hazen, whereby the Bay State lost a large amount of territory, which she had sup posed was her own. On the south, when the boundary line was finally determined, in 1713, it was found that Massachusetts had appropriated 107,- 793 acres of land that rightfully belonged to Connecticut. This land she retained, however, by ceding to Connecticut a like amount, located in other parts of her domain. This " equivalant land," was sold at public auction by Connecticut, on the 25th day of April, 1715, being bid off for ^683, New England currency, or about one farthing per acre, the money thus obtained being applied to the use of Yale College. But over the western boundary of the Province occurred the sternest controversy of all. Here New York orig inally laid claim to all territory as far east as the Connecticut river, thus including what is now the entire territory of Berkshire, and nearly all of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. And it was not without ap parent good reason that New York insisted upon the Connecticut as her eastern boundary line, and had she rapidly pushed settlers into the disputed territory, the Berkshire Hills would doubtless at this time be the just pride of New York, instead of belonging to her Puritanic sister. But this she failed to do, neglecting to push her settlements east of the Taghonic Mountains, while Massachusetts by occupancy obtained possession, eventually establish ing her right to the disputed territory. This divisional line, after long and tedious quarrels, sometimes resulting in bloodshed, was finally agreed upon in 1773, at a general distance of twenty miles east of the Hudson, though it was not permanently settled until 1787. We will now return to the Dutch grant, given under the authority of the Province of New York, and known as the " Patent of Westenhook." The petition for the patent, dated July n, 1705, with its claim based upon deeds given by the Indians in 1685, 1703 and 1704, recites, that "the petitioners had, several years before, advanced muney and goods to the Indian proprie- 72 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. tors of land on a creek called Westenhook, describes the boundaries of the two upper tracts, nearly as they were written in the patent, and states that the Indians mortgaged the premises to the petitioners; that they had made fur ther advancements of money and goods to the Indians, and had purchased the lands of them on the first and second of October, 1703 ; that, the Indians being unable to pay the sums previously advanced, or to obtain the money and goods which they wanted from any other party, the petitioners had ' con descended' to make these further advancements and take deeds of the land." The grant under this patent covers four large tracts of land extending north erly, along both sides of the Housatonic river from a point below Canaan Falls to a considerable distance above Glendale, and was issued in favor of Peter Schuyler, Derrick Wessels, Jno. Abeel, John Jouse Bleecker, Ebenezer Wilson, Peter Fanconier, Doctor Daniel Cox, Thomas Wenham and Henry Smith. The boundaries are vaguely stated, though sufficiently clear to show that the grant covered a large part of the county. It does not appear that any improvements were instituted previous to the advent of Massachu setts settlers, though the subsequent clashing of titles led to vexatious quarrels. Finally, in 1722, occurred the first movement towards a civilized settlement in the wilderness that covered the Berkshire Hills. On the 30th of January of that year, 176 inhabitants of Hampshire county petitioned the general court for two townships of land situated on the Housatonic river. The petition was granted, and the townships ordered to contain a tract seven miles square, each. John Stoddard and Henry Dwight, of Northampton, Luke Hitchcock, of Springfield, John Ashley, of Westfield, Samuel Porter, of Hadley, and Ebenezer Pomeroy, of Northampton, were appointed a com mittee for dividing the tract, granting lots, admitting settlers, etc. This committee met in the following March, at Springfield, and fifty-five prospec tive settlers received grants, complying with the conditions attached to them. Measures were taken to purchase the land contained in the grants, of the In dians, and, on the 25th of April, 1724, a deed was executed by them, convey ing a tract bounded on the south by the divisional line between' Massachu setts and Connecticut, west by the colony of New York, eastward to a line four miles from the Housatonic river, " and in a general way so to extend ;" and north "to the great mountains." The deed thus embracing the present towns of Sheffield, Egremont, Mount Washington, Great Barrington, Alford, a considerable part of Lee, and the larger part of Stockbridge and West Stockbridge. The Indians made certain reservations of land, and received in consideration ^460 in money, three barrels of cider, and thirty quarts of rum. The tract was known, until its later division into townships, as the " Upper and Lower Housatonic Townships." Here, in what is now the township of Sheffield, was begun the first civilized settlement in the county, though there had been a few Dutch traders among the Indians. The first settler was Matthew Noble, who came on from Westfield in the autumn of 1725. He spent one winter here entirely alone, or with no other companions BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 73 than the Indians. Returning to Westfield in the spring, he started in June, 1726, to resume his residence on the banks of the Housatonic, taking with him his daughter, only sixteen years of age. She rode on horseback, taking her bed upon the horse with her, and lodged one night in the wilderness while making the passage. Thus was begun the first settlement in Berkshire county. During that year settlers came in to the number of about sixty, and from that time forward the new settlement slowly increased. In 1734-35 was begun the mission among the Indians, spoken of on page 69, giving a new impetus to immigration. But it was not long before the first French, or Cape Breton war came on, in 1744, bringing with it the constant dread of Indian and French invasion, which, together with quarrels over land-titles caused the young settlements to languish for many years. But during this time the terri tory was crossed and re-crossed by British soldiers, many of whom, struck by the beauty of the country, subsequently became settlers, as did also many of those who were stationed at the forts built in North Adams, Williamstown, and Lanesboro. But the memorable battle on the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759, when Quebec capitulated, and the subsequent peace treaty of 1763, when all of Canada was ceded to Great Britain, did away with the menace of a foreign and a savage foe, and settlers from Connecticut and the earlier settled parts of Massachusetts began to pour in, so that in 179 1, when the first U. S. census was taken, the county had a population of 30,291 souls, equaling nearly half its present population. REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Scarcely had the pioneers settled down to the avocations of peace, when the tyranny of Great Britain began to be felt, terminating in the war of the Rev olution. We will not rehearse the causes which brought this great event about, but simply glance at their results as shown in Berkshire county. In 1774, a county convention was called, meeting at Stockbridge on the 6th and 7th of July. At this convention, or " Congress" as it was then called, the several towns were represented by delegates, as follows : Adams, Eliel Todd ; Alford, Ebenezer Barrett, Deodote Ingersoll and William Brunson ; Becket; Nathaniel Kingsley, Peter Porter, and Jonathan Wadsworth ; Egremont, Ephraim Fitch, Capt. Timothy Kellogg and Samuel Culver ; Great Barring ton, Mark Hopkins, Dr. William Whiting and Truman Wheeler ; Hancock, Capt. Asa Douglass ; Lenox, Caleb Hyde, Capt. Edward Gray, Lemuel Col lins, Jno. Patterson and William Walker ; Lanesboro, Gideon Wheeler; Peter Curtis and Francis Gittau; New Marlboro, Elihu Wright, Jabez Ward, Noah Church, Zenas Wheeler and Ephraim Gittau ; Peru, Nathan Fisk ; Pittsfield, Jno. Brown, James Eason and Jno. Strong ; Richmond, Capt, Elisha Brown, Lieut. David Rosseter and Nathaniel Wilson ; Sheffield, Jno. Ashley, Capt. Nathaniel Austin, Silas Kellogg, Theodore Sedgwick, Capt. William Day, William Bacon and Dr. Lemuel Barnard ; Stockbridge, Timo thy Edwards, Jahleel Woobridge, Samuel Brown, Jr., Thomas Williams, and Dr. Erastus Sergeant ; Tyringham, Giles Jackson, Benjamin Warner and 74 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Ezekiel Herrick ; West Stockbridge, Elisha Hooper and Benjamin Lewis ; Washington, William Spencer and Moses Ashley ; and Williamstown, Robert Hawkins, Elisha Baker and Jacob Marsh, making fifty-eight delegates in all. These gentlemen drew up the following set of resolutions and forwarded them to the " Committee of Correspondence," at Boston : — " Whereas, The Parliament of Great Britain have, of late, undertaken to give and grant away our money, without our knowlege or consent ; and in order to compel us to a servile submission to the above measures, have pro ceeded to block up the harbor of Boston ; also, have, or are about to vacate the charter, and repeal certain laws of this Province, heretofore enacted by the General Court, and confirmed to us by the king and his predecessors. There fore, as a means to obtain a speedy redress of the above grievances, We do solemnly and in good faith covenant and engage with each other : " ist, That we will not import, purchase, or consume, or suffer any person for, by, or under us, to import, purchase, or consume, in any manner what ever, any goods, wares, or manufactures, which shall arrive in America from Great Britain, from and after the first day of October next, or such other time as shall be agreed upon by the American Congress; nor any goods which shall be ordered from thence and after this day, until our charter and constitutional rights shall be restored; or until it shall be determined by the major part of our brethren in this and the neighboring colonies, that a non importation agreement will not have a tendency to effect the desired end, and until it shall be apparent that a non-importation or non-consumption agree ment will not be entered into by the majority of this and the neighboring col onies, except such articles as the said General Congress of North America shall advise to import and consume : " 2d, We do further covenant and agree, that we will observe the most strict obedience to all constitutional laws and authority; and will at all times exert ourselves to the utmost for the discouragement of all licentiousness, and suppressing all disorderly mobs and riots : " 3d, We will exert ourselves as far in us lies, in promoting peace, love, and unanimity among each. other ; and for that end, we engage to avoid all unnecessary lawsuits whatever. "4th, As a strict and proper adherence to the non-importation and non- consumption agreement will, if not seasonably provided against, involve us in many difficulties and inconveniences, we do promise and agree, that we will take the most prudent care for the raising of sheep, and for the manufacturing all such clothes as ¦ shall be most useful and necessary ; and, also, for the raising of flax, and the manufacturing of linen ; further, that we will by everv prudent method endeavor to guard against all those inconveniences which might otherwise arise from the foregoing agreement : !" - "5th, That if any person shall refuse to sign this, or a similar covenant, or after having siged it, shall not adhere to the real intent and meaning thereof, he or they shall be treated bv us with all the neglect -they shall justly deserve, particularly by omitting all commercial dealings with them " 6th, That of this, or a similar covenant, shall, after the first day of Au gust next, be offered to any trader or shop-keeper in this county, or he or they shall refuse to sign the same for the space of forty-eight hours, that we will from thenceforth purchase no article of British mmufacture, or East India goods, from him or them, until, such time as he or they shall sigh this or a similar covenant." Soon after this convention was held, two regiments of "minute men" BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 75 were raised by voluntary enlistments ; one in the middle and northern part of the county, under Col. John Patterson, of Lenox, afterwards General Patter son, and the other in the southern part, under Col. John Fellows, of Sheffield, afterwards General Fellows. Both of these regiments marched to Boston soon after the battle of Lexington, where they were re-organized and enlarged. In addition to these regiments, also, many other soldiers went out from the county, for longer or shorter terms of enlistment, while in 1780, by an act passed by the general court on December 2d of that year, 222 men were raised here for the service, to serve " three years, or until the close of the war, which were distributed among the several towns as follows : Sheffield, twenty-two; Great Barrington, eleven; Egremont, seven; Alford, three; Stockbridge, twelve ; West Stockbridge, seven ; Tyringham, ten ; New Marl boro, twelve ; Sandisfield, twelve; Becket, five ; London (part of Otis), three; Richmond, thirteen ; Lenox, ten ; Pittsfield, fifteen ; Ashuelot Equivalent (Dalton), three; Washington, four ; Lee, seven ; Lanesboro, fifteen ; New Ashford, two; Williamstown, thirteen ; Hancock, seven ; Partridgefield (now parts of Peru and Hinsdale), six ; Windsor, eight ; and Adams, fifteen. The Stockbridge Indians also furnished a company, commanded by Capt. Abraham Nimham, one of their own tribe. But our space forbids an extended notice, of the part that Berkshire soldiers took in the events during those days that '" tried men's souls." Suffice it to say, then, that her brave sons bore an honorable part at Bunker Hill, at Boston, at Bennington, in the expedition of Arnold through the wilds of Maine, in the taking of Ticonderoga, and in the co-operation of Montgomery, by the way of Lake Cham plain, Montreal and St. Lawrence, with Arnold under the frowning walls of Quebec. And as a fitting reward the county had the pleas ure of acting the part of host to General Burgoyne and his conquered army, for one night at least, while they were passing over the great highway leading from Albany to Boston. WAR OF 1812. For a period of nearly thirty years, except the troubles attending the Shays Rebellion, which has already been spoken of, peace was enjoyed. During this time forests had disappeared and villages and highly cultivated farms taken their places, mills and factories had sprung into existence, while Berk shire county, from a pioneer settlement, had stepped well forward in the ranks of her sister counties. But England, nothwithstanding the lesson she had received, and all the years that had intervened, seemed not to appreciate the fact that her American colony had grown to an independent nation ; and though in March,- 1782, Burke and\Fox had raised their voices in the British parliament, and the House of Commons had formally declared that it "would consider as public enemies all those who should advise a further prosecution of the war with America," England still persisted in acts of tyranny until they became unendurable. Accordingly, on the 18th of June, 1812, an act was passed in our House of Representatives, by a vote of seventy-nine to forty- 76 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. nine, and in the Senate by a majority of nineteen to thirteen, declaring war against Great Britain. The message of the President contained these as the principal reasons: "The impressment of American seamen by the British, the blockade of her enemies' ports, in consequence of which American com merce had been plundered in every sea, etc." During the two years that this war raged, Berkshire, as in days of old, sent out many of her sons ; but no important event pertaining to the war occurred here, except, perhaps, we consider as such the purchase of fourteen acres of land at Pittsfield, by the U. S. Government, on which to erect barracks and a hospital for the troops. In the autumn of 1814 Governor Strong issued a call for troops, when an entire regiment of infantry was raised in this county. One of New Marlboro's sons, Major-General Whiton, was distinguished as hold ing that high office. His aids were Col. Henry W. Dwight, of Stockbridge, and Colonel Sloane, of Lanesboro. WAR OF THE UNION. " Immortal names ! O noble ones ! A nation's heart will throb For ye who fell in manly prime, For freedom and for God ; And woman's eye grow dim with tears, And bows its head Before thy deeds of valor done, New England's honored dead." For nearly half a century after the war of 1812, peace brooded over the green hills and fertile valleys of the old Bay State. Youths had grown to man hood and to old age, and now, as gray-haired grandsires, they trotted the children upon their knees and rehearsed to them the tales they loved best to hear — tales of the battles fought and won. Prosperity asserted itself in the hum of busy machinery, telling of the increase of manufacturing in terests, in the silver threads that were branching in all directions, proclaim ing the route of the iron-horse as it conveyed to prosperous marts the harvest's surplus. Each morn the sun rose on a prosperous, happy, contented people ; but alas ! as its rays wreathed with a glad smile the mountain summits on the morn of April 12th, 1861, it awakened no answering smile in the hearts of the people. The first shot on Sumpter had frightened away the angel Peace, and grim War usurped her place. Side by side with her sister states, Massachusetts endured the weary marches and bore the brunbof battles, and side by side their sons sleep the long sleep — some 'neath the sun-kissed plains of the willful South, some rocked in the bosom of the broad Atlantic, "held in the hollow of His hand," while others have been borne to rest among their kindred by sympathizing friends, who, year by year, to muffled drum-beat, wend their way to their consecrated tombs to deck their "couch of dreamless sleep" with beautiful spring flowers — a national tribute to the memory of "New England's honored dead." BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 77 The "Bay State, aside from her treasure, furnished 159,254 men, being a surplus of 13,492 over all calls. Of this number, according to the returns made by the selectmen of the various towns in 1866, Berkshire county fur nished 5,356, which was about the quota required. This number, however, could not have included the surplus to which the several towns were entitled, as every town furnished its full quota under every call by the President, and all except Mount Washington and Tyringham had a surplus to their credit at the end of the war. The aggregate expenditure of all the towns in the county amounted to $597,652.55, to which should be added $262,049 61, the amount raised for state aid to soldiers' families during the war, and which was reim bursed by the commonwealth, and the grand total raised will be $859,702.16. The following table shows the amount of money, excess of men, and number of commissioned officers furnished by each town : — TOWNS. Amount Expended, exclusive of State Aid. Adams* Alford Becket .... . Cheshire Clarksburg Dalton Egremont Florida Great Barrington Hancock Hinsdale Lanesboro Lee Lenox Monterey Mount Washington New Ashford New Marlboro Otis Peru Pittsfield Richmond Sandisfield Savoy Sheffield Stockbridge Tyringham Washington West Stockbridge Williamstown Windsor Total * Including North Adams, $112,103.00 5,348.00 16,387.00i5,7l5-°° 6,333-733,762.81 12,294.00 4,980.00 25,691.82 9.455-°° 19,099.8212,947.91 21,654.5614,642.57 3,848.44 1,885.001,385-°° 25.778-53 i3,74i-74 3,360.00 120,010.72 7,690.00 30,144.00 9,241.63 30,033.68 15,029.56 6,960.006,000.00 17,026.3215,415.00 9,687.71 $597,652-55 In Excess of all Demands. 43 47 16 27658 5 15 7 15 16 8 1 2211 3 82 5 '310 8 26 18r3 385 Com missioned Officers. 29 I 3 1 3 17 15 7 3 3 1 58 2 166 78 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Roster of Field, Staff and Company Officers. The following roster of commissioned officers who went out from Berk shire county, serving in the various Massachusetts regiments, is compiled from the reports of the State Adjutant-General and from other sources, the several regiments being given precedence according to their numerical order, the names of the officers being arranged alphabetically: — First .Regiment Cavalry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 2,767 men, forty-nine of whom were killed in action, and 167 died of wounds or disease. Hopkins Amos L., of Williamstown, age 20, 2d Lieut., Aug. n, '63 ; Capt., Dec. 10, '63 ; Maj., Dec. 10, '64; exp. of service, June 26, '65. Hopkins Edward B., of Williamstown, age — , ist Lieut., Jan. 2, '64 ; killed at Ashland, Va., May 11, '64. Second Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 2,767 men, 116 of whom were killed in action, and 276 died of wounds or disease. Miller Adam, of Lee, age 22, 2d Lieut., June 13, '62 ; 1st Lieut, Aug. 10, '62 ; discharged Dec. 30, '62, for disability. Fourth Regiment, Cavalry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 2,018 men, twenty-one of whom were killed in action, and 123 died of wounds or disease. Leavill Sheldon, Jr., of Great Barrington, age 21, 2d Lieut. April 9, '64; ist Lieut, Feb. 1, '65 ; resigned as Brevet Capt, Aug. 9, '65. Fifth Regiment Cavalry, mustered ir. for three years, had a total of 1,516 men, 117 of whom died of wounds or disease, though none were killed in action. Pelton Timothy, of Great Barrington, age 21, 2d Lieut., May 26, '65 ; exp. of service Oct. 31, '65. Eighth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three months, had a total of 711 men, among whom no deaths occurred. Bache Robert, of Pittsfield, age 27, 2d Lieut, April 30, '61 ; ist Lieut, June 15, '61 ; exp. of service, Aug. 1, '61. Briggs Henry S., of Pittsfield, age 36, Capt, April 30, '61 ; Col., 10th Regt, June 12, '61. Goodrich Alonzo E., of Pittsfield, age 47, ist Sergt, April 30, '61; 2d Lieut, June 15, '61 ; exp. of service, Aug. 1, '61. Richardson Henry H, of Pittsfield, age 35, ist Lieut, April 30, '61 ; Capt., June 15, '61 ; exp. of service, Aug. 1, '61. Eighth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for 100 days, had- a total of 913 men, four of whom died in the service. Butler La Fayette, of Pittsfield, age 39, Capt, July 21, '64; exp. of service, Nov. 10, '64. Champney Fred W., of Adams, age 20, 2d Lieut, July 16, '64; exp. of service, Nov. 10, '64. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 79 Kittle James, of Pittsfield, age 23, 2d Lieut, July 21, '64; exp. of service, Nov. 10. '64. Lyons Henry M., of Adams, age 25, Capt, July 16, '64; exp. of service, Nov. 10, '64, Reid William D., of Pittsfield, age 30, ist Lieut., July 21, '64 ; exp. of service, Nov. 10, '64. Richardson Eugene B., of Adams, age 21, ist Lieut, July 16, '64; exp. of •service, Nov. 10, '64. Tenth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in frr three years, had a total of 1,499 men, ninety of whom were killed in action and eighty-three died of wounds or disease. Bacon Jimes M., of Gt. Barrington, age 33, ist Lieut, June 2r, '61; dis charged, Dec. 4, '61, for disability. Blais Napoleon P. A., of Adams, age 27, ist Sergt, June 21, '61 ; 2d Lieut., June 21, '62 ; died, July 11, '62, at Harrison's Landing, Pa. Briggs Henry S.. of Pittsfield, age 36, Col., June 21, '61 ; Brig.-Gen., U. S. Vols., July 27, '62. Clapp Thorn is W., of Pittsfield, age 31. Capt, June 21, '61; discharged-, Nov. 25, '62, by order of War Dept. Cousens William H., of Adams, age 27, Sergt., June 21, '61; discharged, Dec. 21, '63. to re-enlist, Dec 22, '63, as Sergt; ist Lieut, May 22, '64; transferred June 20, '64, to 37th Infantry. Cottrell Mark H., of Lenox, age 23, ist Sergt, June 2 r, '6t ; ist. Lieut, Nov. 26, '62 ; exp. of service, July 1, '6,;. Darby William F., age 26, Private, June 21, '61 ; Com. -Sergt., May, '62 ; 2d Lieut, Nov. 26, '62 ; exp. of service, July 1, 64, as Brevet Capt. Eldridge S-meon N. (or H.), Private, June 2r, '61 ; 2d Lieut, Nov. 26, '62; exp. of service, July 1, '64. Godddrd Lewis W., of Adams, age 40, 2d Lieut., June 21, '61; resigned Nov. 19, '61. Hager George, of Pittsfield, age 20, 2d Lieut., June 21, '6( ; discharged, Nov. 25, '62, by order of War Dept. Howland John W., of Pittsfield, age 43, ist Lieut, June 21, '61 ; resigned, Sept. 29, '62. Ives Ralph O., of Gt. Barrington, age 22, Capt, June 21, '61 ; exp. of service, S.pt 19, '64. Mansir Allen S., of Monterey, age 29, ist Sergt., June 21, '61 ; 2d Lieut, Oct. 7, '62 ; ist Lieut, June 21, '62; exp. of service, July 1, '63. Smart Elisha, of Adams, age 37, Capt, June 21, '61 ; killed, May 31, '62, at Seven Pines, Va. Traver Samuel C, of Adams, age 24, ist Lieut., June 21, '61 ; Capt., June 1, '62; cashiered, Nov. 25, '62. Wells David W., of Adams, age 24, Sergt, June 21, '61 ; 2d Lieut., Nov. 20, '6r ; ist Lieut., June 1, '62 ; resigned, Nov. 28, '62. Wheeler Charles, of Dalton, age 22, ist Lieut., June 21, '61 ; Capt., July 21, '62 ; resigned, Dec. 20, '62, as'ist Lieut. Whittlesey Elihu B., of Pittsfield, age 21, 2d Lieut, June 1, '62 ; exp. of service, July 1, '64. 80 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Wilcox Henry L., of Gt. Barrington, age 39, 2d Lieut., June 21, '61 ; re signed, Oct. 7, '61. Eleventh Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 2,423 men, eighty-five of whom were killed in action, and 147 died of wounds or disease. Bassett Russell W. (or Wm. R.), of Pittsfield, age 23, Private, June 13, '61; discharged, Dec. 28, '63, tore-enlist as 1st Sergt., Dec. 29, '63 ; 2d Lieut, July it, '65; exp. of service, July 14, '65, as ist Sergt. Eighteenth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 1,633 men, eighty-four of whom were killed in action and 148 died of wounds or disease. Hastings Benjamin F., of Lenox, aged 26, assistant surgeon, Mar. 13, '63; exp. of service, Sept. 2, '64. Nineteenth Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for three years, had a total of 2,469 men, 104 of whom were killed in action, and 160 died of wounds or disease. Eggleston Melville, of Stockbridge, age 20, 2d Lieut, May 6, '65 ; 1st Lieut, May 30, '65 ; exp. of service, June 30, '65. Twentieth Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for three years, had a total of 3,220 men, 192 of whom were killed in action, and 192 died of wounds or disease. Hibbard Lansing E., of Pittsfield, age 22, 2d Lieutv Nov. 12, '62 ; ist Lieut., June 16, '63; killed, May 10, '64. Mali Henry W. T., Jr., of Stockbridge, age 18, ist Lieut, Mar. 8, '64; Capt, May 7, '64 ; discharged, May 20, '65. Rouce Ashbael W., of Adams, age 29, Sergt, Dec. 21. '63; 2d Lieut, June 1, '65 ; exp. of service, July 16, '65, as Sergt. Smith Walter B., of Pittsfield, Capt., March 4, '65 ; transferred to 37th Inf.; exp. of service, July 16, '65. Twenty- First Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for three years, had a total of 1,619 men, ninety-five of whom were killed in action, and 119 died of wounds or disease. Clark William H., of Pittsfield, age 26, ist Lieut, March, 15/62; Capt, Oct. 30, '62; died of wounds, August 16, '64. Richardson Henry H., Pittsfield, age 35, Capt. Aug. 21, '61 ; Major, Dec, '62; Lieut-Col., July 16, '64; discharged Aug. 30, '64, as Major, having declined promotion. Severence John F., of Becket, age — , Chaplain, June 16, '64; declined commission. Twenty-Seventh Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 2,103 men, seventy-one of whom was killed in action, and 293 died of wounds or disease. Ainley Joseph, of Adams, age 21, ist Sergt., Sept. 20, '61 ; discharged, Jan. 1, '64, to reenlisted, same position ; Capt May 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 26, '65, as ist Sergt. Birsh Richard J., of Gt. Barrington, age 20, 2d Lieut, July 23, '63 ; resigned Oct. 28, '63. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 8 1 Bligh Charles H., of Mt. Washington, age 19, Corp., Sept. 25, '61; discharged Dec. 23, '63 ; to re-enlist, ist Sergt, Dec. 24, '63 ; ist Lieut, Sept. 14, '64 ; Capt, May 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 26, '65, as ist Sergt Bowker George M., of Adams, age 30, ist Lieut, Jan. 21, '63 ; discharged Feb. 11, '65. Bradley Luther J., of Lee, age 23, 2d Lieut, Oct. 16, '61 ; ist Lieut, July 23, '62 ; Capt, June 4, '64 ; exp. of service, June 26, '65. Briggs Wm. H. H., of Adams, age 21, 2d Lieut., Oct. 16, '61 ; ist Lieut., Dec. 7, '61 ; exp. of service, Jan. 13, '65. Brown William M., of Adams, age 45, M aj., Sept. 25, '61; resigned, Dec. 6, '61. Camp Samuel, of Gt. Barrington, age 33, Asst. Surgeon, Sept. 21, 61; resigned March 27, '62. Coombs Edgar H., of Lee, age 30, 1st Sergt, Oct. 1, '61; re-enlisted, Dec. 24, '63, as 1st Sergt. ; 2d Lieut, April, 18, '64 ; killed June 4/64, at Cold Harbor. Harrington William F., of Pittsfield, age 22, ist Sergt, Sept. 20, '61; 2d Lieut, June 4, '63 ; discharged, Sept. 12, '64, for disability. Hurst Frank, of Lenox and Pittsfield, age 21, Corp., Sept. 20, '61; Sergt., Dec. 24, '63 ; 2d Lieut, May 15, '65; exp. of service, June 26, '65, as Sergt. Joselyn Jerome B., Adams, age 25, 2d Lieut, April 1, '62 ; resigned June 10, ''63- McKay William M., of Adams, age 23, 2d Lieut., May 29, '63; ist Lieut, March 1, '64 ; Capt, May 17, '64; Maj., May 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 26, '65, as Capt. .Roberts Robert M., of Mt. Washington and Pittsfield, age 23, Corp., Sept. 20, '61 ; Sergt, Dec. 24, '63; ist Lieut, May 15, '65; exp. of service, July 26, '65, as Sergt. Sanford Charles D., of Adams, age 21, ist Lieut., Oct. 16, '61; Capt, Dec. 7, '61 ; killed May 16, '64. Sanford Miles, of Adams, age 45, Chaplain, Oct 8, '61 ; resigned, Feb. 25, 62. Stamm Otto L., of Great Barrington and Monterey, age 23, Corp., Sept 21, '61 ; reenlisted, Dec. 24, '63, as Sergt. ; 2d Lieut, May 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 26, '65, as Sergt. Terry Sydney S., of Adams, age 22, Corp., Oct 12, '61 ; Sergt, Jan. 2, '64 ; ist Lieut., May 5, '65 ; exp. of service, July 26, '65, as Sergt. Tyler William H., of Adams, aged 30, ist Lieut, Sept. 17, '61 ; Com. -Sub sistence, U. S. V., Jan. 1, '63. Whittaker Amos D. (or T.), of Lee and Lenox, age 27, private, Jan. 26, '64; 2d Lieut., May 15, '65 ; exp. of service June 26, '65, as private. Thirtieth Regiment, infantry, mustered into service for three years, had a total of 2.064 men, twenty-seven of whom were killed in action, and 344 died of wounds or disease. Brett Josiah W., of Pittsfield and New Marlboro, age 29, ist Sergt, Jan. 2, '64; 2d Lieut., April 21, '65 ; exp. of service, July 5, '66, as ist Sergt 82 • BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Thirty-first Regiment, infantry, had a total of 1,781 men, forty-three of whom were killed in action, and 147 died of wounds, or disease. Bache Robert, of Pittsfield, age 27, Maj., Feb. 20, '62 ; resigned, April 14, '64. Chubbuck Francis E. R., of Pittsfield, age 27, Chaplain, June 12, '62 ; exp. of service, Nov. 26, '64. Dinan Patrick J., of Washington, age 21, private, Dec. 5, '61 ; re-enlisted, Feb. 15, as ist Sergt. ; 2d Lieut., Dec. 7, '64 ; ist Lieut., Feb. 3, '65 ; exp. of service, Sept. 9, as 2d Lieut Fordham Elbert H, of Pittsfield, age 28, ist Lieut, Feb. 20, '62 ; Capt, Sept. 6, '62 ; Maj. April 15, '64 ; exp. of service, Nov. 26, '64, as Brevet. Lieut.-Col. Hayden Lester M., of North Adams, age 31, ist Lieut, Feb. 20/62 ; Capt, April 22, '64 ; exp. of service, Nov. 18, '64. Hollister Edward P., of Pittsfield, age 25, Capt, Feb. 20, '62 ; Lieut.-Col.,, 57th Regt., Inf., Dec. 21, '63. Morey Benjamin F., of Lee, age 45, ist Lieut, Ang. 19, '62 ; Capt., Feb. 2, '64 ; resigned, Sept. 9, 64. Pelton Wm. H, of Great Barrington, age 27, ist Sergt, Co. H, Dec. 7, '61 ; 2d Lieut, Jan. 1, '63 ; 1st Lieut, Mar. 20/64 j exp. of service, Dec. 15, '64. Perry David, of Richmond, age 31, 2d Lieut, Feb. 20, '62 ; resigned, Jan. 3°, '64- Rockwell William W., of Pittsfield, age 22, Capt, Feb. 20, '62 ; died, Dec. 3, '63, at Baton Rouge, La. Sears George W., of Pittsfield, age 19, private Nov. 20, '61 ; re-enlisted, Feb. 17, '64, as Sergt. ; Sergt-Maj., Sept. 23, '64; 2d Lieut, Dec. 7, '64; exp. of service, Sept. 9, '65, as 2d Lieut. Wade Charles J., of Lenox, age 22, 2d Lieut., Dec. 7, '64 ; exp. of service, Sept. 9, 65. Thirty-fourth Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for three years. had a total of 1,448 men, eighty-one of whom were killed in action, and 172 died of wounds or disease. Butler Lafayette, of Pittsfield, age 38, ist Lieut., July 15, '62 ; dishonorably discharged, Sept. 5, '63. Cooley William H., of Pittsfield, age 28, Capt, Aug. 6, '62; resigned June 24, '63. Gardner Robert I. (or J.), of Egremont, age 24, ist Sergt, July 31, '62; 2d Lieut., May 1, '65 ; exp. of service, June 16, '65, as ist Sergt. Millard Henry J., of North Adams, age 28, Asst Surg., Dec. 30, '64; exp. of service, June 16, '65. Mitchell Wells B., of Adams, age 23, 2d Lieut, Oct. 18, '64; ist Lieut, Nov. 25, '64; exp. of service, June, '65, as 2d Lieut. Potter Andrew, of Pittsfield, age 28, Capt., Aug. 6, '62 ; Maj., Sept. 24, '64; exp. of service, June 16, '65. Pomroy Lemuel, of Pittsfield, age 32, Sergt-Maj., Aug. 1, '62; 2d Lieut, Nov. 29, '64; exp. of service, June 16, '65, as Sergt-Maj. Piatt Samuel H., of Pittsfield, age 22, 2d Lieut,, Aug. 6, '62; ist Lieut, A/T I- — O '£ . . .- ,-. ,-¦ 1' ,-v ,-. s~, A A/TnvnU t t ' C ~ March 18/64; resigned March n, '65. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 83 VanLoan Lyman W., of Pittsfield, age 34, ist Lieut, Aug. 6, '62; Capt., Sept. 24, '64; exp. of service, June 16, '65. Walker Melville E., of Pittsfield, age 27, 2d Lieut., June 18, '63; 1st Lieut., June 6, '64; Capt., Nov. 9, '64; exp. of service, June 16, '65. Thirty-seventh Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 1,483 men, no of whom were killed inaction, and 138 died of wounds and disease. Bradley John S., of Lee, age 21, ist Sergt, Aug. 30, '62; 2d Lieut., Jan. 29, '63 ;¦ ist Lieut, Feb. 9, '64; discharged, May 15, '65, as Brevet Capt Casey Michael, of Pittsfield, age 19, 1st Sergt, Sept. 2, '62; 2d Lieut, Mar. 2, '65; ist Lieut., June 26, '65; exp. of service, June 21, '65, as ist Sergt. Chalmers James G. (or C), of Pittsfield, age 22, Com. -Sergt, Sept. 4, '62; 2d Lieut, Nov. 20, '62 ; ist Lieut, Dec. 5, '63 ; discharged, July 30, '64, for disability. 'Champney Jonas A., of Adams, age 32, ist Lieut, Aug. 27, '62 ; Capt., May 15, '64; exp. of service, June 21, '65, as Brevet Maj. Colt Thomas G., of Pittsfield, age 20, ist Lieut, Aug. 5/62 ; Capt, Sept. 23, '64, discharged May 23, '65, as Brevet Maj. Cousins William H., of Adams, age 27, ist Lieut., May 22, '64; discharged Nov. 26, '64. Dodge Daniel J., of Pittsfield, age 42, ist Lieut., Aug. 5, '62 ; resigned, Jan. 28, '63. Dooley Peter, of Cheshire, age 40, 2d Lieut, July 30, '62 ; Capt., Aug. 27, '62 ; dismissed, March 9, '63. Goodrich Alonzo E., of Pittsfield, Lieut-Col., Aug. 27, '62; resigned, Jan. 16, '63. Hopkins Archibald, of Williamstown, age 19, Capt., Aug. 27, '62; Maj., May 19, '65; Lieut.-Col., June 26, '65; exp. of service, June 24, '65, as Capt, Brevet Maj. Hurlburt Edwin, of Great Barrington, age 44, Capt, Aug. n, '62 ; resigned, Oct. 14, '62. Hyde George H., of Lee, age 22, 2d Lieut, Aug. 27, '62 ; ist Lieut, Jan. 17, '63 ; Capt., July 27, '64; exp. of service, June 21, '65. Lawton Thomas C, of Sheffield, age 28, Assistant Surgeon, Aug. 15, '62; resigned Feb. 23, '64. Morgan P. Woodbridge, of Lee, age 20, 2d Lieut., Aug. 27, '62 ; resigned, June 19, '63. Morse Frank C, of Pittsfield, age 23, Chaplain, Aug. 27, '62; exp. of ser vice, June 21, '65. Pease Franklin W., of Lee, age 40, Capt, Aug. 27, '62 ; died of wounds, March 14, '64. Plunkett Thomas F., Jr., of Pittsfield, age 19, 2d Lieut, Aug. 14, '62 ; ist Lieut, Aug. 27, '62 ; dismissed June 2, '63. Reed Julius H., of Lee, age 20, ist Sergt, Aug. 30, '62; 2d Lieut, Oct. 13, '64; ist Lieut, May 24, '65; exp. of service, June 21, '65, as 2d Lieut. Robinson John C, of Adams, age 25, ist Lieut., Aug. 27, '62; Capt., Dec. 24, '63 ; discharged May 15, '65, as Brevet Major. 84 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Smith Walter B., of Pittsfield, age 31, 2d Lieut., Aug. 27, '62 ; ist Lieut, Aprils, '64; Capt, March 4, '65 ; transferred to Twentieth Infantry. Sparks Albert C, of Lee, age 21, Sergt., Aug. 30, '62; 2d Lieut, June 3, '63; ist Lieut, May 15, '64; discharged Sept 20, '64, for disability, as 2d Lieut Stannard Edward E., of New Marlboro, age 22, ist Sergt, Aug. 30, '62; 2d Lieut, May 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 21, '65, as 1st Sergt. Taylor Richard H., of Great Barrington, April 29, ist Sergt, Aug. 30, '62; 2d Lieut., Nov. 18, '63 ; ist Lieut, Oct. 13, '64; exp. of service, Oct. 13, '64- Fortieth Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for three years, had a total of 1,167 men, forty-six of whom were killed in action, and 146 died of wounds or disease. Brewster Oliver E., of Pittsfield, age 46, Surgeon, Aug. 20, '62; resigned, Oct 3, '63. Cass Jonathan, of Great Barrington, age 37, Assistant Surgeon, Sept. 2, '62 ; resigned, July 27, '63. Smith Andrew M., of Williamstown, age 35, Asst. Surgeon, Sept. 2, '62 ; Surgeon, Oct. 4, '63 ; discharged, March 1, '64. Forty-ninth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for nine months, had a total of 966 men, twenty-one of whom were killed in action, and eighty-four died of wounds or disease. This regiment was raised entirely in Berkshire county, there being only three of its members from other counties. Pittsfield contributed 140, Great Barrington eighty-two, Sheffield seventy-five, Adams seventy-four, Lee fifty five, New Marlboro forty-one, and most of the other towns their just proportions. These men were the very flower of the county, averaging about twenty-five years in age. The old 49th upheld well the credit of Berkshire county and of the old Bay State on many a sanguinary field, among which is mentioned, with commendable pride, that of May 27, 1863, when of her 233 men who volunteered to lead the forlorn hope and storm the outposts of Port Hudson, in less than three-quarters of an hour eighty fell, killed or wounded. Over the tidings from this fitly-called " Slaughtersfield," could many a Berkshire farmer, had he the Roman forti tude, exclaim, — " Thanks to the gods my boy has done his duty. Welcome my Son. There sit him down my friends. Full in my sight, that I may view at leisure The bloody corse and count the glorious wounds: Who would not be this youth? What pity 'tis That we can die but once to save our country." Brewster Henry A., of Pittsfield, age 38, Qr. -Master, Nov. 19, '62 ; exp. of service, Sept. 1, '63. Chaffee Samuel B., of Gt. Barrington, age 29, 2d Lieut., Co. D, Capt, Sept. 19, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Clark George W., of Pittsfield, age 28, ist Lieut., Co. A, Sept. 18, '62 ; resigned, Dec. 26, '62. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 85 Deming Benton D., of Sandisfield, age 31, ist Lieut, Co. H," Oct. 28, '62 ; killed May 27, '63, at Port Hudson, La. Doolittle John, of Monterey, age 26, 2d Lieut, Co. F, Dec. 31, '62; dis charged at exp. of service. Dresser Edson T., of Stockbridge, age 22, ist Lieut., Co. F, Sept. ?o ; dis charged at exp. of service. Foster Daniel B., of Cheshire, age 34, ist Lieut, Co. C, Sept, 19, '62 ; dis charged at expiration of service. Francis Frederick A., of Pittsfield, age 27, 2d Lieut Co. A, Sept. 18, '62 ; ist Lieut, Dec. 21, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Garlick Charles R., of Pittsfield, age 27, Capt, Co. B, Sept. 19, '62 ; dis charged at exp. of service. Gleason Sanford E., of Adams, age 23, 2d Lieut., Co. K, April r5, '63 ; dis charged at expiration of service. Harvie Robert B., of Williamstown, age 21, ist Lieut, Co. G, Sept. 21 ; dis charged at exp. of service. Judd Isaac E., of Egremont, age 22, 3d Lieut, Co. K, Oct. 28, '62; ist Lieut, April 15, '63; died of wounds, June 13, '63, at Baton Rouge, La. Kellogg LeRoy S., of Lee, age 31, ist Lieut., Co. I, Oct. 28, '62 ; resigned, May 31, '63. Kniffen Charles W., of West Stockbridge, age 26, ist Lieut., Co. B, Sept. 19 '62 ; discharged at exp. of service. Linginfelter George R., of Pittsfield, age 28, Capt, Co. C, Jan. 3, '63 ; dis charged at exp. of service. Lyons Henry M., of Adams, age 23, 2d Lieut, Co. G, Sept. 2T, '62; dis charged at exp. of service. Morey Benjamin A., of Lee, age 44, Capt., Co. F, Oct. 25, '62 ; discharged at exp. of service. Morey Henry G., of Great Barrington, age 24, 2d Lieut, Co. D, Nov. 24, '62 ; resigned, April 7, '63. Nichols William A., of Williamstown, age 24, 2d Lieut., Co. L, Oct. 28, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Noble Robert R., of Williamstown, age 21, 2d Lieut, Co. B, Sept. 29; dis charged at exp. of service. Parker Francis W., of North Adams, age 27, Capt, Co. G, Sept. 21, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Plunkett Charles T., of Pittsfield, age 22, Capt, Co. C, Sept 19, '62 ; Maj. Nov. 19, '63; discharged Sept. 1, '63, at exp. of service. Reid George, of Gt. Barrington, age 23, 2d Lieut.. Co. A, May 23,' 63 ; discharged at exp. of service. Rennie Zenas C, of Pittsfield, age 26, Capt, Co. I, Oct. 28, '62 ; discharged at exp. of service. Shannon Augustus V., of Lee, age 25, Capt, Co. H, Oct 28, '62-; dis charged at exp. of service. Sherman Robert T., of Egremont, age 25, ist Lieut, Co. E, Sept. 19, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Siggens Thomas, of Great Barrington, age 34, 2d Lieut, Co. D, April 15, '63 ; discharged at exp. of service. 86 BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Sisson Henry D.. of New Marlboro, age 25, 2d Lieut, Co. E, Sept 19, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Smith Dewitt S., of Lee, age 22, 2d Lieut., Co. H, Oct. 28, discharged at exp. of service. Strong James N., of Pittsfield, age 42, 2d Lieut, Co. C, June 24, '63 ; dis charged at exp. of service. Sumner Samuel B., of Great Barrington, age 32, Capt, Co. D, Sept. 19, '62 ; Lieut.-Col., Nov. 19, '62 ; exp. of service, Sept. 1, '63. Sweet George H., of Tyringham, age 19, 2d Lieut, Co. F, Oct. 25, '62 ; discharged Dec. 26, '62, for disability. Taft Roscoe C, of Sheffield, age 26, ist Lieut., Co. K, Oct. 28, '62; re signed March 30. '63. Train Horace D., of Sheffield, age 40, Capt., Co. E, Sept. 19, '62; discharged at expiration of service. Tucker Joseph, of Gt. Barrington, age 29, 1st Lieut, Co. D, Sept. 19, '62; discharged at exp. of service. Weller Israel C, of Pittsfield, age 22, Capt., Co. A, Sept 18/62 ; discharged at exp. of service. Wells W. M., of Pittsfield, age 35, 2d Lieut, Co. C, Sept. 10, '62; dis charged Jan. 24, '63, for disability. Weston Byron, of Lee, age 31, Capt., Co. K, Oct. 28, '62; discharged at exp. of service. , Fifty-Second Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for nine months, had a total of 955 men, seven of whom were killed in action, and ninety-one died of wounds or disease, Sabine Henry M., of Lenox, age — , Asst-Surgeon, Nov. 19, '62 ; exp. of ser: vice Aug. 14, '63. Fifty-Fourth Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 1,574 men, fifty-four of whom were killed in action, and 154 died of wounds or disease. Bassett Almon H., of Pittsfield, age — , 2d Lieut., Feb. 14, '63; resigned and commission cancelled. Emerson Edward B., of Pittsfield, age 17, 2d Lieut, June 3, '63 ; ist Lieut., July 19, '67, ; Capt., March 30, '65 ; exp. of service, July 14, '65. Fifty-Seventh Regiment, Infantry, mustered in for three years, had a total of 1,543 men, 112 of whom were killed in action, and 137 died of wounds or disease. Dashull Alfred H., Jr., of Stockbridge, age 40, Chaplain, April 14, '64; exp. of service, July 30, '65. Dresser Edson T., of Stockbridge, age — , Capt, Jan. 25/64; killed, July 30, '64, at Petersburg, Va. Heath Charles E., of Monterey, age 32, Asst. Surgeon Jan. 13, '64; dis honorably .discharged, Nov. 22, '64. Hollister Edward P., of Pittsfield, age 27, Lieut-Col., Dec. 21, '63 ; resigned, April 16, '64. Marshall James H., of Hancock and Pittsfield, age 21, ist Sergt., Co. I., Mar. 10, '64; ist Lieut., Oct. 7, '64; exp. of service, July 30, '65. BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 87 Royce Charles H., of Pittsfield, age 20, 2d Lieut., Jan. 28, '64 ; ist Lieut., Oct. 7, '64; discharged, May 26, '65. White Whitman V., of Stockbridge, age 28, Surgeon, Dec. 5, '63 • exp. of service, July 30, '65. Sixty-first Regiment, Infantry, mustered into service for one year, had a total of 1,013 men, five of whom were killed in action, and seventeen died of wounds or disease. Brown William H., of Pittsfield, aged 31, ist Lieut., Sept. 22, '64; exp. of service, June 4, '64. Eldridge Simeon N., of Adams, age 26, Capt, Sept. 22. '64; exp. of service, June 4, '65. Johns Henry T., of Pittsfield, age 36, 2d Lieut, Sept. 6, '64; ist Lieut, Jan. 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 4, '65, as Brevet Capt. Kern George H., of Pittsfield, age 26, ist Sergt, Sept. 12/64; 2d Lieut., Mar. 15, '65; exp. of service, June 4, '65. Montgomery William W., of Adams, age 21, Private, Sept. 14, '64 ; 2d Lieut, Mar. 15, '65 ; exp. of service, June 4, '65. GAZETTEER of TOWNS. ADAMS lies in the northern part of the country, in 42° 37' north lati tude, and in longitude east from Washington,* 30 53', bounded north by North Adams, east by Savoy and a small part of Florida, south by Cheshire and a small part of Savoy, and west by small parts of Cheshire, New Ashford and Williamstown. The town was named in honor of the patriot Samuel Adams, and was originally in the form of a parallelogram, seven miles long and five miles broad, remaining thus until it was divided a few years since, the northern part being formed into the town of North Adams As this division occurred so recently, however, we shall for the present con sider the towns as one, the old town of Adams, as their early history is co incident. These combined townships then, were originally known as East Hoosac, the tract being explored and surveyed by a committee appointed by the general court, in 1749, they being instructed to lay out a township six miles square. This order, for some reason, they did not obey, but made the tract seven miles by five, or having an area of 22,400 acres. From this a small part was taken towards forming the town of Cheshire, March 14, 1793, other than which no changes were made until the division of the town. In the year following that in which the survey was made, in 1750, Ephraim Will iams secured a grant of 200 acres, under condition that he should " reserve ten acres for a fort, and build a grist and saw-mill, and keep them in repair for twenty years." The reservation of ten acres was located in the north western part of the town. On June 2, 1762, the general court sold at auction nine townships in the northwestern part of the county, among which East Hoosac was No. 1. It was purchased by Nathan Jones, he paying therefor ^3,200. Soon after his purchase he admitted as joint proprietors Col. Elisha Jones and John Murray. The proprietors, in October of the same year, employed a surveyor to lay out forty-eight settling lots of 100 acres each. A line was drawn through the length of the town, dividing the best of the land into two equal parts, and *As the whole county is in north latitude, with longitude reckoned east from Washing ton, the terms north and east will hereafter be emitted. TOWN OF ADAMS. 89 on each side of this line a range of lots was laid out. Each lot was 160 rods long from east to west, abating from the breadth of each lot enough to bring the range of twenty-four lots within the north and south limits of the town. These forty-eight settling lots, occupying the bottom of the valley through its whole length, comprised the heart of the township. Four years after, or in 1764, Israel Jones, then a resident of the town, was authorized to survey a further number of lots, not exceeding twenty, of 100 acres each, and as agent of the proprietors to admit sixty settlers, this number being fixed upon in order to fulfil the conditions voted by the general court, that " when the number of settlers shall have amounted to sixty, they shall build a meeting-house and settle a learned protestant minister." The proprietors would naturally be anxious to obtain this number, as the building of a church and settlement of a minister would prove a great impetus in drawing other settlers, thus enhancing the value of land. The rest of the township was divided into 200 acre lots, in 1768, and distributed among the proprietors according to their shares in the property of the town. Ten years later, October 15, 1778, East Hoosac was incorporated as the township of Adams, named, as we have said, in honor of Samuel Adams, who subsequently be came Governor of the State. April 16, 1878, the town was divided, the line passing midway between the northern and southern boundaries, north of which the territory was incorporated into the township of North Adams, and the southern part retaining the old name of Adams, and is thus the Adams of which we write. The surface of Adams is broken and mountainous, being noted for its pic turesque scenery, having within its limits the highest point of land in Massa chusetts, old Greylock, towering to an altitude of 3,505 feet Hoosac river enters the town from the South, flowing a northerly course through the entire length of the township, twisting its serpentine course through a rich valley of great beauty, to the east and west of which rises hill upon hill and mountain upon mountain, here turned in graceful curves, and there broken into sharp angles by crag and precipice. Within this beautiful valley are located nearly all of the inhabitants, within it is conducted the manufactures of the town, and crossing and recrossing the Hoosac, like threads of silver, extend the rails of the Pittsfield & North Adams railroad, over which is conducted the towns' harvest surplus and the result of her toil in the factory and shop. The moun tains of which Greylock peak forms a part, are now known as the Greylock group, though they were formerly, and are still to a certain extent, called as a whole, Saddle Mountain. This very unromantic title, however, is fast giv ing way to the poetic and smooth-sounding Greylock, given from the poetic fancy that the peak, when whitened by the snows or frosts of autumn and spring, the body being clothed in dark forests, presents the appearance of the grey and straggling locks of an old man. The sides of the mountain are cov ered with a thick growth of maple, beach, birch and cherry, while its summit 90 TOWN OF ADAMS. affords to the observer a most magnificent and enchanting prospect, of which Mr. W. Gladden speaks as follows : — " Down at its feet lies the valley of the Hoosac, nearly three thousand feet below. Pittsfield, with its beautiful lakes, and many smaller villages, are seen in the valleys and on the adjacent slopes. Southwestward the eye sweeps over the top of the Taconics, away to the Catskills, beyond the Hudson; north westward the peaks of the Adirondacks, in Northern New York, are plainly visible ; in the north the sturdy ridges of the Green Mountains file away in grand outline ; on the east Monadnock and Wachusett renew their stately greeting, and Tom and Holyoke look up from their beautiful valley; south ward Mount Everett stands sentinel at the portal of Berkshire, through which the Housatonic flows. And all this grand circuit is filled with mountains ; range beyond range, peak above peak, they stretch away on every side, a boundless expanse of mountain-summits. Standing here and taking in with your eye all that is contained within the vague boundaries of the horizon, you receive the grandest if not the very first impression you ever had of distance, of immensity, and of illimitable force." Between Greylock and the other mountain summits, just over the line in Williamstown, lies "the Hopper," a chasm more than a thousand feet in depth whose four wooded sides, seen from above, appear to converge at a point below. " The Bellow's Pipe " is a narrow gorge between Greylock and the peaks on the east, through which the northwest gales sometimes sweep with fearful violence. The soil of the valley is rich and deep, and here are located some excellent farms, while the hillsides afford some fine grazing land. The rocks entering into the geological structure of the territory are talcose and mica-slate and limestone. In 1880, when the last census was taken, Adams had a population of 5,591, though she now has, owing to increase in manufacturing interests, about 3,000 more, while the report of the State Board of Education for 1883, shows the town to have employed twenty-eight teachers during the year, five of whom were males, and to have sustained one high school, having forty-four pupils, while the aggregate attendance upon all the schools was 1,581. The annual report of the school committee for 1884 shows the town to have 1,602 children of school age, the average membership in school, being 1,136, and the average attendance 1,056. Adams is a handsome post village nestled at the foot of old Greylock, on the Pittsfield & North Adams R. R., and extending on both sides of the Hoosac river. Here are collected factories, mechanic shops, rows of busi ness blocks, dwellings and churches, forming a neat, prosperous and vigorous New England village. North and south of it, strung along the Hoosac like beads on a thread, are other prosperous, manufacturing villages, so that the valley is almost a continuous village through the whole length of the town, for it must be remembered that nearly the whole population of the township is gathered in this narrow valley. Arnoldsville is the southermost village, extending nearly to the Cheshire line. TOWN OF ADAMS. 9 1 Maple Grove is a bright manufacturing community, lying between Arnoldsville and Adams village. Renfrew is another enterprising little village, where are located the Ren frew mills. Howlands comes next, a village yet in its infancy, though possessing a wonderfully sturdy growth, where are located the extensive works of the American Zylonite Company. The First National Bank of Adams. — This bank was incorporated in 1863, and extended in 1883. The officers are H. J. Bliss, president; H. H. Wellington, cashier ; and H. J. Bliss, L. J. Colby, L. L. Brown, S. W. Bow- erman, D. J. Dean, James Renfrew, Jr., and H. H. Wellington, directors. The following is a statement of the bank's affairs October 1, 1884: — Capital stock paid in , $150,000.00 Deposits 197,000.00 Loan and discounts 328,000.00 Undivided profits 75,000.00 Premium account 10,000.00 Reserve 68,000.00 South Adams Savings Bank. — This institution was incorporated and organized in 1869, with H.J. Bliss, president; L. L. Brown, L. J. Cole, and Charles H. Ingalls, vice-presidents ; H. H. Wellington, treasurer and secre tary; and D. J. Dean, B. F. Phillips, James Renfrew, Jr., Daniel Jenks, Charles F. Sayles, A. J. Bucklen, D. D. Wheeler, George W. Adams, and J. B. Farnham, trustees. Its present officers are H. J. Bliss, president; L. L. Brown, D. J. Dean, and L. J. Cole, vice-presidents; H. H. Wellington, treas urer; James C. Chalmers, secretary; and D. J. Dean, A. J. Bucklin, James Renfrew, Jr., Daniel Burt, F. E. Mole, B. F. Phillips, C. F. Sayles, W. B. Green, and J. B. Farnham, trustees. The bank is doing a prosperous busi ness, its statement October 1, 1884, when it had 1,700 depositors, was as fol lows : — ¦ Due Depositors $599,672.59 Guaranty Fund 15,800.00 Interest account 1,287.50 Profit and loss . . : 20,000.00 Total $636,760.09 The American Zylonite Co. — Paper, camphor and alcohol, combined and treated chemically, make zylonite, and from zylonite in turn are made almost numberless kinds of goods, which have heretofore been produced from shell, bone, ivory, hard rubber, celluloid and metal, celluloid being so similar a combination and closely allied to zylonite in both material and manufacture, that cross suits at law are either pending or have recently been decided in the matter of infringement, injunctions, etc., between the zylonite and celluloid companies. These works are located midway between the villages of North Adams and Adams, at the pretty and prosperous village of Howlands, which no longer than three years ago had neither name or habitation. Ground was TOWN OF ADAMS. broken for the erection of manufacturing buildings and for the residences of employees, the result already attained being a handsomely located hamlet with plenty of room for growth to a comely village. Like all new enterprises, in this instance introducing not only an entire new line of manufactured goods, but a new process of manufacture, the first steps of progress were slow ; but the outcome gives evidence that they were surely taken, and that the work of building factories and residences, making streets and sidewalks, securing help, constructing machinery, etc., has been success fully carried out. In the summer of 1883 the first manufactured goods of the company were put upon the market, the early installments offered to the trade creating such a demand that the entire force of the establishment is kept busy in filling orders for goods, and the larger part of the works is kept running both night and day. As we said at the outset, paper, camphor, and alcohol are the materials from which zylonite is made, paper being the basis and principal feature of the stock used in this system of manufacture. This must needs be made from pure rag stock, and be as nearly without spot or blemish as the greatest care in the selection of stock and details of the manufacture of paper can make it. This paper is manufactured at the Greylock mills of the L. L. Brown Paper Co,, at Adams, being made expressly to order and delivered in rolls. The first process of manufacture into zylonite is the cutting of the paper into strips, about an inch wide and two feet long, the paper being em bossed while passing through the machine. The embossing is found neces sary to prevent the paper from matting together, as it would be liable to do in sheets in the following process of manufacture : The paper strips are placed in iron vessels, when strong acids are applied, and by means of chemical action the paper is again resolved into pulp. Then by means of processes peculiar to the company and which cover all the secrets, if secrets there are, in the manufacturing details, the important features of which are the introduction and combination of camphor and alcohol to the pulp, making the preparation entirely insoluble. At this stage of proceedure, the mass partakes of the nature of cellulose, when colcring matter is intro duced, and the combined preparation is passed continuously between heavy and highly polished rollers, not unlike paper-mill calender rolls in appearance, or perhaps more like the machinery generally used for grinding rubber. It is then molded into slabs of four or five feet in length, two feet in width and three or four inches in thickness, after a certain length of time, and when in proper condition, the slabs are placed on the bed of a machine in which they are shaved to any desired thickness. At this stage, the shaved sheets are as clear as crys tal and transparent as glass, presenting nothing to the eye when looking through them, but the shade or color, which may have been added at the proper time. Celluloid, having first been made from gun cotton, was necessarily an ex plosive compound, and the idea has quite generally attained that both zylo- TOWN OF ADAMS. 93 nite and celluloid are dangerously explosive substances. Zylonite is not ex plosive in the least degree ; but it is inflamable, and will burn readily and freely, as will paper in its crude or any of its more finished conditions, Zyl onite being just as liable to destruction by fire as paper is found to be, and more so: The particulars we give, as to what zylonite is, viz. : paper, camphor and alcohol, cover all the published information that is to be had on the sub ject, as both Webster and Worcester are silent on the subject, and will con tinue so until revised editions are printed. The American Zylonite Co. was incorporated in 1881, with a capital of $750,000.00, the officers of the company being Emil Kipper, of Adams, president; S. W Ingalls, of North Adams, treasurer. The New York office of the company is at 361 and 363 Broadway. The company employs 150 hands. Later on, in 1883, was incorporated the Zylonite Comb and Brush Co., with a capital of $100,000.00, which now employs 175 hands in the manufacture of zylonite combs, brushes, and mirrors of all kinds. The officers are W. L. Brown, of North Adams, presi dent ; B. E. Kingman, of New York, treasurer; and C. A. Denny, of New York, secretary. Still later, or early in 1884, was incorporated the Zylonite Novelty Co., with a capital of $100,000.00, for the manufac ture of zylonite shoe-horns, glove-stretchers, pen-holders, checks, handles of all kinds, toilet boxes, martingale rings, etc., etc., giving employment to about fifty hands. The officers are W. L. Brown, of North Adams, president, and B. E. Kingman, of New York, treasurer. The business of these companies is constantly increasing, necessitating the erection of new buildings, etc., promising within five years to become the largest manufac turing establishments in Berkshire county. The Renfrew Manufacturing Co., whose works are located at Renfrew, was incorporated in 1867, its present officers being L. L. Brown, president ; James C. Chalmers, secretary ; and James Renfrew, Jr., agent; a capital of $1,400,000.00 being employed. The company manufactures ginghams, yarns, turkey-red damask table cloths, and fancy dress goods, employing about 2,500 operatives. The mills are operated by both steam and water-power. The Adams Steam Grist-Mills, located on Hoosac street, Adams, were built by Messrs. Butler & Fairchild, in 1869. In 1871 the property came into the hands of H. A. Butler & Co., and in 1874, Mr. M. C. Richmond, of this firm, became sole owner, and still conducts the business. The mills have two runs of stones, with the capacity for grinding 600 bushels of grain per day. Henry J. Arnold &* Son's steam saw and planing-mills, located on Spring st, was established in 1878. Mr. Arnold gives employment to fifty hands in the manufacture of lumber, boxes and barrels, turning out about 3,000,000 feet of lumber per annum. Allen Iron Works located on Mill street, operated by both steam and water-power, were built by James A. Allen, in 1871. Mr. Allen manufac tures patent grate bars, filters for paper-mills, sugar refineries, bleacheries 94 TOWN OF ADAMS. and dye works, beamers, skein spoolers, bobbin winders, chain warpers, dye machines, and chain-splitting machines, all of which are his own inventions and his specialties in manufacture. He has also invented a new steam-heat ing apparatus, which is considered of great value for heating factories, churches and dwellings. He gives employment to about twenty-five hands. The Greylock Woolen Mills, located at Maple Grove, on the Hoosack river, were erected in 1864, by Messrs. Peter Blackinton and B. F. Phillips. The present firm is B. F. Phillips & Son, who manufacture cassimeres, ladies' dress goods and shawls. The mills are operated by both steam and water- power, are furnished with seven sets of machinery, and give employment to 160 operatives. James B. Dean's grist-?nill and cotton-batting factory are located on road i4Cor 26 and 27, on Peck's brook. The grist-mill grinds meal and feed, and cotton batting is made from waste material gotten at cotton factories. Mr. Dean employs six hands. The Maple Grove Warp Mills, located at Maple Grove, Adams & Co., proprietors, have 4,100 spindles and employ 125 hands in the manufacture of cotton warp. The mills were built by Adams & Seeley, in 1848. The Plunkett Manufacturing Co. — -The mills occupied by this heavy com pany were built by Stephen L. Arnold & Co., in 1846, going into operation July 4th of that year, manufacturing cotton cloth. Upon the death of Stephen L. Arnold, the concern was left entirely to his partner, Daniel Arnold, and then came an unsuccessful period of several years. It then became the prop erty of O. Anold & Co., and then, several years later, came another change of proprietors, and finally, in 1881, it was taken by the present company. The officers of the concern are J. R. Anthony, president ; W. B. Plunkett, treas urer; and Charles T. Plunkett, manager. They have 5,200 spindles and 1 20 fancy looms, producing bleached dress goods. W. C. Plunkett &> Sons. — This firm, composed of William B. and Charles T. Plunkett, carry on an extensive business in the manufacture of white and colored cotton warps and yarns, operating 14,200 spindles. The Pump Log Factory. — This old factory was located on Tophet brook, about three-quarters of a mile east of the village. It was built by Daniel and John Anthony, in 1822, 40 by 30 feet, three and one-half stories in height, for the manufacture of cotton yarn. The water was thrown upon a wheel twenty-six feet in diameter, on a level with the third story. The weaving was all done in the families of the surrounding neighborhood. About seven years later Cyrus and Jacob Peck leased the factory, changing it to a ma chine shop for the manufacture of cotton and woolen machinery. About 18.31 it was again changed, to a factory for manufacturing satinets, operated by Isaac U. Hoxie, who continued until 1834 or '35, when the factory was closed. Turner's Factory. — This building was erected in 1814, by Gersham Caleb, George and Sewell Turner, standing where the machine shop now tands, near the Stone Mill of the Renfrew Manuf. Co. TOWN OF ADAMS. 95 Although the two towns were then one, the sketch of old Fort Massachu setts and the Indian history pervading its story properly belong with the his tory of North Adams, to the sketch of which town the reader is referred. But in the following remarks relative to the early settlement of the territory, it must be remembered that we speak of the two towns as a whole, or as though no division had ever been made. Among the early settlers of the town, not including a few soldiers who lingered near the fort, were Abial Smith and his sons Gideon and Jacob, John Kilborn and John McNeal, of Litchfield, Conn.; Reuben Hinman and Jonathan Smith, of Woodbury ; and Messrs. Parker, Cook and Leavenworth, of Wallingford. These settlers, however, with others who located with them, did not remain long, most of them selling their lands to purchasers from Rhode Island, many of whom were Quakers. Others, not of that order, soon followed from the same State, until nearly the whole town was occupied by Rhode Islanders. October 15, 1778, the town was incorporated, the first town meeting being held March 8, 1779, when Capt. Philip Mason, Capt. Israel Jones, and Capt. Reuben Hinman were elected selectmen. The prin cipal points of settlement were at what are now the villages of North Adams and Adams, forming the nucleuses about which these villages were built. The grist and saw-mill required by the grant to Ephraim Williams, were built at what is now North Adams village, and a grist-mill was built about the same time at Adams village, or as it is generally known, South Adams. The fol lowing biographical sketches, however, are of only such as settled in what is now the township of Adams: — Benjamin Farmer came to Adams, from Dartmouth, R. L, about 1787, settling as a pioneer farmer, where he resided until his death. His son Will iam, born in Dartmouth in 1775, was twelve years old when he came to Adams with his father, and resided on the old homestead during the remain der of his life. He married Martha Chase, of his native town, who bore him eleven children, who lived to attain a mature age, and all married, except one daughter who remained at home and ministered to the wants of her parents until thty died. Only one of this large family, Mrs. Ann Eliza Fessenden, now resides in the town. Job Anthony, born at Taunton, Mass., in 1797, came to Adams in 1816, commencing an apprenticeship with Joseph Shove, tanner, with whom he re mained three years. He then entered into a contract to support Hattel Kelly, a bachelor, and his maiden sister, for the use of a small tan-yard and a farm of fifty acres. This he continued to do until the death of Mr. Kelly, when he purchased the property to which he has added from time to time. Here he has continued to live, up to the present time. Mr. Anthony is of Quaker extraction, and early identified himself with that society here, being now the only surviving member thereof. At the dismission of the society, in 1828, caused by the doctrines of Elias Hicks, Mr. Anthony took strong grounds against these sentiments, and is now decidedly orthodox. In his ¦96 TOWN OF ADAMS. thirty-first year he married Hannah Harkness, who died in 1861. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons and a daughter, viz. : Susan (Mrs. Andrews Hall), living on Myrtle street ; Job Kelly Anthony, merchant, of the firm of Anthony & Burlingame, at Maple Grove ; and Edmund, a farmer, residing on the homestead. During his whole course as a business man, in volving transactions of considerable amount, Mr. Anthony has never broken a contract nor failed to meet an obligation. John Fisk, from Cheshire, came to Adams at an early date, locating on the farm his grandson, John H. Fisk, now occupies, where he remained till his death. He built the house thereon, which is still in a good state of pres ervation, in 1797. He married Hannah Smith, who bore him four children, none of whom are living. His son Daniel succeeded him on the homestead. Daniel was twice married and reared six children, four of whom are now living, viz. : Daniel W., in Wisconsin ; Ann Eliza (Mrs. Henry Bliss), in Adams village; John H., as before mentioned; and Charles E., an invalid, occupying, with his mother, a part of the homestead. Hiram H., son of Jerred Clark, was born in Williamstown, in November, 1820. He spent his youth much as other farmer's sons, in work on the form and in attending the common school of his neighborhood, until fourteen years of age. He then was engaged to work in the cotton mills of Dr. Bray- ton, where the woolen mills of Deweyville are now located. In 1836 he engaged with James E. Marshall, a cotton manufacturer, of North Adams. In 1846 he engaged with Messrs. Pollock & Hathaway, where he remained two years, then bought out Mr. Hathaway's interest, the firm being known as William Pollock &: Co., and was continued until 1863, when Mr. Clark with drew and formed a partnership with George W. and John S. Adams, manu facturing cotton warp, under the firm name of Adams & Clark. This firm continued four years, when Mr. Clark purchased an interest in the Renfrew Manufacturing Co., holding the position of superintendent. Here he re mained till 187 1, when he sold out his interest and moved to Alabama, to superintend a manufactory of cotton checks and plaids, remaining there until the autumn of 1883, when he returned to Adams, and is now superin tendent of the mills of the Plunkett Manufacturing Co. at Maple Grove. David Anthony, from Rhode Island, came to Adams, as near as can be ascertained, about the time of the breaking out of the Revolution, locating in the southern part of the town, on the West road, near the Cheshire line. At the time of the battle of Bennington, while the men turned out with such arms as they could procure — guns, pitchforks, etc., — and hastened forward to the scene of war, Mrs. Anthony collected her pewter ware and other valu ables, placed them in her large brass kettle, and buried the whole in the cellar of their log house. Mr. Anthony remained where he first located until the division of the Friend's society, about 1827, when he went to live with his orthodox brother, in Greenfield, N. Y., where he died. His four sons were Elihu, John, Humphrey and David. Elihu and John, early in life, TOWN OF ADAMS. 97 went to Greenfield, N. Y. Elihu was a farmer, blacksmith and Quaker preacher, John a farmer. Humphrey was a farmer and blacksmith, but owned fifteen shares of stock in the South Adams Cotton and Woolen Com pany, and was the Company's agent one year. He married Hannah, youngest daughter of Joshua Lapham, and attained the great age of ninety-six years, his wife dying at the age of sixty-six. Their children were Daniel, Susan, Hannah, John, Joshua, Abram, Ira, Ann Eliza and Humphrey. Daniel, a man of high talents and fine education, was a manufacturer, and built, with his brother John, the Pump Log Factory, and was the prime mover in ¦organizing the first academy in town. He left Adams about 1827, and died in Rochester, about 1857. He married Susan Reed, a daughter of one of the early settlers, and reared six children, two of whom attained a national reputation, viz. : Miss Susan B. Anthony, and Col. Daniel R. Anthony, of Leavenworth fame. John was at one time a manufacturer here, but finally went West, and became an extensive land owner. Joshua was a farmer near the old homestead, and was killed by lightning about 1835. Abram has been a manufacturer, first at Maple Grove, with his brother John, next with his brother-in-law, Israel U. Hoxie ; he then gave his attention to farming, owned 600 acres, continuing a farmer several years, when he built a saw-mill and grist-mill, at Renfrew, and finally sold out to William Pollock, in 186- He still owns valuable land in the vicinity of Renfrew Mills, along the Hoosac. Ira died in boyhood. Ann Eliza married Mr. Dickinson, and is now a widow, residing in Chicago. Humphrey resides in town, a wealthy farmer. Joshua Lapham came to Adams sometime previous to 1781, and was one of the organizers of Friends society, and one of its first members. He was a farmer, and located about half a mile north of Bowen's corners. His sons nearly all went west, were enterprising and energetic men. None of the name, however, are now in town. Stoel E. Dean was born in New Ashford, April r8, 1809, and came to Adams with his father, a tanner, when twenty years of age. He was a part ner with his father a few years, and in 1841 he left Adams and engaged with his brother in the tanning business at Pittsfield, where he remained nine years. In 1850 he returned to Adams and formed a partnership with B. F. Phillips, under the firm name of Dean & Phillips, for the manufacture of woolen goods. This firm continued about three years, when he rented the factory to Messrs. B. F. Phillips and Peter Blackinton, but soon obtained an interest in the firm. This continued until about 1857, when Abram La Monte entered the firm, and later Messrs. Phillips and Blackinton retired, Mr. Dean and Mr. LaMonte continuing the business alone until the fac tory was destroyed by fire. The building was soon after replaced and occu pied by the Richmond & Upton Paper Co., in which Mr. Dean had an inter est. The factory was finally sold to William C. Plunkett, and is now used by his sons in the manufacture of cotton warp. Since then Mr. Dean has retired from active business. He was in early life a Democrat, but in 1844, 7* 98 TOWN OF ADAMS. believing the principle of Free Soil correct, he left the party, and at the organization of the Republican party he identified himself with it, and was elected to the State legislature in the autumn of r86o. Horace M. Holmes, M. D., was born in Waterville, Vt., November 2, 1830. He received his education at Bakersfield Academy, and then went to Warsaw, 111., in May, 1848, where he successfully engaged in teaching about a year and a half. He then, after teaching a short time in Alexandria, Mo, returned East, commencing the study of medicine with the late Profs. H. H. and T. Childs, of Pittsfield, also attending lectures at the old Berkshire Med ical college, from which he graduated in 1852. He immediately commenced practice in Cambridge, Vt., remaining only a short time, however, when he located in Adams in 1853, forming a partnership with the late Dr. George C. Lawrence, which lasted one year, since which time he has practiced alone. During his first year here he was elected school committee, serving two years. In politics, Dr. Holmes is a firm Republican, and in the autumn of 1878 was elected to represent the Second Berkshire District, serving on the committee on public health, and was re-elected the following year, serving on the same committee. He has since, however, given his whole attention to his large practice. Liscom Philips, M. D.,was born in Ashfield, Mass., in 1777, studied medicine with Dr. Bryant, of Cummington, father of William Cullen Bryant, and com menced practice in Savoy soon after graduating. He remained thereuntil 181 2, when he removed to Adams, where he remained in practice until his death, in 1 82 1. He married Nancy Paddleford, of Taunton, who bore him seven chil dren, all of whom, except three, removed from the town at an early age. Henry P. Philips took his father's profession, attended Williams college, and graduated from the old Berkshire Medical college, and commenced practice with his father-in-law, Dr. Tyler, in Lanesboro. Two jeats after he settled in Adams, remained till 1840, then removed to North Adams, where he re mained in successful practice until his death, in November, 1881. Julia A. Phillips became the wife of Stoel E. Dean, in 1834. Benjamin F. Phillips, now occupying the homestead, on Park street, was born therein in 1817. He commenced work in the wool-carding mills of William Jenks. at the age of fourteen, remaining in this manufacture until 1850, when he became a partner with Stoel E. Dean. In 1853 Mr. Phillips and Peter Blackinton rented the mills of Mr. Dean, and in 1857 Messrs. Dean and LaMont were admitted, the firm name being Blackinton, Phillips & Co., which was con tinued til) i860, when Blackinton and Phillips withdrew and commenced the manufacture of woolen goods at Maple Grove. In 1864 they built the pres ent Greylock woolen mill, and in 1866 they divided their property, Mr. Phil lips obtaining Greylock mills, which he now operates in company with his son Albert L., manufacturing cassimeres, ladies' dress-goods and shawls. Zebedee Dean, born in Rehoboth, Mass., in 1782, moved to Cheshire about 1800, and learned the blacksmith trade of his step-father, Ephraim Farm- TOWN OF ADAMS. 99 ington. After learning his trade, he bought out his father and carried on the blacksmithing business and farming until about i860, when he gave up black- smithing and sold his farm, but lived in the house until his death, in 1867, aged eighty-five years and six months. Three children are living, D. J., James B., and Albert G. D. J. Dean, born in Cheshire, in 1816, worked on the farm till fifteen years old, then went into the store of Russell Brown, continued there until the dis solution of Brown & Plunkett, in 1841, then came to Adams, entering the employ of Mr. Brown, as business manager of his mill and store. He con tinued with Mr. Brown till the latter's death, in 185 1, when, after settling the deceased's estate, he bought an interest in the mercantile business, with David Richmond, continuing with him three years, then bought his interest and continued the business until 1883. He then, on account of age and failing health, sold out to E. J. Noble. He was a member of the House of Repre sentatives in 1848 and 1876 ; member of the Senate in 1879; town assessor for twenty-five years; selectman one or two years; director of the First National Bank seventeen or eighteen years ; and vice-president and trustee of the South Adams Savings Bank from its commencement, in 1869, to the present time. Russell Brown, born in Cheshire, in 1782, worked at farming until about 1803-04, then commenced mercantile business, at Cheshire, which he contin ued successfully until 1845-46. He was a member of both branches of the legislature several times. About 1820-25 he bought an interest in the Adams South Village Cotton and Woolen Mfg. Co., at Adams, and by buying in the shares was principal owner in 1825-26. In 1831-32 he sold an interest in the mill to William C. Plunkett, who, in 1832-33, built the " Stone Mill," for the manufacture of print cloths, under the firm name of Brown & Plunkett, who continued together till 1841, when they dissolved, Mr. Brown taking the lower or Stone Mill, and Mr. Plunkett the upper or Brick Mill. Mr. Brown con tinued manufacturing until his death, in 1851, aged sixty-nine years, ending a long, successful and honorable business life. He died without issue. Gen. William C. Plunkett, who died at Adams, Saturday, January 19, 1884, ending a well spent and useful life of eighty- four years, was the last of three brothers— William C, Charles H., of Hinsdale, and Thomas F., of Pitts field — who have left their mark in the business, social and political life of Berkshire. Mr. Plunkett was born in a log cabin at Lenox, but managed by economy to obtain a practical academic training, which fitted him for a school teacher, and enabled him to obtain a situation in Lanesboro, to which place his family had removed from Lenox. About the year 1830 he moved to Adams, and although his capital then consisted of only $270.00, it was the foundation for large manufacturing interests with which he was identified up to the time of his death. He made cotton and woolen goods, and the Plunkett Manufacturing Company and the Greylock Mills attest his enter prise and industry. His two sons, William B. and Charles T., were associ- TOWN OF ADAMS. ated with him for a number of years, owning a controlling interest in four or five mills. Mr. Plunkett acquired his military title in old military days, and although having held the high offices of lieut.-governor, executive coun cilor, senator and representative to the general court, there was no honor he more highly prized than that of moderator over the deliberations of his fellow citizens in town meetings. He was a progressive man in every respect, and good schools and school-houses were always advocated by him. Gen. Plunkett held many offices of trust in the State. He was lieutenant-gov ernor with Gov. Emory Washburn, of Worcester, in 1854, a member of the senate in 1840, and several times represented his district in the lower branch of the legislature, the last time in 1872-73. He served in the executive coun cil with both Governors Rice and Long, and was a member of the constitu tional convention in 1853. He is particularly missed by the Congregational church and Sunday school, having been one of the most prominent members of the church since its formation in 1840, its most liberal supporter and a deacon almost constantly. He had also been superintendent of the Sunday school for forty-two consecutive years. Edmund Jenks, from Smithfield, R. I., located, in 1778, about a mile and a quarter east of Adams. He reared a large family of six sons and three daughters, the sons being named Charles, Samuel, William, Thomas, George and Edmund, Jr. They all upheld well the good reputation of the family as farmers, mechanics, manufacturers, doctors and in political life. They located in different parts of the county and have left many descendants. Zacheus Hathaway, born at Freetown, Mass., in 1 751, married Eleanor Up ton, of Berkley, and came to Adams in 1791, locating on road 12, where they reared a family of eight children. Edward, the fifth child, remained on the old homestead, married Abigail Power, of Hudson, N. Y., and reared four children. Of these, Rufus B. and Lydia P. are living, occupying the old home farm. During the Revolutionary period the inhabitants of Adams maintained prompt co-operation with the government. Numerous votes stand on record, authorizing assessments to defray the expenses of the part they were taking in the contest. They raised large sums at a time. At one meeting it, was "voted to give nine month's men ten dollars a month in grain, — wheat at 6s., per bushel, rye at 4s., corn at 3s., and one hundred continental dollars before they marched." The Baptist church of Adams, located on Commercial street, was organ ized by James Mason, Daniel Smith and others, in 1826, Rev. Mr. Sweet Xbeing the first pastor. Their church building, which is . still in use, was terected in 1835 ; it is a frame structure capable of seating 300. persons, and, including grounds, etc., is valued at $2,500.00. The society now has 216 members, with C. W. Anable, D. D., pastor. The First Congregational church of South Adams was organized by Rev- Stillman Pratt, with two members, January 1, 1840, Mr. Pratt being also the TOWN OF ALFORD. first settled minister, installed in 1845. In 1843 the society erected a house of worship which did service until 1868, when the present handsome wood structure was erected, which will comfortably seat 600 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $30,000 00, its original cost being $25,000.00. The society has about 300 members, with Rev. Edward Hungerford, pastor. We quote from a copy of the New York Observer, of 1883, the following para graph relative to this church, from the pen of S. E. Bridgeman : — " We were much interested in the reminiscences of the town of Adams as given by Gen. C. W. Plunkett, a county octogenarian. When he went to that town half a century ago, the Sabbath was openly pro faned, stores were kept open, farmers plowed their fields, boys played ball in the streets, factories were ' raised,' and even the pastor of the single church carried his grist to mill on Sunday ! When an earnest Baptist minis ter came into the village and preached against the desecration of the Sab bath, by the people digging ditches and grinding corn, the public sentiment was so strong as to compel him to leave. Dr. Alden, of Williamstown, and Prof. Hopkins, his associate, seeing the ungodliness of their neighbors, sent out the cry: 'Who will go to Adams?' Rev. Stillman replied, 'I'll go,' and he went, often preaching to an audience of six. In 1840 the church was organized, with two members. In two months the original church had dimin ished one half, but that half being a woman it could not die, and to-day it has a membership of nearly 300, and a Sabbath School of over 250. St. Paul's Universalist Parish was organized by E. F. Jenks and thirty-two others, March 28, 1844, Almond W. Mason being the first pastor. The soci ety soon after built a small brick church, which did service until 187 1, when the present commodious structure was erected, which will comfortably accom modate 350 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $25,000.00. The present pastor of the society is Rev. W. S. Woodbridge. •5V. Mark's church of Adams, Protestant Episcopal, was originally organ ized in 1867, and re-organized in 1872, their church building being erected in 188 1. This is a neat stone structure, capable of seating, including chapel, 400 persons, valued at $32,000.00, about its original cost. The parish now has sixty-three members, with Rev. Herbert Smythe, rector. The Seven Dolors of the B. V. M, Roman Catholic church, was organ ized by its first pastor, Rev. C. Crevier, with 400 members, in 1871, and in 1875 their church building was erected, which is valued at $6,000.00. The society now has 1,700 members, with Rev. J. B. Charbonneau, pastor. St. Charles Borromeo, Roman Catholic church, located on Park street, has 2,000 members, with Rev. Dennis C. Moran, assisted by Rev. James F. Maher, pastor. ALFORD lies in the southwestern part of the county, in lat. 420 15' and long. 3° 36', bounded on the northeast by West Stockbridge, on the east by West Stockbridge and Great Barrington, south by Egremont and west by Hillsdale and Austerlitz, N. Y. The township is extremely irregular in outline, being about five miles in length and nearly three in width, 103 TOWN OF ALFORD. and containing about n,ooo acres of territory, which was made up of sev eral tracts of land, as follows : A tract purchased of the Stockbridge Indians in 1756, known as the "Shawenon Purchase," bordering on Egremont, the nortnern boundary line of which town was finally established February 6, 1790; the "Greenland Grant," supposed to have been granted to David Ingersoll, of Great Barrington, 652 rods long and 210 wide on the north line, 266 on the south; and an addition of 712 rods in length to the south end of this latter tract, made February 18, 1819, and a small strip from New I York, that fell into the town when the boundary line between New York and , Massachusetts was established. The township was incorporated February "16, 1773. The surface of the town is rough and mountainous, especially in the wes tern part, where the scenery is unusually wild aud romantic. The princi pal elevation is Tom Ball mountain, in the northeastern part, from whose summit a large extent of beautifully broken and variegated landscape is visi ble. The streams are numerous, clear and sparkling. Seekonk river flows a southerly course through a beautiful and fertile valley in the central part of the town, furnishing several good mill privileges. Bumham brook, its prin cipal tributary, enters it from the west. Green river, a very beautiful stream has its source among the highlands of the southwestern part of the town, whence it flows through a charming valley, and meandering through Egre mont and Great Barrington, it unites with the Housatonic. This stream has the honor of having inspired the pen of William Cullen Bryant to breathe the fine descriptive poem, commencing, — " When breezes are soft, and skies are fair, I steal an hour from study and care, And hie me away to the woodland scene, Where wanders the stream with waters of green, As if the bright fringe of herbs on its brink Had given their stain to the wave they drink : And they whose meadows it murmurs through Have named the stream from its own fair hue." And it is a fact that the stream was named from the color of its waters the green cast probably being attributable to the clay washed from its banks, and not to " the bright fringe of herbs on its brink." The soil, except the rocky and barren tracts of the mountains, is generally good, especially in the valleys of the several streams. In the northern part of the territory it is quite gravelly, while in other localities it is a loam with an intermixture of clay. The geological formation is Lauzon schist and Levis limestone. Galena iron pyrites and hematite are found, while in the northeastern part are valuable quarries of marble. Upon the farm of J. P. Ballard, on road 15, is a bed of hematite which was opened in 1865, when about 200 tons of ore were mined ; but the company, for some reason, failed, and the ore was left upon the ground. In 1872 the property came into Bal lard's hands, who recently leased the mine to Brown & George, who have TOWN OF ALFORD, IO3 begun active operations again, with prospects of success in the enterprise. The marble is of the clouded variety, and of good quality. That which was used in the construction of the old city hall, at New York, was taken from the farm now owned by Mary J. Reed. H. S. Fitch, on road 4, is operating quarries that were opened in 1845. There were formerly other quarries in operation, and in 1865 a company, known as the Berkshire Marble Co., erected mills for sawing the marble, near Mr. Fitch's quarry, but after a few years the company failed and the work was abandoned. In 1880 Alford had a population of 348. In 1883 the town employed three male and three female teachers in her public schools. There were 60 pupils attending school, while the entire amount raised for school purposes during the year was $492.62. Alford (p. o.), the metropolis of the township, is a hamlet located in the southeastern part of the town, on the Seekonk river. C. F Stoddard's grist and saw-mill, located on r 17, is operated by water- power and cuts 30,000 feet of lumber per year and does custom grinding. It is not known precisely when the settlement of the town was begun, though it was not far from the year 1750- The early settlers mostly came from Connecticut, among whom were Dea. Eleazer Barrett, Ebenezer Barrett, Dea. Robert Johnson, John and Simeon Hulburt, and the Sperry, Wilcox,1 Kelsey, Hamlin and Baker families. Later there came families by the name of Brunson, Fenton, Munger and Warner. In 1773 the population had in creased to about what the town now has, and in 1791 it had 577 inhabitants, 229 more than it had in 1880. On February 16, 1773, tne town was incor porated, and named, it is supposed, in honor of John Alford, founder of the Alford professorship in Harvard University. The first town-meeting was held on the 4th of the following March, when the following officers were elected : David Ingersoll, 'moderator; John Hurlbut, town clerk; Deodat Ingersoll, John Hurlbut, William Bronson, Daniel_Kelsey and Eleazer Barrett, select men ; William Bronson, treasurer ; Stephen Kelsey and Syjvanus Wilcox, ; constables and collectors ; John Morris, James McLellan and Daniel Griffin, church wardens ; Daniel Griffin, Jabez Olmstead, Daniel Ticknor and Robert Johnson, highway surveyors ; Reuben Kelsey, Daniel Griffin, William Bron son and James Baker, fence viewers ; Ezra Creppen and Deodat Ingersoll, deer reeves ; Nathaniel Daly, Jabez Olmstead and Joshua Hurlbut, hog . reeves ; and Noah Hopkins, sealer of leather and tythingman. It was also voted at this meeting " that William Bronson's house be the work-house." The first mill erected in the town was a grist-mill, and stood where Stephen Smith's cider-mill now is, on Seekonk river. The following is a copy of the builder's agreement to perform the work : — "This indenture witnesseth that Jonathan Hughs, Dan Burns, Joseph Jones and Ebenezer Barrett, all of Great Barrington, in the county of Berkshire and Province of Massachusetts Bay, yeomen, have jointly and severally agreed, and do by these presents jointly and severally agree, to and with one another on the following articles, and in manner and form following, viz: That the 104 TOWN OF ALFORD. said Jonathan, Dan, Joseph and Ebenezer shall begin, build and finish one good and convenient saw-mill in said Great Barrington [now Alford], on See konk river, in lot twenty-third, west division, by the 20th day of May next y and the said Jonathan, Dan, Joseph and Ebenezer do likewise agree as afore said that at the place aforesaid they begin, build and finish a good and con venient grist-mill by the 20th day of October next ; and in performing the several articles aforesaid, the said Jonathan, Dan, Joseph and Ebenezer are severally to do an equal part of the labor, to provide an equal proportion of iron and all other necessary materials to complete the same, according to the true intent and meaning of this agreement. Dated, 15th day of March, in the fourth year of the reign of George III. of Great Britain, etc., King, etc., Annoque Dom,, 1769." At the iron ore deposits in the western part of the town, there was erected at an early date a forge for smelting the ore. It was built by John Whitten, and stood upon the farm now owned by E. K. Williams, on road 17. For some reason the employees and neighbors became possessed with the idea that the community was invested with witches, and that one of them haunted Mr. Whitten, as revenge for his not loaning her a horse on a certain occasion, and that she would cause the dam that gave him his water-power to break as often as he should repair it. As the dam really did, for some reason, cause him a great deal of trouble, the story gained general credence, and the busi ness was given up and the forge abandoned. Near the forge was also erected a saw-mill, by a Mr. Spurr, one of the original proprietors of what was known as the "Spurr grant," which is sup posed to have been the first saw-mill erected in the town. On this farm there now stands an old house which sheltered Commodore Perry and a por tion of his men while on their way to Sacketts Harbor, it being then the prop erty of a certain George Darby. Upon the farm now owned by B. E. Stoddard, on road 15, occurred the birth of the first male child born in the town, Abel, son of Stephen Kelsey. Located on road 1, the property of G. W. Stickles, is the oldest house in the township. It was built by Abithy Fowler, in 1765. The building is a large two-story structure, finished in a style not common to buildings of that day, the siding to the main or " upright" part being composed of boards thirty inches in width. Mr. Fowler came to Alford a poor man, but subse quently amassed considerable wealth, and this building was in its day con sidered a very imposing mansion. Capt. Elisha Tobey, from Sharon, Conn., was an early settler. He pur chased of John Bronson the farm now owned by his grandson, Elisha L. Tobey, and also much additional land, amounting in all to 500 acres, which he divided among his sons. Jonathan, one of his seven children married, for his first wife, a Miss Hatch, who bore him two children ; for his second wife, Polly Dyer, and for his third wife, Anna Hill, who bore him three children, Harriet, William, and Elisha L. The latter is the only one now living. He occupies the old homestead, as mentioned above, the third in, line to inherit its acres. TOWN OF ALFORD. 105 Eleazer Barrett was born in England in 1704, and came to this country while still quite young, locating first in Salisbury, Conn., and subsequently, in 1760, came to Alford, locating on road 12. Eleazer, Jr., born in 1733, came here with his father, and subsequently married Sarah Church, who bore him eight children. She died in 1779, and in 1780 he married Orpha Bush, who died in 1823, aged ninety years. His son Daniel, born in 1778, married Cornelia Hollenbeck, who bore him ten children, six of whom are now living, viz.: Mary H., wife' of James Baker, of Richmond; Timothy P. and Emma D., in Michigan ; Howard L., in Kansas ; Eleazer, in La Porte, Ind. ; and Charlotte M., wife of Elisha L. Tobey, of this town. Cornelius, son of Samuel Williams, was an early settler of Alford. He was bom in 1750, and in 1772 he came to this town, from Hartford, Conn., and made the first settlement on the farm now owned by his son Elijah K., build ing, in 1784, the house that now stands thereon. He married, for his first wife, Anna Kelsey ; for his second, Mrs. Thankful (Sackett) Nash, who bore him five sons ; and for his third wife he married Sarah, daughter of Elijah Kellogg, a direct descendant of Lieut. Ephraim Kellogg, who was one of the early settlers of Hadley, Mass. The fruit of this latter union was six chil dren, two of whom, Elijah K, of this town, aged eighty-two years, and Cor nelius, of Egremont, aged seventy-nine years, are living. Elijah K. married Orret, daughter of David Wheeler, of Egremont, who bore him three chil dren, of whom only one, Samuel C, survives, and with whom Elijah resides. Josiah Curtis, from Sharon, Conn., came to Alford in 1806, and purchased of Pelex Dewey the farm now owned by his grandsons, Robert M. and George R. Curtis. Ashbel H., son of Josiah, who was twelve years of age when his parents came here, married Phoebe L., daughter of Robert Miller, of Franklin, Delaware county, N. Y., who bore him six children, three of whom, Robert M., George R. and Elisha, are living. Elisha- Stoddard came to Alford, from Woodbury, Conn., in 1803, and pur chased the farm now owned by Dr. Richard Beebe. This family trace their ancestry back to 1060, in a cousin knight of William the Conqueror, and who went to England in the year mentioned, from Normandy, with William. The first of the family in this country was Anthony, who immigrated to Boston in 1639. Elisha married Mary Crane, November 22, 1791, and reared eight children, only two of whom, William and Augustus R., are living. William, born July 21, 180 1, married Elizabeth Emigh and has reared five children. He has been representative in the State legislature two terms, 1842 and i860. Abner Kellogg was an early settler, locating upon the farm now owned by Elihu Church. His son kept one of the first stores in town, where E. M. Gates now resides. It is said that the two men hung at Lenox in 1787, for burglary committed in Lanesboro during the excitement attending Shays rebellion, also broke into Mr. Kellogg's cellar, but appropriated nothing but bread. 106 TOWN OF BECKET. Stephen Barnum came to this town from Danbury, Conn., in ,1796^ He purchased of Sjdvanus Wilcox the farm now owned by his grandson, E. R. Barnum, where he reared a family of nine children. Jeremiah D. Hatch came to Alford from Kent, Conn., about 1800, and purchase the farm now owned by E. M. Gates. Isaac Tuttle, from Woodbury, Conn., came to Alford in 1796, locating up on a part of the farm now owned by H. S. Jacobs. He married Olive Hann, who bore him five children, only two of whom, Michael H., of Alford, and Joanna M. Chittendon, of Lansing, N. Y., are living. James Baker, an early settler, located upon the farm now owned by W. C. Hinman, about 1761. Upon this farm is an old burial ground, the grave stones of which bear record of as early a date as 1774. Sanford Fitch, from Salisbury, Conn., came to Alford in 1797, purchased the farm now owned by Mrs. Mary J. Reed, and in 1799 moved his family here. His first wife, Abigail Landon, bore him three sons, only one of whom, Freder ick, is living. For his second wife he married Abisher Lewis, of West Stock- bridge, who bore him three children, Horace S., Nancy J. Milligan, and Sarah A. Fitch, all of whom are living. William, Daniel and Benjamin Ticknor, from Sharon, Conn., came to Alford in 1764. William and Daniel located upon the farm now owned by Thomas Cruikshank. Daniel reared two sons, Daniel, Jr., and Elijah, and two daughters. Daniel, Jr., married Anna Chadwick, of Lyme, Conn., who bore him eight children, only one of whom, Ezra C, is living. Ezra C. has served three terms in the State legislature, and has been a justice of the peace over forty years. He resides at Alford Center with his only, child, Henry, at the age of eighty-one years. Hubbard Hurlbut, one of the early settlers, had a pottery in operation for a time where John H. Tuttle's dwelling now stands. The first church in the town was probably not established until 1780. It was Congregational, and its pastor, who must have been settled about the time the church was organized, was Rev. Joseph Avery. The disturbances that occurred at the time of the Shay's Rebellion created trouble between the pas tor and his people, and he was dismissed, it is supposed in 1787. His church languished for a time and then became extinct Several other soci eties have been organized, but the only church building here now is what is known as the Union meeting-house. Rev. Jay Dana, residing on road 4, is pastor of the Congregational society. BECKET lies in the eastern part of the county, in lat 42° 17' and long. 3°52', bounded north by Washington, northeast by Hampshire county, east by Hampden county, south by Otis, and west by Tyringham, Lee and Washington, thus occupying about the district of territory that formed, under the name of "No. 4," one of the line of four townships established by TOWN OF BECKET. 107 the general court in 1735.- These townships reached from the.Connecticut to the Housatonic valley, and were conveyed to the government by the Stockbridge Indians. During this year "No. 4" was granted by the gen eral court to Joseph Brigham and fifty-nine others, its charter limits origin ally enclosing thirty-six square miles, or a district six miles square ; but owing to the waste land by ponds, it is said, these limits were somewhat enlarged, to eight miles by four miles and two hundred and ten rods. Various changes have since taken place, however, so that the outlines of the town are now very irregular, viz. : In 1783 that part of the town lying northeast of the west branch of Agawan or Westfield river was severed to go towards making up the territory of the present town of Middlefield, in Hampshire county; in 1798 a tract lying between this town and Blandford, and that part of Otis which was then called Loudon, was annexed to Becket on the south ; and in 1810 another tract was annexed, from that part of Otis which was formerly called Bethlehem, so that the town now has an area of about 26,000 acres. The surface of the town is hilly, broken and rocky, and diversified by numerous streams and ponds, or lakelets. While these features afford a pic turesque landscape scene, they greatly retard cultivation of the soil and ren der much of the land unimprovable. The soil is usually hard and cold, con taining very little clay or sand, though when well- cultivated it yields moderate crops of rye and corn, wheat being out of the question. The excellent pas turage lands the hills and vales afford, however, compensate in a great meas ure for the lack of grain-bearing soil. The natural growth of timber is that common to the vicinity, excepting, perhaps, walnut, chestnut and white-oak. Of the elevations, Benton hill, in the northern part of the town, is a com manding eminence; Becket Station, in the northern part, has an elevation of 2,194 feet above sea-level; while Wadsworth hill, in the central part, is the water-shed of the Westfield and Farmington rivers. The streams are numerous, but small and rapid, affording rather poor mill privileges. Among the several beautiful sheets of clear water are Center Lake, covering an area of 163 acres; Rudd pond, ninety-six acres; and Yokun pond, 118 acres. The climate is clear and bracing, and exceedingly cold in the winter, though quite healthful, withal, the longevity of the town's inhabitants being marked. Geologically, rocks of several formations appear, though gneiss and granite prevail almost universally, excepting, perhaps, a few beds of limesto?ie in the eastern and northern parts. A fine granite quarry was opened here in 1879, by Brown & Cheney, which is now known as the Snow- Flake Granite Quarry of Becket. It is now the property of Francis S. Gross, of Lee, who takes from it a granite of fine texture, susceptible of a high polish, and which has already found its way into many states of the Union. In 1880 Becket had a population of 1,123. *n I883 the town employed, during the year, one male and ten female teachers, at an average salary of $29.00 per month for male and $20.00 for females. There were 117 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $1,105.23. 108 TOWN OF BECKET. North Becket (Becket p. o.), a handsome postvilliage and station on the Boston & Albany railroad, has two churches (Cong, and Baptist), four stores, one hotel, four basket shops, a blacksmith shop, grist-mill, and about fifty dwellings. Becket Center postoffice is located in the central part of the town. West Becket postoffice is located in the southwestern part of the town. A few individuals came into the town with the intention of commencing a settlement as early as 1740, locating in the southeastern part, on Walker brook, where they erected a saw-mill, etc.; but they were soon obliged to re linquish their endeavors, through fear of hostile Indians, and it was not until fifteen years subsequent, in 1755, that the settlement was renewed. For a time Jonathan Walker and his wife were the only inhabitants, and during their first winter here, it is recorded, Mr. Walker cut his foot badly, so that he stood greatly in need of assistance. The nearest neighbors being in Bland- ford, a distance of several miles through an unbroken wilderness, Mrs. Walker was at a loss how to obtain the needed aid, as she did not deem it safe to leave the wounded man alone while she made the journey. As a forlorn hope, then, she resolved upon taking the bloody bandages from her husband's wounds, and tying them about the neck of their horse, start him off towards Blandford. This she did, with great success, for the animal arrived at Bland- ford with his message of blood, procuring the desired assistance. Through such and kindred perils and hardships did our forefathers pass, laying deep the foundations of our present comfort and prosperity. One of the earliest tragic accidents in the history of the town was the acci dental shooting of Micah Higley. He and James Rudd were hunting deer ; during the progress of the hunt they became separated, and Mr. Rudd, sup posing he saw a deer, hastily fired his weapon, killing his companion instantly. It is said that the accident so overwhelmed him with sorrow as to nearly lead to insanity. A parallel case is also noted by a grave stone now standing in the center of the town, bearing the following inscription : — In Memory of Luke Viets, who was shot, supposed for a deer, « and died in Becket, October 21, 1757, in the i5th year of his age. When the trying times of the Revolutionary period came upon the people, Becket evinced her patriotic spirit and remained true to her country, choos ing and instructing her delegates to the provincial congress, and voting her quota of men and supplies. Some of the citizens it seems, however, needed a certain disciplining before they could be induced to strike off the shackles of Royalty. In 1777 the selectmen of the town called a meeting, whence they reported the names of certain individuals whom they charged with being TOWN OF BECKET. 109 "dangerous to the public peace and safety." At a subsequent meeting, when seven men took the oath of allegiance, these persons presented a long and humble petition, acknowledging their error, asking forgiveness, and pledging themselves to do all in their power for the "American cause." During the late war, also, Becket showed her patriotism, sending out no men, nine of whom, it is recorded, lost their lives in the service. The early settlers were mostly from Connecticut, and bore the names of Birchard, Goss, King, Kingsley, Messenger, Wadsworth, Wait and Walker. The first birth was that of Jabez Wadsworth, in December, 1755, wno died here in April, 1826. On the 21st of June, 1765, ten years after the settlment was begun, the town was incorporated, and on the 15th of the following month it was duly organized, the first town-meeting being held on that day, when Na thaniel Kingsley was chosen moderator and clerk ; Nathaniel Kingsley, James Birchard and Eldad Taylor, selectmen ; James Birchard, treasurer ; and Jonathan Walker, constable! 'Of these gentlemen, who formed the orig inal executive in the municipal government, Mr. Birchard was the last sur vivor. He died July 27, 1828, having lived a useful life of ninety years. James Harris, the subject of this sketch, was born in the State of Rhode Island, about 1760, and emigrated to this town immediately after the close of the Revolution. As was the condition of nearly all who participated in that extraordinary contest on the part of the colonists, he came out of it poor, and with a fortitude and perseverance rarely developed in men, accom panied with sterling judgment, succeeded in a few years in converting the forest into a fruitful field. Many years were allotted to him to enjoy the benefits derived in part from his services as a soldier, which embraced the whole period of the war, he having died about 1845. He was emphatically a man of daring, always ready and willing to embark in any enterprise con nected with the interest and welfare of his country. Aside from his firmness and iron will, he exercised much of benevolence, although ill-timed and often misplaced. Truth with him was a word of potent meaning, and to its mild teachings he yielded implicit obedience. The following incident related by himself, and corroborated by history, fully illustrates the leading characteristic of the man. At an early period of the war the Continental forces suffered a severe loss in the capture by the British of Gen. Lee, and war councils were frequent to devise ways and means for his restoration to his compan ions in arms. It was clear that the rule of exchange could not be applied to accomplish the object; for at this time no general officer of the British army was in the possession of the Americans. Stratagem alone could ac complish the object. This was hazardous, especially when the duty required was that of a spy, and although officers in command may sanction experi ments of the kind, rarely recommend and never order such undertakings. Gen. Green, who commanded in Rhode Island, feeling deeply the loss sus tained by the American cause in the absence of Lee, suggested to Col. Bar ton, a brave and meritorious officer of his corps, the idea of making the IIO TOWN OF BECKET. British General Prescott a prisoner of war by stratagem, to which Barton readily acceded and tendered his services to head the expedition, on con dition that he should be allowed the privilege of selecting the men to ac company him from the line of the army. This was as readily granted, and in a short time the arrangements were complete, and Barton, with seven men only, were ready for the march. Night came with its gloom and darkness, through which this little valient band could clearly fancy the rays of hope portentiously lighted up. A boat is at hand, and with muffled oars, they leave their friends for the Island, and presently find themselves between two British frigates lying near at anchor, and comprising a part of the fleet under the command of Sir William Howe. Although the hailing words were dis tinctly heard from ship to ship, yet in silence did the boat pass along unob served to the point of its destination. They land, and expeditiously make their way to the quarters of Prescott A solitary sentinel is discovered, and from a consciousness of the security of the place is entraped, then gagged, and conducted to the General's quarters by his stealthy enemy. The stone house is assaulted, and Barton with his brave followers enter and find missing the object of the search, and in the stead thereof the lady of the General and her maid in waiting. " Where is Gen. Prescott ? " shouted Col. Barton, and with the greatest self-possession the lady responded, " Gone to the camp, Sir." Then boys, fire the house, was instantly thundered forth by the chivalric Barton, at which order Gen. Prescott came forth from his hiding place in an adjoining closet, and surrendered himself a prisoner of war. The party now hastened back to their boat, having thus far succeeded in the object of their mission, leaving Lady Prescott at her leisure to communicate the intelligence of the seizure of her husband to the British camp, which at the time was but one-half mile distant, and contained more than four thous and men. Having reached the boat in safety, but one further obstacle ap peared formadable, and that was to repass the frigates, which was done ere the alarm guns had broken the stillness of the night, and the captors and the captured had gained a firm and safe footing on the main shore of Rhode Island. Harris being the last to leave the stone house after the lights were extinguished, sought for some trifling memento of that night's transaction, and sweeping his hand across a table secured what he supposed to be a pewter mug, but on examination the next morning, found it to be the silver pitcher of Gen. Prescott, which he retained in his possession till near the close of life, when he presented it to his son, Judge Harris, of Amherst, Ohio. His granddaughter, Mrs. Nathaniel W. Harris, resides on Main street. Abel Cheeseman came to Becket from Connecticut about 1770, and settled near the center of the town. He was drafted as a three month's minute man, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. Having served his time he enlisted again, was in the battle of Stillwater, and was present at the surrender of Burgoyne. He died here in 1825. Two of his six children are now living. A grandson, Sidney H., resides in Becket TOWN OF BECKET. 1 I I Oliver, Nathan, Asa and Amaziah Snow, four brothers, with their cousin, Sylvanus, came to Becket, from Ashford, Conn., about 1770. Nathan is now represented by a daughter, Mrs. Letitia Davis, and her daughter, Mrs. Orlando S. Higley. Asa is represented by his grandchildren, Mrs. S. C. Snow, Miss H. C. Snow and William H. Snow. Sylvanus is represented by his great grandchildren, Frederick and Clara, and his great-great-granddaughter, Miss Blanche Perkins. Timothy Snow came to Becket some time previous to 1770, locating on the place where his grandson, Frederick, now resides. Timothy married Joanna Kingsley and reared a large family. Joseph Higley came to Becket from Simsbury, Conn., about 1776. He had a family of four children, none of whom are living. A grandson, Orlando S., and a great-grandson, William E., now reside in Becket. Abner and David Ames, brothers, came to Becket from Voluntown, Conn., in 1777, each locating on road 14. Abner has a grandson, Joel, and a great- granddaughter, Mrs. Isabel D. Taylor, now living in Becket, on road 25, John Messenger came to Becket from Norwich, Conn., about 1780, locat ing in the northern part of the town. He married five times, reared fifteen children, and his death, at the. age of ninety, was caused by a fall from an apple tree, which he was trimming. He was an old Revolutionary soldier. A son, William E., resides on High street. Moses Barnes came from Brookfield about 1794, and bought a piece of land on the line between Becket and Middlefield, building on the Middlefield por tion; but being burned out in 1800, he built on the Becket part of the farm. He had ten children, of whom three sons, Silas, Wright and Almon, reside in town. A grandson, Sidney, is depot-master in Becket Samuel Deanng came from Belchertown, Mass., in 1800, locating in the southwest part of the town. He reared four children. The only descendants now in town are Mrs. J. A. Hunt and children, who reside on the old home stead. Ebenezer Huntington, from Lebanon, Conn., came to Becket about 1800. He was a clothier and located in the southeastern part of the town. He had a family of eleven children, of whom William S., the present town clerk, is the only resident of the place. Joseph Mecum was a resident of Becket from about the beginning of this century until his death, in October, 1883, at the age of eighty-six years. His son, Joseph L., resides on road 3. Gains Carter came from Wolcott, Conn., in 1803. He reared four chil dren, only two of whom are now living, Stephen W. and Mary, on the home stead. Stephen W. has been selectman for thirty-seven years, represented the town in the State legislature in 1848, and the same year was a delegate to choose presidential electors. Richard Church came to Becket, from Chester in 18 15, locating in the northwestern part of the town. Of fourteen children only three are now liv ing, of whom Richard, resides on road 5. 112 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. J. W. Wheeler, a tanner, came from Sterling, Worcester county, in 1847, and in company with ex-Governor Claflin, bought out Mr. Barnard's tan nery, building, a few years later, two other large tanneries. In 1865 Mr. Wheeler sold his interest and bought about 20,000 acres of timber land in New York. He has one son, a clerk in Boston. Michael McNerney emigrated from Ireland to America in 1849, settling, soon after, on a small farm in the southern part of Becket. He has now about 300 acres of land. Mr. McNerney had a son John, killed in the battle of the Wilderness. He was a member of the 37th Regt, Mass. Vols. Elias Ballou, grandson of Elias Ballou, who came from Rhode Island to Peru in 1782, in company with Sanford White, ran a grist-mill in Becket for several years, but has retired from active business, and his son, Monroe E., now owns the mill. James N. Cross is of Scotch descent, his grandfather having come to Amer ica in Burgoyne's army, when but a lad of about eighteen. Amos G., great- grandson of David, is proprietor of the Claflin House. Joshua Shaw removed from Palmer about 1788, coming to Otis by the aid of marked trees, and built a log house in the northern part of that town. Only two of his eight children are now living — Joshua Shaw, Jr., who resides on the old homestead, and Mrs. Sarah Hokum, of Portland, Me. Joshua Shaw Jr., has a son, George H., a farmer in Great Barrington, and a daughter, Julia E., living at the homestead in Becket. First Congregational church of Becket, located at Becket Center, was organ ized by Rev. Messrs. Smith and Martin, with five members, December 28, 1758, and Rev. Ebenezer Martin was ordained as its first pastor, February 23, 1759, remaining with the society until October T2, 1764. Their first house of worship was erected in 1762, and did service until 1800, when a new build ing was erected, being dedicated on the 19th of November of that year. This building was superseded by the present structure in 1849, being dedicated June 19, 1850. Its original cost was about $3,000.00, though it is now val ued at only about $1,000.00, and is capable of comfortably accomodating 250 persons. The society now has thirty-four members, with no regular pastor. The Second Congregational church, located at North Becket, was organized by Edward C. Snow and others, to the number of fifty-five, who were dis missed from the First church for this purpose, September 25, 1849. They immediately erected a church building, which was dedicated November 21, 1850. It will seat 200 persons, and is valued at $3,000.00. The society now has sixty members, with no regular pastor. GHESHIRE lies in the northern-central part of the county, in lat 420 33' and long. 30 51', bounded north by Adams and New Ashford, east by Savoy, Windsor and Dalton, south by Windsor, Dalton and Lanes boro and west by Lanesboro and New Ashford. It has an area of about 18,000 acres, enclosed within an outline more irregular than that of any TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 113 other town in the county, its boundary line having twenty-five angles — obtuse right, and acute, all degrees. It is said that in laying out the town, the wes tern line was drawn with reference to the religious views of the settlers, taking the farms of the Baptist families into Cheshire, and leaving the Presbyterians in Lanesboro, thus giving that boundary much the appearance of a rail fence. The town was incorporated March 14, 1793, being made up from several minor tracts, as follows : What is now the northeastern part of the town was a tract called New Providence, about 1,400 rods in length from east to west, and 600 in width from north to south, which was originally a grant to Colonel Joab Stafford, Joseph Bennett, and Gov ernor Cook, of Rhode Island, and was named in honor of Providence. With this grant was taken a tract of about 600 by 600 rods from Windsor, a tract 1,400 rods in length and averaging 800 in width from Lanesboro, and a tract about 400 by 400 rods from New Ashford, forming them all into a new town ship by the name of Cheshire. February 26, 1794, however, a small part of the territory taken from Windsor was re-annexed to that town, and February 6, 1798, another small tract was taken from New Ashford. The surface of the town is sufficiently diversified by hill and mountain to form a pleasing landscape, yet it is not so broken but that it is, in general, good farming and grazing land. Hoosac river flows a northerly course through a rich and fertile valley in the central part of the town. On either side of this valley rise gentle hill slopes and mountain crests, affording many excel lent dairy farms, for which the town has many years been justly celebrated. Rounds Rocks, one of these- heights, was chosen as a station during the trig onometrical survey of the State a few years since. Among the Hoosac's affluents, which come dancing down from the higher lands, are Dry brook South brook and West brook, affording some excellent mill-sites, and also bringing constant enrichments to the arable soil of the valley. Through this valley, also passes the Pittsfield & Adams railroad. The geological formation is made up ol limestone, quartz and gneiss rocks. In the eastern part are found bods of serpentine, and iron ore in the central part. The iron manufacture will be spoken of later, and the celebrated quartz glass sand produced has already been mentioned, on page 30. In 1880 Cheshire had a population of 1,537. In 1883 the town employed two male and nine female teachers, to whom was paid an aggregate monthly salary of $47.28 to males and $23.75 to females. There were 229 school ¦children in the town, while the entire amount raised during the year for school purposes was $2,800.00. Cheshire, a post village and station on the Pittsfield & Adams railroad, is a bright, enterprising town, lying in the central part of the township on the Hoosac river. It has four churches, five stores, one hotel, school-house, cheese factory, saw-mill and barrel-stock factory, grist-mill, iron furnace, works of the Berkshire Glass Sand Co., one of the Cheshire White Quartz Sand Co., a 8» TI4 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. carpenter shop, wheelwright shop, two blacksmith shops, cider-mill and about 1,000 inhabitants. Cheshire Harbor, a hamlet and station on the Pittsfield & Adams rail road, is located in the extreme northern part of the town, on Hoosac river. The Cheshire Water Co. was organized in 1876, for the purpose of sup plying the village with water. This company, which is under the control of a president and board of directors, has a large reservoir, rendering an excel lent water supply to the village. J. D. Northup is president, and J. G. Northup, treasurer. H C. Bowen cV= Son's grist-mill, located at Cheshire, was originally built as a tannery, by Alanson P. Dean, in 1845, and was used for this purpose until 1874. It came into the possession of the present firm in 1881, who manufacture about 500 barrels of flour per annum. , Leonard B. Wood's steam cider-mill, located at Cheshire, was built by Mr, Wood in 1876. He manufactures about 400 barrels of cider per annum. The Berkshire Glass Sand Co., whose works are located at Cheshire, was organized as a stock company in 1879. They have three mills for pulveriz ing the sand, and ship about 10,000 tons of sand per annum. F. F Petit- cler is superintendent. The Cheshire White Quartz Sand Co., was organized in 1876, with a capi tal stock of $6,000 00, J. B. Dean, president, and George Z. Dean, treas urer. They have two mills, with capacity tor manufacturing 3,000 tons of sand per year, wnich is used in the manufacture of glass. Their process is to crush the rock, without washing. The Richmond Iron Co. — This company was originally organized as early as 1829, though it was not incorporated until 1842. Originally the company engaged in smelting only at the Richmond furnace, to which was added at the time of incorporation, the Van Deusenville furnace, and in 1863 was added the Cheshire furnace. All of these have since been rebuilt, enlarged and improved, so that the company now produces about T2,ooo tons of iron per annum, giving employment to 700 hands. William H. Barnum, of Lime Rock, Conn., is president; George Church, of Great Barrington, treasurer; and R. A. Burget, of this town, agent. The John Leland Cheese Factory, at Cheshire, was built in 1870, by the Cheshire Cheese Factory Association. It turns out about 110,000 pounds- of cheese per annum, with J. D. Northup, superintendent. Henry Howes c>» Son's broom factory, located at Cheshire, turns out 200 dozen brooms per year. Charles Belair's carriage shop, located at Cheshire, was built by Francis L. Jinks, about 1871, and was purchased by Mr. Belair in 1881, who manu- factuies new work and does a general repair business. A. S. Farnam &= Pro's lime kilns, located on road 25, were established in 1875. They give employment to twenty men, and manufacture 30,000 bar rels of lime per year. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 115 Warren B. Dean's saw and stave-mill. — This business was established by J. B. & Alanson P. Dean, in 1855, who conducted it about six years, when George Martin bought out A. P. Dean's interest. The mill was burned in 187 1, and was rebuilt by Dean & Martin, in 1872. In 1881 Mr. Martin retired, and in 1883 Mr. Dean sold out to his son, the present proprietor. He employs fifty men and manufactures about 1,000,000 feet of lumber per annum. Enos Adams &> Co.'s quartz sand mill, located at the corner of roads 15 and 19, was built in 1862, for manufacturing sand for sand-paper and for pol ishing and cutting purposes. They employ four men and manufacture 300 tons of sand per annum. The Greylock Cheese Factory, located on road 13, was built by A. J. Buck- lin, S. W. Lincoln, S. L. Lincoln and W. F. Card, in 1863, the first cheese factory built in Berkshire county. In 1876 the factory was taken by a stock company, organized at that time, and is now under the management of Henry F. Wood. It turns out about 105,000 pounds of cheese per annum. The Cheshire Harbor Warp Mill, located at Cheshire Harbor, was orig inally built by Elisha Jenks, being then used as a cotton and grist-mill com bined. In 1 88 1 it was taken by the present proprietor, John S. Adams, who employs about forty-two hands. The mill has 5,000 spindles and turns out about 5,500 pounds of warp per week, under the supervision of George I. Rider. The settlement of the town was commenced in 1767, the earlist and prin cipal settlers being Joseph Bennett, Col. Joab Stafford, and John Buckland, from Coventry, R. I. ; John Lippit, from Scituate, R. I. ; Maj. Samuel Lowe, Simon Smith, Amos Smith, Stephen Carpenter, Shubael Willmarth and John Willmarth, from Providence, R. I. ; Jonathan Richardson, from Newton ; Isaac Warren, from Framingham ; Charles Saben, from Kil- lingly, Conn. ; and John Wells, all of whom located here previous to 1770. The first town meeting was held in April, following the incorporation, when James Barker was chosen town clerk. Daniel Brown was the first represent ative to the general court. The first church, Baptist, was organized in 1769, in the New Providence grant. J. G. Holland, in his History of Western Massachusetts, speaks of the political history of Cheshire as follows : — "In 1813, Cheshire was, from its firm adherence to Madison's administra tion, made a rendezvous for British prisoners. In 1793, John Hancock had ninety-nine votes for governor, and all others but three. From that day to 1843, a period of fifty years, the people were nearly unanimous in their sup port of Democratic principles, in the popular understanding of that term. Jefferson was a great favorite with the people of Cheshire, and to show their regard to him, and their approval of his policy, they made for him a mam moth cheese, which was sent to Washington, and there, January 1, 1802, pre sented to him, by Rev. John Leland. as a New Year's gift. The mode of its manufacture was the following : On a given day, the dairy women of the town sent their curds to one place ; but the quantity thus collected was too 1 1 6 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. great to be pressed at once, even in a cider mill, so that three additional cheeses were made, weighing seventy pounds each. The big cheese weighed 1,450 pounds." Capt. Daniel Brown, who at one time owned all the land which the village of Cheshire now occupies, came to Cheshire, from Warwick, R. I., about the year 1767, locating in the eastern part of the town, where he reared a family of eight children, none of whom survive. He died in 1840, in his ninety- fourth year. The hotel which now stands in Cheshire was finished by him in 1797. He was one of the leading men in public affairs, and was at one time a member of the legislature. He served in the war of the Revolution, and was present at the battle of Bennington. His son Darius, who was born in this town, lived here until his death, which occurred in 1835. He reared one son, Daniel B., born in 1806, who has been engaged in the lumber business and in farming. He has run a saw-mill in Cheshire for sixty years, and now resides on road 4. John Waterman, was born in Coventry, R. I., May 18, 1755. Tne first and second years of the Revolution he was a sailor or privateersman, annoy ing the commerce of Great Britain. He came to Cheshire in the latter part of 1776, or beginning of 1777. His home for two years was in the family of Capt. Daniel Brown, being there while the Captain was absent in com mand of his company, at the battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777. He was enrolled as a "minute man," but we cannot say that he did service in the war after leaving Rhode Island. He married Anna Hall, a native of Stafford, Conn., about 1780, and his eight children were born in Cheshire. In 1803 he removed to his farm adjoining the village of North Adams. The late Col. Wm. Waterman, of Williamstown, was the oldest of his five sons. He was born April 6, 1784, at Stafford Hill in Cheshire, in a house still standing on the southern slope of said hill. John Waterman, the subject of this sketch, had very limited education in youth, but became one of the best informed men of his time. He was fortunate in securing the friendship and society of Dr. William Towner, who practiced medicine in Cheshire before removal to Williamstown. Elder John Leland was another associate and life long friend. He was a delegate from Adams to the State convention of 1820, for amending the constitution of Massachusetts, and also had been a member of the legislature previous to that date He was social, kind to the poor and unfortunate. He removed to Williamstown in 1829, and died May 28, 1830, at the age of seventy-five years and ten days. Jonathan Richardson, born December 30, 1753, removed to Cheshire from Newton, Mass, in 1767, locating in the eastern part of the town,, though afterwards removing to road 20, where he resided until his death, in 1840, at the age of eighty-six. In 1779 he married Esther Eaton, and reared a family. He was largely engaged in settling estates, and held many offices of trust. His son Ira was born in Cheshire, December 18, 1794, and at the age of sixteen entered a store in Adams, with his brother Joel, where he remained TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 117 until 1826, when he returned to Cheshire, located on the homestead, on road 20, and resided there until his death, August 21, i860, at the age of sixty- five. He married Anna Jenks, by whom he had four children, three of whom, Henry W., of Pittsfield, Esther, residing in this town, and Mrs Harriet A. Wilkinson, of Binghampton, N. Y., survive. John Wells came to Cheshire, from Rhode Island, about 1769, and located on road 18, though removing about 1785 to the farm where his grandson, John B. Wells, now resides. He reared a family of four children, none sur viving, and died about the year 181 2. His son John, who was quite young when he came to this town, reared a family of four children, and occupied the homestead until his death, in 1853. John B., son of John Jr., and the only survivor of the family, resides on the homestead. He has reared a fam ily of six children, one of whom, Oscar D., occupies the place with his father, his children being the sixth generation to live upon the old homestead. The house is one of the first three framed houses built in Cheshire, of which only two are standing. Voluntine Barven moved to Cheshire, from Swanzey, Massachusetts, in 1776, and located in the eastern part of the town, on the farm now owned by Hulbert Jacques. He reared a large family, one or two of whom served in the Revolution. He resided on the farm until his death. His son Nathan reared a family and resided on the homestead until his death, in 1840. David, son of Nathan, occupied the old homestead for many years, but finally re moved to the southern part of the town, where the Farnum brothers now re side. A daughter, Mrs. Calvin J. Reynolds, resides in Cheshire. Asahel Potter, a blacksmith, came to Cheshire, from Rhode Island, about 1770, and located in the eastern part of the town. He reared five children, none surviving, and died in 1848. His oldest son, Aden, went to New York when a young man and died in Fishkill, in 1832. Aden's daughter, Mrs. George W. Fisher, resides in this town. Stephen Northup removed to Cheshire, from Danbury, Conn., sometime previous to the Revolution, locating in the western part of the town, reared a large family, and died in 1836, at the age of ninety-one. He served in the war of the Revolution, and was at the battle of Bennington. Stephen, Jr., who was born in Cheshire, in 1781, and resided here until his death, in i86i) reared a family of seven children, only one of whom, Jared D., residing on Depot street, survives. Stephen, Jr., held several town offices, and served one term in the. legislature. His son, Jared D., has three children, Stephen L., of Lanesboro, Leroy J., residing in this town, and Mrs. A. M. Howe, of the Sandwich Islands. Jared is one of the directors of the Water Company. Edmund Jenks, from Smithfield, R. I., settled in Adams in 1778, locating in the southern part of the town, upon the farm now owned by Charles Jenks. He and his three sons, Charles, Samuel and Thomas carried on a grist-mill for many years where the paper-mill of L. L. Brown & Co. now stands. Ed mund subsequently removed to this town, and died here in 18 18. His son Il8 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. Charles succeeded to the home farm here, where his son Charles now lives, and died in 1844. Three of his thirteen children are now living, viz.: Charles, Mrs. Anna Richardson, and Dennison R. Henry, son of Charles and brother of the present Charles, was a surveyor and died here in 1874. Two of his daughters and one son, Scott, now reside here. Nathan Mason came to Cheshire, from Rehoboth, Mass., sometime previ ous to the Revolution, locating about two and a half miles northwest of the village. Sometime previous to his death he went to Adams, to reside with his son, where he died, at the age of eighty-six. He was a Revolutionary soldier and was at the battle of Bennington. His son, Nathan, who was a child when he came here with his father, spent most of his life in Adams, dy ing there in 1850. He reared a family of seven children, four of whom, Ethan A., of California, Ira N., a physician in Cheshire, Maria D.,also of this town, and one, a minister, living in Maiden, Mass., survive. Nathan Wood removed to Cheshire from Rehoboth, Mass., some time pre vious to the Revolutionary war, and reared a family, two sons of whom, Nathan and Daniel, served in the Revolution and were at the battle of Ben nington. Daniel located on the farm where Mrs. Daniel Wood now resides, and reared a family, one of whom, Mrs. Laura Northrop, is living. He died in 1820. Elisha, son of Daniel, was born on the homestead, where he resided until his death, in 1850. Daniel, son of Elisha, was also born on the home stead, where he resided until his death, in 1881. Several of his children reside in town, whose children are the sixth generation to make their home here. Nathan, brother of Daniel Wood, located on the farm adjoining Daniel, and reared a family of sixteen children, fourteen living to maturity, but only one of whom, Mrs. Orisa A. Ingalls, survives. Nathan died about 1842. Mason, son of Nathan, was born in town, where he resided until his death, in 1858. Two of his grandchildren, Mrs. Nancy L. Leonard and Henry F. Wood, survive. John Bennett, from Warwick, R. I., immigrated to Cheshire about the time of the breaking out of the Revolution, locating on road 18, upon the farm now owned by Amy E. Brown. He reared a family of nine children, none of whom survive, and died about 1856, at the age of ninety-four years and five months. His son Andrew, born here in 1795, died in i860. He reared a family of six children, three of whom, Luther M., Mrs. Amy E, Brown, and William P., who resides on road 26, survive, all residing in Cheshire. Andrew represented his district in the State legislature and held other offices of trust. Rev. Nathan Mason, a Baptist clergyman, from Rehoboth, who came here at an early day, lived here many years and died in Montreal, while on a visit there. His son Hezekiah came to Cheshire about the year 1776, where he lived till within about three years of his death, which occurred in Stephen- town, N. Y., in 1825, at the age of seventy-two years. He reared a family of eleven childien, all of whom survived him. But three of the family remained in this vicinity, nearly all of them removing to New York, Pennsyl- TOWN OF CHESHIRE. I 1 9 vania and the West. One daughter, Sally, married Samuel Martin, and died in this town. Her son, Orrin, now resides here. Israel Cole came to Cheshire, from Swanzey, Mass., about the time of the battle of Bennington, locating about two miles west of the village, reared eight children, and died in Adams, about 183 1, at the age of ninety-five His oldest son, James, always resided in Cheshire, where he died at the age of eighty-eight Another son, Jonathan, who came here with his father at -the age of eight years, went to Saratoga county, N. Y., when a young man, removing from there to Herkimer county, where he died in 1848. He reared a family of eight children. His son Lansing is now a resident of the town. Silas Cole, grandson of Jonathan, was born in Cheshire, lived for many years on the farm now owned by L. A. Cole, and died in 1878. A -son. M. L. Cole, now resides on road 13 corner 12. Stephen Whipple, who came to Cheshire from Providence, R. I., in 1776, located in the southern part of the town, on the farm now occupied by Martin Ingalls, residing here until his death. He had born to him twelve -children, all of whom lived to maturity, and nearly all of whom attained an advanced age. Stephen was at the battle of Bennington. One son, Samuel, who was ten years of age when he came to this town, resided here until his death, in 1853, at the age of eighty-six. He reared a family of ten chil- -dren, four of whom, D. C, wife of Aaron Richardson, of Attica, N. Y., Harvey, of Canastota, N. Y., James M., of Windsor, and Samuel P., of Cheshire, survive. Jesse Jenks, one of the early settlers of Cheshire, came from Smithfield, R.I., locating in the eastern part of the town, where he cleared a farm. He reared a large family, and died about 1827. His son Jesse, who came here with his father, reared a family of nine children, of whom one, Jesse A., sur vives, and resided in Cheshire until his death, in 1853. Havrille was born in this town and spent his life here and in Adams. He died in 1853. Of his family of eight children, one daughter and seven sons, all of the sons survive. One, Towner, served in the late war and was wounded at the battle of Gettys- burgh. Another son, Marquis D., resides on road 8. Elisha Jenks, born in Cheshire in 1801, was a print-cloth manufacturer at Cheshire Harbor for over -forty years, acquiring a large fortune; and was also largely engaged in farm ing. He was twice married, but reared no family, dying in 1871. His widow, Sarah A., survives him, a resident of this town. Samuel Lowe, who resided on the farm now owned by M. V. B. Jenks, was one of the early settlers. Mr. Lowe was a slave-holder, owning four slaves at the breaking out of the Revolution. He freed two, William and Mary Dia mond, keeping the other two, Alhoy and Mary, their children, whom he car ried to New York. " Aunt Mary" remained in Cheshire, attaining the great age of 105 years. Daniel Wood came to Cheshire from Rhode Island, about 1780, and set tled in the northern part of the town, living there till his death, in 1820. He TOWN OF CHESHIRE. had a large family, only one daughter, Mrs. Laura Northup, of Cheshire^ aged ninety-four, now living. His son, Elisha, was born in Cheshire, had eight children, five still living, and three in this county. Elisha was select man. His son, Luther D., lives in Lanesboro on road 8, and has carried on the cheese factory ten years. Silas Partridge came to Cheshire at an early date. His father, Josiah Part ridge, was in the battle of Bennington. Silas left Cheshire for Adams and' afterwards went to Savoy and Connecticut, where he died. His son, Joseph S., was born in Cheshire, but followed his father and died in Connecticut. His son Truman, born in Savoy, went to Lanesboro, where he now lives on road 22. Samuel Wolcott, a native of Goshen, Conn., immigrated to Cheshire about 1778, and located in the southern part of the .town. He was with Ethan Allen at the capture of Ticonderoga. He died of small-pox. His son Moses, who came to Cheshire with his father, reared a family of six children, none of whom survive. Moses was a soldier in the Revolution, and was in a number of severe battles. He died in 1837. His son Russell B., born here in 1793, died in 1855. He was a farmer, and at one time owned over 1,400 acres of land. Only one of his four children, John C, a lawyer, of this town, survives. Samuel Ingalls came to Cheshire, from Rehoboth, Mass., in 1786, and located on the farm where David D. Ingalls now resides, where he died in 1795. He was a man of gigantic stature and great physical strength. He is said to have carried seven and a half bushels of corn at a time, up a flight of stairs. Samuel, his son, came to this town with his father, but went to Cooperstown,. N. Y., about 1796, and died in 1827. Stephen, son of Stephen Jr., came from. Cooperstown to Cheshire, located on the farm where his son, David D., now resides, and reared fifteen children, twelve of whom lived to maturity, and nine are now living, their average age being seventy years, and eigth of whom reside in Berkshire county. One son, Samuel, was engaged in a manufactur ing business in Adams, and a son of Samuel is now cashier of the Berkshire National Bank of North Adams. Jonathan Farnum immigrated to Cheshire from Uxbridge, Mass., about 1796, and located on Stafford Hill, where he lived until his death, in 1834, rearing a family of nine children. His son, Warren, was born in 1792, and made his home here until his death, in 1876. His wife, Hannah, now resides in Cheshire. Pardon Lincoln, from Smithfield, R. I., came to Cheshire about 1795, locating upon a farm in the eastern part of the town. He reared a family of five children, four of whom, Seneca L., Mrs. Alden Jenks, Shubael W., and Mrs. Lucinda Mirick. of Savoy, survive. He was deacon of the Baptist church and its last clerk ; he was also captain of the militia. He died in 1870, at the age of seventy-five years. Edward Martin immigrated to Cheshire, from Barrington, R. I., in 1791,. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. moving his family and goods upon a sled, drawn by two yoke of oxen. He located upon a farm he had purchased the year previous, and which is now owned by his grandson, Orrin. Edward was thrice married and reared a fam ily of eight children, none of whom survive. Later, he removed to the farm now owned by L. A. Cole, where he died in 1830. Samuel, son of Edward Martin, who was six years of age when he came here with his father, remained upon the old homestead, reared a family of five children, only one, Orrin, now living, and died in 1854, at the age of sixty-nine. Zebedee Dean, who came to Cheshire in 1798, from Taunton, Mass., was a blacksmith by trade and a farmer. He had born to him three sons, Albert G., Dallas J., and J. B. Zebedee died in Chesire, in 1868. His son, Albert G., died at the age of forty. Dallas J. was for many years a merchant in Adams. J. B., who has always resided in town, commenced the mercantile business in 1840, in which he coutinued until 1883, his son, George Z., being his partner for the last twenty years and is now his successor. He has also been engaged in the lumber business and establised the business now carried on by his son, Warren B. Daniel W. Baxter, a shoemaker, came to Cheshire from Canada, about 1809, locating about half a mile west of Cheshire village. He reared a large family of children, three of whom survive, one son, William, residing on road 26. He died here in 1859. Ichabod Loomis, from Windsor, Conn., came to Cheshire in 1810. He was a clothier by trade, in which business he was engaged in Cheshire for many years. He reared a family of three children, only one of whom, Luther B., ismow living. He died in this town, in 1849. Luther B. was born in Cheshire in 181 2, and resides on Main street. He succeeded his father in the clothing business. Daniel Chapman was one of the early settlers in Great Barrington, com ing there some time previous to the Revolution. He was taken prisoner at New London and kept in captivity for several years, returning, after his re lease, to Great Barrington, where he remained a few years, removed from thence to Windsor, where he remained several years, coming, about 1819, to Cheshire, where he died about the year 1830. Daniel, Jr., born in Groton, Conn., in 1769, removing with his father, located in Cheshire, and reared a family of eight children, only one, Mason Chapman, of this town is now living. Daniel, Jr., died in 1857, at the age of eighty-eight James Brown, son of Caleb and Amy Brown, who came to Cheshire, from Rhode Island, lived here many years, reared a family, and died in 1854 or 55. His son, Russell C. Brown, born in this town in 1813, engaged in the mercantile business for many years, being also identified with the sand business. He was the postmaster for many years. A son, Fred C, now resides in town. Russell, another son of Caleb, was a prominent manufac turer at Adams, where he took an active part in public affairs. George W. Fisher came to Cheshire, from Franklin, Mass., in 1835, and TOWN OF CHESHIRE. resided for some time with his sister, in the eastern part of the town, but settling in 1854, upon the farm where he now resides. He has been a select man since 1858, with the exception of two years. During the war he was provost marshall for the town, also recruiting officer, and in 1875 was census enumerator. Felix F. Petitcler, born in Dampiere, France, in 1839, emigrated to America with his mother when but six years of age. In 1850 he came to Cheshire and entered the employ of L. H. Stevens, for whom he worked until the autumn of 1853, when he entered the employ of the Lanesboro Iron Company. He is said to have gone to New York in search of work men for the iron company when but a lad of ten years. He has been en gaged in the lumber business and in fanning, besides other pursuits, and is now superintendent of the Berkshire Glass Sand Co.'s works. He married a daughter of Dr. Cole. Phineas Lamphire removed from Tolland, Conn., to Lanesboro, at an early day, coming some time before the Revolution. He reared a family of five children. One son, Amos, born in Lanesboro, in 1777, resided there until his death, in 1857. Amos reared a family of eight children, only one of whom, Chester K, now survive. Chester was born in Lanesboro in 1807, where he resided until about thirty years of age, after which he removed to Lee, remaining there until 1880, when he located in Cheshire, where he now resides. Joseph Hathaway came to Savoy, from New Bedford, Mass., about the time of the Revolution, living there until his death. He had a numerous family, one son of whom, Jesse, was born in Savoy, but removed to Adams, where he resided many years, dying in Savoy. He reared a family of twelve children, six of whom survive, one son, John W., residing on road 16, in Cheshire. Rev. Edmund Foster was pastor of the Unitarian church in Littleton, Middlesex county, Mass., in the year 1770. He led his parishioners in the conflicts at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, and became known as the " fighting parson." He was the father of thirteen children, the oldest of whom was Edmund, who enlisted in the United States army and was appointed an ensign by Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States, in the ninth regi ment of riflemen, to rank as such from the 12th day of December, 1808. His commission was countersigned by John Smith, acting secretary of war. On the 6th of July, 1812, he was appointed first lieutenant in the ninth regi ment of infantry, under Col. Winfield Scott, afterward made lieutenant-gen eral of the United States army. This commisson was granted by James Madison, president of the United States, William Eustiss, secretary of war. He was appointed a captain in the same regiment on the 13th of March, 1813, by James Madison, president, William H. Crawford, secretary of war. He was in the battles of Brownville, Fort Erie, Lundy Lane and others during the war. Had the command for a time of the cantonment at Pittsfield and TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. I 23 at the end of the war was honorably discharged. His next younger brother, William, was first lieutenant in the same company and his brother Charles, second lieutenant in the same company. They served through the war and were honorably discharged at the same time. His commissions on parch ment, signed by Jefferson and Madison, are now in the possession of E. D. Foster, his oldest son, who resides in Cheshire. His youngest son, the late Daniel B. Foster, was first lieutenant in company C, 49th regiment Massa chusetts Volunteers, and served in the war of the rebellion. Rev. John Leland, for many years pastor of the Baptist church, was a man of mark in his time. He took an active interest in all the public affairs of the town. He was a member of the legislature in 181 1, and labored power fully against the provisions of the 3d article of the Bill of Rights, contending that legislatures had no power to bind the consciences of men. He was a ready orator, as well as writer, and composed his own epitaph, as follows: — Here Lies the body of John Leland, who labored 68 years to promote piety, and vindicate the civil and religious rights of all men. The Baptist church of Cheshire was organized by Rufus Mason and others, May 30, 1769, having about seventy members. The first pastor, Rev. Peter Werden, held the office from 1770 until his death, February 21, 1808. Their first church building was erected in 1794, and did service until 1849, when the present building was erected. It will seat 300 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $8,000.00, its original cost being $5,000.00. The Methodist Episcopal church of Cheshire was organized by Rev. John Cadwell, with twelve members, in February, 1844, Rev. John F. Crowl being installed as the first pastor. Their church building, which will comfortably accommodate 200 persons, was erected in r 848-49. It is valued, including grounds, at $3,000.00. The society now has fifty-five members, with Rev. Hobbs, pastor. CLARKSBURG lies in the extreme northern part of the county, in lat. 42*" 48' and long. 30 53 , bounded north by Benningtoncounty, Vermont, east by Florida, south by North Adams and west by Williamstown. It was formed from on unincorporated gore of land lying north of North Adams, which formed parts of Bernardston's grant and Bullock's grant. Rev. John W. Yeomans, in the History of Berkshire, speaks of the formation of the town as follows : — "When Colonel William Bullock .measured out the grant which bears his name, he was compelled, in order to complete his complement of 23,040 I24 TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. acres, to extend it around Bernardston's grant. He intended to reach to the line of Vermont ; but not knowing precisely where it was, and careful not to loose any part of his grant by going unto that State, he stopped a mile short of the line, and proceeded westward four or five miles along the north line of Bernardston's grant and Adams [now North Adams]. The part of Bullock's grant which lies north of this grant and town, and west of Monroe [the portion 'west of Monroe' now forms a part of Florida] to gether with the gore which separates it from Williamstown and Vermont, now constitutes Clarksburg." The town was incorporated March 2, 1798, receiving its name in honor of the numerous family of Clarks then residing in the town, though it was the intention of the petitioners for the act of incorporation to have it named Hudson, after a man of that name who, it is said, felled the first tree in the town, and in honor of whom Hudson's brook derives its name. The name Hudson was inserted in the petition, and, it is said, the petitioners never knew by what authority or by whom it Was altered in the petition. The act of incorporation describes the boundaries of the town as follows : — "Beginning at the northeast corner of Williamstown, and thence running east on the line between this commonwealth and the State of Vermont, seven miles ; thence south to the line of Bernardston's grant about two and one- half miles ; thence west on said line to the east line- of Adams ; thence north on said line to the northeast corner of Adams; thence on the north line of Adams to the east line of Williamstown ; thence north on said line to the first mentioned boundary." According to these bounds the town area was 10,400 acres, which amount was somewhat diminished May 2d, 1848, when it was shorn of a portion of the eastern part of its territory, which was annexed to Florida. The surface of the territory is uneven and mountainous, Hoosac mountain lying on its eastern border and Bald mountain on its western. The latter elevation, sometimes also called Clarksburg mountain, attains an altitude of 2,272 feet, affording an excellent view of Greylock and other mountains, and of the surrounding country. It was also an important station in the trigonometrical survey of the State. The principal streams are the west branch of Hoosac river, Hudson's brook, Beaver creek, and Hunterfield and Wheeler brooks, all of which, except Beaver creek, flow a southerly course- Several good mill-sites are afforded by the streams. The soil is generally hard and stony, as a large amount of the territory lies upon the mountains we have mentioned, though it sustains some valuable oak, chestnut, spruce and hemlock timber. Between the mountains the soil is more arable, afford ing some excellent grazing land, and also a fair amount that produces wheat, rye, oats and potatoes to advantage. The rocks that enter into its geological structure are granite, mica-slate, quartz and limestone. . Iron ore is said to exist in the southeastern part of the town. In 1880 Clarksburg had a population of 724. In 1883 the town employed one male and six female teachers in its public schools, to whom was paid an TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. 125 average salary of $28.00 to the male and $25.67 per month to the females. There were 148 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $742.59. Briggsville, a post village located in the southern part of the town, has one store, a woolen-mill and about twelve dwellings. Briggs Bro.'s woolen mill, located at Briggsville, was built in 1866. It has thirty broad and six quarter looms, and manufactures about 350,000 yards of fancy cassimeres per year, giving employment to 135 hands. Joel C. Hoskins' s steam saw-mill, located on Hudson's brook, on road 1, is supplied with circular and band saws and shingle machine. Mr. Hoskins manufacturers about 500,000 feet of lumber and 500,000 shingles per annum, and also deals largely in railroad ties and telegraph poles. The Berkshire File Works, located on road 8, owned by H. F. Hurd, were originally established at North Adams, in 1872, by R. R. Andrews. Mr. Hurd employs five men in the manufacture of files, superintending the busi ness himself. C. W. Gallup' s saw and grist-mill, located on road 6, grinds about 6,000 bushels of grain and cuts 250,000 feet of lumber per annum. R. G. Hall's turning works, located on road 12, were established by him in 1 86 1, where he has since been engaged in the manufacture of wagon spokes and wagon stock. The settlement of the town was commenced in 1769, by Capt. Matthew Ketchum, his son Matthew, and his cousins Epenetus, Daniel and Samuel, all from Long Island. Four brothers came to this locality, from Rhode Island, previous to 1773, and the town derived its name from them. Eventu ally one left and went to Rochester N. Y., two returned to Rhode Island, and one, Nicholas, remained in Clarksburg till his death in 1803. He raised a large family of children, one of whom, Samuel, was born here in 1773, and lived here till a few months before his death, which occurred at North Adams in 1830. He had eight children, who all lived to maturity, and two still remain; a son, Reuben, lives in Lanesboro, on road 7, and a daughter, Mrs. Emily Cook, in Halifax, Vt. Laban, son of Joseph, and grandson of Nichola:, is a resident of this town. Daniel Aldrich was also an early settler, and died here at the age of eighty- three years, having during his life here built a saw and grist-mill on road 4, and also established a glass factory. Asahel Aldrich, residing on road 4, is a son of Daniel. George F. Kilburn came from Stamford, Vt., in 1866, locating where he now resides, on road 1. He has held the office of collector one year and of selectman two years. 126 TOWN OF DALTON. DALTON lies just north of the central part the county, in lat. 42° 28' and long. .3° 52', bounded north by Cheshire, east by Windsor and Hinsdale, south by Hinsdale and Washington, and west by Cheshire, Lanesboro and Pittsfield. It was originally known as "Ashuelot Equi valent," for the reason that it was granted to Oliver Partridge and others, of Hatfield as an equivalent for a township granted them on the Ashuelot river, which now forms a part of the township of Winchester, N. H., and which was subsequently found to belong to New Hampshire. In 1784, March 20th, the township was incorporated, under the name it now bears, given in honor of Hon. Tristram Dalton, then speaker of the House of Representatives. In 1795 about 5,000 acres from Windsor were added to the territory of the town, while in 1804 the area was diminished by a tract 2,500 acres in extent which was annexed to Hinsdale. This left Dalton's territory nine miles in length from northeast to southwest, with an average width of less than two and one half miles, covering an area of about 13,000. The surface of the town is in general rough and broken, especially so in the northern and southern parts. Through its central part, from northeast to southwest extends a beautiful valley, through which flows a branch of the Housatonic. This stream, while lending a charm to its surrounding scenic beauties, also affords many excellent mill privilges. This fact was not lost sight of by Zenas Crane when he came among the Berkshire hills, in 1799, prospecting for an eligible site for the establishment of the first paper-mill in western Massachusetts, and which, together with the springs of exceptionally pure water he found in the evironing hills, led him to locate that site in Dal ton. Since then this narrow valley has gained a world wide celebrity for the fine paper it produces. The finest point of view, though there are many, is that afforded from the summit of Day mountain, an eminence having an altitude of about 700 feet above the surrounding country, and lying about a mile south of Dalton village. " On the south, at the foot the hill, runs the old road from Pittsfield to Hinsdale, over which Burgoyne's army was marched prisioners on their way to Boston. To the north in the distance lies Greylock, towering like a monarch above his fellows, with hills rolling below like vast ocean billows. At one's feet the quiet little village — too busy in its thriving, ever grinding paper-mills, and whirring and combing cotton and woolen mills, to make much stir of business outside the factory walls— nestles its hamlet along the well used waters of the Housatonic, every drop of which must help to whirl its turbines as often as the surveyor's level indicates a suitable fall. On the north east, the bare walls of Windsor, with beyond a glimse of Hampshire's sum mits ; next comes the church of Peru hill, from whose divided ridge waters flow into the Connecticut on one side and the Housatonic on the other. At one's feet on the east, Hinsdale, with its factories; next beyond, Washington. On the west is the beautiful valley, broad enough and especially adapted by Nature for her Queen, with room for 50,000 people, each home surrounded by a park. In it lies Pittsfield, the city of parks, shown in all its glory, with its TOWN OF DALTON. 1 27 necklace of diamond lakelets, and the whole in an emerald setting of moun tains." There is much good farming land in the town, and many highly cultivated farms, though the township ranks as a manufacturing rather than a farming community. Its principal rocks are gneiss and limestone. In 1880 Dalton had a population of 2,052. ,In 1882 it employed fifteen female teachers in its public schools, at an average salary of $31.83 per month. There were 396 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $4,000 00. Dalton is a handsome post village located in the central part of the town, on the Housatonic river, and is also a station on the Boston & Albany rail road. It has three churches, (Congregational, Methodist Episcopal and Roman Catholic), a town-house, two hotels, three dry goods stores, two drug stores, millinery store, printing office, flour and feed stores, four paper-mills, two woolen mills, box factory, blacksmith shop, harness shop, two libraries and two public schools. As the village extends nearly or quite to the Pitts field line, its central and western parts are each locally known by separate names, taken from the extensive manufactories situated in each locality, viz.: Carsonville, to the locality about the Carson & Brown mills, and Cranesville to the neighborhood environing the Crane mills. Americans ! Encourage your own Manufactories, and. they willimp?ove. A; Ladies, save your RAGS. S the Subscribers have it _in contemplation to erect a PA PER-MILL in Dalton, the ensuing spring ; and the business being very beneficial to the community at large, they flater themselves that they shall meet with due encouragement. And that every woman, who has the good of her country, and the interest of her own family at heart will patronize them, by saving their rags, and send ing them to their Manufactory, or to the nearest Storekeeper — for which the Subscribers will give a generous price. HENRY WISWALL, ZENAS CRANE, JOHN WILLARD. Worcester, Feb. 8, 1801. The above advertisement, appearing in the Pittsfield Sun, was the first public intimation of the contemplated establishment of paper manufacturing in Berkshire county, and was the result of a journey made by Zenas Crane in 1799, who had come from the employment of General Burbank, at Wor- 128 TOWN OF DALTON. cester, in search of a location to build. The mill was put into operation in the spring of 1801, and produced for the first few years about twenty tons of paper per annum, or just about the quantity that is made weekly by the Crane mills at Dalton at the present time. This increase is commendable both to the pioneer, Zenas Crane, and to his descendants, to the good judg ment exercised in selecting a locality so well adapted to the business, and also to the enterprise and skill that has steadily enlarged and improved the business, bringing it up to its present high position. In 1845 the pioneer, Zenas Crane, died, having three years before, in 1842 transferred his property and business to his two sons, Zenas Marshall and James B., who now carry on an extensive business in new mills, as Crane & Co., associated with them, as the managing member of the firm, being W. Murray Crane, son of Z. Marshall Crane. In their mills, known as the "Pioneer" mill and the "Government" mill, are made the bank-note paper used by the national banks and the paper used by the United States government for legal tenders and bonds, also paper for the currency and bonds of other govern ments. They also make, in great excellence, Parchment, Drawing and Trac ing papers, Parchment deed, antique letter, artificial parchment, "onion skin," "bullet patch," map, and other papers. These are the highest priced papers made in this country, and, as can be inferred from the purposes for which they are used, must possess great strength and wearing qualities. It is said that a sheet of their paper placed in a modern testing machine will show a greater strength than any other fine paper made. In 1865, Zenas Crane, Jr.. son of Z. Marshall Crane, and grandson of the pioneer, rented and afterwards bought the stone mill, situated about one- eighth of a mile below the Pioneer mill, and formerly known as the Ashuelot Woolen Mill. It had been converted into a paper-mill a few years prior to this, and run by Crane & Wilson, but at this time was idle. Zenas Crane, Jr., ran this mill from 1865 till 1877, when it was destroyed by fire, and was re built at once on a much larger scale by himself and his brother, W. Murray Crane. It is now one of the best equipped mills in this country, and, as our accompanying engraving shows, is also a handsome structure. The mill is de voted to the manufacture of ladies' fine stationery, and was the only mill in this country to branch out into this line. The beautiful envelopes and note paper made here in a great variety of tints and sizes have become famous all over the United States. The new tints, of which there are now many, began to make their appear ance in Lyons silks, and were soon applied to stationery by foreign paper- makers. When Mr. Zenas Crane, Jr., was in Europe, he visited some of the finest paper-mills and got some acquaintance with the stationery trade. He saw that there was to be a great future for these tinted goods among the purchasers of the best stationery in this country, and he at once began the manufacture of them in their mill, and the result is a product here that challenges a comparison with any goods in this line that the world can pro- I Mi m ™*^i-« i-gji fcSsI1 < t, tBfSsMyyk ti&t Itaaort) nHat ., an ' pnaa)- . aB3S)||| ' '' 1 TOWN OF DALTON. 1 29 duce. The tints are wonders of delicacy, clearness and subdued tone. A few years ago our fashionable people would use no stationery but imported goods. The American styles and makes did not come up to what they re quired. Messrs. Z. Crane, Jr., & Brother, set to work to prove that as good or better goods could be made in this country as abroad. How well they have succeeded is shown from the fact that the foreign goods are now scarcely quoted in the market, while "Crane's goods" are staple stock with every dealer of any pretentions. This firm has done much during the past two or three years to produce a taste for dead-finish papers, and to-day their brands of "Grecian Antique," "Parchment Vellum," and "Distaff " are as popular as their finest ''satin finish" goods. The names to each of their brands are copy righted, and also their boxes, each of which bears their well known trade mark of the "Fireside Crane." Z. Crane, Jr., & Brother have, within two years, established a library for the use of their employe's, and the neighborhood. A handsome building, somewhat in the old English style of architecture, was built near the mill and surrounded by lawns and shade trees on each side. The library contains about 500 volumes, to which are to be added each year fifty or more volumes. The reading-room has all the magazines, illustrated papers and leading newspapers of this part of the country and the county newspapers. The senior member of this firm, Hon. Zenas Crane, Jr., is a member of. Gov. Robinson's Executive Council, having been elected to it last fall by the. counties of Berkshire, Hampshire and Hampden. His father occupied the .same position with Gov. Andrew, and his grandfather with Gov. Edward Everett. A prominent Trade Paper says : "The Crane family is a family of paper manufacturers and has been engaged in the industry from its early -establishment in this country. The family living to-day occupies a promi nent place in the manufacture of the best papers of the world and bear the same relation to the paper manufacture of the United States that the Montgolfiers do to that of France." The Carson cV Brown Co. — The " Old Berkshire Mill" owned by this com pany occupies the site where the old pioneer firm built their first mill, and where they made about twenty tons of paper per annum until 1807. Wiswall & Carson succeeded them, continuing until 1810. Since that year the mill has been rebuilt several times, burned once but soon lifted from its ashes, and has been principally managed and owned by the Carson family, except for a short time when the Powers Paper Co., afterwards the Powers & Brown Paper Co., (L. J. Powers, of Springfield, and Charles O. Brown, of Dalton,) -owned it. It has grown from a one-vat hand mill located in the woods, to a grand structure containing seven engines, making two tons of first-class paper per day. David Carson, who came to Dalton about the year 1800, was one of the original hand paper makers, and his sons, Thomas G., William W. and David J., were brought up to the business, and were considered among the best of their trade in the country. The father, after retiring, removed to 9» I30 TOWN OF DALTON. Pittsfield, where he died in 1858, aged seventy-five years, being at the time of his death president of the Pittsfield Bank. Charles O. Brown is now presi dent of the company, and John D. Carson, treasurer. The Byron Weston Paper Mills. — The old Defiance Mill was built by David Carson in 1821, and sold by him to Henry Chamberlin in 1840, by whom it was operated, or rented to others, until 1863, having in the meantime, how ever, been burned out and immediately reconstructed. In 1863 it was bought by Hon. Byron Weston, who has greatly enlarged it, and is now turning out his celebrated record and ledger papers. This mill was originally a one- vat, one engine mill, making " twenty posts " of 1 26 sheets, or about five reams of paper a day, while its capacity is now over two tons. Most of the younger Chamberlins, John, Albert and Ezekiel, learned the paper business in this mill, and it has often been said that the spring water was so good that the- mill made good paper regardless of the management In 1855 Capt A. S. Chamberlin built a paper-mill on the privilege in the center of Dalton village, and known as the oldest mill power in town, formerly occupied by the " water- mill," so called because the grist-mill upon it was run by water-power under the toll system. This mill was owned and operated by Chamberlin & Mitchell and James Wilson until 1867, when it was purchased by the late Gen. W. F. Bartlett and Capt. Edwin Moodie, commander of a Cunard steamer. Col. Walter Cutting subsequently bought Captain Moodie's interest, and the mill was run by Bartlett & Cutting until 1875, when it was destroyed by fire. The ruins were purchased by Byron Weston, who has built on its site a seven engine mill, which is running as a rag department for his seven engine Defi ance Mill near by. He thus has fourteen engines, employs 200 hands, and turns out about four tons of paper per day. His paper is used for county and state records, and for all purposes where great strength and ability for standing age are required. Mr. Weston has also succeeded in sinking here- one of the most celebrated artesian wells in New England. About January 20, 1884, while boring at the depth of 200 feet, he obtained a flowing well of 400 gallons per minute of pure, soft water. Previous to this, while boring at the depth of 500 feet, he obtained a flowing well of 150 gallons per minute. West &* Glennon's woolen mill. — In 1865 W. J. Hawkins, of Pittsfield,. and Charles E. West and Christopher Glennon, under the firm name of Haw- kens, West & Glennon, having concentrated two privileges on the old Weston place, erected a three story wooden building, 100 x 50 feet, with attendant dye-houses, and commenced the manufacture of the Windsor Falls repellants and fancy cassimeres, and prosperously operated the factory until August 25, 1873, when it, the adjoining building and two dwellings were entirely destroyed by fire. Thirty days after the fire their new factory was in process of erection and was completed in less than six months, a brick structure 130 x 50 feet and three stories high. On the death of Mr. Hawkins, in July, 1878, the remain ing partners continued the business. The firm has undergone some changes during 1884, and is now known as the Windsor Falls Company. The mill is- TOWN OF DALTON. 13 1 supplied with six cards and forty-six broad looms, and have turned out about 500,000 yards per annum. C. J. Kittredge 6° Co.'s woolen mills were built in 1867. The company are engaged in manufacturing cassimeres and all-wool doeskins, turning out about 150,000 yards per year. Both steam and water are used as motive power. The Renfrew cotton yarn manufactory, of Dalton, was originally built by S. G. Birmingham, for a woolen-mill, about 1864. Four or five years later it was destroyed by fire, and rebuilt by the insurance company who carried its risk, and about 1870 it was sold to the Renfrew Manufacturing Co., of Adams, who run it in the manufacture of cqtton yarn. David C. Smith's grist and saw-mill, located on road 25, was built by him in 1849. He grinds about 125 car-loads of grain annually. Smith Bros', saw-mill, located in the northern part of the town, on road 5 was built in i860, upon the site of a mill built by Abner and David C. Smith in 1846, and which was destroyed by fire in i860. The mill cuts about 200,000 feet of lumber per annum. William C. Burr' s saw-mill, located in the northern part of the town, was originally established about 1843, by Samuel I. Parker. It cuts about 100,000 feet of lumber per annum. The settlement of the town was commenced by Dr. Perez Marsh, Daniel Frost and Nathaniel Kellogg, in 1755. Soon afterwards, Joseph Chamberlin moved into the southern part of the town, locating near the Pittsfield line. About 1770, William Cady, Josiah Lawrence and Abijah Parks moved into the eastern part of the town, and Mr. Lawrence subsequently built the first grist-mill. The town was incorporated March 20, 1784, and from that time immigration was more rapid, so that in 1791, when the first census was taken, there were 554 inhabitants. The first town meeting was held on the 19th of April, 1784, nineteen days after the town was incorporated, when William Williams, Eliphalet Chamber lin, Ephraim Cleveland, Solomon Storey and Nathan Webb were elected selectmen ; William Williams, town clerk and treasurer ; and Eliphalet Cham berlin, Josiah Lawrence and William Williams, assessors. Among the votes also, passed at this meeting were the following : — "Voted, That the swine may run at large in this town the present year, they being yoked and ringed according to law." "Voted, That Deacon Williams have leave to innoculate his family for the small-pox on lot No. 46 in this town." The original town-house was built about 1840. In 1870 the present com modious building, was erected upon the site occupied by the old building, costing 3,000.00. Dr. Perez Marsh was the son of Capt. Joel Marsh, and was born at Hadley, October 25, 1729, and graduated from Harvard in 1784. He was a physician and surgeon's mate in the Regiment of Col. Ephraim Williams the younger, when he was killed at Lake George, in 1755. Immediately after, he came to I32 TOWN OF DALTON. Ashuelot Equivalent. He was appointed justice of the peace, June 24, 1761, a special justice of the court of common pleas, June 6, 1765, and a standing justice of said court, to succeed Gen. Dwight, September 6, 1768. He was a man of intelligence and character, though these appointments were probably due quite as much to the fact that he was a grandson of Samuel Porter and son-in-law of Israel Williams. He died at Dalton, May 20, 1784, leaving two sons and several daughters. The daughters married in Pittsfield and some of their descendants now reside there. The late Henry Marsh, Esq., of Dalton, was his grandson. The epitaph upon the slab that marks his grave, reads as follows :— Henry Marsh, in Memory of His Honored Father, Perez Marsh, Qui Vitia Ecepit May 20, 1784, aged 53 years. Pause here and think how oft a tomb like this You've seen aloud exclaim prepare thee for an early grave. William Cleveland immigrated to Dalton at an early day, from Massachu setts Bay, making his way a part of the distance by the aid of marked trees. He located on road 5, where Alvah K. Cleveland now resides, being the first to settle upon that farm. A sample of the pioneer life he led is shown in the fact that his wife spun and wove the flax which William had raised on his farm, after which he carried it on his back to Kinderhook, N, Y., a distance of fifty miles, and exchanged it for their first cow. He married Mrs. Sarah Tozer, rearing eight children. He was a Revolutionary soldier. Alvah, son of William, who succeeded him upon the farm, married Hannah Kittredge, of Dalton, who bore him five children, one son, William K., marrying Elizabeth W. Mitchell, of Windsor, by whom he had three children, William D., Nellie M., and Alvah K. William D. resides in Wyoming -Terri tory ; Alvah married Amy E. Neate, of Pittsfield, and has two children, re siding upon the homestead settled by his great-grandfather, where Nettie also resides. The old homestead dwelling was used for a hotel by Alvah Cleve land for many years. Thomas and Josiah Lawrence, brothers, were among the first settlers in Dalton, coming from Plainfield, Conn., about 1778. Thomas, who was born in 1748, was the first to locate on the farm now occupied by T. A. and C. B. Lawrence, on road 20, and died in Dalton, July 26, 1825, at the age of seventy-seven. His youngest son, Daniel, married Nancy Burchard, of this town, and reared thirteen children, of whom three, Thomas A., who married Sarah Otis, of this town, and reared three children, Clara A., Sarah B., and Mary E. ; Martha now Mrs. Hyde, of Waterbury, Conn. ; and Charles B., who married Lydia A. Johnson, survive, Charles and Thomas residing upon the old homestead. TOWN OF DALTON. 1 33 Amos Smith immigrated to this town from Connecticut, at an early date, and located on road 5, where the widow of Sullivan Smith now resides. His son, Abner, was born in 1781, married Mary Driscoll, and reared seven children, of whom five, David C, Dr. Abner M., of Pittsfield, Eliza, Amos, and James D. survive. Amos, residing on road 5 in Dalton, married Julia R. Flint, of this town, who bore him two children, Edith and Belle L. David C. married Permelia Comstock, of Stockbridge, Mass., by whom he had four children, among whom are Ensign M., who married Lucy A, Branch, and has two children, and now resides in Texarkana, Ark.; David, of Pittsfield, who married MiAa E. Hale, of this town, and has one child, Anna P.; and Robert A., who married Lucia M. Owen, of Lee, Mass., and has two chil dren, and resides on North street. James D.. brother of David C, married Rachel E. Gleason, of this town, rearing two children, and resides on North street Zenas Crane, the pioneer in the paper industry of Western Massachusetts, was born in Canton, Mass., May 9, 1777. In the spring of 1801 he came to Dalton and built the original paper mill, where Carson & Brown now are. He had previously visited the locality, in 1799, and traveled over the moun tains and streams on horseback, in search of a suitable mill-site, and what is of more importance in making fine papers — suitable spring water. In 1809, in company with Martin Chamberlin, he built the mill where his sons now are. He died in 1845. In 1842 his two sons, Zenas M. and James B., became sole proprietors, and the business has been continued without inter ruption until the present time. In 1879 hey purchased what is now known as the " Government mill," built just over the Pittsfield line by the late Hon. Thomas Colt, and which is now run on bank note and bond papers for the United States government. At their other, the " Pioneer mill," in Dalton, they also make bank note and bond papers, which are used by several foreign governments, and by the trade generally. W. Murray Crane, son of Zenas M., became a partnbr in the business about 1879. Justin Cole, a Revolutionary soldier from Hatfield, Mass., was one of those who made an early settlement in Dalton, locating upon the farm now occu pied by D. J. Pratt. Dea. William Williams, who came to this town at an early date from Hat field, Conn., was appointed a trustee of Williams college in 1797, and in 1800 was senator in the State legislature. He died March 1, 1808, at the age of seventy-four. James Barden removed to Dalton, from Uxbridge, Mass , and made the first settl'e^S upon the farm now owned by Joel W. Barden, on road 4, in 1784. He married Tryphenia White, who bore him ten children. Joel, son of James, was twice married, rearing by his first wife, Mary Ensign, five chil dren, namely: Jamelia, Almira, Lovell M., Jasper W., and Mary W. ; and by his second wife, Lydia Wright — who is now, at the age of 96, the oldest per son in town — five children, as follows: Joel W., John W., Amelia C, James 134 TOWN OF DALTON. W., and Clarissa W. Joel was first married to Mary E. Parker, after whose death he married Lydia F. Messenger who bore him four- children — -Bertha E., and Blanche A., twins, and Angie E., and James E. The homestead, where Joel resides, has been in the family for about a century. Charles Burr, a native of Milton, Mass., married Sarah Baker, and immi grated to Dalton about the year 1785. Of his family of ten children, seven — Mary A., Nelson, Francis, Lucinda, David, Sarah and William C, are now living." William C, residing on road 5 in this town, married Helen M. Part ridge, of Hinsdale, by whom he had two sons, Charles W., who married Sarah A. Mann, and now resides in Troy, Penn., and Dwight W., residing on road 5, who married Cora E. Stetson. Elijah Curtis, from Worcester county, Mass., came to Dalton in 1794, being the first to locate upon a farm on road 7, near the present residence of D. H. Tower. He married Annie Stockwell, rearing ten children, one now living, Chloe, who married John Benton, now of Cleveland, Ohio. His youngest son, Elijah, married Harriet Rogg, of Sharon, Conn., who bore him three chil dren — Maria H., now dead; Marshall C, residing on Main street, Dalton, married Ann G. Gibbs, of Otis, and had born to him three children, Florence, Charles, and Edith ; and Chloe. Alpheus Brown, on road 7, is the oldest man in this town, being ninety- three years of age. He was in the war of 1812, and draws a pension. Jacob, fourth son of Jacob and Hannah Jones Booth, born in 1770, married Lucinda Richmond, of Hinsdale, Vt, by whom he had nine children, four of whom are still living — Elizabeth Gardner, a widow, Charles H., Watson A. and Philander F. The latter married Alniena Davis, of Stafford, Conn., and located on the soap-stone quarry farm, where he has resided seventy-three years, rearing three children, namely : Lucinda, who married Myron Sher man, now of Dalton; George F., who married Eliza A. Aldrich; and John M., who married Lucinda Reed, of Windsor, and is now a resident of Wahoo, Neb. Rev. Isaiah Weston removed to Dalton from New Bedford in 1814. His grandson, Byron, a paper manufacturer in Dalton, is one of her most noted and respected citizens. He is vice-president of the Third National Bank of Pittsfield, Mass., also director of the Berkshire Life Insurance Co., and Berk shire County Savings Bank. Mr. Weston was captain in the Rebellion under Gen. W. F. Bartlett; was State senator in 1876, and lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts for 1880-83, being elected with Gov. John D. Long in 1882, against Benjamin F. Butler. Solomon Lawrence, son of Micah, formerly a Presbyterian minister in Man chester and Keene, N. H., was born in Winchester, N. H., and married Mary Cole, of Dalton, in which place he located and reared four children, but one of whom, Hubbard W., survives. Hubbard married Eleanor Gray, of Temple- ton, Mass., and has one son, Harlen S., of, Dalton. Roswell, son of Vine Branch, who located in Berkshire county, Mass., TOWN OF DALTON. 135 about 1770, and who was also a soldier in the battle of Bennington, married Theodocia Wright, of Pittsfield, where he located, rearing a family of seven ¦children, namely : Vine P., Mary, Orson A., Salmon W., Rufus, Albert and Grove W., Grove married Pamelia Sprague, of Pittsfield, afterwards locat ing in Dalton, Mass., and reared seven children, all of whom, Hayden W., Caroline, Robert, Pamelia, Lucy, Ellen and George, are still living. Grove was twice married and has resided in his present home fifty years. He was deputy sheriff twelve years, and a member of the State legislature in 1842 and 1843, besides holding other offices of trust, and has been deacon of the Congregational church twenty-five years. Shuabel Otis, a native of Norwich, Conn., was thrice married, having by his first wife Fennlia Francis, of Windham, Conn., seven children, and by his •second, Sarah Butts, five children. His third wife was Irene Butts, of this town. James, son of Shubael, married Louisa Stowell, of Hinsdale, who bore him six children : Joseph H, Edwin, Ella M., Lettie E., James O., and John O, the latter being twins. All are now living except Edwin. Joseph H. succeeded to the homestead formerly occupied by his father and grandfather. Nicholas Crane emigrated to this country from Wexford, Ireland, about the year 1837, finally coming to Dalton, and locating on East Main street, where he now resides. He married Sarah Morgan, of Pittsfield, the union being blessed by a family of eight children, namely: Thomas, John, Edward, Nicholas, Mary A., Sarah T., Michael and Kittie, six of whom are still living. Elijah Curtis's father, with his two brothers, emigrated to Massachusetts from England, and all served in the war of 1812. John, son of Elijah, mar ried Patty Newell, of Dalton, who bore him nine children, of whom two still -survive. Hannah, wife of Seth Walker, and now of Medina, Ohio, ahd John, who married Mary Smith for his first wife, by whom he had ten children, four of whom are still living, namely : Mary Prentice, of Pittsfield; Cynthia Perkins, of Dalton ; Adda N. Balch, of Elgin, 111. ; and Diodana C. Clark, of Springfield. After the death of Mary, John married Polly Nye, whom he also survived, marrying for his third wife Margaret Clark. He now resides in Dalton, on road 9. Isaac N. Allen enlisted twice in the war of the Rebellion. His son, Alpheus N., also served in this war, and died in the hospital at New Orleans, in 1869. Stephen D. Tower removed to this town, from Windsor, in 1854, locating on road 7, where he resided until his death in 1881. He married Esther E. Beals, in 183 1, who bore him ten children, but one deceased. His son, David H., who now occupies the homestead, married Margaret Young, of Huntington, Mass., in 1869, and has one son, Walter L. George E., son of Nathaniel Hager, of Pittsfield, married Hattie N. Wil son, of Dalton, and has five children, Susie B., Hattie W., George S., Lucy 13^ TOWN OF DALTON. G., and James W. He served in the Rebellion, and was taken prisoner at the time of Sheridan's raid, May 10, 1864, and imprisoned at Andersonville, and other prisons, making his escape during the removal of the prisoners- at the evacuation of Charlestown, February 17, 1865. Joshua A. Barton, born at Butternuts, N. Y., in 1800, married Relief Vinton, rearing eight children, four of whom, Harvey B., of Stockbridge, Mrs. James M. Parsons, of Lenox, John S., of this town, and Henry A., are still living. The latter married Dorcas A. Benton, of Lenox, who bore him six children, four of whom are living : Mrs. Lephia O. Warren, of Windsor, Wesley B., who married Carrie Lewis, of Bridgewater, Conn., Mrs. Grace Parker, of Dalton, and Henry A., who married Carrie M. Curtis, of this town, where he resides, on road 22, corner 23, and has four children — M. Alta, Charles H., Blanche M., and Claire C. John S., brother of Henry A., Sr., married Phebe T. Hol- den, of Cairo, N. Y., who bore him three children : James A., residing in this town, who married Elvia Kidd, of Tiskilwa, 111.; Emma E. Raymond, of Hinsdale ; and Willie. Alexander M. Groesbeck, of Albany, >yho married Emaline Holmes, of Palmer, Mass., and located in Lee, was the father of eleven children, four of whom survive : Jane Butler, who resides in Minnesota ; Adell E.; and Frank lin N., who married Hattie Maynard, of this town, and has one child, Edna M., and Charles H., of this town, who married Clara A., daughter of C. C. Benton, of Lee, and has two children, Emma L. and Grace A. Charles served two years and a half in the Rebellion, being honorably discharged at its close ; and his grandfather, John B. Holmes, served in the Mexican war. Richard A. Davis, of Oneida county, N. Y., married Mary C. Davis, of the same place, and had born to him twelve children, of whom three survive, namely : James, of Middlefield, Mass., Mary J., of Sharon Springs, N. Y., and Theodore. The latter married Bertha Blinn, of Canaan Four Corners,. N. Y., and located finally in this town, where he now resides, and has a family of four children, Cora E., Chloe E.. Jennie I., and Mary A. He served in the war of the Rebellion, in the 37th Mass., Co. E., from which he was houor- ably discharged after a service of three years. Marcus Putnam, of Becket, and a descendant of Gen. Putnam, of Revolu tionary fame, married Phebe Rouse, of Windsor, and became the father of six children, four of whom still live, namely : Joseph and Rufus, of Westfield, Charles, of Pittsfield, and Henry H., of Dalton, who married Jane Cady, of this town, and has one child, Lucy I. Daniel, son of Daniel Brownson, of Cornwall, Conn., and a blacksmith by trade, married Mary Dean, of Cornwall, where he located, rearing two chil dren, Philo, who died in the war of the Rebellion, and Emery M., engineer in a paper-mill in Dalton, where he now lives. He married Lucy Ann Nobles, of Cornwall, and has six children, Philo C, Francis M., Ada, Edwin H,, Louisa,. and Eugene E. TOWN OF DALTON. I37 Timothy, son of James Callaghan, a native of Ireland, emigrated to this country in 1850, and is now a resident of this town. He married Anna Cur tain, of Cork, Ireland, who bore him seven children, all of whom, Nellie, Katie, Julia, William, Hannah, Mary and Maggie, are living. John Callahan, of county Cork, Ireland, son of James, came to this country in 1857, and resides in Dalton. He married Ann Suttle, of Galway, Ireland, and has three children. Maurice Callaghan, a native of Ireland, and a resident of Dalton, came to this country in 1839. He married Catharine Curtain, of Lanesboro, and has four children, James, Hannah, Ellen and William. Willard Cooper settled in Windsor, Mass., about 1800, and married Mary Saunders, by whom he had seven children : Royal E., Eliza M., Clara A., Leander C, Marietta, John C, and Samuel W. Samuel, the youngest son, married Minerva Maynard, of Dalton, for his first wife, by whom he had two children, Willard M., and Carrie ; and for his second wife married Louisa Maynard, both being of this town of which he is a resident. John H. Smith enlisted twice in the war of the Rebellion, serving the first time in the 47th Mass., and in the second time in the 16th Mass., an unat tached company, and was honorably discharged. Amasa Converse, one of the early settlers of Windsor, married first, Sinai Chaffee, rearing six children, afterwards marrying Esther Walker, daughter of Robert, of Revolutionary fame, who bore him four children. His youngest son, Charles A., also married twice, rearing by his first wife, Jane A. Rice, one son, Amasa R., now a banker, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and married for his second wife Sarah Mitchell, of Windsor, locating first in that town, but afterwards, in 1873, coming to Dalton, where he died in 1880, leaving one daughter, Ethel, wife of Frank A. Fowler. Myron A. Sherman, grandson of Sylvanus Parsons, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, married Lucinda Booth, rearing five children, and is now a resi dent of Dalton, on road 5. Thomas Thompson came to this country from England as a sergeant in Gen. Burgoyne's army, among the British Grenadiers, a noted regiment, — all ofthemen being six feet in height. He married Martha Smith, of Bridge- water, and finally located in Pittsfield. Thomas D., son of Thomas, married Abbie Barlow for his first wife, and for his second the widow of Jonas Flint. He has two sons, George W., a paper maker in Brooklyn, N. Y.. and Fred erick A., in the same business in Westfield, Mass. Thomas resides in this town, at the age of ninety. John Brown, who was one of the early settlers of Windsor, was a deacon in the Congregational church there for fifteen years, his son John, Jr., served in the same office ten years, and the latter's son, Alpheus, twenty-five years. His wife was Abigail, daughter of Captain Pierce, of Windsor. Alpheus, Jr., residing in this town, on road 7, married Czarina, daughter of Gen. Holbrook, of Windsor, rearing eleven children, six of whom, Addison W., Henry C, 13^ TOWN OF DALTON. Charles O., Selden S., Edward E. and Francis W., are now living. He served in the war of 18 12. Dwight M., son of Lewis Bartlett, son of Edward, an early settler in Worth ington, Mass., married Clarissa J. Ramage, of Holyoke, Mass., and has one child, Laura E., and resides in Dalton. Lewis married Laura A. Prince of Windsor. His other two children are James L. and Amanda, both married. William B. West, of English descent, and grandson of Josiah West, of Sal isbury, Conn., who was a Revolutionary soldier, resides on road 5, in this town. He married Julia Loveland, for his first wife, and for his second the widow of William Reed, having one son, Josiah, now living. Andrew J., son of Ethan A. Mason, and grandson of Nathan, of Cheshire, married Anna Jenning, of Adams, and has two children — Ernest, Marinda, wife of Samuel Hildreth who has two children, Rufus R. and George I. ; and Andrew J. was wounded in the war of the Rebellion and honorably dis charged. He now resides on road 3 in this town. Osiah Hawley was an early settler in Otis, Mass., rearing a family of ten children, among whom was Harry S., father of William Henry, a resident of Dalton. Harry L. married Betsey Crittendon, of Otis, and has four chil dren now living. He was a farmer in Sandisfield, and died at the age of eighty-seven. William Henry married Charlotte J. Whitney, of Otis, and has had three children. His grandfather, William Crittendon, served in the Revolution. Henry H. Knight is a grandson of James Knight, who came from Eng land to this country as a soldier under Gen. Burgoyne, and was at the battle of Saratoga, afterwards locating in Saratoga county, where he died about 1820. Henry H. resides in Dalton. Alonzo, son of Asa Cone, formerly a resident of West Stockbridge, and grandson of Levi Crittendon, a Revolutionary soldier, and who served at the battle of Bennington, is a resident of Dalton, on road 22. He was twice married, rearing by his first wife, Elizabeth P. Nichols, of Richmond, two children, both deceased. For his second wife he married Elizabeth A. Day, of Rowe, Mass., who is still living. Charles P., son of Hubbard Sanderson, of Rutland county, Vt., and grandson of Weller Sanderson, an Englishman, and a Revolutionary soldier, married Mary J. Fredericks, of Lenox, and now resides in Cranesville. John W. Flansburgh, grandson of John Waldron, of Coxsackie, N. Y., a pensioner of the war of 1812, is a resident of Dalton, a carpenter by trade. John Dwyer, a resident of this town, emigrated to this country about 1850. He married Bridget Callahan, who bore him six children : Maggie, Edward, Francis, Mabel, Willie and Joseph, all living. Lawrence Connors, of this town, a native of Galway, Ireland, married Julia Callahan, of the same place, who came to this country about thirty years ago. He has seven children. Spencer Fuller, a native of Whitingham, Vt, married Maria Flemming, TOWN OF EGREMONT. 139 and reared a family of eight children : Elmira, Hiram, Jerusha, Evaline, Willard, Harvey A., (who married first Ida A. Cross, of Searsburg, Vt, and afterwards Sarah Porter, of Lanesboro, and has one child,) Guy W. and Adelia, six of whom axe living. He resides in Cranesville. Samuel G. Fuller, son of Spencer, married Anna Crosier, of Searsburg, has two chil dren, and also resides in Cranesville. His grandfather, Gardner Flemming, served in the Revolution. James S. Smith, son of Amos, married Caroline Comstock, of Stock- bridge, rearing five children — Cynthia P., Melissa M., Roswell P., Olive M., and James S. The widow of James S. now resides upon the homestead on road 5, in Dalton, which was first settled by Amos Smith. James married for his second wife, Eliza Driscol. of this town, who bore him four children, namely: Andrew D., Emma C, Arthur L. and Helen M. The First Congregational church, located on Main street, at Dalton village, was organized by Rev. John Leland, Daniel Collins and Thomas Allen, with eleven members, February 11, 1785, Rev. James Thompson, being the first pastor. The first house of worship was built in 1795, and stood where the lower cemetery now is. The present building was erected in 1812. It will comfortably accommodate 300 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $5,000.00. The society now has 100 members, with Rev. George W. Andrews, pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church, located on Main street, was started in 1812, composed chiefly from dissenters from the Congregational church, while some attached themselves to the new church from political motives, connected with the last war with the Great Britain, and others still on account of the Congregational society moving their church building to a new site. Their church building was erected in 1834, at a cost of $1,400.00- It will comfortably seat 350 persons, and is now valued, including grounds and parsonage, at $.1,050.00. The society has 165 members. St. Agnes Roman Catholic church, located at Dalton village, was organized by the Right Rev. P. S. O'Reyley, in 1880, with 800 communicants. Rev. Eather Cronin, the present incumbent, was the first pastor. The church building was erected in 1880, at a cost of about $17,000.00. It will accom modate 600 persons, and is valued, including grounds and other property, at $18,000.00. The society now has 1,000 members. EGREMONT lies in the southwestern part of the county, in lat 42° 10' and long. 3° 35', bounded north by Alford, east by Great Barrington and Sheffield, south by Sheffield and Mount Washington, and west by Columbia county, N. Y. Dr. Holland, in his History of Western Massachu setts, speaks of the original grants that covered the present territory of the township as follows: — 140 TOWN OF EGREMONT. "The Indian reservation, made at the time of the purchase of the lower Housatonic township, extended through the present town of Egremont. A considerable part of this was leased by the chiefs of the Stockbridge tribe to i^ndrew Karner, October 20, 1740; and, in 1756, a portion of the reservation was purchased of the Indians, and this tract became known as the 'Shawenon Purchase.' It was 'bounded east on Sheffield, south on Indian land, west on the land lately laid to Robert Noble and others, called Nobletown, and to ex tend north as far as said Nobletown, to the northeast corner of said town ; to run east over to the Stockbridge west line.' This tract of land, for the con sideration of £20, was conveyed to Ebenezer Baldwin, Aaron Loomis, Josiah Phelps, Benjamin Tremain, Samuel Colver, Samuel Welch, David Winchell and several others. Nobletown was west of the dividing line between Mass achusetts and New York, being at the present time a part of the town of Hills dale. In October, 1756, another tract of land, afterwards known as the Spoor Grant, was conveyed by the Indians to Isaac and Cornelius Spoor, and others. Karner's lease passed from hand to hand until it was lost sight of. At last, between thirty and forty years ago [written in 1857] , it came into the posses sion of William F. Gragg, of Augusta, N. Y., who laid claim to the land which it covered. In 1826, however, the occupants paid him $400.00 for his right, and thus adjusted the claim." Mr. S. B. Goodale, in a manuscript history of the town, tells another of Indian grants, substantially as follows: A tract of land containing story 1,200 acres, extending from the present village of South Egremont westerly to the mountain, a chestnut tree standing formerly in the little inclosed yard in front of the Mt. Everett House being the northern boundary, was sold or leased by the Indians to one of their tribe named John Van Guil der, and his brother-in-law, Andrew Karner, each having 600 acres. At the same time, also, was sold a like tract lying in Sheffield, to Messrs- Vosburgh and Gordon. John Van Guilder was a strong Indian boy, who, having found a home with a Dutch family living just over the line in New York, took the name of his foster father, though his real name was Konk- apot. Previous to the purchase mentioned he rejoined his tribe and mar ried the daughter of a white settler named Karner, and on the removal of the Indians from Stockbridge they made the above mentioned transfer. Van Guilder's half-breed descendants were at one time numerous in the town, though the majority of them removed to Granville, N. Y. The last of them here was a State pauper, named Reuben Winchell, who died in 1850. In 1836 an agent of the Stockbridge tribe appeared here, claiming the prop erty that had been leased to Karner, agreeing to settle the matter, however, for $1,000.00; but two years later he accepted $400.00 in settlement of the claim. The tract delivered to the Indian, Van Guilder, seems to have been given under a warrantee deed, hence the title of the owners was good. But be these matters as they may,the Indian grants, together with other lands, were incorporated as a district of Sheffield, February 13,1760, under the name of Egremont The new district was invested with all the powers, immunities, and privileges accorded the townships of the province, except the right of sending a representative to the general court, this right being held in common with TOWN OF EGREMONT. 141 Sheffield. The privilege of sending its own representative was not accorded until some years after. Why the name Egremont was chosen is not definitely known. Some assert that it was given in honor of Lord Egremont, of Eng land, by some emigrant or emigrants from that Lord's borough ; others, that it was so named in honor of Charles Wyndham, Earl of Egremont, who, in 167 1, was made secretary of state ; while still another, though improbable version, is that the district being originally a part of Great Barrington and Sheffield, was by natural agreement set off as a separate district, hence the name Agreement, finally corrupted into Egremont. Since its incorporation Egremont has had its boundaries changed so often that it is now extremely irregular in outline, bearing no resemblance to its orig inal proportions. The boundary line between it and Alford was not finally established until February 6, 1790, and the 22d of the same month parts of Sheffield were annexed to the town; on June 17, 1817, a part of Mt. Wash- ' ington was annexed; and February 16, 1824, other parts of Sheffield were annexed, and the boundary line between the two towns was finally established in 1869, so that the town now has an area of about 16,000 acres. The surface of the town is extremely varied and irregular, the western and southern portions extending up upon the eastern slope of the Toconic moun tains, rough and craggy; while portions of the eastern section are level and productive, with an undulating territory lying between them, sinking, however, in the central part of the town, into an extensive swamp. The soil in most parts of the town is productive and adapted to grain raising, while some locali ties afford excellent grazing lands. Green river, having its source in New York, winds through the northern part of the town, and Karner river through the southern section, both flowing an easterly course. Winchell pond, covering an area of about 140 acres, lies in the northern part of the town, and Marsh pond, covering an]area of seventy-two acres, lies in the central part. Marble quarries have been opened in the northern part of the town, by Henry Tobey and David Olmstead, which yield a marble of good quality and of consider able extent. The geological formation is principally Levis limestone, underlying most of the eastern section, while the other portions are made up mostly of mica, taL cose and argillaceous slate. In 1880 Egremont had a population of 875. In 1883, the town employed one male and five female teachers in her public schools, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $40.00 to the males and $35.33 to the females. It had 103 schoolchildren, while the entire amount raised for school pur poses was $1,046.66. Egremont is a post village located in the eastern part of the town. North Egremont, a post village, is located in northern part of the town. South Egremont, a post village, is located in the southeastern part of the town. Dalzell &* Co.'s carriage hardware works. — In 1845 David Dalzell came 142 TOWN OF EGREMONT. to Egremont, from Hudson, N. Y., and purchased the carriage business of Major Karner, located where the present works now are, at South Egremont. In 1850 he added to the works the manufacture of fine carriage axles. In 1868 he took into partnership with him his two sons, David, Jr., and William C, and in 1876 added the manufacture of the Dalzell & Ives patent, wrought- iron case-hardened axle boxes, increasing the business to large proportions. In 1878 David, Jr., died, and in 1879 his death was followed by that of his father, thus leaving the business entirely in the hands of William C, who, in October, 1880, took Roscoe C. Taft as a partner. The firm now employs sixty men, turning out 12,000 sets of axles and 12,000 sets of axle boxes per annum. Benjamin's cork sole factory. — In 1879 Arthur A. Benjamin, then twenty- five years of age, established the business of manufacturing cork insoles^ at South Egremont, only making about fifteen dozen pairs per day. He now em ploys sixty hands, uses 600 yards of cotton-flannel and 400 of enameled cloth making 500 dozen pairs of soles per day. The permanent settlement of the town was commenced about 1730, though it is said that Andrew and Robert Karner, from Rhinebeck, N. Y., and John, Isaac and Jacob Spoor, from some other part of that State, came in at an earlier date, supposing they were locating on territory belonging to New York. Between 1730 and 1756 the settlement increased rapidly, the following named being among the early arrivals : Nicholas Karner, Jacob Karner, Cornelius Spoor, Ebenezer Baldwin, Aaron Loomis, Josiah Phelps, John Perry, Timothy Hopkins, Elias Hopkins, Nehemiah Messenger, Benja min Tonman, Samuel Colver, Samuel Younglove, William Webb, Jonathan Welch, Samuel Welch, Robert Joyner, Gideon Church, Ebenezer Smith, Aaron Sheldon, Israel Taylor, William Roberts, Joseph Hicks, Edward Bai ley, Abraham Andrews and John Fuller. In March, 1760, the first district meeting was held, when Samuel Winchell was chosen clerk, and Jonah West- over, Timothy Kellogg and Isaac Spoor, were elected selectmen. Isaac Fuller, from Tuxbridge, Conn., came to Egremont about 1735, and built a small house near the brook just east of the old Tuller burial ground. His land, however, was then included in that of the town of Sheffield, and was a part of the old Indian tract purchased by a Mr. Vosburgh. During the French and Indian war, Mr. Tuller acted as wagoner in transporting provis ions and supplies across the country into Canada, making, it is said, some money thereby. After the war he returned to Egremont and built the brick house now owned by James A. Gardner, from brick he manufactured on his own farm. Thisisthe oldest house in the town, having been built in 1761. Mr. Tuller died in 1797, aged eighty-five years. John Tuller, 2d, built the hotel at North Egremont. Ebenezer Baldwin was an early settler, making the first settlement on the farm now owned by Henry Burget. James Baldwin was born on the old homestead, on what is now known as Baldwin hill, in 1759. He married TOWN OF EGREMONT. 1 43 three times, first when quite young, and reared five sons, Ephraim, Benjamin, Jonathan, Stephen and Cyrus, and two daughters. Ephraim inherited a qual ity of great executive ability from his father, and was made a colonel during the war of 1812. In 1829 he was elected representative, being returned the following term. In 183 1 he was appointed a justice of the peace, holding the office fourteen year's, and in 1842 he was appointed postmaster at North Egremont, which position he held eight years. Col. Baldwin married Dim- mis Karner, February 23, 1815, who survived him, his death occurring June 1, 1863. They reared six children, only four of whom attained a mature age, and only two, Levik, of California, and Mrs. Julia F. Rounds, of Egremont, are living. Stephen married Elizabeth Smith and reared one son, Stephen, Jr., who now resides on road 4. Benjamin married Maria Crippen for his first wife, by whom he had six children, five of whom, Joel, Fanny, Franklin, William and Maria, are living ; his second wife was Mary Joyner, who bore him three children, Albert H., Edwin A., and Thodore S. Jonathan Bald^ win married Esther Church, of Great Barrington, who bore him nine chil dren, six of whom, Cyrus, Emeline, Andrew J., Mason, Theodore and Lydia, are living. Nicholas Race, from Scotland, was an early settler, locating on the farm now owned by David Millard. Isaac N., son of Nicholas, was born here in 1771, married a daughter of Seneca Tuller, and reared six children, two of whom, Seneca T., of Egremont, and Rovilla T. Kinney, of Canaan Four Cor ners, N. Y., are living. Joseph Kline came to Egremont, from New York State, with his father, John C, in 1802, he being at that time only six years of age. He became the husband of Sabra, daughter of Levi Karner, and in 1827 purchased the farm now owned by his son, Joseph A , where he reared seven children, five of whom, Levi K, Dimmis A. (Mrs. Stephen Baldwin); Almira A. (Mrs. John B. Taylor), Joseph A. and Lydia J., wife of George C. Parson, of California, are living. The First Congregatiofial church of South Egremont. — In 1767 the inhab itants erected a church building and made an effort to establish a church, but the object was not accomplished until February 20, 1770, when a Congrega tional society was organized, and on the 28th of that month Rev. Eliphalet Steele was installed as pastor. Mr. Steele remained with the people, in entire harmony, until the time of the Shays Rebellion, when, many of his parishioners being among the malcontents, they became his enemies, from the fact that he did not sympathize with them. Some of them entered his house at night, and, after inflicting sundry personal indignities upon him, stole his watch and several articles of clothing. The disturbing elements thus introduced never became thoroughly reconciled, though Mr. Steele remained with the society until April 29, 1794, when he was dismissed. From this time the society gradually diminished in size and strength until it finally became extinct. In 1816, however, a new society was formed, which 144 TOWN OF FLORIDA. still exists. It was organized by Rev. Aaron Kinne, with thirteen members, Rev. Gardner Hayden being the first pastor. The old church building stood upon a sightly eminence in the center of the township, about a mile from the present building, which is in the heart of Egremont village. This building erected in 1833, at a cost of $2,500.00, will comfortably seat 300 persons, and is now valued, including grounds, at about its original cost. The soci ety now has 120 members, with Rev. Parris P. Farwell, pastor. The Baptist church, located at North Egremont, was organized in 1787 and incorporated in 1808. Their house of worship, erected in 18 17, will seat 400 persons, and is valued at $2,000.00. Rev. Jeduthan Gray was the first pastor. The society now has fifty-six members, with no regular pastor at present writing. FLORIDA lies in the extreme northeastern corner of the county, in lat 420 40', and long. 30 59'. It is very irregular in outline, having Ver mont, and Monroe, Franklin county, on the north, Rowe and Charle mont, from which it is divided by Deerfield river, on the east, Savoy, from which it is partly separated by Cold river, on the south, and North Adams and Clarksburg on the west. It was incorporated as a town, June 15, 1805, the northern point being previously taken by Bernardston, in compensation for the loss sustained by a town of that name in running the line between Massa chusetts and Vermont. The tract was for many years known as "Bernard ston's grant." Bullock's grant and King's grant, so-called, each contributed towards forming the present town's territory. On May 2, 1848, a part of Clarksburg was annexed to the town. Florida lies upon the summit of the Green Mountain range, and contains some of the finest mountain scenery in the State, and is also noted for being tunnelled its entire width, from east to west, by the celebrated Hoosac tunnel, (see page 56). Hoosac Mountain, which extends nearly the whole length of the town, rises to a height of 1,448 feet above Deerfield river, and affords some magnificent views, of which the following extract from the pen of Mr. Washington Gladden gives a vivid picture : — " On this bleak, rough mountain-top lies all that is inhabitable of the town - of Florida. There are a few good grazing farms ; but grain has a slim chance between the late and the early frosts. The winter's are long and fierce. During the Revolutionary war, a body of troops attempted to make the passage of this mountain in mid-winter," and nearly perished with cold and hunger. Passing on the left a dilapidated old tavern, where none but a stranger will be likely to get taken in, and on the right, as we ascend the western crest, a smooth Surface of rock, with furrows chiselled in it, by primitive ice bergs, then suddenly bursts upon us a scene whose splendor makes abundant com pensation for the dreariness of the three miles just passed. " In the center of the picture rises Greylock, king of mountains : about him are the group of lesser peaks that make his court On the north, Mount TOWN OF FLORIDA. 1 45 Adams, a spur of the Green Mountain range, closes the scene. Between this and the Greylock group, the beautiful curves of the Taconic range fill the western horizon. From the north flows down, through the valley that sepa rates the mountain on which we stand, from Mount Adams, the north branch of the Hoosac river ; from the south, through the village of South Adams, and the valley that lies between us and Greylock, comes the other branch of the river, and 1,500 feet below us lies the village of North Adams, packed in among its ravines, and climbing the slopes on every side ; and here the two branches of the Hoosac unite, and flow on westward through the other valley that divides Greylock from Mount Adams. Williamstown lies at the foot of the Taconic hills, just behind the spur of Mount Adams. The straight line of the Pittsfield and North Adams railroad cuts the southern valley in twain ; the Troy and Boston railroad bisects the western valley; and the twin spires of little Stamford, in Vermont, brighten the valley on the north. These three deep valleys, with the village at their point of confluence and the lordly mountain-walls that shut them in, give us a picture whose beauty will not be eclipsed by any scene that New England can show us. If it should fall to your lot, good reader, as it fell to the lot of one (' whether in the body or out of the body I cannot tell') to stand upon the rock that overhangs the road by which we are descending, while the sun, hiding behind amber clouds in the west, touches the western slope of the old mountain there in the center with the most delicate pink and purple hues ; while the shadows gather in the hollows of its eastern side, and the sweet breath of a summer evening steals over the green meadows where the little river winds among its alder bushes, — if this should be your felicity, you will say, and reverently too, ' It is good to be here: let us make tabernacles, and abide ; for surely there shall never rest upon our souls a purer benediction.' " Cold river, with its tributaries, flows a southerly course through nearly the whole length of the town, and forming a part of its southern boundary. The underlying rock is calcareous gneiss and the Quebec group, containing a vein of serpentine marble. In 1880 Florida had a population of 459. In 1883, the town employed eight female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $23.00. The town then had ninety-nine school children and raised $831.54 for school purposes. Florida is a postoffice located in the central part of the town. Hoosac Tunnel (p. o.) is a hamlet located at the eastern mouth of the " Great Bore." The settlement of the town was begun by Dr. Daniel Nelson, from Stam ford, Conn., in 1783. Previous to 1795 he was joined by Paul Knowlton. from Shrewsbury, Sylvanus Clark, from Southampton, Nathan Drury, from Shelburne, Jesse King, from Deerfield, and Stephen Staples, from Adams, and soon after this the settlement was quite numerously reinforced. Aside from the Revolutionary incident of the American troops passing the mountain, occupying three weeks in the journey, it is also related that four Irish deserters from Burgoyne's army supported themselves here for several jears, mostly by hunting and fishing. Dr. Daniel Nelson came on horseback to Florida from Long Meadow, and 10* 146 TOWN OF FLORIDA. settled on Deerfield river, in the southeastern part of the town, where he subsequently had quite an extended practice. He is the only one of the first settlers now represented here, having a grandson, Wallace E. Nelson, residing on the old homestead. Dr. Nelson tended the toll-gate on the turn pike across the mountain for forty years. Sylvanus Clark, one of the early settlers, removed from Southampton in 1785, and located on the place now owned by Noah Clark. Of a family' of three sons and three daughters, none are now living, but Sylvanus has two sons, grandsons of Sylvanus, now residing in the place. Samuel Phillips, who settled in the northern part of Florida about 1800,. reared a family of six children, only one, Anson Mayhew Phillips, of Shel burne Falls, still surviving. There are but two representatives of the family in town, Consider R. and Samuel A., sons of Samuel Ripley. Ebenezer Bradley, of Rowe, came to Florida, about 1804. He had born to him a family of six children, the only one now living being Beda Bradley, who lives with her nephew, Ira Bradley, upon the old homestead cleared by his grandfather. In early times the family lived in a log house, and the howling of wolves was frequently heard. Daniel Burnett came to Florida, from Ashfield, about the year 1805. But two of a family of eleven children are now living, and only one, Isaac, re sides in Florida, living upon the old homestead. Daniel Burnett, Jr., repre sented by Horace W., married Miss Electa Loomis, who taught the first school, about 1800, in a barn. Nathan Kemp came to Florida, from Shelburne, in 1806 or '07, when the. country was but thinly settled, locating on the farm now owned by his grand son, Nathan W. Kemp. He reared a family of seven children, but the only representatives now in town are Nathan W., Mrs. Gideon, his mother, and' an aunt, Mrs. Kendall Kemp. Thomas Tower, born in Ashfield, February 8, 1783, came to Florida in 1807, and located in the southeastern part, on the place where Ephraim now resides. Of a family of two sons and two daughters, only one son, Ephraim, and a daughter, Mrs. Clarissa Whitcomb, now reside in town. Ephraim has had a family of three children, one son, Austin, residing upon the old homestead with his father. Three brothers of Thomas Tower also located in Florida, two of whom are still represented in town — William by two sons, Sedate, and Dennis, and one daughter, Mrs. Kemp ; and Martin by three sons, Miles, Minor and Sidney. Ebenezer Thatcher, from Conway, came here in January, 1807, locating in the southern part of the town. He reared a family of six sons and three daughters, nearly all of whom settled here, but of whom only one, Sumner, now resides here. Sumner has two sons and four daughters now living, two of whom, Sereno S. and Amelia M., reside in Florida. Sereno lives on the place cleared by his father. Two brothers of Sumner are also represented here — one, Jerry, by his two sons, Marcus, and Ebenezer ; Leonard, by one daughter, Mrs. Sedate Tower. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 1 47 William White removed from Templeton, his native place, to Athol, and finally, after making several settlements, located in Florida, about 1822. He had born to him two sons and three daughters, the two sons, William and Nathan, settling in Florida. William reared six children, two of whom, George W., and Mrs. Lorenzo Whitcomb, now reside in town. Nathan, who lives on the old homestead, has been twice married, having one son, Ernest C. by his first wife. The Baptist church, located at Florida village, was organized in 1810, with twenty-six members. Their first church building was erected in 1824, and the present structure in 1861. The church building cost $3,000.00, will accommodate about 175 persons, and is now valued, including grounds, at $4,000.00. The society now has seventy-three members, with Rev. George L. Reeberg, pastor. GREAT BARRINGTON lies in the southwestern part of the county, in lat 42° 12' and long. 3° 40', bounded noith by Stockbridge, West Stockbridge and Lee, east by Tyringham Monterey and New Marlboro, south by Sheffield and New Marlboro, and west by Alford and Egremont. This town formed a part of the territory granted as the "Upper and Lower Housatonic Township," the history of which transaction has already been mentioned in the County Chapter. The Upper Township was surveyed by Timothy Dwight, of Northamton, in October, 1736. It had been encroached upon the survey of the new "Indian Town" (Stockbridge) , so that it seems that the boundary of the whole township was as follows: "Beginning at the north western corner of Sheffield, the line ran east 90 south, 1,902 rods, then north 400 east, over the Beartown mountain, 2,256 rods, to a point which falls on the farm of David and John Baker, in Cape street, so-called, in the present town of Lee. It then ran west, ef north, crossing the southern slope of Rat tlesnake mountain and Stockbridge mountain, 3,150 rods to the supposed line of New York; then south, 11° west, 1,950 rods, to the point first men tioned; containing 31,360 acres, the area of seven miles square. The part taken up by the Indian Town was on the north of the township, 770 rods in breadth, extending from the supposed line of New York, six miles, or 1,920 rods east This contained 9,240 acres, so that what belonged to the Upper Housatonic Township in 1736, was 22,120 acres." In 1743 this tract was in corporated as the North Parish of Sheffield, — sometimes called Upper Shef field, and during that period was included in and formed a part of the town of Sheffield. But June 30, 1761, it was incorporated as a separate township, under the name of Great Barrington, so named in honor of Lord Barrington, of England, "the first of the name and peerage of Barrington." Its prefix "Great" was obtained, it is said, from the following circumstance : "The divis ional line between Massachusetts and Rhode Island was unsettled and in con- 148 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. troversy. The town of Barrington, now in Rhode Island, lay near the disputed line, and had been, in some degree, subject to the jurisdiction of Massachu setts ; but as it was uncertain whether, by adjustment of the line, Barrington would fall within Massachusetts or Rhode Island, and to obviate the possible impropriety of having two towns of the same name in the province, it was determined that the new town should be called Great Barrington." In its outline the town is of irregular form though its average length and breadth are nearly the same, — a little less than seven miles. The whole area of the town, as near as the roughness of it,s boundary lines and the in accuracies of their recorded surveys permit of computation, is 28,621 acres, or a little less than forty-five square miles. February 16, 1778 a considerable tract of land was taken from the northwesterly part of the town and included in Alford. This section was 652 rods in length, north and south, with a width of 210 rods at its northern and 266 rods at its southern end; again, February 18, 1819, another piece, south of and adjoining the above described tract, was separated from this town and annexed to Alford, making with the first piece a strip of 712 rods in length, and 296 rods in width at its southern end. In the northeastern section, that part of the Upper township known as the Hoplands, was taken from this town and included in the town of Lee at the time of its incorporation, October 21, 1777. By the setting off to Alford, Great Barrington lost 1,075 acres of its territory, which was still further reduced about 4,700 acres by the annexation of the Hoplands to Lee. By these changes the whole reduction of area since the incorporation of the town has been nearly 5,800 acres. In January, 1761, a small tract, including the dwelling :and part of the lands of GarrettBurghardt, was, on his own petition, set off from Egremont and attached to Sheffield, and on the incorporation of Great Barrington, a few months later, fell within the limits of this town. This change caused the jog or irregularity in the west line of the town near the late residence of Jacob Burghardt, deceased. On the south, the divisional line between this town and Sheffield, which is now commonly considered a straight line, was formerly the north of the Indian Reservation, and in the legis lative act of the 13th of January, 1742, investing the — afterwards — North Parish, of Sheffield, with parish privileges, is thus described : " Beginning at the most northwesterly corner of the Indian land, in the west line of the town of Sheffield, running easterly on said Indian land till it comes to a beech tree marked, near the mouth of Green river, then turning something northerly, and leaving to Sheffield a small piece of meadow, or intervale of said Indian land till it comes to range the line and beech tree on the easterly side of said meadow, or intervale, and then to continue said line till it intersects the east line of Sheffield Propriety." By this line as described, — which afterwards became the south line of Great Barrington, — the " clear meadow," reserved by the Indians, was left to the town of Sheffield, but in later years the crook in this line has been dis regarded, and, without any known legislative enactment, by common con- TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 149 sent of both towns, this line has been perambulated, surveyed and recorded as a straight line, thus leaving the clear meadow within the limits of Great Barrington. The surface of the town is broken and uneven, yet affording sufficient level, arable land to have it rank as a fine agricultural town. In the north easterly part Bear mountain extends southeasterly from Stockbrige and Lee in to Monterey, cutting off from thejnain body of the town the school district of Beartown, and rendering it inaccessible by public highways except through the adjoining towns of Stockbridge and Lee, or Monterey. To the westward of Bear mountain, and directly at its base, lies the locality known as Muddy Brook, a secluded farming district — extending from the top of Three-mile hill northerly to the Stockbridge line — through which flows the stream that gives name to the locality. To the westward of the central part of Muddy brook valley the monument mountain rises, reaching northerly into Stock- bridge and spreading westerly with spurs and offshoots to the Housatonic river, which washes its base at the village of Housatonic, in the extreme northerly part of the town ; from its southern base a long range of hills extends southerly along the western border of the Muddy brook valley to Three-mile hill, and there unites with the Warner mountain, a spur of East Mountain. Immediately east of Great Barrington village, the East mountain, or, as it is somtimes called, the Great mountain, rises to an elevation several hundred feet, having its northern terminus in a singularly prominent pile of rocks, about one-third of a mile east of the " Great Bridge," from which it extends, with a gradually widening base, easterly, beyond Three-mile hill into New Marlboro, and southerly into Sheffield. Opposite to, and east of the southern part of the village, lies the Little mountain, apparently thrown from the larger or East mountain, in some great convulsion of nature, and still reclining in the lap of the parent mountain. Between the Little and East mountains a narrow valley intervenes, through which passes one of the early highways of the town, and also the East Mountain brook, which supplies the village with water. The East mountain, below the village, recedes from the river and in the southerly part of the town throws out an arm to the westward, which extends into Sheffield, and is called June mountain. To the eastward of June mountain, between it and the East mountain, passes the road to the Soda Springs and Brush hill, and the elevated intervening valley furnishes a course for Roaring brook, which flows northerly to its confluence with the Housatonic, near the late residence of David Leavitt, deceased. In the northwesterly part of the town the mountain called Tom Ball, in West Stockbridge, and Long Pond mountain, in this town, enters the town from West Stockbridge and reaches along the Alford town line, more than two miles, to the valley of See konk brook. This mountain, too, has an offshoot to the eastward, called Sherlock mountain, the eastern base of which borders on Williams river. Between the Sherlock and Lond Pond mountains is an elevated valley, con taining good farming lands, and forming the basin of Long pond, a secluded 150 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. and attractive sheet of water of about 100 acres. The principal streams of water are the Housatonic, Williams and Green rivers. The town thus cut by mountain, hill and valley, presents in all a magnifi cent piece of scenery, the most attractive of its many points being Monu ment Mountain, extending from the northern part of the town into Stock- bridge. This weird pile, " Shaggy and wild With mossy trees and pinnacles of flint, And many a hanging crag, " was made famous long ago by William Cullen Bryant's well-known poem, " Monument Mountain." It derives its name from a curious monument on its, southern slope, raised by the Indians for some unknown purpose, which was still standing when the white men first came to this region. There are many traditions extant as to the origin of this monument. Mr. Bryant, who was familiar with the mountain, has given the popular tradition in the above men tioned beautiful poem, which states as follows : " Long before white men came, a beautiful maiden was so unfortunate as to fall in love with her cousin, — a love deemed illegal by these stern tribes. She struggled a long time with her unfortunate passion, but all in vain ; at length, overcome with despair and shame, she climbed one day the dizzy height of this mountain precipice accompanied only by a friend, a playmate of her young and inno cent years. On the verge of the precipice the friends sat down, and then — ' 'When the sun grew low, And the hill shadows long, she threw herself From the steep rock and perished. There was scooped Upon the mountain's southern slope a grave, And there they laid her in the very garb With which the maiden decked herself for death, And o'er the mould that covered her the tribe Built up a simple monument — a cone Of small loose stones. * * * * As the legend runs, " the cone of small loose stones," was built and con tinued to grow by continual deposits, as each one who passed the grave cast another stone upon the heap, out of respect to the memory of her whose body rested beneath. It is said that years ago this cone was leveled by some van dal, out of curiosity, or otherwise, and that it has since been rebuilt by visitors in the same manner in which it was originally raised. The rocks entering into the geological formation of the territory are prin cipally of limestone formation, forming in some places ledges of excellent marble. In the western part of the town there is a ledge of talcose slate, and in the eastern part a range of quartz rock. Iron ore exists in some localities to a considerable extent. In 1880 Great Barrington had a population of 4,653. In 1883 it employed five male and twenty-nine female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $42.00 for males and $30.44 for females. There were 718 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 151 -school children, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $8,933.61. Great Barrington is a handsome post village located in the central part of the town on the Housatonic river and on the Housatonic railroad. At the time of the incorporation of the town it was a straggling hamlet known as Upper Sheffield, extending from Pixley street south to the Great Bridge, and thence to the Zina Parks place, south of Merritt I. Wheeler's ; but with the exception of the old David Ingersoll house, there were no dwellings between the bridge and the present Congregational church, and the few dwellings south of that point were scattered at wide intervales. Indeed, nearly all the buildings in Water street have been erected during the past fifty years. The central part, proper, of this hamlet was east of the bridge ; and its not very extensive business was mostly in that vicinity. The meeting-house, standing in the west line of the upper burial ground, the mills on the river bank, erected by David Ingersoll more than twenty years before, and the notable tavern of Captain Hewitt Root, at the east end of the bridge, formed a nu cleus about which a few dwellings had been congregated. Further east, at the Bung Hill corner, was another small collection of residences, a shop or two, and the smithy of Jonathan Nash. In laying out the lands on the east -side of the river, through Pixley street, the settling committee appear to have had in view the site of a prospective village on the level ground in that vicin ity, and gave the main road in that part of the town a width of ten rods. The establishment of the courts and the subsequent erection of the county buildings, as mentioned on page 35, gave an impulse to the growth and added to the importance of both the village and the town. It is now a charming village of about 2,700 inhabitants, whose broad "main street, numberless huge elms, fine business blocks, neat and well-kept houses, and its business activity wins for it the admiration of all. It has, aside from its business blocks and manufactories, four churches (Congrega tional, Methodist, Episcopal and Roman Catholic), two banks and many fine private residences. The scenic beauties in its near vicinity are marked and striking, while its drives in all directions are among the most charming to be found. The Great Barrington Water Company. — The village has a fine water sup ply, furnished from a reservoir which is supplied by East Mountain brook. The reservoir was built in 1868, by the above mentioned company, which was organized that year, with a capital of $20,000.00. The present officers -of the company are John L. Dodge, president; F. T. Whiting, treasurer; Billing Palmer, secretary, with their office located at the store of F. T. Whit ing & Son. The Great Barrington Gas Company. — In 1854 the Berkshire Woolen Company put up works for manufacturing gas for lighting their mills, being first used October 30th of that year. In 1855 the above mentioned company was formed, which laid pipes through Main street and introduced into the 152 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. village the gas made by the woolen company. It was first used for lighting business places in October, 1855, and has since come into quite general use. The National Mahaiwe Bank. — May 24, 1847, the Mahaiwe Bank was or ganized, with a capital of $100,000.00, which was subsequently increased to $200,000.00, and went into operation the following autumn. In 1865 it be came a national bank. Its first officers were Wilber Curtis, president, and Henry Hooker, cashier. J. L. Dodge is now president, and F. N. Deland, cashier. The Great Barrington Savings Bank. — -This institution was incorporated February 23, 1869, and commenced business on the first of June of that year. Its first officers, elected May 8, 1869, were as follows: Egbert Hollister, president ; David S. Draper, and R. N. Couch, vice-presidents ; and M. Lud low Whitlock, clerk. Egbert Hollister is now president, with Charles I. Tay lor, treasurer. The Berkshire Woolen Company. — -This company, engaged in the manu facture of fancy cassimeres, was incorporated in 1836, the business having been commenced in a small way by J. C. & A. C. Russell, the year previous. The company gradually increased its manufacturing facilities by the purchase of all the immediate water-power and buildings on both sides of the river, and the erection of extensive works including the large stone factory — built in 1858-59 on the site of the old tannery — and a machine shop on the site of the old forge, on the east side of the river. The original factory of the Rus- sells, erected in 1836, was destroyed by fire in December, 1864. Parley A.. Russell is now president and treasurer of the company, and George E. Rus sell, secretary. Housatonic, another thriving post village, where are situated the extensive works of the Monument Mill Co., lies in the northern part of the town, on the Housatonic river. It has, aside from its factories, business places and neat residences, three churches (Congregational, Methodist and Roman Cath olic,) and a good school building. The Monument Mill Co. — This large concern was originally incorporated as the Housatonic Manufacturing Co., in 1830. That company, however, failed, and May 29, 1850, the present company was organized. The mills have sixty-eight jacquaid looms, 1,800 spindles, and give employment to 350- hands, who turn out 330,000 quilts and 2,700,000 pounds of plain, fancy and double and twist cotton warps per year. The present officers of the com pany are George Church, president, and John M. Seeley, agent and treasurer. The Owen Paper Co. — In 1852 Hemy L. Potter erected a paper-mill on- the site of the present mill, which was destroyed by fire in March, 1855. Dur ing the following year Messrs. Owen & Hulbert purchased the property and erected a paper-mill which they operated until 1862, when the Owen Paper Co. was organized. Since that time they have erected the large mill about half a mile down the stream from the old works. The firm does a large busi ness in the manufacture of ledger, banknote, bond, thin linen, wedding royals, TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 1 53 and writing paper of all kinds. The stock is owned by Henry D. Cone and his wife, who was the widow of Edward H. Owen. Van Deusenville (Van Deusen p. o.) is a small village located midway between Great Barrington and Housatonic, on Williams river, and on the Housatonic railroad. The village has only the works of the Richmond Iron Co , a church, school-house, about twenty dwellings, etc., though it was for merly of considerable importance, having three stores, an hotel, two factories, a chair shop, a wagon shop, and a blast furnace. Isaac L. Van Deusen, to whose energy and enterprise the village was largely indebted, and whose re sources were impaired in building it up, removed to Grafton, Ohio, in 1834, and died there. He was highly esteemed, represented this town four years in the general court, 1820-21, and 1827-28, and was also for several years town treasurer. The Richmond Iron Co. have extensive works for smelting ore located here, but they are not now in operation. William R. Calkins's grist-mill, located on road 23, is operated by steam power, has two runs of stones and grinds from 100 to 150 bushels of grain per day. B. F. Gilmore's saw-mill, located on road 25, is operated by water-power and has two lumber saws, one shingle-mill and a plamng-mill. It gives em ployment to four men and cuts 300,000 feet of lumber and 300,000 shingles per annum. William P. Turner s saw-mill, located on road 28, is operated by steam- power, employs four men, and cuts 1,000,000 feet of lumber per year. Messrs. Ashley and Pomeroy, of the committee for laying out the townships, came to Housatonic in March, 1726, determined the boundary, on the river, between the two towns, and made the division of the Lower Township. It is to be presumed that some settlers were admitted into the Upper Township in that year, and it is certain, from records of the committee, that several of them had entered upon their lands previous to May 12, 1727. These settlers were molested by the Dutch people, who claimed the lands as within the jurisdic tion of New York, and the progress of the settlement was for a time delayed by the settling committee, of May, 1727, issued by instruction of the lieu tenant-governor, prohibiting the further laying out of lands, and prosecution of suits against the New York claimants. The records of the committee furnish but little information relative to the cause or extent of the troubles with the Dutchmen, The State of New York, claiming the Connecticut river for its eastern boundary, had granted the lands along the Housatonic, as has been stated in our County Chapter, to the Westenhook patentees, thirty years pre vious to the commencemet of the settlement, and these patentees, or others holding under them, now contested the right of the Massachusetts settlers to the lands in both townships. [It is said that the New York men brought suits against some of the settlers and caused them to be arrested and taken to Al bany for trial. These troubles retarded the settlement of the town for a number of years. 154 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. The majority of the first settlers were English, several of them from West- field and that vicinity, while a few were Dutch from the State of New York. The earliest settlers, south of the bridge, were Coonrod Burghardt, Samuel Dewey, Samuel Dewey, Jr., Asahel Dewey, Thomas Dewey, John Granger, Samuel Harmon, Moses Ingersoll, David King, Stephen King, Israel Lawton, Joseph Noble, Thomas Piper, John Phelps, Joshua Root, Joseph Sheldon, Samuel Suydam, Lawrence Suydam, Joshua White, Samuel Younglove, Sam uel Younglove, Jr. Most of these settled here- from 1726 to 1730, none it is probable, coming later than 1733. Above the bridge, the forty proprietary rights in the Upper Township were, in 1742, owned by sixteen individuals, several of whom were non-residents. The early settlers in that part of the town were Derrick Hogoboom, Hez ekiah and Josiah Phelps, Joseph Pixley and his sons Jonah, Joseph, Moses and Jonathan, John Williams, Isaac Van Deusen, Jehoiakim Van Valkenburgh, John Burghardt alias De Bruer, and Hendrick Burghardt. A little later came William King, Thomas Horton, Daniel Nash and his son Jonathan, Jonathan Willard and David Ingersoll. These last named appear all to have resided here as early as 1740. To these settlers, or to the owners of proprietary rights, house lots, with meadow and upland, were laid out by the settling com mittee,' along the valley of the river from the north line of Sheffield to the foot of Monument mountain ; and a few locations were made west of the Green river, in the southerly and westerly parts of the town. But with these few exceptions the settlements were for the most part confined to the valley, and did not penetrate the more remote parts of the town until 1753, or latter. The first town meeting was warned by Gen. Joseph Dwight, July 18, 1761, to "meet at the meeting-house, on Wednesday, July 22d, 1761, at four o'clock, p. m. At this meeting Joseph Dwight was chosen moderator, and the following list of officers elected : Mark Hopkins, town clerk ; Joseph Dwight, Timothy Hopkins and John Burghardt, selectmen and assessors ; Timothy Hopkins, town treasurer; Thomas Pier, Jr., constable; Aaron Shel don, Jonathan Pixley and William Brunson, hog reeves; "Timothy Hopkins, Jonathan Nash and William Brunson, surveyors of highways ; Aaron Sheldon and Israel Root, fence viewers ; Timothy Hopkins, sealer of leather ; Wil liam Ingersoll, Jonathan Nash and Timothy Hopkins, overseers of the work house; William Ingersoll and Jonathan Nash, tythingmen ; and Jonathan Nash, TimothyHopkins and William Brunson, wardens. In 1775 the town had 961 inhabitants, and in 1790 its population had increased to 1,373. Among the prominent citizens earlier than 1810, may be mentioned the following : James Hyde, George Beckwith, Allen Henderson from New Hartford, Conn. ; Samuel and Gamaliel H. Barston, from Sharon, Conn. ; David and Isaac Leavenworth, Ebenezer Pope, originally from Leb anon, Conn. ; Samuel Riley and Timothy Pelton. Of those between 1810 and 1820, were William Cullen Bryant, John Chatfield, Charles and Ralph Taylor, Alvenus Cone and Charles Footl. Between 1820 and 1830, John C, TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. I5S and Asa C. Russell, Increase Sumner, Elijah Foster, Gilbert Munson, Wil liam M. Battell, Daniel Wilcox, Linus Manville, Washington Adams and Benjamin Peabody. Between 1830 and 1840, Noble B. Pickett, Augustine and Daniel E. Giddings, Enos Foote, George Taylor, John C. Cone, John D. Cushing, Joshua R. Lawton, Phineas Chapin, Jchn H. Coffing, George W. Sterling, John W. Couch, Henry Loop, William S. Stevens, William and George Stanley, and Philip Barnes and many others. Prominent amongst the men active in town affairs between 1810 and 1830, were David Wainright, Lucius King, Moses Hopkins, David Leavenworth, James A. Hyde, John Whiting, Ebenezer Pope, George H. Ives, William C. Bryant, John Seeley, Benjamin Rogers, Samuel Rosseter, Isaac L. Van Deu sen, and George Beckwith. Among those most prominent between 1830 and 1850, and several of them later, were Charles W. Hopkins, David Ives, Edward P. Woodworth, George Pynchon, Increase Sumner, Ralph Taylor, Gilbert Munson, Benjamin Peabody, Prentice Comstock, Philip Barnes, Henry Loop, Isaac Seeley, Charles Foote, Almon I. Loring, Joshua R. Law- ton, Augustine Giddings; Loring G. Robbins, Jacob H. VanDeusen, Charles W. Emerson and Samuel Newman. The men furnished by Great Barrington during the late war, the troubles attending the Shays Rebellion, the Indian mission established here, the town's court history, newspaper history, etc., etc., have all been noticed in our County Chapter, to which we refer the reader for further information. In the following brief biographical notices we mention a few of the early set tlers, a few of those whose deeds have identified them with the history of the town, and a few of those whom the exhaustive and well-arranged 'History of Great Bartington," by Charles J. Taylor, to which we are so largely indebted, has omitted to notice. David Humphrey, born in 1720, was one of the early settlers of Great Bar rington, locating on the farm now owned by Hiram Comstock. His son Hugh, who was born December 8, 1749, married Desiah Pixley in 1776, and in 1794, purchased the farm now owned by Mark Humphrey, which farm has ever since been in the possession of the Humphrey family. David, son of Hugh, who was eight years old when his father moved upon the homestead, married Sophronia Hamlin, of Canton, Conn., and reared a family of seven chirdren, five of whom, Mark, of this town, Isaac, of Springfield, Mass., Electa Nichol son, and David, of Nashville, Tenn., and Francis Hollister, of Kansas are still Hving. In 1867 Mark Humphrey, in company with George R. Ives, pur chased the Woodruff property of seventy nine acres and opened Bridge street. In 1872 he purchased the right of way from the Berkshire House to the bridge of Mr. Ives, at an expense of $1,500.00, and built the first bridge across the stream at this point, at the cost of $2,408.00, proceeding at once to grade the street at the additional expense of $2,000.00, making the total expense $6,000.00. In 1880 the town voted to accept the bridge and roads, and pay Mr. Humphrey $500.00. 156 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. David Sanford, born in Medford, Conn., in 1737 came to Great Barrington about 1756, making the first settlement on the farm now owned by his great- grandson, F. T. Sanford. He married Bathsheba Ingersoll, in 1757 by whom he had ten chilldren. David, Jr., born January 6, 1759, married Hannah Medway, rearing a family often children. John son of David, Jr., born May 22, 1784, married Aurora Farnham, who bore him six children, five of whom, John F., and Frederick T., of Great Barrington, Mrs. Mary L. Wilmot of New York city, Mrs. Aurora Laselle, of Florida, and David, of St. Paul, Minn., are still living. William Pattison, born in Connecticut, came to Great Barrington before the Revolution,, locating on road 6, and served in the war from this place. He married Betsey Williams, who lived only about a year. He afterwards married Wealthy A. Lawrence, by whom he had eight children, two of whom, William, of Witbville, Va., and Bazy W., of this town, survive. Phineas and Hezekiah Atwood were among the first settlers in this town. A son of Phineas, Phineas, Jr., who was born September 11, 1766, married Amy Martin in 1793, and reared a family of eight children, of whom one son, Henry, of Lancaster, N. Y., survives. Jeremiah, son of Phineas, Jr., mar ried, in 1841, Cynthia Upham, who died in 1861. He married Mariette C. Bullard, in 1866, rearing one son, Henry B., who survives, residing on road 26. In 1824 Phineas was elected colonel of a company in the battalion of cavalry in the first brigade. 7th division. He died April 14, 1882. Con Murray, a native of Ireland, enlisted and came to this country under Burgoyne, and was with him until the surrender, after which he came to Great Barrington, locating on the farm now owned by William Palmer. Peregrine Comstock, from New London, was among the early settlers in this town, locating on the place now owned by Burdett Shepard. Hiram, son of Prentice, and grandson of Peregrine, born in 1805, married Eleanor Town- send, rearing a family of five children, four of whom, Perry G., Mrs. Euretta Laning, Mrs. Mary A. Van Deusen, of this town, and Mrs. Mary E. Cross, of Berkshire, N. Y., are living. Elijah Dwight the first clerk of the court, and register of probate, was the son of Gen. Joseph Dwight, and was born at Brookfield, April 23, 1740. He held the above offices until the Revolution, and September 6, 1765, was ap pointed a justice of the peace and special justice of the court of common pleas. He is understood not to have sympahized very strongly with the pop ular leaders in the Revolutionary contest. He certainly was not an active Whig, but he was a man of the highest character and standing, and never in any respect obnoxious to his fellow citizens. He was repeatedly a represent ative from Great Barrington, a member of the State senate from 1788 to '93, a member of the convention which ratified the Federal constitution in 1788, and one of the justices of the court of common pleas from 1787 until his death. He died at Brookfield, June 12, 1794. It is said of him — "he was an able magistrate and a very gentle, kind-hearted, good man." He married TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 157 a daughter of Dr. Thomas Williams, of Deerfield, but has now no living descendants. His home in Great Barrington was the home built by his father and is still standing. Mark Hopkins was the youngest child of Timothy Hopkins, of Waterbury, Conn., born September 18, 1739, and graduated at Yale in 1758, in the class .of Israel Stoddard. He came to Great Barrington, perhaps drawn there because it was the residence of his elder brother, Dr. Samuel Hopkins, then pastor of the church here. He was admitted to the bar at the first session of the court of common pleas (September, 1761), the first person admitted to the bar in this county. At the same time he was by the court appointed register of deeds, which office he held by successive elections to the time of his death. It is worthy of mention that he was succeeded in this office by his nephew, Moses Hopkins, Esq., in 1778, who, in his turn, was re-elected from time to time for a period of sixty years. Mr. Hopkins was also county treasurer for a number of years, Kings attorney or prosecut ing officer, from an early date, and justice of the peace from 1766, after the Revolution commenced, and during the unsettled state of the government, he was appointed by the council (September 28, 1775), judge of probate for this county, but never assumed the office. He was a decided Whig at the open ing of the Revolution, a member of the county convention at Stockbridge, July, 1774, and in 1776 joined the army about New York, as brigade major in the brigade commanded by Gen. John Fellows. He died in the service at White Plains, April 20, 1776. The house and office which he built and occupied in Great Barrington are still standing, though each is removed from its original location. Isaac Seeley, who was long register of deeds here, was born in Van Deusen ville, June 27, 1805. He was afforded a common school education, and soon after leaving school he became a clerk in a store at Van Deusenville, and also taught school for a time. Later he went to Worcester, Ohio, where he was a clerk in a store. Returning to Great Barrington, in 1828, he again began teaching school, and taught school for several years. About this time he became interested in politics, and in 1833 was elected a Whig member of the legislature, and in 1840 was a member of the convention at Baltimore that nominated Harrison for President. In the spring of 1844 Mr. Seeley began to keep books in the store of the Berkshire Woolen Company, and continued in that occupation until 1846, when he was elected register of deeds, of the South Berkshire district, retaining the position until his death, in 1884. He also held town offices and was postmaster a number of years. His widow and five children survive him — Miss Julia A., Mrs. Kate Gallup, Miss Alice E., and George B., of this town, and Merret, of Concord, N. H. Clarkson T. Collins, M. D., was born in Smyrna, Chenango Co., N. Y., January 8, 182 1, and died in New York City, April 10, 1881. His parents, Job. S. and Ruth Collins, were well known and highly esteemed members of the Society of Friends. They removed to Utica, N. Y., in 1835, where they 158 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. continued to reside until the father's death, in 1870. Dr. Collins graduated from the medical department of the University of New York, in 1843, hav ing also attended the city hospital. He' then settled in New York city, where he sooii secured a good practice. Soon after his graduation, he was appointed one of the physicians to the Eastern Dispensary, and also district physician to the New York Lying-in Asylum. In 1845, with his characteristic energy and progressive ideas, he established the New York Medical and Surgical Reporter, when medical papers and magazines were by no menns so common as at the present day. Having made a special study of Gynecology, he estab lished, in 1848, an infirmary for the treatment of female diseases and re mained in charge of it until the year 1849. In that year he was compelled by repeated hemorrhages of the lungs to relinquish, for a time, his arduous professional duties. He spent four months on the Island of Madeira, and then made a tour through Spain, France and England. On his return from Europe he made a visit among the Berkshire Hills, and the climate here agreed with him so well that he decided to remove from New York city to Great Barrington, which he did, in the autumn of 1S50, and continued to re side here in his villa, known as "Indiola Place," until the time of his death. During his residence of over thirty years in Berkshire county he established a large practice and won a wide reputation for medical and surgical skill. In 1 85 1 he founded an institution, still known as the "Collins House," for the treatment of chronic diseases, and received many patients from all parts, ' of the country. Dr. Collins was an early advocate of the American Medical Association, and was a delegate from New York city at its meeting in Boston, in 1849. He was also one of the earliest advocates of the New York Academy of Medicine, which was organized in 1847. He was made chairman of the Com mittee on Ether by the Academy when the members of his profession were divided in sentiment as to its use ; that committee consisted of thirteen mem bers, among whom were Drs. Valentine Mott, Parker, Post and other emi nent men. Dr. Collins was a member of the American Medical Association, the New York State Medical Society, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and the Berkshire District Medical Society, and of the latter was twice presi dent. He was also one of the censors and State councillors, also corres ponding member of the Massachusetts Board of Health and of the Boston Gynecological Society. He devoted much time to the study of his profession and published a number of contributions to its literature. He married in 1844, Lydia C, daughter of Charles G. Coffin, of Nantucket In 1864 his two children, a son and daughter, died. This sad blow was followed in a few months by the death of his wife. Dr. Collins was a man of commanding presence and vigorous personality, which never failed to impress those with whom he was brought in contact, while his kind heart and genial disposition greatly endeared him to those who knew him best. He combined with a practical judgment and broad and progressive ideas, an indomitable energy TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 1 59 and untiring perseverance that won for him an enviable place in the ranks of his profession, and enable him to exert an influence that will long be felt in the community in which he lived. Augustine Giddings was born in Sherman, Conn., October 5, 1804, and died in Great Barrington, April 7, 1876. The early ancestors of this family, emigrated to New England from the parish of Great St. Albans, Hertford shire, Eng., in the year 1635. Connected with this ancestry were Rev. Salmon Giddings, the first Protestant missionary in Missouri, in 1815 ; Joshua R. Giddings, representative in congress from 183810 1859; and Marsh Gid dings, governor of New Mexico from 1871 to 1875. Both his father and the grandfather of Augustine bore the name of Jonathan, each engaged in hus bandry, and the family estate in Sherman descended from father to son. Augustine came to Great Barrington in 1827, and was followed soon after by his brother, Daniel Edwin, and then by his sister Laura, wife of N. B. Pickett, an earnest Christian and a skillful physician. The three families settled upon adjoining farms on North Plain, prospered in their worldly affairs, and cele brated their thanksgivings together. Mr. Giddings was representative in the legislature of 1841, and held the office of justice of the peace forty-two years. Thoroughly orthodox in his religious faith, he instructed his family in the assembly's catechism, and daily acknowledged his Heavenly Father in family prayer. He married September 6, 1826, Olive S., daughter of Philo and Olive Millard, an adopted daughter of Dr. John Raymond, of Kent, Conn. Their children were as follows : Myra Ann, died young ; Edward Jonathan, entered the Congregational ministry, has labored in Housatonic, West Stock- bridge, Gill, Scituate, and Somerset, Mass., Eaton, N. Y., and Wolcott, Vt, married Rebecca Jane, only daughter of Revilo Fuller, of Sherman, Conn., descendant of Dr. Samuel F'uller, a deacon of the church in Holland, and signer of the compact on board the " Mayflower." He resides at Housatonic, and has four children — two sons in the employ of Springfield Union. Augus tine Henry, graduated at Union colLge, settled as a lawyer in Michigan and was elected judge of the fourteenth judicial circuit, 1869, re-elected 1875, died in 1876. Theodore studied medicine, was graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in New York, and is in the successful practice of his profession at Housatonic. William, graduated at Williams college and at Union Theological Seminary, labored in the ministry at the West for a time, and now occupies the homestead; he married Maria A., daughter of William Mallory, of Hamden, N. Y., and sister of Rev. Charles W. Mallory, of Housa tonic. John, son of John Kellogg, one of the early settlers of the county, was born in Tryingham in 1755. He married Lydia Church, of Great Barrington, and made the first settlement on the farm now owned by Joseph I1 rein. They reared a family of four children, Philander, Charles, John and Norman, of whom John married Hopy Stillman, of Sheffield, Mass., rearing a family of seven children, Norman, Fanny, John, Frederick, Ralph, Edmond, and Hopy. Of these, Frederick and Fanny, both of Great Barrington, survive. l6o TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. Capt. Nathaniel Turner, the common ancestor of the Turners living in New Haven, came from England, accompanied by his wife and four children, with Gov. Winthrop in 1630, landing in Salem June 12th, and lived in Lynn until 1638, when he removed with Gov. Eaton, to New Haven, Conn. Jabez and William, descendants of Nathaniel, and Elijah, all of North Haven, Conn., were among the early settlers in Great Barrington. Jabez and William located in the northern part of the town, and Elijah made the first settlement on the farm now owned by M. G. Hall. Mix, son cf Elijah, was born in 1786, and at the age of twelve went to reside with his uncle William, and learned the blacksmith's trade. They used to bring all the iron they worked from West Stockbridge upon their backs, a distance of six miles. Mix after wards opened a blacksmith shop on the place now owned by Sarah Couch, in the neighborhood of which he always resided. He married for his first wife Salona Vining, who bore him four children, one of whom, Mrs. Mary Thomp son, of Suffield, survives. His second wife was Mary Large, by whom he had seven children, George L., James M., William P., Joseph L., of Great Bar rington, David, of Lee, Silence, and Roberts who married Frances Judd, of Sheffield, all of whom are living. Mix died in September, 1881, at the age of ninety-five. Jabez Turner, before spoken of, purchased the farm now owned by his grandson, H. H. B. Turner. Benjamin W., son of Jabez, mar ried Laura Hart, and reared two children, Cornelia E., and H. H. B. Turner. The latter still resides in Housatonic. John Van Deusen, one of the early settlers of Great Barrington, came from Salisbury, Conn., locating on the farm now owned by Charles Hollenbeck, and reared a family of five children, only one of whom, Joel, survives. Joel married Lydia S. Molthrop and reared two children, Newton D. and Franklin B., both residing in Housatonic. Joel Tuller, from Connecticut, was one of the early settlers in Great Bar rington, purchasing the farm now owned by J. M. Joyner. John Seeley, one of the early settlers, came from Connecticut, and located near Long pond, where he reared a family of three boys, Jared, Bethnel and John. John, Jr., married Mary Hart, of Great Barrington, rearing a family of two children, John M., and Laura. John M. Seeley was born April 17, 1814, and when fourteen years of age went into the woolen mill of W. Adams & Co., at Van Deusenville, working there four years, when, in company with Mr. Adams, he opened a store in connection with the mill. In 1837 the mills were converted from woolen to cotton mills, the manufacture of which was con tinued until 1846, when the mill and water-power was sold to Coffin & Chit- tendon, the power to be used in the blast furnace, after which Mr. Adams and Seeley went to Adams and purchased the water-power of the late William C. Plunkett, erecting a cotton-mill which they operated six years, when, in 1864, Mr. Seeley sold his interest to the heirs of W. Adams, and coming to Housatonic, took charge of the Monument Mills, which he has greatly en larged, and for which he is still agent, at the age of seventy-one years. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. John Powell, who was born in Great Barrington, January 26, 1781, married Orange Marcham May 27, 1801, and reared nine children, two of whom, Mrs. Benjamin, of this town, and Mrs. Mary Buck, of Conklin Station, N. Y., are still living. Jonathan Ford, from New Haven, Conn., came to Great Barrington in 1797, locating on the farm now owned by William H. Burget He married Polly Bassett, of New Haven, by whom he had six children. One son, Jes sie, married Abigail G. Grinnell and reared a family of eight children, of whom three, Mrs. Phebe A. Benedict, and Enos J. Ford, of Prairieburg, la., and Gilbert, of this town, survive. Peter Burgett removed to this country from Holland, and located in this town, among the earliest settlers upon the farm now owned by Warren Crissy. Lambert, son of Peter, was born here, and married Fischa Van Deu sen, by whom he had five children. His son, Isaac, who was born May 20, 1796, married for his first wife, Mary A. Burgett and reared three children, John L., of this town, Maria F. Van Deusen, of Binghamton, N. Y., and Caro line. His wife dying January 1, 1834, he married for his second wife Har riett Van Deusen, who bore hirn four children, three of whom, William H., of Great Barrington, Mary Rowe and Henry W. of Egremont, are still living. Richard, son of Peter Burghardt, was born in Great Barrington, and mar ried Katie Van Deusen. His son Harry married Mary Van Deusen, and located in Upper Lisle, N. Y. William, the oldest son, lived upon road 1 until his death in 1884. Bennet, grandson of Dr. Thomas Pickett of Sherman, Conn., married Arminda Potter, who lived but a short time thereafter. He married for his second wife Sally Giddings, and reared a family of six children, two of whom, Daniel, of Orleans county, N. Y., and Buel, of Rockford, 111., survive. Noble B., another son, who was born January 19, 1801, commenced teaching at the age of twenty, which occupation he followed about ten years, beginning at the age of thirty the study of medicine. In 1834 he married Laura Giddings of Sherman, Conn., and began the practice of medicine in the north eastern part of Duchess county, N. Y., coming to Great Barrington in 1835, and locating near Housatonic, where he practiced until 1873, when, losing his eyesight, he was obliged to retire from practice. In 1879 he took up his abode with his daughter, Mrs. D. W. Beckwith, where he resided until his death, in 1884, at the age of eighty-three. Dr. Pickett was a representative in the legislature in 1851-52. Jacob, son of Isaac VanDeusen, was born in this town and located on the farm now owned by John E. Rogers. His brother, Mason, married Anna M. Holenbeck, of Greenport, N. Y., and reared three children, two of whom, Mrs. John H. Ferguson and Mrs. Elisha Collins, both of this town, are living. Christian Wolf removed to Sheffield, from Coxsackie, N. Y., in 1808, and purchasing the farm now owned by Ami Wjlcox^Jif, New Hartford, Conn., and reared a family of six children, two, Polly Cook, of Winsted, TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. Conn., and Harriet Lawrence, of Canaan, Conn., are still living. His son Henry, born in Coxsackie, and who was twelve years old when his father came to Sheffield, married Sarah Partridge, of Canaan, Conn., and had four children, only one of whom, James C, of Great Barrington, survives. Thomas Abbey, from Enfield, Conn., was an early settler in Sandisfield, locating on the farm recently owned by Orville Merrill. His son, Capt, Henry, born in 1791, married Julia Gibbs, of Tolland, rearing three boys, Franklin, Milton and Frederick, of whom but one, Frederick, of this town, survives. James Bennett, a native of England, came to Great Barrington, in 1859. His wife was Ann Burdge, by whom he had eleven children, four of whom, Henry J., Charles B., George W. and Eliza A. are still living. James died in Housatonic, March 27, 1883, at the great age of 101 years, two months and nineteen days. Edwin D. Brainard, born in Canaan, N. Y., came to Great Barrington when but fifteen years of age and learned the mason trade. Most of his life has- been spent in contracting and building. In 1 88 1 he erected the fine resi dence in which he now resides. Amos Briggs, of Dana, Mass., came to Lenox in 1820. married Anna Amsadon, and reared a family of fifteen children, five of whom, Luther A., George W. and Mrs. Mark Church, of Great Barrington, Alonzo, of Derby, Conn., and Amos of Haverstraw, N. Y., are still living. John Curtiss came to Sheffield from Wallingford, Conn., being among the first settlers at Ashley Falls. His son Giles, who came with him, joined the Revolutionary army, serving three years and four months. He returned, after the war, to Sheffield, and married Hannah Westover, who bore him fifteen children, all growing to manhood and womanhood, and of whom four, Edmund Curtis, now residing with his daughter, Mrs. Matthias Snyder, at the age of eighty-nine, Mrs. Cornelia Gardner, and Mrs. Hannah Crosby, of Sheffield, and Electa Hall, of Stony Creek, Conn., are still living. John C. Russell, one of the founders of the Berkshire woolen mills, was born in Westfield, Conn., and came to Great Barrington with the meager sum of one dollar and twelve and a half cents in his possession. The same silver dollar is still in the possession of his son George. The First Congregational church of Great Barrington. — In the " North Parish of Sheffield," the first meeting-house was built in 1742, and the first minister known to have officiated was Rev. Thomas Strong — afterwards set tled in New Marlboro — who preached here for a time, probably as a canidate,. in 1742-43. The parish committee for providing preaching secured the ser vices of Rev. (afterwards Doctor) Samuel Hopkins, who came early in July,. 1743. Mr. Hopkins, after preaching through the summer, to the acceptance of the people, was invited, by the unanimous vote of the parish proprietors, September 9, 1743, t0 settle here in the work of the ministry, and was accordingly ordained December 28th of that year. On the same day with TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 1 63 the ordination of Mr. Hopkins, the church was organized with five members besides its pastor. To these, twelve were added on the 5th of February fol lowing, and seven others during the year 1744. The old church building did service until the year 1812, when another wooden structure was built; this in turn was used until 1859, when it was removed to Bridge, street, and a fine stone edifice erected upon its site, at a cost of about $22,000.00, to which was added a chapel in 1878, at a cost of $5,470.00. On the evening of March 4, 1882, these buildings were entirely destroyed by fire, the bare walls alone remaining in position. Soon after, however, was commenced the struc ture of the present elegant stone building capable of seating 600 persons, and furnished with a $30,000.00 organ. A fine, costly parsonage has also been added. The society now has 200 members, with Rev. Evarts Scudder, pastor. St. James Episcopal church, located at Great Barrington village, was organized by Rev. Thomas Davies, September 21, 1762, the first-settled rec tor being Rev. Gideon Bostwick. Their first church building, erected in 1764, had used in its construction so much glass that it was known as the "glass house." In 1833 this building was superseded by a building of stone, and in 1858 the present building was erected. It is constructed of blue limestone, will comfortably seat 450 persons, cost $18,000.00, and is now valued, including grounds, etc., at $22,000.00. The society has 170 com municants, with Rev. Joseph E, Lindholm, rector. The Trinity Episcopal church, located at VanDeusenville, was organized by Rev. Sturges Gilbert, the first rector, in 1829. consisting of about forty mem bers. Their first church building, erected during that year, did service until 1868, when the present building was erected, at a cost of $14,000.00. It will seat 200 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $15,000.00. The society has forty members, with Rev. Arthur H. Proffitt, pastor. The Housatonic Congregational church, located at Housatonic village, was organized by a council convened for the purpose, June r8, 1841, with eight een members, Rev. Charles B. Boynton being the first pastor. During the following year their church building was erected, and enlarged in 1867, so that it is now valued, including other property, at $10,000.00, and will com fortably accommodate 450 persons. The society has 153 members, with Rev. Charles W. Mallory, pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church, located on Main street, Great Barrington, was organized by Rev. John Harmon and others, in 1845, Rev. Humphrey Humphries being the first pastor. Their church building, erected during that year, at a cost of $4,000.00, is a wooden structure capable of seating 475 persons, and is now valued, including grounds, at $8,000.00. The society now has 100 members, with Rev. Gideon Draper, pastor. St. Peter's Roman Catholic church, located at Great Barrington, was organ ized by its first pastor, Rev. Patrick Cuddiby, with eighty members, in 1854. During that year, also, their church building was erected, which will seat 300 164 TOWN OF HANCOCK. persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $10,000.00. The society has 500 communicants, under the charge of Rev. John H. Murphy. This parish includes, also, the church at Housatonic village, built in 1877 by Father Peter Hennessy, whose society has 350 menlbers, and also the churches at Mill River and Sheffield The Housatonic Methodist Episcopal church, located at Housatonic village, was organized by Rev. Albert Nash, with forty members, in 1868, Rev. Will iam Bryant being settled as the first pastor. This church building was con structed in 1870, by moving an old church from Monterey and remodeling it. It is now valued, including grounds, at $4,500.00. The society has ninety members, with Rev. James D. Spriggs, pastor. St. Bridget's Roman Catholic church, located at Housatonic village, was organized by its first pastor, Rev. James Hennessy, in 1877, during which year, also, was erected their church building, which will seat 200 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $5,000.00. This society has 350 members, under the pastoral charge of Rev. John H. Murphy, of Great Barrington, assisted by Rev. Dennis F. Hurley. HANCOCK lies in the western part of the county, in lat. 42 3 32', and long. 30 41', bounded north by Williamstown. east by New Ashford, Lanesboro, and Pittsfield, south by Richmond, and west by Columbia and Rensselaer counties, N. Y. It comprises a long, narrow strip of terri tory, about sixteen miles in length and two miles in width, hemmed in by parallel ridges of the Taconic mountains, which form almost a natural wall around it, whence its early name, Jericho, was derived. Its territory was originally obtained from the State by several minor grants, the residue being sold to the actual settlers by the general court, as follows : The first and prin cipal grant was made in 1760, the legislature granting a tract to Asa Doug lass and Timothy Douglass, of Canaan, Conn., Col. John Ashley, of Sheffield, and Josiah Dean. During the following year Charles Goodrich, of Pittsfield obtained a grant in what is now the southern part of the town,- and Dea. Samuel Brown, of Stockbridge, and a Col. Farrington received small grants in the northern part. The residue of the town was sold by the general court in 1789, to the actual settlers. This territory was called Jericho, and August 26, 1776, Jericho was incorporated as a separate township, under the name of Hancock, the name being given in honor of Hon. John Hancock, then presi dent of the Continental Congress and afterward governor of the State, the act of incorporation reading as follows: " Whereas, It has been represented to this honorable court ; That the Inhab itants of a place called Jericho, in the county of Berkshire, have been taxed for several years past and have met with difficulties in assessing and collect ing the same, and likewise are liable to many other inconveniences for want of being incorporated into a township ; Be it therefore enacted by the Council TOWN OF HANCOCK. I65 and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same that the said plantation, bounded east on the towns of Pittsfield and Lanesboro, north on Williamstown, south on Richmond, and west on the line between this and the New York government, containing about 20,000 acres of land, be and is hereby erected into a town, by the name of Hancock, and that the inhabitants be and hereby are invested with all powers and priv- ilages and immunities which the Inhabitants of towns within this Colony do or may enjoy, etc." Since its erection as a township, however, Hancock has been divested of a considerable portion of its territorial limits. In 1787, when the line between New York and Massachusetts was finally established, it took from the west ern part of the town a valuable tier of lots of from half to three-quarters of a mile in length, throwing it into the limits of the former state. As this land was of an excellent quality, it proved a serious loss to the town. In June, 1798, the town sustained another, though minor loss, when a tract in the north eastern part, about 241 to 389 rods wide, and from 950 to 990 long, was set off to New Ashford. Other than these changes, the territorial limits of the town are to-day as they were in 1776. The surface of Hancock is diversified by smiling, verdant valleys, and rough mountains crags, presenting many combinations of exquisite landscape scen ery, and affording points of view that are grand in the extreme, Potter moun tain, on the line between Lanesboro and this town, being one point that is famous for the magnificent view it affords. Hemmed in, as we have mentioned, by its barriers of old Taconic walls, the town has, extending from Williams town on the north to Hancock village on the south, a distance of about seven miles, a beautiful, productive, though narrow valley, where are found farms that are excelled by none in the county. South of this valley, however, for a distance of several miles, rough, mountainous rises prevail, wild and rough, and presenting such a succession of uprisings and downfallings as to even preclude the possibility of a carriage road, rendering it necessary for the inhabitants of the valley district mentioned, when visiting their southern neighbors, to .step out of the town and circumnavigate the mountains by trespassing on the terri tory of New York. South of this, however, to the Richmond line, is a tract of excellent land again, having a soil of gravel and loom. The soil, except in the mountainous parts, is a good quality, producing good grain crops, except wheat. Tne mountain slopes and hill-sides abound with fine pastures, adapt ing the town generally better for grazing purposes than for the cultivation of the soil. The native timber is principally maple, birch, ash, butternut, bass, elm and chestnut. The town abounds with fine springs of water, and in the cen tral part there is a small pond or lakelet, called Berry pond. About three miles south of the northern boundary, a branch of the Green river has its source, flowing north into Williamstown. Just south of this source Kinderhook creek rises, flowing a southerly and westerly course, passing through the village of Hancock into New York. There are several other minor streams, though few mill privileges are afforded. The rocks, entering into the geological forma- l66 TOWN OF HANCOCK. tion are principally talcose slate, except in the northern part, where is found a considerable range of limestone. In 1880 Hancock had a population of 642. - In 1883 the town employed one male and ten female teachers, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $12.00 to males and $21.00 to females. There were 103 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $800.00. Hancock is a small post village located in the central part of the town. Shaker Village is a pleasant and interesting little hamlet, located in the southeastern part of the town, lying partly in Pittsfield. The growth of the sect here was begun in 1780, when several individuals embraced their pecu liar religious views, and began to visit Mother Ann Lee and the elders at Escuania, N. Y., and in 1784 they set up a meeting-house here. Among the first to embrace the faith were Tohn Deming, Hezekiah Osborn, Daniel, Na than, David, Ezekiel, Hezekiah and Jeremiah Goodrich, Israel, Josiah and Joseph Talcott, and Joshua Cogswell, the latter from Pittsfield. Since then the sect here has risen from indigence to wealth. The first elders, or rulers, of the society, after it was fail ly organized, were Dr. Calvin Harlon and Sa rah Harrison. Their successors have been Nathaniel Deming and Carson D. Goodrich, Grove Wright and Eunice Hastings, Thomas Dawson, Albert J. Battles, and Hannah A. Agnew, the present incumbents. The principal occupation of the Shakers at the present time is farming, though there is some manufacturing, but not so much as formerly, there being a grist mill in the Pittsfield portion of the village. They devote considerable attention to breeding and growing cattle, with much success. Ira R. Lawson is their business manager. A large, circular stone barn, 270 feet in diameter, with walls twenty-one feet high and from two to three feet thick, built in 1826, is considered much of a curiosity in its way. " There is nothing to be said against the Shakers," says J. G. Holland, " except that their religion involves the sacrifice of the purest and most enobling relations of life, and — (theoret ically) the depopulation of the world." Asa Douglass, the first of the grantees in the original grant of 1760, made the first settlement in the town, in 1762, the story of his settlement being as follows: Having been "unsuccessfully engaged in trade at Canaan, Conn., he concluded to go into a newer country, to try his fortune. Journeying north ward, inquiring for a good locality in which to settle, he was directed by an Indian to this place. He liked it, sought and obtained a grant of 1,000 acres, and located his dwelling " southwest of the present village, near where the road crosses into the State of New York. Here located, also, most if n,ot all of his seven sons. The settlement was soon after augmented by the arrival of John Clothier, Jesse Squire, Amasa and Martin Johnson, Benjamin Davis, Samuel Grippen, David Sprague, Samuel Hand, Capt Caleb Gardner, David Vaughn, Reuben Ely, and Henry and Jonathan Hazard, most of whom were from Connecticut and Rhode Island. TOWN OF HANCOCK. 1 67 In 1764, Daniel Goodrich, nephew of Charles Goodrich, who had obtained the second grant as previously mentioned, began a settlement thereon. During the following year he was joined by his father and his nine brothers, Benjamin, Samuel, Nathan, David, Ezekiel, Elizur, Hezekiah, Jeremiah and Enoch; and about the same time came Jeremiah and Hezekiah Qsborne, father and son, and Israel Talcott In this many of the settlers on this grant afterwards became Shakers. The first child born in the town was William Douglass, grandson of Asa, the latter of whom was also a direct ancestor of Hon. Stephen A Douglass. The first school-house was built soon after the settlement began, on the Douglass grant. The first grist and saw-mill was built by John Gardner. The first church was built in 1791. Hon. Rodman Hazard, grandson of Jonathan Hazard, an Englishman and one of the earliest settlers, was born in 1775. Rodman was apprenticed to a tanner and currier in Lanesboro, after which he was engaged for several years as a journeyman shoemaker. He represented the town for a number -of years in the State legislature, served one term in the State senate, was a member of the Governor's Council, and was in the senate at the time of the laying of the corner-stone of Bunker Hill Monument, assisting as one of the committees on that occasion. Rodman had two sons, who settled in Han- -cock, Rodman, Jr., and Thomas J, The widow of the latter, Mrs. Amanda C. Hazard, still resides there. Thomas Eldridge removed from East Greenwich, R. I., in 1776, when his son Griffin was only thirteen years of age, coming in a covered wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen and a horse. Griffin Eldridge reared a family of eight chil dren, of whom the survivors are Mrs. Hannah White, nearly eighty-one years of age, and Lyman Eldridge, in his seventy-ninth year. Lyman has been a ¦deacon of the Baptist church for nearly thirty-four years. Caleb Gardner, from near Wickford, Rhode Island, located in Hancock in 1767, on the place now owned by Kirk E. Gardner, which has always been in the possession of the Gardners since. The only representatives now living in Hancock are a great-granddaughter, Sarah W. Gardner, who resides on the place adjoining the homestead, and a great-grandson, Kirk E., together with his son John D., and his daughter, Mrs. F. H. Eldridge. Caleb's son John Gardner represented Hancock in the State legislature, and Kirk E. repre sented the Berkshire county district in the State legislature in 1873. Elijah Goodrich came to Hancock, from Wintenbury, Conn., in 1771, locating near the school-house in Goodrich Hollow. He reared a family of twelve children, and Goodrich Hollow received its name from the fact that eight of his sons settled there. None of this family are now living, but there are two descendants, Clark B. and Solomon P. Goodrich, and their descend ants now residing in town. Clark B. has three sons, Eugene C, Henry M., and Charles J., and Solomon P. has two sons, Elmer S., and Orrin H, and three daughters. Goodrich Hollow was in early days quite an enterprising 1 68 TOWN OF HANCOCK. place, as about 1807 there were located here a blacksmith shop, a distillery,. two saw-mills, and a spinning room for spinning flax, by water-power. William Hadsell came from Nine Partners," N. Y., about the year 1777, and located on the place where George H. now resides, which place has al ways been in the Hadsell family since. William reared a family of ten chil dren, none of whom are now living, although there are descendants residing here, viz.: Mrs. Dorcas Gardner, daughter of Isaac, William and George Had sell, and Mrs. Kirk Gardner. Job Dawley removed to Hancock, from Rhode Island, some time previous to 1790. He had born to him a family of five sons and four daughters, none of whom are living. Silas G., a son of Rodney and a grandson of Job, rep resents this family here, and his brother James E. lives in Williamstown. Abel Corey came from Rhode Island to this place in 1780, carrying his small amount of property upon his back. In 1789 he married Abigail Hall, and settled on the farm now owned by his son, Frebon. Of his family often children but two are now living, Mrs. Humility Saunders, of Stephentown, N. Y., and Frebon, who resides on the old homestead in Hancock. John Gorton removed from Connecticut, and, after settling in several places, at last located in Hancock, in 1800. Of a large family, none survive ; but three grandsons, Lester, Frank and Philander W., reside in town. Rhodes Whitman, from Greenwich, R. L, came to this town about the year 1800. He had a family of three sons and three daughters born to him, none of whom are now living. There are several descendants, however, in the town, among whom are Herman H., a son of Henry, Andrew J., James R., and Daniel, sons of Benjamin, Charles and Ernest, sons of Nathaniel Whit man. Herman H. lives on the farm settled by his mother's father, Geo. Hall, about the year 1784. Herman has held nearly all the town offices. Jason White came to Hancock, from Adams, Mass., in 1822, settling in 1833 upon the farm where his son, Daniel N., now resides. Of a family of three sons and three daughters, but two, Daniel N. White, and Mrs. Henry Lapham, now reside in Hancock. Daniel N. represented the First Berkshire district in the State legislature, in 1878. Nathaniel Gardner came to Hancock from Rhode Island, about 1770, his wife accompanying him on horseback and carrying a young child in her arms. He located on the place now owned by his great-grandson, John J. Gardner. Of his descendents now residing in Hancock, there are his great-grand children, John J., and Minerva M., with his great-great-grandchildren, Don A., Willie A., Sarah A., and Norah E. Of the part Hancock took in the Revolution, J. G. Holland, in his History of Western Massachusetts, speaks as follows : — " The first town meeting was held August 21, 1776, at the house of Esquire- Douglass. Born thus with the Revolutionary period, the town, in its action, was worthy alike of its natal year, and its name. Early in its meetings it 'voted that a committee be appointed to procure such evidence as may be TOWN OF HINSDALE. 169. obtained against all persons charged by the inhabitants of this town as being mimically disposed towards this, or any of the United States.' The people voted that tones should not be permitted to remain in the town, and that any one coming into the town to live should bring a certificate from the town he had left that 'since the year 1775, his conduct has been friendly to these American States.' Asa Douglass took a very active part in the Revo lution, and declared that he would sooner see his sons fall, than witness the defeat of the cause of liberty. His son Capt. William Douglass, Capt Bills, Lieut. James Smith, and several others from Hancock were in the battle of Bennington, the guns of which were heard by their wives and families at home. Whitman Vaughn, Clark Gardner, and a Mr. Sweet fell in that battle. During the day the wife and daughter orTTeuT James Smith walked the high mountain at the northeast of the town, listening to the far-off roar, and full of anxious solicitude for the husband and father. As night approached, the wife felt a presetiment of her husband's safety, and his speedy return ; and, hastening down the mountain, said, 'Molly, put the kettle on, and prepare supper, for Jamie, is coming home to-night and will soon be here./' ' Jamie ' certainly soon came in, having received a furlough for only one night." HINSDALE is a mountainous town in the eastern-central part of the county, in lat. 42° 26' and long. 30 54', bounded north by Dalton and Windsor, east by Peru, south by Washington, and west by Wash ington and Dalton. It'was a part of the old town of Partridgefield, which was originally township No. 2, and was sold at auction in Boston to Elisha Jones, June 2, 1762, for ^1,460. Subsequently, Oliver Partridge, of Hatfield, became a joint owner, and July 4, 1771, the town was incorporated, the name Partridgefield being given in honor of Oliver Partridge. In 1795 the town was divided, the western part of the territory being incorporated as the "West Parish of Partridgefield," and June 24, 1804, this "West Parish" was incorporated as the township of Hinsdale, named in honor of Eev. Theodore Hinsdale, the first settled pastor. The surface of Hinsdale, being rough and mountainous, is more pleasing to the lover of fine mountain scenery, exhilarating breezes and crystal foun tains, than to him who delights in broad acres of highly cultivated land. Still, Hinsdale, despite its rough and broken surface, and the convulsions that have upheaved its rocks and earth into the pleasing incongruities that delight the artists soul, still retains many acres of rich, productive land nestled in its valleys, while on the banks of its streams are large tracts of meadow land. A portion of this meadow land, it is said, was brought under cultivation as early as 1780, the price for laborers in clearing it being "four quarts of Turk's Island salt '' per day for each able-bodied man. The soil on the uplands and hill-sides is also fertile, and affords good pasturage. The streams are the Eastern, Western and Middle branches of the Housatonic river, and afford some excellent mill privileges. The Boston & Albany 170 TOWN OF HINSDALE. railroad follows the course of the main branch of the Housatonic through the town. The geological formation is almost entirely made up ol gneiss rock. Near the center of the town there is a mineral spring of some celebrity. Brown hematite and serpentine are found, and apatite and zoisite occasionally occur. In 1880 Hinsdale had a population of 1,595, and in 1884 had twelve public schools, employing twenty one teachers, at an aggregate salary of $2,481.80. There were 405 pupils attending public schools, while the entire cost of the schools for the year was $2,822.11, leaving a balance in the treas urer's hands of $64.49 f°r tne year. Hinsdale, a post village and station on the Boston & Albany railroad, is located in the western part of the town on the main branch of the Housa tonic. It has three churches (Congregational, Baptist and Roman Catholic), a public library, ten stores, a grist-mill, three woolen mills, two blacksmith shops, two livery stables, a basket shop, wagon shop and about 150 dwellings. The Public Library of Hinsdale has a fine collection of 3,300 books. The new building was located in 1866, a handsome stone, fire-proof structure, of the Gothic style. It was opened January 1, 1867. Mrs. Mary Twining, for merly a resident of Hinsdale, left $5,000.00 by will a few years ago, for founding a public library here. This was opened as a free library in 1881. The town has made annual appropriations for sustaining the library, and for add ing new works. Miss Mary Barrow is the deputy librarian in charge. The Hinsdale Mills, operated and owned by the Hinsdale Bros., of Pittsfield, (F. W. and J. H.,) employ about 250 operatives in the manufac ture of woolen goods— cassimers, kerseys, suitings, etc., — having seventeen sets of cards and sixty-seven broad looms. The mills consist of two stone and one framed building, with accessory buildings for store-houses, dry- houses, tenements, etc. These gentlemen are natives of Hinsdale, and are •descendants of Rev. Theodore Hinsdale, after whom the town was named. The Plunkett Woolen Co.'s Mills, located on Water street, Hinsdale village, are also engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of woolen goods, with George T. Plunkett, manager. Albert E. Parish's warp and yarn mills, located at Hinsdale, were built in 1882. He manufactures about 3,000 pounds per week. Across the way from Mr. Parish's mill stands a red building, used by Mr. Parish as a wool- picking house, which was the second saw-mill erected in the town. The Tracy saw-mill, located on road 29, owned by George Tower, and leased by Curtis Bros., was burned Saturday, December 20, 1884. Its capac ity was 300,000 feet of lumber per annum. The first settlement in what is now Hinsdale was commenced about 1763, by David, Thomas and Francis Miller, from Middlebury. Francis was sub sequently employed by the government to survey the boundary line between New York and Massachusetts, and also the route of the middle turnpike from Boston over the mountain to Albany. The settlement was soon after TOWN OF HINSDALE. 171 increased by the arrival of Nathan and William Torrey, from Rhode Island, Phineas, Joseph, Zaccheus and Michael Watkins, from Hopkinton, and Nathan Fisk. The latter, in 1771, built the first grist and saw-mill, in the southeastern part of the town, receiving therefor a bounty from the govern ment, of 250 acres of land. In 1774 Nathaniel Tracy, James Wing, and Amasa and Nathaniel Frost came into the town. From this time up to 1800, the settlement was increased quite rapidly, most of the settlers coming from Connecticut. Among those of this latter period were Rev. Theodore Hins dale and Richard Starr, who organized the Congregational church, in 1795. The first public house was opened by Rufus Tyler, about 1797. At this house Joseph Bonaparte and suite dined while passing through the town. David Miller was the first magistrate, or " a keeper of the peace" as he was called. The first lawyer was Thomas Allen, who was admitted to the bar in 1799. Dr. Abel Kittredge was the first physician. Simeon Thompson was the first child born in the town, in 1768. The first town meeting was held Aggust 13, 1804, when Thomas Allen was chosen moderator ; Henry Howard, town clerk ; William Pearse, Rufus Marsh and James Wing, selectmen ; Thomas Allen, treasurer ; and Nathaniel Tracy, James Wing and Hubbard Goodrich, assessors. Nathan Torry, one of the first settlers in Hinsdale, served in the French and Indian war from 1754 to '63, and was the first person buried in the town of Hinsdale. He was the father of Triphena Torry. Ichabod Emmons, who was one of the early settlers, located on the pres ent Emmons homestead, on Maple street. He married Midwell Mack, who bore him five children — Monroe, Noadiah, Eliza, Laura, and Emily. Mon roe, his oldest son, was a dry-goods merchant and postmaster here. He married Sarah Hutchinson for his first wife, who bore him no children, and and Louisa Wood for his second, rearing a family of eight children, five of whom, Henry, James H, David M., Harris G., and Emma H, are living. The latter part of his life Monroe passed on the old homestead, where he died. ' Amos Raymond, one of the pioneers of the town, married Sena Jackson, of this town, and had born to him a family of four children. His youngest son, Ashael, was first married to Electa Curtis, of Dalton, by whom he had five children — Minerva, Louisa, Amos, John and Ashael J.; and for his second wife, Sylvia Miner, of Windsor, rearing seven children — John C, Sena, Samuel, Abraham, Lyman, James and Charles. Of his children, John married Anna V. Ballou, of Becket, and jeared four children, all of whom are living- Amos, who resides in Hinsdale, married Emma Warren, and has five children; Ashael who married Marietta Pease, of Middlefield, and has four children now living; Samuel who married Emma Barton, of Dalton ; and Daniel G., who married Minnie Watkins; of Hinsdale. Chester Cady located at an early date on road 7, upon the place where C. C. Pierce now resides. He married Lucy Frink, who bore him twelve chil- I72 TOWN OF HINSDALE. dren. Eleazer, her eleventh son, married Lucretia Kellogg, of Ashfield, Mass., and reared three children, two of whom, Fanny J. and Edward W., are now living, and resides upon road 4, in Hinsdale, the homestead of their father. Nathaniel Tracy, a Revolutionary soldier removed to Partridgefield, from Norwich, Conn., in January, 177 1, the first to locale on the Tracy farm on road 30. He married Susanna Bumham, of Connecticut, and reared nine children. One son, Walter, was twice married, having by his first wife, Mary King, of Westfield, four children, one of whom, Clarissa survives, the wife of Henry Noble of Pittsfield. His second wife was Betsey Durant, of Middle- field, Mass. His sons, Charles K., and Ezra B., located on the homestead- farm. Charles K. married Nancy M. Durant, of Middlefield, by whom he had two children, one of whom, William W., is still living, in Pittsfield. Ezra B. married Elizabeth S. Curtis, of Hinsdale, and reared five children, — Charles E., Harriet E., Clara E., Walter H., and Frank E. Charles and Ezra built the Ashmore and Tracy reservoirs, and were selectmen for many years. They are said to have erected the finest farm buildings in the town. Hugh Smith, for many years a resident of Partridgefield, married Pattie Hooker and reared a family. His son Calvin married Sarah Watkins, of ^PaTFtrfo'gefield, rearing a family of ten children, four of whom are living. One son, Charles D., was a resident of Hinsdale, on Maple street, until his death in 1884; three others, Chandler, William M. and Selden C, were physicians and surgeons, now deceased. Epaphras Curtis, son of John, of Hampton, Conn., married Elizabeth Waldo, also of Hampton, removed to Cummington, and soon after, in 1794, came to Hinsdale, locating on road 18, where Peter Tully now resides, and where he lived until his death, February 15, 1813. He reared six children, Minerva, Waldo, Betsey, Epaphras, Samantha, and Anson his oldest son, who married and had born to him three children, Elizabeth S., Harriet C, and Henry W. Henry W. has twice married, his first wife being Hannah Sanford, of Stephentown, N. Y., and his second, Laura S. Fuller, of Naples, N. Y. He still resides in Hinsdale. Epaphras, Jr., who served five years in the Revolution, reared a family of five children, three of whom are living. Mary is the wife of J. S. Cady, of Sonora, Cal. ; Warren resides in Hinsdale; and Edwin married Sylvia L. Millikin, April 14, 1827, and has six children still living, Mary J., who married Eugene C. Watkins, of Hins dale; William P., Sarah D., Jarvis D., Robert E., and Elwin C. They are descendants of the Puritans, and still retain in the family the coat of arms of the family, and which dates back to the year 1606. Edwin, grandson of Epaphras, now resides with his family on the River Bend farm, on road 28. Joshua Jackson came to this town, from New Marlboro, about the year 1785, locating on road 14. His son Abraham was twice married, having by his first wife, Alice Raymond, three children, Irena, Selah and Stedman; and by his second wife, Polly Rockwell, of Peru, six children, Abraham, Jr., Levi, Mary E., Joshua, Henry and Haven, three of whom still survive. Haven TOWN OF HINSDALE. T,, married Sarah A. Smith for his first wife, who bore him one daughter, deceased, and for his second wife, Eliza Brown, by whom he had two children Sarah A. (Mrs. Utley, of Hartford, Conn.,), and Mary C, who lives on the homestead. Haven Jackson is now a retired farmer, residing on Maple street. He has been a selectman four years. His grandfather, Amasa Rockwell, was a major in the war of the Revolution, under La Fayette. David Brown, from Killingley, Conn., located here on road 14, about 1799, upon the farm now owned by S. B. French, and reared a family of seven children. His second son, Obadiah, born in 1786, married Polly, daughter of Isaac and Azuba Bassett, of Hinsdale, and reared six children, Lewis D., Lucian, Henry, Edward, Marion and William. Obadiah died in r867.' William settled on the homestead, but now resides on road 30. He has been assessor for twenty years, and held other offices of trust. Joseph Lyman, son of Samuel Lyman, a Revolutionary soldier, and a native of Connecticut, came to Hinsdale in 1829, locating on road 35. His son, Clark T., married Lydia R. Mack, of this town, and reared a family of four children— Mary E., wife of A. B. Pomeroy, of Springfield, Mass.; Sarah J., wife of John A Manley, of Warren, Mass.; and Charles and George S., residing in Idagrove, la. William Sayers, a native of Ranfordshire, Scotland, emigrated to America in 1843, settling first in Pittsfield, and afterwards in Hinsdale, upon a farm on road 27, where he now resides. He married Janett, daughter of Allen and Sarah Smith, of Pittsfield, and has reared seven children — Emily, John, Mary, Martha J., Frank, James, and Jessie, all of whom are living. John Dwyer, a native of Kilmore, County Kerry, Ireland, married Catharine Noonan and has six children, of whom Michael married Margaret Sullivan, of the same town. He emigrated to this country, and settled in Hindsdale about 1858. Of his six children, John came to this town in 1848. He mar ried Catharine Harrington, of his native town, and reared six children. His son, Edward, came here in 1844, married Elizabeth Keenon, of Dublin, Ire land, and has four children — Michael, who married Frances Toban, of Tip- perary, Ireland, Edward ; Jr., Margaret and Elizabeth. Martin son of Adam Schmachtenberger, of Bavaria, came to Hinsdale in 1849. He married Caroline, widow of Victor Sigrist, of Switzerland, and they have one child, Caroline K. Sigirst, step-daughter of Martin. Martin still resides in Hinsdale. He is in the employ of the Boston &: Albany Railroad. James Cashin, born in Ireland in 1803, emigrated to this country, locating in Hinsdale in [850, as a laborer. He married Margaret Kiley, of Ireland, and has had born to him a family of five children, of whom four, Mrs. Cath arine Driscoll, Mrs. Elizabeth Shea, Edward, and Michael, who married El len Costello, now deceased, are residents here. James died in 1883. Peter Durant, a native of Quebec, Canada, came to Hinsdale in 1852. He reared a family of five children — Peter, Charles, Alexander, Phebe and 174 TOWN OF HINSDALE. Mary. Alexander, who came here from Canada with his father, was thrice married. His first wife, Julia Ducett, bore him two children, Louisa and Salina. By his second wife, Clara Gordon, of Quebec, he had one son, Al exander J. He is now residing, with his third wife, formerly Mary Vincent, in North Adams, and is a farmer. David Leach, from Manchester, England, located in South Adams in 1845, as a butcher. His wife was a native of Cheshire, England. They reared two children, John, now of Fall River, and Matilda. In 1872 he removed to Hinsdale and located on a farm on road 20, where his daughter, Mrs. Ma tilda Jenks, with her daughter Emma, now resides. James Miller, son of Samuel Miller, married Lucy Starr, of Middlefield, and located in Hinsdale, where he was superintendent of the Plunkett Woolen Mill for about thirty years. Of a family of six children four are now living namely : Mrs. Emily A. Hughes, and Mrs. Ellen M. Sawyer, both of Chicago, Mrs. Eliza M. Church, of Middlefield, Mass., and James F., who married, May 16, 1876, Jennie E. Day, of Hinsdale, wheie he resides. Michael Murphy came here from Kildare, Ireland, in 1848. He married Catharine O'Grady, also from Kildare, Ireland, and reared three children, William, Philip and John J. John is a medical student. Curtis Roth, a native of Preston, Conn., married Mary Newton, by whom he had five children, Rebecca, Harriet, Lizzie, Susan and William Henry. William H. married Amanda Loveland, of Washington, in this, county, and located on road 33, where he has resided for the past thirty years. He reared a family of two children, Leander C. and Emily M. Leander C. was killed at the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1862, and left a wife, (formerly Hattie Post) and one daughter, Hattie, who resides with her mother in Hins dale. Emily M. Roth married George England and had two children, Edward H., and Ella J., both still living.- Curtis Roth's father, Curtis, was a Revoutionary soldier, and was at the battle of Bennington. Lattimer, son of Samuel Watkins, of Natick, Mass., was born in Hinsdale, Mass., and married for his first wife Lucretia Marsh, of this town, by whom he had two children, Emeline, now dead, and Samuel. He married for his second wife, Louisa Parsons, and reared six children, Lucretia M., Luther P., Levi, Julia A., John and Melissa L. His first son, Samuel, married Maria P., daughter of Philip and Lydia Meacham, of Middlefield, by whom he had three children, George M., Henry W., and Frank. Frank is now dead. George M. married Sarah S. Bottom and resides in Hinsdale. He was in the war of the Rebellion, from which, after a service of three years, he was honorably discharged. Henry W. resides on the homestead farm, on road 25. with his father. William Dwyer, a native of Cork, Ireland, came to America about the year 1820, and located in Hinsdale. He married Mary Allen, of Boston, and reared eleven children, seven of whom, Frank, David, Henry, Mary, Bella, Ellen and Charles are now living. Charles married Mary A. Wall, of Hins- TOWN OF HINSDALE. 175 dale, and has four children, Ellen F., Charles W., Mary C. and Agnes W., all of whom are residents of Hinsdale. His son, William, was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in Co. E, 27th Mass., and was wounded at the seige of Little Washington, from which injury he died. Joseph, another son, was also in the war in the same company and regiment. He was wounded at Cold Harbor, and honorably discharged. Lewis P., youngest son of Benjamin Brague, of Hillsdale, N. Y., married Mahaley Cleveland, of Hinsdale, and reared six children, all of whom are still living, William C, Kate M., Job C, Mary D., George W., and Lewis B. Lewis B., a resident of this town, married Augusta, Barrows, of Goshen, Mass., and has one child, Grace M. George W., also a resident of Hinsdale, married Eliza Grinnell, of this place, and has one daughter, Eva B. Daniel W. Dicey, a native of Gilmington, N. H, son of John, married Mattie A. Eldridge, of Pittsfield, Mass., and resides in Hinsdale on a farm on road 34. His brother, George W., served four years in the war of the Rebel lion, and was a lieutenant in the 7th New Hampshire Regt. His brother, Dana, who served in the 10th N. H. Regt., was killed by a sharp-shooter while at dinner. Lewis Cole, of Peru, married Rhoda Brown, and reared a family of five children, three of whom are now living. One son, Charles, married Mary Tinker, of Worthington, Mass., and has four children, all of whom reside in Hinsdale, on road 33, upon the homestead of his father. Charles E., youngest son of Zacharias Watkins, of Peru, married Mary B. Barrett, of Hinsdale, where he subsequently located upon a farm on road 12. He reared a family of eight children, four of whom are now living. His youngest son, George E., who resides with his brother, Wallace E., in the northern part of the town, married Emma Loring of this town, and has four children, Charles H., Fanny A., Mary E., and George N. Nathaniel Barrett, father of Mrs. Charles E. Watkins, was the first settler on road 12, in this town. William, third son of Joshua Clark, of Windsor, married for his first wife, Olive Cady of Hinsdale, rearing ten children, five of whom are still living. He married for his second wife Amanda Winthrop now aged eighty-seven years. She bore him four children, Amanda M., Jennie L., Daniel C, and Edward W„ the latter of whom married Mary E. Pugsley, of Clarence N. Y., and resides in Hinsdale, on Maple street, he has held many offices of trust. Joseph Como, a native of Canada, was twice married, rearing a family of twenty-six children. One son, Francis, who came to Hinsdale in 1847, died March 12, 1878, at the age of fifty-seven. He married Flavia Roy, by whom he had seven children, four of whom survive. His son Francis, a resident of this town, married Agnes Guyotte, and has three children, Eugene, Annie, and Mary. William, brother of Francis, was in the Rebellion, serving in the 14th Vermont Regt. Charles A. enlisted in Co. H, 27th Mass. Regt., both being honorably discharged. 176 TOWN OF HINSDALE. Henry Field, grandson of James Field, who was a slave in the early days of the commonwealth, and son of Henry, who reared a family often children, married Elizabeth Persep, of Hinsdale by whom he had one son, John A. He resides in Hinsdale, on road 22. Thomas Allen, admitted to the bar in 1799, was the first permanent lawyer in Hinsdale and the first justice of the peace. He was a native of Sharon, Conn. Horace Spring, son of Ciril and great-grandson of Ephraim, an Englishman who located in Rhode Island early in the seventeenth century, resides on road 36, in this town. He married Susan Putnam, of Williamsburg, Mass., and has four children now living, Charles E., of Northampton, Mass., Maria, of Hunt ington, Mass., and Lottie and Willis C, who reside at home. His son Milo was corporal of Co. I, 49th Mass. Inf. He died in 1870. William, son of Morse Couch, of Redding, Conn , and afterwards of Steph- entown, N. Y., who resides on road 31, married Sarah, daughter of William and Margaret Bly, of Stephentown, in 1839 and has three children now living, Willett, who married Chloe Mason, now of Nebraska, Mrs. Louisa Martin, of Berkshire, and Mrs. Mary E. Mason. William Couch and his son were both in the war of the Rebellion, in the 31st and 37th Mass. Regts., and were both honorably discharged. Martin Pease, son of Eldridge, and a resident of Hinsdale, married Mary Cross, of Becket, Mass., and has three children, Cathleen J. (Mrs. Thayer), Nel&on E., and Martin A., all of this town. Philo, son of L. L. and Julia Sherman, of Newtown, Conn., married Delia A. Patchin, of Bridgeport, Conn., who bore him six children, Louie, Carrie, Jennie, Willie, Frederick, and Imogene, all living here except Imogene, who married Smith J. Robinson, of Huntington Conn. Thomas F. Barker, son of Asahel and grandson of Thomas, of Lebanon, Conn., who settled in Peru in 177 1, resides in this town, on road 26. He married Armasella A., daughter of Alson H., and Laura T. Pelton, of Peru, and has three children, Mary E., Laura S. and Helen L. Christopher C. Pierce, son of John, and great-grandson of Ebenezer, an early settler in Peru, resides on road 7, in this town. He married Eliza McCloughan, of Northumberland county, Pa., and has reared three children, Elma, Alden and Sarah. William H. Jandro married Cornelia M. Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and reared three children, and is a resident of Hinsdale, on road 25. Abram Collins, a native of Schoharie county, N. Y., married Annie Cook by whom he had three children, Charles W. and Eva K., both now of Albany, N. Y., and Edgar C. Edgar C. came to Hinsdale, from New York city, in the spring of 1882, entering into partnership with the late Dr. Dresser. He is a graduate of the Albany medical college. He married Emma J. Alger, of Hudson, N. Y., and has one child, Eva J. Nathaniel Tremain, an early settler of Pittsfield, and a native of West- TOWN OF HINSDALE. 17 7 field, Mass., married Olive Lyman, of Salisbury, Conn., and reared a family of fourteen children, of whom one son, Milo, married Sophia F. Otis, of Dalton, by whom he had three children, but one of whom, Edwin, is still living, a resident of Hinsdale. He married Mary A. Pearce, of this town, and has two children, Frank M, and George F. One son of Milo, George F., served in the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in the 76th Illinois Regiment, and was killed at Fort Blakeley, one of the last engagements of the war. Otis Justin, a native of Stonington, Conn., who located in West Gran ville, Mass., married Frances York, of Watch Hill, R. I., who bore him five ¦children, all of whom are now living — Elizabeth, of Fall River, Mass. ; Martha, who married H. M. Peebles, and Lydia, both of West Granville, Mass. ; George H, of Palmer, who Was a soldier in the Rebellion, in Co. D, 34th Massachusetts; and James M., a resident of Hinsdale, who married .Susie E. Clark, and reared six children, all living. James M. served in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting first in Co. I, 10th Massachusetts Regiment, and afterwards in the 46th Regiment. He was promoted to the rank of captain in Co. E. Michael Conway, a native of Ireland, who emigrated to America about the year 1850, married Catharine Costello, who bore him nine children, — Mary A., Thomas, Michael, William, Kate, James, Patrick, Peter and John H. John H. married Julia Porter, of Rhode Island, in 1875, by whom he had one child, Robert. John H. died here in 1884. Patrick Costello, a native of Galway, Ireland, married Honora Burke, by whom he had three children, Martin, Margaret, and Patrick. Martin emi grated to America, coming to Lebanon, N. Y., in 1848. His other son, Patrick, emigated to America in 1842, married Eleanor Brady, and reared a family of nine children, three of whom, Francis P., Mary E, and William B., -survive. William B. married Mary A. McColgan, of Cummington, by whom he has two children, Elizabeth and Francis, and resides in Hinsdale. James F. Keenan, born in County Dublin, Ireland, married Elizabeth White, of the same county, and reared a family of ten children, among whom are Margaret, Catharine, Jane, Elizabeth, and James F. James F., Jr., a resident of Hinsdale, married Anna Scanlon, of Irish descent, by whom he had eight children, — Lizzie, Martha, Jennie, Annie, William A., James F., Henry R., and Mary E., all residing in this town. Richard Abrahams, a native of Somersetshire, England, married Elizabeth Drew, in 1830, and came to America in 1857, locating in Pittsfield, Mass., where he resided until his death, December 22, 1873. He reared a family of seven children,— Sarah, Caroline, Mary, William, Elizabeth, John and George. George, a resident of this town, married Helen Streeter, of Berlin, N. Y. They had three children, two of whom survive, Carrie E., and Nellie E., in Hinsdale. George, son of Wells Ingram, of Connecticut, one of a family of eight, married Jane L., daughter of P. P. Brackett, of Middlefield, Mass., and has 12* I78 TOWN OF HINSDALE. had two children, Charles E. and Gertie M., both of whom are dead. George is a resident of Hinsdale. James W. Ascha from White Creek, N. Y., married Mary E. Ackert, and located in Bennington, Vt, rearing three children, William H, Elvia A., and Charles G. Charles G. was married to Anna Chapman, of Pittsfield, Mass., September 3, 1870, and has four children, Hattie E., Mabel, Ada L., and Bessie F. He is now residing in this town. Charles G. Ascha's grandfather, John Van Bogit, served in the Revolutionary war, and was at the battle of Bennington. He was also aid-de-camp of Gen. Washington. Thomas Axtell, from Sutton, Mass., born in 1754, and one of the early settlers in the town of Peru, reared a family of seven children, of whom his second son, Ebenezer, married Eleanor Ellison, of Peru, and had born to him eleven children, Loretta, Julietta, Electa, Clorinda, Lucinda, Ebenezer P., Artimicia M., Rosetta, Algernon S., William V, and Ellison, seven surviving. Ellison, a resident of Hinsdale, was twice married, having by his first wife, Sinai C. Converse, one child, Julia, deceased. For his second wife he married, Octo ber 17, 1876, Mary E. Clark, of this town, and resides on Maple street. El lison was a selectman in Windsor, Mass., six years. Frank W. Strong, son of Tillinghast B. Strong, of Great Barrington and the youngest of a family of nine children, mairied Ida E Parker, of Lee, Mass., and resides in Hinsdale. They have one child, Frank W., now living. Phillip Hoose, a native of New York State, and who came to Cheshire, Mass., about the year 1800, was a slave, being owned by a man by the name of Se- bron. He, however, made his escape, but was followed by his master, who finding all efforts to recover him alive futile, was obliged to return without him. He married Hannah Persip and reared a family of twelve children, nine of whom are still living. Richard and Amos D. are residents of Hins dale. Richard married Mrs. Lena, widow of William Gardner, who had one son. Harland W. Nye, who removed from New York State about the year 1852, locating in Dalton, on road 4, married Mary J. Hathaway, of Savoy, rearing three children, H. Eugene, Almira T, and Nelson W. H. Eugene married, first, Hattie E. Hathaway, and afterwards Cynthia I. Hathaway, of West Cummington, and has had one child, Alfred E. Eugene is farming in this town, on road 4. Almira T. resides in Middlefield, and Nelson W. in South Adams. Titus Morgan, a native of West Springfield, married Sarah Morgan of the same town, and reared a family of nine children, all being now dead. His fourth son, Julius, located in West Springfield, and married Azubah Day, by whom he has nine children. Two are still living, Mrs. Julia Raymond, of Enfield, Conn., and Edwin A„ a farmer in Hinsdale, who married Lydia Watkins, of Peru, and has one child, Charles A. Samuel Baldwin, an early pioneer of Windsor, was a public surveyor about Boston, and in the Provincial service to survey the islands east of Penobscot. TOWN OF HINSDALE. 1 79 He married Milicent Butler, by whom he had eight children, and died July 9, 1826, having survived his wife but about three years. His son, Ephraim, a native of Windsor, was thrice married, having, by his first wife, Triphena More, of Stillwater, N. Y., eight children, Charles M., Milicent C, Elias J., Ephraim Jr., Eliza, Angeline, Samuel D., and Chauncey. He married for his second wife, Betsey Whitmarsh ; and for his third, Polly Brown. Chauncey, second son of Ephraim, was a resident of Windsor sixty-five years, but had lately lived in Hinsdale village until his death in 1884. He was twice married, his first wife being Clarissa Hall, of Windsor, who bore him four children, Celinda, Harvey W., Martha A., and Henry W. ; and for his second wife, Harriett A. Hume, also of Windsor, by whom he had four children, Charles H., Celina S., Caro line M., and Catharine E. Christopher Hibbert, a native of Canada, emigrated to Lee, Mass., where he located in 1845. He married Julia Patnode, of Canada, and reared four children — Margaret, Florence, Stephen and Joseph, all of whom are living. Joseph a resident of Hinsdale, married Bridget Kelly, of Ireland, rearing a family of six children, James, Catharine J., Joseph E., John L., William H., and Franklin T., all of whom are living. Nelson Hale, son of Daniel Hale, of Burnston, Mass., married Polly Parks, and reared six children. Oscar and Wiliston served in the war of the Rebel lion, dying at Belle Island. William D. Hale, who is a resident of Hinsdale, living on road 31, married Francis P., daughter of Ephraim Stephens, a Rev olutionary soldier, and has had six children, all of whom are now living. Michael Daily, a native of Ireland, and who now resides in Pittsfield, was thrice married, rearing three children, Mrs. Mary Shannon, now of Colerado, Mrs. Bridget Hogan, now of Springfield, and Thomas. Thomas was twice married, having by his first wife, Margaret Welch, nine children, five of whom, Josie, Maggie, Nellie, Lizzie and Mary are now living. He married, for his second wife, Bridget Stanton, of Pittsfield, where he now resides. Josie mar ried Frederick L. Kimball, of Rochdale, Mass., where she now resides, but he still has representatives in Hinsdale. The Congregational church, located at Hinsdale village, was organized by Rev. Theodore Hinsdale, December 17, 1795, with twenty- three members, the first settled pastor being Rev. Caleb Knight Their church building, erected about the year 1800, will comfortably accommodate 400 persons. and is valued, including grounds, at $5,000.00. The society now has 209 members, with Rev. James H. Laird, pastor. The Baptist church of Hinsdale, was organized May 22. 1797, composed of members from this and contiguous towns. The principal men engaged in the formation of this society and church were Eleazer Cody, Joshua Jackson and Nathan Torrey. Elder Eleazer Smith was the first pastor. Abraham, son of Joshua Jackson, was the first person baptized and united with the church after it was established. He was subsequently ordained and became pastor of the society. l8o TOWN OF LANESBORO St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church, located at Hinsdale village, was organized by Rev. P. Curdy, with 200 members, in 185 1. Their church building, erected the year previous, is valued, including grounds, at $7,500.00, and will accommodate 400 persons. The society now has 450 members, under the pastoral charge of Rev. Daniel F. Cronin. LANESBORO lies in the western-central part of the county, in lat. 420 32', and long. 30 46', bounded north by New Ashford and Cheshire, east by Cheshire and Dalton, south by Pittsfield, and west by Han cock. The erection of this territory into a township was brought about mainly as follows : In January, 1741, the general court was petitioned by Samuel Jackson and seventy-five others, residents of Framingham, Middle sex county, for a " grant of wilderness land situated on the Housatonic river, near to an Indian town." The petition was favorably considered by the committee to whom it was referred, the grants made and the grantees authorized to survey and locate " a township, of the contents of six miles square, adjoining south on Indian Town, so-called, on the Housatonic river, or as near that place as the land would allow," under the usual restric tions and reservations of such grants. Under the act thus passed the township was located and surveyed, much as it lies to-day, except the por tion taken from its northeastern part, March 14, 1793, towards forming the township of Cheshire. At a meeting of the proprietors, held October 19, 1742, it was voted that the new grant should be called Richfield, until a name should be given it by the legislature. When this change occurred the name New Framingham was given it, which was retained until the incorporation of the township, June -21, 1765, when Lanesborough was substituted, since shortened by common usage to a terminal of "boro," in common with most towns ending with "ough." This name was taken, it is said, from James Lane, Viscount Lanesborough, in the peerage of Ireland. The surface of Lanesboro is broken and uneven, presenting some exquis ite scenery, and affording some of the finest views in the county. It has an altitude of from 1,200 to 2,000 feet above the sea level, thus giving a brae. ing, healthful atmosphere, though its winters are severe. A spur of the Hoosac mountains divides the town from Cheshire on the east, while Potter's mountain of the Taconic range, divides it from Hancock on the west. These two ranges, in a succession of hills, unite on the northern line of the town, while the south opens out into an extended and beautiful view down the valley towards Pittsfield, and to the mountains beyond'. A branch of the Housatonic river rises a few rods north of the northern line of the town. flowing southerly through beautiful and luxuriant meadows, through the charming Pontoosuc lake, which is well stocked with the finny tribe, and which conveys the stream into Pittsfield, the lake lying partly in that town; TOWN OF LANESBORO. in the eastern section rises the Hoosac, flowing northwardly, — one stream blending with the waters of the Hudson, near Troy, N. Y., and the other dropping into Long Island Sound. To one who delights in the wild and picturesque, Lanesboro hills afford views of which he will never tire. Promi nent among these may be mentioned that from Savage mountain, Farnum hill, and Constitution hill. The latter eminence, lying near the geography ical center of the town, affords a prospect wherein is spread before the beholder, as on a map, a large section of the Housatonic valley and the chains of mountains which enclose it. Of this prospect, the mellow, golden pen of Godfrey Greylock (J. E. A. Smith), remarks as follows, in his Tagh conic : — - " Nestled closest in the bosom of our hills lies the little village of Lanesboro — the very fondling of nature. Thither turns never the good mother her wrinkled front ; near pressing as the mountains clasp the narrow valley, you must not look among them for frowning precipices, or earthquake-rifted chasms. High into the air their summits press, but not in jagged peaks — only with the full, round swelling of loving breasts, upon whi9h you may re pose, if you will, in the gentlest of summer reveries. There is one eminence near — in patriotic gratitude they call it Constitution Hill — with such a winsome, neighborly look to it, that in our streets, miles away, it seems near as your own garden. If you have in you any yearnings at all after beauty, I am sure you cannot look upon, and not be irresistibly drawn to it, to be lifted up gently and humanly, above the baser things of earth. Lying under its druid- ical oaks, or seated, farther up, upon a pearl-white quartz rock, in the shade of a whispering birch, you will see below you, groves and farms, and broad, fresh meadows, with laughing lake and winding rivulets, like silver embroid ery on the green banner of Erin." Rich in scenic beauty as it is, Lanesboro has also riches in nature's boun teous garner — the earth. The basis of its geological structure are rocks of the talcose-slate, limestone and quartz formation. The limestone, aside from its enrichments to the soil by its rapid disintegration, affords also some excellent quarries of marble, and material for the manufacture of lime ; the slate por tion contains deposites of iron that have yielded thousands of dollars worth of ore ; and the quartz affords a valuable sand, some of which, possibly, forms a part of the window pane through which pass the rays of light that enable me to write these words, and possibly, also, through which pass the rays that enable you to read them. Among the curiosities of nature are the " Rolling rock," in the southwestern part, and a large cave, in the western part, both of which awaken various speculations in the minds of the curious. The Rolling rock, a huge boulder, some thirty feet long, fifteen feet wide and about the same in height, is so pivoted on another rock, about three feet from the ground, that it can be easily moved, and still not be overturned, seeming to have been placed thus in the sport of some Titan, in the primeval ages. The cave, dark as Erebus, is about fifteen rods in extent. The soil of the town is generally of a good quality, consisting principally of a clay loam, though little grain is grown, grazing taking the principal attention of the farmers. 1 82 TOWN OF LANESBORO. In 1880 Lanesboro had a population of 1,286. In 1883 the town em ployed two male and ten female teachers in its public schools, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $32,00 to males and $24.75 t0 females. There were 267 school children in the town, while the whole amount raised for school purposes was 1,600.00. Lanesboro is a post village located in the southern part of the town, in the luxuriant valley of the Housatonic. Berkshire is a post village located in the southeastern part of the town, on the Hoosac river, and is also a station on the Pittsfield & Adams railroad, which crosses this corner of the town. Here are located the works of the Berkshire Glass Co., mentioned on page 30. Elmwood fnstitute, a family school for boys, located at Lanesboro, was established -here by its present principal, Rev. Alfred A. Gilbert, M. A., of whom further mention is made on another page, in 1849. This school, owing to its excellent corps of teachers, and its healthful location, has been very successful. The present corps of teachers is as follows: Rev. Alfred A. Gilbert, M. A., principal, higher mathematics and languages ; Rev. Benjamin W. Atwell, professor of elocution ; Alfred B. Gilbert, M. S., commercial de partment, English ; Prof. Zelotes R. Wood, vocal music, and Miss Ella Pratt, instrumental music. The Lanesboro Iron Works, located at Lanesboro village, were established by the Pingrees, of Salem, in 1847. In 1864 they came into the possession of J. L. Colby, of Pittsfield, the present owner. When running at their full capacity, these works give employment to 175 to 200 men, manufacturing from twelve to fifteen tons of car -wheel iron per day. The Berkshire Glass Co., whose works are located at Berkshire village, gives employment to 150 men in the manufacture of all kinds of window glass. The factory was originally established in 1853, and came into the present company's possession in 1858. David T. Culver' s grist-mill, located on road 3. has two runs of stones, is operated by water-power, and does custom work. William B. Dewey ' s grist-mill and carriage shop, located on road 4, was built by himself in 1868. The grist-mill has one run of stones and does cus tom grinding, while in the carriage shop Mr. Dewey builds wagons and sleighs and does a general repair business. The Lanesboro Cheese Factory, located at road 3, was built by Joshua New ton, in 1867. It turns out about 25,000 pounds of cheese per annum. The first actual settlers of the town were Moses Brewer, Capt Samuel Martin and a Mr. Steales, who came in during the year 1754 or 1755. Mr- Brewer was given a bounty of £8 sterling as the first settler, and Captain Martin ^7 as the second settler. A fort to protect the inhabitants against the raids of savages was soon built, but notwithstanding this, during the troubles attending the French and Indian war, these settlers were driven out by a party of Indians, and only Captain Martin returned. Near the fort two TOWN OF LANESBORO. 1 83 Indian chiefs were killed, and both their bodies buried. This old log fort was located about fifty rods south of the south burial ground, near the pres ent Sidney Hubbell house. The story of the two Indians killed is related to us substantially as follows : A large party of Indians were on their way to Pittsfield, from some point northwest, intending to massacre the inhabitants of that settlement, and while passing through Williamstown were discovered by two young men, who cautiously followed them. As the band passed along the valley in Lanesboro, they halted a short distance from Berkshire village, in order to reach Pittsfield at a proper time for carrying out their bloody in tentions. While there, the two young men, having learned something of these intentions, cautiously advanced, and having selected two of the Indian chiefs as a mark, decided each to shoot his man, — but separated from each other before firing, in order to deceive the enemy as to their numerical strength. The plan was carried out, and one chief was instantly killed, and the other fatally injured. The young men immediately fled in different directions, reaching Williamstown in safety. This loss of their two chiefs, the story re lates, caused the Indians to change their plans and abandon the contemplated massacre. As early as 1759 there were the following heads of familes in the town: Nathaniel Williams, Samuel Tyrrell, John, Ephraim, Elijah and Miles Powell, brothers, Lieut. Andrew Squier, James Loomis, Ambrose Hall, Isaac Hill, and Charles Goodrich. Between that time and 1762, the settlement was in creased by the arrival of William Bradley, James Goodrich, Thaddeus Curtis, Eben Squier, Benjamin and Joseph Farnum, Peter Curtis, Samuel Darwin, Nehemiah Bull, Samuel Warren, Moses Hale, Joseph Keeler and Beriah Dudley. The first public meeting of the settlers was held at the old fort, May 2, 1759, " notyfication having been given out by Dea. Moses pike, in the Publick prints." This meeting, however, was adjourned immediately after its organization, as likewise were various others from time to time, for the reason, the records state, "that so few were present." Some of the records of these meetings we quote, simply as curiosities : — ¦ "Oct. 29, 1781 : At a proprietors' meeting legally warned, mad coyce of Elijah Powel moderator. Voted Mr. Levi post shoold be our gospil minister. Voted to give him 91 pounds settlement, and 80 pounds salary yearly and his fier wood. « Voted, The school hows should be 28 ft. long, 24 ft. wid and 9 ft. stod. "Voted, Thare should be 80 pounds disposed of out of the treasury for gospil purpusses. A trew Entry from the Menits, S. Martin, Clark. " Dec. 12, 1761, question poot whether Mr. Daniel Collins should be our gospil minister, post affirmative. " Voted, 130 pounds settlement, 80 pounds yeareley. Voted to get My. Collins 30 cords of wood yeareley, he finding the wood. " March 31, 1762, 1, Mad Choyce Mr. Peter Cortis to be thare moderator. 2, Voted that 6 shillings be drone out of the tresurey upon Each Ratable Lott, to make and mend the Hi ways. 3, Voted Samuel Martin draw six pence on Each Lott, for the yeuse of his hows for public worship. 184 TOWN OF LANESBORO. " April 20, Voted that Misters Peter Cortis, William Bradley and W. Buell, Be a Commety to provide preaching for the futer." These extracts, as we said before, are simply curiosities of literature, and as illustrating the manner in which the public business was transacted in those early days. In 1791 the population had increased to 2,142 souls; but at the taking of the next census, in 1800, this number had decreased 1,443,. owing largely, probably, to the annexation to Cheshire, in 1793. Among the prominent men of Lanesboro of the last century, may be mentioned Nehemiah Bull, Peter Curtis, Gideon Wheeler, Wolcott Hubbell, William Bradley, Samuel W. Wheeler and Ebenezer Buck. Among those of the town, or those who resided here for a time, may be mentioned Hon. Henry Shaw, his son, Henry W. Shaw, (" Josh Billings,") who was born here in 1818, Hon. George N., Briggs, and A. L. Hubbell, Esq. Three brothers, John, Miles and Powell, settled in Lanesboro about 1760. John lived nearest the village till his death. His son, Col. John Powell, was eight years old when brought here, was colonel in the Revolu tionary war, was in the battles of Bennington and Ticonderoga. He was the father of twelve chiidren, eleven living to maturity. He died January 7, 1827, aged seventy-five. Asahel A., his son, was born in 1794, lived in the town till his death, 1869, aged seventy-five. He had seven chiidren, five now living, two in this town, Mrs. W. R. Weed and Miss Ada L. Powell. Joseph Farnam removed from Connecticut to Lanesboro at an early date, when there were but four families in the town, and settled on the farm where Henry J. now lives. His wife, Anna, melted the weights of her clock fOr bullets to fight the British. Joseph F'arnam, Jr., born in Lanesboro in 1777, died in 1869, aged ninety-two. John. 2d, son of Joseph, Jr., was born in Lanes boro in 1807, died in 1880 aged seventy-three. Henry Farnam, his brother, was born in 1805, died in 1880, aged seventy-five. John, 2d, left two sons, Henry J. and Clifford T,, both of whom now reside in Lanesboro. Henry Farnam left no children. William Bradley removed from New Haven, Conn., in 1762, locating on the farm now occupied by his great grandson, William Bradley, where he died in 1809 aged seventy-nine. He had six children. His son Uri, born in Con necticut, came here at six years of age, and died in 1843, leaving three children. William Bradley, son of Uri, was born on the farm where his son William, born in 18 13 yet lives. The present William married Clarissa Miller, of Adams Their son, William D., was graduated from Williams college in 1865, then from the Albany law school. He died in 1870. One son, Carlton A., nowresides in North Adams, and his son Charles is the sixth generation who remain at the original family home. Asahel Bradley, son of William, was also an early settler. Eli, his son, born in 1787, lived on the farm on road 7, (now occupied by his son Asahel T.) till his death in 1S66. He had three children, two dying in infancy. Capt. Ephraim Bradley, brother of William, was born in Connecticut in TOWN OF LANESBORO. 1 85 1752, came here at an early date, and died in 1824. He left a fund of $1,000 to the Episcopal church in Lanesboro, and the same amount to the North Center school of this town. Peter Curtis was a very early settler, coming from Connecticut, locating in the north part of the town, and died there on afarm nowleased by W. H. Rice. He was graduated from Harvard. His son, Peter B., was born in Lanesboro. and kept a hotel there till his death. His son, David, was born in this town about 1768, and served in the war of 1812. He lived for a time in Lewis county, N. Y., but returned here and died in 1841. His wife, Rachel, still survives him, aged ninety- five, the oldest resident of the town. His son, David, born in 18 17, is also a resident of the town. Benjamin Weed came to Lanesboro at an early date, locating in the west ern part, where he lived till his death. He had nine children, only one of whom is now living. Joseph Barnes came to this town from Connecticut, and first settled in the eastern part of the town. He afterwards purchased the farm now occupied by his granddaughter, Mrs. Annie B. Pratt, and lived here till his death in 1819. His son Naaman-was born here, and lived here till his death, in 1838. He left four children, all of whom are now living, two in this town, one son, Pitkin H., in Lee, and one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Day, in Ohio. Dan Bradley, brother of Eli, was born here in 1792, and lived here till the latter part of his life, when he moved to Pittsfield, and died there in i860. Nathaniel Williams came from western Connecticut previous to the Revolu tion, settling on a portion of the farm on road 7 now occupied by George S.Will iams, where he died. He left three sons, Stoddard, Solomon and William. Nathaniel, 2d, son of Stoddard, was born in Lanesboro in 1779 and died there in 1875, leaving five children, George A. and twoothers residing in this town- Job Sherman came to Lanesboro from Newtown, Ct, about 1762, settling near the center of the town, and had eleven children. His son Asahel was born in town in 1792, living here till his death in 1879, of his three children only one son, Ezra H., now town clerk, is living. Joel B. Sherman, born in 1807, has lived fifty-three years on the farm on road 29 now occupied by his son, George B. Abial Piatt moved from Connecticut about 1762, settlingin the northern part of the town, on the farm now owned by Josua Pine, where he reared a numerous family ahd died there. His daughter, Hannah, married Wm. Harrison and was the mother of the present Wm, Harrison of this town. Timothy Whitney was born April 26, 1764, came to Lanesboro at an early date, and lived here till his death in 1841. He had six children and was postmaster and registrar of deeds for many years. His son Richard, born in 1800, died in 1879, was also postmaster for some time, and was registrar of deeds after the death of his father, Timothy Whitney, until the removal of the office to North Adams. Richard married Clarissa Tower, had four chil dren, only one, Mrs. A. H. Harrison, of Pittsfield, is now living. One of his I 86 TOWN OF LANESBORO. sons, Charles, was born in 1827, living in town till his death in 1872. In 1847 he entered as clerk in the store of the Briggs Iron Co. (now Lanesboro Iron Co.), and in two years had charge of the store and the books of the company until he died. He was twice married, and had one son by each wiife, George A. and Frank P. His first wife, Laura L. Sherman, was a descendant of Job Sherman, one of the earliest settlers of the town. John Farnam, born in Lanesboro in 1767, lived there till his death in 1856 aged eighty-nine. His son Oran J. was born in 1797 and lived here till his death in 1866. He had four children, three now living in this town — Oran F., George W. and Almena M., who is the wife of V. Burlingham. Oran F. married Hannah M. Hungerford and has three children. Peleg Potter came to this town at an early date, cleared a farm in the west part, and reared thirteen children, he died in 1823. His son Jesse was born in 1822, living in town most of his life, and diedhere in 1882, he left two sons and one daughter. The daughter is the wife of Rev. P. L. Dow, of Ketchum's Corners, N. Y. One son, Warren L., is assistant cashier of the Hoosac Val ley savings bank, at North Adams, and one son, Clarence E , lives in Lanes boro. Jason Newton came from New Milford, Ct., about 1774, setled in the west ern part of Lanesboro, cleared a farm and reared a family of children. His son Philo was a small child when brought here, and in 18 14 he moved to Chautau qua county, N. Y., where he died about i860. His son, Jason, was born in Lanesboro in 1789, and lived here till his death. Jason took an active part in town and church affairs, was warden in the Episcopal church for thirty-two years, held offices as selectman, assessor and collector of taxes for many years. He had eight children who hved to maturity, four of them still living. His son J. W. has been deputy sheriff for thirty-two years, also chairman of the board of selectmen and of the assessors for many years. Of the other chil dren, Elias A., Jason and Henry H., live in Pittsfield. Stephen, son of Philo, was born here in 1793, died in 1873. He had three children, two now living, Mrs. Sarah B. Griswold in Stamford, Ct. and Sidney A. born here in 1815, and has lived here most of his life. Sidney A. has five children, four now living in this town. Titus Wood came from Newtown or Salisbury, Ct, to this town about 1774, and settled in the western part, had fifteen children, twelve living to maturity. He died January 25, 1839. His son Titus was born in 1791, mar ried Elizabeth Weed in 1813, reared ten children, and died in 1872. Eight children are still (except one) living in this town — Mrs. Mary Gardner, Mrs. Hannah Burlingham, Mrs. Louisa Shepardson, Miss Helen Wood, in Lanes boro, and Mrs. Sarah Tower, in Pittsfield, while George M., who served in the war of the Rebellion, Erastus and Leman, a present selectman, also reside in Lanesboro, as well as a number of the eleven children of George M. Stephen Mead came from Dutchess Co., N.Y., in 1775, his native place being Stamford, Ct He settled on the same farm which has remained in the TOWN OF LANESBORO. 1 87 Mead family to the present date. He died in 1794 aged fifty-one. His son Stephen, who was two years of age when brought here, died in 1865, about ninety-five years old. His son Henry was born in Lanesboro, in 1793, and lived there till his death, August 9, i860. Five of Henry's children are still living, only one, William H., in this county, who resides at the old homstead on road 1 1, settled by his great-grandfather. John Pratt moved here from Taunton, Mass., about 1780, located in the north part of the town, and died therein 1831. He had six children, one dying young. His son Micah was born in Taunton in 1778, but came here with his father and lived till his death in 1862. He had five children who lived to maturity, three now living, two, Jesse C, on the original farm, George D., on road 7, and one son, Albert M., in Bryan, Ohio. Henry Pratt, son of Micah, was born here in 1820, was graduated from Pittsfield medical college, practiced medicine for some years in Becket, and went from there to Ohio. About 1858 he returned here, and followed his pro fession till his death in 1877. His only son, Edward L., is now a student of the N. Y. University medical college. His widow, Anna B., resides on road 13. Zadoc Fuller moved here from Plainfield, Mass, about 1783. He had a family of eight children. Noah was the youngest son. He died here about 1865. One of his sons, Charles H., now lives on road 12. Jabez Fuller came here when quite young, living in town till his death in 1855. He had eight children, only one, William A., now living. Nehemiah Talcott came here from Connecticut about 18 13, locating in the northern part of the town, where he followed the business of a clothier and wool carder for about fifty years, and died there about 1848. He had six children, only two, Mrs. Emeline Tower and Wm. A. Talcott, now living, both in this town. Marshall Shepardson was born in Adams, in 1816, came here with his par ents about 1820, and lived here till his death in 1862. Four of his children are still living. One son, George M., resides off road 21 ; another son, Jason N., is in Pittsfield, and two daughters, Mrs. E. P. Wood and Mrs. Frank Stur- ges, resides in this town. Enoch Nourse was born in Groton, N. H., in 1 795, and came here about 1822, locating first on a farm in the north part of the town. About 1832 he settled on the farm where his son Frank now lives, and remained there till his death, in 1868. He married Experience Parker, of Whitley, Mass., and had nine chil dren, four of whom are now living. Joseph Belcher was born in Stephentown, N. Y., 18 18, came here about 1843, and now resides on road 13. Two of his sohs served in the late war, one of whom, Frederick, died from wounds received at the battle of Port Hudson. Rev. Alfred A. Gilbert, A. M., was born in Cummington, Hampshire county, Mass., in 1816, was graduated from Union college, Schenectady, N. Y, and from the Theological Institute in Conn. He preached for some years, TOWN OF LANESBORO. and in 1849 established "Elmwood Institute," of Lanesboro, which until the present time. has been solely under his supervsion. This school has been pat ronized by scholars from nearly all parts of the United States, from Canada, and from South America, some of whom are the most prominent men of this country. Robert B. Dickie was born in Scotland in 1839, came to Berkshire county, in 1852. He enlisted in the 2d Regt. N. Y. V., and served two years in the war of the Rebellion,, and was wounded four times. He was a staff officer for Generals Berry and Carr, at different periods. Prince Bowerman moved from Falmouth to Adams about 1800, living there till i860, when he came to Lanesboro, where he died in 1873. He left three children, two, Joshua L. and Angeline E., living here, and Samuel W., a lawyer in Pittsfield. William Smith came to Hancock from Rhode Island previous to 17841 locating in the eastern part of the town, and lived there till his death. He had , eight children. His son, William, Jr., was born here in 1784, married in 1806. In 1807 he moved to Canada, where he lived till 1836, when he returned to Lanesboro, living in this vicinity till his death in i 864. He has eight chil dren, five now living. William B. now resides at Lanesboro, and his two sis ters, Mrs. Amy Boice and Mrs. Roxy Edwards, in Pittsfield. Benjamin Chase came from Nantucket, being one of the first settlers of North Adams. He settled in that section known as the "Notch," and there cleared a farm and had a family of children. His son William was born there, but after his marriage he moved to Cheshire and died there about 1863. He had five children, all now living. One son, Harvey, lives on road 16, in Lanes boro, and has held most of the town offices. Captain Adonijah Royce, a brother of Josiah and Nehemiah Royce, the latter of whom settled in Vermont, was born in Woodbury, Conn., January 10, 1744. He married his first wife, Amy Brush, at New Fairfield, Conn., about 177 1, and soon after settled in Lanesboro, where he became possessed of quite a large tract of land, and reared a family of nine children, all of whom married. A second wife, Deborah Barker, whom he married in Newport, R. I., January 1, 1796, was a daughter of Peckham Barker, a hatter of Newport. Three children were born to them in Lanesboro. The eldest, Dorcas, mar ried Harry Mead. The youngest, Amos, married, July 16, 1823, Laura Rock well, a daughter of Josiah Rockwell, a native of Danbury, Conn., who came early to Lanesboro and married Mary Hungerford. They reared a family of fourteen children, thirteen of whom were married. Amos, the youngest child of Adonijah Royce, (who died June 23, 1807,) inherited a portion of his father's home farm, and purchased the remainder, in all about 100 acres. He and his wife, Laura Rockwell, both died in 1881. Of their eight children only two are now living, Josiah A., their second son, and William S., their youngest son. Josiah married, Oct. 23, 1852, Emily E. Heath, of Sandis field, Mass., eldest daughter of Daniel Heath ; William married her sister, TOWN OF LANESBORO. 189 Mary J. Heath, and they reared three children, two sons and a daughter. Of Josiah Royce's five children only one son, Rubert S., is now living. In 185 1 Josiah Royce formed a copartnership with Charles French, and they estab lished a job printing office in Lee, Mass., and remained together nearly eleven years. In January, 1857, they commenced the publication of a weekly paper called The Valley Gleaner, which Mr. Royce edited seventeen years. In 1866 he purchased of his father the old family homestead of 100 acres, and having sold out his printing business at Lee, he moved with his family, in 1876, to his native place in Lanesboro. He greatly improved the place, which is called " Brookside Farm," remodeled and enlarged the old farm house, so that he accommodates during the summer months twenty or twenty- five city boarders, many of whom are attached to, this beautiful town, nestled among the Berkshire Hills. " In the struggles of the Revolution, "says J. G. Holland, " the town took a decided stand in favor of Independence, and cheerfully sustained its propor tion of the burdens. Peter Curtis was chosen a delegate to the Provincial Congress, held at Cambridge, February 1, 1775. April 26, 1776, it was voted to purchase 150 pounds of powder, 600 pounds of lead, fifty guns, and 1,000 flints. The position of the minister, Mr. Collins, in relation to the Revolu tion, was not satisfactory to the people, and a committee "waTappointed to confer with him. The committee listened to his explanations, and they were reported to the town, but the town voted that they were not satisfactory. The matter was finally satisfactorily adjusted. June 7, 1776, it was voted to abide by the Continental Congress, in case it should declare the colonies in dependent of Great Britain. Four days afterwards, money was granted to defray charges for taking care of unfriendly persons. December 12, 1777, it was voted 'to allow a sum of money to Thomas Barnum for his horse that was killed by the goard of a bull when out in an alarm.' April 23, 1778, the new constitution was unanimously rejected, and a committee of seven appointed to amend it. June 1, 1778, it was voted that John Welch was an enemy to the country, and that he be sent to Bennington, and delivered to the proper authority. It was voted at the same time that Capt. Ebenezer Newell procure the evidence against Sol. Bunhill, then in the Northampton jail, and attend the court at his trial. Bunhill had shot two of his neighbors through the head at the Bennington fight." The Congregational church of Lanesboro. — Previous to the organization of a church society, the people received occasional ministrations from Rev. Samuel Hart, Rev. Woodbridge Little and others. But March 28, 1764, Rev. Samuel Hopkins, of Great Barrington, and Rev. Stephen West, of Stockbridge, organized the present Congregational society, consisting of eight members — five males and three females. On the 17th of the following month the first pastor, Rev:DariieJ^cjllins, was installed, and in 1765, the first house of worship was erected. This building did service until 1828, when the present brick edifice was erected, which is now valued at about $5,000.00. I90 TOWN OF LEE. The society now has twenty-seven members, with Rev. ' William F. Avery, pastor. St. Luke's Episcopal church, located at Lanesboro, was organized by Rev. Samuel Andrews, of WaUingford, Conn., in October, 1767. The first rector was Rev. Gideon Bostwick, who had charge of the church, in connection with St. James church in Great Barrington, from 1770 until his death, in June, 1793. Their first church building was a wood structure, erected in 1785. In 1836 it was superseded by the present gothic building of stone, which will comfortably seat 400 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $5,000.00. The society now has fifty-eight members, with Rev. Charles J. Palmer, rector. The Baptist church of La?iesboro, located at Lanesboro village, was or ganized by Rev. Augustus Beach, the first pastor, and neighboring ministers, February 33, 1818. For some years before a church building was erected, which was not until 1828, meetings were held in the town hall and private houses; but in 1828 the town hall was destroyed by fire, and within a few days thereafter a meeting was called to consider the question of building a church edifice. The result of this meeting was that Asahel Jordan donated the land, Bushrod Buck the brick, and Abial Piatt and Henry Mead the marble for erecting the present church. ' The house was finished in 1828, and the society took possession of their new building free of debt. The original, or charter members of the society, twelve in number, were as follows : Dea con, JoelRedway, Laura Redway, Joel Redway, Jr., Dr. Wm. H. Tyler, Celia Tyler, Augustus Beach, Linus B. Miner, Polly Reynolds, Deborah Green; Sibyl Hill, Eunice Smith and Maria Sunderland, Gov. George N. Briggs, then a young lawyer here, was an earnest supporter of the church. Henry Shaw {Josh Billings ) married a daughter of Levi Bradford, a deacon of the society. An earnest work of grace, soon after the church building was erected, resulted in many additions to the society, and seventy-five families were soon represented among its earnest supporters. Death and migration, however, has greatly reduced the interest, so that the society now numbers only seventy members, the pulpit being supplied by neighboring pastors. LEE, a very irregularly outlined town, lies just south of the central part of the county, in lat 42° 17', and long. 3" 47', bounded northeast by Washington, east by Becket, south by Tyringham and Great Barring ton and west and north by Stockbridge and Lenox. The line on the west, the dividing line between Lee and Stockbridge, is S. 7" 30' W. about 1,550 rods. Great Barrington line on the south is E. 7° S. 757 rods. Tyr ingham line on the southwest corner has one re-entrant angle, and running from the corner made with Great Barrington, extends N. 37° E. 628 rods, to Deerhorn Corner, where it turns and extends E. 2° S. 1,072 rods. At this TOWN OF LEE. 191 southeast point of the township it forms a corner with the Becket line, which runs N. 8^° W. 376 rods. Here is met the Washington town line, which runs N. 29° W. 580 rods, then makes a sharp turn on line of lot No. 63 of the old township, S. 630 W. 246 rods, then takes the same course as first given, N. 29° W. 1,236 rods, to the uppermost corner of the town, on the east bank of the Housatonic river. From this it follows down the line of the river 1,106 rods, then across the river, enclosing a little strip between the river and a line running S. 8° W. 162 rods. Then it crosses the river again, and runs in general course W. 6-10 N. 563 rods. Here the line makes a double jog like two steps down ward N. 6° E. 48£ rods,- S. 85^° E. 52 rods, N. io° W. 34f rods, S 840 E. 122 rods, till it strikes the Stockbridge line. The territory thus inclosed as a township was made up from portions of five different grant? of land, viz. : Hopland, Watson's, Williams's, Laraby's and Glassworks. The first of these extended nearly across the southern por tion of the town, including what is now six school districts — the two at South Lee, the one near the Charles Hinckley homestead, the two in Water street, and the one at East Lee. " In or about 1770," says Charles J. Taylor in his History of Great Barrington, " William Ingersoll, afterwards a leading citizen of Lee, removed from the central part of Great Barrington to the Hoplands. In February, 1770, the proprietors of the Upper Township authorized the sale of the school land in the Hoplands for the benefit of its inhabitants, and in the same year, by a vote of this town, those inhabitants were excused from the payment of ministerial, school and highway rates. The first roads in the Hoplands were established by this town in 1771, and six years later — 1777 — thirty persons, inhabitants' of that section, were pay ing poll taxes in Great Barrington. But the Hoplands, isolated and remote from the central part of the town, were by nature separated from it, and at the incorporation of Lee in 1777, were made a part of that town without opposi tion from Great Barrington. The name of this tract was derived from the great quantity of wild hops which formerly grew upon the banks of the river which flows down from Tyringham. William Ingersoll owned about one- quarter of the tract, making a good sized farm for himself and each of his seven sons. Watson's grant comprised a large tract originally purchased by Robert Watson, of Sheffield, (assisted by a Tory lawyer of Great Barrington, named Williams,) of the Indians in 1757, which constitutes to-day the town of Washington, and parts of the towns of Middlefield, Hinsdale, Lenox and Lee. This land, before it became incorporated into the several townships with which it is now connected, passed through a number of hands, and was known, or parts of it at least, by the successive names of Watsontown, Green ock, Hartwood, and Mount Ephraim. The Williams grant was a tract of land located in what is now the north western corner of the town, embracing about 4,000 acres. It was granted to Col. Ephraim Williams, of Stockbridge, and six associates, January 21, 1740. J 9 2 TOWN OF LEE. Col. Williams was the first justice appointed from among the citizens of what is now Berkshire county, in 1741, and was the father of Col. Ephraim, the founder of Williams college (see sketch on page 33). Larabee's grant was made to John Larabee, who then had command of the single fort " Castle Williams," which was thought to afford sufficient pro tection to the harbor of Boston. Upon his memorial, which sets forth seven teen years of especial services, a large and dependent family, a small and in adequate compensation, the legislature, in June, 1739, voted to grant him ^175 and 500 acres of unappropriated land of the Province. This grant, located east of the Williams grant, and duly reported to the legislature, was confirmed to Lieut Larabee and his heirs and assigns. He seems to have been a faithful officer, for in 1762, the year following his death, a grant of ^50 was made to his heirs, by the general court, in testimony of his faithful services. The Glass Works grant covered the center of the town — the present village — and was made in 1754, by the general court, to John Franklin and his as sociates. It was designated " A Grant of Money to Encourage the Making of Potash ; " and consisted of 1,000 acres of land. Certain parties seem to have been engaged at Braintree, now Quincy, in the attempt to manufacture " potash, cider, glass and cloth." in which they were pecuniarily unfortunate, and after various attempts to acquire, first monopolies and then indemnities, they seem to have obtained, in 1757, an addition to the former Glass Works grant, assistance " by way of lottery," which the general court authorized them to enjoy, and voted them the use of the Hall of Representatives, as a con venient place in which to " draw" it. In 1777 the inhabitants of these grants and parts of grants, numbering probably, 150 souls, petitioned the general court for a charter of incorpora tion, and October 21st of that year the tract became an incorporated town ship, under the name of Lee, in honor of General Charles Lee, who was at that time a popular commander in the American army, but subsequently fell into disrepute, having proved himself to be only an adventurer of little ability. He was born in Devonhall, Cheshire, England, in 1731, and died at Phila delphia, Pa., October 2, 1782. At one time he was taken prisoner by the British and was recovered by exchange for General Prescott, in May, 1778. General Prescott was captured through stratagem, for the purpose of effecting this very exchange, an interesting sketch of which event we print on page 109. Of the topographical features of the town Rev. Dr. Hyde wrote as follows : " The town is six miles in length and five in breadth, and presents a very diversified appearance. It forms a part of the intervale which lies between the Taconic and Green mountain ranges. The Green mountain range, which rises to a moderate elevation, runs partly -within the eastern limits, of the town, presenting a very picturesque appearance. These mountains are for the most part of gentle acclivity, and are cultivated in some places quite to their summits. From the base of these mountains, the surface is rather TOWN OF LEE. 1 93 uneven, occasionally rising into hills of considerable height, but generally descending until it reaches the plain upon the banks of the Housatonic." West of this river the land is everywhere undulating in its appearance, in clining towards the south. Beartown mountain is a large and grand pile of hiils on the southeast of Stockbridge, northeast of Great Barrington, forming the northwest part of Tyringham and southwest part of Lee. Deerhorn Corner, the name given the point at the angle of the two town lines, is so called from the fact that a deer's horn was fastened here to mark the spot. Washington mountain, chiefly in Washington, extends south to Lee, and forms the eastern boundary of the Housatonic valley for several miles. East mountain extends into and from Becket on the east side of the town. The Housatonic river divides the town into two nearly equal parts. Its course is southerly when it first enters the town ; but before reaching South Lee it turns sharply to the west. At this point it is 831 feet above tide water at Derby, Conn. In its passage through the town, the Housatonic receives the waters of Laurel lake, formerly called Scott's pond. The outlet of this lake empties into the river at the north end of the village. Two streams come down from Washington mountain and empty into the Housatonic near Brad ley street. Through Cape street flows the outlet of Greenwater pond, in Becket, which unites in Water street with the outlet of Lake May, and Long pond, two natural reservoirs artificially increased, lying partly in Lee and partly in Tyringham. These two streams, both before and after their union, furnish power for numerous mills. Hop brook flows down from Tyringham, and was so named from the abundance of wild hops in the low land through which it flowed. Smaller streams generally bear the name of the owners of the land through which they flow, with every change of owners changing also their names. Geologically, the mountains on the east of the town are of mica-slate Two or three eminences of quartz rock in the valley project their ragged ele vations. "Fern Cliff" has quartz rock at the base, and gneiss on the sum mit, in which are frequent crystals of iron pyrites. In the slaty rocks, above the quartz, are numerous tourmaline crystals ; but limestone is the principal rock to be found rising from the lowland. If it will not take a polish it is not fit for use as marble, nor is it fit for cutting if it contains fibrous and bladed crystals of tremolite, such as are found south west of Gross's quarry. In Hitchcock's Geology of Massachusetts there is a detailed description of the geological strata of the county, and a figure is given, illustrating Dr. Hitchcock's theory of the manner in which the strata have been distorted between the Hudson and the Connecticut by upheavals. Erosion next removed the softer parts and gavethe present topographical outline. In Lytell's Antiquity of Man, is a sketch of the course of erratic bowlders traced from Caanan, N. Y., across the range of hills southeast to the Housatonic valley. Limestone is readily obtained in various parts of the town. Much that is not valuable as building material is suitable for making lime, and the 13* 194 TOWN OF LEE. production of lime has ever been one of the industries of the town. In former times the limestone was burned in temporary kilns, and when a kiln was burned the fire was permitted to go out. Remains of these old kilns are found in all parts of the town, and as no lime is known to have been exported in early times, it is supposed that lime was burned as it was wanted by an individual or a neighborhood. About the year 1840, William L. Culver began burning lime in a patent self-feeding kiln, the fire of which is kept burn ing for months, the limestone being put in at the top of a chimney lined with fire-brick, and the lime taken out at the bottom as fast as it is burned. Lee lime has quite a reputation, and finds its principal market in this and the neighboring towns, much of it being used for bleaching rags in the manufac ture of paper. " Marble is the most valuable mineral in Lee as yet discovered. The sup ply is inexhaustible. It is easy of access, and for a generation, at least, it will be easily quarried, as some of this marble lies 120 feet above the river. The marble is of a superior quality. Prof. Hitchcock says that it is 'a pure crystalline double carbonate of magnesia and lime.' It is therefore dolomite marble, forty-eight per cent carbonate of lime and forty-nine per cent car bonate of magnesia. Much of it is pure white and is susceptible of a very fine polish. It will also work a perfectly square' arris. This renders it a desirable material for chimney pieces, furniture, etc. Frost and heat pro duce little change in size and weight. It will sustain a pressure of 26,000 pounds to the square inch, while Italian marble crushes at 13,000 pounds, and most of the American marble at 12,000 pounds. By some of the severest tests to which marble can be put, by the chemist and architect, Lee marble was decided to be the best for building material, hence a congres sional committee decided that this should be used for the enlargement of the capitol at Washington." Among the mineralogical specimens to be obtained may be mentioned marl, peat, micaceous limestone, mica, quartz, gray lime stone, augite, bladed tremolite, radiated actinolite, dolomite and shere. In 1880 Lee had apopulation of 3,939. In 1883 the town employed five male and twenty female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $80.00 for males and $28.30 for females. There were 760 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $7,650.00. Lee is a bright, stirring, handsome post villiage located nearly in the center of the town on the Housatonic R. R. It has many handsome residences and fine business blocks lining its broad, neat, streets, forming, with its charming environs, a locality whose varied attractions are seldom surpassed. Utility, too, is blended with these charms, for here the Housatonic affords power that turns many a busy wheel in shop, factory and mill. The Housatonic has peculiar facilities here for manufacturing purposes. Goose pond, lying upon the Tyringham mountains, some 5600 feet above the river, affords a natural reservoir, capable of holding in reserve sufficient water to run the mills four months, should a time of drouth render it necessary. The town is celebrated TOWN OF LEE. 1 95 for its immense paper manufuring industry. The history of this manufacture has lately been written up by Hon. Byron Weston of Dalton, from whom we quote as follows : — " The manufacture of paper in the town of Lee began in the year 1806, in which year Samuel Church moved into the town from Connecticut, and built a 'two-vat mill' on the site now covered by one of the Hulbert Paper Com pany's buildings in South Lee. Such a mill made an average of ten reams of paper per day, of course making it by hand. The process, in brief, was, to beat the rags to a pulp in engines similar to those used now ; this pulp was gathered, while mixed with water, upon sieves or wire-covced frames, one sheet to a frame, and on the frames it was dried sufficiently to be handled, then finished by pressing between hot metal plates and press paper boards. There were no calendars in use to give the paper the smooth, beautiful finish now desired. Some idea of the process made in producing quantity at the mills may be had from the fact that a "four- vat mill" of the hand era would produce about 400 pounds of paper per day. A modern four-engine mill, with the same number of employees as worked in the four-vat mill, but with mod ern machinery, will make 2,000 pounds of very much better goods. The price of the old hand-made paper was from forty to fifty cents a pound ; the price of our modern machine-made paper is from fifteen to twenty-five cents. Ten thousand dollars was a large capital for a four-vat hand mill; for a modern four-engine mill forty thousand dollars is sometimes too limited a sum. " The first North Lee mill, and the third built in the county, was put up by Luman Church, in 1808, on ground covered now by the Smith Paper Com pany's ' Eagle Mill.' The Churches seem to have been not only pioneers in paper making, but to have been energetic ones. In r82i Luman Church built the ' Forest Mill ' now Harrison Garfield's, and in 1 83 1 the ' Waverly Mill' of the firm of Chaffee & Hamblin, The Churches' connected with the business closed, however, before its prosperity and growth began, but their enterprise and faith in it gave Lee the impetus which resulted in making that town, for many years, the most important in the paper trade in this country. In 1840, it is said, one-fifth of all the paper made in the United States was manufactured at Lee. "In 1822 John Ames, of Springfield, patented the cylinder machine which gathered the pulp on a revolving wire cylinder, taking the place of the old hand-frame or wire sieve and greatly increasing the productive capacity of the mills. Other improvements about this time, when there were three mills in Lee, were devised. The rags for the hand mills were picked up about the country by peddlers, who traded paper, pens, school books, etc., with the far mers' wives for their rags. The process of bleaching, as now practiced was un known. The rags were sorted and the different colors separated. Blue was supposed to be a color that could not be bleached out, and blue rags were sold to some mills where ' tobacco paper ' was made. The tobacconists still stick to their color, but it need not be inferred that their wrapping is now, I96 TOWN OF LEE. as it then was, all made from blue rags. The beating of the rags to a plup gave rise to the story of the origin of ' foolscap,' and it was repeated seriously to the writer by an old paper maker in Lee. It was related that a half-witted youth sat upon a rock on the top of which was a shallow depression contain ing some water. Into this puddle the boy dropped his cap, and, with a stone. foolishly and idly pounded his linen turban into pulp. The sun dried the ' stuff,' or fiber, which had spread itself through the water upon the bottom of the puddle, and lo ! it was lifted out a sheet of paper — foolscap in fact. "In 1 826, when the improvements just spoken of became accessible, another mill building era began in Lee. Messrs. Walter, Winthrop and Cutler Laflin built in that year a mill on the site of the Smith Paper Company's present 'Housatonic Mill.' It was the first in the town in which paper was made by machinery, and as the building was 100 feet long, it was considered a marvel in the lavish use of capital. The Laflins also built a mill on the Housatonic at the present location of the Columbia Mill, owned by the Smith Paper Com pany, and they continued prosperously in the business for ten years. During this decade, Stephen Thatcher, who recently died at Saratoga, nearly one hundred years old, built the mill now obliterated, but for years run by Mr. John Bottomley. Mr. Thatcher and the Laflins are remembered in the paper trade as being connected with the 'Navarino Excitement,' which was one of the most successful speculations in the history of the business. Mr. Thatcher began making a thick, straw-colored paper which was pressed between plates and stamped so as to resemble the present Leghorn hat material. It was sold for bonnet and hat making, and became as 'fashionable' and as universally worn as paper collars were a few years ago. It is said bonnets nicely made from this paper sold as high as five dollars each. The Laflins with their greater facilities, soon went into the speculation, giving their paper the 'Leg horn appearance' by the quicker process of running it between engraved roll ers. For a time the business was very prosperous, but it had a rather short life. Perhaps a thousand Navarino bonnets were caught out at a showery picnic and the mishap ruined the fashion. Belles and beaux, matrons and maidens, who had been proud of their 'Leghorn hats,' an expensive luxury in those days, found, when the rain had wilted them and spoiled the straw-like impression, that they had been wearing only a smart Yankee's paper imitation of the costly genuine article "The ' Bottomley Mill,' so-called, passed to its ashes through more bands than any other mill in Lee. Built in 1833 by Thatcher & Son, it became Thatcher & Ingersolfs in 1840 ; in 185 1 it was bought by Harrison Smith and David S. May. They ran it until 1856, when May retired from the firm. In 1857 Tanner & Perkins took the mill. Then it became Toole & Bottomley's. Still later Mr. Bottomley owned it alone, and it was burned while under lease to Ferry & Wrinkle. "The 'Pleasant Valley Mill,' just north of Lenox Furnace was built in 1835, by Leonard Church, Joseph Bassett and Thomas Sedgwick, who made printing TOWN OF LEE.- 1 97 paper for several years. Messrs. Church & Bassett sold out to Sabin & Cone, and afterwards the firm became Sedgwick & Cone. Robins & Crosby were the next owners, and following them Gibbs, Dean & Osborn were proprietors un til 1857. The mill was idle for many years, or until the Smith Paper Com pany bought it. " The 'Washington Mill,' now Harrison Garfield's, on Water street, in Lee, was built by Foote & Bosworth in 1835. While the mill was building, Bos- worth was killed by the overturning of a load of wood upon him. Joseph B. Allen, of Newton, and Leander Backus, of Lee, took up the enterprise, and ran the mill until it was sold to Benton & Garfield in 1849. " The first mill on the Lake May stream was built in 1837, by Jared Inger soll and Sylvester S. May. It was a one-engine mill and produced straw paper. It was burned in 1839. In 1840 Mr. E. S. May bought Mr. Inger- soll's interest and the mill was rebuilt with two engines, running on straw paper until 1845. They then built further up the stream their middle mill, containing two engines, also running on straw paper until 1846, when it was run on wall papers. In 1847 both mills began to produce writing papers. In 1852 Benjamin Dean was added to the firm, and the ' upper' four-engine mill was built and run upon fine papers. Dean remained with the firm until 1854, when he retired and the late Samuel S. Rogers entered the partnership. Dean was a somewhat remarkable character. He recently died in Michigan. Dur ing the latter years of his life in Lee, his peculiarities made him a marked citizen. He had a massive head, long, flowing grey hair and whiskers, and spent his leasure hours in writing ' poetry,' as he called it, satirizing the bar and pulpit. He became a Free thinker and Spiritualist and was always ready for an argument. Some one said to him one day, ' You can find a rhyme for almost any word, but it would puzzle you to concoct a rhyme for ' Timbuctoo.' Instantly Dean replied : — " ' The missionary went to Timbuctoo Where savages ate him and his hymn book too.' " In 1877 the firm of May & Rogers was dissolved by the retiring of Mr. Rogers, who took the upper mill, since burned and not rebult. The firm of E. & S. May is the oldest active business paper manufacturing firm in the county. "In 1838 John Baker and George Wilson built a mill on the Cape street or Greenwater stream. They ran it a short time, and it then passed into the hands of Ira VanBergen, subsequently it was owned by Platner & Smith, later by George West, who owned it when it was burned, and it has not been rebuilt. The only other paper mill ever located on this stream was built in 1844 by Sturges & Costar. They ran it three years and it was then bought by Orton Heath, who operated it a number of years and then sold it to Baird & Linn ; afterwards Mr. Baird owned it alone and sold it to Patrick Owen, who ran a brief and disastrous career. The mill is idle, comparatively worth less, and is falling into ruin. 198 TOWN OF LEE. "In 1846 the mill on the Lake May stream known as the 'Upper Forest mill,' was built by Benton & Garfield. Benton & Baird (C. C. Benton & Hon. P. C. Baird) next owned it, and later Mr. Baird bought his partners interest. It was burned but rebuilt by Mr. Baird, and is now owned by him. In 1823 Bradford Couch built a mill on the Lake May stream, and it was run by him and by Couch & Clark until bought by Mr. Baird, and it is now run on collar paper. Mr. Baird was among the first to begin manufacturing paper collars, and he and his brother, George K. Baird, now a druggist, made immense numbers of them before they finally abandoned the business, Hon. P. C. Bard's factory alone sometimes turning out 100,000 collars in a day, "In 1855 Northup & Eldridge built a mill on the site of the mill recently run by Gilmor & Sparks, the mill nearest Lake May. Northup sold out to Eldridge and later the mill passed into the hands of Tanner & Perkins, machinists. The next proprietors were Blauvelt & Gilmor; subsequently Mr. Gilmor had it alone. In this mill was 'made paper twine during the high price of cotton in war, times. It was twisted from strips of manila paper and it was strong enough for light purposes, unless is happened to meet the supposed fate of the Navarino bonnets by getting wet. This site has been an unfortunate one, as three mills have been burned upon it. The present mill was built in 1878. 'The ' Greenwood Mill,' now owned by Benton Brothers 'J. F. andC. C), was built by Benton & Garfield in 1854. Its product is about 1,000 pounds of fine paper per day. This old firm of Benton & Garfield, organized in 1836, and continued in industry and good works until dissolved by the death of Mr. Benton in 1867, deserves more than a passing notice for its great suc cess. Beginning with a trifling capital in money, but rich in energy, it made a great reputation and fortune. In the beginning the members of the firm and their wives worked cheerfully and heartily in the mill. When Mr. Ben ton died, his share of the estate amounted toa handsome fortune. Hon. Har rison Garfield is president of the Lee National Bank, has served his State in both branches of the legislature, and is the oldest active business paper maker in the county. " In 1855 Linu & Dean built on the Lake May stream a small mill for making bank-note paper by hand. It was afterwards run by Elizur Smith and Mr. Linn ; but it is now owned by Mr. Baird, who uses it in connection with his other mills. In 1862, while Mr. Linn was running the mill, it was discovered that he was making bank-note paper with the initials " C. S. A.'' in water marks upon it. A United States marshal' suspected that the initials meant ' Confederate States of America,' a concern with which we were hav ing some difficulty at the time, and the officer took Mr. Linn to Boston to answer for the supposed aid and comfort he was giving the enemy in making paper for them upon which to print their money. Mr. Linn was able to show that he received the order for the goods from a New York bouse, who TOWN OF LEE. 199 also furnished him the mold or machine which made the initials water marked in the paper, and that he knew nothing about the purpose for which the paper was to be used. He was acquitted. I believe the New York firm set up that their purpose was a patriotic one, as they intended to counterfeit the Confederate money and ruin the credit of the concern by flooding their own territory with worthless notes. The patriotism may not be very apparent, but such was the excuse made. Mr. Linn is now living in New Jersey. " The Smith Paper Company operates the ' Valley,' ' Columbia,' ' Eagle ' and ' Housatonic ' Mills. Sketches of all of these have been given in what I have read, except the ' Columbia.' This was originally built by the Laflins in 1826. Subsequently it was operated by Phelps & Field, the former the- late George H. Phelps, and the latter Matthew Field, son of Dr. D. D. Field, author of a history of Berkshire county, and long a settled minister in Stockbridge. This Lee paper maker was a brother of Cyrus W., David Dud ley, Stephen J., and Henry M. Field, and Cyrus W. worked in his youth in/^ this mill for his brotlieTTvTaMiewr^yrus W. was after ,vard in the paper busi ness in New York, and dealt extensively with the Berkshire paper makers. He is remembered as very bright in the trades that were made of the pro ducts of the mills for the raw material. He had a habit of dropping his eye lids or closing his eyes during his bargaining, and if one eye only closed, the prospects were that the paper maker would 'fare pretty well' as they used to say, but if Cyrus closed both eyes, 'then look out for him.' He would get the best of the bargain. In 1863 this mill was bought by Mr. Smith, im proved, and its capacity increased, and run until September 2, 1865, when it was burned. On the night of the fire Mr. Smith, just married, was receiving his friends, and the conflagration was made particularly memorable by that fact. News of the fire was brought to him in the midst of the festivities, but he quietly bade the feast go on. The next morning he was seen on the pile of ruins giving orders for clearing up the rubbish so that rebuilding could ¦commence The Smith Paper Company is composed of Elizur, Wellington, and DeWitt S. Smith, the two latter nephews of the former. The firm is the successor to Platner & Smith, which was formed in 1835 and was at one time during its continuance the largest producers of writing paper in the -country, if not in the world. Besides the mills owned by them in Lee village) they had also the mill built- by Baker & Wilson, in East Lee, in 1838, and Tented for a time the ' Defiance Mill,' in Dalton. Mr. Smith was also inter ested in a mill at Russell, with his brother, John R. Smith, and Cyrus W. Field & Co., of New York, and they have owned the ' Turkey Mill,' at Tyr ingham. The fine paper of Platner & Smith was known all over the United States, and the firm was a power in the business. It was during the time when an English or French label was demanded on nearly everything for the best American use, and Platner & Smith made at Lee the best ' imported ' paper on the market. The company now conducting the business makes only book, news and manila wrapping paper. They own every water privi- TOWN OF LEE. lege on the Housatonic river between Lee and Pittsfield, about ten miles. They have thirty rag engines in their mills, of from seven hundred to eight hundred pounds capacity each. They use for power eleven steam engines and twenty-seven water wheels, and their product per week is over one hun dred tons. Their largest week's production was one hundred and thirty-nine tons. In connection with their mills they have two factories at Lenox Fur nace for making wood pulp, and at Lee a large and thoroughly equipped machine shop." Paper Mills of South Lee. — " The fiist mill built in Lee, by Mr. Church, was the second to be built in the county, the first being erected at Dalton in 1 80 1. The Lee mill was sold by Mr. Church to the firm of Brown & Curtis, and in 1822 it was sold again to Messrs. Owen & Hulbert As the means of the latter firm increased they enterprisingly increased their business, buying of Billings Brown his grist-mill, which they converted into a paper mill, and they purchased other mill-sites and lands for future use. They also bought the ' forge,' on the east side of the river, so as to control the entire water- power of the vicinity, and on that site erected a flouring-mill, which site is now covered by the Hulbert Paper Company's new mill. Owen & Hulbert put in a cylinder machine in 1833, a calender in 1834, and ruling machines in 1836, showing an early adoption of all improvements in their business. This firm also built the mill in Housatonic now owned by the Owen Paper Company. In i860 the firm dissolved, Mr. Hulbert retaining the property at South Lee, and Mr. Owen taking that at Housatonic, and each associated with him a son in the business. The new firms, as stated already, took new names, — at Housatonic, the Owen Paper Company ; at South Lee, the Hul bert Paper Company. The founders, Mr. Hulbert and Mr. Owen, were both born in 1794, the former in Wethersfield, and the latter in Windsor, Conn. They won a grand reputation as paper manufacturers, and as honorable, sterl ing citizens of their town. The water mark and stamp of " O. & H." was always a guarantee of good goods. Mr. Hulbert, devoted to his occupation, cared little or nothing for public life, his chief delights being his family and his business. He died in 1861. Mr. Owen was more pleased with public honors, and deserved them. He was a major of militia, served in both branches of the legislature and in the governor's council. He died in 1870. The two sons of Mr. Hulbert, Thomas O. and Henry C, are his successors to the name and business of the Hulbert Paper Com pany. Charles H. Plumb was a stockholder in this company in 1865, and remained till 1868. He is now the keeper of the old and popular hotel at Stockbridge, and a prince of good fellows. Under their management it has prospered and greatly increased. In 1872 they built one of the largest and best mills in the country. It is 373 feet long, 50 feet wide, and, including the basement and attic, four stories high. The whole product of their mills is 10,- 000 pounds of fine writing paper per day. The Lee National Bank was incorporated in 1835, and June 10th of that TOWN OF LF.E. year George Hull, of Sandisfield, was chosen president, and July 31st John Furber cashier. The capital stock was $50,000.00, which was increased at various times until it amounted to $300,000.00. In 1864 this was reduced to $210,000.00, its present capital. After four years service, Mr. Hull resigned, and since then the following presidents have served : William A. Phelps, elected in 1839 > Walter Laflin, 1841 ; Leonard Church, 1844; Thomas Sedgwick, 1856 ; Harrison Garfield, 1862. The cashiers have been, after Mr. Furber, Thomas Green, chosen in 1840; Edmund D. Chapin, 1848 ; Edward A. Bliss, 1850; John M. Howk, 1862; John L. Kilbon, 1868; The bank is now in a prosperous condition, its officers, aside from those men tioned, being P. C. Baird, vice-president, and Frank Savage, teller. The Lee Savings Bank was chartered March 5, 1852, and commenced bus iness in June following. Harrison Garfield has been its president, with the exception of the first year, when William Porter was chosen. The cashiers of the national bank have served as treasurers of the savings bank. The institution now has in its charge an aggregate deposit of $570,000.00. East Lee a post village located about two miles southeast of Lee village, on the Green Water river, is another bright, busy manufacturing community, where many tons of paper are made each year. Although a postoffice was established here in 1848, it was abandoned for a time, and revived again in the summer of 1884. South Lee, is post village and station on the Housatonic R. R., strung along the Housatonic river in the southwestern part of the town. Lee Steam Marble Works, located on road 33, were established previous to 1850, by Rice, Baird & Heebner, who opened a quarry on the Culver farm. They furnished marble for the capital extension at Washington, during the years 1852 to 1865, furnishing therefor 491,000 feet. In 1867 F. S. Gross & Bro. succeeded to the business. This firm now employs seventy-five men, is supplied with all modern improvements for quarrying, and is now fur nishing marble for public buildings at Philadelphia, Pa. East Lee Flock and Shoddy Mill, on Green Water river, was formerly a cot ton mill operated by Beach & Royce. The present proprietor, George T. Bostwick rebuilt and enlarged the mill in 1883, so that it is now a fine stone structure 70 x 40 feet, and five stories in height. Mr. Bostwick is running the mill in the manufacture of flocks and shoddy. The East Lee Machine Shops, engaged in the manufacture of paper-making machinery, was originally established by Beach & Royce. In 1840 it was purchased by Edward P. Tanner, the present manager of the concern, with his son, J. Albert, agent. The shop gives employment to thirty hands. Theron L. Foote1 s grist and flouring mill, located at East Lee, have the capacity for grinding 500 bushels of grain per week. John Dowd's machine shop, located on road 26, was established in 1850. He employs six men in the manufacture of paper-engine roll-bars, bed-plates, trimming knives, rag cutter knives, etc. TOWN OF LEE. t Rufus L. Thayer's saw and cider-mill, located on Reservoir Pond brook, has the capacity for manufacturing 100,000 feet of lumber and 800 barrels of cider per year. The first settler in the town was Isaac Davis, who, in 1760, located in the southern part of the town, on the banks of Hop brook, where John P. French now lives. He died at Chenango in 1801. Duringthe ten years from 1760 to 1770, only thirteen families came into the town, among whom were Reuben Pixley, John Coffey, Hope Davis, Aaron Benedict, George Parker, William Chanter, a Mr. Atkins, Lemuel Crocker, Asahel Dodge and Samuel Stanley. They lived in small log houses, mostly located upon the mountain sides. No roads had been made. Marked trees served to mark the pathway through the forest, and a fallen tree across the river the only bridge. In 1770 John Winnegar, of German origin, built the first grist-mill, at "Crowe Hollow." His log house, the eleventh erected in tbe town, was built against a perpen dicular rock, which served as the back of the house and of the chimney. The latter was so constructed that the wood cut from the hill in the rear of the house could be hauled to the top of the rock and thrown down the chimney into the fire-place. About 1775 Mr. Winnegar built another grist-mill, on Cape street, where John McLaughlin's works are now located. He also built the dwelling which stands in front of them, it being now the oldest house in the town. Mr. Winnegar, while hunting deer with an Indian, got lost upon the mountain and wandered about for three days without food or fire, freez ing his feet so badly that it rendered him a cripple for life. During the years between 1770 and 1780, many valued citizens came into the town, among whom were Nathaniel and Cornelius Bassett, Jesse Gifford, Jesse Bradley, William Ingersoll, Timothy Thatcher, Oliver and Prince West, Arthur Perry, Samuel Stanley, Amos Porter, Josiah Yale, Ebenezer Jenkins, Nathan Dillingham, Job Hamblin and others. From that time until 1 79 1 the population increased to 1,170 souls. "Cape street" was the name given to the eastern part of the town, because many of its settlers came from Cape Cod. This section, with its narrow valley and its convenient hill-sides for the homes of the early settlers, was at first the most populous part of the town, and there it was proposed to build the first meeting-house; but Cornelius Bassett and Nathan Dillingham, in 1778, built the " Red Lion " tavern on what is now the Pease lot, which was occupied as a hotel till 1833, and remained as a landmark and memento of earlier days for some years after the more modern hostelry, built where the Memorial Hall now stands, took its place as the hotel. It was the first two-story house built in Lee, and it is said that the first store, to which Job Hamblin brought from Boston by a forty days' journey, a load of salt, was kept in its buttery. This imposing and important establisment had, of course, a centralizing tendency, and aided in drawing the population and the "meeting-house" to the pres ent center. The first town meeting was held at Peter Wilcox's homestead, December TOWN OF LEE. 203 22, 1777. It is supposed that the population was then about 200. In 1780 the meeting was adjourned "for eight minutes, to meet in Peter Wilcox's barn," indicating probably an increase of population which made the one room of the log house inconveniently small. The next place of meeting was at Major Dillingham's tavern, and after that, at the meeting-house for many years. Notices of town meetings were posted on the whipping-post, near the meeting-house, and at the two grist-mills. Upon the site of Wilcox's dwelling now stands the house since occupied by Mrs. Smith, mother of Elizur. At this first meeting the following officers were chosen : William Ingersoll, moderator ; Prince West, town clerk ; William Ingersoll, Jesse Bradley, Oliver West, Amos Porter and Prince West, selectmen ; William Ingersoll, treasurer ; Reuben Pixley and James Penoyer, constables ; Daniel Church, Job Hamblin, John Nye and William Ingersoll, highway surveyors ; Abijah Tomlinson and Samuel Stanley, tythingmen ; Samuel Stanley, leather sealer ; William Ingersoll, Jesse Bradley and Oliver West, committee of cor respondence. The first lawyer was Alvan Coe, a native of Granville, who settled herein 1807. Gideon Thompson, a native of Goshen, Conn., was the first physician. Jedediah Crocker was the first postmaster in Lee, in 1803, and kept his office at his tavern in Cape street. The postoffice was first opened at East Lee, in 1848, L. S. Sturgess being the first postmaster. At South Lee a postoffice was established in 1826, and Thomas Hulbert was postmaster. Among the natives of Lee who have been graduated from col lege, are the following : Solomon Foote, M. D., Rev. Cyrus Yale, B. Hinck ley, M. D., William Dillingham, Charles Dillingham, John D. Crocker, Law rence Warner, Issac Howk, Jonathan Foote, 3d, Rev. Alvan Hyde, Joseph Hyde, William Hyde, Alexander Hyde, Solomon Foote, Jr., Rev. Barnabas Phinney, Rev. Noah Sheldon, Rev. William Bradley, Rev. Thomas Scott Bradley, Rev. Elisha P. Ingersoll, Elisha Bassett, Rev. Edward Taylor, Rev. William Porter, Rev. Charles B. Ball, Addison H. Laflin, Rev. Lavius Hyde, Asahel Foote and Rev. Stephen Peel. The part taken by Lee in the wars, in Shays Rebellion, and its newspaper history have already been given in the county chapter. Rev. Alvin Hyde, D. D., came to Lee early, and was their pastor for forty years, being for many years the only minister in the town. He made it a practice to visit each school four times annually. The poor in him found a generous friend. He buried the original settlers and many of their children, and married the fathers and mothers of Lee, their children and grandchil dren during a period of forty years. He knew every person in town, and could call them, even the children, by name. Jonathan Foote, grandson of Nathan, who was granted a tract of land in Connecticut by Charles II , for saving his life from the enemy, by assisting him to hide in a hollow oak, came to Lee about 1770, and took up a large tract of land. His son, Captain Alvin Foote, was born on the homestead in the year the town was incorporated, 204 TOWN OF LEE. ti Job Child immigrated to Lee in 1791. He married Rhoda Hatch, and had born to him a daughter, Temperance, and one son, Joseph H. Joseph, born in 1803, was married to Electa Hulet, rearing one son and two daughters, namely, Lucinda E., Almira and William D., the later residing upon the old homestead, on road n. Lucinda E. married J. G. Davenport, and has long resided in California. Stephen Bradley, son of Elisha Bradley, of Stockbridge, Mass., was born in 1774, and immigrated to Lee in 1799, having married Lydia Cork four years previous. Of his six sons and two daughters, one son, Ebenezer, born in 1796, is dow residing in Illinois. Another son, Stephen, who was born in Lee in i8or, married Hannah Austin, of Becket, rearing two sons and four daughters. Of these, John E. is principal of the high-school at Albany, N. Y., and Edwin A. married Aggie Clark, of this town, and resides with his father on the old homestead on Bradley Hill. He is the father of three sons. Thomas Sturges came with his brother William, to Lee, from Cape Cod, about the year 1800, Thomas engaging in the marble business, in 181 o. His son Edwin, born in this town in 1807, in 1852 succeeded his father in the marble works, in which business he is still engaged at East Lee, on road 26. He married Charlotte Hewett in 1828, rearing two sons and one daugh ter, George, Edwin, and Frances A. Edwin was collector of taxes for many years. Charles Hinckley, son of Benjamin and Puella (Goodspeed) Hinckley, was born in Lee in 1800, and married Harriet Bassett, who bore him five chil dren : Charles Edgar, Evalina, (who became Mrs. Edward A. More, and died in 1883,) Frank K, residing on the homestead, John W., of Connecticut, and Harriet B., residing with her mother. Elial, son of Timothy and Dotothy (Phelps) Thatcher, was born in Shalor Hill, in 1 81 2. and began working at the blacksmith's trade when but fifteen years of age, which trade he has followed for more than sixty years, having learned of Amos G. and S. A. Hulbert, of Lee. He marred Emily Gale, of Hadley, Mass., rearing three daughters. He resides on Main street. Ema- line Phelps married James Finney. Pliny M., son of Reuben and Amelia M. Shaylor, came to Lee in 18 16, where he kept a hotel on Cape street for nineteen years. He married Han nah Owen. His son, Pliny M., Jr., born in 1830, married Josephine L. Perrin, by whom he had one daughter, Mrs. Frank Beiden, and resides on road 7. Amos G., son of Adams Hulbert, a Revolutionary soldier, was born in Weathersfield, February 7, 1799, and came to Lee with his brother, Samuel A., at the age of twenty-one years, where he engaged in the manufacture of wagons, sleighs and carriages, continuing prosperously until 1849, when he engaged in the insurance business. He has one son, Henry C, of New York, and a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wright, of Lee. John, son of Miles and Mary McLaughlin, and a native of Sligo, Ireland, TOWN OF LEE. 205 emigrated to America in 1820, entered the machine shop of Beck & Royce, in Lee, when about fifteen years of age, working there eleven years, after which he purchased the grist and saw-mill of Jacob Winegar. In 1847 he be gan the manufacture of iron and paper calendar rolls. Mr. McLaughlin married Alida Westfall, of Chatham, N. Y., in 1843, rearing four children, among whom are James H., who is with his father, and Henrietta (Mrs. J. J. Wolfinger). Eliphalet, son of Samuel Wright, and a descendant of Abel, one of the first settlers of Springfield, was born at Hinsdale, Mass., in 18 18, and came to Lee when eighteen years of age, studied medicine with Dr. A. G. Welsh, graduated from the Berkshire medical college in 184 c After practicing seven years in Granville, he settled in Lee, in 1849, where he has since maintained an exten sive practice. Nicholas Spoor, son of John and Maggie (Walker) Spoor, was born in West moreland, N. Y., in 1800, married Dotia McKee, who bore him two sons, George N., and Albert J., and immigrated to this town in 1836. His son, George married Lydia C. Clark, rearing a son Albert M., and a daughter, Zoe Jane, now Mrs. Frank Brace. Albert M. married Maggie Howison, of Glen dale, by whom he had two sons and two daughters. He is a paper maker by trade. Thomas, son of John and Mary Norton, of Ireland, was born in 1838. He came to America and located in Lee about 1852, and died in October, 1864. He married Mary Purcell and had three sons and two daughters. Of these, John married Jennie Doyle, Michael married Mary Ryan, and Ellen became the wife of James Waddock. John and Michael are machinists by trade. Edward J. Cassidy, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1839, emigrated to America at the age of sixteen. He had worked as a paper maker in Ire land. He, with his brother Michael, operated the old Turkey mill for a few months, when it was burned. After working in the South mill several years, he became a manufacturer of furniture and an undertaker, combining the two. He married Susan C. Dunn, who bore him eight sons and two daughters. He died in 1880, leaving a wife and seven children. His widow continues the business on Main street. Frank A. Goussett, born ir: Alsace, France, in 1822, emigrated at the age of thirty-two, with his wife and two children, Sebastian and Justine. He came to Washington Mountain, going from there, after two years, to Wisconsin, and from thence came to Lee, where he purchased a large farm, where he is now residing on road 27. He was the father of six children. One son, Jus tine, married Constant Roy, of Lenox Furnace ; another, Julius B., is post master and merchant at East Lee. The Congregational church, located at Lee village, was organized May 25, 1780, by Rev. Daniel Collins, of Lanesboro, with thirty members, the first ' settleT^stor^Kev. Elisha Parmelee, being installed July 3, 1783. Their church building was erected in 1780 and did service until 1800, when an- 206 TOWN OF LEE. other was built, used until 1758, when the present edifice was erected. It will comfortably accommodate 900 persons, cost $30,000.00, and is now valued, including grounds, at $50,000.00. The society now has 472 mem bers, with Rev. Lyman S. Rowland, pastor The Methodist Episcopal church was organized by Rev. D. Starks, a circuit preacher, in 1830, by the appointment of George Benton as class leader over a class of about thirty. In the spring of 1840, Rev. William Gothard was appointed over the new station of Lee, then established by the New York annual conference. The church was then re-organized, consisting of 195 members. Their church building, erected in 1839, was enlarged in 1849-50, and remodeled, improved, and a steeple added in 1866-67, so tnat it 's now a neat structure capable of accommodating 500 persons, and is valued, including parsonage and grounds, at $15,000.00. The church has now 200 members, Rev. D. McCarthy being pastor, the twenth-third in charge. The church has also an ecclesiastical society connected with it, incorporated un der the laws of the commonwealth, which holds the property in trust for the use and benefit of the members of the " Methodist Episcopal church forever," the land being deeded to the trustees and their successors in office, though the " Methodist Episcopal Society " was organized, in accordance with the discipline of Methodist denomination, in January, 1839. The church build ing and parsonage was built by the latter society, funds being raised by gen eral subscription, the land, also, being a nominal gift for the above purpose. The interest in the church is healthful, the finances based on solid principles, the church nor society having no standing liabilities, current balances being adjusted at the end of each year. The Bethel Baptist church, located at Lee village, was organized Septem ber 14, 1850, by its first pastor, Rev. Amory Gale, with twenty members. Their church building, erected in 1852, will seat 600 persons, and is valued, including grounds, etc., at $12,000.00. The society now has 100 members, with Rev. John D. Pope, pastor. St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, located at Lee village, was organized by Rev. P. Cuddihy, with 500 communicants, about 1850, Rev. Peter Eagan being the first pastor. Their church building, erected in 1855, which will seat about 750 persons, is valued, including grounds, at $20,000.00. The society has now about 1,000 communicants, with Rev. T. M. Smith, pastor. St. George's Protestant Episcopal church, located at Lee village, was organ ized with the following members, in 1856 : William T. Fish, B. F. Bosworth, James Levy, J. A. Weed, W. F. Davies, J. Evans, J. G. Wakefield, C. Smith, J. Holmes, J. F. Cook, S. Hellewell and C. C. Holcombe, Rev. George F. Chapman being the first pastor. The first house of worship was erected in 1857, the second in 1864, and the present one in 1879. Two of these were destroyed by fire, and afford an apt illustration of the value of proper insur ance, as the latter building could not have been built had it not been for its insurance, as the parish, weakened by deaths and removals, could not other- TOWN OF LENOX. 207 wise have afforded a new building. It is a neat stone structure, capable of seating 300 person, and valued, including grounds, at about $9,000.00. The society now has fifty members, with Rev. Samuel Haven Hilliard, rector. The East Lee Union Chapel -was built in 1864. It is valued at $4,000.00, about its original cost. St. Francis Roman Catholic church, located at South Lee, was organized in 1883, with 300 communicants, Rev. George Brennan being the first pas tor. The church building, erected during that year, will seat 400 persons and is valued at $4,000.00. The society now has 250 members, with Rev. Father Smith, pastor. LENOX occupies nearly a central position in the count)', lying in lat 42 ° 22' and long. 3° 44', bounded north by Pittsfield, east by Washington and Lee, south by Lee and Stockbridge and west by Stockbridge and Richmond. It originally foimed a part of the territory of the last mentioned town, its early history being briefly as follows : In 1760, a company, through their agent, Samuel Brown, Jr., of Stockbridge, purchased of two chiefs of the Stockbridge Indians, named Ephraim and Yokun, a tract of land lying just north of Stockbridge, between the New York line and the Housatonic river, paying therefor ,£1,790. On the 2d of June, 1762, this territory was sold at auction in Boston, as township No. 8, to Josiah Dean, for .£2,550, and by him was transferred, in February, 1773, to Mr. Brown and his associates for £650. The tract was divided into lots, and the future erection of two towns anticipated by a dividing line, commencing at the present southeast corner of Richmond, and running thence north 2° west to the north line of the pur chase. The territory west of this line embracing about 9,000 acres, was called Mount Ephraim, and that east Yokun-town, both in honor of the sachems of whom the first purchase was made. June 20, T765, the territory was incorporated, under the name of "Richmont," in honor of the Duke of Richmond, which was subsequently, March 3, 1785, changed to Richmond. By an act of the legislature passed February 26, 1767, the easterly portion of territory was taken to form the District of Lenox. Subsequently, however, on the division of the town, 1,700 acres of the western portion of the Yokun purchase was annexed to "Richmont." Dwight's grant, Williams's grant,and a part of Hartwood (Washington), were added in 1770, and again, January 31,' 1795, and February 18, 1802, other annexations from Washington were made, while the area was again slightly changed by the final establishment of the Lee line, February 7, 1820. Lenox received its name, as did Richmond, in honor of Charles Lenox, Duke of Richmond, an early defender in the House of Lords, of American colonial rights. The word itself, however, is of Scotch origin, said to have been derived from the section along the river Levan, which flows from Loch 208 TOWN OF LENOX. Lomond into the Clyde ; the section was called " Levanocs," finally corrupted into Lenox. What could be more appropriate than this adoption of a name which had its birth amid the beauties of Loch Lomond. The surface of the town is broken into gentle swells and hills, which rise in succession from the valley of the Housatonic westward to Prospect hill and Lenox and Bald mountains, whose summits overlook a large portion of Berkshire county. The principal streams are the Housatonic, flowing a southerly course along the eastern border of the town, and the Yokun river, which rises in the south westerly part of the township, flows northeasterly nearly to the northern line, then turns southeasterly, uniting with the Housatonic. There are other streams and brooks, but of minor importance. In the southern part of the town, lying partly in Stockbridge, is a handsome sheet of water called Laurel lake, which is quite a resort for pleasuie seekers. These gentle swells, rounded hill-tops and winding valleys, unite in form ing a scene that is alike charming and captivating to all, though lacking the elements of rugged grandeur so admired by some. It is a fact that the beauty of Lenox has a world-wide fame ; but it is the reposeful beauty of a charming face which possesses a classic contour of features, but lacking the sterner lines of energy and character. Indeed, it takes hold of one's senses with a mysterious spell that it is difficult to analyze, but still has, to quote from one whose long familiarity with, and undoubted love for, its charms should render an authority, " remarkable natural scenery which steadily holds the first place in the love and esteem of many constant beholders, whose tastes have been moulded or corrected by extended travel at home and abroad : scenery whose charms seem to me to exist more in an unusual combination of satisfactory quantities, and freedom from blemish, than in any specific splendor of land scape — however striking instances of the latter may here and there present themselves." The Lenox of old was more particularly known to the world at large from the fact of its being the county seat of Berkshire, and for its climatic resemblance to the Polar regions. On these particular points did it, for decade after decade of years, rest for its recognition and laurels among the men and times of former generations. The resident county officials, being people of intelligence, char acter and culture, of excellent social attainments, in some instances of much literary ability and cultivation, naturally drew aiound them, as the years went by, people of their own position and places in the world. Among these lat ter, probably no one person was more instrumental in bringing this portion of Berkshire county into public notice and appreciation than was Fanny Kemble Butler. She came to these hills in her earlier and best days, and took them to her heart at once. She loved the people she found here, and saw the charms of the surrounding scenery before others had discovered and known of them. She built here a cottage for her own temporary occupancy, being among the first from abroad to do this. She rode her flying steeds to the very mountain tops, leaped the small streams of the valleys, and lingered lov- TOWN OF LENOX. 209 ingly and long with nature, heartily enjoying the wild excitement. She saw what an opportunity there was here for improvements, and was one of the first to give substantial aid to the work of beautifying and adorning the town ; and while others stood listlessly and uninterestedly by, she sought out and directed attention to the natural scenic beauties of the vicinity and prophesied enthusiastically that they would all come to be widely known and fully appreciated in due time. To verify and establish how well these prophesies have been fulfilled, it only needs to take a hasty glance at the Lenox of to day : wealthy New Yorkers, Philadelphians and Bostonians have here erected extensive villas, and founded a summer resort peculiar to itself, representing much aristocracy of wealth, refinement and culture. The old town has been completely metamorphosed, with palaces standing now where plain farm houses once had place ; elegant equipages dash up and down what were once the quiet village streets, and out upon the hillsides; and where nature has failed to leave an impress of beauty, art has been called to her aid. During this stage of metamorphosis the town has been the home, at differ ent times, of distinguished literary talent and of pronounced genius. Here the beloved and lamented Dr. Channing spent the last summer of his life, and here fell his last accents upon the ears of a public audience ; here Haw thorne, too, might have been seen occasionally during his residence in the " old red house " which stands just over the Stockbride line ; here also, about a mile south of the village, stood the residence of Catharine Sedgwick, a lady not more remarkable for her literary genius than for those enchanting virtues that made her the helper of the poor, the comfort of the afflicted, a cherished friend and an esteemed Christian ; here Charlotte Cushman, " the Queen of the American Stage," found a home for a time, and is remembered as a lady -of unassuming manners — -a noble type of American womanhood ; and here, also, often has wandered Henry Ward Beecher along the secluded rambles, drinking in the inspiration afforded by the beautiful surroundings. George Morel.1, the eminent jurist, was born here, March 22, 1786, and died at De troit, Michigan, March 8, 1845, and Hon. Anson Jones, the last president of Texas, was born here, January 20, 1798, and died by his own hand at Houston, Texas, January 8, 1858. The rocks entering into the geological structure of the town are mostly of limestone formation, with mica-slate in the southern and western parts, and quartz in the eastern part. Iron ore abounds to a considerable extent, and has been mined for many years. Fine grades of marble are found in the lime stone ledges, which have also been quarried to a considerrble extent. In 1880 Lenox had a population of 2,043. In l883 the town employed four male and eleven female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $47.00 for males and $27.43 for females. There were 401 school children, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was .$4,100.00. 14* 2IO TOWN OF LENOX. Lenox is a handsome post village located just south of the central part of the town, upon an eminence which commands a pleasing view of the surround ing country. President Dwight, who visited it in 1798, describes it as fol lows : — " Lenox, the shire town of the county, is principally built upon a single street, on a ridge, declining rather pleasantly to the east and west, but disa greeably interrupted by several deep valleys crossing it at right angles. The soil and the buildings are good and the town exhibits many marks of pros perity. The buildings consist of a church [the same which now crowns the hill], a court-house, a school-house and jail." Another traveler's description of it, about a quarter of a century later, is as follows : — " Lenox, the capital of Berkshire county, is a town of uncommon beauty. It is built upon a hill on two streets, intersecting each other nearly at right angles. It is composed of handsome houses, which, with the exception of a few brick, are painted a brilliant white. It is ornamented with two neat houses for public worship,one of which is large and handsome and stands upon a hill higher than the town, and a little removed from it. It has a court-house of brick, in a fine style of architecture ; it is fronted with pillars, and furnished with convenient offices and a spacious court-room ; this room is carpeted, and, what is more important, contains a library for the use of the bar. Lenox has fine mountain air, and is surrounded by equally fine mountain scenery. In deed, it is one of the prettiest of our inland towns, and even in the view of the European travelers (who had eyes to see anything beautiful in what is un like Europe), it would appear like a gem among the mountains. I did not count the houses, but should think there might be one hundred houses and stores, etc. White marble is often the material of their steps, foundations and pavements." But what a change would either of these writers witness could they visit the village to-day and ramble about its handsome streets, and witness its whirl of gaiety, its mammoth hotel, and many princely mansions surrounded by elegant grounds, forming in all what would appear to them the aristocratic suburb of a popular city. In place of its "two neat houses of public wor ship" they would find four church buildings (Congregational, Methodist Episcopal and Roman Catholic), and such a general change in almost every thing, that they would doubtless fail to recognize the place. They would find many old land-marks, however, among which may be mentioned the Congregational church, the court-house erected in 1791 which is now looked upon with so much veneration by the inhabitants, and in which is located the postoffice, and the "court-house of brick," erected in 1816. The account of the town's appointment as the county seat and the final removal of the courts to Pittsfield, in 1868, has already been given on page 3c. The Charles Sedgwick Hall. — After the removal of the courts to Pitts field, the court-house was purchased by Mrs. Adeline E. Schemerhom, who donated it to the town to be used for public purposes. In it are located the town hall, town clerk's office, and a good library and reading-room, known as the Charles Sedgwick Hall Library. This library was established in 1855. Lenox Academy. — This venerable institution of learning occupies a com- TOWN OF LENOX. manding and pleasant site in the village. It was incorporated in 1803, the act making it a corporation also granted a half township of the State's terri tory lying in Maine, to be used towaids the support of the school. For a number of years this land afforded no revenue to the institution, but about 1830 it was sold and the funds used in the school. Levi Gleazen, A. M., was the first principal of the institution. Mr. H. H. Ballard is the present incumbent. The principal of Lenox Academy is the founder and president of the Agassiz Association, a society for the study of natural history. The society has attained in two years a membership of over six thousand, distributed in over five hundred "chapters," or branch societies, in nearly all the United States and Territories, as well as in England, Scotland, Ireland, France and South America. Reports from these various sources are regularly received, and a condensed summary of them constitutes a regular department in the St. Nicholas Magazine. The headquarters of this association is the Lenox Academy, and here is the society's valuable and growing museum, (OLD COURT HOUSE, ERECTED IN 1791.) Lenox Furnace is a small post village, located in the southeastern part of the town, on the Housatonic. It is noted for its iron and glass manufac tories. A furnace was established here as early as 1780, by Job Gilbert, since which time thousands of tons of iron have been smelted here. In 1848 the Lenox Iron Works Co. was incorporated by the legislature, with a capital of $100,000.00. The present company has extensive works here, but they are not now in operation. The history of glass manufacture has already been given, on page 30. Dewey's (New Lenox p. o.) is a hamlet located in the northeastern part of the town. The first settler in the town was Jonathan Hinsdale, who came on from Hartford Conn., in 1750, and built for himself a small house on the east side 212 TOWN OF LENOX. of the county road, about fifty rods south of Court-house hill. In the following spring a man by the name of Cooper located in the southern part of the town. Subsequently a Mr. Dickinson built a house near Mr, Hinsdale's. The first clearing in the northern part of the town was made by Jacob Bacon, on a hill west of the county road. In his neighborhood settled Messrs. Hunt, McCoy, Glezen and Steel. About this time a Mr. Wa terman located in the extreme northern part of the town, in what has since been known as East street. The early setlers were the families of Root, Miller and Dewey. Messrs. Whitock, Parker and Richards made the first settlement where the village now is. Tn the western part of the town the early settlers were Collins, Treat yVndrus^) Wright and others. Settlers came in slowly, however, for- the French and In dian war, which soon came on, laid the frontier settlements open to constant fear of raids by marauding parties of Indians. In or about 1755 all the settlers became alarmed and fled to Stockbridge for pro tection. During this flight, a man by the name of Stevens was shot by them while he was passing a ledge of rocks in the southern part of the town. The horse he was riding was killed, and a woman who was riding with him was only saved by Mr. Hinsdale coming to her rescue. With the return of peace, however, the settlement began to enlarge, and in 1 791, at the taking of the first United States census, there were in the town 1,169 inhabitants. The first town meeting was held on the 5th of March, 1767. The part taken by Gen. John Paterson, one of the patriots of Lenox, in the Revolution and the subsequent Shays Rebellion have been spoken of in our county chapter, and that the inhabitants in general were early active in the American cause is attested by the following vote of instructions to their representative on the 3d of June, 1776: — " To the Representatives of Lenox : —These are to direct to use your Best Endeavor to suppress all the Tiranical measures that have or may take Place from Great Britton, and Likewise take as much care that you do not set up anything of a dispotick Power among ourselves. But let us have freedom at home, although we have war a Broad. We Do Further Direct you to use your utmost abilities and intris with our assembly, and they Theirs with the Continental Congress, That if, they think it safe, for the colonies to declare independent of the Kingdom of Great Britton, and in your so doing we Do Declare in the above mentioned thing we will stand by you with our lives and fortunes." General John Paterson, the youngest child and only son of Major John and Ruth (Bird) Paterson, was born at Farmington, Ct., about 1744. His father, of Scotch descent, and said to have been a liberally educated man, was a British officer in the French war, and was with Wolfe at Quebec. He died of yellow fever at the taking of Havana, September 5, 1762, aged fifty- four. General Paterson graduated at Yale college in 1762, taught school and was a practicing attorney and justice of the peace in New Britain, then the principal village in his native town. June 2, 1766, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Josiah and Hannah (Warren) Lee, of Farm- TOWN OF LENOX. 213 ington, and before 1774 removed,( with his father-in-law's family, to Lenox Here his abilities were soon recognized, and he was selected to represent the town in the two provincial congresses of 1774 and 1775. He was chosen a selectman and assessor in 1774, and was re-elected the following year. Entering the service as colonel of the fifteenth regiment he was made a brig adier-general February 21, 1777, and attached to the northern department. He remained in service until the close of the war, then returning to Lenox, where his home had been during the whole period, and engaging in mercan tile business with his son-in-law, Azariah Egleston. In 1785 he represented Lenox in the general court, and in that and the following year was again a member of the board of selectmen and assessors. During Shay's Rebellion he headed a detachment of the Berkshire militia ordered out for its suppres sion. In the army General Pa'teison was associated with Kosciusko, the Polish hero, with whom he formed a close and intimate friendship. They were at the battle of Saratoga, and made the northern campaign together, and were both stationed at West Point after the escape of Arnold. While at West Point General Paterson was appointed cne of the judges at the trial of Major Andre. Being one of the proprietors of the " Boston Purchase " of 230,400 acres in Broome and Tioga counties, New York, General Pater son removed from Lenox, with his family, in 1791, and settled at Lisle, in Broome county, now Whitney's Point, a village in the town of Triangle. Shortly after his settlement at Lisle he was chosen a member of the New York legislature, and held the position for four years. He was also a mem ber of the New York constitutional convention of 1801, and in 1803-05 rep resented in Congress a large portion of central-southern New York. For twelve years he was the presiding or first judge of the county court of Broome county, his term of service ending with his life. General Paterson is said to have been remarkably quick and active, and a great walker. It is told of him, that while county judge he would often walk to Binghamton, eighteen miles, to hold court, rather than go to the field and catch a horse to ride. While in the service he excelled as a drill officer. The historian of New Britain, Ct., (from^which place he removed to Lenox,) says that, judging from the 'honorable offices bestowed on General Paterson, he was, in these re spects, the most distinguished man ever reared there. He died at Lisle, July 19, 1808. A grandson of Gen. Paterson, Hon. Thomas J. Paterson, formerly a member of Congress, is now living at Rochester, N. Y. Azariah Egleston was born in the year 1757, and died in 1822, at Lenox. His ancestors came from Exeter, in Devonshire, England, in 1630. They settled at Dorchester, Mass., but subsequently removed to Windsor, Conn. He was the son of Seth Egleston, who removed from Windsor to Westfield. Azariah was one of several children. He came to Pittsfield previous to the Revolutionary war, and there enlisted in Capt. Noble's company of minute men, April 22, 1775. (Miller seems to have been captain of his company, a part of the time.) This company belonged to the regiment commanded by Col. Paterson, and contained the flour of the young men of Berkshire. He 214 TOWN OF LENOX. returned to Pittsfield from Boston, in December, 1775. He was afterwards lieutenant and paymaster and belonged to Col. Vose's regiment. He con tinued in the army during the war, and was twice wounded. He was in the advance guard at the battle of Trenton, and was in the battle of Princeton. He was in the battle at Bemis' Heights, and at Saratoga, at the capitulation of Burgoyne. He was at Monmouth, Newport and Stony Point. He was at West Point at the time of the court martial upon Andre, of which court Gen. Paterson was a member. While at West Point he became intimately acquainted with General Paterson. He was at New York at the British evacuation; and returned to West Point and settled the accounts of the ist Mass. Regiment. March 4, 1784, he left West Point and came to Lenox. At the close of the war he was a major, and was afterwards generally known as Major Egleston. He was personally acquainted with Gen. Washington, and his signature is the seventh to the articles of association of the Society of the Cincinnati, Gen. Washington's being the first. (See in Library, State House, Boston.) August 1 1, 1785, he married Miss Hannah Paterson, daughter of Gen, John Pater son. She died at Lenox, January 31, 1803, aged thirty-three years. Thirteen years previously, her sister, Miss Polly Paterson, died at the age of seventeen. For twenty years after the war Major Egleston was one of the leading citi zens of Lenox, distinguished for public spirit and hospitality. In 1796, at Christmas time, he entertained at his home a party of one hundred ladies and gentlemen, from Pittsfield and Stockbridge, as well as Lenox, a full account of which occasion is contained in a manuscript letter written by the Rev. Mr. Burhans, an Episcopal clergyman. It is understood that Major Egleston's property was afterwards lost, or greatly diminished, by obligations incurred for others. Mr. Egleston had several children, among whom were Mrs. James W. Robbins, of Lenox, and Mr. Thomas Egleston, a distinguished merchant in the city of New York, whose family preserve the old mansion with commendable care, and occupy it as a summer residence. Gen. Caleb Hyde was born at Norwich, West Farms, (now Franklin.) Conn., July 29, 1739, the fourth son of Elijah Hyde and Ruth Trury, and grandson of Samuel Hyde of the third generation. He married, in 1764, Elizabeth Sacket, daughter of Captain John Sacket, of Oblong, N Y., and niece of Admiral Richard Sacket, of the British navy. He settled at Lenox in 17691 and took an active part in opposing British aggressions and in urging on the Revolution. He was delegate from Lenox to the third provincial congress, represented the town in the general court five years, was for nine years a selectman, and for a time was sheriff of Berkshire county. He removed to Lisle, Broome county, N. Y., probably with Gen. Paterson, whose eldest child, Josiah Lee Paterson, had married, January 1, 1788, Gen. Hyde's daughter Clarissa. He soon became a leading man in Broome county, was major-general of militia, twice elected State senator, and in 1804 chosen by the assembly a member of the council of appointment. He died at Lisle in 1820. TOWN OF LENOX, 215 Charles Mattoon immigrated to this town from Watertown, Conn., in 1768, and located on road 9, rearing one son, Charles, and six daughters. Col. Charles Mattoon married Julia Ann Burnham, of Vermont, who bore him two sons and three daughters. One son, Myron, born in 1806, married Laverna D. Higley, and was the father of two sons, and one daughter — George M., Charles G., and Catharine, now Mrs. John M. Cook, of Lenox. Charles G. married Anna O. Smith, who bore him three sons and three daughters. My ron resides with his son, Charles, upon the old homestead. Thomas Landers, one of the first settlers of this town, located at Lenox Fur nace, whei e he owned a large tract of land, and gave the site upon which the first grist-mill in the town was built, which mill is now operated by P. H. Shaylor & Co. His son Ashel was the second white child born in Lenox, whose daughter, Lucy M., widow of James Thompson, resides on the homestead. Thomas was one of the nine original members of the first Congregational church here. William, son of Caleb and Elizabeth Perrin Walker, was born in Rehoboth, Mass., in 1751, removing to Lenox in 1770. He joined the American army immediately after the battle of Lexington, and was with Washington at the battles of Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey, being also engaged in the bat tle of Bennington. He was a member of the constitutional convention of Massachusetts, and repeatedly a member of the general court as a represent ative from Lenox. In 1783 he was chosen a senator from this county. In 1781 he was appointed by Governor Hancock register of probate, which office he soon after resigned. For a time he was employed as a surveyor. For this service he was well qualified. In November, 1795, he was appointed by Governor Adams judge of probate for Berkshire county, and discharged the duties of that office till January, 1824, when he resigned. In 1807 he was appointed by Governor Sullivan a judge of the court of common pleas in this county, which office he held till a new system for that court was estab lished. In 1829 he was an elector of President of the United States. In 1781 was appointed justice of the peace, which office he held until his death in 183 1. He married Sarah Woodruff, of Farmington, Conn., who bore him three children. His daughter Sarah became the wife of Dr. Charles Worth ington, of Lenox. One son, William P., born on the Goodman farm in this town, in 1778, married Lucy Adam, in 1807 and located upon the place now occupied by Judge Julius Rockwell, rearing five sons and four daughters. Of these, Lucy F. became the wife of Judge Rockwell ; Frances M. married R. D. Williams, of Stockbridge ; Cornelia married Joseph H. Scran- ton, founder of Scranton City, Penn.; Sarah W. became the wife of Hon. David Davis, of Illinois ; and Richard H. married Anna Perry, and has two daughters, Lucy A., wife of Rev. R. DeWitt Mallory, of this town, and Anna P. Samuel Northrop removed his family from Salisbury, Conn., to Lenox, in 3770, when his daughter Phebe was but three years of age, coming with an 2l6 TOWN OF LENOX. ox team most of the distance, but at times being obliged to travel on horse back by the guidance of marked trees. Samuel located on East street. He died in 1786, aged 42 years. Col. Elijah Northrop, a younger brother of Samuel, accompanied him to Lenox, and erected a house next south of his' brother on the place now owned by Thomas Sedgwick, which house was used as a tavern during the Revolutionary war, and is one of the oldest houses in the place. Col. Northrop died in 1832, at the age of eighty-two. During the Revolution, Indians and wild game were plenty, and often trouble some. Mr. Northrop used to relate that on one occasion he and others killed three bears close to his house. At another time he had killed a deer and brought it into the house, when an Indian called and claimed it, as he had followed it all day. It was finally decided to give it to the "child of the forest." Josiah Osborne, son of Daniel Osborne, of Ridgefield, Conn., immigrated to Lenox in 1773, and built a log house on road 28. He married Hepsebath Olmsted, in 1773, by whom he had seven children. One son, Deacon Ezra, married Thalia, daughter of Deacon Oliver Kellogg, of Lee, the marriage being blest by two sons. One of these, Oliver W., born in 1823, married Mary C. Crosby, of Ashtabula, Ohio, who bore him two daughters. After her death, in 1859, he married Elsie M. Bourne, who bore him one son. Charles S. now resides upon the homestead first settled by his grandfather, Oliver. Josiah Osborn served in the Revolutionary war. Reuben Root, at a date previous to the Revolution, married Sarah Curtiss, and removed to this town from Sheffield, Mass., locating on road 20. He was the father of six sons and three daughters, of whom one, Calvin, married Lois A. Cook, by whom he had three children, two, Rodney C, who was born on the homestead in 181 7, married Nancy Babcock, and had born to him three children, and Sarah E., now Mrs. Kieth, of Springfield, are living; Calvin H., son of Rodney, born in 1844, married Addie A. Parsons, and resides upon the former home of his great-grandfather. Luther Sears, born in New Lenox in 1774, is said to be the third child born in the town. His family is as follows : Nelson, born in 1798 ; Nancy, born in 1799, who married Levi Butler; Marshall, who was born in 1802 and died in 1883; Zachariah P., born in 1804; Luther; Marietta, who married Ira Carrier, of Fulton, N. J.; Anna Maria, wife of L. C. Judd; Harriet, wife of F. Washburn. Zachariah P. married Marietta, daughter of Lyman and Amanda Dewey Judd, and had born to him two daughters, Anna Amanda, now Mrs. Charles H. Lay, and Martha H, wife of A. W. Bigelow. Mr. Z, Sears resides in Lenox, on road 25, and is a successful farmer. Nathaniel Miller came to New Lenox in 1783, locating on the Dr. Trask. place, and purchased the mill. His son, Collins S., born in 1778, served in the war of 1812. He married Mary Williams, of Washington, Mass., who bore him four sons and four daughters. One son, Levi C, born in 1820, married Jane E. Howland, and has owned and run the grist-mill on Mill brook for forty-eight years. TOWN OF LENOX. 217 Jacob Washburn, son of Miles, married Phebe, daughter of Samuel Northrop, in 1786, and was the father of ten children : Samuel, Ira, Sophia, Laura, Amos S., Thomas, Olive, Mary, Miles and Anna S. Jacob Wash burn was a prosperous farmer, and was much respected. He died in 1828, aged sixty-five, and his wife Phebe survived him until the twenty-eighth day of February, 1867, when she died at the age of 100 years and nine days. Nine days before her death her Centennial birthday was celebrated. Gathered around her were four generations. She has had sixty-five lineal descendants, viz. : Ten children, eighteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and seven great- great-grandchildren. She had spent ninety-seven years of her life in Lenox. Miles Washburn, Jr., married Emily Hatch, who bore him two sons, George T., who married Eliza Case, also rearing two sons, Edwin C. and David S., and Edward M., who married Anna O. Judd, rearing two sons, Robert and Henry J., and resides upon the old Washburn homestead. Sela Cook, a native of Southington, Conn., married Lois Dunbar, and located in this town in 1786, rearing four sons and three daughters. John, born in 1800, married Thankful Butler, of this town, and located upon the farm now occupied by Cornelius Butler, rearing one son, John W., and two daughters, Lucinda, and Mrs. George Winchell. Jethro Butler, in early life a seaman, was born at Martha's Vineyard, and removed to Lenox about the year 1791, rearing a family of seven sons and seven daughters. A son, Levi, born in 1794, married Nancy Sears of Lenox, by whom he had six children, three sons, Luther, Albert C, and John W., still residing in Lenox near the homestead of their grandfather. Thankful, sister of Levi Butler, married John Cook, and now resides in Lenox with her son John. Nathan Barrett, son of Nathan and Ruth (Bond) Barrett, of Conway, Mass., removed to this town in 1799. He married Rachel Foster, and had born to him three sons and three daughters. He engaged in the marble business, erect ing a mill for sawing marble on road 7, where S. E. Nichols now resides. James L., born in 1815, is now in the marble business. He married Harriet Curtiss, of this town, and has one son, F. J., and two daughters, Fannie and Lizzie. Nathan's wife dying in 1830, he married Lucy Lathrop, who bore him one son, Edwin. Nathan died in 1837. Erastus Dewey, born April 15, 1779, located in Lenox early in the present century. He married Matilda Willard in 1833, and reared nine children, and both died in the year 1865. Chauncey E., the fourth child, a prosperous farmer, who resides on the former Levi Sears place, was twice married, hav ing for his first wife Phoebe, daughter of John Mattoon ; and for his second, Caroline Bailey, of Rupert, Vt., becoming the father of four children : Duane B., Harvey H., Mary Josephine, and Caroline E, Hon. J ulius Rockwell was born in Colebrook, Litchfield county, Conn., April 26, 1805. He entered Yale college in 1822, graduated in 1826; stud ied law at the New Haven law school, and was admitted to the bar in Litch- 2l8 TOWN OF LENOX. field county in 1829, commencing practice at Pittsfield in 1830, when he was admitted to the bar of Berkshire county, and removed to Lenox in 1865. He was a member of the State house of representatives from 1834 to 1838, and was speaker from 1835 to 1838, in which latter year he was appointed bank commissioner, holding the office three years. He was a representative in Congress from 1847 to 185 1, and United States senator for two sessions, by appointment of Gov. Washburn, to fill the vacancy made by the resigna tion of Mr. Everett In 1853 he was a member of the convention to revise the constitution of the State; a presidential elector in 1856; in 1858 he was again speaker of the house of representatives of Massachusetts, and at the organization of the superior court, in 1859, he was made one of its judges, which position he still retains. He was the eighth president of the Berkshire County Bible Society. Amos Shepardson, of Milford, was a captain in the war of the Revolution, being at the battle of Lexington, also in the vicinity of the scene at the time capture of Major Andre. Lovit, son of Amos, served in the war of 181 2, and was present at the battle of Plattsburgh. He married Sally Perry, of New- fane, Vt., in 1816, and came to Lenox in 1826. His son, W. T., who is extensively engaged in the manufacture of brick, married Celia Balcolm, and resides on road 1. Munro, brother of W. T., married Siloma Ingalls, and has had born to him fifteen children, of whom five sons and three dauhhters survive. Munro has been deputy sheriff twenty-two years, and constable twenty-five years. Michael Broderick, of Newtown, Ireland, married Mary Gorman, in 1826, and emigrated to America in 1832, lived at Boston and New York, and finally came to Lenox in 1841, locating upon the Jessie Root farm, on Bald moun tain. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael, became the wife of George H. Rus sell. Three sons and five daughters of Michael are now living. James A. Farrington, of Bennington, Vt, came to this town in 1847, where he took charge of the iron foundry. He was twice married, having a family of three children, Arthur R. of this town, Mrs. D. W. Shaw, and Mrs. O. P. French. Thomas Leahey, a native of county Cork, Ireland, emigrated to this coun try in 1848, and located in Lenox. He married Mary Coherty of Clare mont, in 1853, and reared afamily of seven children : Mary, Michael, Corne lius, Anna, John, Thomas and James. Cornelius, married Eliza Mullen, daughter of Cornelius Mullen, of Galway, Ireland, and resides on road 37. Frederic AVilliam Rackemann was born in Bremen, Germany, in 182 1. His long residence in Lenox, his great love of the place and of the delightful scenery which surrounds it, and his zealous interest in the welfare of the town, were such as to make his foreign birth almost forgotten, although the first twenty years of his life were passed in Bremen. Born of a musical family, he manifested his unusual gifts in that line at a very early age, and performed at times the duties of the organist in the Cathedral while he was still too TOWN OF LENOX. 219 small to reach the pedals with his feet. Later, in spite of great obstacles, he devoted himself with great assiduity, to the piano-forte, though after the death of his father, the breadwinner, the student, of necessity, became the teacher, and at fourteen years of age he gave piano lessons in Bremen, the fruits of his industry being turned into his mother's scanty purse. He remained with her as long a her life lasted, and then, after making a success ful debut as a concert giver in his native town, he sailed for America — then as now the hope of youth, the land of promise. He established himself in New York in 1842, where his acquaintance increased rapidly and spread widely, not more perhaps on account his unusual gift of music than by vir tue of his social proclivities and his rapid acquirement of the English tongue, which eventually was like a second nature to him. There are now so many remarkable and distinguished pianists that it is difficult to-day to realize how great a mark the advent of one made in those days. As a teacher Mr. Rack- emann's great fidelity and enduring patience gave him a steady success and reputation — a great deal of the good amateur work which has been done in New York in the past years might justly be traced to his influence and inspira tion. He was one of the early habitues of Lenox, before it was the thronged summer resort which it has become, and his friendship with Mr. Charles Sedgwick's family resulted in his marriage with Mr. Sedgwick's second daugh ter, Elizabeth, in 1855, smce when he always passed his summers in Lenox, and eventually settled in the Sedgwick homestead where he latterly resided throughout the year. From this time he identified himself with the place, taking a warm and active interest in it. When interest was first awakend in the project of reviving the " Lenox Academy," fifty years since quite a famous "seat of learning," to which pupils flocked from north, west, and south, but which had fallen into decay, it was mainly through Mr. Rackemann's unwearied personal exertion that sufficient funds were collected to render the undertaking feasible. He took an ardent interest in it, and became one of the trustees when the academy was re-established. He was also one of the trustees of the Lenox " Charles Sedgwick Library and Reading Room," and a chosen member of the " Lenox Improvement Society." His character was one of singular earnestness, purity and modesty. Of firm convictions, frank, gentle, hospitable and liberal to a fault, those who knew him best loved and esteemed him most. He died at Lenox, August 16, 1884. Lenox has had several centenarians, among whom may be mentioned the following: Phoebe Washburn, aged 100 years; her step-grandmother, Mrs. Gates, who died at the age of 10 1 ; Mrs. Tabitha Scott, who died in 1821, aged 107 years; Mrs. Jabez Ellis, who died in 1831, aged 100 years ; and Mrs. Silence Bonny, who died in 1859, aged 103 years. The Congregational church of Lenox.— -In 1769 Rev. Samuel Hopkins, of Great Barrington, organized this church. Rev. Samuel Munson, a graduate of Yale in 1763, was ordained as its pastor November 8, 1770. Soon after wards a church building was erected near the site of the present building, TOWN OF LENOX. which was occupied until 1806, when it was destroyed by fire. The present building was then erected, occupying one of the most commanding eminences in the town. In addition to the church, the society owns a beautiful chapel in the village, a parsonage and two wood-lots, the whole value of which is about $35,000.00. Rev. Mr. Munson was dismissedin 1792, and Rev/after ward Dr.) Samuel Shepard, was installed in his place April 30, 1795, retain ing the charge for about fifty years. The present pastor is Rev. R. Dewitt Mallary. The Methodist Episcopal church, located at Lenox village, was organized at an early date, the first pastor being Rev. Clark Fuller. A church build ing was erected in 1834, which gave place to the present edifice in 185 1. It will accommodate 300 persons, and is valued, including grounds, etc., at $6,000.00. Its dedication sermon was preached by Bishop E. O. Haven. The society now has thirty members, with Rev. James M. Yeager, pastor. Among those who have officiated as worthy and efficient pastors of this church may be mentioned Revs. Albert Nash, Wesley Hubbard, J. W. Lindsay, Archibald Foss and John E. Cookman. Trinity Episcopal church of Lenox was organized in 1774. It is not known when the first Episcopal services were held. In De cember, 1793, the Rev. Daniel Burhahs was engaged "to officiate in his public character, for one year, every other Sunday." The en gagement with Mr. Burhans was repeated from year to year until 1796, when he removed to Connecticut. In 1800 the Rev. Ezra Bradley was engaged for "one-fourth part of the time." In 1804 the Rev. Samuel Griswold, brother of Bishop Alexander V. Griswold, was chosen rector of the church in Great Barrington and Lenox. He chose the former as his place of residence, and officiated in each town, preaching on alternate Sabbaths, until 18 18. During his ministry tbe present church building was erected, in 1 8 16. After his dismission, services were held only occasionally by different clergymen till 1826, when the Rev. Benjamin C. C. Parker, son of Bishop Parker, was chosen rector, who remained until 1832. He was followed by Rev. Samuel P. Parker, afterwards for many years the highly esteemed rector of the church at Stockbridge. Then came the Rev. George Walters, in 1841, and after him an interval of suspended services. The Rev. Dr. Pynchon, now a professor in Trinity college, at Hartford, took charge of the church in connection with that in Stockbridge, of which he was rector. In 1855, the Rev. William H. Brooks followed him. From 1858 to i860 the church was again under the care of the Rev. Dr. Parker. The Rev. J. A. was chosen rector at Easter, i860. He was suc ceeded at Easter, 1861, by the Rev. H. A. Yardley, afterwards professor in the Theological school in Middletown, Conn. He was obliged, in consequence of ill health to resign, and at Easter, 1862, the , Rev. Justin Field, the present rector, was chosen. The church was enlarged in 1873, but as more room is now needed, it is contemplated to erect a new stone edifice. TOWN OF MONTEREY. 22I Sf. Ann's Roman Catholic church, located at Lenox village, was organ ized in 1868, by Rev. G. H. Brennan, its first pastor, with 250 commu nicants. Their church building, erected in 1875, will seat 350 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $10,000. The society now has about 550 communicants, with Rev. T. M. Smith, pastor. MONTEREY lies in the southern part of the county, in lat 42° 12' and long. 30 47', bounded northeast by Tyringham, east by Otis and Sandisfield, south by Sandisfield and New Marlboro, and west by Great Barrington. It was originally ta part of Tyringham, to the records of which town we refer the reader for the early history of this town, though the first settlement of Tyringham was commenced in the portion of the town now Monterey. The division was brought about principally, on account of a range of highlands that divided the town into two nearly equal parts, ren dering communication between the two portions exceedingly difficult. Accordingiy, November 23, 1846, the matter of division was brought up, voted upon, and the measure adopted by a large majority, the line of di vision was brought up, voted upon, and the measure adopted by a large ma jority, the line of division following this range of highlands. About a mile south of the original line, in New Marlboro, was a hill, called " Dry Hill," which extended parallel with the line, so as to separate the intervening terri tory, making it appear as though a part of Monterey. The inhabitants of this section also being much more connected with Monterey than with their own town, an effort was soon instituted to effect an annexation, which, in 1851, resulted in success. Added to this was a small part of Sandisfield, April 24, 1875. The surface of Monterey is peculiar. Extending nearly around the town's entire outline are high hills, which gives it the form of an elevated basin, rising to still higher elevations on or near its whole boundary line. In this outline, however, the hills are so broken that roads and driveways are con veniently built. The soil is better adapted to grazing than grain-raising, though the southern part of the town has some farms that are excelled by those of none of the other hill towns in the county. The northern part is mountainous and mostly unfit for purposes of cultivation. Chestnut hill is a high elevation in the southeastern part, affording a fine prospect of the surrounding country. Brewer's pond, a fine sheet of water covering about 250 acres, lies near this hill, and Six-mile pond, covering an area of 344 acres, lies in the southwestern part, extending into New Marlboro. These ponds are well stocked with fish, and lend a pleasing diversity to the land scape. Hop brook, so named from the wild hops growing on its banks, rises in the northern part of the town, while branches of the Farmington river flow over the southern part. TOWN OF MONTEREY. The geological formation is made up of quartz rock, limestone, gneiss, and mica-slate. Iron ore is found in the southern part of the town. In 1880 Monterey had a population of 635. In 1883 the town employed one male and eight female teachers, at an average monthly salary of $40.00 for male and $19.93 for females. There were m school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $873.48. Monterey is a small post village located in the central part of the town. J. K. Hadsell' s saw, shingle and planing- mill, located on road 32, is oper ated by water-power and cuts annually about 150,000 feet of lumber and 125,000 shingles. The early history of Monterey, as we stated before, is written in connec tion with that of Tyringham, the first settlement being made here in April, 1739, by Isaac Garfield, Thomas Slaton and John Chadwick. Rev. Adonijah Bidwell, the first pastor of the first church in Tyringham, now Monterey, was the posthumus son of Thomas Bidwell, who sailed from Barbadoes in 17 16, and was never heard from. His mother, Jemima Devo tion, was the lineal descendant of the Norman kings of England, beginning with King William the Conqueror, born 1027, and in the line of the Henrys, I., II. , and IIL, the Edwards I., IL, and IIL, Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, Sir John Bouchier, Sir Humphrey Bouchier, John Haynes, first Colonial Governor of Connecticut, Rev. E^Lsard Taylor and Rev. Eben- ezer Devotion, and in the hands of their descendants is a record still farther back through the Saxony kings of England, beginning with King Egbert the Great, who reigned 800 to 836. Rev. Adonijah Bidwell left four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom filled places of distinction. Adon ijah, the first born, lived the most of his life in his native town, and left a large family, some of whom still live in Monterey, and of his grandchildren three are now living there, as well as some of two later generations. The second son, Barnabas Bidwell, a lawyer of distinction, removed from Stock- bridge to Kingston, Canada, and his son, Marshall S., was a lawyer, member of parliament, speaker of the house of assembly in Canada, and afterwards lived and died in New York city, and his namesake, Marshall Spring Bidwell, descendant of Adonijah, is now living in Monterey. One of the daughters, Jemima, married William Partridge, of Pittsfield, and was the mother of a large family, some of whom were ministers' wives and missionaries. The other daughter, Theodosia, married Elial Brewer, of Monterey, and was the mother of a large family, of which was the Rev. Josiah Brewer, who was the first missionary in Smyrna, Turkey. The descendants now living are scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific, judges and lawyers, ministers, doctors, bank presidents, etc. Rev. Mr. Bidwell was installed as pastor of the church here in 1750, preached here thirty-three years, and died June 2, 1784, aged sixty- seven years. Tristian Stedman, from Rhode Island, near Tower Hill, came to Monterey in 1771, and located on road 8, near the Otis line. He married Penelope TOWN OF MONTEREY. 223 Hazard, to whom was born twelve children. Hazard and Olive Raymond located in Central New York ; Tristian Stedman, Jr., who married Huida, daughter of Maj. Herrick, located on road 9, building the house now occu pied by Mrs. William Warren. He had born to him a family of seven chil dren — three sons and fcur daughters — five of whom survive. They were Lorenzo H., Abigail C, Henry A., Mary B., Anna E., Julia M., and Oscar A. Henry A. married Miss L. A. Couch, and reared three children. He has always resided in Monterey. Isaac Benedict, among the earliest settlers of the town, located on road 18, and kept a hotel for a number of years. His son, Able, resided on the homestead and reared two sons, Abel and Isaac, of whom Abel continued to reside upon the farm. He had three sons who located in Pompey and Ho mer, N. Y. Isaac was twice married, having, by his first wife, Anna Bond, two children, Mary and John. He afterwards married Martha Wickwire, who bore him four children, Amelia, Louisa, Harriet, and Egbert, of whom only Egbert survives. He resides in Lee. John married Sally Upham, who bore him eight children, five of whom survive, viz. : Mary, Eunice, Isaac N., Fanny and Melinda. Two died in infancy, and Phebe died at the age of eighteen. Isaac N. is of the fifth generation to reside on the old home stead. Nora Martin, formerly from Woodbury, Conn., came to Monterey about the year 1783, at the age of twenty-two, and taught school. Having gotten a house under process of erection, he sent for his family — consisting of a wife and two children — -who made their journey thither on horseback. He married Hannah Munn and reared a family of three sons and six daughters, one daughter of whom is now living, at the age of ninety-one. Charles Thomson, from New London, Conn., came to this town with his wife and five sons, Lemuel, Samuel, Gideon, Jared, and Aaron, locating up on the place now occupied by C. L. Bunce, on road 25, on Mount Munger. Aaron removed to the western part of New York. After a residence of a few years here, Lemuel, a farmer, carpenter and joiner, and who was also some what of a preacher, although never ordained, married a Miss Judd who bore him six children, all living to maturity, but only one, the eldest, Alanson, is now living. Samuel reared a large family, but two of whom survive, who now reside in other towns with their children. Samuel was killed by a mad bull ; Gideon located on road 11, where he passed the remainder of his days, and on which road Lemuel and Samuel also resided. Jared married Lois Judd and located on the homestead, where he died at an advanced age. His wife, who bore him a family of nine children, all living to maturity, died at the age of ninety- three. Jared served his town as representative, and was also cap tain of a militia company. One of his children died at the age of twenty. Of his other children Jared married and removed to Pennsylvania; Charles and Davis moved to New York ; Lester, who located in Sandisfield, married, for his first wife, Miss Fargo, and for his second, Jane Walker; Lyman mar- 224 TOWN OF MONTEREY. ried Mary Turner, and located on the homestead, where he cared for his grandfather ; Sardis, who married Emily Bosworth, was a carpenter and joiner, and was a rover and never long settled in one place ; Matilda, wife of Frank lin Fargo, is now residing in Illinois ; Melinda resides in this town ; Lyman reared a family of six children. He was assessor for thirteen years, and a se lectman for several years. His wife survives him at the age of seventy, and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hastings. ' M. V., son of Lyman, married Fanny Brewer, and resides on the Ann Wheeler place. He is a large farmer, has a creamery and silo, and was the first person in this town to en gage in that business. He has been a school committeeman. Silona married S. W. Thompson, of Albany, N. Y., but is now dead. J. M. died at the age of twenty-two ; Matilda M., wife of Dr. Hastings, resides at Feeding Hills, where here sister, Lois L., also resides ; Ellen M. married Charles Hastings, of Agawam, Mass. E. O., son of Sardis Thomson, is employed by a con densing milk company, in England. Lester had two children, Myron, who married Harriet Walker, and Angeline, wife of Thomas S. Webb, of Sandis field. David Munson, from WaUingford, Conn., came to this town about 1807 and located on the place now owned by Lester Busby. He married Miss Dorman, and reared six children, the aggregate weight of whom, at maturity, was over 1,300 pounds. But one of the family, David, Jr., located in this county, the others locating in New York. David, Jr., resided in New Marl boro until his death, in November, 185 1. Oliver Smith was born in Southwick, Mass., February 14, 1780, and came to this town in March, 1813, locating on the place now owned by his son, Amos. He married Ruth Boardman, of East Hartford, rearing seven chil dren, Eunice, Lyman, Asa, Oliver, Jr., Louisa, Eli, and Amos, only two sons of whom survive. Aaron Tyrrel immigrated to Monterey, from Norfolk, Conn., in 1814. He married Candace Stoddaid, of Connecticut, to whom was born six children. One, Mary, married and resides in Williamstown, Mass.; Mrs. Hanott Morey resides in Kansas ; Grove married Lucy Brewer, of this town, and removed to Iowa; Jared, who married Lucinda Hale, resides in Fairfield, Conn.; El- bridge married Lydia Searles and reared four children ; and after marrying his second wife removed to Wisconsin. Lewis, who married Eunice Lang don, had born to him a family of fourteen children, all living to maturity, ex cepting one, who died at the age of thirteen. Six reside in this county. Norman S. Sears, a resident of this town, has been a selectman for eight or ten years, and assessor for about five years. He came to this town from New Marlboro, before Monterey was taken from Tyringham. Samuel Townsend, from Needham, Mass., came to Monterey about 1788. He married Ruth Tolman and reared eight children, viz.: Sarah, Rufus, Jon athan, William, Lemuel, Elizabeth, Samuel, and Esther. Lemuel remained on the old homestead, married Mary Jenkins and reared two children, Lem- TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON. 225 ti el, Jr., and Jonathan. Samuel Townsend, Sr,, was sixty years of age when he came to the town, and died, September n, 1822, aged ninety-four years. MOUNT WASHINGTON is a mountainous town lying in the ex treme southwestern corner of the county, in lat. 42° 6' and long °3 34', bounded north by Egremont, east by Sheffield, -south by the state line of Connecticut and west by the state line of New York. It was originally known as Taghconic, or Taconic moun tain, its settlement being commenced as early as 1753 or '54, and in 1757 the Indian title to it was purchased for ^15. Soon after this John Dibble, John King, Nathan, Benjamin and Peter Woodin, Benjamin Osborn, -Charles Patterson and others petitioned the legislature for a grant of the ter ritory, and in 1759 or '60 the township was surveyed under direction of the legislature, and divided into fifty lots, though the grant prayed for was not issued until 1774. June 21, 1779, the township was incorporated, under the name it now bears. June 17, 1817, a part of Egremont was annexed to its territory. Rising in noble grandure above the valley of the Housatonic, the traveler through southern Berkshire will see the dome-like summit of Mt. Everett, or Bald mountain, rising abruptly 2,000 feet above the valley, or 2,624 feet above tide water, flanked by a short range of mountains extending north and south. Behind it, to the west, is another range, along the state line of New York of nearly equal height above Harlem railroad, which skirts its western base. Between these two ranges there is an elevated inhabited area, from one to two miles in width from east to west and seven from north to south — .the town of Mount Washington. This " town among the clouds," as it were, however, is not only rich in picturesque scenery, but has an eventful and interesting history. Its loca tion in the extreme southwest corner of the county and State, and its height above the neighboring towns, places it in a disadvantageous position as a business town ; but as a health resort, winter or summer, no town in Berk shire county is more favorably situated, nor more accessible from New York ¦cityand vicinity, access being by the Harlem and other railroads, at and near Copake Iron Works, 104 milesfrom New York city, while Sheffield, the near est town on the Housatonic, in Berkshire county, is 135 miles. The grand and beautiful scenery in the drive of three miles from Copake, by two routes, the one following the Bash-Bish stream, through a deep ravine, passing the well-known Bash-Bish falls, the other skirting the western slope of the mountain, and giving a panoramic view of the Hudson river valley, with the entire range of the Catskill mountains in the back ground, proves a pleasant change from the thirty miles longer railroad ride up the Housatonic to Sheffield. The principal and at present only good carriage road from 15* 226 TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON. Berkshire county, is by excellent roads from Sheffield or Great Barrington, through South Egremont to the base of the mountain, about two miles west of the village of South Egremont. Then, after following a mountain brook by a well-shaded road between two ranges of mountains about two and a half miles to the summit, a view unique, and hardly surpassed in New England, bursts upon the view. That to the north, from Sky Farm, looking down through the gorge, through which you come to the farthest extremity of" Berkshire, with Greylock and the mountains of Vermont in the distance, Lenox, Stockbridge, Monument mountain, etc , in the intervening distance, is grand in the extreme. The various views of the interior of this "mountain- town girt round about with mountains," its cultivated fields, and scattered' white farm houses form a picture in itself. The views of the surrounding country from the various peaks of Mts. Ethel, Sunset, Prospect, Fray, Cedar, Alander, and that monarch of all, Mt. Everett, from whose dome-like summit. you have an unrivalled view of the whole of Berkshire county, Western Con necticut, New York State to the Catskills, and a birds-eye view of the fine scenery of the town which lies beneath you. From the bright, silvery lakes in Salisbury, to the deep blue of the Catskills, from the distant hills and mountains of Berkshire to the rich and fertile valleys of the Housatonic and the Hudson, with their cultivated fields, the eye will continue to return to the nearer grand mountain ranges which, like natural ramparts, form the boundaries of this romantic town, transforming it into a fortress, form altogether a scene such as God alone can make. In the northwest part of the town are two water-falls and ravines rivaling even Bash-Bish. First Sage's Ravine, in the extreme southeast, partly in Connecticut, through which, for a mile or more, a mountain stream of almost icy coldness in midsummer plunges down through a dense forest, by successive leaps, from a few feet to sixty or more. About a mile north of this, a stream from Plantin pond, which nestles among the hills 1,000 feet above the Housatonic, after flowing a quarter of a mile through a wild forest, plunges over an almost perpendicular cliff nearly 500 feet, and disappears in the woods below, and thence, by a less rapid descent, it flows south and joins the brook from Sage's ravine, at the base of the mountain just across the State line in Connecticut, and thus united, as if reluctant to leave their mountain home and beautiful Berkshire, flow slowly several miles northeasterly into Berkshire again, to join the Housatonic in the village of Sheffield. At the top of the mountain, from the character of its surroundings and the richness of the Housatonic valley scenery beneath, one of the finest views in New England is obtained. With the roaring brook at your back, rushing through the forest to its final plunge, and the forest trees over your head, you look down upon a scene which lingers long in the memory of all who witness it. The forest, 500 feet beneath you, in which the brook is soon lost after its final plunge, the fertile valley of the Housa tonic, Twin Lakes beyond, with perhaps a train passing across on the Con necticut Western railroad, three miles distant, the hills of Canaan and Norfolk TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON. 227 in Connecticut, and New Marlboro and Great Barrington across the valley of the Housatonic, with the scattered villages here and there and the farm houses of Western Sheffield at your feet, combine to make a landscape of surpassing beauty. Such in brief are some of the views in this town of less than the average area. It has also a dry and sunny atmosphere, the purest water from numer ous springs and mountain brooks, and an even temperature. These many attractions are rapidly becoming known and appreciated, and the capacity of its well-kept summer boarding houses prove insufficient to accommodate even half of those who apply, while many who have spent several successive seasons here have commenced to build cottages for themselves, so that the present time appears to be the beginning of a fresh impetus in the growth of the town, bidding fair to become a popular summer resort. The rock is principally talcose-slate and limestone. Iron ore of a good quality is found, which formerly was wrought to a. considerable extent, though not much has been done in this line since about 1850. In 1880 the town had a population of 205. In 1883 the town employed one male and two female teachers in its public schools, paying $24.00 per month to the male and $20.00 each to the females. There were then twenty- two school children in the town, while the whole amount raised for school purposes was $160.00. There is no postoffice in the town at present, though there is, we believe, one to be established soon. Small in population though it has ever been, Mount Washington has an interesting early history, being one of those earliest settled in the county, by an energetic class of pioneers, many years previous to its incorporation. These early settlers were in constant conflict for a number of years, with Robert Livingston, whose grant from the colony of New Yoik then included the west part of this town. Among these early settlers, previous to the pur chase of the territory of the Indians, March 15, 1757, were Christopher and Henry Brasie, John and Michael Hollenbeck, Andrew Race, Josiah Loomis, James VanDeusen, Joseph Paine, George Robinson, Jonathan Darby, Elea zer Stockwell, William Race, Joseph Graves, John Cade, Thomas Wolcott, Daniel Lord and a Mr. Vangilder. May 7, 1757, the houses of several of these were burned, or pulled down, by the Livingstone party. But these troubles were finally ended, and, after the Indian purchase, the settlers were mostly of a new class of people. In 1766 there were about twenty families in the town, and a grist-mill and a saw-mill had been erected. At the time the town was incorporated, in 1779, most of the landowners were the following, viz. : John Barber, Joseph Benedict, Peleg and Nathan Benjamin, William Campbell, Samuel Cogswell, John, Daniel and Samuel Dibble, Elnathan Hall, Andrew Hoxton, Jonah Ireler,Thomas Jones, Samuel Judson, John and Fenner King, Andrew Loomis, Gilbert and James Murray, Ezra Nickerson, Benjamin and Jonas Osborn, Nathaniel and William Palmer, Andrew and Charles Patter- 2 28 TOWN OF NEW ASHFORD. son, George and James Robinson, Philip Ruff, Allen and Sebah Sage, Elisha Sheldon, Eleazer Stockwell, John Wright, John, Abner and Peter Woodin, and Samuel, Azariah and Joseph Winchell. As early as 1800 the town supported two schools, and soon after three. Its first church was erected in 1806. Between the years 1830 and 1850, it manufactured bar iron, axes, shovels, forks, hoes, and cartridges, but since about that time there has been no manufacturing carried on within its limits. Since the beginning of its popularity as a summer resort, the citizens have erected a new church building, a town-house, and the project of erecting a large hotel is being agitated. Telegraph and mail facilities, of which the town has been deprived, are also being talked of. NEW ASHFORD lies in the northern part of the county, in lat 42° 36' and long. 30 47', bounded north by Williamstown, east by Adams and Cheshire, south by Cheshire, Lanesboro and a small part of Hancock, and west by Hancock. It is principally noted as being the smallest town in the State, both as regards area and population. It was originally incorporated as a district, February 26, 1781, having all the privileges and immunities enjoyed by regularly incorporated towns, except that of choosing a representative. March 14, 1793, a portion of its territory was taken towards making up the township of Cheshire ; February 6, 1798, another portion was added to the same town, and June 26, T798, a portion of Hancock was annexed to New Ashford, so that it is now about 1,400 rods in width, from east to west, at its widest part, and about 1,000 rods in extent from north to south. May 1, 1836, it was incorporated as a town, and since that time has enjoyed the privileges accorded such bodies. The surface of the town is very rough and mountainous, being situated principally upon the steep and rugged hills which are made up from Saddle mountain on the east, and the Taconic range on the west, which, here ap proach each other. In the narrow valley between these hills, along the rise of the western branch of the Housatonic, and the eastern branch of Green river, are some small tracts of land, having an arable, productive soil, though the soil in general is hard and gravelly, and of an indifferent quality. By these streams, with the connected springs and brooks, the town is well watered. The branch of Green river, on which are some mill privileges, flows north into Williamstown, receives the branch from Hancock, and finds its way into the Hoosac. The source of these streams is near the source of the west ern branch of the Hoosatonic, which takes an opposite course and flows into Lanesboro. The rocks entering into the geological structure of the territory are lime stone and talcose-slate. Some valuable beds of marble are found. In one part of the town, also, is a remarkable cave, about 130 feet in extent. Some TOWN OF NEW ASHFORD. 229 of its apartments have arches rising twenty feet above the floor, which glitter with stalactites, formed by water dripping for ages over the limestone. In 1880 New Ashford had a populatiou of 203. In 1883 it employed three female teachers, at an average salary of $20 per month. There were thirty-four school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $102. New Ashford (p. o.) is a hamlet located in the southern part of the town. Lester Roys' s grist and saw-mill, located on Green river, was built by Gid eon Lewis, many years ago. The grist-mill has one run of stones, and the saw-mill cuts about 10,000 feet of lumber per year. The settlement of the territory was begun as early as 1762, by emigrants from the eastern part of the State, and from Rhode Island and Connecticut Among the early settlers were Nathaniel, Abel and Gideon Kent, Uriah, Peter and Eli Mallery, Samuel Gregory, John Wells, William Green, Jacob Lion, Samuel Gridley, Jonathan, Hezekiah and Caleb Beach, Samuel P. and Benjamin Tyler, Abraham Kerby, William Campbell, Amariah Babbit, Evans Roys, Captain Samuel Martin, John Lyon and a Mr. Mason. The first store was kept by Peregrine Turner ; the first hotel was kept by William Starkweather ; no doctor or lawyer has ever been located in town. During the Revolutionary period committees of safety were formed here, and several of the citizens were actively engaged in the war. Some of them were at the battle of Bennington, present on the occasion of the surrender of Burgoyne, and five or six were at Stone Arabia when Col. Brown fell. J. G. Holland mentions an incident of the old French war, as follows : — "An incident of the bravery of two young men, which occurred within the territory now covered by the town, during the old French war, may be related here. Samuel Curtis and James Ensign, youths seventeen and nineteen years of age, volunteered as bearers of a communication from fort No. 4 (Williams town) to the fort in Lanesboro. They had arrived at tbe northern part of New Ashford, where they discovered that Indians had been digging for ground nuts. They cautiously followed their trail, up the valley, to the knoll where the dwelling of William B. Dewey now stands. On arriving there, they dis covered four savages, unsuspectingly roasting their ground-nuts, and each selecting his victim, fired, and ran for the Lanesboro fort. The two surviv ing Indians seized their rifles, and gave pursuit. The chase was a long and desperate one, and darkness only saved the young men. Their course was cut off, and they were driven easterly out of their way, but during the night they made their way to the fort. On their return, the following week, they visited the scene of the encounter, and two newly made graves showed that their baffled pursuers had preceeded them." Evans Roys, one of the first two settlers of New Ashford, (Hezekiah Beach being the other,) came from Connecticut some time previous to the Revolu tionary war. His son, William, also lived and died here about 1830. His son John was born in town in 1790 and died here in 1874, aged eighty-four. He had nine children, only three now living, one son, Lester, on road 3, in this town. Archibald Beach, an early settler, came here and located on what is called 230 TOWN OF NEW ASHFORD. "Beach Hill." He had a large family, all of whom are now dead. His son, Atwater, was born here in 1792, and lived here till about four years before his death, which occurred in 1864. He raised six children, four now living in New Ashford, Florea, William P.,'Rhoda C. Phelps, and Sibyl N. Baker. Uriah Mallery came here from Connecticut, or Rhode Island, at an early date, and settled on the farm which is now owned by Van Ness Mallery. He built the house now occupied by Van Ness, in 1794. Henry Dewey moved from New Lebanon, N, Y., to New Ashford some time previous to 1800, settled near the center of the town, lived there till his death in 1859. He had a family of fourteen children, nine of whom lived to maturity. Three still live, a daughter, Betsey, in North Brookfield. Mass., another, Susanna, in Fairfax county, Virginia, and a son, William B., on road 4 in Lanesboro. Jonathan Ingraham moved here from Pelham, Mass., about 1 790, and located in the northern part of the town. He had served through the Revolutionary war, was at the battles of Stillwater, Cowpens, Valley Forge and many other important engagements, and died in New Ashford in 1847, aged eighty-six years He had eight children, all now dead. His son, Elihu, was born here in 1792, living here till his death in July, 1868. He was a captain of the militia, an active, public-spirited man who held many town offices. He had a family of seven children, five now living, a son, George H., in Pittsfield, a daughter, Sarah E. Goodelle, in New Ashford, also a son, Elihu, the present town clerk and first selectman, and a daughter residing in Michigan. Gaines Harmon came to New Ashford from Suffield, Conn., just before the battle of Bennington, in 1777, at which battle he was present. He settled on road 9, on the farm now owned by Elihu Ingraham, and died there about 1818. His son, Nathaniel, was born (it is so supposed) here in 1779, and lived here till near the close of his life, when he removed to Dalton, where he died in i860. Nathaniel had six children, all living to maturity. Two still live, one son, Judge Nathan W., in Lawrence, Mass., and a daughter, Mrs. Dean, in New York State. One son, Phinehas, born here in 1802, was a resi dent until his death. In his early life he was a school teacher, was married in 1830 to Sarah A. Mallery, had eight children, was appointed justice of the peace about 1833 by Governor Lincoln, holding that office till 1882, and was town clerk most of the time from 1832 to 1867, besides being selectman. He died June 10, 1884, aged eighty-one years, eleven months. Samuel Baker, a very early settler of New Ashford, lived in the southern part of the town on road 5, till he died about 1820. His son, Elihu, was born here in 1802, but removed to Hancock and finally to Bennington, Vt, in 1835, and he died in Cheshire about 1868. Six of his sons are residents of Berkshire county. The Methodist church, located on road 3, was organized by its first pastor, Rev. Martin Ruter, at an early day. The church building was erected in 1828, and is now valued, including grounds, at $1,500.00. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO 23 1 NEW MARLBORO lies in the southern part of the county, in lat. 420 6' and long. 30 47', bounded north by Monterey, and Great Barring ton, east by Sandisfield, south by Litchfield county, Conn., and west by Sheffield. It was granted in 1735, under the name of Township No. 2, the grant being brought about as follows : At the great and general court of Massachusetts Bay which sat at Boston from Wednesday, May 28, 1735, and was continued by several adjournments to the 31st of the following Decem ber, Edmund Quincey, Esq., from the committee of both Houses, made the following report : "That there be four towns opened upon the road betwixt Westfield and Sheffield : That they be contiguous to each other : That they be six miles square and as near to said road as the land will allow: That there be sixty- three house lots of sixty acres each laid out in each township, in as regular, compact and desirable a manner as may be, one of which shall be for the first settled minister, one for the second, one for the school, and one for each grantee, and who shall draw equal shares in al future divisions ; and also that said grantees shall appear and give surety to the value of ,-£40 to perform all things on their lots and in their respective townships which had been required by the Great and General Court of grantees between the Connect icut and Merrimack rivers, and that there be a committee of five appointed, empowered and obliged to bring forward the line of the townships as is before -provided." Immediate and active measures must have been taken for complying with the terms of the grant, for only two years after, June 24, 1SS37, the necessary surveying had been accomplished and a plot of the four new townships, num bered 1. 2, 3 and 4, and afterwards incorporated under the names of Tyr ingham, New Marlborough, Sandisfield and Becket, was presented to the house of representatives, accepted and confirmed to the grantees of the said townships "to them, their heirs and assigns forever; provided said grantees perform all the conditions of the grants." The original grantees admitted into No. 2, or New Marlboro, was Caleb Rice and fifty-nine associ ates, among whom was undoubtedly Benjamin Wheeler, who became the first -actual settler within the limits of the township. June 15, 1759, No. 2 was incor porated as a township under the name of New Marlborough, (since shortened by common practice to New Marlboro) taking its name probably from Marl borough, Middlesex county. The original area of the town was about 26,000 acres; to this was added small parts of Sheffield on three different occasions, viz: June 19, 1795, February 7, 1798, and April 19, 1871; and parts of Tyringham, February 27, 181 1 ; while a part of New Marlboro was annexed to Monterey, May 24, 1&51, and apart to Tyringham, February 11, 1812, so that the town now has about 28,000 acres. The surface of the town is generally uneven and hilly, and like most of the elevated towns of the county is stony, though there are some very fine farm ing districts. It is watered by numerous brooks and ponds, the latter of which, Lake Buel, is the largest. It lies partly in Monterey and Great Bar- lington, being about two miles in length and one in width. George N. Gib- 232 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. son has a steamboat running on this lake, and also a fine grove at its south end, on road 1, which is a great resort for picnic parties. East, or Hermit pond comes next, about a mile in length and a half mile in width. It was- named Hermit pond from the fact that a hermit by the name of Timothy Leonard, from Danbury, Conn., settled on its shore just prior to the Revo lution, residing here in loneliness, with an insane abhorance of woman, until his death, June 17, 1817. Konkapot river, on Mill Run, the largest stream, has its source in Lake Buel and flows through the eastern part of the town, furnishing a number of fine mill-sites. The town also contained several points that are celebrated for the natural curiosities they contain. Among these is the " Tipping rock," located just south of the junction of roads 52 and 53. This immense bowlder, weighing about fifty tons, is so nicely bal anced on a pivotal point that a slight pressure will cause the immense mass to oscillate. Located on the southern line of the town, in a wild and pictur esque spot, are Campbell falls, where the water falls over a precipice of one hundred feet or more. From whom, or what they derived their name we were unable to learn, though it is probably derived from some person orfamily by that name who resided near them. In the southwestern part of the town upon the farm of M. H. Mansir, there is quite an extensive cave, called the " Cat Hole." Dry hill is an elevation located in the northeastern part of the town. The early settlers in its vicinity found its rocks and stones so covered by a peculiar vegetable mold, as to completely hide them, causing the men to express a fear lest they should not be able to obtain stone enough in the vicinity for building purposes. This fear, however, was proved to be completely groundless, for the rocks here are of a peculiar flinty formation, and are so cut by nature as to be taken out of the quarries in nearly perfect cubes of different sizes. The name of the hill was derived from the fact that no springs or streams are found upon it. Its timber is mostly chestnut, of fine, compact grain. Geologically, the formative rock is principally ferruginous gneiss, Potsdam- and Livis limestone, fron, gold and silver ore exist in limited quantites. In 1880 L. J. Cleveland leased a strip of land on his farm, located on road 55, to J. B. Eldridge, William B. Gibson, William Sardam, and George W. Gib son, for the purpose of mining gold and silver thereon. These gentlemen have sunk a shaft twelve feet in diameter to a depth of twenty-two feet, devel oping ore of both kinds which assays about $28.00 to the ton. Gold was first discovered here in 1867. Upon the farm of Hiram Hotchkiss there exists a considerable deposit of iron ore. He has also a fine ledge of mar ble. In the westerly part of the town there is a valuable bed of white porce lain clay. In 1880 New Marlboro had a population of 1,876. In 1883 it employed three male and fifteen female teachers in its public schools, at an average- monthly salary of $25.50 for males and $21.40 for females. There were 347 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school pur poses was $2,041.52. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 233 Mill River, a post village and the municipal center of the town, lies in nearly the center of the township, on Konkapot or Mill river. It has two churches, (Roman Catholic and Congregational), one hotel, three stores, town hall, grist-mill, two saw-mills, three paper-mills and about fifty dwell ings. It is decidedly a manufacturing village, and has, within a mile, eight dams each with a head varying from seven to twenty-five feet, and aside from this is one of the lovliest villages in Southern Berkshire, and was the last to loose its business on account of remoteness from transportation facilities. The question of building a railroad to Canaan, Conn., to connect with the lines there, is being agitated, which, if it succeeds, will restore the village to its past importance. New Marlboro, a post village located about two miles east of Mill River, and the same distance north of Southfield, is the oldest community in the town. It has one church (Congregational), one store, the buildings of the South Berkshire Institute (now used as a summer hotel), and about twenty dwellings. Southfield, a post village located in nearly the central part of the town, has two churches (Congregational and Baptist), one store and about twenty dwellings. Clayton, a post village located on the line between New Marlboro and Connecticut, has one store, a blacksmith shop, the Sheffield China Clay Works, and about a dozen dwellings. It came into the town along with the annexation from Sheffield in 187 1. Hartsville, a post village located in the extreme northern part of the town, near Lake Buell, has one church (Methodist), one store, a machine shop, foundry, grist and saw-mill, and about a dozen dwellings. Of the paper industry as carried on at Mill River, Hon. Byron Weston, of Dalton, gives the following history, appearing in The Paper World ol Novem ber, 1880:— "In 1836 a paper-mill was built at Mill River, by Wheeler & Gibson. It was burned the following year, and when rebuilt was located across the river from its first site, where it still stands, and where writing paper has been made by Wheeler & Gibson, Wheeler & Sons, Wheeler, Sheldon & Babcock, Gib son, Crosby & Robbins, George Robbins, Marlboro Paper Company, and the Brookside Paper Company. In 1838 or '39 John Carroll built a small straw mill on the privilege next below the Wheeler mill. In 1856 he made addi tions, improvements and changes, and began the manufacture of writing pa per, laut soon abandoned it for the manuficture of printing paper made from straw, the second mill in the country to make white paper from rye straw. In 1873 Mr. Carroll took into partnership with him James Goodwin, and they built another mill on the site below, which they bought from George Sheldon. These rnills were afterwards operated by the Carroll Paper Company. In 1877 James Goodwin became sole proprietor and still runs the mills, making three tons of print paper per day. Above the old Wheeler mill, Beach & Adams, in 1839 or '40, built a small mill and made printing paper. The several pro prietors have been E. C. Brett & Co., Adams & Brett, Paul Face, Wheeler, Sheldon & Babcock, Gibson, Crosby & Robbins, George Bobbins, Marlboro 234 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. f — Paper Company, and the Brookside Paper Company. In the same locality Messrs. Andrews, Sheldon & Adams built a mill for making manila paper in 1856. George Sheldon soon bought out his partner, and run the mill until 1872, when it was burned and the ruins were sold to J. Carroll & Com pany." The Berkshire Paper Company. — The first mill built by John Carroll, about 1840, was burned in 1868, and immediately rebuilt. The lower mill, built by Sheldon & Adams in 1856, burned in 1872, and the ruins sold to J. Carroll & Company, was rebuilt by them in 1874. In 1876, on the death of Mr. Carroll, the company took its present name, with James Goodwin, presi dent. They employ sixty hands, with capacity for turning out five tons of book paper per day. Mill River Hotel, Frank W. Keyes, proprietor, is located in the midst of some of the finest scenery and best trout fishing grounds in Southern Berk shire, making it an extremely pleasant summer resort. Mr. Keyes, who is a popular host, has been here since 1879. The South Berkshire Institute Buildings, located at New Marlboro village, which until lately were devoted to the uses of a popular educational institu tion, were built in 1856. They are now leased by Ira G. Tuttle, who con ducts therein a fine summer hotel, capable of accommodating 120 guests, and containing fifty-two rooms arranged singly and in suites. The Sheffield China Clay Works, located at Clayton village, were estab lished by Orchabla Taft, in 1866, and in 1873 were taken by Robert L. Taft, the present proprietor. The clay is mined, washed free from sand and dried, when it is shipped to consumers a fine pottery clay, and for use in the manu facture of paper. Mr. Taft employs fifteen hands and turns out about 1,500 tons per annum. F. G. Holt's saw-mill and box factory, on road 70, was built by McAlpin Bros., about 1844, and was bought by the present proprietor in 187 1. The mill has the capacity for cutting 250,000 feet of lumber per annum. Wallace Canfield's saw and plaining-mill, located on road 73, was built about 1844, and came into Mr. Canfield's hands in 1876. It has the capacity for cutting 300,000 feet of lumber per year. Hartsville machine shop and foundry, located on road 3, is the property of a stock company and is managed by G. T. Sheldon. It is operated in the manufacture of saw-mills and stump-pullers, and in all kinds of repair ing. John A. Doucaster' s saw, grist and flouring-mill, located on road 3, was originally built in 1804, and came into the possession of Mr. Doucaster in 1870. It is supplied with an upright saw, two runs of stones, and does cus tom work. John G. Calkins' s saw, grist and flouring-mill, located on road 49, was built by W. Abbott, about 1830, and was purchased by Mr. Calkins in 1878. He does custom work and deals in grain and feed. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 235 Walter Rote' s grist-mill, located on road 44, was built in 1883. Mr. Rote does custom work and deals in grain and feed. He also makes cider. William B. Gibson & Son's steam saw and shingle-mill, tub factory and rider and feed-mill, located on road 67^, was built by the present proprietor in 1865. The saw-mill has the capacity for turning out 200,000 feet of lum ber per annum, while in the other departments he manufactures oak pails and tubs and cider jelly. Dr. John Scoville's saw, shingle, planing and grist-mill, located at Konka- pot, on road 58, was erected in 1856, and came into Mr. Scoville's hands about 1879. The grist-mill is leased to Edward B. Grant, while a cheese factory connected with the property is leased and operated by C. E. Burns & Co. Chauncey B. Brewer's saw, shingle and cider-mill, located on road 24, has been owned by the present proprietor since 1876. It has the capacity for manufacturing 500,000 feet of lumber, 200,000 shingles, and fifty barrels of cider per annum. Henry Sisson's saw, planing and pulp-mill, located at Mill River, came into his hands in 1857. He can manufacture 600,000 feet of lumber per annum. Fred G. Alexander 's grist and flouring mill, located on road 24, was built by the present proprietor's father in 1858. The mill has two runs of stones and the capacity for grinding 200 bushels of grain per day. The first white settler in the town, was Benjamin Wheeler, who remained here during the severe winter of 1739-40, engaged in clearing his farm, his nearest white neighbors being in Sheffield, a distance of ten miles. Near the outlet of Brewer's pond there was a small colony of Indians, who, like the other Indians of the county, were generally friendly, though they forbade Mr. Wheeler the use of his gun lest he should shoot deer with it, thus taking from him part of the means upon which he depended for support. During the following summer he visited Marlboro and returned with his family. In 1741 the settlement was strengthened by the arrival of Noah Church, Jabez Ward, Thomas Tattlow, Elias Keyes, Joseph Blackmer, Jesse Taylor, John Taylor, William Witt, Philip Brookins, and, soon after, Samuel Ryan, from Marlboro, and vicinity; in 1744-45, Joseph Adams, Charles Adams, Moses Cleveland, Nathan Randsford, Thomas Randsford, Solomon Randsford, and Jarvis Pike, from Canterbury, Conn. ; Eli Freeman and four brothers, from Cape Cod ; in 1745, families by the name of Sheldon, Wright and Allen, from Northampton, and Seth Norton, Ezra Sheldon, and Harmon, from Suf- field, Conn. ; in T746 William Alexander and John Thompson, from Dedham ; and in 1760, Bullard and Rawson, from Meriden, Conn. In 1753, John Collar,, grandfather of Deacon J. N. Collar, owned and occupied the farm now owned by Mrs. John P. Wadsworth. He served two campaigns as an officer in the Continental army in the defence of the colonies, and for sev eral years as lieutenant-colonel in Ashley's regiment, in the Revolution. In 236 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 1754, Eben Smith, afterwards Captain .Smith, of Revolutionary fame, Ger- shom Howe, Timothy Rober and William Keyes all owned and occupied lots in township No. 2, contiguous to the south line of the colony. At the first drawing of lots, Wheeler drew No. 25, which remained in the family until about 1872. Lot No. 21 was set off for the first settled minister, No. 1 for the second, and No. 48 for schools. August 25, 1737, Nahum Ward, Esq., of Shrewsbury, was appointed and empowered by the house of representatives to assemble the proprietors of this township for certain specific purposes. He issued his warrant, convening said proprietors on November 29th, at the house of Jonathan Howe, inn-holder in Marlboro, Middlesex county, at which meeting Nahum Ward and Colonel Ephraim Williams were appointed a committee to petition the house. On the very next day they presented to his excellency, Jonathan Belcher, a petition setting forth that they had paid into the hands of the honorable committee of the court the sum of Ji,2oo for defraying the expense of surveying said township and for • other necessary charges, and for the purpose of cultivating a good agreement with the Indian owners of said land ; and that there might be no grounds for uneasiness, they had purchased said land of Tap-hen-han-new-ak, also Konkapot, chief of the Housatonic tribe, and sundry other Indians, "which deed is duly executed and acknowledged before the Hon. John Stoddard, the consideration being ^300, and no tobacco or rum, which sum the proprietors had actually paid," making a total of $7,500.00. The committee further stated that "the amount is greater than ever paid by any other proprietors," and closed by asking a "further grant of land," and that "the Konkapot deed may be approved and fully ratified." On the 7th of the following December the house voted, in answer to this petition, that the deed from the Housatonic Indians "be and hereby is fully allowed and approved of, to all intents and purposes," and also, "that a fur ther grant of 11,000 acres be made to the grantees of said township, upon condition that seven more families be added to the township," hence the second division. October 31, 1738, the proprietors, at a meeting held at the house of widow Sarah Howe, inn-holder in Marlboro, a committee was chosen to make ar rangements with suitable persons to raise a grist-mill in No. 2. At a subse quent meeting the committee reported a failure to accomplish the purpose ; but in June, 1739, a contract was made with Nathan Ward to build both a grist and saw-mill on "Iron Works river," now Mill river. In consideration of this service he received ^120 in money and fifty acres of land. Ward first gave bonds in the sum of ^500 to keep the mills in good repair and running order for twelve years, when the money was raised for him by taxing the lots £2 each. A grant of twenty acres of land was also made to Joseph Blackmer, "to encourage him in raising a grist-mill," and at the same meeting a cash appropriation was made for the purpose of raising "the town stock of powder, lead and flints." The last vote at this, as well as the other pro- TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 237 prietors' meetings, was to instruct the treasurer to "pay the shot to Landlady Howe," which was usually f~i 2s. 3d. In 1741, Samuel Bryan, Noah Church, Jesse Taylor, Phineas Brown and Nathan Randsford were appointed a committee to " locate the meeting house," procure the ground for the same, and to raise the building. They located this important structure on lot No. 22, having first procured of Adon ijah Church a deed of three acres of land, " for to set the meeting-house on." By vote of the proprietors, the building was to be forty feet long and thirty- two feet wide, with a twenty-foot shed. The contract was probably let to one Thomas Tattilow, though the records fail to state such fact. July 17, 1744, the proprietors being duly assembled at widow Howe's, it was voted among other things, "to accept of the choice of the inhabitants of No. 2 of the Rev. Thomas Strong to settle in the work of the Gospell ministry in said township," and choose Dr. Benjamin Gott, Abraham Williams, and Jabez Ward to pre pare articles of settlement and salary, and report at a future meeting. Sub sequently the committee reported that the Rev. Mr. Strong have a settle ment of ,£150, old tenure, and an annual salary of ^50 in bills of credit, "so long as he proves faithful." The committee report was accepted, both by the proprietors and Mr. Strong, and on October 31, 1744, the first church was formed, with five members, viz. : Moses Cleveland, Samuel Bryan, Jesse Taylor, William Witt and Joseph Adams, and on the same day the Rev. Mr. Strong was ordained pastor. In the same year, 1744, special grants were made to Elias Keys and Moses Cleveland, " to encourage them in the building of mills upon Iron Works river, in township No. 2." Prior to 1749, all proprietors' meetings were held in Marlboro, Middlesex county, 125 miles distant, on account of Indian troubles attending the first French and Indian war. The next ten years, up to 1759, was employed in forwarding the settlement of No. 2 ; but on June 15th of that year, that township ceased to exist, and New Marlboro took its place. At the first town- meeting, held soon after, the following officers were elected : Jabez Ward, Solomon Randsford and Jesse Taylor, selectmen ; Elihu Wright, town clerk ; [esse Taylor, treasurer; Zenas Wheeler, clerk of. the market; Ozias Pike, constable ; and " a suitable number of tythingmen." The first born in the town were twins, a son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brookins. The dis tinction of having brought the first wagon into the township is a matter of dis pute between the descendants of Capt. Solomon Hart and Capt. Samuel Bryan. The first newspaper subscribers in the town were Edward Stevens and Harvey Holmes, the latter of whom is now a resident of Great Barrington. The first native of the Emerald Isle to become a resident of the town put in his appearance in 1839, in the person of Timothy Wrinkle. It is said, that although there was nothing in his appearance or demeanor to distinguish him from any other ordinary man, and although he went quietly to work in the Wheeler paper-mill, no elephant broken loose from a caravan could have cre ated a greater excitement. The people flocked up the valley and down the hill-sides to catch a glimpse of the first Irish resident. 238 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. The attitude taken by the town relative to the Revolutionary struggle was early and decidedly developed. At a town-meeting assembled on the second Monday of July, 1774, the following resolutions were passed: — " Resolved, That King George the Third is our rightful king, and that we will bear true allegiance to him : " Resolved, That the inhabitants of this, his Majesty's colony in America, are justly entitled to the rights and liberties that the inhabitants of Great Britain are entitled to : which rights and liberties have been particularly con firmed to the inhabitants of this Province, by charter : "Resolved, That it is one of the grand rights and liberties .of said inhabit ants of Great Britain that they cannot constitutionally be deprived of their property but by their own consent : " Resolved, That the late act of British Parliament for giving and granting to his Majesty a'duty upon all tea imported into America, which duties by said act are made payable in America, for the purpose of raising a revenue within the same, was made without the consent of the inhabitants of America, whereby their property is taken from them without their consent and therefore ought to be opposed in all legal and prudent ways : " Resolved, That it is the undoubted right of the inhabitants of said col ony in all actions to be tried by their peers of the vicinity, and therefore all those acts of British Parliament that in any way respects the collection of duties aforesaid, whereby the trial by jury is taken away, or whereby the an cient trial is in any way altered, are unconstitutional and oppressive : " Resolved, That when any franchises and liberties are granted to a corpo ration or body politic, those franchises and liberties cannot be legally taken from such corporation or body politic, but by their consent or by forfeiture, that the inhabitants of this province have divers grants and liberties, and valuable franchise granted to them by charter, which franchises and liberties have not been forfeited or relinquished by said inhabitants, thereby the late acts of the British Parliament the most valuable of those franchises and lib erties of the said inhabitants are taken from them without even the form of a trial, therefore : " Resolved, That it is the indispensable duty of every person who would preserve to himself and to posterity the inestimable blessing of liberty by all constitutional ways and means in his power, to endeavor to avert the much dreaded consequences of those arbitrary and oppressive acts, and that for that purpose it is prudent for the inhabitants of said colonies to enter into an agreement not to purchase or consume the manufactures of Great Britain under such limitation and exceptions as shall be agreed upon, and that such non-consumption agreement is neither unwarrantable, hostile or treach erous, or contrary to our allegience to our king, but tends to promote the peace and safety of the community." In the war of 181 2, New Marlboro responded promptly to the call of the country, and during the summer of 18 14 Captain Josephs. Catlin was in com mand of a company formed by detachments from several militia companies with Luke Harmon for lieutenant, Benjamin Smith, Jr., ensign, and Jonathan Arnold, fifer. The town's expenditure on account of the late war, which was never re-im- bursed, was $25,778.53. The soldiers' record of the town bears the names of 202 men, 21 of whom were killed, or died of wounds, during the service. One hundred and nine enlisted in Massachusetts regiments, twenty-four in TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 239 Connecticut regiments, and the rest elsewhere. At the close of the war there was standing to the town's credit, over and above all calls, a surplus of twenty- two men. Jehiel Baldwin, a descendant of Nathaniel, who came to this country from England about 1620, came to New Marlboro in 1744, settling on road 40. He reared a family of seven children, of whom his eldest son, David, married Lois Churchill, and remained on the old homestead, rearing six children. David, Jr., his second son, married Esther Morley for his first wife, by whom he had two children, William R. and Isaac H, and by his second wife, Electa Heath, four children, Edward C, Esther E,, Edwin R. and Henry M. For twenty years William R. has carried on business in Southfield, where he had his store burned three times, and has also been engaged in the manufacture of whips for several years. He has been a justice of the peace for the past five years. Edward C. was engaged in the whip business for a number of years, and vvas president of the company for some time. Esther married Martin Van Deusen, and resides in the town. Edwin R. resides on the old homestead, which has been in the possession of the Baldwin family 140 years. He at present is employed by B. Hammond & Co., as a traveling salesman. Henry M. lives in West Stockbridge. Eli Freeman, with four brothers, came to this town from Cape Cod in 1744, Eli locating on road 6, cor 16. Silas, his oldest son, born October 11, 1746, was the first male child born in town. Silas married Elizabeth Hasson, located on road 25, and reared a family of nine children, Alice, Sibyl, Silas, Weltha, James, Karson, Calvin, Heman and Elizabeth, each of whom lived to be over eighty, and some over ninety years old. The youngest, Elizabeth, still lives with A. J. Freeman, son of Heman, upon the old homestead. Timothy Leonard, or "Hermit Leonard," as he was called, was a very eccen tric person who came to New Marlboro from Danbury, Conn., just previ ous to the Revolution, locating near East Pond, with the intention, it is said, of bringing his intended bride thither in the following autumn. Upon return ing to Danbury, for her, he found that she had married his brother. This so worked upon the feelings of the man as to partially destroy his reason. He returned to his lonely cabin, where he lived the life of a hermit during the remainder of his days, denouncing all womankind as false, dying in June, 1817, aged about seventy years. He was buried near the cabin that had served as his solitary abode for so many years though his body was subse quently disinterred, it is supposed, and found its way to the dissecting table. In signing his name to any document, he always used the following phrase, clearly demonstrating his insanity : " I, Timothy Leonard, God of Gods and Lord of Lords." Seth Sheldon, one of the first settlers in New Marlborough, removed from Northampton, Mass., to this town, in 1745, locating on the farm now owned by John Alexander. His son, Seth,, born in this town July 13, 1784, married Hannah Lyman, of Southampton, who is still living at the age of 240 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. ninety-six. They reared four children, two of whom, Seth L., of Great Bar rington, and Corinthia U. Clary, of South Deerfield, Mass., survive. Seth Norton removed from Suffield, Conn., locating in this town in 1745. His three sons settled in New Marlborough, Samuel locating on read 70, where D. White now lives ; Seth on road 35, on the Rugby place, and Phineas on road 72, upon the place now owned by Sheldon Norton. Phineas reared a family of four children, of whom one of his sons, Dan, married Hannah Hurd, of Sandisfield, and located on road 69, where his son Egbert D. now resides. He reared a family of six children, Sheldon, Rowland, Corydon, Clinton, Egbert D. and Eunice. Four of this family still live in town. Ezra Sheldon came to New Marlboro from Suffield, Conn., in 1745. His son, Eben, who located on road 13, reared a family of three children, of whom Josiah located on the old homestead. Josiah married for his first wife Esther Stevens, by whom he had three children, George S., Henry W., and Esther A. For his second wife he married' Charlotte Wheeler, by whom he has had two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily. Henry W. is a prosperous farmer. Among the early settlers there came from England to this country three Canfield brothers. Matthew settled in Norwalk, Conn., and had a son, Sam uel, who also lived in Norwalk and reared a son, Samuel 2d. The latter came to southern New Marlboro and settled on the place now owned by William H. Sardam. He married, first, Abigail Austin, August 1, 1709, she being a daughter of Thomas Austin, of Norwalk; and second, Abigail Dean, May 9, 1711. He died in September, 1712. Samuel 3d, born June 4, 17 10, was twice married, his first wife being Mary Barnum, and his second, Mary Wallen. He died February 10, 1804. His son, Samuel 4th, born in 1734, was twice married, his first wife being Mehitable Stillson, and his second Abi gail Babbitt. He died May 19, 1806, having reared ten children, one of whom, Daniel, born May 19, 1761, died at Lenox, March 8, 1841, having also one son, Samuel 5th, born February 9, 1770, and who died at New Marlboro August 25, 1854. Daniel was twice married, first to Rebecca Hotchkis and second to Ruth Stevens. He reared ten children, Roderick, Ruel, Ruammi, Rama, Rupus, Erastus, Rial, Rebecca, Ruth, and Daniel. Samuel 5th was twice married, his first wife being Hannah Bishop and his second Lois Sheffield, and had nine children, Mahitable, Dennis, Sally, Myron, Philena, Samuel 6th, Naomi, Elmore B., and Edward S. The latter two are now living on their farms in Southfield, having passed their allotted three score and ten, and although having lived un eventful lives are honored and respected by their townsmen. Elmore B. has been twice married and has three children. Edward S. is quietly passing his old age with the wife of his first choice, hav ing reared three daughters, all of whom died within one week and were buried in the old burying-ground in the south part of the town, where lie TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 24I several generations of the family. Roderick had five children, Harriet R., Jabez, Warren D., Mary and William P. Harriet R. is the only one living. She married David Brooks and had five children, all of which are dead. Jabez B. enlisted in the 6th Connecticut regiment and died at Hilton Head, S. C. Johnnie C. enlisted in the nth Connecticut and died at New Berne, N. C. He won several prizes as the best shot in his regiment, although but seven teen years of age, and after being placed in a company of sharp shooters, won credit for himself by taking the prize offered by the officers of the army. Jabez married Abigail Brooks and reared two daughters, Harriet and Eme- line. The latter was an invalid and confined to her bed for years. She be ing very sensitive to noise, they built a small house for her away from the street, and in which she was burned one morning while the family were at breakfast. Jabez died in 1879, at the age of seventy-three years. He was always the first to call upon the sick and aid them in any way he could. Warren D. married Julia H. Cook and had three children, William, Nellie and Wallace. He died in April, 1876, at the age of sixty-four. He was a carpenter and lumber dealer and accumulated quite a property. William now lives on the old homestead in the south part of the town, and by the addition of his uncle Jabez's farm, has one of the most desirable homesteads in the county. He is at present one of the selectmen of the town and has the confidence and respect of his fellow men. He married Lydia A. Stan ton, in 1870. They had two sons, Willie H. and Roy W. Lydia A., died May 9, 1883. Nellie married Frank Coon and died August n, 1872. Wallace married Mary Sardam, has one son, lives on what is known as the Fox place, near that of his brother. He owns a good farm and two saw mills and is doing a good lumber business. Charles Adams, of the fifth generation of the family in this country, was born in Canterbury, Conn., January 2, 1716, and returned to New Marl boro in 1745, locating on road 6. He married Judith Hyde, by whom -he had one son, Davenport, who married Elizabeth Tracy, and reared a family of eleven children. Only one of this family, Phebe, living in New York, aged ninety-four, survives. Davenport resided upon the homestead, and was succeeded by his son, Charles. The Adams family is now represent ed in town by Edwin, a grandson of Davenport, who is engaged in the meat -business in Mill River, with his son, James W. Samuel Trescott, a native of Stonington, Conn., came to this town about 1759, locating on road 77, on the place now owned by his great-granddaughter, Maria Bishop, after having lived about a year on the place where William Sardam now resides, just over the line in Connecticut. He was the first surveyor in this section, which profession he followed all his life. His son, Samuel Jr., who came to the place with his father when but ten years of age, located on the homestead. He married Mary Clark, by whom he had nine children all removing from New Marlboro, except Jonathan, who remained upon the old homestead. He married Betsey Cobb, and reared a family of 1G* 242 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. five children. Those now living are Wesley, in Canaan, and Maria, widow of Wesley Bishop, upon the homestead, which has been in the possession of the Trescott family for five generations. John Hyde, of Canterbury, Conn., came to this town prior to 1768. He was twice married, rearing four children by his first wife and six by his second. James, his youngest son, married Elmira Rogers in 1828, and has had three children, John A., Elizabeth, and Henry D. James is still living at the age of eighty-one. He was representative in the legislature in 1843 and 1858, and was a selectman in 1851, holding this office for several years, and has held most of the other town offices. Henry D. remains on the homestead with his father. Hopestill King came from the eastern part of the State and located on road 64 about 1778, building, a year or two later, the house now owned by William Amsted. This house, being built during the Revolutionary war, when 'iron was very expensive, wooden pins were used in the floor and in putting together all other portions of the house where it was possible. Caliph, son of Hopestill, remained on the homestead, and married Sally Shepard, by whom he had six children. Arial, son of Caliph, married Polly White, rearing four children, of whom none survive, excepting Charlotte, who married Will iam Amsted. Arial still resides upon the homestead, aged eighty years. John Gibson, Jr., of Connecticut, removed to this town with his father, when only eleven years of age. about 1785, locating on road 1, where Mrs. Noah Gibson now resides. He had three wives, Charlotte Martin, Lucy Powell and Mrs. Wright, rearing five children, John 3d, Harriet, Noah. George and Lucy. Noah married Delia Fairbanks, and located on the homestead. He had five children, George M., Delia, John, Martin and Noah, Noah was representative in the legislature in 1842, and was in the govern ment council in 1851 and '52. He, with Warren Wheeler, built the first paper mill on Mill River. He was an active business man and held many offices of trust. He died March 29, 1883, aged seventy-nine years. George M. resides on road 1. Stephen Powell who came to this town from Great Barrington, in 1796, and located on road 17, where his son Stephen now resides, was a tailor by trade. August 27, 1806, he was appointed postmaster, which office he held ten years, keeping it in his house. This' was at that time an office of no small importance, as the mail had been previously brought from Stockbridge on horseback. Nehemiah, son of Nehemiah and Weltha Pgjrner, of Stonington, Conn., immigrated to New Marlboro in 1824. FbT^everaT years he hired out, but in 1835 he married Frances M. Palmer, and located on the place where he now resides, a prosperous farmer. He had born to him five children. The only one living, Henry W., resides on the homestead with his father. John Carroll of Union, Me., removed to Suffield, Conn., where he was engaged in the manufacture of paper for ten years, coming from there in TOWN OF NEW MAkLBORO. 2 43 1838 to Mill River, where he entered into business, amassing quite a fortune. He contributed largely for benevolent purposes and was a great benefactor of his town. His death was lamented. William Alexander, a native of Ireland, came to this town in 1746, from Dedham, Mass., and located on road 8, where Patrick Barrett now resides, and where he soon brought his wife and two children, William, Jr , and Mary. Mary married Mr. Everett, and had two sons, Edward and William Everett. William Alexander, Jr., married Mary Wright and reared eleven children, Molly, William, John, Lovisa, Lucy, James, Jane, Patrick, David, Obadiah, and Caroline. Patrick settled on the old homestead, and reared a family of eight children. David married Mary Hall, daughter of Ebenezer Hall, and had born to him six children. In 1822 he moved to Mill River and carried on a forge where the upper paper-mill now stands. Alfred H. resides in Mill River, where he and his son Fred G. carry on a grist-mill. Eben Calkins, a native of Amenia, N. Y., removed at the age of seven years with his parents to Monterey. December 31, 1804, he married Etta Stevens, of Lee, and reared a family of five children. They came to this town in 1847, and located on road 1. Three of their children, John G., pro prietor of a grist-mill on road 49, Mrs. Amos Brewer and Lucinda reside in this town. Grove Gaylord, son of Anson and Almeda Gaylord, of Norfolk, Conn., - came to this town in 1847, locating on the place where he now resides. He was a member of the legislature in 1864, and has been selectman for several years. Patrick R. Hennessy, a native of county Cork, Ireland, came to this coun try and settled in New Marlboro in 1848. He located upon a farm on road 54, where he still resides in the possession of a handsome property. John, son of John and Ellen McCarty, and a native of county Cork, Ire land, came to New Marlboro in 1851. In i860 he married Bridget Grau, locating in 1865 on road 35, upon the place where he now lives. Dennis Hayes, son of Roger and Ellen Hayes, emigrated from Ireland, coming to this town in 1853, where in 186,5 he purchased a fine farm. He married Julia McGuiness, and reared a family of seven children. Mr. Hayes has been a selectman. Hiram Hotchkiss, son of Daniel and Sarah Hotchkiss, of Norfolk, Conn., came to this town in 1865, locating on road 68, on the Samuel Canfield place, where he now resides. Mr. Hotchkiss has twice married, his first wife being Harriet Canfield, and his second Esther Hawley, and has had born to him two children, a son and a daughter. The son, Dennis IL, resides near the homestead. James Foley, son of Dennis and Elizabeth Foley, was born in county Cork, Ireland, and came to this town in 1867. He married Ellen McLaugh lin, and located on road 54, where he has since resided. Nathan, William and Timothy Keyes were among the early settlers in New 244 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. Marlboro. Timothy was captured by the Indians, carried into New York State, and killed. A son of Nathan, Thaddeus, remained in town and reared a family of nine children. Denison, third son of Thaddeus, born on road 44, upon the place where S. G. Keyes now resides, married Evaline Marshall, of Colebrook, Conn., and located on lot 43, where P. Mambert now resides. He reared a family of six children, Mary Ann, Dorrence D., Marshall, Loren P., J. Henry and Helen, four of whom survive. Marshall was killed at the second battle of Bull Run. Loren P. located, in 1865, on the farm where he now resides, on road 53. Mr. Keyes has twice represented his district in the legislature, besides being selectman and has held most of the town offices. David Walker, from Hopkinton, Mass., was among the early settlers, locat ing on road 21, upon the place now owned by O. ,L- Dowd, and reared a family of three children, — Herman, Lydia and Calvin. Calvin married Almira Chapin, of this town, and had born to him six children, only one, Warren, surviving, who resides in this town, on road 6. Martin Norton came to New Marlboro from Suffield, Conn., locating on Norton Hill, on road 34. His son, David, remained on the homestead, mar ried Rachel Spaulding, and reared nine children. Isaac, eighth child of David, married Pauline Ward, settled on the homestead, and reared a family of two children, John C. and Mary W. Mary is now the wife of E. C. Baldwin, and resides in town. Jedediah Sage, a descendant of David Sage, the first of that name in this country, removed to Sandisfield, from Cornwall, Conn., and reared a family of four sons and three daughters. Calvin, oldest son of Jedediah, was born in 1790, and removed to New Marlboro, locating on road 38, on the place lately occupied by his grandson, Charles H., now of Sandisfield. He married Clarissa Smith, by whom he had five children, — William H., Ebenezer, Har vey S., Elisha and Marrietta. William H. passed his life upon the homestead. His son Francis lives on the farm adjoining the homestead. Ebenezer Hall was among the early settlers in this town. Ebenezer, Jr., located on road 25, erecting the-house at Mill River now owned by H. Sisson, and an iron forge where Sisson's saw-mill now stands, or just below, on the ground now flooded by the upper paper-mill pond. Opposite Sisson's saw mill, he built and run the first carding and cloth dressing mill in town, and probably the first in Southern Berkshire, and the second in the county. Eben ezer, Jr., married Mary Chapin, and reared a family of seven children, being careful to give to each a name containing no more than four letters, as he had always considered his own a burden. His children, John, Levi, Noah, Milo, Mary, Lucy, and Anne, all settled in this town, excepting Lucy, who died in Litchfield. Noah married Almeda Wright, located on road 25, and reared a family of eleven children, two of whom, Wesley and Chauncey, are still living, and both residing in this town. Mrs. Chauncey Hall is grand daughter of Thomas Renfrew, who came to New Marlboro in 1745. The South New Marlboro Congregational church. — This church, located at TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 245 Southfield, has already been spoken of on page 237. In 1793 the little church of five members which had been planted in the wilderness, forty-nine years before, and which had been guarded from heresy by Rev. Thomas Strong, Rev. Caleb Alexander and Jacob Catlin, had gathered in strength so that they were under the necessity of building a new meeting-house, which they did, removing its site from Mill River to Southfield. This was done the same year and is still in use. The next year, 1794, Ebenezer Smith, Esq., by order of the legislature, divided the town into two parishes. The early pas tors of the second church were John Stevens, Nathaniel Turner and Sylvester Burt. The church building will comfortably seat 275 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $7,000.00. The society now has thirty-two members, with Rev. L. B. Scott, pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church, located at Hartsville, was organized in 1844. Their church building, erected in 1850, will seat 200 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $2,000.00. The society has thirty-three mem bers, under the pastoral charge of Rev. L. B. Scott. The New Marlboro Baptist church, located at Southfield, was organized in 1847, with twenty -five members, Rev. A. N. Benedict, who now holds the office, being the first pastor; but there have been six other pastors, Mr. Bene dict not having officiated continuously. The church building, erected in 1847, will comfortably seat 150 persons, and is valued, including other prop erty, at $2,500.00. The society now has fifty-five members. St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, located at Mill River, was organized by Rev. Father Mennette, with 400 communicants, in 1865. The church build ing, erected during that year., of wood, will seat 400 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $6,000.00. The society has 600 communicants, with Rev. Father Murphy, pastor. The Mill River Congregational church, located at Mill River, was organ ized in 1870, with forty-five members, the first pastor being Rev. Thomas Crowther. Their church building was completed February 2, 187 1. It will seat 400 persons, and is valued at about $12,000.00. The society now has sixty-nine members. NORTH ADAMS lies in the northern part of the county, in lat, 420 40', and long. 3° 53', bounded north by Clarksburg, east by Florida and Savoy, south by Adams and west by Williamstown. This town, originally including the township of Adams and known as East HoDsac, has already been spoken of in connection with the sketch of Adams, where the story of the early grant, early settement, and a topographical description, etc., are given, bringing us down to April 16, 1878, when the old town of Adams was divided, the southern half retaining the old name and the north- 246 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. ern half taking that of North Adams, which its enterprising metropolis had for so many years honorably borne. The surface of the town is exceedingly rough and broken, except through the valley of the Hoosac ; but there are still some very good farms, though in general the township is emphatically a manufacturing district. Upon the east lies Hoosac mountain, with its " mighty-bore," a good description of which is given in connection with the sketch of Florida, while upon the west lie mountains of the Greylock group*, of which " Godfrey Greylock" speaks as follows : — " The isolated mountain range between the Hoosac and the Taghconics now generally known as the Greylock range, is not so much a chain as an in tertwisted cluster of mountains in the towns of Adams, North Adams and Williamstown ; from which a spur strikes southward through New Ashford, Cheshire and Lanesboro, to Pittsfield. The main cluster has a length, from east to west, of about six miles, and an average altitude of perhaps twenty- four hundred feet above the surrounding valley. It consists of seven distinct peaks and ridges rising above a common base. The highest peak- — the Grey lock, from which the cluster takes its name — is upon the east, and has an elevation of about 3,500 feet above sea level, or 2,600 feet above the valley of the Hoosac, at its base on the north and east" Between these mountains, flowing through the narrow but fertile Hoosac valley, is the Hoosac river, which enters the town at about the center of is southern boundary and flows a northerly course to North Adams village, where it is met by the North Branch, whence it flows almost a direct westerly course into Williamstown. On this stream and on the Branch are many fine mill-sites, not a few of which are utilized. The only other stream of impor tance is Notch brook, which flows a northerly course through the eastern part of the town, uniting with the Hoosac at Braytonville. This brook furnishes the North Adams village water-works with pure, cool water. Among the other elevations of importance in the town are Mount Hawkes, and Williams and Adams hills. Among the curiosities that Dame Nature's eccentric work people have deftly constructed is the " natural bridge." " This is located," says one writer, "about a mile northeast of the village, near the line of Clarks burg, where Hudson brook has worn a channel thirty rods long, and in some places sixty feet deep, through a quarry of white marble. The mass of rock terminates towards the south in a steep precipice. Down this precipice it appears, the water once fell ; but finding in some places natural chasms, and in others wearing away the rocks themselves, it has found a passage, from thirty to sixty feet below its former bed. The mean breadth of the channel is about fifteen feet. Two masses of rock — one of which lies ten or twelve feet above the, other — under which the water has made its way, lie like bridges across the channel. The upper bridge is now much broken. Under the lower one, which is beauti fully arched, the stream has sunk its bed nearly fifty feet." " The walls of the ravine," says another writer, " are perpendicular cliffs of pure white marble, highly crystalline in coarse granulation — a dolomite susceptible of a fine edge TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 247 under the chisel. They are mottled all over, from top to bottom, with inden tations of various shapes and sizes ; but oftenest circular and concave, like a saucer, with an average diameter of eight or ten inches, making a very pretty arabesque fret work. But, small or large, the indentations were evidently made by rolling pebbles kept in motion by the waters of the sinking stream." Near the bridge there is a small cave that often attracts the curious, while another is found about a mile south of the village. The geological structure of the town is made up of rocks of talcose-slate limestone and mica-slate formation, disposed in nearly equal parallel ranges extending north and south, the limestone deposit occupying the center, includ ing the valley of the Hoosac. From the school superintendent's last report we make the following abstract: Population of North Adams in 1880, 10,292; number of children between five and fifteen years of age, May 1882, 2,720 ; increase from last year, forty-two; number of different pupils enrolled during the year — boys 1,227, girls 1,257, total, 2,484; decrease from last year, eight ; average number belonging, 1,844.9; increase from last year, 45.3 ; average attendance, 1,734.3 ; increase from last year, 56.7 ; number of pupils between five and fifteen not attending school during the year, 346 ; whole number of different teachers employed during the year, fifty-four ; number in regular teaching force, forty-eight ; total cases of tardiness for the year, 731 ; decrease from last year, 258; aver age number of each pupil, .39; decrease from last year, .15; number not tardy or absent during the year, thirty-eight; value of school houses and property, $130,500.00. North Adams, known also by the sobriquet of the "Tunnel City," is a bright, pleasant, decidedly business-like post village located in the northern part of the county on the Hoosac river. It has, aside from its many manu factories, fine churches, rows of business blocks, convenient hotels, spacious union depot, and elegant private residences, four banks, and two flourishing weekly newspapers, The Transcript and The Hoosac Valley News, the history of the latter two of which, as well as of the several railroads which center here, and of the Hoosac tunnel, is given in the county chapter at the begin ning of the volume. The nucleus about which this enterprising town has been built was the grist and saw-mill erected here by Ephraim Williams, in order to fulfill the conditions attending the grant of 200 acres of land made him by the general court, viz. : " that he should reserve ten acres for a fort, and build a grist and saw-mill, and keep them in repair for twenty years," as previously mentioned on page 88. Down to about the first quarter of the present century, there had been gathered about this nucelus a village of about a thousand souls, as follows, to quote from a writer of that time : — " The north village now contains three houses of religious worship, one for Baptists, one for Methodists and one for Congregationalists. It has seven factory buildings, seven stores, two taverns, a printing-office, a post-office, an iron furnace, three blacksmith shops, one tin shop, six shoemakers, one 248 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. silversmith and jeweler, three milliners, two tailors, one hatter, two saddle and harness makers, three carpenters and two sleigh and wagon makers. There are other mechanics in the village, who keep no regular shops, such as carpenters and joiners, brick layers, etc., and there are other shops con nected with the different factories, for working wood and iron, which are not embraced in this list. The village contains eighty-seven dwelling- houses, occupied by 105 families, which, including all employed in the factories, mechanic shops, etc., number not far from 1,000 souls." This is surely not a bad showing for a New England village of that early day; but now, in conjunction with what we have already said, read the following from " Godfrey Greylock's " Taghconic, and draw your own conclu sions of the Tunnel City of to-day : — ¦ " But I think bright, busy, bustling, dashing North Adams, with its lively streets and peculiar surroundings, will show off well in this cool, clear atmos phere. * * * * To my mind, the most notable thing in this fine old town, or its bright village, is the people : not to disparage some very noble scenery, or perhaps the most remarkable natural curiosity in the common wealth; and, least of all, to speak lightly of the grand tunnel. But North Adams is, I verily believe, the smartest village in 'the smartest nation in all creation :' the concentrated essential oil of Yankeedom. As you pass- through its streets, you see evidence of this great truth everywhere ; in the shops, in the manufactories, in the hotels: and, if these do not convince you, there will be no room for doubt when you come to the Hoosac Tunnel." The area covered by the village is, in some places, exceedingly rough and hilly, so that one has here the advantage (and disadvantage) of immediate hill, cliff and mountain, and also fine views of far-reaching, magnificent mountain scenery. The village is well protected against loss by fires, having a fair water-supply and an excellent fire-department, the North Adams Fire District having been incorporated Monday, February 4, 1845. Blackinton is a small post village and manufacturing center located in- the northwestern part of the town, on the line between this town and Will iamstown. The village has also a good free library and a fine union school. The library was established in 1859, by the formation of a society with O. A. Archer, president. A tax of fifty cents per annum was at first charged for drawing books, but since 1878 it has been free. It has 1,400 volumes, with O. A. Archer, librarian. The Blackinton Union School was established in 1873, by a special act of the legislature authorizing a Union Graded School. The building, erected that year, is a two-story wood structure and cost $10,- 000.00. The school has now about 275 pupils, with Frank Ketchum, prin cipal. Braytonville is a small village on the Housatonic, about midway between- North Adams village and Blackinton. Greylock, between Blackinton and Braytonville, is the seat of the Grey- ock mills. The Adams National Bank of North Adams was organized in 1832, with Caleb B. Turner, president ; William E. Brayton, cashier ; and Caleb B, Turner, Josiah O. Robinson, Nathan Drury, David Anthony, Sanford Black- TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 249 inton, Edward Richmond, Isaac U. Hoxie, Samuel Bowen and James Wilbur, directors. The presidents, since Mr. Turner, have been Nathan Drury, Dan iel Smith, Duty S. Taylor, W. E. Brayton, and Sanford Blackinton who still holds the office, he being the only living member of the original board, and has held an official position in the institution since its incorporation. The cashier is Edward S. Wilkinson. The original capital was $100,000.00, which, upon the re-organization of the bank under the national law, in 1865, was increased to $350,000.00, and has since been increased to $500,000.00. The North Adams Savings Bank, located on Main street, was incorporated in 1848. Its officers are C. F. Thompson, president; V. A. Whitaker, treas urer ; and George Walter Olds, assistant treasurer. The Hoosac Savings Bank of North Adams was organized in 187 1, with O. A. Archer, president ; Sylvander Johnson, W. S. Blackinton, Charles H. Reed and C. R. Taft, vice-presidents ; and Austin Bond, treasurer. The present treasurer is William W. Butler. The Berkshire National Bank of North Adams was organized in 1878, with Jarvis Rockwell, president ; N. W. Hodge, vice-president ; J. Rockwell, N. W. Hodge, James Hunter, A. D. Cady, W. H. Gaylord, S. W. Ingalls, Joseph White, James C. Chalmers and J. R. Houghton, directors; and C. H. Ingalls, cashier. The only change made in this list of officers has been the election of Keyes Danforth to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Joseph White. The original capital of the institution was $100,000.00, which has since been increased to $200,000.00. Medical Association of Northern Berkshire. — On the 15th of August, 1876, the local physicians of North Adams met at the Arnold (now Wilson) House and organized a society, under the above title, for the purpose of mutual im provement, by fellowship reports of cases and discussion of the same, and the circulation of approved medical journals among its members. The fol lowing officers were chosen : N. S. Babbitt, president, and O. J. Brown, secretary and treasurer, and the plan of holding monthly meetings adopted. These meetings the society has continued to hold, with good, practical re sults and an increased fraternity feeling. Several prominent members have died during the time, including Drs. Howkes, Phillips, and Lawrence, of North Adams, and Drs. Sabin and Duncan, of Williamstown. The society now has a membership of eighteen, extending south into Cheshire and north into Pownal and Stamford, Vt. The present officers are Homer Bushnell, president; A. F. Davenport, vice-president; and C. J. Curran, secretary and treasurer. The Hoosac Valley Agricultural Society* — In the autumn of 1859 this society held a cattle show and fair, and during the following winter secured an act of incorporation, approved March 5, i860, in which it mentioned the *This sketch should have been printed with those of the other agricultural societies, on page 27, but the information did not arrive in time, so we insert it here. ^5° TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. following gentlemen as incorporators : Clement Harrison, Edward R. Tinker, and Rodman H. Wells. In 1876 the records of the society were destroyed by fire, so the data of the early proceedings of the society are difficult to obtain. The first president, however, was Hon. Joseph White, of Williams town, who held the office two years. He was succeeded by Sylvander John son, of North Adams, 1862-63; Daniel Upton, of South Adams, 1864-65 ; Asahel Foote, of Williamstown, 1865-66'; Benjamin F. Mills, of Williams town, 1866-69; J°hh M- Cole, of Williamstown, 1869-76; O. A. Archer, of Blackinton, 1876-79; J. R.Houghton, of Stamford, Vt, 1879-82; William S. Johnson, of North Adams, 1882-84, and William L. Brown, elected No vember 18, 1884, the present incumbent. The treasurers have been Henry W. Kingsley, of North Adams, 1860-61; Salmon Burlingame, of North Adams, 1861-76; Rufus G. Welden, of North Adams, 1876-82; William Burton, of N. Adams 1882-84; and S. B. Dibble, elected November 18, 1884, the present offi cer. The secretaries have been William W. Gallup, of North Adams, 1860-69; H. Clay Bliss, of North Adams, 1869 to the present time. The society has had its grounds and track located in North Adams badly damaged by fresh ets at different times, rendering it necesssary to build a new track, and remove its buildings, entailing considerable expense, so that at the present time it owes $3,600.00. In other respects it was never in a. more flourishing con dition, the receipts for the past year being larger than those of any former year. The building, consisting of a large exhibition hall, a barn with twenty- ' two stalls for horses, a judge's stand and a grand stand, were erected some five or six years ago by an association, and at the expiration of ten years are to revert to the society. They are all in good repair and were newly painted in 1883. The North Adams Gaslight Company was organized in 1864, with a capital stock of $50,000.00, and with John B. Tyler, president; W. W. Freeman, treasurer; and H. Clay Bliss, secretary. This company furnishes a very good grade of gas and are quite liberally patronized. The present officers are W. L. Brown, president; J. B. Tyler, vice-president; Arthur D. Cady, sec retary; and Frank S. Richardson, treasurer. The company's works are located just off Main street. The North Adams Roller Skating Rink, located on Marshall street, Ladd Bradley & Co., proprietors, was built in November, 1883. It has a floor 86x 36 feet The North Adams Hospital was established in 1884, the by-laws providing that the corporation shall be managed by the board of control, which includes all the officers and directors. These are, as also established by the by-laws, composed of ladies from all the local churches. The North Adams Electric Light, Company was organized in December, 1884. The officers are George M. Darby, president, and F. L. Tilton, clerk. The Arnold Print Works. — This company, whose mills are located on TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 25 I Marshall street, at North Adams village, was organized as a stock company, October io, 1876, with David A. Brayton, of Fall River, president, and Albert C. Houghton, treasurer. They have eight printing machines and manufacture about 15,000 pieces of from forty-five to fifty yards each, per week, giving employment to 450 hands. The president of the company is A. C. Houghton, and the treasurer is William A. Gallup. The Eclipse Mills, located on Main street, are owned by the same company, and superintended by R. R. Kelly, have 300 looms running on print cloths, making about 1,800 pieces per week, giving employment to 175 hands. The Beaver Mills, Gallup & Houghton, proprietors, were established in 1871-72 by Gallup, Bailey & Co. They have 230 looms, give employment to 135 hands and turn out about 1,300 pieces of print cloth per week. The North Adams Manufacturing Company was organized about 1863, with Sanford Blackinton, president. October 23, 1877, it was re-organized with H. G. B. Fisher, president; and E. D. Pennimin, treasurer and agent. The works have fifty looms and turn out about 20,000 yards of six-quarter fancy cassirners per month, giving employment to 250 hands. The S. Blackinton Woolen Company was organized in 1876, with S. Black inton, president, and O. A. Archer, treasurer. Their mills have fifty broad and thirty-six narrow looms, and turn out about 50,000 yards of fancy cassi- meres per month, giving employment to 300 hands. The Greylock Mills. — These mills were established by a stock company organized in 1880, with Theodore Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, president, and a capital stock of $250,000.00, for the manufacture of fine ginghams. In 1882 William C. Plunkett became president of the company, which position he held until his death. The present officers are Wellington Smith, vice-president ; S. H. Pomeroy, of Pittsfield treasurer; and W. B. Plunkett of Adams, business manager. These mills have 325 looms, give employment to 325 hands, and turn out about 250,000 yards of goods per month. The Glen Woolen Company. — The mill owned by this company was built in 1863, by Chester Baily, who operated it as a batting-mill for about six months, when it was taken by Perry & Penniman, who operated it as a woolen- mill from that time until 1868. For the next ten years it was operated as a woolen-mill by S. Blackinton & Son, and from 1878 to '80 by S. Blackinton & Son and Frank A. Walker, and December ist of that year it was taken by the above named company, which was organized under an act of incorpora tion at that time, with S. Blackinton, president, and F. A. Walker, treasurer. The mill has eight sets of cards, employs 150 hands and turns out about 22,000 yards of fancy cassimeres per month. The Freeman Manufacturing Company operates three mills in the manufac ture of print cloth, viz. : The Eagle mill, erected in 1862, for spinning and weaving; the Estes mill, built about 1840, for carding, spinning and repairing; and the Stone mill, erected in 1824, for weaving alone. The product of these mills is about 90,000 yards of print cloths per week. 252 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. D. J. Barber's tannery, located on Union street, was established by Hatch & Merriam, about 1834, and in 1836 was sold to Captain Bixby, after which it passed through many changes of proprietors, until it finally came into the hands of Mr. Barber. 1. F. Loftus's marble works were established by John Flaherty about T863, and were purchased by Mr. Loftus in 1879. He manufactures and deals in foreign and domestic marble and granite of all kinds. James L. Comisky 's furniture and undertaking establishment, located on North Church street, was established in 1883, by Kelly & Comisky, where the latter now does all kinds of furniture repairing and everything pertaining to the undertaking business. S. B. Dibble' s sash, blind and box factory, located on State street, was estab lished in 1875. He does all kinds of work in this line, employing about twenty-five men. He also is engaged in the lumber business, which he pur chased of E. J. Carey, in 1874. James Hunter &° Son' s foundry and machine shop. — In 1848 Mr. Hunter established a foundry here, taking into partnership with him, about a year later, David Temple. Two years later, Abel Weatherby purchased Mr. Tem ple's interest, and subsequently sold it again, the firm becoming Hunter, Thayer & Co. They added a grist and planing-mill and box factory, continuing the business thus five years, when the firm became James Hunter & Co., and three years later James Hunter & Son. In 1861 they built the present wood work shop, and commenced the machine shop business. They manufacture shaftings, hangers, friction pulleys, couplings, etc., also Hunter's patent hand drills, Hunter's patent improved fulling-mill, and the improved wool washing and scouring machine, employing about seventy-five hands. T E. Brigham's broom factory, located on Liberty street, was established by him and Benjamin Smith, in 1865. At the end of about a year Mr. Brigham purchased the entire business, taking into partnership with him C. M. Hibbard, and in August, 1871, again became sole owner. He employs eight men, manufacturing about 6,000 dozen brooms per year. O. Wells cV Son's acid and iron liquor works were originally established by James Ward, and were purchased by Mr. Wells in 1839. They manu facture pyroligneous acid and iron liquor, from wood, a cord of wood yielding about 150 gallons. Fisher & Morgan's soap factory, located on road 15, was established by the present firm in 1879. They manufacture about $2,500.00 worth of soap per year. Whipple Bros! lime kiln, located on road 15, was established by the present firm in 1884. They have two kilns and manufacture about 30,000 barrels of lime per year. They also have kilns at North Pownal, Vt, where they man ufacture about 15,000 barrels per year. Moses Willard, located on East Brooklyn street, is engaged in the manu facture of "temperance porter," where he has been in the business since 1880. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 253 Eugene Church's carriage manufactory, located on the corner of Marshall and Center streets, was established by him in March, 1881. He does a general repairing business. The Eagle Grist-Mills of M. D. & A. N. Hodge, were built by James A. Marshall in 1842, and were bought by the present firm in 1873. The mills have five runs or stones and six sets of rollers, give employment to eight men. The Vienna Bakery, A. G. McLaughlin proprietor, was established by J. Wilbur, about 1853, and came into the present proprietor's possession in 1881. H. T. Cady's shoe manufactory was established in 1866, by William G. and Hiiam T. Cady, under the firm name of Cady Bros., who continued the business until 1880, when H. T. Cady became sole owner. He gives employ ment to 150 hands and turns out about $250,000.00 worth of manufactured goods per annum. Charles Feige's bottling works, located on Main street, where he bottles ales, larger, porter and all kinds of mineral water, were established by him in December, t88i. Levi W. Boyd's turning and carpenters' supply shop, located on Main street, was established by him in November, 1883. J. H. Adams' s furniture business, on Main street, was establishd by Ezra Ingraham, in 1828, who, with various changes of partners, conducted the same until 1852, when it was purchased by J. H. and David S. Adams. Since the death of David S., in i860, it has been carried on by J. H. Adams alone. Edgar P. Loomis' s bakery, was established by S. F. Kimball in 1878, who, in 1833, took into partnership with him Edgar P. Loomis, who subsequently became sole owner. Edward Vadner's carriage shop, located at the rear of 7 2 Main street, was established- about 1869. He employs sixteen men in new work and in gen eral repairing. William H. Turner's carriage shop, located at Willow Dell, has been operated by him since May 1, 1883. He manufactures all kinds of carriages, wagons and sleighs, and does also a general repairing business. James M. Barber's carriage factory, located on West Main street, was established by him in the spring of 1878. He employs about ten men in the manufacture of all kinds of wagons, carriages and sleighs and in general repairing. William F. Hodge' s foundry and machine shop, located on Brooklyn street, was established by O. J. & W. F. Hodge, in 1867, and was conducted by them until the death of O. J., July 6, 1853, since which time it has been car ried on by W. F. Hodge. Oliver. S. Miner's carriage shop, located at Willow Dell, was established in 1872. During the year 1883, he did about $3,000.00 worth of work. Abner L. fsbell commenced the manufacture of carriages, sleighs, etc., in 1850, located on Main street, where he carried on the business about seven- 254 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS teen years, then moved to the place he now occupies on North Eagle street. Albridge Hodskins English ale brewery was established on Church street, about 1864, where he carried on the business about fifteen years, then built a brewery on Brooklyn street, which was burned in 1883, when he removed to his present location, on the same street. The early settlement, etc., of the town having been noticed on page 95, we will turn our attention immediately to the building of old Fort Massa chusetts. As soon as the declaration of war between England and France was pro claimed at Boston in June, 174*;, orders were issued by Governor Shirley for the building of a line of forts, more effectually to protect the western frontiers of Massachusetts from the ravage of the Indians. Of the routes which had been pursued by the enemy in the former wars in approaching the frontiers from Canada, the most northern was by the river St. Francis, through Lake Memphremagog, in Vermont, thence by portage to the Passumpsic river, and down that river to the Connecticut, and thence to the settlements bordering the banks of the latter stream. Sometimes the enemy, having sailed down Lake Champlain, as far as Whitehall, would proceed up Pawlet river to its sources, thence across the mountains to West river, and down that stream to the Connecticut. At other times they would approach that river by follow ing up Otter creek to its sources. In 1724 Fort Dummer had been built on the Connecticut, where Brattleboro, Vt, now is, as an obstruction to the In dians in their northern march into Massachusetts. The forts which Governor Shirley commanded to have built extended from Fort Dummer to East and West Hoosac, now North Adams and Williams town, and was located in the following towns : Fort Massachusetts, in North Adams ; Fort West Hoosac, on the public square in Williamstown ; Fort Shirley, in Heath ; Coghran's and Rice's forts in Coleraine; and Sheldon's fort, in Bernardston. In the latter place, as well as in Coleraine, several houses were stockaded, and at Northfield and Greenfield the old defenses were repaired. The western cordon of forts was placed under the immediate command of Capt, afterwards Col. Ephraim Williams, who established his headquarters at Fort Massachusetts. Col. John Stoddard, of Northampton, commander of the militia regiment in the county of Hampshire, was charged with the general defense of the same quarter. The rations allowed the garrison forces on the frontiers were, for each man, one pound of bread and half a pint of peas or beans per diem ; two pounds of pork for three days, and one gallon of molasses for forty-two days. March ing forces were allowed a pound of bread for each man ; the same of pork, and a gill of rum per diem. Parties were kept continuously ranging from fort to fort on the line between Forts Dummer and Massachusetts, and thence to Pittsfield, for the purpose of ferreting out the Indians, and compa nies of large dogs were trained to scent their trails. To induce soldiers to engage in this kind of warfare, a bounty of thirty pounds each was offered on TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 255 Indian scalps. The officer who commanded a "scalping expedition," was required to keep a fair and correct journal of his marches and operations, and return it to the government of the province. Fort Massachusetts was located near road 3, as numbered on our map, or the main road leading from North Adams to Williamstown, about four miles from the present village of Williamstown, upon a meadow of the Hoosac river, now a part of the Harrison farm. Its immediate site is marked by a large elm tree which was planted by Prof. A. L. Perry, of Williams college, in 1859. During the year 1744 no very important demonstrations were made by the enemy, and none within the reach of the forts, and even during the fol lowing year, 1745, the vigilance of the scouts was rewarded with no discovery of, or collision with, the enemy. But May 6, 1746, as Lieut. John Hawks and John Miles were riding out from the fort, they were fired upon by two Indians and wounded. Miles made his escape to the fort ; but Hawkes fought for sometime and might have taken both prisoners, had he understood their language, for it was afterwards learned that they both asked for quarter. On the nth of the following month, June, a party of the enemy attaked a number of men who were at a distance from the fort, and a skirmish ensued. After sustaining the fire a few minutes, the enemy fled, having lost one of their men. Elisha Mims and Gresham Hawks were wounded, and Benjamin Ten ter was taken captive. No attack then took place until the 20th of August, when an army of French and Indians under Gen. De Vaudreuil, their number being variously estimated at from 800 to 900, appeared before the fort. A more unfortunate time for the garrison could not have been chosen, as its ammunition was nearly ex hausted, and there were but twenty-two able men in the fort. The French general made propositions to Sergeant John Hawks, then temporarily in command of the fort, to surrender, but he declined, thinking, perhaps, that succor might reach him during the time which he might be able to delay his surrender. The attack was accordingly commenced, and the brave little gar rison defended the fort against forty times their number for forty- eight hours During all this time the enemy were kept at a respectful distance, and some of them were shot, at the long range of sixty rods, when they supposed them selves entirely beyond the arm of danger. At the end of this long and most gallant defense, the ammunition of the garrison became exhausted, and no choice but a surrender was left, and even then the commander of the garri son made his terms. One of the conditions was that none of the prisoners, numbering thirty-three men, women and children, should be delivered to the Indians. DeVaudreuil made the pledge, and the army next day, under the pre tence that the Indians were mutinous in consequence of withholding prison ers from them, one-half of the number were delivered over to them, and one of the number was immediately killed, in consequence of his being too sick to travel. The garrison lost but one man in the attack, while the enemy lost, in killed and mortally wounded, forty-five. The fort was destroyed and the cap- 256 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. tives marched to Canada, where they all, except the murdered man, arrived in safety, being treated as humanely as circumstances would allow. Twelve of them, however, were taken sick and died there, while the remainder, with other prisoners, arrived at Boston on August 16, 1747, nearly a year after their capture, under a flag of truce, and were redeemed. This affair, one of the most gallant in the whole history of the frontier wars, has invested the locality of old Fort Massachusetts with patriotic associations, such as attach to few of the points made interesting by having been the scene of bolder struggles, and is regarded and spoken of with affectionate pride by those liv ing in its vicinity. That Sergeant Hawks would never have surrendered if his ammunition had not failed him is very certain, and, as it was, the victory won by DeVaudreuil was no subject of boasting. The fort was rebuilt during the following winter and spring, and on the 25th of May, while it was in progress of erection, there being several hun dred people present, an army of the enemy came on with the design of hin dering the undertaking. About a hundred men had been sent to Albany a few days before for stores of provision and ammunition. As these were approaching the fort on their return, a scout was sent forward, who, upon coming within sight of the' fort, discovered the enemy and began an attack, which gave alarm to the people at the fort, who had not yet discovered the enemy. A few issued out and maintained a small skirmish, until the enemy fled. The people remained at the fort, and the commander of the party with the wagons were much blamed for not affording assistance, and were charged with cowardice. In this action three persons were wounded and a friendly Indian from Stockbridge was killed. On the ist of October following, Peter Burvee was captured near the fort ; and on the 2d of August, 1748, about 200 of the enemy appeared at the fort. It was then under the command of Captain Williams. A scout was fired upon, which drew out the Captain with about thirty men, and an attack was begun, which continued for some time; but finding the enemy numerous, Captain Williams fought upon the retreat until he had regained the fort. The enemy soon withdrew, but with what loss is not known. A man by the name of Abbott was killed, and Lieutenant Hawley and Ezekiel Wells were wounded. Colonel Williams was killed at Lake George, September 8, 1755, and afterwards a Captain Wyman had charge of the fort. The last sanguine affair at the fort, at which we have mention, was on June 7, 1756, when Benjamin King and a man by the name of Meacham were killed, this being during the second French war. We have already stated, on page 95, that some of the first settlers of the town had been soldiers located at Fort Massachusetts. One of these a John Perry, had settled here, built for himself an house, and had cleared a small farm at the time the prisoners were captured, of which he was one, August 20, 1746. His house and effects, it seems, were destroyed, and a short time after his release from captivity he petitioned the general court for compensa- TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 257 tion for his losses. This quaint petition, which we print below, it seems, however, was disregarded by the court. It is dated November 5, 1747, less than three months after the return of the captives : — " Whereas, your Honors' humble Petitioner enlisted in the service of the country, under the command of Capt. Ephraim Williams, in the year 1745, and was posted at Fort Massachusetts, in Hoosuck, and upon ye encourage ment we had from ye late Col. John Stoddard, which was that if we went with our families, he did not doubt but that ye court would grant us land to settle on, whereupon I, your Honors' humble petitioner, carried up my family with my household stuff and other effect, and continued there till we was taken, when we was obliged to surrender to the French and Indian enemy, August the 20th, 1746. I wouldhumbly lay before your Honors the losses I sustained, then, which are as followeth: — A house which I built there for my family, j£ 80; two feather beds with their furniture, ^ioo ; two suits of apparel apiece for me and my wife, ^150; two brass kettles, a pot of pewter with tramel tongs and fire slice, and knives and forks to ye balance of ^20; one cross-cut saw, ^20 ; and one new broad-ax, Jfi; three new narrow axes, £8 ; two steel traps, ^14; two guns, ^32; one pistol, £$; one one-hundred weight of sugar, ^20; total, ^457, with a great many other things not named. The losses your immble petitioner hath met with, together with my captivity, hath reduced me to low circumstances, and now humbly prayeth your Honors of your goodness to grant him a grant of land to settle upon near ye forts, where I fenced, which was about a mile west of the fort or elsewhere, where your Honors pleaseth, and that your Honors may have a full reward hereafter, for all your pious and charitable deeds, your Honors' humble petitioner shall always pray. " John Perry. " This date places John Perry as the first settler in the Hoosac Valley, though he never came back here. Among the early settlers of Egremont, however, was a John Perry, who possibly may have been the one in question. The es timates he made on his property, it must be remembered, was in " lawful money, " that is, colonial bills made legal tenders, and these, during that very year, were being redeemed by Massachusetts at the rate of eleven for one sil ver dollar. Jeremey Slye removed to North Adams from Rhode Island, at an early date, coming some time previous to 1784. He located on a portion of the farm now owned by his grandson, Addison M., where he resided until his death in 1854, rearing a family of five children, of whom but one, Mrs. Lydia Howland, of Palmyra, N. Y., survives. A son, Ira, born here in 1805, lived upon the homestead until his death in 1880, and was the father of eight children, five of whom are now living, one son, Addision, occupying the old homestead. A daughter, Mrs. Martha Bowen, resides in Adams. Otis Blackinton immigrated to this town from Attleboro, Mass., in 1782, located about three miles from the village, and followed farming as a business. He reared a family of ten or eleven children, four of whom are still living. He died while on a visit to Attleboro. One son, Sanford, was born in Attleboro, in 1798, but has spent his life in this town. He has been engaged in manufacturing a great many years, and is now president of the Glen Woolen Company, also of the Blackinton Woolen Company. He is 17* 258 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. president also of the Adams National bank, and for many years has been one of the most prominent business men of the town. James Paul, of Connecticut, came to this town about 1786, and located on road 18. He was an extensive farmer and land holder. Of his family of eight children, one, David, now resides in Indiana. James died about 1828. Joseph, another son of James, came here with his father when about four years of age. When a young man he was a school teacher. About 1816 he married and settled on the farm where his father first settled, where he resided until 1852, rearing four children, all of whom are now living, and one of whom, George R., succeeds to the homestead. Elisha Kingsley came to this town from Swansea, Mass., about 1790, locat ing in 1810 on road 23, where he died in 1849. Two sons, Elisha and Henry W., reside in North Adams, Henry occupying a farm adjoining that formerly owned by his father. William Wilbur came to this town about 1800, located upon the farm now owned by his grandson, L. S. Wilbur, rearing a large family. His son, Smith, was born in town in 1804, and resided here until his death in 1879. Two of his children, Mrs. Emily Ballou, of Adams, and L. S., residing in this town, on road 20, survive. Ansel Amadon came to North Adams from Pownal, Vt, at an early date residing here until his death. His son, Philander, accompanied him here, where he also resided until his death in 1875. His two sons. George A., and L. T., are residents of this town. David Darling, a blacksmith by trade, immigrated to this town from Rhode Island about a century ago, and is said to have been the first to carry on that trade in North Adams. His son David, who came here about the same time, followed his father's trade, also keeping a hotel on the site of the present Martin block, which was known as the " Black Tavern." George, son of David, Jr., also a blacksmith, always resided in North Adams, and reared a family of 'five children, three of whom are still living, and two, Albert and Allen B., in this town. James Eddy went to Adams from Rhode Island, at an early date, it being some time previous to 1784. He settled in the "Bowen District," and reared a family of seven children, among whom was one son, Preserved, born in 1795, who always resided either in that town or North Adams until his death in 1867,- rearing four children, of whom three are still living, among whom are Mrs, William Ketchiim, and James W. Eddy. John Whipple from Rhode Island, came to North Adams about 1807, locating near the village, but. afterwards removing to South Adams, where he died, about 1843, having reared a large family, five surviving. One daughter, Almira, married Nathan Gove, an early settler from New Hampshire, and had thirteen children, five still living, and one son, W. H. Gove, residing on road 2, in this town. Orson Wells, grandson of John Wells, one of the early settlers of Chesh- TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 259 ire, was born in that town in 1795, and removed to North Adams in 1810, engaging in the manufacture of acid. He married Zeruah Philips in 18 17, and has one son, Daniel M., whom he has associated with himself 'in busi ness. Mr. Wells is now eighty-nine years of age. Benjamin Chase, from Dartmouth, Mass., came to this town about the year 1812, and cleared a farm. None of his family of nine children are now living. One son, Joseph, who came here with his father, resided upon the homestead until his death ,in 1837, at the age of eight-seven, and was the father of eleven children, of whom Hiram A. succeeded to the old home stead on road 21. Ezra D. Whitaker, son of Ezra, a sea captain, was a merchant in this town from 1824 to '29, after which he removed to Troy, N. Y., returning to North Adams in about five years, and engaging in mercantile pursuits, which he fol lowed until about 1858 when he became treasurer of the North Adams sav ings bank, which office he resigned October 7, 1872, after a service of about fourteen years. He is still an active business man, although eighty-six years of age. His son, Valmore A., was chosen treasurer of the bank to succeed his father, which office he still holds. Josiah Quincy Robinson emigrated to Adams from Hardwick, where he remained from 1794 to 1828, when he settled inNorth Adams, where he died in 1856, at the age of eighty-three. His son, Benjamin F., who was born in Adams, coming thence to North Adams in 1828, owns severalfarms in Adams, and two in North Adams. Fle was engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1845. He married Eliza B. Whitman, who died in 1853, rearing three children, two of whom, Mrs. Susan F. Fisher of New York, and Sarah Eliza, wife of G. L. Rice, of this town, are still living. Dr. Edward Norman, born in Hudson, N. Y., in 1806, removed to this town in 1830, and opened the first drug store in the place, selling out in 1859, to W. H. Griswold and Dr. Lawrence, both now deceased. Dr. Norman married Miss L. M. Putnam, a great-granddaughter of Gen. Israel Putnam, by whom he had two children, Martha M., wife of Samuel Keyes, of this village, and Emily N., wife of L. M. Hayden. He was one of the oldest F. & A. Masons in the town. He died May 28, 1874. Dr. Seth N. Briggs was born at Rochester, Vt, September 2, 181 3, the youngest of six children of Enos and Lovisa (Nichols) Briggs. He began the study of medicine in 1832, with Dr. Ross, of Rutland, and afterwards studied in Philadelphia. He first began practice in Starksboro, but in 1840 came to North Adams, and has since practiced in this place. His wife was Sarah Campbell, also from Rochester. They have three daughters, all residents of North Adams, Calphurna V. (Mrs. William M. Lennox) Elizabeth (Mrs. Oliver Arnold), and Mrs. Minerva S. Boss. Dr. Snell Babbitt's father .was a Revolutionary soldier, and a prominent early settler in Savoy, serving in the legislature several terms. Snell came with his father from Norton, Mass., to Savoy. He became a physician and 260 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. practiced in Hancock for some years, when he moved to Adams, where he practiced successfully until his death in 1854. Dr. Nathan S. Babbitt, son of Dr. Snell Babbitt, was born in Hancock, August 30, 18 1 2. He studied medicine with his father and with Dr. Wells, of Windsor, graduated at Williams college, and began the practice of medicine before twenty-one years of age, and has always practiced medicine in Adams. He married Ann Eliza Robinson and has no children. William Hazelett, was born in Houston, Scotland, in 1821, emigrating to North Adams in 1834. He married Miss Chesbro,by whom he has four chil dren, Mary S., David W., Emma E., and William H, all living. He was a member of Co. B, loth Regt Mass. Vols. James Hunter emigrated from Scotland to America in 1833, locating in 1838, in North Adams. In company with McLellan, Magee, and Dr. Hauks, and under the firm name of McLellan, Hunter <&: Co., he built the original Greylock mills at Greylock. James Easton, a shoemaker, by trade, was born in Southwick, Mass., in 1819. He came to this town in 1841, where he has followed his trade forty- three years. Lester M. Hayden, born in Clarksburg in 1831, came to North Adams in 1853. He married Susan Clark, by whom he had three children, John, Fred, and Arthur. He was a^captain in Co. E, 31st Mass. Vols., afterwards the 6th Mass. Cavalry in the late war for the Union. Moses B. Darling, from Rowe, Mass. removed to this town in 1858. He has been engaged in the grocery business about thirty years. In 1883 he was elected representative of the second district to the general court by the Republican party, and he has also been assessor several years. Edward A. Messer, born in Troy, N. Y., in 1844, came to this town in 1867, where he is now foreman in the extensive shoe factory of the Sampson Manufacturing Co. He married Miss Kimball, rearing nine children, namely: Mary, Charles, Maude, Edna, Ralph, Frank, Willie, Madge, and Paul, seven still living. William H. Button, of Berlin, N. Y., came to Adams in 1869. He was a member of Co. I, 30th Regt, N. Y. Vols., and was in several engage ments. He is now of the firm of- Button & Bassett of this town. S. A. Kemp, (son of Nathan Kemp, who came to Florida from Shelburn about 1790, and cleared a farm, raising eight children,) came to North Adams in 1869, and located in Kempville, so-called from the fact that Mr. Kemp has erected a large number of buildings here, both for dwellings and business. He is a lumber dealer and real estate agent. Barnas, son of S. A., is a builder in the town. Henry H. Peck, born at Whitingham, Vt, in 1841, married Elizabeth Sabin, by whom he had three children, Carrie C, Willie ;H., and Nellie, all of whom are now living. His wife dying in 1876, he married Miranda H. Sabin, and has been foreman for C. T. Sampson thirteen years. Mr. Peck TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 26 1 was a member of Co. H. 27th Regt. Mass. Vols., being in three general engagements, and was discharged March 8, 1864. John H. Towle, from Windsor, born in 1844, came to this town in 1871. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Lettie A. Thayer, one daugh ter, Lillian M., and by his second wife, Sabra Baker, one son, Alfred S. Mr. Towle enlisted in Co. B, 10th Regt. Mass. Vols., was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill, July ist, 1862, and July 2d was taken a captive to Richmond, where he was retained two months, and was discharged Decem ber 28, 1863. He is now employed in the Sampson shoe factory. J. M. Pinkham, a native of New Hampshire, born in 1836, was a member of the ist N. H. Cavalry. He came to this town in 1875, where he is one of the foremen in Sampson's shoe factory. He married for his first wife, Sarah Plumber, by whom he had two children, Fired W. and Metta W. He married for his second wife Melinda M. George. Joseph Scott, a blacksmith, located in the southern part of Williamstown about 1808, and reared a family of nine children, seven of whom are still liv ing, five residing in North Adams, one in Worcester, Mass., and one in Penn sylvania. Joseph died about 1869, aged eighty years. W. H. Draper, from Brimfield, Mass., came to North Adams in 1882. He married Sarah J. Wheeler, of Marlboro, Mass., rearing four children : Ella, who died in 1869, William E., Ea M., and Charles E. Mr. Draper was a member of the 10th Regt., Mass. Vols., under Gen Miles, in the 6th corps. He is now one of the foremen in Sampson Manufacturing Co, David Smith, born in West Stockbridge, Mass., was a soldier in the war of 1812. He married Betsey Smith, by whom he had eight children. Orange, born in 1810, married Climena Kline, and reared a family of ten children. His daughter, Amanda, married Nelson Bishop, and resides in North Adams. Don C. Mathews, born in Skowhegan, Maine, in 1850, came to North Adams in 1883, and is now one of the foremen in the Sampson Mfg. Co.'s works. He married Mary J. McKay, by whom he has had three children, two, Louisa H. and Rena McKay, are living. The Congregational church of North Adams. — The early settlers, most of whom were from Connecticut, immediately established the institutions of religion, in accordance as well with their uniform policy, as with the con ditions attached by the general court to the conveyance of the township. They built a meeting-house of logs, on a site at the corner of the roads near the southern line of the town. A church was formed, and Rev. Samuel Todd settled as pastor, but at what date is not known, as the records are lost It was probably, however, in 1766; at least Mr. Todd came into the town in the autumn of that year. The change in the. character of the population, which must have occurred soon after Mr. Todd's settlement, withdrew from him his support, and put a stop to his labors. A vote of the inhabitants was taken, January 3, 1778, proposing to him to relinquish his claim to the min isterial lands, and to receive his dismission, but, while he acceeded to the 262 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. latter clause, he retained the lands. Mr. Todd was a native of North Haven, Conn., and graduated at Yale college in 1734. The first church probably existed, with him as pastor, for about ten years, and then became extinct. For a period of twenty years after the dismissal of Mr. Todd, there was no society in the town except that of the Friends, which was formed in 1781. About 1782 the people of North Adams, comprising the remnants of the de funct Congregational church, with others of similar sentiments, joined in put ting up and covering the frame of a meeting-house a few rods south of the village, which stood unfinished and unused until 1794, when it was moved into the village and finished. But it was not until April 39, 1827, that the present church was organized, Rev. J. W. Yeomans being the first pastor. Their fine brick church building, located on Summer street, was completed - and opened during the following year. The First Baptist church of North Adams, located on Church street, was organized under the ministry of Elder George Witherell, with twenty-two members, October 30, 1808. Their first church building, however, was erected ten years previous, in 1798. It did service until 1828, when it was succeeded by another, which was used until 1848, and the present structure was erected in 1880. It will comfortably accommodate about 1,000 persons, and is valued, including grounds and other property, at $100,000.00, the original cost of the church being about $50,000.00. The society now has 900 members, with Rev. A. C. Osborn, D. D., pastor. The home Sunday school has 600 scholars and the five mission schools about 100 each. The Methodist Episcopal church, located on Church street, was organized by Rev. Mr. Lewis, of Petersburg, N. Y., with twenty members, in 1824. Rev. Friend Draper being the first pastor. Their first church building, erected in 1828, did service until 1842, when it was superseded by the present brick structure, which will seat 1,500 persons, cost $65,000.00, and is valued, including grounds, etc., at $75,000.00. The society now has 650 members, with Rev. J. W. Thompson, pastor. The Sunday school has 400 members. St. John 's Episcopal church, located on Summer street, was organized by William Tatlock, Stephen H. Tyng, Jr., the students of Williams college, and some others, in 1856, the Rev. Benjamin F. DeCosta being the first rec tor. In 1857 a church building was erected of wood, which was succeeded in 1869 by the present stone structure, which will seat about 350 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $26,000.00. The society now has 140 communicants, with Rev. Harry I. Bodley, rector. The Sunday school has 191 scholars and fifteen officers and teachers. The Blackinton Union church, located at Blackinton, was organized by its first pastor, Rev. John Alden, in 1843, with twenty members. The church building, erected in 187 1, will seat 300 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $12,500 00. There are now about 150 members here, the pul pit being supplied by Rev. T. T. Munger, S. McKean and A. C. Osborn of TOWN OF OTIS. 263 North Adams. The church building was erected by Sanford Blackinton and donated to the village. OTIS lies in the southeastern part of the county, in lat. 420 12' and long. 3° 56', bounded north by Becket, east by Blandford in Hampden county, south by Tolland, in Hampden county, and Sandisfield, and west by Tyringham and Monterey. It was made up by uniting the old town of Lou don and the district of Bethlehem. Loudon was incorporated as a township in 1773, from what was previously known as Tyringham Equivalent, a tract granted to the proprietors of Tyringham, as an equivalent for loses sustained by them. It had an average length of seven miles from north to south, and three miles from east to west, comprising an area of about 13,000 acres, 2,944 of which lay at the bottom of ponds, and was bounded as follows : North, by Becket, east, by Blandford, south, by West Granville, now Tol land, and west by Bethlehem. The latter section was incorporated as a dis trict, June 24, 1789. It was originally called the " North Eleven Thousand Acres," with reference to Southfield, which was called the " South Eleven Thousand Acres," and which was also incorporated as a district, June 19, 1797, and united with Sandisfield February 8, 1819, and both of which tracts, with the exception of a few individual grants, belonged to the four towns of Tyringham, New Marlboro, Sandisfield and Becket. The "North Eleven Thousand Acres," or Bethlehem, was about four miles square, bounded north by Becket, east by Loudon, south by Sandisfield, and west by Tyringham. The tracts thus described, then, Loudon and Bethlehem, were incorporated, under the name of Loudon. This name was retained only for a short period, however, for at a town meeting held in May, 1810, it was proposed to have the name changed to Mountville, "or by some other name, at the discretion of P. Larkson, Esq.," who was at that time their rep resentative in the general court. In June he obtained for the town its new name, selecting Otis, in honor of Harrison G. Otis, of Boston, then speaker of the House of Representatives. As Bethlehem was three miles shorter than Loudon, and Sandisfield extended as far east as Bethlehem, the north east corner of Sandisfield is only about half a mile south of the center of Otis, thus appearing on the map to greatly overlap the township. The surface of the territory, lying among the highlands as it does, is ele vated and broken, rendering much of the land unfit for purposes of cultiva tion, while the soil is not, in general, of a good quality, except for grazing purposes, as the rocks, being of a granitic character affords but small contri butions to it by disintegration. Tilley's mountain is the highest peak, afford ing a fine view of the beautiful scenery with which the town is replete. The Farmington river flows a southerly course through the central part of the town, affording, with its tributaries, many excellent mill-sites. It rises in 264 TOWN OF OTIS. Becket, formed by the union of two streams in the northern part of that town. There are also several large, beautiful natural ponds, as Great Lake, of 335: acres, Parish pond and Rand pond, forming a chain in the eastern section of the town. They are connected by a stream called Fall river, which, after leaving the last pond, falls over a precipice of sixty or seventy feet, forming a charming cataract, after which the streams passes through a deep defile into Farmington river. Hayes pond lies in the northwestern part of the town. These bodies of water, aside from lending a charm to the surrounding land scape, afford a home for many of the finny tribe, attracting numerous disci ples of Walton; There are yet remaining about 3,381 acres of woodland, the forests consisting mostly of beach, birch, maple, ash and hemlock. Pine and whitewood were once quite plentiful, but are now scarce. The geological structure is made up almost entirely of rocks of calcareous gneiss formation. Iron ore has been mined at one place, but owing to the marshy character of the surrounding land, the enterprise was soon abandoned. Near the center of the town, or about half a mile west of it, there is a large rock having an opening or cavity in it, where crystals of quartz and iron pyrites have been found. The cavity in this rock was formed, it is said, in a singular manner. About one hundred years ago, the tradition affirms, Daniel Summer, while passing in the vicinity of this rock, heard a sudden loud explosion, so violent as to hurl fragments of rock a distance of fifteen or twenty rods. Investigation discovered this rock, with its newly made fissure, black and discolored. It was supposed the explosion was caused by the combustion of hydrogen gas. In 1880 Otis had a population of 785. In 1883 the town employed thir teen female teachers in its public schools, at an average salary of $18.84 per month. There were 175 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $1,111.55. Otis Center (Otis p. o.) is a post village located in the central part of the town, on Farmington river, along which it extends for nearly a mile. It has two churches (Congregational and Episcopal), one hotel, town-hall, which contains a town library and school rooms besides a hall, two stores, tin shop, blacksmith shop and about twenty dwellings. East Otis is a hamlet located in the southeastern part of the town on very uneven ground. It has a saw-mill, blacksmith shop, hotel, and about half a dozen dwellings. West Otis (p. o.) is a hamlet located in the southwestern part of the town. It has a church (Baptist) and two dwellings. Clark Chandler's saw-mill, located on road 12, on Farmington river, has been owned by Mr. Chandler about thirteen years. He runs it about nine months in the year. William Tinker's tannery, located about a mile north of Otis Center on Farmington river, employs five men. The power here was first used in. 1785, though for operating a tannery only since 1830. TOWN OF OTIS. 265 William H. Stow's saw-mill, located on Farmington river, about a quarter of a mile north of Otis Center, is said to occupy one of the oldest water-pow ers in the town. Mr. Stow is a resident of Winsted, Conn. Fay 6- Williams's saw-mill, located at Otis Center, manufactures lumber, shingles, lath, etc., doing a large business and employing a number of men. Henry B. Norton's saw-mill, located at East Otis, does a large amount of custom work. Isaac L. Bristol's rake factory, located on road 2, was first used as such in 1845. The saw-mill just above it was first used about 100 years ago. The settlement of the town was commenced about 1851, by afew families locating in the eastern part of Loudon, though the precise date of their migra tion is not known. Among the first settlers were David, Stephen, and Isaac Kibbee, soon after followed by Paul Larkeom, Dan Gregory, Jeremy Stow, Ephraim Pelton, George Troop, Ebenezer Trumbull, Jacob Cook, Tim othy Whitney, Jonathan Norton, and Smith Marcy. The Kibbee's and Larkeom were from Enfield, Conn., Pelton from Greenville, Whitney from Petersburg, Norton from Suffield, and Marcy and Troop from Woodstock, Conn. At a later period Bethlehem began to be settled, its first inhabitants being Daniel Sumner, Thomas Ward, Phineas Kingsbury, Adon ijah Jones, Ebenezer Jones, Miles Jones, John Spear, John Plumb. James Breckenbridge, and Robert Hunter, most of whom were emigrants from Pal mer. The Jones, however, were from Connecticut, and accessions to the settlement were made from time to time from that State. In i79i,atthe taking of the first census, the returns show the town to have had 605 inhabit ants. Ten years previous to this, however, in 1781, Loudon had only forty- seven men capable of bearing arms, as the town at that time was called upon for three men for service in the army, and the names given in from which they were to be selected only aggregated this number. This shows that the settlement must have been rapid during that decade, owing, probably, to the close of the war and return of peace. In 1774 the first vote for a move towards establishing educational facilities was taken. During this year, also, was made the first interment known to have occured in the old cemetery in the southeastern part of the town, though there were probably burials there at an earlier date. The first road, or path, made through the town was in 1759, by Gen. Amherst and his army, while on their way to Albany, from Boston. Fle stayed one night each at Westfield, Blandford, Sandisfield, and Monterey. For many years after the Revolution this road was called " the great road from Boston to Albany," and was the only road from those places crossing directly Berkshire county. Burgoyne's army, after the surrender at Stillwater, passed over this road on their way to Boston, and remained three days in Otis, where they buried one of their sol diers. A few deserters remained in the town, and an officer was left here sick. He resided here several years after, teaching school, though he finally returned to England. 266 TOWN OF OTIS. John Davison, a Revolutionary soldier, was born November 28, 1763, and was one of the early settlers of this town, locating on a farm on road 29:, His son Thomas lived on this farm and reared a family. Edmund, son of Thomas, who now occupies the homestead, was bom in 1839, married Jennie Chapman, of Palmer, Mass., and has one child. Samuel Tillotson, a clothier by trade, moved from Monterey to Otis, locating on road 1, upon the farm now owned by Waite C. Broga, where his son George W. was born. George W. married Mary, daughter of Elijah Palmer, and lives on the Elijah Palmer farm. They have three children. Richard Pearl, a Revolutionary soldier, came from Wellington, Conn., in 1790, and located on road 6. His grandson, Richard D., (son of Nathan), now seventy-seven years of age, who has lived on the farm all his life, married Elenora Hunter, a native of Otis, and has three children. He has been a selectman in Otis. His son, John H., is a mason and farmer, living with his father. William, another son, who served in the 49th and 57th Regiments Mass. Vols., is in Winsted, Conn. Ellen S., a daughter, resides with her father. James/Hark came to Otis from Charleston, R. I., about 1794, and settled on a farm in the extreme southern part of the town, near the reservoir gate. James Clark, Jr., came here with his father when about eight years of age, married Fannie Clark, of Middletown, Conn., and had eight children, all of whom, except Sylvester, are living. Charles, James and Sarah reside in Otis. James married Augusta Stratton, of Sandisfield, and has reared six children, five of whom are living. He has been1 a selectman seven years, which office he how holds. He has always been a farmer, and has also been engaged in the lumber and real estate business. Moses Day, from West Springfield, Mass., came to Otis about 1830, and engaged with Thomas Davison in the manufacture of clock-cases, afterwards had a harness shop, but soon entered into general mercantile business. He was proprietor of the hotel which still bears his name, his two sons having succeeded him. Mr. Day was a deputy sheriff for over twenty years. He married Mrs. Henrietta McKeen, of Kent, Conn., and had three sons, Edward L., George D., and Henry A. Edward was for a time proprietor of Day's hotel but now resides in Stockbridge. He has held the office of deputy sheriff about twenty years, in which office he succeeded his father. Henry A. is now proprietor of the hotel. He was a member of the 49th Regiment Mass. Vols., in the late war, under Col. Bartlett, and was under Gen. Banks at the seige of Port Hudson. He married Lizzie C. Chadbourn, and has one child. Chester R. Cornwell, who was born in West Granville in 1819, and came with his father, Chester, to Otis when he was twelve years of age, was a shoe maker by trade. He married Nancy L., daughter of William Carter, and had nine children. Of the six now living, five reside in Otis. His son, Charles H., is a blacksmith doing a prosperous business. Chester R. has held sev- TOWN OF OTIS. 267 eral town offices, and was at one time proprietor of the mail route between Great Barrington and Chester, Hampden county. Loren Flint settled about 1834, on the farm on road 28, where his widow still resides, with her two sons. Levi and Joseph. Of a family of eleven, four others survive, three sons living in California. One son died in the late war in the Wilderness. Ephraim Gibbs, born in Blandford, Mass., in 1804, came to Otis in 1839, settling in the eastern part of the town, and since 1842 has lived on a farm off road 23. Mr. Gibbs married twice, having three children by his first wife and nine by his second. He has held the offices of selectman, assessor, and constable. Elias B. Palmer came to Otis from Hopkinton, R. I., in 1865, locating on road 14, where he still resides. He has three sons and one daughter. Elias B. is one of twenty brothers and sisters, there being ten of each. William Tinker is a native of Tolland, Mass. He learned the tanners trade of his father, and continued in that business until 1857, when he went to Colebrook, Conn., and became one of the firm of Sawyer, Tinker & Co., carrying on a cotton goods manufactory, a flouring-mill, and also a mercan tile business. In 1865 he came to Otis, and purchased the tannery of Jonas A. Stone & Co., which he has since operated. Mr. Tinker has held several town offices, and in r88o was representative of the 5th Berkshire district to the general court. He has four children, one of whom, Richard, is a physician of Manchester, Conn. Samuel C. Marshall was born in Tolland, Mass., where he learned the car penter and builders trade. He came to Otis in December, 1875, and bought a turning-shop just over the line in Sandisfield, which business he still follows. He married Julia E. Spring, of Tolland, Mass. His one child died in infancy. Albert B. Champlin was born in Schoharie county, N. Y., a son of Dr. H. C. Champlin, of Owego, N. Y. At the age of fourteen years he removed to Blandford, Mass., and a few years later came to Otis, though he subsequently resided in Becket, whence he enlisted in the 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery and served eighteen months. He returned from the war in June, 1865, and has since been a resident of Otis. He married Ruth W. Ellsworth, of Becket, in 1856, and has reared four children, three of whom, Willard H., Sarah J., and Charles S., are living. Oliver, Nathan, Asa, and Amaziah Snow, brothers, with their cousin, Syl vanus Sncw, came to Otis from Ashford, Conn., abont 1770. They have several descendants now residing in Otis. Nathan is represented by his daughter, Mrs. Letitia Davis, and her daughter, Mrs. O. S. Higley ; Asa, by his grandchildren, Mrs. S. C. and Miss H. C. Snow, and William H. Snow ; and Sylvanus by his great-grandchildren, Frederick, Claud, and Blanche Perkins. Asa was a Revolutionary soldier. The Congregational church of Otis, located at Otis village, was organized 268 TOWN OF PERU. by Rev. Zadock Hunn, of Becket, with seven members, February 2, 1779. A house of worship was erected in 1807, which was destroyed by fire just after it was completed; and in 18 10 the present edifice was built, which, with the improvements it has received, is now valued at $3,000.00. The society now has eighty-two members, with Rev. James C. Seagrave, pastor. St. Paul 's Protestant Episcopal church, located at Otis Center, was organ ized by Hon. Lester Tilley, John Demmock and others, in 1829, the first pastor being Rev. Mr. Parker. Their church building, erected soon after the organization of the society, will comfortably seat 150 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $1,500.00. The society now has twelve members, with Rev. Mr. Hilliard, rector. The Advent church, located on road 5, was organized in 1879, by George W. Tillotson, Mrs. Elizabeth Warren, of Hinsdale, being the first to fill the pulpit. The church building will seat about 200 persons. The society has a full attendance and is under the pastoral charge of Rev. Enoch Phelps, of Westfield. The Baptist church, located at West Otis, is a very old society, though it has now no regular pastor. Their church building, erected about fifty years ago, will seat 200 persons. PERU lies in the eastern part of the county, in lat. 42° 25' and long. 30 58', bounded north by Windsor, east by Cummington and Worthington, in Hampshire county, south by Middlefield, in Hampshire county, and Washington, and west by Hinsdale. It has an area of about 27,000 acres, which was erected into a township as follows : June 2, 1762, nine townships were sold at auction in Boston, among which was " Township No. 2, " whose territory included the present town of Peru and parts of Hinsdale and Mid dlefield, in Hampshire county. No. 2 was purchased by Elisha Jones, for ^1,460. Subsequently, Oliver Hartridge, of Hatfield, became associated with him in the ownership of the grant, and in his honor it was named Par tridgefield, being incorporated under this title July 4, 177 1. March 12, 1783, a part of its territory was taken, in connection with portions of Becket and Washington in this county, and of Worthington, Chester and Prescott's grant, in Hampshire county, to form the township of Middlefield, of that county. The remainder of the town was divided in 1795, the western part being incor porated as the " Westerly Parish of Partridgefield," which, June 21, 1804, was erected into the township of Hinsdale. Two years later, June 19, 1806, the name of Partridgefield was changed to Peru, since which time no changes have been made in its territorial limits. Lying upon the summit of the Green Mountain range, the surface of the town is wild, rough and mountainous, with scenery wild and romantic, but with a soil that is hard and rocky, rendering the locality poor for farming, TOWN OF PERU. 269 though it is excellent for grazing and stock-raising purposes, while it has 2,398 acres of valuable woodland. The highest point of land is French's mountain, rising to a height of 2,239 feet, near the center of the town, and affording a prospect that is grand and extensive. It was an important station during the late trigonometrical survey of the State. There are a number of streams, though they are small, as they have their source here* flowing east into Hamp shire county, and west into Hinsdale. This water-shed is so remarkable that the water from the roof of the Congregational church, at Peru village, finds its way from one side into Westfield river, while from the other it unites with the Housatonic. The rocks that make up the geological structure of the town are principally ol gneiss and mica-slate formation, though the town has a quarry of excellent limestone. In 1880 Peru had a population of 403. In 1883 it employed twelve female teachers in its public schools, at an average salary of $18.60 per month. There were seventy-two children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $616.67. Peru, a post village located on a hill near the central part of the town, at the junction of roads 21, 15, 13 and 22, has a church (Congregational), town house, store, and half a dozen dwellings. Robert Mc Cray' s saw-mill, located on rood 16, operated by both steam and water-power, was built about forty years ago, though there has been a mill on the site for a hundred years. Mr. McCray manufactures lumber, shingles and lath. Jewett H. Geer's saw-mill, located on road 32, built in i860, is operated by steam and water-power. Mr. Geer manufactures lumber, shingles and cloth-boards. His was the first steam power ever in the town. The settlement of the town was commenced in 1766, by Henry Badger, from New Jersey, and by Nathaniel Stowell, who came in about the same time, from Connecticut. About this time, also, Peter, Daniel and Nathan Thompson, from the eastern part of Massachusetts, located in the town, and were followed soon after by Ebenezer Pierce. The first town-meeting was warned by William Williams, the warrant being directed to " Cornelius Thayer of Partridgefield, in the county of Berkshire, yeoman," and was held August 13, 1771, at the dwelling of Nathan Watkins. The list of officers chosen on this occasion was as follows : Nathan Fisk, moderator ; Nathaniel Stowell, town clerk ; Cornelius Thayer, Michael Darling, and Capt. Francis Miller, selectmen and assessors; Cornelius Thayer, treasurer; Ebenezer Southland, constable ; Henry Badger, sealer of weights and measures ; James Watkins, sealer of leather; David Miller, Nathan Watkins, Phineas Watkins and Peter Tompkins, highway surveyors ; Jedediah Benton and Thomas Whitney, fence viewers ; Abraham Blackman and Daniel Walker, field viewers ; Ebenezer Pierce and Henry Badger, Jr., tything men ; Thomas Miller and Daniel Chapman, wardens ; Wilson Torrey and Moses Little, deer reeves ; Edward 270 TOWN OF PERU. Kibby and Josiah Fish, hog reeves; and Sylvanus Smith and John Lesuer, surveyor of clapboards and shingles. The first team to cross the mountain into the town was in 1767, the route taken by them subsequently becoming the turnpike from Albany and Pittsfield to Northampton and Boston. The church was organized in 1770 and the first church building erected in 1780. Several of the inhabitants served in the war of the Revolution, among whom were Capt. Nathan Wat kins, Joseph Badger, and Nathaniel Stowell. These and many others belongd to the company of minute men who marched upon the Lexington alarm, under the command of Watkins. They were enrolled in Col. John Pater- son's regiment, stationed at Fort No. 3, in Charlestown, at the time of the battle of Bunker Hill. William, Amasa, Thomas and Lemuel Frissell, four brothers were among _the very earliest settlers of Peru. Lemuel located on road 9, where J. P. Sennett now resides, and died there. He reared five children. His son, Frank, passed his life on the homestead, and built the house which Mr. Sennett now occupies. None of Lemuel's family survive. Thomas located on the place where E. E. Keeler now lives, on road 7, where he resided until his death. He, also, had a family of five children, none of whom are living except Statira, who became the wife of William Bowen, and resides on Peru hill in the village. Amasa, who resided on road 7, in the house now owned by Mr. Mattoon, of Lenox, was thrice married, having by his first wife four children, viz.: Judeth, who was a missionary to the Indians, and died in Arkansas ; Mason, a graduate of Williams college, who became a law yer, removed to Missouri, where he became a county judge, and died there ; John, who graduated fromWilliams college with the degree of A. B., in 1831, be came a physician and surgeon and now resides in Wheeling, West Virginia ; Soc rates was a farmer who passed most of his life in Peru, but died in Middlefield. Amasa had, by his second marriage, two children, Amasa C. and Elizabeth. Amasa C, a minister, is in New York city, in the employ of tbe American Tract Society, and Elizabeth married and removed to New York city, where she died. Socrates, son of Amasa, married Mary Scott, of Peru, and reared a family of ten children — Emerson, Addison, Mason, Mary, John, Dwight, Edward I., Martha, Ralph, and Joseph B. Of these Emerson married and had born to him a family of three children and is now living in Worthington, Hampshire county ; Addison died in infancy ; Mason is a physician and den tist in Minneapolis, Minn., and reared two children ; Mary became the wife of Joseph Knight, removed to Lakeville, Conn., and had five children, dying in 1883 ; John, who resided in Kansas, was twice married, reared a family of five children, and died in 1884; Dwight, who resides on road 17, married Ann Eliza Rockwell, of Peru, and had born to him seven children, four sons surviv ing ; Edward 1. died in Florida during the war ; Martha resides, with her second husband, in Chester, Mass., and has had two children ; Ralph, a hardware merchant in Syracuse, N. Y., married in Eastern Massachusetts, and has had TOWN OF PERU. 27 1 three children ; Joseph B., a resident of Clinton, la., has a family of four children ; William, brother of Amasa Frissell, had a family of three children, and died in Peru. David Brown was one of the early settlers in Peru, coming here from Rhode Island. He was the father of four children, — Solomon, Daniel, Oliver and Sally. Solomon married Sally Gilbert and was blest with a family of eleven children — Elijah, Dolly, Rhoda, Cynthia, Orrin, Allen, Electa, John, Reuben, Urial and Sarah, and died in Peru. Elijah died in Pittsfield, having reared a family of seven children ; Dolly married in Hinsdale, had three children, and moved to Illinois, where she died ; Rhoda, who had a family of five chil dren, was married and died in Hinsdale ; Cynthia has been twice married and is now living with her second husband, in Cheshire. She has no children ; Orrin, a resident of Peru, has been twice married, fearing nine children ; Al len, who married in Canada, is living with his third wife, and has had eleven children ; Electa, who married and died in Pownal, Vt., had five children ; John was twice married, became the father of ten children, and is now living in Hinsdale with his second wife ; Reuben, who had six children, mar ried in this town, but is now a resident of Minnesota ; Urial married in Ver mont and has had seven children. He now resides on road 2 ; Sarah, who married in Pownal. Vt, where she now resides, has had seven children ; Daniel, son of David Brown, removed to Hinsdale, where he died, having had eight children born to him. Olive, who married and resided in this town, but died in Hinsdale, had nine children. Sally, who made her home in Canada, died there, having had a family of nine children, making ninety-one decendants of David Brown. Nathaniel Stowell, who immigrated to Peru, from Pomfret, Conn., between 1764 and 1768, accompanied by three sons, located on the place now occupied by Dea. Stowell. He reared four sons and six daughters — Cyrus, Henry, Daniel, Azel, Molly, Clara, Lucelia, Experience, Lois and Aletheia. Cyrus, born in Connecticut, was twice married, having by his first wife one child, and by his second, four. He was a farmer, and represented Peru in the legislature for thirty years. Cynthia, his first child, married Capt. Elisha Rockwell and lived and died on the old homestead, on road 13. Henry was twice married, having by his first wife twelve children, Austin, James C, Hiram, Caroline, Franklin, Aletheia, Cynthia, John M., Henry E., Susanna, Esther A. and Margaret P. Of these Austin married and died in 1825. James C. was married three-times, having, by his first wife one son, who is a resident of Hartford, Conn. A daughter by his second wife is married and is also a resident of Hartford. James C. is now residing on road 25 with his third wife, Harriet Bacon, of Peru, by whom he has had one son, who died in the army. Hiram, brother of James C, died at the age of twenty-four. Caroline married Elijah Wentworth, of Hinsdale, and had two sons, both of whom are married, Merrick living in Chatham, and Milo in'Hinsdale. Frank lin married, for his first wife, Lydia Graves, of Middlefield, and reared three 272 TOWN OF PERU. children, — Almond, who resides in Candor, N. Y.; Austin, who married Hyla C. Watkins, of this town, by whom he has seven children, and now occupies the farm formerly occupied by his father, Franklin, off road 18 ; and Lydia J., wife of Dwight Geer, of Middlefield, who has three children. Franklin married, for his second wife, Sarah Bowen, of this town, who died in 1878 childless. Aletheia married Horace Streeter, of Hinsdale, and had four chil dren, and removed to New York State where she died. Cynthia, widow of Elijah Wentworth, of Hinsdale, has had two children, and is a resident of Hinsdale. John M. married Melissa Ferguson, by whom he had three chil dren, two being dead, and a daughter now residing in Blandford, Mass. He had, by his second wife, Elizabeth Smith, of Becket, one child. They have also adopted a son, Charles I. Stowell, who resides with them. Henry E. married Betsey Stannard, of Lee, who is now dead, and was the father of nine children. Susanna is now dead. Esther A. married, had one child, and re moved to Worthington where she died. Margaret P., wife of Seldon Fergu son, was the mother of three children. She removed to Hinsdale and died there, Hervey married for his second wife, Mrs. Jerusha Herrick, who died November 5, 1883, at the age of ninety-six, and who bore him one child, which died young. Daniel, brother of Hervey, reared a family of six chil dren, and removed to Illinois, where he died. Azel married in this town, reared seven children, and immigrated to New York State where he died. John M., son of Azel, married in Kentucky. He is Mayor of Milwaukee, Wis., and has had three children, two now living. Molly married David Ide, had a family of six children, and resided on the farm, on road 18, where Austin Stowell now resides, both Molly and David dying there. Clara, who married and went to New York State, had four children. Lucelia married and removed to New York, dying there. Experience also married and moved to New York, where she died. Lois became, by her second marriage, the second wife of David Ide, of Peru, and died there. Aletheia was the second wife of Rev. John Leland, pastor of the Peru church. Cynthia had five sons and one daughter, Lorenzo, Pitt, Cyrus, Eunice, Dwight and Jarvis. Lorenzo died single in Peru; Pitt went to the West; Cyrus married Mary Pierce, and removed to New Hampshire ; Eunice married and removed to Hinsdale ; Dwight married and resides in Northampton ; Jarvis married in North Adams, where he now resides and has a family of two children. He is judge of the district court. The 105 decendants of David Stowell here recorded doubtless fall short of the true number. Amasa Rockwell, who removed to Peru from Connecticut, about 1780, and located on road 13, where T. Grace now resides, was married three times, having by his first wife six children, Elisha, Polly, Levi, Haven, Martha and Amasa. Elisha, whose whole life was passed in Peru, was the father of nine children. Polly married in Hinsdale, had a family of ten children, and died there. Levi married in Peru, afterwards emigrating to Ohio, where he died. Haven was married, lived and died in Ohio. Martha died when a young TOWN OF PERU. 273 lady. Amasa, Jr., married in New London, Conn., and died there. Amasa, 5r., reared by his second marriage four children, Julius P., William H., Enretta, and John C. Julius P. married in Lanesboro, lived and died in Pittsfield. William H. married in Hartford, Conn., and removed to New York city, where he and his wife died. Enretta has been twice married, both husbands being now dead. She resides in Chester, Mass. John C. married in Hartford, Conn., and is now a resident of Pittsfield. By his third mar riage Amasa had two children, a son, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Ann Eliza, who married Dwight Frissell, residing on road 17, and has had seven children, four sons of whom are now living. Col. Joseph Thompson, from Brimfield, Mass., came to this town soon after the Revolution, but left his family here about a year afterwards to look after some land which he had purchased in Ohio. He had a family of two sons, Amherst and Artemas, and four daughters. Artemas built the house where William S. and Sylvester S. Brown now reside, and kept a tavern here eight or ten years. He was the father of six children. His father, Amherst, born in Brimfield, Mass., came to this town with his father. He reared a family of ten children, Sally, Joseph, Abigail, Amherst, Jr., Almira, Smith, John, Lovina and Angeline. One died while young. Sally married and had a family of eleven children, removed to Ohio, and died there. Joseph, who lived and died in Peru, had two children. Abigail married and removed to Wisconsin, where she died, having had a family of five children. Amherst, Jr., married in Northampton and finally removed to Chicago, 111., where he died. He reared six children. Almira married and went to Michigan, where she still lives. Smith married in Windsor, and has always resided here, on road 20, upon his father's farm. He has two children. John, president of the Chase National Bank, in New York city, has three children. Lovina, who married in Plainfield, but subsequently removed to Michigan, is the mother of five children. Angeline married in Montreal, where she now lives and has three children. Steward Shumway, born in 1807, came to Peru from Belchertown, Mass., about 1826, and married Mary Leland, of Windsor, where he has since resided, rearing a family of eight children,— Charles S., Caroline M., Cathe rine, Caroline M., 2d, George D., Henry L., Edwin and John W. Charles S. died on board ship, while going from Australia to South America. Caro line, Catherine and Caroline, 2d, died when young. George D. moved to Ohio, where he married and still resides. Henry L. also married and resides in Ohio. Edwin married Julia Norcott, of Becket, for his first wife, and Charlotte P. Edwards, of Windsor, for his second, and resides on road 21. John W. died here, at the age of twenty years. The Congregational church, located at Peru village, was organized by eight or ten of its original members, in 1770, Rev. Stephen Tracy, from Nor wich, Conn., being the first pastor. Their first house of worship, a wood structure, erected in 1780, was superseded by the present edifice in 1808. 18* 274 TOWN OF' PITTSFIELD. This building will comfortably accommodate 600 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $4,500.00. The society has eighty-nine members, with Rev. J. M. Lord, pastor. PITTSFIELD, the shire town of the county, lies ia the western-central part of the same, in lat. 42° 27' and long. 30 45', bounded north by Lanesboro, east by Dalton and Washington, south by Washington, Lenox and Richmond, and west by Hancock. Owing to conflicting grants, the township became the joint property of Col. Jacob Wendell, of Boston, Col. John Stoddard, of Northampton, and Philip Livingston, of Albany, Col. Wendell was an ancestor of the late Wendell Phillips and of Oliver Wen dell Holmes, and both he and Stoddard were prominent actors in the early Provincial proceedings. Colonel Stoddard was one of those to open the settlement of Sheffield, to establish the mission at Stockbridge, and was also a commander of militia during Queen Anne's war. In consideration of, this and other services the general court granted him, in 1734, one thousand acres of " unappropriated lands in the county of Hampshire," as a reward for his " great services and sufferings for the public in divers journeys to Albany, and the eastern parts, upon public affairs; his serving in war with good success ; his transactions with the Canadian and other western Indians ; and his entertaining of them at his own house without any expense to the Province." The act was passed by the legislature, December 17, 1734, and was duly confirmed, though the report of the survey was not submitted until June 22, 1736, giving the bounds of the grant as follows : — " Lying on the main branch of the Housatonic river, about sixteen miles north of Capt. Konkapot's house ; beginning east ten degrees, south eighty perch from two hemlock trees, marked (which trees stand upon a ridge of upland running northerly), and coming to a point a few rods from said trees, which are about ten rods from sand bank on the east side of said Housa tonic river, just above Unkamet's or Autankamet's road, where it crosseth said branch; and, from the end of the aforesaid eighty perch from said trees, it runneth north ten degrees, east two hundred and forty perch ; thence west ten degrees, north four hundred perch ; thence south ten degrees, west four hundred perch; thence east ten degrees, south four hundred perch; and thence north ten degrees, east one hundred and sixty perch, to the eastern end of the first eighty peach." It seems, however, that Mr. Stoddard considered this as not adequate com pensation for his " great services and sufferings," placing his estimate at about a full township. With this idea in view, then, he not only extin guished the Indian title to his 1,000 acres, but also that to a laige area adjoin ing it, corresponding nearly with the land comprised within the area of Pitts field of to-day. In the meantime, and before the Colonel was able to procure legislative confirmation of his newly acquired acres, they were granted to other parties, TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 275 under circumstances as follows : In June, 1735, Boston petitioned the gen eral court for a grant of " three or four townships" of the wild land of Hamp shire county, "to be brought forward and settled as the circumstances of the petitioners might seem to require, or upon such conditions as the court might deem meet," to assist that town in its heavy expenditures in supporting the poor and maintaing its free schools. This request was favorably received by the court, and three townships were granted, under title of Boston townships 1, 2 and 3, No. 1 corresponding with Charlemont of to-day, No. 2 with Coleraine, and No. 3, with Pittsfield. These grants were made June 27, 1735, and in June of the following year, 1736, township No. 3 was purchased at public auction by Col. Jacob Wen dell, he paying .£1,320 therefor. In September, 1738, the township was sur veyed by John Huston, a Northampton civil engineer, and December 8, 1738, his plot of the new town was accepted by the general court, its bounds being described as follows : — " Beginning at a stake with stones about it, the south-east corner, nigh a small Run of water, about a mile and a Half East Housea Tunnic River ; from said Stake the line extends North 20° 462 chains 31 links to a Hem lock tree marked on a Hill, the north-east corner ; From thence the line runs west 20° 520 chains to a Beach tree marked upon a steep Hill, with stones about it, the north west corner ; From thence south 20° west 462 chains 31 links to a Hemlock Standing by a little brook, marked with stones about it, being the south-west corner ; From thence east 20° south 520 chains to the Stake and stones first mentioned, which said Township is lying about five miles north-north-east From the Indian Town on Housatunnick River, in the County of Hampshire." These bounds not only covered Colonel Stoddard's 1,000 acres, but also the additional territory he had purchased or leased of the Indians, and nearly two years elapsed, after the confirmation of Wendell's title, before these con flicting claims were adjusted; but in the mean time, a third party, Philip Livingston, of Albany, N. Y., was introduced as an interested party, as ex plained in the following extract from the mutual agreement between them :• — " Whereas the said John Stoddard hath not only a just and complete]title to the thousand acres aforesaid, but hath also, at great expense, purchased several grants and leases from the natives, of the lands above described; and afterwards, this very day [March 29, 1741], the said Jacob Wendell, and the said John Stoddard, for an amicable settlement of their mutual claims and in terests in the township aforesaid, agreed that the said Jacob Wendell should have two-thirds of the thousand acres aforesaid, and the said John Stoddard should have one-third of the rest of said township; * * * * and whereas also, the said Jacob Wendell, in all these transactions, purchased as well for Philip Livingston, of Albany, in the Province of New York, Esq. (by agree ment not mentioned therein), as for himself, in equal halves, and, in his pur chase and after-gratuities to the natives for their satisfaction and other charges upon the premises, disbursed the sum of £14,016, 3s, 3d, and for that now hath two third-parts of that whole tract of land surveyed and platted as afore said ; now, therefore, know ye, that the said Jacob Wendell, in faithfulness 276 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. to his trust aforesaid, and in consideration of the sum of ^758, is, 7^-d, in hand, received of said Philip Livingston in full of his part of said purchase- money and other disbursements aforesaid, doth hereby convey * * * * to the said Philip Livingston one-half of his above-mentioned interest." The cost of the township was thus, allowing Stoddard's public services to count in ratio of Wendell's purchase money, £2,174, 4s. 2d, 2 far. The proprietors immediately began their efforts to settle the town, but were peculiarity unfortunate. Livingston succeeded in inducing seventy Dutchmen, from Albany, to come into the town, but when they learned they were not to be allowed to pick the land they were to purchase, they immedi ately returned. Huston, the surveyor previously mentioned, also turned his attention to colonizing, and succeeded in inducing a number from Westfield to come on and purchase of Livingston the forty lots the Dutch colony had re fused, they paying therefor £1,200. In the mean time troubles on the other side of the ocean were brewing, which resulted in war between France and England, in 1744, practically putting a stop to all further efforts towards forming a settlement, and it was not until 1749 that any further attempts were made. Colonel Stoddard had died the year previous, while misunderstandings and mistakes relative to ownership of property had made land-titles very insecure ; this fact, when another influx of settlers arrived in 1752, led, June 23, 1753, to a petition being presented the general court " from the inhabitants of the township on the Housatonic river, commonly called Pontoosuc," praying for directions and assistance in unravelling the tangled skein, in response to which the court incorporated them as " The Proprietors of the settling-lots in the Township of Pontoosuc." From this time forward the name Pontoosuc was universally adopted, though previous to this the town had also been styled Wendell, or Wendell's Town, and sometimes Wendell and Stoddard's Town. But in 1761 the name was changed, and Pontoosuc became the in corporated town of Pittsfield, the act being approved April 26th of that year, the name of the town being selected in honor of the English statesman, Will iam Pitt. The surface of Pittsfield is moderately uneven, perhaps just enough so to afford a pleasing diversity, though it is almost entirely surrounded by moun tain ranges, forming, as it were, an elevated basin of rare loveliness and fer tility, with six sparkling lakelets glistening brightly in contrast with its vary ing tints of color and shade. But to the description of the beautiful scenery of this section we have already devoted considerable space, beginning on page 20, where we have quoted from a far more competent pen than ours. The principal stream is the Housatonic, which is formed just south of the village of Pittsfield, by two branches which come down from Lanesboro and Windsor. The other streams are Unkamet, Lulu, Smith, Phelps and Shaker brooks, with some others, affording many valuable mill privileges. The six lakes spoken of above are to the pleasing landscape which Pitts field presents, what dimples are to the cheek of beauty, where " smiles hide TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 277 and linger." Lake Onota, lying in a pretty upland basin, a little more than a mile west of the village, is the largest, and is, indeed a handsome sheet of water. Before it was enlarged to serve as a reservoir, in 1864, it was a mile and three-quarters long, and three quarters of a mile wide, having an area of 486 acres, now increased to 683. This enlargement, while it of course (ONOTA LAKE, PITTSFIELD.) increased the usefulness of the lake, also destroyed much that was of interest to the curious. Previous to this a causeway divided the waters into two independent lakes, the smaller one, about thirty-four acres in area, being formed by a beaver dam across its outlet. On the western shore the action of ice had thrown the scattered pebbles and bowlders into a wall, whose reg ularity was such as to lead to the tradition that it was built by the Indians, behind which to hide while shooting deer ; and it is certain that it had been used for this very purpose, if not by the aborigines, by the early white inhabit ants. The enlargement of the lake has submerged all this, though it has increased its picturesque features. The hill upon the southwestern shore affords a magnificent view, and is also an historical spot, as it was fortified during the old French and Indian wars. Pontoosuc, the next in size, lies upon the town's northern border, the larger part of its surface extending into Lanesboro. This body of water had, also, its area changed, in 1S67. Previous to this it was a mile and a quarter long, and at its broadest point three-quarters of a mile wide, covering an area of 425 acres. It now covers 575, the increase being chiefly in Lanesboro. This is an extremely handsome sheet, and its environs are picturesque in the extreme, while the view across it, in either direction, is surpassed by few. The Indian name of the lake was Shoon-keek-moon-keek, about which "God frey Greylock" has woven a beautiful Indian legend, in his Taghconic. It 278 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. has also borne the name of Framingham pond, Lanesboro pond, North pond, and " Joe Keiler's farm." This latter name was derived from the anecdote that a wag of that name once bargained it away and actually made a deed of it, to a New York citizen, who mistook it, when covered with snow and ice, for a level expanse of land. Richard lake, in the southwestern part of the town, lying partly in Rich mond, was formerly nearly circular in form, having an area of ninety-eight acres ; but in 1865 it was enlarged to 250 acres. Upon the old maps it is called South pond, and near it is marked another small body of water, long since drained, designated as Rathbun's pond, in reference to Vallentine Rathbun, who, about the year 1760, built clothiers', work near it. Silver lake is the name given the pretty little sheet of water just east of the village. It now covers about sixty acres, having been enlarged in 1843, as one of the reservoir's of the Pittsfield Cotton Factory. It was known among the early settlers as Ensign's pond, from Jacob Ensign, who built the first fulling-mill in Pittsfield, and owned the land along the eastern borders of the lake. In later days a hat factory was erected on its northern shore, whence it took the name of Hatter's pond. Goodrich lake about a mile east of Silver lake, is another secluded lakelet of about thirty acres. It appears on the old maps as " Sylvan lake." The meadow in which it lies was, on the earliest town plans, named " Unkamet's," after the celebrated Indian of that name. The present name of Goodrich is derived from one of the early settlers, who owned tracts of land in the vicinity. Morewood lake is a lovely little dimple of about thirty-five acres, lying about two miles south of the village, and just east of South mountain — " a gem-like, crystal water, hidden among groves interlaced with frequent pic turesque paths, that often debauch upon sunny lawns or gravelly beaches." It has for many years been the favorite haunt of some of the most celebrated men in politics and literature. Is is located in the grounds of a broad-hailed mansion, which has successively been the home of Henry VanSchaack, Elkanah Watso:i, Thomas and Robert Melville and the Morewoods, and has successively borne the names of all these owners. A few rods east of this there is another small lakelet, covering perhaps an acre or so, lying in the midst of a fine: grove. The geological structure of the town is made up principally of rocks of limestone formation, though there are some deposits ol quartz and mica-slate in the eastern and southern parts, respectively. There is also considerable talcose-slate in the western part, extending over from the immense beds located in Hancock. In 1880 Pittsfield had 13,364 inhabitants, and in 1883 the town employed five male and seventy-three female teachers in its public schools, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $102.00 to males and $33.90 to fe males. There were 2,732 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $27,700.00. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 279 HHS I < Oh HSH Pittsfield, the " City of Parks," and county seat of Berkshire, is a beau tiful, pleasant and enterprising post village located in the central part -of the town, with the two branches of the Housatonic lying, one on its 280 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. eastern and the other on its western side. To the visitor its broad streets and walks, almost arched with the foliage of elm and maple, its public buildings and business blocks, its handsome stores, elegant residences and many evidences of public spirit and enterprise will at once find way into his favor, while a further acquaintance with its many beauties will force him to concur with "Godfrey Greylock" that it is "indeed a fair town ; and, standing in the center of that magnificent panorama of hills which compose the county, it is embosomed in beauty. Branch ing from its central elm-shaded green, delightful avenues invite one into most picturesque regions." "And these avenues, too, that so suggestively invite one to pleasant drives, extend into broad, fine carriage-ways which, take what direction you will, afford drives that in interest and beauty are excelled by none in the county. Pittsfield village has a pDpulation of about 12,000 souls, among whom are men of might in politics, in literature, and in manufactures. It covers an area about a mile square, and requires only a vote of acceptance to be come an incorporated city, as a bill passed the legislature several years since granting the town a city charter. It is, however, specially incorporated as "The Fire District." This act of incorporation was originally established for the support of a fire department, but afterwards was empowered to build and control water-works, sewers, sidewalks, and the like, and to maintain street-lights. The principal manufactures are woolens, cottons, machinery, clocks, tacks, etc. The beautiful square in the center of the village was formerly the village green. The first attempt toward its improvement was made in 1824, and during the following year Mr. Edward A. Newton became very much inter ested in the enterprise. Many citizens joined him, and in 1827 the beautiful shade trees that now adorn it were planted. Improvements from time to time have since been made, a fine soldiers' monument and a fountain erected, until the fine park shown by the accompanying engraving has grown out of the the old "village green," or "common," where stood the Old Elm tree whose memory is dear to all of the elder citizens of Pittsfield, and whose- lofty head, age and the lightning's scathing brand obliged the woodman in kindness to lay low in 1 861, after having stood for nearly two centuries. From this little gem of a park branch North, South, East and West streets. To these wide, shady, well-kept avenues, and the handsome residences that line them, the village is largely indebted for its far-famed beauty. The resi dences are mostly spacious and handsome, and surrounded by beautiful lawns and shrubbery and magnificent trees. Among the prominent residences and other buildings may be mentioned, on West street, the W. C. Allen place, the Crook farm, the residence of A. J. Waterman, and the Bigelow and Gov ernor Briggs homesteads ; on South street, the residences of F. E. Kernochan, Rev. J. L. Jenkins, Frank W, Hinsdale, Hon. S. W. Bowerman, Josiah Car ter, T. Harold, H. M. Peirson, the two Campbell places, Miss Salisbury's TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 28l school and the high-school building; on North street, the Berkshire Life In surance building, the Central block, England's new building, the Academy of Music, St Joseph's church, and many other fine structures, besides the resi dence of Thomas A. Oman, commanding a grand view of the northern val ley, with Greylock's cloud-capped peak in the distance, and the Maplewood Institute grounds ; and on East street, the Athenaeum, court-house, First (COURT-HOUSE— PITTSFI ELD.) Congregational church, St. Stephen's church, and the residences of the late Thomas Allen, the late Ensign H. Kellogg, Mrs. T. F. Plunkett, J. R. War- riner, E. D. Jones, Senator Dawes and others. The house of Mrs. Plunkett has also an undying charm, in that at the head of its broad stairs stood the 282 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. clock which Longfellow immortalized in his poem, "The Old Clock on the Stairs." It was the summer home of the father-in-law of the great poet, and in it he spent many happy hours. Among the other residences that are striking in their beauty, are those of James H. Hinsdale, Thaddeus Clapp, Mrs. A. C. Joslyn, O. W. Robbins, and Col. Walter Cutting, and also Wen dell Hall, Mrs. E. G. Baldwin's school for boys, all on Wendell avenue. Gold avenue has Mr. Learned's "Elmwood," J. L. Colby's "Chestnut Villa," and the residence of the late Judge Colt, and others. On Fenn street is the Methodist church, a grand brick ' structure. On Appleton avenue are the residences of James W. Hull, Dr, W. E. Vermilye and Mrs. John B. Ayers. But this catalogue might be greatly lengthened, and still omit many fine homes, while just beyond the village limits are many other fine places. Among these, to the southeast, is the Oliver Wendell Holmes place, owned by John A. Kernochan, and on the same road is Col. Richard Lathers's beau tiful "Abby Lodge." South of this village is the summer house of the Moorewoods, mentioned on a previous page ; north may be found " Spring- side," one of the most beautiful places in Pittsfield; just beyond it the sum mer home of the Davols, of New York ; and still a little further north, George Y. Learned's attractive home ; east is Mrs. Pollock's "Grey Tower," Mrs. Henry Chickering's residence, and just off the North Adams road, W. F. Milton's residence ; and west is Mr. Buckingham's summer home, with unrivalled views. "Jubilee Hill," located in the western part, so-called from the "Berkshire Jubilee," held thereon in August, 1844, commands an enchanting view in all directions, and also has several elegant residences. The town has also good banking facilities, several good hotels, and an ex cellent supply of water and gas. GAS WORKS. The Pittsfield Coal Gas Company was incorporated in 1853, but was not organized until April 4, 1854, the original capital being $40^00, which has been increased twice — once to $50,000 and again to $62,500. The chair man of the first meeting was George S. Willis, and the clerk, Robert W. Adam. The first president was Thomas F. Plunkett, with Robert W. Adam secretary and treasurer. F. E. Taylor was elected treasurer in 1855, and upon his removal from town William R. Plunkett was elected treasurer and has had the active management of the company ever since. Robert W. Adam was elected president in 1856, and has held that office continually since. Among the persons who have been directors are Thomas Colt, Theodore Pomeroy, W. B. Cooley and C. C. Bulkley. At the commencement $.4.00 per thous and was charged for gas. During the war the price was advancedTo $5.00 per thousand ; since that time it has been gradually reduced, until it is now $3,00, with a liberal discount allowed for prompt payment. The first superintendent was John Faulkner, who, at his death, was succeeded by his brother, Robert Faulkner. George S. Dunbar, the present superintendent, TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 283 was employed in 1869. The works have been improved from time to time, and were much enlarged in 1873, about $34,000.00 being expended in new pipe and a new holder or gasometer which holds 70,000 cubic feet of gas. The capital stock was increased at that time $12,500.00. The company has for the last twenty years been very successful, and has claimed to furnish gas of as good quality, and at as low a price, as any other inland town in New Eng land. ASHLEY WATER WORKS. The scarcity of good water was early a source of annoyance, owing to the prevalence of rocky ledges beneath the soil, rendering it almost impossible to sink wells that would afford any but surface water. The feasibility of constructing works so that an adequate supply might be afforded, was agitated before the beginning of the present century. The first effort was made by Charles Goodrich, who constructed an aqueduct upon his farm, which, how ever, proved a failure. The next enterprise in this direction was in 1795, when Simon Lamed, John Chandler Williams, William Kittredge and Joshua Danforth were incorporated as " The Proprietors of the Water works in the Middle of the Town of Pittsfield." This company erected works, but they seem not to have been very successful, and though repeated efforts were made, it was not until 1855, when the present works were erected by the Fire District, that any thing like success was attained. Water was taken from Lake Ashley, on the summit of Washington moun tain, at a distance of six and a quarter miles from the village, affording a head of about 700 feet. Since then, in 1873, the "lower reservoir" was erected, and still later the supply was increased by water from Sackett's brook. The works have now about fifty miles of mains, while the village has seventy-six fire hydrants. The total cost of construction has been, according to the statement in Smith's History of Pittsfield, as follows : — Original construction $50,000.00 For re-laying and extending pipe prior to 1866 14,000.00 Extension of pipes after 1866 22,917.53 Re-laying street mains after 1866 28,772.63 New twelve-inch mains 45,423-32 Raising dam at Lake Ashley 2.186.88 Lower reservoir and dam in 1873 13,172.60 Addition of Sackett's brook 18,329.94 Total* $194,802.90 BANKS. Soon after the opening of the present century, when banking institutions were springing up in almost all of the little New England towns. Governor *This total, however, was given in 1876; the entire expense up to the present time, July, 1884, has been $201,000.00. 284 TOwTST OF PITTSFIELD. Strong, |in February, 1806, chartered the Berkshire Bank, the corporators named being Simon Lamed, Timothy Childs, Joshua Danforth, Daniel Pepoon, David Campbell, Jr., James D. Colt, Jr., Thomas Allen, Jr., Theo dore Hinsdale, Jr., Ebenezer Center and Joseph Merrick. The capital stock was fixed at $75,000.00, all to be paid in gold and silver coin previous to October 6, 1806, and the issue of bills was restricted to $150,000.00. The bank was organized July 5, 1807, by choosing the following directors: Simon Larned, John W. Hulbert, Joshua Danforth, and Daniel Pepoon, of Pittsfield ; Joseph Goodwin, of Lenox ; Andrew Dexter, of Boston ; and James D. Colt, Jr., of Pittsfield. Simon Larned was chosen president, and Ebe nezer Center, cashier. A neat banking house was built where the Athenaeum building now stands, and business was carried on until 18 10, when the bank, owing to the dishonesty of Andrew Dexter, made a very bad failure. It seems that Mr'. Dexter, to carry on gigantic (for those times) financial schemes in Boston, connected himself with country banks, from which to keep supplied with money. He represented to the directors of the Berk shire bank that he wished $200,000.00 in their bills, simply to place on de posit to satisfy the law in regard to private bankers, and not to be taken from the original packages nor put in circulation. The result of this unbusi nesslike proceedure is obvious. The directors found themselves in Lenox jail, in 181 1, imprisoned for debt. When they were liberated, six gentlemen who, a few years before, were accounted among the most prosperous in Berkshire, returned to their homes pecuniarily ruined. The Agricultural Bank was chartered in 1818, and is still doing a lucrative business. The corporators named in the act were Nathan Willis, Joseph Shearer, David Campbell, John B. Root, Thomas Gold, Theodore Hinsdale, Jr.,- Lemuel Pomeroy, Henry C. Brown, Samuel D. Colt, Josiah Bissell, Jonathan Allen, Timothy Childs, Henry H. Childs, and Phinehas Allen. The capital was fixed at $100,000.00, and the par value of the shares at $100.00. Books were opened for the subscription to stock March 9th, and on the 27th of April, the stock being all subscribed, the stockholders unani mously chose the following board of directors : Thomas Gold, Nathan Willis, Josiah Bissell, Samuel D. Colt, and Henry C. Brown, who subsequently elected Thomas Gold, president, and Ezekiel R. Colt, cashier. The bank originally conducted its business in the building erected by the Berkshire bank; but in 1853 it removed to the building east, and in 1868 took up its present quarters in the Berkshire Life Insurance building. In 1851 the cap ital stock was increased to $200,000.00, and in 1865 it was made a National bank. Its present capital is $200,000.00 with a surplus fund of $250,000.00, the officers being J. R. Warriner, president ; J. N. Dunham, vice-president ; Irving D. Ferry, cashier; and J. R. Warriner, Jabez L. Peck, Edwin Clapp, J. N. Dunham, William R. Plunkett, Josiah Carter and W. M. Crane, directors. The Pittsfield Bank was chartered in April, 1853, with a capital stock of TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 285 $150,000.00. The first meeting of the stockholders was held in May, 1853, when the following directors were chosen : David Carson, John V. Barker, Gaius C. Burnap, Robert Pomeroy, Henry Stearns, Thomas Colt, and George W. Platner, who elected David Carson, president, and Junius D. Adams, cashier. In March, 1854, the capital was increased to $300,000.00, and in May, 1857, to $500,000.00. In June, 1865, it was re-organized, as the Pittsfield National Bank, with an authorized capital of $1,000,000.00. The bank has now a capital of $500,000.00, with a surplus of $200,000.00. The officers are Julius Rockwell, president ; John V. Barker, vice-president ; Henry Colt, Z. Crane, Jr., A. J. Waterman, James M. Barker, C. V. Spear, John D. Carson, and D. A. Clary, directors ; E. S. Francis, cashier, and Henry A. Brewster, teller. The Berkshire County Savings Bank was incorporated in 1846, the orig inal corporators being Henry Shaw, Thomas A. Gold, Thomas F. Plun kett and Charles Sedgwick. These corporators met on the 28th of March, when forty gentlemen from all parts of the county were elected associate members of the corporation. April 29th the following officers were elected: Henry Shaw, president ; Charles M. Owen, Phinehas Allen, Samuel Rossiter, Sanford Blackinton, vice-presidents; Thomas A. Gold, secretary; and Jason Clapp, Jabez Peck, Thomas F. Plunkett, Thaddeus Clapp, George W. Camp bell, Solomon L. Russell, Comfort B. Piatt, Stephen B. Brown, Zenas M. Crane, Henry W. Bishop, George W. Platner, Samuel Gates, John C. Rus- sel and Socrates Squier, trustees. At the first meeting of the trustees, June 3, 1846, James Warriner was chosen treasurer. The first deposit was made July, 11, 1846, by David Stockbridge, the amount being $25.00, and since that time the institution has been very successful, its assets, July 1, 1884, being $2,037,395.73. The present officers are Julius Rockwell, president ; William T. Filly, George N. Dutton, Charles W. Kellogg, and F. W. Hinsdale, vice-presidents; Robert W. Adam, treasurer; and John R. Warriner, secretary. The Third National Bank commenced business June 1, 1881, with a capi tal of $125,000.00. Although a new institution, the management includes tried and careful business men, insuring confidence from the start, and it receives its share of the banking business of the town. The officers are Henry W. Taft, president ; Byron Weston, vice-president ; Ralph B. Bard- well, cashier ; and Henry W. Taft, Byron Weston, E. D. Jones, S. N. Rus- sel, Charles W. Kellogg, John T. Power, J. Dwight Francis, William H. Sloan and Levi A. Stevens, directors. EDUCATIONAL. The common schools of the township will compare favorably with those of any other township in Western Massachusetts. There is no record of any appropriation for educational purposes before the incorporation of the town in 1761 ; and indeed the settlemenfc^yttjLj.q ^wg^ interrupted by the French 286 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. and Indian wars, that there was little opportunity for any. But at the meet ing of 1762, £22, 6s. were raised and divided equally between the East and the West ends. This was a start in the right direction, but the schools were not much more than an apology for such for many years, and it was only through a strong current of opposition that the shackles of old ideas and cus toms were broken off, admitting the more modern and progressive plans that have brought up the schools to their present standard. The schools, except in the center districts, were taught by men in the winter, and by women in the summer, until later years, when it was discovered that children can be managed by other than brute force, or through fear of the birch and ferule. In 1849 there were fifteen school districts in the town. The plan of abol ishing the district system in accordance with the views of the State Board of Ed ucation was constantly pressed upon the town, but was stoutly resisted by most of the outer districts ; and in that year, 1849, Hon. Edward A. Newton offered as a compromise, a resolution that the school-houses of the several districts, many of which were unfit for their purpose, should be re-built by the town. The resolution, with the amendments to it proposed in town meeting, was referred to Calvin Martin, Abel West and James H. Dunham. The committee reported that the town ought to procure a plan or model for all the school-houses so that all should be alike except as to size ; and that they should be built by the town, the districts giving the old buildings — the houses to be built two each year, and the first in the districts where they were most needed. The districts were to furnish sites and keep the build ings in repair. The report was adopted and all the school-houses in the town were re-built in the course of a few years, and in 1869 the district sys tem was abolished. In 1874 a system of graded schools was established for all except a few outer districts. The system as at present established con sists of a high school, a first grammar school, two secondary grammar schools, intermediate and primary schools. Aside from these there have been, and still are many private schools and institutions of learning. Among the present are Chickering's Commmercial College, Miss Salisbury's school for young ladies, Maplewood Institute, St. Stephen's Classical and Mathemat ical school, and Miss M. E. Goodrich's select school.- Among the institutions that have attained prominence in the past, may be mentioned the celebrated Berkshire Medical College that flourished for so many years, and the Berk shire Gymnasium, the latter of which built up the magnificent buildings and grounds of the present Maplewood Institute. THE BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM. The trustees of the Berkshire Athenaeum were incorporated March 24, 1 87 1, " for the purpose of establishing and maintaining, in the town of Pitts field, an institution to aid in promoting education, culture, and refinement, and diffusing knowledge by means of a library, reading-rooms, lectures, museums, and cabinets of art, and of historical and natural curiosities." Previously TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 287 established libraries and cabinets were combined in their hands, so that the Athenaeum now has a library of 16,000 volumes, an historical and art museum, and a fine mineralogical cabinet, each with a large number of rare and interesting specimens, while the reading-rooms are supplied with reviews, magazines and newspapers. In 1874 the Athen,?eum building, located on Bank row, was commenced, one of the finest buildings in the town, and one of the finest for the purpose in the State. Its very solid foundation was built in the autumn of that year, and the superstructure was nearly completed in the following year. Funds for building it were donated by the late Thomas Allen, of St. Louis, Mo, a native of Pittsfield, on ccndition that the town should furnish the site and make the library a permanent institution. It is a much admired specimen of the richer Gothic style. The chief material is the dark blue limestone of Great Barrington, left with a rock face, and laid in courses, while the same stone hammered, and thus becoming a lighter blue, forms a portion of the dressing. The remainder of the ornamental stone work is of the red Longmeadow freestone, and the red granite of Missouri; the latter of which is almost identical in character with the Aberdeen granite of Scotland. The frontage of the building is ninety feet, and the general depth sixty feet. A projection in the rear gives a depth of eighty feet to the main library-room, which is thirty feet wide. The following is a list of the principal pecuniary bequests, donations, etc., to the Athenaeum up to 1880: — Town of Pittsfield for site of building, $22,400.00 For yearly support as by terms of contract, 12,000.00 By special appropriations, including dog fund, .... 8,565.00 $42,965.00 From Thomas Allen, by gift of building $50,000.00 " " " by purchase of land, 1,900.00 " " " by fitting up Agricultural Bank building for library, 900.00 " " " by various other gifts, 1,000.00 $53,800.00 From Calvin Martin, 5,000.00 From Thomas F. Plunkett, purchase of land, $1,900.00 " " " other gifts, , 1,100.00 $3,000.00 James M. Beebe, 500.00 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Clapp, 1,000.00 Franklin E. Taylor, , 500.00 Medical College sale, 4,400.00 Mr. Pomeroy and others, for five years support of the reading room, 75°-°° Mrs. Mary E. Francis and others for furnishing the East Hall, ' 225.00 $11 2,140.00 To this, however should be added other pecuniary donations and bequests from the Allen family and others, making the total of the Athenaeum's prop erty, foot up considerably over $200,000.00. 288 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. CEMETERIES. In the early years of the settlement the dead were buried in some con venient spot near the family residences, many of which " family burial- grounds" can still be traced. At the first meeting of the Plantation, in 1753, a committee was appointed to look after the construction of a meeting-house, and also to " look out a place or places for burying the dead." But by whom, when or how the site of the first meeting-house or the burial-ground was finally fixed, is not known. The meeting-house commons and the grave yard, however, were soon merged in each other, covering all the space em braced within North street, the old line of East street (including the present Park place), a line drawn past the north side of the Baptist church, and another drawn near the west side of St. Stephen's to meet it at right angles. This ground continued in use until 1834, being for that time the exclusive resting- place of the dead of the town, with the exception of a yard in the east part, and two, used at different times, in the west part, all of limited size. That at the east part, in which lie buried the remains of the first white woman who made her home in the town, still remains, and is cared for respectfully; the same is true of the second burial-ground at the west part ; but the first is overgrown by woods, and is only recognized by a few sunken and moss-covered head-stones, which may be seen by the traveler, on his left hand, as he begins to ascend the mountain on the road to Lebanon Springs. The present cemetery association was incorporated as the " Proprietors of the Pittsfield Cemetery," in 1850, and was organized April 8th of that year, with Calvin Martin, president ; John R. Warriner, vice-president ; James H. Dunham, treasurer ; and Elias Merwin, clerk. The association has about 140 acres of land lying just north of the village, about a quarter of which is used for burial purposes, and which is tastefully laid out and decorated, and contains some fine monuments and tombs. The late Hon. Thomas Allen, who was president of the association at the time of his death, April 7, 1882, made a bequest in his will of the sum of $5,000.00 for the purpose of erecting a suitable gateway at the main entrance of the grounds, which was accord ingly done during the past summer. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Pittsfield has also one of the finest and best regulated fire departments in the State, outside of Boston, consisting of 195 members, made up largely of the leading people of- the town. It has two steameis, five separate com panies, and five buildings. The chief engineer, George S. Willis, has held the office since 1881. His father, Col. George S., and his grandfather, General Nathan, were also engineers, the latter being one of the original organizers of the department. In the winter of 1882 the present fire alarm telegraph system was completed, at a cost of $5,000.00. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 289 ALMS HOUSE AND HOUSE OF MERCY. The Pittsfield Alms House and Insane Asylum is located on road 29, about three miles west of the village, and is under the charge of R. G. Her- mance. The building is a large, neat structure, with ample accommoda tions for one hundred inmates, and is surrounded by a farm of eighty acres. During the past year, 1884, the average number of inmates has been thirty, twelve of whom, on an average, were insane. The House of Mercy, a finely appointed and well-regulated hospital, located at the intersection of North and Tyler streets, was established in 1874. Rev. Dr. John Todd originated the charity, and in a brief time inter ested several ladies of Pittsfield, who were ripe for the work. To raise money for carrying into effect their plans, the ladies got up a bazaar, from which they realized a net profit of about $6,000. The first location of the institu tion was in small quarters on Francis street, but with the acquirement of means for the purpose, the present building was erected in T877. The directors of the charity have laid out about $12,000 in land, building, and some furni ture, and now have a fund of about $6,000. The money used every year comes from annual subscriptions and other donations, from bequests, and enter tainments given in benefit, conducted by the officers of the institution. The late gift of a fine mortuary chapel to the Hospital is a notable act of charity by Mrs. Rebecca F. Coffing, of VanDeusenville. The chapel is erected in memory of her late husband, John H. Coffing. It cost about $1,400, and is located adjoining the House of Mercy. In the rear part of the building is the autopsy room ; in the front part, the audience room, having large double windows on three sides and capable of seating fifty to sixty people. It is provided with chairs and reading desk, and is heated from a fire-place. On the chimney, above the fire-place, is a tablet of polished black marble, with this memorial inscription : — IN MEMORIAM JOHN H. COFFING OF VAN DEUSENVILLE. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF HIS GENEROUS PURPOSES TOWARDS THE HOUSE OF MERCY, THIS CHAPEL IS ERECTED BY HIS WIFE, REBECCA F. COFFING. 1884. The House of Mercy is under the immediate charge of Miss Anna G. Clement, as matron, the physicians in attendance rendering their services gratuitously. Patients who are able to pay for services, however, are obliged to do so. The history of the newspapers that have been, or still are, published in 19* 290 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. the town, the railroad history, sketch of the Berkshire Agricultural society,* something of the early cloth manufacture, war record, the erection of Pittsfield into a shire town, a description of the court-house ahd jail, etc., have been given in the county chapter, so we will omit further mention of these sub jects here. The churches will be noticed on a future page. Aside from the village of Pittsfield, there are a number of small villages located in different parts of the town, most of which have grown up about the several manu facturing establishments, and take their name from them or from their owners. Among these are the following : — • Pontoosuc (p. o.) is the name given the village about the Pontoosuc and Taconic mills, just north of Pittsfield. The village is sometimes locally divided, however, the neighborhood in the immediate vicinity of the Pon toosuc mills taking its name therefrom, and that in the vicinity of the Ta conic mills, near where the postoffice established about a year ago is located, being called Taconic. Aside from these, there are on this road, between Pitts field and Lanesboro, Bel Air, Eveningside and Wahconah, while just east of the village is Morningside. West Pittsfield (p. o.) is the name given the small village of Shakers, in the southwestern part of the town, though it is more commonly known as Shaker village. Coltsville (p. o.) is a small village in the northeastern part of the town, having a station on the Pittsfield & North Adams railroad. Barkersville lies a little southeast of West Pittsfield, while northeast of it lies Stearnsville and Lower Barkersville. "" The Pontoosuc Woolen Manufacturing Company was incorporated March 2, 1826, and the company was organized and officers chosen March 2, 1827, with Henry Shaw as the first president, and is, therefore, one of the oldest incorporated woolen companies in Berkshire. David Campbell, Jr., the first agent, died in June, 1835. In April, 1836, George W. Campbell was elected agent, and was succeeded in December, 1841, by George Campbell, Socrates Squier being elected president at the same time. In November, 1861, Mr, Squier sold his interest to Hon. E. H. Kellogg, who afterwards sold part of it to the other stockholders, and succeeded him as president Thaddeus Clapp, the present agent and superintendent, became a stockholder in May, 1862, and in January, 1863, his interest was increased by a transfer of more shares. He was elected to his present position in January, 1865. J. Dwight Francis became a stockholder in May, 1864, and was elected treasurer and assistant superintendent in January, 1865. The company made from its or ganization up to about 1834, plain broadcloths and satinets in a variety of col ors, when they commenced the production of drab carriage cloths, running * In our sketch of this society on page 26, the accidental omission of two words "one of," has made us say what we would not — that is, that the society was the first organized in the country. It was not, but was among the first, and its plan was universally adopted by other organizations of the kind. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 29 1 entirely on this class of goods until i860, excepting for a brief interval, when part of the machinery was used to run blue and black cloths for clothing pur poses. In i860 they commenced the manufacture of Balmoral skirts, and the " Pontoosuc Balmoral " was known throughout the country as the best. They commenced making blankets in 1865, and to-day nearly every traveler throughout the continent who uses a Pullman or Wagner sleeper has for his covering a specimen of the Pontoosuc blankets. During the past year the company have erected an addition 78x35 feet, containing elegant offices and a large packing-room. They are now running twelve sets of cards, fifty broad looms, and give employment to 250 operatives, their annual product being about $600,000.00. The Bel Air Manufacturing Company now occupies the mills. at Bel Air originally erected by Spencer & Churchill and E. M. Bissell, as a cotton-mill. The original proprietors were unsuccessful, and the property passed into the hands of the Pittsfield Woolen Company, who made great improvements, erected new buildings and operated the mills up to 1871. July 24, 1873, Frank E. Kernochan, Hon. Edward Learned and Edward McAlpine Learned were incorporated as the Bel Air Manufacturing Company, with a capital of $100,000.00. They immediately commenced operations, running on fine fancy cassimers, and last year produced nearly 150,000 yards of 6-4 width, representing about $500,000.00. They give employment to about 170 hands, eight sets of cards and forty broad Crompton looms. The Taconic Mills. — These mills, located at Taconic, were built by a cor poration known as the " Taconic Mills," in 1856. The main building is a wooden structure, 50x150 feet, four stories in height. The company com menced manufacturing in 1867, continuing until 1873, when business was suspended until 1880, the mills lying idle. During the latter year is was leased by the present firm Messrs, Wilson, Glennon & Co., who manufacture fine union cassimeres. They operate eight sets of cards, thirty-four broad and thirty-six narrow looms, giving employment to 125 hands. The Wahconah Flouring Mills. — These mills, located at Wahconah, were erected by Caleb Goodrich, and consist of a three-story stone building 44x64 feet, and a three-story wooden building 32x80 feet. The stone building was erected for turning works, and the wooden building as a woolen-mill. In 1859 the property was purchased by Clark, Bulkley & Co., and changed into flour- ing-miHs. In 1861 the firm was changed to Clark, Cole & Powell, in 1865 to Cole & Powell, and in 1875 became the sole property of the present owner, Otis Cole. He has kept fully up with the modern improvements in this class of manufacture, so that he now produces about 6,000 barrels of choice flour per annum, also 1,500 barrels of rye flour and grinds about 100,000 bushels of coarse grain. S. N. 6° C. Russell's woolen mill, located on road 13, is a fine brick structure erected in 1863. The firm employs about 225 hands, in the manu facture of fancy union cassimeres, operating eleven sets of cards, fifty-four 292 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. broad and twenty-three narrow looms. The company sells its goods at its own office, 54 and 56 Worth street, New York, their net sale for 1883 being $430,812.00. The Shaker Flouring Mill, located on the water-privilege next below the fac tory built by Daniel Stearns, where there was, in 1823, an old oil-mill, and in which year it was purchased by the Hancock and Pittsfield Shakers, who erected a dam, and in the following year a wooden grist-mill, 40x30 feet, two stories high, and containing two runs of stones. In 1867 the mill was almost entirely rebuilt, and enlarged to 63x42 feet. It has three runs of stones, one of which is devoted exclusively to grinding wheat. Barker Brother's woolen mills. —In 1882 John V. and Charles Barker pur chased of Daniel Steams the mill they now operate at Barkersville, which was built in 181 1, and which had been in disuse for sometime, and com menced the manufacture of woolen goods. Two years later Otis R. Barker was admitted to the firm, and April 14, 1884, Charles died, since which time it has been operated by the two surviving brothers. The original mill was added to, improved, etc., as their business increased, and in 1869-70 they built a new mill. In December, 1865, they purchased of D. H. Stearns the mill at Lower Barkersville, and now run both. They employ 280 hands. Tke Berkshire knitting mills, D. M. Collins & Co., proprietors, are located in the Central Block. The firm was organized in the spring of 1882, and now employs about ninety hands, who turn out about seventy dozen sets of fine underwear per day. Two of the firm, Tillotson & Power, also operate a woolen-mill, where they manufacture the yarn used in the knitting-mill. 6". K. Smith &= Co.'s silk mills, located on Robbins avenue, were com pleted and put in operation by Mr. Smith, January 19, 1882. The main building is 45 by 132 feet, three stories high, and the machinery is all new and the latest improved, operated by steam power. The firm manufactures braids and bind ings of mohair and silk, button covering material, machine and but ton-hole twist, sewing silk, saddlers' silk, floss silk, organzine and trams, employing fifty to sixty hands. S. (S. K. SMITH & CO.'S SILK MILLS.) £ gmith wag bom {n Brooklyri; N. Y.. and learned the business of silk manufacturing in Rockville, Conn., with E. K. Rose & Co., beginning in 1866. He first came to Pittsfield as superintendent of the Saunders Silk Co., in 1874. In 1876 he became con nected with Belding Brothers, and under the firm title of Belding, Smith & Co., established the manufacture of silk at Montreal, introducing the first machinery for that purpose ever set up in the Dominion of Canada. During 1877 he returned to Pittsfield and began business for himself, and in Febru- TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 293 ary, 1878, his first mill was completed and put in operation. During this season he became associated with W. B. Rice, under the firm name of Smith & Rice, which continued till January 1, 1884, though during this time he erected his present mill, which he operated independently till April 15, 1884. The present firm was formed by the admission to partnership of M. B. Smith and George D. Foot. By his untiring devotion to business and the exercise of high executive ability, Mr. Smith has increased the annual business from $15,000.00, in 1878, to $120,000.00, at the present time. L. K. Loynes's iron foundry. — This foundry, located at the corner of Fenn ¦ and Second streets, was established about 1840, by Edson Bonney, who carried on the business of making castings for agricultural machinery, paper- mill and factory work. The columns in the Berkshire Life Insurance Com pany's building were made here. Mr. Bonney was partially burned out in 1866, and leased the premises to F. A. Brown, who repaired the buildings and carried on the business six years, when May & Chapel became lessees, with L. K Loynes, manager ; and in April, 1877, the latter purchased the lease and has conducted the business since. He employes four men, in the manufac- facture of all kinds of iron and brass castings. William Clark e>> Co' s foundry and machine shop, located on the corner of McKay and Depot streets, were established by Gordon McKay, in 1845. The successive firms have been McKay & Hurback, McKay & Handley, Dodge & Francis, Francis & Clary, Clary, Sedgwick & Russell, H. S. Russell, and in 1874, the present firm. They employ fifty men in the manufacture of machinery, etc. E. D. G. Jones' s machine shop. — In 1856, Mr. E. D. G. Jones began the manufacture of paper making machinery, at Lee, where he continued in busi ness until 1867, when he removed to his present location, on McKay and Depots treets, where he employs twenty men. hS1. M. Cooley' s carriage manufactory, located on McKay street, was origi nally established here by George Van Valkenburgh, in 1867, and came into Mr. Cooley's possession in 1879. The factory gives employment to twenty men, under the management of Arthur N., son of S. M. Cooley. H. S. Russell's boiler works, located on McKay street, are the only works of the kind in the county. He has been sole proprietor since 1874, and gives employment to ten men in the manufacture of boilers and in general plate- iron work. The Pittsfield Tack Company was incorported in 1875, with J. D. Peck, pres ident, and George N. Dutton, secretary and treasurer, each of whom retains his position. The company first located in the Kellogg Steam Power Co.'s building, where they remained until January 1, 1884, when they removed to their present location in the building of the Terry Clock Company. They give employment to twenty-five hands in the manufacture of all kinds of tacks and small nails. This, also, is the only manufactory of the kind in the county. George Van Valkenburgh, who was in the business of manufacturing car- 294 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 'riages, on McKay street, as stated above, is now located on Liberty street, where he has been since 1880. He gives employment to ten men. Lyman C. Learned's carriage, wagon and sleigh manufactory, located on Clapp's avenue, was established in 1808, by Jason Clapp, who carried on the most extensive business of that kind in Western Massachusetts. Mr. Lear ned commenced business here August 11, 1884. W. C. Stevenson Manufacturing Company, located on Clapp avenue, is engaged in- the manufacture of all kinds of weaving shuttles and reeds. The business was originally commenced by W. C. Stevenson in 1880, though the present firm was not organized till May 1884. George T. Clark, located on West street, began the business of silver plating and all kinds of electro plating in 1877, and now employs, on an average, about ten men. The Berkshire Overall Company, located on West street, was incorporated in 1881. They employ about twenty hands and manufacture 4,000 dozen cotton pants and overalls per annum. The Sprague Brimmer Manufacturing Company, located on Railroad street, was organized in February, 1880, employing about fifteen hands in the man ufacture of shirts. The firm now employs 200 hands and turns out 400 dozen shirts per week. Owen Coogan <5r Son's tannery, located on Elm street, at the crossing of the east branch of the Housatonic, was established previous to 1790. It was at that time in the hands of James Brown, who, with his younger brother, Simeon, conducted the business over sixty years. Owen Coogan purchased the property of Benjamin Dean, January 1, 1850, and has conducted the business since that time. He has entirely rebuilt the tannery buildings dur ing this time, however, and increased the business about five-fold. The aver age number of men employed is about thirty, and they have the capacity for tanning about 15,000 hides annually, using about 12,000 tons of bark, a business aggregating $125,000 to $150,000.00. The present firm was formed April 1, 1882, by the admission of William J. and Clement F. Coogan, sons of Owen. Robbins cV= Kellogg's shoe manufactory, located on Fourth street, was established by the present proprietors in 1870. They occupy a four-story building, 180x36 feet, fitted with all modern appliances and operated by a thirty horse power engine. They give employment to 400 hands and manu facture 40,000 pairs of shoes per month. Henry, Plain cV Co. — -In 1850, Dexter Winslow and Lorenzo Henry estab lished, under the firm name of Winslow & Henry, the manufacture of tinware and the business of wholesaling peddlers' supplies. In 1858, Harvey Henry purchased Mr. Winslow's interest, and until 1865 the firm name was L. & H. Henry. During that year Harvey Henry and Homer J. Grant became owners, and subsequently Mr. Grant died, Mr. Henry con tinuing the business until 1873, when Louis Blain became a partner. This TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 295 firm continued until 1882, when Mr. Flenry's eldest son, Cyrus C, was admitted to partnership, forming the present firm of Henry, Blain & Co. They manufacture tin, sheet-iron and copper-ware, and carry on a wholesale and retail business in wooden, glass and tinware and Yankee notions, employing fourteen hands, and have sixteen peddlers on the road. They do an aggregate business of from $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per annum. May 6* Chapel's machine shop, located at the corner of Fenn and Sec ond streets, was built by them-in 1870, they having purchased the business of E. Sedgwick on North street, removing it into the new building. They employ from ten to twelve men, doing ' mill-work and general repairing and jobbing. Mr. VanSickler's cotton factory, located on Water street, was built by Mc Kay & Fenn, in 1845, ancl was enlarged and owned by Hon. Thomas F. Plunkett. In 1849 the firm was changed to Plunkett, Clapp & Co., by the admission of Jason Clapp and Martin Van Sickler. In 1864 Plunkett & Clapp sold their interest to Mr. Van Sickler and A. R. Learned, and in 1867 Mr. Van Sickler became sole owner. The main building of the factory is a brick structure 120x40 feet, three stories in height, and is surrounded by suitable outbuildings. Mr. Van Sickler employs ninety hands and man ufactures 30,000 yards of sheeting per week. Farnham 6*> Lathers' s woolen-mill, located corner Burbank and Spring -streets, is a three-set mill, 48x100 feet, three stories in height, built by George Burbank. It was purchased by the present firm in September, 1881. They manufacture heavy-weight evercoatings, employing seventy-five hands, with capacity for turning out 1,200 yards per week. W. H. Teeling 6° Co.'s cracker bakery, located on Northrup street, gives employment to ten men, with capacity for making one hundred barrels per day. Mr. Teeling began business in Pittsfield in 1852, and last year built the building he now occupies, a four story structure, 45x57 feet. J. White (Sn Co.'s green houses, located on West street, rear of Burbank House, were established by Meillez & Co., florists, of Springfield, in 1875, and were purchased by the present firm in 1895. They have half an acre of land under glass. M. A. Pennock's paper box factory, located in the Central block, was established here in July, 1882, a branch of the factory at Cohoes, N. Y. They employ fifteen hands. A. T. Clair's wagon shop, on Liberty street, gives employment to six men in the manufacture of wagons, carriages and sleighs. W. H Johnson eV Son's bottling works, located on Liberty street, give employment to seven men during the season, in the manufacture of birch beer, soda, sarsaparilla, and ginger ale, and in bottling lager, porter and ale. Rice Brothers' bottling works, located on West street, give employment to seven men, in the same business as the above firm. 296 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Elias Werden, located on First street, commenced the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, step-ladders, etc., in 1868. He conducted that business about two years, when he commenced the manufacture of picture frames, fancy stands, hat racks, camp chairs, etc., giving employment to twelve men. C. H. &* W. A. Booth commenced a lumber business on Fenn street, in 1859, continuing there until 1865, when they removed to First street, where they cont:.«^d until May 1, 1883, when W. A. Booth retired, since which time C. H. Booth has conducted the business alone. He employes fifteen hands in the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds and wood-work of all kinds, using about 1,000,000 feet of lumber per year. Gimlich 6- White's brewery, located on Railroad and Onota streets, is the largest in Western Massachusetts. In 1877 the business was started in a small way, with capacity for brewing 500 barrels per year. The business has since steadily increased, so that in 1880 they built the present large five-story brick building, 40x80 feet, which is surrounded by the necessary buildings for ice, storage, etc., having the capacity for brewing 16,000 barrels per year, giving employment to sixteen men. Mr. Gimlich represented this district in the legislature in 1883-84. - Fuller 6f Maslen, located on North street, are engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of marble and granite work, giving employment to eight men- The firm at the beginning, in 1855, was Mead & Fuller. The present firm makes a specialty of Quincy granite. G. Van Bergan's soap works, located on River street, were established by him in 1879. He makes five barrels of soft, and 1,000 pounds of hard soap per day. Edwin Davis's tripe and neat' s-foot oil manufactory, located on road 34,. was established in 1870. He manufactures about 2 00 pounds of tripe and five gallons of neat's-foot oil per week. George A. Parker' s cider-mill, located on road 34, was built by Mr. Parker in 1874. It has the capacity for making thirty barrels of cider per day. Mullany Brother's marble works, located on North street, give employ ment to several men in the manufacture of monuments, headstones, stone coping, building trimmings, etc. The Willey Robinson Mfg. Co., located on North street, was established by B. F. Willey, in 1881. They give employment to twenty-five hands uVi the manufacture of custom and sale shirts, and in operating the Franklin' steam laundry. Jabez L. Peck's cotton and woolen-mills are located on road 13. The cotton- mill, built in 1847, has 6,000 spindles, and employs 125 hands in the manu facture of fancy and colored cotton yarns. The woolen-mill was built in 1864^ It has seven sets of cards, eighty looms, and gives employment to ninety hands in the manufacture of white and colored flannels. W. W. Whitings envelope and stationery paper manufactory, located at the corner of Market and McKay streets, was established by Mr. Whiting in TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 297 1882. He employs twenty-five hands. They put a superior quality of paper in very attractive forms, and are doing a constantly increasing business. The Terry Clock Company. — In 1793 Eli Terry began the manufacture of wooden clocks, at Plymouth, Conn. Since that time the business of clock- making has been continued by him and his descendants. In July, 1880, the company removed to Pittsfield, from Waterbury, Conn., and was re-organ ized under the laws of Massachusetts, with E. D. G. Jones, president ; H. S. Russell, clerk and treasurer ; C. E. Terry, superintendent and general man ager; and S. G. Terry, selling agent. The works are located on South Church street, consisting of a three-story building of brick, 154x40 feet, and a two-story case shop 130x30 feet. They employ 120 hands, turning out about 350 clocks, of nearly 150 different styles, per day. Berkshire Blacking Company was started in April, 1883, to manufacture and sell, under royalties, the different blackings manufactured and controlled by the Nubian Manufacturing Company, of London, Eng., being the sole proprietary agent for the United States and Mexico. The chief article brought out in this country, up to date, is their well-known Nubian Waterproof Blacking, the merits of which need no comment, as it has always proved itself reliable and satisfactory. The company's business has been constantly increasing, and their agents are traveling through all of the large towns and cities throughout the East and West. The firm is composed of William P. and C. D. Learned. Z. A. Ward 's furniture manufactory, located on Depot street, was estab lished by him in 1874. About this time a book published by Charles East- lake revolutionized the furniture manufacture, and Mr. Ward immediately came to the front and has remained there in the adoption of all modern in ventions for the promotion of beauty, style or utility. From a very small be ginning he built up the business until he now employs twenty men and occu pies 10,000 feet of floor-room. Col. H. H Richardson, contractor and builder, established himself in busi ness in Pittsfield in 1865. He employs about thirty men in the erection and finishing of all classes of wooden buildings. J. K. Strong established himself in business here in 1857, as a contractor and builder. Among the buildings he has erected are the Carson & Brown Co.'s os ler-mill, at Dalton, the J. L. Peck mill, S. N. & C. Russell's mill, and the "Government" paper-mill, also many large blocks in Pittsfield. He employs about thirty men. F. W. Couch's steam saw-mill, located on Elm street, was built by Jacob Stewart, about 1867, and has been operated by Mr. Couch since 1870. He employs three men and cuts about 300,000 feet of lumber per year. T. R. Glentz, located on the corner of Liberty and Depot streets, gives employment to.about twelve men in the manufacture of brackets, mantles, •doors, etc., and stair-building. D. C. Bedell, contractor and builder, commenced business here in 1870. 298 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Since then he has built many fine residences, blocks, churches, etc., among which may be mentioned the Central block, the Episcopal church at Lee, and the Baptist church at Bennington, Vt. He employs from fifteen to twenty men. Hiram Proper, contractor and builder, established himself in business here in 1870. He employes about eight men. The Humphrey Graniie Quarry. — About 1830, Constant Luce built a lime kiln about two miles south of Pittsfield, on road 57, where Charles Bishop had opened a quarry a few years previous. In 1840, he took into partnership with him his son-in-law, Isaac Humphrey, conducting the business until his death, in 1855. Mr. Humphrey then conducted the business alone until his death, in 1857, when his son, Edwin L., succeeded to the business. In 1876, the limestone became exhausted, since which time he has been engaged in quarrying granite, of a quality quite valuable for building purposes, the pro duct brings about $4,000,000 worth per year. Dewitt C. Munyan, contractor and builder. — -A. B. &. D. C. Munyan formed a partnership as contractors and builders in 1850, a partnership ending only with the death of A. B. Munyan, in 1878. During that time they built many fine residences and public and private buildings in Berkshire county, among which may be mentioned the old Medical college, the court-house, jail, the Berkshire Life Insurance Building, the Athen<3eum, etc., etc. Mr. Munyan is now building the Fenn street school-house, under contract for $40,000.00. Though he is not' conducting as heavy a busines as formerly, he employs about twenty men. The Berkshire Life fnsurance Company ranks among the first of this char acter of institutions in the country for soundness, economy of management, and upright and liberal dealing with claimants and policy-holders and in all that is creditable, reliable and popular. It was incorporated in 185 1, and since 1861 has not enforced a forfeiture of its policies in cases when from any reason members have failed to pay premiums when due. Under the present perfected system, in all such cases when premiums have been paid for two years, and are then discontinued, without any action on the part of the policy-holder, the policy is reduced to a proportionate part, and is con tinued for this part, and is paid at maturity in accordance with its terms and conditions. The action of the company is in strict compliance with the laws of the commonwealth, and policy-holders receive a protection greater in degree than the laws of any other State secure them. The growth of the company has been a healthy one ; it is careful in the selection of its risks, favorable above many other companies in its rates, prompt in adjusting claims, and it merits the confidence and patronage of the people. Their fine build' ing, located on the corner of North and West streets, is alike the piide and boast of the town. It is built of Nova Scota sandstone, and was erected in 1867-68. The present officers of the company are William R. Plunkett, president; James M. Baker, vice-president; and James W. Hull, secretary and treasurer. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 299 The Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance Company is one of the oldest incor porated institutions in the county, and is among the oldest fire insurance companies in the State. It was established in 1835, aftei" having first secured the $50,000.00 advance insurance required by its charter, with Nathan Willis, Edward A. Newton and Ezekiel R. Colt as associate incorporators, and chose its first board of seven directors on the 28th of May. On the 30th the di rectors elected Nathan Willis, president, and Parker L. Hall, secretary. With such men as incorporators — the fathers of the town — it is not surprising that the company has stood all the shocks of business and is to-day among the staunchest of home companies. It confines its business to the four western counties entirely, has assets amounting to $181,000.00, of which $53,000.00 is cash accumulation. The present officers are J. L. Peck, president, and J. M. Stevenson, secretary. EARLY SETTLEMENT. As we have stated on a previous page, no permanent settlement was effected until 1752. Though there were many attempts made, the conflicting claims to sound land-titles, and the unsettled condition of the country attend ant on the French and Indian wars, thwarted all efforts. But just prior to the year mentioned efforts were again made, and were attended with success. When the township was plotted by Capt. Huston, in 1738, two roads, each seven rods wide, were laid out, intersecting each other near the center of the township. One of these, now East and West streets, ran from boundary to boundary ; the other, in that part of its course which is now North street, ex tended two hundred rods above the crossing, and on the old direct line of South street, four hundred and six rods below it. A third road, four rods in width, was laid out parallel with Ihe first, and two hundred and two rods south of it. East of its intersection with South, is now Honasada street, and upon Honasada street (road 36) was commenced the first per manent settlement in Pontoosuc, or Pittsfield. During the summer of 1752, the year accounted as the birthplace of the town, Solomon and Sarah Deming, from Wethersfield, came on to make the first settlement, one horse serving for both, Sarah riding on a pillion behind her husband. She was then a brave young good-wife of twenty-six years, the first white woman to call the beautiful hills of Pittsfield, home. Mr. Dem- ing's farm was on the north side of Honasada street, in the eastern outskirts of the township, now the farm of Moses G. Tracy. Here they lived in a log cabin, which stood near where the bee-house of Mr. Tracy now stands, and the old well they built soon after is still in use. Subsequently Mr. Dem ing built a framed house, the first erected in the town, a story and a half building 38x15 feet, and which is now standing. Mr. Deming died here at an advanced age, Mrs. Deming surviving him until 1818. The farm passed into the hands of Robert Stanton, who built the large house for an hotel, and removed the old one to serve as an " L " thereto. Stanton in turn sold the farm to High-sheriff Brown, who rented it to Marlborough Wells, who with 300 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. eight children had come from Preston, Conn., in 1822, and for two years had occupied the Sackett place opposite. Here he kept the " M. Wells Inn " for six years, and the farm was long known as the " Wells place." Finally, how ever, it bas come into the hands of the Tracy family. The room which Mrs. Deming occupied during her later years, and in which she breathed her last, is about 20x18 feet in size, occupying the north east corner of the ground floor of the new building. Here is the little fire place that afforded her light and warmth, and swinging within it the crane whereon she did her cooking, while to the left is the tail cupboard which served as her larder. The unpretentious furniture which served Mrs. Dem ing in her frugal home was considered of no value at the time of her death ; but the remanant which now remains in the museum of the Athenaeum could not be purchased at any price. The remains of this good " mother of Pitts field," are resting in the little burial place near by, and over the grave the citizens of the town have erected a neat marble obelisk to her memory, which bears the following legends : — [South side.] This Monument is erected by the town of plttsfield to commemorate the heroism and virtues ,, . of its first female settler, and the mother of the first white child born within its limits. [North side.] Surrounded by tribes of hostile indians; she defended, in more than one instance*, rl unaided, the lives and property of her family, and was distiguished for the courage and fortitude with whicti she bore the dangers and privations of a pioneer life. Sarah Deming, born at wethersfield, conn., February, 1726, DIED at Pittsfield, March, 1818, AGED 92. [Fast side.] A Mother of the Revolution anda Mother in Israel. [West side. J Sarah Deming, born at wethersfield, conn., February, 1726, DIED at Pittsfield, March, 181 8, aged 92. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 301 'Nathaniel Fairfield came into the town next, locating where the two branches of the Housatonic unite, just south of the village. He had first visited the town in 1748, and had made some improvements on his farm, and now, in the summer of 1752, he was bringing his new wife to their new home, the journey serving as their wedding tour. The young couple were accompanied by a yoke of oxen and a dray bearing their household goods ; and, pursuing their way by the aid of marked trees, they reached the house of Solomon Deming on the third evening, and there passed the night. During the same summer, also, Zebediah Stiles found companionship in a like hum ble home, at whaHs-now the corHer-of West and Onota streets. Then, also, carne Charles Goodrich, " driving the first cart and team which ever entered the town, and cutting his way through the woods for a number of miles," It is related by tradition that he " reached the last of the Hoosac summits which he had to pass, just at nightfall ; and fearful of missing the path if he attempted to proceed in the dusk, tied his horses to a tree, and kept guard over them all night against wild beasts, walking around to prevent himself from falling asleep, and munching an apple, his sole remaining ration, for supper." During this year, also, there came into the town Abner and Isaac Dewey, Jacob Ensign, Hezekiah Jones, Samuel Taylor, Elias Willard, and Dea. Josiah Wright; and in 1753 they were followed by Stephen and Simeon Crofoot, David Bush and Col. William Williams. In 1754 Eli Root, Ephraim Stiles, William; Wright, and some others ; but the French and Indian war again broke up the settlement, the settlers flying to Stockbridge for security, in company witli -he Lenox settlers, as is detailed in the sketch of the town of Lenox. F^r /four years after this the settlement made but slow and difficult progress, though most of those who had joined the hegira returned, probably, within two years. Three small forts were erected for the protection of the inhabitants. One, Fort Anson, was built in 1754, by Col. William Williams, upon the commanding eminence on the southwest shore of Lake Onota. Another, called Fort Goodrich, though in reality nothing but a block-house, was erected in 1756, by Charles Goodrich, about two miles south of Fort Anson. Goodrich was appointed commander of this, with the rank of ser geant. The last one was built in 1757, and stood between Honasada street and the river, near the bridge, upon the land of Nathaniel Fairfield, from whom it took the name of Fort Fairfield. In 1758, there were about twenty log cabins in the town, and a meeting of the proprietors in September is recorded. Between this date and 1764, the following became settlers: Sam uel Birchard, Daniel Hubbard, Daniel and Jesse Sackett, Jonathan Taylor, David and Oliver Ashley, William Francis, Gideon Gunn, Joshua Robbins, Ezekiel Root, Gideon Goodrich, James Lord, Charles Miller, Thomas Mor gan, Daniel and David Noble, William Phelps, John Remington, Phinehas Beiden, Solomon Crosby, Israel Dickinson, Elisha Jones, John Morse, David 302 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Roberts, Aaron Stiles, Israel Goddard, John and Caleb Wadham, Aaron and Phinehas Baker, William Brattle, Col. James Easton, Benjamin and Josiah Goodrich, Moses Miller, Joseph Phelps, Amos Root, John Williams, Rev. Thomas Allen, James D. Colt, Ezra and King Strong, Dr. Colton, Rufus Allen, John Strong, and some others, who were followed soon after by Joseph Allen, David Bagg, Lieut. Moses Graves, Woodbridge Little, Col. Oliver Root, Ebenezer White, and others. In 1791, when the first United States census was taken, the town had 1,992 inhabitants. At the first meeting of the proprietors (as proprietors) a part of their busi ness was "to choose some person or persons to make exchange of a part of the school lot for some part of Dea. Stephen Crofoot's lot, so as to accom modate his mills, and to see what the proprietors would give Dea. Crofoot for setting up the mills." It appears that the water privilege which Dea. Cro foot wished to occupy was within the limits of the school lot This move ment was in 1753, but the building of the mill was delayed some years, though eventually the town granted Dea. Crofoot the use of the privilege for several years, and he built the mill and gave bonds to keep it in repair for the benefit of the inhabitants. A fulling-mill was put up by Jacob Ensign, in connection with the same establishment. Crofoot's lease expired in 1778, when the town sold the mill-privilege to Ebenezer White. It remained in his hands, and in those of his son, until 1842, when it was purchased by Thomas F. Plunkett. The first town-meeting was held in the forenoon of the nth of May, 1761, at the house of Dea. Crofoot* which stood near the west end of Elm street. The only business transacted was the election of the following officers : David Bush, moderator ; William Williams, clerk ; David Bush, treasurer ; David Bush, Willam Williams and Josiah Wright, selectmen and assessors ; Jacob Ensign, constable ; Gideon Goodrich, David Bush and Eli Root, highway sur veyors ; Nathaniel Fairfield and William Francis, fence-viewers ; Simeon Cro foot, sealer of leather and of weights and measures; Solomon Deming and David Noble, wardens ; and John Remington and Reuben Gunn, deer- reeves. Among the following biographical sketches, we have endeavored to give, in a brief, concise way, a sketch of as many of the early settlers and prominent citizens of ancient and modern times as our space would possibly admit, though we are conscious that many who have taken a prominent part as builders of Pittsfield's history, and many whom we pass by with regret, are of necessity omitted. Charles Goodrich, whom we have previously mentioned as bringing the first team into the town, was a member of the provincial congress, a member of the general court a number of years, and a justice of the court of common pleas. He lived here sixty-three years, and died November 16, 18 16, aged ninety-six years. Col. William Williams, who was among the early settlers of the town, was a chief justice of the court of common pleas, judge of probate, and a repre- TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 303 sentative of the town for many years. He died April 5, 1788, aged seventy- five years. Israel Stoddard, son of the famous Col. John Stoddard, and an early sheriff of the county, was born at Northampton in 17 41, and graduated at Yale in 1758. He married Eunice, daughter of Col. Israel Williams, and settled in Pittsfield, where his father had such a large interest in lands. He was ap pointed a justice of the peace in 1765, was a major in the Berkshire regi ment, and received high consideration on the source of his own merits, as well as the social standing of his family. At the outbreak of the Revolution he naturally took the conservative side, and was so free in the utterance of his sentiments that he came to be regarded as a bitter Tory. And when the authorities of Pittsfield undertook to deal with him in the early part of 1775, he fled to New York. He returned, however, after a short period, but con tinued to be watched and regarded with suspicion for two or three years longer. At length he gave in his adhesion to the " United States of America," and was a volunteer at the battle of Benington, in 1777. He died at Pitts- fied, June 27, 1782. Woodbridge Little was born at Colchester, Conn., in 1741, graduated at Yale in 1760, studied theology, and, it is said, preached for a time in Lanes boro ; but he afterwards took up the study of the law, was admitted to the bar at the April term, 1764, and probably settled in Pittsfield about that time. He was made a justice of the peace in 1770, and seems to have been actively engaged in his profession up to the time when business in the courts ceased. He was a decided loyalist in the early part of the Revolution, fled to New York with Maj. Stoddard, and was afterwards arrested and tempo rarily imprisoned, but subsequently made his peace with the Whigs and was a volunteer at the Battle of Bennington, in 1777. He appears to have been sincere in his convictions, and to have taken the loyal side conscientiously. But after 1777 he adhered faithfully to his new alliance, and was so fully re stored to the confidence of his fellow citizens that he was chosen selectman in 1781, and for several successive years. He did not resume the practice of law in the re-organization of the courts, but continued to take a lively inter est in church and state affairs, allying himself with the Federalists, as was inevitable with his conservative tendencies. He died July 21, 1813, leaving no children, and by will gave the bulk of his estate to Williams college. Daniel Jones was born at Weston, Mass., July 25, 1740, graduated at Har vard in 1759, was admitted to the bar in Berkshire at the December term, 1 76 1, and was the first lawyer who settled in Pittsfield. He was son of Col onel Elisha Jones, who had a large interest in the town. His older brother, Elisha, was a settler here, and was nearly related to the Williams and Jones families in Stockbridge, all of which will account for his taking up his resi dence here. The family were mostly loyalists and Elisha, Jr., became a refu gee, and his estate was confiscated. Another brother, Isieal, was later a highly respected citizen of Adams. Daniel Jones remained in Pittsfield but 304 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. a short time, though the records of the court seem to show that he had suffi cient inducements to prolong his stay. His name "does not appear in the records of the April term, 1763, and in December of that year he mar ried Lydia, daughter of Maj. Elijah Williams, of Deerfield, and removed to Hinsale, N. H., where he was a reputable lawyer and judge, dying in 1786 and leaving descendants who are widely scattered. Col. John Brown was born in Sandisfield, October 19, 1744, graduated from Yale in 1771, studied law in Rhode Island, and commenced practice in Pittsfield in 1773. He was elected a delegate to the provincial congress, was a member of the general court, and in December, 1775, marched at the head of a regiment of militia to Mount Independence. After the battle of Bennington, being sent by General Lincoln with a detachment to surprise the garrison at Ticonderoga and Mount Independence, then in the hands of the British, he made himself master of the outposts, took an armed ship, sev eral gun-boats, 200 batteaux, a quantity of arms and ammunition, and re-took a standard and about one hundred American prisoners. Not being able to capture the forts, however, he returned to General Lincoln with his booty. He was killed at Stone Arabia, in Palantine, N. Y., in an ambuscade of Can adians, Tories and Indians, on his birthday, October 19, 1780, at the age of thirty-six years. Rev. Thomas Allen was born at Northamton, Mass. January 17, 1773. He was educated at Harvard, graduated in 1762, studied theology under the in struction of Rev. Mr. Hooker, of Northamton, and on the 18th of April, 1764, was ordained as the first minister of Pittsfield, where, during a ministry of forty- six years, he labored to promote the temporal as well as the spiritual wel fare of the town. Mr. Allen was simple and courteous in his manners, zeal ous in matters of belief, warm in his attachments, and frank in his reproofs of those he considered in the wrong. His frankness and zeal sometimes ex posed him to the charge of indiscretion. Convinced that the American Rev olution was founded in justice, he engaged in it upon a principal of duty. He was chairman of the committee of correspondence, chosen by the town in 1774. Constitutionally ardent and intrepid, he was impelled in those trying times to take up arms in his country's cause. When a detachment of Bur- goyne's troops had penetrated as far as the vicinity of Bennington, he marched with the volunteer militia of this town to meet and repel the invasion. Be fore the attack was commenced, being posted opposite to that wing of the enemy which was principally composed of refugees, who had joined the in vaders, he advanced in front of our militia, and in a voice distinctly heard by those Tories, in their breast-works, exhorted them to lay down their arms, assuring them of good treatment, and warning them of the consequences of a refusal. Having performed what he considered a religious duty, and being fired upon, he resumed his place in the ranks, and when the signal was given, was among the foremost in attacking the enemy's works. He was a Colonist in sentiment, and in ecclesiastical government, a Congregationalist, believing TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 305 that Congregationalism in the church was analogous to republicanism in the state. On principal he was opposed to Presbyterianism and Episcopacy, as he was to aristocracy and monarchy in civil government. He died February 11, 1810, aged sixty-seven years. During his ministry 341 were admitted to the church. Colenel Simon Larned, who came here in 1784, was born at Thompson, Conn., in 1756. He was an officer of merit in the Revolution, represented this district in congress, was sheriff of the county many years, and was col onel of the 9th U. S. Infantry during the war of 1812. He died here No vember 16, 1817, aged sixty-one years. Colonel Oliver Root, another early settler, came from Westfield. He served as a soldier in the second French war, was an officer in the Revolution, and was with Colonel Brown when he was killed, in 1780. He died May 2, 1826, aged eighty-five years. Thomas Gold, a distinguished lawyer of his time, was born in Cornwall, Conn., graduated from Yale in 1788, and settled here in .1792. He held va rious town offices and was president of the agricultural society and of the Agricultural bank. Hon. Timothy Childs, M. P., was born at Deerfield, in 1748, entered Harvard college, studied medicine, and in 1 771, at the age of twenty-four years, commenced practice in Pittsfield. He entered the army in 1774, and did not resume his practice here until 1777, which he continued until within a week of his death, which occurred February 20, 182 1, at the age of seventy- three years. He represented the town many years in the legislature, was a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and president of the district society, composed of fellows of the State society. His son, Dr. Henry Hal- sey Childs, born in 1783, graduated from Williams college in 1802. He became one of the most prominent and honored citizens of the town. He was one of the most active and energetic promoters of the Berkshire Medical Institution. The school which was located in the old Pittsfield hotel, went into operation in 1822. In April, 1863, at the age of eighty years, Dr. Childs resigned his professorship though he retained the presidency from 1837 during the life of the institution. The war and other causes, together with the better facilities offorded by the heavily endowed city schools, served to depress the school here, and the institution was practically closed in 1867-68, and in 1871 the building was sold to the town, which remodeled it for the use of its high and grammar schools. J. E. A. Smith says of this school in -his History of Pittsfield : "In an existence of forty-four years it had graduated eleven hundred and thirty-eight doctors of medicine, who held a rank in their profession equal to that of those sent out by any college. It had had a large share in the advancement of medical science and the eleva tion of medical character. It had attracted to Pittsfield in its faculty and others, persons of culture, who had adorned the society of the village while they mingled with it, and left it the better for their presence. And, when it 30* 306 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. could no longer creditably perform the Work which was entrusted to it, it gracefully yielded the place to those who could." Hon F,7.pkip1 Ttar-i-n-i con nf Jr/hn Bacon, was born at gjiorkhn^gp in 7776, graduated from Yale, and came to Pittsfield in 1806. He was a member of the State legislature in 1805-06 ; chief justice of the court of common pleas in 1 813 ; first comptroller of the United States treasury from 1813 to 1815; and representative in congress from 1807 to 1813. He subsequently removed to Utica, N. Y., and was a delegate to the constitutional convention of 1821. Hon. George N. Briggs was born in Adams, April 12, 1796. He com menced life by learning the trade of a hatter ; spent one year in an academy ; studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1818 ; was a representative in congress from 1831 to 1843, officiating during the twenty-seventh congress as chairman of the committee on the postoffice; and from 1844 to 1851 was governor of the State. From 1853 to 1859 he also held the position of judge of the court of common pleas, having been a member of the State con stitutional convention of 1853, ahd registrar of deeds from 1824 to 1831. He was a trustee of Williams college for sixteen years , and was a noted ad vocate of the temperance cause. He died in 186 1, from effects of an acci dent received from a gun. Theodore Pomeroy was born in Pittsfield, September 2, 1813, and died here September 26, 1 881, aged sixty-eight years. He was the eighth of the twelve children of Lemuel and Mrs. Hart Pomeroy, his father being a grand son of Gen. Seth Pomeroy, an officer of note in the French and Indian war and one of the four selected by the general court of Massachusetts at the opening of the Revolution to command its armies, which position he modestly declined, however, giving as a reason his advanced age ; but he served with credit at Bunker Hill, and subsequently as colonel, until he died in camp- at Peekskiil, N. Y., in February, 1777. The Pomeroy family, however, had also a civil record quite as honorable as its military. Eltweed and Eldred, the first of the family in America, are recorded in Dorchester, where they first settled, as " men of independent and liberal minds, in good circumstances and of respectable standing," and such, as a rule, their descendants have ever since been. The branch of the family of which Theodore was for many years previous to his death the head, have been manufacturers or artizans of exceptional skill and enterprise, for seven generations — or, including his sons and successors, eight. Eldad, the son of Eltweed, having received a grant of 1,000 acres of good land in Southampton, as an inducement for him to establish himself there as a gunsmith and blacksmith, the grant being still in the possession of one branch of the family. Seth Pomeroy, before he was made a general, also lived at Southampton and carried on his art as a skill ful manufacturer of firearms. Lemuel Pomeroy, the father of Theodore and grandson of General Seth is one of the most noted in the annals of the family, and was also one of the TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 307 most noted and enterprising of the citizens of Pittsfield. He was boin in Southampton in 1778, and came to Pittsfield in 1799, bringing with him the very anvil which his ancestor; Eldad, had carried up the narrow Bay Path from Windsor to Southampton, and which his descendants still preserve among the most precious of their many heirlooms. He first established himself here as a blacksmith, but in 1806 he entered upon his ancestral business, the manufac ture of firearms. His small musket factory he soon enlarged so as to be able to ff contribute several thousand stand of arms annually to the supply of the national army and to the militia of the several States, until 1846. when the government, with his advice, began to manufacture its own arms. The income from this lucra tive business he devoted for the most part to building up in the face of innu merable obstacles, one of the feeble early woolen manufactories until it became one of the most successful and respected in the State. This enter prise at last brought him in large profits, though near the close of his life Mr. Pomeroy is said to have remarked that his " experience as a woolen manufac turer had been a hand to hand conflict with obstacles, now of one kind, now of another," and that as to the results, " he would gladly exchange all his pro fits for two percent, upon the outlay." Lemuel Pomeroy was also a man of great public spirit. He erected ex tensive buildings to enable his son-in-law, Prof. Dewey, the distinguished naturalist, to establish the great school knows as the Berkshire Gymnasium, and which were finally occupied by the Maplewood Young Ladies' Institute, another flourishing educational institution. He also built the town-hall — a good one for its day — -the town furnishing the site, and being a partner with his heirs in its ownership to a late day. Indeed, there was scarcely and pub lic movement in Pittsfield in which he did not have a prominent part and generally a controlling influence ; but that of the largest interest, and for which the people of Pittsfield owe his memory the deepest gratitude, was his influence in securing the route of the Western, now the Boston and Albany, railroad through the town, in preference to one further south. The result of this spirit of enterprise, public and private, was that in 1839 he had invested largely in various species of property, from a church edifice to workman's cottage, and was conducting the most extensive business in Berkshire county, taking it in all of its branches. In that year, having purchased :he interest of his partner and kinsman, Josiah Pomeroy, in the woolen factory, he admitted as partners his sons Theodore and Robert, the firm name being Lemuel Pomeroy & Sons. Lemuel, Jr., his eldest son, was afterward connected with the famous blast furnace at Copake, N. Y., being then his father's prin cipal assistant in the musket factory, while Edward, the youngest, being not twenty-one years old, was a practical iron worker. Theodore Pomeroy was at this time twenty-six years old. He had been educated at the Pittsfield Academy and at the Gymnasium of his uncle, Prof. Chester Dewey. In 183 1, at the age of eighteen, he began his business edu cation as his father's clerk in the Pomeroy factory, there thoroughly fitting 308 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. himself for the position which he was soon to assume and occupy to his life's end. In 1849 his father died, leaving a large estate, and a will in which, after properly providing for other members of the family, he made his three sons, Theodore, Robert and Edward, then resident in Pittsfield, his residuary legatees. The will further provided for the continuance of the business by these sons, under the firm name of Lemuel Pomeroy's Sons, Theodore being at the head of the firm. In 1878 the business had increased to mam moth proportions, and the old firm, L. Pomeroy's Sons, was dissolved, Theo dore purchasing the interest of Robert, Edward having sold his interest to them several years previous. Theodore continued the firm name, and his son, S. Harris, attaining his majority soon after, he admitted him as a part ner. In addition to the woolen mills, the store, fine residence and other valuable real estate connected with them, Mr. Pomeroy, at his death, owned a large interest in the Greylock mill, at North Adams, and was president of the company, as well as a large amount of other property of different kinds variously distributed. He was one of the principal founders of the Pittsfield bank, and from its organization to his death was one of its most valued di rectors, and was also for many years a director of the Berkshire Life Insurance Company. Mr. Pomeroy neither sought nor accepted political office, though whenever the manufacturers of the country met in council he had a high place among them, where the utmost confidence was placed in his judgment and wisdom, and on these occasions he showed abilities which would have well fitted him for either legislative or executive positions. Perhaps the greatest tribute one could give his memory is to quote the following remark, from one who knew him best : " In whatever relation Theodore Pomeroy is considered, those most highly esteemed him who knew him most intimately and truly." Mr. Pomeroy married three times, as follows : In 1836,10 Fannie, daughter of Hon. Ezekiel Bacon, of Utica, N. Y., but formerly of Pittsfield, who died in J851, by whom he had two children, who died in infancy; in 1852, to Mary, daughter of Col. Silas Harris, of Pine Plains, N. Y., who bore him six children, of whom Fanny (Mrs. W. L. Brown, of North Adams), Mar garet H. (Mrs. W. P. Washbun, of Chicago), Mary (Mrs. Frank Russell, of Pittsfield,) and S. Harris are living. She died in 1863. In 1866, he married Laura C. Knapp, of New York, who bore him two children, one of whom, Theodore L., is now living. She survives him. Hon. Henry L. Dawes was born in Cummington, Mass., October 30, 1816, graduated at Yale in the class of 1839, was admitted to the bar in 1842, and commenced practice at North Adams, where, for a time, he edited the Transcript. While a student he taught school and edited the Greenfield Gazette. He represented North Adams in the legislature of 1848, 1849 and 1852, and in the constitutional convention of 1853. In 1853 he was elected to the State senate. He was district attorney of the western district from 1853 until elected to the thirty-fifth congress, in 1857, wherein he served as a member of the committee on Revolutionary claims ; was re-elected to the TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 309 thirty-sixth congress, serving on the committee on elections ; re-elected to the thirty-seventh congress, serving as' chairman of the committee on elec tions ; re-elected to the thirty-eighth congress, serving on same committee, and to the thirty-ninth the same, also serving on that on weights and measures. He was also a delegate to the Philadelphia " Loyalist's Convention" of 1866, and re-elected to the fortieth congress, serving again at the head of the commit tee on elections. In 1874 he declined a re-nomination, and in the following session of the legislature was chosen a United States senator, which office he now holds. Hon. Henry Chickering, son of Rev. Joseph and Sarah A. Chickering, was born at Woburn, Mass., September 3, 1819, and died at his residence in Pittsfield, March 5, 1881, aged sixty-one years and six months. When Mr. Chickering was three years of age his parents removed to Phillipston, Mass., where he received a common school and academic education, and later, after a short term in the Phillips Academy, at Andover, he entered the printing office of Gould & Newman, of Andover, to learn the printer's trade, being then fourteen years of age. In 1844 he purchased the Transcript, of North Adams, continuing his connection with that paper until 1855, during which year he took up his residence in Pittsfield, having, in 1853, purchased an interest in the Eagle of this place, which he retained until his death. On the formation of the Republican party, Mr. Chickering identified himself with it, attending the first Republican convention held in the State, and earnestly sus tained its interests during his remaining life, having also been a prominent and influential member of the Whig party. When the party came into power, in 186 1, he was appointed postmaster in Pittsfield, a position he retained for twenty years, or until death released him from earthly duties. In 1833-54, during the administrations of Governors Clifford and Washburn, he was a member of their councils, and from i860 to 1868, when he resigned, he was a trustee of the Reform school, at Westboro. In 1843, Mr. Chickering be came a member of the Congregational church of Phillipston, was a deacon of tbe church at North Adams for many years, and in i860 was elected a dea con of the first church in Pittsfield, retaining the office until 1873, when he resigned. He was also for many years a prominent member of the Masonic order, having united with the LaFayette Lodge, of North Adams, in 1851 his first step in that direction. In 1863 he received all the degrees of the Scottish Rite, up to and including the thirty-second, and in September, 1880, was elected to the rarest of the Masonic degrees, the thirty-third. Mr. Chick ering was twice married, his first wife being Miss Martha Newton, of Phil lipston, who died in 1843, after a wedded life of about eighteen months, leaving a son who survived her three years. In October, 1844, he married Miss Elvira P. Allen, of Bowe. Mass.j who survives him, having borne him three children, John A., Sarah C, and William H., only the latter of whom is 1 iving, a rising lawyer of San Francisco, in partnership with a son^of Judge Thomas, of Boston. 310 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. ^ Edwin Clapp, son of Jason Clapp, was born in Pittsfield, May i, 1809, and died here July 27, 1884. His father came to Pittsfield, from Northampton, in 1802, and established the afterwards famous carriage manufactory in Pitts field about the time of Edwin's birth, and in which Edwin became a partner. Mr. Clapp took an active interest in town affairs, was among the first in most important public undertakings, and took an especial interest in the fire department, of which he was for many years a member. Mr. Clapp was twice married, first to Miss Emily, daughter of Capt. Jabez Peck, who bore him three children, all of whom died young, and next to Miss Mary, daughter of the late Calvin Martin, who survives him with one daughter, one child having died in infancy. Josiah Carter, a native of Portland, Me., who settled here in 1841, formed a partnership in 1846, with Capt. Curtis T, Fenn, (a dry goods merchant here since 1814,) under the title of Fenn & Carter, as dealers in carpets and paper hangings. They carried on business for twenty-five years on Bank row. In 187 1 Mr. Fenn died, but the old firm name was retained until 1882, when Edgar T. Lawrence was admitted to partnership, under the firm name of Carter & Lawrence. This is the oldest carpet store in town. Mr. Carter has been town treasurer several years, is one of the directors of the Agricultural national bank, the Berkshire Life Insurance Company, the Berkshire savings bank, having been a director of the life insu rance company since its organization. Nathan G. Brown, born at Preston, Conn., January 27, 1818, came to Pitts field, July 20, 1838, as a supply contractor, for the contractors who were build ing the Albany & Boston R. R. He married Sarah Brown, of this place, Novem ber 25, 1841, and has always been more or less engaged in manufacturing business both in this place and in Curtisville. He was a member of the leg islature from this place in 1862 and 1863, and has held many important town offices, being always actively identified with town affairs. He was also one of the prime movers in organizing the Kellogg Steam-power Company, and was its first president. He was appointed special sheriff in 1880, re-appointed in 1883, and is now one of Pittsfield's largest land owners and taxpayers. He has three children, Agnes M., Charles H. and Jessie L. Jacob Stewart was born in New Baltimore, Greene county, N. Y., Febru ary 7, 1820, learned the carpenter's trade, and in 1847 came to Pittsfield, and has been engaged in the builders' trade since. He married Margaret Rob erts, and has three sons, two of whom live in Pittsfield. Stephen V, R. Daniels was born in Stephentown, N. Y., February 28, 1813, and came to Pittsfield. in 1839, locating in the village. He married Louisa D. Hart, of Pittsfield, in November, 1836, rearing three children — Clara, who was born in 1849 and died in 1845 ; Emma L., born in 1849, and Ella I., born in 185 1. Emma L. is the wife of Ralph B. Bardwell, cashier of the Third National bank, and has one child, one, Bertie B., having died at the age of four years. Ella is the wife of Henry R. Peirson, of the firm of Peirson TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 311 & Son, hardware dealers of Pittsfield. Mrs. Daniels died September 4, 1877, aged sixty-nine years. When Mr. Daniels first came to this town he engaged in the bakery business on West street, which he continued ten years, during which time he commenced the business of wholesaling flour and grain, which he continued twenty-seven years. Mr. Daniels had also dealt largely in real estate, and now resides with his son-in-law, Mr. Bardwell, on Daniel's avenue, the street named in his honor. He has served on the finance committee of the savings bank for the past four years, and has been tendered offices in the local affairs of the town, though he has never accepted the honor, pre ferring to leave those offices to those who could better afford to devote the time to their faithful discharge. Dr. Oliver Brewster, one of the officers in the regiment commanded by ¦Colonel John Brown at the battle of Stone Arabia, in the Mohawk Valley, N. Y., in October, 1780, was a surgeon, the only officer not from Pittsfield, his home at that time being at Partridgefield, now Peru. He was born in Lebanon, Conn., April 2, 1760, and died February 12, 1812, at Becket, Mass., where, after leaving the army, he began, and continued till death, the practice of medicine. His father was of the fifth generation of Elder William Brewster, of the Plymouth colony, and his mother was of the third genera tion of Governor William Bradford, of the same company. He was a godly man, and in the absence of a pastor, his solemn counsels to his patients, and his fervent prayers with and for them were blessed to their good. He was a -faithful physician and successful, particularly in acute diseases. He fell in an apoplectic fit at a house where he was making a professional visit, dying in •six hours later. Dr. John Milton Brewster, the only son of Dr. Oliver Brewster, was born at Becket, Mass., October 22, 1789. Graduating at the Boston Medical School in 1812, he arrived at home tbe very day his father died, and at once succeeded him in the practice of his profession. After a busy life of nine years at Becket, and sixteen years at Lenox, where he held some positions of trust, he removed to Pittsfield and continued his profession thirty years more, making in all fifty-five years. Here he owned and occupied one of the old est houses of the place — now 23 East street, still unchanged, and built pre vious to 1790, by Colonel Simon Larned, paymaster of the United States army. He was among the most active early anti-slavery men of this town, a genial christian man, respected and beloved, living to a good old age, being nearly eighty at his death, May 3, 1869. Dr. Oliver Ellsworth Brewster, oldest son of Dr. John Milton Brewster, was born at Becket Mass., January 31, 1816. He graduated at Williams -college in 1834, and at the Berkshire Medical college four years later, com mencing then to practice, in company with his father, in Pittsfield. In Au gust, 1861, he received a commission from the surgeon-general of Massa chusetts to appoint such surgeons as he deemed competent to examine re cruits for the government, service in Western Massachusetts, he himself ex- 312 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. amining those raised in Pittsfield and vicinity, which position he held till Au gust, 1862, when he was commissioned surgeon of the 40th Regt. Mass. Vols. From the beginning of the war he had earnestly desired to serve his country, and it was his patriotism which induced him to leave a practice of over twenty- years, lucrative and constantly increasing, and all the comforts of his delight ful home, for the trials, hardships and dangers of camp life. Just before the regiment was ready to start he was authorized to go at once to the battle ground, taking or sending other surgeons to help care for the great numbers wounded at the second Bull's Run battle. In the army his habits of purity, simplicity, unostentatiousness, were at first much in his way; but after he be came known, both officers and men saw that he was a conscientious, pains taking officer, guided by stern principle, holding to his own judgment when he knew it to be right, which others at first differing from him would often acknowledge. After serving the 40th regiment thirteen months, he was hon orably discharged October 3, 1863, on account of severe sickness. On re covery he resumed practice, held some positions in town, and was president of the Beskshire Medical Association at his death, September 12, 1866, at the age of fifty. He was a christian man, of noble, generous impulses, delighting in the society of his friends, to whom he was deeply attached, succumbing to death after a week's sickness of his army trouble, no earthly physician being able to cure him who had been skillful in caring for others, very many of them gratuitously. His two elder sons also served their country in the war of the Rebellion. Gen. William Francis Bartlett was born in Haverhill, Mass., June 6, 1840, the son of Charles Leonard Bartlett, and descended from a line of honora ble ancestry of the Revolutionary period. He, in 1861, then a junior in Harvard College, not yet twenty-one, enlisted as private in a militia company, and in July was commissioned captain in the 20th Mass. Regt., and went immediately into active service. By the death of his superior officer in the battle of Balls Bluff, in October, he became acting lieutenant-colonel. In 1862 he was shot in the knee, while in charge of a picket line before York- town, and was obliged to have the limb amputated. This would have ended the military life of a less heroic man, but as soon as able he accepted the duties of organizing and took command of the 49th Mass. Regt., nine months' men, and was its honored and beloved commander until, in the bat tle of Port Hudson, in May, 1863, his left wrist was shattered by a bullet, and he was forced to return home in advance of his regiment. His next position was colonel of the 57th Mass. Regt, of three years men, and he led it to the field in Virginia in 1864, where they participated in the battle of the Wilderness, in May, and he received a wound in the head. In June he was made brigadier-general. In July following, he was taken prisoner at the battle of Petersburg, and taken to Libby Prison, was exchanged in Sep tember and took charge of the ist Div. 9th Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and in 1865 brevetted major-general. All this occurred before TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 313 he was twenty-five years of age. He was married to Agnes, eldest daughter of Col. Robert Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, in 1865, and went with her to Europe where he renewed an acquaintance with Garibaldi, which in his boyhood had begun, and had inspired his youthful mind with a worship for the Italian hero, and an ardor for military affairs. He lost no occasion in the years fol lowing the war to speak words of reconciliation between the men so lately arrayed in battle against each other, and by his open hearted sincerity and honest patrotism he gained such a place in the hearts of his fellow country men as few can acquire though they live to twice his years. He died in Pittsfield December 17, 1876, leaving a wife and six children. Caleb Goodrich, a native of Wethersfield, Conn., and a tailor by trade, came to Pittsfield previous to the Revolution. He was quarter-master in the Continental army, and was present at Burgoyne's surrender. He died about three weeks subsequent to his return home, 'Of his ten children, Maj. But ler and Orin remained in Pittsfield. Orin learned the carpenter's trade, but became a farmer. He married Lydia Sackett, and was the father of eight children. He married, for his second wife, Mary Bagg, by whom he had one daughter, now Mrs. Gilbert West. Chauncey Goodrich, who resides on South street, at the age of eighty-six, is the oldest son now living. He has been for twelve years one of the selectmen. Orin was for many years a member of the board of selectmen, and represented Pittsfield in the legislature six or seven years. Maj. Butler Goodrich married Lydia White, and had eleven children. His son George W., a farmer on road 12 £, has lived in his present residence seventy-one years. He has one son in the customs department, in China, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry T. Dunham, in Norwich, N. Y. Robert Merriam, a descendant of Robert Merriam who emigrated to this country from England about 1620, came to Tyringham about 1775, where he resided until his death. His son, Robert, Jr., was born in 1782. He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, married Hannah Walker about 1800, and located on a farm on West street, in Pittsfield, where he remained until his death, in 1839. -But one of his nine children married, and but one, Lorenzo, who owns the homestead on West street, survives. A brother, Will iam, married Lucy Fairfield, and reared two sons. Frazier Luce, oldest son of Trustian Luce, was born in Pittsfield, Novem ber 7, 1807. Becoming lame from a fever sore when a boy, he adopted the life of a peddler, for which he proved very capable, displaying a marked de gree of financial ability, and acquiring an ample competence. He continued in his chosen business until 1850, when he began speculating in western land, and at the time of his death, in 1869, was a large real estate owner. He married A. M. Schofield. Deacon Almiron D., son of Deacon Daniel H. Francis, was born in Pitts field, May n, 1807, and has always resided here. He married Lucy Churchill for his first wife, by whom he had three children — Lucy M., Henry M., and James Dwight. His wife died in 1868. He afterwards married 314 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Mary E. Merrill. Mr. Francis was a carpenter for several years. After working for Gordon McKay some years he purchased Mr. McKay's interest in the machine shop, and formed a partnership with John E. Dodge, who, after several years, retired from the firm, David H. McCleary succeeding him. Mr. Francis has been a deacon of the Baptist church for the past twenty years. William Renne was born in Dalton, Mass., July 27, 1809. His education was limited, and he entered the paper-mill of Zenas Crane at the age of twelve years, where he remained eight years, when he came to Pittsfield and began the manufacture of neck stocks, being the first person to engage in that business, and in which he continued about twelve years. He also man ufactured Clough's Columbian Bells several years. Mr. Renne is widely known as the inventor of " Renne's Magic Oil," which he placed on the mar ket in 1854, continuing with large annual sales until 1877, when he sold out to S. W. Warner, of New York. He has been a member of the Methodist church about sixty years. Ebenezer Dunham, born in Northampton in 1806, came to Pittsfield in 1 82 1, when but a boy, and was apprenticed to his uncle, Jason Clapp, to learn the coachmaker's trade. He married Martha B. Carey, of West Brook field, Mass., in 1832, and began business for himself about a year later, locat ing on the spot where the Academy of Music now stands. In 1843 he erected the shop on North Pearl street, where his sons are now engaged in business. In 1874 he purchased the Jason Clapp shop, and, with his son George, worked both shops until his death, January 15, 1883, on Melville, corner of North street He reared six children, all surviving him — George C, in Middletown, Conn.; Maria B., Charles, and Samuel, in Pittsfield; Edward H., in Elyria, Ohio; and Mrs. Ella G. Hudson, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Dunham was one of the founders of the South Congregational church. John C. Parker, son of Linus Parker, was born in this town in 1822, and married Lydia A. Goodrich, December 8, 1856, by whom he had two sons and one daughter. He was a baker for a number of years, but the latter part of his life was given up entirely to town trusts, and to the settlement of estates, as executor, guardian, and trustee. He was assessor eight years and a selectman six years, also a prominent Free Mason. He died December 8, 1881, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his marriage. Jabez and Elijah Peck, sons of Elisha, one of the early settlers of Lenox, came to Pittsfield, Jabez in 1818, and Elijah in 1828, and engaged in mer cantile business on East street. Elijah, born in Lenox, in 1791, married Harriet Isbell, rearing seven children, Mrs. N. P. Davis, Miss Julia H. and Charles O. Peck, of this town, now living. Elijah and Jabez began the manufacture of satinet warp in 1847, which mill is now owned by Jabez L., son of Jabez, who is also largely engaged in manufacturing cotton yarns and flannel cloths. Elijah Peck died October 5, 1878, and Jabez died March n, 1867. Jabez was, for many years the largest tinware manufacturer in Pittsfield. He was born in Berlin, Conn., in 1780. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 3 15 Amos C. Barber, from Russell, Mass., came to Pittsfield in 1833, and entered the paint shop of Jason Clapp, where he learned the trade, and in which business, and in the same shop, he had continued fifty-two years. He painted the carriage presented by the city of Boston, to Franklin Pierce just previous to his inauguration as President, and another which was exhib ited at the first World's Fair in London, about 1850-55. Mr. Barber married Harriet Parker in 1840, and reared three sons, one of whom, Theodore H, of Concord, N. H., survives. Mr, Barber is now living with his second wife, Susan Aldrich, of Worthington. J. M. Holland, a native of West Farms, N. Y., came to Pittsfield in 1830 and learned the painters' trade, returning to New York, where, after a resi dence of three years, he again came to Pittsfield and established himself in business, building the house in which he now lives, in 1842. He married Mary E. Lavery, three of his six children, George A., Walter B., and Mrs. William Gamwell, residing in town. Mr. Holland does an extensive busi ness in his line. Hon. E. H. Kellogg, son of Elisha Kellogg, was born in Sheffield in 1812. He graduated from Amherst in 1836, and began the practice of law in Pitts field in 1838. He was also later engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. In 1 841 he married Caroline L., daughter of David Campbell, the union being blest by three daughters, Elizabeth C. and May, who became successively, each the wife of William R. Plunkett, Esq., and both of whom are now dead ; and Caroline, wife of William E. Cushing, of Cleveland, O. Mr. Kellogg was chosen representative several times, first in 1843, was twice speaker of the House, was once president of the Agricultural Bank, direc tor of the Saving Bank, and holding many town offices. George W. Foot, born at Chester, Mass., in 1830, came to Pittsfield where he learned the mason's trade of Lewis Stoddard, with whom he after wards entered into partnership, the firm continuing until Mr. Stoddard's death. Mr. Foot formed a partnership with Edgar Hodge for a short time, since which he has been alone in business. Many of the finest buildings in Berkshire county, among them, Peck's and Russell's mills in Pittsfield, L. L. Brown's paper mill in Adams, Weston's mill in Dalton, and Smith's paper mill at Lee, were built by him. Jacob Stewart was born in Baltimore, New York, in 1820, and came to Pittsfield in 1847, where he has since worked at the builders' trade. He married Maigaret Roberts, and had a family of three sons, who reside in Pittsfield. Charles M. Whelden, born in Boston, Mass., in 182 1, was the son of Quaker parents. His father being a brass and iron worker, he was brought up to that trade, but having a taste for the druggist business he engaged in this at the age of twenty-six. In 1841 he became a member of the " Wash ington Light Guards," at Boston, in 1850 joined the " Ancient and Honor able Artillery.'' He came to Pittsfield and purchased the drug store of 3l6 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Peck & Olds, in 185 1, which he conducted, until 1874. In 1853 he joined the Pittsfield Guard, Co. A, 3d Division, as sergeant, becoming captain in 1859, which office he held until i860. He went in the 8th Mass. Regiment as a volunteer staff officer in April, 1861, at the close of the three months term service he beeame a refcruiting officer, and, in conjunction with Major A. M. Brown, raised companies in Berkshire county, three of which were mustered into the 1 oth Regiment. He afterwards labored incessantly rais ing men for the United States service, until October, 186 1, when he began to raise the Western Bay State Regiment, under Maj. -Gen. B. F. Butler. In November he had raised several companies and was mustered into the United States army as lieut-colonel, and November 18, 1861, commander of camp Seward (now the Agricultural Fair grounds at Pittsfield). In Jan uary, 1862, he went in command of the regiment then numbered 31st Mass., to Ship Island, and when Gen. Butler entered New Orleans, his command was the first to land. After the transfer of his command from the United States to the Mass. roll, Gov. Andrews refusing, from personal motives, to give him a commission, he resigned his position, and served on Gen. Butler's staff while in New Orleans. Afterwards becoming a provost marshall gen eral of the department of Virginia, where he served until the close of the war. William Pollock was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, in 1808. In his youth he learned the trade of a cotton spinner, in which he became an adept, and accumulated sufficient capital to bring him to Canada in 1835, where he tried farming, but soon after entered the employ of Gershom Turner, propri etor of a small cotton mill near Troy, N. Y., in which Mr. Pollock soon became, superintendent. He was also employed by James, son of Gershom Turner, to start another factory at East Nassau, N. Y. About 1840 he hired a small factory of George C. Rider, at Adams, Mass., entering into partnership with Nathaniel G. Hathaway, and they were enabled, in 1842, to purchase the mill. In 1845 they purchased the mill privilege just below their mill and erected the " stone mill " now owned by the Renfrew Manu facturing Company, which mill has since been somewhat altered. In 1848 Mr. Hathaway sold out his interest to Hiram H. Clark, and in 1855 Mr. Pollock purchased his partner's interest, and conducted the business in his own name until 1865, when he received his nephews, James Renfrew, Jr., and James Chalmers, into partnership. The following year the mill privi lege and the land now owned by the large brick mill of the Renfrew Manu facturing Company, was purchased, and soon after the foundations of the mill laid. Mr. Pollock removed to Pittsfield in 1855, where he resided until his death. He also became a large stockholder in the Taconic Wool Company, the Pittsfield Wool Company, Washburn Iron Company of Wor cester, and the Toronto Rolling mills in Canada. He was for several years president of the Pittsfield Bank, a trustee of the Berkshire Life Insurance Co., a director in the Western Massachusetts Fire Insurance Co., and a TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 317 State director of the Western, now Boston & Albany railroad. On the organization of the 49th Regt. Mass. Vols., in 1861, he equipped at his own expense, one of its companies, known as the Pollock Guard. His first wife, whom he married in Scotland, died before his removal here, leaving one daughter, who became the wife of Benjamin Snow, of Fitchburg, Mass. His second wife was Lucy GiUson, of Adams, by whom he had one daughter deceased. He was united a third time in marriage, to Miss Susan M. Learned, sister of Hon. Edward and George G. Learned, of Pittsfield, and daughter of Edward Learned, contractor of the Boston Water Works. She now Tesides in Grey Tower, built by Mr. Pollock before his death. Mr. Pollock visited Europe in 1866, and died shortly after his return, at Fifth Avenue Hotel, in New York city, December 9, 1866,' in his fifty-ninth year. Mr. Pollock achieved a distinguished reputation as a manufacturer, and amassed a large fortune. Noah B. Barrett, of Richmond, went to Hinsdale with his parents when young, where he spent most of his lifetime on the farm now owned by his son, Gilbert A. He died in 1881, at the residence of his son, H. N., in Pitts field. Hosea Merrill, born in Hebron, Conn., in 1861, came to Pittsfield at the age of nineteen, locating where the government paper mill now stands. He served in the Revolution, being sentinel at the time that Major Andre was shot, and was wounded. He married Sarah Phillips, rearing nine children — four sons, farmers, locating in Pittsfield. One son, Ayers P., was a physician and surgeon in the regular army, and located at Natchez, Miss. Philip was born in this town, October 12, 1790, and married Frances A. Stanton, rear ing four children, all now living. He was a large farmer, and died in 1873. His son, John C, born in 1820, married Elizabeth Childs, and has six chil dren. He was representative to the general court in 1867, and has held other offices for years. Thomas D. Thompson came to Pittsfield about the time of the Revolution, in which war he served as soldier. He lived and died near the village, and had a family of four children. Thomas D. Thompson, of Dalton, is a de scendant. Joseph W. Russell, now residing in Pittsfield, was born in Sunderland, Franklin county, Mass., March 17, 181 1. He married Myra Taylor, of Hawley, at South Deerfield, in 1835. In 1838 he removed to Dalton, where he lived until 1876, rearing six children, three of whom are now living — E. J. Russell, of North Adams ; Lucy E. Barrett, of Hinsdale ; and Martha A. Russell, of Pittsfield. Joseph W. Russell was for nine years chairman of the board of selectmen, of Dalton, and served the town in some capacity nearly every year of his residence there. John C. West, son of Abel J., came to Pittsfield from Vernon, Conn., and began business here as boot and shoe merchant, in 1836, under the firm name of John C. West & Co., Jabez and Elijah Peck being associated with 318 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. him as partners. In 1839 this partnership was dissolved, and Mr. West, in company with Doria Tracy, now of Toledo, Ohio, began a general mercan tile business on the corner of North street and Park row, where the former has since been located. Mr. Tracy withdrew from the firm in 1844, when Mr. West's younger brother, Gilbert, was taken into partnership, since which no change has been made. So Mr. West has now the honor of being longer in business here than any other merchant now in Pittsfield. He has been a selectman twenty years, being chairman of the board nineteen consecutive years, and has also represented the district in general court several terms. As chairman of the board of selectmen, he had much to do with raising the town's quota of soldiers during the late war. The First Congregational church.- — -December 9, 1763, the town decided to invite Rev. Thomas Allen, of Northampton, to preach to them on proba tion, and under his ministration was formed "The Church of Christ in Pitts field." On the 7th Of Fphrnary^ T7fi,1, " g ""mhpr rtf mfmliir. ^plnprfinpr \r. different rhnrrhes" met at the house nf Dearon Crofoot — Key Samuel Hnp- _kins. of Great Barrington, Rev. Stephen West, of Stockbridge. and Rev. Ebenezer Martin, of Becket, being also present. A Confession of Faith and a Covenant were drawn up, and signed by eight male members, "who then and there united so as to form a Church of Christ in this place." These eight original members were Stephen Crofoot. Ephraim Sti1ocj T"ianjp] Huh hard, Aaron Baker. Tacob F.nsigr^ William Phplp<: T.pmnpl Pnplpg anH Elnathan Phelps. Col. Williams, Capt. Goodrich, and other prominent citi zens were connected with churches in other places, but, a tew months later, joined this r.hiircTT In 181 7, upon the reunion of the parish, which was divided in 1 809, the name of the First Congregational Church was adopted in place of the old designation. The first church building stood directly in front of the site occupied by the present church. It was a plain, angular, framed building, two stories in height, forty-five by thirty-five feet, and twenty feet high, with peaked roof and square windows. Its broad side faced the street, while in the middle of its south, east and west sides were doors of the same Quakerish fashion as the windows. Plain and barn-like though this building was, however, it was commenced in 1761, and not finished until 1770. At its "raising" the workmen were voted four shillings per day for their services, though they were paid only three shillings, the fourth being reserved "to pay for the rum and sugar" used. In 1793, a new building was erected, and in 1853 the present stone structure took its place, the chapel being built in 1870. The original cost of the buildings was $28,000.00 for the church, and $21,300.00 for the chapel, the former being capable of seating 1,200 persons and the latter about 600, while the entire property is now valued at $75,000.00. The church has 484 members, with Rev. Jonathan L. Jenkins, pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church, located on Fenn street, was organized in 1791, by its first pastor, Rev. Robert Green. The first church building, TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 319 (THE M. E. CHURCH— PITTSFIELD.) erected in 1828, gave place, in 1872, to the present elegant brick structure which was erected at a total cost of $115,000.00. It has accommodations, including lecture room, for 1,600 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $120,000.00. The society has 682 members, with Rev. George Skene, pastor. The Baptist church. — A small Baptist society was formed herein 1772 under the ministrations of Valentine Rathbun. In 1780, he and his people joined the Shakers, though they only remained three months, when Mr. Rath- bun renounced their doctrines, but was not able to re-collect the whole of his flock, though the church had, in 1786, twenty-four members. About 1798 it became extinct, and on the 27th of October, 1800, a new society was formed, with sixteen members, the organization taking place at the house of 320 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. John Francis, who became their first pastor, the first communion being observed August 3, 1801. But it was hot until December 27, 1849, tnat tne church became a regularly incorporated body. Their first church building was erected in 1827, and was succeeded by the present structure, located on North street, in 1S50. The society is now in a prosperous condition, with Rev. E. O. Holyoke, pastor. St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church, located on Park place, was organ ized according to law in 1830, consisting of one male and two female mem bers only. Rev. Edward Ballard was installed as the first rector, and in 1832 the present fine stone building was erected, at a cost of $14,000.00. It will seat 400 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $25,000.00. The society now has 280 communicants, with Rev. William W. Newton, rector. The Second Congregational church. — In 1846, the colored people of Pitts field, belonging to the various churches and congregations, came together and formed the Second Congregational church with twelve members. Rev. Dr. Todd, Hon. E. A. Newton, and other gentleman, took an active interest in the new church, and mainly through their efforts the present church building was re-constructed from an old Wesleyan Methodist church, being dedicated in the month of February of that year. Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, then of Troy, supplied the pulpit for a few Sabbaths, and was succeeded by Rev. Thomas P. Hunt, of Philadelphia, who remained a little over a year. In 1849 they called Samuel Harrison, then a theological student, to labor as a missionary. In 1850 he was licensed to preach, and August 13th, of that year, he was ordained as pastor of the church, a position he now holds. During the war he served for a time as chaplain of one of the Massachusetts regiments. He has been pastor of the church continuously for tbe past twelve years. The society now has about fifty members, their church building and property being valued at $2,500.00. South Congregational church. — -November 12, 1850, a colony of 130 per sons was organized as the South Congregational church, being dismissed from the First church for that purpose, Rev. Samuel Harris, D. D., being ordained as their first pastor. Their first church building was destroyed by fire when nearly completed, and another was immediately built in its place, which was dedicated the day after the organization of the society, so that the building, considering the loss, cost $15,000.00. It is located on South street, will seat about 750 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $14,000.00, while the society has also a parsonage valued at about $5,000.00. The so ciety now has about 320 members. Its pastors have been, since Mr. Harris, Revs. Charles B. Boynton, D. D., Roswell Foster, Samuel R. Dimock, Edward Strong, D. D., Thomas Crowther, William Corruthers, and C. H. Hamlin, the present incumbent. St. Jean LeBaptiste French Roman Catholic church. — About the year 1869, Rev. Mr. Lemarque, assistant pastor ofiSt. Joseph's church, collected the con siderable number of French Catholics in town, into a congregation by them- TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 321 -selves, to whom he preached in their own language. When the congregation of St. Joseph's took possession of their new church, the French Catholics purchased the old church, a neat, commodious wooden building. The pres ent pastor is Rev. A. L. Desaulniers. (ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH AND PARSONAGE— PITTSFIELD.) Sf. Joseph's Roman Catholic church. — The first Catholic services were "held here in 1835, at the house of a Mr. Daly, on Honasada street, by Rev. Father O'Callahan. of Vermont. From that time until 1839 Father O'Cal- lahan visited Pittsfield yearly until 1839, and was succeeded by Rev. John D. Brady, as mission priest, who, in 1844, bought of Henry Callender a lot 21* 322 TOWN OF RICHMOND. on Melville street for a church and burial-ground, and the church was built that year. In 1854 the present pastor, Rev. Edward H, Purcell, was called to the charge. In 1864 the present fine stone structure on North street was commenced, the first ground being broken in July, and the corner-stone laid August 20th, the church being consecrated November 20, 1866. The German Evangelical Lutheran church. — -In 1859, when the Protes tant German population of Pittsfield was about 400, arrangements were made by a portion of them for divine service in their own language. These ser vices were at first held in private houses, and with occasional visits by cler gymen from New York. But in April, 1859, Rev. Augustus Grotrain, a learned and able minister of Albany, accepted a call, and organized the Ger man Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pittsfield. The town subsequently granted a pleasant site in the corner of First street burial-ground, where their church was erected, at a cost of $2,274.00, and which was dedicated September 14, 1865. The present pastor is Rev. John D. Haegar. RICHMOND lies in the western part of the county, in lat. 42°22' and long. 3°39', bounded north by Pittsfield and Hancock, east by Lenox, south by West Stockbridge, and west by the state line. The story of the ongiual purchase of the town of the Indians, the re-creation of the town ship, division of territory and changes of name have all been mentioned in connection with the sketch of Lenox, on page 207, to which we refer the reader. The surface of the town is broken and picturesque, the central part, how ever, being a charming valley extending north and south, with the highlands and mountains rising on the eastern and on the western borders. This depression into valleys and uprising into rugged mountains has been accom plished when nature was in her happiest mood, and she has left evidence thereof in the charming scenic beauty for which the town is so justly cele brated. The high altitude, also, fanned by the pure upper strata of air, ren ders the town remarkable for its healthfulness, while the arable, productive land yields a plentiful reward to the toils of the husbandman, so that Rich mond is almost exclusively an agricultural district, containing not even a hint of the crowded village or still more crowded city. Numerous springs and rivulets abound, imparting unusual freshness to the verdure and salubrity to the atmosphere, though there are no large streams. Near the center valley is formed the water-shed of the town, from which the streams flow into Rich mond pond, and south into the Housatonic. In the northern section are Ford, Roye's, Tracey and Plummet brooks, while in the southern section Coie and Griffin brooks, flowing southerly, unite and form Williams river, a tributary of the Housatonic. Perry's peak, lying in the northwestern part of the town, is the highest summit of one of the largest mountain masses in TOWN OF RICHMOND. 323 the Taconic range, which, like many of the others, has several minor prominences. It rises 1,030 feet from its base, which itself has an altitude of 1,050 feet above sea level. From it may be obtained one of the grandest, most extensive and most picturesque views afforded in the county, extend ing to Greylock on the north, Mount Washington on the south, the Catskills on the west, and the Hoosac on the east. " In the south the Taconics raise their noble dome against the sky, while nearer, for an interval, they present the appearance of pyramidal summits, the convential form in which the abstract mountain range is represented, but which this rarely assumes to the eye, and never in reality. The far off Catskills can sometimes hardly be told from the massive clouds which overhang and mingle with them. At the western foot of the mountain in New York, gleams Whiting's pond, better known as Queechy Lake, one of the prettiest lakelets among the hills. Upon the other side one looks down upon Richmond pond, another pretty sheet of water, and moreover, a favorite with sportsmen. Eight miles away may be seen the spires of Pittsfield. Scattered all about are points of individual interest ; but it is the grand coup d' ceil, which it affords in several directions, that gives Perry's Peak its celebrity." Geologically considered, the formative rock of the township is talcose-slate, limestone and mica-slate, the first underlying the western part, and the latter the eastern part, with the limestone region between them, where are found numerous deposits of iron ore. Richmond also is famous in scientific circles for its well-defined course of the " Richmond bowlder train." This is a range of bowlders of a peculiar chloritic schist, extending across Richmond and on southeastward, from Try's hill, in Columbia county, New York, and which were first discovered, or accounted for, in 1842, by Dr. Reed. These rocks were evidently dropped by floating ice during the glacial period. Some of them weigh many tons, while others are nothing more than pebbles. In Richmond, this trail of rocks is about three miles wide on the west line of the town. while in the eastern part it may be reduced to two miles. They are found most numerous near the center of the current, and at the west base of the acclivities over which the current passed, where, as appearances indicate, the barque that floated them ran aground, and threw ballast over-board to top lighten, so as to pass through shallow water. Sometimes we find them on the ridges, scattered plentifully, as though they, by dragging the bottom, had been stopped in their course. On the east side of Lenox mountain, near the road passing from West Stockbridge to Lenox, are some thirty of these rocks lying in confused order, as though, in passing away from the mountain, the transporting power had made a fearful plunge, and left a part of its burden. In 1880 Richmond had a population of 1,124. In 1883 the town em ployed one male and five female teachers in its public schools, paying an average monthly salary of $24.00 to the male and $26.54 to the females. There were 286 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $1,231.96. 324 TOWN OF RICHMOND. Richmond (p. o.), a hamlet containing one store and also a station on the Boston & Albany railroad, located a little southwest of the center of the town, is the nearest approach to a village the town has. The postoffice was estab lished here in 1806, and has since been in the hands of only three families, named Branch, Pierson and Williams, a Williams having had the office for the past forty-five years. Richmond Furnace (p. o.) located in the southwestern part of the town, is a small settlement located about the works of the Richmond Iron Com pany, being mostly employees of that concern. They have also a small store here for their accommodation, though most of the trading done by the in habitants of the town reaches Pittsfield. The Richmond Iron Company was originally organized as early as 1829, though it was not incorporated until 1842. Originally the cornpany engaged in smelting only at the Richmond furnace, to which was added, at the time of incorporation, the Van Deusenville furnace, in Great Barrington, and in 1863 the Cheshire furnace, of Cheshire, was added. The company has two ore-beds in Richmond, and also charge of one of theLeet beds in West Stock- bridge. In Richmond, the company employs fifteen men at the furnace, fifty men in their mines near the furnace, and thirty men in their mine located on road 37. All the company's furnaces have been rebuilt, enlarged and im proved, however, so that they now produce about 12,000 tons of iron per annum, giving employment to 700 hands. William H. Barnum, of Lime Rock, Conn., is president of the company, George Church, of Great Bar rington, treasurer, and R. A. Burget, of Cheshire, agent. The settlement of the town was commenced in 1760, by. Capt. Micah Mudge and family, who located in the southeastern part of the town, near the Stockbridge line, and his daughter Elizabeth was the first white child born in the town. Mr. Mudge and his family remained there alone during the summer, but, in the autumn, Ichabod Wood, from Rehoboth, moved in, and settled on the lot where the Congregational church now stands. There, three miles apart, these two settlers spent the long and rigid winter that followed. In 1761, Elijah and Isaac Brown, John Chamberlin, David Pixley, Joseph Patterson, and David, Timothy and Aaron Rowley moved in with their families, and settled in the southern and southwestern part of the town. In 1762 the settlement was extended into the western part by Joseph and Paul Raymond, and into the southeastern part by John and Daniel Slosson. In 1763 the eastern part was settled by Prince and Jonathan West, Jacob Redington, Stephen Benton, John Higby and John Bacon, and the northern part by David Rossiter and Benjamin Merriman. From this time forward the settlement increased rapidly, the population reaching its maximum about 1791, which was 1,255 souls- During this period most of the families who came in up to 1774 or '75, were as follows: Nathan Peirson, from Long Island, Simeon and Elijah Tracy, from Preston, Ezekiel Olmsted, from Nor walk, Ebenezer and Ephraim Welch, from Norwich, Eliphalet Redington, TOWN OF RICHMOND. 325 from Tolland, Silas and Aaron Parmelee, from Guilford, Edward Robinson and Samuel Fitch, from Stonington, Vine Branch, from Preston, Samuel Comstock Betts, from Wilton, David and Parker Stevens, and John Nichols, from North Killingworth, Benjamin Reeve, from Litchfield, Able Harrison, from Litchfield, Samuel Hockley, from Norwich, Benjamin Peirson, from Long Island, Benjamin Merriman, from North Guilford, William and John Lusk, from Newington, James Ford, from Norwich, Isaac Tilden, Joseph and Samuel Cogswell, from Southington, Daniel Hotch,from Lebanon, Conn., Alexander Gaston, from Salisbury, Amos and Daniel Rathbun, from Stoning ton, John and David Williams, from East Haddam, Thomas Scott and Daniel Hand, from Long Island, Abner West, from Tolland, Isaac Cook, from Goshen, and John Dudley, from Guilford. Schools were first established in 1781, James Gates was the first magis trate, and Thomas Tarbell, from Bridgeham, L. I., was the first physician. The first town-meeting was held at the house of John Chamberlain, July 2, 1765- Walter Cook, one the early settlers, removed from Goshen, Conn., locating on the farm now owned by Charles H. Dorr, on road 12. He was a farmer. His son, Walter Cook, Jr., married Betsey Birchard, daughter of Lieut. Birchard, of Becket, and cousin of ex-President Hayes, by whom he had a family of ten children, only four of whom are now living. Of these, George, and his two sisters, Florella and Betsey, all single, reside on the old home stead, on road 23, and Walter, a tanner, lives in Oneida county, N. Y. George has been chorister of the Congregational church for the last forty years, where he has been deacon for the past eight years. Walter Cook, Jr., died at Boston after an illness of but about three weeks, having been elected representative in 1846, by both parties. John Nichols, one of the earliest settlers in Richmond, was born July 21, 1759, on Long Island. He married Phebe Hand, by whom he had a family of nine children, all of whom are now dead. The family are represented in the town by one grandson, John S., and family, who live on road 20, and by another, William L., residing on road 13. Alexander Gaston came to Richmond from Salisbury, Conn., about 1770, and reared a family of five children, one of whom, William, had several chil dren — one of whom, Elisha, always lived in Richmond and is still represented here by one son, Franklin H., residing on road 36, who married Sarah M. Cook and reared a family of six children, Ella, Robert F., William C, Fred erick E-, Charles E. and Ida. Of these, Frederick C, who married- Emma Reynolds, and Robert F. reside on the homestead with their father. Nathan Rossiter, from Guilford, Conn., located, in 1775, on the farm now owned by Abram N., on road 26, corner 28, and reared a family of seven chil dren. One son, Nathan, moved to Williamstown, where one of his daugh ters married Prof. Hopkins. Noah and Abram always resided upon the farm. Abram had seven children, Nabby, Polly, Abram, Samuel, Lucy, 326 TOWN OF RICHMOND. Sarah and Nathan. This family are represented in the town by Joseph Peir son, grandson of Nathan, who resides on road 27, and another son, H. M., a prominent citizen of Pittsfield, and by Abram N,, son of Abram, who resides upon the old homestead. Abram N. has always been a farmer and has been a selectman in Richmond for the last twelve years, and has held various other town offices. David Perry, from Harwinton, Conn., came to Richmond in 1784, was in stalled pastor of the Congregational church, and preached there for more than thirty years, when, on account of the infirmities of age, he was com pelled to resign, and consequently, was dismissed January 1, 1816, dying June 17, 1817, at the age of seventy-one. He married Jerusha Lord in 1776, by whom he had eleven children — David L., Frederick, Alfred, John B., Je rusha L., Mary, Erastus, Asa, Florella. Sarah and Daniel, only one of whom, Asa, is now living. David L. was a preacher in Sharon, Conn.; Asa, now ninety-five years of age, married Philura Aylsworth, of Canaan, by whom he had five children — Albertus, George, David, Edward A., and Kate P. Albertus, a graduate of Williams college, is now a lawyer in New York city ; George is editor of the " Home Journal," and is also a graduate of Williams college ; David is now in Florida ; Edward A. attended Yale col lege, and is now a lawyer in Pensacola, Florida ; Kate P. now lives in Rich mond on road 10. Timothy Griffing, son of Jasper, came to Richmond in 1795 and located on road 42-^, his father having previously come to the place and purchased a farm for each of his sons,- — Timothy, Jasper and Russell. Timothy reared a family of nine children. One son, Martin, was a painter and carpenter by trade, living on road 29. When twenty-two years of age he fell from the steeple of the Congregational church, which he was repairing, and broke his back. He lived to the age of seventy-five and reared a family of six children. One, Martin H., who is married and lives in Danbury, Conn., has placed a fine memorial window in the present Congregational church here ; Susan E. married John A. Sharp and had a family of eight children, one of whom, A. Granville, still resides on the old homestead, on road 29. He is a prosperous farmer, engaged in growing small fruits, and for four years has been superin tendent of the Sunday-school here ; Richard F. is living in Illinois; the other children of Martin's are dead. Timothy Griffing was the inventor of a machine for working profiles. Henry Peirson came to Richmond, from Long Island in 1799, locating on the farm now owned by J. J. Peirson, on road 27, and reared a family of five children. The three daughters, Betsey, Harriet, and Sophia, never married, and lived and died upon the homestead, where Harriet kept a scool called "Maple Valley Seminary." Josiah was born on Long Island, but most of his life was spent upon the homestead here. He had born to him seven children namely: Mary R., Henry M., Sarah R., Nelson R., Abbie E., Phebe S., and Joseph J. Mary lives in Goshen, Conn.; Henry M. is a hardware dealer in TOWN OF RICHMOND. 327 Pittsfield; Sarah resides in Cornwall, Conn.; Melisia lives in Waterbury, Conn.; Abbie (Mrs. John S. Nichols) resides on road 20, in Richmond; Phebe resides in Sharon, Conn.; Joseph J. married Elvira L. Noble, of Pitts field, and lives upon the old homestead. Nehemiah Williams, a farmer, and an early settler who lived in the house now owned by James Truran, on road 29, had born to him four children. One son, Eleazer, married Rebecca Holbrook, of Pomfret,Vt, by whom he had eight children — Jerusha P., John C, Jennie E., Elisha, G. Washington, Eleazer ist, Eleazer 2d and Catherine E. P. He was a merchant, and postmaster in the town. Of his children, Jerusha is married and lives in Michigan ; John is married and is a merchant in Toledo, Ohio ; Jennie is postmistress in Rich mond, and also has a store; G. Washington is in Cleveland, Ohio; Elisha is wood agent for the Richmond Irom Co.; Eleazer ist died in infancy; Eleazer 2d is a hardware dealer in Pittsfield ; Catherine E. P., wife of Charles Nich ols, resides on road 5, in Richmond. Gilbert Woodruff, who married Eliza Benton, of Richmond, is a shoemaker residing on road 39, corner 28. The Congregational church of Richmond, located in the Central part of the town, was organized in 1764, with sixteen members. Since that time, cover ing a period of nearly 120 years, the church has had only five settled pastors. In 1765 Rev. Job Swift was settled, and remained until 1774. The church was then without a pastor for ten years, though the pulpit was constantly sup plied. In 1784 Rev. D. Perry was installed. He had a most successful pastor ate of thirty-two years, and died surrounded by his children and children's children, blessing each one with prayer and benediction in his last hour. In 1819 Rev. Edwin Dwight was installed, and remained eighteen years. Rev. E. L. Clark accepted a call in 1838, and remained fourteen years. Rev. C. J. Renshaw was installed in 1853, and remained seven years, when he died. In 1869 Rev. Lupton W. Curtis was called, and has remained the pastor since. During Mr. Perry's pastorate there were three or four revivals of very great power, and as a result nearly 200 were added to the church. During Mr. Dwight's pastorate there were three seasons of great interest, and from two of them 130 were added to the church membership. The first church building, a small wood structure, was built in 1766. This was superseded in 1795 by another structure, erected by the town at a cost of $4,000.00, which was used until November 1, 1882, when it was destroyed by fire. In its place has been erected the present fine structure, finished in 1883. It will seat 250 persons, cost $9,000.00, and is now valued, including grounds, etc., at $11,000.00. The society now has ninety-two members. The Methodist Episcopal church. — About the year 181 7 the Methodist fami lies in the town began to hold meetings, and in 1825 built the present church located near the center of the town. It will seat 200 persons and is valued, including grounds, at $2,000.00, its original cost being $1,500.00. The first pastor was Rev. Daton Avery. The society now has forty members, under the pastoral charge of Rev. William Stevens, of West Stockbridge. 3 z8 TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. SANDISFIELD lies in the extreme, southeastern part of the county, in lat. 46° 6', and long. 3° 54', bounded north by Monterey and Otis;. east by Otis and Tolland, in Hampshire county, south by the Connec ticut line, and west by New Marleboro and Monterey. The town was origi nally granted in 1735, t0 a company of men from Worcester and Middlesex counties. They petitioned the general court for a grant of four townships. Their petition was referred to a committee, and on January 15, 1735, Ed mund Quincy, Esq., from the committee of both houses, gave in the follow ing report, which was accepted : — "That there be four townships opened upon the road between Westfield and Sheffield, and that they be contiguous to one another, and either join to Sheffield or to the township [Blandford] lately granted to the proprietors of Suffield, each of the contents of six miles square ; and that there be sixty- three home lots, laid out in a compact and defensible form, in each town ship, one of which to be for the first settled minister, one for the second set tled minister, one for schools, and one for each grantee, who shall draw equal shares in all future divisions ; that the grantees be such petitioners as have not been grantees or settlers for the seven years next preceding, and give security to the value of ^40 each for a performance of the usual conditions; and that a joint committee of five be appointed for this purpose." These townships were given no names, but were designated as Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, Sandisfield receiving the "No. 3," the three remaining ones, in their numerical order, being Tyringham, Marlboro and Becket. After these grants, however, another petition was presented by the proprietors praying for a sup plementary grant, as compensation for losses sustained in extinguishing the Indian title to the territory, the petition being as follows: — "Province of the > Massachusetts Bay.]" "To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq., Captain General and Governor In Chief, To the Honorable His Majesties Council and House of Repre sentatives, In General Court assembled at Boston, November 30, 1737: " The Petition of Nahum Ward and Ephraim Williams, Esqrs., for them selves And the Rest of the Proprietors of the four new Townships Lately Granted by this Court, Lying Between west-Field and Sheffield, In the County of Hampshire : " Most Humbly Shows That upon Your Petitioners Beeing admitted Grantees They Paid into the Hands of the Honorable Committee of this court the Sum of Twelve Hundred Pounds, for Defraying the charge of Sur veying Said Towns, and other Necessary Charges, as Also that there might be a Sufficient Sum of Money in Hand Ready To Purchase the Land of the Indian Owners, In Case there should Bee occasion, as was then apprehended there would be. That in Order to Cultivate a Good agreement with the Indian Owners of Said Lands, and that they might have No Grounds of uneasiness, They did, By the Advice of Said Honorable Committee, Make a Purchase of Said Lands, with Some Adjoining, of John Pophnohonnawok v. s. Konkapot the Chief of the Housatonnoc Tribe, and Sundry other Indians, which Deed is Duly Executed and acknowledged before the Honorable John- Stoddard, Esq., the Consideration being Three Hundred Pounds which Sum they Have Actually paid, which is over and above what any other Grantees have paid, and, indeed, is What your Petitioners did not all first Expect - TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. 329 that your Petitioners Humbly apprehend they are Equally entitled to the Justice and Favour of the Government as the Grantees of other new towns are, and that therefore they Should not be Exposed to pay the Purchase of their Lands themselves. But, inasmuch as there is a Quantity of Broken Lands Included within their deed, more than Said four Townships, They therefore most Humbly pray that your Excellency and honors would, of your known Justice and Goodness, Be Pleased to take the case and Circumstances of your Petitioners, So peculiar in its nature, into your Consideration, and Grant the Relief In the Premises By making them a Grant of the Lands as are Included in the deed aforesaid, in Consideration of their paying Said Sum off money or such other manner as may be consistent with your Pleasure, and that Said Deed may be approved and fully Ratified, and as in Duty Bound Shall ever pray. " Nahum Ward. " Ephraim Williams." The prayer of this petition, it seems, was granted, and a compensation allowed of two tracts of n,ooo acres each, which were called "The North Eleven Thousand Acres," and the "South Eleven Thousand Acres." The former tract was erected into a district, with all the privileges of a regularly organized town, except that of electing a representative to the legislature, on the 24th of June, 1789, under the name of Bethlehem, and June 19, 1809, it was taken, in connection with other tracts, to form the township of London, which name was changed to Otis, June 13, 1810. The "South Eleven Thousand Acres" was also formed into a district, June 19, 1797, under the name of Southfield, and February 8, 1819, annexed to Sandisfleld, which had been incorporated March 6, 1762, under its present name, given in honor of Samuel Sandys, Lord Sandys, who in 1761 was made first Lord of Trades and the Plantations. The town has also had several other changes in area since, the first occurring April 9, 1838, when a tract of 1 1,000 acres of unincorporated land was divided between it and Otis ; May 4, 1853, it received another slight increase, when a portion of the boun dary line between it and Tolland was defined; and April 24, 1875, it lost a portion of its area, which was annexed to Monterey, though it has now one of the largest areas in the county. The surface of the town is hilly and undulating, being finely diversified by valleys, ponds and streams. Farmington river is the principal stream, flowing a southerly course through the eastern part of the township. It receives sev eral other streams, the principal of which are Sandy brook, Silver brook, Buck- hill and Clam rivers, all flowing a southeasterly direction. Spectacle pond and Little Spectacle pond, having 113 and 78 acres area, respectively, and joined by a narrow strait, lie in the northern part, they being so named from the articles their form resembles. The soil, though various, is generally of a good quality, and especially well-adapted to grazing purposes. The hills attain a considerable height, though they are not abrupt, rising into large swells. Seymour mountain, in the southern part, is one of the larger eleva tions, having an altitude of 1,698 feet, while in the southeastern part is situ ated Hanging mountain. The latter is rather a remarkable curiosity, as on 330 TOWN OF sandisfield. its southeastern side a craggy wall three hundred feet in height overhangs the river, from which large masses of rock sometimes come crashing down with terrific violence. The rocks entering into the geological structure of the ter ritory are almpst entirely of gneiss formation. In 1880 Sandisfield had a population of 1,107. In l8^3 tne town em_ ployed five male and fifteen female teachers in its public schools, to> whom was paid an average monthly salary of $32.00 to males and 20.05 to females. There were 221 school children in the town, while the whole amount raised for school purposes was $1,500.00. Sandisfeld, a post village, is located in the western-central part of the town. South Sandisfield is a post village located in the southwestern part of tbe town. Montville, a post village, is located in the central part of the town. New Boston, a post village, is located in the eastern-central part of the town. West New Boston is located a short distance northweast of New Boston. Albert Hull's tannery, located on the Hampden county side of Farmington river, was originally built in 1840, being destroyed by fire in 1847 and rebuilt immediately after. It has the capacity for tanning about 250 sides of leather per week. Wilbur L. Whitney's toy-hoop manufactory, located on road 28, gives em ployment to six men. O. G. Case cV Co.'s school furniture manufactory, located on road 43, employs a number of hands in the manufacture of school furniture. The firm's headquarters are at Hartford, Conn. William H. Hawley's saw-mill, located at the foot of Spectacle pond, cuts 200,000 feet of lumber annually. The settlement of the town was commenced in 1750, bjr Thomas Brown. He was soon after joined by his father, Daniel Brown, with his numerous family. Daniel, who was born near Boston, but had lived for a long time at Enfield, Conn., was foremost in the public affairs of the town and owned much of the land. The settlement was then increased by the arrival of a number of families from Wethersfield, Conn., and adjoining towns, and also a number from the towns below Plymouth, on Cape Cod. It was not until March 6, 1762, however, that the town was incorporated. The first child born was Lot Smith, August 7, 1757, he being so named from the proprie tors having promised to give him a lot of land in honor of the first birth ; this promise they failed to keep, however. At the taking of the first census, in 1791, the town had a population of 1,581 souls, or 474 more than is shown by the returns of 1880. Among the natives of Sandisfield who have attained an eminent position may be mentioned Jonathan Cowdery, an eminent surgeon in the U. S. Navy, born here April 22, 1767, and died at Norfolk, Va., November 20, TOWN of sandisfield. 33 I 1852. He was a prisoner in the hands of the Turks two years. Barnas Sears, D. D., LL. D., born November 19, 1802 ; and Edmund Hamilton Sears, D. D., an elegant poet and able writer, was born here in 1810. Stephen Sage, a Revolutionary soldier, came here from Middletown, Conn., about 1750. He married Esther Hollister, and reared ten children — Silas, Philemon, Charity, Esther, Solomon, Stephen, Hannah, Chloe, Dennis, and Josiah, and died in 1842, upon the farm now owned by Frederick Joyner, Philemon married Betsey Chapel, by whom he had eight children, namely : Cains M., Ann Eliza, Daniel D., Solomon, Mary Celestia, Augustus P., Rufus, and Jasper, of whom three, Ann Eliza and Augustus, on the home stead, and Jasper, in Long Hill, Conn., survive. Henry Smith came to Sandisfield from Cape Cod, among the very earliest settlers, and located in the southern part of the town, clearing the place now kown as the Russell Smith farm. He married Ruth Twining, by whom he had a family of three boys and one girl. One son, Russell, who married Maria Moses of this town, reared four children, Nelson, Newton, Delia M. and Hattie. Hattie died in 1864. Delia married Timothy Baldwin and resides in Coldbrook, Conn. Nelson, a resident of this town, married M. Chav- anne and has three children, Mary L. Laura M. and Hattie J. He occupies the farm known as the Edmund Stratton farm. Newton is also a resident of Sandisfield, and is the third generation to occupy the homestead. He mar ried Julia E. Hubbard, of this town, rearing five children, Fannie L., Clarence A., Walter H., Ellen M., and Lena J., all of whom are living. Solomon Smith, from Cape Cod, was one of the first persons to locate in this town. Uriah, a descendant of Solomon, was twice married, and had eight-, een children, six of whom survive. Uriah held many offices of trust, and died in 1863. Myron Smith is of the fourth generation to occupy the home stead. Juda Fuller, one of the earliest settlers in this town, was twice married, and reared six children. His second wife lived to the advanced age of eighty- seven. "One son, Joseph H., was drafted for the war of 1812. He married Sarah Smith, of New Marlborough, Mass., and had five children, of whom Joseph M. is the only survivor. He married Adelia L. Decker, of Hillsdale, N. Y. He has held several town offices. Samuel Merrill was born in 1774, at West Hartford, Conn., and married Eleanor Barber, rearing six children. He was a farmer and a carpenter and joiner. He came to Sandisfield about 1805. He was representative to the general court three different times, and was many years justice of the peace. Orville, son of Samuel, was born in 1804, and married Abigail Hastings, who died in 1873, aged sixty-seven. He was deacon of the Baptist church, and died about three years ago. His son, James H., was born July 26, 1830, and married Louisa W. Reed, of Jefferson Co., N. Y., and has five children — Mary L., Ella E., Charles H., Orville W., and Hattie A. James H. was a commercial agent for a time, soon after entering into the manufacture and 332 TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. sale of clothing, and in i860 he added to the business that of general mer chandise, which business he still follows. He owns and resides upon the place originally owned by Lot Smith. He was justice of the peace for seven years, and has been postmaster since 1874. Jedediah Sage, one of the early settlers, located upon he farm now owned by Josiah H, which has been retained in the possession of the ancestors. He had seven children, and died in 1799. Harvey succeeded him upon the homestead, married Olive Harmon and reared three children, John, Josiah and Mary. Josiah married Sarah E. Bonney, who bore him one child, Harvey H. Hiram married Artimesia Wilcox, who survives him at the age of seventy- four years. ~— ~ •^ Elijah Deming was one of those early to make a home here, locating on Town street, and had born to him two sons and one daughter. Thomas mar ried Elizabeth Clark, of Tolland, Mass., rearing ten children, none except Orlow and Sarah surviving. Sarah became the wife of Bradley Gibbs, of Blandford, Mass. Orlow, who occupied the original Bent farm, was born in 1820, and married Lucia Northway of this town, rearing two sons, namely: Lincoln E., who is postmaster and a general merchant in New Boston ; and Edward, who died at the age of twenty-nine. Elihu Persons, from New Hartford, Conn., came here with his father, Ben jamin, a Revolutionary soldier, about 1784, when a young man. Four of his nine children are living. Farrel, his oldest son, married Sophronia Bristol, of Oxford, Conn., rearing eight children. One son, Aaron, married a Miss Terrill, of Colebrook, Conn. His children are Byron J., Bruce, Wallace, (Romania and Maria now dead,) Dallas and Edward H. Byron J., who occupies the homestead, married Ellen K. Spaulding, of Norfolk, Conn., and has five children, Mary S., Frederick F., Frank B., Alice S., and Myra 1. The homestead dwelling was formerly the hotel stand of Benjamin Pierce. Mr. Parsons has been one of the board of selectman, also assessor. The trade of tanning, currying, and shoemaking was carried on for many years by his grandfather and also by his father. Capt. Miles Stratton, was born in New Marlboro, in 1798, near the town line, and always resided in town. He was a captain of militia for many years, and has held various town offices. He married Crista Rice, who bore him eight children. Eliakim Hull, who became a resident of this town in 1800, was a farmer and trader, and was also an important man in town affairs, having held office of trust, and having represented the town at the great and general court for several years. He married Sarah Andrews, of Farmington, Conn., and was the father of five children, Sarah, George, Mary, John, and Harry, none now living. George, his eldest son, was a very.promenent character in the town, being representative, senator, councilor, and lieutenant-governor for many years. He kept a general store in Sandisfield for about sixty years. George was born in Farmington, Conn., in 1788, and married Sarah Allen, who bore TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. 333 him eight children, fourof whom survive — Edmund D., in New Boston; Cor nelia, widow of Alexander Hyde, of Lee ; Albert, of this town, who married Susan M. Holcomb, of Granville, Conn., and George A. of Boston. Alfred Claflin, son of Abner, was born in this town in 1 809, married Lucetta Warriman, and still resides here, at about seventy-four years of age. He has been engaged in the manufacture of rakes for many years, having a shop in the northern part of this town. John Whitney removed to this town from New Hamphire about 1814, and married Lucy Chamberlain, by whom he had a family of eight children — Ema- line, living in Illinois; Lucy in Winsted, Conn.; Mary Ann in Iowa ; Clarinda, Harmon, Lorenzo and Edward all residing in this town. Edward mar ried Harriet E. Couch, and was the father of six children, five of whom, Jane, of New Boston, Hiram of Thomaston, Conn., Wilber L., superintendent of the hoop shop, Wallace and Edward of Sandisfield, are living. Edward is engaged in rake manufacturing. Orlo Northway, boin in this town in 1820, married and reared two chil dren, one living. His son John, who resides on road 38, was a member of Co. H, 49th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was wounded at the battle of Port Hudson, June 27, 1863. He married Mary A. Phelps, and has one son, Edward A. John A. has held several offices of trust. Myron L. Thompson was born in this town, on the farm he now occu pies, in 1829. He married Miss Walker and reared one child, Emaline E., now dead. Mrs. Lucy A. Phelps was born in New Marlboro, Mass., in 181 1, and married Newton Phelps, of Sandisfield. Six of her children are still living. One son, Edgar N., was a member of Co. B, 37th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was killed in front of Petersburg, Va., in 1865, just previous to the surren der of Gen. Lee. Seth Seymour, a native of Connecticut, immigrated to this town at the age of twenty-three. He married Mary Beiden, and was the father of six children, Seth, Allen, Calvin, Nelson, Mary and Jane, of whom four still sur vive. Seth married for his first wife, Emeline Palmer, rearing nine children, of whom four are still living. Edward and Jane are married and reside in Connecticut. Charles resides in Chester, and George is a physican in Louis ville, Ky. After his wife's death in 1846, Seth married Maria C. Wilcox, of this place, who bore him two children, Arabelle and William S. The latter is a teacher in this town. Mr. Seymour bought and re-built the saw-mill in Montville village, which he now operates. Ezra Sackett, a native of Westfield, Mass., married Sarah Hurd, of this town, by whom he had eleven children. Smith, one of his sons, married Jemima Heath, and also had a family of eleven children namely : Andrew, Mary P., Francis E., Cynthia E., Adeline A., John S., Addie J., Charles S., Homer G., Frederick E., and William H. Six of these are still living- Mary and Cynthia in Collinwood, O.; Andrew in Waterbury, and Charles, 334 TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. Frederick and Adeline in Bridgeport, Conn. Mr. Sackett formerly resided on the original Roswell Heath farm, but is now living on the place previously occupied by Dr. E. Beach. Rufus W. Fargo, born in this town, in 1850, located on the original Horace White homestead and married Cora Deming, of this town, and has two children, Jennie L. and Hurbert L. W. L. Whitney, born in this town in 1851, was for several years engaged in the manufacture of rakes, and has always been engaged in the manufac ture of wood work. At present he is superintendent of the toy hoop manufactory. He married Maria E. Robinson, of Sandisfield, and has six children, Libbie J., Minnie E., Waldo B., George E., Robert G., and Bessie. Richard Parsons, was born in Norfolk, Conn., in 1822, coming to this town in 1854. He married Jane W., widow of W. C. Case, who had one son, Arthur. Richard has one son, Warren H. He occupies the original Captain William Wolcott farm, corner roads 59 and 44. There is also an adopted daughter, Cora E. Olds. Henderson Kimberly was born in Otis in 1837, and located in Sandisfield in 1859. He married Orra Collins, of Tyringham, Mass., by whom he had five children, Addie L., Frederick W., John Burton, Flora E., and Alice M. Thomas S. Webb, born in Otis in 1823, was engaged in the lumber busi ness twelve years, after which he removed to this town in i860, where he had a saw-mill. In 1866 he built a large mill for the cutting of lath and shingles. He also built a cider-mill where he makes 200 barrels of cider annually. The mills were washed away by a freshet in 1878 and rebuilt in 1882. His son Henry is engaged with him in business. They cut 200,000 feet of lumber annually. John Manley, born in Bloomfield, Conn., came to Sandisfield in 1766 and located on the farm now known as the Simon Bosworth place. He had seven children, of whom John, Jr., by his third wife, Tryphena Elmer, had three sons, John, Amos B. and Butler. John married Charlotte Dowd and had four children, John, Henry S., Amos and Warren, of whom John and Warren reside in West Otis. Henry S. lives in this town, married Mary Rockwell, and has. one son, Edward, in Collinsville. Henry S. has held sev eral offices of public trust. Ransom B. Gladden, born in Burlington Conn., in 1835, located in this town in i860. He married Elizabeth Thorpe, of Southington, Conn. He afterwards married Mary Stone, of this town, and after her death, in 1874, he married- Jane Deming. He engaged in the manufacture of wagons and ¦ sleighs in 1832, and is also a carpenter and joiner. Capt. Curtis Hunt, born in Blandford, Mass., located in Otis, and married Lovica Deming, who bore him two sons and two daughters. Lovica died in 1833, after which he married Betsey Eley, of Westfield, Mass., by whom he had one child. O. D. Hunt resides in Winstead, Conn. ; Eliza became the wife of Frederick Bush, proprietor of the Holyoke House, in Holyoke, TOWN OF SANDISFIELD. 335 Mass.; and Charles H., proprietor of the New Boston Hotel, married Ann Deming and has one child, Clara, wife of Arthur Ellingsworth, of Meriden, Conn. Levi King, who resides in this town on road 36, was born in Granville, Mass., in 1826, and located in Sandisfield in i860. He was twice married, having for his first wife Mary J. Hull, of Farmington, Conn., by whom he had four children, and for his second, Amy L. Roberts, of this town, who bore him one son, Sumner. Mr. King has followed the blacksmith's trade for many years. Ansel Veits came from Granby, Conn., to this town in i860, and married Sarah N. Root, rearing one son, Henry J., who married Annie Hull, of Tol land, Mass., and resides on road 56. Martha D., widow of John Spring, who died November 2, 1873, resides on the original Henry Spring farm, to which she came in 1861. She had two daughters — Mercia A., who is married and resides in Connecticut, and Effie J., who died in 1879. Truman W. Ives, who resides upon the former Williams farm, removed from Colebrook, Conn., to this place about the year 1862. He married Aurelia Bosworth, of this town, by whom he had five children, Fred, Celia, Myrtie, Burt, and Byron, all now living. HenryM. Wilcox, a general merchant and lumber dealer, came to the town in 1865, from New Hartford, Conn., and married Julia Denslow, of this town. He has been a selectman since 1875 and has represented his town twice in the legislature. Charles E. Bushnell, M. D., was born in Colebrook, Conn., in 1844, studied medicine in Burlington, Vt., and settled in this town in 1865. He married Sarah J. Coudrey, of Hartland, Conn., and has three children, Charles, Walter, and Addie. Benjamin Gridley, a blacksmith in the employ of Mr. King, is a native of East Granville, Mass., and came to this town in 1866, where he now resides, upon the original Rugg place. He married a Miss Irving, of West Hartford, Conn. John Whitbeck, born in Mt. Washington, in 1834, married Janet Deland, and has had six children, Sarah, James E., Eva, Emma, Jennie M., and Ida, all of whom are living. Hiram Durham was born in Otis in 1818, and located in Sandisfield in 1872. He married Jane Latham, who died in 1863. On this farm stands the ruins of the old Spring Tavern, where Gen. Burgoyne stopped. Thomas Dodd emigrated from Ireland to this country, and located in Sandisfield upon the original Wood farm in 1873. He married Delia Kel- ley and became the father of six children, Andrew, John, Charles, Henry, Martin and Mary Frances. Edward P. Hood, born in 1827, immigrated to this town from Maine in 1873, and located on the Manning farm, running the mill. He is engaged 336 TOWN OF SAVOY. in the manufacture of bedsteads and plough beams, and has been one of the selectmen four years. Mr. Hood was married four times, his last wife being Maria L. Webb. He has three children, all living. Albert C. Butler, who has been postmaster since 1882, came to Sandisfield from Lenox in 1877, and located upon the original Gov. Hull farm. He married Mary A. Hitchcock, of Colebrook, Conn., and has four children — Cora R., Katie L., Grace M., and Martha M. Gilbert W. Pruyn, who married Addie Robinson, of Bennington, Vt, was born in Washington county, N. Y., and came to Sandisfield in 1877. He has one son, Clifford. Caroline M. Morehouse, born in Fairfield, Conn., in 1819. married Eben ezer Sage, of Colebrook, and had one son, George W., who died in 1878. After* her husband's death she married James 'M. Haxton, of Sandisfield, who also died, and reared two sons, James J. and Burton S., both now dead. She has one grandson, Arthur B., son of Burton S. Godfrey Miller, a native of Germany, came to America in 1854, locating in this town in 1880. He was in the 2d Regt. Conn. Vols., and was wounded at Cold Harbor, June 18, 1863, and was mustered out August 9, 1865. Luther A. Weldon bom in 1843, came to this place from Farmington^ Conn., in 1881, and is superintendent for O. D. Case & Co. He married Mary E. Palmer, and has one daughter, Josephine F. John C. Greenleaf came to this town in 1881, where he engaged in the wood turning business, in the mill formerly the silk mill. Charles R. Shepard was born in Lewis county, N. Y., and came to Sandis field in 1881, married Helen King, of Lee, Mass., and occupies the original Wolcott farm. Anson E. Barnes, born in Winsted, Conn., in 1826, was a member of Co. I, 13th Regt. Conn. Vols. He married Jerusha J., widow of Henry Taylor, and reared one child, Charles L. and came to this town in 1882. John O'Brien, born in Washington, Mass., is a blacksmith by trade. He removed to Sandisfield from Lenox in 1883, marrying Anastasia Manson, of that place, who bore him one child, Julia. The First Congregational church was organized in 1756, Rev. Eleazer Storrs being the first pastor. Their church building, erected in 1852, will accommodate 300 persons. SAVOY lies in the northeastern part of the county, in lat. 42 ° 35' and long. 30 59', bounded north by Florida, east by Franklin anda small part of Hampshire counties, south by Windsor and west by Adams and Cheshire. The territory confined within its limits originally formed No. 6 of the ten townships sold at auction by the general court June 2, 1762, and was purchased by Abel Lawrence for ,£1,350, though he TOWN OF SAVOY. 337 was subsequently released from his bargain on the grounds that the land turned out to be greatly inferior to what it was represented to him to be. Nothing was done with No. 6, then, until April 25, 1771, when it was granted to William Bullock, who appeared as agent for the heirs of Capt. Samuel Gallup and his company, in compensation for services they rendered in a Canadian expedition in 1690, during King William's war. It seems that a grant of a township had previously been voted them, but it was located so as to fall within the limits of New Hampshire, so No. 6 was given instead. Col. Bullock located his grant, a tract equal to a territory six miles square, mostly south of Bernardston's grant, though a narrow strip lay along the east of it, and a larger portion north and northwest of it The irregular tract thus located was at first called Guilford, and later the early settlers called the por tion south of Bernardston's grant, being about three-quarters of the whole, New Seekonk. New Seekonk, then, with parts of other grants, was incorpo rated under the name of Savoy, after a beautiful town in Switzerland, Febru ary 20, 1797, the act of incorporation bounding the township as follows : — " Beginning at the southwest corner of Hawley [in Franklin county] and running north 180 east 2,060 rods to Cold river; thence westward on the line of the channel of the said river r,2 45 rods, to the line of Bernardston's grant; thence on said line north 820 west 780 rods to the line of Adams; thence on the said line south io° west 1,060 rods; thence north 8o° west 240 rods to the line of Cheshire; thence on said line south 3° east 446 rods to a staddle and stones; thence south 47° west 330 rods to the line of Windsor ; thence south 72° east 1,723 rods to the first-mentioned boundary." Savoy is a mountainous town, containing much that is beautiful in the way of scenery, but is much better adapted to grazing than grain-raising. A large part of the territory is still covered with forests, giving employment to a great many men in the manufacture of lumber and charcoal. The best lands are located in the southern part of the town. The highlands of the town constitute the water-shed between the tributaries of the Deerfield, Westfield and Hoosac rivers, and the streams, though small in size, by their rapid descent afford many excellent water-privileges. The geological struc ture of the territory is made up principally of mica-slate, clorite-slate and gneiss. In 1880 Savoy had a population of 715. In 1883 it employed two male and ten female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $22.00 for males and $18.00 for females. There were 137 school, children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $412.40. Savoy (p. o.) is a hamlet located in the southern part of the town. Savoy Center (p. o.) is located in the central part of the town. The first settlement in the town was made in 1777, by a man named Bob- inett, who located near the " coal-kilns." What became of him, or how long he remained here, is not known. During the same year Capt. Lemuel Hath away, from Taunton, located in the southern part of the town, and was soon after followed by others, who located in the northern part, one on what is 22* 338 TOWN OF SAVOY. known as the " Dunham lot," another on land now owned by Leonard Mc- Cullock, in what is known as " New State," another on the " Goff place," and another on the hill north of Savoy village. The troubles attending the Revolutionary period greatly retarded emigration, though at the close of the war there were thirty-five families in the town, as follows : Lemuel Hathaway, Daniel Wetherel, William Wilbur, Joseph Williams, Joseph Williams, Jr., Will iam Williams, Thomas Williams, Loved Eddy, and Zachariah Paddleford, from Taunton ; John Bourne, Joseph Bishop, Comfort Bates, Abial Dunham, Michael Sweet and David Matthews, from Attleboro ; Simeon Hodges and Snellem Babbitt, from Norton ; Peleg Hathaway, Nathan Sherman and a Mr. Reed, from Middleboro ; Peter Bennet and Elizur Edson, from Pelham ; Joshua Felt, from Easton ; James Nelson, from Brimfield ; William Ingra ham, from Rehoboth ; Nathan Haskins, from Shutesbury ; Samuel Rogers and William Tolman, from Sharon ; William Bowen, from Warren, R. L; Samuel Reed, Shubael Fuller, Azariah Heath, Joseph Putney, a Mr. Murphy and a Mr. Hamlin, from some part of Connecticut. The subsequent his tory of these men, briefly stated, is as follows : — The families of the two Hathaways remained in town, and many of their descendants still reside here. William Williams kept the first hotel in the town, obtaining his license in 1794. The Williams families kept hotel and lived in the town for many years. The Eddy and Paddleford families were also represented in town, for the greater portion of the time since it was settled. The Paddlefords lived for some time in what is now called the " Brier." Mr. Bishop became discontented and after a short time removed to Adams. Mr. Bourne's descendants still reside here. John Bourne, born in 1783, was the first male child born in the town. Caleb Bourne, of this family, was for many years a teacher and a prominent man in the town. Simeon Hodges came here in 1777, and the Hodges of North Adams are his descendants. Snellem Babbitt, who came here in 1787, became a leader in public affairs and held most of the town offices. He died in 1854, in his ninety-fourth year. His son Edward also became a prominent leader in public matters, while other members of the family were noted' as professional and business men. The Shermans located in the " New State," where the different branches of the family have constituted a majority of the population. Among these were Abial, Jacob, Joseph and Seth. Jabob died in 1873, and members of his family are the only Shermans now in the town. Nathan Hotchkiss was an early settler, the first settled minister, and received the ministerial right of 380 acres, reserved by charter. His descend ants formed a large portion of the population in the district known as the " Spruce Corner." TOWN oi< savoy. 339 Mr. Dunham settled in the northern part of the town and left many descendants. Mr. H. E. Miller, in his " History of Savoy," written in 1879, to which we are indebted for much of the foregoing, speaks still further of the early settlement, as follows : — " Some of the older families in the south part of the town, were the Ingra- hams, Bowkers, Bateses, Blisses and Sturtevants. William Ingraham- was one of the original settlers, and an influential citizen. Obadiah Ingraham, son of William, was for many years owner of a grist-mill at the Hollow, and was also a deacon in the church. His son, David Ingraham, is now town clerk in Savoy. The Bowkers were well educated, all of them attaining hon orable positions in society. The only male survivor of the Bliss family now living in the south part of the town, is William Bliss, a cabinet maker. Wil liam's son, Duane, is extensively engaged in the lumber business in Nevada. Of the Bates family, S. W. Bates, alone, resides in town. The Sturtevants came to Savoy in 181 1, since which time they have been an influential fam ily. Simeon Goff was the first of this name in the place. The only village is in this part, on a branch of the Westfield river. It has generally sup ported two stores, two churches, and for some time two hotels, kept by the Hathaways, Bowkers, Halls and others. In 1849 there was a flourishing lodge of the I. O. O. F., called Green Mountain Tent. In 1850 the " Hol low" was one of the most prosperous of the hill villages in Berkshire county. Since that time, like other hill towns, its prosperity has declined; however, a spirit of enterprise still exists, indicated by improvements of late. " In the southeastern part of the town the older families were those of Benjamin Carpenter, who settled where Elbridge Ingraham now lives, and was the ancestor of the Carpenters now residing in this section ; of Mr. Mir- ick, from New Bedford — Allen and Noah Mirick, his sons, still reside in the place ; of the Remingtons, and of Capt John Deming, who came from Wethersfield, Conn., in 181 1. Mr. Deming had several children, of whom Rev. Amos Deming is yet living here. The ' Elder ' is in his eighty-eighth year, \ as for many years pastor of the Baptist church in this place, has bap- ized ever 200 persons and officiated at 142 weddings. He now lives with his ons, Mark and Amos, enterprising farmers and manufacturers of boxes. " In the part of the town now called Savoy Center, lived Consider Hatha way and his family; the Millers — Samuel, Barnard, Nathan and William, who were naturally strong and hardy people, and of whom William kept a hotel oh the corner now owned by William Sherman — there now being four families of the name in Savoy ; and the Carters, who were business men in their day, though none are living here at the present time. The William Carter place is now owned by Lorenzo Shaw, of Cummington, who built here a steam saw-mill, and, for a short time, carried on an extensive lumber business. " In the ' New State ' were the Shermans, the Fish families, who owned an edge-tool shop near Cold river, northeast of W. w1. Burnett's place, the Bliss, Roberts, Simmons, and Bridges families. Bradish Dunham, who lived where Horace Ford now resides, was one of the foremost men in the town, taking an active part in all public affairs. Able Carpenter came to Berkshire county in 1787. Abel's son, Philo Carpenter, was born in Savoy February 27, 1805. When about twenty-three years of age he went to Troy, N. Y., and afterwards to Chicago, 111., buying land in that place when it was but a village of log houses. He established the first Sabbath-school, and delivered the first tem- 340 TOWN OF SAVOY. perance lecture in Chicago. He has become wealthy, and has lived to see the city he helped build one of the most prosperous cities in the Union. Mr. Carpenter has given $100,000.00 for religious and educational purposes. His brother, the late Abel Carpenter, was also a resident of the same city. We might also mention other families of this section, among them the Cains, of whom Dea. James Cain is the oldest living representative ; Daniel Estes, a former sea captain, a history of whose adventures would make an interesting volume ; and of William Perkins, a Universalist preacher and grandfather of Rev. O. P. Gifford, the eminent Baptist preacher of Boston. The Tylers have left the town and their farm is now owned by Dennis Haskins, who has near here a slate manufactory, furnishing employment to a number of persons. " In the ' Brier ' were the Dunhams — Daniel and his sons, Alvin and Or rin, who still reside on the place ; the Pollys, of whom Asa is the oldest now living here ; the Snows, — Simeon, Russel and Harmon, — all intelligent and respected citizens ; Rev. Nathaniel McCullock, who was a resident of this section from about 1800 until his death, in 1867. He had a large family, though only three of his children remain in the town. Four of his sons are preachers, in the Western States. The families of Augustus Maynard and the late Ephraim Walker have lived here for many years. The Joslyns, Rings, and Carpenters, former residents, have nearly all disappeared. In 1841, Rus sel Snow, Ezra Stearns and J. B. Cudworth built a tannery near where E. J. Crandall's saw-mill now stands, which was afterwards owned by Alvin Cud- worth, and finally by Timothy Baker, who carried on the business until i860, when it was given up. Mr. Baker now lives in Adams. From 1866 to 1870 a large lumber-mill was in operation here, owned by parties in other towns. The lumber business is now carried on by Asa and Hovey Polly, E. J. Cran- dall and N. B. Baker. " In the ' Spruce Corner' and the eastern part of Savoy, the early set tlers were Josiah Blanchard, Asel Horton, who came from Windsor in 1800, and E. Leonard, who came in 1806. The Leonards were from Raynham and were descendants of the Leonards who owned the house in which the head of King Philip, the famous Indian warrior, was exhibited after he was slain in battle. Among the later residents were Nelson Wing, Ethan Maynard, Josiah Tilton, who came from Goshen in 1817, and the Barton families. This is a pleasant region, some of the buildings lately erected giving the place a neat appearance A saw-mill is owned by J. W. Bourn, and Rev. H. K. Flogg, an Adventist preacher residing here a greater part of the time since 1863, has a printing office, established lately, for the purpose of issuing tracts, etc. " The families of Mr. Phillips, father of Dr. H. P. Phillips, of North Adams, the Walkers, Leonards, and others, lived on the road leading north from Sa voy Hollow, over the hill known as ' Fifty-one,' from the number of the original lot. Since the introduction of the modern system of building roads in the valleys this road is little used and the region is nearly depopulated. The same may also be said of the old road by Ezekiel Fuller's. Yet this is not an indication of decline, since better advantages are afforded in the valleys." Daniel Dunham, who cleared the farm known as the Alvin Dunham farm, reared a family of four sons and three daughters. Job Dunham, brother of Dan iel, also an early settler, has no representative in Savoy, but he has two grand sons who are both enterprising lawyers, one, Henry J., residing in Stockbridge, and the other, James N., of Pittsfield. They have a cousin who is president of the board of trade in Chicago, and who is also a member of Congress. TOWN OF SAVOY. 341 Nathan Haskins, from Shutesbury, the first pastor of the First Baptist church, was present with his wife at its organization, June 24, 1786. He had born to him three sons and six daughters, all of whom are now dead ; but Shadrack is represented here by his children, Samuel, Levi. Mary A., and Mrs. Lydia Maynard. Samuel, by Dennis, living in the northern part of the town ; and Levi by Alvin, Henry N., and Shadrack T. John Bourne was born at Attleboro, Mass., in 1750, and came to this town immediately after his discharge from the Revolutionary war, March 1, 1779. In 1782, he married Louisa Nash, by whom he had six sons and one daugh ter, nearly all of whom located in Savoy, and all of whom are now dead, ex cepting Cyrus, who resides with his nephew in Savoy. John Bourne, Jr., born in 1783, the first male child born in the town, is now represented by Wel come Bourne. John, Jr's, brother Caleb is represented by Franklin C. and his descendants. Two of John's sons served in the war of 1812. Caleb Bourne was a classmate with William Cullen Bryant at Plainfield. Benjamin Carpenter, with his brother-in-law, William Ingraham, from Rehoboth, located on Bullock's grant in 1783. Mr. Carpenter reared twelve children, all of whom are now dead, excepting the youngest, Charles, who is the only representative of the Carpenters in Savoy. When Mr. Carpenter first came to the place, he was obliged to travel ten miles to Cheshire, where was located the nearest grist-mill. Benjamin was for some time deacon of the First Baptist church in Savoy. William Ingraham, one of the early settlers, reared a family of five sons and three daughters, none of whom are now living. He is represented in Savoy by his grandsons, Alvin and Eldridge, sons of Obadiah, who reside upon the place cleared by William, and by his grandson, the town clerk, David Ingraham, son of Obadiah, who represented Savoy in the State legis lature in the years 1853 and '54. Moses Bliss, who served in the war of 181 2, came to Sayoy from Reho both about 1792, but, tiring of the place, moved away in about a year. About a year or two later his brother Daniel settled on the place now owned by his grandson, Azariah E., which place has always remained in the Bliss family. David had four sons, none of whom are living. Samuel Miller, from Adams, located in the western part of Savoy about 1796 or '98. He reared six children of whom there are representatives in the place— Daniel and his son, Duane D., Calvin, son of Bernard, and his children, and Alden, son of Eldridge. Daniel married a daughter of Rev. N. McCullock, first pastor of the Second Baptist church in Savoy, and has had three sons, H. E., from whose history of Savoy we have obtained much valuable information ; Duane D., Jones V. and a daughter, Vestella C. William Perkins, born in Taunton, Mass., came to Savoy in 1798, locating first in the southern, and afterwards in the northwestern part of the town. He reared four sons and, three daughters, only three of whom are now living, and but one, Ambrose B., in Savoy, on the old homestead. 342 TOWN OF SAVOY. Wilkes Walker married Ruth Bliss, of Rehoboth, in 1796, probably set tling in Savoy sometime between that year and 1800, locating south of the old Babbitt place. Of a family of six children, only two daughters, Mrs. Hul dah Bardin, of Stamford, Vt, and Mary in Illinois, are living. A grandson, Ephraim J., son of Ephraim, and a great-grandson, Gordon J., are the only descendants now residing in Savoy. Jacob Sherman, Jr., came to Savoy from Middleboro, his native place, about 1800, and located in the northern part of the town, near where his father, Jacob Sherman, had located a year or two previous. Jacob, Jr., mar ried Abigail Read, of Taunton, Mass., reared five sons and three daughters, dying at the age of ninety. Two daughters and two sons survive him, one only, Mrs. W. Burnett, residing in Savoy. Five of his brothers enlisted in the War of 181 2, but Jacob, Jr., being lame, was unable to join, teaching, instead, in the early public schools. Abigail, sister of Mrs. Burnett, resides in Adams. Simeon Goff, from Rehoboth, removed to this town about the year 1800, settling in the southern part of the town. Of a family of eight children, none survive, and there are but two representatives in town, Louis Goff be ing represented by his son Louis, and Cromwell by his son Nathan E., a merchant of Savoy. John Cain, from Taunton, Mass., located in Savoy about 1805, but removed to Florida in about a year. One son, James, located in Savoy and has one son, John L., residing here. Seneca Crain, a brother of John, and a soldier in the war of 181 2, also settled here, and has one son living here. Willis W. Burnett, grandson of Daniel Burnett, Sr., who located in Florida in 1806, resides in Savoy, where he has lived most of the time since coming of age. He has a family of five children — Ella F. Greenslet, Fidelia A. Has kins, Emma F. Blanchard, Alfred W., who resides with his father, and Herbert W. Daniel has three other grandsons also residing in town, Liberty. L., Theodore L., and George M. Burnett Ethan Maynard, born in Shrewsbury, settled on a place a little east of the central part of Savoy, near the year 1807. He had seven sons and two daughters, all but one of whom, the late Mrs. Allen Merrick, are living. All married and settled in Savoy, but some have since removed from the town. Ethan Augustus, Albert, Otis, Ambrose and Urbane still reside here. Will iam Maynard located in Savoy about the same date as his brother, Ethan, Sr., settling near him, in the eastern part of- the town. Of a large family, none reside in town, but he is represented here by a grandson, Eber L. Rev. Philip Pierce, a Baptist minister, came to Savoy, from Swanzey, about the year 1807, locating in the southwestern part of the town. A family of three sons and six daughters were born to him, all of whom are now dead. Two sons of Philip Jr., Stillman and George F., and one daughter, Mrs. Ashley Merkins, represent the family here. Edward Mason, a captain of militia, removed from Rehoboth to Savoy TOWN OF SAVOY. 343 about the year 1807. He reared a family of eight children, none of whom are now living here. Mrs. Amos Deming, daughter of Edward Mason, Jr., resides in this town. Frank E. Mason, on road 35, is a descendant of Ed ward. Captain John Deming, a native of Wethersfield, Conn., immigrated to Savoy in May, 181 1, locating upon the place now owned by his grandsons, Amos, Jr., and Mark Deming, which place has always been in the possession of the Deming family. He had six children, all now dead, the only repre sentatives of the family in the place being Amos, Jr., and Mark, sons of Amos Deming. Amos was a Baptist minister, who came to Savoy about two years later than his father, Capt. John, where he preached about eighteen years, and a great many years in the adjoining towns. He reared a family of ten children. John Deming was a sea captain, and also a Revolutionary soldier, serving through the whole of the Revolutionary war, being, for a time, quarter-master. He was with Gen. Israel Putnam when he made his famous ride down the hundred stone steps on his little black pony. He is said to have brought the first iron-axled wagon into town. That it was a great novelty, was proved by the statistics, telling how many happy couple it had carried to the minister to be married. Thomas Polly immigrate d from Chesterfield, to Savoy, in June, 1815, located on the place where his son, Asa, now resides. He reared a family of two sons and three daughters, of whom three, Mrs. Annie Tilton, of Mich igan, Daniel, living in New York, and Asa, who resides in town, are living. Asa married Mary Blanchard, and had six children, only five now living, namely, Austin, Laura, Ford, Harvey, and Horace. Of these all except Austin reside in this town. Asa Polly and his wife have lived on the home stead over sixty years, celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage in April, 1883. Aaron Remington, from Windsor, located in the southeastern part of the town in 1817, and reared a family of eight children, none of whom reside in Savoy excepting Charles N., a son of Aaron N. Jr., arid a grandson of Aaron. Josiah Tilton came to Savoy, from Goshen, in 1819, locating in the eastern part of the town. He has had three sons and three daughters, all of whom are now living, three daughters and one son in Savoy. Charles W., who resides in the eastern part of the town, and his sons are the only representatives of that name. Abijah Davis removed from Buckland to Savoy in 1819, locating in the southern part of the town. He reared a family of two sons and one daugh ter. Henry H. resides in Savoy, and Allen on the line between this town and Windsor, and the daughter, Lucinda S. Thompson, resides in Windsor. Timothy Baker, son of Rufus, who came to Savoy about the year 1835, kept the tannery for a number of years in the northern part of the town. Na than B. a grandson of Rufus, is now the only representative of the Bakers in the town. He served in the 52d Regt. Mass. Vol., from Hawley, was at 344 TOWN OF SAVOY. Baten Rouge, was in the Red River campaign, and at the seige of Port Hud son, and was honorably discharged in August, 1863. His grandfather, Timothy, was a Revolutionary soldier. Rev. N. McCullock came to Savoy in 1837, and has two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller and Mrs. Mary J. Maynard, and one son, Leonard, now living in town. Leonard, who resides in the northern part of the town, has held all important town offices, was commissioned justice of peace by Gov. Banks, in i860, which office he has held ever since, and in 1879, represented the 4th Berkshire district in the general court. The Baptist church, located at Savoy village, was organized June 24, 1786, by the following persons, who convened at the residence of William Williams, Nathan Haskins and wife, William Williams and wife, Lucinda Wilbore, Na than and Solomon Jay, Benjamin Bulleu, Zachariah Paddleford and Alice Reed. Nathan Haskins, the first pastor, was ordained January 28, 1789, retaining the office until his death, December 10, 1802. The first church edifice, erected in 1804, stood on the corner near the S. W. Bates place, and was removed to its present location- in 1848. It will accommodate 250 per sons, and is valued, including grounds, at $2,000.00. A second Baptist church was organized May 27, 1834, with Rev. N. McCullock, pastor, though they subsequently disbanded and united with the present society. They erected a church building in 1842, which has since heen repaired and fitted up as a union church. The society now has sixty-five members, with no regular pastor. The Methodist church, located at Savoy, was organized in 1834, and their church building erected in 1835. The first pastor was A. C. Wheat. The First Congregational society, composed of twenty members, living in Savoy and Windsor, was organized February 18, 18 11, Rev. Jeptha Poole being the first pastor. Their building was erected on the line between Wind sor and Savoy. The Advents at one time flourished here quite extensively, when the doc trines promulgated by William Miller, who was a relative of the Millers of Savoy, created so much attention. Joe Smith, the Mormon prophet, also started a church, or community, here in 1810. The climate proved too warm for him, however, and he soon left for "greener " fields. The Shakers of New Lebanon, N. Y,, also established here, in 18 15, a community; but they, too, thought it better to migrate. The hall they erected, in which to hold their peculiar religious services, is now used as a shed on Horace Ford's place. They also erected a grist-mill, shop, etc. They remained only a few years, when they returned to New Lebanon, N. Y. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 345 SHEFFIELD lies in the southern part of the county, in latitude 42 °6' and long. 3°4i', bounded north by Great Barrington, east by New Marlboro, south by the state line of Connecticut, and west by Egre mont and Mount Washington. This town is not only interesting on account of the fine landscape and scenic beauties it presents, but it also brings for ward facts which place it among the first in the county in point of historical interest, for its territory was a part of the old Housatonic townships, and within its borders was begun the first civilized settlement among the Berk shire hills. But the story of these Townships, the first settlement, building of the first road, the part the town served in the Shays Rebellion, railroad history, etc., have all been mentioned in the county chapter, with still further notice in the sketch of Great Barrington, and in that of Stockbridge, so it will not be necessary to recapitulate at this point. In 1733 the Lower Town ship was set off and incorporated as a town, eight miles long, north and south on the river, and wide enough to include seven miles square, according to the grant of 1722, and was called by the general assembly by the name of Shef field, in honor of Sheffield, England. It extended north to Great Barrington bridge. Though the length was liberal for eight miles, it would seem the township could not then have been considered as extending as far west as the present line of New York. It was not until twenty-seven years after, June 30, 1761, that Sheffield was reduced to nearly its present size, and the Upper Township incorporated as the township of Great Barrington. Several minor changes have been made in the town's area since, however, as fol lows : Parts were annexed to New Marlboro June 19,1795, February 7, 1798, and April 19, 1871, while parts were annexed to Egremont February 22, 1790, and February 16, 1824. The surface of the town is beautifully diversified by mountain, hill, and verdant valley, the tout ensemble forming bewitching scenery that is charming in the extreme. In the eastern and western part of the town the scenery is both picturesque and grand, while the center, through which the Housatonic pursues a slow and serpentine course, lacks not in beauty. On the western border, in the northern part of the town, is located the celebrated " Dome of the Taconics," extending into the town of Mount Washington. Mr. Had ley has given the following beautiful description of it and of the magnificent view its summit affords the beholder : — "Two or three miles from Bash-Bish located in Mount Washington], is the Dome of the Taghconics, a lofty mountain rising, precisely like a dome, from the ridge of which it forms a part. It is, in our estimation, far superior to the Catskill, for you have, from a single spot, a perfect panorama below you ; you have only to turn on your heel, and east and west, north and south, an almost endless prospect spreads away on the vision. You are the center of a circle at least 350 miles in circumference; and such a circle ! The mountains that stretch along the horizon between the Connecticut and the Hoosac rivers, on the northeast, fade away as the northern Taghconics, the Berlin and Canaan mountains greet you in the northwest ; and these, in turn, are forgotten as your eye falls on the dark mass of the Catskill, showing its 34°^ TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. huge proportions against the western horizon. And, then, between is such a wealth of scenery. The valley of the Housatonic, for miles and miles, spreads all its loveliness before you. There, too, are the two settlements of Canaan, and further up, a mere spot on the landscape, Sheffield; and, still further up, Great Barrington, hardly visible amid its forest of old elms; while the white cliffs of Monument mountain shut out old Stockbridge from view, and the distant spire of Lenox church closes the long train of villages. Old Saddle- Back, of Williamstown (the Greylock range in Adams, North Adams and Williamstown), stands up to its full height against the misty mountains that repose further off in the horizon — a peculiar feature of the landscape. Egre mont stands alone in the valley of the Green river, but its sloping land and swelling hills present a still lovelier variety. A low line of mist is dimly seen stretching along the black base of the Catskills, so indistinct that you would scarcely observe it ; and yet that is the lordly Hudson, heaving its mighty tide seaward, laden with the commerce of a nation. A mere pencil-mark in the landscape here, it gives no token of the haste and busy life on its sur face. Close under the foot of the mountain, on the south, sleep the sweet lakes of Salisbury, while other lakes dot the horizon in every direction. But I cannot tell you of the prodigality of beauty which meets the eye at every turn. You seem to look on the , outer wall of creation, and this old dome seems to be the spot on which nature set her great compass when she drew the circle of the heavens. A more beautiful horizon I have never seen than sweeps around you from this spot. The charm of the view is perfect on every side — a panorama, which becomes a moving one if you will but take the trouble to turn round." In addition to the Housatonic, here some seven rods wide, the town is irregated by Schenab, Hubbard, Ironwork and other brooks, which furnish valuable motive power, though there are none on the Housatonic. Three mile lake, covering an area of about 104 acres, lies in the northeastern part of the town. The geological formation of the town is of Lower Potsdam and Levis lime stone formation. Specimens of asbestos pyrites, native alum manganese, and pyrolusite are found. In 1880 Sheffield had a population of 2,204. In 1883 the town employed seven male and seventeen female teachers in its public schools, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $29.57 to males, and $22.5710 females. There were 456 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $3,578.61. Sheffield is a handsome post village located in the central part of the town on the Housatonic railroad. This village is commonly called " Shef field Street," as it is located entirely on one street, extending about a mile on both sides of road 45, which is here lined with magnificent elms. At the southern end of the village is a large, beautiful elm, affectionately known as "The Old Elm." The village has three churches (Congregational, Metho dist and Episcopal), four stores, one hotel, a high school building, etc., and about one hundred dwellings. Ashley Falls, a bright post village and station on the Housatonic rail road, lies in the southeastern part of the town, on roads 71 and 72. It has TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 347 one church (Methodist), a hotel, two stores, harness shop, monument works, blacksmith and wagon shop, and about eighteen houses. Sheffield Plain is a village similar in appearance to Sheffield, located about half a mile north thereof. It has about fifteen dwellings. John R. Stanton's saw, shingle and grist-mill located on road 30, was built by Peck & Ensign, about fifty years ago, and came into Mr. Stanton's hands in 1870. The Sheffield cheese factory and creamery, located on road 33, gives employment to four hands, who make about 1,300 cheese per annum. William L Abbott** grist and flouring-mill, located on road 73, is owned by Mrs. William G. Bates, of Westfield, Mass. The mill-privilege occupied by this mill, is the oldest in the town, having first been used about 1733, the present mill being built about fifty years ago. John N Parmelee' s saw-mill, at Ashley Falls, is owned by Mrs. William G. Bates, of Westfield, Mass. Albert W. Curtis' s saw and flouring-mill is located on road 23, being op erated by water-power furnished by the Taconic creek. The flouring-mill is a stone structure and is known as the marble mill. It was built in 1840, by Ed ward F. and Richard Ensign, as a paper-mill, and was used for this purpose by Doten, Mansfield & Root, until 1858, and in i860 was converted into a flouring-mill by Ira Curtiss. Of the old paper-mill firm, the senior member, Bartlett B. Doten, is now dead. A. A. Mansfield is prominently connected with the Mount Holly Paper Company, at Carlisle, Penn, and Mr. Root is the present well-known high sheriff of the county. It has usually, if not universally, been asserted that Obadiah Noble was the first settler in the town, and the first in the county. The facts attending this settlement have usually been given, mainly, as stated by Rev James Bradford, in the History of Berkshire, printed in 1829, as follows : " Mr. Obadiah No ble was the first white man that came to reside in Sheffield. He was from Westfield, and came and spent the winter of 1725 here with no other human associates than the Indians. In the spring he went back to Westfield, and in June his daughter, afterwards the wife of Dea. Daniel Kellogg, returned here with him. She was the first white woman who came into the town. She traveled from Westfield, when about sixteen years of age, on horseback, bring ing a bed with her, and lodged one night in the wilderness, in what is now the east part of Tyringham [Monterey]." "This statement, though in the main correct," says Charles J. Taylor, in his admirable History of Great Barrington, " is nevertheless, open to criticism. The writer has been informed, as he believes truly, that it was Matthew No ble—not Obadiah — who first came to Sheffield. Matthew was the father of Obadiah, and also of Hannah — bom October 11, 1707, — who became the wife of Dea. Daniel Kellogg, May 13, 1731. Obadiah was at that time — 1726 — under twenty-one years of age, unmarried, and, consequently, not the father of a sixteen year old daughter. And if the pioneer who spent the winter of 34^ , TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 1725-26 among the Indians, was the father of the young woman mentioned, he certainly was Matthew — not Obadiah Noble. This Matthew Noble, who was about fifty-seven years of age when he came to Sheffield, had a family of six sons and three daughters, all of whomapoearto have removed with him from Westfield. Of his sons, Joseph, the eldest, settled in Great Barrington ; Hez ekiah, Matthew, Solomon, Elisha, and Obadiah all located in Sheffield. Of his daughters, Hannah married Dea. Daniel KelJogg, of Sheffield; Hester married Moses King, of Great Barrington ; and Rhoda married Ebenezer Smith, of Sheffield." We have adopted Mr. Taylor's views, and have thus, in the county chapter, given Matthew Noble the credit of being the first settler. Coming on from Westfield, he located upon the farm now owned by William A. Forbes, at the Plain, and the site of his dwelling was just above that now occupied by Mr. Forbes's residence. Among the first settlers were those of the name of Aus tin, Ashley, Westover, Kellogg, Pell, Callender, Corben, Huggins, Smith, Ingersoll, Dewey, Root, etc., in all about sixty, who had their lands, from 250 to 1,000 acres each, confirmed to them by the committee, by their personal attendance at Housatonic about 1733. The first town meeting was held at the house of Obadiah Noble, January 16, 1733, when Matthew Noble was chosen moderator ; Hezekiah Noble, town clerk ; and John Smith, Philip Callender, and Daniel Kellogg, selectmen; Daniel Kellogg, town treasurer; Joseph Taylor, and Elisha Noble, constables ; Thomas Lee, Anthony Austin, and Samuel Dewey, tithingmen ; Nathaniel Austin, and Obadiah Noble, fence viewers ; Jonathan Root, surveyor. At a town meting held in Sheffield, June 18, 1776, upon a resolution offered by a committee, consisting of Colonel Ashley, Dr. Lemuel Barnard, Colonel John Fellows, Colonel Aaron Root, and Captain Nathaniel Austin, it was voted that " in case Constitutional Congress should declare the Colonies inde pendent of Great Britain, they, the inhabitants of Sheffield, would solemnly engage their lives and fortunes to support them in their measuies." At the annual town meeting, held April 3, 1876, attention was called to the vote passed, a century before, — and on motion, " it was unanimously voted that the centennial anniversary of the day be observed in a fitting manner, and ac cordingly, the centennial celebration was held on the 18th and 19th of the following June. John, Philip and Nathaniel Callender, three brothers, descendants of Scotch ancestors, from Callender, of Monteith in Perthshire, were among the earliest settlers in Sheffield, coming here about 1827. Phillip was elected selectman at the first town meeting, and a deacon at the first meeting of the Congregational society. John, who located on road 14, had ten children, one of whom, Ezekiel, was a Revolutionary soldier. Heman C, a descend ant of John, who located on road 14, is the only male representative of the fourth generation now living in Sheffield. He was born here June 2, 1810. and has traveled in nearly all the States in the Union. He has been engaged TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 349 in the sale of clocks, and in the grocery and dry goods business. He has been married twice, and has reared two daughters and one son. Mr. Callen der has spent the last thirty-eight years in his native town, where has been twice elected selectman, twice road commissioner, a school committeeman, a bank director, steward and class leader and treasurer of the M. E. church. Archie, son of Philip, married Sally Savage, and had nine children, of whom Sally married a Mr. Boardman, whose son Dwight lives on the old Callen der place. Silas Kellogg was among the earliest settlers of Sheffield, locating here about 1739, on road 6, where his grandson, George, now resides. George, who has always resided on the homestead, has been chairman of the board of selectmen five years ; was the representative from the eighth Berkshire district in the legislative session of 1883, has been assessor for two years, and was president of the Housatonic Agricultural Society in 1883. John Ashley was born at Westfield, December 2, 1709, and graduated from Yale college in 1730. He was a son of Col. John Ashley, who was for many years one of the justices of the court of common pleas in Hampshire, and one of the committee to advance the settlement of the Housatonic town ships in whose lands he became largely interested, and whose estate in Shef field ultimately descended to his son. Mr. Ashley was admitted to the bar in Hampshire county in 1732, and probably soon after settled in Sheffield, though whether he was to any extent engaged in the practice of law we have no means of ascertaining. He was an extensive land-holder and a merchant, represented his town in the legislature, was colonel of militia, and after 1753 was a justice of the peace. He acquired large wealth for the times and local ity, and was enabled to supply the county with ready money towards the erec tion of its county buildings, in 1761. He took his stand early and decid edly upon the popular side in the Revolutionary contest, and presided at the county convention held at Stockbridge, July 6, 1774, which adopted the non importation and non-consumption acts when the legislature of Massachusetts, undertook to govern the province under the old charter, committing the execu tive functions to the council. Col. Ashley was appointed, February, 1779, one of the justices of the court of common pleas for Berkshire county, but the court was not organized. He died at Sheffield, September 1, 1802, having attained nearly the age ninety-three years. Among his possessions were a number of negro slaves, which he seems to have been inclined to retain after the declaration of independence. This gave rise to the noted case of Brown & Bet, vs. Ashley, commenced by writ of replevin, at the August term of the court of common pleas in 1781. It appears that these persons were slaves of the colonel, and under some harsh provocation had fled from their master and had been reclaimed. Theodore Sedgwick, then living in Sheffield, inter ested himself in their behalf and this writ was the result. The defendant pleaded that the plaintiffs were his legal negro servants for life, and upon this plea the issue was joined. The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. Sedg- 35° TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. wick and Tapping Reeve, the distinguished lawyer of Litchfield, Conn., and the defendant by Davis Noble, of Williamstown, and Jonathan Canfield, of Sharon, Conn. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs and the defend ant appealed to the supreme judicial court, but the judgment was not reversed. It does not appear whether the case was decided upon general principles or the specified circumstances of the case. It has been claimed, we think eroni- ously, that the case abolished slavery in Massachusetts. The female plaintiff continued afterwards an attached servant in the Sedgwick family, and was, we suppose, the veritable " Mum Bet" of literature and history. Col. Ashley left numerous descendants, some of whom are still living in Sheffield. John Ashley, Jr., was born at Sheffield, September 26, 1736, graduated at Harvard in 1758, was admitted to the bar at the April term, 1762, and was made a justice of the peace in 1771. The only son of his father, destined to succeed to large interests in land, and engaging early in mercan tile pursuits, he followed his profession only for a few years and then appears to have abandoned it forever. He continued to be quite frequent in his at tendance on the court of sessions of which he was a member, before and after the Revolution. He represented his town in the legislature, and in the militia rose to the rank of major-general, and was in command of the force which dispersed the rebels in Sheffield during the Shays insurrection, February 26, 1787. He died November 5, 1799. He was twice married and has left numerous discendants. John Pell was a son of John Pell, of Sheffield, who came probably from Westfield. He was admitted to the bar at the December term, 1761, and practiced here in Sheffield with apparent success, if we may judge from the number of suits he brought. But it is to be feared that he fell early into graceless ways and brought discredit upon his honorable profession. As early as September, 1762, he was before the court of sessions upon his confession that he traveled on the Lord's day from the county of Hampshire through the towns of Sandisfield, New Marlboro, Tyringham and Sheffield, and he was thereupon fined ios., to be equally distributed to said towns for their re spective poor. He disappeared from the court in 1765, .and though living in 1773, his subsequent history is obscure. TheophilusCande, a Revolutionary soldier, was born in Middletown, Conn., August 2, 1736, and came to Sheffield soon after the close of the war, locating on road 80, being the first of that name to locate in the town. He had a family of five children, Zaccheus, Samuel, Isaac, Ira and Rebecca, to each of whom he gave a portion of the homestead farm, which was made up of a grant deeded him by the State. His eldest son, Zaccheus, also served in the war, and lived and died on the old homestead. He was thrice married and it is a singular fact that his wedded life with each wife was just seventeen years. Of his family of twelve children, Warner and Zaccheus, Jr., reside in Sheffield. Warner, residing on road 59, married Sally Sparks, who bore him six children, three of whom are living. Zaccheus, Jr., has always resided on TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 35 1 the old farm. He married Louisa Tuttle and has had a family of three chil dren, one of whom, Horace, resides at home and carries on the farm for his father. Hopkins T., his other surviving child, is a prosperous farmer, being proprietor of the " Crystal Hill farm." He is a member of the Housatonic and Berkshire Agricultural societies, and was a member of the examining board of both societies in 1875. He has also been elected a school committeeman six terms. Zaccheus, Jr., represented the Eighth Berkshire district in the leg islature of 1866 and '67. Derrick Spurr, formerly Spoor, one of the earliest settlers, removed from Co- pake, N. Y., to Sheffield in 1760, and located on road 21 J, upon the farm now owned by Henry Spurr, a portion of land one mile square having been granted him by the State, which portion he subsequently divided among his four sons. He reared a family of four sons — Nicholas, Abram, John, and Isaac, and two daughters. Nicholas lived and died on road 21, upon the farm now owned by Abner Roys. Abram built near the old homestead, and the house which is over 100 years old, still stands. Isaac, who resided on the old farm, had six children, the youngest of whom, Moses, passed his entire life upon the homestead. He was a farmer, and had six children by his first wife and two by his third. His third son, Isaac, succeeded his father upon the farm, mak ing the fourth generation to occupy the old homestead. Isaac married Mary Clark, of Salisbury, Conn., and has had two children, — George, residing on road 18, and Mary E., whose home is on Long Island. Isaac Spurr has been town assessor, is a prosperous farmer, and a highly esteemed member of the Methodist church. Samuel Bushnell, among the first settlers in Sheffield, located on road 22, upon the farm where William Conway now resides, and reared a family. One of his sons, Samuel, Jr., born December 20, 1770, lived on road 19, upon the farm now owned by S. H. Bushnell. He married three times, rearing, in all, a family of five children. His oldest son, Samuel, was born and died on the old homestead, where be reared a family of six children. Of these, two, Sam uel H, and David J., survive. Samuel H. married but has no children. David I. married Anna Bell Johnson, daughter of Captain Johnson, commander of one of the Federal gun boats, and resides in St. Louis, Mo. — Andrew Andrews came to Sheffield in 1788, when his son, Giles, was only nine years of age. Robert Dwight, son of Giles, who has always resided on his farm on road 59, has charge of the town poor. , Rev. Orville Dewey, D. D., whose father, a farmer, was among the first settlers in Sheffield, was born in 1794. After graduating at Williams col lege in 1 814 with the first honors of his class, he spent three years at Andover Seminary studying theology at the peril of his eye-sight. Recovering from this difficulty he preached a year for the American Educational Society, when he received a call to Gloucester, Mass., after which he assisted Dr. Canning, in Boston, for about two years. In 1823 he accepted a call to New Bedford, Mass., and, while still preaching, was weekly writing for the Christian Exam- 35 2 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. iner. In 1835 he accepted a second call to the Second Unitarian church in New York city, now known as the Church of the Messiah, where he remained six years, during which time he received the degree of D. D. from Harvard college. In 1848 Dr. Dewey retired from this church, to his country home in Sheffield ; but, unable to remain idle, he wrote a course of twelve lectures on the " Problem of Human Destiny," which have been published and cir culated all over the United States. In 1858 he took a temporary charge of the New South Society in Boston, returning again to Sheffield in 1862. He was an invalid for five years and died March 21, 1882, within one week of his eighty-eighth birthday, leaving a wife, one son and two daughters. Dr. John Leland Miller, second son of Caleb Miller, a farmer, was born in Adams, in 1813, and attended the Berkshire Medical college, at Pittsfield, from which he graduated in 1837. The same year he went to the Belize, as surgeon for the Surveying Expedition of the United States. Being ship wrecked on the tenth of September, 1838, at Gunkey, one of the West India Islands, while on his way home, instead of returning, as he had intended, he went to praticing in Providence. After practicing here for five years he be came professor of the Pittsfield Medical college, where he remained two years, going from there to Illinois college, at Jacksonville, 111., as professor of anatomy and physiology, in which capacity he served two years. On the thirteenth of July, 1847, he was appointed surgeon ofthe United States Army and served to the close of the Mexican war. He became an invalid after the war, and settled on a farm of eleven hundred acres, in Livingston Co., 111., organizing the town of Fairbury, where he lived about five years. He then returned to Pittsfield and bought a farm of 200 acres, one mile from the Pittsfield park, and now owned by Mr. Learned, lived there ten years, and removed to Sheffield where he bought another farm of 200 acres, and where he now lives. Although the doctor is an old man of over seventy, he is still frequently called in council. In 1876- he was president of the Agricultural Society of Berkshire County, and is a member ofthe Massachusetts Medical Society, of which he has been president for several years. Josiah Roys, a Scotchman, one of the early settlers, obtained a grant of land in Sheffield, from the State, and settled upon the farm now owned by Peter Cassidy, on road 41, being the first ofthe name to locate in Sheffield. One of his sons, Abner, was a cooper and farmer, residing on the homestead with his father. He reared a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. One son, Levi, who always lived upon the homestead, married Thankful Curtis, who bore him eleven children. One son, Abner, resides on road 21, and another son lives on the Curtis Land Grant. Harvey married Hannah Curtis, and has had a family of four children all of whom are living, but only one, Emily, who married John Bacon, and lives on road 53, resides in Sheffield. Mr. Roys has been assessor for several years, and was a select man from 1840 to '50. He, with his wife, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage the fifteenth of February, 1884. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 353 John Scoville, M.D., was born in Cornwall, Conn., July 6, 1803. He re ceived his early education in Cornwall academy, studied medicine with Dr. Samuel W. Gold, in the same place, attended two courses of lectures at the Pittsfield Medical college, after which he attended the medical department of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, graduating in 1826. After practicing one year in Wolcottville, Conn., — now called Torrington, — he re moved to New Marlboro, Mass., where he practiced eleven years, after which he returned to Cornwall, Conn., having received a very urgent invita tion from his former acquaintances in his native place, and his parents still living there. He practiced there for about thirteen years, having, in Corn wall and the surrounding country a very large practice, when, being about worn out, he left his practice and came to Sheffield, where, in company with Archibald Taft, he entered into the dry goods business. But, being so near New Marlboro, his former residence, he was often called into practice, until, at last, he left the store, and gave his time entirely to his profession. For the last five years he has practiced but little, except among a few of his old patients, who still cling to him. In 1850 Dr. Scoville was appointed postmaster, which office he held eight or ten years. He was justice of the peace for seven years, and has been a selectman. In i860, he represented Sheffield in the legislature. Levi Boardman removed from Wethersfield, Conn., in 1816, and settled in Sheffield, upon the farm now owned by Dwight and Levi Boardman. on road 7. Although a mechanic by trade, he was known in Sheffield as a farmer. He married Sally Callender of Sheffield, by whom he had eight children, Elizabeth, Sarah, Levi, Mary, Mary 2d, Emily, Dwight, and Ellen. Eliza beth, who married Levi S. Parsons, lives in Sheffield village, and has had four children. Sarah, wife of Ralph Little, lives on road 14, and has had a family of six children. Levi has reared two children, of whom one, Levi H., is a farmer, on road 7. Mary died in infancy. Mary 2d, widow of Nelson Holmer, lives on road 14. Emily, wife of Daniel Rood, lives in Connecticut. Dwight resides upon the old homestead, and has reared a family of five chil dren. Ellen, wife of George Wilcox, also lives in Connecticut. Henry H. Smith, M. D., youngest child of Lyman A. Smith, was born in Salisbury, Conn., August 18, 1848. In his infancy the family removed to East Sheffield, now called Clayton, where the parents and two sisters now reside. Two sisters died in childhood. In boyhood the brothers, George and Henry, attended the village school of Clayton, and the high school of Canaan, Conn. In 1870 Henry entered Carter's Commercial college, in Pittsfield, and in 1871 he began the study of,medicine with Richard Beebe, M. D., of Alford, and attended medical lectures during the winter of 1872-73, in Burlington, Vt, and at Albany through the winter of 1873-74, where he graduated in 1874. For a time after, he assisted Dr. Beebe in his prac tice in North Egremont, and with Dr. Beebe's advice established an office in South Egremont. In the summer of 1875 he located in the adjoining town 23* 354 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. of Sheffield, where he has since practiced medicine with growing favor and success. He has taken students from time to time, six of whom have gradu ated from the Medical college at Albany. Of these, his only brother, George F. Smith, M. D., graduated in 1878, practiced with marked success one year in Southfield and three in Stockport, N. Y., where he died of pneumonia, June 8, 1882, at the age of 38. H. Worth Wright, M. D., of South Egre mont, graduated in 1880. He possessed talent in an unusual degree, but came to an untimely death March 20, 1881, at the age of twenty-three years. Harry M. Burtch, M. D., son of John D. Burtch, of Sheffield, graduated in 1881, and is practicing successfully in Salisbury, Conn. D. H. Strahan, M. D., at one time a merchant in South Egremont, graduated in 1882, and began practice in Grand Rapids, Mich. Edwin B. Karner, M. D., of South Egremont, graduated in 1882, and is practicing in Stottville, N. Y. Frank L. Smith, son of Eli Smith, of Sheffield, graduated in 1882, and has since practiced in Gaylordsville, Conn. At present Dr. Smith has three students. He is enthusiastic and earnest in his profession, devoting to it the best energies, time and talent of his life. The Congregational church, located on Main street, in Sheffield village, was organized October 22, 1735. The first minister to preach in the town was Rev. Ebenezer Devotion, who is said to also have been the first to preach in the county. Rev. John Hubbard, however, was called as a settled minister, October 22, 1735, the day the church was organized. Until 1825 the town and the Congregational society were one and the same, in action, but in that year the society became a separate organization, and, by arrangement, man ager of the ministry funds. At the second town meeting, held January 20, 1733, money was raised to build a meeting-house, 45x35 feet. This was erected about three-quarters of a mile north of the present edifice, and was occupied until 1761, when a new house was built 60x40 feet, which, though it has been moved, altered and improved, is now in use. It will seat 300 persons, and is valued, including grounds and other property, at $10,000.00. The society now has 114 members, with Rev. Hiram Eddy, pastor. The Ashley Falls Methodist Episcopal church, located at Ashley Falls, was organized about 1840, with twenty-five members, the first pastor being Rev. John Crawford. Their church building was erected in 1842, a frame build ing capable of seating 175 persons, and is now valued, including grounds, at $3,000.00. The society has now fifty-five members, with Rev. David Phillips, of the New York conference, pastor. When the church building was erected, in 1842, there were a few Universalist families living in the vicinity, who contributed towards the building, being accorded the privilege of holding services therein at such times as they could get preachers. The families rep resenting this element, however, have long since passed away, by death or removals, and for the last thirty years the church has been exclusively under the care of the Methodist society, who have repaired and refitted it at least three times, the last in 1883, when they expended about $1 000.00. TOWN OIh STOCKBRIDGE. 355 The Methodist Episcopal church, located at Sheffield village, was organized by its first pastor, Rev. John Crawford, in 1847. The church building was erected during that year. It will seat 300 persons and is valued, including giounds, at $10,000.00. The society now has 135 members, with Rev. Fields Hermance, pastor. Christ Church, Protestant Episcopal, located at Sheffield village, was or ganized by Major-General John G. Barnard, Joel H. Field, Oliver Peck and others, June 10, 1866, Rev. John C. Eccleston being the first rector. The church building, a handsome little structure capable of seating about 120 persons, was built in 1869, at a cost of $300,000.00. The society now has about 100 members, with Rev. Arthur H. Proffitt, rector. The Sheffield Roman Catholic church was organized by the present pastor, Rev. John H. Murphy, in 1 881, he being now assisted by Rev. Dennis T. Hurley. The society expects to build a church building during this winter (1884) and spring. STOCKBRIDGE lies in the western part of the county, in lat. 42° 18' and long. 30 42', bounded north by Lenox, east by Lenox and Lee, south by Great Barrington and west by West Stockbridge. In order to tell the story of the grant and incorporation of the town, one must turn back " adown the shores of time," to a period when the charming territory revelled in its pristine beautious solitude, uncut and undefiled save by the paths of the red men. At a session of the great and general court of the Province of Massa chusetts Bay, begun at Boston on the last Wednesday of May, 1722, the petitions of Joseph Parsons and one hundred and fifteen others, and of Thomas Nash and sixty others, inhabitants of Hampshire county, were presented, asking for grants of two tracts of land on the Housatonic river. The report of the committee, to which these petitions were referred, was accepted by the general court, and received the approval of the governor on the 30th of June, granting to such of the petitioners, or others, as might be admitted by a committee for laying out and settling the lands, two tracts of land each to contain seven miles square, to be laid out on the Housatonic river, the first tract to adjoin southerly on the divisional line between Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut, the second to be laid northerly of and adjoining the first tract. This grant, as is well known, was styled that of " The Upper and Lower Housatonic Townships," comprising the territory now embraced in the towns of Sheffield, Great Barrington, Mount Washington, Egremont, the most of Alford, and much of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, and Lee, being, however, much in excess ofthe territorial limits prescribed by the legislative act. On the 24th of April, 1724, Konkapot, sachem of the Stockbridge In dians, with twenty of his tribe, met the commissioners at Westfield and relin- 35° TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. quished their right to the territory for the consideration of "^460 in money, three Barrels of Sider and thirty quarts of Rum." In 1734 Rev. John Sergeant commenced the celebrated mission and school among the Indians, locating at Great Barrington. In order that the ends of the mission might be better attained, it was desirable that the Indians should concentrate in some particular locality. Accordingly, upon petition, in which the Indians heartily joined, the legislature, in 1735, granted a town ship six miles square " lying north of the Upper Housatonic Township," but which the surveyor caused to overlap the said Township about 9,000 acres. This grant was given the name of Stockbridge, after Stockbridge in Hamp shire county, England, and comprised the territory of which we write. As originally laid out in 1736, it was exactly six miles square, having 23,040 acres. In 1739 the town was incorporated, and retained its original area until 1774, when about 9,600 acres of the western part of the territory was severed to make the town of West Stockbridge. In 1824, February 12th, another part of Stockbridge was annexed to the newer town, and February 6, 1830, the boundary line between the two towns was again changed, so that the parent town now has an area of only 13.440 acres, or about what it had after the division in 1774. Notwithstanding its limited territorial limits, however, " quaint old Stockbridge," whose every rood is classic ground "wreathed with storied lore," presents a gorgeousness of natural scenery that outvies that of the famous " Land of the cypress and myrtle,'' whose somnolent beauty pales before the charm of the old town's exquisite curves and "delicious surprises." Its classic shades, too, have shadowed the homes of scholars, poets, novelists and statesmen, and of wealth and refine ment. Bryant, in remarking on his first visit to this locality, in 1816, speaks as follows : — "The woods were in all the glory of autumn, and I well remember, as I passed through Stockbridge, how much I was struck by the beauty of the smooth, green meadows, on the banks of that lovely river which winds near the Sedgwick family mansion : the Housatonic, whose gently flowing water was tinged with the golden crimson of the trees that overhung them. I admired no less the contrast between this soft scene and the steep, craggy hills that overlooked it, clothed with their many colored forests." The whole surface of the town is diversified by mountain, hill, lakelet, stream and verdant meadow, uniting the picturesque and the sublime. Along the western border are found low foot-hills of the Taconic range • in the eastern part rises Rattlesnake Peak — the Deowcook of the Indians while- Bear, Evergreen and Monument mountains rise in the southern part. The latter is famous in both story and song. It has an elevation of 500 feet above Stockbridge Plain, and attains an altitude of 1,260 feet above the sea. Its cliffs of bare, granular quartz rise perhaps 450 feet perpendicularly, or a little beetling at the top, with only a detached pinnacle, known as Pulpit TOWN OK STOCKBRIDGE. 357 Rock, together with a few other grotesquely shaped crags, to relieve the blank wall's uniformity. But Bryant has given a very vivid description of the pile, as follows : — " Here is a precipice That seems a fragment of some mighty wall, Built by the hand that fashioned the old world To separate its nations, and thrown down When the flood drowned them. To the north, a path Conducts you up the narrow battlement. Steep is the western side, shaggy and wild, With mossy trees, and pinnacles of flint, And many a hanging crag. But, to the east, Sheer to the vale, go down the bare old cliffs. — Huge pillars that in middle heaven uprear Their weather-beaten capitals, here dark With the thick moss of centuries, and there Of chalky whiteness where the thunderbolt hath Splintered them." Bear Mountain has thrice been cleft by geological convulsions, the lowest fissure containing Icy Glen, one of the natural curiosities of the town. It is a deep, narrow gorge, the bottom of which, about an eighth of a mile in length, is thickly cumbered by enormous bowlders, and the great trunks of fallen trees, all moss-covered and slippery, in the dank air and gloomy shade. The second rise is known as Laura's Rest, upon which the Hon. D. D. Field has erected an observatory, he being the owner of the peak. But to descend to the charming lakelets. Foremost is Lake Mahkeenac, or Stockbridge Bowl, lying in the northern part of the the town. It covers an area of about 500 acres, and in beauty is said to equal Lake Windermere in England, and Averill pond in Scotland. On its northern border, in a little red, scantily furnished cottage, Nathaniel Hawthorne lived when he wrote his House with Seven Gables, and the Blithedale Romance. Of this lake Mrs. Lydia H. Sigournay says, in verses composed in its honor and read at the Berkshire Jubilee : — " The Stockbridge Bowl ! Hast ever seen How sweetly pure and bright, Its foot of stone and rim of green Attract the traveler's sight ; High set among the breezy hills Where spotless marble glows, It takes the tributes of the rills Distilled from mountain snows. " Lake Averic, covering about sixty acres, lies a little southwest of it, while Smith's pond, a small sheet, lies on the northern border of the town. Mohawk lake, about twenty acres in extent, lies in the western part of the town, about a mile northwest of Glendale ; and Lake Agawam, a trifle larger than the lat ter, lies near the southern line of the town. All of these drop their waters into the Housatonic, affording some excellent mill privileges. The Housa- 358 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. tonic is well known, both for its beauty and utility. It enters the town from the east, about a mile north of the southern boundary, flows a serpentine course west and south, then turning at an abrupt angle just above Glendale, flows a southerly course into Great' Barrington, leaving the town near its southwestern corner. Its current affords excellent water-power. Several streams of minor importance unite with its waters, making up the water-course of the town. Along the streams the soil is made up of rich alluvial deposits, while most parts ofthe town possess a warm and easily cultivated soil. The indigenous trees are those common to the western part of the county, though the town is particularly noted for its magnificent elms. Geologically, the principal part of the town is underlaid by limestone, though in the western and southern parts are found beds of quartz, and talcose and mica-slate. Marble of a good quality has been quarried. Stockbridge is noted as a resort for those seeking summer homes. Nearly fifty years ago Hon. Nathan Appleton, of Boston, desiring a summer resi dence for himself and two daughters, bought the charming place in the bend of the Housatonic river, now owned and admirably improved by Mr. Southmaid. This was the beginning of summer emigration to these beautiful hills, and the ladies above mentioned came here yearly until they were married, one to a son of Sir James Mackintosh, of England, the other to Mr. Longfellow, the poet. West of this and the river is the charming manor of Mr. C. E. Butler, with its solid stone house looking as permanent as the hills. Near this residence Mr. Tuckerman, of New York, made a large and handsome house in the style of a French chateau, from which the views are superb. Mr. James Dwight erected a most attract ive summer and winter house. Among the other residences of note are those of David Dudley Field, Henry Iverson, William S. Bullard, and Rev. Henry M. Field, of New York, and the cottage of Prof. Joy, of Columbia college, also that of William A. Tappan, upon whose grounds is located the Haw thorne cottage ; Mrs. Sarah B. Cone, the Council Grove place ; Samuel G. Wood, Oakwood ; Mrs. C. Tappan, Tanglewood ; and G. Higginson, Jr., Oakwood farm. Stockbridge, the "Housatonnuc7' of past generations, is possessed of more romantic beauty than any other village among the green hills of Berkshire — indeed, we doubt if any New England village can rival it in rare and fascinating aspects of rural beauty, in immediate sur roundings of unwonted charms, in worthy and precious historical asso ciations, and in the renown of noble sons and daughters. Nestled along the Housatonic in the southern part of the town, are houses and churches, its library and academy, its fountains and monuments — pretty mosaics set in the emerald of many wonderful elms. Its population of about 800 souls lends a generous life to the scene, while in summer the great cities send their representatives of fashion, of learning, literature and of business to its cool retreats and charming environs, where for a season they cast aside the TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 359 depressing corses, rush and excitement so peculiar to " America's great bee hives," to breath in, physically and intellectually, the healthful air of Stock- bridge. During these seasons, the brilliant apparel, dashing equipages and gay life imbue the scene with an additional charm, difficult to describe. Among the ornaments the village points to with pride are the soldiers' monument, located on the square at the junction of Pine and Main streets; the Edwards monument, at the junction of Church and Main streets; the In dian monument, located on the site ofthe old Indian burial-ground ; and the beautiful chime of bells near the town-hall. The latter were a gift to the town from David Dudley Field. They are located in a stately stone tower, and night, morning and midday their sonorous peals float out upon the air like benificent orisons. Cyrus W. Field, a native of Stockbridge, has lately laid out a magnificent park on the hill about half a mile north of the Con gregational church, which is also a decided ornament to the town. Glendale is the poetic name given a bright little post village that skirts, the Housatonic a little over a mile west of Stockbridge village. Curtisville, another small post village, lying between Stockbridge Bowl and Lake Averic; is the metropolis of the northern part of the town. The first manufacturing establishment erected in the town was a grist-mill, located upon the site now occupied by the mills of S. W. Comstock, built pre vious to 1745. This mill served the wants of the settlers until 1762, when another was erected, by Joseph Woodbridge, just in the rear of what is now the residence of S. P. Lincoln. In 1781 another was erected, at Glendale, or Mill Hollow, as it was then called, and during the following year another was erected, at Curtisville. The Glendale Woolen Mills. — In 1813 Lester Avery & Co. established at Glendale the manufacture of woolen goods, and half a mile further up the river a cotton-mill was built in 1815, both of which were operated by this firm for a number of years ; but it was finally abandoned, on account of the dam overflowing the meadows. Later, Hon. John Z. Goodrich became interested in the property, with Samuel G. Wheeler. In 1847 the Glendale Woolen Company was formed, by an act of the legislature, having purchased for $60,- 000.00 certain water-privileges of Lewis C. Beach and James S. Royce. Three times the mill was burned, and once or twice Mr. Goodrich failed ; but only to start again, with greater energy than before. During the war, especially in 1861, the company manufactured navy-blue cloth for the government, and also rented a mill at Lee for the same purpose. The company continued in business until 187 1, when the property was leased, and in 1880, purchased by F. W. Adams, the present owner, who has made extensive repairs. ' He em ploys 160 hands and turns out about $250,000.00 worth of goods per an num, mostly fancy cassimeres. Chaffee &= Callender' s paper-mill.— In 1849 F. Perry built a dam about a mile below Glendale. This was subsequently purchased by Renwe & Evans, who built thereon a paper-mill, manufacturing coarse paper. This firm was 360 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. succeeded by The Hunter Paper Co., and finally, in 1872, the present firm came into posession ofthe works. They manufacture wrapping and bagging paper mostly, giving employment to forty hands, who turn out about 12,000 tons per annum. M. Truesdell's Sons, of West Stockbridge, located on the outlet of Lakes Mahkeenac and Averic, are engaged in the manufacture of flocks, doing a business of about $30,000.00 per year, and giving employment to ten men. A. S. Yale dr Son's saw and grist-mills are located at Stockbridge village. S. W. Comstock' s saw, feed and planing-mills , located on Marsh brook, give employment to four men. Hats, wrought nails and leather have been manufactured in different parts of the town, and for a number of years a smelting furnace was operated, near the southern line of the town. No enterprises of the kind are how conducted. The manufacture of hats, however, as mentioned above, was conducted in every community, the attendance of a hatter in small country towns being as necessary as that of a tailor. Housatonic National Bank. — The Housatonic Bank, located at Stock- bridge village, was incorporated in 1825, with a capital of $100,000.00. This capital, however, was subsequently increased to $150,000.00, and finally to $200,000.00. In July, 1865, it was again re-organized as a national bank with a capital of $200,000.00, It now has a surplus fund of $160,000.00 and pays aunual dividends of ten per cent. Its officers are Daniel R. Will iams, president ; Daniel A. Kimball, cashier ; and Wm. A. Seymour, teller. Stockbridge Savings Bank. — This institution, located at the village, went into operation in 1871. It has' 540 depositors, with an aggregate deposite of $180,000.00. Its officers are Mason VanDeusen, president; Daniel B. Fenn, Jr., and H. S. Dean, vice-presidents ; and C. H. Willis, treasurer. Educational. — Except the mission school established here among the Indians, which is mentioned on another page, there were no schools estab lished in the town until 1760, when JJ> 6s. was voted by the town "for the establishment of an English school." The French war nearly put an end to the Indian school, in 1763, and during the following year, 1764, two school- houses were directed to be built, one on the hill and the other in the village, where F. J. Pratt's grounds are now located. Five years later, in 1769, the Curtisville district was established, and the East street district was erected in 1774, from which time a greater interest was manifested in educational pro jects, an interest that has never since waned. In 1866 the plan of dividing the town into school districts was abolished, for the purpose of concentrating the public educational facilities at the three villages, resulting in the erection of fine school buildings — at Glendale, in 1868; at Curtisville, in 1870; and at the village in 1872-73, all of which are arranged on the graded plan. One of the old districts, however, is still retained, being too remote from either of the business centers for the inhabitants to attend those schools. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 361 As early as 1799 ^e school on Elm street, taught in a two-story building, was graded, that is, the younger people were taught on the lower floor, while the more advanced scholars were formed into a higher school, occupying the upper floor. In 1828 this higher department was incorporated as the Stock- bridge Academy, Rev. Jared Curtis acting as the first principal. In 1842, this name was changed to the Williams Academy, in honor of Cyrus Williams, he having bequeathed $3,000.00 to the institution, and also remembered it in other substantial ways. In the meantime, in 1833, another building had been erected, which forms a part of the present high school building. When the district system was abolished, in 1866, the trustees of the academy made arrangements with the town, whereby the institution's funds, etc., should be turned over for the benefit of the new system, and the academy thencefor ward be conducted at the expense of the town. Since that time, also, it has borne the title of Williams Academy and Stockbridge High School. Libraries. — As early as 1790 a public library was established, which was continued until 1822. In 1814 another library was established, at Curtisville, and, later still, another at the Plain, while kindred associations, such as a lending society, reading clubs, etc., were from time to time established. But the foundation of the present fine library was laid in 1862, when, in March, Nathan Jackson, of New York, who received his education in Stockbridge, donated $2,000.00 towards the establishment of a permanent library, under stipulation that the town add $1,000.00 to the sum and also build a library building. Mrs. Francis Dwight donated a site for the building, and early in 1863 Hon. John Z. Goodrich agreed to donate the necessary funds for the building. In June, work on the structure was begun and pushed forward until its completion, in 1864, at a cost of about $5,000.00 and in July ofthat year the library was opened, with 3,600 volumes, which number has since been increased to 6,000. Cemeteries ¦ — Previous to the establishment of the Indian mission here the burial place of the Indians was on a bluff in the rear of the present residence of Col. J. F. Dwight. After the church was built here a portion of the square around it was set apart as a burial place for the Indians and whites in common. This plot has been added to from time to time until it has at tained its present fine proportions. The fine fence and hedge that surrounds it were placed there in 1854. In 1834 a cemetery was set asides at Curtis ville; but the ground proved unfit for purposes of this kind, so in 1874 the bodies were exumed and removed to the Plain. There are now, aside from the one mentioned, a small enclosure in the northern part of the town, and a Roman Catholic burial place, on the west meadows. Hotels. — It is said that the house now owned by J. H. Gourley was for merly used as a hotel, the first opened in the town, with Capt. William Good rich as landlord. The old Stockbridge House, just opposite, however, has a just and honorable claim as a venerable hostelry, being to-day the only pub lic house in the town. Its first proprietor was widow Bingham, and the place 362 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. was opened certainly before the Shays Rebellion. It has been repaired, im proved and enlarged at different times, however, so that it is now a quiet, pleasant, home-like hotel, well presided over by its genial and hospitable pro prietor, Mr. C. H. Plumb. EARLY SETTLEMENT. Tradition places the first known advent of a white man into this territory in August, 1665, being a war party under command of Maj. Talcot, the story of which, or one siory at least, is as follows : — - "A great party of Indians, judged to be about two hundred, were observed to pass by Westfield. News thereof being brought to Major Talcot, he, with the soldiers of the Connecticut colony under his command, both Eng lish and Indians, pursued after them as far as Ausotunnoog [Housatonic] river, in the middle way betwixt Westfield and the Dutch river and Fort Al bany, where he overtook them, and fought with them ; killing and taking prisoners forty-five, whereof twenty-five were fighting men, without the loss of any one of his own company, besides a Mohegin Indian. Many of the rest were sorely wounded, as appeared by the dabbling of the bushes with blood, as was observed by them that followed them a little further." * * * It is written since from Albany that there were sundry lost besides the forty- five forementioned, to the number of three-score in all; and also a hundred and twenty of them are now dead of sickness. In 1784, while excavating for the foundation of a new church edifice, un- ' der the pastorate of Rev. Dr. West, a quantity of bones were unearthed, from which circumstance and for some other items of circumstantial evidence, this spot was located as the site of the battle. This can be but mere conjecture, however, and other localities claim the same distinction, based on as plausi ble evidences. The story of the interesting tribe of Indians who inhabited this locality has already been told, on page 67. Prior to the advent of the missionary, Ser geant, a single white man, a Dutchman, made his temporary home here, as an Indian trader. The Indians moved into their new town in 1736, with Rev. John Sergeant and his assistant, Timothy Woodbridge, as school-mas ter. Here they were gradually increased by additions from Northern Connecticut and Western New York, so as to amount to about 400 souls. By agreement, one sixtieth part of the land of the township was set apart for the support of Mr. Sergeant, and the same amount for Mr. Woodbridge. Four other white families were also to be " accommodated with such part as they should see fit," a provision intended as a means for affording society for the missionary, and also to introduce practical models of civilization to the In dians. Of the four families for whom this provision was made, two arrived in June, 1737, viz.: that of Col. Ephraim Williams, from Newtown, father o the founder of Williams college, and Josiah Jones, from Weston. At a little later period came Ephraim Brown, from Spencer, and Joseph Woodbridge, brother of the teacher, from West Springfield. Dea. Samuel Brown, brother of Ephraim, joined the party soon after. In 1749, the year Mr. Sergeant's TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 363 death occurred, the number of families had increased to twelve, comprising, besides those already mentioned, that of John Chamberlain, from Spencer ; David Pixley, from Westfield ; John Willard, 'from Canaan, Conn. ; and John Taylor and Jacob Cooper, from West Springfield. Of the white inhabitants, the Williamses, the Joneses, in his earlier residence Mr. Woodbridge, and, in his last year, Mr. Sergeant, lived upon the hill north of the village. But the next comers located mostly on the Plain, or not far out The Indian dwell ings were scattered — some on the Plain, others on the meadows near the river, and a few about Millbrook. The first white child born in the town was Elijah, son of Josiah Jones, in 1742. The first town meeting was held July 11, 1739, when the town govern ment was duly organized by electing the following board of officers : Ephraim Williams, moderator ; Timothy Woodbridge, town clerk ; Captain John Konkapot and Aaron Umpackenee, selectmen ; and Josiah Jones, constable. From this time forward the population gradually increased and the mission flourished, the Indians taking a prominent part in the municipal government, even from the first. Among the early settlers, recapitulating some already mentioned, down to about the middle of the century, were John Willard, from Connecticut ; David Pixley, Stephen Nash, and Matthew Cadwell from Westfield ; John Taylor and Jacob Cooper, from West Springfield ; Eli sha Parsons, from Northamton ; and Lawrence Lynch and General Joseph Dwight, from Brookfield. Among those coming still latter may be mentioned Hon. John Bacon, from Boston; Hon. Theodore Dwight, from Northamton; Hon. Theodore Sedgwick, from Connecticut; Elisha Bradley, and three brothers, Abel, Isaac and Elnathan Curtis, from Connecticut, each of whom had a family of more than twelve children. Asi defrom these, previous to the Revo lution, we find the names of Ball, Hamilton, Caldwell and Lynch, among the residents of the western portion ; Curtis, Churchill and Whelpley in the north ern ; and Bradley and Williams in East street. We will now return to give a brief sketch of the mission. Rev. John Ser geant was a native of Newark, N. J., a graduate of Yale college in 1729, and tutor there for four years from 1733. He first arrived at the scene of his la bors, at Great Barrington, as has been stated, in 1734; but that visit was only preliminary to his permanent settlement, which took place after the completion of his fourth year's tutorship, in 1745. He was ordained to work at Deerfield, August 31st of the same year, and very soon thereafter assumed the labors of the mission, with his assistant, as teacher, Timothy Woodbridge. In January, 1737, the legislature ordered that a meeting-house, 40x30 feet, together with a school-house, should be erected for the mission, at the expense of the Province, and Col. Stoddard, Rev. Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Woodbridge were appointed to see that the work was executed. There was some delay attending this enterprise, probably on account of the scarcity of materials, for the meeting-house was not dedicated until Thanksgiving day, November 29, 1739. It stood a few rods northeast of the present house of worship. 364 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Mr. Sergeant died July 27, 1749, aged thirty-nine years, and was succeeded by President Jonathan Edwards, who came here from Northamton, and was installed over the United church of the whites and Indians, August 8, 1751. He was dismissed to accept the presidency of Nassau Hall, at Princton, N. J., January 4, 1758, and died of small-pox in March of the same year, aged fifty- four years. President Edwards was succeeded by Rev. (afterwards Rev. Dr.) Stephen West, of Tolland, Conn., who was graduated at Yale in 1755. He was licensed to preach about the beginning of 1758, and first performed duty as chaplain at Fort Massachusetts, in Adams. Thence he went to Stock bridge, was ordained there, June 13, 1759. Until 1775, he preached to both whites and Indians, to the latter, through an interpreter, in the forenoon, and to the latter the afternoon, of each Sabbath. In 1775 he relinquished the in struction of the Indians to Mr. John Sergeant, son of the missionary, who removed with them to New Stockbridge, where he died, September 8, 1824, aged seventy-seven years. Dr. West continued his ministrations until 1819 when he died, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. In 1810, in consequence of his growing infirmities, Rev. Ephraim G. Swift, of Williamstown, a gradu ate of Williams college, was associated with him as colleague. He was dis missed in 1818. On the 25th of August, 1819, Rev. D. D. Field, of East Guilford, Conn., a graduate of Yale in 1802, and first settled in Haddam, Conn., was installed as minister. Dr. Field continued to officiate until his dismission, February 12, 1837. Since that time the pastors, in succession, have been, Tertius S. Clark, D. D., 1837-50; Alfred H. Dashielle, 1850-60; Rev. N. H. Eggleston, 1860-69; Rev. E. C. Hooper, 1870-73; Rev. J. C. Bo'lwell, 1874-77 ; and Rev. F. B. Perkins, up to the present time. In 1784, under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. West, a new house of worship was erected, the old building proving too small for the growing flock. This stood about half a mile north of the town portion of the present Field Park. This structure did service until 1824, when the present building was erected. Among those born, in Stockbridge, aside from those already mentioned, who attained eminence, may be mentioned the following : Erastus Sergeant, M. D., a skillful surgeon, 1742-1814; Samuel Whelpley, an author and clergyman, 1766-1817 ; Ezekiel Bacon, 1776-1870, an author, and congress man from 1807 to 1813; Catharine Maria Sedgwick, a well-known and pop ular authoress, 1789-1867 ; Mark Hopkins, D. D., LL. D., an eminent divine, author, and late president of Williams college, 1802; William Pitt Palmer, apoet and journalist, 1805; John Seeley Hart, LL. D., an able scholar, editor and author, 18 10; Cyrus West Field, projector of the Atlantic Tele graph cable, 181 9; Henry M. Field, D. D., an able editor, and author of a work called The Atlantic Cable, 1822. The following is a list of the citizens of Stockbridge who have borne pro fessional and official honors while residents here : — ¦ TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 36S LAWYERS. Timothy Woodbridge, Ephraim Williams, Jahleel Woodbridge, Theodore Sedgwick, Thomas Williams, Henry D. Sedgwick, Charles Sedgwick, Samuel Jones, Augustus Sherrece, James Pepoon, Henry W. Dwight, Jr., George Whitney, Erastus Sergeant, Oliver Partridge, Richard Tidmarsb, Horatio Jones, Royal Fowler, Alfred Perry, Vassel White, Lucius S. Adams. PHYSICIANS. John Bacon, Henry W. Dwight, Barnabas Bidwell, Thomas Williams, 2d, John Hunt, Lawson D. Bidwell, Horatio Byington, Theodore S. Pomeroy, Jonathan E. Field, H. D. Dunham, J. R. French, Charles E. Evans. Lewis Miller, Thomas Warner, William Green, Charles McAllister, Charles McAllister, 2d, George S. Knickerbocker, F. J. Blodgett, N. E. Heath. Henry W. Dwight, 2d Edward Edwards. Timothy Woodbridge, Jahleel Woodbrige, John Bacon, Jahleel Woodbridge, John Bacon, Theodore Sedgwick, Bamabes Bidwell, Timothy Edwards, Theodore Sedgwick, John Bacon, CLERKS OF COURTS. , I John Woodbridge. REGISTRARS OF PROBATE. George Whitney. JUDGES OF COURTS. Theodore Sedgwick, Ephraim Williams, Horatio Byington. STATE SENATORS. William Williams, John Z. Goodrich, J. E. Field. GOVERNOR S COUNCIL. 1 Charles M. Owen. CONGRESSMEN. H. W. Dwight, Jr., John Z. Goodrich, LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. John Z. Goodrich. UNITED STATES SENATOR. Theodore Sedgwick. 366 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Rev. John Sergeant, of whom we have spoken so often, " was" says Rev. David Field in the History of Berkshire, in stature rather small, but pos sessed a beautiful countenance and a good constitution. Few persons have been as greatly loved in life and lamented in death as this servant of God. His talents, natural and acquired, were superior, his temper sweet, his man ners engaging, and his piety ardent and persevering. His labors with the Indians were exceedingly fruitful. During his ministry, from eight or ten fam ilies they increased to more than fifty who had assumed a stable character in society, had twenty houses built after the English manner. Fifty or sixty who had become hopeful converts were admitted to full communion by him, some of whom died in faith before him, while forty-two survived him. He baptized 182 natives, adults and infants. Dying in 1749, as has been men tioned, he left a widow, who subsequently became the wife of Brig.-Gen. Dwight, and three children, Electa, Erastus and John. Electa became the wife of Col. Mark Hopkins, of Great Barrington. Upon the stone that marks the last resting place of this good man is the following : — " Here lies the body of the Rev. John Sergeant, who dy'd the 27th day of July, a. d. 1749, in the 46th year of his age. ' ' Where is that pleasing form I ask, thou cans't not show, He's not within false stone, there's naught but dust below ; And where's that pious soul that thinking conscious mind, Wilt thou pretend vain cypher that's with thee enshrined ? Alas, my friend's not here with thee that I can find, Here's not a Sergeant's body or a Sergeant's mind : I'll seek him hence, for all's alike deception here, I'll go to Heaven, and I shall find my Sergeant there." Timothy Woodbridge, who proved such an efficient helper to Mr. Sergeant, was a son of Rev. John Woodbridge, of West Springfield, and was born Feb ruary 11, 1709. He was one of the first justices of the court of common pleas, in 1761, and at his house was held the first meeting of this court. His dwelling was on the present site of the home of Samuel Goodrich, south of the river on the road to Great Barrington. He was ever high in the confi dence of the Indians, and was the principal medium of communication be tween them and the authorities at Boston, and was largely entrusted with the oversight of their property and persons. He was greatly interested in the civilization and conversion of the Indians and made a missionary journey to the Susquehanna in company with Rev. Gideon Hanley in 1753. He was a justice of the peace from 1736, represented the town in the legislature, was a member of the council in 177 1, '72 and '73, being, with Gen. Dwight, the only one in Berkshire county to attain that distinction. He died here May n, 1774, leaving two sons, of whom one, Enoch, graduated from Yale in 1774, served in the army during nearly the whole period of the Revolution, and settled at Vergennes, Vt., where he was a prominent lawyer and judge, and had several daughters. He has descendants in the female line now resid ing in the county. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 367 Col. Ephraim Williams was greatly respected, and served for a time as judge of the court of common pleas in Hampshire county. He died at Deer field. He was twice married, having by his first wife two children, Ephraim and Thomas, and by his second wife seven, Abigail, Josiah, Lizzie, Judith, Eliza beth, Elijah, and Enoch. Ephraim was the founder of Williams college ; Thomas was a distinguished physician in Deerfield ; Abigail was first the wife of Rev. John Sergeant, and after his death, of Gen, Joseph Dwight; Elizabeth was the first wife of Dr. West ; Judith was the wife of Rev. Enoch Thair, of Ware; and Elijah became the first sheriff of the county, and after a number of years' residence in West Stockbridge, finally came back to his native town, and died here June 9, 1815. Jahleel Woodbridge, son of Joseph, was a graduate of Princeton, held many of the town offices, was repeatedly a member of both branches of the legis lature, and was a judge of the court of common pleas and of probate. He died August 13, 1796. Timothy Edwards, a son of President Edwards, graduated from Princeton in 1757, came to Stockbridge about 1770, and opened the first store here, in 1772. He was a member or the State council, and a judge of probate. He died in October, 1813, aged seventy -five years. (1.) Robert Sedgwick, born in England about 1600, a friend of Cromwell and major-general in his army, emigrated to the United States in 1635, com manded the Ancient and Honorable Artillery in Boston in 1641, 1645, and 1648, was sent with a fleet under his orders by Cromwell to Jamaica in 1654, was one of the commisioners for the government of Jamaica and died there May 24, 1656. (2.) Theodore Sedgwick, an American statesman and jurist, descended from the preceding. He was bom in Hartford, Conn., in May, 1746, died in Boston, Mass., January 24, 1813. Educated at Yale college, he began practice as a lawyer in Berkshire county, Mass., at Sheffield, which he several times represented in the general court, served as aide to General Thomas in the expedition to Canada, settled in Stockbridge Mass., in 1785, and was in that year and the following, a member of the Continental congress. He took a distinguished part in putting down Shays Rebellion, in 1785 was a delegate to the State convention which ratified the Federal constitution, and was speaker ofthe Massachusetts house of representatives. From 1789101796 he represented his district in congress, and from 1796 to 1799 was U. S. sen ator from Massachusetts and acted as president of the senate during part of one session. In 1799 he again represented his State in congress, and was chosen speaker of the U. S. house of representatives. In 1802 he was ap pointed to the supreme bench of Massachusetts where he remained till his death. He was a leading Federalist. In 1780 Elizabeth Freeman, a negro woman owned by Colonel Ashley, of Sheffield, having intercepted a blow with a heated shovel aimed by Mrs. Ashley at her sister, left the house declaring she would never return. A suit brought by her master to regain her was de- 368 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. fended by Judge Sedgwick, and she was adjudged free by the Massachusetts bill of rights shortly before adopted, which declared that "all men are born free and equal." This led to the extinction of slavery in Massachusetts. (3.) Theodore Sedgwick, an American lawyer and philanthropist, eldest son of the preceding, born in Sheffield, Mass., December 31, 1780, died in Pittsfield, November 7, 1839, while delivering a political address. He was graduated at Yale in 1798 ; admitted to the bar in 1801, and practiced at Albany, N. Y., in partnership with Harmanns Bleecker,(afterwardsUnited States minister to Holland,) till 182 1, when he retired to Stockbridge. He was twice president of the State Agricultural Society, repeatedly Democratic candidate for lieutenant-governor, and once foi governor of his State ; several times a member of hisState legislature, where, against astorm of opposition andridicule he carried through a bill for the Western (afterwards the Boston & Albany) railroad, the construction of which encountered obstacles then unprecedented in railway engineering. He warmly espoused the causes of anti-slavery, free- trade, and temperance ; published Hints to my Countrymen, in 1826 ; and Public and Private Economy (3 vols. 12 mo) in 1836-39. His wife, Susan Anne Livingston, a descendant of the martyr Redley and granddaughter of Governor William Livingston, published The Morals of Pleasure, 1829/ Young Emigrants, 1830, Children's Week, 1830/ Allen Prescott, 1835; Alida, 1844; and Walter Tromley, 1859. (4., Henry Dwight Sedgwick, an American lawyer, younger brother of the preceding, born in Sheffield, Mass., in 1785, was educated at Williams college, practiced law in New Yurk city in partnership with his brother, Robert, died in Stockbridge, Mass., December 23, 1831. In 1822 he published a pamphlet on the common-law practice and pleadings, which suggested to David Dudley Field (at that time a student in the law office of the firm) the code of pro cedure of which he was the principal author, and which was adopted by the State of New York, and afterwards in substance by more than half the States. Various pamphlets and papers were published by Mr. Sedgwick on political and religious topics, among which were the Reform of the New York City Charter, Abolition of Slavery, and Free Trade, on which subjects a series of articles from his pen appeared in the N. Y. Evening Post, and The Banner of the Constitution. Chiefly through his advocacy a free-trade convention was held in Philadelphia, September 30, 1831. He died by paralysis resulting from his exertions to procure the release of two frigates built in this country for the Greek government. These had been attached for exaggerated de mands of creditors, and Mr. Sedgwick, after a fierce litigation, finally obtained the release of one of them in time to aid the Greeks in their successful strug gle for independence. (5.) Catharine Maria Sedgwick, an American authoress, daughter of Judge Theodore Sedgwick (2), born in Stockbridge, Mass., in 1789, died at West Roxbury, Mass., July 31, 1867. She was the first prominent American female writer of fiction, and the graceful freshness of her style and the love of TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 369 humanity which marked her writings made her widely popular and beloved. In 1822 she published the New England Tale ; in 1824 Redwood, which was re-published abroad and translated into French, Italian, German and Sweed- ish ; in 1825, The Traveller , 1827, Hope Leslie or Early Times in America, perhaps her most original novel ; in 1830, Clarence, or a Tale of Our Own Times; also the same year a collection of tales selected from many published in the magazines ; and in 1835 ^he Linwoods, a story of the Revolution. Among her most popular writings was a series of books for young people, in cluding The Poor Rich Man and Rich Poor Man, Live and Let Live, Means and Ends, Home and Love Tokens for Children (1836-39). She published also a Life of Lucretia Maria Davidson in Spenk's American Biography (1837); Letters From Abroad to Kindred at Home (1841); Carlton Harvey and Other Tales (1845) ; Married or Single? (1857). A life of Miss Sedg wick, edited by Miss Mary E. Dewey, was published in New York in 187 1. (6.) Theodore Sedgwick, an American lawyer and author, son of Theodore Sedgwick (2d), bom in Albany, N. Y., January 7, 1811, died in Stockbridge, Mass., December 9, 1859. He was graduated at Columbia college in 1829 and admited to the New York bar in May, 1833. In this year he pub lished a life of William Livingston. The next fifteen months he passed abroad as an attache of Edward Livingston, U. S. minister to France. On his return he practiced law in New York with marked success, and in Jan uary, 1858. was appointed U. S. district attorney for the Southern District of New York. In 1840 he edited the political writings of William Leggett. In 1847 he published a Treatise on the Measure of Damages which was sub sequently much enlarged and became a standard work. It has gone through seven editions, the fourth and sixth of which were edited by F. D. Sedgwick, son of 4th (1868 and 1874). The fifth by Arthur G. Sedgwick, son of the subject of this notice (1869), and the seventh by Arthur G. Sedgwick and G- W. Van Nest (1880). In 1S57 he published a Treatise on the Rules which govern the fnterpretation and Application of Statutory and Constitutional Law, a subsequent edition of which, edited by J. Norton Pomeroy, was published in 1874. Lawrence Lynch, born in Irelend in 1732, emigrated to America in 1755, at the age of twenty. He married Dorcas Root, of Great Barrington, and came to Stockbridge, purchasing the land where Reuben Lynch now resides, and had born to him six sons and five daughters. One son, Moses, born in town in 1769, married Miss L. Cadwell, and reared one son, Reuben, and two daughters. Reuben's children were Mary E., who married George F. Whiting, Louisa B., the wife of William H. Palmer, and Charles L., who resides upon the homestead, on road 25. The latter married Katie Cooper, rearing a family of four sons, namely, John C, Charles E., George, and Willie. Charles L. is one of the selectmen and a prosperous farmer. Reuben Lynch is still living at the ripe old age of eighty-seven years. Asa Bemen, a native of Wethersfield, Conn., came to this town with his 24* 370 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. wife about. 1767, and purchased 500 acres of land, upon which five Indian wigwams were located at the time, and erected a house and blacksmith's shop where James Barnes now resides, and in which locality many relics, indicat ing conflicts between the white and red men have been found. Asa Williams, with his wife, Sylvia Parks, came to Stockbridge in 1776, and located upon the place now owned by G. P. Bradley, on road 17. Will iam Williams, born in 1790, married Dolly Joslin, of Salisbury, Conn. Theodore J. Williams, born in this town in 18 16, a prosperous farmer, resides on road 17, corner 18. Edwin, another son, resides with Theodore. Daniel Curtis, third son of Abel and Sarah Neil Curtis, was born in this town in 1798, and married Abigail Carpenter, of Stockbridge. Carlton, son of Daniel, married Julia Lumbart, of this place, and had born to him two daughters, Jane and Maria B. Stephen C, son of Daniel, who was born upon the homestead in 181 1, married Mary Dewey, rearing six children — -Matilda, at home; Sylvia (Mrs. Dwight C. Davis); Abbey (Mrs. John H. Burghardt), now living. Stephen C. is owner of the Iram Curtis homestead, known as the "Mirror Lake farm." Samuel Goodrich, son of David and Abiah Andrews Goodrich, was born in 1800, in this town, upon the place where David F. now resides. Samuel married Mary C. Hunt, in in 1829, by whom he had two sons and six daughters — Henrietta, wife of Jonathan E. Field, of this town ; Alice G., wife of John F. Morrell, of Amherst, Mass.; Sarah and Mary being among the number. Samuel now resides upon a farm, or Goodrich street. Daniel R. Williams, son of Col. Prentice Williams, was born in this town in 181 1, and now resides on East Main street. He married Frances M., daughter of Judge William P. Walker, of Lenox, and engaged in mercantile business, continuing in the same until 1850, In 1837 he was appointed director of the Housatonic bank, in 1853 cashier, and in 1865 president of the bank, which office he still holds. Ezekiel Landon Goodrich, born in Sheffield in 1798, removed to this town early in the present century. He married Charlotte, daughter of Judge Henry Brown, of Ohio, who died in 1820, after which he married Hannah James, and reared three sons, John, of Ohio, George H., and Charles. The latter, who is engaged in mercantile pursuits, married Amelia Mason,- of New York city, by whom he had a family of nine children. Mr. Brinton came to this town at the age of sixteen, with a capital of twelve cents, and entered a wagon shop with Henry Lincoln. He married Cornelia Rathbun, locating on the present site of the Methodist parsonage, and had one son and two daughters, Edward C, born in 1829, Cornelia J., now Mrs. Alonzo Whipple, and Mary E., now in Buffalo, N. Y. Edward C, who married Lydia M. Robinson, is engaged in the furniture business on Church street. Henry, son of Moses Smith, a Revolutionary soldier, of Groton, Conn., married Hannah Crosby, and reared nine children, Thomas H., of Illinois, TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 37 1 Mary Ann (Mrs. Elizur Smith), Martha M., widow of Dr. Frissell, Henry L., Adelaide S., Maria (Mrs. Kelsey in France), Armenia, wife of Albert Morey, Mrs. Stella Shorrill, and Mary A. H. L. Smith is town assessor of Lee, and resides in that town on road 39. Vassell White, born in Blandford, Mass., in 1799, came to Stockbridge in 1837, about five years after his marriage to Lucy Brown, and was blest with twelve sons and two daughters, among whom are the following: Whitman V., a physician and surgeon in New York; Newton T., who became a lawyer, and died at the early age of twenty-six. Lizzie B., wife of H. S. Durand, of Racine, Wis.; and Lucy, a teacher in Curtisville. Dr. Whitman V. was surgeon in the Rebellion at the taking of Hilton Head, and at the seige of Petersburgh post-surgeon at Governor's Island, and later surgeon of the 57th Mass. Vols. Mr. H. S. Durand is adjuster of the Home Insurance Co., of N. Y., and resides at Racine, Wis. James Caffrey, a native of Ireland, immigrated, with his wife, to America in 1837, coming to this town in 1839, and reared six sons and nine daughters, John, Mary, James, Thomas and William, twins, Philip, Margaret, Ella, Liz zie, Rosanna. Julia, Joseph, Jane, Katie ist, and Katie 2d. James was a member of Co. C, 49th Regt. Mass. Vols., and his sons, James, Jr., Thomas and Philip, served in Co. A, 37th Regt. Mass. Vols. William J. married Bridget Colgan, by whom he had two children, Ann Elizabeth and William George. James Barnes, son of WiUiam Barnes, of Buckfastleigh, England, came to Lee, Mass., with his parents, when but eight years of age, and removed to this town in 1848. He was twice married, having by his second wife, Mary E. Remont, one daughter Mary L., and for his third wife he married Mrs. Celia Noble, a widow lady, and now resides on road 24, upon the Remont homestead. Nathan Willis, son of Capt. Charles and Sarah (Curtis) Willis, had a fam ily of two sons and two daughters, Nathan C, Lucy, Sarah, who became the wife of J. F. Pratt, and Charles, treasurer of Stockbridge Savings bank. Nathan C. married Fannie B., daughter of Jay Curtis, who bore him two daughters, Clara, wife of George H. Babcock, and Mary who resides at home on the Curtis homestead on road 24. Patrick Burns, a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, immigrated to America at the age of twenty-one, and after a short location in various places, came to Stockbridge in 1855, and located on road 34. He married Margaret Kil- duff, of Greene county, N. Y., by whom he had a family of twelve children. The Stockbridge Congregational church. — The history of this church has already been given, as is identical with that of the Indian mission. The old church building, erected in 1784, did service until 1823, when the present structure was erected. The successors of Dr. West, who was dismissed with his assistant, Rev. E. G. Swift, in 1818, have been as follows: Rev. David D. Field, D. D., 1819-37; Tertius S. Clark, D. D., 1837-50; Alfred H. 37 2 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Dashielle, 1850-60; Rev. N. H. Eggleston, 1860-69; Rev- E- C. Hooper, 1870-73 ; Rev. J. C. Bodwell, 1874-77; and Rev. F. B. Perkins has served since 1880. Rev. David Dudley Field, D. D., who succeeded Dr. West, has left an impression upon the people of the county which renders his mem ory not less dear than that of his worthy predecessor. He was born in Madi son, Conn., May 20, 1781 ; was graduated at Yale college, 1802; studied theology with Dr. Backus, of Somers, Conn.; was ordained at Haddam, Conn., April n, 1804, where he remained fourteen years. He was next settled in Stockbridge, where he filled up a prosperous pastorate of eighteen years. By a singular concurrence of circumstances he then returned to his former parish, where he remained fourteen years more. Having now reached the age of seventy, his children, who were acquiring wealth, and have since gained world-wide fame, desired him to retire from the cares and labors of the min istry, and return to the old' homestead in Stockbridge, there to pass the residue of his days. Here Dr. Field passed his latter days, enjoying the af fection of the people of Stockbridge, and indeed of all the county,, whose his tory he has done more than any other man to illustrate and preserve. For eleven years he was secretary of Berkshire County Bible Society, and in vari ous ways exerted himself to increase its funds and enlarge its usefulness. About 1826 Dr. Field and Judge Walker visited nearly all the principal towns in the north part of the county, and meetings were held, where the object of this Bible Society was explained, and its wants were ably set forth. The result was that an impulse was given to the Society, which continues to this day. This venerable man, — this able divine and accurate historian, — this worthy successor of Sergeant, Edwards and West,— passed quietly to his long rest on the 15th of April, 1867. The North Congregational church, located at Curtisville. — -This society was organized December 22, 1824, by a colony of sixty-three members who withdrew from the old church for this purpose, their first pastor being Rev. Nathan Shaw. Their church building, a neat brick structure capable of seat ing 250 persons, and valued, including grounds, at $5,000.00, was erected in 1826. The society now has 115 members, with Rev. Timothy A. Hazen, pastor. St. Paul's Episcopal church, located on the corner of Pine and Main streets. — This society was organized in February, 1834, Rev. (afterwards Dr.) Samuel P. Parker, being the first rector. Services were first held in the upper room of the old academy, and it was not until ten years later, in 1844, that a church building was erected. But the society now has an elegant new church edifice, which was consecrated in the latter part of last November (1884)- It is a memorial church, built by Charles E. Butler, in memory of his wife, one of the Sedgwick family, who died March 17, 1883. The building, and its contents, taking no account of land, which was already owned by the society, cost nearly $100,000.00. The furniture and the different parts of the church are arranged according to high church requirements. On the TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 373 transept wall, below the organ loft, are fac-similies of the ten panels of the singing boys and girls of Luca della Robbina, the Florentine sculptor of 1400-01. These sculptures are in all degrees of relief, and were made for the Florentine cathedral. They are now in the Uffizi palace, where a cast of them was taken by the Berlin Art Society, from whence a few copies have been made, this being one of them. They were given by Misses Laura and Emily Tuckerman, of New York. The organ is of moderate size, but of singular excellence. The pulpit is a mass of carvings and fine cabinet work. It is the gift of Rev. Henry F. Allen, now rector of the church of the Messiah in Boston, who was rector of this church from 1865 to 1872, the gift being in memory of his mother. The center window in the rear wall of the chancel is in memory of Rev. Dr. Samuel P. Parker, the first rector of the church, with a pastorate of fifteen years, and is given by his friends. He founded several churches in New England, and died November 16, 1880. The stained glass of the window represents St. Paul as he stood on Mars hill and preached of a Savior and a resurrection to the Stoics and Epicureans. The artist was LaFarge, and this specimen of his work is said to make as fine a window as is to be found in this country. There are five other memo rial windows, bearing the names of former members of the church. The finest art work in the church is the baptistery, which cost $10,000.00. It is opposite the transept, and is faced on floor, walls and semi-dome with marbles of great beauty and fine polish, coming from France. The memorial tablet, surrounded by cherubiras and bearing a memorial inscription, was designed by St. Gaulliens. Two stained glass windows in the baptistery came from Tiffany's. The seats, the beautifully carved furniture, and the finely paneled wainscoting of the church are of oak, stained so as to develop the grain and give it an antique appearance. The floor is of tiles. The roof, of southern pine, panels between oak rafters and joists, and is supported by oak trusses, tied to the walls with beams which are carved angels. The inside of the walls is of cream-tinted brick ; the outside of bluish-gray stone. The tower has a slight taper and a pyramidal roof in the Swiss style. The clock was given to the church in 1854 by G. P. R. James. The church has had six rectors since its organization, as follows : Rev. Dr. Parker, 1838-46; Rev. Justin Field, 1846-49, now rector of the Episcopal church in Lenox; Rev. Thomas R. Pynchorx, 1849-55, lately president of Trinity college and now professor in the same ; Rev.-Jesse A. Penniman, 1856-58, now dead; Rev. Dr. Parker again, 1858-65; Rev. Henry F. Allen, 1865-72; and for the last twelve years, Rev. Arthur Lawrence, whose family name is well known in New Eng land and elsewhere. The attendants of this church have been and are many famous people. Dean Stanley preached in the old church in 1882, the only country church that he attended or in which he preached while in this country. The First Methodist Episcopal church. — As eatly as 1837 Stockbridge be gan to be included in a preaching circuit, services being held in the old acade- 374 TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. my building and in the town-hall ; but no church building was erected until 1882-83, when the present structure, located on Church street was built. It will seat 300 persons, cost $5,250.00, and is valued, including grounds, etc., at $8,000.00. The society has seventy-nine members, with Rev. H. C. Humphrey, pastor. Sf. Joseph's church (Roman Catholic), on Laurel Hill street, Stockbridge, was organized by Rev. Peter Eagan, the first pastor, June 9, 1861, with about 375 members. The first and present church edifice, of stone, was erected in i860, and will seat comfortably about 500 people, the present number of its members. The church property is valued at. $17,000.00 and the parish is under the pastoral care of Rev. Michael Carrol. TYRINGHAM is a small, triangularly outlined town lying in the southern-central part ofthe county, in lat. 420 14', and long. 30 49', bounded north by Lee, east by Becket and Otis, southwest by Monte rey, and northwest by Great Barrington and Lee. This was one of the four townships designated as 1, 2, 3 and 4, granted on the 15th of January, 1735, for the purpose of building a road between the Connecticut river and the Housatonic settlements. These townships were, in their numerical order, Tyringham, New Marlboro, Sandisfield and Becket. Monterey was embraced within the limits of Tyringham up to 1847, but the history of these early af fairs, including that of the Tyringham Equivalent and the North and the South Eleven Thousand Acres, are fully stated in the sketch of the early road referred to above, on page 52, and in the sketches of New Marlboro, Sandisfield, Becket and Monterey, so it would be superfluous to repeat it here. The ter ritory of Tyringham was divided into twenty-one portions, " by lines running from northwest to southeast, half a mile from each other, from the southwest to the northeast corner. House lots from forty to eighty acres each, were laid out on the six portions next to the six southwestern, contiguous to each other, abutting on the lines contiguous to the townships." Lot No. 35 was set apart for the first minister, No. 21 for the second minister, and No. 20 for schools, while sixty-seven lots were drawn by the proprietors, the number of proprie tors having been increased by the general court, in this, as in the townships, in consequence of the increase of territory. The remainder of the town, with its rights in the three tracts mentioned, were also brought into division among the proprietors. The surface of the town is rough and mountainous, though there is consid erable good farming land. It is crossed by two heavy ranges of hills, which extend in an easterly and westerly direction. One of these stretches along the northern border of the town ; the other, a little above the south line, takes a westerly direction, and after passing a few miles, rises and spreads into Beartown mountain. In the valley between these ranges,'Hop brook, rising in TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. 375 a small pond in Otis, flows westerly and discharges itself into the Housa tonic, in Lee. On the northern border of the town lies Goose pond, a sheet of about 225 acres. These ranges of mountainous hills we have mentioned af ford many prospects of unusual interest, while one of them, Toby's mountain, in the southwestern section of the town, was used as a point of observation during the late trigonometrical survey of the State. The geological structure of the town is made up of rocks of limestone, gneiss, mica-slate, and quartz formation, fron ore has also been found. In 1880 Tyringham had a population of 542. In 1883 the town employed nine female teachers in its public schools, at an average monthly salary of $23.28 each. There were ninety-seven school children residing in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $878.61. Tyringham is a post village located on the banks of Hop brook, in the central part of the town. It has two churches ( Methodist and Baptist ), one store, a paper-mill, rake factory, saw-mill, cider-mill, wagon shop, blacksmith shop, and about twenty-five dwellings. Tyringham paper-mills. — "The Turkey mill," so-called, was built in 1832, by Riley Sweet and Asa Judd, under the firm name of Sweet & Judd. It had two engines, a cylinder machine, and made about 400 pounds of paper per day. In 1833 it was bought by Ingersoll & Platner, and in 1833 Elizur Smith took an interest and the firm became Ingersoll, Platner & Smith. Mr. Ingersoll soon sold out to his partners and the mill remained Platner & Smith's until the formers death in 1855. In 1849 Mey Put m a Fourdrinier machine and began making water-marked, first-class paper, which soon became known as equal to any made anywhere in the world. By the year 1855 it had been enlarged and improved to a great extent, steam-power was added, and it was fitted with seven engines. A few years later it burned. George Cannon sub sequently rebuilt it with three engines, but it has not been successfully oper ated and is now idle. Ezra Heath and Joshua Boss built the Bay State Wrap ping Mill, in 1846. It was afterwards owned by Johnson & Fargo. It burned down, was rebuilt by George & John West, sold by them to John Trimble, burned again in 1870, and has not been rebuilt. George W. Oles's rake factory, located on road 9, turns out about $10,000.00 per annum, in the manufacture of all kinds of rakes. George W. Garfield's cider-mill, located on road 9, turns out about 1,000 barrels of cider per annum. George R. Warren's wagon and repair shop is located on road 9, where he does all kinds of work in this line. M. V. B. Steadman's rake factory, located on road 17, manufactures all Trinds of hand-rakes. John C. Garfield 6r> Son's rake factory is located on the corner of roads 1 2 and 13. The settlement of the original territory of Tyringham was commenced in 1739, by Isaac Garfield, Thomas Slaton, and John Chadwick. In the fol- 37*> TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. lowing August, John Brewer, from Hopkinton, put up a house a little south of the pond (now in Monterey) which now bears his name. Here in accord ance with a contract made with the proprietors, he erected and put mills into operation. Mr. Brewer's house was among those fortified in the French war, beginning in 1744, and here soldiers were put in garrison by the provincial government Among these was William Hale, who afterwards became a set tler, and a deacon of the church. In 1750 the proprietors, who had previ ously held their meetings and done their business in the eastern part of the State, commenced holding their meetings in the township, and March 6, 1762, the town was incorporated, with a name, said to have been suggested by Lord Viscount Howe, a few days before he fell in battle near Ticonder- oga, after Tyringham, in England, where he owned an estate. The early set tlements were all made in the southern part of the territory, now embraced in the town of Monterey, a part of which was afterwards known as South Tyringham. It was not until the year in which the town was incorporated that the first settler, Dea Thomas Orton, put up his log house on Hop brook, in the northern part of the town. Among the early settlers were the Heaths, Hales, Wilsons, Thompsons, Parkers and Halls. Isaac Garfield removed from Boston to this town (the part now Monterey) about 1735 ; and the next bearing that name of whom anything is known, are Isaac, Enoch, John, Elisha, Solomon^ Daniel, and Esther. All the Gar- fields in this place are descendants of Isaac, Sr. Isaac, Jr., was the first child born in the town. He married Margaret Orton who bore him seven children — Archibald, John, Thomas, Isaac, Daniel, Sally and Christine. Archibald and John moved to Onondaga Co., N. Y., and died there. Thomas, who resided on the homestead until his death, in December, 1858, married Hannah Merrill, and reared two sons and three daughters. Isaac made his home in Otis, married Mary Parks, by whom he had a family of four chil dren ; Daniel, a merchant of this town, married Sophia Strong, to whom was born one son and three daughters. Sally became the wife of Parden Mosier, and removed to Vermont. Christine died young, and her grave was the first in the village cemetery. Francis Clark, bom in Middletown, Conn., October 2, 1757, married Mary Johnson. He emigrated to this town in 1773, locating on road 19, upon the place now owned by S. C. Johnson. He reared a family of ten children, all growing to manhood and womanhood, but most of whom removed to the west. Two remained in town, and settled here. Daniel Clark, is the only representative of this family in town, and resides on a farm adjoining the one formerly owned by his father. He is an enthusiastic mineralogist and has a fine cabinet of minerals of his collection. Dea William Hale, a descendant of one of the first settlers in America, and one of the first to locate in Tyrington, married a daughter of Capt. John Brewer, and reared a family of seven sons and four daughters. Capt. Thomas Stedman was born in South Kingston, R. I., in 1766, where TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. 377 he resided until the age of thirty-three years, following the sea, and engag ing mostly in coasting trade. About this time he removed with his fam ily to the East Mountain of Tyringham, where he resided for six years, when he was placed in charge over the pier boat off Point Judith, which position he held three years. During his first voyage from the point to Newport he encountered a heavy gale and was driven upon an island near the mouth of the Bay, and subjected to great hardships. His friends, missing him for three days, supposed him dead, and his funeral sermon was preached. When the American Independence was declared, Thomas was a lad of ten years. He voted for the adoption of the Federal Constitution, and for Washington for President, and voted in this town regularly for fifty-six years. The dark day of 1780 was a memorable to event him. Capt. Stedman reared a family of four children, William, Benoni, Robert and Sarah, who came from Kingston, R. I., with their parents, on horseback, to Tyringham, May 1, 1799. They were accompanied by Thomas Williams, a brother-in-law of Thomas, and were four days on their journey. His daughter Sarah, now the w idow of Frederick Cone has had no children of her own, but has reared a family of eight by adoption. Amos Northup came to Tyringham, from Duchess county, N. Y., at an early date and located upon a farm on Hop brook, where he reared six sons and three daughters. One of these, John, married Sarah Miller, of Gran ville, Mass., and reared three children, Dennis, Sabrina and John M. He lived at one time near Goose pond, upon the farm still known as the Nor thup place. John M. married Caroline Garfield, daughter of Thomas Gar field, December 12, 1833, and live on the old homestead nearly fifty years. He held various offices of trust in his town, and represented his townsmen in the legislature, in 1859. He was born in 1811 and died in 1881. His wife, bom in 18 13, survived hirn two and a half years. Churches. — The conditions of the grant of Tyringham made provision for the establishment and support ofthe ministry. In 1740 a vote was passed for the erection of a church, which was put up in 1743, though, in conse quence ofthe disturbances ofthe period, it was not finished for several years. It was situated on one of the highest hills inhabited at the present day, and was located within the present bounds of Monterey. It was a cheerless build ing, situated in a very bleak place, and occupied a site on house lot No. 1 drawn by Rev. John Cotton, of Boston. This building answered the purpose for which it was built, for many years. In 1796 a second house was built upon the same lot, which was dedicated July 4, 1798, and which was much more decent and comfortable than the original structure. Aside from its unprotected exposure to the wind, the site was as appropriate and beautiful as could be wished, occupying the summit of a gentle elevation, over which the principal road passed, and standing near the center of a common of sev eral acres. To these churches the Congregational portion of the inhabitants of Hop brook came up. a distance of four miles, for two generations. Al- 37§ TOWN OF WASHINGTON. though nearly two miles south of the present line between Tyringham and Monterey, it was nearly in the center of the original town. The Congrega tional church was organized September 25, 1750, with eight members, Rev. Adonijah Bidwell being the first pastor. The Congregationalists of Hop brook commenced a church building, but never finished it, and it was subse quently completed by the Methodist and Baptist societies. The Baptist church, was organized in 1827, and the Methodist in 1844. Both have flourish ing churches now, located at Tyringham village. Wl : f ASHINGTON is an irregularly outlined town, its boundary line hav ing no less than thirteen angles, lying in the eastern-central part ofthe county, in lat. 42° 22' and long. 30 51', bounded north by parts of Peru, Hinsdale, Dalton, and Pittsfield, east by Middlefield, in Hampshire county, south by Becket, and west and southwest by Lee, Lenox and Pitts field. The tract of land of which it originally formed a part, was called by the Indians Tukonick. In 1757-58, a company of gentlemen from Hart ford and Suffield, Conn., were inveigled into buying the tract, of Robert Watson, of Sheffield, who, with the help of his attorney, David Ingersoll, succeeded in making them believe he had a legitimate title to the same, through purchase from the Indians. But in 1760 it was ascertained by them that Watson was insolvent and in jail, and that his Indian claim was only partially satisfied. Accordingly they decided to re-purchase the land of the Indians, which they did, contracting with three Indians, Benjamin Kokh- kewewaunaut, John Pophnehauauwah and Robert Nunghawwot The town ship now, which had borne the name of Watsontown, assumed the name of Greenock, from that tribe of Indians, and the proprietors began active pre parations for settling the territory, and some of them had actually begun their settlement here, when a new difficulty arose ; the Province authorities laid claim to the territory, invalidating the proprietors title thereto. Accordingly early in 1762, Nathaniel Hooker, John Townley, and Isaac Sheldon, in behalf of themselves and fifty-seven other proprietors, petitioned the general court for a grant of the township, which was accorded them, in February of the following year. From this time until April 12, 1777, the township was called Hartwood, but on that day it was incorporated under the patri otic name it now bears. In the petition to the general court the territory was bounded as follows : — " Beginning on the east side of the Housatonic river, in the south line of Pittsfield, thence running east, nineteen degrees south, nine miles and a half; thence south, nineteen degrees west, 720 rods, to the north line of No. 4 township [Becket] ; thence west on said line four miles and three-fourths, to the northwest corner of said township ; thence on the west line of said township south, nine degrees twenty-five minutes west, two miles and three- fourths to the north line of the township No. 1 [Tyringham] ; thence on TOWN OF WASHINGTON. 379 said line west, two degrees thirty minutes south, three miles, to the north easterly line of Great Barrington, thence bounding on the north line of said Great Barrington west, seven degrees thirty minutes north, 600 rods to the southeast corner ofthe "Glass Works Grant," [seepage 192]; thence on the east side of said grant 550 rods to the northeast corner of said grant, and east side of Housatonic river first mentioned ; and thence bounding west erly on said river to the first mentioned bounds." The large tract thus described, however, has been greatly reduced in area by annexation to other towns, as follows: On the 21st of October, follow ing the date of the incorporation of Washington, Lee was erected as a town ship, taking the southwestern portion of the town towards forming its terri tory, the tract being separated by the following line : " Beginning on the west side of Becket, about a mile south of the northwest corner thereof, thence running north, thirty and one-half degrees west, 454 rods ; thence west, thirty and one-half degrees south, 400 rods ; thence north, thirty and one-half degrees west, 1,236 rods, to the east bank of the Housatonic river." March 12, 1783, the eastern section of the town was taken, together with parts of Becket and Peru, to form, with parts of Worthington and Chester, and all of Prescott's Gore, in Hampshire county, the township of Middlefield, of that county. Again, January 31, 1795, a small part of the town was annexed to Lenox, which, February 12, 1802, received another tract, about half a mile wide, lying on the west side of the Housatonic, and extending from Pittsfield to Lee. This latter tract was for a long time known as New Lenox. These, we believe, are all the changes in territorial limit the town has undergone, leaving it an area of about thirty-five square miles. The surface of the town, rough and mountainous, lying as it does almost entirely upon the Green Mountain range, being the highest land between the Connecticut and Housatonic on the route of the Boston & Albany railroad. Between its mountains and hills, however, are many fertile valleys, and here dwell most of the inhabitants, and here are located most of the productive farms, the soil being in general too wet and cold for grain^raising purposes, though good grazing land is plentiful. The high altitude affords a very salu brious climate, while the diversity of mountain-top and hill-slope, nestling valley and smiling lakelet, form altogether a scenic picture exquisitely charm ing, with here and there a point which borders on the sublime. Five dimpling lakelets are discoved here, the largest of which is Ashley lake, in the northern part, while West pond lies in the western part, Basin pond in the southern, and Moody pond, with another small sheet near it, in the eastern part of the township. The streams are all small, though pure and clear, Ashley brook, the outlet of Ashley lake, Roar ing brook, .the outlet of West pond, and Basin brook, draining the western part of the town, while some of the head waters of Westfield river drain the eastern section. Gushing springs of pure, cold water are numerous. The rocks entering into the geological structure of the territory are princi pally ol gneiss formation, with considerable quartz rock in the western por- 380 TOWN OF WASHINGTON. tion ofthe town. Plumbago has been discovered in the northeastern part, and glass-sand of a superior quality is found. In 1880 the town had a population of 493, and in 1883 the town employed two male and nine female teachers in its public schools to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $24.00 to the males, and $19.32 to the females. while the entire cost of the schools for the year, ending April 2, was $743.33. There were 94 school children in the town. Washington Depot (Washington p. o.), a hamlet and station on the Bos ton & Albany railroad, located in the northern part of the town, consists of about half a dozen dwellings. Washington City is a hamlet of about half a dozen dwellings, located about a mile south of the depot. These are the only points approaching the dig nity of a village, and the town has no shops or mills and no store. Formerly, however, a branch of Westfield river, in the eastern part of the town, afforded power for driving the machinery of the saw-mills and a clothier's works, while in the western part were three saw-mills. The manufacture of charcoal is carried on to a considerable extent, there having been manufactured here as many as 77,000 bushels in a single year. Originally the town was surveyed, or laid out, into lots of 200 acres each ; but these were subsequently cut into fifty-acre and one hundred-acre lots, the two hundred-acre lots proving too large. One sixty-third ofthe grant was re served as a bounty to the first settled minister, one sixty-third for the use of the ministry forever, and a like quantity for the support of the common schools. The first settled minister received his share, but the other reserva tions were so managed and disposed of that the town has long since ceased to receive any income from them. The settlement was commenced about 1760, the first ten settlers being George Sloan, Andrew Mumford, William Milekan, Elijah Crane, Amos Beard, William Beard, Joseph Knox, Nathan Ingraham, Joseph Chaplin, and Matthew DeWolf. When the troubles rela tive to land titles was finally settled, immigration became quite rapid, so that the first census, taken in 1791, shows a population of 588 souls, which in 1800 had increased to 914, and in 1810 to 942. About this time, however, occidental fever struck the town, many of the principal farmers exchanging their improved lands here for wild farms in Ohio, on the St. Lawrence in New York, and elsewhere, removing thereto, so that between 1810 and 1820, the population decreased to 750. The first record of a meeting on the town book of records is dated April 16, 1778, when George Sloan was chosen town clerk and Asa Stevens and David Ensign, selectmen and assessors. Rev. William Gay Ballantine was the first settled minister, ordained June 15, 1774, and on the 27th of the fol lowing month he united the first couple in marriage, making one John Phelps and Mary Ashley. The first church building was erected in 1773, Elijah Crane born in Lebanon, Conn., February 22, 1746, was one ofthe ten who first came to the town. He located on road 16, near the place now TOWN OF WASHINGTON. 38 1 occupied by Curtis Messenger, and married Sarah Hill, about 1770, rearing a family of three sons and five daughters. Amos, his second son, located in Washington, off road 29, and married Martha Remington, who bore him seven children, three, Amos L., John M., and Martha, locating in town. John M. resides on road 14. Amos L. afterwards removed to Suffield, Conn., where he nowresides. Moses Ashley, one of the early settlers in Washington, located near the outlet of the lake which bears his name. He died April 29, 1789, at the age of eighty-one. Anthony Eames, with his brother Mark, was among the early settlers of this town, coming here from Connecticut. Anthony cleared a place on road 10, and built a cabin, afterwards erecting the first framed dwelling in Washington, which house still stands, and is retained in the possession of the Eames family, being owned by Edwin H., a grandson. On September 12, 1781, Anthony married Lydia Mattoon, who bore him six children, Mark, Viley, Philip, David and Sally, being five of the number. On the death of his father, February 24, 1808, he being killed by the overturning of a load of shingles upon him, Philip succeed to the farm and in the care of the family. He was thrice married, and had, by his first wife, Beulah Messenger, six children, Henry, Beulah, Edwin A., Harriet E., and Alonzo being five of them; and by his second wife, Hannah H. Messenger, five children, Albert F., Edwin H., Milo A., George D., and one dying in infancy. Five sons grew to manhood. Edwin H. resides on the old homestead, dwelling in the house built by his father, the stone for which he quarried from Summit Rock, in 1843. Edwin has been a selectman for several years, and was recently appointed justice of the peace. Milo A. was killed by train robbers, while engineer on the Vandalia road, at Effingham, 111. Henry P., Albert F., and Edwin H., are still living. Philip Eames, their father, was appointed a selectman in 1813, and from that time until his death, May 20, 1873, held some town office. He was a member of the State convention to revise the Constitution of Massachusetts, in 1820, and represented the town in the leg islature many times. Benona Messenger came to this town, from Becket, about 1800. He mar ried Serena Fowler, and reared a family of eleven children, two residing in Washington — Mrs. Nancy Savery, on road 34, and Curtis, who has reared a family of seven children, three, Myron C, Caroline L., and Mrs. Harriet F. Middlebrook, living on road 16. Oliver Pease, born in Lebanon, September 5, 1777, immigrated to this town about the year 1801, locating in the western part. In 1804 he mar ried Catherine Chapel, the union being blest with a family of ten children, eight of whom lived to maturity, and resided in town for a time. But one, Jiowever, Spencer, remained 'here, permanently. He married Sepha French, of Norfolk, Conn., and had a family of two children, one son, William, resid ing on the homestead. Spencer died January 23, 1882, at the age of sev enty-three, leaving a widow, who resides with her son William. 382 TOWN OF WASHINGTON. Alanson L. Pomeroy, a native of Southampton, came to Washington with his parents about 1820, when but nine years old. He has buried two wives, the first being Mary E. Chanter, by whom he had two children ; and his sec ond, Anna Brown, who bore him four children. Four of his six children lived to maturity, and one, Edwin S., resides in town. Mr. Pomeroy has held nearly all the offices of trust, serving in the legislature. William Beach came with his father, Ransford, to this town, in 1822, at the age of eleven, and located on the farm now owned by his spn, A. K., on road 8, where he reared a family of eleven children, eight of whom are sur viving. Two of these, A. K. and Royal J., reside in town. John Coates, a Revolutionary soldier, enlisted from Lenox, and removed, after the war, to Middlefield, rearing a family of eight children, three of whom located in that town. One of these, Theodore, reared a family of eleven chil dren, three surviving, and one of whom, Charles, removed to Washington in 1845, and located on road 29, where he now resides, at the age of eighty years. His son, Oliver C, succeeded to the management of the farm. Robert Delaney, came to this country in 185 1, and to Washington in 1852, locating on road 25, where he now resides. He came from Kings county, Ireland, and was the first native of Ireland to locate in this part of the town. He reared a- family of five children, two sons, Thomas and Michael, residing at home. Robert has been selectman four years. George H. Hubbard came to Washington, from Boston, Mass., in 1873, and located off road 29, a very pretty place about one and a fourth mile from Becket depot, where he accommodates city boarders, The water upon his place contains a medicinal property, which makes it desirable for invalids. Philip Eichelser, a native of Baden, Germany, immigrated to this country in 1856, married Angeline Bolton in 1861, and reared a family of seven children. In 1875 he came to this town and located on road 1. He was appointed a selectman in 1884. The late ex-Gov. E. D. Morgan, of New York, is one of the men whom Washington is proud to own as her son. He was born in an old tavern, near the center of this town, and but a short distance from the Congregational church, February 8, 181 1. Here he received his early education, remaining in the place until seventeen years of age, when he went to Hartford, Conn. carrying all his goods in a bundle under his arm. He was governor of New York from 1859 t0 1863, and United States Senator from 1863 to 1869. The Washington Union Society. — The Congregational church in Washing ton was organized as early as 1772, Rev. William Gay Ballantine beihg the first pastor, and a church edifice was built the following year. A Methodist class was formed about 1815, in the eastern part ofthe town and also one in the northern part in 1831, and a house of worship built in the valley in 1832. A Wesleyan church was organized in 1844, and the third house of worship erected. This church was ere long given up and the building purchased by the Methodists. The church property is valued at about $1,300.00. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 383 Early in 1859, the town having been for some time without regular preach ing, the two societies, Methodist and Congregational, both being in a low state, made a union effort, and March 3d, unanimously elected Rev. M. M. Long- ley pastor for one year, the meetings to be held alternately in their respective houses of worship. To sustain this movement, " The Washington Union Society" was legally organized July 13, 1859. W 'EST STOCKBRIDGE lies in the western part of the county, in lat. 42° 18' and long. 30 38', bounded north by Richmond, east by Stockbridge, south by Great Barrington and Alford, and west by Alford, and Austerlitz, N. Y. It originally formed a part of the township of Stockbridge, so its history, down to February 23, 1774, the date of the division, is incorporated with the history of that town, and written on page 356. Before its division and incorporation, it was known as Queensboro, and like its parent town, belonged to the Stockbridge Indians, who sold por tions of its territory to individual purchasers. At incorporation it had an area six miles long and two and one-half broad, containing about 9,600 acres. It was increased March 2, 1793, by the annexation of a small gore on the west, left on the establishment of the boundary line between New York and Massachusetts. February 12, 1824, about 930 acres were added to the northeast corner of Stockbridge, and February 6, 1830, the boundary line between the two towns was changed, so that West Stockbridge now has about 11,000 acres of territory. The surface of the town is, in common with all the towns of this vicinity, replete with charming scenery, being broken into hills that vary from 500 to 900 feet above Williams river, the principal stream, while between them lie valleys whose beauty cannot fail to charm even the most careless and unro- mantic. Between Stockbridge mountain on its eastern border and Maple hill and Tom Ball mountain, which extend nearly through the whole length of the central part ofthe town, lies the beautiful valley of Williams river, with that stream gracefully winding through it, and threaded by the silver-like rails of the Housatonic railroad. Between this central range of highlands and a range of hill on its western border, lies another comparatively level tract of land, drained to the north by a large branch of Williams river, and to the south by a stream that flows into Alford. In these sections there is much arable land, while the many hill-sides afford large areas of pasture land. But to the treasure that "lie hutched in the own loins of mother-earth " the town owes its principal source of wealth. Geologically, its rocks are mostly of talcose and mica-slate, and limestone formation, or by some classed as Levis limestone and Lauzon schist. But among these are found hematite, fibrous pyrolusite and spathic iron, while the limestone is in many places in the form of a beautiful marble of a fine texture. The first quarry opened was 384 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. on the west bank of Williams river, and is now known as the "old quarry." This was operated until 1790, since which time many other quarries have been opened. Much of the marble used in the structure of the State House, atJBoston, the old City Hall, in New York, and of Girard college in Philadel phia, came from this town. In 1828, at the quarries then owned by Messrs. Boynton, an immense blast was made, by charging a fissure about eighteen feet deep and from four to eighteen inches in diameter, with 204 pounds of powder. A mass of marble about sixty feet square and eight feet thick was raised, while as much as twice that quantity was loosened. In 1826 the first iron mine was opened, upon the farm then owned by Dea. Nathan Leet, since which time many others have been opened and thousands of tons of ore mined. Traces of lead ore are also said to have been discovered. In 1880 West Stockbridge had a population of 1,923. In 1883 the town employed three male and fourteen female teachers in its public schools, to whom it paid an average monthly salary of $43.11 to males and $29.66 to females. There were 397 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $3,500.00. West Stockbridge, a pleasant little post village, lies in the northeastern part of the town, at the base of Stockbridge Mountain, on Williams river. It has two churches (Congregational and Methodist), a fine graded school, town-hall, three dry goods stores, hardware store, furniture store, drug store, two meat markets, bakery, harness and wagon shop, a hotel, two or three groceries, a tailor shop, and the usual complement of dwellings. It is a sta tion on the Housatonic railroad. Williamsville is a small village located in the southeastern part of the town, on Williams river. It has a paper-mill, machine shop, grist-mill, and about a dozen dwellings. West Stockbridge Center is a hamlet located on a high hill just west of the central part of the town. It has one church (Congregational), and about half a dozen dwellings. Rockdale Mills (p. o.) is a hamlet located about a mile north of Will iamsville, on the Williams river, and is a station on the Housatonic rail road. State Line (p. o.) a hamlet and station on the Boston & Albany rail road, is located in the extreme northwestern part of the town. It has a gro cery store and a few dwellings. The Hudson fron Co.'s ore bed, located on the south side of road 10, in the northern part of the town, gives employment to r25 men, who mine about fifty tons of ore per day. This company purchased their property, about sixty acres, of Chauncey Leet, in 1849. Their vein is from twenty- five to seventy-five feet in width and from nine to 250 feet in depth. The Richmond Iron Co.'s ore bed. — In 1832 the Stockbridge Iron Co. ac quired an ore bed of Nathaniel Leet, and continued mining until 1858, when they leased the property to the Richmond Iron Co., who now employ seventy- TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 385 five men and mine forty tons of ore per day. The bed is located on the north side of road io, where the Stockbridge company owns 200 acres of land. The vein is from two to twenty feet in width, and has been worked to a depth of 160 feet. The Pomeroy Iron Furnace was established in 1854, by the Troy Iron and Nail Factory, of Troy, N. Y., Stephen R. Gay, of West Stockbridge, being the prime mover in the enterprise. In 1868 the property was purchased by the late Theodore Pomeroy, of Pittsfield ; in 1872 the works were destroyed by fire, rebuilt during the same year, and were kept in operation until Sep tember, 1881, since which time they have been idle. While the furnace was in operation it gave employment to about fifty men and turned out thirty tons of pig iron per day. The Potter ore bed is situated j ust south of the Leet ore beds. It was first opened by William M. Kniffen, but is now owned by stockholders in Boston, New Bedford and West Stockbridge. The vein is fifty feet wide. The com pany employed twenty-five men and mined about twenty-five tons of ore per day, but has done no mining since September, 1883. John G. Wilson' s saw and grist-mill, located in the southwestern part of the town, en road 23, was built by him about fifteen years ago. The first mill on this site, however, was built by Rufus Wilson, about one hundred years ago. O'Neill &> Arnold' s paper-mill, located at Williamsville, on road 31 J, was built about 1870. They manufacture manila wrapping-paper. The water- power at this point was first used for turning a saw-mill, about one hundred years ago. Henry J. Dobson' s grist-mill, located at Williamsville, has been owned by Mr. Dobson, of Great Barrington, three years, though the building was erected about 1850. The first use made of this water-power was for sawing marble, in 1820. The Rockdale Mills, for grinding buckwheat, rye, corn and oats, is owned and operated by Piatt, Barnes & Co. It is located on Williams river, road 26. The company employs from seven to eleven men. The water-power here was first used in 1800, in operating a forge. M. Truesdell's Sons' lime kiln, located at West Stockbridge, near the depot, makes about ninety barrels of lime per day, employing twenty men. The kiln was established by Perley Truesdell, in 1856. The firm manufac ture the barrels used for shipping. Fuary 6- Gaston's lime kiln, located a little west of West Stockbridge village, gives employment to about fifteen men, turning out fifty barrels per day. The kiln was first started by Nichols & Thompson, in 1867. Kniffin 6r Son's grist-mill, located at West Stockbridge village, gives em ployment to three hands. Lawrence Moffatt's grist-mill, located at West Stockbridge village, just be low "Shaker Mill Pond," was built in 1805, by E. W. Thayer. This mill- as* 386 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. site is one of the oldest in the town, having been originally bought of the Indians by Elijah Williams, in 1763, the sale being in the form of a lease for 999 years, upon payment of one barley corn per year, if demanded. Here Mr. Williams erected a forge, selling it to E. W. Thayer, who erected the mill. From Mr. Thayer's hands the mill passed into the hands of the Tyringham Shakers, hence its name of " Shaker Mill." Mr. Moffatt has owned the mill since 1867, having in partnership with him Isaac M. Rees, until his death in July, 1882. The settlement of West Stockbridge was begun by Joseph Bryant, from- Canaan, Conn., who settled near the northeastern part of the town, in 1766. During the latter part of the same year, Col. Elijah Williams located upon the tract he had purchased in 1763, as mentioned above, and the village that sprung up here was known for many years as Williams' Iron Works, the river also receiving its name from Mr. Williams. Between this time and 1774 about forty families settled in the town, among whom were those of Increase Hewins, from Sturbridge ; Elisha Hooper, from Bridgewater ; Lemuel Burg hardt and Christopher Brazee. from Egremont ; John Minkler, from Mount Washington ; Ichabod Miller, from Simsbury ; Samuel Mudge and Elijah Slosson, from Sharon ; Josiah Arnold, from East Haddam ; John Deming, from Fort Edward ; Matthew Benedict, from Ridgefield ; and Roderick Messenger and Benjamin Lewis, from Farmington, Conn. These were soon after joined by John Ford and Ambrose Collins, from Farmington; Amasa and James Spencer, from East Haddam, Conn. ; Samuel Boynton, from Grafton, and others, the migration continuing so rapidly that in 1791 the town had 1,113 inhabitants. Col. Williams opened a store at the village in 1773. February 23, 1774, the town was incorporated, and July 4th, ofthe same year, the first town-meeting was held at the house of Christopher Brazee, when the following list of officers were elected : I. Stevens, John L. Den ning and Benjamin Culver, selectman and assessors; Benjamin Lewis, treas urer; Elijah Stosen, constable; John Deming, Simeon Parmelee, Christo pher Parks, John M. Kenion, Josiah Arnold and Wilson Minklen, surveyors of highways ; Josiah Arnold, Benjamin Culver and Moses Parmelee, ward ens ; Elisha Cooper and Roger Woodruff, tythingmen ; Simeon Gillett, Josiah Stevens, Jonas Standish, Nathaniel Dunham and Nathan Baker, hog reeves ; Peter Hull and William Filler, fence viewers; and Benjamin Lewis, sealer of leather. Grove Pomeroy was the first representative from the town, elected May 4, 1801. John Rees, among the early ones to locate in West Stockbridge, removed from Egremont, with a large family, in 1768. He reared thirteen children, Rebecca, Ficha, Andrew, Jacob, Isaac, Hannah, Mary, Katie, Caroline John, William, Electa and Abraham, the last three being born in this town. John lived and died on Maple hill, as did also two of his sons, Isaac and Abraham, who owned farms adjoining. Isaac had born to him a fam- TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 387 ily of three sons and four daughters. Isaac M., born in 1799, followed several occupations, such as farming, clothing and brick manufacturing, becoming especially engaged in contracting, and in the purchase and sale of land when people began to settle here, thus becoming a very use ful man in building up the place. He built the mill now owned by Kniffen & Sons, where he had a carding-mill. and dressed cloth and ground plaster, all the machinery for which was run by water-power. He finally bought the mill now owned by Lawrence Moffatt. He was married to Lucretia Cogs well, of this place, in 1822, and reared a family of seven children, as follows : Mary A., who married and removed to Albany, but died here; Charles E., who is married and resides in West Stockbridge village, running the mill owned by Lawrence Moffatt ; Catherine, who died at the age of sixteen ; Matilda L., wife of Lawrence Moffatt ; and three who died in infancy. Abra ham, son of John Rees, bought his farm on Maple Hill of the Indians. He married Polly Stevens, of this town, in 1807, by whom he had five children, Martin, William A., Abraham L., Elizabeth M., and Albert. Martin is in business in this town. William A., is a retired mechanic, also living here. Amasa Spencer came here from East Haddam, Conn., about 1770, and lo cated on the farm now owned by Sylvester Spencer, on road 16, where he spent the remainder of his days, dying about 18 15, He was twice married, having by his first wife three children, viz. : Brainard, who removed to Aus terlitz, N. Y., dying there; Amasa, Jr., a merchant in West Stockbridge vil lage, and who was also postmaster here for many years ; and John, who be came blind from an accident. He assisted on his father's farm. Amasa mar ried for his second wife a lady form East Haddam, and reared one child, Syl vester, who spent most of his life on the homestead, on road 16, reared nine children, and died in West Stockbridge village. Of his children, Hannah C, wife of Julius Moore, resides in the village, and has had three children, — James S., who owns a drug store here, and is also town clerk; Albert, residing here, and Spencer, who died young. James H. Spencer resides on road 16, and has reared a family of three children, Jennie F., Emily and Eddie J., one of whom, Emily, wife of William Curtis, resides in the village. Robert B. reared a fam ily of four children and resided the greater part of his life on the farm where James H* now lives. Sylvester resides on the homestead, on road 16, and has had eleven children, eight surviving. Irene, wife of Reuben Peel, has two children, and resides on Albany street. Elizabeth, widow of Dr. William H. Richardson, resides here, having two children. Frances M., widow of Matthew Freedley, who died in 1880, resides on road 18. Emily, who mar ried George Cobb, and has ten children, resides on road 25. Christopher French, born March 29, 1752, was among those who early lo cated here, coming from Attleboro, Conn., and locating on the farm now owned by his grandson, Christopher C, on road 31. He became the father of twelve children. His son Christopher 2d lived on road 19, where Thomas Curran now resides, and reared seven children — Alanson, Lydia, Abel B., 388 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. Margaret, Christopher C, Rachel, and Lois. Alanson died in Iowa ; Lydia and Margaret died in this town ; Abel B. resides in Williamsville, on road 3 11-. Christopher C. resides in Williamstown on road 31, and has a son Christo pher ; Rachel lives with Christopher's family ; Lois, wife of John F. Tobey, resides on road 21. Abel B. celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his birth November 28, 1883, and at that time his youngest daughter was married, and it was also the birthday of his eldest daughter. John Ford, from Farmington, Conn., removed to this town March 19, 1774, just a month previous to the battle of Lexington, when about twenty-two years of age, and located on road 14, upon the farm now owned by James Dewell. He reared a family of eleven children, Vilitta, Thankful, Ambrose, Martin, Lebbeus, Comfort, Nancy, Hannah, John, Lydia and William, by his first wife, none by his second, and died August 5, 1845, at the age of ninety-three. Of these Vilitta, wife of Elisha Barnes, had seven children, viz. : Erastus, who died in New York; Asahel, who died in Pennsylvania; Betsey, residing in Illinois ; Elisha, who lived and died in this town; Seth A., who is a farmer and grocer in Williamsville ; Thomas W., a partner in the firm of Piatt, Barnes & Co., of Williamsville ; and Nancy, residing in Housatonic. Thankful, sister of Vilitta, resided in New York, where she died. Ambrose and Martin also lived and died in New York. Martin was a judge. He died in Syracuse in 1832. Lebbeus married Lois Ives, of Great Barrington, and resided on the farm now owned by his son Herman, off road 18. He was the father of three children, — Herman who has had four children, and resides off road 18, was a member ofthe legislature in 1856 ; William, living in the west ; and George who removed to Bennington, Vt., about ten years ago, and died there recently. Lebbeus had, by his second wife, one son, Henry T., living in Illinois. Ephraim Stanton, who early located in this town, immigrated from Connec ticut, and located on the farm now owned by T. Z. Potter, on road 19, rear ing a family of ten children, Anna, Jered, Zerubiah, Vashtie, Amy, Sylvanus, Hannah, Melinda, Hiram, and Lydia. Of these, Anna became the wife of Asa Smith, who kept a hotel on road 19, near her father, afterwards removipg to Illinois, where she died. Jared resided in Pennsylvania and Ohio, in which latter place he died. Zerubiah, who married Daniel Lock, became a resident of Pennsylvania, where she died. Vashtie, wife of Brainard Spen cer, lived and died in West Stockbridge Center. Amy, who was the wife of Abijah Smith, of New York, died there. Sylvanus, who married Lurena French, died in Westfield, Mass. Hannah married Rev. Mr. Jenks, a Bap tist minister of Hudson, N. Y., and died in Brookfield, Mass. Melinda mar ried Peter French, and resided in Williamsville until her death. Hiram, who lived on road 19, in the house nearest his father, married Mary Flint, by whom he had five children, — Louisa, widow of George Griffith who resides in Williamsville ; Anna E., wife of George W. Fuller, who resides in the house next to the homestead ; William, of Springfield, Mass.; Hiram F. residing TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 389 with his sister Anna E.; and Charles, of Housatonic. Lydia, daughter of Ephraim Stanton, and wife of Andrew Fuarey, has resided on road 19, with her husband, for more than sixty years, and reared a family of six children, — James M. of Pennsylvania ; Juliett, residing in New York ; John, who died at the age of eight, William, who was killed on the railroad, at the age of thirty-three ; Andrew of Illinois, and Charles H, who married Maria Dewell, and resides on Albany street. He is engaged in the lime business in this place. Lemuel Moffatt came to West Stockbridge when the town was in its youth and located on road 17, upon the farm now owned by Ralph Bissell. He had one daughter, who married Melancton Lewis, and removed to New York. He js represented in town by Lawrence Moffatt his grand-nephew. Lemuel held many offices of trust, and was a justice of the peace. Timothy Barnes, from Farmington, Conn., came to this town June 8, 1778. He had nine children, Silas, Hannah, Timothy, Sarah, Timothy 2d, Elisha, Seth, Isaac and Marion. Elisha, who resided in Williamsville, married Vilitia Ford, by whom he had a family of seven children, one of whom, Thomas W., a member of the firm of Piatt, Barnes & Co., had two children, one of whom Charlie D., died when young. The other, Erwin F.,, resides in Williamsville, and also is one of the firm of Piatt, Barnes & Co. Seth reared two children, a daughter, Ellen, who died at the age of thirty, and William H., who is a civil engineer, residing in Williamsville. Caleb Boynton came to this town, from Medford, Mass., at an early date, and located on the farm now owned by Allen S. Wheeler, on road 16. He reared ten children, of whom Sumner was killed in the quarry on road 19, which was opened by the Boyntons. This quarry was afterwards owned by Matthew Freedley, and is now in the possession of his wife. Henry B. al ways resided on road 16. He built the house now owned by George Kniffin, on Main street, and reared a family of eight children, one of whom died in infancy, the others being Frances, Jeanette, Elizabeth, Sarah, Henry, Charles and Theodore. Jeanette died in this town ; Theodore, Charles, Sarah and Frances reside in Hudson, N. Y.; Elizabeth died in California; Henry married Mary Meacham, of Sheffield, and had four daughters and a son. One daughter, Maud, married Samuel M. Arnold and resides on Maple avenue. Henry was a farmer and dealt in marble for many years. David Bradley, born in 1759, went from Fair Haven, Conn., into the Rev olutionary war at the age of seventeen, serving seven years. He came to this town soon after its close, and located on a farm on road 16, now owned by his grandson, which place he purchased, in 1791, of Mrs. Martha Sperry, whom he married November 13, 1786. He had ten children. He died July 8, 1844. His son Elihu S. always resided on the homestead, rearing two children, Judson and Luther W. Judson studied medicine in Detroit, Mich., where he is now practicing. He married Ellen M. Kingsley, of Northamp ton, Mass., who bore him two children. Luther W. succeeded his father 390 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. and grandfather upon the old homestead, on road 16. He married Mary C- Reed, of this town, and has reared five children. Matthew Boughton was born May 17, 1735, and immigrated to West Stock- bridge, from Connecticut, about 1790, locating on the farm now owned by Lewis Chamberlin, on road 16. He married, January 5, 1757, rearing a family of eight children, David, Abram, Betsey, Azar, Matthew Seymour, Enos, Rachel and Sally. David, Abram, Betsey, and Rachael all sought homes west of Massachusetts. Azar married Catharine, sister of Abraham Rees, who was married three times, moved to Egremont, but died in this town. Matthew S. died at the age of fourteen. Enos settled on the old homestead and married Lefe Brown, rearing seven children, Lefe, Caroline, Mary, Enos, Matthew, Morgan and Julia. He died on the homestead. Of his children Morgan married Elizabeth M. Rees, both now dead ; Sally died in infancy, and Mary, widow of Dewitt Webster, resides in this town, on Albany street. Nathaniel Leet, from Guilford, Conn., located about 1800, on road 11, upon the farm now owned by H. M Baldwin, and reared eight children, Betsey, Horace, Chauncey, Merinda, Clarinda, Sarah, Edna and Olive. He owned the land now in possession of the Stockbridge Iron Company. His son Chauncey, who resides on road 6, formerly owned the land now in the possession of the Hudson Iron Company. Nathaniel Wilson, a native of England, removed to Rehoboth, Mass., from there, coming afterwards to this town, having previously resided in Canada and in Richmond, near the West Stockbridge line. He served in the French war, in Canada, at which time his life is romantically said to have been saved by a spider's web. Being pursued by the Indians he took refuge in a hollow log, which log, when observed the following morning by his pursuers, with a spider's web across the end, was supposed to be vacant, they remarking " No white man there, cause spider's web," and he was unmolested. Nathaniel was twice married, and reared a family of twenty-one children. His youngest son, Rufus, came with his father, at the age of six, to the farm now owned by his son, John G. Wilson, on road 23, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was twice married, having by his first wife five children — Rufus, Jr., Jared, George W., Sophrona, and Emeline, none of whom are now living, and five children by his second marriage — Pluma, residing on Great Barrington ; Jane S., wife of Thomas Reed, who resides on road 21 ; Nancy M., now dead; John G., who married Eliza A. Smith, and with the exception of a single year has always resided on road 23 ; and Frederick C, residing in Iowa. Sylvenus Tobey removed from Sharon, Conn., to Alford, coming from that place, in 181 2, to West Stockbridge, and locating on the place now owned by his son John F. He became the father of six children, Clemene, Chester, Alma, Selina, John , F., and Henry M. Clemene married here, afterwards removing to Westfield, where she died. Chester married here and resided on road 14, but finally removed to Egremont and died there. Alma married here, and removed to Richmond, where she died. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 39 1 Selina, an invalid, lived and died at home. John F., married Lois C. French, of this town, and has always resided on the homestead. Henry M., removed to New York State, where he died. George W. Kniffin, born in Rye, N. Y., in 1806, removed to Richmond in 1809, and from that place to North Adams, in 1851, where he had an interest in the Iron Furnace, removing soon after from there to West Stockbridge to locate upon a place which he had exchanged for his interest in the iron works at North Adams. He was elected to the legislature, from Richmond, in 1837 and '48, and in 1857 was elected from West Stockbridge to the legislature as a district representative, being the first one elected after the towns were formed into a district. In 1844 he was appointed justice of the peace, by Gov. Morton, which office he still holds. Mr. Kniffin married Marietta Gaston, of Richmond, in 1830, and has two children, William M. and Charles W. William M., a general merchant, married Eliza Frost, of this town, and resides on Main street. Charles W. married and has had two children, Lottie S. and George E., the latter a resident of West Stockbridge, and who was district representative last year. Charles W. was district representative in 1864. The West Stockbridge Congregational church, located at West Stockbridge Center, was organized June 4, 1789, with ten members, Rev. Oliver Ayers being the first pastor. The first church building, and the first in town, erected in 1788, did service until 1830, when the present building was erected, containing the frame ofthe old church, however. It will seat 300 -persons and is valued, including grounds, at $2,000.00. The society now has twenty- four members, with Rev. J. Jay Dana, of Alford, pastor. The Congregational church, located on Main street, in West Stockbridge village, organized December 25, 1833, by a council called by Rev. Nathan Shaw, who had preached a number of years in the old Congregational church. The council consisted of Rev. David Dudley Field, of Stockbridge, Rev. Edwin W. Dwight, of Richmond, and Rev. Cyrus Hudson, of Canaan, N. Y., who met the following delegates : Dea. Joseph Marsh, of Centerville, Dea. Whitney, of Canaan, N. Y., and Dea. Hamlin Gage, of Richmond. Twenty- five members were enrolled in the new society, who, for the first nine years, held their services in the upper story of a building used as a school-house, during which time Rev. Charles E. Lester, officiated as pastor. In 1843 they erected a church building, which did service until May 26, 1881, when it was destroyed by fire. The present building, put in process of erection immedi ately after the fire, was completed and dedicated February 22, 1882. It will comfortably accomodate 284 persons, and cost $8,000.00, its present value, including grounds, being $10,500.00. The first pastor, after the society moved into the church, was Rev. John Whitney. The fourth pastor was Rev. Nathan Shaw. The society now has eighty-six members, Rev. Walter W. Curtis, pastor. 392 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. The West Stockbridge Methodist Episcopal church, located at West Stock- bridge village, was organized by Orson Bristol and a Mr. Batterson, with six members, in 1838. They built their church during that year, which will seat 220 persons, and is valued, including grounds and parsonage, at $2,200.00, The society now has forty members, with Rev. William Stevens, pastor. The Roman Catholic church, located at West Stockbridge village, was, organized in 1869, Rev. Michael Carroll being the first pastor, and still holds the position. The church building, of wood, was also erected in 1869, and will comfortably seat about 400 persons. The society owns a neat par sonage, and the church has about 600 members. WILLIAMSTOWN, noted as the seat of Williams college, lies in the northwestern corner of the county, in lat. 42° 41', and long. 30 47', bounded north by the State line of Vermont, east by Clarksburg, Adams and North Adams, south by New Ashfoid and Hancock, and west by the State line of New York. The town was originally called West Hoosac, in contradistinction to East Hoosac, now comprised in the towns of Adams- and North Adams. In 1749 a committee consisting of Colonel Partridge, of Hatfield, and Colonel Choate and Captain Nathaniel Dwight, of Belchertown, was appointed to trace and explore the limits of the two towns, and April 6, 1750, this town was ordered to be laid out. It seems that provisons for the settlement were early made, and once commenced were pushed rapidly and successfully. The first meeting of the proprietors, of which there is any record, was held December 5, 1753, the warrant warning the same being issued by William Williams, Esq., of Pittsfield. Alluding to the meeting, the History of Berkshire says: "But the house-lots, so-called, had been laid out in the north part of the town, previous to this meeting. They were laid on both sides of a principal street, fifteen rods in width, and a mile and three- eights in length, reaching from Green river on the east to Hemlock on the west. This street runs over the highest part of these eminences, on the sec ond, the West college, and on the third, the meeting-house. * * * These lots were 120 rods in length, and thirteen and one-half in width upon the street, containing ten acres each." Upon these lots most of the settlements- were made. The town was incorporated June 21, 1765, and named in honor of Col. Ephraim Williams, the founder of Williams college. The surface ofthe town is pleasingly diversified and presents a fine aspect. It is surrounded by lofty mountains on almost every side. The Clarksburg mountain rises to a height of 2,272 feet in the northeast; Greylock lifts its head to an altitude of 3,505 feet in the southeast; Berlin mountain in the Taconic range, which forms the western barrier, has an elevation of 2,814. feet ; and the mountains on the north ascend nearly the same distance. The township therefore, occupies, in the main, a beautiful valley enclosed by these lofty, wooded eminences, through which the Hoosac river finds an TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 393 opening on the east and north, and the two branches of the Green river an entrance on the south. The view of these bold-mountain ramparts from the college buildings in the center is, on every hand, magnificent. The fine scenery in the vicinity of Greylock and the magnificent view the old monarch affords has already been spoken of in the sketches of Adams and North Adams, while the mountain scenery of the other surrounding towns has been spoken of in their respective sketches. The valley in which the two branches of the Green river meet is rich and beautiful, and the land of the whole town, indeed, is productive and remark ably well adapted to the growth of the cereals, of timber and to grazing. The underlying rock is Levis limestone, Lauzon schist, and Potsdam sandstone, with here and there a bed of clay and iron ore. Fine specimens of crystal quartz are also found. Near Williamstown village there is a mineral spring, the waters of which remain at a temperature of about 700 throughout the year, and are said to be efficacious in the cure of cutaneous diseases. For the accomodation of those who desire to linger here to enjoy the healthfulness and fine scenery ofthe town, three fine hotels open their hospitable doors — the Kellogg House, the Mansion House and Greylock Hall. In 1880 Williamstown had a population of 3,394. In 1883 the town employed five male and fifteen female teaches, and an average monthly sal ary of $43.89 for males, and $29.36 for females. There were 668 school children in the town, while the entire amount raised for school purposes was $5,200.00. Williamstown is a post village beautifully located just northeast of the central part of the town. This village is noted throughout the country as the seat of the famous old college that has its site here ; through its quite, shaded streets have strolled many who have been, many who now are, and many who are to be, beacon lights in literature, in art, it politics and in the ology — for the alumni of old Williams boast of not a few whose talents have placed them in the first ranks of these professions ; for its beauty, too, Will iamstown is not unnoted, while its local history turns not a single page which is uninteresting, from the planting of the old fort on what is now the public square, to the present time. Of the beauties of this quite college town, one writer speaks as follows, giving a description which is, perhaps, as faithful and happy as can be made : — " Williamstown has come to rival Stockbridge as the model village of New England. Its appearance from within is peculiar — unique as far as I have knowledge — -which comes chiefly from a singular and very artistic unity of ar rangement. It is in effect a broad peak, of perhaps a mile in length, subdi vided into shapely plats and wide and unfenced court-yards of verdent turf, with shaded avenues between : and all compassed within a rim of college ed ifices, churches, hotels, private dwellings and business structures ; while on the moderate elevations to which the ground rises towards the western ex tremity, a church, two or three college buildings, and a soldiers' monument surmounted by a statue, stand out in bold relief. There are some pieces of exceedingly creditable and pleasing — even of striking — architecture. The 394 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. scrupulous care with which the village society, modelled on the Laurel Hill Association plan, keeps every thing in exact order, as well as the perfection of grass, flower and foliage everywhere maintained, increase the attractiveness of the scene. But the characterizing element is the unity and harmony of plan which seems to embrace at once town and college, and to have its coun terpart in the life of those who dwell in that charmed circle." The college buildings, situated on a broad and beautiful street which runs over three delightful eminences, consist of Griffin Hall, containing the col lege cabinet ; Goodrich Hall, which holds the chemical laboratory ; the East and South colleges, both used as dormitories ; Lawrence Hall, which con tains the college library and some sculptured slabs from Nineveh ; the chapel ; and Jacksons Hall, together with the old West college (erected in 1790) and the Kellogg Hall. In the vicinity of the soldiers' monument, mentioned above, a marble shaft, surmounted by a globe, indicates the spot where Samuel J. Mills and his companions met in 1807 near a hay-stack, and there made a consecration of themselves to foreign missionary labor. We have not space to follow the history of Williams college from its foundation, to mention the many bequests that have enabled its management to bring it to its present proud state of perfection, nor to go into the details of even its more import ant historic dates, from the will of its honored namesake, Ephraim Williams, made at Albany on the eve of his departure for the battle-field which drank his blood, down to the comparatively recent retirement of its honored president, whose hair has grown gray in its service. As we have said, it is the brave and philanthropic Ephraim Williams, whose life has already been sketched in the county chapter, and mentioned in the chapter on Lee and in other places. Incorporated June 22, 1793, Dr. Ebenezer Fitch was chosen its first president, and was followed by Rev. Z. S. Moore, D. D., in 18 15 ; Rev. E. D. Griffin, D. D., in 1821 ; by Mark Hopkins, D. D., in 1836, whose long service was rewarded with such enviable results, and who, only a few years since,, gave place to his successor, the present Rev. Paul A. Chad- bourne. South Williamstown, another handsome post village, is located south of the central part of the town, on the west branch of Green river, near the con fluence of New Ashford brook, and is the seat of Greylock Institute. Sweet's Corners (p. o.) is a hamlet located on Green river, about mid way between Williamstown and South Williamstown. It has one church (Bap tist) one store, a grist-mill, and about fifty inhabitants. Coleville, a hamlet located in the northwestern part of the town, on the Hoosac river, and a flag-station known as Cole's switch, was named in honor of Porter R. Cole. It contains Mr. Cole's steam mills, Greylock Hall, a noted summer resort, the famons mineral waters of the Sand Springs, two stores, a blacksmith and carriage shop, a livery stable, and about twenty-five dwelling. White Oaks, a hamlet located in the northwestern part of the town is TOWN OF williamstown. 395 very picturesquely situated in the deep valley of Brood brook. It has one church, a wagon shop and about thirty dwellings. Blackinton (p. o.) is a small village in the western part of the town, ex tending over into North Adams, Williamstown Manufacturing Company, whose works are located on the Hoosac river, near the depot, is a stock company engaged in the manufac- ure of print cloths — A. C. Houghton, president, and George Hopkins, treas urer. The company was organized in 1865, and the fine brick factory was then built. The machinery is driven by water-power, with steam as an aux- ilary. The factory has 17,424 spindles and 400 looms. It employs 200 hands and manufactures 18,800 yards of cloth per day. Mr. S. S. Edwards is the efficient and energetic superintendent, William B. Clark, book-keeper. Green River Mills,. C. S. Tower, proprietor, located on Water street at Williamstown. were built by Mr. Tower in 1859. They have three runs of stones, with capacity for grinding 150 bushels of grain per day. Patrick Lally's saw-mill, located on road 13, is operated by steam-power, and turns out about 500,000 feet of lumber per annum, giving employment to from twelve to twenty-five hands. P. R. Cole's steam saw and planing-mill, located at Coleville, gives em ployment to six men in the manufacture of lumber, shingles, boxes, and barrel heads, turning out about $6,000.00 worth annually. D. J. Sweets grist-mill, located at Sweet's Corners, was built during the war of 181 2. It has. two runs of stones and does custom grinding. The first settlements were made on the house-lots previously mentioned, though but a few of them seem to have been settled by those who originally drew them. Three of them were drawn by Lieut. Samuel Brown ; two each by Samuel Calhoun, W. Chidestre, Lieut. Abadiah Dickinson, Ebenezer Graves, Lieut. Moses Graves, Thomas Moffatt, John Moffatt, ^Eneas Machoy, Josiah Williams, Ephraim Williams, Jr., and Lieut. Isaac Wyman ; and one each by Elisha Aliis, Lemuel Avery, Oliver Avery, Elijah Brown, Reuben Belding, Samuel Brown, Jr., John Bush, John Chamberlain, Capt. Elisha Chapin, John Crofford, Elizur Dickinson, Joel Dickinson, Aaron Denio, Daniel Donelson, Ezekiel Foster, Nathaniel Harvey, Micah Harrington, Joseph Halley, Esq., Daniel Haws, Lieut. Elisha Hawley, Col. Oliver Part ridge, Nathaniel Russell, Abner Roberts, Joseph Smith, Dr. Seth Hudson, Benjamin Simonds, Samuel Smith, Thomas Train, Samuel Taylor, George Willis, Timothy Woodbridge, Elisha Williams, Jr., and Samuel Wells. The settlement of the town, like that of most others at that day, was re tarded by Indian hostilities. Nehemiah Smedley, William and Josiah Hors- ford, and some other young men, came to prepare for themselves and fami lies a settlement here, it is believed, in 1751 or 1752. But they were in terrupted by the increasing hostility of the Indians in those years. Returning to Connecticut, they enlisted in a company raised to protect the frontiers, and came again with others to this place and garrisoned a fort, which stood 396 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. on the village square, and also a block-house near the West college. A few soldiers were kept here in garrison' till 1760; but the inhabitants were ex posed to frequent alarms, some were carried into captivity, and in an attack July 11, 1756, Capt. Chapin and two others by the name of Chidestre were killed. These dangers nearly ceased after 1759, and entirely so when peace was concluded between England and France, in 1763. These events, and the incorporation of the town, in 1765, led to a rapid increase in population, so that the inhabitants were, for a number of years, unable to raise grain enough to support the population. Among the early settlers were Richard Stratton, from Western (now War ren) ; Jonathan and James Meacham, from Salem ; Thomas Train, Thomas Dunton, Elkanah Paris (a Quaker), Derrick Webb, Capt. Isaac Searle, William and Josiah Hosford, from Canaan, Conn. ; Capt. Nehemiah Smed- ley, from Litchfield ; Samuel Kellogg, from Canaan ; Nathan Wheeler, from New Milford ; Seth Luce and Nathan Smith, from Western ; David Nichols, from Middletown, Conn. ; Mr. Byam, from Templeton, and John Talmadge, from Colchester. Among the most prominent of the early settlers and inhabitants were Col. Benjamin Simonds, David Noble, Gen. William Towner, Gen. Thompson, J. Skinner, and Hon. Daniel Dewey. Col. Simonds was a native of the east ern part of Hampshire county, and at the age of twenty was a soldier of the garrison in Fort Massachusetts. He became one of the wealthiest inhabit ants of Williamstown, and died April n, 1807, aged eighty-one years. Mr. Noble, who was one of the principal inhabitants at an early period, was a native of New Millford, Conn., and graduated at Yale in 1764. He came to Williamstown in 1770, and was subsequently a lawyer and a merchant, in which latter business he acquired a considerable fortune. He was one of the first trustees of Williams college. In 1797, he was appointed judge of the court of common pleas, and died March 4, i8t>3, at the age of fifty- eight. General Towner was a native of New Fairfield, Conn., and set tled as a practitioner of medicine in Williamstown, about 1790. He was a lover of politics and the parade, and relieved his professional cares by serving as a member of the State legislature, and as general of brigade. He died at Pownal, Vt, in 1813, at the age of fifty-eight General Skinner came from Colchester, Conn., (his birth place), in 1775, and subsequently acquired an extensive influence in the town and county, both of which he repeatedly represented in the general court For many years, he was chief justice of the court of common pleas for the county, was treasurer of Williams college, major-general of militia, a representative in the fifth congress, marshal of the district of Massachusetts, and treasurer of the State. He died at Boston, January 20, 1809, at the age of fifty-six. Flon. Daniel Dewey was a native Sheffield, and read law with Judge Sedgwick, of Stockbridge. He com menced practice in Williamstown in 1790, and became an eminent and very successful lawyer. He was a member of the thirteenth congress, and of the TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 397 Governor's council, and in February, 1814, was appointed one ofthe justices of the supreme judicial court. He died May 26, 1815, in his fiftieth year. Chief Justice Parker said of him : " He is almost the only man, in elevated rank, of fixed and unalterable political opinions, and who was never remiss in inforcing those opinions, who has been at no time calumniated." The first white child born in town was Prudence, daughter of Colonel Benjamin Simonds, December 4, 1763. The first male child was Levi, son of Captain Nehemiah Smedley, born October 8, 1764. The first meeting of the proprietors on record was held at the house of Seth Hudson, December 5, 1753. The first town-meeting was held July 15, 1765. From the list of that year, it appears that the taxable polls were fifty nine, oxen fifty-seven, cows seventy-five, and sheep eighty-three. The two largest dairies were of six cows each, and there were two others of four. The largest flock of sheep was eighteen, the next, fourteen, thir teen and eleven. Improvements were listed at 15s. the acre, and amounted to ^426; from which it appears that about 578 acres were then under cul tivation. Asa Johnson was rated for two mills, Nehemiah Smedley for £ 126 at interest, and Isaac Searle for ^700. In the list of 1766 there were seventy four polls, in 1768, 102; while the "voters by law" were only twenty; in 1770, 119 polls; in 1774 the polls at the north end were 108; south end ninety-eight ; and in town 206, and on the gore west of the town, twelve ; in 1776, 220 in the town, and the valuation of the town was .£5,921, viz.: of the north part ,£3,535, the south part .£2,372. The oldest house in the town was built by Theodore Boardman, and is occupied by his granddaughter, Chloe Bingham. The first two-story house was built by Dr. Henry Sheldon, and is now owned and occupied by James Waterman. The second was erected by Capt. Nehemiah Smedley, in 1776, and is owned and occupied by Benjamin F. Bridges. The following were, built between 1790 and 1804: The brick house now occupied by J. M. Cole, built by Judge David Noble ; the one occupied by Mrs. Brown, by William B. Sherman ; the one occupied by Samuel T. Mather, by Daniel Day; and the one now occupied by the president of the college was built by Gen. Sam uel Sloan ; also the one built by the trustees of Williams college, first occu pied by President Ebenezer Fitch, and now by Professor Safford. Capt. Nehemah Smedley one of the first five proprietors of West Hoosac, now Williamstown, born in Litchfield, Conn., settled here sometime between 1750 and 1760. He was driven away by the French and Indians during the French war, but soon returned, as the captain of a military company, and built a block house for the defense of the town, about where the Mansion House is now located. He located his farm and built the house, where his great-great-grandson, B. F. Bridges, now resides. This house was erected in 1776, and is now in a good state of preservation. It was first covered with pine clapboards that were riven out by hand. The old oven still remains in the basement, in which Mrs. Smedley baked a large quantity of 398 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. bread and sent it by her son, a lad of seventeen years, to the Revolu tionary army at Bennington. Capt. "Smedley left his house before its entire completion, and joined the Continental army in 1776, remark ing that he " would know who owned his house before he finished it," and led his command in the battle of Bennington. He remained with the army to the close of the war, contributing at least one half of his fair for tune in aid of this sanguinary struggle. At the close of the war he resumed his peaceable pursuits as a farmer, and continued on his homestead till his death, aged less than fifty years. He was twice married and was the father of six sons and two daughters, viz. : Levi, Moses, Elijah, Elisha, Samuel, Rachel and Mary, children of the first marriage, and James son of the sec ond wife. Moses, Elisha and James settled in Hinesburgh, Vt.; Samuel settled in New Lisbon, Otsego county, N. Y.; Rachael died unmarried ; Mary was twice married and died in Ohio ; Levi, the oldest son, and Elijah, the third son, bought the homestead of the other heirs and lived as one family until they raised their children. Levi had eight, children, viz.: Adna, Irene, Lydia, Annis, Levi, Jr., Lydia, Mary and James, the only surviving member of this family, now eighty years of age, of whom we gain this information, are- tired physician, educated at Williams college and at the Berkshire Medical Institution at Pittsfield. The children of Elisha were Adna, Electa, Rachael, Harvey, Lucy, Minerva (drowned at five years of age), Mary; Minerva, Ema- line and Elijah. Only two of these are now living, Rachael, widow of Dea. Horace Hawks, in Charlemont, and Minerva, wife of Andrew Thomas, residing in the southern part of this town. Dr. James Smedley, the only surving grandson of Capt. Nehemiah Smedley was born on the homestead December 1, 1804. He married Miss Lucy Bridges, daughter of Jonathan Bridges, and granddaughter of Col. Benjamin Simons, September 6, 1829. They had six children, all of whom are living but one. Mary B. is the wife of Prof. Perry, of Williams college ; Dr. Alvin H. Smedley, a practicing physician of Boston, died in 1872 ; William H., one of the first 70,000 who enlisted in the Union army, served two years and was discharged for disability, and now resided in town and looks to the comfort of his aged parents ; James L. served as a lieutenant in the Union army, is a merchant at Davenport, Iowa ; Lucy M., wife of Rev. Jonathan Wadhams, of Ashfield, Mass.; and Edward G., who served on the signal corps, is a mer chant in Fort Wayne, Ind. Col. Benjamin Simonds came to Williamstown, from Northampton, Mass., before the Revolutionary war, and was one of the earliest and most influential citizens of the town. He held the office of colonel, and led his regiment in the battle of Bennington, which included all the forces of Berk shire county. He located as a farmer where Mr. George H. Prindle now lives. He was twice married. His children were Rachel, who was married to Dea. Skinner, Justin, Sarah, Marcy, Joseph, Prudence, Abilena, Electa, Polly and Beniamin. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 399 Benjamin F. Mather came to Williamstown, from Pownal, Vt,and formed a co-partnership with Orrin Kellogg as general merchants. The firm contin ued until 1836, when Mr. Mather bought Mr. Kellogg's interest and has con tinued that business alone and is now doing a flourishing trade in the same, building where he began, though it improved and enlarged on all sides. He is now seventy-three years of age, and has been in trade the longest period of any merchant in Berkshire county. Mr. Mather began without any capital, except good habits, industry, and indomitable perseverance, and by a course of fair dealing he has continually added to his fortune, until he now ranks with the wealthy men of his town. He is father of nine children to each of whom he gave a good education. Two of his sons are merchants in town, one is a practicing physician in the place, and another, B. F. Mather, Jr., is engaged with his father. He was the clerk of his town seven years, and represented the first district of Berkshire county in the legislature of 1879. The eldest daughter married J. C. French, D. D. of Newark, N. J. ; the second, D. D. Woodbridge, M. D., of New York. The third daughter is unmarried and is living at home. The fourth daughter married Arthur Hale, a banker of Ulyses, Neb. The fifth married Bushnell Danforth, a merchant of Will iamstown. James Meacham, born March 10, 1733, came to Williamstown, from Sa lem, Miss., in the autumn of 1762, and settled as a farmer where his grand daughter, Miss Emiline Meacham, now lives. At the time he came there were only eighteen families who had preceded him in the town. He had left his family in Salem in the spring, and spent the summer in cultivating a crop of wheat and in building his log house with its stone chimney, and in the au tumn he was joined by his wife and four children. June 22, 1756, he mar ried Miss Lucy Rugg, and had born to him eleven children. Mrs. Meacham died June 22, 1803, and Mr. Meacham July 28, 1812. Their son', James Hawkins, born December 25, 1769, succeeded to the homestead, where he remained till his death, March 26, 1837. He married, September 30, 1795, Nabby Warner, and reared six children, only one of whom, Miss Emaline Meacham, who resides on the homestead, is living. Her only brother, James Meacham, born February 3, 1805, was his father's successer on the old farm, and died May 20, 1883. It will thus be seen that the Meacham home has been owned and occupied by James Meacham, James Hawkins Meacham and James Meacham successively, during a period of 121 years. Mr. Joseph Tallmadge, born in Wales, came to Williamstown at a very early date, when there were only a few families in town. He settled in the wilderness where Willard Sherman now lives, where he continued to live the remainder of his life, dying at the age of seventy-three years. He cleared and improved this farm, containing 150 acres. He married Miss Martha Marks, and they were the parents of five children, only one of whom made a perma nent home in Williamstown, viz.: Josiah Tallmadge, who settled on the homestead. Late in life he removed to Victor, N. Y., where he died, at the 400 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. age of seventy-seven years ; and Asa who settled as a farmer where Nathaniel Chamberlin now lives. He lived to the age of eighty-six years, being born in 1776 and died in 1862. The nearest descendants of Joseph Tallmadge now residing at Williamstown are his grandchildren, Mrs. Mary E. Hosford, Mrs. Orcelia Blakeslee and Mr. Edwin Tallmadge, and his great-granddaughters, Mrs. Mary A. Kellogg and Mrs. Martin A. Sanderson, and Hannah, Lillie and Mary Tallmadge. Professor Albert Hopkins, was born in Stockbridge, Mass., July 14, 1807, and early manifested those traits for which he was afterwards distinguished. At Stockbridge he was prepared for college by his uncle, the Rev. Jared Cur tis, and entered Williams college in 1823, graduating therefrom in 1826, at the age of nineteen. He was noted among his fellows for his robust frame. feats of strength and physical endurance, fine scholarship, amiable manners, and great love for natural sciences. After graduating, he directed his thoughts to the ministry with the intention to become a missionary; but meanwhile he received an invitation to become a tutor in Williams college, and accepted it, entering upon what proved to be his life work. In 1829 he was elected professor of mathematics and natural philosophy, and several years later his department was enlarged so as to include astronomy. His great force of character and fine tact caused him to be much respected and loved by his pupils. Admiring the beautiful in nature, he gave much attention to land scape gardening, and to the cultivation of flowers, his garden being a delight to see. He originated those useful scientific expeditions which have since been frequently sent out from American colleges, and he founded Williams Natural History Society. Ashe was very desirous the students should with their own eyes follow the course and motion of the stars, in 1837, almost wholly at his own expense, he erected an astronomical observatory, which was the first built on the American continent, exclusively for educational pur poses. He also organizad an Alpine Club, of which he was chosen leader. It consisted of a party of young friends of both sexes, who, in the summer holidays, selected a pleasant spot on which to camp out in tents on the mountains for a week or two in order to enjoy social intercourse in the pres ence of nature, interspersed with his teachings in botany, geology, and the analogies of religion. This novel sense of freedom and the pure air proved so delightful, refreshing and invigorating that these campings-out have been kept up at Williamstown from year to year. In 1834 he visited Europe to procure the best and newest astronomical apparatus for his class. In 1841 he married a daughter of Edward Payson, who proved a true help mate to him for twenty-one years, when she died, in 1862. He again married in 1868, Miss Eliza Kilby. His son, a fine young man, perished on the bat tle-field in the late war, and twice his bereaved father made weary pilgrim ages to the South before he discovered the dear remains, which he finally laid in the College Cemetery, at Williamstown. At the hamlet of White Oaks on the other side of the lovely valley of the Hoosac, was a scattered and neg- TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 4OI lected population in a state of great poverty and degradation. To reclaim and christionize it, the good professor directed his energies. Here he estab lished a preaching station, opened a Sunday school, gathered the people to gether and interested them, and at length, with the approval of the White Oaks people, and aid of the friends in the college and village of Williams town, the building of a church was begun. One contributed nails, another drew wood, many gave work, and he, with his own strong arms, set a good example by helping to quarry the stones. Within a year, 1866, the church was completed. He took upon himself the pastoral duties of White Oaks, and the people who had sat in darkness now gladly saw the gospel light. Physically, Professor Hopkins was a powerful and fine looking man. He was tall, erect, dignified, though unassuming, simple in dress, even to plainness, but always courteous in demeanor, with a frame that would have suited an athlete, and a head such as the Greek sculptors gave to their great orators — large in feature and well-poised, beneath the rugged brow, eyes of raven hue and of unmatched depth and brilliancy. He preached his last sermon in the Congregational church in Williamstown, on the first Sabbath in January, 1872, and in the afternoon of the same day, and at the same place, he ad ministered the communion. His professional duties and the pastoral care of two churches several miles apart, and the shock occasioned by the death of his son, proved too much for his impaired strength, and in July, 1871, he was prostrated with severe illness, from which he rallied, but disease gradu ally undermined his powerful frame ; he lingered until the evening ofthe 24th of May, 1872, when he peacefully passed away. The funeral services, held in the Congregational church, were characterized by universal expressions of love for the deceased and grief for his death. Elisha Bingham born June 4, 1780, in Plainfield, Conn., came to Williams town in 1805 and settled in the village, where his daughter, Miss Chloe Bingham, now lives. In 1806 he married Miss Abigail Boardman, and they were parents of eight children, six of whom lived to mature age, and three of whom now resides in Williamstown, viz. : Samuel, residing in the north part of the town ; Miss Chloe, on the homestead, as before mentioned ; and Sarah E. (Mrs. Benjamin), near the railroad depot. Mr. Bingham was some what eccentric, but possessed a strong and original mind. He lived to the advanced age of eighty-three years. His wife died October 28, 1858, aged seventy-nine years. Warren Southworth born in Freetown, Mass., near Taunton, removed to Lanesboro where he resided a year or two, and then removed to Cheshire, about the year 1800, and located as a farmer. Here he livedthe remainder of his life, dying at the age of sventy-three years. Here his son Sumner was born, in 1803, and at the age of nineteen years he commenced business as a merchant, in company with Caleb Brown, where he remained until 1825. He then resided at Hoosac Corners two or three years, engaged as a general 26 402 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. merchant. In 1833 he located in Williamstown, where he resides at the present time. Here he continued his mercantile business until 1838, when he formed a co-partneiship in the manufacture of print cloths with Stephen Walley. The firm name was Southworth & Walley, and continued twenty-seven years, when Mr. South worth sold his . interest to Mr. Chadbourne. Their factory was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1883. In 1865, the Williamstown man ufacturing company was organized, which erected the fine brick factory on Hoosac river, near the depot. This firm was composed of the Arnolds (three brothers) Mr. Southworth and Mr. Chadbourne. In 1879 Mr. Southworth sold his interest in the firm to Mi. Chadbourne, since which time he has been out of business. In 1825 he married Miss Emily Burbank, with whom he lived fifty-eight years. She died June 10, 1883. They had no children, but in their kindness have taken three to their home and brought them up. In 1850, and again in 1872, Mr. Southworth represented his district in the legislature. In religion he is a decided Methodist, the strong supporter of his church, and through his generous liberality, largely, the present elegant brick church edifice was built, about twelve years since. Although at the advanced age of four score, and in feeble health, Mr. Southworth still retains his faculties, and is able to conduct all his business transactions. John Prindle came to Williamstown, from New Milford, Conn., about 1790, and settled as a farmer on Birch Hill, in the western part of the town. Here he remained a few years, then went West as far as Genesee county, N. Y., where he remained a few years, though he eventually returned to Will iamstown, where he continued to live the remainder of his life. He married Nellie Johnson, about 1810, and reared nine children, only two of whom reside in Williamstown, viz. : Marshall Prindle, an active, energetic farmer, and reliable citizen residing near the village, and Adaline (Mrs. Daniel B. Galusha) in the southern part of the town. John Prindle led an exemplary and honorable life, and died at the age of sixty-two years. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Prindle resided with her son, Parley J., in the western part of the town, till her death, aged seventy-six years. Nathaniel Chamberlin, came to Williamstown, from Colchester, Conn., about 1790, and settled in the wilderness on Northwest Hill (road 2). Late in life he bought the farm which his grandson Nathaniel Chamberlin, now owns and occupies. Here he lived until his death, in 1843, at the age of eighty-four years. He was the father of four children, all sons. The elder two, when young men emigrated to Chenango county, N. Y. The other two settled here. Emory located as a farmer in the immediate neighborhood but later removed to the village, and eventually died in Illinois. Ralph, the youngest son, remained on the homestead until his father's death, then removed to the place his son Nathaniel now occupies. Ralph Chamberlin died on this place in 1868, aged seventy-five years. Porter R. Cole, born in New Ashford, June 26, 1819, came to Williams- TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 403 town in 1837, when a little less than seventeen years old. He lived on River Bend farm, the homestead, until 1840, when he married Miss Mary Rich ardson and settled as a hotel-keeper in the "Stone Tavern." only a few rods from his present residence, in Coleville. Here he remained only two years, when he moved to his present location, built a store adjoining his residence, and occupied it for the next twenty-five years, as general merchant. In 1869 he built, in company with his brother, John L. Cole, the mills he now owns and runs. This partnership continued one year, when Mr. Cole bought the interest of his brother, and continued the lumber business alone. In 1874 he formed the firm of P. R. Cole & Sons, which continued about seven years. He is now the sole owner. John Krigger, of German parentage, came to Williamstown, from Pownal Vt, during the Revolutionary war, and immediately erected the first grist mill at Sweet's Corners. A part of the same building is now the mill of D. J. Sweet. One set of the mill stones which he used are now in the Green River Mills, at Williamstown, and doing good service for its proprietor, C. S. Tower. Mr. Krigger remained here the remainder of his life, dying at about the age of seventy years. Nathan Smith, the eighteenth settler of the town, as we are informed, located upon the farm now occupied by W. H. Meacham. He was a Revo lutionary soldier and present at the battle of Bennington. He reared a family of four sons and two daughters, and attained the great age of 102 years. His only descendants now in Williamstown are his grandchildren, Mrs. Mercy (Bennett) Read, and Lyman Bennett. Daniel Timothy, for many years familiarly called " Uncle Daniel," came to Williamstown at an early date and settled on Northwest Hill, near the State line. Here he remained several years and cleared up his farm, but later he bought another farm, in Pownal, Vt., to which he removed but a few years before his death. He lived with a friend in Cummington, where he died, at the great age of 100 years. He was a Revolutionary soldier. He married Anna Boyd, a French lady, early in life, and they were parents of two sons and two daughters, though only one, a son, survives him. His only relative in Williamstown for the last thirty years has been his grandson, Elkanah Cronk now aged eighty years. Elkanah Cronk was born in Williamstown, October 19, 1803, on the farm where his grandfather, Daniel Timothy first settled. Mr. Cronk has ' followed farming and has always resided in this town. He married early in life, Clarissa F'oster, who was the mother of his ten children- — -five sons and five daughters. Mrs. Cronk died at the age of seventy years. Five of the children still live, three in Williamstown, viz.: Elizabeth (Mrs. George Rick- ards), Helen (Mrs. Patterson), and Dwight E. Norman L. lives in North Adams, and Benjamin F. in Beloit, Wis. Mr. Cronk still lives and enjoys a green old age at a little over four-score years. Capt. Stephen Hickox, of Welch descent, and a captain in the Revolu- 404 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. tionary war, came from Granville, Conn., to Williamstown, in 1781, locating on Bee Hill, road 18, where he purchased a lot on which was a log-house. He moved his wife and two children to this place, from Granville, on horse back, the common mode of traveling at that early day. With his own hands and the aid of his two sons, as soon as they were old enough to assist, he cleared a large farm, where he continued to live in his log-house until 1813, when he and his sons, Stephen, Jr., and John, built a fine two-story house, which is now owned and occupied by his grandson, Chauncey E. Hickox. Mr. Hickox was the father of two sons and five daughters, and lived to his ninetieth year. He assisted to build the first church and Williams college. His son Stephen drove four yoke of oxen to draw the heavy timbers from the mountains for these buildings. Stephen, Jr., succeeded his father on the homestead, and John, with the aid of his father and brother, built for him a house only a few rods distant, on their farm, which then contained about 600 acres. Stephen, Jr., raised a large family, only one of whom now lives in town. Chauncey E. Hickox, before mentioned, resides on the old homestead. Like his father, the pioneer of the family, he lived to the great age of eighty years. Henry D., oldest son of Stephen, Jr., and brother of Chauncey, resided with his father on Bee Hill till he was about thirty years old, when he bought the fine farm near the village of South Williamstown where he lived about thirty-five years, when he sold it to his son Stephen A. Hickox, the present proprietor, and emigrated to Beloit, Wis., where he died, in March, 1880. Daniel Galusha, of Welch descent, came from Vermont to Williamstown in 1797, and settled where his grandson, Daniel B. Galusha, now lives. Here he remained till the close of his life. His son Daniel succeeded him on the homestead, reared seven children, and lived here to the age of eighty-one years. His son Daniel B., as before named, now owns and occupies the place, aged sixty-two years, and is assisted by his son, Daniel. It will thus be observed that the homestead has been owned for three generations by a Daniel Galusha. Benjamin Briggs, born in 1759, a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner, came from Rhode Island and first settled in Berlin, N. Y. About 1786 or 1787, however, he removed to Williamstown and settled on the Holmes place, now owned by Daniel Phelps. " Uncle Ben," as he was familiarly known, married Lydia Howard, and reared seven children, all of whom settled in Williamstown, and some of whom are now living. His daughter Cynthia, born in town, in 1787, was the mother of twelve children, who all lived to at tain an adult age. Three grandchildren only represent the family in Will iamstown, but none bear the name of Briggs. Mr. Briggs was a thrifty farmer, and at the time of his death was owner of a number of improved farms and was accounted a rich man. He lived to the advanced age of eighty-nine years, and Mrs. Briggs to the great age of ninety-four years. Jared Leet came from Connecticut to Williamstown and settled on road TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 405 16, where his great-grandson, William A. Leet, now lives, about 1794. He cleared up a farm, reared a family, and was succeeded by his son William, who reared a large family, but eventually removed to Ohio, with an ox team, where he died at the age of sixty-five. Alonzo Leet, son of William, suc ceeded his father on the homestead, where he lived during his life, dying in February, 1883, aged sixty-seven. He married Laura Hill, who was the mother of seven children, and is now living, aged sixty-six years. William A. Leet, as before mentioned, the only descendant of this ancient family, residing in this town, now occupies the homestead which has de scended from generation to generation, with some additions to its territory, for nearly 100 years. Valentine Worthy, a British soldier, in the service of George IIL, at the close of the Revolutionary war, escaped from that army at Williamstown, after the battle of Stillwater, when the troops were en route for transporta tion to England. He went to Springfield, Mass., where he married, then returned to Williamstown and settled as a farmer at White Oaks, where he died at an advanced age. He reared a family of five children. William, his eldest son, born at White Oaks in 1782, married Rachael Williams, of Col chester, Conn., and removed to Genesee county, N. Y., where he remained about a year, then returned to Williamstown at the outbreak of the war of 1812. He came on foot, carrying his knapsack, which weighed sixty-five pounds, and made the journey of 300 miles in five days. His wife followed alone, and drove the team which brought their goods. They settled on the old homestead, cleared from it the wilderness, and remained there till his death, in 1868, aged eighty-six years. Rachel survived him till 187 1, aged eighty- four years. They were the parents of twelve children who lived to mature age. Only two of this large family are now living, Henry Worthy, living in Wolcott, N. Y., and Elisha Worthy in Williamstown. David Foster, bom in r755, came to Williamstown from Rhode Island, as near as can be learned, about 100 years ago, and settled on Beechdale farm, where A. Walker now lives. He cleared a large portion of this farm, with the aid of his three stalwart sons. Here he remained the rest of his life, dying at the age of sixty-three years. He reared a family of five sons and four daughters, only one of whom settled in Williamstown, David, Jr., who remained with his father, and succeeded him on the home stead, where he continued to live until about three years before his death, when he sold the farm and resided with his son Samuel till he died, October 28, 1859, aged seventy-six years. He married Polly Treadwell, and reared eight children, six of whom are now living, viz : David, John A., Angeline (Mrs. George Smith), and Samuel, who reside in this town. Phebe (Mrs. Albert Williams,) resides in North Adams, and Luna S., (Mrs. Maynard), in Bakersfield, Vermont. Elisha Williams, born in 1746, immigrated from Connecticut to Williams town when a young man, and settled on the farm where his grandson Charles 4°6 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. now lives. Here he built a home, cleared his farm and raised his family of four children, and lived till 1832, aged eighty-six years. His son Elisha, b«rn on the homestead in 1781, succeeded his father, and also raised four children. He died on the place in 1856, at the age of nearly seventy- five years. The place is now owned and occupied by the Charles Williams above mentioned, grandson of Elisha and son and Elisha, Jr. Sterling Daniels, born in England, a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner, came to Williamstown at a very early date and settled in the southern part of the town. He was the father of twelve children, who nearly all settled in the town. He lived to the great age of 102 years. His nearest descend ant bearing the name living in Williamstown is his grandson, J. A. Daniels, a farmer, residing at Sweet's Corners. William Torrey, of English descent, born January 21, 1744, married Han nah Wheeler, and came from Middletown, Conn., to Williamstown in 1767, and located a claim where Mr. Gardner now lives, and settled there in 1768. Here he continued to live till his death, October 30, 1820. He cleared his farm and reared six children, viz. : Jason, David, Samuel, Mary, Josiah, and Ephraim. The second son, David, born in 1774, remained at home and always lived on the homstead, where all his family of ten children were bom, and died in 1853. William, the oldest son of David, born in 1799, went to Pennsylvania, lived with his uncle a year or so, then he went to Lanesboro, Mass., and in 1839 succeeded his father and lived on the homestead till his death in 1881. William, by his will, left the place to his adopted daugh ter, Minerva, who married Lewis J. Gardner, and died in 1882, leaving two young sons who are heirs to the estate. John Torrey came to Williamstown and located on a farm adjoining that of his brother William, and carried on the business of tanning and shoemak- ing. He participated as a soldier in the French and Indian war, and was taken prisoner by the Indians and carried by the French to Canada. He was also a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was present at the battle of Bennington. He was the father of twelve children. George Sweet came from Rhode Island to Hancock during the time of the Revolutionary war, and settled where John Beebe now lives. He married Dorcas Hasdale, of Rhode Island, and they were the parents of six sons and two daughters. These sons grew to manhood, and were all drafted at the same time into the United States army, during the war of 1812. He came to this place with a cart drawn by one horse, which brought his wife and goods for house keeping, and they commenced life in a log cabin. By constant industry he added to his possessions till, at the time of his death, he was accounted one of the wealthiest men in the town. His children divided the estate between them. His daughter Dorcas (Mrs. Bentley), re ceived the homestead, where she lived her life time. He is represented by numerous grandchildren, but in the vicinity of the homestead there are two only, Norman L. Sweet, of South Williamstown, and Marancy Sweet, in Han cock. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 407 Nathan Eldridge came from Shaftsbury, Vt, to Williamstown, in 1796, and settled as a farmer on road 39, where Samuel Kellogg now lives. Here he remained the rest of his life, dying at the age of seventy-nine. He mar ried Lydia Noble, of Pownal, Vt, and they were the parents of four chil dren, viz. : Ruth, Mary, Reuben and Susan, none of whom are now living. Col. Reuben always lived on the homestead. He married Samantha Tyler, of New Ashford, and reared a family of nine children, six of whom still live. Reuben Eldridge died in 1856, aged sixty-two. His widow still survives, aged eighty-eight years. Only two of their children reside in Williamstown, Cordelia (Mrs. Sabin), of South Williamstown, and Helen (Mrs. J. E. Daw- ley), residing on a portion of the original homestead. Reuben Eldridge took an active interest in military affairs and was early promoted to the office of colonel. He also represented his town several years in the general assem bly. Gurdon Bulkeley was born in Colchester, Conn., in 1773, came to Will iamstown about 1805, and settled at South Williamstown, where he resided a few years. He then purchased the Stone Hill farm, where his son Dan A. Bulkeley now resides. Here he resided the remainder of his life, dying in 1845. He married Fanny Wright, of Colchester, and they were the par ents of eleven children, of whom two live in Williamstown. On the farm is a barn now in a good state of preservation, built 144 years ago ; also there is on the farm the site of an Indian camp or village, where relics are often found. The youngest son, Dan A., has a world wide reputation as the orig inator of seedling potatoes of great value, among the best of which are "Bulkeley," "Berkshire,"" Monitor," "Berkshire No. 2," and "Snow Flake." Capt. Samuel Mills was bom in WaUingford, Conn., and came to Will iamstown about 1776. He purchased several original lots of land on the "oblong," where he cleared a farm and erected a house and barn. The house he continued to occupy till his death, and it is now standing. Mr. Mills was early identified with the military interest of his town, was a captain of militia, and participated in the battle of Bennington. He married Jemima Har rington, the union being blessed with four sons and three daughters. Two of these, John and Reed, settled as farmers on the " oblong " and occupied the old homestead. Theodore S., the third son, became a successful physi cian and settled in the town of Western, Oneida county, N. Y., but later emigrated to Half Day, Wisconsin, where he located bis large family and remained until his death. Samuel, the youngest son, died in early manhood. John raised a family of five sons and four daughters. The sons went west and became farmers. Reed had a family of three sons and one daughter. 'Benjamin F., his oldest son, and his brother Josiah A., inherited the old homestead and possessed it together until October, 1883, when they sold it. In 1842 these brothers organized Greylock Institute. Josiah, who was a law yer, severed his connection with the Institute in 1858, and located in Buff alo, N. Y. 408 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Dr. Henry L. Sabin was born in Williamstown, May 29, 1801, and died here. He was the son of Jesse and Esther Bulkeley Sabin ; he won his education at Lenox academy and Williams college less easily than boys are " put through college " in these days ; he taught school and studied medicine at Chatham, N. Y., and attended lectures at the Pittsfield medical school and at New York ; and then, ready for his life work, he came back to Williams town and never left it. The young doctor identified himself with all the local concerns, including his alma mater, and the results of a career so cir cumscribed are worth noting. No man knew so intimately and sympathetic ally as Dr. Sabin the lives of the people among whom he practiced. He shared in their joys, sorrows, hopes and associations. He remembered faces, incidents, dates and family records, and his visits were a household event. Outside of his profession Dr. Sabin assumed his full share of public duties. His religion was the old-fashioned, genuine New England article, and for just half a century he was a deacon of the Congregational church. When abolitionism was a reproach, Dr. Sabin took it up with usefulness, made his house a center for its advocates, and he preached temperance when New England rum was a popular beverage. The industrious village doctor never narrowed his interests within his immediate limits, but kept abreast of the great popular movements outside. He early became a Republican, was sent to the lower branch of the legislature, served with credit in the senate of 1857, and was prominent in county affairs. His life spanned great events in national progress, and none of these found him heedless of their passage or significance. This made him a most entertaining companion, and he learned much by contact with men. Besides holding many offices under the county medical society, Dr. Sabin was for many years a trustee of the North hampton lunatic hospital, and also medical examiner. He was the oldest trustee of Williams college, having assumed the office in 1838, about the time Mark Hopkins became president. Dr. Sabin enjoyed this official asso ciation, and was cordially esteemed by his associates of the board, among whom was for many years his classmate, the late Judge E. C. Benedict of New York. He was twice married, first to Lucy, daughter of Nathan Ben jamin, in November, 1829, and after her death, April 24, 1833, to Abbv B., daughter of Nathan Benjamin, of Catskill, N. Y., who died in April pre ceding his death. The doctor's surviving family consists of two sons, — Nathan Henry and Charles, who are in business in New York city ; and three daughters, — Mrs. John Adriance and Mrs. Frederick Leake of Williamstown, and Mrs. Joseph Benjamin of New York. Dr. Mark Hopkins, the late president of Williams college, was born in Stockbridge, February 4, 1802, a son of Archibald Hopkins, and grandson of Col. Mark Hopkins, the first lawyer who settled in Great Barrington. He was fitted for college partly in Clinton, N. Y., and partly at Stockbridge, un der the tuition of his uncle, the Rev. Jared Curtis, and for a short time was a member of Lenox academy. He entered Williams college in the autumn of *££0 George W., now resides at South Williamstown. Henry Green, a pensioner ofthe war of the Revolution, came to Williams town from Rhode Island soon after peace was declared, and resided here until his death in 1859, at tne age of ninety-two years. Henry, Jr., one of his fourteen children, and the father of Mrs. Hiram A. Chase, of North Adams, died here in 18 19. Zadock Ford, from Austerlitz, N. Y., came to Williamstown, about the time of the Revolution locating in the northwestern part of the town, where -he resided until his death, which occurred in 1835. None of his eleven children are now living. One of his sons, Ira, born here in 1787, died in 1841, having reared nine children, five of whom are now living, — George Z., in Williamstown, Mrs. Harriet Sales, Mrs. Amelia Blackinton, and William S., in North Adams, and Charles I., in Missouri. 412 TOWN OF WINDSOR. The First Congregational church of Williamstown, located at Williams town village, was organized in 1765, Rev. Whitman Welch being the first pastor. Three years later, in 1768, a church building was erected. The present structure, built in 1 866, of brick and freestone, will seat 800 persons, cost $45,000.00, and is valued, including grounds, at $50,000.00. The society now has 275 members, with Rev. Albert C. Sewall, pastor. The Baptist church, located at Sweet's Corners, was organized by a council from Pownal, Berlin and Adams, in 1813, with twenty-two members, Rev. Elder Doty being the first pastor. The first church building, erected in 1810, gave place to the present stone structure in 1834. It will seat 250 people, cost $1,500.00, and is now valued, including grounds, at $3,000.00. The society has forty-five members, with Rev. A. D. Whipple, pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church of Williamstown located at Williamstown village, was organized by Rev. Henry Stead and Billy Hibbard, in 182 1, the latter being the first pastor. A house of worship was erected in 1846, and in 1872 the present neat brick edifice took its place. It will seat 450 persons, cost $25,000.00, and is now valued, including grounds, etc., at $28,000.00. The society has 210 members, with Rev. James L. Atwell, pastor. The Church of Christ (Congregational), located at White Oaks, was organ ized by Prof. Albert Hopkins, with twelve members, December 20, 1868, he acting as pastor. Their building, erected in 1866, cost $2,000.00, will seat 150 persons, and it now valued, including grounds, at $2,500.00. The society has thirty members, with Rev. William A. Stocking, pastor. WINDSOR lies in the eastern part of the northern section of the county, in lat. 420 30' and long. 30 58', bounded north by Savoy, east by Plainfield and Cummington, in Hampshire county, south by Peru and Hinsdale and west by Cheshire and Dalton. It was originally "No 4" ofthe nine townships sold at auction in Boston. June 2, 1762, being purchased by Noah Nash, for .£1,430. Nine years later, July 2, 1771, it was incorporated under the name of Gageborough, in honor of General Gage, then the British governor of Massachusetts. January 9, 1777, how ever, the people having changed their minds relative to the honor due Gen. Gage, he having taken a part in the Revolution that was far from pleasing to loyal Americans, they petitioned the legislature to change the name to Chesh ire, " because the present name of Gageborough may serve to perpetuate the memory ofthe detested Gen. Gage." In 1778 the name was changed, but to Windsor instead of Cheshire. March 14, 1793, a portion ofthe town was taken towards forming the town of Cheshire. February 26, 1794, a part of Cheshire was annexed to this town, and February 28, 1795, a part of Windsor was annexed to Dalton. Other than these, no changes in its TOWN OF WINDSOR. 413 boundary have been made. The Indian name of the territory was Ouschan- pamaug. The surface of Windsor is uneaven and hilly, enough so, at least, to afford a pleasing diversity to the eye, while its broken character does not seriously retard cultivation of its soil. A little west of the center of the town a ridge of highland extends north and south, from which the land slopes gradually to the east and to the west. On the east side rises a large branch of West- field river, while a large branch of the Housatonic rises on the west, the sources of the streams being only a few rods apart, a little south of the site of the old Congregational church on road 40. On the latter stream, in the southwestern part or the town, the water falls over a precipice of about seventy feet, forming Wahconah falls, one of the finest scenic pictures in this section. " Here pours through perpendicular cliffs of dark grey rock," says Godfrey Greylock, " a considerable volume of water, which, in two or three leaps, makes a descent of seventy or eighty feet. The dark, precipitous cliffs form a striking and sombre vista, and the black and glossy surface of the water affords a fine contrast with the silvery white of the foam into which it breaks." The soil of the town is various, though largely warm and pro ductive, being in some sections argillaceous, and in the eastern section sandy. It is also a fine grazing town. The rocks entering into its geological struc ture are principally ol gneiss, mica-slate and limestone formation. There are also several beds of steatite, or soapstone. In 1880 Windsor had a population of 644. In 1883 the town employed one male and twelve female teachers in its public schools, to whom was paid an average monthly salary of $20.00 to the male and $18.13 t0 the females. There were 115 school children in the town, while the entire , amount laised for school purposes was $437-77- East Windsor, or Jordanville, as it was formerly called, because of the numerous family of that name that resided here, is a pleasant little post vil lage located in the southeastern part of the town. It has a store, machine shop and foundry, scythe-stone factory, blacksmith shop, paint shop, and about a dozen dwellings. Windsor (p. o.), or Windsor Hill as it is locally known, is located on a high hill of that name, in the central part of the town. It has one church (Congregational), a store, town house, blacksmith shop, and half a dozen dwellings. " The old central spot of business and trade," says J. G. Holland, " where the people met for worship for many years, was on the top of a high hill, nearly as high as the tallest mountain in the town. To this bleak spot through drifting snow and freezing cold, the goodly generations of olden times resorted to worship in an unwarmed and altogether uncomfortable house. But the old locality is now deserted. The buildings, consisting of the old brick meeting-house, dwelling house, stores, and the large mansion known as ' Monk's Tavern,' have all been removed." Francis Barden' s saw and shingle-mill, located on road 47, was built by 414 TOWN OF WINDSOR. Levi Herrick, of Dalton, about twenty-five years ago. Mr. Barden manufac tures lumber, and cuts about 4,000 shingles per day. James L. White's saw and shingle-mill, located on road 27, was built by him in 1868. He employes three men in the manufacture of lumber, shin gles and lath. He makes about 5,000 shingles per day. William Reed's axe factory, located on road 8, on a branch of Westfield river, was built by A. J. Babbitt, about thirty years ago. He has owned the works about ten years, employs three men and manufactures about twenty-five axes per day. H. L. Allen's saw and shingle-mill, located on road 9, was built by his father, Josiah Allen, in 1830. Mr. Allen manufactures all kinds of lumber, shingles, lath and brush and broom -handles. G. J. Jordan' s foundry and machine shop located at East Windsor, was built by his father, John Jordan, about i860. Mr. Jordan is engaged in the man ufacture of Jordan's Improved Turbine Water Wheels, circular and band saw-mills, and all kinds of wood-working machinery. Torrey Bros' saw and shingle-mill, located on road 54, just over the line in Hampshire county, erected in 1866, manufactures lumber, shingles and lath, turning out about 3,000 feet of lumber and 4,000 shingles per day. A cider-mill is also connected. E. A. Jordan's scythe-stone factory located at East Windsor, gives employ ment to three men in the manufacture of scythe-stones. The settlement of the town was commenced by Joseph Chamberlain and Ephraim Keyes, from Ashfield, Conn., and Edward Walker, from Hadley. They were followed soon after by John Hall, Jeremiah Cady, and Josiah Law- sence, from Plainfield, Conn., and in May, 1768, the first birth occurred, that of a daughter of Mr. Lawrence. In 1791 the population had increased to 916 souls. Lester Grosvenor was the first town clerk. The first town records were destroyed. The earliest record of officers to be found in the clerk's office are dated August 19, 177 1. That year Edward Converse, Jere miah Cady, Henry Tibbitts, Elihu Williams and Simon Stevens, were select men. The following is a list of the physicians bred in Windsor : Benjamin Bussey, Joshua Beals, Jr., Joseph Green, Orrin Wright, Uriel Wright, Erastus' Wright, Clark Wright, Julius Wright, Gardner Dorrance, William Converse, Julius M. Hume, Henry Perry, Henry Briggs, George Cady, Gilman Trow, Josiah Trow, William W. Trow, and William Dwight. Samuel, Josiah and Joshua Beals, brothers, were among the early settlers in Windsor. Samuel, who removed to this town from Milford. Mass., about 1770, located on the farm now occupied by Albert Ford, on road 35. He had two children, Daniel and Sarah. The son always resided in Windsor, locating near the farm now owned by Nathaniel N. Thompson, on road 19. He was twice married and reared a family of three children. Josiah Beals, from Milford, came to this town in 177 1. Fle was twice married and reared by his second wife eight children, — James, Lois, Electa, Cassandra, Mehita- TOWN OF WINDSOR. 415 ble, Josiah F., Maria L., and Clara A., dying on Windsor Hill. Of his chil dren, James married and removed to Ogdensburgh, N. Y., where he died having reared a family of seven children; Electa, who never married, died at the age of fifty-three years ; Mehitable married and spent most of her life in Goshen, but died in Windsor ; Maria L., had one child, removed to New York State, and also died in her native village, while on a visit there ; Lois and Cassandra died when young ; Clara A., who remained single, resides with her brother, Josiah F., also single, on Windsor Hill. Joshua Beals immigra ted to Windsor from Milford, Mass., in 1775, and reared a family of eight children, Joshua Jr., Josiah, Joseph, Daniel, Milton, Montesque, Elizabeth and Mary. Joshua Sr., always lived on Windsor Hill. John Hall, among those to make an early settlement, came from Plainfield, Conn. He, however, soon removed to Castleton, Vt., and was killed by a party of Indians, about the time of the capture of Burgoyne. He has many descendants, though not of that name, still residing in town. Ephraim Miner, a captain in the Revolution, was born in 1754, removing, with his wife, to Windsor, from Connecticut, when the settlements here were but few. They located in the eastern part of the town, and were blest with a family of five children, Jonathan, Lemore, Ephraim, Betsey and Annie. Jonathan, the oldest, and who was born while his father was serving in the war, located on road 52, on the farm now owned by Jeremiah E. Miner. He reared a family of nine children, four dying in infancy, and the other five being Elizabeth, Norman, Marshall, Gardner and Sarah. Elizabeth, wife of Lanman Snow, resides in this town on road 14. Norman married Cynthia Crane, of Windsor, and they resided here most of their lives. They reared a family of six children, three of whom died while young, and one Miss Celia, now resides in East Windsor, on road 54. Marshall, who married Lucy Hol- brook, of this place, always resided on road 52, on the farm now owned by his son, Jeremiah E. Miner. He reared a family of four children, Marshall H., Jeremiah E., Addison E. and Jonathan. Marshall H., married in Wind sor and is now residing in West Cummington ; Jeremiah E. resides, with his second wife, on road 52, on the homestead. Addison E. married Josephine Shaw and resides on road 53. Jonathan married Kittie Goodrich, of Peru, and died on the old homestead. Leman, son of Ephraim, who married Joanna Tower, of Cummington, and reared a family of six children, all sur viving, removed to Batavia, N. Y., where he died. His widow is still living in Batavia, at the age of ninety-nine. Ephraim, brother of Leman, died when a young man. Betsey, who married David Foote, of Peru, removed to Conway, Mass., and reared a family. Annie, who married Gideon Pierce, of Windsor, and had three children, Harrison G. who married Juliette Axtell, of Windsor, rearing two children, and nowresides in Cummington; Maria, who resides, with her second husband, in Worthington, Mass.; and Orison who died while young. "Esquire" Walker, who resided in Windsor, held a commission as an offi cer in the Revolution, signed by Gen. George Washington. 41 6 TOWN OF WINDSOR. Stephen Hume, a Revolutionary soldier, was born April 24, 1754, and removed to Windsor, from Sutton, Mass., about 1790, locating on road 38, upon the farm now owned by his great-grandson Edward B. Hume. He had four sons and one daughter, namely : Stephen T., David, Moses, Richard and Mary. Stephen T. located on road 39, upon the farm now owned by C. A. Hume, where he spent most of his life, and reared a family, but one surviving, who married Chapin Converse and resides in Hinsdale. David, brother of Stephen, removed to Monroe county, N. Y., where most of his life was spent. Moses went first to New York and thence to Michigan, where he died. Rich ard married Abigail Brown, of Windsor, reared a family of six children, and always resided on his father's homestead. Of his children Harriet A. married Chauncy Baldwin, had four children, and resided in Hinsdale until her death, Claudius A. married Loenza Richardson, of Windsor, and has passed most of his life on his farm on road 39. He has two sons, twins, Ed ward Boutelle who married Alice A. Hathaway, of Adams, and resides on road 38, and Edgar Boynton, who resides in Pittsfield. Caroline, sister of Claudius, is the wife of Henry L. Hume, living in Hudson, Mich. Edwin W. who mar ried Priscilla Prince, of this town has been a resident of Illinois for twelve years. Mary, wife of Horace Johnson, resided, until her death, in Windsor, on road 53, and Catherine B. resides with her sister, Mrs. Caroline Hume, in Hudson, Mich. <¦ Asa Kennedy, born in 1764, came to Windsor, from Farmington, Conn., with hisTwife- and tBree children, in 1793, and located on road 19, where Alpheus Horton now resides. He afterwards built and removed into the house on road 19 where N. N. Thompson now resides. He reared a family of eight children and died in 1844. Of his children Chauncey married Sally Beiden of this town, the union being blessed with a family of eight children. They removed to New York State. Hila, who married Sylvester Axtell, of Peru, and removed to New York State, also had eight children. Allen also became a resi dent of New York State, married, and was the father of eight children. Elmira, wife of Phineas De Moranville, of this town had five children. Luthera married Bela Beals, of Windsor, removed to the West, and had seven children. Asel, who married Mary White and immigrated to Ohio, also reared seven children. Olive, who became the wife of Silas R. Collins, of Savoy, passed the greater portion of her life in Windsor. They were blessed with a family of four children, two dying in infancy and the other two, Cynthia, who is living with her fhird husband, Charles Carpenter, in Savoy, and has one child, and Alvin, who married Priscilla E. Hathaway and reared one son, and who has always resided on road 20, survive. Laura, sister of Olive, died while young. Silas R. Collins died in 1881, at the age of eighty-three. Dr. Ashael Wright, from Connecticut, brought his young bride to Windsor in 1793. He became the father of a large family, consisting of eight sons and several daughters. The oldest son became a lawyer and practiced in TOWN OF WINDSOR. 417 Chester, Mass., but died while yet a young man. The second son, Worth ington, became a minister and lived to a ripe old age. Five sons were phys icians, one of them practicing in Pittsfield, two in the State of Pennsylvania, one in New York city, and one on Long Island. The youngest daughter married Rev. Henry Herrick, of New Haven, Conn. His house was also the early home of a step-son, Henry Dutton, who, after learning the printers' trade, established the Boston Transcript, in that city. His death occurred but a few years since. James Whitmarsh, who was born in Waymouth, Mass., in 1782, came to Windsor in 1796, and built a log house near where his son, James now re sides, on road 23, and where he resided until his death, in 1863. He mar ried Lucy Parker in 1819, and reared seven children, James, Lucy, Eliza, Henry M., Lydia, George and Mary. James, who resides upon the home stead, on road 23, married Electa Snow, and had born to him four children, one deceased. Lucy, who married Edward Blake, of South Deerfield, has two children. Eliza became the wife of William Cady and had one child. They are now residents of Nichols, N. Y. Henry M. married Martha Smith, of New York, and removed to Iowa, but died in Windsor. He reared two children. Lydia became the wife of Elias Belknap, of Eden Valley, N. Y., but has since died. George and Mary died when young. Hon. Byram Green was a native of Windsor, but, when he was fitted for college, his father removed to Williamstown, in order to lessen the expense of his son's education. He is remembered as one of five young men, who, in the year 1806, are said to have prayed the Foreign Mission into existence. They met in a maple grove, in Williamstown, and, during a thunder shower, fled to a haystack for protection. The place was identified by him years afterwards, a stake driven in the ground, and subsequently a monument was erected, to commemorate the " birth-place of foreign missions." Byram survived the other four. He became a minister and preached in several places in New York, until his voice failing, he was obliged to resign. He was a member of the New York legislature four years, and a member of Congress from 1 843 to 1845. Zebulon Allen, who was born May 18, 177 1, removed to this town, with his wife, from Bridgewater, Mass. He had ten children. Zebulon located on the farm now owned by his son, Wait A, on road 16, where he resided until his death, April 12, 1846. Of his children, Susannah marred Andrew Ford, removed to Ohio with an ox-team, and had two children. Josiah mar ried Sally Kingsbury and lived on the homestead, removing, in 1834, to the farm now owned by his son Heman L. He reared six children, Erastus B., Mehitable, Erastus G., Martha, Eliza and Heman L. Erastus B. died when a child. Mehitable married H, D. Capen and resides on road 53. Eras tus G. married Julia A. Robinson, of Worthington, Mass., and re- resides in West Cummington. Martha, wife of Levi W. Thatcher, from Savoy, now resides in Brightwood, Mass. Eliza, wife of Fordyce Whitman, is a resident of East Hampton, Mass. Heman L. married Leonora Dean, of Savoy, and has always resided on road 9. They have two children. Mehitable, sister of Josiah Allen, became the wife of Jonathan Oakes. Pris cilla, who married Clark Prince, of this town, removed, after a few years, to Hinsdale, Mass., and reared a family of five children. Waite A. married 27* 41 8 TOWN OF WINDSOR. Lucy Jenks, of Windsor, who bore him six children, two dying in youth. Henry married Cynthia Smith, of Dalton, and died in 187 1. Thomas mar ried Eliza Jordon, of Windsor, and resides, with his father, on road 16. Leora, wife of Oscar Gloyd, is a resident of Plainfield. Mary resides at home, on road 16. Harriet N. sister of Waite A., is the wife of Priestly Mitchell, and resides in Dalton. She has two children. Joseph, who married Maria Snow, of this town, and always resided here, reared a family of three children. None of this family survives. The Browns, of Windsor, were people of note, from whom, for four suc cessive generations, a deacon was chosen for the Congregational church. Seth G. Torrey removed to this town from Cummington, Mass., in 1805, and located on the farm, on road 55, now owned by E. W. and C. E. Torrey where he resided until his death. He had two children, Hiram P. and Hannah A. Hannah A. married Noah Ford, of this town, and died in Conway, Mass. Hiram P. married Betsey Whitman, and remained on the farm with his father, rearing four children, Rodney W., Sidney M., Sarah A. and Cessius E. Sidney M. is married and resides in Cummington, just over the line from East Windsor. Sarah A. resides with her brother, Rodney W., and Cessius E., upon the homestead, which was previously owned and occu pied by their father and grandfather. John and Alfred Jordon came to Windsor, from Cummington, Mass., about forty years ago and located in East Windsor, building the first saw-mill in this hollow. So numerous were the persons by that name, that the place took the name of Jordonville, but the postoffice is known as East Windsor. John Jordan reared three children — Eliza Ann, who married Thomas A. Allen, and resides on road 16; Erastus, who died early in life; Granville J., who married Cora Arnold, of Adams, and resides on road 54 corner 58. Samuel and Ephraim Baldwin, brothers, were early residents of Windsor, and were surveyors, having been taught the profession by their father, who was a coast surveyor. J. L. Phillip went from this town to Williamstown and became a professor in the college, but was subsequently obliged to resign, on account of failing eyesight. The Church of Christ, Congregational, located near the center of the town, on road 38, was organized in 1772, with ten members, Rev. David Avery being the first pastor. The first house of worship was erected soon after Mr. Avery's installation, but was destroyed by fire before fully comoleted. Another house- was then built, a modest wooden affair that did service from 1790 until 1823, when a brick building was erected. The present building, which will accommodate 300 persons, and is valued, including grounds, at $3,000.00 was erected in 1847. The most prosperous period in the history of this society was the foity years' pastorate of Rev. Gordan Dorrance, who was installed, after preaching one year, July 1, 1794, and dismissed in July, 1834. He admitted to membership 275 persons during his ministry. The organization of the Congregational church in West Cummington, Hampshire county, in 1840, took a great many of the members of this church, residing in the eastern part of the town. The society now has thirty-five members, with Rev. Abijah Stowell, pastor. Alford Ashley Falls. . Berkshire. Beeket Center Briggsville.... Cheshire Dalton East Lee Florida Great Barrington, Hancock Hinsdale.: Hoosac Tunnel.. Housatonic Lanesboro Lee Lenox Lenox Furnuce. 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S 15.6 30.6 9 10.6 6.7 44.6I33.2 8.7| 8.2 41.7,30.6, 221.01 32.9,21 9, 36.6,25.4 '4.1 6.2: 30.0|l9.0 6.4,11.0, S.2 12.71 12.516.2 21.5 9.3 2.9 16.1 18.9 4.3 12.3 10. 3 10.7 25.220.524.5 10.4 9.S 24.5 15.828.3 3.9 23.7 19.6 6.3 5.0 12.6 21.0 " 3 37. 28.6 9 17-517 10.7 18 18.3 2 8.5 34 14.8 15 1,628.5.2 26 2.7265.7:14 8.2|36 3.3 39 7.7|4.' 21.1 11 140 13.0,39 9.834. 13.117. 10.619. 9.127. 13.5,40. 21.0 8. 15.143. 13. 7,25.210. 85.2 IS. 641. 15j 15.9 19.9 5.9 14.3 16.9 6.9 7.9 21 5.2 31 3.6 31 H.9S-i. 16.9,12. 7.8,23.: 28.81 8.9 C6 23.7 30.337.5 3.5 22.7 9.3 11.5 10.8 7.3,29.47.825.7 13.3,30.917.0,18 28.7 6.0 8.426.3 36.9115.1 4.024.5 -3.726, 22.915.7 18.2 7.3 12.0:11.8 12.8181.1 30.5'lS.O 0.7:30.4 32. e| 9.2 3.926.8 36.513.2 17.7,15.4 a 17.6 18.1 7.2 11.0 9.89.5 23.2 18.3 85 22.038 7.523 12.8|13. 22.3,39 18. 2l 6 22.9 39 16.9 33 4.1,16 6.5 20 13.0 28 22.4 39 10.3 7 25.9 43 16.612. 21.0 41 14.6 31, 13.8 31. 18.9 36. 6.2 11. 14.2 31 19.7 11 4.1 21 Table of Air Line Distance BETWEEN PRINCIPAL VILLAGES IN BERKSHIRE OOTDTTY, MASS., Is Miles and Tenths of Miles. 0 0 t. CS O a ^ 10.7 ?J ¦1 5 14.2 K ',' 11 '.'. 8 7 S (1 12 5 1 7 111 H 27.4 13 2 9 7 23,1 9 2 15 7 2V. 7 14 6 16 1 14.3 9 II '5 1 6 3 211 4 11 5 27.0 12 X -13 H 14.1 W 0 4 H -.'4 3 12 2 15 1! MM.1 11 4 1 2 10,5 13 7 15 3 4,0 9 9 8 h 12 II 7.5 15 4 2K. 0 14 7 JH 1 1ll,f 21 •>. II) 3 29,1 15 2, (9 3 111 3 21 5 6 5 26 St 13 1 3 5 16.7 4 II X Ii 18,4 4,8 1 7 21 0 8 II ;i -.' K 5 17 2 5 8 14 4 6 1 S3 3 14 0 28 2 16. Ii 10.8 8.6 20.5 16 25.4 20.: 9.7 7.3 11.9 14.315 16.3 21.3 24.1 20 " 12. « 8.7 16.13.214.G27.2 3.5 33.3 3 29.8 29.2 15.0 10.5 17.1 34.3 11.0 35.1 4.1 31.932.624.726.7 11.1 19.7 7.9 16.7 s B= js_ 40.411 .f 8.7 23.7 22.718.7 4.S 32.4 6.5 37.3 9.7 12.0 8.69.9 28.3 16.1 41.0 IS. 7 38.4 35.0 18.5 18.7 26.0 40.6 10.3 43.1 7.0 40.3 30. 31.7 35.213.4 28.5 5.0 17.7 25 "" 18.4 12 J! 16.4 33.9 7.8 33.5 2.98.2 12.4 4.2 29.li 9.9 37.5 !2i20 e -3 va 2 03 tu 1 & 0 10.6 « 9,9'24.19 14.0 0 24.5 5114 "" 7 21.6 7,12.14! 14.3 816.1 110.8 9 9.9 018.4 3[ 8.6 6 — 8 31 711.2 9 38.4 014.4715.0 1 8.9 214.0427.8 819.2 9 41.8 9 18.4 ¦r. 36.1 12.7 34.2 24.7 23.829.0 4.1 .'3.7 13.913.6 i.8 - ,5 9.6 8 12.1, 6.4 71 5.2 4.3 0 31.2,20.8 .6 12.2 4.2 0 39 " " 6 31.4.12.5 8.2 19 10.2 32.1 10.2 20.0 16.1 8.5118.3123.7 ozezlntstts t^zbilie.. Population of the Several Towns in Berkshire County as per each Census since 1790, inclusive, showing the Loss and Gain in each Town. TOWNS. Adams Alford Becket Cheshire Clarksburg Dalton Egremont Florida Great Barrington Hancock Hinsdale Lanesboro Lee Lenox Monterey Mount Washington New Ashford New Marlboro North Adams Otis Peru Pittsfield Richmond Sandisfleld Savoy Sheffield Stockbridge Tyringham Washington West Stockbridge Williamstown Windsor Total * North Adams taken from Adams April 16, 1790 2O40 57775i 554 759 13731211 2142 1170 1 log 67 605 10411992"551581 1899 1336 1397 588 1113 1769 916 30291 1800 1688 518 930 1325 253S59 835 17541187 1443 12671041 291390 11021361 2261 10441857 43° 2050 12611712 914 10022086 061 33885 1810 1763 522 10281315 231 779790392 17841049 S22 1303 13051310 474411 1822 1111 912 2665 1041 1795 711 2439 1372 1680 942 104918431108 359°7 1820 1836 570 984 1202 274817865 43i 1908 1165 822 131913841315 467 358 1668 981 748 2768 923 1646 852 2476 1377 1443 750 1034 2010 1085 35720 1830 2649 512 1063 1050 315827 890 454 2264 1052 780 1 192 18251359 3452S5 1656 729 3559 844 1655 927 2382 15801350 701 1209 2134 1042 37642 1840 3703 481 1342 9S5 37o 1255 1038 441 2704 922955 1 140 2428 1313 438 227 1682 "77 576 3747 10971464 915 2322 19921477 99i 14482153 897 41745 1850 6172 502 1223 1298 384 10201013 561 3264 789 1253i929 3220 1599 76135i 186 1847 1224 519 5872 907 1649 955 276g 1941 821 953 1613 2626 897 49591 i860 6g24 542 1578 1533 420 1243 t07g 638 3871 816 15111308 4420 1711 758 321239 1782 90S 499 8045 914 1585 904 26212136 73° 94S i58g 2611 839 55120 1870 !2ogo 430 13461758 6S6 1252 931 JI322 4320 882 10951393 3866 I965 653256 208 1855 960 455 11112 - 1091 1482 861 25352003 557 695 1924 3559 686 64827 1880 *559! 348 11231537 724 2052 875 459 4053 642 1595 1286 39392043 635 205203 1876 *ioigi 785 403 13364 1 124 1 107 715 22042357 542 493 1923 3394 644 69032 187S. t Increase of population owing to the construction of Hoosac Tunnel. PART SECOND. ness Directory -OF- BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASS. 1884-785, Compiled and Published by HAMILTON CHILD, AUTHOR OF "WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOMPKINS, ONONDAGA, MADISON, COETLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN, ORLEANS, HERKIMER, CHENANGO, NIAGARA, ONEIDA, MONROE, GENESEE, SARATOGA, MONTGOMERY AND FULTON, ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY, RENSSELAER, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, LEWIS, COLUMBIA, SULLIVAN, SCHOHARIE, OTSEGO, ULSTER, CHAUTAUQUA, ST. LAWRENCE, BROOME AND TIOGA, CATTARAUGUS, ALLEGANY, AND OTHER COUNT 1 DIRECTORIES IN NEW YORK STATE, AND ERIE AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES, THE BRADFORD OIL DISTRICT IN PENNSYLVANIA, BENNINGTON, RUTLAND, ADDISON, CHIT TENDEN, FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE, LAMOILLE AND ORLEANS, WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN VERMONT. PERMANENT OFFICE. SYRACUSE, N.Y. " He that hath much to do, will do something wrong, and of thfa.* .prong must suffer the conse quences ; and if it were possible that he should always act rightly, yet when such numbers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence, and the good sometimes by mistake." — Samuel Johnson. SYRACUSE, N. Y. : Printed at the Journal Office, BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. PITTSFIELD Evemimcj-t-jGUPFiai A DAILY PAPEE DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BERKSHIRE GOUNTY. J. E. SEE, Editor and Publisher. A representative of the Journal makes daily trips through the County for the purpose of presenting, every evening, a complete record of all matters of interest therein. This, in connection with an SgcePPent "taoGaf ©eparfnrjervt, HAZES THE TO-U-K,3^jSuIj THE COUNTY PAPER. (jeneM HeW^e® Association AND SPECIAL DISPATCHES, zFiiKriE job :p:R,i2srTi:sra-_ BUSINESS DIRECTORY BERKSHIRE COUNTY. MASS. EXPLANATION. Directory is arranged as follows : — i — Name of individual or .firm. * — Postoffice address in parenthesis if different from the name of town. 1 — The figures following the letter r indicate the number of the road on which the party resides, and will be found by reference to the map in the back part of this work. Where no road number is given the party is supposed to reside in the village. 4 — Business or occupation. 5 — A star (*) placed before a name indicates an advertiser in this work. 6 — Figures placed after the occupation of a farmer indicate the number of acres owned or leased. 7— Names in CAPITALS are those who have kindly given their patronage to the work, and without whose aid its publication would have been impossible. 5gp" For additional names, corrections and chatiges, see Errata. Abbreviations. — Ab., above; ave., avenue; bds., boards; bet., between ; cor., corner; E., east; emp., employee; fac. op, factory operative ; h. house; manuf., manufacturer; Mfg. manufacturing; N-, north; n., near; opp., opposite; prop. , proprietor ; reg. , registered as applied to live stock ; regt., regi ment ; S-, south : W., west. The word stieet is implied. ADAMS. (Postoffice address is Adams, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) ADAMS BROS. & CO., Maple Grove Warp Mills, (George W. and John S. Adams) manufs. white, black and fancy cotton warp, office and mills Maple Grove. *ADAMS FREEMAN, William F. Davis, editor and publisher, issued every Friday, Collins block, Center. [Card on page 6o.] Adams George B., assistant supt. for Adams Bros. & Co., Maple Grove. ADAMS GEORGE W., (Adams Bros. & Co.) h Maple Grove. ADAMS JOHN S., (Adams Bros. & Co.) and prop, of Cheshire Harbor Warp Mills, h Maple Grove, Adams Ruth Miss, resident, Maple Grove. You will always find tbe best goods for tbe money at E. C. HI I L'S, 29 North Street, Pittsfield. TOWN OF ADAMS. Adams Steam Mill, M. C. Richmond, prop., Hoosac. Aicon Frank, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co. Aikin John, slasher, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 8 Maple Grove. AINSLIE JAMES D., plumbing, stoves, hardware and crockery, Dean, h Center. Ainslie Mary, widow of Gavin, h 47 Columbia. Ainslie William C, foreman at Renfrew Mills, Columbia. Albrecht Anton, weaver, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Alden Henry L., laborer, h 94 Commercial. Alden Luther, retired, aged 89 years, h 94 Commercial. Alderman Dallas, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Alderman Edward, mill hand, Maple Grove. Alderman Herbert, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Aldrich John R., fac. op., h Maple Grove. Alexander John, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Alger Franklin, dealer in real estate, horses, cattle and wool, breeder of Hambletonian horses, prop of stock horse, and farmer 350 h Edmonds. Allen Addison H., machinist and foreman for his father, James H., bds Center. Allen Darwin D., r 14, inventor, millwright, machinist, and farmer 12. Allen Edward, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h High. ALLEN IRON WORKS, J. A. Allen, prop., machinist, iron and brass foundry, manuf Allen patent grates, filters where pure water is required, such as paper mills, bleacheries, sugar refineries and dye works, cream ers, skein spoolers, bobbin winders, chair warpers, dye machines, and chair splitting machines. All the above are the invention of Mr. J. A. Allen. ALLEN JAMES A., prop. Allen Iron Works, Mill st. Allen John H., machinist and pattern maker, with his father James A., h Mill. Allen Lucinda, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Enterprise. Alwis Joseph, loom fixer Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Enterprise. Ambrogio Paruscio, quarryman, h 43 Friend. Amel Wehner, machinist, h 93 Friend. AMERICAN ZYLONITE CO., Emile Kipper, pres.; C. A. Denny, of New York, treas.; Edwin M. Felt, of New York, sec'y; C. C. Chickering, agent, manufs crude zylonite, piano and organ keys, knife handles and zylonite ivory, etc., Howland's Station. Amorat Francis, factory hand, h 64 Columbia. Anable Courtland W. Rev., D. D., pastor of the Baptist church of Adams, h Commercial. Anderson Charles, fireman for Plunkett Mfg. Co , h Cheshire Harbor. Anderson Ella Mrs., boarding house, Depot. ANDERSON HENRY, barber, Park, h Depot. Anderson John, laborer, h Maple Grove. Andrews Everett C, r 27, laborer. Andrews William J. S., r 27, weaver, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co. Anlauf August, weaver, h Summer. Anthony Abram, farmer 40, h Columbia. Anthony Albert, 8 cows, farmer 60. ANTHONY EDMUND, truckman for L. L. Brown Paper Co., farmer 100, h Friend. Anthony Edwin A., r 14J, breeder of pure blood Jersey cattle, reg., 22 cows, and farmer with Thomas A. Mole 270. TOWN OF ADAMS. Anthony George B., paper maker, h 24 Commercial. Anthony Humphrey, r 3, prop, of milk route, 40 cows, farmer 300, and on r 18 300. ANTHONY JOB, retired tanner and farmer, aged 87, h Friend. ANTHONY JOB K., (Anthony & Burlingame) h Maple Grove. Anthony Julius C, clerk for Anthony & Burlingame, bds Maple Grove. Anthony William W., r 3, overseer of drying room at Zylonite works. Anthony & Burlingame, (Job K. A. and Elisha B.,) general merchants, Maple Grove. Armour Robert, carpenter, h and lot, Lime. Arnold Amy Mrs., dressmaker, h 17 Hoosac, up stairs. Arnold Augustus, carpenter, Hoosac. ARNOLD H. J. & SON, (Willie H.) manufs. and dealers in lumber of all kinds, Spring. ARNOLD HENRY J., (H. J. Arnold & Son,) farmer 100, h Park. Arnold Jennie R. Mrs., clerk for W. B. Green, h Park. ARNOLD WILLIE H, (H. J. Arnold & Son) bds Park. Ashworth Joseph, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Arnoldsville. Ashworth Mary, widow of Edward, boarding, h Arnoldsville. Ault Frank, beamer, emp. of W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Depot. AULT WILLIAM, carpenter and soldier Co. E, 31st Regt. Mass. Vols., h Myrtle. Avery Francis, overseer spinner, h 24 Adams Bros', grounds. Avery Horace, spinner, h Pine. Avery Mary, widow of Alonzo, fac. op., h Adams Bros', grounds. Babbitt Amy H. Mrs., farm 14, h Orchard. Babbitt Maria, widow of Bidwell A., h and orchard and three building lots, 5 Hoosac. Babbitt Thomas B., butcher, h 5 Hoosac. BAGG FRED A., (Rice & Bagg) h Crandall. Bailey Augustus M., clerk for D. R. & H. D. Smith, h Crandall. Bailey Henry P., beamer for Plunkett & Sons, h 13 Crandall. Bailey Michael, laborer, h 9 Crandall. Baker Alfred, carpenter, N. Summer. Baker Derrick, molder, h Jordan. Baker Duffee, fac. op., h Jordan. Baker Henry, weaver, h Pearl. Baker John, coal and wood, Depot, h do. Baker Timothy, coal and wood dealer, and farmer 25, Depot, h do. Baker Orteve C, laborer, h and lot, N. Summer. Baker Wallace, emp. of Timothy, bds Depot st. BALL IRA S., (Smith, Mole & Co.,) paymaster Renfrew Mfg. Co , h 10 Crandall. Ballou Charles C, r 26 cor 27, farmer 40. BALLOU HIRAM A., r 14^, farmer, with his father Ira. BALLOU IRA, r 14^, milk dealer, 1.8 cows, and farmer 180. Bamforth Elizabeth, widow of William H., h West Road. Bamforth George, loom fixer, h West Road. BAMFORTH WASHINGTON, loom fixer, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Temple. Banks James, mill hand, 48 Columbia. Barber Maria, widow of Lyman, h 5 Plunkett's Lane. Bard Henry E., paper hanger, h 29 Hoosac. TOWN OF ADAMS. Bard Mark, carpenter, h 28 Hoosac. Barker John L., laborer, owns h and lot, h Park. Barnard Robert, butcher, h 16 Columbia. BARNUM JAMES H., policeman and night watchman for Adams Bros., h 5 Maple Grove. Barrett Henry F., wholesale liquor dealer, and dealer in tobacco and cigars, Columbia, h Myrtle. Barrett James, clerk for H. F. Barrett, h Columbia. Barrett John, watchman at the Zylonite works, h Friend. Barrett Patrick, resident, Columbia. Barrett Richard, factory hand, Columbia. Barrett Thomas, fac. op., bds Columbia. Barschdorf Adolf, weaver. Friend. Bartin Dennis, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Bartin James, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Barton Henry, dyer, 80 Columbia. Bass Thomas, resident, Park. Bates Albert A., beamer, emp. of Plunkett & Wheeler, h 19 Temple Bates Fannie H., r 9, widow, artist. Bates William H., fac. op., h Liberty. Battler Joseph, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Grove. Bauhis Edward, laborer, Maple Grove. Biyaron Thomas, laborer, off Hoosac. Bazine Madam, widow, h 45 Friend. Bean Medrick, laborer, Maple Grove. Bean William, laborer, 100 Friend. Bear John, weaver, 3 1 Friend. Bear John, Jr., weaver, 3 1 Friend. Beard William, weaver, h Columbia. Beaudin Paul, laborer, h Commercial. Beauregard George, laborer, h Commercial. Beckwith Walter P., supt. public schools, Academy bldg , h Summer. Bedeau Cephas, laborer, h Jordan. Beeler Charles F., fac. op., h Columbia. Belair Urgel, gas maker, h near gas works. Bennett Charles E., principal of the Grammar School, Pittsfield, h Savoy Road. Bennett Everett P., teamster, h Burt. Bennett James, emp Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 21 Renfrew. Bennett William, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Reeves. Benoit Henry, clerk for Anthony & Burlingame, h Commercial. Berger William, weaver, h Summer. Bergmann August, weaver, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Bergner Robert, weaver, h Arnoldsville, near Maple Grove. Bertrand Louis, emp. Zylonite Co., h Friend. Best Martin, boss spinner, h 28 Columbia. Betourney Julian, laborer. Beverly Harry L., butcher, Dean. BEVERLY ZELOTUS F., butcher and dealer in meats, Dean, h do. Bickford Lowell, laborer, h off Columbia. BICKNELL OSCAR A., clerk, emp. of Bowen, Mole & Co., Commercial, h Maple Grove. Jenks fSk legate, Adams, Mass., keep the largest and finest line of Hats and Caps In Berkshire County. TOWN OF ADAMS. Bishop Joseph, weaver, h 4 Bellevue. Bissette Paul, carpenter, h 14 Adams Bros.' grounds. Bittner Tulius, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Summer. Bixby Nelson H., lawyer, 37 Center, h 7 Crandall. BLANCHARD DANIEL S., carpenter and machinist, h Bellevue ave. BLANCHARD D. S. Mrs., h Bellevue ave. Blanchard Napoleon, machinist, blacksmith and engineer for L. L. Brown Paper Co., Harmony. Blanchard William R., fac. op., h Commercial. Bly Olive Mrs., laundress, h Arnoldsville. Bliss H. Frank, blacksmith, h Commercial. Bliss Henry J., lawyer, president First National Bank of Adams, and of the South Adams Savings Bank, office Collins Block, h Center. Bliss Henry O., pool table, restaurant, fruit, vegetables, tobacco and cigars, Myrtle, h Columbia. Bliss Nellie J., millinery and ladies' fancy goods, h Columbia- Block Joseph, weaver. Bordaw Peter, quarryman, h N. Summer. Bordleau John S., clerk for Loftus & Cadigan, h 102 Commercial. Bordrey Lewis, fac. op., 86 Columbia. Bonrasso Fred, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Pearl. Bourdon Polite, fac. op., 10 Columbia. Bourne Clarissa Mrs., h Brown cor Harmony. Bourne Manly H., paper maker, h Brown cor Harmony. Bowe Edward, laborer, h Spring. Bowe James, molder, Allen Iron works, h Spring. Bowker James M., carpenter, h 13 Maple. BOWEN ALBERT L., (Bowen, Mole & Co.) also dealer in coal, hay and wood, h Summer. Bowen Daniel, blacksmith, h Myrtle. Bowen David D., clerk, emp. of A. L. Bowen, h Maple Grove. Bowen John H., r 18, dairy 20 cows, farmer no. Bowen John M., (Bowen & Chesbro) painter, h Myrtle. Bowen Lydia, widow of Charles, h 19 Snmmers. BOWEN, MOLE & CO., (A. L. B. and Smith, Mole & Co.,) general mer chandise, Maple Grove. Bowen Nelson U., boss carder B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Bowen & Chesbro, (John M. B. and A. W. Chesbro) wagons, blacksmithing and repairing, Myrtle. Boynton Clark M., r 19, farmer 40, and leases of R. Hewett 30. Boyle James, factory hand, Hoosac, Bradley Jerry, laborer, West Road. Bradshaw James, fac. op., bds 1 Burt. Bradshaw John, emp. Benfrew Mfg. Co., h Allen. Bradshaw William, mill hand, h Summer. Brann Andrew, custom shoemaker, and repairer, h Temple. Brannum Joshua, weaver, bds 79 Columbia. Brannum Robert, mill hand, bds 79 Columbia. Brassard Annable, carpenter, h Enterprise. Bratchy John M., laborer, h Allen. Brayton Julia Miss, dressmaker, bds Commercial. Breiter , weaver, Sayles. Brennan Christopher C, prop, of Brennan Hotel, 24 Myrtle. TOWN OF ADAMS. Brenner Daniel, weaver, Sayles. Breno John, laborer, h Columbia. Breyer Frank, fac. op., h Adams Bros.' grounds. Bridge Joseph, fac. op., N. Summer. Bridgman John, laborer, h Summer. Briggs Charles D., emp. of Clement Bros., bds r 13. BRIGGS DICK, machinist Allen's Iron Works, h Bowen's Corners. Briggs Ervin E., r 16, farmer 10. Briggs Florence E. Miss, clerk for W. B. Green, h Dean. Briggs Jerome N., carpenter, emp. of H. J. Arnold, h Dean. Briggs Louisa, r 16, widow of Alandah, resident. BRIGGS MARSON F., machinist Allen Iron Works, h Mill. Briggs Richard, r 20, dairy 15 cows, fanner, leases of H. Anthony 300. Briggs Sarah Mrs., fac. op , h 23 Adams Bros.' grounds. Briggs Stephen M., r 16, carpenter, farmer 3. Briggs Willis, tallyman B. & A. R. R., h off Commercial. Broderick Daniel, laborer, h Enterprise. Brooks Eli, emp. of L. L. Brown- Paper Co., h Commercial. Brooks Fred, mason, Orchard st. Brooks Peter, factory hand, h 43 Commercial. Brothers Eldric, weaver, h Enterprise. Brothers Joseph, laborer, h Mill. Brown Andrew, machinist, h 56 Columbia. Brown Betsy, widow of Gardner H., boarding house 78 and 79 Columbia. Brown David, loom fixer, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Brown Isabella Mrs., keeper of B. F. Phillips & Son's boarding house, Maple Grove. Brown James, stone mason contractor, h 34 Burt. Brown John, engineer, h 56 Columbia. Brown John, Jr., entry clerk Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 56 Columbia. BROWN L. L. PAPER CO., L. L. Brown, pres.; TA. Mole, treas.; manufs. ledger, record, bond and linen papers, cor Center and Commercial. Brown Mary, widow of James, h Burt. Brown Susan, r 9, widow of Timothy C, leases farm 14. Brown Thomas D., general merchant, Park, h do. Brown Thomas H., fac. op., Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Savoy road, Maple Grove. Brownell Fred B., laborer, bds Commercial. Buckley Daniel, laborer, h 1 1 Renfrew. Buckley James, factory hand, Columbia. Buckley Thomas, factory hand, h Park. Bucklin Andrew J., r 29, 26 cows, farmer 200. Bulit John, r 2, factory hand. Buntin Robert C, overseer weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 20 Enterprise. Burdick Charles, operative Renfrew Mills, h do. BURDICK HENRY B., sewing machines, h East. Burdick Lancy E., r 26, farmer 65. Burke James, weaver, h 14 Burt. Burke John, weaver, h 18 Burt. Burke John, boarding-house keeper for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Temple. Burke John, laborer, h and lot Edmunds st. Burke John W., watchman for Comb and Brush Co., Zylonite st. Burke Mary, widow of John, 18 Burt. Burke Michael, laborer, bds Park. TOWN OF ADAMS. Burke Thomas, dyer at Renfrew Mills, h Columbia. Burke Thomas, hostler, emp. Rev. D. C. Moran, bds at parsonage. Burlingame Benjamin, laborer, h Summer. Burlingame Daniel F., r 22, 18 cows, farmer 100. Burlingame Elisha, (Anthony & Burlingame) h Crandall. Burnell Marshall, laborer, h off Summer. Burnett James, weaver, h Elm. Burns Hugh, factory hand, bds 58 Columbia. Burns John, dyer, h Enterprise. Burns Patrick, factory hand, 87 Columbia. Burns Philip, r 23, 23 cows, farmer, leases of Charles Jenks 150. Burt Daniel, assessor, dealer in coal, h 16 Park. BURT ELIZA A., widow of George M., h 23 Summer. , BURT FRED H.,prop. of Greylock House livery stable, Mvrtle, h Orchard. Burt Henry C, r 20, 16 cows, farmer. Burt Napoleon B., carpenter, h 12 Elm. *BURT WALLACE M., lawyer, h 16 Park. [Card on page 18. J Burt Willis, clerk for Smith, Mole & Co., h 9 Crandall. Burton Charles W., physician and surgeon, Center, h Commercial. Burton James D., carpenter and wheelwright, h Commercial. Busby Edward, carpenter, h Hoosac. Busby Henry, dealer in ice, h Hoosac. Bush John, laborer, h Summer. Bush Joseph, clerk for W. B. Green, Hoosac. Bushey Henry, quarryman, h 13 Adams Bros.' grounds. Butcher Peter, carpenter, N. Summer. Butler Caroline Mrs., spooler, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Center. Butler Daniel, factory hand, Columbia. Button Harvey, emp. of A. B. Mole, h West. Button Peter J., emp. of R. N. Richmond, bds do. Cadagan Edward, factory hand, Columbia. Cadagan James E, (Loftus & Cadagan). h Columbia. Cadagan Morris, beamer in Renfrew Mills, Columbia. Cadagan Morris, Jr., laborer,'Columbia. Cadagan Morris H., beamer at Renfrew Mills, Columbia. Callahen Thomas F., loom fixer, 67 Columbia. Cameron Betty Mrs., resident, h 4 Columbia. Campbell Alexander, operator, Plunkett & Wheeler, h Commercial. Campbell Donald, dyer, h 95 Friend. Campbell John, beamer, bds 53 Columbia. Campbell Mary E , widow of William, h Maple Grove. Campbell Stuart S., Jr., carpenter and builder, and farmer, h 2 Reeves. Campbell William H., emp. of Stuart S., Jr. Cane Lucretia, widow of Frank, farmer 40. Cardinal Joseph, r 21, farmer 100, in Florida 200. Cardinal Napoleon, r 1, farmer 200. Cardonell Fred, dyer, h Enterprise. Cardonell Fred, Jr., laborer, h Enterprise. Carduff Alexander, factory hand, 7 Burt. CARNEY JOHN J., tin smith and plumber, emp. of F. S. Todd, h Spring. Carney William, factory hand, bds 58 Columbia. L.earn those things that best fit you for the duties and pursuits of life.— Chickering's Business School, Pittsfield. TOWN OF ADAMS'. Carpenter James W., sexton Adams cemetery, h East. Carpenter Phineas, r 7, 10 cows, farmer 150. Carpenter Seneca A., r 8, carpenter. Carr Hiram J., factory. hand, 36 Columbia. Carr John, dyer, h 92 Friend. Carr Thomas, second hand in spinning-room, h 103 Friend. Carran Patrick, laborer, Columbia. Carroll Frank A , dealer in boots, shoes and books, Myrtle, h Jordan. Carroll James, bartender, bds 79 Columbia. Carroll James, dyer, h 61 Columbia. Carroll Peter, teamster, h Park. Carter C. Frank, carpenter, h 22 Adams Bros.' grounds. Carter James M., retired carpenter and farmer, owns 17 acres, h 18 Crandall. Carter R. E. Mrs., dressmaker, owns h and lot, 18 Crandall. Cartwright James, loom fixer, 89 Friend. Cary Emory R., fac. op., h Maple Grove. Casey John, factory hand, Columbia. Casey Maria, widow of Maurice, h Columbia. Cassidy Felix, stone mason, h 10 Sayles. Cassidy Frank, h 30 Maple Grove. Cassidy Luke, fireman L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 43 Commercial. Cassidy Michael, factory hand, 100 Friend. Cassy James, teamster, h 5 Burt. CASWELL WHIPPLE, Jr., dealer in general merchandise, same location sixteen years, 18 Columbia, h 14 do. Chadon William M., carpenter and builder, h Temple. CHALMERS JAMES C, Sec'y and treas. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Summer. Chalmers John, r 23,. farmer 4. Chalmers William, loom fixer, 69 Columbia. Chamberlain Charles, wood-chopper, h off Summer. Champney Jonas C, proprietor of foundry and machine shop, and practical machinist, Maple Grove, h do. Chaplin Hannah, widow of Thomas, prop, saloon, 60 Commercial, h do. Charbonneau Calixte, carpenter, contractor and builder, h 6 Spring. Charbonneiu John B., pastor of the Seven Colors, (French Catholic) church, residence 9 Hoosac. Charon Edward, wagon maker, h off Commercial. Charon Philip, prop, of livery, boarding and stale stables, Pleasant, h do. Charon Samuel, laborer, h Hoosac. Chase Jacob, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Bellevue ave. CHESBRO ALBERT W., (Bowen & Chesbro) wheelwright, carpenter and blacksmith, h 12 Hoosac. Choquette Joseph, shoemaker, 38 Commercial, h off do. Choquette William, factory hand, h off Commercial. Church Mattoon A., carpenter and builder, h Murray. Clancey Michael, butcher, h Savoy Road. CLARK ABEL E., emp. ofthe American Zylonite Co., h 53 Commercial. CLARK EDWARD N, carpenter, h Arnoldsville. Clark George S., weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. Clark Hiram H., supt. of Plunkett Mfg. Co.'s Mills, bds Arnoldsville, h near Columbia. Clark James, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Jordan. Clark James E., weaver, h Zylonite. TOWN OF ADAMS. Clark Joseph J., retired carpenter and joiner, aged 74, h Maple Grove. Clary Thomas, laborer, h Arnoldsville. Clayton William, resides with Mrs. Clarissa E. Leonard. Clayton William E., student, bds Grove. Cleary Michael, laborer, h Edmonds. Cleghorn George P., fac. op., h 9 Temple. Clement Edgar, factory hand, 41 Friend. Clement James, retired farmer, h 18 Columbia. Clement William, loom fixer, bds 18 Columbia. CLEMENTS BROS., (Wm. H. and Clifford E.) laundry, 40 Park. CLEMENTS CLIFFORD E, (Clements Bros.,) 40 Park. Clements David, quarryman, lime kiln, N. Summer. CLEMENTS WILLIAM H., (Clements Bros.,) 40 Park. Clough George A., carriage painter, emp. of A. B. Crandall, h West. Cobleigh John W., dyer for Plunkett & Wheeler, h Commercial. Cochran John M., dyer, 15 Columbia. Cody James, laborer, h Columbia Colburn Fred, works for Zylonite Co., Newark, Howland. Cole Albert W., r 12, farmer 80. Cole Joseph W., invalid, h Adams Bros.' grounds. Cole Ldand V.,'tfireman and engineer for Plunkett & Wheeler, h Reeves. Cole Mary J., r 26, widow of Dr. Isaac S., farm 100. Cole Robert E., weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Maple Grove. Cole Sylvia S, r 2, widow of A. B. COLEMAN GEORGE L., book-keeper forBowen, Mole & Co., h n Orchard. Coleman George L., carpenter, h Beach. Coleman William H., r 23, carpenter and contractor, h and lot. Collins Daniel, teamster, N. Summer. Collins Isaac, owner and dealer in real estate, Collins block, h Myrtle. Collins Lizzie, widow of Frank, h Fisk. COLTON EDWARD W., (E. W. Colton & Co.) h East. COLTON E. W. & CO., druggists, Center. Condon Matthew, emp. Zylonite Co., Zylonite st. Condon Thomas, gardener, h Pleasant. Conley Patrick, carpenter, Friend. Connor Edward, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Spring. Connor John, laborer, bds off Summer. Connor Philip, laborer, h off Summer. Connor Philip, engineer for W. C. Plunkett &: Sons, h Summer. Connors Bridget, widow, h Spring. Conover William R., coachman, h 13 Commercial. Conroy Charles, factory hand, 103 Friend. Conroy John, laborer, h Mill. CONROY JOHN, Jr., molder Allen Iron Works, Mill. Conway James C, weaver, 29 Friend. COOK DEXTER B., (Cook & Arnold,) h Spring. COOK & ARNOLD, (Dexter B. Cook and William H. Arnold,) dealers in coal, Spring. Cooley Bridget, widow of Patrick, 59 Columbia. Coon Harrison W., emp. of W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Park. Coones Henry, emp. of Adams Bros & Co., h Cheshire Harbor. Cooper David, r 23, factory hand. Cooper James, emp. of Plunkett & Wheeler, h Commercial. TOWN OF ADAMS. Cooper William, machinist, emp. of American Zylonite Co., h Hoosac. Carver John, laborer, h N. Summer. Coran Peter, truckman, h Columbia. Corcoran Alexander, dyer Renfrew Mfg. Co., 36 Burt. Corcoran Michael, mill hand, Maple Grove. Corniell William, laborer, 38 Columbia, Couture Dennis, laborer, h Commercial. Cowre John, beamer, bds 58 Columbia. Craig Carl, clerk for his father Edward. Craig Edward, ready-made clothing and gents' furnishing goods, 19 Park, h Pleasant. Craig Edward A., traveling salesman for Rosenfeld, of Pittsfield, h 11 Pleasant, Crananan John, weaver, 101 Friend. Crandall Arthur B., blacksmith and carriage making, horseshoeing and repair ing, Depot, h West. Crandall Hiram T, carpenter and builder, h Crandall st. Crandell Arnold H, book-keeper First National Bank, h Liberty. Crandell Benjamin, retired, aged 84 years, h Liberty. Crane Oliver N., factory hand, h Summer. Crockwall Thomas, stone mason, h Arnoldsville. CROSIER DAVID, policeman, janitor ofthe town hall, and bill poster, h Park. Cross Lester B., r 30, 28 cows, farmer, leases of D. F. Burlingame 200. Culver Alden, foreman for H. J. Arnold & Son, h West. Cummings Jeremiah, supt. of Maple Grove Warp Mills, h Maple Grove. Cummings Joseph, engineer L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Summer. Curley Barney, emp. Zylonite Co., Burt. Curley Mary H., widow of Barney, h Burt. Curran James, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Enterprise. Curran James, laborer, Columbia. CURRAN JOHN, molder Allen Iron Works, h Hoosac. Curran Michael, factory hand, Columbia. Curran Patrick, factory hand, Columbia. Curran Thomas, restaurant, tobacco and cigars, Depot, h do. CURTIN DANIEL, carpenter, h 9 Park. CURTIN ELLEN Mrs., (Curtin & Hanrahan) h 11 Park. *CURTIN & HANRAHAN, (Miss Ellen Curtin & Mrs. Mary Hanrahan) dealers in millinery and ladies' fancy goods, 9 Park. [Card on page 18.] Curtis Henry, transient and permanent boardi-g, and landscape gardener, h 4 Pleasant. Cushin John, factory hand, h 86 Columbia. Daeh Paul, weaver, Sayles. Daeh Robert, weaver, Sayles. Dailey Kate Mrs., factory hand, Pine. Dalton Mary, widow of Patrick, N. Summer. Daly John, tailor, emp. of Jenks & Legate, h Columbia. Daniels Arthur B., book-keeper L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Crandall. Daniels Jerome J., laborer, owns mountain land 203 acres. Daniels George E, r 14, farm laborer. Daniels Joseph, night-watchman, h Cheshire Harbor. Daniels Richard, stone mason, h 9 Mill. Davenport David, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Newark. TOWN OF ADAMS. 13 Davenport Joseph, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Newark. Davenport Lucius, machinist, works at Zylonite Works, Newark, Howland. Davenport Nelson, emp. of American Zylonite Co., h Newark. Davies Robert J., pastor of the M. E. church, h Crandall. Davis Ai, r 21, 50 sheep, farmer 50. DAVIS ALLEN, overseer carding room of Plunkett & Wheeler, h 13 Temple. Davis Elvira Mrs., seamstress and dressmaker, h 6 Plunkett's Lane. Davis George, mason, Hoosac. Davis Hannah P., widow of Daniel, h 7 Summer. Davis James H., emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 4 Pearl. Davis Reuben T., draftsman and builder, bds Depot. DAVIS WILLIAM F, editor and publisher of the Adams Freeman, h West. Day Eliza, widow of James, Columbia. Day Frank, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Day James, emp. of B. & A. R. R., bds Columbia. DEAN DALLAS J., retired merchant, assessor, director First National Bank and vice-president of the South Adams Savings Bank, office Collins block, h Center. Dean Harriet C, widow of Job., boarding-house, Prospect. Dean Horace W., emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Prospect. DEAN JAMES B., r 14, cor 26 and 27, prop, of grist-mill and batting mill. Dean Joseph B., r 14, farmer, owns 200 acres on r 27, and about 20 tene ments in Adams village. Dean Ransom B., (H. N. Dean &. Son,) buyer of hides and skins, extensive tanner in Owego, N. Y., and farmer 50, h Maple st. DEAN RUSSELL B., head clerk and paymaster American Zylonite Co., and Zylonite Comb and Brush Co., h Center. Dean Samuel J., carder, emp. of Plunkett Mfg. Co., h Arnoldsville. Dean Stoel E., retired manuf., aged 75 years, h 6 Hoosac. DeCoigue Louis, r 19, farmer 30. Defoe Frank, emp. Zylonite Co., 13 Burt. Degenkolpe Lewis, mill hand, Summer. DEGNAN WILLIAM, works for Zylonite Co., Zylonite. DEGNAN WILLIAM Mrs., prop, of boarding-house, Zylonite st. Deichmann August, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Summer. DeLancet George, farmer 23, Hoosac. Delphay Alando, laborer, Hoosac. Denayers Flauen, laborer, h Pearl. Derie Hector, cooper, foreman for H. J. Arnold, bds Renfrew. Desnoyer Philip, laborer. DESROCHERS LORENZO, laborer, h off Summer. Dessell John, quarryman at lime kilns. Deyoe Charles E., boss beamer in Renfrew mill, h Columbia. Dickinson John V., laborer, aged 80, h West. Dobson John G., machinist Allen Iron Works, bds Renfrew. Dodds Alexander, mill hand, h Commercial. Dodds Thomas, carpenter, N. Summer. Dollar George, stone mason, h Hill. Don John, dresser, h 18 Columbia. Donaldson Andrew, machinist, h Reeves. Donavon Dennis, resident, h 12 Burt. JENKS & LEGATE, Adams, Mass., Dealers in Custom and Ready-made Clothing-. One price to all. Custom work a specialty. 14 TOWN OF ADAMS. Donhoue John, factory hand. Donlan Bridget, widow of Martin, Columbia. Donnellon Patrick, lime burner, 82 Columbia. Donnely Andrew, boss taper, h 58 Columbia. Donovan James, laborer, h Columbia. Doncette Basille, fireman paper-mill, h off Commercial. Dougless John W., weaver, h 41 Columbia.. Dougless Thomas, resident, h 41 Columbia. Dovignon Joseph, quarryman, h Enterprise. Dovon Timothy, billiard hall, Friend, h do. Dow James, weaver, bds 53 Columbia. Dowd Timothy, dyer, 66 Columbia. Downie Thomas, weaver, h 18 Columbia. Doyle James H., student, resides with Rev. D. C. Moran. Doyle Patrick, janitor Renfrew graded school, h Renfrew. Drake James F., carpenter at the Zylonite Works, Zylonite st. Drescher Otto, emp. American Zylonite Co., h 53 Commercial. Dresler Rinhold, weaver, h 26 Hoosac. Drinkwine Anthony, factory operator, h Maple Grove. Driscoll Edward, invalid. Driscoll Jerry, weaver, Driscoll Patrick, emp. Zylonite Co., Newark, Howland. Dudley John, 15 cows, farmer 60. DUDLEY LARKIN E., r 12, farmer, son of John. DUFFY FRANCIS J., wholesale and retail dealer in liquors, bottler of ales and larger, pool table, Summer, h do. Duffy James, weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Brown. Duffy Joseph, farmer 150, h Reeves. Duggan John, works at lime kiln, h Zylonite, Dukette Andrew, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Dumais George A., shoemaker, Park, h do. Dumais Louisa Mrs., dressmaker, h Park. Dunn Barbara Miss, dressmaker, 6 Spring. Dunn John, operator Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Pleasant. Dunn Rosaline, widow of Charles, h 13 Harmony. Duprea John, laborer, owns h and lot, Pearl. Duprea Joseph, carpenter for L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 108 Commercial. Duprea Joseph S., carriage trimmer, emp. of Edward Vadner, of N.' Adams, h Commercial. Duprea Joseph T. Mrs., dressmaker, h Commercial. Durkin Michael, factory hand, farmer n, h Summer. Dushan Paul, emp. of Plunkett & Wheeler, h Commercial. DUTCHER AMBROSE J., carriage painter, emp. of A. C. Crandall, h West. Dwyer Ed, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Dwyer Martin, clerk for Thomas P. Welch, bds High. Dwyer Mary, widow of Patrick, h High. Dynes David, factory hand, bds 79 Columbia. Dynes John, factory hand, bds 79 Columbia. Eanes Elizabeth, widow of William E., Zylonite. Eastham James, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Eastham James H., dyer, h 6 Columbia. Eastham Sarah, widow of Henry, h 6 Columbia. Eastham Thomas, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. TOWN OF ADAMS. 15 Eaton James E., loom fixer, 75 Columbia. Eaton Thomas, r 17, retired merchant, farmer 8. Eddy Alanson, laborer, h Dean. Edwards George H., laborer, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h West. Edwards J. H. Mrs., milliner and dressmaker, Park, h West. Ellis Waity, widow of George, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Elmer Alfred E., machinist, h Edmunds. Ende Carl, weaver, bds Summer. Erler Robert, weaver, h Murray. Ernst Gotthold, weaver, h Murray. / Ernst Peter, r 26, carpenter. Estabrook Charles F., beamer, emp. Plunkett & Wheeler, h Prospect. Estes Charles, laborer, emp. of M. C. Richmond, h Center. Fairfield Edward W., dresser tender, Plunkett & Wheeler's Mills, h Plun- kett's lane. Fair-weather Elijah, laborer, h 27 Hoosac. Fairweather Joseph, (Cheshire) r 27, farmer, son of Robert. Fairweather Robert, (Cheshire) r 27, farmer, leases of Mrs. Slade, of Chesh ire, 80. Faneuf Julius, invalid, h off Columbia. Farnsworth William G., invalid, h 30 Commercial. Farnum Eliza A., r 22, widow of D. F., farmer 170. Farnum Frank, emp. Zylonite Co., bds Zylonite. Farnum Peter, emp. Zylonite Co., bds Zylonite. Farrell John, bar tender for Mrs. M. McGrath, bds Pleasant. Farron Louis, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Elm. Farwell Elijah, laborer, owns h and lot, Hoosac. Faiwell Frank, coachman for W. S. Jenks, h High. FARWELL LEWIS D., weaver, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds High. Fendro Peter, factory hand, h 85 Columbia. Feneuff Camille, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Elm. Ferguson Dennis, laborer, h Depot. Ferguson John, weaver, h Depot. Ferguson Mary, widow of James, h Depot. Ferguson Peter, weaver, h Depot. Ferguson Thomas, machinist, h Summer. FERGUSON THOMAS C, machinist, and foreman Allen Iron Works, h N. Summer. FERGUSON WILLIAM, overseer of spooling and winding, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 3 Reeves. Fern Henry M., weaver, 25 Columbia. Fern Patrick, weaver, 25 Columbia. Fern Peter, dresser tender, h 24 Columbia. Fessenden Alfonso L., emp. of American Zylonite Co., h 14 Commercial. Fessenden Ann Eliza, widow of Almiron C, resident, 14 Commercial. Fessenden Earl T., emp. of American Zylonite Co., h 14 Commercial. Fidler Henry R., baggage master at Renfrew B. & A. R. R., bds 31 Burt. Fiedler August, weaver, h Jordan. Field Chad, carpenter, h' Arnoldsville. Field Darwin R., night watchman Renfrew Mfg. Co., soldier three years in the war for the Union, h Renfrew. Field George, peddler vegetables and fruit, h Orchard. Field Isaac, barber and dealer in cigars, Columbia. 1 6 TOWN OF ADAMS. Field Joseph, groceries, fruit and vegetables, Dean, h do. Fields Fred, wood chopper, h Pearl. FIFIELD JOSEPH C, general supt. of the Renfrew Mills, h Columbia. Fillison Duncan, weaver, Pine. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ADAMS, H. J. Bliss, president; H. H. Wellington, cashier, Center. Firth John, weaver, h 96 Friend. Firth John, factory hand, h 45 Columbia. Fisher Domenick, laborer, h 45 Friend. Fisher Elisha P., dealer in watches, clocks, silver-ware, spectacles and jewelry, Center, h Depot. Fisk Charles E., r 25, resident. Fisk Edmund D., off r 2=;, clerk for T. E. Mole & Co. Fisk Eliza, r 25, widow of Daniel, resident. FISK JENNIE E. Miss, r 25, artist and teacher of art painting. Fisk John H, r 25, milk dealer, 18 cows, and farmer 100. Fithorick Joseph, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Fitzgerald Lawrence, gate-keeper Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Flavel Francis, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 3 Bellevue. Flemming James M., carpenter, h 15 Crandall. Fly William, pensioner, Sayles. Folk , weaver, h Summer. Follett David, (L. J. FoUett & Sons,) Columbia. FoUett George L., (L. J. Follett & Sons,) Columbia. Follett L. J. & Sons, (David, George L. and Stephen A.) manufs. lime, dairy 25 cows, farmers 150. Follett Leonard J., (L. J. Follett & Sons,) Columbia. Follett Stephen A., (L. J. Follett & Sons,) Columbia. Foot Harry, laborer, bds Myrtle. Foote Edward, carpenter, h Reeves. Foote Joseph, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. Forbes Henry, emp, American Zylonite Co., h Depot. Forbes Louis, molder Allen Iron Works, h Mill. Forbes Rufus, laborer, h Park. Ford W. Harry, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds 14 Harmony. Forg Lewis, molder, h North Summer. Forrest John, loom fixer, North Summer. Foster Michael, stone mason, h Murray. Fox Fred, dye house, Pine. Fox Sarah, widow of Barney, h Friend. Francis Alonzo M., (Cheshire) r 26, 18 cows, farmer, leases of Mrs. Sarah Jenks 300. Frappier Antoine, carpenter, h Crandall. Frebergher Edward, factory hand, h Dean. Frederick Joseph, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son. Friterich Henry, factory hand, Lime. Frost Albert L., emp. American Zylonite Co., h Pleasant. Fuller Charles, tape dresser, h 2 1 Columbia. FULLER EDWARD A., mason, contractor and builder, h 15 Hoosac. Fuller Ezekel, r 17, farm laborer. Fuller George W., mason, h East. Furney John, carpenter, h Enterprise. GAGNON NELSON T., (Smith, Mole & Co.,) bds Greylock House. TOWN OF ADAMS. 1 7 Gagnon Nazine, laborer, h Enterprise. Casing Louis, emp. of American Zylonite Co., h 8 Mill. Gallagher Andrew, laborer, Zylonite. Gallagher Patrick, mason, h Summer. Gandette Anthony, carpenter, h Temple. Gandette Fred., emp. of L. L. Brown, bds Commercial. Gannon Edward, r 9, farmer 20. Gannon Michael, clerk for Henry F. Barrett, bds Myrtle. Gannon Eugene, laborer, h 27 Columbia, Gardner Henry, laborer at saw-mill, h Tophet Hill. Gardner Jacob, stone mason, h 9 Mill. Garneau Edward, fac. op., h Jordan. Garvey Michael, emp. Zylonite Co., Sayles st. Gaughan Michael H., emp. Mrs. McGrath's saloon. Gavin John, carpenter, contractor and builder, h 10 Spring. Gaylord David, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 64 Commercial. Gebbon John, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Friend. Geer Willis D., r 26, farm laborer, emp. of Mrs. Mary J. Cole. Gelinas Charles, farmer 140, h Adams Bros.' grounds. Gelinas Michael, fac. op., h Adams Bros.' grounds. Genereaux George D., tin peddler, h 5 Reeves. Gentsch Julius, restaurant, Spring, h do. Gerons Cammiel, factory hand, 64 Columbia. Gerons Joseph, factory hand, 64 Columbia. Gereau Cam ille, laborer, h off Commercial. Gereau Camille, Jr., teamster, h off Commercial. Gereau N. Dustee, clerk, Columbia. Geroux Adolphus, weaver, h Elm. Geroux David, carpet weaver, h Elm. Geroux David, Jr., laborer, h Temple. Getty Frank, carpenter, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Commercial. Getty Fred, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Getty Joseph, owns h and lot, Mill. Gietler Emile, weaver, h n Temple. Gietler Gustav, weaver, h n Temple. Gilbeau Edward, emp. of Renfrew Mfg Co., h 42 Commercial. Gilbert Lewis, laborer, h 14 Columbia. Gillam John, weaver, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Hoosac. Girard G. Henry, physician, Park, bds Commercial. Giroux Camille, laborer, h Enterprise. Glasier Henry A., stock holder, director, and traveling salesman for the Jarvis Engineering Co., of Boston, h East. Goky Stephen, laborer, h Columbia. GOLD TH WAIT CHARLES E., plain and ornamental painter, decorator, grainer, and letterer, h Orchard. Goldthwait George, teamster, emp. H. J. Arnold & Son, h Hoosac. Goldtwaite George, laborer, h Summer. Goldthwait John T., farmer 4f, h Orchard. Goodbear Thomas, clerk, emp. of George Kolp, Commercial. Goodbear Thomas, mason, h Commercial. Goodenow Clemence, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Prospect. Goodenow Clemence, Jr., emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Prospect. Goodermote Isadore, r 26, night watchman for Renfrew Mfg. Co. 2 i8 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. Waixaoe -® i^ttorneij ayid Counselor at Law, OIEUSTTIEIR, STREET, ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS. mcenta k=Sl^^la Cured Without the Use of the Knife nr Eat ing PlastErSj in any Part Df the Body and Without Pain, by ^DR. PIXLEY'S NEW MODE OF TREATMENTS Gbronic x and x Blood x Diseases x Eradicated. IE. S. ^I^IXjE-2", 2v£. 3D- 56 FENN STREET, PITTSFIELD, MASS., Mrs. Daniel Curtin. Mrs. Lawrence Hanrahan. cxriR/xTisr & HiA.nsri^^H:^nsr7 • nE^LEES I»- AND LADIES' FANCY GOODS. !ESfi@5'"^ USf" Latest Novelties and Lowest Prices in Town. 2STO. & F^JEttZl ST., j£±.^>^1MLS, 3iv(E^.SS, TOWN OF ADAMS. 19 Goodnow Clement, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Commercial. Goodnow Clement, Jr., emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Commercial Coodnow Joseph, weaver, h Prospect. Gordon Archibald, dyer, h Friend. Gordon William, factory hand, h 99 Friend. Gorman Jack, laborer, h Temple. Gorman James, peddler, Edmunds. Gorman Patrick, weaver, Edmunds. Gorman Thomas, factory hand, Maple Grove. Gorman William, laborer, h Edmunds. Corner Richard, machinist Renfrew turkey red dye works, h Dean. Goudreau Nelson, laborer, h Enterprise. Gould Charles O., works for Follet, at lime kiln. Gow Andrew, loom fixer, h 32 Burt. Goyette Joseph, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds Maple Grove. Grallet Auguste, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 7 Mill. Granger Sylvester, teamster, h Myrtle. Grant Mary, widow of George, 96 Friend. Gravel Joseph, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h near Commercial. Gravel Paul, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 43 Commercial. Gray Esther, widow of James, h 66 Columbia. Gray Joseph, loom fixer, 19 Columbia. Gray Patrick, weaver, 66 Columbia. Green Allen F., r 22, farmer. Green Arthur E., freight clerk B. & A. R. R., bds Pleasant cor School. Green Charles W., clerk for C. F. Sayles, bds 23 Liberty. Green Dyer P., r 26, farmer and manager for B. F. Phillips 300. Green Edwin A., clerk for D. R. Smith, h Liberty. Green Frederick W.. station agent B. & A. R. R., h Pleasant cor School. GREEN GEORGE,' gardener for L. L. Brown, bds Commercial. Green Jerry, clerk Greylock House, h Depot. Green John B., box maker, h 23 Liberty. Green Peter, weaver, bds Edmunds. Green William B., dry goods, cloaks, shawls, carpets, paper hangings and ladies' shoes, Park, h cor Orchard and East. GREENWOOD EDWARD, night watchman for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Dean. Greenwood Fred., laborer, h off Summer. Gregoire Thomas, weaver, h Pearl. Gregroare Joseph, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Grenier Louis, groceries, Columbia, bds do. Grey John, emp. Zylonite Co., Zylonite. GREYLOCK HOUSE, John Thayer, prop., 7 Center. Greylock Restaurant and Billiard Rooms, Edgar M. Wood, prop., Center st. Gribbon John, weaver, Sayles st. Grietzbach William, laborer, h Summer. Grietzteach Herman, factory hand, Hoosac. Griffin Ann, widow, h Spring. Griswold Frank, r 19, farm laborer. Griswold James, teamster, off Hoosac. Griswold William C, laborer, off Hoosac. Grover Joseph, laborer, bds Spring. Groves Alexander, factory hand, h Columbia. Groves Alexander, Jr., factory hand, h Columbia. TOWN OF ADAMS. Groves Robert, emp. Zylonite Co. Gunning Thomas F.. book-keeper for Loftus & Cadagon, bds Temple. Gutermuth Henry, shoemaker, h Summer. Guy Shaw, factory hand, bds 79 Columbia. Haas William, die sinker at the Zylonite Works, Zylonite. Hackett Peter, fac. op., h Commercial. Haff George W., dealer in general groceries, Dean, h High cor. Enterprise. Hagarty Phillip, emp. of W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Park. Hagerty Ann, widow of Barnard, h Commercial. Haggerty John, mason, 43 Hoosac. Haggerty Owen, carder, emp. of J. B. Dean, h Mill. Haggerty Peter, mason, Hoosac. HALL ANDREWS, prop, livery, market gardener and farmer, 179 Myrtle, h do. Hall Arthur A., clerk for J. D. Ainslie, bds Myrtle. Hall Calvin, laborer, h 8 Enterprise. Hall Stephen L. A., farmer, manages farm of 169 acres for his father, An drews Hall, h Center. Hamberg George, mill hand. Maple Grove. Hamilton Kate, washing and ironing, h 13 Commercial. MAMMOND JOHN, baker and confectioner, Commercial cor Liberty, hdo. Hanah James, r 2, factory hand. Kanlon John O., cooper, h Lime. Hanrahan Edward, off r 4, son of Patrick. HANRAHAN LAWRENCE, weaver, h 63 Columbia. HANRAHAN MARY Mrs., (Curtin & Hanrahan,) h Renfrew. Hanrahan Patrick, off r 4, farmer 175. Hansel Frank, dyer, Pine. Hardiman Thomas, fac. op., h Adams Bros.' grounds. Harding Foster, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Temple. Harkness Sarah L. Miss, teacher, room No. 5, Renfrew graded school, bds Myrtle. Harmon Betsey, widow of Julius C., boarding house 16 Crandall. Harmon Ezra B., janitor of the Academic Graded School, h Liberty. Harmon Lewis E., laborer and coachman for P. Sharon, h near depot. Harmon William E., paper maker, foreman of the drying room, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 34 Commercial. Harrington Alfred B., r 21, dairy 6 cows, 40 sheep, farmer 160. Harrington Amasa, retired farmer, bds Commercial. Harrington Asa S., flour, meal, feed and groceries, Liberty, h do. Harrington Charles E., loom fixer, h 7 Enterprise. Harrington Edmund J., teamster, owns h and lot, East Hoosac. Harrington Francis R., station agent B. & A. R. R., Maple Grove, h Com mercial. Harrington Franklin, blacksmith, Plunkett's Lane, h do. Harrington Franklin, Jr., teamster, Plunkett's Lane. Harrington Gilbert, r 21, dairy 7 cows, 25 sheep, farmer 88. Harrington Herbert E , r 21, farmer, son of Gilbert. HARRINGTON HERBERT E., book-keeper for L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds Liberty. Harrington Horace, gate keeper L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Commercial. Harrington Ira, r 14, laborer. Harrington Jerome N., prop, of Renfrew livery, feed and boarding stable, h Renfrew. TOWN OF ADAMS. Harrington Luman, liveryman, h Columbia. Harrington Marcus L., r 22, farmer for D. F. Burlingame. Harrop James A., r 9, weaver. Harrop Robert, r 9, peddler. Harrop Robert S., second boss in the spooling rooms in Renfrew's, 43 Columbia. Hart John, beamer, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds 9 Maple Grove. Hart Theron, emp Renfrew Co., h Grove. Hart Thomas, laborer, h 9 Maple Grove. Hartwell Frank D., saddler and harness maker. Harvey Richard, factory hand, h 40 Columbia. Haskell Erness L., r 25, baggage master, Maple Grove Depot. Hastings Edger S., r 1, cooper. Hastings Samuel S., r 1, cooper. Hatch Eugene, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Temple. Hathaway Charles L., manager of L. L. Brown's private laundry, 9 Com mercial. Hathaway Edger M., r 22, stone mason and laborer. HATHAWAY EDWARD A., loom fixer, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Temple. HATHAWAY ERNEST, clerk for T. D. Brown, h Murray. Hathaway Henry, r 21, 12 cows, fruit grower 500 trees, apairist 17 swarms, farmer 126. Hathaway John, r 7, farmer 50. Hathaway Levi, saw-mill hand at Arnold's mills, h and lot, 25 Hoosac. HATHAWAY RUFUS B., 15 cows, breeder of grade Jersey cattle, farmer 75, E. Hathaway st. Haneisen Adam H., weaver, Pleasant. Hawkins Patrick, emp. Renfrew Co., Temple. Hawkins Thomas, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. HAWORTH CHARLES H., supt. of the new gingham mills of the Ren frew Mfg. Co., h 46 Commercial. HAWORTH JOHN, weaver, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 17 Temple. Haworth Lawrence, retired, owns block at Renfrew, h Summer. Haworth Lawrence Jr., foreman at Renfrew's, Columbia. Hayes Crest, farmer, h Pleasant. Hayes Henry, teamster, Sayles st. Haytree Charles, spinner, h 34 Columbia. Haytree George W., loom fixer, h 30 Columbia. Haytree John D., clerk for Smith, Mole & Co., bds 33 Columbia. Haytree Mary, widow of George, h 33 Columbia. Heap John T., weaver, emp. of W. C. Plunkett & Co., Arnoldsville. Heeney William, carriage manuf. 40 Commercial, h Temple. Heffron James, dyer for Adams Bros., h 9 Maple Grove. Hehnel Frederick, fac. op., h Summer. Hehnel Herman, weaver, h Summer. Heinzel Auguste, emp. of American Zylonite Co., h 4 Mill. Helger Goaford, weaver, h Hoosac. Helmrich August, weaver, h Summer. Henderson Robert, factory hand, bds 33 Columbia. Hennesey Patrick, emp. Plunkett & Wheeler, h Commercial. Hennessey Richard, laborer, owns h and lot, Pearl. Hennessey Thomas, laborer, h Adams Bros.' grounds. Henzy James, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h 3 Bellevue. TOWN OF ADAMS. Herbert Cornlia, laborer, h 45 Friend. Herlbut Charles, loom fixer, h Summer. Herrington Lewis, carpenter, h 44 Columbia. Herman Valentine, r 17, janitor at Commercial st. school-house. Hewitt James, owns saloon, and h and lot, Pleasant. Hewett Robert C, r 19, factory hand. Hicks Herbert O., book-keeper for Smith, Mole & Co., h 15 Crandall. Hillset Henry, factory hand, h Lime. Hinder Philip, finisher, h 94 Friend. Hines Edward, emp Renfrew Co., Grove. Hirschburg Gustav, weaver, h Summer. Hiser George P. Mrs., resident, h Columbia. HOAG EDWIN G., carpenter and joiner, Allen Iron Works, h Mill. Hoderker Henry, weaver, h Powers st. Hoderker John, factory hand, h Powers st. Hoderker Nicholas, farmer 8, h Powers st. Hoffman Harmon, weaver, h Summer. Hoffman Joseph, weaver, h Friend. Hoffman Trowgtt, weaver, h Hoosac. Hogan John, laborer, h Allen. HOLDEN MERRICK J., lumber, sash, doors, blinds and all kinds of build ing material, n Depot, h Center, cor Crandall. Hollan John, weaver, h 99 Friend. Holloran John, emp. Renfrew Co., h Friend. Holleran Patrick, -emp Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Grove. Holmes Harry B., student Williams college, resides Park. HOLMES HORACE M., M. D., (F. E. Mole &Co.,) physician and surgeon,, h and office 19 Park. Holmes Jeffrey A., confectionery, ice cream and notions, Myitle, h do. Horn James D., machinist for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Edmonds. HORTON ALEXANDER, machinist, emp. of J. A. Allen, h Mill. Hosey William, carpenter and millwright, h Allen. Houghton Albert L., dealer in fish, oysters, etc , Hoosac cor Mill, h do. Howarth Samuel P., general merchant, Park, h Maple. Howatt George B. M., r 14, gardener and farmer, emp. of L. L. Brown. Howatt Gerald, Jr., gardener and farmer for L. L. Brown, h 21 Commercial. HOWATT WILLIAM D., assistant gardener, emp. L. L. Brown, bds Com mercial. Howland Charles A., r 2, 100 sheep, 40 cows, breeder and dealer in Dur ham cattle, farmer 250, and pasture land 250 at foot of Greylock Mt. Howland Edmund J., r 3, prop, of milk and vegetable route in Adams, 24 cows, farmer, leases of Stowell E. Dean 200. Howland Mary, widow of Daniel, resident, h 17 Summer. Hubbard Charles H., stationary engineer, h West. Hughes John, mason, h Friend. Hughes John T., beamer, h 60 Columbia Hughes Michael, stone mason, h 20 Sayles. Hughes Patrick, quarryman, h 62 Columbia. Hull Oliver S., photographer, emp. of W. D. Parsons, bds 19 Crandall. HULSE SCHUYLER, dealer in pianos, organs, musical merchandise^ n sewing machines, Center, h Summer. HULSE'S MUSIC STORE, pianos, organs and musical merchandise, and sewing machines, Center st. TOWN OF ADAMS. 23 Humphrey h,dwin E., shipping clerk for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h n Com mercial. Hungerford Edward, pastor Congregational church, h 2 1 Park. Hurd Lucius F., practical jeweler, Center. Hurd William D., barber, emp. Henry Roncoe, bds Reeves. Hutton Henry, laborer, West Road. Hutton Henry, r 27, painter. Hynes Edward, mill hand, Maple Grove. Hyseler Joseph, r 1, teamster. Hyser Philip, emp. Renfrew Co., h Friend. Hyser William, emp. Renfrew Co., h Friend. Inert William, factory hand, h 26 Friend. Ingham William, weaver, h 20 Burt. Ingraham Edwin G., carpenter, h Maple Grove. Ingraham John, retired cabinet maker, h 22 Park. Ingraham Mary G., widow of Joseph D., h 4 School. Ingraham Ruth P., widow of Henry H., h Maple Grove. Isbell Abner D , (Plunkett Mfg. Co.,) and operative in the mill, h Park. Jaeschke Arthur, r 26, market gardener, breeder of poultry, and dealer in eggs, farmer 3. Jandreau Nelson, laborer, h Bellevue ave. Jarvis Eveline, widow, h Newark, Howland. Jarvis John G., asst. superintendant American Zylonite Co., Howland Station. Jenkins William, carpenter, h Hoosac. Jenks Ambrose B., locomotive fireman B. & A. R. R., h 7 School. Jenks Calvin, carpenter, h East. JENKS EDMUND D., (L. L. Brown Paper Co.) h 5 Crandall. JENKS JOHN, fruit grower 200 trees, and farmer 100, h Edmunds. Jenks William A., emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 21 Liberty. JENKS WILLIAM S., (Jenks & Legate) stockholder of Holyoke Whiting Paper Co., h Center, cor Commercial. *JENKS & LEGATE, (William S. Jenks and Charles E. Legate) merchant tailors and clothiers. [Card on bottom lines.] Jennett Benjamin, cooper, h 15 Burt. Jennings Dwight, laborer, h Bellevue ave. JEPSON LAFAYETTE A, clerk for Bowen, Mole & Co., h Maple Grove. Johnson George E., painter, South Grove, Johnson George W., painter, h Edmunds. Jondreau Nelson, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 1 Reeves. Jones Ezra N., supt. of Mill No. 6, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 1 Grove. Jones Henry A., clerk for Smith, Mole & Co., h Center. Jones Mary, widow of Alanson, boarding house, Crandall's Block, Center. Jones Thomas A,, dry and fancy goods, Park, h do. Jordan Frank, carpenter, h Mill. Jordan Frank, molder, h Jordan. Joron Harmidas, barber, Center St., over the P. O., h Dean. Joyce Anastasia, widow, h Arnoldsville. JUBB THOMAS, clerk for T. D. Brown, h Park. Kain Andrew, resident, h Edmunds st. Kaiser Henry, engineer at Arnold's saw-mill, h 89 N. Summer. Kaliher Hugh, mill hand, h Columbia. Kaliher Mara, widow of James, h Columbia. Kane Catherine Mrs., owns 10 tenements, h Summer. 24 TOWN OF ADAMS. Kane Mary Mrs., fac. op., h 4 Mill. Kane Michael, laborer, h Summer. Karner Edward R., express agent, h School. Karragan John, weaver, Burt. Karragan Patrick, weaver, Burt. Kay Thomas, boss weaver for W. C. Plunkett & Co., h Arnoldsville. Kearnes Michael, laborer, h n Summer. Keefe Patrick H., physician and surgeon, office Center, bds Greylock House. Keefe Samuel, laborer, h Lime. Keegan Daniel, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. Keegan Patrick, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. Keegan Sylvester, factory hand, h Dry Brook st. Keffe Sarah, widow, h Spring. KELLER ARNOLD, foreman, of the Renfrew turkey red dye works, h Dean. Kelley Edward, overseer finishing room, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 5 Enterprise. Kelley George E., carriage trimmer, h Depot. Kelley Henry, emp. Zylonite Co., h Hoosac. Kelley James, retired, h and lot, N. Summer. Kelley Edward, quarryman, h 7 Mill. Kemp Zebina, 2d hand in warp room, h 22 Columbia. Kempf John, laborer, bds Hoosac. Kennedy Willis D., dentist, office Collins block. KENYON MARTHA E. Mrs., boarding, h 14 Harmony. KEN YON WILLIAM H., emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 14 Harmony. Keohler Theodore, cigarmaker, Spring, h do. Kernitzsehka John, weaver, h Lime. Kerr George, machinist, h 46 Columbia. Kerry Michael, quarryman at lime kiln, h Powers. Kershaw James, marker in at Renfrews, h 1 1 Columbia. Kevlin John, factory hand, h 37 Columbia, Kiley Daniel, laborer, h 1 2 Adams Bros', grounds, Kiley Patrick, house painter, h 7 Pearl. King John, carpenter, h 60 Columbia. King Meddie, clerk for Smith, Mole & Co., h 25 Burt. King Nelson, teamster, h 43 Friend. King Peter, laborer, h 60 Columbia. Kinney John J., works for Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. KIPPER EMIL, president of the American Zylonite Co., resides with L. L. Brown, Commercial. Kirby John, laborer, 15 Adams Bros., grounds. Kirchner August, laborer, h 35 Friend. Kirk Samuel, factory hand, h Columbia. Kittridge James, dyer, h Friend. Kling Henry, laborer, h 29 Burt. Knapton Fred, mason, h Maple Grove. Knapton John, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 7 Maple Grove. Kneeland Lois C. Mrs., r 21 farmer 45. Koch Herman, weaver, h Summer. Kolch Adolph, asst. gardener, emp. of L. L. Brown, bds Summer. Kolp George, dry and fancy goods, Center, h Commercial. To get and Keep a good situation, one must be well fitted lor It.— GHIGK- KKING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL,, Pidsli, -Id, Mass. TOWN OF ADAMS. 25 Konrad August, shoemaker, h Summer. Krammer Gootlieb, works in dye house, h Summer. Krammer William, weaver, h Summer. Kranse William, machinist, h 93 Friend. Labeau Moses, fac. op., h Maple Grove. LaBeau Peter, carpenter. Laberge Louis, groceries, Depot, h Columbia. Lablue Edmund, loom fixer, Commercial. Lablue Gilbert, weaver, h Commercial. Lablue Isaac, weaver, bds Commercial. Lablue Peter, carpenter, h Commercial. LACEY FRED, designer, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 37 Commercial. Laferriere Earnest J., clerk and shoemaker, h East cor Center. LaFortune Gilbert, factory hand, B. F. Phillips & Son, h Depot. Lahey Bridget, widow of Timothy, 12 Columbia. Lahey James, finisher at Renfrew's, h 80 Columbia. Lahey John, dyer, h 12 Columbia. Lahey Michael, teamster, h Friend. Lamb Duane Everette, r 27, farmer with his father, Seneca E. LAMB SENECA E., r 21, 20 cows, farmer 316. Langer William, factory hand, h Friend. Langkammer Charles, weaver, h Summer. Languer Fritz, laborer, h Bellevue. Langworthy Chester, overseer of the spinning department of Plunkett & Wheeler's mills, h 10 Commercial. Lanngher Gustav, weaver, h n Temple. Lapelt Charles, factory hand, h Pine. Lapham Maria A., widow of George, h 7 Park. Lathe Clarence H., wholesale dealer in jewelry and diamonds in Boston, address Boston and Adams, h Commercial. Lawrence Adelbert D., emp. of American Zylonite Co., h Bellevue ave. Lawrence Wade, r 14, peddler. Lawson John, loom fixer, h 144 Summer. Leahea James, factory hand, bds 79 Columbia. Learey Cornelius, resident, h Columbia. Learey Ellen Miss, resident, h Columbia. Learey Katie Miss, resident, h Columbia. Leary Florence, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Elm. Lebeau Ambrose, weaver, h Bellevue ave. Lefebore Israel, factory hand, h 1 Columbia. LEGATE CHARLES E., (Jenks & Legate) bds Park. Legate Simeon M., traveling salesman for H. D. Thatcher & Co., of Pots dam, N. Y., h Crandall's Block, Center. Lemory Edward, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h Arnoldsville, n Maple Grove. Leonard Alvin W., overseer weaving room for B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Leonard Barney, r 6, farmer. Leonard C E. Mrs., owns h and lot, S. Grove. Leonard Clarissa E., widow of Francis M., owns h and lot, h Savoy Road. Lesure Rosetta, widow of Jackson V., h Arnoldsville. Leterneau Moses, fac. op., h Arnoldsville. Leveiller Joseph, brick layer, h Depot. Lewis Daniel, spinner, emp. of Plunkett Mfg. Co., h Arnoldsville. 26 TOWN OF ADAMS. Lewis Eddy H., shoemaker, son of George H., h 98 Commercial. LEWIS GEORGE H, custom shoemaker and repairer, Center St., soldier three years in the war for the Union, h 98 Commercial. Lewis Levi, barber, h Commercial. Lewis Thomas, r 17, farm laborer. Lillie Ella Mrs., teacher grammar department of Adams graded school, h 4 School. Lincoln Franklin H., book-keeper, and emp. of M. C. Richmond, h West. Lindley Job, emp. Renfrew Co., h Temple. Linnehan Jeremiah, spinner, 32 Columbia. Lirard Albert, laborer, h off Commercial. Lischke Anton, weaver, h Summer. Little Eli, carpenter, h Elm. Little Nelson, laborer, h Enterprise. Liversidge Bridget Mrs., h and lot, N. Summer. Loftus & Cadagan, (Thomas F. L., of N.Adams, and James E. C.) groceries and crockery, Commercial. Long Adam, weaver, h 3 1 Friend. Longmuir James, tape dresser, 51 Columbia. Loomis Charles, fac. op., h Grove. Loranga Peter, laborer, h Pleasant. Lord Fred, laborer, h Edmunds. Lord Joseph, emp. of B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Lord Joseph, factory hand, h n Commercial. Lord Joseph, carpenter, h Commercial. Lord Joseph, Jr., carpenter, Maple Grove. Lothrop Manfred N., emp. Zylonite Co., h Lime. Loughlin Peter, factory hand, 74 Columbia. Love Corlice, r 14^, 9 cows, farmer 179. Love Corlice, Jr., emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 53 Commercial. Love John, r 14I-, farmer, with his father, Corlice. Lowell Stephen B., laborer, h Maple Grove. Lowell Charles, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Ludwig Henry, weaver, h Summer. Lukehart William, glass blower, h 50 Columbia. Lunda Louis, factory hand, h 40 Hoosac. Luzen burger John, weaver, h 26 Hoosac. Lycet William, laborer, h Pearl. Lyons George M., weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 9 Pearl. Lyons Jane, widow of Peter, h 6 Enterprise. Lyons William, folder, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 6 Enterprise. Maesal Edward, weaver, h Summer. MAHER JAMES F. Rev., assistant pastor St. Charles church, residence at the parsonage. Maher John, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Dean. Major Michael, fireman Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Pearl. Malloy Edward, laborer, h Lime. Manason Augustus, laborer, Lime. Mannel August, weaver, h 4 Mill. Mannel Edward, weaver, h 4 Mill. Manning Asahel S., (Manning & Co.,) h Myrtle. Manning & Co., (Asahel S. M., and James M. Mock) manufrs. and dealers in harnesses, saddles, etc.. Center. TOWN OF ADAMS. 2 7 Manson Richard, machinist, 54 Columbia. Marchal Fred, laborer, h off Summer. Marcott Salina Mrs., resides 6 Reeves. Marrin Martha Mrs., h 72 Columbia. Marsh Albert, blacksmith, emp. of A. Crandall. Marsh Alexander, quarryman, lime kiln. Marsh Charles, contractor and builder, h Park. Marsh Delia C, widow of Oscar, h 6 School. Marsh Jerry, carpenter, h Murray. Marsh Levi, photographer, Prospect, h do. Marsh Philo, carriage maker, h Prospect. Marshall William, factory hand, h Commercial. Martin Henry D., overseer of spinning room Mill No. 1, W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Columbia. Martin Mary, widow of Bartholomew, h Columbia. Martin Peter, mason, h Enterprise. Martin Peter, mill hand, Maple Grove. Martin Richard, manager for F. L. Tilton, and farmer, leases of F. O. Sayles 280, Park. Martin William, laborer, h Crandall. Mascraft Charles A., head dyer of the Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Mason Edward W., butcher, emp. of T. Cropper, bds Pearl. Mason Martin, fireman Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Mason Smith A., milk dealer, h Commercial. MATTOON LEONARD W., carpenter, contractor and builder, h Myrtle. Maynard Albert, tinsmith, emp. of S. F. Todd, h Commercial. Maynard Albert E., tinsmith, emp. of F. S. Todd, h Commercial. McAnary Eliza, widow of Marshall, boarding, h Maple Grove. McAndrews John, factory hand, h Columbia. McAuly Carry, widow, factory hand, h Summer. McAvoy James, general merchant, Friend st., h do. McBride Alexander, night watchman at Gingham Mill, h 23 Columbia. McBride Elizabeth, widow of Samuel, h 22 Columbia. McBride Francis, supt. of W. C. Plunkett's Mills, li Columbia. McCabe George E., laborer, bds Park. McCabe Hugh, works for Zylonite Co., h Lime. McCain Douglass, weaver, h Pleasant, McCollough John, factory hand, h N. Summer. McComb W. J. laborer, h off Summer. McCormick James, emp. of Adams Bros. <& Co., h Maple Grove. McCullock Fmily P., widow of A. Judson, dressmaker, h off Commercial. McCullock John, laborer, Summer. McCullock T. Eugene, designer for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. McCuskey Catharine, widow of James, h Park. McDaniels Daniel, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. McDaniels John H., fish and oysters, Myrtle, h Bellevue ave. McDonald Patrick, night watchman for Zylonite Co., bds Columbia. McEndrew Bartholem, laborer, h Columbia. -McEndrew Michael, firemen for Renfrew Co., Columbia. McGaughan Elizabeth, widow of James, resident, h Summer. McGaughan Hugh James, card grinder, bds Summer. McGaughan Peter, beamer, bds Summer. McGanvorn Frank, slater and painter, h 27 Burt. TOWN OF ADAMS. McGilp Henry, loom fixer, h Elm. McGinnis Walter, tailor, emp. of Jenks & Legate, bds Renfrew. McGovern Frank, emp. Renfrew Co., h Burt. McGinty John, laborer, h Arnoldsville. McGinty Mary, widow of Thomas, boarding, h Arnoldsville. McGinty Thomas, laborer, h Arnoldsville. McGrath Andrew, r 4, 14 cows, farmer 200. McGrath James, farmer 13, h Lime. McGrath John, resident, h Columbia. McGrath Margaret, widow "of John, saloon, Pleasant, h do. McGrath Michael, boiler tender Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Renfrew. McGrath Patrick, farm laborer, h N. Summer. McGrath William, r 5, farmer 100. McGue James, retired, aged 85, h Summer. McGue Patrick, factory hand, h Columbia. McLachlan Agnes Mrs., h 29 Columbia. McLane John, loom fixer, h 20 Columbia. McLane Robert, factory hand, h 97 Friend. McLarren James, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., Friend. McLarren William, factory hand, bds Commercial. McLaughlin Joseph, dyer, h Columbia. McLaughlin William, quarryman, h 43 Friend. McMaath John H., weaver. McMahon Bridget, widow of Thomas, h Pleasant. McMahon Michael, dyer, bds Pleasant. McMahon Terrence, dyer, bds Pleasant. McNamara James, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 53 Commercial. McNulty John, molder Allen Iron Works, h Mill. McNulty Barnard, currier, h Jordan. McNulty Hugh, laborer, Park. McPherson Peter, loom fixer Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Elm. Meacham Calvin, r 8, retired farmer. Meade Cornelius, shoemaker, 43 Friend. Mechen Thomas, dyer at turkey red dye house, bds 51 Columbia. Medcalf Fred, emp. of American Zylonite Co.. bds Columbia. Meett Frank, factory hand, h Summer. Meett Peter, farmer 6, h N. Summer. Meett Peter, factory hand, h N. Summer. Megson Charlotte, Yankee notions and confectionery, Friend st. Megson John, weaver, h Friend. Meiklejohn David, loom fixer, h Burt. Meiklejohn James, loom fixer, emp. of W. C. Plunkett & Co., h Arnoldsville. Meiklejohn Thomas, loom fixer at Renfrew Mill, h 45 Columbia. Menlay Patrick, dyer for Renfrew Co., bds Columbia. Merchant Abigail Miss, resident, h 19 Liberty. MERCHANT E. EARL, register of deeds, northern district, office town hall building, h Center. Metcalf Fred., emp. of American Zylonite Co., h Summer. Milan John, factory hand Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Grove. Millard Alfred A., factory hand, h 33 Commercial. Millard Ansel E., news room and variety store, Dean St., under the bank, h Crandall. Millard Elizabeth A., widow of George F., h 33 Commercial. TOWN OF ADAMS. 29 Millard Herbert F., clerk for his father Ansel E. Miller Adolph, weaver, h Summer. Miller Columbus N., r 22, farmer 65. Miller Emery, r 22, farmer. Miller James V., weaver Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. Milliman Charles, clerk, h Depot. Milliman Deborah M., widow of William, h Depot. Milliman Frances Miss, dressmaker, h Depot. Milliman James A., dresser, emp. of Plunkett & Wheeler, h 13 Commercial. Millis Catherine Mrs., seamstress, h Arnoldsville. Miner George O., painter and paper hanger, h Spring. Minihen Timothy, dyer for Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Columbia. Minnahan David, emp. Renfrew Co , h Grove. Minnahan John, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Mitchal Archibald, carpenter, h 28 Burt. Mitchel James, bleacher at dye house, h 142 Summer. Mitchel Thomas, plumber at the Zylonite works, h Zylonite st. Mock James M , (Manning & Co.) h Myrtle. Mocnan Frank, weaver, h Sayles. Mogwite Ernest, weaver, h Summer. Moison Arthur, salesman for E. J. Noble, bds Center. Moison Leon, carpenter and builder, h Crandall block. Center. Moison Richard, clerk for W. B. Green, h Center. MOLE ALFRED B., (Smith, Mole & Co.) (Bowen, Mole & Co.) supt. of cotton mill Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Orchard. MOLE FRANCIS E., (F. E. Mole& Co.) owns Greylock Hotel, h Summer. MOLE F. E. & Co., (Francis E M., and Dr. Horace M. Holmes) dealers in drugs, medicines, paints, oils and hardware, Center. Mole John E.. postmaster, Center, h Summer. MOLE THOMAS A., (L. L. Brown Paper Co.) treasurer of L. L. Brown Paper Co., breeder of Jersey cattle, reg., and farmer, with Edwin A. Anthony 270, h Park. Molloy John, spinner, 16 Burt Molloy John, bar tender, Myrtle. Monehiner Joseph, weaver, 35 Friend. Money John, factory hand, h 43 Commercial. Money Joseph, carpenter, h Bellevue ave. Monher Frank, laborer, bds 38 Hoosac. Montgomery Henry, retired laborer, h Columbia. Montgomery Joseph M., fish peddler, h Edmunds. Monville Jonas, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 11 Commercial. MOORE HENRY, overseer spinner Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 5 Maple Grove. MOORE HENRY Mrs , keeps boarding house for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 5 Maple Grove. Moore John W., beamer, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds 5 Maple Grove. Moore Patrick J., mill hand, h Columbia. MORAN DENIS C, pastor of St. Charles Catholic church, h off Park and Columbia. Moran John, resides with Rev. D. C. Moran Margaret, widow of Thomas, boarding, h Commercial. Moran Patrick, laborer, h Fisk. More William, overseer in spooling room Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 57 Columbia. Morey Catharine, widow of George W., h Commercial. 3° TOWN OF ADAMS. Morgan George, laborer, Mountain Road. Morgan George H., weaver, Hoosac. Moriarity Daniel, dyer at Renfrew Mills, h Columbia. Moriarity Mary, widow of Michael, Columbia. Moriarity Patrick, tailor, emp. of Jenks & Legate, bds Greylock House. Moriarity Thomas, works for Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. Morin Charles F., book-keeper for B. F. Phillips & Son, bds Maple Grove. Morin John M., finisher of woolen goods for B. F. Phillips & Son, h Ed munds. Morrea Joseph, laborer, h 43 Friend. Morris Thomas, painter, bds 13 Commercial. Morrissey Thomas, laborer, h Edmunds. Morrissey William, laborer, Mountain Road. Morrison Kate Mrs., washerwoman, h 38 Hoosac. Morton James, section hand in weave room, h 55 Columbia. Morton Robert, loom fixer, h 54 Columbia. Morton Thomas, factory hand, h Columbia. Mossey Peter, laborer, Edmunds. Mourity John, dyer at Renfrew's, h 84 Columbia. Moylan John, night watchman Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Maple Grove. Muggle John, r 29, loom fixer, farmer 3. Muir Hugh, factory hand, h 19 Burt. Mullaley James, bar tender for Mrs. Chaplin, 60 Commercial, bds 54 do. Munn August, factory hand, h 26 Friend. Munson Franklin H. B., lawyer, town clerk, justice of the peace, and agent Travelers Ins. Co., 1 Center, bds Greylock House. Murphy Charles, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h off Commercial. Murphy Daniel, dealer in drugs and medicines, 10 Park, bds Greylock House. Murphy James, factory hand, bds 79 Columbia. Murphy John, laborer, h Columbia. Murphy John, beamer, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 11 Hoosac. MURPHY MICHAEL J., plumbing, stoves and tinware, Park, h do. Murphy Philip, painter. Murphy Roger, laborer, h Park. Murray Alexander, emp. Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. Murray Edward, machinist, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Murray. Murray George, emp. Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. Murray Peter, quarryman, lime kiln. Murray Peter, beamer Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Murray st. Myatt Peter, laborer, owns h and lot, N. Summer. Myer Ernest, weaver, h Maple. Myers August, weaver, h West. Myers Byron P.; teller First National Bank of Adams, prop. Adams rubber stamp works, and job printer, Summer, h do. Myers Frank, teamster, h Columbia. MYERS LUTHER, carpenter, architect and builder, h 18 Summer. Myers Nelson, boarding, h 9 Temple. Myers Peter, r 17, farmer, leases of Jas. Carter 20. Myett Joseph, mason, h new road n Renfrew. Myott Fred., laborer, bds Dean. Myott Henry, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Dean. Naumann August, weaver, h Summer. TOWN OF ADAMS. 3 I NAVIN PATRICK H., blacksmith and carriage ironer, 40 Commercial. Neagle Richard, factory hand, bds Grove. Neagles Michael, tinner, emp. J. D. Ainslee, h Summer. Neagles William, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Neary Edmund, r 9, farmer 26. Neary William, laborer, h 52 Columbia. Needham John, wholesale and retail dealer in liquors, 12 Columbia, h do. Neff Baltasar, weaver, h n Temple. Neipling Jacob, factory hand, h 39 Friend. Nelson John F., molder, bds 53 Columbia. Newman August, laborer, Summer. Newman Carl, laborer, h Hoosac. Newmarker Christian, factory hand, h Commercial. Newmarker Mary, washing and ironing, h Commercial. Newton Frank B., r 16, laborer, h and lot. Nicholas Joseph, weaver of rag carpets, h Lime. NICHOLS GEORGE, teamster, h Spring. Nimons Edward, farmer 3, h Powers. Nimons Edward, Jr., weaver, h and lot Summer. Nimons Robert, farmer 2^, h Powers. Nimons William, r 9, weaver. Ninhan Michael, second hand in dye house Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Noble Edward J., dealer in boots, shoes and dry goods, Center, h Commercial. Noonan George, emp. Zylonite Co., h 98 Friend. Noonan James, laborer, h Reeves. Norcross Lyman, laborer, h off Summer. Norman Charles, laborer, h off Hoosac. Norman William, paper maker, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Prospect. Nuchten Charles, weaver, h Summer. Nye W. Nelson, r 23, farm laborer. O'Brien James, fac. op., h Jordan. O'Brien John, foreman spinner, h 88 North Summer. O'Brien John, 2d, laborer, h Mill. O'Brien Michael, carriage painter, emp. P. Navin, h Commercial. O'Connor Dennis, spinner, h 49 Columbia. O'Donnall Edward, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co , h Spring. O'HAGERTY PHILLIP, foreman in the carding room of W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Park. O'Harn John, r 5, resident. O'Haro James, beamer, emp. W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Park. O'Hern Jerry, laborer, h Lime. O'Hern John, dyer for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. O'Hern Patrick, mill hand for Plunkett & Wheeler, h Reeves. O'Laughlin Peter, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. O'Mally Mary, widow, h Lime. O'Mally Thomas, dyer, h Lime. O'Neal Henry, weaver, h 65 Columbia. O'Neil Peter, loom fixer, h Fisk. O'Niell James, dyer at Renfrew's, h 87 and 88 Columbia. O'Toole Jamess, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 6 Maple Grove. Obrey Elias, loom fixer, h Elm. Obrey Napoleon, weaver, h Elm. Obrey Peter, quarryman, h Bellevue ave. 32 TOWN OF ADAMS. Olin John H., sawyer, bds Center. Orcutt Harriet A. Mrs., resident, Edmunds. Ormsby Caroline M., widow of Minor J., pensioner of the last war, h Savoy road. Ormsbee Charles E., weaver, bds Savoy road. Orr James, foreman machinist of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 15 Harmony. Orr William, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. Osborne James, paper maker, emp. Zylonite Co., h Howland. Osborne James, Jr., emp. American Zylonite Co., h Commercial. Otley Thomas, emp. Renfrew Co., h 18 Columbia. Ouimette Napoleon, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Commercial. Paidy John, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. Palmer Amos C, boarding house, 35 Commercial. Palmer Charles, laborer, h Arnoldsville. Palmer Cornelius, fac. op., h Arnoldsville. Palmer Delia M., widow of Aaron W., dressmaker, h Zylonite. Paro Alfred W., weaver, h Bellevue ave. Paro Dmiel, emp. B. F.' Phillips & Son, h Grove. Paro Joseph, dyer, North Summer. Paro Ordis, overseer spinner, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Parsons William D., photographer, Park, h 15 Crandall. Partridge George, emp. H. J. Arnold & Son, h off Summer. PARTRIDGE JAMES A., decorative paper hanger, painting, graining and calsomining, estimates furnished on any job, country work a specialty, h Center. Parvos Charles, laborer, h 85 Columbia. Paslat Paul, weaver, h Summer. Patton Robert, factory hand, h Zylonite st. Panse August, weaver, h 18 Sayles. Panse Benjamin, weaver, h Summer. Pecor Daniel, fac. op., emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Pelche Henry, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h E. Hoosac. Pelkey Joseph, laborer, h off Hoosac. Pendlebury Edward, emp. Renfrew Co., h Columbia. Pero Ida, widow of John, warper, h Friend. Perry Frank, laborer, East Hoosac. Person Patrick, emp. Zylonite Co., h Zylonite. Phelps Frank W., r 17, painter, emp. C. E. Goldthwait. Phillips Melissa J., r 1 7, widow of John, resident. Phillipp Ferdnand, weaver, h Summer. Phillips Joseph, retired, h 9 Burt. PHILLIPS ALBERT L., (B. F. Phillips & Son) manufr., h Crandall. PHILLIPS BENJAMIN F., (B. F. Phillips & Son) manufr, h Park. PHILLIPS B. F. & SON, (Benjamin F. and Albert L.) manufrs. of cassi meres, ladies fancy goods and shawls, Maple Grove. Pins Napoleon, laborer, at saw-mill, h and lot, Tophet Hill. Place David, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 7 Elm cor Temple. Place Reuben, truckman, h Spring. Plankey John, quarryman, h Adams Bros.' grounds. PLUNKETT CHARLES T., (W. C. Plunkett & Sons and Plunkett Mfg. Co.) h 15 Maple. PLUNKETT MANUFACTURING CO., W. C. Plunkett, pres. ; W. B. Plunkett, treas.; C. T. Plunkett, manager; manufs. towels and fancy bleached goods, Commercial. TOWN OF ADAMS. 33 PLUNKETT WILLIAM B., (W. C. Plunkett & Sons, and Plunkett Mfg. Co., h 1 Park. PLUNKETT W. C, (W. C. Plunkett & Sons, and Plunkett Mfg. Co.) h 1 Park. (Died Jan. 19, 1884.) PLUNKETT W. C. & SONS, (William C, William B. and Charles T. Plunkett), manufs. cotton warps and yarns, mill No. 3 Commercial, No. 1 and 2 on Hoosac. Plunkey Camel, quarryman, h Arnoldsville. Pohl Adolph, dyer, h Hoosac. Poirier John, cooper, h off Summer. Poissan Gideon, quarryman, h Summer. Pomeroy Esther M., widow of Albert H., seamstress, h Summer. Potter Andrew G., resides Myrtle. POTTER EVERETT G., loom fixer, Renfrew Mfg. Co., 8 Enterprise. Potter Gilbert, dealer in butter, eggs and sausage, h Pleasant. Potter Gilbert Mrs., proprietor of a boarding house, Pleasant. POTTER KIRK L., wood mechanic Allen Iron Works, h off Commercial. Potter Marshall E., dealer in groceries and crockery, Park, h School. POTTER NELLIE F. Mrs., resides 8 Enterprise. Pow Thomas, loom fixer at Renfrew's, h 3 Columbia. Powers Michael, laborer, h 76 Columbia. Powers Peter, gate keeper at Renfrew mills, h and lot Powers. Powers Philip, gardner for J. C. Chalmers, h Murray. Prackelt William, dyer, h Summer. Prackelt William, carpenter, h Summer. Prairie Frank, dealer in meat and provisions, Commercial, h 6 River. Preston John, clerk, bds 30 Burt. Preston John, laborer, 30 Burt. Preston Robert, formerly woolen manufacturer, h 3 Spring. Prince Harlan H., carpenter, emp. of W. M. Chadon, h 15 Hoosac. Pulsifer Clarence, mill hand, Maple Grove. Purcell Patrick, laborer, Howland ave. Purches Edith, watches, clocks and jewelry, William Purches, agent, Pleasant, hdo. Purches William, agent for Edith, Pleasant, h do. Putnam Reliance, widow of Jonathan, keeps boarders, h Myrtle. Quarters John, r 17, carpenter, farmer 23. ¦Quinn Patrick, factory hand, h 87 Columbia. Raboin Major, laborer, Jordan. Rachdorf Ferdinand, emp. Renfrew Co., h 22 Burt. Raedy Hannah, widow of Jeremiah, h Columbia. Raidy Jerry, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Raidy Martin, carder, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Allen. Raidy Michael, factory hand, h Columbia. Raithel John, factory hand, h 40 Hoosac. Randall Clarence E., r 20, farm laborer. Randall James M., laborer, h Columbia. Randall Jason B., dealer in groceries and confectionery, Maple Grove, h do. Randall Levi H., off r 21, farmer 50. Rascoe Frank, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Mill. Rattel Paul, weaver, h Summer. Raymond Edwin H., machinist and carpenter, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 13 Hoosac. 34 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. John Corkhill. William Corkhill, Plain and CECDrahvE PapEr Hanging, STAINING,*ftRAINING*/IND*ftlLpING. ^siGhisr w^iTiitTGh^^E :h.a.i5,x>-wooi3 piitisb:;m,& -a. spboiamt. 1 4 West Street, PITTSFIELD, M.A.SS, ESTABLIGHEB 1ST 1S02. ^HORACE S. FITCH,-*- Producer and Wholesale and Eetail Dealer in All kinds of Monumental and Cemetery Work in American or Italian Marble, American or Scotch Granite done to order. Having an experience of thirty-five years, I feel confident that I can give you work and prices that defy competition. Corres pondence solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. |y We confidently recommend tbe Marble produced by us as being the best mabble. FOE ALL KINDS OF CEMETERY WOKE THAT CAN BE PRODUCED. .AJLIFOIRJD, :M1A.SS. TOWN OF ADAMS. ., e Raymond Lucian, factory hand, h off Commercial. Raymond William H., folder, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Hoosac. Reagan Patrick, retired, h 23 Burt. Reardon John, engineer at Renfiew's, bds 25 Columbia. Recor Adolphus, weaver, h Maple Grove. Reed Marcus M., laborer, emp. American Zylonite Co., h West. Reeppresht August, weaver, h 16 Sayles. Reeves Dusty, carpenter, h Arnoldsville. REEVES ELI, head carpenter for L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 102 Com mercial. Reeves Horace, carpenter, h Reeves. Reeves Marcus, truckman, h West. Rehleter William, weaver, h Summer. Reidel Edmund, factory hand, Columbia, Reilly Patrick, emp. of the gas works, h Summer. Reneaud Onesime, carpenter, Columbia. Renfrew James, bds with his son James, Jr. RENFREW JAMES, Jr., agent for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h East. Renfrew Livery Feed and Boarding Stable, J. N. Harrington, prop., Co lumbia. RENFREW MANUFACTURING CO., L. L. Brown, president ; J. C. Chalmers, sec'y and treas. ; James Renfrew, Jr., agent ; manufs. turkey red damask, ginghams and cotton warps, Renfrew. Reynolds George, card grinder, bds 53 Columbia. Reynolds George, 2d, loom fixer, h Spring. Reynolds Hugh, r 17, laborer. Rhum Adolph, weaver, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue. Rice John, dyer, h 90 Friend. RICE & BAGG, (William K. Rice, of Pittsfield, and Fred. A. Bagg) agri cultural implements, hardware and manufrs. supplies, 2 Park. Rich George N., barber shop in Cheshire, h Maple Grove. Richmond Angeline, widow of David, resident, h 39 Center, cor Summer. Richmond Calvin, r 23, 10 cows, farmer 100. Richmond Caroline C, r 3, widow of Ira, resident. Richardson Charles, machinist, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Grove. Richmond Charles T., painter, h 14 Crandall. Richmond Daniel C, farmer 40, h 9 Summer. Richmond David, farmer 10, h Summer. Richmond Edwin B., assistant book-keeper First National Bank, h Crandall. Richmond Ellen, widow of William H., resident, h 13 Summer. RICHMOND ELMER O., r 3, prop, of milk and vegetable route, market gardener, 14 cows, farmer 160. Richmond Frank, book-keeper Renfrew Co., bds Crandall. Richmond H. Meritt, student, Orchard. RICHMOND JOHN W., selectman, dealer in real estate and farmer 65, h Commercial. Richmond Meigs C, merchant miller, Hoosac, h 33 Center. Richmond Robert N., undertaker and furniture, window shades, draperies and picture frames, Dean, h East. RILEY JOHN, wholesale and retail liquor and bottling works, cor Friend and Sayles. Riley Luke, laborer, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Enterprise. Riley Patrick, painter, kalsominer and paper hanger, h n Pearl. 36 TOWN OF ADAMS. Riley Thomas, physician and surgeon, 1 Center, h Park, cor Depot. Riley Thomas, prop, of restaurant and pool room, 40 Commercial, h Maple Grove. Risch John, weaver, h Sayles. Rivard Nelson, laborer, h off Commercial. Rivers Alexander, factory hand, h off Summer. Rivers Edward, laborer, h Dean. Rivers William, overseer of spinning mill No. 6 Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Savoy road. Roach Hanora Mrs., dressmaker, h Summer. Robertson Charles J., loom fixer Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Harmony. ROBERTSON WILLIAM, news room, groceries, wholesale dealer and bottler of soda, sarsaparilla, etc., Friend, h do. Robins Magor, laborer, h Jordan. Robinson Edwin H., emp. of Plunkett & Wheeler, h 11 Commercial. Robinson John, fac. op., h Murray. Robinson William, loom fixer, h Arnoldsville. Roder Augustus, wholesale and retail saloon, N. Summer. RODGERS JAMES, tin shop, dealer in rags and metals, runs tin cart, h Columbia. Roehin Peter, farm in Pittsfield, h 26 Columbia. Roffenoley John, emp. Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. Roffenoley Mike, emp. Zylonite Co., h 43 Friend. Rogers George, laborer, h Columbia. Rolland Frank X., shoemaker, Dean, h do. Rollins Ed., mason, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Columbia. Rome Paul, emp. Renfrew Co., h 86 Columbia. Roncoe Henry, barber, Myrtle cor Center, h Spring. Rondeau Peter, laborer, h Columbia. Roscoe Frank, laborer, h Mill. Rose Edward D., painter, emp. of R. N. Richmond, h Dean. Ross Charles, r 1, teamster. Rorrilard John B., emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co , h Bellevue ave. Rounds James H., teamster, h Columbia. Rouky Isadore, laborer, h River. Rowe John, machinist Zylonite Co., h Zylonite st. Rowley Thomas, fac. op., emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Rowley William H., loom fixer, h Maple Grove. Roy J. A., clerk Smith, Mole & Co., h 25 Burt. Rubar Joseph, invalid, h Columbia. Rudin Samuel, factory hand, 87 Columbia. Ruel Louis, carriage maker for A. B. Crandall, bds Temple. Rush Anna Mrs., resident, Maple Grove. Rush Mary J., widow of Wm., Burt. Russ Oren N., r 2, farmer, for C. A. Howland. Russell Thomas, harness maker, emp. Manning & Co., h Center. Russell Nicholas, laborer, Depot. Russell William, dyer, 13 Columbia. Ryan Catherine, widow of Michael, h Friend. Ryan John, emp. Zylonite Co.,h Pine. Ryan John, dyer, h Grove. Ryan John P., emp. P. Tumpane, bds Park. Ryan Mary, widow, h Mill. TOWN OF ADAMS. 37 Ryan Mary, widow of Richard, h 3 Burt. Ryan Patrick, engineer for L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 43 Commercial. Ryan Perry, pool table, foreign and domestic liquors, 30 Maple Grove, h do. Ryan Thomas, dyer Renfrew Mfg. Co., Columbia. S AFFORD ARTHUR W., book-keeper for Plunkett & Wheeler, h Com mercial. Saher Robert, mason, h Hoosac. Sanderson Eliza J. Mrs., weaver, Burt. Sanderson Godfrey, overseer of weaving room at Renfrew's, Columbia. Sanderson Godfrey, Jr., pattern weaver, Columbia. Sanderson J. Nelson, designer at Renfrew's, Columbia. Sandford Frank A., emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Fisk. Sastig Robert, weaver, h n Temple. Saunders Adelbert H., r 14^, carpenter and farmer with his father, Benj. T. Saunders Benjamin T., r 14^, carpenter, and farmer 103^. Savage Catherine L., widow of Richard, h 29 Friend. Saw James, factory hand, Friend. Sawyer Fred, laborer, h Gro.ve. Sayles Alden W., r 23, farmer 30. Sayles Charles F., grocer, Center cor Liberty, h Libert)-. Sayles Franklin O., lawyer, and farmer 280, office Central, h Park. Schafer Otto, emp. American Zylonite Co., bds 53 Commercial. Schaffer Joseph, laborer, h West. Schaffer Otto, operator, h 53 Commercial. Scarbeau William, laborer, h off Summer. Scharmann Adolpb, weaver, h n Temple. Scholtz Alust, weaver, h Pearl. Scholtz Charles, h Summer. Scholtz Paul, weaver, h Summer. SCHUSTER ALBERT, painter, bds 104 Commercial. Schubert Goolfried. laborer, h Summer. SCHUSTER EDWARD, loom repairer Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds 104 Com mercial. Schuster Joseph, watchman American Zylonite Co., h 104 Commercial. Scotland John, loom fixer, h 138 Summer. Scott David, factory hand, h 35 Columbia. Scott John, loom fixer, h 42 Columbia. Scott Robert, factory hand, r 3 Columbia. Scouler William, fac. op., h 2=; Adams Bros', grounds. Sedgwick Frederick R., truckman for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Sedgwick Theodore A., laborer, bds Columbia. Seibeneichner Ernest, weaver, h 9 Temple. Selvas Ami, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds Prospect. Sharron Samuel, carpenter, h off Hoosac. SHAVER SARAH A., r 8, widow of Peter, resident. Sheldon Abbie S., widow of Joel B., h Center cor East. Sheldon Clarence, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Grove. Sheldon Henry A., overseer spinner for Plunkett & Co., h Maple Grove. Sheldon Horace M., spinner, h Arnoldsville. Sheldon Murray, clerk for F. L. Tilton. Sheldon Murray, r 26, farmer, emp. B. F. Phillips. Sherman Albert M., r 8, carpenter, farmer 3. Sherman Albert M., r 8, blacksmith and wagon maker. 38 TOWN OF ADAMS. Sherman Arthur, carder for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Columbia. Sherman Franklin B., factory hand, h Columbia. SHERMAN GEORGE W., r 8, wagon and sleigh making and repairing and general blacksmithing, farmer 20. Sherman Hattie E. Mrs., r 8, paper hanger -and dressmaker. Sherman Henry, retired farmer, h Summer. Sherman John, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 64 Commercial. Sherman Lawrence H., r 8, carpenter. Sherman Manley, truckman, h Hoosac. Sherman Sarah P., Miss., emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 12 Hoosac. Sherman William, milk dealer and farmer 35, h 20 Hoosac. Shields James, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds 53 Commercial. Shields John, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 53 Commercial. Shortell Michael, stone mason, bds Savoy road. Sidle Joseph, factory hand, h 26 Friend. Siggs Robert F., crockery, tea and coffee, Park, h do. Sime Adams, loom fixer, h 17 Columbia. Sime Arten, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co , h 17 Columbia. Sime Bartholomew, fac. op., h 17 Columbia. Sime Henry, fac. op , h 17 Columbia. Sime Philip, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 19 Columbia. SIMMONS ALBERT H., furniture and undertaker, Park, h do. Simmons Dwight, fac. op , bds Myrtle. Simmons Edmund H., paper maker for L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 21 Com mercial. Simmons Harrison W., machinist for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Pleasant. Simmons Philo F., carpenter, contractor and builder, h 19 Maple. Simmons William B., son of Philo F., h Maple. Sirard Joseph, laborer, h off Commercial. Sitcer Ambrose, factory hand, h Maple Grove. Sitcer William, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Sizer August, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 24 Burt. Slattery Edward, boiler tender at gingham mill, h 59 Columbia. Smedt Charles, weaver, h 29 Hoosac. Smith Albert D., emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., bds Columbia. Smith A. M. Miss, artist and instructor in figure painting, h Center, Cran- dall's block. SMITH C. FRED., (Smith, Mole & Co.) h 15 Summer Smith Daniel R., (D. R. & H. D. Smith) boots and shoes, Center, h do. Smith D. R. & H. D., (Daniel R. and Henry D.) clothing and gent's fur nishing goods, Center. Smith Edward, r 17, weaver. Smith Frank D., carpenter, emp. of Wm. M. Chadon, h 4 Pearl. Smith Gilbert S., emp. Renfrew Co , bds Center. Smith Henry D., (D. R. & H. D. Smith) h Center. Smith Jacob, emp. of Renfrew Co., h 26 Columbia. Smith James, emp. Zylonite Co., h Sayles. Smith James, stone mason, h Hill. Smith Jane, widow, weaver, bds Murray. Smith John, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Grove. SMITH JOHN U., carpenter, h Zylonite st. Smith Joseph, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Grove. Smith Josiah A., dealer in lands in Florida, h Crandall's block, Center st. TOWN OF ADAMS. 39 Smith Laura, widow of James, washing and ironing, h 8 Harmony. Smith Maria S.. r 17, widow of Wm. R., nurse. SMITH, MOLE & CO., (C. F. Smith, A. B. Mole, N. T. Gagnon, Ira S. Ball,) dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, carpets and paper hangings, Columbia. Smith Peter, emp. Renfrew Co., h Jordan. SMITH STEPHEN H., book keeper Allen Iron Works, h Allen. Smith Sylva S., widow of Jonathan R., h Center. Smith William, weaver, Pleasant. Smythe F. H., rector St. Mark's Episcopal church, h Crandall. Snow Elmore P., carpenter, h Edmunds. South Adams Savings Bank, H. J. Bliss, president. Southworth Osial R., carpenter and builder, h 22 Park. Spalding Frank W., book-keeper for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, Plunkett & Wheeler and Plunkett Mfg. Co., bds Myrtle. Spalte Casper, laborer, h Summer. Spencer Horace, laborer, h Columbia. Spitzler Anton, weaver, h 5 Spring. Spooner George R., homeo. physician and surgeon, office Collins Block, h 10 Hoosac. Sprague Edward, emp. Plunkett & Sons, h Grove. Sprague George, fac. op., bds Arnoldsville. Spring John, laborer, h Bellevue ave. St. John James, laborer, h Andrews Bros.' grounds. St. John Thomas, laborei, Maple Grove. St. Onge John, carriage maker and carpenter, h Zylonite. Staeber Karl, factory hand, h 1 2 Sayles. Staples William E., factory hand, h N. Summer. Staples William M., r 9, farmer 9. Steele Harvey, loom fixer, h Elm. Steele William, r 26, farmer 10. Stetson Charles, fac. op., bds 9 Adams Bros.' grounds. Stetson Margaret Mrs., boarding house, 9 Adams Bros.' grounds, Maple Grove. Stetson Orren W., sizing worker for paper mill, h 1 Burt. Stetson Richard, fac. op., bds Adams Bros.' grounds. Stetson Sandford, retired furniture dealer, h 24 Park. Stetson William, blacksmith at Zylonite works, h Zylonite st. Stokes David, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 3 Reeves. Stokes William, machinist, emp. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds 3 Reeves. Stone Frank, teamster for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Commercial. Stowe Abram, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Columbia. Streeter Edward W., emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 39 Commercial Streeter Everett D., general merchant, Commercial, h Center. STREETER HORACE S., deputy sheriff, Center, h 55 Friend. STREETER H. S. Mrs., farmer 32, h 55 Friend. Sturm Hosman, fac. op., h Summer. Sturtevant James O., laborer, h Spring. Sullivan Daniel, night watchman for W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Columbia. Sullivan Frank, laborer, h Lime. Sullivan John, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 88 Columbia. Sullivan Michael, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., 10 Columbia. Sullivan Mortimer, laborer, h 9 Columbia. 40 TOWN OF ADAMS. Sullivan Patrick, laborer, h Sayles. Sullivan William, laborer, h Grove. Sweeney Joseph, quarryman, lime kiln. Tackel August, factory hand, h 12 Sayles. Taft Arthur, manager ofthe electric lights at mill No. 5, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. Taglon Lewis, carpenter, h Prospect. Tanner Samuel J., groceries, boots and shoes, Center, h Pleasant. Tanner William A., clerk for his father, Samuel J., bds Pleasant. Tardy John, emp. Renfrew Co., h E. Hoosac. Tatro Frank, overseer spinner W. C. Plunkett & Sons, h Columbia. Taylor Antoinette, widow of Ambrose, h Maple. Taylor Eliza Mrs., dealer in confectionery, h Maple Grove. Taylor Jesse G., dresser, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Taylor John W., manager Adams telephone exchange, office Collins block, h Commercial. Taylor Louis, carpenter, h Prospect. Temple Alonzo, farmer 21 acres in Cheshire, h High. Temple Charles, laborer, bds Temple. Temple Lorin, machinist, emp. Plunkett & Wheeler 45 consecutive years, h 15 Temple cor Elm. Tenney May E. Mrs., clerk for Anthony & Burlingame, h School. Terrem Gilbert, fac. op., h Maple Grove. Tetlow James, loom fixer at Renfrew's, h 2 Columbia. Teuber Antoine, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Bellevue ave. Teuber Joseph, factory hand, h 12 Sayles. Teuber Julius, weaver, h Summer. Thardy John, laborer in saw-mill, h Tophet Hill. Thatcher Elbert A., teamster, bds Hoosac. THAYER JOHN, prop, of Greylock House, 7 Center. Thiel Louis, factory hand, h 16 Sayles. Thomas George, house painter, h 64 Commercial. Thomas Luke, laborer, 16 Columbia. Thomas William, weaver, h Maple Grove. Thompson Guy, dyer, h 102 Friend. Thompson James, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 102 Columbia. Thompson John, emp. Zylonite Co., bds 97 Friend. THOMPSON JOHN, prop, of Renfrew meat market, h Friend. Thompson William, emp. Renfrew Co., h 102 Columbia. Thorp Electa A., widow, h Maple Grove. Thrasher Henry H., peddler, h Lime. Thurell John, fireman at Zylonite works, h Zylonite. Tille Oscar, dyer, h 84 Columbia. Tilton Frank L., of N. Adams, books, stationery and fancy goods, Richard Martin manager, Park.. Tinker Andrew J., boss carder, h 21 Columbia. Tinney Adelbert, r 13 cor 12, principal of Grove Hill School. Tinney Almeda M. Miss, photograph finisher, and clerk for Levi Marsh, bds Prospect. Tinney Charles H., r 13 cor 12, selectman, and farmer with his father. Tinney Dwight B., night train dispatcher at N. Adams depot, h 5 School. Tinney Stephen, r 13 cor 12, farmer 70. Todd Evelin, with his son Frederick S., Myrtle. TOWN OK' ADAMS. 41 Todd Frederick S., plumbing, stoves, hardware, silver plated ware and crockery, Myrtle, h do. Todt Herman, loom fixer, h 140 Summer. Toland John, plasterer, Columbia. Toland Sarah, widow of John, resident, Columbia. Tolland Alexander, laborer, bds Columbia. Tolland George, laborer, h Myrtle. Toole James, emp. Renfrew Co., bds Grove. Tower Harvey B., truckman, h 17 Hoosac. Trabold Barbara Mrs., agent sewing machines, periodicals, and cards, variety store, h 64 Summer. Trabold Sebastian, laborer, h Summer. Tracy Dennis, emp. Renfrew Mfg Co., h Dean. Tracy Patrick, peddler, h Columbia. Trese Oscar, butcher, h Jordan. Treuhartt Ernest, loom fixer, h 5 Spring. Trombley Alexander, carpenter, N. Summer. Trombley Benjamin, laborer, h Friend. Trombley Henry, paper maker, h 10 Harmony. Trombley Joseph, emp, Renfrew Co., h 8 Columbia. Trombley Moses, laborer, 8 Columbia. Trombley Henry, machinist, emp. of L. L. Brown Paper Co., h n Com mercial. Tshaatsh Julius, carpenter, bds Genman Hall. Tubbs Laura B., r 8, widow of Ephraim, farmer 2. Tucker Henry L., constable and artist, h Dean. Tucker Lucy A. Mrs., millinery a d ladies' fancy goods, Dean, h do. Tulle Oscar, emp. Renfrew Co., h 34 Columbia. Tulley Michael, laborer, h Jordan. Tumpane Patrick, meat market, Myrtle, h Columbia, Turcotte Moses, carpenter, h Cheshire Harbor. Turner Celestia, widow, owns h and 3 acres, E. Pearl. Turner William, weaver, bds 42 Columbia. Tyler Alonzo P., teamer, 30 Hoosac. Tyler Celistia Miss, resides 13 Summer. Tyler Henry P., teamer, h 30 Hoosac. Upshaw Foster D. B., barber, Myrtle cor Center, h Commercial. UPTON DANIEL, president and treasurer of the Gas Co., and treasurer of the water Co., 18 cows, farmer 200, h Friend. Urban William A., weaver, 26 Hoosac. Vanslet Josephine, widow of Edwin, Maple Grove. VanSlyke William J., dresser, h 21 Burt. Varin Louis, laborer, N. Summer. Varno Arthur, factory hand, h Zylonite st. Varno Oney, clerk for E. D. Streeter, h 64 Commercial. Vencil August, r 9, factory hand. Verameau Joseph, clerk, h 64 Commercial. Villard Alexander, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h Prospect. Vinclett Charles, emp. L. L. Brown Paper Co., h 3 River. Viner Herbert H, r 1, teamster. Vogle Charles, r 9, factory hand, farmer 100. Vogler John, factory hand, N. Summer. Wagenknecht Harmon, weaver, h Summer. 42 TOWN OF ADAMS. Wagenknecht Reynold, weaver, h Summer. Walch Helen, widow, h 81 Columbia. Walch Michael, finisher at Renfrew's, h 81 Columbia. Waldron John J., restaurant and cigar store, Myrtle, h 15 Park. Walker Charles, weaver, 103 Friend. Walker Edward, factory hand, h 36 Columbia. Walker Elmer E., beamer tender for Renfrew Co., bds Columbia. Walker Rachel, widow of John, Columbia. Walkup Frantz, teamster, bds Harmony. Walling Area, r 19, fruit grower 200 trees, 18 cows, farmer 180. Walpole John M., finisher in gingham mill, Edmunds st. Walpole William, loom fixer, bds 26 Columbia. Waters Charles A., supt. of S. Adams gas works and water works, h East. WATERS FRANK M., mason, contractor and builder, h 106 Commercial. Waters Harriet, widow of William, h 107 Commercial. Waters John H., mason, 38 Hoosac. Waters John R., brick mison, bds 107 Commercial. Waters Sarah, widow of John, boarding, h Crandall. WATERS WILLIAM HENRY, mason, h Temple. Watson James E., mason, h Orchard. Weeks Phineas F., r 22, building mover. ' Welch Charlotte, widow of James, h 83 Columbia. Welch Felix, laborer, h off Summer. Welch John, spinner, h 53 Columbia. Welch Michael, emp. Renfrew Co., h 81 Columbia. Welch Richard, dyer, h 77 Columbia. Welch Thomas, factory hand, h 39 Columbia. Welch Thomas P., wholesale and retail liquor dealer, 41 Center, h do. WELLINGTON HARVEY H., cashier First National Bank of Adams, h Liberty. WELLS ALEXANDER L., carpenter Allen's Iron Works, h Mill. WELLS CHARLES W., carpenter, h Elm. Wells George, factory hand, 79 Columbia. Wells Henry C, groceries and provisions, Center, h 1 Summer. Wells William C, beamer, bds 1; Adams Bros.' grounds. Wells William H., beamer for Adams Bros., h 11 Adams Bros.' grounds. Welspeake Leander, beamer, 24 Adams Bros.' grounds. Welterlen Dabold, weaver. Wensley Edward E., printer, h East. Wenzell August, farmer 80, East road. Wesar Ernst, factory hand, h Friend. Weston Betsey, widow of Augustus, boarding house, 37 Park. WESTON LEROY A., plumber, emp. J. D. Ainslee, bds 37 Park. Whalan David, loom fixer, h 7 Columbia. WHEELER EMILY C, widow of Daniel D., h Commercial. Wheelock F. Lyman, mason, h Bellevue ave. Wheelock Ruth A., widow of Francis S., spooler in Renfrew Mills, h Edmunds. Whipple Archibald M., carriage trimmer, h Arnoldsville. Whipple Charles E., machinist, emp. B. F. Phillips & Son, h Maple Grove. Whipple George B., r 23, 18 cows, farmer 150. Whipple John, manuf. lime, h Summer. Whipple Reuben, manuf. lime, h Summer. TOWN OF ADAMS. 43 Whitaker Frank, clerk, h Center cor East. Whitaker Frank E., clerk, emp. H. C. Wells, h Orchard. Whitcher Nancy M. Mrs., milliner and dressmaker, Park, h Mill. Whitcher Reuben, wheelwright, h Mill. White Albert, teamster, h Dean. White Dexter, carpenter, h High. White Herbert H., fiddle maker, h High. White Wellington, carpenter, h High. White Wellington D., carpenter, h High. White William L , folder, Renfrew Mfg Co., h Temple. Whitman John, laborer, h Hoosac. Whitney Henry, h Pleasant. Whittle Bridget, widow of Wm., h 73 Columbia. Wilbur Hiram M., carder for J. S. Adams, h Edmunds. Wilbur Isaac H., emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Columbia. Wilbur Lyman M., loom fixer, emp. Renfrew Mfg. Co., bds Edmunds. Wilbur Stephen W., teamster, bds Columbia. Wilcox Charles F., laborer, emp. A. Hall. Wilcox George M., r 14^. laborer. WILDER FRANK I., surgeon dentist, office Collins block, h East. Wilder Hermon, weaver, h Friend. Williams Henry S., retired, h Commercial. Williams Thomas, retired, aged 90 years, h Center. Williams Walter A., emp. Meigs, Richmond, h Crandall. Williamson Robert, weaver, h 40 Columbia. Wilsey George, farmer, for Mrs. Farnum. Wilson Numan S., fcrmer, for Daniel Upton, h Friend. Wilson William E., emp. A. H. Simmons, h Allen. Winard Frank, laborer, h Bellevue. Wing Alexander, r 14^, laborer. Wing Henry, r 14^-, laborer, Wink Frank, meat market. Park, h Hoosac. Winslow Henry N., retired farmer, owns in Windsor 20 cows, and 300 acres, h Crandall. Wittig August, dyer, h 29 Friend. Wittig Anton, weaver, owns a block of tenements, h Summer. Wittig Osworth, weaver, h 11 Burt. Wittig Renhold, emp. Renfrew Co., h 68 Columbia. Wittig Rheinold, weaver, 68 Columbia. Wolcott Edwin, box maker for H. J. Arnold, h Summer. Wood Edgar M-, prop, of Greylock restaurant and billiard rooms, Center, bds Greylock House. Wood Zelotes R, agent ofthe American Zylonite Co., h Center. Wood Z. R. Mrs., organist and teacher of music, h Center. Woodbridge Warren S., pastor St. Paul Universalist church, h Crandall. Woods Joseph, laborer, h Columbia, Wright Charles M., station agent at Renfrew B. & A. R. R., h 3 1 Burt. WRIGHT EDGAR, boss carder, Mill No. 6, Renfrew Mfg. Co., h 3 Grove. Wright Frederick H., second hand spool room Renfrew Mfg. Co., h Renfrew. Yackle August, emp. Renfrew Co., h Friend. Yahnig George, clerk for F. E. Mole & Co., Pearl. Yaskyeih Joseph, loom fixer, 68 Columbia. Yates Herbert, emp. American Zylonite Co., h Howland ave. 44 TOWN OF ALFORD. Yates William B., mechanical engineer and draughtsman American zylonite Co., and Zylonite Comb and Brush Co. Yeaw Isaac P., carpenter, h West. Young Alfred, laborer, h Reeves. Young Levi, laborer, h Columbia. Young Robert, dyer, h 30 Burt. Young William, retired, h Hill. Zylonite Comb and Brush Co., James Whitmore, of New York, pres. ; Joseph Sutphin, of New York, treas. ; C. A. Denny, sec'y. ; manufrs. Zylonite combs, brushes, hand mirrors, etc., S. W. Ingalls, of N. Adams, mana ger, Howland Station. ALFORD. (For explanations etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Alford, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Arnold Aaron, r 4, ship builder. BALLARD JACKSON P., (N. Egremont) r 15, iron ore mine, 15 cows, farmer 121. BARNUM EDWIN R., r 6, farmer 200. Bassett Charles H., (N. Egremont) r 19, market gardener, small fruits, and fancy fowls. Bassett Edwin A., (N. Egremont) r 19, farmer 140. Beckwith Alexander, (N. Egremont) r 17, farmer 27. BEEBE RICHARD, (N. Egremont) r 18, physician and surgeon, examining physician for Charter Oak, Home N. Y., American Benefit Associa tion, and Ministerial Masonic Association of Chatham, N. Y., 8 cows, farmer 138. Bolton William H., r 13, resident. Buckbee Charles M., r 11, 7 cows, farmer 130. Buckbee Walter, r 12, laborer. Calkins Harrison, r 2, blacksmith and farmer 150. CHAMPION EVI J., r 10, 14 cows, farmer 200. Church Elihu, r 3, 8 cows, farmer 220. Church Francis M., r 3, farmer, leases of Elihu 220. Church John L., r 12, farmer 35. Coon Alonzo, r 4, laborer. Coon Jacob, (North Egremont) r 17, laborer. Coon William, (North Egremont) r 17, laborer. Corson William E., off r n, carpenter and farmer, 60. Crocker Edwin S., r 1, farmer 200. Cruikshank Arthur, r 8, laborer. Cruikshank Thomas, r 7, farmer 125. Curtis George R., (North Egremont) r 17, with Robert M., farmer 100. Curtis Robert M., (North Egremont) r 17, farmer with George R. 100. Young Men and Women Educated for Business at CHICKEKING'S COM MERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF ALFORD. 45 Damms James, (North Egremont) r 17, farmer. Dana Jay Rev., r 4, Congregational clergymen. Davis Calvin, resident. Decker John, r 13, farmer 55. Deforest John C, r 3, farmer 90. DINGS ADELBERT. r 12, breeder and dealer in fancy fowls, brown and white Leghorns, bronze turkeys, brown and white China geese. Dings Frank, r 8, farmer. Dings Hiram, r 12, farmer, leases of H. D. Gay, of New Lebanon, N. Y., 140. Dings Hiram J., r 12, farmer. Edwards James H., postmaster, dealer in dry goods, groceries, provisions, hardware, &c, farmer, 35. Edwards Thomas W., clerk for James H. Ellicott James, r 11, 10 cows, farmer 112. Fitch Frederick, r ir cor 5, farmer 100. Fitch Henry E., retired att'y and counselor at law. *FIT CH HORACE S., wholesale and retail marble producer and dealer, cemetery work in American and Italian marble and granite, farmer 48, [Card on page 34J Fitch Reuben C, retired farmer. Galvin Dennis, r 3, farmer 50. Garrison Andrew S., (North Egremont) r 17, teamster and farmer. Gates Elijah M., r 3, farmer 152. Gleason Martin L., r 1, farmer 115. Goodsell Justin, r 11, farmer 50. Hallock Maggie E., r 8, widow of Everett, farmer 60. Hawver Eli, mail carrier, farmer, leases of Maria Holmes 80. Hinman William C, r 1, 10 cows, farmer 185. Hollenbeck John, (North Egremont). Holmes Richard A., r 12, carpenter and farmer 41. HUGGINS DEXTER A., r3, dry goods, grocery and notion peddler. Jacobs Himan, r 9, farmer 118. Jacobs Horace S., r 10, farmer 150. Jones William, (North Egremont) r 17, carpenter and farmer 2. Keefe Luke, r 11, farmer 83. Kelsey Prudence D., r 13, widow of Lewis, farm 28. Kelsey William L., r 13, laborer. Kline Frank, r 12, blacksmith. Kline George, r 12, blacksmith. Kline Milo, r 4, laborer. Longdyke John B., (North Egremont) r 16, farmer, leases of William Day, of Great Barrington, 100. Mulligan Frederick S., r 10, son of J. L. MULLIGAN JOHN L., r 10, farmer, leases of Michael H. Tuttle 223. Minkler Calvin, r 3, farmer. Moore David A., r 3, farmer. Murphy James, r 4, marble cutter for H. S. Fitch. Notew'are James F., r 11, laborer. Olds William H., (N. Egremont) r 16, farmer 50. Oles George H., laborer. Oles John B., r 4, farmer, leases of L. Moffatt, of Stockbridge, 50. Osborn Edward, r 13, selectman, horse and cattle farrier, farmer 140. 46 TOWN OF BECKET. Osborne Lester T., r 14, 20 cows, farmer 125. Peck Henry, r 8, farmer, leases of Maggie E. Hallock 60. Post Leonard, (North Egremont) r 15, farmer 85. Prindle Gorton F., r 1, carpenter and builder. Prindle Russell, ri9, retired farmer.- Pultz George E., (N. Egremont) r 17, music teacher. Reed Mary J., r 9, widow of Simeon, farmer 50. Rowe Myron, (N. Egremont) r 19, farmer 100, and in Hillsdale 235. Scutt Ernest, r 10, laborer. Shufelt Jeremiah, (N. Egremont) r 20, farmer. Smith Ernest, r 14, dealer in cattle and horses, and with Stephen, farmer 130. Smith George W., r 14, wagon maker and house painter. Smith Henry W., school teacher, and farmer 100. Smith Stephen, r 14, cider and feed mill, and with Ernest farmer 130. Sperry William A., laborer. Sperry William H., r 12, farmer 22, in Barrington 170, and in Egremont 97. STICKLES GEORGE W., r 1, farmer 153. Stoddard Augustus R., (N. Egremont) r 17, resident. Stoddard Benton E., (N. Egremont) r 15, farmer no. STODDARD CHARLES F., agent, (N. Egremont) r 17, butcher and meat peddler, grist-mill, saw-mill, shingle and cider-mill, lumber dealer, farmer no. Stoddard William, (N. Egremont) r 15, farmer no. Swartz Enos J., (N. Egremont).r 15, farmer, leases of J. P. Ballard T.21. Taylor John M., r 11, n cows, farmer 175. Taylor Norman A., r 11, farmer i. TICKNOR EZRA C, r 14, justice of peace, farmer 160. Ticknor Heniy, r 14, town clerk and farmer. Ticknor Walter H , r 12, 20 cows, farmer 120. Ticknor William A., prop, grist and saw-mill, and farmer. TOBEY ELISHA L., r 18, dealer in beef, cattle and hogs, prop, of saw mill, shingle and planing-mill and cider-mill, farmer 200. Tobey George B., r 18, farmer. Tuttle John H., r 62, resident. Tuttle Michael H., retired farmer, aged 86. Wagner Henry P., off r 10, with Silas, farmer 25. Wagner Silas, off r 10, carpenter and joiner, and with Henry P. farmer 25. Warfield John F., (N. Egremont) r 17, meat peddler for C. F. Stoddard. WILLIAMS ELIJAH K, (N. Egremont) r 17, resident, aged 82. WILLIAMS SAMUEL K, (N. Egremont) r 17, breeder of Hampshiredown and Southdown sheep, 250 sheep, farmer 300, and 125 in Egremont. Woodford John B,, farmer 86. BECKET. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is Becket, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Abbott Amos, r 5, retired farmer, aged 97. Abbott Charles V., butcher, Main st. "Wide awafee Young People Educated for their own profit at CHICKEK- ING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF BECKET. 47 Abbott George, r n cor 12, leases on shares to Geo. W. Turner fatm 260. ALDERMAN MILTON J., r 25, sugar orchard 400 trees, 35 sheep, farmer Iil J S^Xj^-IKT .A.1TX5 OBMAMENTAli .INXING^ Of Every Description Neatly and Promptly Executed at Short Notice. Particular Attention Paid to Printing in Bronze and Colors. |^°°Sole Agent for Hodder's Patent Blotter Tablet for Berkshire County ; also Agent for Mead & Harris' Patent Blotter Tablet for Franklin and Hampshire Counties. Orders- by mail will receive prompt attention. gs?:m::r,s. w :b_ ¦\v\A_iJ:D:E:N-,=iio 24 South Street, NORTH A DA MS, MASS. A. II. JOITES, 8 Wilson House Block, HOLDEN STREET, NORTH ADAMS. HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL GOODS FOR Tl -^STEAM HEWING A SPEG1ALTY.*- t^iumbin^^Stmiiuty. &tt§imwin£ X-a. jA-ll Its Eianciies. CORSON DALRYMPLE,*- -Dealer in Fancy and Staple- Teas, Geffees, Previsisris. BOTH PATENT AND ST. LOUIS FLOUR. zSzu kfooas, JCotion&, o)ewelzur gl EAOLE STREET, Worth. Adams, Mass. Lustre Painting, Kensington Painting, Hammered Brass, TOTTERY MD EMBROIDERY OF RLL KINDS TSUGHT, StarripiF|g*8f*aU*kifids*d0ne*at*Sh8rt»n0UGe. Outfits of ten patterns, powder and instructions to stamp sent out for $i.oo, with the- privilege of making a choice from over two hundred designs. . Articles in the above work for sale at the Art Rooms. Also orders taken for anything in the branches named. ^/n&s. j±. nsr. chapixj, PITTSFIELD ART ROOMS, SOUTH STREET. TOWN OF BECKET. 5 I HOUSTON HUGH, (W. Becket) r 22 cor 37, retired machinist, farmer 500, 40 sheep, 10 cows, sugar orchard 1,000 trees, owns on r 38 farm 200, and 500 wild land in Tyringham and Otis. Hoy Martin, laborer, Railroad st. Hunt Allie M. F., (W. Becket) r 39, (Mrs. Wilbur L.) school teacher. Hunt James A., (W. Becket) r 39, sugar orchard 500 trees, farmer 400. HUNT VERLETTA, (W. Becket) r 39, school teacher. Hunt Wilbur L , (W. Becket) r 39, farmer with James A. Hunt Willis L., (W. Becket) r 41, farm laborer. Hunt Winfield S., (W. Becket) r 39, farmer with James A. HUNTINGTON WILLIAM S., r 6, school committeeman, (served as clerk for J. W. Wheeler & Co. and Becket Tanning Co. 28 years,) justice of peace. Jennings Henry A, r 25, selectman, assessor, carpenter and joiner, farmer 253. JENNINGS WILLIAM A., carpenter and joiner, h Pleasant. JOHNSON EDWARD P., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, laborer at Union mill, and leases farm 200 in Washington to Charles Sanders. JOHNSON WILLIAM, (Becket Center) r 33, sugar orchard 500 trees, and farmer 230. Jones Clinton L., r 1, farmer 57. Jones James, r 8, 15 cows, sugar orchard 500 trees, farmer 250. JONES SAMUEL, r 1, farmer 390. Keeler Joseph, Jr., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 31 cor 26, farmer 150. Kent Henry VV., section hand, Maple st. Kenyon Benjamin B., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, supt. at saw-mill for Mrs. Benjamin B. Kenyon Eugene L., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, laborer at saw-mill. Kenyon Gregory G., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 44, laborer. KENYON LYDIA A., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, (Mrs. Benjamin B.) prop, saw and planing mill. Kenyon William E., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, laborer at saw-mill. Kedgell John, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) off r 10, laborer at Union paper mill, farmer 100. Knowles William, tinsmith, h and lot Main st. Knox Alanson, (Chester, Hampden Co.) off r 30, retired farmer, aged 84. Lathrop Ada E , clerk and book-keeper at East Douglas, Worcester Co., h High st. Lathrop Alice U., clerk for W. M. Geer, bds High st. Lathrop Etta L., school committee and teacher, h High st. Lathrop Eva O., school teacher, High st. Lathrop Lester, currier, works in E. D. Ballou's basket shop, h and lot High st. Lathrop William L..emp. New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Frank lin Co., High st. Leahy John, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, quarryman. Lee Edwin, team jobber, and farmer 70, h and lot Pleasant. LENT GEORGE W., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 32 cor 44, dealer in coal, wood and farmers, produce at Nos. 16 and 18 Fulton st, Springfield, 10 cows, sugar orchard 2,000 trees, and farmer 180. LESTER CHARLES A., r 24 cor 34, sugar orchard 100 trees, farmer with Thomas A. 100. Lester Thomas A., r 24 cor 34, farmer with Charles A. 100. 52 TOWN OF BECKET. Loud Daniel M., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r io, ship carpenter, runs threshing machine and wood saw, sugar orchard 300 trees, 40 sheep, farmer with Frank T. 300. Loud Frank T., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, owns with Daniel M. farm 300. Loveland Cyrus P., laborer, h Pleasant st. Lucie Bartholomew A.. (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 29, works farm roo for Hannah E. Lucie Hannah E., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 29, widow of Daniel, farm 100. Lyman Charles E., r 4, works for Edwin L. Lyman Edwin L., r 4, farmer 100. Lyman Nellie R., r 4, school teacher. Lyons Elijah W., (Becket Center) r 51, owns with D. A. Camp farm 200. Mackey Michael C., r 24, farmer 230. MALALY JOHN, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, laborer at Union Mill- McCarthy John, (Becket Center) r 48, sugar orchard 300 trees, 40 sheep; far mer 200. McCarty Felix, wheelwright shop, h and lot ts\ acres High st. McCauley James, shoemaker, Railroad st. McLaren Archibald, r 6, paving cutter. McMahon James, (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 28, farmer 200. McMahon Michael, off r 8, farmer. McNERNEY EDMUND, (Becket) r 4, son of Michael. McNERNEY MICHAEL, r 4, grower of cattle for beef, owns farm 175 in Middlefield, Hampshire Co., and farmer 300. McNERNEY MICHAEL, Jr., r 4, farmer with Michael. Mecum Frank A., r 3 cor 16, farmer with J. L. MECUM JOSEPH L., r 3 cor 16, 10 cows, farmer 125. Merryfield Chester W.. (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 9, sugar orchard 400 trees, farmer 400. Merryfield Oliver L., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 9, farmer with Chester W. Messenger William E., farmer 55. Meytte John (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, laborer at paper mill. ,Millard Samuel E., r 6, farmer 27. Morey Calvin, r 14, farmer 200, aged 84. MOREY EDWARD E., r 14, works farm for Calvin, with William W. MOREY WILLIAM W., r 14, works farm for Calvin, with Edward E. Murto Matta, r 5, laborer. Nash James, (W. Becket) r 38, farm laborer. Nash John, (W. Becket) r 38, basket maker, farm laborer. Noonan Thomas, r 13, farmer. Norcott Jarvis, postmaster, and dealer in stoves, tinware, paper stock and metals, Main St., h do. O'Brien John, r 8 cor 11, farmer 240. O'Brien John R., r 8 cor n, quarryman. O'Brien Michael, r 8 cor n. farm laborer. O'Herron Catherine, widow of Michael, h Pleasant st, and own h in Lee. O'Leary John, r 6£, laborer. Pandel Arseno H., r 20, farmer 250. Partridge Hannah, r 25, widow of William. PEASE JOEL, r 2, stone and brick mason, farmer 100. Phelan James, (W. Becket) r 36, farm laborer. Phelan John, (W. Becket) r 41, sugar orchard 175 trees, farmer 135. TOWN OF BECKET. 53 PHELAN THOMAS,(W. Becket) r 36, 8 cows, owns sugar orchard 400 trees, and farmer 300. PHELPS BEULAH S., widow of Benj., Floral place. Phelps Charles N., reporter for Albany Times, Albany, N. Y. Phelps Emma A., (W. Becket) r 41, school teacher. Phelps Milo, (Chester, Hampden Co.) leases of Mrs. M. H. Parker, of Otis, 400. Phelps William T., (W. Becket) r 41, farmer 60. Phinney Gad, (Becket Center) r 43 cor 33, retired farmer, aged 75. Pomeroy Charles W., r 1, farm laborer. Pomeroy Henry G, (Chester, Hampden Co.,) r 27, farmer 58. Pomeroy Herbert E., r 7, farmer, with Sylvester C. Pomeroy Joseph R., r 1, carpenter and joiner, sugar orchard 200 trees, farmer 300. Pomeroy Sylvester C, r 7, sugar orchard 500 trees, farmer 130. Prentice Ira L., foreman of track repairs B. & A. R. R., h Main. Prentice Norman A., r 8, farm laborer. Prentice William C, carpenter and millwright, Main. PRENTICE WILLIAM W., carpenter and joiner, and millwright, h and lot, Main. Putnam David, r 3, owns farm 52, aged 82. Putnam William, r 6£, basket maker. Raymond Fred D., miller, Main. Reed Daniel, (Becket Center) r 42, farm laborer. Remington Amasa A., (Chester, Hampden Co.) off r 28, retired farmer. REMINGTON JOHN O., (Chester, Hampden Co.) off r 28, agent for Domestic, White, and Crown sewing machines, farmer 100. Remington Fidelia, (Becket Center) r 33, widow of Edward W. Remington Stephen A., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 30, farmer 90. Rice Frank, section hand, Railroad st. Rice Wilson, baggage master at Chester, Hampden Co , B. & A. R. R., Rail road st. Richards Elizur B., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 29, 10 cows, farmer 250. RICHARDSON JOHN H, r 17, stone mason, and farmer 325. Richardson Lucy A., r 17, school teacher. Richardson Mary E., r 17, school teacher. Riley William, quarryman. Railroad st. Robbins J. Edgar, (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 47, works farm for William H. 250. Robbins James M.. (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 47, farmer 150. ROBBINS WILLIAM H.^ (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 30, prop, of shingle ar:d cider-mill, and works farm for J. M. Rogers Nelson W., farmer, h and lot, cor High and Pleasant sts. Rose William, (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 28, farm laborer. Rudd Ebenezer, r 24 cor 34, resident, aged 79. Rudd John N., r 13, farmer 30. RUDD JULIAN W., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 46, quarryman. Rudd Nathaniel, r 5, retired farmer. Ryan Thomas, r 18, farmer 170. Savery Robert M.. r 5^, auctioneer, deputy sheriff, ins. agent, justice of the peace, agent for Berkshire Blacking Co. SAMPSON MUNRO E, r 3, mechanic, and farmer i3|. Schuba Victor, r 14, farm laborer for Frederick Snow. 54 TOWN OF BECKET. Shaw Henry N., r n cor. 9. farmer 150. Shaw Joshua, (W. Becket), r 40, cor. 39, postmaster, 8 cows, sugar orchard 300 trees, farmer 300. Smith Archibald, paving cutter, bds. Main. Smith Charles S., (Becket Center) r 33, farm laborer. SMITH TIMOTHY A., (Becket Center) r 50, carpenter and joiner and farmer, 150. SMITHIES THOMAS, (Chester, Hampden Co.,) r 32, 9 cows, sugar orchard 350 trees, and farmer, 175. SNOW ABIGAIL 1"., widow of Stephen W., h and lot Pleasant st, aged 80 years. Snow Flake Granite Quarry, r 46, Frank S Gross, of Lee, prop. SNOW FREDERICK, r 14, 100 sheep, sugar orchard 130 trees and farmer | j 1 480. Snow H. Crulia, school teacher, Pleasant st. Snow Sarah C, widow of Timothy F., Pleasant st. Snow William H., r 12. cor. 13, selectman and assessor, and farmer 220. Soule Enoch A., (W. Becket) r 40, 30 sheep, farmer 350. Sowie Jerome B., (W. Becket) r 41, works farm ofthe heirs of Alden. Sowie Mazaldas A., (W. Becket) r 38, farmer 190. Sparks Charles H., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 48, laborer for William L. Sparks Julian F., (Chester, Hampden Co.,) r 48, laborer for William L. SPARKS WILLIAM L., (Chester Hampden Co.) r 48, contractor for Rich mond Iron Co.'s coal works, sugar orchard 200 trees, and farmer 400. Spelman Anson F., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, laborer for Isaac F. SPELMAN ISAAC F., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, sugar orchard 300 trees, 10 cows, farmer 165. Spelman Sylvester, (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 45, laborer for Isaac F. STANLEY ANDREW, r 2, 10 cows, farmer 150. Stanley Michael, r 1, farmer 80. STANLEY WILLIAM, r 1, farmer, with Michael. Stewart William, paving cutter, bds Main st. Stone Edmund, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) off r 10, laborer at Bancroft Mills. Stone Peter, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) off r 10, laborer at Bancroft Mills. Sullivan Cornelius, r 4, 12 cows, sugar orchard 500 trees, farmer 140. Sullivan John O , blacksmith, Railroad st. Swan Edward S., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 32, laborer. SWAN WILLIAM H., (Becket Center) r 50, shoemaker, tinsmith and farm laborer, Tabourin Charles F., farmer, works for Eugene. Tabourin Eugene M., r 15, owns farm. Taylor Willie E., r 25, farmer with William F. TAYLOR WORCESTER, painter and laborer, h and lot, High st. Taylor William F., r 25, 10 cows, sugar orchard 400 trees, farmer 240. Thomson George, paving cutter, h Main st. Tim John, r 20, 12 cows, farmer 350. Tobin James, farmer 6. Tobin Patrick J., Soldier's Home, Railroad st. Tobin Patrick, farmer 6. Town Hercy E., basket maker, Main. TUBBS CALVIN E., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 10, book-keeper for Bulk- ley, Dunton & Co., at Union Mill. TURNER EDMUND B., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 27, sugar orchard 650 trees, farmer 220. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 55 Turner George W., r n cor 12, farmer, leases on shares of Geo. Abbott 260. Turner Henry J., r 12, farmer 140. TURNER JAMES W., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 46, farmer 300. Turner Josiah, laborer at grist-mill. Turner William B., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 27, retired farmer. UNION PAPER MILL, (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) r 18, Bulkley, Dunton & Co., proprietors, Frederick Goodhind, foreman and business manager. VON B. MARBACH MADAME MARY P., widow of Herr President Franz Victor, Baron von B. Marbach, of Saxony, owns h and grounds called Beulah Villa, on High st. Waters James, section hand, Railroad st. Webster Frederick B., (W. Becket) r 41, farmer 75. Wells M. Louise, (Becket Center) r 50, school teacher. Wells Silas, (Becket Center) r 50, 20 cows, sugar orchard 500 trees, 33 sheep, farmer 534. Whalen John, (W. Becket) r 22, farmer, with Roger. Whalen Michael, (W. Becket) r 22, farmer, with Roger. Whalen Patrick, (W. Becket) r 22, farmer, with Roger. Whalen Roger, (W. Becket) r 22, 14 cows, farmer 600. WHEELER JONATHAN W., retired tanner and currier, owns farm 40, and two tenement houses on r 6, and h and lot on Main. Willis Omri S., r 6, town treasurer, general merchant Wilson Andrew, laborer in tanyard. Wilson John, r 13, farm laborer. "Wilson Nicholas, r 13, tanner and currier. Wilson Thomas F., r 13, currier. Wilson Thomas, r 5, farmer 160. Wilson Thomas F., r 5, currier. Wilton George, r 4 cor 13, workman for Wm. I. Day. "Woodruff Charles W., (Bancroft, Hampshire Co.) off r 10, laborer at Ban croft Mill. Worden Frank G., (W. Becket) r 41, farmer, son of Gilbert. WORDEN GILBERT, (W. Becket) r 41, farmer 150. Wright Lewis, (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 31, retired tanner and farmer. YORK WILLIAM W., (Chester, Hampden Co.) r 46, foreman at Snow Flake Granite Quarry, and leases farm 200 of Frank S. Gross. CHESHIRE. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is Cheshire, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis;) Amrett Henrietta, widow of R. M., farmer 10, Depot. Andrews Erastus, stone mason, School. Baker Samuel A., farmer, leases of Barbara Martin 80, North. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. CHICKERING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. 56 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. Ballou Henry S., alio, physician and surgeon, Prospect. BAXTER WILLIAM, r 26, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 3. Beers Edwin H., meat market. Beers Samuel, teamster, Main. Belair Charles, carriage maker and general repair shop, Prospect. Bennett Everett, teamster, xMain. Bennett George, teamster. Main. Bennett James, laborer, Main st. BENNETT WILLIAM P., r 26, dairy 25 cows and farmer 300. Berkshire Glass Sand Co., dealers in sand for glass manuf., and manufs. of Silica brick, F. F. Petitcler, sup't and business manager. Bliss Clinton, r 25, farmer with Granville M. 200. Bliss Granville M., r 25, farmer with Clinton 200. Blood Eugene W., section boss on B. & A. R. R , Depot st. Bourish William, laborer, Richardson. Bowdish Mason W., (Adams) r 13, teamster. Bowen Eugene B., (H. C. & Son) bds Main. Bowen H. C. & Son, (Henry C. and Eugene B.,) general merchandise and' grist-mill, Main st Bowen Henry C, (H. C. & Son) postmaster, h Main. Brahire Rose Mrs., farmer 10 h off Main. Brandrick John, laborer, Main. Brennan Christopher, contractor for sand work and farmer 10, Donnybrook, Briggs Jefferson, (Adams) r 6, farmer 68. Brough Patrick, (Berkshire) off r 34, farmer 40. Brown Amy E., r 18, widow of John L., farmer 50. Brown Benton T., r 21, assistant station agent at Renfrew. BROWN DANIEL B., r 4, farmer 150. Brown Edward A., teamster, Main st. BROWN EDWIN G., baggage master B. & A. R. R. and owns with Jennett L. and Benton T. timber lot 40, h Main. BROWN FRED C, assessor, fire and life insurance agent, summer board- ing house, farmer 8, North. Brown Hazen P., carpenter and joiner, Main. Brown Henry J., carpenter and joiner, h North. Brown Jay, r 21, laborer. Brown Laurin, r 4, retired farmer. BROWN ROLLIN N., architect, contractor and builder, Church, h North. BROWN WARREN E., r 18, teamster, 18 cows, farmer, leases of Amy E. 50, of the heirs of Judith Bennett 40, and of Augusta 40. Bryant George W., general mechanic. Bryant Lewis A., carpenter and joiner, cor. Dean and Richmond. Bryant Mortimer D., works in saw-mill, h Dean. Bryant Stephen S., r 4, farmer 30. Buckley William, r 30, laborer. BUCKLIN DANIEL F., representative of 4th Berkshire district, town treas., and clerk for G. Z. Dean, h Depot. BURGET RICHARD A., manufacturing agent for Richmond Iron Com pany at Cheshire and Richmond Furnace, agent for Berkshire Glass- Sand Co., Main st. Burt John, resident, aged 86, h Richmond. Cain Hannah, (Adams) r 9, resident Callahan Michael, r 19, farmer 15. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 57 Callahan Patrick, Jr.", laborer, h Main. Callahan Patrick, Sen., laborer, h Main. Camp Andrew H., r 3, leases of Almedia Carpenter 36. Campbell Peter, (Adams) r 8, retired farmer, aged 92. Card William F., (Adams) r 13, farmer 160. Carpenter Almedia, r 3, widow of Daniel, farmer 36. Carpenter George, r 3, farmer 107. Carroll John, r 3, farmer, son of Maurice. CARROLL MAURICE, r 3, 2d selectman and farmer 72. Chabeau Edward, r 29, farmer. Chadwick Philander B., r 25, farmer no. Chamberlain Dallas P., (Adams) r 15, teamster and farmer in Savoy 100. CHAPMAN MASON, farmer in Hinsdale 80 and in Illinois 116. Chapman Rosanna, (Mrs. John) Gordon. Chapman Stephen, justice ofthe peace, Main. Chase Alonzo, r 3, farmer 500. Chase Edgar W., miller for H. C. Bowen & Son, h Prospect. Chase Reuben, r 4, farmer 140. Cheesbro William H., clerk for George Z. Deane, h Depot. Chesebro Edwin S., painter and paper hanger, Dean. Cheshire Harbor Warp_ Mill, (Adams) r 6, John S. Adams, prop.; George I. Rider, supt. ; manufs. cotton warp. Cheshire Library, Louise Martin, librarian. Cheshire Water Works, J. D. Northrup, pres. , J. G. Northrup, supt. and treas. Cheshire White Quartz Sand Co., J. B. Dean, president. Chipan Chester L., (Adams) r 13, farm laborer. CLANCY BARNEY, r 22, breeder of grade Jersey cattle, farmer 180. Cole Chauncey D., farmer 130, h North. Cole David, (J. R. Cole & Bro.) North. Cole J. R. & Bro , (John R. and David) general merchandise, North. Cole John R., (J. R. Cole & Bro.) North. Cole Lansing, alio physician and surgeon, Main. COLE LUTHER A., r 20, agent for H. B. Horton's autophone, Mosley creamer, agricultural implements, "Springfield Republican " and other newspapers, gardener and farmer 60. Cole Martin L., (Adams) r 13 cor 12, farmer 143. Cole Mary, off r 4, widow of Mortimer, farmer 50. Cole Return M., r 21, farmer 40, .and in Windsor Collins Dennis, off r 30, farmer, son of Thomas. Collins John, laborer, Richmond. Collins Thomas, off r 30, farmer 300. CONE ALFRED, practical drug clerk, manager H. F. Shaw's branch store, Main st, bds Depot. Cone Charles H., teamster, son of Daniel V., Depot. Cone Daniel V., job teamster, farmer r, Depot. Conley William, resident, Main. Connor Timothy, (Berkshire) r 31, farmer. Contois Andrew J., teamster, Dean. Corless Thomas, r 27, farmer 220. Costican Michael, farmer, Richardson st. Coughlin James, off r 19, laborer. JENKS & InEGA'l E, Adams, Mass., have always on hand a full and com plete line of Gents' Furnishing Good*. 58 . TOWN OF CHESHIRE. Conghlin James, laborer, Railroad. Coughlin Ned, off r 19, laborer. Croffer Thomas, r 21, butcher and farmer. Cronan James, laborer, Richadson st. Cronin John, farmer 6, Donnybrook st. Cummings Charles D., meat market, dealer in flour, meal and feed, farmer, leases of Betsey Mason 13, Main st. Cummings Norman N., work for Charles D., Dean st Cummings Sumner E., jobber and teamster, Main st. Curley Michael, laborer, Donnybrook st. CURRAN LAURENCE, off r 30, farmer. Curtis Henry H., r 25, farmer 65. Curtis Ira M.. (Adams) off r 27, farmer, leases of Isanna Farnam 80. Curtis Mortimer L., r 25, 18 cows, and farmer 125. Dalay Charles, r 1, farmer 135. Dalton William P., r 30, farmer 108. Darley Henry J., sup't Silica Brick Works, h depot. DEAN GEORGE Z, dealer in funeral merchandise and furniture, school committee, Main, h Prospect st. DEAN JAMES B., president of the Cheshire White Quartz Sand Company, farmer about 1,100. DEAN WARREN B., (Cheshire) prop, saw-mill, manuf. and dealer in lum ber, cheese boxes, flour and lime barrels, staves, lath and shingles, &c, near Depot. Dolly Cordy, blacksmith, Kailroad. Donovan Peter, Jr., r 19, sawyer. DONOVAN PETER, Sr., r 19, farmer 100. Driscoll James, r 29, farmer with John. Driscoll John, r 29, farmer, about 100. Duffy Samuel, blacksmith, Main. Durphy William, laborer, Railroad. Eager Sarah M., widow of Orange, Main. Edmunds Charles H., (Adams) r 7, farmer, with Spencer S. Edmunds Spencer S., (Adams) r 7, 20 cows, farmer 218. Fairfield Mary, widow of Peter, Main. Fairweather Thomas, laborer, Richmond st. Fales Clarence J., (Adams) r 17, farmer, leases of H. L. Jacques. FARNAM A. S. & BROTHER, (Albert S. and Alfred S.) r 25, lime manufs. and farmers 330. FARNAM ALBERT S., r 25, (A. S. Farnam & Brother.) FARNAM ALFRED S., r 25, (A. S. Farnam & Brother.) Farnum Isannah, widow of Warren, farmer 100, h North. Farnum Jackson B., farmer 400, Richmond. FARNUM W. FISHER, clerk for G. Z. Dean, h North. Fields Amy, (Adams) off r 17, widow of John, aged 93. FISHER GEORGE W., off r 32, ist selectman, town agent, member of board of health, 15 cows, farmer 271. Flaherty Edward, saloon, Donnebrook st. Flaherty John E., engineer, h Flaherty st. FLAHERTY MICHAEL, night watchman at Dean's Mill, h Flaherty st, Flaherty Patrick, saloon and boarding house, and farmer 1, Main. Flaherty William, foreman in Dean's Mill, h Flaherty. Foster Edmond D., resident, Main. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 59 Foster Gano A., works in saw- mill, Dean. Foster Henry E., resident, North. Foster Milicent A, widow of Daniel B., Dean st. Foster William C, resident, Main. Fleming George, (Adams) r 13, laborer. Freeman William H., barber and hair dresser, Main. Frilley John, (Berkshire) r 34, glass cutter. Gardner Lewis, r 23, farmer n. GATHENY THOMAS J., (Adams) r 29 cor 15, supt. of Enos Adams & Co.'s quartz mill. Goodrow Joseph, works at lime kiln, Depot Goodrow Nelson, r — , laborer. Goodrow Peter, r — . laborer. Grace William P., blacksmith, and horse-shoer, Main. Greylock Cheese Factory, (Adams) r 13, Henry F. Wood, business manager. Halpin Edward, milk dealer and farmer, Gorden st. Hammond Liberty, r 21 cor 3, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 10. Harkness Adam, resident, Depot Harkness Nathan, farmer 5, h Main. Harkness Stephen K, farmer 4, Main. Harrington Matthew, (Adams) r 7, farm laborer. Harrington Russell, (Adams) r 7, farmer 140. Harrington Samuel, (Adams) r 7, farmer with Russell. HATHAWAY JOHN W., (Adams) r 16, farmer in Adams 40. Hocumb Simeon, r 4, gardner and farmer, leases of Daniel B. Brown 150. Hoosac Valley Hotel, Frank Jenks, prop., South, livery connected. Horton Harlin, carpenter and joiner, h Dean. Howard John, tailor, Main. HOWES HENRY, (Henry Howes & Son) HOWES HENRY & SON, (William H.) cheese makers in John Leland's factory and broom manufacturers, Depot. HOWES WILLIAM H., (Henry Howes & Son) h Depot Ingalls Calvin, r 21 cor 3, farmer n. INGALLS EARL, (Earl Ingalls & Co.) h Depot. INGALLS EARL & CO., dealer in flour, groceries and agricultural imple ments, &c, Main. INGALLS DAVID D., r 23, dairy 16 cows, and farmer 300. Ingalls George D., (Berkshire) r 34, farmer with Martin W. Ingalls Henry J., retired farmer, aged 84, h Depot. INGALLS MARTIN W., (Berkshire) r 34, farmer 150. Irons Mary, widow of John, h Wrangle row. Jacques Hurlburt L., r 17 cor 27, (Jacques & Manchester) assessor. Jacques William S., teamster, Dean st Jacques & Manchester, r 17 cor 27, (H. C. J. & J. L. M.) farmers 200 and in Windsor about 300. Jenks Albert, (Adams) r 30, farmer 12, and in Windsor 10. Jenks Alden, (Adams) r 13, farmer ij-. JENKS CHARLES, (Adams) r 9, 33 cows, farmer 132, in Adams 147, and in Savoy 128. Jenks Frank J., (Cheshire) prop. Hoosac Valley House and livery. JENKS JESSE A., farmer 500, h Main. Jenks Marquis D.. (Adams) r 8, farmer 75. JENKS MARSHALL T., freight and ticket agent B. & A. R. R. and W. U. telegraph operator, h Main. 6o BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTQRY. •TECE * ¦*-^c* Published Every Friday at Adams, Mass. W. F. DAVIS, EDITOR '^ PUBLISHER A F*Hl Iptipi Job itpitistit GOHSrisrEOTETD. Estimates Griveri an ariY Kind ef Jsb, Xi^-iaa-E oia s^/c^-XjX.. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 6 1 JENKS MARTIN V. B., (Adams) r 18, selectman, 25 cows, stock grower, farmer 280. JENKS SARAH A., (Adams) r 7, widow of Elisha, farmer in Adams 300. JENKS SCOTT, r 13, supt. of Greylock cheese factory, commercial trav eler for Charles Miller & Son of Utica, N. Y., owns controlling interest in Windsor cheese factory, inventor of Jenks automatic cheese maker, and farmer 5. Jenks Towner B., resident, Main. Jinks Lucy L., widow of Francis L., Depot. Johnson Adam, shoemaker, cor Main and South. Kaley John, r 29, farmer 200. Keefe Daniel J., fireman, Donnebrook st. Keefe Luke, r 19, farmer 2. Keegan James, off r 29, farmer 100. Keegan James, laborer, Main. Keegan Thomas J., offr 29, farmer, son of James. Keely James, r 27, farmer, leases of J, B. Farnum 225. Kelly Patrick, teamster, bds Main. King Emery, cooper, Depot. Lane Henry, r 215, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 28. LANPHIER CHESTER K, r 20, dairy 30 cows, farmer 277. Lanphier Dwight A., r 20, farmer, with Chester K. Leary Humphrey, laborer, Railroad. Leonard Ashmond J., tax collector, agent American Express Co., cor Dean and Richmond. LEONARD CASSIUS M., (Adams) r 5, farmer 75. Leonard Charles, r 1, farmer for Milton, of Pittsfield. Leonard Levi L., r 15, retired farmer. Leonard Mason E., r 23, farmer, leases of Samantha Wood about 80. Leonard Philo, r 15, 17 cows, farmer 160. Lewis John, laborer, Dean: Lincoln Seneca L., (Adams) r 16, farmer 150. LINCOLN SHUBAEL W., (Adams) r 15, 25 cows, farmer 400. Llovd William A., lumber dealer, agent for agricultural implements, South. LOOMIS LUTHER B., resident, Main. Lowell John, laborer, Richmond st. Manchester John L., r 17 cor 27, (Jacques & Manchester.) Mansfield Emery, laborer, Richmond st. Mansfield Lewis H., r 21, carpenter and joiner. Martin Barbara M., widow of Hiram M., farm 80, North. Martin Frank A., milk dealer, and farmer 125. Martin Fred G., teamster, Main. Martin Henry C, farmer with Barbara M., North. Martin Martha, widow of George, Main. MARTIN ORRIN, retired farmer, School. Mason Adorno E.,. (Adams) r 7, farmer 50. Mason Alonzo, r 4, farmer no. Mason Betsey, r 21, widow of Nathan W. Mason Frederick A., r 4, farmer, son of Alonzo. Mason George W., stave sawyer. Mason Harvey L., sawyer, h Dean. MASON IRA N., botanic physician, and farmer in Kansas 640, Main Mason Lyman, r 21, farmer, leases of Eliza A. Cole about 50. 62 TOWN OF CHESHIRE. Mason -Maria D., r 23 cor. 22, resident, Maynard Dennis, carpenter and joiner, Depot. McCann Mary, widow of Peter, Depot. McCarty Dennis, resident, Donnybrook. McCormick Patrick, laborer, Donnybrook st McDonald James, r 19, farmer in Windsor 250. McDonald Michael, laborer, Main. Meagher Edmond, farmer 2, Wrangle Row. Meikeljohn David, (Adams) r 18, farmer, leases of Jesse A. Jenks about 200. Mitchell Morton, engineer, Main. Morey David, teamster, Main. Morgan William H., dealer in stoves and tinware, Depot. Murphy Patrick, (Berkshire) offr 34, farmer, about 100. Murray Thomas, r 29, works in sand mill. Needham John, r 29, farmer 35. Nickerson Edwin F., dealer in general merchandise, Main. Northup George E., r 3, farmer, son of Leroy J. Northup -Howard A., carpenter and joiner, Depot. Northup Jared D., sup't of John Leiland's cheese factory, retired farmer, Depot. Northup Joseph G., town clerk and assessor, treasurer for Cheshire Water Company, Depot. NORTHUP LEROY A., r 3, breeder of pure white Cochin China fowls, grade Holstein cattle, dairy 18 cows, farmer 160, and timber land 33. O'Brian Bridget, r 19, widow of Patrick. O'Brian Dennis, r 19, section hand. O'Brian John, r 26, laborer. O'Daniels John, laborer, Depot. O' Garra Roger, laborer, Donnybrook. Ormsbee Albert G., (Adams) r 5, painter and paper hanger. Ormsbee Nathaniel T., r 25, farmer, leases of Clinton Bliss 40. Perkins George W., (Adams) r 17, farmer 130. Perkins Hervil, (Adams) r n, farmer, leases of Daniel Burlingame of Adams 100. PETITCLER FELIX F., sup't of Berkshire Glass Sand Co., farmer 1,500, and timber land 500, h South. Phelps Edwin E., (Adams) offr 13, farmer. PHELPS MORGAN E., r 20, carpenter and joiner and farmer 5. PHILLIPS EUGENE E., r 3, breeder of grade Alderney cattle and farmer 40. Phillips Henry T., alio, physician and surgeon, Depot cor. Dean. Picket John, laborer, off Donnybrook st. Pines Michael, laborer, Main. Place Ethan, r 29, farmer. POMEROY WILLIAM A , r 26, constable, jobber for Richmond Iron Co., prop, blacksmith shop on Main St., keeps summer boarders, dairy 15 cows, farmer 112. Porter Rufus L., (Adams) r 9, farm laborer. Powers Patrick, laborer, Donnybrook. Prest Thomas, r 20, farmer 83. Preston George M., pastor of Baptist church, Main. Prince Albert W., teamster, Richmond. Prince David J., carpenter and joiner, Gordon. TOWN OF CHESHIRE. 63 PRINCE ELISHA, r 30, farmer 340. Prince Franklin D., (Adams) r 17, farmer about 150. Prout Richard, shoemaker, Donnybrook st. Regan Charles, works in saw-mill. Railroad. Regan Daniel, laborer, Donnybrook st. Regan Dennis, engineer, Railroad. REYNOLDS BENJAMIN F.. (Cheshire or Adams) publisher of Adams Independent, cor. Dean and Richmond. Reynolds Frank S., r 3, laborer. Rice George, (Adams) r 15, laborer. Richardson Anna, widow of Ira, h Richardson st. Richardson Esther, resident, Richardson st. Richardson Eugene B., commercial traveler, h Main. RIDER GEORGE I., (Adams) r 7, sup't of Cheshire Harbor Warp Mill. RIDER LEONARD A., book-keeper Cheshire Harbor Mills, fruit grower 75 trees and farmer, owns 120 acres on r 27 Adams, h Cheshire Harbor. Rider Lovane L., box-maker, Main. Roach Patrick, laborer, Richardson. Roberts Freeborn, (Adams) resident. Ross Lavina, widow of Isaac, Main. Sanders Edward A., carpenter and joiner, h Richmond, Shaw Henry F., (of Dalton) prop of Cheshire Branch drug store, G. H. Cone, manager, Main. Shea Edward, offr 19, laborer. Shea James, cooper, and owns one-half of 217 acres with George Martin's heirs. Shea John, farmer 12, Wrangle row. Skean Richard, r 29, farmer 6. Slade Louisa M, widow of George W., North. Snow Elmore P., (Adams) r 15, carpenter and joiner. Stone Eunice, (Adams) r 17 cor 8, widow of William, farm 6. Stowell George D., mason, Dean. Sullivan Michael, resident, Richardson st. Sweeney Peter, r 28, farmer, leases of David Richmond, of Adams, about 150. .Swfjet Henrv. peddler, South. Tanner Joseph, resident, South. TAYLOR WALTER T., (Adams) offr 17, farm laborer. Temple Almond, r 21, shoemaker. Thayer Daniel E., alio, physician and surgeon, Depot. Thompson Alonzo, laborer, School. Tuhee Thomas, r 26, laborer. Tyrrell Augustus R., dealer in real estate, Depot. Tyrrell Ezra, resident, Depot. Viner Dulcena, r 3, widow of William. Viner Edwin R., r 3, laborer. Viner Truman M., machinist, Dean st Vlue Peter, r 31, farmer 1. WALTERS THOMAS, merchant tailor, agent Levandos dye works of Bos ton. Depot. Ward Peter, section hand, Donnybrook st. Waters Luther, (Adams) r 1 7 cor 8, laborer. Welch William, cooper, off Donnybrook st. Wells James M., Berkshire) r 32, farmer 250. 64 TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. WELLS JOHN B., r 6 cor 8, farmer about 400. Wells Oscar D., r 6 cor 8, 35 cows, farmer, leases of John B. about 400. Wheelock Jerome M., r 19, farmer. Wheelock William H , r 15, carpenter and joiner. WHIPPLE SAMUEL P., retired farmer, h Richmond. White Dennison R., r 21, farmer 2. White Stewart D. A., (Adams) r 12, farmer 90. Wilson William M., butcher, cor Dean and Richmond. Winters Fred, teamster, Depot. WOLCOTT JOHN C, attorney and counselor at law, also owns with Hannah C. Wolcott of Pittsfield about 50 acres, h South. WOOD CHLOE B., r 23, widow of Daniel, farmer 80. Wood Eusivious S., (Adams) r 17, produce dealer and farmer, leases of Bap tist Society 40. Wood George, farmer 150, h Richmond. WOOD HENRY F., (Adams) r 10, dealer in cattle, manager of Greylock cheese factory, and farmer 100. Wood Irving, r 25, teamster. WOOD JOHN L., (Adams) r 10, 17 cows, farmer 200. WOOD LEONARD B., prop, cider-mill, manuf. of cider vinegar, etc. team ster, owns timber land 10, h Richmond. Wood Luther E., r 23, farmer, with Chloe B. WOOD R.V., supt. and book-keeper for Richmond Iron Works, of Cheshire, h Main. st. Wood Samantha, r 23, widow of Arvin, farmer about 80. Woodruff John G., laborer, South. CLARKSBURG. (For explanations, etc., sec page 3, part second.) Abbott Ruth B., (N. Adams) r 8, widow of Henry. Aldrich Asahel, (N. Adams) r 4, farmer 50. Aldrich Henry C, (Briggsville) r 12, boss weaver. Barry George, (Briggsville) r 12, watchman. BERKSHIRE FILE WORKS, (N. Adams) r 8, H. F. Hurd, prop. Bishop Frank, (N. Adams) r 1, farmer 33. Bolger Patrick, (N. Adams) r 2, farmer 160. Bonner David, (N. Adams) r n, emp. Arnold print works, and farmer. Booth Herbert, (Briggsville) r 13, laborer. Booth Lorenzo, (N. Adams) r 14, farmer 40. Bowen Lovain J., (Briggsville) r 5, house painter. Briggs George C, (N. Adams) r 12, (Linwood Woolen Co.) Brown Hiram, (N. Adams) r 7, laborer, owns h and 1^ acres. Brown Leonard, (N. Adams) r 4, farmer 76. Men do not go to Saloons to hire reliable Clerks, but to CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. 65 Bruce Charles, (Briggsville) r 12, weaver. Buck John W. P., (N. Adams) r 10,. ex-representative, truckman, and farmer leases of E. B. Dewitt, of N. Adams, 30. Byers John, (Briggsville) r 1 2, mill operative. Caldon Timothy, (N. Adams) r 7, farmer 6. CALDWELL PETER, (N. Adams) r 1, (Mixer & Caldwell). Carl Patrick, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Champine John, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Chaupire George, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Cheesebro O. Henry, (N. Adams) r 1, teamster. Clark Laban, (N. Adams) r 3 cor 4, farmer 100. Clark Volney, (N. Adams) r n, engineer in Troy & B. R. R. yard. Clements James, (N. Adams) r 8, file cutter. Clements James A, (N. Adams) r 8, file cutter. Cody William, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Cook Moses C, (Briggsville) r 6, farmer 20. Corbin Charles G., (N. Adams) r 12, farmer, son of Gilbert. Corbin Frank, (N. Adams) r 12, farmer, son of Gilbert. Corbin Gilbert, (N. Adams) r 12, milk dealer, and farmer 100. Corioly Lawrence, (N. Adams) r 1 cor 9, farmer 3^-. Cummings Matthew, (N. Adams) off r 1, farmer 30. Cummings Owen E., (N. Adams) offr 1, with Matthew, farmer. Cummings Peter A., (N. Adams) off r 1, building mover. Davis Alanson, (N. Adams) r 8, farmer 16. Davis Everett, (M. Adams) r 8, shoemaker, and farmer 10. Davis Henry, (N. Adams) r 2, shoemaker. Davis Mary, (N. Adarns) r 2, widow of Daniel, farmer 20. Day Earl L., (Briggsville) r 12, teamster. Dixon Eugene, (N. Adams) r 10, shoemaker. Dooly Peter, (Briggsville) r 12, lumberman. Dunham George, (Briggsville) r 12, boss spinner. Eddy Benjamin F., (Briggsville) r 5, file grinder. Estes Edward, (Briggsville) r 6, laborer. Estes Israel, (Briggsville) r 14, farmer in N. Adams 30. Estes Israel, Jr., (Briggsville) r 14, laborer. 1 Estes Sewel, (Briggsville) r 14, laborer. Esty Edward, (Briggsville) r 6, laborer. Farnsworth Edward H., (North Adams) r 12, book-keeper for Linwood Woolen Co. Fraser Wallace A., (Briggsville) r 12, dyer in Woolen Mill. Frazier John F., (N. Adams) r 9, laborer. Gallup Clarence W., (N. Adams) prop, saw-mill, manuf. and dealer in lum ber and packing bcxes. Gardner Marshall H., (Briggsville) r 6, laborer. Gates Hendrick C, (N. Adams) farmer for J. B. Wheeler's estate 58, Wheeler ave. Gates Judson A., (N. Adams) farmer with H. C. Gates, Wheeler ave. Gleason Edward W., (N. Adams) r n cor 9, farmer with Ezra W. Gleason Ezra W., r n cor 9, retired farmer 69. Gleason Henry N., (N. Adams) r 11 cor 9, soap maker. Goodell William, (N. Adams) r 9^, pensioner. Goodell Lewis E., (N. Adams) laborer, h head of Brooklyn st. Gould Louisa B., (N. Adams) r 8, widow of Deacon Willard. 5 66 TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. Hall Jonathan, (N. Adams) r 12, retired farmer, aged 85. Hall R. G., (N. Adams) r 12, manuf. of wagon spokes and farmer 50. Hampton Robert, (N. Adams) r 2, farmer 50. Harney James, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Harris Anderson, (N. Adams) r 8, mason and farmer 20. Harris Asaph, (N. Adams; r 4, farmer 10. Haskins Elwin J., (N. Adams) r 1, manuf. of ladders. Haskins Jerome M., (N. Adams) r 2 cor 7, farmer 12. HASKINS JOELC., (N. Adams) manuf. of lumber, ties, and telegraph poles, field driver and measurer of bark and lumber, h Brooklyn. Hathaway Ambrose, (N. Adams) r 9, mason. Hathaway Edwin T., (N. Adams) r 1, farmer 12^. Hathaway Israel, (N. Adams) r 1, farmer. Hathaway John, (N. Adams) r 9, night fireman for Freeman Mfg. Co. and farmer 4. Hathaway Walter, (N. Adams) r 1, laborer. Hayden Joseph F., (N. Adams) r 6, farmer, leases of Wm. W. Gallup, of N. Adams. Hayden Myron S., (N. Adams) r 4, 2d selectman, farmer 130, and in Flor ida 50. Hazen Joseph, (Briggsville), r 6, shoemaker. Herrick Levi W., (N. Adams) offr 10 teamster. Herzog Lewis, (N. Adams) r 8, file cutter. Hewett Samuel, (N. Adams) r 6, foreman for C. W. Gallup. Hewett Wiley, (N. Adams) r 6 laborer. Hinsdale Lewis, (N. Adams) r n, milk peddler and farmer 108. Hogel Samuel M., (N. Adams) cotton spinner and manuf. of Hogel's catarrh snuff and pile ointment, h Brooklyn. Hurd Francis J., (N Adams) r 8, farmer 65. HURD HENRY F., (N. Adams) r 8, manuf. and re-cutter of files and rasps. Jones Charles H., (N. Adams) offr 10, laborer. Keatley Arthur, (N. Adams) r 5 boss spinner. KILBOURN GEORGE F., (N. Adams) r 1, farmer 40. Kunhardt George E., (N. Adams) designer for Linwood Woolen Co. Lamb George W., (Stamford, Bennington Co., Vt,) r 3, selectman and farmer 17^-. LANDRY FRANK, (N. Adams^ r 9, shoemaker. Lanfair Edward B., (N. Adams) employee C. T. Sampson, bds Wheeler ave. Lanfair Robert, (N. Adams) r 9, (Lanfair & Son.) LANFAIR RUDOLPHUS W., (North Adams) constable, car inspector, h and 1 acre, Wheeler ave. Lanfair & Son, (N. Adams) r 9, (George & Robert) farmers 35. Lenley Job, (Briggsville) r 12, loom fixer. Leonard John M., (N. Adams) r 6, farmer 3. Linwood Woolen Co., (N. Adams) S. W. Barker, of Troy, N. Y., pres.; H. P. Briggs, fec'y and treas ; manuf. of fancy cassimeres. Malcolm Thomas, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. McKay Joseph, (N. Adams) r 8, shoemaker and farmer 170. McNamara Perry, (Briggsville) r 14, milk peddler and farmer 100. Millard Buell G, (Stamford, Bennington Co., Vt.,) farmer with Rufus. Millard Rufus, (Stamford, Bennington Co , Vt.,) r 3, farmer 60 and in Stam ford, Bennington Co, 150. TOWN OF CLARKSBURG. 67 Mixer James, (N. Adams) r i, (Mixer & Caldwell). Mixer Joseph, (N. Adams) r 1, resident. Mixer Joseph, Jr., (N. Adams) r 9, school committee and farmer 40. Mixer & Caldwell, (N. Adams) r 1, (James Mixer & Peter Caldwell,) milk peddlers, farmers 492. Murdick Allen, (N. Adams) r 5, laborer. Newton George E., (N. Adams) r 1, stone mason. Norcross Myron G., (N. Adams) r 1, farmer 40. Norcross William A., (Briggsville) r 12, laborer. O'Connell Thomas, (N. Adams) r 2, farmer 100. Osteyee Edwin S., (N. Adams) r 11, carpenter and joiner. Page Calvin. (N. Adams) r 8, shoemaker. Parkhurst Charles, (Briggsville) r 5, farmer, leases of Joseph Bass. Peak William, (N. Adams) r 10, carpenter, and farmer in Pownal, Vt, 22. Perkins Michael, (Briggsville) r 13, farmer 50. Pero Oscar, (Briggsville) r 5, teamster. Phillips Harriet, (Briggsville) r 12, farmer 3. Pierce Amos, (Briggsville) r 6, teamster. Pine David, (N. Adams) r 10, farmer 100. Powell John, (Briggsville) r 12, mill operative. Pratt Alton L., (Briggsville) r 12, works in box factory. PRATT CALVIN, (Briggsville) r 5, machinist and farmer 80, and on road 6 h and 2^ acres. Pratt Frank L., (N. Adams) grocery clerk. Ranney Horace, (Briggsville) offr 14, laboier. Richmond Charles, (N. Adams) r 7, farmer 135. Roberts Charles L., (Briggsville) r 6, with M. C. Cook farmer. Sheldon Henry L., (N. Adams) r 11, milk peddler and farmer 50. Sherman Solomon, (N. Adams) r 8, farmer, works for George Jackson, of Swamscott, Mass.. Musterfield farm 130. Shultis Nicholas R., (N. Adams) r n, milk peddler, and farmer 15. Snow Ann, (N. Adams) r n, farmer 15. Smith Charles, (N. Adams) r 5, farmer 55. Smith Cleever N., (Briggsville) r 12, loom fixer. Smith Oscar, (N. Adams) r 7, laborer. Snyder Truman P., (N. Adams) r n, carpenter and joiner, and farmer. SPRAGUE SERENO M., (N. Adams) millwright, h Brooklyn. Stevens Charles D., (N. Adams) r 6, dealer in horses. Stiner Frank, (Briggsville) r 12, cloth finisher. Sullivan Cornelius, (N. Adams) r 7, farmer 25. Sullivan Jerry, (N. Adams) offr 8, farmer 69. Tatro Asa, (N. Adams) r 9^-, teamster. Thayer Leonard D., (N. Adams) town clerk and treasurer, collector, and school committeeman, owner of "red mills." and farmer 40, h cor Eagle and Hudson, in N. Adams, Wade Ransom L.. (N. Adams) r 9, carpenter, owns h and 2 acres. Welch Michael, (N. Adams) off r 1, farmer 72^. Welsly Fred W., (N. Adams) r 6, prop, grist-mill, and dealer in general mer chandise, sketchenn Arnold print works, bds Richmond House, N.Adams. Wheeler John, (N. Adams) r 10, farmer 76, and in Vt 250. Wheeler William, (N. Adams) r 10, emp. Freeman print works. Whitney C. J. & Co., (Briggsville) r 12, (C. J. Whitney and C. E. Winchell of Stamford, Vt.) dealers in general merchandise. 68 TOWN OF DALTON. Whitney Chauncey J., (Briggsville) r 12, (C.J. Whitney & Co.) postmaster. Whitney Monroe L., (Briggsville) r 12, clerk for C. J. Whitney & Co. Wilbur Charles, (Briggsville) offr 5, farmer 15. Williams David N., (N. Adams) r n, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 5. Wright Henry, (N. Adams) offr 5, farmer 80. DALTON. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Dalton, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Adams John H.. station agent, h Depot st. AHERNE JOHN A., farmer 8, h Main. Allen Clark W., emp. Weston paper mill, h mill grounds. ALLEM ISAAC N., r 5, farmer, h and 1 acre. Allen Oliver S., r 5, laborer on farm. Andrews George W., pastor of the First Congregational church, h Main. Babcock William, retired blacksmith, h and lot, High. Baird Oliver S., laborer, h Weston ave. Baker George E., coachman for J. B. Crane, h Cranesville. Ballard William, baggage master, h Depot BARBER ANDREW E., laborer, h Depot, BARBER MICHAEL L., laborer, h Depot st. BARDIN JOEL W., r 4, farmer 185, and in Windsor 23. Bardin Lydia, r 4, widow of Joel, farmer. BARNARD DAVID, millwright, h Cranesville. Bartlett Dwight M., carpenter, h Main cor Maple. BARTLETT LEWIS, r 7, stage prop., h Main cor Maple. Bartley Timothy, emp. B. Weston, Depot st. Barton Henry A., r 22, farmer 150. BARTON HENRY A., Jr., r 22 cor 23, farmer 50. Barton Henry A. & Son, (H. A. & H. A. Jr.) 50 cows, cider-mill, farmer 250. BARTON J. ARTHUR, r 23, farm laborer. BARTON JOHN S., r 23, butcher, 200 sheep, 10 cows, farmer 325, h and 8 acres on r 22, 30 mountain land, h and lot Chamberlin ave. BARTON WESLEY B., (Pittsfield) r 22, farmer and poultry breeder, bds with H. A. Barton William, r 22. farm laborer. Bazzell Anna, widow of Jacob, h Depot st ' Bellinger Elijah, r 7, farm laborer. BENNETT SARAH M., widow of Charles M., late of Springfield, Mass. Bentley Alonzo F., blacksmith, Main, h do. Bentley Calvin H., laborer. Bentley Samantha, widow of Gideon A, Save money by purchasing Hats, Caps, and all kinds of Furs, at E. C. HILL'S, 29 North St., Pittsfield. TOWN OF DALTON. 69 Bentley Sidney L., farmer, leases of B. Weston, h Depot st. Benton George B., r 22, butcher, farmer 150. Bicknell Homer H., town clerk, clerk for George W. Smith, Jr., Main st. Bliss Fanny L.. widow of Martins H., bds Weston ave. BOOTH PHILANDER F, retired farmer, h and 4 acres, Main. BRAGUE WILLIAM C, wagon maker, Cranesville. Branch Albert, wagon maker, h High st. BRANCH GROVE W,, retired farmer and hotel prop., h and 6 acres Mainst. Brooks James F., r 22, laborer. Brown Addison W., farmer with Alpheus 145. Brown Alonzo, (Pittsfield) r 24, blacksmith, farmer 12. BROWN ALPHEUS, r 7, farmer with Addison W. 145. Brown Charles O., (Carson & Brown Co., h Main st. Brown Cornelia, widow of William C, h Depot st. Brown Edward, son of A. W. Brown Frank W., laborer in paper mill. Brown Frank W., paper maker, h Main st. Brown George A., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., $z Bro., h Cranesville. Brown George N., r 22, butcher, 55 hogs, farmer with G. D. Benton 48. Brown Levi L., (Adams) pres. of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h in Adams. Brownson Edwin H., emp. of Crane & Co., h Cranesville. BROWNSON EMERY M., emp. Crane & Co. BROWNSON PHILO, emp. Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Brunn Joseph, emp. B. Weston. Buckley Michael, r 20, laborer. Buckley Michael, overseer spinner, Renfrew Mfg. Co. Bugaw Mitchel E., laborer in woolen mill, h W. Main. Burbank Joseph, hotel and harness shop, Main. Burgess Sophia, retired, h Maple. Burr David, laborer, h High. Burr Dwight W., r 8, farmer 4. BURR WILLIAM C, r 5, lumberman, prop, saw-mill, farmer 99. Buttler Barton, teamster, h Depot st. Cady Charles, r 4, farmer 40. Cady Clarence, works in grist-mill, bds North. Cady Lorenzo, teamster. Cahill Andrew, blacksmith, Cranesville. Cahill John, blacksmith, bds Main st. Caley Morris, r 20, emp. in woolen mill. CALLAGHAN MAURICE, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., in paper mill, h Cranesville. CALLAGHAN TIMOTHY, emp. Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Callaghan William, emp. Z. Crane, Jr , h Cranesville. CALLAHAN JOHN, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., (served in 49th Mass. Regt.,) h Cranesville. CALLAHAN THOMAS, miner, bds North st. Carey William H., dealer in. groceries, boots and shoes, gent's furnishing goods, Depot st. Carson John D., (Carson & Brown Co.) h Main st. Carson & Brown Co., paper mfes., John D. Carson, treas.; Charles O. Brown, pres.; "Old Berkshire Mills." Casey Frederick, laborer in paper mill, h Maidens' Lane. CASSIDY JAMES, engineer in paper mill, h Maidens' Lane. 7° BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. O. I. Bates. A. M . Benedict ^Ba' ES ENEDIGT,9*> PnoFSFlEL0»SJFMflB*LADn0RY. No. 11 SUMMER STREET, PITTSFIELD, MASS, Connected by Telephone, Established in 1B75, -^WESLEY B. BARTON,-*- Dealer and Breeder of Pare Btoed Poultry Plymouth Rocks, Brown and White Leghorns, Wyandottes, Black Spanish, Pekln Ducks and Bronze Turkeys. |E^°°Those desiring eggs for setting, $2.00 for 13 ; $3.00 for 26; and $10.00 for 100. Price for Fowls, $6 to $12 per pair; and $7 to $16 for three. Other breeds supplied from reliable breeders. DALTON, MASS. ^SAMUEL G. FULLER,** LIVERY AND BOARDING ..¦(WlfflJM DALTON. MA.HS. Has constantly Horses and Buggies to let. Boarding Stalls at Reasonable Rates. Always at the trains in readiness for strang ers at Coltsville and Dalton stations, on the Boston and Albany Railroad. Also Proprietor of ^¦Boarding House at Cranesville,-*- For Transient and by the week. HZEIsri^"Z" IF. SHAW, DRUGGIST m JEWELER Depot Street, DALTON, MASS. Drugs, Medicines and Chemi cals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Soaps, Brushes. Sponges, Per fumery, .&C. Pipes, Tobacco and Cigars- Pure Liquors for Medi cal use. Physicians' Prescrip tions carefully compounded and orders answered with care and dispatch. Farmers and physicians from the country will find our stock of Medicines complete, war ranted genuine, and of the best quality. Clerk in attend ance to Night Bell. CHOTCE FRUITS JIS THKIB8EA80N, TOWN OF DALTON. 7 I Cesar Samuel, r 9 laborer, ice dealer. Chadwick Corbet, laborer. Chalmers James C., treasurer of Renfrew Mfg. Co., h in Adams. Chamberlain Albert S., retired paper manuf., 40 acres, h Main st. Chamberlain Ansel E., farmer 350, h Main. Chamberlin John C, prop. Eagle Hotel, Main st., farmer 84. Champion Joseph, laborer in woolen mill, h W. Main. Chattilione Frank, (Pittsfield) r 21, farm laborer. Claffey James laborer, h W. Main. Claffey John, emp. woolen mill, bds W. Main. Claffey Peter, laborer, h W. Main. Clarisy Patrick, emp. paper mill, h Carsonville. Clark Alwin L., undertaker and furniture dealer, Depot st, bds Main. Clark William B., postmaster, general merchant, h Main. Clarke Franklin Wm , emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro. h Cranesville. CLARK WILLIAM F., emp. of Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. CLEVELAND ALVAH K., r 5, 12 cows, silo, capacity 180 tons, farmer 75, mountain land 55. Cleveland Elizabeth W., r 5, widow of Wm. K., bds with Alvah. Cleveland Frank H., clerk for VV. H. Cary, bds Weston ave. Cleveland George L., r 16, cor. 14, saw-mill and farmer 50, and in Windsor about 50, and Hinsdale about 100. Coady John, r 20, laborer in woolen mill. COBBAN ROBERT, gardener for Z. M. Crane, h Cranesville. Cobban Robert, Jr., gardner for Z. M. Crane, h Cranesville. Coleman John D., laborer in B Weston's paper mill, Depot st. Coleman Matthias, gardener for J. B. Crane, h Cranesville. CONE ALONZO, r 22, farmer 90. Connelly Cornelius, (Cummings & Connelly) Depot st. Connelly Catherine, widow of Peter, h Depot st. CONNORS LAWRENCE, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Controy Charles, laborer. CON TROY FREDERICK, carpenter, Chamberlain ave. Controy Gilbert, carpenter, h r 16. CONVERSE SARAH H., widow of Charles A., h North. Cook Hasson O., r 23, laborer. COOPER SAMUEL W., carpenter and joiner, High st. Cooper William M., clerk. Corbet Mary, widow of John, h Cranesville. Counter Duffield, emp. paper mill, h Cranesville. Cramer Matthew, r 20, laborer, Crane Avis M. Miss., h Cranesvill<5. Crane James B., (Crane & Co.,) h Cranesville. CRANE NICHOLAS, laborer, E. Main, h and two acres. CRANE W. MURRAY, (Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro.,) h Cranesville. Crane Walter L., laborer. CRANE Z. Jr. -&BRO., (W. M. Crane,'* paper manufs. CRANE ZENAS, Jr, (Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro.,) h Cranesville. CRANE ZENAS M., (Crane & Co.,) Cranesville. CRANE & CO., (Zenas M., James B., and W. Murray Crane) paper manufs. Crosier Arthur, laborer, h Cranesville. Crosier Elmer E., coachman for Z. M. Crane, h Cranesville. Crosier George L., emp. paper mill, h Cranesville. 72 TOWN OF DALTON. Crosier Julia A., widow of John W., E. Main, house and i acre in Hinsdale. Crosier Lewis, emp. of Z. Crane, Jr., &Bro., h Cranesville. Crowley Charles, r 16, emp. in woolen mill. CROWLEY MICHAEL, laborer and mason, h High st. Cullen , widow of John, h Cranesville. Cummings Norman, (Cummings & Connelly,) h Depot. Cummings & Connelly, (N. Cummings and C. Connelly,) meat market and butchers, Depot st. CURTIS JOHN, r 9, farmer 160, mountain land in Lanesboro 85. Curtis John F., r 7, 18 cows, farmer 290. Curtis Margaret, widow of Worthington C, h West Main. CURTIS MARSHALL, house painter and paper hanger, h Main. Daley Peter, carpenter, h High. Daly Mary, r 16, widow of Dennis, farmer 100. Davenport Benjamin F., laborer in paper mill, h Carsonville. Daverin Edmund J., laborer in paper mill, Main. Daverin Edward H., laborer. DAVERIN JOHN W., laborer in paper mill, 12 acres, h Main. Daverin John, Sr., laborer. Daverin John T., laborer in paper mill, Main st. Davin James, coachman for Z. M. Crane, Sr. Davin John, r 22, farmer 8. DAVIS THEODORE, carpenter, h High. DAVISON HERBURT, book-keeper for B. Weston, h Main st. Davison James H., wool sorter, h Chamberlin ave. Davison Samuel, clerk for C. W. Mitchell, h Weston ave. Day Elisha, farmer, retired, h High st. Dean Hiram, retired lumberman and farmer, Chamberlin ave. Delaney John, soldier in U. S. Army, h Depot st. Derhary Frank, r 23, laborer. Dermady Thomas, r 16, farmer 25. Dermady William, r 16, emp. in woolen factory. Dennis Richard, laborer. E. Main st. Depue Paul, laborer at Weston's paper mill, h Chamberlin ave. Devall Frederick W., watchman for Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Devon John, r 22, laborer and farmer 8. Dewire John, laborer, h High st. Dewire John, stone mason, Depot st. Dewire Robert, stone mason, h Depot st. Dickinson Nehemiah P., retired paper manuf. Dill Ira, stone mason, Cranesville. Dorant Alexander, r 20, farmer, leases of Thomas Kelley 80. Dorgan Peter, engineer at Weston's mill, h Chamberlin ave. Dorgan James, laborer, Depot st. Dorgan Samuel, emp. Weston's paper mill. Dowlingn Michael, emp. Z. Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Downs James, emp. in woolen mills. Doyle Patrick, r 20, foreman in cotton mill, owns 2\ acres. DREA ANDREW W., laborer in paper mill of Crane & Co., h Cranes ville. Duffey Frank, bds with his mother. Duffey James, bds with his mother. Duffey Mary, widow of Patrick, h Main st. TOWN OF DALTON. 73 Duffey William, laborer. DWYER JOHN, emp. in Weston's mill, h Elm st. Eagle Hotel, John C. Chamberlin, prop., E. Main. EDGERTON CURTIS C, machinist, h Cranesville. Elendorf John, laborer, h Cranesville. Elser John, r 26, farmer 22. Esler James, engineer, emp. in B. Weston's paper mill. Evans David, r 20, laborer. Evans John, r 17, emp. Kittridge's mill. Evans Richard, laborer in woolen mill, h E. Main. Everett Caroline, dressmaker, h Depot. Everett Horatio, machinist, h Depot st. Fagan Edward, laborer at Kittridge's mill. Fagan Margaret, widow of Edward, h Depot st. Farrell Christopher, spinner, Depot st. Farrell Nellie Miss, dressmaker, millinery and fancy goods, Depot st. Fassell Michael, (Pittsfield) r 21. Fay Sedgwick, teamster, h Depot st. Ferris Gideon L., r 5, farm laborer. Ferris Stephen A., r 5, traveling salesman. FILKINS RANSLAER D., r 19, manuf. of baskets for mills, dealer in coal and wood, and horses, 2 houses and 4 acres. Fillio Edmond D., millwright, and mechanical engineer, h Chamberlain ave. Fitzpatrick Ellen, widow of Patrick, farmer. FLANSBURG JOHN W., carpenter, contractor, and box manuf., h Main. Flarity Michael, laborer in woolen mill, E. Main. Flynn John, laborer, h Main. Flynn John, Jr., loom fixer, bds Main. Foley Bridget, widow of M., h Main. FOLEY WILLIAM, engineer for Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Forbes George, emp. B. Weston. FORNEY FRANK, blacksmith, Chamberlain ave. Fowler Frank A., book-keeper Zylonite comb and brush factory, N. Adams, bds North. Fox C. Thomas, laborer in paper mill, h W. Main. Fox John, laborer. Fox Thomas, r 18, farmer 50. Frend Edward T., paper maker, bds with his father. Frend Thomas, emp. of Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., paper-mill, h Cranesville. FULLER HARVEY A., emp. Crane & Co.'s paper-mill, h Cranesville. FULLER SAMUEL G., mail carrier, livery and boarding stables, and board ing house, Cranesville. Gafney Katie & Theresa, dressmakers, Depot. Gafney Lawrence, laborer, h Depot. Gage Gessa, emp. of Crane & Co., h Cranesville. GAGE JESSE T., emp. of Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Galligan Patrick, laborer in woolen mill, h W. Main. GALLUP EDWARD W., emp. in paper mill, h W. Main. Gallup Robert, emp. Crane's paper mill, in Pittsfield, h Coltsville. Galpin Lorenzo C, (Pittsfield) r 22, deputy sheriff. Geer Addison A., carpenter, h Maple. Glemser Henry A ., baker, h Depot. Glennon Christopher, (see Windsor Falls Co.) h Main. 74 TOWN OF DALTON. Glennon John, (see Windsor Falls Co.) bds Main. Glennon Michael, (see Windsor Falls Co.) h W. Main. Gloyd Clifford S., r 24, laborer, h and 2 acres. Goodell Seymour A., (Pittsfield) r 24, farmer 14. Goodnow Lyman M., teamster for Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Gosner Louis H., laborer in paper mill, h at Carsonville. Grace Michael, r 18, farmer 50. Grace Simon, r 20, farmer 60. Grady John, spinner in woolen mill, 1) W. Main. Griffin Catharine, widow of James, h Curtis ave. Griffin John laborer in paper mill, Carsonville. Griffin John W., laborer in paper mill. Griffin Martin, laborer. CROESBECK CHARLES H., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro.'s paper mill, h Cranesville. Groesbeck Emeline,, widow of Alexander. GROESBECK FRANK N , emp. in paper mill, h Cranesville. HAGAR GEORGE E., paper maker, Cranesville. Hall Catharine E., widow of Onslow G., h and lot Main st. HALL HARRY L., laborer in paper mill, Main st. Hamilton Matthew, r 20, laborer. Hamilton William, laborer. Hanrahan Catharine, r 16, widow of James, farm estate 220. Hanraban David N., r 16, farmer. Hanrahan John, r 16, farmer at the homestead. Hanrehan William, r 20, laborer, farm 23. Hardarnan John, paper maker at Weston's. Harper Louis, r 3, laborer. Hartery Patrick, laborer. Haskell Milton B., laborer, High. Hathaway William H., r 26, farmer 57, and in Washington 30. HAWLEY WILLIAM H., flour and feed, coal and wood, manuf. lumber, grist-mill, and owns store and lot, 2 houses and lots, 12 acres, farm 240, and in Sandisfield timber land 130, Depot st. Haworth George, r 18, supt. of Renfrew Mfg. Co. of Adams. Hayes Joseph, laborer in woolen mill, h E. Main. Hayes Oliver B., retired, Cranesville. Hemenway Charles W.,farm laborer for S. Young. Hennessey Michael, r 20, laborer. Hickey Christopher, h Corson's grounds. Hildreth Samuel I., farmer and operative in cotton mill. Hitt Harry, foreman in B. Weston's paper mill, h Main. Hogger Fanny L., widow of George S., Depot st. Hogoboon Perry, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Hoose Algernon, r 9, laborer. Hoose Charles, r 9, laborer. Hoose Clinton, r 9, laborer. Hosburgh Archibald, emp. Gov't paper mill. Hosburgh James, book-keeper for Crane & Co. Houston Edgar A., manuf. of leather belting and top roll covering, h W. Main. HOXIE GEORGE L., laborer, h Cranesville. Hubbard Roswell R., r 24, farmer, h and lot. TOWN OF DALTON. 75 JANDRO JOSEPH, 2d, barber, leases of J. Gaffney h and shop, Depot st. Johnson Alonzo D., teamster. Joyce John R., foreman in carding mill, h Depot st. Kannon Thomas, r 16, farmer 280. Kelley James, laborer in woolen mill, E, Main. Kelley Martin, emp. in paper mill, Carsonville. Kelley Michael, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro. Kelley Patrick, r 20, laborer and farmer 10. Kennedy Aaron, laborer in woolen mills, Kennedy Luke, laborer in woolen mill, h W. Main. Kennedy Orrin, laborer. Kenney James, emp. of C. J. Kittredge & Co. Kenney Martin, r 9, laborer. Kirchner Jacob, (Pittsfield) farmer 100. Kirchner Mathias, (Pittsfield) farmer 2. Kirchner Walstein, (Pittsfield) farmer 140. Kirk Ann, widow of John, h Main. Kirk Michael H., house painter and paper hanger. Kirk Kate, widow of John, Carsonville. Kites Maria, widow of Daniel, h Elm st. Kittredge Abel, (C. J. K. & Co.,) h Main st. Kittredge C. J. & Co., (Charles J., Abel, and James B. Kittredge,) woolen mills. Kittredge Charles J., (Hinsdale) (C. J. Kittredge & Co.,) hin Hinsdale. Kittredge Frederick, teamster, h North st. Kittredge James B., (Hinsdile) (C. J. Kittredge & Co.,) h in Hinsdale. Klement Frederick, (Pittsfield) r 21, farmer 30. Knight Frank C, emp. in paper mill. KNIGHT HENRY H., stone mason, h Cranesville. Latermy Eugene, (Pittsfield) shoemaker, Main. Lathrop Charles, watchman in paper mill. Lawler Peter, emp. in paper null, h and 3 acres, Curtis ave. LAWRENCE BROS., r 20, (T. A. & C. B.,) farmers 50. LAWRENCE CHARLES B., (Lawrence Bros.,) r 20. Lawrence George, teamster for Crane & Co. Lawrence Harlen S., R. R. fireman, East Main. LAWRENCE HUBBARD W., farmer, h E. Main. Lawrence James B., emp. B Weston, librarian, newspaper repoiter, h Depot. LAWRENCE THOMAS A., (Lawrence Bros.) r 20. Lewis Frederick, r 9, laborer. Lewis George, laborer, North st. Lewis John, r 9, farm laborer. LIVERMORE SARAH L., widow of Watson C, boarding house, W. Main. Livingston B. F., M. E. clergyman. LLOYD EDWARD A., wagon maker, Chamberlain ave. LOCKWOOD ARTHUR G., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., and Bro., h Cranesville. Lull James W., (Pittsfield) r 26, farmer 72. Lyman John, laborer. Lyman Michael, laborer, Cranesville. Lynch Tohn D., peddler of general merchandise, h Hurd. MARSHALL ROBERT, farmer for Z. M. Crane. MASON ANDREW J., r 3, farmer 90. MASON GEORGE A., foreman in rag room of Crane & Co s mill, n Main st. 76 TOWN OF DALTON. Mattis Agnes R., widow of Joseph, h Cranesville. Mattison Anna, widow of Charles, h Cranesville. Maynard Dwight W., millwright, emp. Crane & Co., h Cranesville. Maynard George C, emp. of Carson & Brown, h Cranesville. MAYNARD WILLIAM D., foreman in box factory, h Cranesville. McCarty Matthew, emp. in woolen mill, h Main. McCormick Ann, widow of William. McDonald John, laborer, McGuyre John, r 20, emp. in woolen mill. MEAGHER RICHARD, emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Mecum Julius E., emp. B. Weston, h Main. .,.;. '.™ Mitchel Clark W., dealer in drugs, dry goods and groceries, h Main st. Mitchell Herman C, r 5, farmer 35. MITCHELL PRIESTLEY, r 5, prop, of saw-mill, farmer 70, in Windsor 44, mountain land 19. Monahan John, laborer in woolen mill, Main st. Mooney Michael, laborer in paper mill, h Maple. Mooney William, trackman, h Chamberlain ave. Morrisey Michael, laborer in cotton mill, leases h of C. West. Morrisey Michael, laborer, Carsonville. Morey William M., r 7, carpenter. Moulton John K., drug clerk for J. Mitchel, bds Eagle Hotel. Munch William, r 26, farmer 80. NEVERS JOSEPH, emp. Carson & Brown Co., Carsonville. New John A., emp. paper mill, h Cranesville. Newell Benjamin F., shoemaker, Depot st. NEUMASTER JOHN, laborer in paper mill, bds with Mary N., E. Main. Neumaster Mary, widow of Henry, h E. Main. Nickolson Thomas, engine fireman, h Main st. Nivison William, emp. in paper mill, h Depot st. Nobles Jerry, r 5, farmer 13. Nolan James, r 13, laborer. Oakley Elviza, widow of Andrew J., Depot st. O'Brien Dennis, r 9, laborer. O'Brien Edward, weaver. O'Brien James, r 9, laborer. O'Laughlin Michael, emp. B. Weston, h Depot st. OLDS GRANVILLE L., r 7, engineer. Otis James, r 20, farmer 70. OTIS JOSEPH H., r 20, farmer with his father. Paddock William L., M. D., physician and surgeon, h Main st. Parker Charles A., r 5, house painter and paper-hanger, farmer, leases of Eliza Smith 90. Parker Cushing M., laborer, h Depot st. Parker Granville, emp. B. Weston. Parker Henry M., carpenter and farmer 5, h Depot st. Parker Samuel I., r 22, laborer. PELTON MARTIN D., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bra, h Cranesville. Pendergas James, r 20, laborer. Perkins Cynthia S., widow of Timothy D., h E. Main. Phillips Margaret T., widow of James, h Cranesville. Pierce Charles, r 4, laborer, leases of Wetherby 17 acres. Porter Milton, laborer, bds at Cranesville. TOWN OF DALTON. 77 PORTER WILLIAM, laborer. Power Patrick, laborer in woolen mill, h W. Main. PRATT DAVID J., livery, Weston St., farm 150 on r 14. Pratt Horace, r 14, farmer. Pratt William R., bds with his father on Chamberlain ave. PUTNAM HENRY H., coachman for John D. Carson. Quinn Hugh, laborer, h Main. Quirk John, carpenter and laborer in woolen mill, Main. Reed Andrew J., emp. Weston paper mill. Reed James, emp. in paper mill, h Main. Renfrew James, J., (Adams) agent for Renfrew Mfg. Co., h in Adams. Rigney James, laborer. Rockwell Edward, harness maker, bds at Burbanks Hotel. Root Edward E., r 5, laborer. Rudin Henry, r 20, farmer, with his father. Rudin John, r 20, 9 cows, farmer 150. Ryan James, gardener, h Curtis ave. RYAN WILLIAM, stoves and tin ware, Depot, h do. SANDERSON CHARLES P., farmer for J. B. Crane 60, owns 76 on North St., and estate of Amelia Fredericks, in Lenox. Scofield Walter W., alio, physician and surgeon, Center block, h do. SEARS FRANK B.. manuf. of packing boxes, h Depot. SEARS FRANKLIN B. B , clerk at postoffice, Main. SEARS HENRY S., laborer, h Depot. Sears Silas S., car builder, and millwright, h Depot. SHAW HENRY F., drugs and jewelry, h Depot. Sherman Lewis, laborer in paper mill, Carsonville. SHERMAN MYRON A., r 5, farmer 58. Short Cyrus M., farm laborer, h North. Sikes Abiatha, r 26, laborer, and mason. Silver Michael, laborer in paper mill, h Depot. Silver Patrick, laborer, h Depot. Simmons William J., laborer, h Weston ave. Skmantz Andrew, (Pittsfield) r 2i,,farmer 80. SMITH AMOS, r 5, lumberman, 220 acres mountain land, ^interest in saw mill, farmer, h and 1^ acres. Smith Andrew D., r 5, carpenter, and farmer 25. Smith David, r 24, farmer 90, and in Pittsfield 70. SMITH DAVID C, r 6, lumberman, has a silo 200 tons capacity, 20 cows, 150 sheep, grist-mill, and saw-mill, farmer 155, and mountain land 1,400. SMITH ELIZA D., r 5, widow of James S., farmer 90. Smith George W., Jr., dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, W. Main. SMITH GEORGE W., Sr., millwright and carpenter, h Depot. SMITH JAMES D., r 5. SMITH JAMES W., machinist in paper mill, h Main. Smith John D., mechanic, h Depot. Smith Ransford, r 3, farmer. SMITH JOHN H.j groceries and dry goods, boots and shoes, W. Main. SMITH ROBERT A, farmer and miller, h North. Sprague Dyer, r 22, retired farmer 276, mountain land 100. Stanton Edward W., book-keeper for Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Stearns Cyrenius E., house painter and grainer, h W Main, farmer 13. Stearns Dexter, house painter, Depot st. 78 TOWN OF DALTON. Steams Julian N., painter, h W. Main. STEARNS JUSTUS M., job printer, Depot st. Stedman Caroline E., widow of Lorenzo H., h Depot st. Stetson Isaac, r 3, farmer. Stevens James, laborer in paper mills, h Maple st. STOCKBRIDGE MARTIN K, postal clerk on Boston & Albany R. R. h W. Main. Stockwell Charles E., farmer, h and lot. Stockwell Ira D., r 7, laborer. Stockwell Silas D., r 7, teamster. Sturges Henry, emp. in Weston Mills, h Main st. cor. Maple. Sullivan Frank, emp. in B. W. paper mill, h Depot st. Taylor Thomas, laborer in woolen mill, h E. Main. THOMPSON THOMAS D., carpenter and local M. E. clergyman, h and lot Main. Tillotson Henry F., coachman for B. Weston. TILTON EDGAR T., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., h Cranesville. Todd Cordelius, r 29, laborer. Toole Charles O., paper manuf, h Main. TOWER DAVID H., r 7, mill architect, mechanical engineer, breeder of Jersey cattle, 20 cows, 1 1 grade Jersey cattle, 3 registered Jersey cattle, 9 sheep, farmer 190. Tower Samuel D., emp. in B. Weston's paper mill, h Depot st. Trend Thomas, paper maker. Tucker Jeff, r 9, laborer. Tully Thomas, laborer in paper mill, h Chamberlain ave. Tyrrel John S., shoemaker 'and carpenter, Main, h and 3 acres. VanBergen Peter, tailor, bds with C. Warren, Main st. Vandanburg Richard, house painter and teamster, Cranesville. Van Dusen Henry E., laborer. VanValkenberg Catherine, widow of Alexander, h Chamberlain ave. Vincent John, laborer in woolen mill, E. Main. Warner Roswell H., carpenter, h and lot, E. Main. WARREN CALEB S., tailor, justice of the peace, High St., h and i| acres. Warren George H., laborer. Warren Willie S , paper maker, W. Main. West Charles E., h Main. WEST WILLIAM B., r 5, farmer 163, mountain land 75, and in Windsor 20. West Josiah, r 5, farmer, bds with Wm. B. WESTON BYRON Hon., manuf. of writing paper, dairy 14 grade Alderney cows, 200 sheep, farmer 160, mountain land 200. Weston Lucinda, widow of Josiah D. Wetherby James A., carpenter, h Main st. Whelan James, woolen dyer, h Main st. White William J., laborer, Depot st. Willard Henry, emp. Kittredge's factory. Williams George, mason, h Main st. Willis Mary, widow of Daniel W., h Water st. WILNER CHARLES E., emp. Z. Crane, Jr., & Bro., Cranesville. Wilner Thomas S., carpenter and millwright, h and lot W. Main. Wilson Catherine, widow of James, h and lot Cranesville. Windsor Falls Co., [successors to West & Glennon Co. and West & Glen non Trustees, &c.J woolen manufs., Main. TOWN OF EGREMONT. 79 Wood James, laborer, h Maple. Woodlock William, laborer, Cranesville. WOODWORTH WILLIAM HENRY, carpenter and laborer in paper mill. Wright William S , clerk for J. H. Smith, Cranesville. Wrinkle Agnes, widow of Nicholas. WRINKLE JOHN H , emp. of Z. Crane, Jr., ,& Bro. YOUNG JOHN, emp. woolen mill, h Main st. Young Sylvester L., r 22, farmer, leases 255 of D. Sprague, 100 mountain land, 21 on r 25, 186 in town of Washington. EGREMONT. For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Egremont, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Atwater Harry J., (North Egremont) r 7, laborer. Baker John, (South Egremont) carriage trimmer. Baldwin B. Frank, (South Egremont) r 22, 8 cows, farmer 97. Baldwin Charles O., (South Egremont; r 24, farmer 2. Baldwin Edwin A., (North Egremont) r 16, farmer. Baldwin Irwin D. W., (South Egremont) r 24, manuf. of chairs, furniture, etc., farmer 60. Baldwin Lydia, (North Egremont) r 8, widow of James, farmer 100. Baldwin Orrin, (South Egremont) r 24, cabinet maker. BALDWIN STEPHEN, (North Egremont) r 4, farmer 56. BALDWIN THEODORE S., (N. Egremont) r 16, 25 cows, farmer 140. Belcher William H, (S. Egremont) r 30, carpenter and joiner. Bell Charles H., (S. Egremont) laborer. BENJAMIN ARTHUR A., (S. Egremont) manuf. and dealer in coik soles and fittings, and leases Mt. Everetts grist-mill of Edwin Roberts, of N. Y. city. Benjamin Elbert (S. Egremont) r 24, farmer. Benjamin Frank, (S. Egremont) r 34, laborer. Benjamin Fred, (S. Egremont) r 34, laborer. Benjamin Harriet F., (S. Egremont) widow of Joseph A., owns 16 acres. Benjamin Marilla J., (S. Egremont) r 34, widow of George C, owns 7 acres. Best Ezra, (S. Egremont) 12 cows, farmer 186. Bettis John, (S. Egremont) foreman in axle shop. Bignal Claudious, (S. Egremont) laborer. Billings Stephen H, (N. Egremont) laborer. Bills Huldah, (S. Egremont) widow of Norman K., resident. Blakeman Leander V. N., (S. Egremont) r 32, Stony Brook farm, breeder and dealer in Guernsey cattle and Berkshire swine, farmer 265. Bliss William L., (S. Egremont) general blacksmithing. Blunt Rutson, (N. Egremont) r 14, farmer 14. When yon need a Clerk, —reliable, trustworthy, and a good penman, try CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. 80 TOWN OF EGREMONT. BOICE ABRAM, (N. Egremont) butcher, and meat peddler, io cows, farmer 125 Bradford George F., (S. Egremont) r 33, 10 cows, 40 sheep, farmer no, tim ber land 43. Bradford John, (S. Egremont) r 28, farmer 171. Bradford Ralph H., (S. Egremont) r 33, farmer 340. Branch Orson A., (S. Egremont) r 30, h i^- acres. Brewster George, (S. Egremont) r 28^-, farmer 10. Briggs Orville, (S. Egremont) r 32, laborer. Brown Charles F., (N. Egremont) general contractor in public works. Brown George, (S. Egremont) laborer. Brown Henry M., (N. Egremont) r t8 cor 20, farmer. Brown Hoyt, (S. Egremont) laborer. Brown Martin, (N. Egremont) r 18 cor 20, farmer 60. Brusie Charles, (S. Egremont) r 28, laborer. Brusie Lyman H., (N. Egremont) pi op. hotel and livery, and cider-mill, and manuf. cider brandy, farmer 125. Buckbee Burt, (S. Egremont) r 24, farmer, leases of Louisa Crippen 125. BUNCE DAN, (S. Egremont) r 14, charcoal manuf. and farmer 150. Bunce D^tus E., (S. Egremont) r 25, Collier. Bunce Edward, (S. Egremont) laborer. Bunce George, (S. Egremont) r 25, farmer 60. Bunce James H., (S. Egremont) r 25, collier and farmer 200. Burdick Nathan, (N. Egremont) r 9, laborer. Burget Henry W., (N. Egremont) r 13 cor 8, 25 cows, farmer 150. Cahil John, (S. Egremont) blacksmith for Dalzell & Co. Campbell John W., (S. Egremont) r 4, 18 cows, farmer 250. Campbell Willie H., (S. Egremont) r 34, farmer. Church George A., (S. Egremont) axle turner. Codding Henry E., (N. Egremont) r 17 cor 18, farmer 6. Colby Charles H., (N. Egremont) r 7, horseshoeing and general blacksmith. Collins Albert, (S. Egremont) laborer. Crippen Louisa, (S. Egremont) r 24, widow of Edmund, farm 125. Crippen William F., (S. Egremont) r 32, farmer 80. Cross Lyman D., (N. Egremont) r 1, farmer. Curtis Philo W., (S. Egremont) r 28J, farmer 33. Daily George, (S. Egremont) farmer. Dalzell Martha G., (S. Egremont) widow of David, Sr., resident. Dalzell Sarah, (S. Egremont) widow of David Jr., resident. DALZELL WILLIAM C, (S. Egremont) (Dalzell & Co., also Dalzell & Ives Wrought Box Co.) farm 60. DALZELL & CO., (S. Egremont)(William C. D. and Roscoe C. Taft) manuf. of fine carriage axles, carriages and sleighs. DALZELL & IVES WROUGHT BOX CO., (S. Egremont) Willis Miller, of New Haven, Conn., prest. ; William C. Dalzell, treas. ; manufs. of wrought iron case hardened axle boxes. Davis Alvin, (N. Egremont) r 2, farmer, leases of S. K. Williams, of Alford, 100. Decker Allen, (S. Egremont) miller in Mt. Everett mills. Decker Morris, (S. Egremont) laborer. Dewey Seymour B., (N. Egremont) justice of the peace, postmaster, and dealer in groceries, provisions, notions, etc. Dooley John, (S. Egremont) axle turner. TOWN OF EGREMONT. Doty George S., (N. Egremont) r 7, carpenter and joiner. Doty Jessie S., (N. Egremont) r 7, carpenter and joiner. Doty Sanford, (N. Egremont) r 7, carpenter and builder, and building mover. Doty Seely, (N. Egremont) r 7, carpenter and builder. Doty Seely L., (N. Egremont) r 7, carpenter and joiner, music teacher. Doty Solomon, (N. Egremont) r 7, teacher of harp. Duncan Henry. (N. Egremont) r 1, farmer, leases of L. M. Joyner 125. Duncan Weeden, (N. Egremont) r 13, laborer. Dunlap Andrew, (S. Egremont) hammersmith in axle shop. Dunlap Benjamin K., (S. Egremont) gineer. Everts William P., (Hillsdale, N. Y.) r 25, farmer, leases of Charles J. Herder 250. Farwell Parris T., (S. Egremont) pastor of Congregational church. FEE ELIZA J., (S Egremont) (Mrs. William) dealer in general merchan dise. FEE WILLIAM, (S. Egremont) axle turner. Fenwick Isaac W., (S. Egremont) carriage painter. Finn Thomas, (S. Egremont) axle grinder. Funk George, (S. Egremont) driller in axle shops. Funk James B., (S. Egremont) r 27, laborer. Funk William, (S. Egremont) axle turner. Furs George, (N. Egremont) r 4, laborer. Gale William P., (S. Egremont) r 25, machinist. Gardner James A., (S. Egremont) r 30, farmer 200. Greatrax Luther, (S. Egremont) blacksmith. Green Walter R., (S. Egremont) r 30, farmer 24. Hall Gilbert W., (S. Egremont) r 32, carpenter and farmer. HARRINGTON EMERSON G., (S. Egremont) (Peck & Harrington) town clerk and assistant postmaster. Harris Charles E., (S. Egremont) forger in axle factory. Harris George E., (S. Egremont) r 22, 12 cows, farmer, works for Sarah A. 107. Harris Sarah A., (S. Egremont) r 22, widow of John S., farm 107. HASTY WILLIAM, (S. Egremont) prop. Mt. Everett House, livery and boarding stables, farmer 18, and leases of W. B. Peck farm 102. Herder Charles J., (Hillsdale, N. Y.) r 26, wholesale grocer in N. Y. city, farmer 250. Hiseler Frank, (S. Egremont) fireman in axle shop. Holenbeck Elizabeth, (S. Egremont) r 25, widow of Horace, resident. Holenbeck George, (Gt. Barrington) r n, resident. Hollenbeck Jacob, (N. Egremont) r 4, farmer no. " HOLLENBECK JOHN H., (N. Egremont) r 9, farmer, and prop, stock horse " Frank M." Holmes John S., (N. Egremont) r 9, mason. Holmes William L., (N. Egremont) r 4, sawyer, prop, summer boarding house. Huested Emmons H., (N. Egremont) r 1, 10 cows, farmer 130. Hutchinson Chauncey, (S. Egremont) laborer. Joyner Charles S., (S. Egremont) r 23, wheelwright and carpenter, 8 cows, farmer 125. Joyner Edwin R., (N. Egremont) r 4, farmer 90. Joyner Frank S., (S. Egremont) r 24, farmer. 6 82 TOWN OF EGREMONT. Joyner Loomis M., (N. Egremont) r i, breeder of Jersey cattle, 20 cows,. farmer 230. Judd Oliver F., (S. Egremont) r 29, farmer 100. Karner Andrew P., (S. Egremont) farmer. Karner George W., (N. Egremont) r 9, house and carriage painter. Karner Stephen N., (S. Egremont) r 31, farmer 90. Kellogg Justin N., (N. Egremont) r 19, laborer. Kelsey Mark, (N. Egremont) r 1, farmer 54. King Martha, (S. Egremont) r 23, widow of David, farm 12. KISSELBRACK PETER G., (N. Egremont) grocery and notion dealer and peddler. Kline George, (S. Egremont) axle turner. KLINE JOSEPH A., (N. Egremont) r 12, breeder and dealer in thorough bred Short-horn Durham cattle and Southdown sheep, 25 cows, 25 sheep, farmer no, and in Alford 60. Kline Levi K., (N. Egremont) r 7 cor 8, breeder Hampshiredown sheep, 60 head, farmer 180. Kline Mark, (N Egremont) r 9, shoemaker. Kline Mason B., (N. Egremont) r 7, farmer. Kline Norman, (S. Egremont) laborer. Kline Scot't, (S. Egremont) laborer. Kopp George F., (S. Egremont) blacksmith for W. L. Bliss. Lambert Fraleigh G., (S. Egremont) r 28, farmer 200. Lasher Marks, (S. Egremont) r 24, resident, aged 86. Lawrence William A., (N. Egremont) r 9, 14 cows, farmer no. Lawton Joseph F., (Gt. Barrington) r 11, cheese maker. Lee William, 'S. Egremont) r 31, farmer 130. Lee William G., (S. Egremont) r 3r, farmer. Loomis Benjamin F., (N. Egremont) r n, farmer 80. Loring Horace, (S. Egremont). Love John N., (S. Egremont) r 25, carpenter. Lowrey Mattie M., (N. Egremont) widow of John C, general merchant. Makeley William, (N. Egremont) r 9, resident. Malumpy Thomas, (S. Egremont) axle polisher. May Norman, (S. Egremont) laborer. Millard Alexander W., (N. Egremont) r n, farmer. Millard Azubah, (N. Egremont) r 7, widow of Joshua L., farm 290. MILLARD DAVID C, (N. Egremont) r 9, breeder of thoroughbred Hol stein cattle, 30 cows, farmer, 144. Millard Ezra H., (Gt. Barrington) r n, fafmer 15. Millard J. Clark, (N. Egremont) r 11, farmer 220. MILLARD JOSEPH L., (N. Egremont) r 8, 25 cows, farmer 250. Millard Louisa S.,(Gt. Barrington) (Mrs. Ezra H.) homeo. physician. Millard Lucinda, (N. Egremont) r 7, widow of Loomis, resident. MILLER EUGENE, (S. Egremont) r 29, teamster and farmer 105. Milligan Thomas, (N. Egremont) r 2, resident. Moran William, (S. Egremont) laborer. Mt. Everett House, (S. Egremont) Walter B. Peck, prop. MT. EVERETT HOUSE LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLE, (S. Egremont) Wm. Hasty, prop. Mullin Eugene, (S. Egremont) axle turner. Murphy Burton M.', (N. Egremont) r 13, farmer 97. Murphy William, (S. Egremont) foreman in Dalzell & Co.'s furnishing room. TOWN OF EGREMONT. 83 Murphy William, (S. Egremont) laborer. Newman Edward E., (N. Egremont) r 15, agent far A. H. Reid's creamery and patent butter worker, 8 cows, farmer 170. Newman Joyner, (N. Egremont) r 15, farmer. Newman Seth, (S. Egremont) r 28 cor 28^, farmer 150, timber land 100. Oberly John, (132 Church st. N. Y. city, or S. Egremont) r 32, farmer 457. Olmsted David, (N. Egremont') r 2, farmer 20, aged 88. Olmsted Frederick M., (N. Egremont) r 9, butcher and dealer in produce and live stock. O'Neill Cornelius, (S. Egremont) axle turner. Peck Edwin R., (S. Egremont) r 30, farmer 87. Peck George A., (S. Egremont) clerk for Peck & Harrington. Peck Walter B., (cor 155th st. and 10th ave., N. Y. city, or S. Egremont) (Peck & Harrington,) postmaster and prop, of Mt. Everett House, S. Egremont, and Prospect House, 155th st. cor iothave., N. Y. city, farmer 102. PECK & HARRINGTON, (S. Egremont) (Walter B. P. & Emerson G. H.) dealers in dry goods, groceries and provisions, boots and shoes, &c Persons Refine L., (S. Egremont) cutter in cork sole factory. Ploss George, (S. Egremont) r 32, laborer. Ploss Henry, (S. Egremont) r 25, market gardener, 6 acres. Polmatier Charles, (S. Egremont) laborer. Polmatier Henry, (S. Egremont) laborer. Polmatier William, (S. Egremont) axle turner. Potter Charles, (N. Egremont) r 2, carpenter and joiner, Potts Herman T., (S. Egremont) r 31, 7 cows, farmer 135. Potts Robert A., (S. Egremont) r 31, farmer 310. Race Reuben H., (N. Egremont) r 4, farmer. Race Seneca T., (N. Egremont) r 4, farmer r3o. Ramsey Daniel, (N. Egremont) blacksmith. Ramsey John, (N. Egremont) laborer. Ramsey Joseph, (N. Egremont) farmer 5. Rapey John, (S. Egremont) laborer. Rice Merrick M., (N. Egremont) r 9, retired, leases of Mahaiwe National Bank of Gt. Barrington, farm 20. Rogers Benjamin, (S. Egremont) r 18, farmer. Rogers Ransom, (S. Egremont) farmer 47. Root Albert, (S. Egremont) cork cutter. Rounds Henry D., (N Egremont) farmer 2. Rounds Julia F., (N. Egremont) (Mrs. Benj. F.) resident. feowe Frank D., (N. Egremont) r 12, farmer, f" fRowe Henry, (N. Egremont) laborer. | ROWE HENRY L., (N. Egremont) r 12, 22 cows, farmer 100. Rowley James H., (N. Egremont) r n, special justice of district court of Southern Berkshire, breeder, and dealer in full blood Guernsey cattle, 16 cows, 70 sheep, farmer 240. Ryder Andrew J., (S. Egremont) r 24, farmer 35. Sabine William E., (N. Egremont) r 7, carriage making, blacksmithing and carriage painting and trimming. Shufelt Andrew J., (N. Egremont) r 4, farmer 3. Shultis Lyman A., (N. Egremont) r 7, mason. Skiff Freeman W., (S. Egremont) farmer 30. Smith Almon M., (S. Egremont) summer boarding house. 84 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. ^WOOD BROTHERS'^ PITTSFIELD, ZMI-^SS. -We keep a complete stock of- @jranc|, Square ^ Llprigftf Hinman Charles, freight conductor Housatonic R. R., h Rosseteef. Hogan John, Sr., laborer, h East. 96 GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE — TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. Hogan John, Jr., emp. Berkshire Woolen Co., h East. Hollenbeck Walter W., 12 cows, milk dealer, farmer 100, h Castle Hill. Hollister Edward S., clerk for E. Hollister, bds Castle. Hollister Egbert, prop. Berkshire store, established 1841, dealer in dry goods, groceries and provisions, president of Great Barrington Savings Bank, Main, bds Castle. Holmes George K., editor publications of C. W. Bryan & Co., bds S. Main. Holmes George M., saw filer, bds Main cor Rosseteer. Holmes Harvey, deputy sheriff for 33 years, aged 84, h S. Main. Holmes Horace, resident, bds S. Main. Hopkins Coleman, hostler for George Russell, h Main. Hopkins Mary, widow of Mark, resident, Main. Hopkins Matthew, laborer, h Castle Hill. Hosmer Frank A., A. M.,. principal of Gt. Barrington high school, h Church. HOUSATONIC HALL, SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Miss Mary A. Sargeant and Miss Evaline C. Hatch, principals, Main. Howard James, laborer, bds west side R. R. Howe Edward T., carpenter and joiner, h S. Main. Hubbard Charles H, M. D., homeo. physician and surgeon, office Lawrence cottage, Main. HUBBELL ANDREW L., dealer in ready-made clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, Main, h South. Hughes John, coachman and gardener for Mrs. Quackenbos, h S. Main. Hulbert Henry S., solicitor of insurance, h Elm. Hulbert, see also Hurlbert. Hull Alice Miss, teacher of mathematics in Housatonic Hall school for young ladies, Main. HUMPHREY EDWIN D., prop, village express, livery, carriages and sleighs, auctioneer, deputy sheriff, Main, h Pleasant. Hunt Alfred J , harness maker, Railroad St., h Elm. Huntington Miles T., (Chapin & Co.) h Church. HUNTLEY LEVI S.. carpenter and builder, and jobbing, h S. Main. HURLBURT EDWIN, veterinary surgeon, horse infirmary, horse furnishing goods, breeder and dealer in Wilkes Hambletonian horses, office and stables S. Main, cor Mahaiwe, Hurlburt Edwin C, emp. of Edwin, h S. Main. Hurlbut Nathaniel T., clerk for A. L. Hubbell, bds Main. Hurley Dennis F. Rev., assistant rector Catholic church. Hurlock Henry J., carpenter and joiner, and shooting gallery, h Main. Hushman William, works in woolen mill, h East. Hutchinson Annie P., dressmaker, h S. Main. Hutchinson Clara, widow of Chauncey, h S. Main. Ingersoll William, railroad engineer, h Church. Jackson James H, cook and teamster, h Church. Jamison William, carpenter, h Elm. Jaqua Frank, house painter and paper hanger, h rear of Whiting's drug store. Johns B. Frank, cloth finisher, hotel clerk, h Main. Johns James B., laborer, h Water. Jones David L., emp. Berkshire Woolen Co., h East. Jones Isaac, laborer, h Main. Jones William, laborer, h Main. Jordan Thomas, teamster, h N. Water. JOYNER HERBERT C, attorney at law, life and fire insurance agent, and loan commissioner, Main, h do. GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE— TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 97 Kane Patrick, stone mason, h Humphrey. Kastner George, clerk for C. F. Brusie. Kearin Thomas J., clerk for R. Girling, bds Castle. Keefe Michael, laborer, west side R. R. Keefe William, section boss, h west side R. R. KEELER ARTHUR M., decorative artist, ornamental designer and artistic painter. KEITH HERBERT F., civil engineer, office in Town Hall building. Kelley Michael, general blacksmith, Water, h do. Kelley Peter, laborer, h Castle Hill. Kennedy John J., mill operative, bds East. Kilborn Mark, prop, of portable saw-mill, and lumber dealer, h River. Kilborn Robert P., fireman, h Christian Hill. Kilcourse Martin, laborer, h Castle Hill. Kilmer John B., house painter, Main. King James, resident, h west side R. R. King John, laborer, h Water. King Patrick, laborer, bds west side R. R. Kipp George I., store, brick and plaster mason, h Castle. Korff Frederick, watchman in woolen mill. L'Hommedieu Elizabeth, widow of George, millinery and fancy goods, Main. L'Hommedieu Mary E. Miss,, with Elizabeth, millinery and fancy goods, Main.' L'Hommedieu William T., carpenter, h Mahaiwe. Lamassenah Cornelius, h off Main. LAMBERT JAMES A., boot and shoe maker, sewed work a specialty. LANE CHARLES S., road master Housatonic R. R., h N. Elm. Langdon Gordon B., retired, h Main. Langdon Ralph I., laborer for John Brewer & Sons. Langdon Wallace W., selectman, deputy sheriff, h Main. Langsdorff Frank W., upholstering and furniture repairing, Main cor Dresser. Langsdorff Frederick W., resident, h Main. Large Alfred, M. D., physician and surgeon, Main. Larkins John, laborer. Lavey James, laborer, h west side R. R. Lawrence Frederick, retired merchant, h Main cor South. Leavey James, farm laborer, h r 53. Leavey William, mill laborer, h Main. Leavitt Harry Y., (103 West nth St., N. Y.) prop. "Brookside farm," dairy 25 cows, farm 400. Lee Egbert, butler for William H. Gibbons. Leonard Fred H., carpenter, h S. Main. Leonard Joel A., carpenter, h Pixley. Leonard Will B., house painter and paper, hanger, h S. Main. Leonard William A., (Weir & Leonard) shipping clerk for Berkshire Woolen Co., h Pixley. Leonard Willis B., clerk for E. Hollister, h 13 S. Main. Lewis Ward, (Chapin & Co.) steam saw mill at Lenox furnace, h Main. Lillie Charles H., druggist and apothecary, fancy and toilet articles, Main, bds Berkshire House. Lindholm Joseph E., rector St. James' church, Main. Loftus Edward, laborer, Castle Hill. 7 98 GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE — TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. LOVELAND WARREN B., agent, prop. Miller House, livery connected. Main st. Luce James, emp. Berkshire Woolen Co., h East. Luka Henry C, merchant tailor, Sumner block, h Castle. Lutsinger Gabriel, retired shoemaker, h N. Water. Lutsinger Matthias, carpenter, h N. Water. Maghar John, laborer. Mahaiwe Cemetery Association, F. T. Whiting treas. Mahar John, laborer, h East. Mahar Michael, blacksmith for M. Kelley. Maher Thomas, hostler for C. N. Tillotson, bds Castle. Maher William, r 25, laborer, h and lot. Maley John, works at Sedgwick Institute, Main. Mallory Edward, laborer, h N. Water. Mallory Maria, widow of Edward J., resident, h N. Main. Malony John, loom fixer in woolen mill, h Water. Malony Lot, emp. Franklin Woolen Co., h East. Manning John H., carpenter and builder, h Castle. Mansfield William H., bds at Mrs. Anderson's, Main. Mansir Allen S., civil engineer, h S. Main. Mansir Clara F., (Mrs. A. S.) dressmaker, S. Main. Manville Edward, gardener, Main. Marhar William, laborer, r 25. Marks Joseph, wool sorter, offr 25. Mason Manuel F., laborer, h Church. Massy Cornelius, laborer, h west side R. R McCarty Patrick, laborer, h East. McCarty Thomas, coachman for P. A. Russell. McCoy Timothy W., laborer, h Christian Hill. McCue Criss, laborer, h Water. McCue Stephen, laborer, h Water. McCurdy Robert F., bartender, Railroad st. McFarland Frank, clerk for A. S. Fassett, bds Pleasant. McFarland John, porter at Berkshire House. McFarland Sylvester, dealer in musical instruments, h Pine. McGuire Matthew, laborer, h Castle Hill. McLay John, spinner, h North. McLean Julia H, widow of Edwin W., resident, h Main. McMannus Ann, widow of John, h Water. McMannus James, tinner, h Water. McNeal Harriet, widow of Hiram, resident, h Mahaiwe. McTiane Thomas, laborer, Castle Hill. Mellen George W., dealer in boots, shoes, leather and findings, Main, h Elm. Mignerey Henry J., dealer in groceries, provisions, foreign and domestic fruits, canned goods, tobacco, etc., Main, bds Miller House. Miller Caroline, widow of Luke B., owns Miller House, h Main. MILLER HOUSE, Warren B. Loveland, agent, proprietor, Main. Miller Orson A., teamster for C. W. Norton, Mahaiwe building. Miner Miles, retired, h Main. Mohar Andrew, saloon, west side R. R. Mooney John, coachman for H. Y. Deavitt. Moore Richard H, (Moore & Cook) h Castle. Moore Sarah, boarding house, Castle. GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. 99 Moore & Cook. (Richard H. M. and Gilbert H. C.) dry goods, Main. Moran Michael, laborer, h west side R. R. Morec Aurora, emp. Berkshire Woolen Co., h East. Morgan Fred, emp. Dr. Camp, bds Rosseteer. Morgan John W., music, news, and stationery, postoffice building, h North. Morgan Mary, widow of Thomas R., resident, h Rosseteer. Moulton Beamon B., house, sign, and carriage painter, Water, h North. Mulhall James, loom fixer, h N. Water. Mullanney Amanda, milliner for A. S. Fassett, bds Main. Mullany James, laborer, h Ellicott lane. Mullany James, laborer h S. Main. Munhall Thomas, loom fixer in woolen mill, h off r 25. Munn Bros., horse shoeing and wagon ironing, h Main. Murphy Edward, carpenter, h East. Murphy Jeremiah, house painter, h East. MURPHY JOHN H. Rev., rector St. Peter's church. Murphy Stephen, foreman in spooling room of woolen mill, h Water. Murray John, laborer, h west side R. R. Myers Addison, painter, h N. Water. Nally Patrick, laborer, h Water. Nash Harriet Miss, teacher of history, literature, physics and piano in Housa tonic Hall school for young ladies, h Main. National Mahaiwe Bank, J. L. Dodge, pres. ; F. N. Deland, cashier, Main. Needles Ignatz, manager for R. Needles. Needles, Rosa, (Mrs. Ignatz; millinery and fancy goods, Main, h Humphrey. Nettleton Lucius J., manuf. of sash, doors, blinds and moldings. NEW JOHN C, county register for southern district of Berkshire Co., office in Town Hall, h Maple ave. Newport Willard E., laborer, h Bridge. Nodine Charles H, emp. Clark W. Bryan & Co., bds Christian Hill. NODINE JOEL, manuf. of the grooved rubber bucket suction chain pump, S. Main st. Agents wanted. Nodine Seneca, house painter and farmer 44, h Christian Hill. Nolan Daniel, laborer, h west side R. R, Nolan Thomas E., carpenter, h Water. Nooney Dewitt W., music teacher. NORTON CHAUNCEY W., (C. W. N. & Co.) h Main NORTON C. W., & Co., (Chauncey W. N. and Carlton T. Tolman) hard ware, iron, steel, coal, &c, Main. Norton James, emp.- Clark W. Bryan & Co., bds East ave. Norton John C., laborer, h west side R. R. Norton John P., h N. Water. Norton Patrick, laborer, h East. Norton William W., deputy sheriff, farm 23, h Church. Noxon John D., policeman, farmer 24, h N. Water. O'Connell Dennis J., blacksmith for j. H. O'Connell John H„ general blacksmithing, horse shoeing a specialty, Bridge, h S. Main. O'Hara Iranses, resident. ' O'Hara William, coachman, h Castle Hill. O'Neall Josephine P., resident, h Church. O'Neill Hugh, laborer, h west side R. R. Painter Charles C, prof, of Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn., and secretary National Educational Committee, h Castle. BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. PITTSFIELD, MASS. r»"UTtE BLOOD ROYAL BURLING" head al herd, Reg. No, 9050, in R, J, C, C, Service, $5 0. Shropshire Sheep, Yorkshire Swine. Happy MEdium Stallion " PASTIME," Harry Clay Stallion " SIM WATSDN," for Service, Price, $35, DD, ^^STDCK FDR SALE,^^ FRANK L,KA.K,lVJBO, - - PKOPRIETOR. E. S. Brewer. Esta.l3lis33.eiiL 1870. C. R. Brewer. ^JOHN BREWER & S0NS,t» -X)E-a.X.333^S 1ST- :C- ±aSL Shingle, LaUi, Ladders, Moldings, NAILS, BRICK 1P TILE, Glazed and Akron Tile, Land Tile, Chimney Tops, Fire Clay Stove-Pipe, &c. GREAT BA.RRI1TGT01T, MASS. GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. IOI Palmer Billings, att'y and counselor at law. Main, h Church. / Parker James K., jeweler, dealer in watches and jewelry, Main, h do. Parks Harry S., student, son of William H. Parks Silas H., medical student, Main. Parks William H., physician and surgeon, h Main. Parish Nelson B., railroad engineer, h S. Main. Patten Asher, freight conductor Housatonic R. R., h Elm. PATTISON BAZY W., retired merchant, Main. Peck Alfred, proprietor of Collins House, owns farm 65 acres, Maple ave. Peeney Sylvester, resident Dresser ave. Perry F. P. & Co., (Frank P. and Isaac G. Perry) central shoe store, Main Perry Frank P., (F. P. & Co.) h Hopkins st. PERRY ISAAC G., (F. P. Perry & Co.) dealer in watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, fancy goods, and musical instruments, agent for all kinds of sewing machines, Main, h Hopkins place. Peterson William, laborer, S. Main. Phillips John E. Phillip Mary E., emp. Clark W. Bryan & Co., bds East. PIERCE CARLTON A., laundry, old town hall building, Bridge st., hover Perry's shoe store. Pitcher Frank S , clerk for J. A. Brewer, bds Miller House. Pixley Betsey A., widow of Egbert, h N. Water. Pixley Charles, carpenter, h Main, Pixley Charles W., manuf. and dealer in lumber at Bolton, Conn., h Elm. Pixley Fanny, widow, resident, Rosseteer. Plow Peter, blacksmith, h North. Potter Charles J., clerk for A. S. Fassett, bds Miller House. Potts Agnes, milliner for A. S. Fassett, bds River. Powers Michael, laborer, h Main. Price Mary B., widow, h Dresser. Prindle Isaac R., jeweler for M. E. Toby, h Mahaiwe. Pruyn Robert T., (Thomas & Pruyn, h Main. Quackenbos Margaret R., (Mrs. Dr. Henry F.,) summer residence S. Main, winter residence 39 W. 18th St., N. Y. city. Rafstinger Jacob, gardener for H. Y. Leavitt. Raifstanger Louis C, (Ambach & Raifstanger,) h Main. Ramsey Legrand, restaurant and billiard saloon, Railroad, h Pixley, r 26. Rathburn Edward C, laborer, Brookside. Ray Anna E., widow of Guy C, resident, h River. Ray Charles W., clerk, h River. Ray Wilbur, laborer on R. R. Read Albert L., butcher, wholesale and retail dealer in beef, pork, hams, lard, sausage and poultry, head Railroad, h School. Read Rush, resident, h School. Read Ward X., meat peddler, h Main. REMINGTON GEORGE F., carpenter and joiner, h Pixley. Reynolds Hannah, widow of James, resident, h Rosseteer. Reynolds Milton H., laborer, S. Main. Reynolds Wells, laborer. Rice Willard W., surgeon dentist, office Main, cor Railroad, h Castle. Richardson Merrill D., superintendent Berkshire Woolen Co., h Pleasant. Riley Peter, laborer, west side R. R. Robbins Albert T., (Seymour & Robbins,) h N. Elm. 102 GREAT BARklNGTON VILLAGE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. Robbins Henry T„ dealer in crockery, house furnishing goods, gas, water and steam fixtures, agent for sewing machines, cabinet organ and pianos, secretary of Housatonic agricultural society, Main, h do. Robbins John N., retired, h Church. Robbins Lorrin G., retired, h Main. Roberts Eugene, stonecutter, bds Main. Rogers Cornelius A., billiard parlor, Main. Rogers Patrick, laborer, h Castle Hill. Roland Michael, wool soiter, h Water. Rorabacher Irene, dressmaker, Castle. Rorabacher Laura A., dressmaker, Castle. Rouse Frank, painter, h Christ an Hill. Royce Frank E., laborer, h N. Water. Russell George E., agent and secretary of Berkshire Woolen Co., h Castle. Russell Parley A., pres. Berkshire Woolen Co., breeder and dealer in thoroughbred Jersey cattle, h South. Ryan Thomas, quarryman, h Main. Sabin Edward C, house painter, paper hanger, kalsomining, glazing, &c. Sage Colden H. cigarmaker, Main. Sabin George W., wagon maker, Bridge, h do. Sanford Frederick T., farmer 140, h Castle. Sanford John, laborer, Castle Hill. Sanford John F., retired merchant, h Main. Sanford John L , laborer, Castle. SANFORD SAMUEL A., meat market, Chicago dressed beef, &c, Main, h Main cor Rosseteer. Sanford Walter B., student, son of John F. SARGEANT MARY A. Miss, principal and business manager of Housa tonic High School for young ladies, Main. Scanlon William, mill laborer, h r 25. Schriber Phillip, upholstering for E. B. Culver, bds Union House. Scott Eugene, carpenter, h East. Scribner Henry S., teacher in Sedgwick Institute, h Main. Scudder Evarts, pastor of First Congregational church, h Main. SEDGWICK INSTITUTE, H. J. & E. J. VanLennep, principals, 6 Main. ISeeley Albert, carpenter, h Pine. 1 Seeley Edward, carpenter, h East. /Seeley Electa, widow of Isaac, h Bridge, cor River. ' 'SEELEY GEORGE B, assistant postmaster, Main/JifRiver. Seeley John B., carpenter, h Castle. Seeley John S., laborer, h Pine. SEELEY JULIA E., postmistress, Main, h River. Seeley Justus, resident, h Pine. Seeley Stewart A., dealer in stoves, tin, sheet iron, hollow ware, wooden ware, &c, Railroad, h Castle. Seeley William, resident, h N. Water. Selkirk Archibald W., fire insurance agt, office in Savings bank, h South. Seymour Enos, house painter, 20 S. Main. Seymour James A., (Seymour & Robbins) 20 S. Main. Seymour & Robbins, (James A. S. and Albert T. R.) house, sign, and decor ative painters, Castle, cor Main. Sharp Charles A., laborer. Shead Luke, teacher of grammer school at Housatonic, h S. Main. GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE— TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. IO3 SHELDON SETH L., summer boarding house, Castle Hill. Shores Norman W., judge district court of Southern Berkshire, h Castle. Siggins John K., h East. Silvernail Abraham, laborer, East. Simmons Clarence B., drug clerk, Main. Smith Alexander, laborer, bds west side R. R. Smith Byron R., laborer, bds Water. Smith Edward E., clerk for S. E. Smith, bds Castle. Smith Franklin P., coachman for Mrs. H. Y. Leavitt. Smith Jacob, dealer in Cluett & Sons pianos and organs, h Humphrey. Smith Lillie, instrumental music teacher, Humphrey. Smith Mark, house painter, Main. Smith Stephen E., groceries and provisions, 6 Railroad, h Castle. Smith Thomas, laborer, h Water. Snyder Henry, laborer, h N. Water. Snyder Walter, clerk for L. B. Brusie, bds Main. Southworth Julia M., widow of Constant, h Main. Spencer Walter, conductor, h Castle. Stienway Peter, works in woolen mills, h N. Water. Stillman Myron P., harness maker, h N. Water. Stone Ebin D., clerk for I. G. Perry, h Dresser. Stone John S., vocal and instrumental music teacher, h Rosseteer. Stone Mercie E., widow of Silas, resident, h Dresser ave. Strickland Agnes A., (Mrs. Norman,) dressmaker, S. Main. Stroker William, foreman on R. R. Strong Asel, peddler, h North. Strong Tillinghast B., retired merchant, h Main, owns io acres in Sheffield. Sullivan Timothy, laborer, h East. Sumner Clara A. W., widow of Increase, resident, h Main. Supernaugh John, laborer, h West side R. R. Swanzer Joseph, laborer, h Water. Taylor Charles J., treasurer of Great Barrington Savings Bank, h Main. Taylor Ralph, resident, h Main. Taylor Ralph I., dealer in ready-made clothing, hats and gents' furnishing goods, Main, h Elm. Teehan Michael, laborer, h N. Water. . Telephone Exchange office, Sumner block, George Upham, local manager. Thomas Edward T.. (Thomas & Pruyn). Thomas & Pruyn, (Edward A. T. and Robert T. P.,) manufs. and bottlers of mineral waters, Water st. Tricknor Caleb, prop. Berkshire House, Main, cor Castle. TiUiston Charles N., livery, sale and boarding stable, rear of Berkshire House, h Castle. Toby Josephine, resident, h Rosseteer. TOBY MARCUS E., dealer in jewelry, gold and silver watches, sil ver plated and Britannia wares, table and pocket cutlery, blank, school and miscellaneous books, stationery, &c, spectacles, musical instruments, looking glass plates, toys, fancy articles, &c, Main, cor Railroad, h West ave. TOLMAN CARLETON T., (C. W. Norton & Co.,) h Main. TREAT DANIEL A., brick, plaster and stone mason, h West ave. Treat Fred, clerk for E. Hollister, h Elm. Tucker Lucy E., widow of John, resident, S. Main. 1.04 GREAT BARRINGTON VILLAGE — TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. TULLER GEORGE A., tax collector, livery, sale and boarding stable,Collins House, h Main. Turlay Mary D., resident, S. Main. Turner Frank S., engineer, farmer 12, h N. Water. Turner William, laborer, hwest side R. R. Union House, Orville J. Brusie, prop. Railroad. Upham George F., local manager telephone office, Main, bds River. Valadier Mile., teacher of French in Housatonic high school for young ladies, Main. VanAllen Peter, laborer, h Main. VanDeusen George, resident, h River. VanDeusen Harlow A., homeo. physician and surgeon, Rosseteer st., h do. VAN DEUSEN JOHN N., dealer in baled hay and straw, laying concrete walks, Main. (Moved to Canaan, Conn.) VAN LENNEP EDWARD J., (H. J. & E. J,) 6 Main. VanLennep Emily A., (Mrs. H. J.) teacher Sedgwick Institute, 6 Main. VAN LENNEP H. J., & E. J., principals Sedgwick Institute, 6 Main. VAN LENNEP HENRY J., D. D., (H. J. & E. J.) 6 Main. VAN PATTEN WILLIAM H., photographer, dealer in frames, albums, etc., pictures copied in india ink and crayon, Main. Viola Charles R., stone and brick mason, h N. Water. Viola John, mason, h Main. VISCARDI FREDERICK DE, house painter and paper hanger, mixing paints a specialty, h Main. Vosburg John C, farmer, bds Union House. Vosburgh Richard, h and 3 acres, N. Water. Wallace Robert, laborer, h Castle Hill. Warner Erastus, resident, h Silver. Warner Levi, laborer, h Bridge. Weir John J., (Weir & Leonard) h Pixley. Weir & Leonard, (John J. Weir and Wm. A. Leonard) dealers in crockery and house furnishing goods, 8 Railroad. Welsh James, laborer, off r 25. Welsh Patrick, laborer, Main. Welsh Peter, laborer. Welsh Thomas, laborer, r 25. Whalen Michael, laborer, h Christian hill. Whalen Perry, laborer, h Main. Wheeler Henry L., civil engineer, S. Main. Wheeler John C, clerk for A. W. Selkirk, bds South. Wheeler Lydia A. D., dressmaker, Mahaiwe building. WHEELER MERRITT I., breeder and dealer in Guernsey cattle and Essex swine, Plymouth Rock poultry, agent for the Cooley creamer, and Bradley's phosphates, farmer 100, S. Main. Whipple Fred C, resides with N. W. Shores. White Wilby D., butcher, h North Water. WHITING F. T. & SON, (Frederick T. and J. Frederick) druggists and apothecaries, Main. WHITING FREDERICK T., (F. T. & Son) treas. Great Barrington Water Co., treas. Mahaiwe Cemetery Association, h Main. Whiting Grace E., clerk for A. S. Fassett, bds Main. W'hiting Henry M., clerk for F. T. Whiting & Son, bds Main. WHITING J. FRED, (F. T. & Son) h Church. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. I05 Whiting Louisa, widow of Gideon M., resident, Main. Whitlock M., (Ludlow) retired merchant, h Silver. WHITTLESEY FRANCIS P., alio, physician and surgeon, medical exam iner for Mutual Life Co., New York Life, United States Life, New York Travelers, of Hartford, and Mutual Benefit Life, of Newark, Insurance Cos., office Berkshire House block, resides at Mrs. Crosta's. Whitwell Samuel R., farmer, South Main. WHITWELL SARAH C, widow of Samuel, farm 58, South Main. Wilcox Henry F., laborer, h Castle. Wilcox Munroe, cooper, h North Water. Wilkins Francis T., retired, bds Berkshire House. Williams John Q. A., laborer, Main. Williams Newton C, barber and bath rooms, cigars, tobacco, etc., 3 Rail road, h East. Wilms Ernest F., tin peddler, Castle. Winchell Albert, clerk for M. E. Toby, h Bridge. WINEGAR H. C. & SON, (Lakeville, Conn.,) (Harvey C. and Edward J.) props, of Wononsco House and livery at Lakeville, late prop, of Miller House, Great Barrington. Winnis John, laborer, h Main. Winters Henry, laborer, h west side Railroad, Wilson James, butcher, and meat market, Railroad, h and 13 acres, r 26. Wilson William H, (Great Barrington) r 26, with James. Winters Henry, pensioner, h off Water. Wolcott Frederick S., clerk for H. T. Robbins, h Castle. Wolcott Theophilus, book-keeper for J. A. Brewer, h Castle. WONONSCO HOUSE, (Lakeville, Conn.) H. C. Winnegar & Son, props. Wood Richard, wool sorter for Berkshire Woolen Co., and wool buyer, h North. Wood worth Edwin P., retired, h South. Wright Frank H, (Dewey & Wright) treasurer Housatonic Agricultural So ciety, bds Main. Wright George A., carpenter and joiner, h East. WRIGHT HENRY W., real estate and produce agency, life and fire insur ance agent, office, 7 and 9 Railroad, h South Main. WRIGHT'S RESTAURANT, and gents' lunch room, meals at all hours, fine liquors and ales, tobacco, cigars, etc., W. Wright, prop. 7 and 9 Railroad st. GREAT BARRINGTON. TOWU OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is Great Barrington, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) ABBEY FREDERICK, r 25, breeder and dealer in pure blood Durham cattle, 44 head, farmer 150. Adams Charles W., r 25, laborer. Hats, Caps, Furs, Gloves, Robes, Umbrellas*, etc., at E. C. HILL'S, 29 Forth St., Pittsfield. 106 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Adams Edmund J., (Housatonic) blacksmith in paper mill, h Park. Adams Edwin J., (Housatonic) laborer. Adams Frank W., (Housatonic) machinist, Park. Adams James H., r 26, drives wells and farmer 9. Adams Nathan, (Housatonic) laborer, Kirk. ADAMS PETER I., (Housatonic) meat market, dealer in choice meats, poultry, game and oysters, Chicago dressed beef a specialty, Pleasant, bds Park. Adams Williams, (Housatonic) loom fixer, h Main. Adriance Cornelius, (Housatonic) laborer, E. Main. Alder Jacob, (Housatonic) emp. in monument mill, h Warbeek. ALMSTED FRANK B., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Kirk. Andrews Francis P., (Houstonic) machinist, h Pleasant. Andrews Lenn E , (Housatonic) machinist, bds E. Main. ANDREWS WILLIAM E., (Housatonic) beamer, job and card printer, manuf. of essences and extracts, Main cor Depot. Armstrong Franklin, (Housatonic) r 5, teamster. Arnold Cyrus, (Van Deusen) r r, farmer. Arnold Hannah, (Housatonic) widow of Luke, h Kirk. Arnold Sanford, (Van Deusen) r 1, resident. Arnold William H., (Housatonic) carpenter, h Hart. Atwood Albert F., r 28, coachman. ATWOOD HENRY B., r 26, owns old town hall, blacksmith shop, and 2 tenements on Bridge st , farmer 450. Atwood Manett C, r 26, (widow of Jeremiah) resident. Atwood Phineas F.,r 28, 18 sheep, farmer 144. Austin Clarence H., (Housatonic) works in Monument Mills, h Kirk. Avery Cyrus, r 28, farmer 8. Bailey William J., (Van Deusen) r 4, farm laborer, now in the South. Baker Frank H., (Van Deusen) r 1, resident. Baker Henry, (Van Deusen) postmaster and general merchant. Baldwin Curtis W., r 44, farmer 38. BALDWIN JOEL, r 44, 14 cows, farmer 175, summer boarding house. Ball Charles M., (Housatonic) farmer 160, h Park. Ball Mary L , (Housatonic) landscape painter, h Park. Barnes Cyrus W., (Housatonic) carpenter, h Park. Barr Peter (Housatonic) laborer, h 3 Warbeek. BARRY GEORGE C, (Housatonic) house, sign and ornamental painter, h Hart. Bassett Caroline A., r 24, widow of Daniel H. BECKWITH DANIEL W., r 26, 12 cows, farmer 122. Beebe James W., (South Lee) r 9, farmer. BEEBE LEVI, (South Lee) off r 10, saw-mill, 14 cows, 80 sheep, farmer I,iOO. Beecher Chester C, r 26, carpenter and builder. Bennett Charles B., (Housatonic) manuf. of Bennett's cough remedy, and liniments and extratcs, h Hart. . Bennett Edwin J., (Housatonic) teaming, Main. BENNETT GEORGE W., (Housatonic) dealer in dry goods, fancy goods, picture frames, china, silverware, jewelry, hosiery, zephyrs and notions, Pleasant cor E. Main, h do. Bennett Henry J., (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Benson Henry C, r 36, farmer 70. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 107 Berger Henry, (Stockbridge) r 8 laborer. BIDWELL & MINOR, (Monterey) (Marshall S. B., William H. Minor and Charles H. Minor) dealers in farm and driving horses. BIDWELL & WRIGHT, (Housatonic) (Marshall S. B. of Monterey and Sheldon W. W.) general merchants, clothing, etc, E. Main cor Park. Blaney Mathias, (Housatonic) laborer, h 2 Warbeek. Bossidy James, (South Lee) r 11, farmer 200. Bostwick John H, (Van Deusen) carpenter and joiner, painter, agent for the Perkins wind mill for Westchester and Putnam Cos., N. Y., and Fairfield Co., Conn. Bowen Edward, (Housatonic) mill operative. Bradley Arthur A., (Housatonic) offr 2, farmer n1. Bradley Charles H, (Housatonic) watchman in Monument Mills, h Hart. Brennan Joseph G., (Housatonic) beamer. Brewer Newton, r 26, farmer 6. Briggs Joseph, (Housatonic) work in Monument Mills, Main. Bronson Medad G., r 49, farmer 90. Brooks Almeron, (Housatonic) retired, h Pleasant. Brown John J., (Housatonic) overseer in warp mill, h Pleasant. Brown Maria, (Housatonic) resident, h Main, Brown William H., (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mills. Buck Edmund,, (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mills. BUCK HENRY F., (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Buckby Gifford, (N. Egremont) r 21, laborer. Buckley Jane, (Stockbridge) r 6, widow of Matthew, farmer 100. Buckley Joseph T., (Housatonic) foreman in twisting room Monument Mills. Buckley Mary, (Housatonic) widow of Joseph, resident. Buckley Michael, (Housatonic) blacksmith for H. D. Cone. Buckley Patrick, (Stockbridge) r 6, farmer, son of Jane. Buckley Thomas, (Stockbridge) r 6, farmer. Buckley Thomas, 2d, (Stockbridge) farmer, son of Jane. Burgett John L., r 23, farmer 3S. Burgett William H, offr 23, 50 sheep, farmer 150. Burghardt Frederick A., r 24, farmer 80. Burghardtt William, (VanDeusen) r 1, horticulturist, 400 apple and 60 pear trees, farmer 110, (Died 1884.) Burns Garrett, (Stockbridge) r 6, farmer 100. Burtis Thomas F., r 40, farmer with W. R. 35. Buitis William R., r 40, farmer with Thomas F. 35. Cain George E., (Housatonic) machinist, h Hart. Calkins William R., r 23, prop. Seekonk mills, custom work, and dealer in buckwheat flour and feed. Cannon Michael, r 36, farmer 20. Carey John, r 30, laborer. Carpenter David, (Housatonic) laborer, bds at G. Rathbone's. Chapin Norman C, r 41, farmer with Benj. Powell. Cheshire Emma E., (Housatonic) milliner, Pleasant. Church Albert N., (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Church Charles G., (Housatonic) laborer, h Hart. Church Marvin S., (VanDeusen) r 25, resident. Clark Abraham, r 31, laborer. Clark Benjamin F., (Stockbridge) r 7, farmer 200. Clark William, (Housatonic) emp. in Monument Mills. 108 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Coffing Rebecca, (VanDeusen) widow of John H.,farm 300. Collins Elisha, r 44, dairy 10 cows, farmer 135. Comstock Ebenezer, r 49, laborer. Comstock Eleanor, r 13, widow of Hiram, farm 100. COMSTOCK HIRAM, r 28, 75 sheep, farmer 150 and 178 mountain land. COMSTOCK JANE W., r 13, widow of Prentice, farm 230. COMSTOCK LANCASTER L.. r 30, farmer 62. COMSTOCK PERRY G., r 13, dairy 14 cows, farmer 300. Condon Morse, (Housatonic) r 4, farmer 5. Cone Henry D., (Housatonic) prop. Owen paper mill, breeder and dealer in Durham cattle, 300 head, farmer 1,000. Costello John, (Housatonic) laborer, Meadow. COUCH EDWARD L., r 49 cor 50, farmer, works for Sarah Couch 200. COUCH SARAH, r 49 cor 50, widow of Egbert D., summer boarding house, farm 200. Crane Charles R., (Housatonic) clerk in Monument Mills, h Main. Crane Merrill C, (Housatonic) mill operative. Crennan James, (Housatonic) foreman in card room, h Warbeek. Crissey Benjamin W., farmer with Warren. CRISSEY WARREN, r 26, breeder and dealer in thoroughbred Ayrshire cattle 40 cows, farmer 250. Crown Jessie, (Housatonic) laborer, Park. Curtin David, (Housatonic) fireman, h Depot st. Curts Edmund, r 51, resident, aged 88. Darbee William, (S. Lee) farmer 400. Davin John, laborer, h 6 Warbeek. Day George S., r 49, farmer, works for Guy Day 200. Day Guy, r 49, 20 cows, farmer 200. Day Janet, (Housatonic) widow of Daniel, resident, h Main. Day William H., r 42 cor 44, dairy 20 cows, farmer 175, and in Alford 75. Decker Albert, (VanDeusen) laborer. Decker Almeron, (VanDeusen) r 40, laborer for I. H. Rice. Decker Ambrose, (VanDeusen) laborer. Decker Charles, (VanDeusen) laborer. Decker Eli, (VanDeusen) r 26, farmer. Decker Herbert, (VanDeusen) laborer. Decker Jacob H., r 44, laborer. Deland George S., r 49 cor 50, sawyer. Dellert Frederick, r 24, market gardener and farm 43. Dempsey Frank, (Housatonic) works in paper mill, h Main. Dewey Adelbert J., (Housatonic) works in Monument Mill, h Main. Dewey Ellen E., (Van Deusen) r 24 widow of Silas S., resident. Dewey Lorenzo, (Housatonic) r 2, laborer. Dikeman John E., r 42, cooper and cobbler. Dobson Henry J., (Housatonic) grist-mill at Williamsville, h Hart. Donahue Timothy, (Housatonic) laborer, bds Meadow. Donohue Timothy, (Housatonic) laborer, bds Main. Dorman Isaac, r 27, farmer 60. Dorman John A., r 52, farmer. Dorman Levi R., (Stockbridge) r 7, farmer 120 and with Lewis 130. Dorman Lewis, (Stockbridge) r 7, farmer with Levi R. 130. Dowd Amos A., (Housatonic) physician, E. Main. Drum Adam, r 40, blacksmith. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 1 09 Drum William, r 40, blacksmith with Adam. Dugan Mary A., (Housatonic) widow of Michael, store building and h Pleasant. Duplain Justin, r 49, laborer. Duplain Lewis, r 50, laborer. Dutcher William, r 38, farmer. Dykeman Beckus, r 33, laborer. Easland Henry, (Van Deusen) r 4, laborer. Egner William, (Housatonic) laborer, h Pleasant. Emigh Alvin, r 38, farmer 75. Faivre Peter, (Van Deusen) laborer. Fargo Thomas E., r 25, resident with F. Abbey. Farin William, r 42, laborer. Farrell Thomas H., (Housatonic) r 2, laborer. Feil George J., (Housatonic) watchman in Monument Mill No. 2, h E.Main, owns two tenements in Stockbridge. Feil John T., (Housatonic) loom fixer, 12 Warbeek. Feil William H., (Housatonic) overseer of weave loom, bds E. Main. Ferguson Dennis, (Housatonic) laborer, h Depot. FERGUSON JOHN H., (Stockbridge) r 8, carpenter, farmer 40. Ferguson T. Irving, (Housatonic) station and express agent and telegraph operator H. R. R., h Kirk. Ferguson Winfield S., r 6, farmer. Ferry George W., (S. Egremont) r 41, farmer 12. Fink John, (Housatonic) loom fixer, bds Main. Finley Joseph, (Housatonic) dyer for Monument Mills, h E. Main. Fisk Mason A., r 36, farm laborer. Foote Enos C, r 43, (Kellogg & Foote.) FORD GILBERT, r 39 carpenter, vocal music teacher, farmer 80. Ford Rosalie M., (Van Deusen) widow of Enos, summer booaring house, h and 6 acres. Forrest John L., r 52, laborer. Forrest Martin C, r 52, farmer. Forrest Sheldon E., r 52, 9 cows, farmer 250. Fournia Amile, (Van Deusen) laborer. Fournier Joseph, (Van Deusen) r 2, laborer, 4 acres. Fournier Julius, (Van Deusen) r 2, laborer. Frein Joseph, r 43, farmer 80. FRENCH GEORGE M., r 41, farmer 120. French Martin A., (Housatonic) laborer, h Hart. Fryer Mary, (VanDeusen) r 25, widow of John M., resident. Fuller David N., r 25, 10 cows, farmer 80. Fuller Joseph G., (Housatonic) retired, bds in Stockbridge. Fuller Josie E., (Housatonic) clerk in Monument Mills, bds Main. Fulton John, r 43, gardener. Fulton Joseph, r 40, farmer 6. Gamwell William, (Housatonic) weaver, h Kirk. GIBBONS WILLIAM H , summer resident, 100 acres, residence Savanna, Georgia, breeder of Berkshire hogs, Holstein cattle, and white Leghorn fowls, h Silver cor Maple ave. Giddings Daniel E., (VanDeusen) r 2, farmer 100. Giddings Edward F., (Housatonic) attorney and counselor at law, bds Kirk. GIDDINGS EDWARD J., (Housatonic) r 2, Cong, clergyman, farmer 213. IIO TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Giddings Francis E., (VanDeusen) r 2, farmer 200 in Stockbridge and works 100 for D. E. Giddings. GIDDINGS THEODORE., M. D., (Housatonic) physician and surgeon, Kirk opp Hart, hdo., farmer 220. Giddings William, (Housatonic) r 2, Congregationalist clergyman, farmer. Gore George M., r 51, farmer. Goodenough John, (Housatonic) carpenter, Park. Goodhind Harry C, (Housatonic) paper maker, h Park. Goodhind Henry, (Housatonic) paper maker, h Main. Goslee William H, (Stockbridge) r 7, 10 cows, farmer 105. Gregory Jacob, (Housatonic) cabinet maker and upholsterer, E. Main, h Depot. Groat Rebecca B., r 42, widow of William, dressmaker. Haddy Edward, (Housatonic) beamer, h Main. Hagamon John, (Housatonic) store building, hotel and eight tenements, farmer 12. Hagerty Daniel, (Housatonic) works in Monument Mill, Main. Hall John L., (Housatonic) carpenter, E. Main. Hall Oscar M., r 49, milk dealer 25 cows, farmer with Merrick G. 186. Hallock Charles H, (S. Lee) offr 11, farmer 100. Hallock Miles, (S. Lee) r 1 1, farmer 75. Hamm Homer, r3i, laborer. Hapeman Abram H., (Housatonic) r 3, farmer. Hapeman Elmer S., (Housatonic) mill operative, bds r 3. Hare Fanny, r 38, widow of Joseph C, farm 65. HARFORD NICHOLAS, (Housatonic) merchant tailor, Main cor E. Main. Harmon Charles E., (VanDeusen) r 4, laborer. Hasson Albert J., (Housatonic) tinsmith, dealer in stoves, and plum ing, E. Main, h Van Deusenville. Hasson James, (VanDeusen) r 4, laborer. Hatch William, (Housatonic) carpenter, h Meadow. Hawes Stephen Starr, (VanDeusen) r 2, farmer 40. Haywood Albert, r 42, manager of Sunset farm, breeder of Jersey cattle, 20 head, and Wilkes Spirit horses, farmer 225 for estate of J. A. Cone. Haywood Alberdeen, r 23, laborer. Hazard Benjamin J., (Housatonic) r 3, farmer. Hennesy William, (Housatonic) laborer, h Meadow. Hickey James, (Stockbridge, r 6, farmer 100. Higgins Daniel, (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Hill Charles E., (Housatonic) house painter, kalsomining and paper hang ing, furniture repairing, h Hart. Hines Marshall, (Housatonic) r 5, carpenter. Hitchcock Homer W., (Housatonic) clerk for Hougtaling & Pomeroy, h Main. Holden Austin, (Van Deusen) r 25, farmer. Holenbeck Charles, r 25, farmer 100. Holenbeck George M., (N. Egremont) r 21, 100 sheep, farmer 145. HOLLENBECK GEORGE W., (Housatonic) carpeter and joiner, h Main. Holmes Augustine, (Housatonic) beamer, h Chestnut. Holmes Charles F., (Van Deusen) gardener for Mrs. R. Coffing. Holmes Charles H, (Van Deusen) r 25, farmer, son of James. Holmes George E., r 23, wood dealer, farmer 130. Holmes James, (Van Deusen) r 25, farmer no. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. IIT Houghtaling Orrin C, (Housatonic) (Houghtaling & Pomeroy) assistant postmaster, h Main. Houghtaling <& Pomeroy, (Housatonic) (Orrin C. H. and John P. P., of West Stockbridge) general merchants, and dealers in coal and phos phates, E. Main cor Depot st. Housatonic House, (Housatonic) Patrick Ryan prop., E. Main. Hubbard Edwin N., (Van Deusen) r i, farmer 73. Hubbard Elijah N., (Van Deusen) r 1, farmer 160. Hubbard William H., (Van Deusen) r 1, farmer. Huginson Marvin, r 28, laborer. Hull George F., (Housatonic) millwright for Monument Mills, h Pleasant. HUMPHREY MARK, r 26, farmer 50, 20 village lots, and in Sandisfield 35°- Hurlburt Eugene, r 19, farmer, leases of J. E. Dewey no. Hyde John H.. r 26, farmer. Hynes James, r 43, gardener for J. M. Mackie. Johnson Egbert, (Housatonic) night watchman at paper mill, h Park. Johnson Frank, (Housatonic) laborer, h Park. Johnson John, r 38, laborer. Jones George J., r 23, laborer. Joyner John M., (S. Egremont) r 41, farmer 136. KANE AMOS, (Housatonic) wagonmaker and repairer, Main, h Pleasant. Kane Frank W., (Housatonic) works in Monument Mills, h Pleasant. Karin Timothy, r 36, farmer 28. Keegan John, (Housatonic) mill operative. Keegan Patrick, (Housatonic) mill operative. Kellogg Charles F., r 43, (Kellogg & Foote.) KELLOGG FREDERICK, r 38, 8 cows, farmer 87/ Kellogg Frederick, Jr., r 38, farm laborer. Kellogg & Foote, (Charles F. K. and Enos C. F.,) r 43, props, of Green River Mills, and dealers in flour, grain and feed. Kelley Daniel, (Housatonic) laborer, h Depot. Kelley James, r 35, farmer 100. Kelley Michael, 2d., (South Lee) r 9, farmer 150. Kelsey Henry, r 23 cor 36, farm laborer. Kennedy Jerry, (Housatonic) mill operative. Kennedy James, (Housatonic.) Kennedy John (Housatonic.) Kennedy Martin, (Housatonic) card stripper, h E. Main. Kennedy William (Housatonic) card grinder, E. Main. Kernahan John, (Housatonic) stone cutter and mason, h Main. Kilborn Edgar A., r 49, farmer 1 13. Kilborn William P., r 49, soap manuf, dealer in ashes and tallow, farmer 70. Kilmer Charles W., r 42 cor 44, farm laborer. Kilmer David, r 42, farm laborer. Kimberly Homer, r 49 cor 50, laborer, King Cornelius, (Housatonic) runs delivery team for Houghtaling & Pomeroy. King William A., (Housatonic) overseer in spinning room, h Main. Kinne Arther W., (VanDeusen) teamster. Kinne Elbert, (Van Deusen) r 16, carpenter. Kinney Foster A., r 23, carpenter. Kinney Joseph, (Housatonic) laborer, h 4 Warbeek. Kinney Lovina, r 23, widow. 112 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Kerby Cornelius, (Housatonic) spinner, h Main. Klahn Henry G., (Housatonic) weaver, h Hart. Klahn Luke, (Housatonic) laborer, Hart. Knox Hugh, (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mills. Laird John H. C, r 53, farmer. Laird Mark, r 53, farmer 100. Laird S. Newell, r 24, carpenter and house painter, and farmer, leases of L. W. Hart, of Springfield, Mass., 84. Laird Samuel, r 24, farmer. Lane Lawrence, ( Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Lane Timothy, (Housatonic) spinner, bds Main. Lape William, (Housatonic) r 2, tinsmith. Leahy Michael, (Housatonic) r 3, laborer. Leahy Michael, Jr., (Housatonic) r 3, laborer. Lee Joseph, r 44, farmer 14. Leslie William H, r 20, carpenter and builder. Lester Abram R., r 40, farmer qo. LESTER GEORGE W., r 40, "10 cows, farmer 175. Lester Lovica, r 23, widow of Isaac, farm 13. Lester Millard F., r 40, farmer, with G. W. Lewis Giteau, (Housatonic) widow of Horace, resident, E. Main. Lewis Jared, (VanDeusen) r 25, breeder and dealer in Durham cattle 35 head, farmer 200, and 345 mountain land. Linsky Charles, J., (.Housatonic) jeweler and barber, E. Main, h do. Loring Lyman A., r 40, wagonmaker. Love Sylvester, off r 23, farmer. Luddington Robert, r 24, widow of Willis, resident. Mackie David I., r 43, son of John M. Mackie John M., r 43, breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, 35 head, farmer 175. Mahony Nicholas J., (Housatonic) beamer, h Main. Maley John B., r 30, 10 cows, farmer 200. Maley Patrick, r 28, farmer 160. Maley Thomas J., r 28, farmer, with Patrick. Mallory Charles W, (Housatonic) pastor Cong, church, chairman of school board, h Main. Manogan Patrick, (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. Manyon Michael, r 30, farmer 90. Martin Eli, r 31, farmer 70. Mason Francis L. D., r 34, mason. Mastin Henry J., (Housatonic) stone cutter and mason. Matoon Washburn A , (Housatonic) paper maker, h Park. McCambridge Neil, (Housatonic) emp. of Monument Mills. McCarthy Michael, (Housatonic) r 5, laborer. McCarty James, r 50, farmer 73. McCormick James, (Housatonic) pensioner. MCDONALD ROBERT H, (Housatonic) (R. H. McD. & Co.) h Park. McDONALD R. H. & CO., (Housatonic) Robert H. McD. and Edward McD. of Lenox) dealers in dry goods, carpets, paper hangings, groceries, provisions, flour, feed, grain, boots and shoes, hats and caps, crockery, hardware, coal, etc., Park. McDONALD EDWARD, (Lenox) R. H. McD. & Co.) merchant in Lenox hdo. McDonald William, Jr., (Housatonic) book-keeper R. H. McD. & Co., h Chestnut. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 1 13 McDonald William, Sr., (Housatonic) retired paper maker, h Park. McGowan Patrick, r 24, farmer 30. McGraw John, (Housatonic) mill operative. McKinney Albert, (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mills. Meach Charles, r 36, farmer 80. Meach Charles E., r 36, farmer. Merchant Edward, (Housatonic) laboier. Merchant William H, (Housatonic) r 2, laborer. Micue William, (Housatonic) foreman in spinning room, h Depot. Mignerey Pierre, (Van Deusen) r 2, farmer 65. Miller Henry G., r 49-cor 50, laborer. Minkler Madison G., (Housatonic) house painting, kalsoming and paper hang ing, h Pleasant. MINOR CHARLES H, (Minor & Hale, also Bidwell & Minor of Monterey) dairy 12 cows, farmer 265. MINOR & HALE, (Housatonic) Charles H. M. of Monterey, and Charles H. H. of Tyringham) dealers in fresh meats, pork, hams and market produce, Park st. Minor William H., (Monterey) (Bidwell & Minor) 15 cows, farmer 750. MONUMENT MILLS, (Housatonic) George Church, pres.; John M. See ley, agent and treas.; Theodore G. Ramsdell, supt.; minufs. of plain, fancy and double and twist cotton warps and quilts. Moore John E., (Housatonic) laborer, h Main. MORELL WILLIAM A., (Housatonic) retired farmer in Stockbridge 40, h Main st. Morris Edmund B., (Housatonic) laborer, Hart. Morrison William, (Housatonic) shoemaker, h Main. Morrison William H., (Housatonic) r 2, farmer 30. Morrison William H., Jr., (Housatonic) r 2, laborer. Munson George G., (Van Deusen) r 17, works for J. C. Munson, farm, 100. Munson John C, (Van Deusen) r 17, 12 cows, farmer 100. Murphy James, (Housatonic) r 5, laborer. Murray George, (Housatonic) beamer, h Main. Mycue William H., (Housatonic) emp. Monument Mills. Neff John U., (Housatonic) designer in Monument Mills. NEW FRED T., r 40, house and ornamental painter, paper hanger and kalsominer. Newell Samuel, (Great Barrington and 56 Wall st. N. Y. city) r 36, counse lor at law, breeder and dealer in Short-horn and Jersey cattle and South down sheep, farmer 140. NICOLSON EDGAR G., (Housatonic) dealer in drugs, medicines, chem- cals, fancy articles, trusses and braces, toilet soaps, brushes, perfumery, grass and garden seeds, wines and liquors, paints, &c, East Main, h do. Nicolson Effie A., (Housatonic) instrumental music teacher, East Main. Nicoli Herman, (Housatonic) beamer, h Meadow. Nicoli William F., (Housatonic) beamer. Nolan Michael, r 42, farmer n. NOONAN JAMES, (Housatonic) stone cutter and mason. Norton Michael, (Housatonic) laborer, Main. Nye Samuel H., r 26, farmer, leases of Wellington Clapp, of N. Y. city, 125. O'Brien James, (Housatonic) stone cutter, h Prospect. O'Bryan Jonn H., r 40, laborer. O'Donnell Phebe, (Housatonic) widow of Andrew, h Chestnut. 8 114 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. O'Rourke James, (Housatonic) laborer, h Prospect. O'Shea Timothy, (Housatonic) laborer. Oakes James M., r 34, farmer 40, and leases of F. T. Sanford. Olds Edwin A., (Housatonic) r 3, laborer. Olds Ozias, (Housatonic) r 3, laborer. Orton Reuel N., (Housatonic) roller covererin Monument Mills, h East Main. Osborne John I., r 52, farmer 100. OSBORNE NOAH H.,r 49, saw-mill, shingle-mill, and cider-mill, ice dealer, teaming, dealer in horses, farmer 5. Owen Paper Co., (Housatonic) Henry & Cone, props, manufs. of ledger, bank note, bond, and thin linen papers, fine superplated wedding royals, / and writing papers of all kinds. / Palmer James M., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Pleasant. I Palmer John, (Housatonic) overseer in warp mill, h Kirk. 1 Palmer William R., r 23, miller, farmer 3. -jParrish Theodore P.. (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner. Partidge Frank H., (Housatonic) station agent, Lennox Furnace. Peabody Benjamin F., (Van Deusen) r 16, resident. PECK ELIAS F., (Stockbridge) r 13 cor r4, manuf. of Vining's patent paper sizing, 15 cows, farmer 225, and manager of 740 for John M. Leonard of Marshall, Mich. Peck Frank C, (Stockbridge) r 13 cor 14, farmer. Pelton Elizabeth, (Van Deusen, or 167 Broadway, N. Y. city,) r 26, widow of Timothy D., farm 200. Pendleberry David, (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mill. Pendleberry Frank, (Housatonic) beamer, h Main. Perdrisett Edmund, (Van Deusen) laborer. Perdrisett Paul, (Van Deusen) clerk. Perry Daniel, r 40, farmer. Pettitory Jaque, (Houstbnic) r 5, laborer. Phillips Mary C, r 49, widow of James P. Phillips Michael, r 24, farmer 1 10. Pixley Andrew, r 49, carpenter. Pixley Edward, r 26, farmer 85. Pixley Edward A., r 52, carpenter, farmer 4. Pixley Eunice, r 49, widow of Frank B. P., farm 100. Pixley Hawley M., r 50, farmer 55. Pixley Jay A., r 34, laborer. Pixley Martin W., r 27, wagon-maker, and farmer 35. Pixley Morris E., r 50, farmer 40. Pixley Noah E., r 52, laborer. Pixley Peter H, r 49, farmer 90. Pixley Samuel W., r 28, farmer. Pixley William E , r 52, farm laborer. Pixley William H, r 49, teamster for N. H. Osborne. Polmatier Henry., r 40, laborer. Pope Elijah F., (Van Deusen) station and express agent and telegraph ope rator. Porter William, (Housatonic) laborer. Potter George C, (Housatonic) clerk for R. H. McD. & Co., bds Chestnut. POTTER TIMOTHY Z., (Housatonic) civil engineer and surveyor, select man, and assistant superintendent for H. D. Cone, and owns farm in West Stockbridge 100. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 115 POWELL BENJAMIN, r 41, farmer 93. Race Frank E., (Housatonic) loom fixer, bds Hart. Race John, (Housatonic) r 2 cor 3, h and 3 acres. Race John H, r 22, carpenter. Race John Q. A., r 22, carpenter and farmer 3. Race Nicholas, (N. Egremont) r 21, 14 cows, farmer 175. RAMSDELL THEODORE G., (Housatonic) supt. of Monument Mills, h Main. Rathbun Charles, (Housatonic) laborer Rathbun Charles H., (Housatonic) carpenter, h E. Main. Rathbun George D., (Housatonic) carpenter, h Park. Ray Jane, r 50, widow of Milo, farm 16. Reasoner Edward, r 41, retired blacksmith, aged 89. RENWEE EUGENE L., (Housatonic) dealer in boots and shoes and find ings, Park, h Chestnut. Rewey Albert, (Housatonic) r 2, farmer 100. Rice Isaac H, r 40, farmer 135. Rivenburgh Sylvester, laborer. Robinson Edward M., (Stockbridge) works on shares for Prentiss Chaffee, of Lee, dairy 15 cows, farm 200. Roellinger Theophiel, (Housatonic) laborer, h Warbeek. Rogers Benjamin, (S. Egremont) r 41, farmer 119. Rogers James B., (S. Lee) r 11, farmer 60. Rogers John E., (Stockbridge) r 7, farmer 20. Rollinger Frank, (Housatonic) works in paper mill, h Park. Root Albert, r 41, laborer. Rote Charles L., r 49, farmer, works for Eunice Pixley 100. ROYCE NEWTON W., r 26, carpenter and joiner. Royce Willis C, r 26 sewing machine agent. Rush George, (Housatonic) works in Monument Mill, E. Main. Ryan Patrick, (Housatonic) prop, of Housatonic House and livery stable, E. Main. Sage Simeon, r 22, saw-mill, and farmer 20. Sauer William, (Housatonic) beamer, h Main. Scanlan Patrick, (Housatonic) laborer, Main. Sedden Edward, (Housatonic) mill operative. Seddon Joseph, (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mill, h Kirk cor North. Sedden William J., (Housatonic) beamer in Monument Mill, h North. Seekonk Mills, custom grinding, William R. Calkins, prop. Seeley Albert A., r 49, carpenter. Seeley Erastus M., (Housatonic) resident. SEELEY JOHN M„ (Housatonic) agt. for Monument Mills, h Main. Seeley Miles, (Housatonic) resident, h Main. Seeley Thompson, (VanDeusen) r 1 cor 18, farmer 100. Seeley Wallace E., (Housatonic) works in Monument Mill. Seeley & Ferguson, (Housatonic) (Wallace E. S. and T. Irving F.,) ready- made clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, trunks, valises, &c, E. Main. Shaw Charles L., (VanDeusen) mason. Shaw Edward H., (VanDeusen) r 17, stone, brick and plaster mason. SHAW GEORGE H., r 35 cor 36, 14 cows, farmer 170, and with Joshua, of W. Becket, 350. Shaw Lovina A., (Housatonic) widow of John, h Kirk. n6 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. -HjcTmiEJM- '.PITTSFIKLD, M ASg9**- "begaf an©L ©omnrjerciaP printing, Tawn and Schnnl REpnrtSj CatalagnEs, Bill, LEttEr and NntE Headings, FnstEr and EvEry IZariEty ai Printing ExEcntEd at Short NDticE, Estimates for Book $ Pamphlet Work Furnished on Application. = PU"BLISHEES OIF = ESTABLISHED 1SOO. l:WCO:iSE:'OK_,a_,I,:E:D 1B82. Full, FrEsh and CorreotBerkshire County News Always, Reliable Correspondents in all Farts of Berkshire, TERMS~$2.00 PBBYBAR All communications should be addressed to TIE $CN FEINTING COMPANY, PITTSFIELD, IM^SS. JOHN P. ALLEN, President and Treasurer. TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 117 Shaw Marcus A., (Housatonic) clerk for Houghtaling & Pomeroy. SHAW NELSON, (Housatonic) carpenter, contractor and builder, estimates and material furnished, h Kirk. Sherman George, (Stockbridge) r 7, laborer. Shufelt Henry F., (Housatonic) weaver, bds Hart. Slater Charles F., (Housatonic) emp. Monument Mills. Smith George, (Housatonic) carpenter, h E. Main. Smith Gilford, (N. Egremont) rai, farmer 120. Smith Henry J., r 41, farmer 35. Smith J. Emery, r 41, veterinary surgeon and dentist, farmer 10. Smith James, r 23, laborer. Smith John S., (Housatonic) r 3, machinist. Smith Lincoln H., r 49, laborer. Snyder Alexander, offr 23, farmer 25. Snyder John, (Housatonic) r 2, farmer 2, and leases of W. Curtis, of West Stockbridge, :3o. SNYDER MATTHIAS, r 51, farmer 130, and in Egremont 160. Snyder William H, (Housatonic) dry goods, groceries, crockery, and coal, Main cor Pleasant, h do. Son David, (Housatonic) r 2, farmer 2. Soudant Joseph, (VanDeusen) r 25, overseer at Richmond furnace, farm 6. Southern Berkshire Cheese Factory, r 21. Sprague Merwin, (Housatonic) r 5, laborer. Spriggs James E., (Housatonic) pastor of M. E. Church, h Main. Stannard Edward E., (Housatonic) r 5, millwright. Stannard Kasson P., r 13, farmer. Stoddard George B., (Housatonic) r 16, laborer. STODDARD PARKER L., r 19, farmer, leases of Wm. H. Sperry, of Al ford, 170. Strevell Harvey, r 43, farmer. Strong Samantha, (Housatonic) widow of Isaac, resident, h Main. Sullivan Dennis, r 34, stone mason, farmer 50. Sullivan William, (Housatonic) general blacksmithing, E. Main, bds West Stockbridge. Sulmy George, r 42, laborer. Sumner William H., (Housatonic) overseer in beaming room, h Main. Supernaugh William, teamster for N. H. Osborne. Supernow Louis, (Housatonic) laborer, h 7 Warbeek. Surner Abram U., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Kirk. Surner Charles L., (Housatonic) mill operative. Surner Charles U., (Housatonic) weaver, h Kirk. Surner George, (Housatonic) works in Monument Mills, h Main. Surner Uriah, (Housatonic) carpenter. Surner William O., (Housatonic) carpenter, Kirk. kSWEET NORRIS S., (Housatonic) wood yard, livery and feed stable, and farmer 5, h Meadow. Talbot John, (Housatonic) laborer, h Kirk, cor Prospect. Taylor George, r 43, retired farmer. TAYLOR JOHN C, r 42, selectman, 15 cows, farmer 100. Thatcher Arthur, (Housatonic) laborer, h Park. THATCHER EUGENE S., (Housatonic) clerk, E. Main cor Park, h Kirk. Theiron Joseph, (Housatonic) laborer. Tobey Henry A., r 19 cor 20, 20 cows, farmer 250. Il8 TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Tobey Louisa A., r 19, cor 20, with Pratt L., farm in Sheffield 200. Tobey Pratt L., r 19 cor 20, with Louisa A., farm in Sheffield 200. Townsend Peter, (Stockbridge) r 6, farm in Monterey 100. Tracy Jeremiah, (Stockbridge) r 6, farmer 76. Tracy Nelson, (Housatonic) retired blacksmith, Hart cor Kirk. Tullar William Frederick, (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Main. Tuller Egbert L., r 18, 14 cows, farmer 180. Tuller Sidney L., r 18, farmer with E. L. Tuller William F., (Housatonic) carpenter for Monument Mills. TURNER CHARLIE G., r 52, (George L. & Son,) farmer with Geo. L. Turner Egbert, (Housatonic) r 2, teamster for N. B. TURNER GEORGE L., r 52, proprietor of Summer resort, camping(houser and steamer " Lake Buell," and row boats at head of Lake Buell. TURNER HARVEY H. B., (Housatonic) vice-president of Savings Bank, farmer 300, h Main. Turner James M., r 50, farmer 150. Turner Joseph E., ( VanDusen) r 26, farmer, leases of Elizabeth Pelton 200. Turner Noble B., (Housatonic) r 2, lumber dealer and farmer 320. Turner Ralph H., (VanDeusen) r 26, farmer. TURNER WILLIAM P., r 49, steam saw-mill, lumber dealer, farmer 700. Tuttle Isaac S., r 22, farmer 100. Ty meson Lester W., (Housatonic) teamster. Tymeson Martin, (VanDeusen) r24, teamster and farmer 42. VanAlstyne Royal G., (Housatonic) carpenter and contractor and builder, estimates furnished, h Kirk. VanDeusen Catherine, (VanDeusen) widow of Conrad. VAN DEUSEN FRANK B., (Housatonic) book-keeper, h Hart cor Kirk. VanDeusen Isaac, (VanDeusen) r 2, farmer 24. VanDeusen Jacob H., (VanDeusen) r 5 cor 6, breeder of thoroughbred Dur ham cattle, 24 cows, farmer 450. VanDeusen James, r 39, farmer 87. VanDeusen Joel, r 24, farmer 30. VanDeusen Mary K, (VanDeusen) resident. VanDeusen Mary M., (VanDeusen) r 25, widow of Gilbert R., owns h and blacksmith shop. VAN DEUSEN NEWTON D., (Housatonic) planing mill, retired merchant, farmer 25, h Main. VanDeusen Nicholas, r 49, laborer. VanDeusen Vienna, (VanDeusen) r 4, widow of Henry, owns 2 acres. VANDEUSEN WILLIAM I., (Housatonic) assessor, justice of peace, farmer 60, 6 tenements and store building, h Park. VanTassell William, (Housatonic) carpenter, farmer 37, h Kirk. Vincent Stephen, (Housatonic) laborer, h 16 Warbeek. Wagner Charles, (Stockbridge) r 7, laborer. Wagner Heeman B., (Housatonic) r 2, stone mason. Wagner Peter P., (VanDeusen) r 26, laborer. Walker William I., r 26, dealer in beef and milch cows, breeder of pure blood Ayrshire cows, 16 head, farmer 95. Walling Jared, (Housatonic) r 2, farmer 80. Warfield Frederick R., (Housatonic) overseer in card room, Monument Mills, h Kirk. Warfield George F., (Housatonic) clerk for Houghtaling & Pomeroy. Warner Asel N., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Warner ave. TOWN OF HANCOCK. II9 Warner Daniel, r 23, farmer 75. Warner Henry C, r 23, newspaper reporter. Warner Nathaniel, (Housatonic) emp. in paper mill, h Warner ave. Warner William J., r 22, farmer. Watson Charles, r 18, farmer 175, and store buiding on Main St.. Gt. Bar rington, and with H. W. Burgett, of Egremont, 3 store buildings Main st. Gt. Barrington. Watson Oliver, r 20, retired wagon maker, aged 89. Werner Ernest, (Housatonic) beamer, h Depot st. White John H., (Housatonic) pi op. Valley House. Whiteley Ann, (Housatonic) resident, h Main cor Hart. WHITELEY WILLIAM, (Housatonic) accountant, carpenter and builder, inventor and manuf. of patent safty stop for elevators, and improve ments on rag engines for paper making, h Park. Whitmore Albert D., (Housatonic) carpenter in paper mill, h Park. Wilcox Edward, (Housatonic) works in Monument Mills, h Kirk. Wilcox Jane, (Housatonic) widow of Henry, h East Main. Williams John, (Van Deusen) offr 18, mason. Winchell Daniel H., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Hart. Winchell Henry F., (Housatonic) clerk for E. S. Thatcher, bds Kirk. Winchell John L., (Housatonic) carpenter and joiner, h Kirk. WOLFE JAMES C, (N. Egremont) r 21 cor 37, 16 cows, farmer 160. Wood George E., (Housatonic) r 2, stone mason, farmer 5. Woodin Phineas, (South Lee) r 9, farmer 256. Woodin Solomon, (Stockbridge) r 8, farmer 80. Woodruff Franklin A., (Housatonic) clerk for Owen Paper Co., h Main. Woolson Silas, r 27, farmer 18. Worcester Edward C, r 41, laborer. Wright Sheldon W., (Housatonic) (Bidwell & Wright.) Wright Wallace W., r 42, farmer. HANCOCK. ( For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) Postoffice address is Hancock, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis. AYRES FRANK, r 1, carpenter and joiner. Bailey Henry F., r n, wood chopper and farm laborer. Bailey William H, r n, wood chopper and farm laborer. Bassett Wilson E., (Stephentown, N. Y.) r 15, leases of Michael Murphy, of Pittsfield, farm 112. Beebee Gordon J., r j, leases of Rufus Town-end farm 300. Beebe John H., (S. Williamstown) r 1, raises cattle for market, farmer 175. BENTLEY DAVID R., r 9, selectman, collier, leases 180 acres to Aaron Clark, farm 600 and wood land 500. Bills Amos, r 1, farm laborer. Good plain, distinct Penmanship, the most approved style for business, taught at (HH'KERMG'S COMMERCIAL. COLLEGE, Pittsfield/ Mass. 120 TOWN OF HANCOCK. Blake Edwin, r i, farmer 204, 60 cleared land, balance timber land. Blinn Clinton, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) farmer. Blinn John, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 18, farmer 260. BLINN JOHN F., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 19, farmer 55. Brockway Samuel, r 1, carpenter and joiner, farmer 66. Burke John J., r 13, farm laborer. Carlton George A., r 10, farm laborer. Chesbro Lewis H, (South Williamstown) r 1, cooper. Chittenden Junia H, r 13, blacksmith. Clark Alanson, r 12, farmer, works on shares for William H. Hadsell 125. Collins Phidellis, (West Pittsfield) r 27, elder. Conklin John H., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, wool grower 100 sheep, farmer 150. Conklin William S., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, works farm for John H. Corey Frebon, offr 9, farmer 130. Corey George S., r 6, farm laborer. Cowan Lorenzo L. r 1-?, resident. CRANDALL ALBERT H, r 13, (C. H. Read & Co.) general supt. with his father, Halsey. Crandall Halsey, (C. H. Read & Co.) r 13, supt. of tannery, with his son. Crandall Loren I., r 13, laborer at tannery. Cummings Charles H, r 6, farm laborer. CUMMINGS JOHN, r 7, farmer, leases on shares of Lyman Eldridge 14 cows, 300 acres. Danes Erastus, (West Pittsfield") r 27, emp. of Shakers. Davis George, farmer, leases of Baptist church 12. Dawley Helen C, r 13 cor 12, teacher. DAWLEY SILAS G., r 13 cor 12, h and lot, farmer. Delphian Philan, r 9, laborer for D. R. Bentley, DERBY FRANK, r 6, farmer, leases on shares of Mrs. Eunice M. Jenks 12 cows, 300 acres. Deusenbury James W., r 14. farmer, leases on shares of John Taylor, 17 cows, 130 acres. Eldridge Eliza A., r 10, widow of Gardner. ELDRIDGE ELLIS, r 1, 18 cows, farmer, leases on shares of Lyman 410. ELDRIDGE FERN H, r 10, wool grower 50 sheep, farmer 180. Eldridge Lyman Dea., r 6, leases to Ellis 18 cows, and farm 410, to John Cummings, 14 cows, and farm 225, to Wm. A. Snyder farm 296. Fillmore John P., (S. Williamstown) r 1, farm laborer. Fuller Edward, r 9, laborer for D. R. Bentley. Gardner Alvin B., off r 1, retired farmer no. Gardner Charlotte, r 13, widow of Silas H., 125 sheep, farm 148. GARDNER DON A., r 1, 10 cows, farmer 200. Gardner Dorcas, r 10, widow of Nicholas, farm 80, aged 87. GARDNER GEORGE T., offr 1, farmer, with Alvin B. Gardner John D., r 13, works farm 220 acres for his father, Kirk E. GARDNER JOHN ]., r 1, assessor, 15 cows, farmer 295. GARDNER KIRK E., r 13, dairy 15 cows, wool grower and raises lambs for market, 100 sheep, owns farm 220. Gardner Noah E., r 1, 11 cows, farmer 160. Gardner Willie A., r 1, farmer, with his father, John J. Gavitt Alfred E., t 9, owns grist-mill with his brother, Clark J., and farmer. Gavitt Clark J., r 9, owns grist-mill with his brother, Alfred E., and farmer. TOWN OF HANCOCK. Gavitt George C, r 9, farmer 40. Goodrich Charles J., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, sleigh and wagonmaker. GOODRICH CLARK B., Dea., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, leases farm 160 to his son Henry M. Goodrich Ella A. Mrs., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, music teacher. GOODRICH ELMER S., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, carpenter and joiner. Goodrich Eugene C, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) owns saw and grist-mill. Goodrich Henry M., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r — , wool grower, 130 sheep, 8 cows, farmer 160, leases of C. B. Goodrich Lorinda E., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) dressmaker. Goodrich Orrin H., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, works farm for Solo mon P. Goodrich Solomon P., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r 16, farmer 200. Gorton Lester, r 6, 16 cows, farmer 175. Gorton Philander W., r 13, farmer 40. Grant Alacander, r 13, blacksmith. Grant Daniel D., r 13, blacksmith. Grant David L., r 13, blacksmith. Grant Frederick, r 13, laborer. Grant Russell, r 13, retired blacksmith, h and lot. Goold James, teamster. Hadsell Emeline, r 23, widow of Thomas E. Hadsell George H., r 10, 8 cows, farmer 120. Hadsell William H., r — , 12 cows, 50 sheep, farmer 300. Hand Heman E., (S. Williamstown) r r, retired farmer. Hand Samuel W., (S. Williamstown) r 1, 120 sheep, farmer 150. Hartley James, r 13, tanner. HAZARD AMANDA C, r 13, widow of Thomas J. Holenbeck William, (Pittsfield) r 23, farmer 20. Huntington Joseph M., r 13, farm laborer. Jenks Eunice M., r 6, widow of Thomas P., owns farm 300. Johnson Edmund M., (Pittsfield) r 23, farmer 90. Johnson Jason, (Pittsfield) r 23, farmer with Edmund M. Johnson Joseph H., (Pittsfield) r 23, farmer 125. Johnson Reuben E., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.) r — , farmer 93. Jones Dwight, r 13, laborer. Jones Herman H., r 13, tanner. Jones Henry D., r 13, mail carrier. JONES HORACE P., r 13, general merchant. JONES JOHN J., r 10, leases of J. Gardner farm 125. Jones Lorenzo, r n, leases on shares of Dorcas Gardner farm 90. Jones Seymour L., r ir, farmer with Lorenzo. Jones William, r 13, laborer. Kitell Herbert E., r 4, farm laborer for William H. Kitell William H, r 4, farmer 260. Kittell John C, r 13, carpenter and joiner. Knopf Edward A., r 13, tanner for C. H. Reed & Co. LAPHAM CHARLES L., r 13, treasurer and collector, overseer of the poor, selectman, general merchant, farmer 25. Lapham William H., r r3, postmaster and retired merchant, owns h and lot 15 acres. Lawson Ira R., (West Pittsfield) r 27, trustee of Shaker society, general business manager. TOWN OF HANCOCK. LAWTON CASSIUS M., r 13, ist assessor, dealer in country produce. Lebanon Davis N., r 2, farmer 225. LOVE DAVID A., r 7, farm laborer for John Cummings, home in Sheffield. Lyman Edward, r 14, farm laborer. Mabee Simon, (West Pittsfield) r n, resident, aged 80. McDonald William, r 9, laborer for D. R. Bentley. Madden James, r 5, farmer 150. MASON RUFUS L., r 9, justice of the peace, retired tanner and currier, 10 cows, farmer 90. Maynard Daniel G., r 1, farm laborer. Maynard Edward F., r 1, farm laborer. ¦ Murphy James H., r 4, works in meat market at Pittsfield. MURPHY JOHN J., r 9, farmer 145. MURPHY MICHAEL, Jr., r 13, farm 60, 15 on r 6 and 50 end of r 11. Murphy Michael, Sr., r 4, owns farm 200. Murphy William, r 4, leases on shares of his father, Michael, Sr., farm 200. Northrup Fred M., r 13, leases of Charles H. Wells 160. OSTRANDER WILLIAM J., (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.,) r 17, farmer 200. Pardy Henry, (West Pittsfield) r 27, gardener. Pease Charles N., r 6, farm laborer for Lyman Eldridge. Phillips Henry, r 6, farm laborer. Poole Jason B., (West Pittsfield) r 27, farm laborer. Rathbun Norman Orlando, r 2, farmer 210. READ CHARLES H. & CO., offr 13, (Chas. H. Read and Halsey and Albert H. Crandall) props, tannery. Reynolds Fred A., r 13, farm laborer. Reynolds Napoleon B., r 13, farm laborer. Reynolds William A., r 13, farm laborer. Rider Rexford R., r 13, engineer at tannery. Shaker Society, (West Pittsfield) Ira R. Thompson, trustee and business manager at Shaker village. Sharp Daniel, r 10, farmer, leases on shares of Mrs. Eliza Whitman 80. Shepardson Daniel, r 13, pastor of Baptist church at Petersburg, N. Y. Smith Alexander, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.,) r 21, carpenter and joiner. Smith Louise, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.,) r 21, owns with Lydia farm 90. Smith Lydia, (Lebanon Springs, N. Y.,) r 21, owns with Louise farm 90. Snyder William A., r 3, leases of Lyman Eldridge farm 296. Spaniol John, (Pittsfield) rig, leases on shares of Hiram Smith farm 300. l Stevens Oliver, (West Pittsfield) r 27, farm laborer. Sweet George B., r 9, farmer. Sweet Marancy, (S. Williamstown) r 1, 13 cows, 50 sheep, and farmer 200. TAYLOR JOHN, r 13, prop, woolen factory and iron foundry, farmer 60, and leases on shares to Willard Deusenbury. 150. Thompson Frank, r 6, 15 cows, farmer 225. Tucker Charles F., r 9, farm laborer. Tucker Nahum I., r 1, farm laborer. Vickory Clifton L., r 6, farm laborer. Wells Charles B., r 13, town clerk, harness maker. WELLS CHARLES H, r 13, 15 cows, farmer 207. Wells George, r 13, tanner. Wells Laura J., r 13, h and lot. Wells Matilda, r 13, widow of Benjamin A., lives with her daughter Laura J Wells Milford D., r 13, harness maker. TOWN OF HINSDALE. 1 23 Welsh Michael, r 5, 8 cows, farmer 180. Whitaker Eugene, r 13, iron founder. Whitaker Leroy, r 13, iron founder. Whitaker Schuyler H., r 14, shoemaker, farm laborer. Whitaker William W., r 14, farm laborer. WHITE DANIEL N., r 1, raises cattle for market, and farmer 250. White James F., estate, r 9, farm 158. White James H., r 14, h and lot, farm laborer. White Jane E., r 9, widow of James F. White John, (S. Williamstown) r 1, owns farm and woodland 350. Whitman Andrew J., r 12, 8 cows, farmer 108. Whitman Charles D., r 10, carpenter and joiner, farmer 16, and leases of J. Gardner, agent for heirs of N. Gardner, 28, and of Mrs. Gard ner Eldridge 75. Whitman Daniel, r 6, selectman, carpenter, farmer 140. WHITMAN DORR J., r 1, raises stock for market, farmer 215. Whitman Eliza M., r 10, widow of Nathaniel W., owns farm 80. WHITMAN ERNEST, r 2, farmer 150. WHITMAN HERMAN H, r 12, farmer 150. WHITMAN HIRAM E., r 7, 50 sheep, growing cattle for beef, leases of James R. Whitman farm 360. Whitmarsh Benjamin A., r 13, carpenter and joiner, h and lot. Wylie Nathaniel S.. (Hancock) r 13, farmer 15. Whitman Edgar, farmer 100. HINSDALE. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Hinsdale, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Abbott John, laborer. ABRAHAMS GEORGE, wool sorter in Hinsdale mill. Adams Edwin A., miller, h Railroad. Allison Walter J., r i6v carder Jericho mill. Arnold Theodore, (of Pittsfield,) r 1, soap-stone quarry, farmer 200. ASCHA CHARLES G., carpenter and joiner, h Library. AXTELL ELLISON, farmer 10, h Maple. BALDWIN CHAUNCEY, retired farmer 1 2, h Maple st. (Died 1884.) Barber Charles E., farm laborer, Maple. Barker Asahel, r 26, retired farmer. Barker John B., r 26, invalid, farmer 21. BARKER THOMAS F , r 26, carpenter, farmer 139, and in Peru 65, h and lot. Barrett Charles D., r 10, farmer 130. Barrett Gilbert A., r 10, farmer 150. Barry David, laborer in Hinsdale mills. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. fHICKERING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. 124 TOWN OF HINSDALE. Bartlett Peter, carpenter, painter and paper hanger, h and lot Maple. Baxter Martin, (see Schmachtenberger Martin.) Benhimer Anthony, r 14, farmer 5. Benjamin William J., finisher Hindale Bros, mills. Benson Dwight F., r 32, sugar orchard 400 trees, farmer 155. Beverly Edwin C, meat market and butcher, Water, h Water cor Main. BEVERLY ZELOTUS F., real estate exchange, Water, h Water cor Main. Bill Orsemus, r 34, farmer 175. Billadeau Joseph, laborer. Billadeau Joseph, laborer in woolen mill. Birmingham Pitt R., book-keeper for Boston & Albany R. R. at Pittsfield, bds Water st. Birmingham Samuel G., retired, owns real estate, h Water st. Blake William, laborer. Bottum Martha T., widow of Whitfield R., owns h and lot. Boulgick Ephraim, laborer. Bowen & Bro. (W. S. and S. S. of Peru,) dry goods, boots and shoes, gro ceries, cor Main and Depot sts., D. R. Thayer head clerk. Brackett Paschal P., emp. in woolen mill, bds Library st. , Brague George W., carpenter and machinist. BRAGUE LEWIS B., carpenter and machinist. Bromley Charles carder at Plunkett woolen mill, h Water. Brophy James, emp. B. & A. R. R. Brown Dennis J., (O. E. Maxwell & Co.) town clerk, bds Church. BROWN WILLIAM, r 30, school teacher, farmer 85. Brown John, r 30, mason and farmer 3. Buckwheat George, laborer. Burke James, emp. B. & A. R. R. Burke David, laborer in woolen mill. Burke Mary, widow of Patrick, boarding house. Butler Patrick, r 18, farmer i o|-. Cady Addison, r 6, farmer 200. CADY EDWARD W., r 4, farmer, estate of Eleazer. Cady Fanny, r 4, widow of Alvia. Cady John, r 36, farmer leases of M. Gamwell 112. Cady Lucretia, r 4, widow of Eleazer. Cady Nelson H, r 5, cor 6, farmer. Cahill Bridget, widow of Richard. Cahill John, blacksmith in Dalton Cahill Margaret, r 31, widow of David. Cahill Patrick, r 31, farmer 100. Carey John, laborer. Carr Henry, teamster Bingham Mills, Bingham. Carroll William, laborer on B. & A. R. R. Cashin Edward, spinner, h West. Cashin Margaret, widow of James, h West. CASHIN MICHAEL, watchman in Hinsdale woolen mills, h West. Chapman Hiram, laborer. Clammann William, weaver, Wilcox & Bro.'s mill. Clark Alvin L , mechanic at Dalton, h Maple. Clark Enoch, blacksmith, emp. B. & A. R. R., h Water. Cheeseman Edward W., r 33 cor 36, farmer. Cheeseman Edward, Jr., operative in woolen mill, h Main st. TOWN OF HINSDALE. 125 Clark Amanda, widow of William, h Maple. Clark Eben C, livery. CLARK EDWARD W., 3d selectman, farmer and produce dealer, h Maple st. Clark Edwin H, baggage master, B. & A. R. R. Clark Jennie L., school teacher, h Maple st. Clark Patrick, r 10, farmer 100. Clark William, farmer, Maple. CLOGHER PETER A., supt. Hinsdale woolen mill. Cohoe John, shoemaker, h Railroad st. COLE CHARLES, r 33, 500 sugar trees, 20 cows, farmer 125, and in Washington 525. Cole John S., r 30, farmer 70, and in Peru 60. COLLINS EDGAR C, M. D., physician and surgeon. Collins Thomas, laborer. Como Flavie. widow of Francis, Sr., h and lot. COMO FRANCIS, carder and spinner. Comstock Aland, finisher Plunkett Woolen Co. Converse OrtentiaJ., widow of Chapin. CONWAY JOHN H, emp. woolen mills. (Died 1884.) Cook David G., laborer Jericho Mills, h Bingham. Cook Frank B., general merchant, Main, bds Plunkett. Cook William W., painter, bds Bingham. Cooney Michael H, operative Hinsdale Mills. Corcoran Patrick, general merchant, Water, h Goodrich. Costello Francis P., car inspector B. & A. R. R., bds with his father. Costello Patrick, retired, h Goodrich. COSTELLO WILLIAM B., weaver, h Water. COUCH WILLIAM, r 32, farmer, leases of Mrs. Lewis Crosier 149. Cronin Daniel F., parish priest St. Patrick's R. C. church, h Main st. Curry John, r 18, farmer 250. Curtice J. W., (J. W. & Co.,) h Water. Curtice J. W. & Co., druggists and apothecaries, paints, oils and varnishes, Water st. Curtin Thomas, emp. Hinsdale Mills. CURTIS BROS., r 28, (E. & W.) live stock breeders and dealers, 1 thor oughbred Holstein bull, 1 Durham bull, 65 head of cattle, 125 sheep, farmers 405. CURTIS EDWIN, r 28, (Curtis Bros.) farmer. CURTIS HENRY W., r 18, farmer 23, and mountain land 62. CURTIS WARREN, r 28, (Curtis Bros.) farmer. Curtis William P., farmer with his father, Edwin. DAILY MAY A., emp. Hinsdale Mills. Daley Patrick, r 34, emp. B. & A. R. R., farmer 100. Davis David, harness maker, h Huntington. Davison John R., wool sorter,, h Library st. Davison Walter F., postmaster and dealer in Yankee notions, tobacco, cigars, &c. Day Eugene A., switchman B & A. R. R., h Maple. Deigman Patrick, laborer, Water. DICEY DANIEL W., r 34, emp. B. A. R. R., farmer 185. Dolphin Michael F., laborer, Hill. Dooley Charles, fireman, Hinsdale mills. Dooley Michael, laborer. 126 TOWN OF HINSDALE. Dooley Michael Jr., car inspector, B. & A. R. R., h Chnrch st. Donohoe Bartlett, laborer in woolen mill. Doran William, basket maker, h Goodrich. Dresser Mary L., widow of Simeon P., physician and surgeon, h cor Water and Main. Driscoll Cornelius, laborer. Duffey Owen, boss dyer Plunkett mills. DWYER CHARLES, switchman B. & A. R. R. Dwyer David, r 2, farmer 100. DWYER EDWARD, off r 17, farmer. DWYER EDWARD H., emp. woolen mills. DWYER EDWIN, laborer. DWYER JOHN, retired, h Water. Dwyer Margaret, widow of Joseph, emp. in woolen mill. Dwyer Mary, widow of William. Dwyer Michael J., operative Hinsdale mills. Dwyer Timothy, 2d, emp. woolen mill. Ehrler Martin H., cor 8 and 9, farmer ioo. Emmons Harris G., house painter, h Maple. EMMONS HENRY, r 24, car inspector for B. & A. R. R., farm 46, Maple. Emmons Louisa, widow of Monroe, h Maple. Fagan John, laborer in woolen mills, h Water. Farnham John, basket maker, h and lot. Fassell Aloysius, r 35, farmer 150. Fassell Michael, r 21, farmer. FIELDS HENRY, r 22, farmer, h i£. Fitzgerald George W., priest St. Patrick R. C. church, resides Church st. Flinn John, laborer. Forgerty Johanna, widow of Lawrence. Ford Joseph B., finisher in furniture store. Fortune Julia, widow of Wm. Forward John, r 25 cor 26, manuf. of shoddy. Foster William, laborer. Francis Lysander M., insurance agent, h Maple. Franklin Harry, laborer. French Sylvester B., r 14, farmer on Ashmere farm. Frissell Edward M., alio, physician and surgeon. Frissell Thomas A., general merchant. Water, h Plunkett ave. Fuller Frank B., r 14, farmer, son of W. C. Fuller Waldo C , r 14, farmer 140. Gallagher Michael, operative Hinsdale mill. Gamwell Morgan, r 36, farmer 112. Gardner Frank, r 31, farmer with his father. Gilbert Joseph, laborer, Water. Gill Bartholomew, farmer 15, h Water. Gill Martin, r 14, farmer 140. Gillan Jane H., widow of Patrick, h and lot. Gilligan Peter, laborer in Hinsdale mills. Gillman Caleb G., r 28, laborer, h and 1 acre. Goodrich Charles W., deputy sheriff, carriage manuf. and blacksmith, bds at hotel. Goodrich Elijah H., r 34, 600 sugar trees, farmer 130. Goodrich Eljah H., Jr., r 34, basket maker and farmer, leases of his father 130 TOWN OF HINSDALE. 127 Gorman Martin, retired. Grant Washburn, r 20, laborer. Griswold Marcus R., teamster, near r 25, 26, and 27. Guinnell Elijah, r 10, farmer 135. Hager William, r 5, farmer 300. HALE WILLIAM D., r 32, sugar orchard 300 trees, farmer, leases of Daniel Sprague's heirs 400. Haley John T., switchman B & A. R. R., Bingham. Hall John D., prop. Independent House, Water. Hanrahan Edward, laborer, h Goodrich st. Harington John, laborer in woolen mill. Harington Richard, laborer in Hinsdale mills. Hart James, laborer. Haskell Lydia, widow of Ebenezer. Hathaway Jairus, off r 9, farmer, leases. Hawkins John, weaver. HAYT SUSAN E., r 26, widow of Ira T., owns in Windsor 150 acres, lives at Thomas Barker's. HIBBERT JOSEPH, laborer, h Goodrich st. Hibert James, emp. in the Hinsdale woolen mills, bds Church st. Hinsdale Bros., (F. W. & J. H.,) woolen mills. Hinsdale Franklin W., (Hinsdale Bros.) residence Pittsfield. Hinsdale James H., (Hinsdale Bros.) resides in Pittsfield. Hogan David, laborer. Honiker Joseph H, weaver Hinsdale mills, Water. HOOSE AMOS D., r 20, farm laborer, bds with Mrs. Jenks. HOOSE RICHARD, r 32, farmer, leases of John Baptis 75. Horton J. Bradley, clerk in drug store, h Plunkett ave. Hosmer James, book-keeper Plunkett woolen mills, h Plunkett ave. Hunt William A., brakeman B. & A. R. R., Water. Independent House, John D. Hall, prop., Water. INGHAM GEORGE, machinist in woolen mill, h Library st. Jackson Abraham, retired farmer 20, h Maple st. JACKSON HAVEN, farmer 100, h and 5 acres Maple st. Jackson Richard, laborer. Jandro Louis, weaver Plunkett Woolen Co. JANDRO WILLIAM H, r 25, farmer 50. JENKS MATILDA Mrs., r 20, farm 125. Johnson Edwin, laborer. Johnson Eugene C, r 28, farm laborer. Johnson Joseph, r 20, laborer. Julian Roberts, finisher in Hinsdale Mills. JUSTIN JAMES M., emp. B. & A. R. R., h Maple st. KEENAN JAMES F., carpenter and joiner, h and lot. Keenan William E., blacksmith. Kelleher Thomas, retired, Water. Kenney Margaret, r 14, widow of John. Kenney Michael, laborer for Rev. D. F. Cronin, Church. Kerrigan Patrick H, weaver, Hinsdale Mills. King Duff, laborer in Parish mill. King George, r 35, farmer and basket maker, leases of F. Perry farm 175. King Joseph, laborer. King Joshua, basket maker. TOWN OF HINSDALE. Kittredge Charles J., (C. J. K. & Co., in Dalton) farmer ioo, h Water. Kittredge James B., (C. J. K. & Co. in Dalton.) Kittredge Henry P., clerk for C. J. K. & Co. in Dalton. Kline Joseph V, r 13 farmer. Knight Warren P., r 25, farmer 40, 2 houses and lots. Krew George, laborer. LAIRD JAMES H., pastor Cong, church, h Maple. Lang George, foreman in Hinsdale Mills. Laramee Euclide, dealer in boots and shoes, harness, blankets and whips, h Goodrich st. Leland Moses, r 24,carpenter and machinist, h and lot. Leonard Emery, r 2, farmer 80. Loughan Henry, blacksmith for C. W. Goodrich. Loveland Orlo C., r 33, farmer in. Lovely John B., blacksmith, leases h and shop of M. Payne. LYMAN CLARK T., (Washington) r 35, 400 sugar trees, farmer 150, and in Washington 90. Mack John P., farmer, son of Lyman. Mack Lyman, farmer 100, Maple st. Macken Bridget, widow of Patrick, boarding house. Mackin Johanna, widow of Luke, emp. woolen mill. Madden Solomon, watchman in woolen mills. Maxwell Hugh, emp. on B. & A. R. R. Maxwell James, retired, h Goodrich. Maxwell John, emp. B. & A. R. R. Maxwell Mary, widow of Laughlin. Maxwell Michael, laborer, retired, h and lot. Maxwell O. E. & Co., (Owen E. M. and Dennis J. Brown) general merchants, Main. Maxwell Owen E., (O. E. Maxwell & Co.) h Main st. Maxwell Patrick, farm laborer, 6 acres. McAvoy John, r 4 cor 7, farm laborer. McCarty Edward, laborer in woolen mill, and farmer 45 on r 31. McCormick John, emp. B. & A. R. R., h Main. McGill Charles, Jr., spinner, Hindale Mills, Water. McGuire William, loom fixer Hinsdale Mills, h Water. MILLER JAMES F., clerk in dry goods store, J interest in Miller estate, h Maple. (Moved to Pittsfield.) Morgan Charles A., farmer, son of Edwin. MORGAN EDWIN, farmer 150, h Market. Morresey John, laborer. Morresey Mary, widow of James. Mottor Lewis N., wagon maker. Murphy Andrew, stone mason, h and lot Cronin ave. Murphy David, basket maker. Murphy John R., laborer, Water. Murphy Michael, carpenter. MURPHY JOHN J., medical student. Murphy Phillip J., emp. in woolen mills. Murphy William A., operative Hinsdale Mills, h Goodrich. Murray John, weaver Plunkett Woolen Co., Water. Murray Moses, laborer. Neagle William, foreman of wool sorting in Hinsdale Woolen Mills. TOWN OF HINSDALE. 129 Norton James, laborer in Hinsdale Mills. NYE H. EUGENE, r 25, farmer, leases of Andrew Clark 45. O'Brian Richard, emp. B. & A. R. R., Church. O'Brian William, laborer, Hill. O'Brien John, laborer. O'Brien John, Sr., laborer. O'Bryn Michael, emp. B. & A. R. R. O'Connor Timothy, laborer. O'Grady Patrick, fuller, Hinsdale Mills, Hill. O'Hara Patrick, operative Hinsdale Mills, Reservoir st. O'Leary Dennis, Jr., weaver. O'Leary John, farmer. O'Leary Mary, widow of Dennis. O'Leary Patrick, basket maker. Para Frank, laborer, resident village. Parish Albert E., manuf. of woolen yarn and warp, 4 houses and lots, farm 50, h Water st. Parsons Peter, r 26, farmer 90. Payne Lyman, farmer 300, Maple st. Payne Lyman M., farmer, son of Lyman, Maple. PEASE MARTIN, meat market, h Church. Peirce Carlton A., flour and feed store, and prop, of grist-mill. Peirce Marshall, retired farmer. Persip Dallas D., r 10, farmer. Persip Edward F., r 10, farmer, son of Dallas D. Persip Henry, r 20, laborer. Persip John L, r 20, farmer. Persip Rebecca, r 20, widow of Lemuel. Pierce Alden H., r 7, farmer with his father 258. PIERCE CHRISTOPHER C, r 7, live stock breeder and dealer, 30 head cattle, farmer 258. Plant Charles, r 35, farmer, leases of Joseph Billadeaux 200. Plunkett Abbie, widow of Thomas K., h Plunkett st. Plunkett George T., (Plunkett Woolen Co.) h Plunkett. Plunkett Woolen Company, Geo. T. Plunkett, manager, manufs. of woolen goods, Water. Prophy James, emp. B. & A. R. R. Public Library Association of Hinsdale, library on Water st, over 3,000 volumes, James B. Kittredge, librarian; Miss Mary Barrow, deputy libra rian in charge. Quinn Charles F., weaver Hinsdale Mills, Hill. Quinn Charles W., spooler Hinsdale Mills, Water. Quinn Edward W., laborer in Woolen Mills. Quinn John S., dresser Hinsdale Mills, Water. Quinn John W., loom fixer, Water. Quinn Margaret, widow of Alfreck. Ragan Mike, laborer. Randall Henry, r 29, laborer, leases h and lot of W. P. King. Raymond Amos E., (Raymond Bros.) h Maple st. Raymond Asahel, r n, 15 head cattle, farmer 150, and in Peru 130. Raymond Bros., (S. M. and A. E.) groceries, flour and feed, lime, coal, cement, &c, Main. RAYMOND DANIEL G., livery, owns Independent House. 9 130 TOWN OF HINSDALE. Raymond Fred D., miller, bds in Becket. RAYMOND JOHN C, r 13, 13 cows, 180 sheep, farmer 250. RAYMOND SAMUEL M., (Raymond Bros.) h Main. Rigney William, laborer. Richter Oswald, laborer. Rickheit Conrad C, barber, Water st., h do. Riley Thomas, Jr., weaver, Hinsdale Mills, Hill. Robinson Calvin C, r 18, 1 registered Jersey bull, "Lord Goodman," 12 cows, farmer 350. Robinson Clifford E, r 18, farmer. Rodgers Frank, emp. B. & A. R. R., Maple. Rondo Samuel, laborer. ROTH WILLIAM H, r 33, retired farmer, bds with O. C. Loveland. Russell Charles F., r 3 1, farmer, son of Joseph. Russell John, emp. Hinsdale Bros., woolen mill. Russell Joseph, r 31, farmer 279. Ryan Mary, widow of Timothy. Ryan Richard, operative Hinsdale Mills, West. Sayers John W., r 27, farmer. Sayers William, r 27, farmer 50 Saylor William A., book-keeper for B. Weston at Dalton. SCHMACHTENBERGER MARTIN, known as Baxter, r 19, emp. B. & A. R. R., h and 4J acres, West. Schmidt Henry, r 6, farmer 200. Schnick Andrew, laborer. Schnopp Conrad, r 5, farmer. Schnopp Martin, r 5, farmer 100. Sears Frederick N., painter, Maple. Shattuck Waldo, dentist,' Water. Shaw Jennie, widow of James. Shea Matthew, emp. Hinsdale Bros., Railroad. Shea Richard, laborer. Shea Thomas, watchman in Hinsdale woolen mills. Shea William, retired, h and lot, Railroad st. Shea William C, loom fixer Hinsdale mills, Railroad. Sherman Lewis L.. teamster, h . SHERMAN PHILO, carpenter, and millwright. Shultz Gustave, laborer. Smart Michael, Jr., weaver Plunkett Woolen Co. SMITH CHARLES D., farmer 40, h Maple. .(Died in 1884.) Smith Charlotte J., widow of George H. Smith James, weaver. Solomon George M., clerk, Bingham st. Spencer Martin E., depot agent for B. & A. R. R. h Goodrich st. SPRING HORACE, r 36, farmer 115. Spring Willis C, r 36, farmer. _, Stewart William J., telegraph operator, ticket agent for B. & A. R. R., bds at Hotel. Stone Francis E., 29, grocery. Stone Frank, r 29, laborer, leases h and lot of W. Plunkett. Stowell Milo. justice of the peace, farmer 16. STRONG FRANK W., stoves, hardware, tinware, and furniture, also silver plated ware, Main, h cor Taylor ave. and Plunkett st. TOWN OF HINSDALE. 131 Sturtevant Harry A., laborer in woolen mills, bds at Independent House. Suenderhauf Oscar, supt. Plunkett Woolen Co. Sullivan Ignatius M., laborer in Hinsdale mill. Taylor Mattie J. Miss, telegraph operator for W. U. Co. TAYLOR WILLIAM A., book-keeper for B. Weston, at Dalton, h Plunkett. Thayer D. Ransom, head clerk for Bowen Bros., bds hotel. THICKINS JOHN C, foreman of weaving department of Hinsdale mills. Tobin David, mill operative, Jericho. Tobin Michael, mill operative. Tollman Edward, laborer. TOWER GEORGE M., r 29, saw-mill, h and 5 acres. TRACY CHARLES E., r 30, farmer on the homestead. Tracy Elizabeth S., r 30, widow of Ezra B., live stock breeder and dealer, 66 head of cattle, farmer 125, 200 pasture land, and in Peru 230. TREMAIN EDWIN, train despatcher on B. &. A. R. R., h and lot. Tremain George, laborer, h Maple st. Tulley Peter, r 18, farmer 200. Villeneuve Thomas H, (Pittsfield) carriage maker, h Pittsfield, 7 Third st. Walker William, laborer. Wall Ellen F., dressmaker Wall Mary M., widow of James, leases of John Wall h and lot. Warren Joseph S., r 3, farmer 100. Watkins Almond N., laborer, leases h and lot of E. Curtis. Watkins Charles A., r 25, with William D., mechanic and farmer 30. WATKINS GEORGE E., cor r 4, 6 and 7, with Wallace E., farmer 225. Watkins Emily, r 25, widow of Alonzo. Watkins Henry, r 25, farmer, leases of Mrs. Mary 167. WATKINS HENRY W., r 25, farmer and carpenter. Watkins Marcus M., carpenter and joiner, h Library st. Watkins Samuel, r 25, 20 head cattle, farmer 195. Watkins Sarah, r 30, widow of Munroe, live stock breeder and dealer, 30 head cattle, farmer 500. WATKINS WALLACE E., cor r 4, 6 and 7, with George E., farmer 225. Watkins William D., r 25, witli Charles A., farmer 30. Welch Patrick M., saloon, Water, h do. Welch Richard, laborer. Welch Thomas, retired. Welch Vincent, milk dealer and farmer, leases of Lyman Payne. Wells Lucretia M. Mrs., r 25, widow of Henry, farmer 100. Wentworth Edward F., emp. B. & A. R. R., h Library. Wentworth Milo M., track foreman B. & A. R. R., deacon Congregational church. Wentworth William P., medical student, bds with Milo M. Weston Lucius E., fish market, Water. White Martin H, r 32, farmer, son of Simon H. White Newell, r 9, farmer 125. White Simon H., r 32, 400 sugar trees, farmer 400, and in Washington, Mass., 130. Whitman Levi L., r — , farmer. Wilcox Augustus S., (Wilcox Bros.) h Bingham. Wilcox Bros., (Augustus S. and Edwin C.,). props. Jericho Mills, manufs. ot woolen goods. 13 2 TOWN OF LANESBORO. Wilcox Edwin C, (Wilcox Bros.) h Bingham. Wright Charles C, book-keeper for Hinsdale Bros., in Pittsfield. Wurgler Henry, r 14, farmer 150. LANESBORO. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Lanesboro, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Baker Dwight C, (Pittsfield) r 37, carpenter and joiner. BAKER EDWIN 3., (Pittsfield) r 20, milk dealer, and farmer 70, also 140 with G. S, & M. M. Baker. Baker Gumsey S., (Pittsfield) r 20, farmer with Edwin S. Baker Myron M., (Pittsfield) r 20, farmer with Edwin S. Barker John P., (Pittsfield) r 25, farmer 4. Barnes Daniel C, r 3, cheesemaker, and farmer 200. Barnfather John H., r 4, farmer, leases of Albert P. Shaw about 10. Beers Sarah A., r 13, resident, owns 16 acres wood land. Belcher Arnold, r 19, farmer. Belcher Henrv C, r 4, farmer, leases of C. E. Patten 75. BELCHER JOSEPH, r 13, farmer 65. Belcher Pardon, r 13, farmer, leases of Mrs. Anna B. Pratt 160. Belcher William P., r 13, farmer, son of Pardon. Benjamin James M., r 20. foreman J. L. Colby's wood job. Berkshire Glass Co., (Berkshire) r 16, H. P. Paige of Pittsfield, pres.; W. G. Harding, treas ; manufs. of glass, dealers in general merchandise and farmers 125. Best Charles, (Berkshire) r 33 cor 17, works in glass factory, farmer 27. BOWERMAN JOSHUA L., r 15, dairy 25 cows and farmer 225. BRADLEY ASAHEL T.,r 7, farmer 250. Bradley William, r 13, farmer 170. Brennan Thomas, r 19, milk dealer, teamster and farmer 200. Brennan Thomas F., rig, teamster. Brennan William E., r 19, farmer, son of Thomas. Bridges Jane M., r 15, widow of James A., farmer 175. Briggs Fordyce W., (Berkshire) r 31, representative and farmer 220. Briggs James L., (Berkshire) r 19, farmer with Fordyce W. Burlingham Valorous, r 20, assessor and farmer. Burlingham Willard L., r 19, teamster and farmer 4. Butler Silas P., r 19, agent for Lanesboro Iron Co. Carpenter Nathan, r 1, farmer, leases of Mrs. Elizabeth Winchell 400. CHASE HARVEY, (Berkshire) r 16, selectman, dairy 16 cows, stock grower, and farmer 240. Chase Lawrence A., (Berkshire) r 16, farmer with Harvey. Clark Aaron, r 2, farmer, leases of David R., Bentley, of Hancock 175. Clark Renben, r 7, farmer with William Wood. Form business habits, learn quick methods, study to be accurate, at CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF LANESBORO. 133 Colby John L., (Pittsfield) prop, of Lanesboro Iron Works, also dealer in general merchandise. Collins Mary A., r 20, resident. Contois Frank, r 13, farmer, leases of William Bradley 170. Crandall Henry M., (Pittsfield) r 25, farmer 50. CULVER DAVID T., r 3, prop, gristmill and teamster. CURTIS DAVID, (Pittsfield) r 26, farmer 300. Dann Henry W., r 20, Methodist clergyman. Deming Francis D., r 5, farmer 130. Desmond Humphrey, (Berkshire) offr 33, farmer 100. Desmond John, (Coltsville) r 31, farmer 130. ' DEWEY JAMES G., r 4, farmer with William B. Dewey William B., r 4, prop, grist-mill, manuf. of wagons and sleighs, and general' repair shop, farmer 60. DICKIE ROBERT B., r 13 cor 12, general blacksmith and carriage repair shop. Donovan Thomas, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 12. Donovan William, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 12. Dow Samuel W., r 29, fruit grower, and farmer 88. Dunn William, r 2-5, farmer 5. Eagan John, (Berkshire) r 16, section boss. FARNAM CLIFFORD T., r 13, dealer in live stock and farmer 100, also owns with Henry J. about 1,600. Farnam Eliza A. Miss, r 13, resident. FARNAM GEORGE W., r 18 cor 15, farmer 37. FARNAM HENRY J., r 13, dealer in live stock, and farmer 200, also owns with Clifford T. 1,600. FARNAM ORAN F., r 18, farmer 130. Farnam Walter F., r 18, farmer, son of Oran F. Farrington Ephraim, r 13, farmer 4, aged 88 years. FULLER CHARLES H., r 12, farmer 150. Fuller Charles R., r 20, blacksmith. Fuller Henry H., r 3, teamster. Fuller Huldah Miss, offr 7, farmer 4. Fuller William A., (Berkshire) r 16, clerk for Berkshire Glass Co. Fuller William P., r 3, farmer and teamster. Gardner Eglon J., r 19, carpenter and joiner. Gardner Powell P., r 19, carpenter and joiner. GILBERT ALFRED A. Rev., r 20, principal Elmwood Institute. Gleason Abijah W., r 13, farmer 26. Gorton John C, (Pittsfield) r 37, farmer 250. Griffin John, r 20 cor 18, farmer 6. Griffin Owen J., r 21, farmer 40. Guilford Simeon, r 3, farmer 40. Gunn Lester B., r 28, farmer 212, and dealer in choice fowls. Hall George, r 20, prop. Hall's Hotel. Hall's Hotel, r 20, George Hall, prop. Harding William G., (Berkshire) r 16, postmaster and treasurer of Berkshire Glass Co., residence in Pittsfield. Harris Charles, r 3, farmer, leases of H. J. & C. T. Farnam 600. Harris Joseph, r 3, farmer. Harrison William, r 20, retired farmer. Helms Jeremiah J., r 19, brick layer and plasterer. 134 TOWN OF LANESBORO. Hoose Alonzo, (Berkshire) r 35, farmer 100. Humphrey Reuben, r 13, harness maker. Humpreville Samuel B., r 13, farmer 61. Hunt Laura J., (Pittsfield) r 25, seamstress. Hunt William j., (Pittsfield) r 25, farmer, leases of David Curtis about 40. Hurlburt G. Edwin, (Pittsfield) r 24, farmer, with Grove E. Hurlburt Grove E., (Pittsfield) r 26, farmer 1,300. Irwin Edwin, (Cheshire) r 14, farmer. Jenks Albert 2d, (Cheshire) r 14, farmer 7-^-. Jenks Harriet, (Cheshire) r 14, owns with Hellen E. 180. Jenks Helen E., (Cheshire) r 14, owns with Harriet 180 acres. Jenks Ransom R., (Cheshire) r 14, farmer. Jones Henry E.. (Berkshire) r 33 cor 32, farmer \ acre. KACHLER ANDREW, r 8, quarryman and farmer 5. Keeler David, (Pittsfield) r 25, resident. Keeler King D., r 37, carpenter and joiner. Kesslar Charles, r 6, teamster, and farmer 160. Knight Frederick H., r 13, farmer, with J. A. Royce. Krieger Susan, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 40. Lanesboro Cheese Factory, r 3, Ezra H. Sherman and Clifford T. Farnam, props. Lanesboro House, r 20, C. D. Loomis, prop. Lanesboro Iron Co., r 13 cor 12, J. L. Colby, of Pittsfield, prop., S. P. Butler, agent. Lasheen Francis, (Berkshire) r 16, farmer 14. Leaman Daniel, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 3. Loomis Charles D., r 20, prop. Lanesboro House. Lloyd Samuel, r 20, laborer. Mack Charles H, r 20, dealer in cattle, and farmer about 160. Mahar William, (Berkshire) r 33, section hand, and farmer 6. MARSH JONATHAN H., r 8, farmer, leases of Darius M. Bliss, of N. Y, 160. Martin John H., (Berkshire) r 16, clerk for Berkshire Glass Co. Martin William P., (Berkshire) r 16, book-keeper for Berkshire Glass Co. McDonald George J., r 13, farmer, leases of William A. Talcott 120. McDonald Jane, r 24, widow of Joseph, farmer 100. McLaughlin William B., r 13, tanner, beamer, and farmer 30. McLaughlin William D., r 13, son of William B. McMaran Michael, r 18, farmer 7. Mead Joseph, (Berkshire) offr 32, farmer about 40. MEAD WILLIAM H.,r n, farmer 200. MEAD WILLIAM H, Jr., r n. farmer with William H. Miner Samuel L., r 20 cor 27, milk dealer, and farmer 80. Molumby John, r 12, school teacher. Molumby Robert, r 12, farmer 8. Mooney John, r 4, farm 70. Muessig Lawrence, r 4, farmer 150. Newton Albinous S., r 3, farmer 80. NEWTON HENRY A., r 3, collector of taxes and farmer with Sidney A. NEWTON JEDEDIAH W., r 29, justice ofthe peace, fruit grower, farmer 120, in Pittsfield 180, and in Illinois 100. Newton Sidney A., r 3, farmer 300. NOBLE JOHN, r 11, farmer 70. TOWN OF LANESBORO. 135 NORTH JACOB, 22, mine boss for J. L. Colby. NORTHUP STEPHEN L., r 8, farmer 250. NOURSE FRANK, r 12, breeder of Durham cattle, stock grower, farmer 400. Nourse H. H. Mrs., and Henry, r 3, farmers 85. Nourse Maria, widow of Isaac, owns h and lot. 1 O'Brien John, r 20, farmer 16. Owen Harvey M., r 20, selectman, retired farmer. Owen William H, (Berkshire) r 17, farmer with Edward M. Whitney. Palmer Charles J., r 19, Episcopal clergyman. Partridge J. E., r 14, 15 cows, farmer, leases of Reed estate 125. PARTRIDGE TRUMAN, r 22, farmer .60. Phillips George W., r 13, farmer 2. Pine Joshau, r r, carpenter and joiner and farmer about 200. Porter Milton, (Berkshire) r 36, carpenter and joiner. Porter Philip, (Berkshire) r 36, carpenter and joiner. Porter Seldon (Berkshire; r 36, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 25. POTTER CLARENCE E., r 29, farmer, leases of Rev- P. L. Dow, of Ketchum's Corners, N. Y., 100. Powell Emily, r 31, widow of Sloan, farm 200. PRATT ANNA B., r 13, widow of Henry, farmer 160. Pratt Edward C, r 7, farmer, leases of J. C. Pratt 200. Pratt Edward L., r 13, alio, physician, son of Dr. Henry Pratt. Pratt George D., r 7, farmer 130. PRATT JESSE C, r 13, farmer 300. Raybold Elizabeth, (Berkshire) r 16, widow of James. Raybold Walter J., r 20. Redding Fred L., (Berkshire) r 16, glass cutter. Reed Henry A., r 15, farmer 360, summer boarding. Rhinehart Matthew, r 15, cooper. Rice Frederick A., r 13, teamster and farmer, son of W. H. RICE WAITSTILL H, r 13, farmer 83. Richards Angeline, (Berkshire) r 33, widow of Lorenzo. Rooney Thomas, r 4, farmer 5. ROYCE JOSIAH A., r 13, prop. "Brookside Farm,'' summer boarding house, dairy 10 cows, and farmer 100. ROYCE WILLIAM S., r 19, farmer i£, and takes summer boarders. Schenrich Michael, (Pittsfield) r 37, farmer 5. Shaw Albert P., r 4, farmer about 10. Shaw Brenton F., r 4, farmer, leases of R. L. Scott, of Brooklyn, N. Y. , 60. Shepardson Amos, offr 20, farmer 150, and of pasture land 180. SHEPARDSON GEORGE M., (Pittsfield) offr 21, breeder of Jersey cattle, farmer, leases of Edwin Bogard, of Pittsfield, 200. Shepherdson Truman B., r 19, farmer, son of Amos. SHERMAN EDWARD A., r 3, farmer, leases of Ezra H. 240. SHERMAN EZRA H., r 13. town clerk, and farmer 350. (Died Sept. 18. 1884.) SHERMAN GEORGE B., r 29, (J. B. Sherman & Son.) SHERMAN J. B. & SON, r 29, (Joel B. & George B.,) farmers 125. SHERMAN JOEL B., r 49, (J. B. Sherman & Son.) Silk Catherine, (Berkshire) r 36, widow of John, farm 50. JENKS hV LEGATE, Adams, Mass., keep in stock a large line of Trunks and Traveling- Bags at Lowest Prices. j.36 TOWN OF LANESBORO. Smith George A., r 3, farmer 70. Smith James C, r 20, carpenter and joiner. SMITH WILLIAM B., r 20, farmer 15. Smith William H., r 13, farmer, leases of H. J. & C. T. Farnam. Somers Augustus B., r 20, carpenter and joiner. Stevens John A., (Berkshire) r 16, carpenter in glass factory. Struse Dedrick, r 20, laborer. STURGIS FRANK, r 19, constable, teamster and farmer 16. Talcott George A., r 13, farmer, son of William A. TALCOTT WILLIAM A., r 13, farmer 126. Talcott William P., r 1 5, farmer and butcher, son of William A. Tower Emeline A., r 20, widow of Justus. Tracy Chauncey H., r 14, farmer, leases of Frank Jenks, of Cheshire 180. Tully Thomas, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 20. Tyler Alonzo D., r 37 cor 28, butcher and farmer 43, and in Pittsfield 70. Valkenburg Charles, (Berkshire) r 33, farmer 1. VanRensselaer Henry R., r 20, alio, physician and surgeon. Verchot Amable, r 3, farmer 83. ^ Vincent Martin L., r 20, farmer, leases of A. S. Hubbell, of Newark, N. J., about 100. WEED WILLIAM R., r 21, breeder of thoroughbred Durham cattle, and farmer 167. Welch John W., '4, farmer 140. Whiting Edward M., (Berkshire) r 17, milk dealer, and farmer 200. Whitney Abbie E., r 13, widow of Charles B. WHITNEY GEORGE A., r 13, resident. Williams Diana H, r 13, widow of Nathaniel B., farm 42. Williams Franklin H., r 13, painter, and paper hanger. WILLIAMS GEORGE S., r 7, carpenter and joiner, and farnm 38. Williams James, (Berkshire) r 16, station agent. Winchell Elizabeth, r 1, widow of Homer, farmer 400. Wood Alvah P., r 8, farmer, leases of Luther D. 160. WOOD CHARLES C, r 20, postmaster, for past 22 years, justice of the peace, dealer in confectionery, cigars and stationery. Wood Daniel M., r 20, carpenter and joiner. WOOD EDGAR P., r 20, meat market, dealer in fresh and salt meats, and farmer 30. Wood Erastus C, r 20, farmer 10. Wood George E., r 23, farmer, leases of Cornelius Wood 300. Wood George M., r 20, resident. Wood George W., r 18, thresher, wood sawyer, and farmer. Wood Helen J., r 20, resident. WOOD LEMAN, r 20, treasurer library association, teamster, and farmer 2. Wood Luther D., r 8, farmer 160. WOOD WILLIAM, r 7, farmer 90. Zink William C , r 13, general blacksmith, wheelwright, and farmer 3. J36 TOWN OF LANESBORO. Smith George A., r 3, farmer 70. Smith James C, r 20, carpenter and joiner. SMITH WILLIAM B., r 20, farmer 15. Smith William H, r 13, farmer, leases of H. J. & C. T. Farnam. Somers Augustus B., r 20, carpenter and joiner. Stevens John A., (Berkshire) r 16, carpenter in glass factory. Struse Dedrick, r 20, laborer. QTTTPfiTS TTTJ AWf - v»..^nrf.M.u.i...-..i J -r ^ The post office at EAST LEE was discontinued about November, 1882, and was again estab lished in June, 1884 — since our main canvass was made. The promised corrections for our list did not come in until after the printing of Lee Directory. The following persons, the post master says, receive their mail at East Lee : — Baker David, Jr. Baker David Mrs. Baker Dwight. Baker Hiram G. Baker Nancy Miss. Barden Isaac. Barlow Hannah Miss. Barlow James. Barlow Nathaniel. Bassett Cornelius. Bassett John L. Beiden Sylvester. Brewer Nathaniel. Brown Arthur. Brown Charles H. ,Browrn Frank, painter. Brown J. B. Mrs. Burke Alice Miss. Burke E. Burke Richard. Carrier Albert E. Chaffee Prentice. Cook Charles. Couch Horace. Couch Samuel D. Dalev Mary J. Miss. DeForrest Charles K. DeForrest Jane N. Mrs. Ellis George G. Fletcher James. Gardner Amelia Miss. Gardner Julia Ann Mrs. Gaters Henry, laborer. Gates Abigail Mrs. Gates Etta Miss. Gates Mary L. Miss. Gifford Charles L. Gifford Harvey O. Gifford Henrv D. Gifford N. L." Gifford Sylvanus. Gifford Warren L. Goussett Celestine. Goussett Emma Miss. Goussett Frank A. Goussett Jennie Miss. Goussett Louis. Granger R. B. Griffin Edward L. Griffin Frank. Griffin Samuel E. Gustin G. W., artist. Hampton George F. Harvey Fred. Hewett John C. Howver Frank Howver' Mike. Howver Mrs. Ingram Adin Mrs. Ingram Moses A. Maynard E. A. Maynard William. Melius Charles P. Millard Austin. Miner Frank E. Morin Archer, clerk. Morin Frank. Morin William. Morley Charles L. Morley E. A. Morley Lester. Norton J. B. Noteware F. J. , labores Oakley Freeland. Owen Henry M. Phillips Henry J. Pinney Charles C. Pinney Don Carlos. Potter Orrin J. Rogers Theo. Ryan Michael. Ryan Patrick. Seymour James C. Smith A. M. Smith Charles F. Smith Frank. Smith Grove C. Strickland House. Sturgis Edwin. Sturgis George E. Tucker Timothy. White Alfred A. Williams Fannie Miss. Williams Fannie Mrs. Wilson James. Woods Robert. Wright Lucius W. TOWN OF LEE. 137 LEE. {For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Lee, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Ackerson William, r 46, farmer. Adams Adaline L., resident, with Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Adams George M., paper maker. Aldridge George, (S. Lee) r 40, laborer. Agan Henry, r 10, finisher Smith Paper Co. Alexander Daniel, salesman for Smith Paper Co., h 78 Main. Alexander Maria, widow of Henry, h and lot, E. Park. Allen Henry A., r 21, resident, with James. Allen Newton S., r 22, agent for Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines. Allen James F., r 22, farmer 9. Augustus John, r 25, laborer, bds with Houston sisters. Armstrong William H., r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co. Averell Robert, formerly in glass works, h Main. Avery William D., (Sparks & Avery) h High. Babcock Aram G., farmer. Babcock Caleb B., r 33, farmer with his father, George H. Babcock George H., r 33, farmer 100, and mountain 53. Babcock George H., emp. R. B. Cheeny, bds Housatonic st. Backus Marvin, r 31, emp. McAlpine paper mill. Baird George K, paper maker with P. C, h High. Baird Prentice C, prop, paper mill, Water. Baker David, r 27, farmer with H. G., Baker Dwight, r 27, farmer with H. G. Baker Hiram G., r 27, 8 cows, farmer 200. Baker Sarah L., r 27, widow of Daniel, lives with Hiram G. BALDWIN WILLIAM H, (Ball & Baldwin) farmer, 16 Laurel. Ball Amanda C. widow of J. P., h Laurel. BALL CHARLES C, (S. Lee) supt. Hulbert Paper Co. mill, brick manuf, breeder and dealer in pure Jersey cattle, leg., 10 cows, farmer 400. BALL LUTHER, (Ball & Baldwin) owner Golden Hill first premium farm in the Housatonic agricultural society, farmer 46. BALL & BALDWIN, (Luther Ball and W. H. Baldwin) dealers in lum ber, lath, shingles, doors, sash and blinds, Center. BARDEN CHARLES M., commercial agent for Crane Bros., Westfield, h High. Barden Isaac, r 28, farmer 50. Barden Smith, (E. Lee) farmer. Barlow James, r 26, farm laborer, leases h and lot. Barlow Lemuel, dealer in Jersey cattle, farmer 2, and leases of Alva H. 18. Barlow Nathan W., r 26, teamster for T. L. Foote. Barnes Emily C, farmer 10, E. Park. Barnes George A., r 31, machine tender Washington Mill. Buy your Hats of E. C. HILL, Hatter and Furrier, 29 North Street, Pittsfield. 138 TOWN OF LEE. Barnes John S. E., retired clothing merchant, h Center. BARNES PITKIN H., (Barnes & Bassett) h Main. BARNES & BASSETT, (P. H. Barnes and J. W. Bassett) dry goods and groceries, carpets, oil- cloths, etc., 4 Main. Barret David, paper maker, h and lot W. Center st. Barret Garrett, laborer, h and lot W. Center. Barry John, saloon keeper Railroad St., h Center st. Barry Richard, farmer 30. Barry Thomas, saloon, Railroad, h do, h and lot on Center st. Barry William, laborer with his father, Richard. Bartlet William J., book-keeper for S. P. Co., 2 h and lots E. Park. BASINAIT JOSEPH, r 31, stationary engineer for J. Veran. Bassett Ansel, r 23, millwright, and farmer 15. Bassett Charles F. I., r 23, commercial agent for H. C. Hulbert. Bassett Cornelius, r 27, farmer 20. Bassett Frances E., widow or Alexander P., h Franklin st. BASSETT JAMES W., (Barnes & Bassett) h opposite Park. Bassett John L., r 25, farmer 160. Battles James, sawyer for Gross Bros., bds Marble, Beach Dewitt C, stone cutter, h Housatonic. Beach George, stone mason, h Housatonic. Beach John E., r 21, reside with his mother, A. C. Beach Sylvester S., stone cutter, h Housatonic. Beebe Levi, (S. Lee) r 49, prop, saw-mill, farmer. Beiden Sylvester, r 28. farmer 240, and in Becket 50. BELDING FRANK,' (Lenox Furnace) r 8, (P. M. Shaylor & Co.) feed and meal. Benedict Charles, r 7, farm laborer. Benedict Charles O., laborer. Benedict Egbert, r 7, laborer. Benedict Samuel E., (S. Lee) resident. BENTON BROTHERS, r 30, (Charles C. and James F.) props. Green wood paper mill and owns with Mr. Baird the Baird and Benton block. BENTON CHARLES C.,r 31, (Benton Brothers) h and lot. BENTON GEORGE B., r 30, assistant finisher Benton Bros.' mill. BENTON JAMES F., r 31, (Benton Brothers) breeder and dealer in Jer sey cattle. Benton William C, r 31, book-keeper for Charles C. Benton William G., r 30, supt. of loft for Benton Brothers. Bennin Chester, (S. Lee) r 49, laborer. Bevins Hosea M.,r 43, laborer, h Pixley place. Bickley John, Main st. Bishop Milton, off r 45, laborer, h and lot. Bishop Milton G,, r 45, stone mason. Black Alexander M., h 103 Main. BLAKE JOHN D., (S. Lee) 8 grade Jersey cows, farmer no. Bliss Chauncey P., restaurant, dealer in oysters, Memorial block, h High. Bliven James, emp. Elizur Smith. BLIVEN THOMAS, r n, laborer and groom for E. Smith. Blowe Frank A., blacksmith and horse shoer for Elizur Smith. BOARDMAN WILLIAM W., r 10, dealer in Laurel Lake ice, and prop. picnic grounds and ice cream saloon. Boland Frank J., grocer, Center. TOWN OF LEE. 139 Boland Peter, saloon, h Center. Boland Thomas J., (S. Lee) laborer. Bolton Thomas C, (S. Lee) r 42, millwright, hand lot. Bolton William, (S. Lee) laborer. Bossidy Edward, r 18, teamster, h and lot. Bossidy Bartholomew, emp. paper mill. Bossidy Edward, Jr.. salesman for J. H. Casey & Co., h Center. Bossidy Edmund H., r 18, salesman for J. H. Casey & Co. BOSSIDY JAMES W., blacksmith, horse shoer, bds with J. A. Squares. Bossidy John B., r 9, emp. Decker & Sabin, resides with J. A. Decker. Bossidy John C, r 18, clerk pension office Washington, home with his father, Edward. Bossidy Patrick, Jr., emp. Smith Paper Co., bds with his father, Edward. Bossidy Patrick, r 48, 12 cows, 20 head young stock, owns Bossidy block Main st, farmer 250, in Great Barrington 100, and in Tyringham 100. Bossidy Patrick J., farmer with his father, Patrick. BOSTWICK GEORGE T., r 32, prop, of Bostwick Flock Mill, farmer 8. Bosworth Edwin, book-keeper Smith Paper Co. Bosworth John E., salesman. Bosworth Lucy C, widow of Edward, h and lot E. Park. Bottomley John, retired paper maker, 7 houses and lots, farmer 20, and in Tyringham 125, h and lot in Pittsfield. Bowen Elsie. (S. Lee; r 42, emp. Smith Paper Co. Bowen James, (S. Lee) r 41, carpenter and joiner, h and 4 acres. Bowen James H., (S. Lee) carpenter and builder, 5 acres. Bowen John W., r 23, farmer 30. Boyd John, (S. Lee) r 42, shipping clerk for Hulbert Paper Co. Brace Charles E., r 45, farmer 75. Brace Frank, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co. BRADLEY ALONZO, r 19, importer, breeder and dealer in pure, registered Holstein cattle, 25 cows, 125 head young stock, 6 Hambletonian horses, farmer 550. BRADLEY BROTHERS, r 19, (Ernest A. and Victor W.) breeders and dealers in pure Plymouth Rock fowls. Bradley Charles, 15 cows, farmer, owns no. Bradley Dwight P., with father, no acres. BRADLEY EDWARD A., r 36, breeder grade Holstein cattle, 20 cows, 15 head young cattle, 4 horses, farmer on Bradley homestead 150, in Stockbridge 60. BRADLEY ERNEST A., r 19, (Bradley Bros.) Bradley Henry M., retired farmer, 5 acres Laurel st. Bradley Henry M., farmer for G. T. Bostwick. Bradley Hollis H., emp. G. T. Bostwick, resides with his father, H. M. BRADLEY JARED, importer, breeder and dealer in registered Holstein cattle, Cheshire hogs, Plymouth Rock fowls, and Leicester sheep, 15 head of young cattle, 10 cows, farmer 52, and mountain land 80, owns with Alonzo 300 acres in Washington. Bradley Stephen, r 36, retired farmer, aged 82, lives with his son Edward A. BRADLEY VICTOR W., r 19, (Bradley Bros.) Bradley Walter P., student at Gottenburg, Germany. Bradshaw Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) machine tender, Smith Paper Co. Branning John, lawyer, justice ofthe peace and police justice, h Franklin. Brazee Franklin, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, emp. Smith Paper Co. 140 TOWN OF LEE. Breed Charles E., laborer, lives with his mother, Lucy M. Breed Lucy M., (S. Lee) r 40, resident, h and lot. Breed Thomas C, (S. Lee) r 40, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Breed William H, (S. Lee) r 40. 12 cows, farmer 120. Bristol George V., r 26, machinist, resides with Edwin Sturges. Brewer Nathaniel, r3i, carpenter and joiner. BREWSTER FREDERICK, r 39, butcher and farmer 14. BREWSTER RUDOLPHUS, r 39, with Frederick. Broderick James, carpenter, h Main st. Brookins Maria, (S. Lee) h and lot. Brookins Milton J., (S. Lee) works for Hulbert Paper Co. Brooks Milton, (S. Lee) works for Hulbert Paper Co. Brown Artnur, r 24, emp. A. G. Dewey, reside with his father, Charles H. Brown Azariah, r 38, farm laborer, h and lot. BROWN CHARLES H., r 24, millwright, h and lot, soldier in Mexican war 1846 and 1847, and in late navy ship "Savannah" 3 years, 6 months. Brown Charles O., (S. Lee) r 50, machine tender. Brown Francis P., r 26, carpenter Lee foundry. Brown William H., retired farmer, aged 80 years, lives with his daughter. Mrs. R. A. Webster. Bruce Franklin, laborer. Brush George N., (E. Lee) laborer. BRYANT ANSON, foreman Gross Bros, marble works. Buck Burt, r 13, carpenter and joiner. Buck Hatsel M., r 25, keeper of town farm, and farmer 5. Budrow Adolphus r 17, engineer for F. S. Gross. BULL EDWIN W., tinsmith for C. W. Smith, h Laurel. BULLARD JAMES, r 39, formerly butcher, 14 grade Jersey and Gurnsey cows, farmer 50. Bunt Holly, laborer, h School. Burke Dennis, r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot. Burke Julia, (S. Lee) r 50, emp. Hulbert Paper Co., h and lot. Burke Michael, r 17, resident. Burke Owen, r 30, emp. Decker & Sabin. Burke William, r 30, laborer. Burt George W., emp. Smith Paper Co., Railroad st. Butler Frank, r 13, emp. Elizar Smith. Cadwell Almond, r 15, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Cahalin Ellen, (S. Lee) r 49, widow of Martin, h and lot. Calahan Matthew, (S. Lee) r 50, h and lot. Calaher Mary, r 22, widow of John, h and lot. Calcey James, (S. Lee) laborer, Callaher Maggie, r 31, widow, emp. E. & S. May. CAMPBELL ALEXANDER M., r 2, supt. Smith Paper Co.'s Valley Mill. Carey Michael, emp. Elizur Smith. Carey Mrs., r 31, widow of Dennis. Carpenter Norman E., (S. Lee) r 46, laborer, h and lot. Carpenter Thomas P., (S. Lee) r 50, machine tender, Hulbert Paper Co. Carr John, laborer h and lot. Carrier Albert E., r 31, miller for Theron L. Foot. Carter Albert W., r 20, laborer, leases h of C. H. Sabin. Carter James, (S. Lee) r 50, emp. Hulbert Paper Co., h and lot. Carter John J., laborer. TOWN OF LEE. 141 Carty James, carpenter and builder, Smith Paper Co., High st. Carty Michael, (S. Lee) r 41, laborer. > Carty Patrick, farmer laborer. Carty Thomas Mrs., h and lot Center st. Casey J. H. & Co., (J. P. Quigley) general merchants, cor Main and Center. Casey John H., (J. H. Casey & Co.) h Main. Cassidy Edward J., painter, paper hanger, etc. Cassidy Henry C, emp. Smith Paper Co., resides with Thomas. Cassidy James L , undertaker, with Mrs. Susan. Cassidy Joseph, machine tender, Eagle mill, h Mill. CASSIDY SUSAN C, widow of Edward J., undertaker, upholsterer and furniture dealer, cor Main and School. Castle John, paper maker, h and lot, Laurel. Caughlin Patrick, r 17, farmer 10. Chadwick Bertie W., r 45, farmer, h and lot. Chadwick William B., r 48, farmer 130. mountain land 60. Chaffee Benjamin D,, supt. loft in J. Veran's paper mill, h Housatonic st. Chaffee Charles L., resides with his father, Benjamin. Chaffee Joseph C, postmaster, and insurance agent, h School. Chaffee Prentice, r 21, formerly paper maker, farmer. Chaffee Wilbur L., emp. J. Veran's paper mill, bds Housatonic st. Chaple Myron, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, laborer. Chapin Sophia B., widow of Lewis J., h Center. Chase Henry A., r 31, pattern maker for E. P Tanner. Cheeney George W., machinist, h and lot, High. Cheeney Manley G., son of Robert B. Cheeney Robert B., dealer in fresh and salt meats, Market St., h Housatonic. Child Marshal, (E. Lee) laborer. Child William D., r 15, farmer 20. Childs Ashabel r 21, paper maker for 50 years, h and lot. Childs Charles A., r 31, supt. Benton Brothers' paper mill. CLARK ALBERT B., att'y and counselor at law, special justice of police court, h Franklin. Clark Almon, (Lenox Furnace) r 4, carpenter and joiner. Clark Elmadorus, r 15, owns h and lot, aged 85. CLARK JERRIE, (W. D. Clark & Co.) r 12, carries on father Duhamuel farm. CLARK JOHN T., r 31, overseer of loft in H. Garfield's paper mill, bds Strickland House. Clark Samuel, carpenter and joiner, h W. Park. Clark Thomas B., salesman for J. H. Casey & Co. CLARK WILSON D., (W. D. Clark & Co.) h W. Park. *CLARK W. D .& CO., (W. D. Clark, A. C. Sparks, and Jerrie Clark) cloth iers, hatters and furnishers, Sparks block, Main. ("Card on page 146. J Clarke Reuben T., commercial traveler for George T. Clarke, of Pittsfield. CLAPP CLARENCE S., r 5, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot. Clapp Otis, r 6, emp. Smith Paper Co., farmer 14, h and lot. Cloyd Loyd H, r 17, Congregational clergyman. Codding Hosea, offr 20, 14 cows, farmer 300. Coggswell Edwin L., station agent Housatonic Railroad, agent Adams Ex press Co., manager Western Union Tel. Co., truck and baggage master, h West Park. 142 TOWN OF LEE. Coghwell John, son of Patrick, laborer. Coleman Ann, widow of John, Center st. Collett Gideon, (S. Lee) r 42, millwright, Hulbert Paper Co. Collette Gideon, (S. Lee) carpenter and joiner. Collins Ellen, r 17, widow of Jerry, h and lot. COLLINS JOHN T., (S. Lee) r 41, successor to L. S. Kellogg, dealer in dry goods, groceries, hardware, hats, caps, boots and shoes, wall paper, fancy goods, notions, etc., Main, h do. Collins Wilbur, r 30, engineer for P. C. Baird & Co. Combs William, r 22, bricklayer. Comer Michael, emp. Smith Paper Co , h and lot off Center. Cone Adeline, r 45, widow of William, h and lot. Cone Abraham M., merchant tailor and clothier, resides on High st. Cone Michael, laborer. Conley Margaret, widow of William. Connel John T., laborer. Connell Thomas, laborer, h High. Connelly John J., finisher for Tanner & Faxon. Connelly Michael, laborer. CONNELLY WILLIAM F., livery and sale stable ; particular attention given to funerals, stables on School st, h Railroad. Conners John, r 11, farmer for E. Smith. Connors Martin, r 17, emp. F. S. Gross. Connors Patrick, (S. Lee) r 50, engineer Hulbert Paper Co. Connors Patrick H., emp. F. Gross. Connors Peter, farm laborer for E. Smith. Conway Ellen, widow of John, boarding house, Center. Conway Thomas W., laborer. COOKCHARLESN., (E. Lee) r 31, carpenter and joiner for Couch & Oak ley, soldier Co. E, 27th Mass. Regt., under Foster and Burnside 4 years, served in 26 battles. Cook Edward C, r 31, teamster for Benton Bros. Cook Fanny, widow of Jonathan F., h and lot Park st. Cook Joseph, (E. Lee) r3i, paper maker and finisher for Harrison Garfield, h and lot. Cook— Mrs., r3i, emp. P. C. Baird. Cook William, (E. Lee) r 31, machine tender in H. Garfield's paper mill, Water st. COOKINGHAM GEORGE T., student at Williams college, class '84. COOKINGHAM MARY E., graduate Vasser college, daughter of Peter G. COOKINGHAM PETER G., farmer 100 CORMICK JOHN, dealer in drugs, medicines, fancy and toilet articles, perfumery, tobacco, cigars, prescriptions carefully compounded, 109 Main, h High. COSTELLO MICHAEL, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, stationary engineer Smith Paper Co's Valley Mill. COUCH HENRY M., (E. Lee) r 31, (Couch & Oakley) h East Lee, owns h on Silver st. Couch Horace, r 31, engineer H. Garfield's paper mill, h and lot. Couch Horace B , r 31, engineer H. Garfield's paper mill. Couch Samuel D., millwright with father, H. M. COUCH & OAKLEY, (E. Lee) r 31, (H. M. Couch and Freeland Oakley) millwrights, carpenters and builders, farmers 8, east on Green Water River. TOWN OF LEE. 143 COWLES HARVEY O., (E. Lee)prop. Strickland House, millwright. Cranson William, r 22, h and lot. Crawford Edward, laborer. Crocker John L., farmer with his father, Lucius. Crocker Lucius, farmer 50, aged 87. CROSBY BELLE, r 39, dressmaker, daughter of Joseph I. CROSBY JOSEPH I. Dea., r 39, farmer 31, aged 85. Crosby William H, r 17, laborer. Croughwell Patrick, laborer, Depot st. Crowley Michael, (Lenox Fumace)r 2, farmer 5. Cullen James, r 10, florist, farmer 28. Culver Edmund M., (E. Lee) r 26, farmer. Culverhouse Ann, widow of William, h and lot, Canal st. Cummings Abram, r 5, painter and paper hanger. Cummings George, r 20, stationary engineer and laborer. Curran Mary, r 43, widow of Matthew, farmer 50. Curran Simon J., r 13, farm laborer. Curran Thomas, r 43, carpenter, lives with mother, Mary Curran. CUTTING CHARLES H, r 31, deputy sheriff, Water. CUTTING CHAUNCEY P., photographer, studio Exchange Block, Main St., h Housatonic st. Cutting Frederick, laborer, son of C. H. Cutting. Daley John, r 16, quarryman and farmer 10. Daley John, Jr., molder. DALEY JOHN H., (Daley & Kane). DALEY MARTIN, quarryman, laborer with Patrick. DALEY THOMAS, dealer in oysters, fish, vegetables, canned goods, Owens block. Daley Th., farmer. Daley John F., laborer. Daley John P., laborer. Daley Michael, laborer. Daley Thomas F., laborer. DALEY & KANE, (John H. D. and Michael K.) livery and boarding stables, rear of Morgan House, Main st. Daniels Allen, r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co. Daniels Allen P., emp. Smith Paper Co., breeder and dealer in Langshan fowls, house and lot, Prospect. Darbe Timothy, (Lenox Furnace) r 5, farm laborer. Darhout Reinder, r 19, emp. A. Bradley. Davenport William H. dentist, office over Pease's drug store, bds Franklin. DAVENPORT LUCINDA E., (Lee, or San Jose, Cal.) widow of J. G. Davies William L., tailor, Gross block, h Main. Davis Esther S., (S. Lee) r 42, widow of Nathan S., h and lot, Main. DAVIS IEREMIAH G., r n, supt. horse department for Elizur Smith. Davis William M., (S. Lee) r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co.. h and lot, Main. Dawlev Franklin, r t8, stone sawyer, emp. T. S. Gross. DECKER JAMES T., r 31, supt. Decker & Sabin's paper mill, soldier Co. H, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. DECKER JOHN A., r 9, Decker & Sabin, soldier Co. I 10th Regt. Mass. Vols , breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, farmer 54, and in Spring- firld 92. DECKER & SABIN, r 31, (John A. D. and Thomas G. S.) props. Wash ington paper mill. 144 TOWN OF LEE. Deeley Hugh, emp. F. S. Gross, h and lot, Center. Deely John, laborer, resides with his father," Patrick. Deely John F., r33, runs diamond drill engine for Gross Bros. Deely John H., salesman for Sparks & Avery, h Housatonic. DEELY MARTIN, r 33, foreman in Gross Brothers' marble works. Deely Martin H., r 33, student at Pittsfield, resides with his father, Martin. Deely Michael, r 33, emp. Stallman lime kiln. Deely Patrick, off r 33, works for W. O. Curtiss. Deely Patrick, laborer, Center: Deely Patrick, laborer, h Railroad. Deely Patrick, Jr., laborer, resides with his father. Deely Patrick, tinsmith, emp. C. W. Smith, bds Center. Deely Thomas, laborer, Housatonic st. Deely Thomas, 2d, r 33, teamster for Gross Bros. DE FOREST CHARLES R., r 28, sawyer, resides with his mother, Jane N. DE FOREST JANE N., r 28, widow of Alexander, who was a soldier in Co. B, 37th Regt. Mass. Vols., wounded at battle of Wilderness, and died at Port Royal, May 29, 1864, owns farm 50. DeFour Bartholomew, r 27, laborer with F. A. Gousett. Deley Patrick, (S. Lee) laborer. De Marsh Alexander, (S. Lee) r 49, emp. Hulbert Paper Co., h and lot. Deming Clarissa, widow of Orville, resides with Mrs. R. A. Webster, E. Park st. Deming Morris, r 31, emp. Decker & Sabin. Demsey Edward, laborer. Demsey Nancy, (Lenox Furnace) widow. Demsey Thomas, laborer. DENSLOW WILLIAM, (Lenox Furnace) r 6, engineer, emp. Smith Paper Co. Dewey Andrew S., meat market, 45 Main. DeWOLF DANIEL, r 10, "Glynllyn Farm," apple orchard 100 trees, pears 130 tiees, breeder and dealer in pure bred registered Jersey cattle, dairy 10 cows, and 25 head young stock, 89 Yorkshire pigs. DOLAN JAMES H, blacksmith, h 48 Main. Dolan Patrick, laborer. Dollie Frank, r 22, sawyer for Gross Bros. Dooley Andrew, emp. Smith Paper Co., h Canal. Dooley Andrew W., clerk for John Cormick. Doolittle Sarah, r 23, widow of Henry, h and lot. Dorherty John, r 46, emp. H. Garfield. DOWD EDWARD, J, (E. Lee) r 26, with his father, John, owns h and lot. DOWD JOHN, (E. Lee) r 26, manuf. of roll, bars, bed plates, pattern knives, farmer 70. Dowd Rufus J., r 26, school teacher, bds with John. Dowd Russell, dealer in fish, oysters, fruit, vegetables, poultry, etc., Pros pect st. Dowd Simeon (E. Lee) laborer. Dowd William, resident. Doyle Catharine, widow of Michael, h Sumner. Doyle Catharine, (E. Lee) widow of John. Doyle John W., emp. in Gleaner office. Doyle Patrick, laborer. TOWN OF LEE. 1 45 Dragon John B., machinist for Smith Paper Co. Dragon William, r 32, blacksmith, foundry and machine shop. Drake James L., millwright, h Academy st. DRESSER DAVID, dealer in flour, feed, grain, seeds, agricultural imple ments, and fertilizers, prop, steam feed mill, coal yard, Railroad St., h Main. Driscol Delia, r 31, boarding house. DRISCOLL RICHARD, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, paper making engineer Smith Paper Co , Valley Mill. Drout Margaret, widow of Thomas, h Center cor High. Drowne Kesiah, widow of Israel, boarding house, Main. Drunn Charles, (S. Lee) r 46, laborer, works for French & Son. Duepar Oliver, blacksmith shop, Water st. Dudo Louis, r 30, paper making engineer for P. C. Baird. Duffey Peter, r 40, farmer for Miss Sarah Goodspeed. Dumphy Peter, laborer. Dumsey Edward, emp Smith Paper Co., Eagle Mill, h off Laurel st. Dunn Edward, works for Stallman. Dunn Peter, r 18, laborer, h and lot. Durand John A., r 31, laborer, leases h of E. P. Tanner. Durant Charles H, steam and gas fitter, Smith Paper Co., Sumner st Dwight John A., (S. Lee) laborer. Dwight Nelson, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co., leases house of Smith Paper Co. Easland John, (Lenox Furnace) r 4, blacksmith with Cumings. Egan Matthew H.. r 2, assistant finisher Smith Paper Co., Valley Mills. EGAN MICHAEL P., saloon, dealer in fruit, vegetables, oysters, fish, etc., Bossidy block, Main, h do. Egan Patrick J., r 22, laborer with his father, Peter. Egan Patrick J., laborer, h Center. Egan Peter, r 22, teamster, sprinkling and cleaning streets, farmer 9. ELKINS ISAAC M., r 34. formerly paper maker, farmer 10. Ellendorf Andrew, r 5, resides with Daniel Wood. Elliott Palmer B., r 18, machine tender, Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mill. Ellis Charles N., student. Ellis Garrett, r 31, molder Lee machine foundry. ELLIS GEORGE G., r 26, butcher, meat market, h and lot. Estes William H, resident, Housatonic st. Fahey Michael, r 16, emp. E. Smith Fahey Patrick H., r 16, laborer. Fallon John, (S. Lee) r 40, laborer, h and lot. FALLON MICHAEL J., r 30, teamster for Tanner & Faxon. Fallon Patrick, laborer for F. S. Gross, h and lot Railroad st. Fallon Patrick, r 2, laborer. lallon Thomas E., laborer. Fallon Timothy, (E. Lee) r 31, finisher for E. & S. May. Fallon William H. r 31, emp. E. & S. May. Panning Katie, (S. Lee) widow of Thomas, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Fanning William, (S. Lee) helps machine tender. FARRAR JOHN S., r 3 ij, finisher for John Veran, leases house of Mrs. Groesbeck. FARRELL JOHN, shoemaker for Thomas, h Center. Farrell Thomas, shoemaker, h Center. FAXON JOHN T., r 30, (Tanner & Faxon,) paper manufs. 10 146 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. J. H. ANTHONY & (50., Gjenefal Jobber^ REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS IN WOOD WORK. HARD WOOD FLOORS -A. SPEOIAIiTT. Saw Filing, Skate Sharpening, &c. 31* I^TH STREET, Over M r. John Feeley's Work Room, PITTSFIELD, MASS. Orders respectfully solicited. All work promptly attended to. 05. S. ULARK SCO'S B.<&.ieG^X»TS I1T The Finest Goods. The Lowest Prices. Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Fine Clothing, and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Elegant styles and new novel ties for Spring Our Hat stock is a lead ing feature of our increasing business. Call and see them. Our stock is complete. Our goods are reliable, and our prices- always reasonable. We will do Better by you than others will or can ! Come and see us. W. D. CLARK S CO., THE UP-TOWM CLOTHIERS, SPARKS BLOCK, MAIN ST., LEE, MASS. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. "Would announce to the public that I have opened the store at EAST LEE, formerly occupied by W. D. Avery, and thoroughly stocked the same with a full line of GRBGEiRlES EjeneM JJeMaqdige. NEW GOODS are constantly being received and customers will find our stock fresh and attractive. East Lee, Mass. TOWN OF LEE. 1 47 Fenn Jason T., (S. Lee) works for Hulbert Paper Co. FENN THEODORE H., (S. Lee) r 41, selectman, farmer, owns 2 houses on Church st. FERRY JAMES W., emigration agent and dealer in dry goods, groceries. &c, 22 Center, cor Mill, h 19 Center. FERRY JOHN C, salesman for his father, James W. Ferry Mary S., book-keeper for her father, J. W. Ferry Susie A., school teacher, daughter of J. W. FERRY WILLIAM A., emp. J. W. Ferry, resides do. Field Stanley, r 30, farm laborer. Filleo David, emp. Smith Paper Co., Railroad st. Fillio Napoleon B., r 31, finisher E. & S. May's mill, soldier Co. D, 2d Mass. Cavalry 4 years 2 months. Finerel Michael, (S. Lee) resident, with Patrick. Finerel Patrick, (S. Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Finerel William, (S. Lee) resident, with his son, Patrick. Finn Michael, (S. Lee) r 41, farm laborer. Finn Thomas, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer. Finnerty James, laborer, h Center. Finnerty Rose, r 18, widow of Michael, h and lot, farm 10. Finnerty Thomas, laborer, h cor School and High. Fish Martha U., widow of William T., h and lot, Center. Fisher Lemuel H, formerly a molder, hand lot, Housatonic st. FISHER WILLARD H., machine tender J. Veran's paper mill, Housatonic st Fitzpatrick James, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer. Flaherty Thomas, r 3 1|, laborer. Fogarty Patrick, r 31, molder for Lee machine foundry. Fogerty Matthew, (S. Lee) laborer. Foot Eben, r 25, farmer 33. Foot George C, r 9, farmer. Foot Theron L., r 26, grist-mill, and dealer in flour, feed, and meal, 10 Ayrshire cows, 10 head young stock, farmer 160. Foot William B., r 25, salesman. FOOTE CHARLES N., town clerk, salesman and book-keeper for C. E. Hinkley, h Franklin. Foote Marshal, r 24, farmer 190. Ford Michael, r 12, emp. E. Smith. FREDETTE JOHN, r 33, engineer Gross Brothers marble sawing mill. Freeman Frank H., r 17, laborer, h and lot. French Allen C, laborer. French Benoni, (S. Lee) r 47, resident, with William, aged 78. FRENCH HENRY N., (S. Lee) r 47, (French & Son) 16 cows, 10 head young stock, farmer 220, mountain land 150. FRENCH JOHN P., (South Lee) r 47, 10 cows, farmer 400. FRENCH WILLIAM, r 47, (French & Son) farmer. Gamble Charles, stone mason, and builder, h Laurel. Gamble Christopher, mason, h Laurel. Gamble John, son of Christopher. Gardner Alexander, r 7, emp. P. M. Shayler. Gardner Alexander, r 36, laborer. Gardner Andrew, (South Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Gardner Elverton, laborer. GARDNER GEORGE A., emp. Smith Paper Co., bds School. I48 TOWN OF LEE. Gardner Julia Ann, r 26, widow of Isaac, h and lot. GARFIELD HARRISON, president Lee National Bank, prop, paper mill, farmer 550 GARFIELD HENRY H, r 31, supt. paper mill for Harrison. Garvin David, r 10, coachman for Dewitt Smith. Garvin James, rio, laborer, h and lot. Garvin William J., r 10, emp, J. T. Rathbone, Sard & Co. GALE BENNETT T., book-keeper, Smith Paper Co., h E. Park. Gale Martha, widow Rev. Nathan, D. D., daughter of Bennett Tylor, D. D., resides with Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Gallager Charles, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, emp. Smith Paper Co.'s Valley mill. Galvin Daniel, laborer with his father Michael. Galvin Mary L., millinery and fancy goods, Gross Block, 62 Main. Galvin Michael, baggage master Housatonic R. R., 3 houses and lots, School. Galvin William, emp. freight depot, h Main st. Gately Michael, r 18, house and lot. Gately Thomas, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co. Gates Abigail, r 26, widow of William K., h and lot. Gates Mary L., r 26, dressmaker, bds with her mother, Abigail. Gibbons.George W., carpenter and builder, h and lot, W. Park. Gibbs Franklin W., retired paper manuf, h Franklin. Gibbs Nathan, formerly in mercantile business, h Main st. GIFFORD ALONZO E., r 26, farmer. Gifford Charles L., r 28, farmer, with his father, Harvey. GIFFORD EDGAR A., (E. Lee) r28, farmer, GIFFORD HARVEY O., r 28, carder in woolen mill, farmer 200. Gifford Henry D., r 28, farmer with his father, Harvey O. Gifford Martin S., house painter, h Railroad st. GIFFORD NORMON L., r 27, painter and paper hanger, bds with H. G. Baker. Gifford Sylvenus, r 26, millwright, carpenter, h and lot. Gifford Warren L., r 26, millwright, h and lot. Gifford William,' r 33, laborer for Gross Bros. *GILLMOR FRED, druggist, Dolan block, 48 Main, foot of Franklin, bds Park. [Card on page 230] Gillmore James, supt. Housatonic mill, h Park st Gilmer Charles, (Lenox Furnace) r 4, leases of Treulo. GILMER JOHN W., CLenox Furnace) r 2, leases on shares of William Perry, farm and dairy 17 cows, soldier Co. E, 27th Mass. Vols., 3 years, and in Libby prison from March 8 to July, '65. Goussett Celestine, r 27, farmer with his father, F. A. Goussett Eddie, r 27, farmer with hir father, F. A. GOUSSETT FRANK A., r 27, 8 cows, 5 head young stock, 3 horses, farmer 450. *GOUSSET T JULIUS B., (E. Lee) postmaster, dealer in dry goods and groceries. [Card on page 146.] Goussett Louis, r 27, farmer with his father, F. A. GOODSPEED SARAH Miss, r 40, apple orchard 300 trees, dairy 12 cows, owns old house and farm adjoining known as Dorr, farmer 105. Gordiner John, r 7, laborer for P. M. Shaylor. Gorham Frank W., r 30, supt. rag room P. C. Baird's mill. Gorman Dennis, r 18, leases house Smith Paper Co. Gozar Joseph, r 40, laborer. TOWN OF LEE. 1 49 Graham Robert F., salesman Boston branch store. Granger George R., r3i, laborer, leases house, Sturgess. Gray Theodore J., (Perry & Gray,) h Main st. Graves Milo A., r 23, millwright and carpenter, farmer 4. Green George E., r 33, emp. F. S. Gross. Griffin Edward, (E. Lee) r 28, laborer. Griffin Edward L., r 28, farmer with Samuel and Frank -550. Griffin Franklin, r 28, with Samuel and Edward, farm 550, soldier Co. G, 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery. GRIFFIN SAMUEL E., r 28, farmer with Frank and Edward 550, soldier Co. G. 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery, 1863 to 1864, was also soldier Co. F, 28th Conn. Vols. GRISWOLD A. J. & SON, (Andrew J. and John L.) dealers in fish, oysters, clams, fruits and vegetables, game and fish a specialty, Housatonic. GRISWOLD ANDREW J., (A. J. Griswold & Son) farmer 6, Housatonic. GRISWOLD JOHN L., (A. J. Griswold & Son) lives with his father, A. J., Housatonic st. GRISWOLD MAE Mrs., milliner, Omans block, h do. Grocer William, (E. Lee) machinist, Water st. Grogan Michael, machine tender Smith Paper Co., Eagle Mill, h and lot Cottage st. Gross Andrew, r 27, chopper for F. A. Goussett. GROSS BROS., (Francis S., Charles H, and William H.) r 33, props. Lee Marble Works, manufs. and dealers in monumental and building marble. GROSS FRANCIS S., (Gross Bros.) r 33, breeder and dealer in Hamble- tonian and other fine trotting horses, with Charles H, farmer 400. Gross William H., r 33, (Gross Bros.) Grosser William, r 32, emp. E. P. Tanner. Guile Charles, (E. Lee) laborer. Hackett Ellen, (S. Lee)r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Hagerman William, laborer. Haley Thomas H, machine tender Housatonic Mill, h Railroad. Haley Michael, laborer. Haley Michael, r 23, farmer 12. Haley Timothy, laborer, h and lot Center. Hall Brothers, (John and Oscar) carriage and sleigh manufacturing, general blacksmithing. Hall Dwight L., r 31, emp. E. & S. May. Hall Henry, Jr., laborer. Hall John M., (Hall Bros.) Center st. Hall Michael, laborer. Hall Oscar L., (Hall Bros.) r 23. HALL PATRICK H., r ^, engineer for Gross Bros. Hall William, farmer 10. Hall William L., r 31, machine tender's helper, lives with Dwight. Halsey Stephen, school teacher, W. Park st. Halsey Stephen V., electrician and book-keeper, h W. Park. HAMBLIN DAVID P.. (E. Lee) r 26, assessor, resident, 4 h and lots. Hamblin Grove A., r 31, foreman for E. & S. May. Hamblin William H., (E. Lee) r 26, retired paper maker, lives with David P. HAMPTON GEORGE, Jr., (E. Lee) r 26, assistant machine tender. HAMPTON GEORGE F., r 26. carpenter and builder, served in First N.Y. sharp shooters at battle of Gettysburg. 150 TOWN OF LEE. Hanna Anna Mrs., h Railroad. Hanna John, emp. of Smith Paper Co. Hanna Michael, r 23, laborer, farmer 17. Haphey George H, with his father, Thomas. Haphey John H., groceries, Railroad st. Haphey John H., stone mason, h Depot. Haphey William A., manuf. drain tile, h 64 Main. HARDER ROBERT R.. (Harder & Owen,) E. Lee. HARDER & OWEN, (R. R. Harder and F. J. Owen,) dealers in clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, 35 and 37 Main st. Hardiman John, emp. Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mills, h Center. Hardiman Thomas B., son of John, paper maker. Harding George H, laborer. Harding Henry, house painter, h and lot High st. Harding Samuel C, salesman for H. C. Phelps, h Academy st. Harding Zacharias, carpenter and builder, High st Harley John, emp. Smith Paper Co. Harper James, r 30, machine tender for Tanner & Faxon, h High. Harper John T., clerk for F. Gilmor, druggist, bds Center. Harteau Frances, resident, aged 89. Hatch David J., r 43, operative, Lee creamery. Hatch Horace, laborer. Hatch Orrin S., (S. Lee) r 49, farmer 14. Hauver Gilbert, r 30, emp. Tanner & Faxon. Hawley William C, (S. Lee) station agent and telegraph operator. Hawver Frank H.,r3i^, stone mason. Hawver Michael T., r 31^, stone mason. Hayden Thomas H, foreman machinist Smith Paper Co., h Canal st. Hayes John H, r 17, cartman, bds with P. Caughlin. Hayes Matthew, emp. John Stallman, h High. Hayes Michael J., tinsmith with H. C. Phelps, h School st. Healey Thomas, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot Center. Healey Timothy, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot Center. Heaphy Lizzie, dressmaking, Gross Block. Heaphy Thomas, r 15, manuf. of cement pipe, and dealer in Akron glaze land tile, Fernecliff grounds, farmer 7. Heaphy Mary A., dressmaking with her sister Lizzie. Heath Charles E., physician and surgeon, h West Center. Heath George H, jewler and dealer in fine watches, musical instruments, and strings, compensation balances set and adjusted, h West Centre. Healey Michael, engineer machine shop Smith Paper Co., h High. Heath Robert, r 22, expressman, h and lot. Heath Robert A., expressman, h Center st. Heebner Charles F., professor of chemistry, College of Pharmacy, N. Y. Heebner Edward R., plumber, tinner, piping. HEEBNER EDMUND, shoemaker, h and lot, Main. Heebner Hermon E., student. Heebner Louis N., electrician and telegraph operator. Henks Peter, laborer. Hewett Abiah, r 26, widow of Abram C, farmer 13. HEWETT JOHN C, r 24, laborer, farmer, with Abiah 13. Hewett , South Lee) r 41, dressmaker. HEWETT MARY E., r 26, daughter of Abram C, resides with her mother, Abiah. TOWN OK LEE. 151 Hewett Robert A., r 30, soldier. Hibbard Charles E., att'y and counselor at law, Main, h West Park st. Hickey Garrett J., r 16, farmer, with his father, Patrick. HICKEY JAMES F., machinist, leases h and lot. Hickey Julia, r 25, widow of Michael, h and lot. Hickey Michael, r 18, millwright. Hickey Michael J., resident. Hickey Patrick, r 16, farmer, with his father, Patrick. Hickey Patrick, r 16, farmer 36. Hickey Thomas E., laborer. Higgins William M., salesman for J. H. Casey & Co., h Main. Hill Daniel R., manuf. and dealer in coach and light road harness, blankets, valises, carriage trimming, Main, h Park. Hilliard Samuel H, rector of St. George's church, h Hyde Park. Hinckley Bradford, farmer 24. Hinckley Bradford, r 34, carriage manufacturer, farmer 10. Hinckley Charles E., dealer in meats, provision, etc., Memorial hall, Main, h Franklin. Hincklev Charles G., farmer, with his father, Frank K. HINCKLEY FRANK K, breeder and dealer in Short-horn Durham cattle, 10 cows, 15 head young stock, apple orchard 100 trees, farmer 100. Hinckley George S., salesman for Calender, McAugla & Troup, Providence, R. I. Hinckley Harriet, lives with her mother, Park st. Hinckley Harriet B.. widow of Charles, h Park. Hinckley William H , r 34, commercial traveler for Church & Smith, im porters, N. Y. Hinman William H., laborer. Hogan James H, Jr., (E. Lee) r 30, supt. rag room at Benton Bros.' mill. Hogan Thomas, (E. Lee) son of James, works in paper mill. Holcombe Charles C, physician and surgeon, Main, h do. Hollenbeck Arthur P , dealer in boots and shoes. Hollister Frank, supt. Columbia Mills, Smith Paper Co., h cor High and Franklin. Holmes Morrison A., teacher in Lee Grammer school, h W. Park. Holmes Theodore D., r 30, foreman P. C. Baird & Co., soldier Co. D, 2d Mass. Vols. 3 years. Hopkins Cynthia R., (S. Lee) r 47, h and lot. Horsfall Helena, milliner with mother, Mary Ann. Horsfall Mary Anne, milliner, h and lot Railroad st. Horton Henry N., undertaker for J. A. Rice, Main. Houghnagle John, painter, bds Norton House. Houghtaling Henry, r 22, laborer, h and lot. Houston George, r 25-, farmer with Houston Sisters. Houston Joseph, r 25, machinist, lives on Houston estate, farmer 80. Houston Mary J., r 25, dressmaker and milliner. Houston Sisters, r 25, (Julia, Maria and Martha A.,) farm Houston estate 80. Howk John M., shirt manuf. W. Center st, h W. Park st. Howland Crocker T., emp. Smith Paper Co., h Laurel st. Howland John W., emp. F. S. Gross. Howland William, tinsmith, resides with C. T., Laurel st. Howland William C, tinsmith with C. W. Smith, resides with Samuel Barlow. 152 TOWN OF LEE. Hubby Augustus H., r 23, carpenter and builder. Hughs Thomas, r 32, laborer, h and lot. Hulbert Amos G., owns 10 houses and lots. (Died Aug. 6, 1884, aged 85.) Hulbert Eliza Miss, h and lot Center st. cor High st. Hulbert Henry C, (S. Lee) (Hulbert Paper Co.) Hulbert Paper Co., (S. Lee) (Thos. O. & Henry C.,) manufs. fine paper. Hulett Orrin, r 23, carpenter and builder, h and lot, farmer 6. Hall Adeline, widow of Benjamin, farm 36. HULL CHARLES E., (C. E. & W. B.) bds Franklin. HULL C. E. & W. B., (Charles E. & Wm. B.) wholesale and retail dealers in flour, feed, fertilizers, grain, seeds, agricultural implements and Lackawanna, Pittson and Cumberland coal. Hull David C, farm laborer, bds with Mrs. Benjamin Hull. Hull Edward T., r 31, with Tanner in foundry and machine works, resides with E. P. Tanner. Hull Frank H, farmer, with his mother, Adaline. HULL WILLIAM B., (C. E. & W. B. Hull) hardware. Hunt Frederick A., (Lenox) supt. and farmer for Harry D. Schenck. Hurd George L., dentist with S. K. Saunders. Hurd Lucius F., r 17, commercial agent. Hyde Cornelia, widow of Alexander, h and lot Park st. Ingersoll Axia, r 43, widow of F, D., farm 20. Ingersoll Elwin F., r 43, farmer with his mother, Axia. Ingersoll William F., r 43, with his mother, Axia. Ingraham Wells F., millwright Smith Paper Co., Centre st. Ingram Moses A., r 26, farmer. JACKSON ESTHER A., widow of Edwin A., who was a soldier in Co. E, 27th Mass. Vols., killed at the battle of Newbern, h High. JACKSON HENRY S., (S. Lee) r 42, blacksmith, horse-shoer, and job bing, h and lot. JACKSON JAMES M., emp. Smith Paper Co., h off Center. Jackson Samuel, laboier, h Railroad. Jenks Michael, emp. Smith Paper Co. Jenne Irwin M., r 6, laborer. Jenne Thomas W., r 6, laborer. JENNINGS HARMON, r 26, stationary engineer, shoemaker. Jessup George, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, stationary engineer Smith Paper Co.,. Valley Mill. Jessup Joseph, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. JETER ROBERT A., coachman for Dr. Holcombe, lives School st. JINNINGS LEONARD, r 30, emp. P. C. Baird. Johnson Charles, blacksmith for Gross Bros. Johnson John, emp. Dewey meat market. Johnson Thomas W., resident. Jones Abner, r 28, laborer, lives with S. E. Griffin. Jones Benjamin F., millwright, emp. E. P. Tanner, soldier Co. G., 101st Ohio Vols., 3 years service. Jones Moses G, r 26, resident, h and lot. Jorden James, r 33, emp. of Gross Bros. Judd Sarah A. Mrs., h and lot Prospect. Judd Willie F., with his mother, Sarah A. Kabe Frank C, carriage painter, lives E. Park st. ., Kane Hugh, r 23, stone cutter, and farmer 47. TOWN OF LEE. 153 KANE JOHN A., (Lenox Furnace) r 2, emp. Smith Paper Co., Valley Mill. KANE MICHAEL, (Dailey & Kane) bds Morgan House. KARRICK JAMES L., (S. Lee) manager of paper making Hulbert Paper Co. Keating Henry, r 20, teamster for C. W. Webster. Keeler Peter, (S. Lee) r 49, foreman for Hulbert Paper Co., h and lot. Keeley Jame -, laborer, h and lot. KEENAN PATRICK H, (S. Lee) t 47 cor 49, livery and sale stables, farmer 45. KELLY JAMES, r 40, farmer 37. KELLY JAMES, (Lenox Furnace) teamster for P. M. Shaylor & Co. KELLY JAMES, Jr., works for Gross. KELLY JOHN, blacksmith, horse and ox shoeing, Main st., h do. Kelly John, (S. Lee) r 42, works on machine Hulbert Paper Co. Kelly John, r 19, farmer 7. Kelly Kate, (S. Lee) r 50, widow of Patrick, h and lot. Kelly Martin W., (S. Lee) laborer. Kelly Michael, emp. Gleaner office. Kelly Owen, r 20, farmer. Kelly Patrick, r 31, gardener for P. C. Baird. Kelly Thomas H, (S. Lee) laborer. Kenedy William Mrs., emp. Smith Paper Co. Kennedy Michael, r 33. dealer in live stock, 16 cows, apple orchard 400 trees, farmer no. Kennedy Patrick, emp. Smith Paper Co., machine tender, h Laurel. Kilbon John L., cashier Lee National bank, h and lot, Housatonic st. Killfoil James, laborer, h off Laurel. Killilea Andrew, emp. Smith Paper Co., h High. Killilea John, emp. Smith Paper Co., h High. Killilea Patrick, engineer Smith Paper Co., Eagle Mill, h High. Kilmer Robert, (S. Lee) r 47, farmer for C. C. Ball. King Henry, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co. KING JAMES H., r 30, helper on machine for Tanner & Faxon. King Theodore, r 31, emp. E. &. S. May. King William, carpenter and builder, h and lot, Center. Kingsley Allen Mrs., r 15, resident. Kinney Phineas M., r 30, machine tender for E. & S. May. Kroh Caleb S., r 31, finisher for P. C. Baird. Lafrana Joseph, (S. Lee ) laborer. LANDERS CHARLES W., plumber and gas fitter, resides with his father, Franklin M., Laurel st. Landers Franklin M., wool sorter, h and lot, Laurel. Landers Peter, r 21, milk dealer and farmer. Landers Richard, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, 12 cows, farmer 170. Langdon Curtiss P., upholsterer for J. A. Rice, h W. Park st. LANGDON E. M. & SON, (Egbert M. and Elbridge G.) breeders and dealers in Jersey and grade cattle, 12 cows, farmer 100. LANGDON EGBERT M.,r43, (E. M. Langdon & Son.) LANGDON ELBRIDGE G.. r 43, (E. M. Langdon & Son). Langdon , widow of Alonzo, h and lot. Lannan Owen, machine tender, Smith Paper Co. Lape Andrew W., (S. Lee) r 40, butcher, meat dealer. Lape William N. (S. Lee) laborer. 154 TOWN OK LEE. LATHROP HORACE L, (E. Lee) r 26, emp John Doud & Son. Lathrop Monroe, (E. Lee) farm laborer. LATHROP SUSIE H, (E. Lee) r 26, resident with father Munroe. Lawless Richard, (S. Lee) laborer. Lawrence Addison E., emp. of J. O. Sargent. Lawrence Charles, r 17, tailor, h and lot. Lawrence Frank A., r 45, laborer, h and lot. Lawrence Frederick, r 45, laborer, h and lot. Lawrence William, r 45, laborer, h and lot. LAY CHARLES H., house and ornamental painter, h and lot, W. Park. LEAHY MAURICE, shoemaker, h 33 Center. Lee Anson W,, (S. Lee) r 43, soap manufacturer, farm 4. Lee Creamery Association, r 45, established 1881, 65 patrons, 560 cows, Dwight Bradley, supt.; D. J. Hatch, operator. Lee National Bank, Harrison Garfield, pres.; P. C. Baird, vice-pres.; John L. Kilbon, cashier; Frank Savage, teller ; capital $210,000, Main st. Lee Savings Bank, officers as above, deposit $570,000. Leffingwell Rhoda B., widow of Charles, h and lot, High. LEROY GEORGE H, emp. Smith Paper Co. Leroy Jacob H, r 15, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot. Lewis Daniel, r 15, laborer. Lewis Daniel M., r 17, emp. H. C. Phelps. Lewis George, r 20, laborer, h and lot. Lewis George B., (E. Lee) laborer. Lewis John H, salesman for David Dresser, h Railroad st. Lewis John R., r 18, road maker, farmer 8. Lewis Patrick, r 20, farmer 15. L'Hommdieu Cynthia A., widow of John A., h and lot, Main. Long Robert, emp. Smith Paper Co., h Laurel. Loomis Henry, emp. F. S. Gross, h Cottage. Lorette Prosper, emp. F. S. Gross, off Railroad st. Loynes G. Burr, commercial traveler for Edwin J. Gillies & Co., N. Y. city. h Center st. Loynes Gardner, laborer, h Center. Lovely Walter, r 31, stationery engineer for Benton Bros. Lyons Edward A., house painter and paper hanger, bds with A. J. Olds. Lyons James H., miller for David Dresser, h Center. Lyons Thomas, house and sign painter, h and lot Housatonic st. Mabry George, farm laborer, bds Center. Magentry Mary, h and lot Center. Mahan Martin, trackman railroad, leases house of Thomas Barry. Mahan Thomas, emp. Smith Paper Co. Maheney Daniel, stationery engineer for McAlpin Bros., bds Center. Mahony David, emp. Smith Paper Co., bds Center st. Mahony William, emp. Smith Paper Co. Mainard William, laborer, h and lot. Makeley George, r 30, teamster for P. C. Baird. Maley Michael, laborer. Maley Patrick A., coachman for Elizur Smith, h cor Main and Franklin. MALLORY WILLIAM J., livery, sale and boarding stable, Main. Maloy Bridget, (S. Lee) r 20, widow of Thomas, h and lot. Maloy Edward, machinist Smith Paper Co., Center, over J. W. Ferry's store. Mangin Nicholas, r 19, farmer. TOWN OF LEE. 1 55 Manion Michael, farmer 25. Manyen John, r 33, emp, J. Stallman. Manyen Michael, r 27, laborer with John. Manyon Patrick, laborer. Markham George P., r 15, carpenter and builder, farm 5, h and lot Cliff- wood St., Lenox, also h and lot in Lee. Markham Lewis T., r 15, carpenter and builder, hand lot Marsh Henry, (S. Lee) r 49, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Martin Arthur H., book-keeper Smith Paper Co., h Main. Martin Christopher, r 45, works for E. P. Tanner, owns h and lot. Martin Christian D., r 45, laborer, h and lot. Martin Horace, (South Lee) carpenter and joiner. Martin Lewis, r 32, carpenter and builder, Fuller st. Martin Nelson, r 32, carpenter and builder, Fuller st. Marvin Oliver H., dry goods salesman, bds Park. MASON CHARLES F.. emp. Smith Paper Co., bds Norton House. May Edward S., (E. & S. May, h Water. May E. & S., (Edward S. and Sylvester S.) paper manufs., Water st. May Henry B., r 31, book-keeper E. & S. May, resides with S. S. May. May Sylvester S., r 31, (E. & S. May) paper manufacturer. May William, r 31, formerly paper manufacturer, resides with his father, Ed ward S. McAllister Henry, (South Lee) r 47, farmer 75. McALPINE ALEXANDER, r 45, (McAlpine Bros. & Co.) paper makers. McALPINE BROTHERS & CO., r 30, (Robert, Alexander, and Charles W. McAlpine) paper manufs., own Glengarymill on Goose pond creek, Water st McALPINE ROBERT, (McAlpine Brothers &Co.) paper maker, h Center. McALPINE CHARLES W., (McAlpine Brothers & Co.) paper maker. McAlpine Ella W., school teacher, bds with her mother, Mary A. McAlpine Jennie E., school teacher, resides with her mother, Mary A. McAlpine John F., salesman in clothing store at Springfield. McAlpine Mary A., widow of Frederick, h High st McCann John, laborer. McCarthy John G, salesman for John D. McCarthy. McCarthy John D , dealer in boots, shoes, rubbers, etc., Omans block,' Main, h Center. McCarthy Mary M., school teacher, bds with her father, John D. McCartney David, pastor M. E. church, h High. McCartney John W., salesman for J. T. McLaughlin. McCarty Patrick, farm laborer, h Laurel. McCullock Edgar, r 19, emp. Smith Paper Co. McDarby James E., r 30, paper making engineer. McDermot Barney, r 33, laborer. McDermot John H., laborer, h and lot, Housatonic. McDERMOT PETER, carpenter and joiner, house on High st McDonald Patrick, emp. of Elizur Smith. McDonald John, laborer, Depot st. McDonnell James, machinist for Smith Paper Co., h Prospect st. McDonnell Michael, stone mason, h Prospect. McDonough John, (South Lee) r 50, laborer, h and lot. McDonough Martin, (South Lee) r 49, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. McDonough Michael, r 31, paper engineer. 156 TOWN OF LEE. McDonough Patrick, (South Lee) r 44, farm laborer. McDonough Peter, (South Lee) r 49, laborer, h and lot. McDONOUGH STEPHEN, r3o, paper making engineer P. C. Baird'smill. McDonough Thomas, (South Lee) farm laborer. McGarty Dennis, fireman Smith Paper Co., Eagle Mill, resides High st, with M. Mahon. McGrain Thomas, laborer, lives off Laurel st. McGuire Anna, r 18, widow of William. McKenzie David, r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co. MCLAUGHLIN CHARLES ADAMS, r 31, machinist, h and lot. MCLAUGHLIN CHARLES ANDERSON, r 31, machinist Smith Paper Co., bds with his father, C. A. McLaughlin George E., lives with his father, C. A. McLaughlin James, r 17, laborer. MCLAUGHLIN JOHN, r 31, prop, and owner of machine shop, manuf. paper marker's calender rolls, &c, farmer 40. McLaughlin John, emp. T. Daley. McLaughlin John, machinist Smith Paper Co., off Center. McLaughlin John T., r 31, machinist MCLAUGHLIN J. T. & CO., (John T. McLaughlin and Charles E. Ball, of Holyoke, Mass.) druggists and apothecaries, 27 Main. Mclaughlin j. t, q. t. McLaughlin & Co.) McLaughlin Martin, r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co. McLaughlin Mary, r 15 cor 7, widow of Michael. McLaughlin Michael J., paper engineer, Smith Paper Co., h Prospect. McLaughlin Patrick, laborer, h and lot off Center. McLaughlin Terence, laborer, McMannus Edward, r 20, laborer. McMannus James, r 48, farm laborer, h and lot, McTIGUE MICHAEL, r 30, paper making engineer for Tanner & Faxon. McTigue Patrick, r 30, paper engineer for Tanner & Faxon. MEAGHER EDWARD F., (Lenox Furnace) r 2, supt. Smith Paper Co., finisher, Valley Mill. MEEHAN JAMES H, r 30, machine tender, Tanner & Faxon. Meehan John, r 30, emp. Tanner & Faxon. Meehan Thomas, r 8, farmer 22. MELIUS CHARLES P., r 31, blacksmith and horse-shoer. Melius Edward L., r 21, retired blacksmith. MERKLE CARL, r 33, machinist Gross Bros.' marble works. MERRELL ARTHUR M., farmer with his father, Franklin. MERRELL EDGAR S., r4o, dairyi2 cows, 60 Southdown sheep, 10 head of young stock, farmer 130. MERRELL EGBERT C, farmer with his father, Franklin. MERRELL FRANKLIN, dairy 12 cows, apple orchard 300 trees, farmer, leases of T. S Gross 90. MERRELL HENRY O., farmer with his father, Franklin. Merrel John T., resident. Merrell Theodore, emp. Smith Paper Co., Center. Meyer Christian, carriage maker, emp. of Andrew Simader, h 14 School. MICHAEL JOHN, r 38, horse trainer for Wm. H. Gross. Millard Austin M., r 26, farmer 50, and 2 houses. Miller Andrew J., r 3 1, blacksmith, soldier in Co. K, 4th U. S. Artillery, Reg ular Army, served six years, was in all the battles of the Potomac under McClellan, Burnsides, Hooker, Mead and Grant, farmer 42. TOWN OF LEE. 157 Miller Henry, r 37. Miner Franklin E., r 28, stone mason, farmer 50. Minor Elias F., laborer. Miskill John, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot off Center. Mitchell Thomas, Jr., laborer, h and lot Center. Mitchell William, laborer. Moakler Lachley. r 30, emp. P. C. Baird. Moakly Patrick, r 30, emp. Tanner & Faxon. MOAT THOMAS, r 11, farmer for Elizur Smith. Montgomery James, r 20, laborer, h Hawley Place. Montgomery James B., r 24, laborer, leases h of C. H. Sabin. Mooney Charles N., r 18, finisher for Smith Paper Co., bds-with his mother, Sarah J. MOONEY FRANK J. J., r 18, machine tender Smith Paper Co., bds with his mother, Sarah J. Mooney Sarah J., r 18, widow of William. Mooney Thomas, emp. Smith Paper Co., rents h of E. Smith. Mooney William H, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co., bds with his mother, Sarah J. MOORE CHARLES E., r 31, engineer Washington Paper Mill. Moore Edward A., town collector, general merchant, Park, h do. Moore James, son of John. Moore John, laborer, Center. Moore Joseph, laborer. Moore Patrick, laborer. Moore Patrick J., laborer. Morley Charles L., r 28, custom saw and shingle-mill on Green Water river. MORLEY EDWARD A., r 28, photographer, out-door views, copying, re sides with Lester. Morley Henry F., r 28, photographer, out-door views, bds with Lester. Morley Lester, r 28, millwright, carpenter and' farmer 35. Morey Emily, r 18, widow of Nabby, leases of Smith Paper Co. Morey Harris, r 30, stationary engineer for E. & S. May. MORGAN CHARLES E., prop. Morgan House, Main. Morgan Edwin, bds Morgan House. MORGAN HOUSE, Charles E. Morgan, prop., Main. Morgan Michael, laborer. Morgan Patrick, retired farmer, h and lot, Cottage st Morin Alfred, barber and hair dresser in Baird block over Sparks & Avery's store, h High st. Morin Frank, r 26, emp. John Doud, leases h of J. Dowd. MORIN JOHN B., millwright Smith Paper Co., h and lot, Canal. Morin Moses, farm laborer for E. Smith, lives off Railroad st. Morin Phidere, r 30, foreman for Tanner & Faxon. MORIN TRIFLE, barber and hair dresser, Northrup block, h High. MORIN WILLIAM, r 26, 10 grade Jersey cows, 145 Southdown sheep, farmer :5o. Morris Richard, gardener for Willington Smith. Morrison Eugene, resident. Morrison John, r aJ, laborer. MULCHAEY JOHN E., machine tender for McAlpine Bros. & Co., h Center. Mulchaey Patrick, (S. Lee) r 42, carpenter. I.58 TOWN OF LEE. Mullany Thomas, r 33, sawyer in Gross Marble Works. Murphy John, r 22, blacksmith for J. Kelly. Murphy John, (S. Lee) machine tender Hulbert Paper Co. Murphy Thomas, (S. Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Murry Frances W., r 18, widow of James, h and lot. Murry John, emp. Smith Paper Co., teamster, bds with Thomas Carty. Murry Martin, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer, h and lot. Murtaugh James, laborer, bds with W. M. Tuttle. Myres Samuel H, carpenter and joiner, h School st. Narey John, (S. Lee) r 42, works for Hulbert. Narey Mary, (South Lee) widow of John. Nash Albert, M. E. clergyman, Laurel st. Nash Olin, peddler for F. M. Pease, h Laurel. Navin John, laborer. Navin Patrick, r 18, farmer. Neaven Michael, r 30, foreman for Tanner & Faxon. NELLIGAN JOHN J., (i'outh Lee) supt. rag room Hulbert Paper Co., author of speeches and writings. Nelligan Michael, (South Lee) principal South Lee public school. Nelligan Nellie, (South Lee) r 49, widow of Michael, farm 56. Nevins Conner C, laborer, farmer 5. Newman James, (South Lee) farm laborer. Newman Michael, r 37, farmer 20. Nichols Ellen R., millinery, fancy goods, 54 Main. Nichols Herbert M., salesman for John Cormick. Nolan Ann, widow of Michael, h and lot, cor Railroad and Canal. Nolan William, teamster for Smith Paper Co. Nooney Elizabeth J., (S. Lee) boarding. Northrup Charles F., r 15, farmer, with his mother, Mary J. Northrup Edwin P., r 10, machinist, lives with Mary J. Northrup Mary B., r 10, dressmaker, bds with her mother, Mary J. NORTHRUP MARY J., r 15, widow of Nicholas, breeder and dealer Jersey grade cattle, apple and pear orchard 250 trees, farm 25. NORTON HOUSE, Thomas Norton, owner and prop., head of Main st. Norton James, r 17, emp. Smith Paper Co. Norton John C, r 31, machinist for E. P. Tanner. Norton John, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co. Norton Lizzie, clerk for Thomas Norton. Norton Mary P., r 31, widow of Thomas, leases h of Mr. Tanner. Norton Michael T., r 31, machinist, leases h of Mr. Tanner. NORTON MICHAEL J., r 18, paper maker, with his father, John. Norton Rodger, farmer, owns in West Stockbridge 140 acres, resides with Thos. Norton. (Died 1884.) NORTON THOMAS, prop, bakery, and Norton House bakery and con fectionery, Bard & Benton block. Norton William, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co. NUSS ALEXANDER, merchant tailor in Bossidy block, h Housatonic. Nye Charles, laborer. Nye Charles B., farmer 50. Nye Cornelius, emp. T. S. Gross. Nye John W., carpenter and joiner, served in Co. A, 10th Mass. Vols., in service 4 years. Nye Levi S., formerly a blacksmith, h East Park. TOWN OK LEE. r59 Nye Neil, r 33, emp. Gross Brothers. Nye William L., book-keeper Housatonic Railroad freight office, h East Park st. Oakley Charles S., r 30, millwright, with his father, Freeland. OAKLEY FREELAND, offr 31, (Couch & Oakley) h and lot. O'Brien John, laborer, Center st. O'Brien Michael, r $^, laborer, h and lot. O'Brien Thomas, r 8, farm laborer. O'Connell Johanna, widow of Michael, h and lot. O'Connell John H, r 15, machinist, h and lot. O'Connell Patrick, r 20, emp. Smith Paper Co., farmer 17. O'Connor Patrick, r 20, farmer. O'Hi^arin Edward, (South Lee) r 42, laborer, h and 3 acres. O'Lannan Owen, blacksmith, Smith Paper Co., North st O'Laughlin Michael, farmer for F. S. Gross. Olds Almon A., r 31, salesman for Hairison Garfield. Olds Andes P. J., carpenter and builder, h High. Olds Bushnel, carpenter and joiner. Olds Jane Miss, r 31, emp. of E. & S. May. OLDS LEWIS H , r 31, machinist, with John McLaughlin. Olds Mary, r 31, widow of Egbert. OLIVER JOSEPH K, r 17, barber, h and lot. O'NEIL FELIX, (S. Lee)r 42, machine tender, Hulbert Paper Co., hand lot Main st. O'NEIL FELIX J., paper making engineer for E. & S. May, bds Strick land House. O'Neil John, (S. Lee) r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Orr James, (S. Lee) r 42, shoemaker, Main. Owen Henry M., r 26, millwright with E. P. Tanner. OWEN FRANK J., (Harder & Owen) h Housatonic. Packard Albert W., (Lenox Furnace) r 4, farm laborer. Palmer Sylvia S., widow of Arnold, owns 4 houses and lots, Center st Parker Ephraim, gardener, 3 houses and lots, Park st. Parker Frank H., (E. Lee) molder, bds Strickland House. Parker Hosea D., r 40, apple orchard 100 trees, farmer 56. Parker Rufus, r 40, stone mason, farmer 17. Parsons David H, r 40, dairy 6 Jersey cows, farmer 42. Parsons John A., r 40, farmer. Parsons Walter, (S. Lee) farm laborer. Payne Ann, widow of Thomas, h Railroad st. Payne Michael, r 26, emp. John Decker, farmer 8. PEASE CHARLES H., salesman for F. M. Pease. PEASE FRANK M., dealer in drugs, medicines, chemicals, dye stuffs, kero sene goods, toilet articles, paints, oils, glass, &c, orders by mail or tel ephone promptly filled and forwarded, proprietor of "Potashia," the great specific for all throat affections, sudden colds, etc., Pease block, 14 Main, house 25 Park st. Pease Maria A., h High. PEASE MOSES H., state detective, insurance agent, proprietor Lee match works, treasurer Berkshire water company, 14 Main st. h cor Park and Housatonic st. Peck Augustus H., constable and laborer, h W. Center st, PECK JOHN N., formerly clothing business, 3 houses and lots, farmer 150. 160 TOWN OF LEE. Peiffer Ernest, machine tender Smith Paper Co. PEIFFER HENRY, Lee dye works and carpet manuf., faded garments of all kinds colored any shade desired, also clothes cleaned and renewed, rags wove into beautiful carpets. Pendleton Henry, r 39, farmer 13. PERRIN USIP, (Lenox) stationary engineer for Chas. Lanier, bds with J. McCarty. Perrin Theressa, r 22, widow of Horace. Perry Henry, teamster, Smith Paper Co., Center. Perry Lyman, r 20, farmer 20. Perry & Gray, (I. G. Perry, of Gt. Barrington, and T. J. Gray,) watches, jewel ry and engraving. Baird Block. Petit Alfred G., clerk for E. L. Cogswell. Phelan James, r 31^, coachman for H. Garfield. PHELPS HENRY C, dealer in stoves, house furnishing goods, rubber hose, water pipe, cement drain tile, slating, h and lot Main. Phelps William A., emp in Gleaner office. Phillips Henry J., r 26, laborer. Philleo Theodore, r 31, supt. rag room, J. A Veran's mill. Philleo William, keeps lock-up, Depot st. Phinney Edward A., machinist, Housatonic st. Phinney Edwin H, r 23, machinist, farmer 38. Pinney Carlos, (E. Lee) nurse and farm laborer. PINNEY CHARLES C , butcher, emp. G.G.Ellis, resides with father, Carlos. Pinney Don Carlos, r 26, nurse, h and lot. Pixley Arthur I., (S. Lee) student, lives with his father, Isaac H. Pixley Horace N., (S. Lee) r 41, salesman, assistant postmaster with his father, Isaac H. PIXLEY ISSAC H, (S. Lee) r 42, postmaster, dealer in dry goods, gro ceries, provisions, boots, shoes, Main, h do. Pola Leon, machine tender, Smith Paper Co. Pope John D., pastor of Bethel Baptist church, h High st. Porter Edwin W., house painter, bds with L. A. Webster. Porter Phebe B. Mrs., h High st. Porter Susie B , h with her mother, Phebe. Potter Orrin I., r 26, farm laborer, leases h and lot. Powers James, molder. Powers Martin, laborer, h Railroad. Pultz Hannah M., widow of Daniel, h W. Park. Pultz Jessie F., student, daughter of Mrs. Daniel. Pultz Leman, machinist, lives with his mother, Hannah M. Purcell Michael, machinist, h High. Purcell Perry, emp. F. S. Gross. Quackenbush Peter Mc, r 39, breeder and dealer in pure registered Jersey cattle, 10 cows, farmer 40. (Died Oct. 20, 1884.) Quigley John P., (J. H. Casey & Co.) h Railroad. Quirks Thomas, (S Lee) r 50, laborer, h and lot. Rambo Vincent J., emp. F. S. Gross. Ramsdell Edward B. L., variety store, Omans block, bds Housatonic st. RANDALL EDWIN, supt. Howk Shirt Factory, h 113 Main. Rathbun Albert, (S. Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co. RATHBUN ALBERT R., (S. Lee) r 42, painter, Main. TOWN OF LEE. l6l REARDON JAMES, laborer, rear Bossidy block, Main. . Reiser Charles, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mill. REISER EMILE, r i8, stationary engine Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mill. Reiser Guss, r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mill. Resley Theodore, (S. Lee) r 47, finisher, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. REYNOLDS THOMAS J., assistant clergyman with T. M. Smith. Reynolds Kate, (S. Lee) emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot. RICE ABNER B., teacher high school, h Franklin. RICE JAMES A., furniture dealer and undertaker, repairing a specialty, 13 Park, h Franklin. RICHMOND EUGENE F., r 30, machine tender for McAlpine Bros. & Co. RICHMOND LEWIS, r 30, machine tender for P. C. Baird & Co. Riddsford Charles, dealer in musical instruments, fancy goods, etc., Baird's block, 39 Main, bds with Charles N. Foote, Franklin st. Ridout Hiram H., formerly millwright, h Housatonic. Roach Frank, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer. Roarback George W., deputy sheriff, bds E. Park. Roberts Isaac V., r 25, stone mason. Robertson Watson, r 23, emp. J. W. Bowen. ROGERS EDWARD S., editor and prop. The Valley Gleaner, Baird's block, Main. ROGERS THEODORE, r 26, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Romary Joseph, r 27, laborer with F. A. Goussett. Romary Julius, r 27, with F. A. Goussett. Ross William H., (S. Lee) of Union League Club, N. Y. city, residence 25 W. 53d st. Rowe Charles H., r 45, works for P. C. Baird. Rowland Lyman S., pastor Cong, church, h East Park. Royal Peter, laborer. Royce Emily F., widow of Edward A., h Housatonic. Royce William H, laborer. Ryan John, r 31, machinist, with Patrick, Water st. Ryan Michael, r 31, engineer Benton Bros', mill. Ryan Michael L., emp. E. P. Tanner. Ryan Patrick, r 45, works for E. P. Tanner, h and lot. Ryan Patrick W., (E. Lee) laborer. Ryan Patrick H., Jr., r 31, blacksmith, helper foundry and machine shop. Ryan Philip, r 40, emp. F. S. Gross. Ryan Robert J., emp. H. C. Phelps, plumber. RYAN THOMAS P., r 31^, machinist for John McLaughlin. SABIN CHARLES H, r 24, book-keeper for H. Garfield, 10 cows, farmer 100, and 75 mountain land. Sabin Charles L., r 24, student Lee High School, son of C. H. Sabin. Sabin Henry, formerly general merchant, h Laurel st. SABIN HENRY D., r 24, farmer with his father C. H. SABIN THOMAS G., (Decker & Sabin,) dealer in fine carriage horses, School st. Sanger Edward, stationary engineer Smith Paper Co., lives in Bossidy Block. Sargent Charles S., book-keeper Lee National Bank, bds High. SAULN1ER JOSEPH, r 31, carpenter and box maker for J. Veran. Saulnier Julius, r 21, stationary engineer Decker mill. 11 162 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. EDWARD S. ROGERS, Editor and Proprietor. .A. PAMILT CTOTmizT-AJL, Bbj^Mpe People at H°51e ^ A^0^- PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, AT 37 jUAIN STREET, JfcBE, ja/ISS Good and reliable correspondents in all the towns of Central and Southern Berkshire make it newsy and interesting in local matters, while in its columns will always be found stories and miscellaneous matter of the highest order. Its extensive circulation in the thriving farming communities and prosperous manufacturing villages of the vicinity is of a class to commend it to discriminating advertisers. Q^erv faeififij for ffte prompt anil ati4>factorij e^ecufion of at! ftine^A of ^06 ©^orft. TOWN OF LEE. 1 63 SAUNDERS SAMUEL K. Dr., dentist, Morey's block, Main, breeder of registered Jersey cattle, farmer 70, h Franklin. Savage Frank, teller Lee National Bank, h Orchard. Scanlon James, laborer, h off Laurel. See Darius, r 5, pensioner, h and lot. See John, r 20, farm laborer. Seymour James E., r 26, farm laborer. Shannon Augustus V., supt. Smith Paper Co., h cor Franklin and High. Shaughnessy Celia Mrs., Center street. Shaver Robert, laborer, h High. Shaw Robert G., (S. Lee) assistant book-keeper Hulbert Paper Co.. Shay John, r 7, salesman for S. Stanton, N. Y. city. Shay Nicholas, r 7, blacksmith for F. S. Gross, farmer 20. Shay Nicholas, Jr., r 7, machinist. Shay Patrick, off r 7, stone mason, farmer 10. Shaylor Charles H., r 7, farmer with his father, P. M. SHAYLOR PLINY M., r 7, 35 Holstein cows, 20 head young cattle, 20 sheep, farmer 170, in E. Lee 187, and mountain land 121. Shaylor William M., r 7, farmer with his father, Pliny M. Shea Cornelius, r 15, farm laborer, h and lot. Shea David, supt. rag room Columbia Mill, Smith Paper Co. Shea Mary A., dressmaker Oman's block, lives with her father, Patrick. SHEA MATTHEW, r 15, salesman with J. H. Casey & Co. Sheehan William, r 30, emp. Benton Bros. Shelly John, farm laborer. Sheridan John, r 33, sawyer for Gross Bros. Shields Patrick, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, emp. Smith Paper Co.'s Valley Mill. Shook Edward, carpenter, emp. William Stone, h High. Shook Frank P., emp. Smith Paper Co., Columbia Mill. Shorts James E., laborer. Shultis James B., r 45, farmer, William Cone's estate. SIMADER ANDREW, blacksmith, carriage and sleigh maker, Park. Sine Peter, r 33, emp. F. S. Gross. Smith Albert M., r 31, box maker for E. & S. May, h and lot. SMITH ALONZO P., plumbing and gas fitting, Baird's block, h Center. Smith Augustus R., book-keeper with his father, Wellington, E. Park. Smith Byron G., (S. Lee) r 50, works in finishing room Hulbert Paper Co. SMITH C. W., dealer in stoves, ranges and furnaces, manuf. of tin, cop per and sheet-iron ware, 66 Main, h Laurel. Smith Charles F., r 31, molder for E. P. Tanner. SMITH CHARLES H., engineer for E. & S. May. SMITH DEWITT S., (Smith Paper Co.) h Park. SMITH ELIZUR, r 11, pres. Smith Paper Co., breeder and dealer in pure registered Holstein cattle, 30 cows, 20 head young cattle, 100 head trotting horses, brood mares, stallions and young stock, Cheshire hogs at Highland, farmer 700, h Franklin st. Smith Ezekiel G , r 31, machine tender for P. C. Baird. Smith Frank, r 31^, laborer, resides with his father, A. M. Smith Frank, r 30, emp. Tanner & Faxon. Smith George E., emp. paper mill. Smith Grove C, r 31, finisher, Decker paper mill. SMITH HANNAH M., widow of Charles, dressmaker, 16 School st, h do. SMITH HENRY, r 39, farmer with Henry L. 160. 164 TOWN OF LEE. SMITH HENRY L., r 39, assessor, with Henry, young stock 15 head, 14 grade Durhams, apple orchard 150 trees, farmer 160. Smith Henry M., student at Albany, N. Y., medical college. Smith James H., r 31, laborer. Smith Joseph L., r 23, laborer. SMITH MERRICK L., (East Lee) 131, machine tender, Benton Bros. paper mill. Smith Riley C, r 31, machine tender for P. C. Baird, h Silver. SMITH TERENCE M., pastor St. Mary's Catholic church, also St, Ann's church at Lenox and South Lee. SMITH WELLINGTON, (Smith Paper Co.lh West Park. Sona Gilbert, foreman, engineer Smith Paper Co. Soule Lafayette, emp. G. T. Bostwick, rents h do. Sparks Albert C, (Sparks & Avery, also W. D. Clark & Co.) general mer chandise and clothing, h Center. Sparks Betsey, r 20, widow of John. Sparks Emily A., dressmaker, with Betsey. Sparks Lyman, resident. Sparks & Avery, (A. C. Sparks and W. D. Avery) dealers in dry goods, boots and shoes, groceries and provisions, n Main. Spaulding James R., farm laborer. Spencer Albert H., r 3 c, emp. Hairison Garfield, leases house. Spencer William D., laborer. Spofford Hosea, (South Lee) laborer. Spofford S. W., (South Lee) resident. SPOOR ALBERT M., 1 18, millwright and machine tender at Columbia mill, Smith Paper Co. Spoor Nicholas, r 78, resides with his grandson, A. M- Spoor, born in West moreland, Oneida county, N. Y. SQUIRES JEREMIAH A., axe maker, blacksmith, horse shoer, Laurel, h West Center. Stallman John J., prop, lime kiln, h cor High and Academy. STANARD DELANCY, r 30, paper making engineer for McAlpine Bros. & Co. Steadman & Lewis, (Lenox Furnace) (Oliver P. Steadman, and Ward Lewis, Gt. Barrington) portable steam saw-mill, lumber dealers. Steadman Oliver P., (Lenox Furnace) r 5, (Steadman & Lewis.) Steadman Oliver, r 5, carriage painter, h and lot. Stevens George G., r 33, emp. F. S. Gross. Stevens John, machinist, Smith Paper Co., bds Norton House. Stickles Constance J., r 30, paper engineer for P. C. Baird. STONE WILLIAM A., carpenter and builder, employs 10 men, Franklin, h do. Stratton Charles W., homeo. physician and surgeon, East Park, h do. STREET OSCAR D , r 16, prop, and dealer in Streets balsam and liniment farmer 60. Street Ralph H, r 16, machinist, with his father, O. D. STRICKLAND HOUSE, Harvey O. Cowles, prop., East Lee. Strong Edward F., printer in Gleaner office. Strong Moses, r 22, emp. Smith Paper Co., h and 3 acres. Stumpf Mary, r 22, widow of Philip. Stumpf John H, pipe maker for Hapley, h Railroad st, STURGES EDWIN, r 26, dealer in monumental marble, first shop in the county, farmer 62. TOWN OF LEE. 165 STURGES GEORGE E., r 26, with his father, in marble works. Sullivan John M., emp., E. Smith, bds Dover. Sullivan John, (South Lee) r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Sullivan Michael, (South Lee) r 41, emp. Hurlbert Paper Co. Swift Albert C, r n, milk dealer for E. Smith. Taintor Albert J., r 6, clock repairer, dealer in pumps, farmer 37. Taintor Burton H, books, news dealer and fancy goods, 33 Main, h Maple. Taintor William, furniture dealer and undertaker, Center, h do. Talbot Nicholas, (S. Lee) r 49, trackman R. R. , h and lot. Tattersall Eliza, millinery and fancy goods, 101 Main cor School. Tanner Alida, r 31, widow of William M., h and lot. Tanner Edward P., agent foundry and machine works, breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, farmer 36. Tanner J. Albert, r 31, manager of Lee foundry and machine works. TANNER GEORGE H., r 30, (Tanner & Faxon). TANNER Sz FAXON, (George H. Tanner and J. T. Faxon) manuf. paper at Mountain Mill. Tarley Catherine, (Mrs. John) r 31, resdent TARLEY THOMAS T., r 31, student, bds with mother, Catherine. Tarley John, r 31, laborer, of California. Tarrney Martin, r 6, laborer. Tarmey Michael, r 33, emp. Gross Bros. Taylor James B., emp. of D. Dresser, h Railroad. Taylor Rebecca H., widow of Hon. William, h and lot. THATCHER ELIEL, blacksmith, h Main. THATCHER G. WESLEY, 10 grade Jersey cows, carries on farm for Har rison Garfield 120. THAYER RUFUS L., (Lenox Eurnace) r 5, prop, saw and cider mills. furnishes kindling wood for Lee and Lenox, soldier Co. B, 49th Regt. Mass. Vols., 1 year's service. Thomas Dailey, dealer in tobacco and cigars, Main st. Thomas Ward, r 33, emp. F. S. Gross. THOMPSON GEORGE H, gardener with James G. THOMPSON JAMES G., gardener for Dewitt Smith, h High. Thompson Wellington T., (S. Lee) farmer. Thorp Maria, emp. Smith Paper Co., owns h and lot, School st. Tillinghast Charles, 131, farm laborer. Todd George E, stationary engineer, supt. gas works, h W. Center. Toohey John, melter in Lee Foundry, High st. Toohey John, laborer, h off High. Toole James, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, 10 cows, farmer 120. Tooley Charles, r 5, teamster, h and lot. Toomy William, emp. Gross Bros. Toupence Jules, r 49, basket maker, h and lot. Touponct Exiaviar, r 49, farmer 6. TRACY NICHOLAS, carpenter and millwright, h Center. Trombley Benjamin, emp. Housatonic R. R., h off Railroad. Tucker Charles E., laborer. Tucker Chauncey E., off r 20, farmer with Hosea Codding. Tucker George N., laborer. Tucker Timothy, (E. Lee) laborer. Tucker Timothy A., r 26, emp. Benton Bros, paper mill, leases h of A. M. Millard. 1 66 TOWN OF LEE. Tucker William H, staple and fancy dry goods and notions, Benton & Baird's block, Main st., bds Morgan House. Tuller John, r 31, laborer. TULLY PATRICK, saloon keeper, Depot st, h and lot cor Main and School, also h School st. , Turner Robert, r 31, stationary engineer with J. Veran. Turner David B., r 45, milk dealer on Cone estate. TUTTLE WILLIAM M., r 45, supt. farmer for J. O. Sargeant Twing Calvin, (S. Lee) farmer. Tyer Peter, r 18, farmer 10. TYER PETER, Jr., r 18, emp. Smith Paper Co., Eagle Mill, resides with his father, Peter. Tyler Margaret, r 31, emp. Decker Paper Co. TYMESON JACOB, (S. Lee) boarding house for Hulbert Paper Co. TYMESON JACOB Mrs., boarding house, Main. Tyre Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) r 1, machine tender, Smith Paper Co., Val ley Mill. Vader George W., r 4, laborer, h and lot. *VALLEY GLEANER THE,Edward S. Rogers, editor and prop., Baird block, Main. [Card on page 162.] Vanable James, (S. Lee) laborer, bds with Michael. Vanable Michael, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer, h and lot. Vanable Thomas, (S. Lee) r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co., bds with Michael. VanBergen Josie Mrs., (S. Lee) emp. Smith Paper Co. VanDeusen James, (S. Lee) r 41, laborer. VanTassel Henry, laborer. Veran Byron L., book-keeper for his father, John, h W. Park. Veran John, prop. New England Paper Mill, h W. Park. Videtto Charles H., millwright for Smith Paper Co., h High. VIGAENT JOHN, (S. Lee) r 49, fireman, Hulbert Paper Co. Voger Louis, (S. Lee) r 47, painter, h and lot. Wackford W. C, manuf. and dealer in fine imported and domestic cigars, 26 Main. Waddock John J., r 30, finisher in Benton Bros', paper mill. Wakefield Olive, widow of Chester, ice cream and coffee rooms, Main. Walker Charles B., r 45, salesman for J. H. Casey & Co., h 12 W. Center. Walker Egbert D., salesman for D. P. Williams & Son, h Housatonic. Wallace Jane R., (S. Lee) widow of Thomas, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Ward Franklin, laborer. Ward John, r 33, teamster for Stallman. Ward Patrick, overseer rag loft, E. & S. May. Ward Sarah A., r 24, widow of James, farm 4. WAY CHARLES T., painter and paper hanger, h and lot W. Park. Webster Arthur A., laborer. Webster Charles W., r 30, farmer. Webster Isaac B., (S. Lee) harness maker, Main. WEBSTER JASON S., (S. Lee) r 42, carpenter and joiner, h and lot. Webster John J., r 33, supt of horses for F. S. Gross. Webster Rollin A., emp. Smith Paper Co., owns in Sandisfield farm 40, h E. Park. WEBSTER WILLIAM T., clerk for Elizur Smith, h Housatonic. Webster Warren, r 33, emp. Gross Brothers. Weed Jared, emp. Smith Paper Co., Center. TOWN OK LEE. 167 Wells Almond, laborer. WELLS FRANCES, widow of William, h and lot. WELLS WILLIAM, r 16. laborer, bds with his mother, Frances. Welsh William, r 31^, engineer P. C. Baird's mill. Welsh Christopher, (S. Lee) r 41, emp. Hulbert Paper Co. Welsh Dennis, laborer, h High. Welsh Edward, (S. Lee) machine tender Hulbert Paper Co. Welsh George, emp. Smith Paper Co., h High. Welsh John, emp. E. Smith, h off Center. Welsh John, (S. Lee) laborer Hulbert Paper Co. Welsh Mary, widow of Michael, h Center. Welsh Michael, emp. Smith Paper Co. Welsh Thomas, (S. Lee) r 42, laborer, bds with his mother, Ann F. WERDON GEORGE H, r 4, farm laborer. Whalen John, laborer. Whalen Michael, r 31^-, laborer, h and lot Whalen Thomas P., laborer. Wheeler Asa A., (Lenox Furnace) r 5, miller for Lewis Chapin & Co. White Alfred N., r 26, wagon and carriage manuf., h and shop. White James W., (E. Lee) laborer. Whitford James, laborer, laundry, leases h Railroad st. Wickham James, bar-tender for P. Tulley, h and lot Railroad. Wickham John. (S. Lee) r 42, engineer Hulbert Paper Co. Wickham Nicholas, (S. Lee) r 42, emp. Hulbert Paper Co., h and lot. Wickle August, emp. Smith Paper Co., Railroad st. " WIGMORE MICHAEL, r ir, teamster, emp. Elizur Smith. WILCOX DAVID M., physician and surgeon, served 3 years in Co. G, 10th Regt. Mass. Vols., and Co. C, 3d Regt. Maryland Vols. Wilds Warren W., leases of Cath. O'Herin of Becket, orchard 1,000 trees, farm 60. Williams Alexander T., formerly silver plater, laborer, h Railroad. WILLIAMS DAVID P., (D. P. & Son) h Park. *WILLIAMS D. P. & Son, (David P. & Henry D.) successors to T. G. Sabin, wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, iron, steel, agricultural implements, paints, oils, varnishes, glass, brushes, etc., Northrup block. [Card on page 230.] Williams David M., r 10, laborer with D. B. DeWolf. WILLIAMS HENRY D., (D. P. Williams & Son) bds with Mrs. Drowne, Main. Williams James H, r 30, paper making engineer in Benton Bros.' mill. Williams Lewis, farm laborer, h off Center. Williams Margaret, r 15 cor 17, resident. Williams Miner, laborer, h and lot E. Park. Willson Holland R., r 26, laborer for E. M. Culver. Wilson Alexander, (S. Lee) painter and paper hanger. Wilson Alexander E., laborer. Wilson Edward, r 16 and 39, commercial agent for Hawley & Co., Bridge port, Conn. Wilson John W., (E. Lee) farmer. Wilson Marian L., (S. Lee) r 42, widow of John. Wilson Robert, r 31, emp. P. C. Baird, h and lot Main st, E. Lee. WILSON THOMAS, r 16, h and lot in village, farmer 40. Wilson Thomas E., laborer, son of Thomas. 1 68 TOWN OF LENOX. Winegar Wilbur G, resident. Wolf Ellis A., hotel clerk at Morgan House. Wolfinger John J., emp. Smith Paper Co , h and lot Center. Wood Daniel, r 5, farmer 55, and in Washington 15. Wood George W., son of Daniel, laborer. Wood Irving D., (E. Lee) r 31, emp. H. Garfield. Wood Robert J., r 26, paper engineer emp. John Veran. Woodward James M., r 15, bricklayer, mason and builder. Worden Charles F., r 28, laborer, resides with A. Gifford. WRIGHT CHARLES H, salesman for A. S. Dewey, Main st. WRIGHT ELIPHALET, physician and surgeon, no Main, farmer 13. Wright Lucius W.. r 26, farm laborer, h and 4 acres, soldier Co. F, 49th Regt, Mass. Vols. Wright Nelson H, emp. Wellington Smith. Wright Nelson W., r 17, emp. Wellington Smith. Wrinkle James, r 45, laborer, leases of C. Martin. Wrinkle James, (E. Lee) laborer. Wrinkle Thomas D., laborer. Wurtzbach Carl, clerk for F. M. Pease. YOUNG FRED M., emp. J. A. Veran. Young Joseph, emp. Smith Paper Co., h Railroad st. Young Simeon, emp. Smith Paper Co. Youngs Joseph, agent for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, West Park. Youngs Michael, laborer. LENOX. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Lenox, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Abbott Thomas, (New Lenox) r 1, laborer, farmer 5. Adams Alexander R., laborer. Adolphus Scheffer, r 23, emp. H. M. Braem. ALBERG ANTHONY, gardener with Dr. R. C. Greenleaf, Jr. Ambrose Cordelia A., daughter of Jeremiah, copiest for F. M. Peyser, Ful ton st, N. Y. AMBROSE JEREMIAH, gardener for Mrs. J. M. White, leases h and lot to Thos. Tobey. Ambrose Mary A. C, dressmaker, daughter of Jeremiah. Ames Arthur, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Appleton Julia, h and lot, Cliffwood st. Arnold Josiah C, deputy sheriff, collector, h and lot. ASHLEY EDWARD, carpenter and builder. AUBERT FREDERIC, carpenter and builder. AUCHMUTY RICHARD T., (61 University place, New York, or Lenox) r 12, 10 Jersey cows, 10 head young stock, 12 horses, farm 250. The best place in the City to buy Hats, Caps, Furs, Robes, Umbrellas, etc., is at JE. C. HILL)g, 29 North St., Pittsfield. TOWN OF LENOX. 1 69 BABCOCK ALVIN, r 26, house painter, h and lot BABCOCK HARRY, coachman for S. W. Tillotson. Baker Catherine L., (New Lenox) r 6, widow of Stephen, farm 90. Baker John, farmer for Col. R. T. Auchmuty. BAKER JOHN W., (New Lenox) r 6, farmer on estate of Stephen H. 90. Baker Patrick, r 17, farmer, emp. Bradford. BAKER THOMAS, r 12, farmer, for Wm. H. Bradford 380, owns farm 32. BALLARD HARLAN H, A. M., principal Lenox Academy, resides on Cliffwood st. Bangs Charles G., with his son, Edward G. Bangs. BANGS EDWARD G., dealer in stoves, ranges, tinware, oil stoves, house furnishing goods, rubber hose, water pipe, cement drain tile, etc., Depot st, h Cliffwood st. BANGS CHAUNCY, r 14, retired farmer, aged 72. Barclay Henry A., r 13, (Lenox or Astoria, Long Island) r 33, farm 8. Barlow Frances C, General, r 37, att'y and counselor at law, office New York city, h and lot. Barlow William, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Barnes John S., r 41, residence 22 East 48th St., office 8 Wall St., New York, banker and broker, farmer 70. Barrett Edwin Dea., (New Lenox) r 7, assessor, farmer n. BARRETT FRANK J., watchmaker and jeweler and optician, president, secretary and treasurer Lenox serenade band. BARRETT JAMES L., marble works, ornamental stone cutting, summer boarding, Fern cottage Church st. Barrows William H, r 16, engineer on Vinyard Light House vessel. BARTLET BENJAMIN F., r 28, apple orchard, farmer 88. Bartlett John, (New Lenox) r 14, farm laborer. Bartlett William, r 28, farm laborer with his father, B. E. Bjaum Peter, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Beiden Albert G., r 31, farmer 120. Beiden Daniel C, 131, farmer with Albert G. 120. BELDEN HENRY A., r 33, lumber dealer, farmer 142. Bennett Elizabeth, widow of Charles F., h and lot. Bennett William, resident, Main. Bergen Joseph, r 16, emp. H. Naylor. Berred Frank, (New Lenox) stone cutter. Berry George W, (Pittsfield) r 3, farmer n. Besanson Jacob, (Lenox Furnace) r 48, farmer and gardener, leases 20 acres of J. Marshal, h and lot. Bigelow Amasa W., r 25, carpenter and joiner. Bigelow James G., r 25, farmer with Amasa. Bishop David, r 35, farmer. Bishop H. W., (Chicago) Master in Chancery, U. S. Court, Main cor West. BLINN ABBIE L., r 43, widow of Edward S., resident. Bliss George, (Pittsfield) r 2, carpenter and builder. BLIVEN LOIS B., widow of Samuel, h and lot Bond Chester R., emp. W. O. Curtis, owns h and lot Cliffwood st. Booth William, carpenter and joiner. Booth William H, r 24, carpenter. Bourne Frances L., r 12, school teacher. Bourne Frederick W., r 12, with his father, Marcus M. BOURNE GEORGE F., ice dealer, teamster, bds with J. H. Curtis. 170 TOWN OK LENOX. BOURNE MARCUS M., r rz, leases farm with Thomas Baker 30. Boyer Frank, r 8, laborer at lime kiln. Boyle John, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co. Bradford William H, r 12, farmer 336, city residence 21 Washington place, New York. Braem Henri M., r 23, (69 Wall St., N. Y. city,) Danish Consul, breeder of pure blood Jersey cattle, farmer 166. Brazee Elmer, (New Lenox) farm laborer. Breiffet Harry, shoemaker, Bangs block. Breiffet Henry, shoemaker, h and lot Main. Brested Cecile Miss, r 33, resident, farm 6. Brewster Elizabeth, r 25, resident. BRIDGES GEORGE R., (New Lenox) r n, farmer with Horace A. Hib- bard. BRISTER LANOR A., r 25, bakery, h and lot. Broderick Cornelius, blacksmith. Broderick Ellen, h and lot Housatonic st. Broderick James, 2d, laborer. Broderick James W., r 33, teamster for R. C. Greeleaf. Broderick Michael, r 25, farm laborer, h and lot, leases Zachariah Sears's farm. Broderick Michael, 2d, r 25, farm laborer. Broderick Patrick, blacksmith with Cornelius. BRODERICK TIMOTHY D., r 35, gardener and coachman for R. G. Goodman. Broderick William, laborer, Housatonic st. Broderick Michael, r 32, aged 83. Brooks Anson, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Brooks Peter, r 24, farmer 5. BROWN MURRAY A., (Sears & Co.) Main st. Brayton , (Lenox Furnace) emp. in glass works. Brown William, (Lenox Furnace) laborer, h and lot. Bull William B., dealer in stoves and tinware, plumbing, h Cliffwood st. Bullard Charles, r 43, farmer. Bullard William S., farmer 7. Burke James, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. BUTLER ALBERT C, r 31, farmer 100. Butler F. Allen, r 31, farmer with his father, A. C. BUTLER JOHN W., r 23, dealer and breeder Durham cattle, farmer 85J. BUTLER LEVI A., r 16, blacksmith, farmer 12. BUTLER LUTHER S., r 33, 6 Ayrshire cows, farmer 86, Underhill cot tage. BUTLER MILTON C, r 23, farmer with his father, J. W. Cahill William, plumber. Callaher Daniel, r 31, h and lot. Campbell Alexander H., (New Lenox) butcher and laborer, h and lot. Camwell Harry, groom for Dr. Greenleaf. Carey Charles E., carpenter and joiner, Franklin st. Carey Jeremiah, (Lenox Furnace) carpenter and builder, h and lot CAREY JOHN, (Lenox Furnace) mason and builder. Carey John, coachman for H. W. Bishop. Carey Patrick, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Carpenter David, r 28, farm laborer. TOWN OK LENOX. 17 I Carpenter Henry, (Lenox Furnace) farmer with his father, Orrin. Carpenter John, Jr., emp. and tinner with E. G. Bangs. Carpenter Orrin, (Lenox Furnace) farmer 20. Cassaboom Ewan, (Lenox Furnace) r 47, glass maker, 10 grade Jersey cows, farmer 100. (Died 1884.) Cassaboom Franklin H., (New Lenox) r 47, farmer, estate of Ewan. Chapin Lewis & Co., (Lenox Furnace) dealers in feed, meal and coal. Clahasey Dennis, r 37, farms for F. A. Schemerhorn 16, soldier Co. I, nth Regt. Mass. Vols. Clahasey Edward, r 16, carpenter and joiner. Clahasey James, r 37, farms for F. A. Schemerhorn. Clahasey John, r 16, farmer with his father, William. Clahasey Margaret E., r 16, dressmaker, bds with William. CLAHASEY WILLIAM G, r 16, (Russell & Clahasey) milk dealer with William. Clark Charles R., r 28, teamster, and farmer 15. CLARK HERMAN W., (Lenox Furnace) carpenter and builder. Clark Samuel, r 27, leases of T. Post. Clark William, r 28, painter and decorator. Clark William B., (Lenox Furnace) wagon maker. CLARKE JOHN J., carpenter and builder. Clemens William, (New Lenox) emp. Oliver H. Hutchinson. CLIFFORD J. OFFEN, carpenter, works with his father, James. CLIFFORD JAMES, carpenter and builder, employs 40 men, h Cliffwood CLIFFORD WILLIAM G., carpenter with his father, James. CLIFFWOOD HOTEL, Isaac J. Newton, prop. COGGSWELL GEORGE B., plumber and tinner, h J. A. Parson's block, Main st. Colbert Morris, carpenter and joiner. Colbert Thomas, blacksmith, horseshoeing. Congdon Dallas, P., (New Lenox) r ri, farmer 17. Connel John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Conners John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Conners Morris, (New Lenox) r 11, emp. of R. T. Auchmuty. Conners Thomas, laborer, h and lot, Housatonic st. Conroy Thomas, laborer. Cook John M., farmer, manager for E. J. Woolsey, h Main st. Cook Loring, (Lenox Furnace) laborer and constable. Cook Lorin L., (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Cook Martin M., student at East Hampton. Cook Mary, widow of Samuel, h and lot, Walker st. COOKE HIRAM N., summer boarding, owns in Richmond farm 50, h Church st. Coon George, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co.'s pulp mill. COONEY JOHN W., r 12, dealer in coal, lime, cement, wood and kindling also crushed stone for roads, walks and drives. COTTRELL M. A. Mrs., resident. Courviser Edward, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Cossbone Edwin, (Lenox Furnace) laborer, leases h of Smith Paper Co. COUHIG RICHARD, r 38, teamster and farmer 44. Cowhig Cornelius, r 33, farm laborer, h and lot. Cowhig Theodore, r 37, teamster and farmer 10. Coy Stephen, (New Lenox) r 14, laborer. 172 TOWN OF LENOX. Crawford William, (Lenox Furnace) stone mason. CROCKETT LORENZO D., runs stage between Lenox and Pittsfield, teaming, watering streets, &c. CROCKETT WELLINGTON, runs stage with his father L. D. Crosby Abner, farmer. Crosby Charles, laborer, with Abner. Crosby Louis A., (Stockbridge) meat market, Water st. Cummings Abram A., (Lenox Furnace) house painter, h and lot. CUMMINGS PETER, (Lenox Furnace) wagon and sleigh manuf., black smithing and horse shoeing, employs 5 men, owns h and shop in Pittsfield. Curtis Charles S., resident. Curtis George C, with his father, William O., in Curtis Hotel. Curtis Hotel, William O. Curtis, proprietor, cor Main and Walker. Curtis James H, soldier Co. D, 49th Regt. Mass. Vols. Curtis Roswell D., with his father William O. Curtis William D., town clerk and justice ofthe peace, with William 0. Curtis William O., proprietor and owner Curtis Hotel, ticket and express agent Housatonic R. R., livery and boarding stable, farmer 75. Dalton William, (Lenox Furnace) r37, farmer for William Barnes. DANA RICHARD S., (Lenox or New York,) r 38, general stock farm 90. Danahee John, laborer, h and lot. Davine Louis, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Deeley Patrick, emp. William O. Curtis. DELAF1ELD EDWARD, r 38, city residence 46 East 22d St., New York, farmer 154. Delafield Frederick S , r 38, with his father, Edward. Dewey Chauncey, farmer 60. DEWEY CHAUNCEY E., (New Lenox) r 6, breeder and dealer in pure registered Holstein cattle, 50 cows, farmer 272, and in Washington pas ture and woodland 1,000. Dewey Duane B., (New Lenox) r 6, farmer with his father, Chauncey E. Dewey Elisha H., (New Lenox) carpenter and farmer 90. Dewey Frank W., student Lenox Academy. Dewey Harvey, (New Lenox) r 6, farmer with his father Chauncey E. Dings Martin. CLenox Furnace) teamster for Smith Paper Co. Dodge William J., geneial merchant, h and lot, Church st. Donahue Edward, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Donahue John, stone mason, h and lot. Donovan John, (New Lenox) r 11, emp. R. T. Auchmuty. Donovan James, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Donovan , (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Donnelly Frank B., (Lenox Furnace) farm laborer with A. Taintor. Doran Henry, r 16, farmer with his father, Michael. Doran Michael, r 16, farmer 20. Dorgan John, (Lenox Furnace) r 4, laborer, h and lot. Dorr Charles H, (Lenox Furnace or New York) r 47, farmer 50. Dorr Susan E., (Lenox Furnace.) DOWNES MICHAEL, (New Lenox) r 8, farmer 170. DOYLE MICHAEL, (New Lenox) r 7, mason and builder. Driscol Michael, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. DUCLOS BERNARD N., barber and hair-dresser, h and lot Cliffwood st. Dunbar Daniel F., r 19, farmer 217. TOWN OF LENOX. 173 Dunbar Daniel F., Jr., r 19, farmer with his father 217. DUNBAR MILTON, r 19, carpenter and builder. Dunbar Samuel, r 19, farms for his father, Daniel F. Dunn Thomas, r 18, farm laborer. Dunn William, r 18, farm laborer. Dupee William E., hostler and farmer for W. R. Robeson. Easland Frederick E., (Lenox Furnace) r 37, carpenter and joiner. Edwards Wales, r 16, farm laborer. EGBERT FANNY M., r 25, widow of William, bakery, h and lot Egleston Thomas, (Lenox or New York,) h and lot in village. Fahey Patrick, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Falan John, (New Lenox) r 3, farmer and laborer, h and 4 acres. Fallon John, (New Lenox) r 3, farmer. Fallon Matthew, (New Lenox) r 2, laborer. Fallon Nancy, (New Lenox) r 2, farm 11. FARINGTON ARTHUR B, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co., pulp making. Farrington Minerva C, (Lenox Furnace) widow of Tames A , h and lot. FEELEY JAMES M., r 42, overseer and farmer for J. F. Rathbone. Ferguson George W., r 42, emp. Goelet Bros. Ferguson Thomas M., r 42, farm laborer for Goelet Bros. Field Justin, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, h Main. FINAGHTY MARTIN, r 35, supt. and gardener for Charles Lanier. Fitch George, farmer 20. Fitch George W., farmer with his father, George. Fitch Milton, farm laborer. Flint Charles C, medical student. FLINT JOHN S., prop. Flint Cottage boarding house, farmer 10. Flynn Bridget, (Lenox Furnace) widow of John. Flynn James, painter, h and lot. Flynn Thomas J., house painter and paper hanger, Folsom George W., h Cliffwood st. FORD GEORGE W., r 33, 40 grade Holstein cows, dealer in cattle, apple orchard 500 trees, farmer 400, and in Stockbridge 45. [Farm for sale.] Ford Wallace M., r 7, farmer FOSTER CHARLES W., (Lenox Furnace; r 47, dairy 10 grade Jersey cows, farmer 82. French Ebenezer, farmer for H. Naylor. French William S., farm laborer. Fruley Patrick, laborer. Furness Clementine, city residence 361 5th avenue New York, " Edgecomb" Yokun avenue. Furness Sophia, city residence 361 5th avenue, New York, h "Sunset Ter race" Yokun ave. GARDNER LYMAN, (New Lenox) r 8, cattle dealer, farmer 50. Garra James, r 38, laborer. Garrity James, (Lenox Furnace) laborer with his father, John. Garrity John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Garrity Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) laborer with his father, John. Gerard Joseph, (Lenox Furnace) farm laborer. GILMORE ALFRED, r 35, with his son, C. G., farmer 65. GILMORE CLINTON G., breeder and dealer reg. Gurnsey cattle, 12 cows, 8 head young stock, 8 Hambletonian horses, Chester white hogs, with his father, Alfred, farmer 65. 174 TOWN OF LENOX. GLAVIN JOHN, r 37, coachman for F. A. Schemerhorn.' Goelet Ogden, r 42, 608 6th avenue. New York, physician, office 261 and • 263 BroaJway New York, owns farm with Robert 100. Goelet Robert, r 42, 591 5th avenue New York, att'y and counselor at law, office 261 and 263 Broadway, New York, breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, owns farm with Ogden 100. GOODELL EDWARD, butcher, emp. of J. A. Parsons. GOODELL GEORGE N., carpenter and builder. Goodell Nathaniel B., carpenter, boarding house. Goodman Richard, r 33, 12 cows, 6 horses, farmer 130. Goodman Richard, Jr., r 35, resides with his father. GORHAM RALPH, druggist and apothecary. GORMAN JAMES, r 39, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn. Gorman John, r 32, farmer, with his son, Timothy. Gorman John, blacksmith, and carriage maker, Housatonic street, h do. Gorman Timothy, r 32, farmer 70. GOTTRELL M. A. Mrs., resident with her father, Ensign Loomis. Graham Frank T., (Lenox Furnace) carpenter and joiner. Graham Libbie, (Lenox Furnace) school teacher, daughter of Thos. T. Graham Sarah, school teacher, daughter of Thomas. GRAHAM THOMAS F., (Lenox Furnace) farms for Susan E. Dorr. Grant Sylvenus, r 25, farmer, with F. Washburn. Gregory Eliza, r 37, widow of William, resident Green Bridget, r 33, widow of Michael, h and 7 acres. GREENLEAF RICHARD C. Jr., alio, physician and surgeon, dairy 6 Jer sey cows, farmer 127. GRIFFIN BENJAMIN, (New Lenox) r 3 cor 8, blacksmith, horse shoeing, general repair shop. Griffin Edward F., carpenter and joiner. Grogan Michael D., telegraph operator and postal clerk. Haggarty Ogden Mrs., r 37, farm 25. HALE EDWARD P., alio, physician and surgeon, Main st. Haley Mary Ann, r 33, widow of John, h and lot. Haley Thomas, r 33, laborer, with L. S. Butler. Hall Michael, carpenter and laborer. Harrigan James, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Harngan John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Harrigan Michael, (Lenox Furnace) h and lot. Harris Simon, (New Lenox) farm laborer. Hatch Henry T., (New Lenox) laborer, h and lot. Hatch Orrin S., (New Lenox) r 15, farm laborer. Haven George, h Main. Healey Garret, Jr., laborer. Hennessy John, laborer, h and lot, Housatonic st. HENNESSY MARK, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co., Valley mill. Hennessy Michael, (Lenox Furnace/ farm laborer, farm 6^. Hewet Robert A., (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Hibbard Horace A., (New Lenox) r 11, farmer 50. HIBBARD JAMES, blacksmith. Hibbard John A.. (New Lenox) r 2, farmer 30. HIBBARD JOHN J.. (New Lenox) r 2, blacksmith, wagon maker, horse shoer, general repair shop HILL JANE A., widow of William H, h Cliffwood. TOWN OF LENOX. 1 75 HILLS EDWARD, coachman for Dr. Greenleaf. Hills William, r 41, overseer J. S. Barnes's country seat. HIMES FRANK N., (New Lenox) blacksmith and sawyer. HIMES RUSSELL S., (New Lenox) r 3 cor 7, blacksmith, horseshoer, gen eral repair shop, farmer 64. Hinckley Edward, r 8, emp. Henry Miller. Hines Patrick, (Pittsfield) r 1, laborer, h and lot. Hogan Michael, h and lot at depot. Holmes Elisha R., r 14, laborer. Hooper Ann S., widow of Hon. Samuel, city residence 53 Beacon st, Boston. Hopper John, emp. of Mr. Rockwell. Hotaling Charles, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Hotchkins Henry G, (Lenox Furnace.) Howard Frank, r 37, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn. HOWARD JAMES P., r 16, farm laborer with Timothy. Howard Timothy, r 16, farmer 20. Howard Timothy, Jr., r 16, painter, bds with Timothy. Howland Edward A., (New Lenox) r 5, farmer with his father, William F. Howland Lyman C, (New Lenox) r 5, farmer with his father, William F. HOWLAND TRUMAN R., (New Lenox) r 6, carries on farm of S. Baker estate 100. Howland William F., (New Lenox) r 5, 16 cows, farmer 241. Hubley George B., (New Lenox) r 7, laborer. Hughes William, carries on farm of Mrs. Ogden Haggarty. Hutchinson Charles S., (New Lenox) r 14, laborer. Hutchinson George W., (New Lenox) carries on for James, farm 66. Hutchinson Herbert H., (New Lenox, r 7, farmer, h and 7 acres. Hutchinson James, (New Lenox) prop, lime kiln, farm 210. Hutchinson James S., (New Lenox) r 4, carpenter, farm laborer, Hutchinson Orrin (New Lenox) farmer 160. HUTCHINSON OLIVER S., (New Lenox) r 5, (Hutchinson Brothers) circular saw-mill, capacity 10,000 feet per day, manufs. barrel stock, patentee of carriage feeding device for saw-mills, owns with O. S. 70. Hutchinson Orville, (New Lenox) emp. Hutchinson Brothers, h and lot. HUTCHINSON OSCAR S., (New Lenox) r 6, postmaster, agent for Ad ams Express Co., ticket agent, dealer in general merchandise, owns lime kiln with Oliver S., also farmer with Oliver S. 70. Hutchinson Sanford K., (New Lenox) r 4, cooper and sawyer, farm laborer. Jaynes Charles E., r 16, farm laborer with David. JAYNES DAVID H, r 16, laborer, h and lot. Jenne Jane, widow of Morah, h and lot. Jenne Silam S., (New Lenox) millwright, and farmer 24. JENNE WILLIAM L., carpenter and joiner, soldier Co. D, 10th Regt. Infantry, also Co. D, 57th Regt. Mass. Vols., wounded at battle of^Fair Oaks. Johnson Ellen, r 37, widow of John, resident. Joiner Arthur H., laborer, Housatonic st. Joyner Albert H., (Lenox Furnace) r 37, carpenter with his father. Joyner Charles E., (Lenox Furnace) r 37, carpenter. Joyner J. Edgar, (Lenox Furnace) 37, farm laborer. JOYNER PHILO G., (Lenox Furnace) r 37, carpenter and builder. JUDD GEORGE U., (New Lenox) prop, of grist, saw, planing, shingle and cloth board mill, farmer 70. 176 TOWN OF LENOX. Kaley Frederick, carpenter, emp. Jas. Clifford. KALLOCK SAMUEL, (Lenox Furnace) machine tender Smith Paper Co., Valley Mill. KEEFE JERRY O., (Lenox Furnace) laborer for A. P. Schemerhorn. KEENAN MICHAEL, (New Lenox) r 1, carpenter and wagon maker, h and lot. KENDALL HENRY D., r 12, wagon and sleigh manuf., blacksmith, gene ral repair shop, horse-shoeing, farmer 36. Kendall Lucy, r 12, widow of Daniel D., resident. Kennedy Thomas, r 35, laborer, bds with M. Finaghty. Kiley James, butcher, meat market, h and lot. Kiley James, laborer. Kiley John, laborer. Kiley Timothy, r 24, farm laborer, h and lot. Kinnarney Andrew, r 12, emp. W. H. Bradford. Kinsala Charles, (New Lenox) laborer. Kirby James, emp. Mrs. Grace M. Kuhn, h Church st. Kirby James, Jr., laborer with his father, James. Kirby Morris, (New Lenox) r 8, farmer 10. Kirby John, r 23, emp. Henry M. Braem. Kirby Margaret, r 33, widow of John, h and lot. Kneeland , Mrs., widow of C, farm 10, h West. Knight John N., (New Lenox) r 6, cooper. Lahert Thomas, r 33, farmer and gardener for Wm. Roberson. Lamb James, emp. Col. R. T. Auchmuty. Lawton Bartholomew, (Lenox Furnace) farm laborer for S. E. Dorr. Lawton Daniel, (Lenox Furnace) farm laborer with Bartholomew. Lawton Edward, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Leahay Cornelius, r3o, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn, farmer 20. Leahsy John, r 37, farmer with his father, Thomas. LEAHEY MICHAEL, r 37, coachman for Mrs. J. M. White, h and lot. LEAHEY THOMAS, r 37, emp. Mrs. Ogden Haggerty, h and lot' Lemily Winfield Scott, (Pittsfield) brickmaker. Lenox Plate Glass Co., (Lenox Furnace) John Millard, supt. Lewis Ward, (Lenox Furnace) manager Lenox Furnace Mills, Loomis Edwin \V., dealer in fish and vegetables. Loomis Ensign, retired carpenter, aged 70. LOOMIS FRANK M., (New Lenox) r 5, farm laborer. LOVELAND SIDNEY M., r 25, farmer for W. O. Curtis 72, dairy 10 cows. Lyman Albert, pastor of church in Brooklyn, N. Y., h and lot. Lyman Josiah, Walker. LYNCH PATRICK, mason, h and lot Housatonic st. Mackey James, Jr., r 24, laborer, h and lot. Mackey John, r 18, farmer, h and 6 acres. Mackey John 2d, supt. George Folsom's place. Mackey Thomas, blacksmith, Housatonic st. Mackey Thomas F., blacksmith. Maguire Maria, r 8, resident, h and 6 acres. Mahanna Bridget, resident, h and lot. Mahanna John F., teamster, h and lot Depot st Mahanna Michael, carpenter and joiner, Church st. MAHANNA WILLIAM, contractor and builder, employs 20 men, 2 houses on Church St., 3 on Housatonic st. TOWN OF LENOX. 1 77 Maine Charles O., house, sign and ornamental painter. MALLORY R. DEWITT, pastor Congregational church, parsonage Main. MANVEL IRA E., (Lenox Furnace) (Perry & Manvel) postmaster, justice of the peace, h and lot. Marsh Charles P., teamster. Marsh Philander S., r 43, farmer 50. Marshall Joseph, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co. pulp mill. Martin Charles, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Martin Francis, (Lenox Furnace) master shearer, glass works. Martin Jacob, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co., h and lot. Martin Paulina, (Lenox Furnace) widow of Augustus, h and lot. MATTOON CHARLES G., offr 8, 50 head Southdown sheep, farmer 200. Mattoon Charles H, farmer for Edward Delafield. Mattoon James F., (New Lenox) r 11, farmer 75, mountain land 75. MATTOON JOHN H, (New Lenox) r 2, farmer 30. MATTOON MYRON B., offr 8, resides with his son C. G., aged 78. Manney Celestine, (Lenox Furnace) carpenter for glass works. McCann Edward, (New Lenox) emp. Oliver S. Hutchinson. MCCARTHY JEREMIAH J., r 35, ornamental and house painter, resides with his mother, Mary. McCarthy Mary, r 35, widow of Jeremiah, h and lot. McCarty Patrick, manager and farmer for Richard Goodman. McConnechie Alexander, r 34, farmer for Mrs. Caroline Tappan. McCUE DANIEL, (Lenox Furnace) engineer Smith Paper Co., Valley Mill. McCuller Charles, (Lenox Furnace) r 48, farm laborer for J. Besanson. ' McDaniel John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. McDonald Edward, ist selectman, dealer in general merchandise, boots and shoes, flour and feed, h and lot Walker st. Mclntyre Neil, (New Lenox) r 7, tin peddler, h and lot. McKay Ellen r 38, widow of Richard, h and lot. McKay Richard, Jr., r 33, emp. Julius Rockwell. McKay Thomas, r 33, emp. William R. Roberson. MEANEY PATRICK, r 24, laborer, bds with P. Neagle. Michael Fanny A., r 24, dressmaker. Michael Jenking P., r 24, laborer. Millard Charles, (Lenox Furnace) glass cutter, resides with nis father, John. Millard John, (Lenox Furnace) r 39, supt. Lenox Plate Class Co. Miller Abigail G, (New Lenox) r 5, widow of Horace. Miller Frank W., (New Lennox) laborer. Miller Frederick, (New Lenox) r 1, laborer. Miller George E., (New Lenox) r 5, miller with his father, Levi C. MILLER HENRY, r 8, farmer no, soldier Co. A, 49th Mass. Infantry. MILLER HENRY E., (Lenox Furnace) r 48, farm laborer. MILLER LEVI C, (New Lenox) r 5, prop, grist and flour-mill, farmer 16. Morrison Richard, carpenter and builder, h and lot, Depot st. Mulcahy John, r 38, laborer, farmer 11. Mullens Patrick, shoemaker, h and lot,- Housatonic st. Munson George D., r 28, farmer and teamster. Murrey Michael, r 42, farmer for Philip J. Sands. MURTHA PETER, r 37, emp. of F. Augustus Schemerhorn. Murtha William, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn. Nauroy Frank, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. 12 i78 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. The Be^hife CountiJ Eagle, il Forty-Column Newspaper^ The Largest in the County by Four Columns, and has the Largest Circulation. eA^teff $2. (HcLj&Kjq^, proprietors Gives a full record of Town and County affairs, a summary of General News, Selected Miscellaneous, and devotes a liberal space to the interests of the Farm, Garden, and the Household. Pu^fix^fteiL ©ffturA^A, at $2 a ^ear. Isiisliii kgle M and Jok Dnnf J PRINTING OF EFERY EESCRIPTWN Promptly and. Well Eone, and at Reasonable FrioES, HEUGLE BOOK BINDERY DF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE TD DREERr All orders for every kind of Book Binding promptly attended to and satisfac tion given. Send in your old Books, Magazines, Papers, etc., and have them bound. AXTELL & HASKINS, Proprietors, PITTSFIEI.D, MASS. TOWN OF LENOX. 1 79 Nauroy Frank, Jr., (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co., Valley mill. Naylor Henry, (Lenox, or New York) r 17, h and lot. Neagle Garrett, laborer, Housatonic st. Neagle John, r 24, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn. NEAGLE PATRICK, r 20, teamster and laborer. NEWTON ISAAC J., prop. Cliffwood Hotel, farmer 50. Newton Wilbur F., r 17, carpenter and builder, h and 2 J- acres, Main. Nichols Arthur W., (New Lenox) r 7, farmer, with his father, Sylvenus E. NICHOLS SYLVENUS E., (New Lenox) r 7, market gardening, small fruit culture, farmer 22. Nolan Patrick, (New Lenox) r 1, laborer, h and lot. O'BRIEN BRIDGET E., r 25, dressmaker, North st. O'Brien Daniel, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. O'Brien James, gardener, h and lot. O'BRIEN JAMES D., (Stanley & O'Brien) butcher, Church st. O'Brien John, laborer, h and lot, Housatonic st. O'Brien John, r 33, gardener for Mrs. Kneeland, h and lot. O'BRIEN JOHN E., tinsmith, plumber and gas fitter, Railroad St., h Hub bard. O'BRIEN MICHAEL E., r 39 carpenter and builder. O'Brien Michael T., tinner, with W. B. Bull. O'BRIEN PATRICK, (Lenox Furnace) blacksmith and horse-shoer. O'Brien Richard, laborer and mason. O'Donnell John, blacksmith, h Housatonic st. O' Donnell Richard, laborer. O'Donnel Thomas, telegraph messenger. O'KEEFFE JERRY, r 37, farmer. O'Keefe Morris, r 35, emp. of Chas. Lanier. Oliver Felix, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Glass Co. Oliver John, (Lenox Furnace) laborer in glass works. Oliver R. S. Col.,, r 37, with Mr. Rathbone, stove dealer at Albany. O'Niel John, farmer for Dr. Greenleaf. OSBORN CHARLES S., r 38, farmer no. Osborn Oliver W., r 28, farmer for C. S. Osborn 65. OSTERHOUT DAVID, r 25, janitor of Congregational church, also of Academy and district school house. Packard Bradford M., r 18, (Lenox Furnace) laborer, h and lot. Park Milton H, (New Lenox) 15 cows, farmer 160. Parker Milton H., (New Lenox) r 14, dairy 14 cows, farmer no. Parsons Benjamin, farmer 40. Parsons David M., r 47, retired farmer. Parsons Edward W., carpenter and builder, h and lot Main. Parsons Elmer E., r 28, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Parsons Franklin A., r 4, carpenter and joiner, bds with father, D. M. Parsons John T., r 35, school agent, and with his father, Benjamin, farmer 40. Parsons J. E., attorney at law, Yokun ave., owns 125. PARSONS JULIUS A., r 35, butcher, meat market, h and lot Main. Parsons Wells C, r 33, farmer for W. R. Robeson, h and lot. Partridge Frank H, (Lenox Furnace) station agent, Adams Express agent. Pease William H., (New Lenox) dealer in groceries, h and lot, farmer 5. Peck George O., retired farmer, h and 4 acres, Walker st. Peck William E., emp. Wm. O. Curtis- Pelton Grafton S., (New Lenox) r 11, with James F. Matoon, farmer 150. 180 TOWN OF LENOX. Pepper James, (New Lenox) r i, carpenter and joiner. PERRIN USIP, stationary engineer for Chas. Lanier. Perry David, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Perry Enoch, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co. Perry John, laborer. PERRY WILLIAM, (Lenox Furnace) r 2, (Perry & Manvel) dairy 20 cows, apple orchard 500 trees, farmer 500, owns with Geo. Goussett, in Wash ington 1,200. PERRY WILLIAM H., (Lenox Furnace) salesman for Perry & Manvel. PERRY & MANVEL, (Lenox Furnace) (William Perry and Ira E. Man vel) dealers in dry goods, groceries, hardware, boots and shoes, flour, feed, meal, provisions, clothing, &c. Peters Charles, h and lot. Peters George G., r 25, laborer. Peters Leonard C, carpenter and cabinet maker, h Main. Peters Peter, r 24, h and lot. Pey Joseph, (Lenox Furnace) carpenter and joiner. Phillips Ira, (New Lenox) laborer. PHILLIPS JOHN, harness maker with E. Spencer. PHILLIPS JOHN, Mrs., dressmaking, Walker st. Porter George W., r 40, laborer. Post Thomas, lawyer, justice of the peace, postmaster, telegraph operator farmer 240, h N. Main st. Powers Ann, (New Lenox) widow of John, farm 20. Powers Joseph, supt. horses for Col. R. T. Auchmuty. Powers Michael, (New Lenox) r to, 24 cows, farmer 401. Powers Michael, Jr., (New Lenox)T 10, farmer with his father. RACKEMANN CHARLES S., r 36, attorney at law, office at Pittsfield. Rackemann Felix, r 36, law student at Chicago. RACKEMANN FREDERICK W., r 36, teacher of instrumental music, farmer 75. (Died August 16, 1884.) RACKEMANN Mrs., r 42, widow of F. W., farm 75. Rathbone John F., (Lenox and Washington ave., Albany, N. Y.,) r 41, stove manuf. and dealer. Redden Hugh, (W. Lenox) r 14, basket maker. Regan John, laborer. Regnier Augustus, tinner and plumber with W. B. Bull. REGNIER JOSEPH, blacksmith, horse-shoeing, general repair shop, Church. RENFREW JAMES, r 37, emp. F. A. Schemerhorn. Rice Lyman, (New Lenox.) RICHARDSON GEORGE W., carpenter and builder. Roach Morris, carpenter and joiner, resides Cliffwood st. Roberts Albert, r 26, carpenter, farmer 213. Roberts Daniel, r 28, carpenter, builder and farmer 27. Roberson William R., city residence 212 Beacon street, Boston, farmer 70J, West st. Roche David, teamster, farmer 10, h and lot Cliffwood st. Roche Josephine F., teacher, bds with her father David. ROCKWELL- JULIUS, judge Superior Court of Mass. held position for 26 years, farmer 300. Rockwell Robert C, residence Springfield. Order Shingles ofBROWS & ADAMS, "West Wardsboro, Vt. Capacity, of Mill, 20,000 per day. TOWN OF LENOX. l8l Rodgers E. M. Mrs., h and lot, Walker st. Ross Charles S., sign and ornamental painting. ROSS JOSEPH S., painter, grainer, paper hanger, summer boarding, h and lot, Cliffwood st ROOT CALVIN H., r 20, farmer, with his father, Rodney. ROOT CATHARINE P., widow of Nelson, h and lot Root Dolly, r 12. widow of Nathaniel, h and lot. Root Graham E. C, clerk for W. J. Dodge. Root John B., carpenter and builder, Housatonic st. Root John H., r 26, apiarist 27 swarms, laborer and farmer 14. Root Rodney C, r 20, Merino sheep, 60 head, 10 head cattle, farmer 208. Rosenbury Ernest A., carpenter, furniture dealer. Rowan Thomas, carpenter and joiner. Roy Adolphus, (Lenox Furnace) carpenter and builder. Roy Amos, (Lenox Furnace) r 48, laborer. Roy Augustus, r 31, laborer. ROY CONSTANT, (Lenox Furnace) farmer 16. Roy Edward L., (Lenox Furnace) salesman for Sparks & Avery. RUSSELL GEORGE H., r 32, carpenter and builder, farmer 70. Russell Helen B., school teacher. RUSSELL MARTIN A., (Russell & Clahasey) Church st. Russell Mary O., dressmaker, Church st. Russell William, emp. Carey & Sands. RUSSELL & CLAHASEY, Martin A. Russell & William G. Clahasey, dealers in flour, meal, feed and grain, groceries, canned goods, &c, Ma hanna block, Church st. Sands Phillip J., r 43, Lenox or 15 East 33d St., New York, farmer 30. Sargent John O., r 12, resides at 28 East 35th st, New York, breeder and / dealer in pure Jersey cattle, 13 cows, 7 horses, farm 162. Schemerhorn F. Augustus, (Lenox and 61 University place, New York city,) r 37, stock horses, farmer 116J. Schmett Victor, carpenter and cabinet maker, h and lot, Cliffwood st. SCHENCK HARRY de B., (Larchment Farm) r 43, breeder and dealer in pure registered Guernsey cattle, 20 cows, 20 head young stock, 6 horses, farmer 94. Scott John S., druggist clerk with Ralph Gorham. Scully John T., (New Lenox) r 11, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Scully Patrick, (New Lenox) r 7, mason and builder, farm 13. Scully Thomas, (New Lenox) farmer 70. Scully Thomas 2d, (New Lenox) r 11, carpenter and joiner. Seacord James L., r 42, carries on farm of Goelet Bros. 130. SEARS CHARLES M., clerk for Sears & Co. Sears Chauncey, (New Lenox) r 3, farmer dairy 14 cows, 165. SEARS EDWIN E., (New Lenox) r 5, sugar orchard 300 trees, apple orchard 100 trees, dairy 18 cows, farmer 140, in Washington 200. Sears Emily J., (New Lenox) r 5, widow of Luther Sears, with son Edward. SEARS ESTHER, (Sears & Co.,) widow ofE. M. Sears, Main st. SEARS MARTIN L., (New Lenox) r 6, farmer 50, in Pittsfield 60, and in Washington 75. Sears Lois H., (New Lenox) r 3, school teacher, bds with C. Sears. Sears Mary B., widow of Samuel H., h and lot, Main. SEARS ZACHARIAH P., farmer 120. SEARS & CO., (Esther Sears & Murray A. Brown) dealers in foreign and domestic fancy and staple dry goods, fine groceries and provisions, Main. TOWN OF LENOX. SEDGWICK ARTHUR H., (Lenox Furnace) r 38, student at Amherst College, son of Henry. SEDGWICK EDWARD C, (Lenox Furnace) r 38, breeder and dealer in pure Gurnsey cattle, farmer with Henry. SEDGWICK HENRY, (Lenox Furnace) r 38 cor 48, 7 cows, farmer 65. See Darius, (Lenox Furnace) r 5, soldier with pension, h and lot. Servin Andrew T., formerly in glass business. SHAYLOR P. H. & CO., (Lenox Furnace) (Frank Belding) lessees of Lenox Furnace Mills, dealers in flour, feed, meal, and mill stuffs in general, 3 runs of stones, capacity 10 tons of feed per day. Shaw James W., (Lenox Furnace) emp. W. Lewis & Co., millers. Shaw Joseph, (Lenox Furnace) emp. Smith Paper Co. Shaw Samuel P., (Lenox Furnace) laborer. SHEPARDSON HORACE C, r 7, carpenter and builder. Shepardson Leland M., (New Lenox) r 7, constable 30 years, deputy sheriff 6 years, engraver and marble cutter. SHEPARDSON LOVIT N., (Pittsfield) r 2, brickmaker with his father, W. T. Shepardson Susie H., (New Lenox) r 7, with her father, L. M., school teacher. SHEPARDSON WILLIAM T., (New Lenox) r 1, owns brick yard, makes about 2,500,000 bricks annually, farmer 240. Sheridan Frank, watchman for Daniel, bds with M. Finaghty. Shields Patrick, (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Slattery William, (New Lenox) r 8, laborer. Slautery Mary, r 8, widow of Michael, h and lot Slautery Patrick r 8, laborer. SLITER WILLIAM H., carpenter and builder. Smith Albert N., laborer with M. Rackemann. Smith Elvia, widow of Newton. Smith Gideon N., farmer, h and lot, and in Stockbridge farm 170. Smith James S., laborer, h and lot, Cliffwood st. Smith Victor, carpenter. Snell George, (New Lenox) r 1, retired soldier. SNELL WILLIAM H, (New Lenox) r 2, laborer, soldier Co. D, 9th Regt. Vermont Vols. Sparks Newton, emp. S. W. Tillotson, Housatonic st. Spencer Edmond, harnessmaker, h Church st. Spencer Ellery, drug clerk. STANLEY RICHARD A., (Stanley & O'Brien) meat market, Church st. Stanley James, Jr , carpenter and joiner. STANLEY JAMES, Sr., gardener for Mrs. Haggerty, h and 5 acres. Stanley John, carpenter, h and lot, Housatonic st. STANLEY JOHN G., book-binder, over postoffice block. Stanley Mary J., dressmaker and school teacher. STANLEY RICHARD, (Stanley & O'Brien,) STANLEY & O'BRIEN, (Richard S. and James D. O'B.) meat market, Church st. Stebbens Miss, h and lot West st, formerly Charlotte Cushman's place. Stone Charles, (New Lenox) r 1, laborer. Stone Lawrence E., (New Lenox) r 1, laborer, h and lot Stone William, (New Lenox) r 1, farm laborer 6 acres, soldier Co. E, 37th, Mass. Vols. Struthers John, marble dealer, 112 Walnut st, Philadelphia, contractor and builder, h and lot Walker st. TOWN OF LENOX. 1 83 Stuart Theodore M., (Lenox Furnace) glass cutter Lenox glass works. Sullivan William, r 24, laborer, h and lot. Sullivan William H., r 24, with his father, William. Tanner. Sarah E., widow of Oliver, h and lot, Main. TANNER WILLIAM H, butcher, emp. of Julius A. Parsons. Temegue Eugene, 'Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. TERRILL WILLIAM E., (Lenox Furnace) r 48, farmer for Mr. Delafield. THAYER RUFUS L., (Lenox Furnace) saw-mill and cider-mill. Thompson George C, (Lenox Furnace) n grade Jersey cows, farmer 60, and in Washington 50. Thompson John, r 36, residence 298 Madison avenue, New York, farm 9J. Thompson , r 36, widow of William A., farm 17. THOMPSON LUCY M., (Lenox Furnace) widow of James, farm 150, moun tain land in Lee 50. TIGHE MICHAEL, mason and builder, h and lot, Housatonic st. TILLOTSON FRANK S., (Lenox Furnace) dealer in horses and cattle, livery and sale stable, owns 4 tenement houses. Tillotson George D., (Lenox Furnace) carries on his mother's farm. Tillotson Julia A... (Lenox Furnace) widow Samuel, farm 125. Tillotson Seymour O., (Lenox Furnace) formerly merchant, bds with his mother, Julia A. TILLOTSON SIDNEY W., livery, sale and boarding stables, h and lot, Main. TOOLE JOHN, (Lenox Furnace) r 40, h and lot. Toole John J., (Lenox Furnace) r 48, farmer and student, with his father, John. Tooley Charles W., (Lenox Furnace) r 5, teamster, resides with Harriet L, Tooley Harriet L., (Lenox Furnace) r 5, widow of Joseph, h and lot. Tucker Allen, with his mother, Margaret. Tucker Anna, r 31, widow of R, H., h and lot, Tucker Charles E., (Lenox Furnace) salesman for Perry & Manvel. Tucker Margaret, widow of Richard S.,.h Main. Tucker William B., (Lenox Furnace) resident Tucker William N., farmer with his father, William S. Tucker William S., farmer 45, Tucker William W„ (Lenox Furnace) laborer, lives with W B. Clark. Tully George, r 42, farm laborer. Turner John B., (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Valentine Louis, (Lenox Furnace) laborer, glass works. Volan Jean, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Wade Charles J., farmer 50. Wagner Edward, (Lenox Furnace) emp, Smith Paper Co, Walker Richard H„ selectman, farmer 90. Wallen Adolphus, carpenter and joiner, Warner Chloe E., h and lot, Cliffwood st. WASHBURN A. STANLEY, (Lenox Furnace) millwright Smith Paper Co., Valley mill, h and lot. WASHBURN CHARLES H., (Lenox Eurnace) emp. Ward Lewis. WASHBURN EDWIN M., (Lenox Furnace) r 38, importer, breeder and dealer of thoroughbred Holstein cattle, 20 Holstein cows, and 30 head young cattle, farmer 150. Washburn Emily, widow of Miles, farmer, h and lot. Washburn Iranklin, farmer 25, Franklin St., 184 TOWN OF MONTEREY. Washburn Frederick, h and lot, Housatonic st, farmer 30. WASHBURN GEORGE F., dealer in general merchandise, Depot st. Washburn George T., missionary Madura district, Southern India. WASHBURN HENRY J., r 38, farmer, with his father, Edwin. Washburn Sidney, (Lenox Furnace) farmer 80, and in Lee 150. Washburn William H, (Lenox Furnace) laborer, emp. Sidney. Washburn William I., (New Lenox) r 1, carpenter and builder. Welsh Bridget, widow of William, h and lot, Housatonic st. Welsh David, r 24, laborer. Welsh James, laborer, h and lot, Housatonic st. Welsh John, r 24, laborer, h and lot. Welsh John, Jr., laborer. Welsh Kate, r37, cor 41, widow of Nicholas, h and lot. WELSH MICHAEL, (Pittsfield) r 1, laborer, farmer 13. Welsh Richard, r 35, teamster for Chas. Lanier. Wemple John W., painter. Wheeler Asa, r 31, teamster. White John E., teamster, h and lot. Wigmore James, (Lenox Furnace) emp. glass works. Wigmore John, r 31, laborer. Wigmore Michael, coachman for Mrs. Kneeland. Wigmore Michael 2d, laborer. Wigmore William, (Lenox Furnace) farm laborer, h and lot. Wigmore William, Jr., (Lenox Furnace) laborer. Wilkinson William, r 8, emp. H. Miller. Williams Eliza, h and lot, Main st. Williams Frederick C, dairy 7 cows, farmer for George O. Peck, of Lenox. WILSON RUSSELL N., manager of stock for Harry D. B. Schenck. Wince Peter, teamster for Wm. Mahanna. WINCHELL ELIZABETH A., summer boarding, h and lot, Cliffwood st. Winchell George A., retired farmer, h and lot. Wiltham Eben, (New Lenox) r 14, cooper, carries on J. & J. Scofield's farm, of Pittsfield, 57. Wiltham John S., (New Lexox) r 6, resident, with J. N. Knight, aged 72. Woods Thomas, (New Lenox) r 5, farmer 43. Woolsey Edward J., (No. 8 Lexington avenue, and 5 Washington square, N, Y., and Astoria L. I.,) prop. Woodcliff Park, 439 acres. YEAGER JAMES M., pastor M. E. church, bds Church st. Yesperson Henry, r 23, emp. H. M. Braem. MOHTEEEY. {For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is Monterey, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) ANTHONY PETER, r 4 and 6, 15 cows, farmer 325. Ariail Smith, (Hartsville) r 19, farmer. Austin George T., offr 9, farmer, leases of P. H. Sears 140. Thought Is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. CHICKERING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. TOWN OF MONTEREY. 1 85 Austin Samuel H., offr 9, lives with George T. Barbeau Romuel, (HartsviUe) r 21, general blacksmith, h and 6 acres. Battelle Lafayette, r 7, farmer 60. Ball Charles, r 5, farmer 150. Beckwith Fabius, r 23, farmer 65. BENEDICT ISAAC N., (HartsviUe) r 18, 12 cows, farmer 160. BIDWELL MARSHALL S., cor r 26 and 27, (E. W. Brayman & Co.) jus tice of the peace, assessor, breeder and dealer in Holstein cattle, reg., farmer, h and farm,r 23 cor 26. BIDWELL WILLIAM S., (Bidwell & Langdon) postrnaster. BIDWELL & LANGDON, r 27, (Wm S. Bidwell and H. W. Langdon) general merchants, own store in Montville. Bills Electa, (W. Otis) r 28, widow of Hiram. Bills Eli, r 27, farmer 130. Bills Elmer E., r 27, laborer. Blake Joseph W., (HartsviUe) r 16, farmer 100. Brayman Benjamin M., (W. Otis) r n, farmer 300. BRAYMAN E. W. & CO., cor r 26 and 27, (Edwin W. Brayman and Mar shall S. Bidwell) props, of meat market. BRAYMAN EDWIN W., (E. W. Brayman & Co.) cor r 26 and 27. Brazee Peter S., r 11, basket maker. Bresnahen Jerry, r 14, works farm for M. S. Bidwell. Brewer Josiah, r 19, bds with T. Curtin, farmer 125. Britt Uriah, (HartsviUe) r 19, 13 cows, farmer 75. Brochu Clifford F., (HartsviUe) r 20 cor 39, general repairer, resides with his father, F. X Brochu Francis X., (HartsviUe) r 20 cor 39, 12 cows, farmer 175. Brochu Stephen, r 18, farmer 32. Brouker Ferry, (HartsviUe) r 17 cor 18, 12 cows, farmer 180. Bump William E., r 32, carpenter and joiner. BUNCE CHARLES L., r 25, farmer 200. (Died 1884.) Bunce George E., r 23, farmer. Burk Timothy, r 26 cor 25, farmer. Busby Jared D., (HartsviUe) r 40 cor 39, farmer 160. Busby Lester H., (HartsviUe) cor r 40 and 39, farmer 138. Busby David S., (Gt. Barrington) r 19, gardener and farmer, 200. Canfield 'Henry N., (HartsviUe) r 16 cor 20, 8 cows, farmer 100. Carrington B. Seymour, r 8, 13 cows, farmer 280. Clark Ludon, r 32, farm laborer. Collins Patrick, r 32, farmer, leases of Mrs. Hammond 100. Cutting Fannie C, r 34 cor 15, widow of Geo. D., farmer 50. Crosby Cyrus, r 22, farmer 36. CROSS ORVILLE W., cor r 26 and 27, manuf. of carriages and sleighs, and painter. Currain John O., r 8, farmer 15. Curtain Cornelius D., r 14, 13 cows, farmer 250. Curtain Timothy, r 9, farmer 187. DOWD ARTEMAS, (HartsviUe) r 16, 10 cows farmer 140. Dowd Albert M., (HartsviUe) r r6, farmer. Dowd Homer, r 25, farmer 100. Dowd Hyland, r 26 cor 25, farmer 125. Dowd James H, r 25, lives with his father, Reuben. DOWD JOSEPH L., r 25, lives with his father, Reuben. 1 86 TOWN OF MONTEREY. Dowd Reuben, r 25, farmer 90. Fargo Henry P.,r 27, assessor, farmer, leases of Rufus C. 180. Fargo Lyman, r 33, resides with his son Reuben, aged 87. Fargo Reuben, r 33, 16 cows, farmer 200. Faigo Rufus C, r 27, farmer 180, aged 78. Farley Peter, r 26 cor 25, farmer 86. Fuller George, ( HartsviUe) r 36, laborer, h and lot. Forest John, (HartsviUe) r 38, farmer 120, aged 80. Gingell Miles F., r 27, laborer. Goewey Erastus, r 23, blacksmith and wagon miker. GOEWEY NEWTON E, cor r 26 and 27, general blacksmith, leases shop of J. H. Langdon. Gregory Sarah W., r 32, widow of Charles, resides with A. J. Hall. Griswold James T., r 26 cor 34, clerk for O. L. Mansir. Hadsel John K., r 32, prop, of saw-mill and shingle-mill, lath and plaining- mill, farmer 90. Hale Thomas D., cor r 9 and 10, farmer 1 16, aged 78. Hall Andrew J., r 32, farmer 60. Hall Henry J., r — , 11 cows, farmer 135. Hall B. F., r 32, widow of Frank. Hall Luke M., r 31, retired farmer 27, aged 78. Hall Luther B , r 14 cor 15, farmer 160. Hall Wallace W., cor r 31 and 32, farmer 64. HALL WILLIAM A., r 31, farmer 150. Hamblin Benjamin B., (HartsviUe) r 38, farmer 15. HARMON EMELINE C, r 32, widow of Isaac, dairy 12 cows, farmer 160. Harmon Frank M., r 32, farmer. Heath Francis G., r 27 cor 31, selectman, dealer in Morgan horses and cat tle, farmer 100. Hitchcock Cornish, (HartsviUe) r 37, farmer 60. Huggins Eugene, r 2, farmer, leases 100. HYDE JOHN C, r 32, 12 cows, farmer 175. Hyde Silas W., cor r 32 and 31, 2d selectman, 17 cows, farmer 240. Johnson Clarence, (HartsviUe) r 38, resides with his father, Harvey. Johnson Harvey, (HartsviUe) r 38, farmer 65. Kenne James M., (West Otis) r 28, carpenter and joiner, farmer 80. Keyes George L., r 27 cor 30, farmer 32. Keyes Harriet J., cor r 27 and 30, widow of Stephen, Jr., dressmaker, and farmer 80. Kimberley Homer, (HartsviUe) r 19, farm laborer. King George H, r 14, leases of William Barnum, of Gt. Barrington. Langdon Chauncey D., r 34, chairman of assessors, 9 cows, farmer 100. Langdon Henry W,, r 27, (Bidwell & Langdon.) Langdon John H., cor r 26 and 27, (M. C. Langdon & Co.) farmer 50. LANGDON M. C. & CO., (John H.) props, of saw, grist, shingle, plaining and carding-mill. LANGDON MERRICK C, r 26 cor 27, (M. C. Langdon & Co.) town clerk, justice of peace, ist selectman, lumber dealer, steam bending works, farmer 140, and in Sandisfield 250. Loom Francis, r 8 cor 23, farmer 40. Loom Isaac F., r 8 cor 23, farmer with Francis. Mansir Oscar L., r 26 cor 27, justice of peace, pension agent, dealer in gen eral merchandise, flour and feed, manuf. cigars, prop, of stage route to Gt. Barrington, farmer 60. TOWN OF MONTEREY. 1 87 Maxwell James, r 23, laborer, h and lot. Maxwell William, offr 27, laborer. McMannus James, r 6, farm laborer, farmer 19. Marcy Luther, r 6, farmer 16. Martin George, r 4, farmer 75. Martin James, r 23, laborer for M. S. Bidwell, h and lot. Markham Orange B., (West Otis) r 28, farm laborer, 28 acres. May Forest, r 27, laborer. Miner Charles H., r 16, butcher, farmer 140. Miner Wilber F., r 22, farmer 10. Minor George F., offr 32, farmer 28. MINOR WILLIAM H., r 16, dealer in horses and cattle, farmer 700. Morse George W., r 1 1, farmer 50. Morse John B., r n, retired farmer. Morse William H. Mrs., r 6, leases of Dr. D. H. Knapp. Munson Oren H., (HartsviUe) r 18, 10 cows, farmer 235. Nash Alonzo G., r 31, leases h and garden of M. V. Thomson. Nash Frederick M., r 27, laborer. Norman F. J., r 13 cor 14, farmer. Norman Louise, r 13 cor 14, farmer 20. Note ware Frank A., r 2, farmer 100. O'Hare Patrick, r 1, farmer 400. O'Leary Daniel, r 14, farmer 37. Pinney Winfred, r 11, farmer. Purdy Henry H., (Gt. Barrington) r 21, breeder and dealer in registered Durham cattle, 15 cows, farmer 305. Purdy Horace, (Gt. Barrington) r 21, 13 cows, farmer 130. Ray Edward A., r 15, day laborer. Rogers Alanson, rn, retired farmer. Rogers Sherwood J. S., r n, agent, peddler and farmer 89. Ross Mary J., (HartsviUe) r 19, widow of Thomas, 2 houses and 20 acres. Sabin Augusta Miss, r 4 cor 14, farmer 40. Sabin Mellicent, r 4 cor 14, widow of Dr. Sabin, aged 79. Sears Norman P., r 26 cor 27, clerk for S. M. Bidwell. Sears Norman S., r 27 cor 30, retired farmer 20. Sears Porter H., r 27, peddler of maple sugar and hand hay rakes, farmer 140. Shultis George W., r 32, farmer 100. Slater Edward H, (Tyringham) r 10, resides with Amos Smith. Smith Amos, (Tyringham) r 10, apairist, 16 cows, farmer 250. STEDMAN HENRY A., corr 26 and 27, retired farmer, h and 25 acres. STEDMAN HENRY C, r 30, assessor, farmer 142. STEDMAN OSCAR T., r 30, cattle dealer, 8 cows, farmer 229. Step Joseph, r 23, laborer for M. S. Bidwell. Stomes William E., r 4 cor 14, laborer for Miss A. Sabin. THOMSON MARTIN V, r 31, school committeeman, dairy 17 cows, farmer 250. Townsend Eliza, r 14, widow of Samuel. Townsend Jonathan, r 33, farmer no. TOWNSEND LEMUEL J., r 34, 125 sheep, farmer 130. Tracy David L., r 11, aged 91, bds with B. M. Brayman. TRYON ALBERT, cor r 26 and 27. prop. Tryon House, auctioneer, black smith and farmer 11. TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON. Tryon Delmor C, r 26, cor 27, son of Albert. TRYON HOUSE, Albert Tryon, prop. Twing Alvin, cor r 30 and 31, farmer 200. Twing Charles H., r 30 cor 31, farmer with Alvin. Twing James L., cor r 30 and 31, farmer 82. Tyrrel Lewis, r 23, retired farmer, aged 83. Tyrrel Winfield S., r 26 cor 27, shoemaker. Underwood H. M., r 27, carpenter and joiner. Webb D. G., r 27, laborer. Webb Evander G, r 27, laborer. Webb Lorenzo, r 22, farmer 17. Wheeler George H., (HartsviUe) r 37, auctioneer, 12 cows, farmer 125. Wheeler James G., (HartsviUe) r 21, resident. Wheeler Laura B. Mrs., (HartsviUe) r 37, resident. Wilson Chailes H., (HartsviUe) r 18, farm laborer, h and 8 acres. Wood Thomas, (HartsviUe) r 16 cor 20, lives with H. N. Canfield. WOODS HENRY, cor r 23 and 24, prop, of Prospect Hill summer resort, farmer 42. Wright John, r 1, farmer 175. MOUNT WASHINGTON. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) Bash-Bish House, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 6, Lyman Loomis, manager. Brusie Cornelius, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 7, collier, and farmer, leases of F. Miles, of Copake, 100. Brusie David M., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) off r 12, farmer, leases of P. C. Garrett, of Philadelphia, 150. Campbell Robert, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) farmer 150 and 100. Campbell Stanton A., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, farmer. Culver Lemuel, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 11,' laborer. Curtis Orin I., (S. Egremont) r 3, laborer. Hoftaling Samuel, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 8, laborer. Hughs John, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, farmer 93. Isakson Knut, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 6, farmer 12 \. Laird Edwin, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, farmer. Lamson Cyrus, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 8, farmer 140. Lamson Howard D., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 8, farmer. Lamson Jason, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 10, farmer 313. LINDSEY WILLIAM, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, farmer 150, aged 80. Loomis Lyman, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 6, manager of Bash-Bish House. MELIUS LINUS, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, summer boarding, farmer 80. Merchant Charity, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 8, widow of Sylvenus, farm 80. I. earn useful things; they best lit one for the duties and pursuits of life. CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, 1 89 Morrison Arthur, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) offr 8, laborer. Patterson Ira L., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, summer boarding, and farmer 130. Patterson Luther H, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, millwright, and farmer 40. RACE MARTIN, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, blacksmithing, and farmer 56. Race Lucy, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, wife of Martin, farm 80. Schutt Abram, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r n, farmer, leases of Laura Culver, of Falls village, 50. Schutt Alexander, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 3, laborer. Schutt Charles, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 11, farmer 70. Schutt Frank B., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, summer boarding house, farmer 170. Schutt John H, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 2, laborer. Schutt Josiah, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 3, laborer. SOUTH END HOUSE, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12 cor 7, Frank S. Weaver, manager. Spurr Charles W., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, summer boarding, far mer 150. Spurr Isaac, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, summer boarding house, farmer 600. Van Deusen James G., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, laborer. Walsh Phillipine Mrs., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, wife of T. L., farm 300. Walsh Timothy L., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, resident. WALTER WILLIAM C, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, town clerk, carpenter and farmer, leases of Robert Campbell 150. WEAVER FRANK S., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12 cor 7, carpenter and builder, and manager summer boarding house. WEAVER HENRY P., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12 cor 7, summer boarding house, farmer 170. Weaver Herbert W., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, farmer with Wm. H. WEAVER WILLIAM H., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 5, summer board ing house, farmer 114. Whitbeck Arthur, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 2. Whitbeck Henry Y., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 8, laborer. WHITBECK ORRIN C, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 2, justice of peace and surveyer, summer boarding house, farmer 1,400. Wolcott Elisha, (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, farmer. Wolcott Walter P., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 12, farmer 100. Woodin Martin A., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 4, dairy 8 cows, farmer 20, and leases of William Lindsey 150. Woodworth Levi P., (Copake Iron Works, N. Y.) r 2, engineer and machin ist, prop, of the Harper Steam Lubricator. 190 TOWN OF NEW ASHFORD. NEW ASHFORD. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is New Ashford, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Allen Albert, r 2, farmer about 100. Baker Emery, r 5 cor 4, farmer, son of Lasell S. BAKER LASELL S., r 5 cor 4, farmer 320. Baker Walter S., r 5, cor 4, farmer, son of Lasell S. Bauer Albert, r 8, farmer 180. (Dead.) BAUER GEORGE A., r 8, farmer, son of Albert. Baxter Henry B., r 4, farmer, leases of Hosea Beach 75. Baxter Jesse G, r 3, laborer. Beach Elmer P., r 4, farmer with William P. Beach Hosea, r 4, farmer 75. BEACH WILLIAM P., r 4, town treasurer and farmer 216. Clark Irvin, r 1, farmer. Fetter Michael, r 9, farmer. Goodell VanBuren, r 2, farmer 84. HARMON PHINEHAS, r 3, postmaster and farmer 120. (Died June 10, 1884, aged 81 years, 11 months.) Harris Russell S., r 1, farmer 100. Ingraham Almon D., r 3, farmer 10. INGRAHAM ELIHU, r 9, town clerk, ist selectman, justice of the peace, overseer of the poor and farmer 850. Jordan Alonzo A., r 3, farmer 250. Keeler Lewis, r 8, farmer, leases of Lanesboro Iron Co. Lape Falteen J., r 6, farmer 1. Mackey Michael, r 1, farmer, leases of Elihu Ingraham. Mallory VanNess, r 5, 2d slectman and farmer 240. Matthews Angeline, offr 10, widow of Gabriel, farmer 300. MIDDLEBROOK EDWIN, r 9, farmer 200. Miller William, r 9, farmer 60 Parmer John, r 7, laborer. Pettit Walton, r 2, farmer. Rays Lester, r 3, saw and grist-mill, carpenter and farmer 4. Remington Peter L., r 8, farmer leases of Lanesboro Iron Co. Roberts Benjamin F., r 3, cor 9, farmer 205. Roberts William J., r 10, farmer, leases of B. F. 170. SMITH ARTHUR C, offr 10, farmer, leases of Robert J. 187. SMITH ROBERT J., offr 10, 2d selectman and farmer 187. SMITH WALTER P., r 10, agent for A. W. Gray's Sons horse powers and threshing machines, and farmer, leases of Hannah S. Walters 230. Wallace Duane D., r 7, farmer 324. Wallace George, r 7, son of Duane D., farmer, leases of H. J. & C. T. Far nam, of Lanesboro, 400. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. CHICKEBINC'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. % 191 Wallace William J., r 7, farmer son of Duane D. Waters Hannah S., r 10, widow of John, farmer 230. White Gorton A., r 5, leases of Leland 100. White Leland, r 5 cor 4, farmer 100. White Monroe A., r 4, leases of Elihu Ingraham 500. White William M., r 1, farmer 400. Wright John B., r 5, trapper. NEAT MARLBORO. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is New Marlboro, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Adams Derrel, r 35, 8 cows, farmer 287. Adams E. & J. W., (Mill River) butcher and meat market, Main. Adams Edwin, ("Mill River) (E. & J. W. Adams) justice of the peace, farmer 20, woodland 57, Main. Adams Henry N., (Mill River) r42, deputy sheriff, 8 cows, farm 130. Adams James W., (Mill River) (E. & J. W. Adams) Main. Adams Joseph D., r 37, farmer 150. Adams Madison G, (Mill River) r 57, 12 cows, farmer 130. Adams Henry M. Mrs., (Mill River) r 42, agent for the American Sewing machine. Adams Polly, (Mill River) r 42, widow of Harry, aged 85. Adams William H, r 6, wagon maker, farmer 4. Adams WiUiam H., Jr., r 6, refused to give information. ADSIT CHARLES, (HartsviUe) r 1, prop, of steam saw-mill, dealer in all kinds of domestic and foreign lumber, 35 head cattle, farmer 600. ALEXANDER ALFRED H, (Mill River) r 25, millwright and farmer 30. Alexander Frank R., r 18, carpenter and farmer 130 ALEXANDER FRED G., (Mill River) r 24, proprietor of grist-mill and dealer in flour, grain and feed. Alexander John, r 17, 12 cows, farmer 125. Ailing Luther D., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, speculator, farmer 50. AMSTED WILLIAM H, (Clayton) r 64. horse trainer, 12 cows, farmer 150, soldier 49th Mass. Infantry. Atwood Frank W., (HartsviUe) r 5, farmer, leases of R. Morse 100. Atwater James Y., (Mill River) r 24, farmer 16. BABB LAFAYETTE, (Southfield) r 33, cooper, h and lot, member of the 27th Mass. Vols., out 4 years. Bailey Frederick, (Ashley Falls) r 65, 20 cows, farmer, leases of Mrs Wads worth. Bailey Samuel, (HartsviUe) r3, tear-ster. BALDWIN EDWARD C, (Southfield) r 41, manuf. of Sarsaparilla, imper meable oil blacking and all kinds of ^xtracts, and agent for arm locked bed springs, h and lot. CHICKEBING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield, Mass. Only the most useful, practical studies taught. 192 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. BALDWIN EDWIN R., (Southfield) r 40, Mountain Spring Farm, general agent for B. Hammond & Co. of Mt Kisco, N. Y., mixed paints and slug shot, sugar orchard 250 trees, 80 sheep, farmer 210. Baldwin Isaac R., (Southfield) r 33, traveling salesman for Lay, Barber & Co., of Westfield. BALDWIN WILLIAM R., (Southfield) r 41, postmaster, justice of peace, and school committeeman, dealer in dry goods, groceries, &c. Barber Herbert L., (Southfield) r 41, (Lay, Barber & Co., whip manufs. of Westfield,) farmer 50. Barlow Owneen, (HartsviUe) r 8, laborer. Barnes C. E. & Co., (Clayton) r 78 cor 79, general merchants, run cheese factory in Konkapot. Barnes Calvin E., (Clayton) r 78 cor 79, (C. E. & Co.) postmaster. Barrett Patrick, off r 18, 7 cows, farmer 80. Beirne Patrick, (Mill River) r 44, laborer. Benedict Amos N. Rev., (Southfield) r 33 cor 40, pastor of Baptist church. Benedict Stephen N., r 6, prop, and driver of stage from New Marlboro to Gt. Barrington. Bentley Elisha W., (HartsviUe) r3, mason. BENTLEY JOHN E., r 6, prop. New Marlboro Hotel, farm in Monterey 125. BENTLEY WATSON S., (HartsviUe) r 6, 7 cows, farmer 55, member of Co. B, 37th Mass. Vols. BENTON ALBERT E., (Ashley Falls) r 65, 13 cows, farmer 130. Bergman A. Barney, r 23, tailor and farmer. BISHOP MARIA B., (Clayton) off r 77, farmer 106. Blodgett Edwin T., (Mill River) traveling salesman, Main st. Booth Edwin L., (Southfield) r 33, resident, h and lot, Bradbury Benjamin F., (HartsviUe) r 9 cor 10, 8 cows, farmer no. Bradbury James, (HartsviUe) r 9 cor 10, carpenter and joiner. Bradley William S., (Southfield) r 33, farmer 40. Brennan James, (Mill River) r 26, 15 cows, farmer ifio. Brennan John W., (Mill River) r 26, farmer with James. Brennan Michael, (Mill River) r 24, 14 cows, farmer 160. Brett Austin, (HartsviUe) r 5, millwright, farmer 30. Brewer Amos, (Sheffield) r 59, 30 cows, farmer 700. Brewer Chauncy B., (Mill River) r 24, prop, saw, shingle and cider-mill, and dealer in domestic lumber. Brewer Hastings, (Mill River) r 42, farm laborer. Brewer Julius G., r 33, farm laborer. Brewer Mary, (HartsviUe) r 3, widow of Smith, h and lot. Brewer Wilmer E., (Sheffield) r 46, dealer in domestic lumber, farmer, leases of Amos Brewer 80. Bristol Almon L., (HartsviUe) r 3, molder, h and lot. , Brooks Bateman, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 73, farmer 75. Brooks Calvin, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, farmer 60, woodland 30, Brooks Laura, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 73, widow of Luther. Brooks William G., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 73, sawyer, farmer 60. Brophy John, r 22, laborer. Bunnell Henry R., (Clayton) r 79, buyer and shipper of country produce, farmer 30. Cagnen John, (Mill River) r 56, 14 cows, farmer 156. Cain Michael, (Mill River) r 29, laborer, farmer 10. Cain Patrick, (Mill River) r 29, farmer. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 193 Calkins Eben, (Mill River) r 43, farmer 17. Calkins John G, (HartsviUe) r 9, 13 cows, farmer 180. CALKINS JOHN G., (Mill River) r 49, prop, of feed and flouring mill, dealer in grain and feed, farmer 40. Callender Pauline Mrs., (Mill River) owns hotel property, Main. CANFIELD EDWARD S., (Southfield) r 33, retired farmer 45. Canfield Elmore B., (Southfield) r 31, 12 cows, farmer 135. Canfield Herbert E., (Southfield) r 31, farmer, with Elmore B. Canfield Julia H., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 74, widow of Warren D. CANFIELD WALLACE, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 73, school commit teeman, prop, of 2 saw-mills, dealer in all kinds of domestic lumber, 20 sheep, farmer 60. CANFIELD WILLIAM, (Canaan Valley, Conn.)r 74, 2d selectman, dealer in lumber, 12 cows, farmer 200. CargiU Wilber G., (Southfield) r 41, dealer in wagons, carriages, harnesses, sleighs, etc. Carroll Catherine, (Mill River) r 25, widow of Edward. Carroll Edward D., (Mill River) r 25, 7 cows, farmer 75. Carroll George, (Mill River) r 25, farmer, with E. D. Carroll Michael T., (Mill River) r 25, laborer. Carroll Roger, r 22, general blacksmith. Carroll Theron G., (Mill River) r 44, paper maker, and farmer 100. Carter Amos, (Mill River) r 43, resident. Carter Cuttin, (HartsviUe) r 3, farm laborer. Chilson Noah P., (Ashley Falls) r 61, farm laborer. Church Lester, (HartsviUe) r 3, farmer 50. Clark George H., (Mill River) r 26, farmer 40. Clark Robert, (Mill River) r 44, resident, aged 82. Cleveland Lucien J., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 55, farmer 200. Cleveland Charlotte Miss, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 55, resident. Cooper John T., (Mill River) r 44, book-keeper for Buksline Paper Co. Cone Clarissa A., (Mill River) r 25, widow of Jonas. Conley Edward, (Mill River) r 44, emp. paper mill. Conley Mary, (Mill River) r 44, widow of John. Conley Thomas, Mill River) r 44, farm laborer. Conner Thomas, (MiU River) offr 29, laborer and farmer. Cook Arthur J., (Southfield) r 40, whip manuf., dealer in harness, etc. Cook Edward L., (Clayton) r 63, 10 cows, farmer, leases of the Fitch estate 320. Cook James M., (Southfield) r 41, carpenter and joiner, farmer 14. Couch Charles, (Mill River) r 57, blacksmith, 10 cows, farmer 200. Couch Joseph B., (Mill River) r 37, farm laborer, h and lot. Couch Lyman, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, 10 cows, farmer 100. Crine Daniel, (Mill River) r 58, laborer. CRINE- FRANK W., (Mill River) r 13, farmer with Walter, Crine Peter, (Southfield) r 68, farmer 160. CRINE WALTER, (Mill River) r 13, 6 cows, farmer 200. Crosby Arthur J., (HartsviUe) r 11, farmer with Thomas. Crosby Thomas B., (HartsviUe) r 11, peddler, farmer 40. Curtin Michael, r 35, 50 head cattle, farmer 450. Curtin Michael J., r 35, farmer, with Michael. Curtiss Fred J., r 6, farmer with Jerome. Curtiss Jerome, r 6, 13 cows, farmer 130. 13 194 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. -W-OIS2ES ESTABLISHED 180B. TSYTlsAlJLST CLAPP LEARNED, (SUCCESSOR TO JASON CLAPP & SON, J PITTSFIELD, ZMZ^SS. Manufacturer of FINE CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS, DELIVERY WAGONS, &c. Careful Attention given to Repairing in all its Branches. First-Class Work is Guaranteed, as the several Departments are in charge of the Foreman of the old firm of Jason Clapp & Son. The Old Gorner Drug Store ! -WHENEVER YOU NEED- s or tan y . GIVE US A CALL Our many years' experience is a suffi cient guarantee that you will find only the Best Goods, and no lower prices in town. A full line of TRUSSES AND SUPPORTERS. No extra charge for fitting. M. S. MANNING & SON, PTo. 51 North Street, Corner Market, PITTSFIELD, MASS. MARTIN "DIEHL, Baker, and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in BrEad,F0ncyCakE5 Special attention givBnto Shed ding Cakes, . Orders from abroad solicited and promptly filled, BAKERY AND STORE, 2DB North St, PITTSFIELO, MASS. MANUFACTURER OF Hydraulic Cement Drain, Sewer and Culvert Pipe, CONTRACTOR AND JOBBER, AND DEALER IN ^CEMENT, BRICK, MORTAR AND HAIRF^ CEMENT PIPES are extensively used for House Drains, City and Town Sewerage, Eailroad Culverts, conveying water for Mill Purposes. Drainage of Parks and Cemeteries, Well Sidiogsr Chimneys and many other uses, in place of brick or stone; they will not decay like wood or clay structures, but improve with use aud age. Well XuMng.— Wells tubed by this process are always clean, wholesome aud healthy. No moss or growing and dying vegetable accumulations. It is the best and cheapest. The water is- filtered from the bottom and is pure, sweet and delicious. YARD COR. WEST AND CENTER STS., PITTSFIELD, MASS. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. I95 CURTISS JOSEPH W., (HartsviUe) r 5, snrveyor, blacksmith and wood worker, 9 cows, farmer 120. Curtiss Willard E., (Clayton) r 61 cor 62, lime burner. Dailey John P., (Mill River) laborer, Main st. Dailey Michael, r 22, farmer 40. Davis Harry M., (Clayton) r 63, farmer, leases of R. L. Taft 100. Davis Milo E., (Mill River) r 44, carpenter and joiner. Davis Thomas, (Mill River) paper maker, Main st. Dewyer Harriet P. Miss, (Southfield) r 33, h and lot. Doncaster John, (HartsviUe) r 3, retired farmer, aged 81. Doncaster John A., (HartsviUe) offr 3, prop, of saw, grist and flouring mill, farmer 75. Donovan Benjamin, 37, farmer. Donovan Benjamin, Jr., r 37, farmer 200. Doten John L , r 3;, 17 cows, farmer 200. Dowd Betsey, r 17, widow of Selah, aged 89. Dowd Harriet N, (HartsviUe) r 5, farmer 8. Dowd Orson L., (Monterey) r 20, 40 sheep, farmer 200. Doyle John P., r 34, farm laborer. Doyle Keyran, r 34, 15 cows, farmer 175. Doyle William P., (HartsviUe) r 9 cor n, farmer 150. Ellis Charles E , (Southfield) r 72, teacher and farmer. Ellis William, (Southfield) r 72, farmer 120. Fargo Elbert L., (Mill River) r 58, 11 cows, farmer, leases of Lyman Fargo 120. Fitch Almeda L., (Clayton) r 63, widow of Greshon M., resident, aged 84. Fitzpatrick John, (Mill River) r 44, emp. in paper mill. Fitzpatrick John, r 35, farmer 60. Fitzpatrick Michael, (HartsviUe) r 9, farmer 80. Fitzpatrick William, (Mill River) r 44, emp. in paper mill. FOLEY JAMES, (Mill River) r 54, 15 cows, farmer 250. Foley Philip, (Mill River) r 44, laborer. Forest David G., (HartsviUe) r 7, 15 cows, farmer 160, woodland 50. Forest George B., (HartsviUe) r 7, farmer with David G. Freeman Andrew J., (Mill River) r 25, 15 cows, 100 apple trees, farmer 240. Freeman Elizabeth Miss, (Mill River) r 25, resident, aged 88. Freeman Lydia P , (Mill River) r 44, widow of Reuben, resident. Frink Royal M., (S. Sandisfield) r 38, works on shares for Charles Sage, farm 232. Gangell Newton R., (Southfield) r 69, farmer, woodland 50. GANGELL WILLIAM, (Southfield) r 69, farmer 50. Gangell William A., (Southfield) r 39 cor 34, farmer 80. Gardner Albert, (Mill River) r 44, farmer. Garrahan Dominick, (Mill River) offr 29 , 13 cows, farmer 120. Garrahan John, (Mill River) r 45, 13 cows, farm 130. GAYLORD GROVE, (Southfield) r 41, ist selectman, 15 cows, farmer 320. Gaylord Joseph M., (Southfield) r 41, retired farmer, h and lot. Gibson Delia F., (HartsviUe) r 1, widow of Noah, resident. GIBSON GEORGE M., (HartsviUe) r 1, proprietor picnic grove on Lake Buel and boats to let, 9 cows, farmer 100. GIBSON GEORGE W., (Southfield) r 67J, (Wm. B. Gibson & Son.) Gibson Origen A., (Southfield) r 72, farmer 75. 196 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. GIBSON WILLIAM B., (Southfield) r 67^, (Wm. B. Gibson & Son.) GIBSON WM. B. & SON, (Southfield) r 67$, (Wm. B. & George W,) saw, shingle, feed and cider mill, manuf. apple jelly, oak tubs and pails, bar rels and barrel stuff, 10 cows, farmer 230. Gingell Edwin C, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, farm laborer. Gingell James W., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, laborer. Gingell John, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, farm laborer. GINGELL RICHARD C, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, (with Robert H.) teaming, and farmer 60. GINGELL ROBERT H., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, (with, Richard C.) drummer in 19th Conn. Vols. Goggin Jeremiah, (Mill River) r 28, emp. paper mill, farmer 33. Gordon Seneca T., (HartsviUe) r 12, farmer 70. Granger Gideon, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, farmer 20. Granger Laura, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, widow of William, aged 87. Granger Norman W.; (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 100. GRANGER WILLIAM L., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 66, farm laborer. Grant Edward B., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 61 cor 60, grist-mill, dealer in flour, feed and meal, leases mill of John Scovill. Hadsell Orin, (Clayton) r 61, farmer 25. HALL CHAUNCEY, (Mill River) r 24, 15 head cattle, farmer 175. Hall Clarissa B., (Mill River) r 24, widow of Edward, resident. Hall Solomon, (HartsviUe) r 3, watchmaker, farmer 5. Hall Wesley, r 32, 15 cows, farmer T50. Hamon Micheal, (Mill River) r 44, laborer. Harmon Elihu D., (HartsviUe) r 7, school committeeman, teacher and farmer. Harmon Mehitable, r 22, widow of Luther, h and lot. Harris Edwin, (Mill River) r 43, farmer 45. Hart Charles W, (Mill River) r 60, farm laborer. Hart John J., (HartsviUe) r 5 cor 10, Maple Grove Farm, agent for Cooley creamer and Columbia plows. Hartnett John, r 22, 18 cows, farmer 300. HartsviUe Machine Shops and Foundry, (HartsviUe) r 3, Gilbert L. Sheldon supt. and manager. Hartwell Cyrus L., r 33, 20 head cattle, farmer 172. Haskell John B., (Southfield) r 41, prop, and driver of stage from South- field to Canaan, farmer 21. Hayes Benjamin, (Mill River) offr 29, laborer. HAYES DENNIS, (Mill River) r 29, road builder, 10 cows, farmer 120. Hayes John, r 23, 8 cows, farmer no. Hayes Maurice, r 23, farmer, son of John. Hayes Michael, (Mill River) r 27, 17 cows, farmer 113^-. Hayes Roger, (Mill River) r 27, 10 cows, farmer 60. Hayes Rogers, Jr., (Mill River) r 27, works for Roger. Hayes William R., (Mill River) r 27, works for Michael. Hayes Patrick, (Mill River) shoemoker, h and lot Main st. Head Patrick, (Mill River) off r 44, farmer 10. Hedger Lebbeus, (Clayton) sawyer in J. Scovill's saw-mill, Kankapot. HENNESSY PATRICK R., (Mill River) r 59, road maker, dairy 12 cows, farmer 125. Hennison David, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 73, laborer. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 1 97 Hickey Daniel, (Sheffield) r 46, works for James. Hickey James, (Sheffield) r 46, 22 cows, farmer 211. Hines Andrew J., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 55, farmer 36. HOAG ALBERT S., (MiU River) r 44, 4 cows, farmer 50. Hoag William P., (Mill River) r 44, farmer, leases of Mrs. L. P. Freeman 60. Hollister Gilbert, r 35, 12 cows, farmer 156. Hollister John W.,offr 35, 15 cows, farmer 200. HOLT FRANCIS G., (Norfolk, Conn.) r 72, prop, saw-mill, box shop on r 70, and blacksmith shop in Conn., dealer. in real estate, and all kinds of domestic lumber, shingles and charcoal, 40 head of cattle, farmer 350, on r 70 300, offr 70 40, 300 acres sage property, 700 woodland, and in Conn, farm 30, and Holt farm 96. Horton William, (Clayton) r 30, farm laborer. Hotchkiss Dennis, (Southfield) r 68, works for Wm. B. Gibson & Son, farmer. Hotchkiss P2unice A., (Southfield) r 41, resident. HOTCHKISS HIRAM, (Southfield) r 68, carpenter and joiner, and farmer 140. HOUGHTALING HENRY A., (Clayton) off r 77, farmer,lea ses of Mrs. Bishop 106. Houghtaling Theophilus, (Clayton) off r 77, laborer. Hudner James, (Mill River) shoemaker, farmer 100, Main st. Hudner John, (Mill River) r 44, works in paper mill. Hudner Timothy, (Mill River) works in paper mill, h and lot, Main st. HUDSON CHARLES, (Mill River) r 57, farmer, with M. C. Adams. Huggins David J., (HartsviUe) r 3, farmer 3. Huggins Marvin, (HartsviUe) r 1, laborer, works for Charles Adsit. Huntley Marietta, (Mill River) widow of William, Main st. Hyde Henry D., r 6, 17 cows, farmer 250, member Co. E, 49th Mass. Vols. Hyde James Col., r 6, retired farmer, aged 81. Hyde John A., r6, cheese maker, h and lot. Joslin Darius, (HartsviUe) r 3, laborer. Kasson Henry N., r 6, farmer 94. Kasson William C, (Southfield) r4i, retired farmer. Kasson William E., (Southfield) r 41, 9 cows, farmer 94. Kelley Thomas, (Mill River) off r 44, fireman at Berks hire paper mill. Kennesson James, (Southfield) r 34, 6 cows, farmer 290. KEYES FRANK W., (Mill River) prop. Mill River Hotel and livery stable, farmer 33, and trout pond, Main st. Keyes James W., (Mill River) r 58, 15 cows, farmer 150. KEYES LORRIN P., (Southfield) r 52, representative of 8th Berkshire District, 3d selectman, 16 cows, farmer 130, timber land 20. Keyes Salmon G., (Mill River) r 43, farmer 30. Keyes William N., (Mill River) r 58, farmer, son of James W. King Arial, (Clayton) 1 64, resident, aged 80. King Lyman C, (Clayton) r 79, farmer 6. Knight Andrew J., (HartsviUe) r 7, farmer 140, member Co. C, 37th Regt. Mass. Infantry. Ladd Edward A., (Mill River) carpenter, builder and wagon maker, Main st. Ladd Henry L., (Mill River) r 44, carpenter and contractor. Landon Mills E., (Clayton) r 59, leases of Humphry Bond, of Norfolk, Conn., farm 12. Lawrence Daniel F., (Southfield) r 68, laborer. Lawrence Nancy A. Miss, (HartsviUe) r 3, general store and postmistress. 198 TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. LeBlond Victor, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 54, laborer and farmer 43. Lee Thomas, (Mill River) r 28, 8 cows, farmer, leases of Amos Brewer 75, Leffingwell Alpheus W., (Mill River) r 45, 10 cows, farmer 145. Leffingwell Charles, (Clayton) offr 78, teamster. Leffingwell Dwight W., r 22, farm laborer, h and lot. Leffingwell James B., r 20, farmer, leases of J. Clark, of Bristol, Conn., 130. Leffingwell Joseph R., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 65, laborer. Leffingwell Levi W., (Clayton) r 76, 9 cows, 20 sheep, farmer 120. Leffingwell Malford, (Mill River) r 30, farm laborer. Leffingwell Orrin H., (Mill River) r 30, farmer, leases of P. Nolan 90. Leffingwell Theron H,, r 31, 15 cows, farmer 150. Leffingwell Willis K., (Mill River) r 30, farm laborer. Leonard Thomas, (Ashley Falls) r 59, farm laborer. Lester George, (Mill River) r 25, general blacksmith and horse shoeing. Lewis Frank W, (Monterey) r 20, farmer with O. L. Dowd. Lindsay Luther, (Clayton) r 78, general blacksmith, farmer 20. Lumbert Edgar J., (MiU River) r 42, farmer 80. Maloney Patrick, (Mill River) fireman in paper mill, Main. MAMBERT PETER J., (MiU River) r 43, farmer 4, served in Co. D. 57th Mass. Infantry, Mansir Merrick H., (Clayton) r 64, farmer 154. MARTIN ALPHEUS W., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, teamster, 10 cows, farmer 125. McAuliffe Julia, (Mill River) widow of David, h and lot Main st. McCarty Eugene, (HartsviUe) r 4, carries on place for Dr. Camp, of Great Barrington. McCARTY JOHN, r 35, 13 cows, farmer 200. McCarty John, Jr., r 35, farm laborer, McCarty William, (HartsviUe) r 1, prop, of threshing machine, works farm for Mrs. H. Sisson. McCaughen James, r 22, 20 cows, farmer 400. McCaughen John, r 22, teacher, son of James. Mclntyre George A., (Clayton) r 78, (C. E. Barnes &Co.) McLaughin James, (Mill River) watchman in H. C. Hulbert's paper mill, Water st. McMannes Michael, r 23, farmer 100. MILL RIVER HOTEL, (Mill River) Frank W. Keyes, prop , Main st. Miller Daniel J., r 18, farmer leases of Charles Adsit 130. Moore Herbert E., (Clayton) Kankapot, works in saw-mill. Moran James, (Southfield) r 89, 13 cows, farmer 220. Moran John, (Mill River) constable and collector, general merchant, Main st. Moran Michael, (Mill River) r 30, farmer no. Morse Roswell B., (HartsviUe) r 5, retired farmer. Morgan Catherine, (Mill River) r 44, widow of Patrick. MOSES WILLIAM A., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 54, farmer no. Mulhall William H., r 18, farmer 125. Munson Jennie, r 22, widow of Chas. Murphy Adelbert J., (MiU River) r 58, 9 cows, farmer, carries on for John Wolf farm 120. Murray James, (Mill River) r 27, 16 cows, farmer 145. Murray Michael, ('Mill River) r 44, butcher and laborer. Murray Patrick, (Mill River) r 27, farmer with James. NEW MARLBORO HOTEL, r 6, John E. Bentley, prop. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. 1 99 Nolan Patrick, (Mill River) prop, of drug store. Nolan Peter, (Mill River) r 44, works in paper mill. Noonan John T., (Southfield) r 41, farm laborer. Norton Egbert D., (Southfield) r 70, agent for Stoddard churn and Carver butter worker, cattle 30 head, farmer 300. Norton John H., (Southfield) r 33, farmer 80. NORTON SHELDON, (Southfield) r 72, farmer 65, woodland 100. O'Brien Timothy, (MiU River) retired, Main. O'Brien William, r 22, laborer. 1 PALMER HENRY W., (Southfield) r 41, farmer with Nehemiah. PALMER NEHEMIAH, (Southfield) r 41, 15 cows, farmer 275. I Parker Egbert N., (Mill River) wagonmaker. Main. Parker Mary A., (MiU River) (Mrs. E. N.) dressmaker, Main. Parmelee Milo T., (Clayton) r 78, laborer. Parsons Theron, (Southfield) r 33, tailor and farmer. Pease Seth, (Mill River) r 25, town clerk, physician and surgeon, h and lot. Perkins Harvey L., (Mill River) r 57, 10 cows, farmer, leases of Julia A. Hadsell 100. Perkins Theron H., (Mill River) r 57, farmer 40. Peters John, (Mill River) r 44, laborer. Peters John, jr., (Mill River) r 44, clerk in hotel. Peters John T., (Mill River, (Thomas & Son) Water st. Peters Thomas, (Mill River) (Thomas & Son) farmer 45, Water st. Peters Thomas & Son, (Mill River) (John T.) general blacksmith, horse shoeing, and wagon builder and repairs, Water st. Peters Thomas, (MiU River) r 54, farm laborer. Peters Walter, (Mill River) works for Thomas & Son, Water st. Pettis Isaac T., (Southfield; r 42, 35 sheep, farmer 125, woodland 15. Tettis James E., (Southfield) r 33, carpenter and joiner, h and lot, wood land 16. Pettis Phineas, (Southfield) r 42, farmer 40, woodland 180. Pfarr Hatty E., (Mill River) teacher, Main. Phelps Albert W.. (Southfield) r 33, farm laborer, h and lot. Pinney Charles W., (Mill River) druggist, Main. Powell Stephen, r 33, member Co. K, 49th Mass. Vols., farmer 68, wood land 150. Pratt David L., (Southfield r 33, runs express team from Southfield to Canaan, Conn., via Mill River and Ashley Falls. Prince Thomas E., (Mill River) r 24, words in saw-mill, farmer 2. Prout George W., (Mill River) r 25, laborer. Prout Lewis H., (Mill River) r 13, laborer. Rhoades Charles A., (Mill River) r 60, farmer with James A. Rhoades Edward, (Mill River) r 55 cor 56, 15 cows, sugar orchard 300 trees, farmer 145. Rhoades Edward W., (Mill River) r 55 cor 56, farmer, son of Edward. Rhoades Isaac, (Southfield) r 55, sugar orchard 300 trees, 28 cows, farmer 266. Rhoades James A., (MiU River) r 60, 14 cows, farmer 150. RHOADES^ZENAS W., (Clayton) r 55, farmer 75. Riley Cornelius, (Mill River) r 44, laborer, farmer 2. Riley John, (Mill River) r 44, works in paper mill. Robbins Dwight M., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, farmer, with W. H. Sardam. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. Robbins James W., r 31 cor 6, physician and surgeon, farmer 5, Rogers Charles F., (Ashley Falls) r 62, farmer 20. Rogers Elvira F., (Ashley Falls) r 62, widow of James. Rood Harvey, (Norfolk, Conn.) r 70, farmer, leases of M. Monday, of Dal ton, 300. Rossman Watson W., (Clayton) r 61, 7 cows, farmer, leases of Myron An drews 115. ROTE WALTER, (Mill River) r 44, grist and cider-mill, dealer in grain and feed, farmer 5. Roys Everett A., (Sheffield) r 46, farmer 30. Roys John M , (Mill River) r57, school-teacher, and carpenter. Rugg Harris, r 6, retired farmer. Rugg WiUiam H., r 35, retired farmer. Sage Francis, r 38, 9 cows, farmer 147. Sardam Earl B., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, teamster, farmer 42. Sardam Frank, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, farm laborer. Sardam John H., (Clayton) r 76, 8 cows, 20 sheep, farmer 116. Sardam Ralph, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, lumberman. Sardam William H.. (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 72, 15 cows, farmer 338. Schunder Joseph J., r 6, 7 cows, farmer 135. Scofield Edward A., (Southfield) r 41, laborer. Scovill John Dr., (Ashley Falls) prop, of saw, shingle, planing, and grist-mill. cheese factory, manuf. of barrel heads, staves and cheese boxes, dealer in domestic lumber, shops on r 58, N. W. Watson, business manager, Canaan, Conn. Seeger Nathaniel, (HartsviUe) r 5, cooper, h and lot. Sheffield China Clay Co., (Clayton) r 78, miners and shippers of china clay, fire sand, and fire clay, Robert L. Taft, manager. Sheldon George S., (Mill River) r 13, farmer, with H. W. Sheldon Gilbert L., (HartsviUe) r 3, machinist, supt. of HartsviUe foundry. SHELDON HENRY W., (Mill River) r 13, 20 cows, 30 sheep, farmer 290. Sheldon Martin E., (Mill River) r 24, retired farmer. Shield Barney, (Mill River) offr 44, farmer 80. Shield John, (Mill River) works in paper mill, Main. Shield Michael, (Mill River) r 44, works in paper mill. Shores James M., (Clayton) r 64, laborer, farmer 20. SHORES JOHN N., (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 54, farmer 120, vol. 2d Conn. heavy artillery. Shores Truman A., (Clayton) r 57, farmer 2. Shults John A., r32, farmer 12^-. Sisson Harriet, (HartsviUe) r 1, widow of Sperry, 12 cows, farmer 1 35. Sisson Henry, (Mill River) proprietor drug store, saw, planing and pulp-mill, dealer in domestic lumber, farmer 88, woodland 300, Main. Sisson Henry D., (Mill River) r 24, runs saw-mill for Henry, Lieut. Co. B, 49th Mass. ' Vols. Sisson John, (Mill River) Main St., retired farmer. Smith Benjamin W., (Mill River) r45, laborer. SMITH CHARLES G., (Ashley Falls) r 61, 40 cows, farmer 200. Smith Edwin R., r 19, farmer 40. Smith Ellen, r 37, widow of Jonathan, 10 cows, farmer 175, woodland 14. Smith Lyman T., (Clayton) r 78, wagon and carriage builder and repairer, house in Conn Smith Philo C, (Mill River) r 24, farmer 60. TOWN OF NEW MARLBORO. Smith Pierson P., (Mill River) r 43, farm laborer. Snyder Levi, (Southfield) r 52, farmer, leases of W. Rhodes 105. Spencer George H., (HartsviUe) r 4, stone mason, farmer 3, Stannard Ambrose, (Mill River) r 50, farmer 23. Stannard Dyer, (Mill River) postmaster, town treasurer andjassessor, Main st. Stannard Edward, (Southfield) r 52, farm laborer. Stannard Edward E., (Clayton) r 78, foreman in China clay works. Stannard Levi M., (Clayton) r 64, 8 cows, 40 sheep, farmer 206; Stannard Perry H., (Mill River) r 24, laborer, h and lot. Stanton Samuel D. Stevens George A., (HartsviUe) r 3, 10 sheep, farmer 280. Stevens Henry R., offr 6, 20 cows, 24 sheep, farmer 160. Sumner Catherine M., (HartsviUe) r 3, h and lot. Swift L. B. Rev., .Southfield) r 41, Methodist minister. Taft Robert L., (Clayton) r 78, prop, of Sheffield China Clay Works, 12 cows, 200 sheep, farmer 400, woodland 200. Taylor Augustus, r 22, retired farmer, h and lot. Teighery James, (Mill River) r 30, paper maker, farmer 7. Tubs John B., (Clayton) r 78, laborer. Turner Benjamin C, (Sheffield) r 46, 9 cows, farmer 65. Turner Edward, (Sheffield) r 46, molder. TURNER SAMUEL A, (Southfield) r 41, whip lash manuf. Tuttle Ira G., r 17 cor 6, runsSouth Berkshire Institute summer hotel, and livery stable. Underwood Wilber C, (HartsviUe) r 10, justice of the peace, farmer 66. Upton Harmenia, (Clayton) r 61 cor 62, widow of Russell, farmer 85. VANDEUSEN HENRY M., (Southfield) r 33, (Lay, Barber & Co., West- field, Mass.,) whips and lashes, traveling partner, h and lot. VanDeusen Nicholas, (HartsviUe) r 3, laborer. Veasey Michael J., (Mill River) r 12, 18 cows, farmer 260. Wade Benjamin, (Southfield) r 40, farmer, with John. Wade John, (Southfield) r 40, 12 cows, farmer 130. Wadsworth Minerva, (Canaan Valley, Conn.) r 65, widow of John P., aged 84. Wagner John, (HartsviUe) r 1, farmer 220. Walker John B., r 6, dealer in cattle, farmer, with Warren. Walker Warren, r 6, dealer in cattle, farmer 300. Walker Warren & Son, r 6, (W. and John B.) dealers in cattle, farmers 300. Walling Henry L., (Southfield) r 40, carpenter and joiner. Walter Emely, (Southfield) r 41, widow of Cromwell, h and lot. Walter Nelson E., (Southfield) r 40, whip maker, h and lot. Ward Edmond, (HartsviUe) r 10, 10 cows, farmer 75. WARD EDMOND R., (Southfield) r 50, 5 cows, farmer 100. Warner William, r 6, farm laborer. Warring Alvin S., (Monterey) r 20, laborer. Webster Malinda H. Miss, (Southfield) r 41, h and lot. Wellman Milan J., r 32, 8 cows, farmer 75. Wheeler Benjamin, r 6, retired farmer. Wheeler Charles H., r 22 teamster, and farmer 2. Wheeler Edwin, (Mill River) general merchant, Main st. Wheeler Newman, r 31, farmer 50. Wheeler William H., r 22, laborer. White Daniel S., (Southfield) r 70, 7 cows, farmer, leases of Miles Tobby, Canaan, Conn., 350. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Wolf Harrett, (MiU River) r 58, widow of Spencer. Wolfe William D., (Clayton) r 64, farmer. Woodin Harvey, (HartsviUe) r 7, laborer. Woodin Miles G., (Mill River) farmer, laborer, Main st. Worthington Ransford, (Clayton) r 79, blacksmith, Co. E, ist Mass. Cav. Wrinkle Margaret, (Mill River) widow of John, Main st. Wrinkle Stephen, (Mill River) r 24, farmer 100. Wunkle Stephen, Jr., (Mill River) r 24, farmer, son of Stephen. NORTH ADAMS. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is North Adams, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Abbott John, gravel roofer, h 39 North Eagle. Abrams Lewis, dry goods peddler, h 78 State. Adams H. W., h 46 Franklin. ADAMS JASPER H., manuf. and dealer in furniture, and undertaker, 113 Main, h 105 do. Adams Joseph, emp. C. T. Sampson Manuf. Co., h Fuller. ADAMS NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH ADAMS, Sanford Blackinton, president; S. W. Brayton> vice-president ; Edward S. Wilkinson, cashier; C. F. Luther, teller ; capital $500,000, Bank building, Bank st. cor Main. Adams William, weaver, 19 Greylock. Albee Charles, hostler, hack driver, bds Richmond House. Alden George W., fireman Fitchburg R. R., h 86 Eagle. Alderman Franklin, fac. op., Eclipse mill, 103 Union. Alford Arthur S., town clerk, real estate and insurance agent, 4 Holden, h 14 Summer. Alford M. L. Mrs., 14 Summer. Allen Charles H., r 15, laborer. Allen George H., weaver in Johnson Print Works, W. Main. Allen Hector W., r n, slater. Allen Robert, r 9, farmer, leases of B. F. Robinson. ' Allen Sarah Mrs., h Natural Bridge. Allen Stewart, conductor B., H. T. & W. R. R., bds 55 State. Allen Walter W., emp. A. H. Jones, h Mountain Road. Amadon Ernest A., clerk Troy & Greenfield R. R., h 58 Prospect. Amadon George A., r 17, carpenter. AMADON LEWIS F., off r 3, farmer 20, and of timber 40. Amadon Perry F., carpenter and joiner, 140 E. Main. Amadon Samuel, boarding house, State. Amato Frank, tailor, h 7 Lincoln. American House, Thomas J. Cavanaugh. prop., Main. 15. C. Hllili, the H alter, lias the largest and most carefully selected Stock of Hats, Caps, Furs, Gloves, etc., In Berkshire County. 29 North Street, Pittsfield. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 203 American U. S. & C. Express office, C. D. Reid, ag't, 59 Main. Ames William C, clerk in car record office, State road, h 10 Union. AMHYRST HARRY, A. B., theological student, h 50 Holden. Anderson David A., books, stationery, art materials and fancy goods, 75 Main, h 34 Church. Anderson William H., mill stone dresser, 2 Rands Lane. ANGELL JAMES C, editor of Hoosac Valley News, h 74 Eagle. Apple Emily Mrs., boarding house, h 9 Blackinton block. ARTHUR OSCAR A., (Blackinton) r 1, treasurer S. Blackinton Woolen Co. Archer WiUiam S., (Blackinton) r r, assistant book-keeper. Armstrong Charles, laborer, h 84 State. Armstrong David, carriage painter, h 51 Church cor Washington ave. Armstrong John F., calico printer, Arnold Print Works, h 9 E. Brooklyn. Armstrong William, color mixer Arnold Print Works, h 9 E. Brooklyn. Arnold Edward, conductor B., H. T. &z W. R. R., bds Richmond House. Arnold E. H., passenger agent, 72 Main, h 10 Lincoln. Arnold Harvey R., r 19, farmer 16. Arnold John F., insurance agent, 13 E. Quincy. Arnold Nason H., dry goods, carpets and wall paper, 2 and 3 Wilson block, h 10 Chestnut. Arnold Oliver, resident, 12 Church. ARNOLD PRINT WORKS, A. C. Houghton, pres. ; Wm. Arthur Gallup, treas. and clerk ; manufs. prints and print cloths, Marshall. Arnold Walden, clerk for M. B. Darling, bds 20 Pleasant. Arnum Charles, laborer, h State. Arnum George D., blacksmith, h Veazie. Ashman James V., clerk for M. V. N. Braman, h 83 Center. Ashman John, truckman, h 27 N. Eagle. Ashton Arthur, factory opsrati/e, 7 South. Ashton Gardner, carpenter, 7 South. Ashton Thomas, carpenter and joiner, h Spring. Atwood Edward R., machinist, h 132 Eagle. Aubin Gideon Rev., missionary, pastor French Protestant church, h 11 Washington ave. Auley John, nurse, h rear 16 Union. Austin Charles, brakeman Pittsfield & North Adams K. R., 20 Washington avenue. Austin Harry W., printer, 10 Beacon. Averill George W., prop, of restaurant at Little Falls, N. Y., h 16 South. Avy Joseph, spinner, h 30 Willow Dell. Ayer Willard P., butcher, Eagle st. Babb William, emp. T. & G. R. R., bds 79 State. Babbitt Nathan S., physician and surgeon and on r 23, farmer 25 acres, office 104 Main, h do. Babcock Lyman, shoemaker, h 45 Prospect. Babcock Nelson A., machinist Eclipse Mill, h 117 Main. Bacon Joel, justice of the peace, h 34 Holden. Badgley Stephen D., clerk Mansion House. Bailey John, emp. Cady shoe manuf., h 74 River. Bailey John, broom maker, h 1 Eagle. Baird John, laborer, h 118 Eagle. Baker Henry E., barber, h 21 State. Baker Joseph, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 82 River. 204 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Balcom John, tailor, 55 State, h do. Ballou Henry J., r 15, farmer 100. Ballou House, W. A. Ballou, prop., 85 and 87 South State. Ballou Willard, commission dealer in country produce, h 120 Eagle cor Hud son. Ballou William A., prop. Ballou House, 85 and 87 South State. Banks Charles W., steam fitter, h 19 Washington ave. BARBER DANIEL J., tanner and manuf. russet leather, 26 Union, h 13 Pleasant. Barber Henry A., blacksmith, h Furnace Hill. Barber James M., manuf. carriages, wagons and sleighs, and general repair shop, 14 and 16 West Main, h 14 do. Barber John, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 72 Center. BARCELON ADOLPHUS D., (McDougall & Barcelon) h 17 Bryant. Barclay Frank, laborer, h 28 River. Bard Cleffus, coachman for J. Bracewell, h 18 Meadow. Barden Charles, carpenter and builder, h 17 Marshall. Bardwell Elijah, r 23, milk dealer and farmer, leases of Freeman Mfg. Co. 75 acres. BARDWELL WILLIAM E., r 23, farmer with Elijah. Bargeron Joseph, factory operative, h 93 Eagle. Barlow Alvin H., master mechanic Freeman Print Works, bds 93 Eagle. BARLOW CLARA M., green house, grower of flowers, plants, small fruits, potted plants, cut flowers and designs a specialty, 14 Arnold Place. Barnacoat Thomas, r 23, agent White sewing machine and farmer 7. BARNARD EDWIN, clothier, tailor, hatter, furnisher, trunks, etc., Wilson block, Main, h Church. Barnes L. M. & Co., (William Burton) jewelry, 5 Wilson House block, Main. Barnes George, laborer, bds 77 State. Barnes Lotus M., (L. M. B. & Co.) h 25 Quincy. Barnett Henry, fireman. Barnett James A., boss finisher Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Barney Jerry, fireman, Wilson House. Barrett Archibald, (Blackinton) r 1, factory operative. Barrett Charles, express messenger Troy & Boston R. R., 8 Quincy. Barrett Clure, foreman Michael Daley cigar manufactory, bds Mansion House. Barrett John, Freeman PrintWorks, h 59 Furnace. Barrett Sarah Mrs., h 19 State. Barry Daniel F., restaurant and sample room, 86 Main, h Marshall. BARRY JOHN, restaurant and saloon, wholesale and retail dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, 33 Main, h 31 Union. BARRY JOHN, Sr., carpenter, owns 3 houses in West Main. Barry Margaret, widow, h off Marshall. Barry Michael F., bartender at Hotel Brunswick. BARRY PATRICK, laborer, h off Marshall. Barth Joseph H., carpenter, h 19 N. Eagle. Bartlett Albert, contractor and builder, h Wesleyan. Bartlett Courtland G., clerk G. L. Rice & Bro., bds 6 Holbrook. Bartlett Robert, laborer, h 5 Veazie. Bascom John H., clerk for E. B. Cady, bds State. JENKS & IhEGIXE, Adams, Mass., Merchant Tailors and Dealers In Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Bags, &c. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS, 205 Bassett Harvey E.,r 14, laborer. Bassett Henry O., (Button & Bassett) h Liberty. Bassonette Edward, harness maker, 153 Union. Basto George, machinist, 36 Greylock. Basto Thomas, machinist, 36 Greylock. Bateman Thomas S., dealer in beef, pork, mutton, ham, sausages, &c, 26 Eagle, h 3 Elm. Bates Elizabeth, widow of Julius, West Main. Bates Mark, r 23, stone mason. Bates William H., loom fixer Bratoynville Woolen Co., h W. Main. Baxter Lyman, carpenter, h Chase Lane. Beals James H., peddler, h N. Eagle. * BEALS D. A. & SON, (Samuel M.) contractors and builders, h 88 Main. [Card on page ] Beals ¦ , teamster, h 5 Beaver. BEALS DENNIS A., (D. A. & Son) h 88 Main. Beals Homer F., laborer, W. Main. BEALS SAMUEL M., (D. A. & Son) h 88 Main. Beauchamb Charles, r 15, stone mason. Bearard Barnaby, carpenter and joiner, 32 Greylock. Beard John, carpenter, h Eagle. Beattie John, fac. op., h Prospect. Beangar . truckman, h 9 Ryan's lane. Beaupre Cyprien, laborer, h 93 Eagle. Bebb Charles, weaver, 27 South. Bebb James, dyer, A. P. W., bds 77 State. Beckwith Henry H., laborer, h Northern Lights ave. Beebe George L., r 14, laborer. Beer Enoch H., att'y and counselor at law, 11 Martin's block, Main, h 24 East Quincy. Behron Joseph, mill operative, West Main. Belar Fred, shoe cutter for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 20 Frederick. Beliveau Eli, shoemaker, Spring h do. Beliveau Joseph, shoemaker, Spring. Benack David, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h Lincoln. Benack Frank, laborer, h Franklin. BENEDICT ALEXANDER, house painter, h 9 Union. Benedict Charles N., clerk for C. H. Cutting & Co., h Eagle cor Liberty. BENEDICT FILINDA E. Mrs., boarding house, 9 Union. Benjamin James, laborer, 29 Cherry cor Meadow. Benjamin James, sawyer, h 31, Veazie. Bennett Alice Mrs., h Ryan's jane. Bennett Samuel B., r 6, laborer. Benoit Francois, fac. op., Freeman Print Works, h Small Union. Benson James, machinist Arnold Print Works, h 33 Eagle. Bentley Joseph, manager Arnold Print Works, 29 Summer. Benton Frank H., bricklayer and plasterer, 175 East Main. Benton Hiram C, bricklayer and plasterer, 3 East Quincy. Benton Horace, mason, 38 Prospect. BERKSHIRE NATIONAL BANK, J. Rockwell, president ; A. W. Hodge, vice-pres. ; C. H. Ingalls, cashier ; capital, $200,000, Main. Beron Dennis, mill operative, West Main. Beron Francis, mill operative West Main. 206 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Berry Cherry H., livery stable, 12 Main, h 40 Quincy. Bessoid Joseph, carpenter, h 69 Union. Best Samuel laborer, h Furnace. Bibbins Peleg, shoemaker, h Hall. Billings Charles W., (G. & C. W.) h 125 State. Billings G. & C. W., dealers in stoves, and hardware, 90 Main. Billings George, (G. & C. W.) h 123 State. Billings Henry, r 15, fac. op. Bingham David, carpenter, h 141 Union. Bioelieu Adolphus, blacksmith, h near Blackinton block. Biron Frank, carpenter and joiner, 17 Braytonville. Biron Frank G., weaver, 33 Braytonville. Biron Peter, carpenter, 46 Braytonville. Birch James, boss dyer in Freeman Print works, Prospect. Bishop Elison, (Blackinton) r 1, farmer. Bishop Henry L., boss dyer Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Bishop laborer, h Eagle. BISHOP A. E. Mrs., h 14 Wesleyan. Bisonett Edward, harness maker, 6 E. Union. Bissaillon Edmond, salesman for Edwin Barnard, h Spring. Bissonette Edwin, harness maker, h 153 Union. Bixley Warren H., deputy sheriff, 77 Main. BLACKINTON S. WOOLEN CO., (Blackinton) r 1, Sanford Blackinton, prop. ; O. A. Archer, treas.; L. Pomeroy, agent. BLACKINTON SANFORD, pres't Adams National bank, Glen Woolen Co., and Blackinton Woolen Co., h Church cor Main. Blackinton E. W. & Co., (Blackinton) (John P.) r 1, general merchandise. Blackinton Edward W., (Blackinton) r 1, (E. W. Blackinton & Co.) post master. Blackinton Free Library, (Blackinton) O. A. Archer, librarian. Blackinton John P., (Blackinton) r 1, (E. W. Blackinton & Co.) Blackinton Peter, retired woolen manuf., h 65 Center. Blair Charles E., laborer, Moulton Hill. Blair Fred, factory operative, E. Quincy. Blair James L., butcher, h 5 Ray. Blair John, laborer, Moulton Hill. BLAKE FRANK N., manuf. of photographic dry plates, 10 Walnut, h do. Blake Harry E., civil engineer, h 18 Walnut. Blanchard Chandler H., laster in N. L. Millard's shoe factory, h 4 Marietta. Blanchan George, emp. Zylonite works, S. Adams, h 132 Eagle. Blanchard Flora, widow of Isaac, pentographer Freeman Print Works, h Union. Blanchard Lysander E., member engineer corps, h 8 Mariette. Blanchard Millard, carpenter, bds Union. Blanchard Myron R., carpenter and stair builder, 18 South. Blanchard Nelson, laborer, 3 Washington ave. lane. Blanchard Vick, 'bus driver for the Mansion House, h 100 State. Blanchard Victor, laborer, h 100 State. Bliss Abel C, chair repairer, Washington ave. Bliss H. Clay, sec'y of Hoosac Valley Agricultural Society, and clerk of board of selectmen, h 69 Eagle. Bliss William, factory operative. 16 Walnut. Blodde Hubert R., section foreman B. & A., R. R., h E. Brooklyn. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 207 Blood Harriet A., widow of William, h State. Blood John H., civil engineer, bds State. Bly Frank, conductor Pittsfield & North Adams R. R., h 24 Chestnut. Blyth Theophilus, engraver, 109 Eagle. Boardman WiUiam H , baggage master Pittsfield R. R., h Hall. Bodley Harry J., pastor Episcopal church, 20 Chestnut. Boland Anna, widow of Michael, h 7 Union. Boland Bernard J., groceries, provisions, crockery, glassware, &c, 45 Eagle, h 159 East Main. Boland Michael, semifour, h Union. Boland Patrick J., merchant tailor, and gents' furnishings, Martin block, cor State and Main, h 4 Quincy. Bolger Margaret, widow of Patrick, factory operative, woolen mill, h 34 Beaver. Bolger Michael, ice peddler, h S. Ashland. Bolter Lewis, factory operative, 79 Greylock. Bond Austin, treas. Troy & Greenfield and Hoosac Tunnel R. R., h 115 Union. BOND JOHN A., livery, sale and boarding stable, and carriage repository, 45 Center and 5 1 Holden, h 5 1 Holden. Bonville Napoleon, laborer, 127 Union. Boocock Emanuel, carpet weaver, h 23 Brooklyn. Boocock William, peddler, 44 E. Quincy. Boon Paul, shoemaker for (j. T. Sampson, h 114 River. Booth Daniel H., shoemaker, h 7 Elm. Bopra Fred, laborer, h 52 Liberty. BORDELEAU PATRICK, leader of St. Charles Cornet Band, h Marshall. Bordeleau Joseph, laborer, h Chase's block. Bosley Alexander, teamster, Walnut. Boston Dry Goods Store, W. J. Taylor, prop., 114 Main. Bosworth William C, laborer, bds off W. Main.' Bouchard Charles, works in Freight house, h 35 Union. Boughton James A., book-keeper for M. V. N. Brayman, h 6 Hall. Boulger Alice Mrs., h 200 River. Bourassa Jean, emp. Wm. Cady, h 8 South. Bourden A. D. & Son, (A. D. and William) harness maker, Eagle. Bourden Adolph D., (A. D. Bourden & Son) h 199 E. Main. Bourden William, (A. D. Bourden & Son) h 199 E. Main. Bourdlow George, factory operative, 1 Spring. Bourden A. D. & Son, (Wm.) manufs. and dealers in harness, whips, blank ets, robes, halters, brushes, combs, &c, 50 Eagle. Bourdon Adolphus D., (A. D. &Son) h 199 Main. Bourdon Jacob, harness maker, bds 199 Main. Bourdon William, (A. D. & Son) h 199 Main Bouton James A., book-keeper, h Hall. Bovais Joseph, laborer, h 114 River. Bovais Joseph, Jr., laborer, h 114 River. Bowdey Hobart, engineer H. B. R. R., h Hall. Bowen James, baker, h Elm. BOWER WILLIAM, clerk of district court Northern Berkshire, h 10 Hall. Bowers George, emp. Torrey Cady, bds 62 Holden. Bowers Joel L., machinist, h Wesleyan. Bowes Patrick, resident, 13 Jackson. 208 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Bowes Thomas, car inspector Troy & Boston R. R. Bowes Thomas, carpenter, Jackson. Boyd John, laborer, h 4 School. Boyd Levi W., wood-turner and carpenters' supplies, Phoenix Bridge, h 121 State. Boyd Phyagoras, chemist Arnold Print Works, h 53 Marshall. Boynton Elmer H., clerk Wilson House. BOYNTON GEORGE C, master mechanic Freeman Mfg. Co., h rear 202 River. Boynton Mark, machinist, h north of River. Bracewell John, agent Freeman Mfg. Co., h 7 Wall. Brackett J. Raymond, Ph. D., prin. Drury high school, 136 Main. Brackley George, night watchman Johnson Mfg. Co., 7 Brown. Brackley John, factory operative Johnson Mfg. Co., h 27 Veazie. Bradley Alvin, offr 11, farmer 18. BRADLEY CARLTON A., (Ladd, Bradley & Co.) manager North Ad ams roller skating rink, bds BaUou House. Bradley Charles A., switchman Troy & Greenfield R. R., bds Ballou House. Bradley James, clerk for W. O'Brien, h Elm. Bradley Margaret, widow, h 49 Center. BRAMAN GEORGE O., meat market, fish and oysters 32 State, h 96 S. Church. Braman M. V. N., groceries and provisions 12 State, h 2 Hall. Bramble William, conductor, 125 State. Brayton Shubal W., vice-pres. Adams National Bank, h 82 Eagle. Breckley James P., boss spinner, 32 Brown. Breed Harry K, engineer, 28 Chestnut. Breiter August, weaver, Greylock. Bresette Albert, loom fixer, 90 Greylock. Brierly John, (Blackinton) r 1, factory operative. Briggs Aseph, dresser tender, h 45 Prospect. Briggs Charles A., boss mule spinner, h 119 Union. Briggs Fred B., fireman Fitchburg R. R., h 9 Quincy. Briggs Henrick P., treas. Linwood Woolen Co., h 66 Church cor Briggs ave. Briggs Joseph, r 15, laborer. Briggs Richmond B., emp. A. H. Jones, h 14 South. BRIGGS SETH N., eclectic phys'ician, office 15 Church, h do. Brigham Truman E., broom manuf, 54 Liberty, h Bringan George, (Blackington) r 1, carpenter and joiner. Broderick Michael, bartender for D. Barry, h Union. Brodrick Jerry, dealer in groceries, cigars and tobacco, and farmer 15^, East Main. Brodrick Jerry M., farmer, son of Jerry, E. Main. Brodrick Michael, resident, 23 E. Main, Brody Patrick, instructor in roller skating, bds Marshall. Brooks Edward, painter, 63 Greylock. Brooks Franklin A., dealer in coal and wood, 76 Center, h 84 Eagle. Brosseau Joseph, laborer, h 112 River. Brosseau Joseph, Jr., weaver, Freeman Mfg. Co., h 112 River. Brothers Joseph, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 1 E. Brooklyn. Brothers Lewis, r 16, works in shoe factory. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 209 Brothers Octave L., carpenter and builder, Phoenix Bridge, h 6 Ashland. Brown Albert G., r 23, farmer about 40. Brown Charles A., r 23, milk dealer. Brown Clarissa, widow of Naaham, 46 Prospect. Brown Clarence, book-keeper Arnold Print Works, h 55 Church. Brown Clarence E., clerk for A. B. Wright, bds 102 Main. Brown Earnest E., fac. op., 42 Prospect. Brown Frank, brakeman, Fitchburg R. R. BROWN FREDERICK P., attorney and counsellor at law, school com mittee, chairman board of assessors, Bank block, 69 Main, h 142 Main. Brown Isaac, r 23, milk peddler. Brown John, tai or, W. Main. Brown Joseph, fac. op., 40 Prospect. Brown Oliver A., shoemaker, 14 Meadow cor Holbrook. BROWN ORLAND J., asst. surgeon 2d regt. M. V. M., county medical ex aminer, physician and surgeon, 109 Main, h do. Brown Wallace E. Dr., (Wm. E. B. & Son) 72 Main, h 115 do. Brown William B., carpenter and joiner, h 10 Marietta. Brown WiUiam E., Dr., (Wm- E. B & Son) 72 Main, h 11 Bryant. Brown Wm. E. & Son, (Wallace E.) cancer and tumor specialists, 72 Main. Brown William H., machinist, h 50 Veazie. BROWN WILLIAM L., treasurer Freeman Manufacturing Co. Brown Willard M., fac. op., 44 Prospect. Brown Willie E., clerk Troy & Greenfield R. R., bds 40 Prospect. JBrownell Edward B., clerk F. R. R., bds Blackinton block. Bryant Elbert, clerk for Arnold carpet store, h 66 Center. I Bryant Elbert A., clerk for N. H. Arnold, h 64 Center. \ Bryant Selena, widow of William C, boarding, h 129 Eagle. Bryant WiUiam E., watchman A. P. W., h Veas2y, Buchanan David S., spinner Eagle mill, Freeman Manuf. Co., h 212 River. Buchanan John, fac. op. 53 Greylock. Buchanan Thomas, laborer, h 93 Union. Buck James H., painter, 211 East Main. Buck J. W. P., truckmin, h Northern Lights ave. Buck J. W. P. Jr., clerk Fitchburg Railroad office, bds Northern Lights ave. Buckley Charles, carpenter, 17 Spring. Buckley Dennis, laborer, h Furnace. Buckley Elizabeth, widow of John, 3 Ashland. Buckley James, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 23 Beaver. Buckley Patrick, laborer, h 21 Pearl. Bullard -Mrs., fac. op. Beaver mill h 19 Beaver. Bulger Margaret, widow of Patrick, h The Glen. Bullett George, fac. op. Eclipse mill. Bullett Lewis, resident, 27 Greylock. Bullett Lewis L., (Greylock Mills) clerk for S. K. Mills & Co. Bullock James C, carpenter, h Eagle. Bunt Peter, bar tender, J. P. Honrahan, bds Prospect Hill. Bunting David, fac. op. Freeman Print Works, h Small Union. Bunting John, laborer, h 81 Union. Bunton Margaret Mrs., 71 Union. Burbank Frank, emp. Millard Shoe Mfg. Co., h Union. Burbank , carpenter, h Center. Burdick Charles, resident, Burdickville. 14 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. J CARD& CJ^BpT?, p^MEL^ GLACES AND LARGER SIZES. INSTANTANEOUS PROCESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILY GROUPS. WATKINS & SIMMONS, 53 NORTH ST., - PITTSFIELD, MASS. ESTABLISHED 1864. Manufacturer and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Bread, FanGy Sakes, WeddijKJ CAKE Made on sliort notice. Also Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor. MRS, F, MDLER, PROPRIETOR, EjOy. 91 North Street, PITTSHELD, MASS. D. A. BEALS & SON, Carpenters and Builders 110 MAIN STREET. NORTH ADAMS, MASS. M> *. M TD3* * MTU1 Modern houses a specialty. Hotels, business blocks, banks, &c, &c. Can give several leading architects and owners of the above class of buildings as reference. 36 LIBERTY STREET, NORTH ADAMS, MASS. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Burdick Gardner Mrs., h 105 Union. Burdick James E., laborer, East Union. Burdick John, fac. op. 83 Greylock. Burdick Duke A., yarn dresser, Eagle mill, Freeman Mfg. Co., h North of River st. Burdick Lyman G. R., beam tender, Burch ave. Burke Charles E. Rev., pastor of St. Francis church, h Union cor Eagle. Burke James, laborer, h 22 Union cor Canal. Burke John, saloon, 47 State, h 49 do. Burke Michael W., locomotive engineer, 26 Chestnut. Burke Patrick, emp. B. & A. Railroad, h 23 Liberty. Burlingame George R., clerk, h 1 1 Church. Burlingame Phebe S, h 7 Church. Burlingame & Darbys, (Burlingame deceased, George M. and W. F. Darby) h ard waredealers, 3 Burlingame block. Burnap Josiah, retired, owner of Burnap block, Main. Burnett Joseph, laborer, h 5 Brooklyn. Burns Michael, laborer, h Furnace. Burns Patsy, r 14, laborer. Burt Lyman H., factory operative, 46 Prospect. Burtell Catharine, widow of Thomas, h 19 Elm. Burton William, (L. M. Barnes & Co.) h 45 Quincy. Busby George, teamster, Washington ave. BUSCH HENRY F., fireman Troy & Boston R. R., h 46 N. Eagle. Busha Charles, factory operative Beaver Mills, h^ 7 Beaver. Bushey William, carpenter, h Ryan's lane. BUSHNELL HOMER, M. D., physician and surgeon, 8 Union, h do. Buskirk John, teamster, h 4 Jackson. Bussiere Albert N., house painter, h 90 Eagle. Butler Caroline, widow of A. P., 32 Sumner. Butler Charles B., r 25, farmer, leases of B. F. Robinson 50. Butler Nellie Mrs., dining rooms and boarding house, 48 State. Butler William, carpenter, h 13 Prospect. Butler William W., treas. Hoosac savings bank, h Sumner. Butterfleld L. S., cloth folder Eclipse Mill, h 147 Union. Butterworth Arthur, machanical engineer, h 49 Houghton. Butterworth Edwin, sketcher Arnold Print Works, h Grant. Button Emma C, widow of Danforth, 138 South Ashland. BUTTON WILLIAM H., (Button & Bassett) h Liberty. Button & Bassett, (William H. B. and Henry O. B.) house and sign painters and paper hangers, Main. Buxton Thomas B., carpenter and joiner, 15 E. Union. Buxton William J., car inspector, 2 Spring. Cady Andrew J., 13 Cherry. Cady Arthur D., teller Berkshire National bank, h 35 Church. Cady Edwin B., dealer in boots, shoes and rubbers, 112 Main,h 6 Wall. Cady Enos P., machinist, h 144 River. Cady Everett, emp. H. T. Cady, h 47 Liberty. Cady F. A., dealer in boots and shoes, 112 Main, h 63 Cherry. Cady Henry A , supt. in H. T. Cady's shoe factory, bds 35 Church. Cady Hiram T., manuf. ladies', misses', boys' and youths', grain, buff and split shoes, Lincoln, h Church. Cady , machinist, River. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Cady Jane A., widow of Alanson. h 35 Church. Cady W. G. & Co., (W. G. C. and S. H. Fairfield) manufs. of shoes, S. Ashland. Cady William G., (W. G. Cady & Co.) h Church. Calcut John, boss finisher North Adams Mfg. Co., 16 Braytonville. Call Henry C, with H. D. Ward, 8 Blackington block. Callahan , 19 Washington ave. Callahan Mary, widow of John, h Small Union. Callahan Mary, widow of Thomas, h 46 Furnace. Calnan Thomas M., (Calnan & Phillips) bds Mansion House. Calnan <& Phillips, (T. M. Calnan and G. E. Phillips) manufs. of cigars and dealers in tobacco, &c, 53 Eagle. Campbell , carpenter, bds 9 N. Church. , Campbell William, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 12 Brooklyn. Canedy James M., resident, 1 Pleasant cor E. Main. Canfield Addison, factory operative Johnson Mfg. Co., h 31 Veazie. Cann Henry, blacksmith, h 106 State. Cann Henry H., emp. E. Vadmer, h 106 State. Cannon James, factory operative, W. Cliff. Capron James S., widow of Clement L., 197 E. Main. Card Charles, (Blackinton) r 1, factory operative. Card Franklin W.. carpenter, W. Main. Cardany Wilford, section foreman, east end of Hoosac Tunnel, h 5 Union. Carden Joseph, emp. Ed. Vadner, h 17 Brooklyn. Cardinel Albert, factory operative, 165 E. Main. • Cardinel Leander, shoemaker, h 29 Union. Carey Patrick, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h 30 Beaver. Carey William, quarryman, h 63 Furnace. Carl Patrick, laborer, 2 1 Johnson. Carley John, saloon, 30 Main, h do. Camell John, stone mason, Moulton Hill. Carpenter E. B., undertaker, h 9 Quincy, Carpenter Edmond B., emp. J. H. Adams, h 5 Quincy. Carpenter Peter, emp. Giles Tinker, h 60 Center. Carpenter Peter G., (Cady .&Co.) h 58 Center. Carpenter Peter G., emp. G. K. Tinker, h Center. Carr John A., house painter, h S. Ashland. Carr Walter S., phvsician and surgeon, 15 Summer. Carrington Albert B , clerk for M. V. N. Braman, bds 7 Hall. Carrington Frank J., clerk for M. V. N. Braman, bds 7 Hall. Carroll Emily S., widow af Quincy, 9 South. Carson Matthew, factory operative, E. Quincy. Carter Fred W., book keeper for J. H. Flagg, h 44 Prospect. Carter N. J., union ticket agent, h 47 Houghton. Carter Samuel, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 22 Liberty. Cary David, butcher, h 26 Washington ave. Cary Emerson J., dealer in rags and metals, 44 Ashland, h Valley View. Cary Fanny O., emp. Wm. Cady, h 87 Eagle. Cary , 84 Greylock. Cary Hoyt F., r 13, carpenter and builder. Cary John, laborer, h 36 rear Eclipse Mill. Cary Levi, r 13, emp. in rag shop. Cary Volney, blacksmith, rear of Prospect. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 213 Casey George, factory operative, 44 Braytonville. Casey Morris, laborer, h Pearl. CASEY THOMAS, section foremam Hoosac Tunnel R. R., h Furnace. Casey Thomas F., weaver, h New. Cassidy Margaret, widow of Peter, 103 Eagle. Causin James, finisher in Johnson's mill, 23 Johnson's ground. Cavanaugh Edward, laborer, 112 South Church. Cavanaugh Joseph, laborer, National Bridge. Cavanaugh Thomas J., prop. American House and general blacksmith, 15, 17 and 19 Main. Cavanaugh WiUiam, teamster, h 26 Marshall. Ceho Thomas, laborer, W. Main. Cesean Christina, 6 W. Main. Cesean Joseph, laborer, h 8 W. Main. Chabbet Delphis, factory operative, 76 Greylock. Chace J. M. & Co., (John Rouse) meat market, 49 Eagle. Chace James M., (J. M. & Co.) h 3 Chestnut. Chapin Lewis F., book-keeper Freeman Manuf. Co., bds 98 Eagle. Charles Charles Edwin, clerk, h 7 Blackinton block. Charles Herbert D., dry goods clerk, h 7 Blackinton block. CHASE ARTHUR G., r 21, farmer with Hiram A. Chase Clara, h State. Chase George W., treas. C. T. Sampson Manuf. Co., h Brooklyn. CHASE HIRAM A., r 21, farmer 120. Chase John N., carpet cleaning and feather renovating, 1 Brooklyn, h Brooklyn opp. Freeman's Pond. Chase Maria Mrs., resident, off W. Main. Chase Warren, emp. H. T. Cady, h avenue from Liberty. Cheeny George, engineer, 2 S. Ashland. CHEESEBRO HOMER, cloth inspector Freeman Manuf. Co., River, h V eazie. Cheesbro Charles, operative Freeman Print Works, h Chase's block. Cheesbro Charles F., teamster, h 46 N. Eagle. Cheesbro Dwight, engineer at Arnold Print Works, h 12 North. Cheesbro Isaac, laborer, h bet. Frederick and North. Cheesbro James H., janitor Baptist church, 19 E. Quincy. Cheesbro Marvin, factory operative Freeman Manuf. Co., h Veazie. Cheesbro Munroe, contractor, etc., h 9 off North. Cheesbro Sanford, factory operative, Burdickville. Cheesbro Sylvester, h Lane from North. Cheever James, emp. E. A. Dyke, bds n Chestnut. Chenail Joseph, laborer, 24 Greylock. Childs Luther, groceries and provisions, 36 Main, h 85 Eagle. Childs Walter, emp. H. Y. Whitcomb, bds 85 Eagle. Childs William E., shoe cutter, h Ray cor Franklin. Childs John J,, car inspector, Burnap block. Chilson Andrew J., r 10, farmer about 75. Chilson Homer A., r ro, carpenter and joiner. Chilson Warren C, r 6, carpenter and joiner. Chippendale James R., sketcher Freeman Print Works, h 45 Liberty. Christy Celia Mrs., h White's lane. Chrysologue Badard, mason, 22 Greylock. Church Erastus D., hair dresser, 12 Martin block, h North. 214 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Church Eugene, manuf. of carriages, wagons and sleighs, Marshall cor Cen ter, h 37 E. Brooklyn. Church George, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 27 Houghton. Church Henry, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 15 Bryant. Churchill Harry L., ticket agent North Adams roller skating rink, bds 15 Church. Clark Amanda M., h 45 Prospect. Clark Christopher, engine wiper. Clark Daniel, carpenter, h 5 Ray. Clark David S., engine wiper, Fitchburg Railroad, h 19 Marshall. Clark Everett A., watchmaker and engraver, Main, h 16 Pleasant. Clark Everett A., boss weaver, 85 Greylock. Clark F. M. Mrs., millinery and hair goods, 6 Bank, h do. Clark Frank, carpenter and joiner, West Main. Clark H. W. & Co., (Herbert W. Clark, and Lester Brayton, of Burlington, Vt.) wholesale grocers, Holden cor Center. Clark Henry A , shoe cutter for W. L. Millard, h 12 State. Clark Henry E., emp. N. L. Millard, h 8 Jackson. Clark Herbert W., (H. W. & Co.) h Eagle. Clark Jane P. Mrs., h 127 South Ashland. Clark John M., eclectic physician and surgeon, 34 Center, h do. Clark John P.,Drinter in Woodstock, Vt., h 127 S. Ashland. Clark Joseph D., groceries and provisions, 142 Eagle, h Eagle cor Liberty. Clark Laban J., (Clark & Olds) h 151 Main cor Pleasant. Clark Philena J. Mrs., dressmaker, h 7 Bryant. Clark Robert, engine wiper, h 52 Furnace. Clark Robert, carpenter and joiner, 86 Greylock. Clark Samuel, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 17 Brooklyn. Clark Sylvanus, laborer, h 6 Bank. Clark Thomas P., laborer, h' 49, Prospect. Clark William, aged 79, h Frederick. Clark William, loom fixer, 86 Greylock. Clark William R., weaver for North Adams Woolen Co., West Main. Clark & Olds, (Laban J. Clark and Benjamin G. Olds, dealers in hardware, cutlery, agricultural tools, manufs. and builders supplies, drugs and med- cines, 11 Eagle. Clay David, laborer, h 85 Union. Cleghorn WiUiam, supt. Johnson Mfg. Co., West Main. demons Louis, fac. op. Beaver mill, h 21 Beaver. Clemens Patrick, laborer, h Elm. Clement George W., mason and contractor, h 17 Northern Lights ave. Clement James, resident, 30 Greylock. CLEMENT JOSEPH O., dealer in boots, shoes, rubbers, etc., 37 Eagle, bds 16 E. Quincy. Clement Thomas F., importer and dealer in liquors, 42 South Ashland. Clements John, mason, h 79 Union. Clements Joseph, carpenter, h 39 near Eclipse mill. Clossey Patrick, tailor, h Center. Clumpney Fred W., machinist, h 7 North. Coats Ellen, widow of David, h 7 Beaver. Coats Jacob, 2d hand in spinning room Beaver mill, h 160 Union. Coats John, laborer, h 149 Union. Cobb Elisha F., book-keeper, 2 Ashland. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 215 Cobb Robbins L., machinist Arnold Print Works, h 16 Veazie. Cody James, resident, h Lincoln. Cody James, laborer, h 2 School. Cody James H., meat market, Center cor Eagle, h 16 E. Quincy. Cody James H., (Cody & Carpenter) h 6 S. Church. Cody & Carpenter, (Jas. H. Cody & Peter G. Carpenter) furniture and undertakers, 22 to 30 Eagle. Cocklin Timothy, machinist, bds off Marshall. Cocklin Julia, h off Marshall. COLEMAN LOUIS, prop, green house, dealer in flower and vegetable seeds, cut flowers, bedding plants, roses ; floral designs made to order, 36 Houghton, h 18 Brooklyn. Coleman Matthew, cook for Ballou House. Collins Con, laborer, 18 Washington ave. Collins Daniel, laborer, 20 Greylock. Collins John, factory operative, Freeman Manuf. Co., h Marietta. Collins Michael, laborer, h Furnace cor Main. Collins Michael, h Canal. Collins Tihomas, machinist, h 44 River CoUins Timothy, (Collins & Riordon) h W. Main. Collins William, head porter Wilson House. Collins William, teamster, h 19 Pearl. Collins & Riordon, (Timothy Collins and Timothy Riordon) boots, shoes and rubbers, 6 r Main. Co.lman Louis, florist, h 13 E. Brooklyn. Colong Peter, carpenter and joiner, h Gas Hill. COMISKY JAMES L., practical embalmer, undertaker and funeral director, also dealer and repairer of furniture, 13 N. Church, h 82 Center. Conery John, conductor B. H. & W. R. R., bds 55 State. Condon James, baggage master New Haven & Northampton R. R., S. Ashland. Conlin John, laborer, h 1 Veazie. Conlon Mary, widow of Patrick, 1 Brown. Conlon Michael, operative Arnold Print Works, h Pearl. Conlon Peter, laborer, h 62 River. Connell Bridget, h Pearl. Connell Michael, laborer, h Pearl. Conniff Thomas, laborer, Prospect. Connor Anna Mrs., dressmaker, h 5 Union. , » Connor John, laborer, W. Main. Connors Thomas, laborer, h Ryan's lane. Conolly Patrick, factory operative, Arnold Print Works, h 23 Brooklyn. Conrad Harry E., dining room, Steward. Coppins Edgar A., cariage painter, Union cor Willow Dell, h 4 Small Union. Cook Charles H., emp. H. T. Cady, h Elm. COOK GEORGE, overseer carding and spinning department Eclipse mill, h 143 Union. Cook Oscar D., r 23. farmer, leases of Henry W. Kingsley 180. Cook Lewis A., manager Greenfield skating rink, h Meadow. Cook Luman, jeweller, h Wesleyan. COOK ROSEL, teamster, Washington ave. Cook Sanford A., clerk for E. A. Stroud, bds 114 Union. Cook Welcome, farmer, leases of Mason E. Hathaway, h 10 River. 2l6 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Cook Welcome, prop, sand bank, in Burdickville, h 2 River. Cook William W., railroad emp , 207 East Main. Coombs William, r 19, (Coombs & Eddy.) Coombs & Eddy, rio, dairy cows, and farmer 160. Coon Arthur E., teamster, h 16 Center. Coon Jacob, overseer for Freeman Mfg. Co., h 176 River. Coon Walter A., r 15 painter. Coon William, shoemaker, h Walnut. Coon William 2d, (Miller & Coon) h South State. Cooney James, laborer, h 28 Marshall. Cooney James, Jr., operative Arnold Print Works, bds 28 Marshall. Cooney John, operative Freeman Print Works, bds 28 Marshall. Cooney William, operative Arnold Print Works, bds 28 Marshall. Cord Ann, widow of Patrick, Jackson. Coren Adolphus, fac. op., East Quincy. Cormea Chloe, widow of Lewis, h 6 Liberty. Corrigan Peter, laborer, h 84 State. Corsiglia Dominic, clerk for Joseph Corsiglia, h Center. Corsiglia Joseph, fruits and confectionery, 13 Eagle, h Center. Cosgrove Thomas, mason, h near Holden. Costello Robert, laborer, h off Marshall. Costello Timothy, boarding house, h 18 Union. Costello Timothy, fac. op. Freeman Print Works, h 20 Union. ' Costello William, hall boy Wilson House. Cota Ruel R., book-keeper, for C. H. Cutting & Co., h Eagle cor Liberty. COUCH MARK E., (Parkhurst & Couch) h 29 Houghton. Coughlin James, capt. of police. Courchane Charles, carpenter, 6 Walnut. Courchane Joseph, fac. op. Cowhay James, laborer, h 63 Union. Coyne Stephen, engraver Freeman Print Works, bds 45 Union. Crandall Eddy, carpenter, h Grant. Crandall Hiram M., cabinet maker, h 74 Holden. Crandell Abner C, resident, h 35 Union. Crandell Sullivan A., works in B. Bands livery stable, 5 Pleasant. Crane Augustus, carpenter and joiner, h State. Craswell Alexander, book keeper for C. T. Sampson, h 66 River. Craven Michael, laborer, h Pearl. Cravin Joseph, laborer, West Main. Crawford Warren J., operative at Glen Woolen mill, h Chase block. Crawford William, fireman in Johnson Mfg. Co., 15 Blown. Crawley Warren, journeyman printer, bds West Main. Creene Harlow, carpenter and joiner, 95 West Main. Crevier Charles, pastor Notre Dame church, (French Catholic) h 143 Main. Crines Joseph, (Blackinton) r 1, weaver. Crocker Frank P., baggage master T. & G. and H. T. R. R., bds 6 Black inton block. Croft Nicholas, barber, bds 20 Center. Crofts Thomas, laborer, h Center. Cronier Dennis, laborer, h 54 Prospect. Cronin Mary, widow of James, h 60 River. Cronin Patrick, laborer, h 60 River. Cronin Patrick H., bar tender, Union House. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 217 Cronin Timothy, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 60 River. Cronk Norman L., carriage maker h 117 State. Crookshank Charlie, laborer, Walnut. Cross Charles, cook for Greylock House, h 102 State. Cross George N., engineer at Glen mill, h 24 Washington ave. Crossey William, fac. op., 23 Johnson's ground. Crowley John, fireman B. & A. Railroad, h Chestnut. Crowley John F., brakeman, Chestnut. Crowley Patrick, resident, Chestnut. Crowley Timothy, laborer, Chestnut. Crowley Timothy J., track boss, h 29 Ashland. Crystal Bridget, boarding house, 41 River. Crozier Almerion D., machinist, bds AVillow Dell. Crozier Alonzo, machinist, h Willow Dell. Crozier Alvin, emp. of Tower & Porter. Crozier Charles, loom fixer Eclipse mill, h 83 Union. Crozier Dudley, emp. Jasper Adams, h 14 Hudson. Cullen John, offr n, farmer 6. Cullen Peter, blacksmith, East Union. Cummings Albert, clerk. 37 Eagle, bds 39 Eagle. Cummings Arthur, loom fixer, Freeman Mfg. Co., h no River cor Brooklyn. Cummings Edward, hostler for Dr. Stafford, bds 37 Liberty. Cummings Frank, laborer, h 13 Eagle. Cummings Jean, weaver, Beaver Mills, h 8 Beaver. *CUMMINGS JOHN, contractor and builder, h 36 Liberty. [Card on page 210.] Cummings Julia Mrs., dressmaker, h 108 River. Cummings Perey, factory operative, 7 Grevlock. CUMMINGS PETER, fireman, mover of buildings, farmer, h Clarksburg. Cunningham John, porter Wilson House. Cumber Timothy, prop, of copper tube lightning rods, h Bank. Curley John, carder, Burdickville. CURRAN CHARLES J., physician and surgeon, Davenport block, 97 Main, h do. Curwin Patrick, laborer, S. Ashland. Curtis Frank E , clerk F. R. R. office, bds 7 Arnold Place. Curtis Harvey A., invalid, h rear 16 Union. Curtis Herbert, h 18 Union. CURTIS HERBERT A., truckman, h 20 Union. Curtis John, laborer, h 56 Center. Cutting C. H. &Co., (C. K. Cutting, H. C. Savage, H. H. Hanley) jobbers in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, blankets, robes, &c, 6 and 8 State. Cutting Charles H., (C. H. Cutting & Co.) h 133 E. Main. Dahart Albert, laborer, h 46 Center. Dailey John, broom- maker, h r Ray. Dailey Michael, manuf. and dealer in tobacco, cigars and smokers' goods, 7 Eagle, h 16 Ashland. Dailey Timothy, laborer, Church. Daley Edward, laborer, h Eagle. Daley Jaspot, box-maker, Freeman Mfg. Co., h Main. Daley John, laborer, h off Marshall. 2l8 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Daley Mary Mrs., h io Pearl. Dalrymple Granville W., clerk, bds 21 Eagle. *DALRYMPLE ORSON, dealer in teas, coffees, fancy and staple groceries, provisions, flour, fancy and staple dry goods, jewelry, confectionery, tobacco and cigars, 21 Eagle, h Natural Bridge. [Card on page 50.] Dalton James, car repairer B. H. T. & W. R. R., h 3 Ashland. Dalton John, operative Freeman Print Works, bds 15 W. Main. Danforth Tyler, boarding house, Braytonville. Daniels Jonathan, stone mason, h 18 Liberty. Darby George M., (Burlingame & Darbys) h 2 Quincy. Darby Robert, furniture finisher for G. K. Tinker, bds Main. Darby William, blacksmith, 52 Prospect. Darby William F., (Burlingame & Darbys) bds Wilson House. Darling Adelbert M., cutter in Sampson's shoe shop, 197 E. Main. Darling Albert, 59 Greylock. DARLING ALLEN B., dealer in wall paper, paints and oils, house, sign and ornamental painter, Richmond House block, 15 State St., h 45 Church. Darling Arthur H., clerk for M. B. Darling, bds 31 S. Church. Darling Charles, shoemaker, h Elm. Darling Charles A., clerk for W. H. Gaylord, h 45 Church. Darling Charles E., clerk for Allen B. Darling, bds 45 Church. Darling George A., boss weaver, 59 Greylock. Darling Joseph, painter, h 10 South. Darling Joseph W, house, sign, scenic and ornamental painter, with A. B. Darling, 10 South. DARLING MOSES B., representative 2d district of Berkshire Co., assessor and dealer in groceries and provisions, Blackinton block, 64 Main, h 31 S. Church. Darling Oliver P., laborer, h 25 Washington ave. Darling William, blacksmith, 34 Franklin, h do. Darroch James, boss spinner, Freeman Mfg. Co., h 180 River. Darrow George, saloon, Richmond House block, h Center. Darrow J. Wells, tinsmith. Darrow John, saloon, 41 Eagle, h do. Darrow Robert, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h 51 Union. DART EDWARD T., carriage trimmer, h 11 N. Church. Daugherty James, laborer, h Central ave. Daugherty John, factory operative, 20 Johnson's ground. Davenport Ammon ¥., D. D. S., dentist, prop, of Davenport block, 89 Main h 99 do. Davenport Charles E., brakeman Fitchburg R. R., h 104 Ashland. DAVENPORT WILLIAM M., prop. Depot restaurant, h 80 Center. Davin Edward, operative Arnold Print Works, h 192 River. Davin Joanna Mrs., h 192 River. Davis Augustus, factory operative, Moulton Hill. Davis Charles, hostler for C. H. Berry, h Marshall. Davis Charles A., factory operative, E. Main. Davis Charles L., laborer, bds 22 Marshall. Davis Diana Mrs., boarding house, 22 Marshall. Davis Emma, dressmaker, 29 South. Davis Frank, carpenter, h Ashland. Davis Franklin C, factory operative, 6 Meadow. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 2 19 Davis Hiram R., r 7, farmer no. Davis Joel, (Blackinton) r 1, spinner. Davis Lorenzo, r 23, -section boss. Davis Oliver, (Blackinton) r 1, boss carder. Davis Robert W., teamster, h 46 N. Eagle. Davis Thomas, weaver, 2 1 Braytonville. Dawlon Frank, laborer, W. Main. Dawling Daniel, mill operative, W. Main. Dawling Patrick, laborer, W. Main. Dawns Matthew, boarding house, 2 Greylock. Dawson Henry, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h 67 Union. DAY ALVIN, r 15, dealer in honey, small beer, confectionary, cigars, &c, and farmer 1^. Day Orsmon S., emp. of George M. Mowbray, h New Union. Dean Esther G. Miss, resident, 18 Summer. Decker Isaac W., tinsmith, 1 Jackson and 112 Eagle. Dee James, laborer, h Pearl. Deloney Edward, laborer, h 46 Furnace. Delong George, h 13 Church. Demaris Edmond, stone cutter, State. Demaris Joseph, carpenter and joiner, 21 Walnut. Demaris Joseph T., carpenter and joiner, h 21 Walnut. DeMeranville Henry, R. R. emp. and boarding house, 79 State. Denning Avery J., r 9, farmer, leases of Mrs. Janet Comstock about 150. Deming Frederick H,, head clerk Wilson House. Demoines John, laborer, h 38 E. Quincy. DemDsey John, laborer, h 61 Prospect. DEPOT RESTAURANT, J. C. Angel, prop., Union depot. Desmer John, laborer, h Walnut. Devoe John, foreman card room Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Dewitt Edward, boarding house, 155 Union. DeWolf Benjamin, clerk for A. W. Hunter, bds 113 State. DeWolf Loren J., pattern maker, h 113 State. DIBBLE S. B., manuf. of sash, doors and blinds, and packing boxes, and wholesale and retail dealer in lumber, lath and shingles, 63 State, h 9 Spring. Dickinson Chloe, widow of Caleb, 38 Prospect. Dickinson Edgar R., teamster, 5 Jackson. Dillon James, mason, bds 204 River. Dillon Patrick, laborer, h 204 River. Dillon Patsy, laborer, h Furnace. Dilworth George, emp. Millard's shoe factory, h 30 E. Qaincy. Dilworth Maria, widow of Jeremiah, h 91 Eagle. Dimpsay Matthew, butcher, h Elm. Dineen Ellen, widow of Jeremiah, h Central ave. Dineeu William, factory operative, Freeman Print Works, h Central ave. Dinneen Michael J., clerk car record office Troy and Greenfield R. R., h Central ave. Disley William, barber. Doane Thomas A., h Burnap block. Dockworth Henry, overseer weaving department Johnson Mfg. Co. Dodd William, overseer card room Beaver Mill, h 14 Beaver. Dodge George, machinist, h 104 River. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Doland Andrew, emp. W. L. Brown, h, Union. Doland Andrew J., folder Freeman Print Works, bds 28 Union. Dolie , emp. Arnold Print Works, h 4 Brooklyn. * Don Charles, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., bds 14 Holden. DONEHUE HENRY, clerk at American House. Donellv Frank, machinist, bds Ballou House. DONOGHUE HENRY, clerk for T. W. Whalen, bds American House. Donovan John J., instructor in roller skating, bds Richmond House. Donovan Timothy, laborer, h 42 Furnace. Doolan Patrick, mill operative, W. Main. Dooley Bridget, widow of Matthias, 30 Brown. Dooley Patrick, laborer, 9 Brown. Dorherty Daniel, laborer, h 102 Union. Dougherty James, factory operative, 75 Greylock. Dougherty Janet, factory operative Johnson's Gingham Mills, h 36 River. Dougherty John, emp. John Hunter & Son, h 48 Veazie. Dougherty Nellie, factory operative Johnson's Gingham Mills, h 36 River. Dougherty Susan, h 18 Center. Douglas Henry, sash and blind maker, h 109 State. Douglas Thomas H., carpenter and joiner, h State. Dow Thomas L., dry goods clerk, 17 Brooklyn. Dowlin M. R. & Son, (Ralph M.) manufs. and dealers in harness and saddlery goods, 84 Main. Dowlin Marshall R, (M. B. & Son) h 12 Pleasant. Dowlin Ralph M., (M. R. & Son) bds 12 Pleasant. Downey Mary Mrs., h 25 Beaver. Downey Thomas, weaver, 30 Greylock. Dox George W., D. D. S., dentist, Main, h 107J Eagle. Doyle , weaver Johnson's Gingham Mills, h 42 River. Doyle — Mrs., 29 rear of Eclipse Mill. DOYLE JOHN, saloon, and agent for ocean steamers, 51 State, h do. Doyle Mary Mrs., resident. Doyle Michael, stone cutter, bds 77 State. DRAPER WILLIAM H., foreman shoe finishing dept. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 7 Cherry st. Drew John E., book-keeper internal revenue office, Bank block, h 18 Pleasant. Drew & Wheeler, (J. V. Drew, of Greenfield, and E. E. Wheeler) carters, 107 Main. Driscoll Mary Mrs., h Furnace. Drocher Edward, blacksmith, h Canal. Drowne L. S., manager lumber yard for A. W. Wright, Saratoga, N. Y., Chestnut st. opp. Pittsfield depot, h 14 Summer. Drysdale John, factory operative, Braytonville. Dubue Arthur, laborer, Walnut. Ducharme Maglorie, barber, Main, h Ashland. Duckworth Ernest R., engraver, 18 East Quincy. Dudley Mitchell, laborer, h Beaver. Duggen Daniel, fac. op., Prospect. Duckett Julius, stone mason, Moulton hill. Dunn Franklin, (Blackinton) r 2, farmer, leases of T. C. Phelps 150. Dunning George H., machinist Zylonite works, h 7 North. Dunnville William H., clerk for Burlingame & Darbys, bds 7 Church. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS, Dupre Mitchell, carpenter, h 101 Union. DURANT SIMEON, carpenter and joiner, h Center. Duso Charles, house painter, h Eagle. Duso Lewis, cigarmaker, h 53 Eagle. Duso Lewis H., cigarmaker, bds 5 i Eagle. Dutcher William, laborer, h Collins block, Main. Dwyer John, laborer, h 62 River. Dyar John F., clerk Ballou House. Dyke Elijah A., meat market, 14 Holden, h n Chestnut. Dyke George N., locksmith, h 1 1 Chestnut. DYKE WILLIAM, plumber, h Parker's lane. Dyson William, fac. op., Arnold Print Works, h 14 Bryant. Eadie James, machinist, h 8 Braytonville. Eadie WiUiam, boss printer Freeman Print Works, h 41 Union. Eagan Thomas, maker of concrete walks, h 26 Liberty. Eagan Thomas, laborer, h Liberty. Eastman Charles J., clerk F. R. R., bds 7 Arnold place. Eastman William, laborer, rear 9 Prospect. EA.STON JAMES, shoemaker, 50 Eagle, h 13 Spring. Eaton Frank E., miller for M. D & A. W. Hodge, bds 3 Church. Eaton Prescott W.. carpenter for M. D. & A. W. Hodge, bds 3 Church. Eddy Benjamin, mason, Moulton hill. Eddy Charles, laborer, h Washington ave. Eddy David P., r 20, farmer 275. Eddy David P. Jr., r 20, farmer. Eddy James W., r 9, (Coombs & Eddy.) Ellis Lavina, widow of Joseph, boarding house, 13 Brown. Ellis Rebecca M., widow of A. J., cloak and dressmaker, Collins block, Main. Ellis S. J. & W. C., grocers, Main, cor Marshall. Ellis Samuel J., (S. J. & W. C.) auctioneer, h Main. Ellis Wilson C, (S.'j. & W. C.) manager of Johnson Mfg. Co.'s store h Main cor Marshall. Ellis & Temple, dealers in boots and shoes, Johnson's store, Brown st. Elmore Dwight M., carpenter, bds 26 Church. Emlaw Abram, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h Furnace. Emmett Frederick, sketcher Freeman Print Works, bds 37 Main. Emmett John, engraver, Freeman Print Works, h 37 Union. English Gibbon, (Blackinton) r 1, laborer. Eno George, hack driver, h 12 Center. Estes Benjamin, engineer, h 59 River. Estes Charles, (Blackinton) r 1, fac op. Estes George, laborer, h Fuller. Estes William H., fireman Freeman Mfg Co., 69 South Church. Esty Dine, laborer, h Walnut. Evans Charles T., foreman Hoosac Valley News, h 13 Hudson. Evans John W., (Blackinton) r 1, electric light tendsr at Greylock mills. Evans Walter S., merchant tailor, 44 State, h Blackinton. Everingham Closson H, resident, Congress ave. Fagan John, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 45 Marshall. Fairbanks George B., train dispatcher, T. & G. and H. T. Railroad, bds 6 Arnold place. Fairbanks Henry, railroad emp., 128 South Ashland. Fairbanks Henry A., switchman T. & G. Railroad, h 129 Ashland. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Fairbanks WiUiam, invalid, h 4, Beaver. Fairfield David, shoemaker, rear 34 Main, h Collins block. Fairfield Stephen, shoe manuf. South Ashland, h 5 Quincy. Fairfield Stephen H., (W. G. Cady & Co.) h 5 Quincy. Fallan Michael, resident, 23 Braytonville. Faucett Charles, laborer, 140 Eagle. Farley Perry M., foreman S. B. Dibble planing mill and box manuf., h 27 Houghton. Farley Terrence, blacksmith, h 42 Liberty. Farnham Mrs , dressmaker, h Elm. Faulkender William H., fac. op, 28 Greylock. FAULKNER JOSIAH E., engraver and designer at Arnold Print Works, h 99 Eagle. Fee John, fac. op. Freeman Print Works, h 9 Brooklyn. Feeny Mary Jane Mrs., h Brooklyn. Feige Charles, bottler of ale, porter and lager, and all kinds of mineral water, 13 Main, h 28 East Brooklyn. Felix George, blacksmith, h 16 East Quincy. Ferguson James, assistant cook BaUou House. Field Austin, shoemaker, Penniman row, 64 Main, h do. Field Homer, r 17, carder and farmer 8. Field M. A., (Mrs. Austin Field) dressmaker, 64 Main. Fiedler William, fac. op., 22 Washington ave. Fields Edward, r 15, laborer. Fife Andrew, emp. C. T: Sampson Mfg. Co., h 57 River. Fife Ann, (Blackinton) r 1, resident. Fillison Duncan, (Blackinton) r 1, weaver. Finn Charles H., with Henry D. Ward, bds Mansion House. Finnegan Dennis, laborer, h off Marshall. Finnegan Mary, widow of John, 6 Brown. Fisher Ada, widow, h Webster ave. Fisher Addie S. Mrs., h 10 rear 74 Holden. Fisher George, dyer, bds 77 State. Fisher Harvey G. B , pres. North Adams Mfg. Co., h Church. Fisher Slanford N., r 15, (Fisher & Morgan.) Fisher & Morgan, (Slanford N. F. and Loel R. M.) r 15, manufs. of soft soap, and farmeis 140. Fittsgerald William, r 14, laborer. Fitzgerald Gerald B., resident, h 68 Prospect. Fitzgerald James, r 6, farmer 5. Fitzgerald John, laborer, h 15 Pearl. FITZGERALD MAURICE, tanner and currier, owns two houses and lots, 5 East Main.. Fitzgerald Michael, laborer, h off Marshall. Fitzgerald Patrick, laborer, h 15 Pearl. Fitzgerald Timothy, Washington ave. lane. Fitzpatrick James, engine wiper, West Main. Fitzpatrick John, laborer, h 44 Furnace. Flagg Fred A., (Richardson & Flagg,) h 19 Church. FLAGG JAMES H., livery, sale and boarding stables, 57 Main, h 65 Holden. tHaherty Catherine Mrs., 12 Center. Flaherty Dennis, fireman at Arnold Print Works, h Fuller. Flaherty John, r 10, laborer. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 223 Flaherty John F., shoemaker for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co. Flaherty Michael, r n, dealer in dry goods, groceries, and farmer about ioo. Fleming Frank H., clerk, 70 Eagle, Fletcher Anthony W., canvasser, h 4 Jackson. Fletcher James N., fac. op., Beacon. Fletcher John J., fac. op., Beacon. Flinn John F., carpenter, h 12 Veazie. Flmn Michael, shoemaker, bds Pearl. Flood Luke, printer in Transcript office. Flood Nathan, laborer, h 8 Bryant. Flood Rufus, printer, h 12 North Eagle. Flynn John, laborer, South Church. Flynn John, foreman Hoosick Tunnel, h 28 Lincoln. Flynn Michael, r 6, fac. op. Foley James, printer, h 6 East Brooklyn. Follett Edward T., clerk for Peter Snyder, h 14 Brooklyn. Follett John J., pattern maker for Jas. Hunter & Son, h 15 East Brooklyn. Foote Delos, shoe finisher for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 2 Holden. FOOTE FRANK N., carpenter and joiner, h Willow Dell. Foote George, resident, Vincent ave. Foote Oliver, laborer, h 2 Holden. Footney Mrs., h Prospect. Ford Alexander, emp. A. H. Jones, h 44 River. Ford Marshall R, (Blackinton) r 2, farmer, with W. S. Ford William S., (Blackinton) r 2, dairy 20 cows, farmer 130. Formhals Gustavus, fac. op , Prospect. Formhals John, laborer, h Central ave. Fornehaus Gustave, fac. op. Freeman Print Works, h 27 East Brooklyn. Fornehaus, Gustave, Jr., laborer, h 27 East Brooklyn. Fosmire William H., prop. Wilson House billiard hall, bds 119 Main. Fountain Mercy, widow of Joseph, h 20 River, Fountain Walter E., teamster, h 20 River. Fournier Antoine, fac. op., 78 Greylock. Fox Frank, carpenter, bds 3 Ashland. Fox John, factory operative, 4 Brown. Fradenburg Celia, tailoress, h 87 Eagle. Fran eher Albert, clerk for W. H. Sperry, bds Elm. Francher Emma, widow of Lewis T., h 30 Lincoln. Franchere Eugene E , book-keeper for M. D. and A. W. Hodge, bds 30 Lincoln. Franklin Esther, widow of Joseph, h 5 South. Frasier John, r 14, laborer. Frawley Mary, widow of Michael, h 19 Veazie. Freed A. P. & Co., (Athol P. F. and Henry Kahn) dealers in ready-made clothing, 15 State. FREEMAN MANUFACTURING CO., manufs. of prints, Union. Freeman Wallace, dealer in general merchandise, h Summer cor Bank. ' French George, general agent for Penn Mutual Insurance Company of Phila delphia, for Massachusetts, n Martin block, h head of Briggs avenue. Frink Charles L , painter, E. Main. Frost Lizzie Miss, clerk, bds 3 Blackinton block. Frowley Michael, clerk of billiard room, Ballou House. Fuller Alfred G., carpenter, S. Ashland. 224 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Fuller Alma E., clerk, bds 24 Franklin. Fuller Antoine, carpenter, h 3 E. Quincy. Fuller Edward, laborer, h 92 Eagle. Fuller Lewis P., stone mason, h 24 Franklin. Fulton Alexand, foreman in N. L. Millard's shoe factory, 4 Bethel. Fulton Alexander W., overseer Millard's shoe shop, 22 E. Quincy. Fulton Richard, emp, N. L. Millard, h 86 Eagle. Furney John, factory operative, Moulton Hill. Gage Charles F., engineer B, & H. T. R. R., h 11 Houghton. Gagon George, works for D. J. Barber, h 2 Canal. Gainly Joseph F., manuf. and dealer in cigars, 32 Main, h Center. GAINLEY FRANKLIN S, carpenter, h Center. Galarneau Isidore, clerk for R. H. Haslam & Co., h 4 Blackinton block, Holden, Gallagher Patrick, trackman, h 57 Furnace. Galligan James, laborer, h 122 Union. Gallino Frank, carpenter, h 101 Eagle. Gallup Arthur, h 33 Church. Gallup Fannie H., widow of Milo S., h Frederick. Gallup William A., (Gallup & Houghton) treas. Arnold Print Works, h 33 Church. Gallup William W., wholesale grocer, 9 and 11 State, Richmond's block, h S. Ashland, cor Porter. Gallup & Houghton, (W. A. Gallup and A. C. Houghton) manufs. of prints and print cloths. Galvin Simon, (Blackinton) assistant book-keeper. Gamanche Narcissa, laborer, h 161 Union. Gangette Fred, emp. W. G. Cady & Co., h 60 River Gangne William, laborer, h 116 River. Ganier Joseph, works at C. T. Sampson's, h 1 Ray. Gardner Albert L., yard master, T. & G. R. R., h Sumner. Gardner Alonzo, r 15, farmer 5. Gardner Perry G., machinist, h 23 N. Eagle. Garlick Arthur, boss carder, 121 W. Main. Garlick Rufus W., resident, W. Main. Gates Charles S., laborer, h N. Eagle. Gates Hendrick C, farmer and dealer in milk and vegetables, Clarksburg. Gatslick Morris, ready-made clothing, hats and caps and gents' furnishing goods, &c, 66 Main, h 9 Chestnut. GAUDETT ALBERT, carpenter, h 3 E. Brooklyn. Gaudett Napoleon, house painter, bds 3 E. Brooklyn. Gaudreau Pat, laborer, rear 16 Union. Gauthier Felix, emp. Troy & Boston R. R., h Center. Gautz Joseph, peddler, h 105 State. Gavitt Adelia, (Mrs. John L.) dressmaker, h 35 Wilbur block. Gavitt Jane Mrs., emp. Wm. Cady, h 48 Center. Gavitt John L., veterinary surgeon, h 35 Wilbur block. Gavitt Milton J., coachman, h 48 Center. Gaylord William H., dry and fancy goods, 3 Martin's block, h 18 Quincy. Gelinas Thomas, shoemaker, h 56 River. Gelineau Achille N., clerk for Daniel Girouard, h 147 Main. Gelineau Samuel, emp. 1. R. R., 25 Washington ave. Gerand Napoleon, stone mason, h 21 Brooklyn. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 225 •George Frank, teamster, W. Main. •Germain Fred, butcher, 18 Washington ave. Germain L. A., clerk for F. H. Goodrich, 28 E. Quincy. Germain Lewis, grocery clerk, h Chestnut cor Ashland. Germain Nellie, (Mrs. Fred) dressmaker. Geron Joseph, (Blackinton) r i, general blacksmith. Getty James, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h Small Union. Getting John, h Main. Gibson Albert, factory operative, 175 E. Main. •Gibson Gilbert H., painter and paper hanger, h 32 Houghton. Gilbert Francis, car inspector Fitchburg R. R., h rear 76 River. ¦Gilbert George W., porter at Ramsdell's 99 cent store, h rear 76 River. Gilbo Fred, stone cutter and mason, h Furnace. Gill George, fireman Eclipse Mill, h 133 Union. Gilman Israel W., carpenter and builder, h 12 Veazie. Gilmore Joseph, laborer, h rear 1 1 Union. Gilrain James, laborer, h 83 River. Gilroy Moses, shoemaker, h Ryan's lane. Gilson Warren, carpenter, h 19 N. Eagle. Giltner John, laborer, h 69 Union. GIROUARD DANIEL, groceries and provisions, teas, coffees, spices, &c, 61 Eagle, bds Hayden block. Gleason Cephas C, supt. of Novelty Co., 123 Eagle. Gleason Joseph D., teamster, h Franklin. Glen Woolen Company, S. Blackinton, pres. ; F. A. Walker, sec'y and treas. ; manufs. of fancy cassimers, N. Union. Goggin William, emp. Tower & Porter, h Liberty. Goldsmith Albert, fireman, h Corinth cor Western ave. Goldthwait Austin E, r 27, farmer with B. F. Perkins. Gonyea Antoine, emp. D. J. Barber, h 86 River. Gonyea Joseph, r 15, laborer. Gonyea Peter, laborer, h 86 River. Goodell Francis, emp. A. E. Richmond, bds Richmond House. Goodell Francis A., hostler for J. A. Bond, bds Elm; Goodell William, resident, 65 E. Quincy. GOODEN MICHAEL F., bar tender, 23 State. Goodnow Addison, laborer, h Grant. Goodrich Frank D., emp. M. D. & A. W. Hodge, h Eagle. Goodrich Frank H., selectman, groceries and provisions, 108 Main, h 10 Quincy. Goodrich Henry P., book-keeper for T. W. Richmond, 25 Chestnut. Goodrich John C, real estate dealer, 14 Chestnut. Goodrich , Mrs. fac. op. Eagle Mill, Freeman Mfg. Co., h Willow Dell. Goodwin Mattie S. Mrs., boarding house, Center cor Marshall. GOOLEH ANGELINE, widow of Van Ness Gooleh, h 70 River. Gordon Frank, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 13 Brooklyn. Gordon Stephen, watchman Freeman Print Works, h Franklin. Gordon William, factory operative Arnold Print Works, bds 41 River. Gorman David, laborer, h 51 Center. •Gorman Michael, laborer, h 24 Union. Oorry Libbie Mrs., prop, of Hotel Brunswick, 34 State. Goss Nathan R., clerk Troy & Greenfield R. R., h 9 Holden. ¦Gough Patrick, r 24, laborer. 15 226 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Gould Charles K., teamster, h Marietta. Gould George W., house and sign painter, h 87 Eagle. Gould Gilbert W., book-keeper Arnold Print Works, h 53 Liberty. Gould John, emp. Geo. Poole, h Furnace Hill. Gove Franklin B., (Blackinton) r 1, teamster, farmer 6. GOVE WILLIAM H., (Blackinton) r 2, dairy 18 cows, stock grower and farmer 125. Gove Willie N., (Blackinton) r 2, farmer, son of W. H. Grace John, factory operative, 31 Brown. Graham Daniel, laborer, h 206 River. Graham George W., wool sorter, 7 Braytonville. Graham William, factory operative, Beaver MiU. Granshaw Jacob, laborer. Grant Margaret, widow of John, New. Grattan Joseph, factory operative, Beaver Mill, h 30 Beaver. Grashaw Jacob, boss weaver, h The Glen. Green Barnett, carpenter and joiner, Greylock. Green Charles, fac. op., Braytonville. Green Everett, shoemaker, h 36 Liberty. Green John, carpenter, h 77 West Main. Green William, foreman N. A. Gas Light Co., h 79 State. Green William, laborer, bds 77 State. Greenwood Adaline Mrs., h 137 Union. Gregson Edward, emp. N. L. Millard, h 13 Liberty. Gregson George, shoemaker, h 9 Hudson. Gregory Dennis, fac. op., 27 East Union. Gregory Gilbert, carpenter and joiner, and wagon maker, 29 East Union. Gregory Joseph, fac. op. Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Gregory Major, off r 6, fac. op. Gregory Solomon, fac. op., East Union. Gregory Vedos, r 24, laborer. Greylock Mills, r 2, Wellington Smith, vice-president ; S. H. Pomeroy, treas.; W. B. Plunkett, business manager; manufs. of ginghams. Grines Sidney, fac. op., 18 Braytonville. Grines WiUiam, (Blackinton) r r, fac. op. Grinnell Joseph, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h Brooklyn. Groat John H., foreman W. R. Scriven's harness shop, h Spring cor South.. Groves Samuel A., hack driver, h 33 Brooklyn. Guichon Mrs., h 89 Union. Guinan Thomas, cotton inspector, h 18 Bryant. Guiot John, laborer, h rear 16 Union. Gurney Edwin, clerk for G. & C. W. Billings, h 19 Prospect. Gurney Herbert M., r 6, boss spooler in Glen mill. Gurney Sarah, r 6, widow of Willis O. Haggerty Bridget, widow of Owen, 24 Braytonville. Haggerty Michael, weaver, 24 Braytonville. Hakes Nathan, machinist and carpenter, Vincent ave. Halans Adolph, fac. op. Eclipse mill, h 183 Uoion. Haley Dennis, laborer, h Washington ave. lane. HALEY GEORGE R., r 28, breeder of Poland China and Chester white hogs, and grade Durham cattle, 24 cows, farmer, leases B. F. Robinson 200. Haley Michael, laborer, h 157 Union. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 227 Hall Albert, r 9 cor 7, laborer. Hall Arthur, teamster, h 81 Center. Hall Charles, owns 3 lots and 4 houses, 72 River. Hall Charles W., r 7, farmer 18. Hall Elisha, r 6, farmer 50. Hall Ferotig Mrs., cloak maker, 35 Summer. Hall Frank J., r 23, supt. North Adams town farm. Hall George, r 25, truckman. Hill Henry, r 9 cor 7, farmer 24. Hall Martha, widow of Richard, h 75 Quincy. Hall Sidney, tinsmith, h Walnut. Hall William, civil engineer, h 66 Holden. Halsted Maria, widow of Richard, h 35 Quincy. HAMBLIN E. B. & CO., prop. Wilson House drug store, Main cor Holden. HAMBLIN EDWIN B., (E. B. H. & Co.) h 8 Arnold place. Hamer George, general agent Berkshire Life Insurance Co., Bank block, h 76 West Main. Hamer Harry R., sewing machine agent, 75 West Main. Hamer James, teamster, West Main Hamilton John, laborer, Moulton hill. Hammond Amos D , book-keeper Arnold Print Works, h 29 Houghton. Hampston Peter, laborer, h Prospect. Handley John, mason, h Ryan's lane. Handy Benjamin F., polisher in print works, 35 Prospect. Hanley Harrison H., (C. H Cutting & Co.) h 12 Summer. Hanley John H„ resident, 12 Summer. Hanley Peter, laborer, h 190 River. Hannum Burt, clerk, h lane from North. Hannum George A., clerk for S. J. & W. C. Ellis, h Cheesboro lane. HARDMAN AARON W., publisher and proprietor of Hoosac Valley News. 36 State. Hargraves James, factory operative Beaver Mills, h 106 Union. Hargraves Jane, r 6, widow of Joseph. Harlan James, laborer, h Prospect. Harmon Julius A., general agent for specialties, h 51 Church. Harper Alfred, clerk for Boston store, bds 53 Eagle. Harper , (Mrs. John) h Eagle. Harrigan Michael, engineer for George M. Mowbray, h Union. Harrington Alonzo, r n, farmer. Harrington Alonzo, carpenter, h 1 Bethel. Harrington Andres M., carpenter and joiner, h 5 North. Harrington Cornelius, resident, W. Main. Harrington Dennis, r 13, laborer. Harrington Dexter V., machinist, 48 E. Quincy. Harrington Fred J., clerk for J. D. Clark, h 122 Eagle cor Hudson. Harrington George, bricklayer and plasterer, 44 E. Quincy. Harrington George E., bricklayer and plasterer, 44 E. Quincy. Harrington Millard A., car inspector, 100 S. Church. Harrington Peter, laborer, h Canal. Harrington Reuben, shoemaker at C. T. Sampson's. Harrington Thomas, r it, farmer 75. Harrington William, fireman, h Furnace. Harrington William H., fireman, New. 2 28 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. HARRIMAN DUNCAN, cutter for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., member Co. B, 33d Regt. Mass. Vols., h 22 E. Brooklyn. Harriman Edward, plumber, h 16 River. Harriman Edward, emp. A. H. Jones, h 14 River. HARRIMAN WILFRED C, cutter W. G. Cady & Co., bds 22 E. Brooklyn. Harris Amelia Miss, pentographer Freeman Print Works, h Union. Harris David, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 84 State. Harris Henry W., reporter and agent for organs and pianos, 28 E. Quincy. Harris Lorinda Miss, pentographer Freeman Print Works, bds Beaver. Harrison Helen Mrs., h 121 Main. Harrison Peter Mrs., boarding house, 73 Union cor School. Harrison Robert N., r 3, farmer about 250. Harrop Aaron, blue dyer, h 32 Marshall. HARROP GEORGE E., plumber, blue dyer, h 32 Marshall. Harrop Robert, dyer Arnold Print Works, ii 32 Marshall. Harroway Thomas, emp. Jas. Hunter & Son, h 7 Brooklyn. Hart John, r 15, laborer. Hart Mary, school teacher, 26 Washington ave. Harvie Robert B., carriage painter, ist assistant engineer of North Adams fire department, 14 W. Main, h 14 Wesleyan. Harwood Amos W., watches, clocks, jewelry, &c, 75 Main, h 20 Summer. Harwood Edward A., tinsmith, h 4 E. Quincy. Haskins Adeloert A., engineer in Arnold Print Works, 20 South. Haskins Albert contractor and farmer, 9 Prospect Hill. Haskins Alfred E., shoe cutter, 2 Ashland. HASKINS FRANK J., truckman, gardener and farmer 4, Prospect Hill. Haskins Franklin, shoemaker, h 6 Jackson. Haskins Holden, carpenter, h 54 Holden. Haskins John W., music teacher, 78 Earl. Haskins Rodolphus W., carpenter and joiner, h 122 Eagle cor Hudson. Haskins William, resident, 20 South. Haskins William E., factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 89 Earle. Haslam Albert, calico printer, Arnold Print Works, h 50 Houghton. Haslam Robert H. & Co., (R. H. Haslam) staple and fancy dry goods, 4 Martin's block, h Church. Hastings George A., manager H. J. Millard's drug store, 76 Main, h 14 Pleasant. Haswell WiUiam, compositor Hoojac Valley News, 31 Houghton. Hathaway Benjamin F., carpenter, h Furnace Hill. Hathaway Israel H., clerk in Tilton's store, h State. Hathaway Mary A., teacher, 2 E. Quincy. Hathaway Mason E , farmer, h 4 1 River. Hatton Michael J., bar-tender Chris. Reagan's saloon, h 13 Eagle. Hatton Peter, teamster, h 29 Center. Hawkins Edward, blacksmith, h S. Ashland. Hawkins Leslie C, R. R. emp., 138 South Ashland st. Hawks Louisa Miss, h 121 Main. Hayden Everett, manuf. paper boxes, Center, h Meadow. Hayden John W., book-keeper C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., bds 49 Prospect st. HAYDEN LESTER M., foreman cutters room Sampson Mfg. Co., bds 66 Center. Hayden Reuben, resident, h Meadow. Haynes Carlos B., supt. Greylock Mills, 1 Greylock. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 229 Haynes Samuel, boss mule spinner, h 15 Beaver. Hays James, fac. op., 4 Greylock. HAZLETT WILLIAM, laborer, h 13 N. Eagle. Hazlett William H., clerk car record office Troy & Greenfield R. R., h 13 N. Eagle. Healey George J., farmer, 22 head of cattle, South State. Heap John, loom fixer, Beaver Mill, h 1 Beaver. Heap Mary, widow of Abram, h 8 Jackson. Hebert Paul, blacksmith, 9 Ashland. Hebert Solomon, laborer, h 22 Beaver. Hemenway Augustus M., r 23, farmer 80. Henderson Andrew, sketchmaker Arnold Print Works, h 10 Bryant. Henderson James, engineer for N. L. Millard, h Marietta. Hennessey John, laborer, bds Spring. Henwood James, laborer, East Quincy. Heslin Margaret, widow of Thomas, h Ashland. HEWEY RALPH L., prop. North Adams Steam Luandry, Bank'st., h 72 Eagle. Hewitt Albert, fac. op., Vincent ave. Hewitt Daniel A., r 7, member Co. A, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols., farmer. HEWITT ELMER A., shoemaker at Sampson's, captain Lincoln camp Sons of Veterans, h 37 E. Quincy. Hewitt Jenks, r 7, farmer 2. Hewitt Daniel, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 35 Wilbur block. HICKS ALONZO N., contractor and builder, h 23 North Veazie. Hicks Eli, shoemaker, h 40 Houghton. Hicks Thomas H., slate roofer, h 35 East Brooklyn. Hicks William, laborer, h Brooklyn. Hicks William D., carpenter and joiner, 65 East Quincy. Hindley Fred T., shoemaker at H. T. Cady's. Hill James H., fac. op., Burdickville. Himes Henry, house painter, bds 9 North Church. Hinkelbein Fred E., hair dresser, 65 Main, h Eagle. Hindley Samuel, laborer, h Marietta. Hine Edward, invalid, h Ryan's lane. Hines Hoxy A., widow of Miranda, farmer r 16, East Main. Hines Patrick, fac. op., 33 Brown. Hinman Charles W., with L. M. Barnes & Co., bds Quincy. Hinsdale Sarah, book-keeper at Sampson's shoe factory, bds 129 Eagle. Hoag Daniel S., boss weaver Eclipse mill, h 117 Union. Hocking Thomas, book-keeper, h Furnace, Hodge Alfred O., r 22, milk dealer, farmer 50. HODGE AMBROSE W., (M. D. & A. W.) vice-president Berkshire Na tional Bank, h 18 Church. Hodge Charlotte, h 69 Holden. Hodge Edson M., clerk in Berkshire National Bank, bds 18 Summer. Hodge Jenett E. Miss, resident, 18 Summer. HODGE M. D. & A. W., millers and dealers in flour, feed, meal and grain, Main. HODGE MASON D., (M. D. & A. W.) h 135 Main. Hodge Sarah Miss, h 62 River. Hodge Thomas A., supt. of North Adams fire district, town office, bds 18 Summer. 230 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. -m^ZR/EX) GILLMOH/,** 48 Main Street, foot of Franklin, - LEE, MASS. It gives me pleasure to inform my patrons and the public generally, that at my new and commodious Pharmacy they can find a well selected variety of first-class Drugs, Fine Toilet Articles and Elegant Fancy Goods. Largest and choicest assort ment of Confectionery in Southern Berkshire. Fruits, Cigars, Tobaccos; Lamp Goods, Window Glass, etc., etc. Grateful for the cordial support already received, and trusting that by fair dealing and careful attention to the wants of my patrons I may merit its continuance, I remain respectfully yours, FRED GILLMOR. D. P. WILLIAMS & SON, DEALEBS I3JT mmmi OAREIAGE WOOD WOKE, IP jlpfguljupal Im^Ie-mf ats;, / GUNS, REVOLVERS, ETC., GUNPOWDER, CARTRIDGES, AND SPORTINGMEN'S SUPPLIES. AGENTS FOR F. W. Dome's SCe.nl y-M i xed Paints, also , all li inds of Painters' Sup p I Ios, at Lowest Price in tlie County. ALSO AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ^Ghampisn Mswing JEacFiine*- .LEE, MASS. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 23 1 Hodge William D., resident, 22 Summer. Hodge William F., founder and machinist, 37 Brooklyn, h 35 do. Hodskins Albridge, brewer of English ale, and bottler, 15 Brooklyn, h do. Hodgkins William, resident, 35 Summer. Hogan James, laborer, h 50 Furnace. Hogan John, laborer, h Veazie. Hogan John B., gunsmith, 77 South Ashland. Hogan Mary, widow of John, h Veazie. Hogan Patrick, laborer, Jackson. Holahan John, track hand, h off Marshall. Holbrook James, emp. Jas. Hunter & Son, h Washington ave. lane. Holbrook Martin G., emp. A. H. Jones, h 64 Holden. Holbrook Thomas, emp. Jas. Hunter & Son, h West State. Holbrook Thomas, janitor Drury academy, Academy hill. Holden Laurette, widow, h 54 Holden. Holden Samuel N., agent Fitchburg R. R., h Main. Holland Thomas, mill operative, West Main. Hollister Frank, hostler, h 30 Washington ave. Hollister Francis H., teamster, 36 Washington ave. Holmes Alonzo, painter and paper hanger, h Bradford place, Main. Holmes John, carpenter and joiner, Bradley. *HOOSAC VALLEY NEWS, James C. Angell, editor ; A. W. Hardman, publisher and proprietor, 36 State. [Card on page 320.J HOOSAC SAVINGS BANK, W. W. Butler, treas., 87 Main. Hope Mary S., widow of Robert, h 37 Union. Hopkins Alanson E, (Blackinton) r 1, farmer 50. Hopkins George M., (Blackinton) r 1, carpenter and joiner. Hopkins William A., (Blackinton) r 1, resident. Hopson David, fac. op. Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Horan Michael, watchman Troy & Boston depot, h 55 Furnace. Horrigan James, sexton St. Francis church, h 13 North Church. Horrocks Charles, emp. B. & A. Railroad, bds 77 State. HORTON HENRY, engineer, h 19 Beaver. Horton Simeon H., chairman board of selectman, and mason, h 10 East Quincy. Hosford Frank, emp. S. B. Dibble, h 50 Center. Hosley Alfred B., manuf. marble and granite monuments and head stones, 50 Liberty, h do. Hosley D. & Son, r 25, (David & Elmer) farmers 100. Hosley David, r 25, (D. Hosley 8z Son.) Hosley Elmer, r 25, (D. Hosley & Son.) Hosley Ervin A., r 6, fac. op. Hotel Brunswick, Mrs. Libbie Gorry, prop., 34 State. Hough Andrew J., sketch maker Freeman Print Works, 1 r Cherry. Houghton Albert C, (Gallup & Houghton) pres. Arnolds Print Works, h 31 Summer cor Morris. Houghton Amos, coal peddler, h Grant. Houghton Roswell, dealer in charcoal and kindling wood, and street sprink ler, h 75 Holden. HOUGHTON WARREN B., supt. of George M. Mowbray's Insulated Wire Works, h 4 Pleasant. Hourahan James F., (H. & Lilly) h East Main. 232 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Hourahan Patrick, saloon and trucking, 41 Center, h 41 Holden. Hourahan & Lilly, (James F. Hourahan, and John J. Lilly) fish, oysters and vegetables, 51 Holden. Houry Timothy, fac. op. Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. House Lorenzo, building mover, h Robinson hill. Houston Ansel, fireman, Moulton hill. Howard Charles, hair dresser, Richmond House, h 3 Liberty. Howard Charles M., hair dresser Richmond House, 1 State, h 3 Liberty. Howard John, retired machinist, h 3 Liberty. Howard John, carpenter, 64 Center. Howard Robert, foreman printer, 10 Beacon. Howe Edmond, (Blackinton) r 1, factory operative. Howes Albert, machinist, h Furnace Hill. Howes Erastus, teamster, 16 Greylock. Howes James, teamster, Greylock. Howes John L., music teacher, 34 Church. Howes Lorenzo L., stone and brick mason, and building mover, h Robin son Hill. Hubbard Alfred, foreman Millard shoe manuf., bds 50 River. Hughes Michael, carriage painter, h Willow Dell. Hughes Michael, emp. marble quarry, bds The Glen. Hughes Owen, laborer, h 13 Brooklyn. Hughes Patrick, laborer, h Willow Dell. Humes Joseph, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h 44 Liberty. Hunt Edward, r 24, laborer. Hunt Mary Mrs., h 114 Union. Hunt Ernest W., photographer, Penniman's Row, h do. Hunter Andrew W, steam and gas fitting and plumbing, 5 Main, h 52 Church. Hunter David, resident, 20 Summer. HUNTER JAMES, (J. & Son) h 8 Chestnut. HUNTER JAMES E., (J. & Son) h 6 Quincy. HUNTER JAMES & SON, (James E.) founders and machinists, 1 Main. Hunter Nathan, factory operative, Furnace ground. Hurd A. J. Mrs., h 46 N. Eagle, Hurlburt Jerry, truckman, h 18 Beaver. Hurley John, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h 38 Liberty. Hussey Michael, factory operative, Furnace ground. Hussey William, shoemaker at C. T. Sampson's, h Franklin. Illingsworth John, watchman in Freeman Print Works, 18 Jackson cor Prospect. Illingworth Walter, printer, bds 18 Jackson cor Prospect. Illman Samuel, blind, h Furnace. Ingraham Albert B., car sealer, T. <& G. and H. T. R. R., h Dover. Ineson Joseph, hostler, h Furnace Hill. Ingalls Charles H., cashier Berkshire National Bank, h 10 Church. Ingalls Stephen W., pres. Berkshire Comb Co. and treas. Zylonite Works, 8 Church. INGRAHAM ALBERT K., house, sign and carriage painter and grainer, paper hanger, was a member of the 1 8th Mass. Regt. band in U. S. Army, h Elm. Ingraham Charles, clerk car record office, h town of Adams. Ingraham William, cutter Sampson Mfg. Co., h 50 River. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 233 Ingraham WiUiam H., cutter Sampson Mfg. Co., bds 50 River. Irvin Robert, carpenter and joiner, h Walnut. Irving Martha, widow of William, h Eagle. Irving' Robert, carpenter and joiner, Moulton Hill. Isbell Abner L., carriage and sleigh maker, h N. Eagle. Ives David, r 11, farmer 80. Ives Truman E , restaurant and confectionary, 50 State cor Summer, bds. 9 Blackinton block. Jackson Dianthe L., widow of J. B., h Quincy. Jackson Joseph, r 14 laborer. James Alexander, dyer Arnold Print Works, bds 77 State. James Albert, carpenter, h 13 Franklin. James Benjamin F., molder, 3 South. James Edward, factory operative, 1 o Montgomery. Janes Mary A., r 25, widow of Abel, farmer 18. Jandrew Fred, supt. for H. T. Cady, h 5 Lincoln. Jarvie David, boss spinner, 3 Braytonville. Jeffeirs Robert, laborer, rear of Prospect. Jenkins Jasper, clerk for T. F. Loftus, bds River. Jenks Levi H. ex-engineer, h 12 Union. Jenks, Porter }., (P. J. Jenks & Co,) Jenks P. J. & Co., (Porter J. J. and B. E. Pratt) tin and slate roofers and light ning rods, 94 S. Church. Jennings John, factory operative, 47 Braytonville. Jerdan Edward, factory operative, 43 Braytonville. Jerdan WiUiam, clerk Richmond House. Jermain Edward, emp. James Chase & Co., h 20 Liberty. Jerome David, clerk for M. Gastlick, bds 16 E. Quincy. Jerome Frederick S., engineer Arnold Print Works, h 106 River. Jewett George, works at freight depot, h 5 Blackinton block. Jewett Merritt C, (Keyes & Jewett) h 136 Main. Jilson Jacob, laborer, h Grant. Johndrow Benjamin, blind, h Willow Dell. Johndrow David, laborer, h 13 Brooklyn. Johndrow Napoleon, emp. H. T. Cady, h 16 Brooklyn. JOHNSON ANTON, car inspector, h 5 Ray. Johnson Charles H., book-keeper for Dr. Stafford, bds 37 Liberty. Johnson Derione, clerk with F. L. Tilton, bds South Church. Johnson Eliza, widow of Sylvander, Main cor Brown. Johnson Frank A., clerk for Jos. Hunter & Son, 165 East Main. Johnson Martha, widow of Alfred, h 14 Pleasant. Johnson Mfg. Co., Wm. S. Johnson, president and treasurer, manuf. cf ging ham and dealers in general merchandise, Brown. Johnson Thomas, janitor Berkshire National Bank,,h 24 Willow Dell. Johnson William S., president and treasurer of Johnson Mfg. Co., h cor Brown. *JONES ARTHUR H., plumber, steam and gas fitter, 8 Holden, h 3 North. [Card on page 50.] Jones C. H., cotton manufacturer, h Houghton st. Jones Charles, tinsmith, h off Prospect. JONES HENRY C, overseer spinning department Beaver Mills, h 16 Beaver. Jones Herbert M., engineer Fitchburg R. R., h 10 Pleasant. 234 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Jones John, weaver, 30 Braytonville. Jones John O., weaver, 30 Braytonville. Jones John R., laborer, h 48 Center. Jones Joseph, laborer, 6 Walnut. Jones Thomas, (Blackinton) r 1, fac. op. Jones W. R., packing and shipping clerk for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., bds 16 Beaver. Jones William P., brakeman, 27 South. Joson Clara, boarding house, State. Joy Albert, laborer, 140 Eagle. Joy Everard D., house and sign painter, h 59 Prospect. Joy Henry, fac. op., h 14 Hudson. Joy Henry A., butcher, h 16 Hudson. Joy Jane Mrs., h 41 Quincy. Joy Sherbin S., foreman Transcript office, h 21 Quincy. Joyce David, laborer, h Central ave. Jsau Bisaillon, emp. N. L. Millard, h Central ave. Judd Emma R., widow of Russell B., 20 Washington ave. Kahn Henry, (A. P. Freed & Co.) bds Richmond House. Kane John H., travelling salesman for Gallup, 3 Grant. Kateley Arthur M., truckman, 103 State. Kealing J. Frank, r 24, telegraph operator Hoosac Tunnel signal station. Kearn George H., wool buyer for S. Blackinton Woolen Co., h 2 Holbrook. Kee Morris, weaver, 82 Greylock. Keefe Peter, (K. & O'Hern) h 21 Center. Keefe & O'Hern, (Peter Keefe and James O'Hern) groceries and provisions, 55 Eagle cor Center. Keeler Peter, works at Brown's Mill, h 14 Franklin. Kehoe Bridget, widow of James, 103 South Church. Kehoe John, resident, South Church, Kehoe Peter J., harness maker 119 Main, h 104 South Church. Keiser Edward, laborer, h 81 South Ashland. Keiser George, laborer, h 81 Ashland. Keiser William, emp. H. T. Cady, h 8 Brooklyn. Keleher James, r 6, loom fixer. Keleher Peter, second hand in spooling and warping room of Eagle mill Freeman Mfg. Co., h 14 Franklin. Kelly Anna, widow of Daniel, h Meadow. Kelly George, operative in Arnold's Print Works, h 42 Marshall. Kelly James, laborer, h 54 Center. Kelly James, Jr., policeman, h 54 Center. Kelly John, laborer, h East Brooklyn. Kelly John, laborer, h Canal. Kelly John, laborer, bds 29 Center. Kelly Lawrence, blacksmith, h 14 Jackson. Kelly Matthew, laborer, h 135 South Ashland. Kelly Michael ]., telegraph repairer, h Washington ave. Kelly Rowland R, superintendent Beaver and Eclipse Mills, h 36 Beaver. Kelly Thomas, operative, Arnold Print Works, h 46 Marshall. Kelly Thorrias, r 24, laborer. KELLY THOMAS S., proprietor Tunnel City House. KEMP BARNEY S., carpenter and builder, East Main cor Congress ave. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 235 KEMP SYLVESTER A., dealer in real estate, lumber, wood and hay, East Main cor Congress ave. Kenedy Ernest E., r 6, fac. op. Kenedy Rexabille J., r 6, widow of Ransford O. Kenley WiUiam, molder, bds 6 Liberty. Kennedy Mary, widow of John, h Willow Dell. Kennedy Thomas, laborer, h 122 Union Kennedy WiUiam, porter Ballou House. Kennen Fred, baker, h 30 E. Quincy. Kent Reuben, factory operative, Moulton Hill. Kent William, shoe factory operative, h Jackson. Kent William M., shoemaker, Jackson st. Kenyon John, (Blackinton) r 1, factory operative. Kenyon John H., loom fixer, 89 Greylock. Kerr Robert, clerk car record office Troy & Greenfield R. R., h E. Quincy cor Park. Ketchum Charles E., dealer in dry goods, groceries, provisions and general merchandise, Braytonville, h 127 W. Main. Ketchum Frank P., principal Blackinton Union School, 125 W. Main. Ketchum Harriet L., widow of William D., 125 W. Main. Keyes Samuel, (Keyes & Jewett) h Church. Keyes & Jewett, (Samuel Keyes and Merrill C. Jewett) groceries, 101 Main. Keyser Edward, laborer, h 8 r Ashland. Keyser George, laborer, h 81 Ashland. Keyser William, shoe cutter, h 8 Brooklyn. Kezer Wallace R., brakeman, 30 Washington ave. Kiehn Ernest, tailor, 48 E. Quincy. Kiely E. C. Mrs., dealer in dry goods and millinery, ladies' and children's furnishing goods, 3 1 Eagle, h do. Kiely Edward C, attorney and counselor at law, 31 Eagle, h do. Kiely James, invalid, h 1 Holden. Kiely John, saloon, liquor and cigars, 30 Main, h do. Kies Horace, truckman, h Veazie. Kiggins James, saloon, W. Main. Kiggins John, mill operative, W. Main. Kimball James P., house painter and paper hanger, h 12 South. Kimball Jenks, hostler for C. H. Berry, h 86 Main. Kimball John, laborer, h Furnace. Kimball John, laborer, Moulton Hill. Kimball Lydia A., h 53 Holden. Kimball Lydia E., widow of Daniel J., h 51 Holden. Kimball Moreen, laborer, h 24 Marshall. Kimball Stephen F., h Elm. King Corlis, blacksmith, h Center. King Fanny, h rear 31 Eagle. King Harry E., foreman for E. J. Cary, 34 S. Ashland. King James, carpenter and builder, h Dover. King Nelson, emp. Millard shoe factory, h 22 Willow Dell. King Willie, piper, h 20 Frederick. Kingman Charles E., clerk Wilson House drug store, bds 19 Quincy. Kingsley Elisha, retired farmer, h 60 Holden. Kingsley Henry W-, r 23, 25 cows, farmer 180. Kirby Solomon, invalid, rear H. A. Smith's store, Main. 236 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Kisor George, blacksmith, 81 S. Ashland. Knight William W., r 15, yard master Fitchburgh R. R. Knights Wsrren W., emp. F. R. R., h Ashland. Knuckey Thomas H., emp. M. D. & A. W. Hodge, h Ashland. Krum James H., steam fitter and chief engineer fire dept., 9 Floral lane. Krum James H., laborer, h 8 Arnold Place. LaCasse John, carpenter, h 31 rear Eclipse Mill. Lachner Henry, stone mason, 26 Greylock. LaDam Frank, molder, h 7 Lincoln. LADD, BRADLEY & CO., (T. K. Ladd, C. A. Bradley, and silent partner) proprs. North Adams roller skating rink, Marshall st. LADD THOMAS K., (Ladd, Bradley & Co.) salesman for S. B. Dibble, h 14 Pleasant. Laden William, mule spinner, Beaver mill, h 1 School. LaFountain Jules, shoemaker, 12 Main, h Main.- LaFortune Julius, boot and shoemaker, Main, h East Main. Lake Ellen M. Mrs., (Lake & Wilcox) h 50 Holden. Lake & Wilcox, (Mrs. Ellen M. Lake and Eliza J. Wilcox) millinery and dressmaking, 50 Holden, h do. Lally John J., livery, sale and boarding stable, 82 Main, h 91 do. LALLY WILLIAM H. (W. H. & Co.) bds Briggs ave, LALLY W. H. & CO.) (William H. L.) dealers in coal, wood, hay, straw, etc., 10 Main. LaMont Mrs. Lamorie Mathilde, widow of John, 34 Brown. Lamphear Norman S., invalid, h 74 River. Landon Fred E., agent Troy & Boston Railroad, h 53 Liberty. Landry Frank, shoemaker, h Clarksburg. Landry Julius, emp. H. T. Cady, h Veazie. Landry Julius, tanner, h 1 1 Union. Lanfair George J., emp. S. B. Dibble, sash and blind manuf. bds Beaver. Lanfair Horace, carpenter and joiner, h 35 North Eagle. Lanfair Oscar, laborer, Moulton hill. LANFAIR R. W., car inspector. Langwell William, bartender, bds Tunnel City House. Lanon Thomas, fac. op., h Prospect. LANOUE DELPHUCE, truckman, and farmer, leases of George B. Perry 12 South Ashland, near Railroad. i Lanoue John, op. Freeman Print Works, h Ryan's lane. Lanoue Joseph, h 202 River. Lanoux Antoine, laborer, h Central ave. Lamplant Julius, h State. Larabee Eliza, widow of Marcena, in State. Larabee Henry W., carpenter and builder, h 27 East Quincy. Larkin James, janitor Veazie st. school house, h no Eagle cor Jackson. Larkins James, printer, h 17 East Brooklyn. Larkin Patrick, laborer, h 29 Beaver. Larry Timothy, laborer, h South Ashland. Lash Joseph G., tallyman for B. & A. R. R., h 10 Holbrook. Lashaway Joseph, brakeman. Lasme Martin, carpenter, 50 Church. Latham James, engraver in Freeman Print Works, East Quincy. Laval Mrs., fac. op. Beaver mills, h 1 7^Beaver. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS, 237 Lavin Moses, peddler, h 105 State. Lawler Margaret, r 13, (Mrs. Daniel.) Lawrence George P., att'y and counselor at law, Bank block, 69 Main, h 19 Summer. Lawrence Jane E., widow of George C, 19 Summer. Lawson Michael, laborer, h Union. Leahy John, laborer, h Lincoln. Leary Dennis, laborer, West Main. Leary John, blacksmith, bds South Ashland. Leary Timothy, laborer, South Ashland. Leclair Joseph, laborer, Chestnut. LeClair M. D., music teacher, 4 Blackinton block. Ledam Frank, h 7 Lincoln. Lee Alfred A., blank books, stationery, mugical merchandise, art and sport ing goods, news room, agent for Cluett & Sons pianos and organs, 72 Main, h 34 Greylock. Lee James, house painter, h 34 River. Lee Luther, truckman, Natural Bridge. Lee Michael C, billiard parlor, and dealer in cigars, Martin block, Main cor State, bds Wilson House. Lee Samuel H., mason and shoemaker, h 29 Lincoln. Legate C. J., house painter and paper hanger, h 40 State. Legate L. S., dealer in paper hangings, window shades, fixtures, &c, 40 State, h 6 Bryant. LeGrand Levia, invalid, h 1 Brooklyn. Lely Willie, fireman, Braytonville. Lemoin Lorenzo W., factory operative, 48 Church. Lemoin Walter J., clerk manager's office Troy & Greenfield R. R., and Hoosac Tunnel office, bds 48 Church. Lennon Dennis, emp. B. H. T. & W. R. R. Lennox William M., resident, h 15 Church. Leonard Elmer E., book-keeper for N. Adams Mfg Co., W. Main. Leonard Ezra I., wool sorter, 15 Braytonville. Leonard John, weaver Beaver Mills, h 8 Beaver. Leonard Peter, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h 196 River. LePlant Julius F., r 15, bricklayer and plasterer. Leriche Fred, hair dresser, 57 State, bds 80 do. Leriche Selinda Miss, dressmaker, h 80 State. Leroy John I., tea, coffee and glassware, 96 Main, h 21 S. Church. LeRoy John W., salesman for J. I. LeRoy, bds 5 Spring. LeSage Gideon, h 27, rear Eclipse Mill. LeSage Peter, dyer Arnold Print Works, h 27 Eagle. Lester Vitell, laborer, 38 E. Quincy. Lesure Martin G.. carpenter and joiner, h 50 Church. Letair Lester, laborer, h 28 E. Quincy. Lewis Arthur, conductor, 123 State. Lewis Charles, tanner, h 29 Union. Lewis John, spinner, 1 1 7 W. Main. Lewis Mary, widow of Thomas, 28 Braytonville. jLe\vis Oliver P., assistant yard master Fitchburgh R. R., h 19 Quincy. Lewis Robert, woolen finisher, h 79 Union. LIDFORD GEORGE E., clerk B. & A. R. R., h 8 N. Church. Lidford George H., boss bleacher. 238 TOWN OF NORTH AT). Lidfordjohn, bleacher Freeman Print Works, h 45 Union. Lidford Richard, emp. Freeman Print Works, h Church. Lidford Richard E., overseer in Freeman Print Works, h N. Church. LiUie Charles E., r 19, farmer, son of Sidney. LiUie James C, r 19, farmer, son of Sidney. LiUie John, r 19, dealer in tea and coffee. LiUie Sidney, r 19, milk dealer and farmer 263. Lilly Fred, laborer, bds Notch Road. Lilly John J., (Hourahan & Lilly) h 22 Brown. Lilly John J., (W. H. Lilly & Co.) bds 22 Brown. Lilly Michael, 22 Johnson's ground. LINCOLN HENRY A., gravel roofer with John Abbott, h White's lane. Lindsey Ira, foreman carding and spinning Eagle Mills, h rear 202 River. Linehan Bat, r 14, laborer. Linsey Cyrus F., book-keeper for J. H. Adams, bds 3 Church. LINWOOD WOOLEN CO., H. P. Briggs, sec'y 'and treas., manufs? of fancy cassimers, mill in Clarksburg. Leriche Renne, laborer, h 80 State. Litchfield Elijah, r 6, boss weaver in Beaver Mill. Litchfield Henry W., r 6, painter. LITCHFIELD HOMER, overseer weaving dept. Beaver Mill, h 37 Beaver. Little Frank, carpenter and joiner, 6 E. Union. Little Frank, laborer, 159 Union. Littlejohn Herbert P, engineer Fitchurgh R. R., h 1 Elm. Livermore Charles H., baggage master Troy & Greenfield R. R., h 10 Briggs avenue. Lloyd Ed., mason, h 30 North Eagle. Lloyd Joseph, tailor, West Main. Lloyd Joseph, tailor, h Main, Braytonville. Lloyd WiUiam, proprietor boarding house, 77 State. LOCKE AUGUSTUS W., civil engineer and manager Troy & Greenfield R. R. and Hoosac Tunnel, Town building, h Pleasant. Locke Frank »B., civil engineer, Pleasant. Lockwood Theron, clerk for S. Woodhead, h 6 Blackinton block. LOFTUS THOMAS F., manuf. of every description of cemetery work from marble and granite, 35 State, and dealer in groceries and crockery, steamship agent, 19 Eagle, h 38 River. Lognon Anthony, laborer, h 56 Ashland. Loins — Mrs., h 77 Holden. Loomis Edgar P., bakery, h 44 Eagle. Loomis Edna, widow of David M., boarding house, 3 Beaver. LOOMIS HATTIE, widow of David, boarding house, The Glen. Loomis Homer A., mason, h Washington ave. lane. Loomis John G., dresser Eagle Mills Freeman Mfg. Co., h 196 River. Loomis Orson O., pattern maker, h 7 Chestnut. Loomis William, laborer, in Eagle. Lonergan Perry, laborer, h Center. Lonergan William E., salesman for Edwin Barnard, h 23 Center. Lonion Antoine, emp. W. Cady, h Ashland. Loran Nelson J., laborer, h 9 Prospect. Lord Lucy A., clerk for R. Tobin, h 6 Ashland. Loring Nelson, J., laundryman, bds Moulton Hill. Loring Nelson, mason, h Moulton Hill. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 239 Loungway George, barber, 43 Eagle, h Eagle. Lovely Felix, fac. op., Moulton Hill. Loveridge Caleb, machinist, Eclipse mill, h no Union. Loveridge Edward, slasher Beaver Mills, h 12 Beaver. Lowd James L., r 14, carpenter and joiner. Lowd Olive, emp. L. S. Drowns, h 13 Hudson. Lowd Oliver B., r 23, retired farmer. Lowell Cordelia, h State! Loynes Willis L., clerk express office, h 63 Center. Luby David, shoe cutter, bds Tunnel City House. Lunn Hiram R., South Church. Lunney Thomas, laborer, h 97 Union. Luther Charles, cutter for Sampson Mfg. Co., h 68 Holden. Luther Daniel, foreman for Torrey Cady, h South Ashland. Luther Frank. . Lynch David, fireman Freeman's Print Works. LYON FREDERICK J., manager Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Center cor Eagle, h 7 Blackinton block. Lyon W. G., emp. Fitchburg R. R., h Church. Lyons Henry, laborer, h 2 Franklin. Lyons James, laborer, h 20 Marshall. Lyons John, cement roofer, h 60 Furnace. Lyons John L., gravel loofer, h 60 Furnace. Mabbitt George, superintendent Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Mabbitt John H., designer, Glen Woolen Co , h 13 Union. Mabett Samuel, machinist, 5 Brown. Mack James, laborer, 3 Mechanic. Mack James, laborer, h Elm. Mack James, laborer, 32 Spring. Mack Michael, laborer, h 188 River. Mack Morris, teamster, h 184 River. Mack Thomas, laborer, bds Pearl. Mack Thomas, clerk Tunnel City Houses bds do. Mackebro Mrs., h 18 River. Macksey James, laborer, 123 Main. Mackey Philip, laborer, Chestnut. Macoun John, weaver, 13 Greylock. Madden Hannah Mrs., Franklin st. Madden John, stone mason, h 38 Marshall. Madden John, bottler of soda, sarsaparilla, ginger ale, birch beer, larger, ales, etc., Wilson House block, h 30 Franklin. Madison Edward, carpenter and joiner, 36 Prospect. Madison George, fireman in print works, Burdickville. Madison John, teamster, h near Holden. Magnet Arthur, fac. op., South Greylock. Main St. Rink Association, C. Q. Richmond, pres.; H. C. Bliss, treas.; A. S. Alford, clerk; rear Main st. Major Joseph, fac. op., East Main cor New. Mallery James H, clerk car record office Troy & Greenfield Railroad. Mallery L. P., teacher, 79 West Main. Malligan Ellen Mrs., h Pearl. Mallory Marcella L., widow of John W., Prospect. Mallory J ames, laborer, h 5 Lincoln. 240 TOWN OK NORTH ADAMS. Mallory Thomas, clerk, h Elm. MALLERY WARREN L., plumbing, water, steam and gas fittings, 5 Hol den, over Scrivens' harness and saddlery emporium, h Marshall. Malloy John, mill operative, West Main. Malloy Mary A., widow of John, West Main. Maloy Patrick, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 36 River. Maloy Patrick, operative Arnold Print Works, h Center. Manchester Martin L., house and sign painting and paper hanging, 3 Blackinton block, h 143 Eagle. Manchester William, janitor Union Academy, 140 East Main. Manning Cornelius, fac. op. Johnson's Gingham mills, bds Furnace. Manning Daniel, Jr., fac. op. Johnson's Gingham mills, bds Furnace. Manning Daniel, Sr., laborer, h Furnace. Mansfield Samuel, roofer for John Lyons, h 6 Veazie. MANSION HOUSE, Owen W. Welch, proprietor, State. Manville Albert, baker, 32 Holden, h do. Manville Frank, baker, East Main. Manville Frank, fac. op. Glen Woolen mill, h 19 Beaver. Marcoue Alexine, widow of Albert, h Willow Dell. Markham Frederick P., (Blackinton) r 1, watch manuf. in Williamstown. Marlow Frank, r 6, fac. op. Marr Lillie Miss, h 14 Brooklyn. Marran Thomas, invalid, h 33 Beaver. Marston C. O., yard master Troy & Greenfield R. R. Martin Benhart, saloon, 53 State, h do. Martin Dennis, cigarmaker, bds Mansion House. Martin George, shoemaker C. T. Sampson's, bds 131 Union. Martin James J., factory operative, rear of Prospect. Martin Joseph, carriage painter, bds rear 11 Union. Martin Nelson, machinist, Beaver Mills, h n Beaver. Martin WiUiam, (Wm. Martin & Co.) h 12 Quincy. Martin William & Co. (E. H. Pratt) dealersin boots and shoes, 10 State. Marvin John, saloon, Main, h do. Mason Frank B., dry goods, Holden, h 8 Blackinton block, Mason Henry E., engraver Arnold Print Works, h 3 Blackinton block. Mason Nelson C, engineer T. & B. R. R., h E. Quincy. MATHEWS DON C, foreman C. T. Sampson's, bds Wilson House. Matthews James, laborer, h 80 River. MATTE JOSEPH H. A., physician and surgeon, office hours 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 P. M., Adams block, Main, h do. Matteson Charles N., spinner, 31 Greylock. Mattison Andrew J., (Blackinton) r 1, tin peddler. Maynard Eugene, salesman North Adams Clothing Co., bds Union. McAdoo John R., building mover, stone mason, h Furnace. McADOO JOSEPH, jobber, h and lot 29 Cherry, cor Meadow. McAdoo Sophia Mrs., boarding house, Chase's block. McAdoo William, plumber and steam fitter. McAdoo William, works for A. W. Hunter, 25 Prospect. McAfee James, tailor, W. Main. McAvoy Daniel, invalid, h Elm. McCabe Pat, laborer, h 34, rear Eclipse mill. McCaffrey Lottie, laborer, h 8 Beaver. McCan Daniel, factory operative, 61 Greylock. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 24I McCann James, cutter for P. J. Boland, bds Richmond House. McCarthy Martin, laborer, h 4 Liberty. McCarty Ann, widow of Daniel, rear of Prospect. McCarty Charlie, r 24, flagman. McCarty John E., canvasser, rear of Prospect. McCarty William, laborer, South Ashland. McCauley John, mining in Nevada, h 1 Morris. McCauley John, laborer, h Prospect. McClair James, laborer, h 30 rear Eclipse mill. McClusky John, operative Arnold Print Works, h 41 Marshall. McConneck Ansen, 4 East Brooklyn. McConnell Ann J., millinery and fancy goods, and dress-making, 3 Penni- man row, h Blackinton block. McConnell Annora, h 214 River. McConnell Francis W., blacksmith, h 2 Blackinton block, Holden. McConnell Mrs., h 2 Blackinton block. McConnell John, dealer in boots and shoes. Main, h 2 Braley. McConneU William, wool sorter, 206 East Main. McCraw Peter, works in Barber's tannery, South Ashland. McCraw Peter, clerk N. H. Arnold, bds Chase block. McCullock Patrick, fac. op. Johnson Gingham mill, h 36 River. McCurk Henry, laborer, h Center. McCusker Charles, emp. H. T. Cady, bds 35 Liberty. McCusker James, laborer, bds 35 Liberty. McCusker Owen, invalid, h 35 Liberty. McCusker Owen, Jr., emp. Freeman Print Works, h 34 Liberty. McDarby Peter, laborer, bds 91 Eagle. McDermott Patrick, night watchman North Adams Mfg. Co., 27 Brayton ville. McDonald Daniel, mason, Eagle cor Center. McDonald Edward, fac. op., 28 Spring. McDonald Gertrude, widow of James, 28 Spring. McDonald John A., bar tender, 31 Eagle, bds do. McDonald John, fac. op., 28 Spring. McDOUGALL ALEXANDER, (McDougaU & Barcelon) h 8 Meadow. McDOUGALL & BARCELON, (Alexander McDougaU & Adolphus D. B.) blacksmiths, horse shoeing and machine forging, Marshall cor Center. McDowell John A., bar tender J. J. Darrow, bds Eagle. McDuffee Stephen, miller for M. D. & A. W. Hodge, bds Ashton. McElroy Felix, laborer, h Liberty. McEwen John, fac. op., Freeman Print Works, h 24 Beaver. McGibney Barnard, operative Arnold Print Works, h off Marshall. McGallager Patrick, laborer, bds 41 River. McGinness Mary, h 56 Center. McGirk Michael,' fac. op., h 16 West Cliff. , McGrath James, operative Freeman Print Works, bds 46 Center. McGrath Michael, laborer, bds 22 Marshall. McGrath Michael F., emp. Transcript office, h 46 Center. McGrath William, compositor Hoosac Valley News, bds 46 Center. McGraw Dennis, laborer, h South Ashland. McKay George, shoemaker, 53 Main, and farmer 200, h Clarksburg. McKene William, express messenger, h 29 East Quincy. McKenna Dennis, saloon, 17 Main. 16 242 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. ^BSfABMSHEB 18Mk~ THE GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS. 6LARK W. BRYAN & GO., Proprietors. A Family Jnnrnal for BErkshirE pEnpls at hamE nr abrnad, -with, an ExtEnsivB circnlatinn in ths Hnnsatnnic and CnnnEcticnt ITallEys, TERMS-$2.00 PEE YEAR, IN ADVANCE. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 243 McKown James, clerk at Ray's shoe store. McKown James H., clerk for F. N. Ray, bds 129 Eagle. McLarney Patrick, spinner, 48 Braytonville. MCLAUGHLIN ANDREW G., prop, of Vienna bakery, and dealer in confectionery, 33 Eagle, h do. McLeod Henry foreman Hoosac Valley News office, bds Hotel Bruns wick. McMahan James, engineer for H. T. Cady, h Elm. McManam Daniel, laborer, 95 South Ashland. McManama John, flagman, 24 Washington ave. McManama John W., road master Troy & Greenfield Railroad, Dover. McMann Joseph, steam fitter, h 83 State. McMann Patrick C, (Sorell & McMann) bds Mansion House. McManna John, semifore, h 24 Washington ave. McMillan Charles, (Blackinton) r i, boss dyer. McNab John, engraver Freeman Print Works, bds 45 Union. McNally James, laborer, 102 S. Church. McNaughten Adam, (Blackinton) r 1, weaver. McNine Joseph, laborer, 83 State. McPherson John, factory operative, h Prospect. McPherson John M., manuf. cigars, wholesale and retail dealer in tobacco, cigars, pipes, &c, 63 Eagle, bds Prospect. McQueen Thomas, card grinder Freeman Mfg. Co., h Elm. McSheen Jerry, shoemaker, h Small Union. McVey James, tailor, h Main. Mead John, saloon, Center, h do. Mead John, laborer, h Fuller. Mead Patrick, engineer for Jas. Hunter & Son, h Center. Meagher James, factory operative, 3 Greylock. Melling James, finisher at Arnold Print Works, h 5 Bryant. Melott Frank, laborer, 34 Washington ave. MERRIAM FREDERIC W., foreman in sash and blind factory of S. B. Dibble, h 2 1 Chestnut. MERRIAM S. D., botanic physician and surgeon, bds 32 Center. Merrill James, emp. E. A Dyke, bds 1 1 Chestnut. MESSIER EDWARD A., foreman for C. T. Sampson, h 68 Holden st. Messier George T., shoemaker at C. T. Sampson's. Michaels Hugh, factory operative Freeman Print Works, h Canal. Michael John, factory operative, h Prospect. Middlebrook Electa Mrs., h Marietta. Middlebrook William, teamster, h 6 Bethel. Millard Billings R., farmer in Stamford, Vt., h 54 S. Church. Millard Edgar J., with P. W. Millard, bds 15 Wesleyan. Millard George C., book-keeper for Richardson & Flagg, h 80 Center. MILLARD HENRY J., physician and surgeon, 69 Main, prop, of drug store 76 Main, h 9 Church. Millard Henry S., retired manufacturer, 128 Main. MILLARD NORMAN L., manufacturer of ladies' misses' children's boys' and youths' grain, buff and split shoes, Union, h 65 Eagle. Millard Prescott W., meat market 94 Eagle, h 15 Wesleyan. Millard Samuel W., carpenter and joiner, h 12 Hudson and 39 Prospect. Miller Alonzo, manuf. of carriages and sleighs, blacksmith, livery, feed and boarding stables, and general western land agent, Union, h 14 do. 244 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. MILLER GEORGE F., general insurance, fire, life and accident, general agent for Morris & Ireland fire and burglar proof safes, office room 5 Burlingame block, h 149 E. Main. Miller Mattie, widow of C. H., dressmaker, 1 Ashland. Miller Peter, (Miller & Coon) cor Spring and Washington ave. Miller WiUiam, emp. H. T. Cady, h 9 Liberty. Miller & Coon, (Peter Miller, William Coon, 2d,) general blacksmithing, 42 Center. Mills James H., finisher, Freeman Print Works, h 53 Union. Mills S. R. & Co., (Greylock Mills) (Silas R. Mills and William B. Plunkett) general merchandise. Mills Silas R., paymaster Greylock Mills, h cor Summer and Bank. Minar Thomas, boss spooler, 35 Brown. Miner Anson D., supt. of schools, 155 E. Main. Miner George H., chief clerk car record office, Troy & Greenfield R. R., h head of Holbrook. MINOR OLIVER S., carriage manufacturer and general jobbing, Willow Dell, h 14 Church. Mitchell James, engineer and machinist for Freeman Mfg. Co.'s mills, h 208 River. Mitchell Juline Mrs., h 83 Eagle. Mitchell , Mrs., h Spring. Mitchell Wells B., book-keeper, h 83 Eagle. Mixer Herbert E., hair dresser, basement Wilson House, h 3 Blackinton block. Mixer Frank A., harness maker, bds 9 N Church. Moloney David, Jr., bar tender for T. C, h 49 Center. Moloney David, Sr., resident, bds 49 Center. Moloney John, works in Troy, N. Y. Moloney John E., clerk for B. J. Boland, h 60 Center. MOLONEY THOMAS C, saloon and restaurant, 49 Center, bds do. Monro Mary Ann, h Marietta. Montgomery Jane, widow of Samuel, Prospect. Moon Charles, teamster for Beaver and Eclipse Mills, h 2 Beaver st. Moon Silas P., carpenter and joiner, 39 East Quincy. Moore Lewis H., steward Wilson House. Moore Lesse, emp. C T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h White's lane. Moore Walter, mason, h Walnut. Moren Mary, fac. op, 27 Brown. 'Morey Alphonzo, carpenter and joiner, bds Holden. Morgan Ida Miss, clerk, bds 8 Quincy. Morgan James, laborer, h 20 Beaver. Morgan Joseph, fac. op. Freeman Print Works, h 5 Franklin. MORGAN LEMUEL, clerk Welsh saloon, Main. Morgan Leonard, bar tender for Welch Bros., h Liberty. Morgan Joel R., r 15, (Fisher & Morgan.) Morgan Samuel, lamplighter, h 15 Brooklyn cor Liberty. Morris Frank, cutter for C. T. Sampson. Morris Owen, calico printer Arnold Print Works, h 13 Frederick. Morrison Edward H., laborer, h 46 E. Quincy. Morrison John, boss color mixer Freeman Print Works, h 43 Union, Morrison William, weaver, 32 Braytonville. Morvell Edward, machine printer, Jackson. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 245 Mosher John D., book-keeper, h 102 River. MOSHER WILLIAM D , overseer weaving dept. Freeman Mfg. Co., Stone mill, River, h 102 do. Moss Lewis N., wine room steward, Wilson House. Moulton Ransom E., stone mason and carpenter, Moulton Hill. Mouta Samuel, laborer, 6 Rand's lane. Movey Albert, r 28, farmer. Mowbray George M., Prof, manuf. nitro- glycerine and wire works. Mowbray Harry S., artist, bds 103 Union. Mulaney George A., engineer Troy & Greenfield R. R., 26 South. Mulaney James H., car inspector, 26 South. Mulaney Margaret, widow of James, 26 South. Mulcahy Timothy, bar tender, h 33 W. Main. Mulcare Thomas J., saloon and restaurant, 31 Center, h do. Mullen Andrew, head cook Wilson House. Mullett George H., teamster, h 108 State. Mullett William, painter, 14 Walnut. Munger Theodore, pastor Congregational church, h Church. Murphy Con, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., h Center. Murphy Daniel, mason, h 52 Center. Murphy Mrs., widow, h Center. Murphy Eliza Mrs., 60 River. Murphy Frank, factory operative Arnold Print Works, h Small Union. Murphy Hugh, retired groceryman, bds Tunnel City House. Murphy John, factory operative, Furnace ground. Murphy John T., (D. M. Ryan & Co.) reporter for The Transcript, h Center. Murphy Michael, laborer, h 52 Center. Murphy Stephen, laborer, h 95 Union. Murphy Thomas F. Rev., assistant pastor St. Francis church, h Union cor Eagle. Murray John B., carpenter, 5 South. Murray John, r 24, laborer. Murray Joseph, stone cutter, h rear 14 Union. Murray Marshall, hostler and stone cutter, h rear 14 Union. Murray Michael, r 24, laborer. Murray Patrick, laborer, h Ryan's lane. Myers Burr S., carpenter, South Ashland. Myers Delos, grocery clerk, h 27 Lincoln. Myers George, mason, h 18 North Eagle. Myers George F., works for Tower & Porter, 6 Ashland. Myers John, wool dyer for Briggs Bros.,, bds Briggsville. MYERS MARCUS E., livery, sale and boarding stable, 33 State, h 125 Main. Nagle James F., barber, Eagle, h 28 Lincoln. Nagle William, barber, Eagle, h 7 Brooklyn. Nastor Patrick, laborer, h Elm. Neels John, wood turner, bds State. Neeson James, laborer, h 28 rear Eclipse mill. Nell Christopher, laborer, h 8 North Eagle. Nelson Mary Mrs., h 24 River. Nelson Reuben E., shoemaker, 119 Main, h 2 Floral lane. Nettleton Judson W., truckman, h 27 North Eagle. Nevins Edward, r 16, fac. op. 246 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Newell Henry, machinist, bds 129 Eagle. Newell Joseph T., weaver, 62 Greylock. Nichols Alma, widow of W. H., boarding house, 67 Main. Nichols Charles, fac. op., Burdickville. Nichols Charles H., fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 76 River. Nichols Oscar, loom fixer Johnson Mfg. Co., h 2 Veazie. Nichols Richard, roll coverer, 78 Eagle. Nichols William W., works in Sampson's shoe shop, 6 Holbrook. Nimmons John, boss spooler, 29 Greylock. Niven David, calico printer Freeman Print Works. Nixon Eugene, fac. op.. 40 Prospect. Noith Adams Town Farm, r 23, 300 acres. Noel Charles, mason, h Fuller. Noel Charles, mason, State. Noel Ellen Miss, clerk, bds 27 Brooklyn. Noel Joseph, mason and builder, East Brooklyn. Noland James, carpenter, h 5 Union. Norcott James, fac. op., Braytonville. NORCROSS DANIEL, engineer Beaver mills, h 13 Beaver. NORMAN L. M. Mrs., widow of Dr. Edward, h 66 Center. North Adams Clothing Company, W. R. Viles, proprietor, 103 Main. North Adams Gas Light Co., W. L. Brown, pres.; John B. Tyler, vice-pres.; Frank S. Richardson, treas.; Arthur D. Cody, sec'y, office 4 Holden. NORTH ADAMS MFG. CO., H. G. B. Fisher, pres,; E. B. Peimiman, treas. and agent; Thomas W. Sykes, supt.; West Main. NORTH ADAMS ROLLER SKATING RINK, (Ladd, Bradley & Co.,) C. A. Bradley, manager, Marshall. North Adams Savings Bank, C. T. Sampson, pres. ; V. A. Whitaker, treas.; George Walter Olds, asst. treas., Main. NORTH ADAMS STEAM LAUNDRY, R. L. Henrv, prop., Bank. *NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT, James T. Robinson & Son, editors and publishers. [Card on page 336] Northrop Alexander, retired farmer, h South Ashland. Northrup George S., horse trainer, h 55 State. NORTHUP FAYETTE, r 14, horse breaker and dealer and farmer 2. Norton David A., works for J. H. Flagg, ,8 Quincy. Norton Frank F., coachman, Chestnut. Norton Marshall A., 8 Quincy. Norton Martin, fac. op., 45 Braytonville. Nottingham Edward E., carpenter and joiner, bds 43 Liberty. Nottingham George W., contractor and builder, h 43 Liberty. Oaks Samuel, laborer, h 50 Liberty. Oba Antoine, blacksmith, h State. Oba Joseph, carpenter, 4 Holden. Obe Antoine, blacksmith, h 84 State. O'Brian Dennis, resident, South Church. O'Brian Michael, off r 6, painter. O'Brian William J., laborer, 6 Greylock. O'BRIEN JAMES, merchant tailor, Hayden block, cor Center and Eagle, h do. O'Brien Patrick, laborer, h 104 Union. O'Brien Daniel, fac. op , bds 3 Ashland. O'Brien William, groceries and provisions and crockery. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 247 O'Connel Hugh, laborer, h 6 Beaver. O'Connell Catherine, widow of Jerry, h River. O'Connell Pierce, laborer, 54 South Church. O'Connor ¦ , blacksmith, h 14 Pleasant. O'Connor John, laborer, h 33 rear Eclipse Mill. O'Connor Pierce, laborer, h Third. O'Donnell Mary, widow of James, 8 Brown. O' Donnell Patrick, laborer, 1132 rear Eclipse Mill. O'Flinn John, operative Arnold Print Works, bds 22 Marshall. O'Hern James, (Keefe & O'H.) h Furnace. O'Heron James, shoemaker, bds 53 Furnace. O'Heion Julia, widow of Edward, h 53 Furnace. Olds Benjamin G., (Clark & Olds) h 26 Church. Olds George W., asst. treas. North Adams Savings Bank, h 26 Church. Oliver James, machinist, h 17 Chestnut. O'Malley Harry, tailor, h 4 Blackinton block. O'Neil Daniel, laborer, h ave. from Liberty. O'Neil John J., watchman Troy & Greenfield R. R., bds Furnace. O'Neil Michael, laborer, h 40 Liberty. Oppel Fred J., emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 10 Liberty. Ormsby Almon F., machinist, h 49 Veazie. Orr J. H. &: Co., (O. B. Titus) ice dealers. , Orr John H, (J. H. Orr & Co.) sexton, h 3 Church Place. Orr John H., Jr., ice dealer, h 5 Holbrook. Orr William F., manager of W. U. telegraph, 72 Main, h 3 Church Place. Orr & Titus, (John H. Orr and O. B. Titus) ice dealers, State. Osborn Abraham C, pastor Baptist church, 24 Church. Osborn George, invalid, bds 29 Brooklyn, Osborn Lucy, widow of Seneca, h 29 Brooklyn. OSTEYEE EDWIN S., carpenter, contractor and builder, h Marble. Ostiguy Joseph, cooper, h Marble. Ottman Orlando, coachman, h 131 Main. Owen Matthew, brick manuf., h 6 E. Quincy. Packard Robert M., brakeman, h 8r State. Page Florence Mrs., h Chase's block. Page John B., fireman Freeman Print Works, h 8 Liberty. Paine Arnold, trucking, h 69 Church. Palmer James, fac. op., Prospect. Paradis Francis, miller, E. Main. Pario Fred, shoemaker at C. T. Sampson's, h 19 N. Eagle. Parker Calvin T., repairer of light machinery, &c, over n Eagle, h Church. Parker Charles V., grocery, h 33 Brooklyn. Parker Frank, h 19 Brooklyn. Parker George C, fac. op., h 16 W. Cliff. Parker Mrs., boarding house, 9 N. Church. Parker Lemuel, car repairer, h rear 66 Center. Parker Rodney. Parker Samuel E., clerk for C. H. Cutting & Co., h 3 Church. Parkhurst Albert W., mason, Natural Bridge. PARKHURST CHARLES J., (Parkhurst & Couch) h 113 Eagle. PARKHURST & COUCH, (Charles J. and Mark E.,) attorneys and coun selors at law, 80 Main. Parmele William B., clerk for S. B. Dibble, bds 9 Spring. 248 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Parsons Charles A., machinist, 13 South. Partington Jabez, drug weigher Arnold Print Works, h 36 Marshall. Partridge Lewis P., carpenter and builder, h 60 Prospect. Partridge Stephen P., carpenter, h 60 Prospect. Patcher Edward F., cutter for Edwin Barnard, bds Quincy, rooms 3 Spring. PATRICK GEORGE H., station agent B. & A. R. R., bds Richmond House. Patter Everett E., (Blackinton) r 1, clerk for E. W. Blackinton &: Co. Patter Hobert D., civil engineer, office in depot, h 7 Pleasant. Patterson Albert, glazier, gardener and farmer, 7 Prospect Hill. Patterson Charles S., machinist, h 10 Franklin. Patterson John, overseer of mule room, Eagle mill, Freeman Mfg. Co., h 6 Jackson. Patterson Michael, laborer, 85 Union. Patterson Samuel C, mason, h 16 North. Patterson F. Walter, prop, of dye house, clothes cleaned, colored and repaired, 59 Main, bds Morton Hill. Patterson WiUiam, laborer, I191 Union. Pattison Ayers C, r 18, farmer 154. Pattison Charles A., r 18, farmer with Ayers C. Pattison William, laborer, h off Marshall. Pattison Willis E., job printer, 57 Main, h 10 Franklin. Paul Charles, emp. C. T. Sampson & Co., bds 32 Center. Paul Everett A., r 18, milk dealer and farmer with George R. Paul Frederick, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 50 Center. PAUL GEORGE R., r 18, farmer 200, and in Clarksburg 100. Paul James M., r 18, nurseryman and book agent. Payne Arnold, truckman, 69 S. Church. PEACH CHARLES S., supt. Freeman Mfg. Co.'s mills, Eagle, Estes and Stone, h 5 Hudson. Peak Asa A., carpenter, 50 Prospect. Peak Henrj', laborer, h 27 N. Eagle. Pearson Frank P., supt. Freeman Mfg. Co., h 23 Summer. Peck Elmer R., r 15, shoemaker. Peck Emery J., engineer, 149 S. Ashland. PECK HENRY H., foreman C. T. Sampson's, h 40 Prospect, served in Co. H, 27 th Regt. Mass Vols. Peck L. W, shoemaker, 5 Jackson st. Peck Michael, car inspector T. & B. R. R., h 3 Ashland. Peck Solomon E., engineer Freeman Print Works, h Webster ave. Peck Michael, car inspector T. & B. R. R., bds Ashland. Peckham Darius C, tinsmith, h 85 Eagle. Pelock Edward, laborer, h 1 E. Brooklyn. Penniman Edmund B., treas. and agent of North Adams Mfg. Co., h 17 Church. Penniman Walter E., student, bds 17 Church. Penniman William, emp. N, H. & N. R. R., h Ashland. Percey Clark M., r 10, farmer 50. Perkins Benjamin F., r 27, dairy 25 cows and farmer, leases of B. F. Robin son 350. Perkins Charles E., r 27, farm laborer. Perkins Lewis, contractor, h 13 E. Quincy. Pero James, fac. op., 41 Braytonville. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 249 Pero Joseph, fac, op., 20 W. Cliff. Perrault Lewis, emp. shoe factory, h 33 Washington ave. PERRY GEORGE B., dealer in lumber, charcoal and brick, office town building, h 24 Quincy. Perry Peter, teamster, h 135 Union. Perry Peter, laborer, h State. Peters Joseph, tailor, State cor Main, bds Mountain Read. Phelps Carleton T., bds Burnap block. Phelps Henry, (Blackinton) r 2, milk dealer Phelps Henry A., teamster, h 4 Brown. Phelps Herbert C, laborer, h 41 Liberty. Phelps Thomas C, (Blackinton) farmer 160. Phillips Albert, r 14, laborer. Phillips George E., (Calnan & Phillips) bds 7 Blackinton block. Phillips Harlan L., h 19 Spring. Phillips J. & Son, (Wm. H.) dealers in grain, flour, feed and meal, 14 Holden.' Phillips Jerome, (J. & Son) h 1 7 Liberty. Phillips Robert, r 14, laborer. Phillips WiUiam H., (J. & Son) h 17 Liberty. Phillips William H., book-keeper, h 17 Liberty. Pierson Charles, train man, h n Pleasant cor E. Quincy. Pike C. Niles, foreman in T. F. Loftus's marble works, h 31 Houghton. Pike .Charles N., contractor and builder, Holden, h 28 Houghton. Pike Frank E., meat market 115 Main, bds 189 Main. Pike Frank M., laborer, h 104 State. Pike James, wholesale dealer in meats, 46 E. Quincy. Pike Jeremiah, resident, 189 E. Main. Pike Leonard, truckman, h Frederick. Pike Merritt M., meat market Main, h 189 E. Main. Pike Nathan, painter, h 26 E. Brooklyn. Pike Naahum M., teamster for E. A. Rand & Son, 5 S. Ashland. Pilling Charles M., engineer B. & H. T. R. R., h 29 Ashland. Pincomb William. (Blackinton) r 1, fac. op. PINKHAM FRED M., shoemaker for C. T. Sampson, bds Pleasant. PINKHAM J. M., foreman for C. T. Sampson, h Pleasant. Pinkham John M., works in Sampson's shoe factory, h 22 Pleasant. Pitt George W., (Greylock) r 3, boss carder Greylock mills. Pitt John W., gardener, h 6 North. Plumb Sidney A., clerk for Burlingame & Darbys, bds Moulton Hill. PLUMB SIDNEY H., carpenter and joiner, Moulton Hill. Pollard John, mining engineer, 5 Church cor Summer. Pomeroy Lemuel, (Blackinton) agent Blackinton Woolen Co. Pond Edward A., freight agent Troy & Greenfield R. R., 5 Church. Pond Metcalf F., emp. Wm. Cady, h 34 Church. Poole George, cleaner, repairer and dyer, 59 Main, h 5 Franklin. Porter Arthur C, (Tower & Porter) h 15 Quincy. Porter , widow of WiUiam P., h S. Church. Post Edward, fac. op., 7 rear Prospect. Post Peter, teamster and wood dealer, 6 rear of Prospect. Potter Almond H., farmer in Stamford, Vt., 90, h 87 Eagle. Potter Andrew, (A. G. & A. Potter) res. in Bennington, Vt. Potter Arnold G., (A. G. & A.) notary public and master in chancery, h 8 Cherry. 250 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Potter A. G. & A., attorneys and counselors at law, 69 Main, Bank block. Potter Edward H., carpenter, h Ashland. Potter Hobert B., engineer maintenance of way T. & G. R. R. & H. T., h 7 Pleasant. Potter Martha E., widow of Cyrus R., h 1 Elm. Potter Warren L., book-keeper in Hoosac Valley Savings bank, 50 Church. Potter Wells E., laundryman, bds 87 Eagle. Powers Charles, laborer, h 104 Eagle. Powers George, currier, h 104 Eagle. Powers James, mason, h 26 Center. Pratt Amos, carpenter, h 32 River. Pratt Arthur, house painter, h 6 Brooklyn. Pratt Berge E., (P. J. Jenks & Co.) bds 94 S. Church. Pratt Edwin H., (William Martin & Co.) h 33 Union. Pratt Frank H., shoemaker at C. T. Sampsons, bds 32 Center. Pratt Henry, r 16, laborer. Pratt Henry, stationary engineer, h 32 Center. Pratt John, tinsmith, h rear of 20 Liberty. Pratt Norman, shoemaker, h 19 Brooklyn. Pratt William W., engraver, h 33 Union. Prefontain Emerez, carriage painter, bds Holden. Preo Mahala Mrs., h 91 Eagle. PRESTON ABIATHAR W., attorney at law, Bank block, 69 Main, h 6 Pleasant. Preston Anna Mrs , boarding house, 14 Holden. Preston Charles M., bds 6 Pleasant. Preston Lucy, widow, h Webster ave. Prevey Charles, shoemaker, 34 E. Union. Previer George F., with L. M. Barnes & Co., rooms 7 Blackinton block. Price David watchman Glen Woolen Co., bds The Glen. Price Emory J., shoemaker in H. C. Cady's shoe shop, h 19 N. Eagle. Price John, blacksmith, bds 22 Marshall. Price Richard, weaver, 20 Braytonville. Pritchard William H., book-keeper, Adams National Bank, h 26 E. Quincy. Proctor Elbridge L., cooper, h Washington ave. Proctor Elbridge M., carpenter, h 98 State. Proud Martin V., farm laborer, 6 Rand's lane. Prouty Emery, shoemaker, h 12 Marietta. Provo Simon, stone mason, h 104 Eagle. Prudhom Andrew, emp. E. Vadmer, h 2 Brooklyn. Prudom Andrew, wagon maker, h 4 Brooklyn. Pryor works in Barber's tannery, W. Main. Puffer Henry L., shoemaker for C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 26 Willow Dell. Pulsifer Apollus B., farmer 80, h Frederick. Purcell Charles W., train master T. & G. and H. T. R. R., h 70 Quincy. PUTNAM THOMAS J.,homeo. physician and surgeon, office hours 8 to 10 a. M , 1 to 3 and 6:30 to 8 p. m., 79 Main, h 1 Spring. Pyne William, laborer, h 70 Center. Quimby Frank E., conductor, 32 E. Quincy. Quinn John, night baggage master Troy & Greenfield R. R.. E. Main. Quinn Rowena Mrs., operative Arnold Print Works, h 30 Marshall. Quinn Sylvenas S., laborer, h 4 South. Quinn Thomas, carpenter, h 59 Eagle. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 25 1 Quinn Thomas, saloon, 59 Union. Quinn Thomas, saloon, 64 Union. QUINTON ALBERT M., engineer, h off Beaver. QUINTON ALBERT T., engineer and machinist North Adams Milling Co., h off Beaver. Quin ton George F., clerk, h off Beaver. QUINTON JOHN W. J., clerk North Adams Milling Co., h off Beaver. Quinton William, machinist, h off Beaver. Quirk James, laborer, h 78 West Main. RACICOT ISADORE L , house, sign and ornamental painter, Center st., bds Mansion House. Radio Otto H., clerk F. R. R., h Cherry. Raidy Patrick, carpenter, h Elm. Ramsdell Charles H., carpenter and joiner, 8 Briggs ave. Rainy Robert, r 6, fac. op. RAMSDELL HENRY M., 99 cent store, 5 and 10 cent counters, pictures framed to order, dealer in jewelry, fancy and house keeping goods, plated ware, etc., 6 Wilson block, branch store at 14 North St., Pittsfield, h 91 Main, North Adams. Rand Clark, carpenter, 5 Prospect. Rand David, carpenter, 32 South Ashland. Rand Edward A., (E. A. & Son) h 18 Chestnut. Rand E. A. & Son, (F. L.) dealers in coal, grain, and flour, manufs. and deal ers in marble dust and building stone, blacksmithing and general repair ing, 43 Ashland. Rand Franklin, teamster, h West Main. Rand Fernando L., (E. A. & Son) h 16 Chestnut. Rand Henry C, policeman, 5 Prospect. Rand Lucius C, dealer in boots and shoes, 5 Eagle, h 5 Prospect. Ransehousen Herbert, clerk for W. H. Sperry, bds Drew <& Wheeler's, Main. Ray Frank N., boots and shoes, 1 Burlingame block, h 27 Church. Rawlinson Robert, clerk for A. B. Wright, bds 3 Blackinton block. Raymond Jane W., widow of David H., 5 Spring. Read Charles H, tanner, office town building, h Quincy. Reagan Christopher, saloon, 15 Eagle, h Pearl. Reagan Daniel, harness maker, h 87 River. Reagan John, r 10, laborer. Reagan William H., engineer, Johnson Mfg. Co., 2 Brown. Reardon Daniel, h 53 Church. Reardon Michael, overseer beaming room Johnson Mfg. Co., h 3 Brown. Reed Charles H., prop, tannery in Hancock, h 22 Quincy. Reed Henry, F., dealer in pianos and organs, musical instruments, 121 Main, h 3 Church place. Reed Joseph, boss engraver in Arnold Print Works, in Eagle. Reed Joseph P., engraver Arnold Print Works, h 65 Center. Reid Charles D., agent American, U. S. & C, and National Ex. Cos. 59 Main, bds Floral lane. Reid Washington M., printer, h cor Eagle and Hudson. Remington Frank L., mason, 82 East Quincy. Reno Eugene, laborer, h 60 State. RENO EUGENE H., agent Nichols Mfg Co., of Worcester, Mass., bds 60 State. Renne Henry G., laborer, h 105 State. 252 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Reynolds John W., weaver, iS Greylock. Rhobar Frank, spinner, 40 Braytonville. RICE ALBERT J., physician and surgeon, office hours 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3, and 7 to 9 P. M., no Main, r 10 Pleasant. RICE AUGUSTUS A., r 1, farmer 100. Rice Elsie Miss, resident, 13 Summer. Rice Francis R., D. D. S., dentist, no Bradford Place, Main, bds 9 Quincy. Rice G. L. & Bro., (John A.) dealer in drugs, confectionery and fancy goods, Main cor Eagle. Rice George L., (G. L. & Bro.) h 141 Main. Rice Jacob, emp. Millard's shoe factory, h Willow Dell. Rice John A., (G. L. & Bro.) h 137 Main. Rice John J., fac. op., Johnson Mfg. Co., h 27 Veazie. Rice Mercy, widow of George, h Main. > Rice Susan, widow of William, h 13 Summer. Rice William, mule spinner, h 4 Jackson. Rich Charles, butcher and wholesale dealer in meats, 119 West Main. Rich George A., butcher, Main st. Rich George N., agent Eclipse bed springs and wringers, Burdickville. Rich Lemuel, speculator, h 4 River. Rich Lemuel, butcher, h 12 River. Richards Lafayette, r 8, farmer about 50. Richards William, engraver in Freeman Print Works, East Union. Richardson Edward A., (R. & Flagg,) h 126 Main. Richardson Frank S., treas. North Adams Gaslight Co., and fire dist., h 126 Main. Richardson William, switchman, South Church. Richardson & Flagg, (E. A. Richardson and F. A. Flagg) dealers in coal, wood, hay and straw, lime and cement, 59 State. Richmond Albert E., prop. Richmond House, h 13 Quincy. Richmond Charles T., deputy collector of internal revenue, Bank block, bds Richmond House. Richmond Clinton Q., pres. Main st. rink, clerk at Richmond House, bds do. Richmond House, A. E. Richmond, prop., 1, 3, 5 and 7 State, cor Main, h 13 Quincy. Richmond Lucinda, widow of Hiram, h 2 Marietta. Richmond Sanford E., emp. N. L. Millard, h Franklin. Richmond Thomas W., coal dealer, 31 and 33 State, h 27 do. Rickards Reesel, (Blackinton) r 1, boss finisher. Rickey Sarah M. Mrs., dressmaker, 50 Holden. Rider Alvin, laborer, h Center. Rider Columbus, laborer, h 21 North Eagle. Rider James, laborer, h 98 State, Rider Sydney, carpenter and joiner, h 33 North Eagle. Riley James, hack driver, h Pearl. Ringey Augustine, boiler tender, 87 Greylock. Ringwood Daniel, laborer, South Ashland. Riordon Timothy, (Collins & R.,) h West Main. Riordon Timothy J., fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 31 Liberty. Ripley Charles F., clerk for Charles D. Reid, bds 127 Eagle. Riply Edwin C, time keeper Troy & Greenfield R. R., bds 127 Eagle. Ripley Elijah H , emp. Arnold Print Works, h 127 Eagle. Ripley Ellen Mrs., fac. op., h Eagle. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS, 253 Ripley Henry, works for Elijah Dyke, h E. Brooklyn. Ripley Laura, milliner, h 93 Eagle. Rivenburg John, op. Arnold Print Works, h 44 Marshall. Rivers Edward, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 76 River. Rivers Lena, widow of Chester, hrear 76 River. Rivers Thomas, carpenter, h Canal. Riviere Mitchell, emp. E. Vradmer, h 4 Canal. Roach John, h Main. Roach John, cooper, New. Roach Nicholas, fac. op., E. Main. Roan John, carpenter, h 32 Liberty. Roan Sarah, widow of Henry, 26 Union. Robar Frank, r 17, laborer. Robar John, truckman, h Washington ave. Robare Edmond, laborer, h 8 South. Robare Frank, laborer, h ave. from Liberty. Robare Nelson, laborer, h Ashland. Roberts David, musician, h 29 Church. Roberts Frank, teamster, h 33 N. Eagle. Roberts John, (Blackinton) r 1, fac. op. Roberts William, carpenter, h 82 State. Robinson Albert, boss on State railroad, h 201 River. Robinson Arthur (J. T. & Son) h 72 Holden. Robinson Benjamin F., retired merchant, owns 10 farms, h 18 Main. Robinson Charles H., carpenter, h Ray. Robinson George, carpenter, 4 Veazie. ROBINSON JAMES T. (James T. & Son) attorney and counselor at law, judge of probate and insolvency, 70 Holden, h do. ROBINSON JAMES T. & SON. (Arthur) editors and publishers of North Adams Transcript, Transcript building. Bank st. Robinson Josiah Q., deputy sheriff, bds 18 Main. Robinson Norval W., slater, E. Main cor. New. Robinson William, machinist, h 2 1 Houghton. Roby Frank, shoemaker, E. Main. Rock Frank, clerk in Taylor's store, h 16 E. Quincy. Rockwell Jarvis, attorney and counselor at law, and judge of district court, pres. of Berkshire National Bank, 77 Main, h 23 Quincy. Rock wood Frank, works in box factory, 117 State. Rogers Annie Mrs., h 13 North. Rogers Edwin A., meat market. 59 Main, h 1 Spring. Rogers Jane, widow, h 50 Holden. Rogers John, laborer, h 13 North. Rogers Wilson E., clerk Troy& Boston R. R., bds Arnold Place. Roley William, mule spinner Beaver mill, 10 1 Union. Rosaco Constantine, peanut stand, Main, h Spring. Rosman Peter, emp. J. H. Adams, h Elm. Rouse A. Marshall, hackman, n Summer. Rouse Ashbell W., carpenter, 18 Meadow. Rouse Cora B., music teacher, bds 7 Quincy. Rouse John, (J. M. Chase & Co.) h 7 Quincy. ROUSE MARSHALL R., boss carder Freeman Mfg. Co., h 184 River. Rowan John, carpenter and builder, h 32 Liberty. Rowley WiUiam, carriage painter, h Union. 254 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Rumley Robert, laborer, h 88 Eagle. Rumley Thomas, laborer, h 88 Eagle. Russell David, works at Freeman Print Works, bds 129 Eagle. RUSSELL ERUTHROS J., car inspector N. H. & N. R. R., h Lincoln. Russell Herbert A., hostler, bds 51 Holden. RUSSELL MARY A., (Mrs. E. J.) seamstress, h Lincoln. Russell Rufus A., clerk for M. S. Terry, h 51 Holden. Russell Walter H., freight conductor Fitchburgh R. R., h Elm. Ryan Dennis M., (D. M. & Co.) bds Blackinton block. Ryan D. M. & Co., (J. T. Murphy) druggists, 53 Eagle. Ryan Edward, molder, h 13 Franklin. Ryan James, cook, Wilson House. Ryan John, laborer, 7 Greylock. Ryan John, laborer, h 203 River. Ryan Joseph, steward of Mansion House, h State. Ryan Lawrence, butcher, h ave. from Liberty. Ryan Matthew, laborer, h 40 rear Eclipse mill. Ryan Patrick, laborer, 19 Johnson's ground. Ryan Patrick J., prop. Union House, 18 Union. Ryan Thomas, bill poster, Center. Ryder James A., house painter, h 98 State, Ryder Lizzie Mrs., dressmaker, h 98 State. Sabin Margaret J., widow of William, h 10 Brooklyn. Sabin William E., shoemaker for C. T. Sampson, h 10 Brooklyn. Sampson Calvin T., pres. Sampson Mfg. Co., and pres. North Adams Sav ings Bank, bds Wilson House. Sampson Manufacturing Co., C. T. Sampson, pres.; George W. Chase, treas,; manufs. of misses' and children's machine sewed, pegged, and nailed shoes. Sampson Walter H., teamster, h The Glen. Samuel George, laborer, 4 Rand's lane. Sanford Almira H., widow of William H., h 13 Chestnut. Sanford Herbert A., clerk for P. J. Boland, h 4 Quincy. Sanford Hiram, watchman at Ballou House. Sanford Michael, laborer, h 17 Quincy. Sanford William R., groceries, 19 Main, h 17 Quincy. Sanjanett Amelius, blacksmith, bds Center. Sansouci Fred, barber, bds Blackinton block. Sansoucie Nazaire, emp. James Chase & Co., h 50 Liberty. Sansoucie Nicholas, laborer, h Prospect. Sanney Moses, night watch, in Mowbry wire shop, 30 Spring. Sarell O., laborer, h 125 Union. Sargent John W., shoemaker, Eagle, h 119 Main. Saunders Mary Mrs., emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 90 Eagle. Saunganet Charles, laborer, Center. Savage Henry C. (C. H. Cutting & Co.) h Arnold Place. Savoie Gilbert, clerk for Dr. Matte, bds do. Sawyer George M., engineer Troy & Greenfield R. R., Church. Saxton Edward C, painter, 1 South. Scott Albert W., hostler for C. H. Berry, h Earl. SCOTT AUGUSTA, (Mrs. William) button hole corder for William E. Cady. Scott George F., conductor Fitchburg R. R., over 61 and 63 Eagle. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 255 Scott Henry W., carpenter, h 23 E. Brooklyn. Scott John L,, blacksmith and farmer 50 Scott Lewis L., restaurant, 55 Main, h 55 Holden. SCOTT WILLIAM, coachman, h Church. Scriven E., manufacturer and dealer in harness, Holden st,, ist door south postoffice, h 29 Holden. Scriven Fred, hin Center. Scriven Fred R., harness maker, h Center. Scriven Orren, overseer spining department Glen Woolen Co., h The Glen. Scriven William R , harnessmaker, Holden, h 29 Holden. Scully Daniel, r 24, laborer. Scully Frank, hall boy Wilson House. Scully James, laborer, h 3 School. Scully Thomas, laborer, h S. Ashland. Scully Thomas, shoemaker, h off Marshall. Sears Barnabas, carpenter, 28 South. Sears John, r 6, fac. op. Secor Frank A., plumber, 83 State. Sedgewick George, canvasser, 32 E. Quincy. Sedgewick Samuel, manuf. Andyne Salve, h 23 Liberty. Sedler Frank, fac. op., h 26 Union. Selbs Ralph, laborer, h 26 Union. Selby Ralph, laborer, h 87 Union, Senecal Alexander, carpenter and joiner, 7 South. Seymour Henry, laborer, h Main, rear H. A, Smith's store. SHAW WILLIAM A., engraver Arnold Print Works, bds Richmond House. Shaw William F., engraver Arnold Print Works, h Center. Shay Henry, barber, bds 19 Eagle. Shay John, peddler, 117 Eagle. Shays Henry W., r 17, laborer. Shea Cal, laborer, h S. Ashland. Shea Bridget, widow of Patrick, South Ashland. Shea James, cigarmaker, h State. Shea Julia, widow of Cornelius, South Ashland. Shea Michael L., postoffice clerk, bds 117 Eagle. Shea Richard, resident, 23 Greylock. Sheldon Albert, clerk for Orson Dalrymple, h Dover, Sheldon Eliza, widow of Charles, 20 East Quincy. Sheldon Hiram G., retired physician, h 5 Summer. Sheldon Lorenzo, retired, h Meadow. Sheldon Murray, clerk with F. L. Tilton, bds South Church. Sheldon Warren, laborer, h Meadow. Sheldon Winfred H., telegraph operator, bds with Henry, in Clarksburg. Shepard Eugene, agent Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, bds Phillips block, Main. Sheeran John, fac. op., Beaver mill, h 19 Beaver. Sherman Amasa, emp. W. L. Millard, h rear 11 Union. Sherman Carl, off r 6, fac. op. Sherman E. F. Mrs., works for C. T. Sampson, bds Main. Sherman Elliott W., carriage painter, South Ashland. Sherman Frank H, fac. op., 35 Prospect. Sherman Gates, tinsmith, h Prospect. Sherman Horace A., clerk for C. E. Ketchum, Braytonville. 256 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Sherman Sylvester, laborer 121 Union. Sherry John, laborer, h Franklin. Sherry Julia Mrs., h 99 Union. Sherry Patrick, laborer, h Franklin. Sherwood Mrs., 90 State. Shield Labin, fac. op., 1 2 Braytonville. Shorrock Edwin L., machine printer Freeman Print Works, h 33 Liberty. Shuhey John, bds Hudson. SHULTIS CHARLES E., chief of police, h 49 Liberty. Shultis William H., laborer, h Prospect. Shultis William S., 2d hand in weave room Eagle mill, h 210 River. Simmons Sidney A., railroad postal clerk, 8 Holbrook. Sinnott Martin, laborer, 10 Brown. Simonds John, tallow dealer at Braytonville, h 6 North Eagle. Simonds Lazarus, h 9 Blackinton block. Simonds Rosa, millinery and hair goods, 63 Main, h 9 Blackinton block. Simpson George F., homeo. physician, 80 Eagle, h do. Singer Mfg. Co., Joseph Young, agent, Bank block, h Bradford block. Slade George H, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 9 Brooklyn. Slattery Dennis, laborer, 53 Veazie. Slattery Edward, laborer, h Ryan's lane. Slattery James, carpenter, h Lincoln. Slattery Honorah Mrs., h Central ave. Slattery Robert, works at Arnold Print Works, bds Central ave. SLY ADDISON M., r— , farmer 40. Smith Albert R., manager Greylock store, h 102 Main. Smith Alpheus W., (H. A. & Son) h Blackinton. Smith Arthur L., book agent, bds 36 Holden. Smith Arthur N., (Blackinton) r 1, book-keeper forS. Blackinton Woolen Co. Smith Carlos W., sketch maker Arnold Print AVorks, bds 129 Eagle. Smith E. R., dressmaker, 102 Main. Smith Frank R., conductor New Haven & Northampton R. R., 11 Spring. Smith Frank W., agent for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, bds 50 Holden. Smith Frederick S., civil engineer and surveyor, 89 Main, h do. Smith H. A. & Son, (A. W.) dry and fancy goods and cloaks, 81 and 83 Main. Smith Hiram R., works for A. G. McLaughlin, h 72 Eagle. Smith Homer A., (H. A. & Son) h 7 Spring. Smith Isaac, shoe cutter, 4 Meadow. Smith James, fac. op., Summit. Smith John, calico printer, Arnold Print Works, h 14 Frederick. Smith John A., fac. op., h Union. Smith , laborer, h 67 Union. Smith John A., piper, h 6 Franklin. Smith John E., fac. op., 22 Washington ave. Smith Nathan A., emp. B. & A. R. R., h 44 North Eagle. Smith Patrick H., grocery clerk. Smith Robert, policeman, h East Main. Smith Samuel, h 13 Pearl. Smith Samuel, mason, h Ryan's lane. Smith Simeon, aged 89, h 12 South. Smith Thomas, r 6, fac. op. Smith W. N. & Co., (E. A. Stround) general merchants, 2 Beaver. Smith Walter N., (W. N. & Co.) h Beaver. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 257 Smith Warren M., works at Arnolds Print Works, bds 14 Wesleyan. Smith William M., brakeman, Fitchburg R. R., bds Mansion House. Snyder Peter, saloon, basement 84 Main, h 18 Houghton. Somers Joseph, tailor, h rear H. A. Smith's store, Main. SoreU & McMann, (Peter SoreU and Pat C. W. McMann) restaurant 34 Main. SoreU Peter, (S. & McMann) h 34 Main. Soule Charles I., dentist, 59 Main, bds Richmond House. Soule Frank H., car inspector Fitchburg R. R., h 121 State. Southwick Daniel W., night watchman for Freeman Mfg. Co., h 7 Hudson. Southwick M. S. Mrs., millinery, 95 Main. Sheppard George L., foreman in M. L. Millard's shoi factory, 3 South Ash land. SPAULDING EDGAR, blacksmith, Freeman Mfg. Co., h Veazie. Spear Cornelius, brakeman, S. Ashland. Spear H. S. Mrs., dressmaker, h 74 State. Spear Henry S., invalid, h 74 State. Spear John W., dealer in nursery stock, h 21 Chestnut. SPEAR WILLIAM H., editor Windham County Reformer, h 74 State. Spear Willis F., post office clerk, h 21 Chestnut. SPERRY WILLIAM H., dealer in tea, crockery, and house furnishing goods, 2 Martin's block, h 57 Holden. .Sprague Charles M., book-keeper, h 132 Eagle. Sprague Herbert D., brakeman Fitchburg R. R., h 76 State. Sprague Thankful, widow of Nelson, h 76 State. Spray , widow of Dennis, h State. Stack James, saloon, 17 State, bds Furnace Hill. Stack Richard, bar tender, h 80 River. Stafford Nathan, r 9 farmer 100. Stafford WiUiam H., shoemaker at C. T. Sampson's, bds 14 Brown. Stafford Henry M., member of the board of health, physician and surgeon, rooms 4, 5 and 6 Martin's block, upstairs, h 37 Liberty. Stark H. Watson, butcher, 92 S. Church. Steadman W. H., manager telephone, h 66 Holden. Steel Charles, loom fixer Johnson Mfg. Co., h 21 Veazie. Stevens Samuel, conductor Troy & Boston R. R., 22 Chestnut. Stevens Thomas, carpenter, h 20 Summer. Stevenson Robert, resident, h 7 Veazie. Stevenson Thomas, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 11 Brooklyn. Stewart Adelia A., widow of Burdick, 12 Jackson. Stewart Charles H, R. R. emp., 12 Jackson. Stewart Edward W., painter and paper hanger, h 139 Eagle. Stewart William, laborer, h 40 Furnace. Stickly Charles, fac. op., Braytonville. Stiles Harmona B., widow, boarding house, 62 Holden. Stiles John F., fac. op., Moulton Hill. Stiles Orville, emp. State R. R., bds 62 Holden. Stimer Fred, fac. op., E. Quincy. St. John Alfred, fac. op., E. Main. Stockwell Ernest, printer, bds 7 Hudson. Stockwell George S., butcher, h 7 Hudson. Stoddard B. W., laborer, h 131 Union. Stone A., weaver Eclipse Mill, 157 Union. 17 2,58 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. Pittsfield Steazn. Renovating Co. O. S. FISH, DVCJLIsT^^a-EKH. Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, &o. Renovated by Sheldon's Patent Renovator. Moths and Worms Removed from Furniture without injury to the most delicate fabric. Upholstering in all its branches. A full line of Ticking, Feathers and Hair con stantly on hand. Carpets Dusted and Washed by improved machinery. Office, 14 West Street ; Factory, 21 and 23 Beaver Street, Pittsfield, Mass. IF1. J". BARRETT, -^-^g i ^^^ ^t^ DE-A-IjEIK ikt G-old and Silver Watches, Clocks, Chains, Seals, Rings, Lane Pins, Scarf Pins, Ear Rings, Cuff Buttons, &c, AIKEN, LAMBERT & CO.;S Gold Pens, H^ders AND PENCIL CASES. Boss Patent Stiffened Watch Cases. Teske's Patent Watch Regulator. Spen cer Optical M'f'g Co.'s Gold, Steel and Celluloid Spectacles and Eye Glasses. Wm. Rogers M'f'g Co.'s Plated Knives, Forks, Spoons and Hollow ware. Pistol Cartridges of all calibres, -SWATCH, CLOCK fiNI] JEWELRY REPAIRS,-?- LEITOX, MASS. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 259 Stone Peter, r 8, farmer. Stone Peter Mrs., h 129 Union. Stowell Celestia, widow of Edward, 76 Eagle. Streeter Hannah M. Miss, (Streeter Sisters) h 63 Center. Streeter Martha A., Miss, (Streeter Sisters) h 63 Center. Streeter Rhoda R. Miss, (Streeter Sisters) h 63 Center. Streeter Sisters, (Rhoda R, Hannah M., and Martha A.) dressmakers, 63 Center. Stroud Chandler, works in Sampson's shoe factory, 23 Chestnut. Stroud Edgar A., (W. N. Smith & Co.,) also general merchant, 112 and 114 Union St., h 23 Chestnut. Stroud Merritt H., clerk for F. N. Ray, bds 23 Chestnut. .Sullivan Cornelius, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, bds 66 River. Sullivan Dennis, emp. Giles Tinker, h ave. from Liberty. Sullivan John, clerk for T. F. Loftus, h Liberty. Sullivan Martin, laborer, 12 Brown. Sullivan Mary, widow of Timothy, 83 S. Ashland. Sullivan Michael, laborer, h Center. Sullivan Michael, folder at Arnold Print Works, bds 66 River. Sullivan Thomas, invalid, h ave. from Liberty. Sullivan William, upholsterer, bds rear 20 Liberty. Sumner Almerin T., carpenter and joiner, fruit grower, owns h and 2\ acres, h N. Eagle. Sutherland James W., foreman compounding department American Zylonite Works at Adams, h 14 Pleasant. Swain John, laborer, 21 Walnut. Swain Samuel, weaver 14 Braytonville. Swan teamster, h 20 Willow Dell. Sweatman Stephen T., employee Freeman Mfg. Co., h 182 River. Sweeney Charles, carpenter, h 46 Center. Sweeney Joseph, r 15, laborer. Sweeney Owen, fac. op , 26 Brown. Sweeney P., wagon maker, Union, h 14 do. Sweensy Prudence, wheelwright, h 14 Union. SWIFT FOSTER E., prop. Wilson House, Main cor Holden. Sykes John, fac. op., 31 Braytonville. Sykes Robert H., book-keeper Johnson Mfg. Co., h 3 Quincy. Sykes Thomas W., supt. North Adams Mfg. Co., 1 West Main. Taft Jane, (Blackinton) r t, widow of John. Tahan Stephen, fac. op., Arnold Print Works, 28 Willow Dell. Talham Albert E., agent Singer Mfg. Co., h 19 East Brooklyn. Talmadge George H., machinist, 24 East Brooklyn. Tanner George, clerk, h 6 Blackinton block. Tatro Fred, r 24 laborer. Tattersall Roger, engraver at Arnold Print Works, h 13 Bryant. Taylor Anthony, coachman for A. T. Cady, h North. Taylor Hiram, laborer, h ave. from Liberty. Taylor James E., laborer, h 54 Church. Taylor Joseph, (Blackinton) r 1, dealer in tobacco and cigars. Taylor William J., proprietor Boston dry goods store, 114 Main, h Wall. Tefft John, passenger engineer B. & H. T. R. R., h Collins block, Main. Tefft William, molder, h 22 River. Temple Albert C, butcher, bds 72 S. Church. 260 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Temple Jackson C, (Ellis & Temple) clerk in Johnson's store, bds Lincoln. Temple Junius B., postoffice clerk, bds 7 Grant. Temple Mary Jane, boarding house, 12 Marshall. Temple Monroe, carpenter and bridge builder, h Grant. Temple Rosa, widow of Wm. A., no River cor Brooklyn. Temple Thomas, (Blackinton) r 1, boss spinner. Terrell James, boiler maker, 1 2 W. State. ' TERRY HENRY C, carpenter and joiner, was in AndersonviUe prison 6 mos. and 9 days, h N. Eagle. Terry James T., stone mason, off W. Main. TERRY M. S., fish, fruit and vegetables, 115 Main, h do. Terryo Albert, laborer', h Ryan's lane. Thatcher Emery E., wool dealer, h 27 East Union. Thatcher E. B. Mrs., millinery and fancy goods, 100 Main, h 27 E. Union. Thayer Charlotte, widow of Edwin, h 19 Church. Thayer Leonard D., groceries and provisions, 2 Hudson, h do. Thayer Oscar, (Blackinton) r 2, painter. Thayer S. Proctor, (S. & Son) state senator, h 130 Main. Thayer S. & Son, (S. Proctor) attorneys at law, 4 and 5 Burlingame block, Main. Thayer Salem, (Blackinton) r 1, painter. Thayer Shepard, (S. Thayer & Son) h 130 Main. Theodore James, laborer, h 36 Prospect. Thomas Evan, blacksmith, bds American House. Thomas George W., number contractor, h 74 State. Thomas Guinan, cotton inspector, h 18 Bryant. Thomas James, cripple, bds Washington ave. lane. Thompson Fletcher A., (Blackinton) r 1, supt. S. Blackinton woolen mill. Thompson John W., pastor Methodist church, 7 Church. Thompson Lyman H., book-keeper for Burlingame & Darbys, h 12 Holbrook. Thrall Christopher, boss finisher, 35 Greylock. TILLY JAMES F., Jr., architect and builder, 4 Holden, h 27 Church, Tilton Frank L., stationary, news, and fancy goods, Main, cor. Holden, branch store on Park st,, Adams, h 13 Church, Timbleton Harry, fac, op., n Braytonville. Timothy Ellen, widow of James, 22 Braytonville. Tingue Esther M,, dressmaker, 3 Summit. Tinker Arthur M., sec'y Johnson Mfg, Co., h W. Main near Brown, Tinker Edward R,, collector of internal revenue, 10th Dist. of Mass,, office Bank block, h 27 Summer, Tinker Giles, U. S. gager, h 27 Summer. Tinker Henry W., resident, h 27 Summer, Tinney Eldorus, fac, op,, E, Main. Tinney Hiram W., night watchman Eagle Mill, h 17 Marshall. Tinney Jerome, r 21, farmer with Oliver. Tinney Oliver, r 21, farmer about 175 acres. Titus Orlando B„ tj.H. Orr & Co.,) h 7! Holden. Titus Mrs., h 74 River. Tobin James, molder, h 17 Pearl. Tobin N. M. Mrs., dry and fancy goods, 70 Main, h 3 Spring. Tobin Robert, agent for N. M. Tobin, 70 Main, h 3 Spring, Torget Jerry, (Blackinton,) r 1, clerk for S. R. Mills & Co. Tougas Armin, widow of Ambrose, h Veazie, TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 26 1 Tower Arthur, fac. op., East Main. Tower Charles L., resident, Congress ave. Tower Francis O., farmer, leases of Mrs. Roxy Hynes 14 Congress ave. Tower Charles F., resident, 45 East Quincy. Tower Henry A., selectman, dealer in meat, West Main. Tower Hobart C, (Tower & Porter) h 2 Church place. Tower & Porter, (H. C. T. & A. C. P.) dealers' in stoves, hardware and crockery, 20 Eagle. TOWLE JOHN H., engineer, shoemaker for C. T. Sampson, h Houghton. Towne William B., clerk, h 1 Blackinton block. Townsend Daniel T., carpenter and builder, h rear East Main. Townsend Herbert T., contractor and builder, special police, h 31 Washing ton ave. Trahan Henry, shoemaker, h 5 Brooklyn. Trimble John, fac. op., 19 West Cliff. Tron Fred, fac. op., 29 East Union. TUNNEL CITY HOUSE, Thomas S. Kelly, proprietor, 28, 30, and 32 State. Turner Augustus F., retired shoemaker, h 19 North. Turner Fred A., book-keeper Arnold Print Works, h 19 North. Turner Henry, yarn dresser Eagle mill Freeman Mfg. Co., bds Prospect. Turner Thomas, engraver at Arnold Print Works, h 18 North. Turner William H., carriage maker, Willow Dell, bds 3 Holden. Tuttle Dane N, clerk for H. Arnold, bds Richmond House. Tuttle Henry L., gardener for A. C. Houghton, h 6 Frederick. Twing Jesse A., druggist, 39 Eagle, bds 72 do. Tyler Cordelia E., h 17 Chestnut. Tyler E. D. & Co., (Edward D. Tyler and T. William Richmond,) general insurance agent, 69 and 71 Main. Tyler Edward D., (E. D. T. & Co.) h 75 Union. Tyler Eugenia A., h 17 Chestnut. TYLER JOHN B., postmaster, h 77 Union. Underwood Orlo C, clerk for M. V. N. Braman, h 7 Hall. Union House, Patrick J. Ryan, proprietor, 18 Union Utman Lorenzo, (Blackinton) offr 1, carpenter and joiner. VADNER EDWARD, manufacturer carriages, wagons and sleighs, and re pairing, rear of 72 Main, h 19 East Quincy. Vadner Samuel H., retired carriage maker, h n Pleasant, cor. East Quincy. Vandenburg Willis, carpenter, Beaver Mills, h Beaver. Veazie Charles, shoemaker, h 54 River. Veazie Samuel, carpenter and joiner, h 54 River. Viall William G., supt. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., bds Richmond. VIENNA BAKERY, A. G. Laughlen, prop , 33 Eagle. Viles William R., proprietor of North Adams Clothing Company, bds Richmond, Vining Albert E., upholsterer and furniture repairer, h 5 Elm. Vinton Edwin F., baggage master B. & A. R. R., h State cor. Walnut. Vivier Napoleon, fac. op., Beaver Mills, h 34 Beaver. Vosburg Abram J., carpenter, h Willow Dell. Vosler John, laborer, h 52 Center. Wade Joseph A., carpenter and builder, h 105 State. Wade John L., works in Zylonite Works, 32 E. Quincy. Wade Ransom, teamster, h S. Ashland. Wagner Robert, fac. op., 25 Greylock. 262 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Wait Hannah, widow of Richardson, h 1 Marietta. Waite Francis M., engineer Fitchburg R. R., S. Ashland. Walden Arnold H,, r 19, farmer 750. Walden Benjamin, r 23, farmer 65, Walden John A., printer, 22 South. WALDEN LUCRETIA L., (Mrs. R. G.,) 20 Pleasant. *WALDEN S.LOUISE, (Mrs.W.B.,) job printer and manuf. of hair jewelry, switches, puffs, braids, etc , 24 South, h 22 do. [Card on page 50.] Walker Alfred, carpenter and builder, h Chase's block. Walker Charles, barber for C, Howard, bds Holden cor. Center. Walker Charles L., machinist and engineer, h 14 Marietta. Walker Frank A., secretary and treasurer Glen Woolen Co., h 20 Church, Walker Frank C, barber, h 14 Marietta. . Walker Frank J., engineer, h 64 Ashland. Walker Frederick, fac. op. Arnold Print Works, h 25 Lincoln. Walker Gilbert L., fac. op., h Lincoln, Walker Henry, cutter, h 1 River, Walker Luther, invalid, h off Marshall. Walker William, weaver, 25 Braytonville. Wall Mary Miss, h Elm. Wallace Jane, widow of Robert, 125 Eagle. Walsh James, contractor and builder, h 5 Union. Walton John, wool sorter, 2 Braytonville. Ward Henry D., photographer, 78 Main, h 1 Chestnut cor. Spring. Ward Russell C, carpenter and builder, E. Quincy. Warner Charles H., shoe cutter, Meadow. Warner Edgar A., emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co. Warren Charles H., clerk for T. W. Richmond & Co., 70 Eagle. Warren Isaiah, loom fixer Eclipse Mill, h 151 Union. Warren Mary, widow of George, h 127 S. Ashland. Warren Mary Miss, h Willow Dell. Warren Richard A., engraver Freeman Print Works, h Willow Dell. Warren Wilkins, h n Quincy. Waters Barney }., brakeman Troy & Greenfield R. R., S. Ashland. Weaver Joseph, agent Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine, bds Mansion House. Webster Herbert W., r 28, teamster. Welch David, baggage master B. & A. R. R., h 195 Main. Welch Edwin, carpenter, h lane from North. Welch James, laborer, 195 E. Main. Welch James, laborer, h 37, rear Eclipse mill. Welch James E., (O. W. & Bros.) bds Mansion House. Welch John, porter Richmond House, bds do. Welch Margaret, widow of John, h The Glen. Welch Mary, widow, h Pearl. Welch Matthew M., (O. W. & Bros.) bds Mansion House. Welch O. W. & Brothers, (O. W., Matthew M. and James E.) dealers in liquors, billiard parlors attached, 43 and 47 State and 25 Center WELCH OWEN W., (O. W. & Bros.) prop. Mansion House. Welch Thomas, car inspector, 7 Ashland. Wells Charles E., civil engineer, h Braytonville. WELLS DANIEL M., (O. Wells & Son) Braytonville. Wells Henry N., night clerk T. & G. R. R. freight office, h 28 Summer. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 263 Wells Louisa H., widow of Adolphus, 12 Chesnut. WELLS O. & SON, (Orson and Daniel M.) manufs. of iron liquor, pyrolig- neous acid, milk dealers and farmers 160, and of timber, 420 in Clarks burg 80, Braytonville. WELLS ORSON, (O. Wells & Son) Braytonville. Wells Virgil B., teacher, bds 28 Summer. Welton George, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 86 Eagle. Welton George G., shoe cutter at Sampson's, h 86 Eagle. Welton William, r 15, painter and farmer 2. Welton William A., house painter, h S. State. Werman William, laborer, h Franklin. West William F., book-keeper Berkshire National bank, 18 Holbrook. Wetherbee Elizabeth Miss, compositor Transcript office, h 48 Center. Wetherbee Henry G., laborer, h 12 E. Quincy. Wetherbee Herbert E., book-keeper for J. Hunter & Son, h 14 E. Quincy. Wetherbee Rebecca Mrs., 78 years old, h 48 Center. Whalen Alice, dressmaker, Chase's block. Whalen James E., truckman, 99 S. Church. Whalen Patrick, resident, W. Main. Whalen Thomas W., liquor store, 23 State, h 39 W. Main. Wham James, machine printer Freeman Print Works, h 159 E. Main. Wheeler Addison, musician, h Prospect. Wheeler Fddie E., (Drew & Wheeler) rooms Bradford block, over no Main. Wheeler Edward M., carpenter and joiner, 95 S. Ashland. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO., F. J. Lyon, manager, Hayden's block, Center ccr Eagle. Wheelock Charles, brakeman, W. Main. Whipple Brothers, r 15, (Reuben A., Henry >F. and John W.) manufs. of lime, and farmers in Adams 300. WHIPPLE HENRY A., (Whipple Bros.) r 15. Whitaker Ezra D., retired merchant, h 22 Main. Whitaker Ezra T., cashier Adams Savings bank, h 22 Main. Whitaker Valmore A., treas. North Adams Savings bank, h 24 Summer. Whitcomb Henry G., fish, clams, oysters, scollops and lobsters, 31 Eagle, h 3 Wesleyan. White Dwight, clerk for A. B. Wright, h 15 North. White Francis E., train dispatcher T. & G- & H. T. R. R., h Mountain Road. White Fred E., train dispatcher Fitchburgh R. R. and H. T., bds State. White Henry, laborer, h 1 1 E. Brooklyn. White James, miller, h 104 Eagle. White James R., emp. G. M. Mowbray, bds Grant cor Lincoln. White John, dyer, Freeman Print Works, h 17 Northern Light ave. White John, laborer, West Main. White Mrs., h 10 Liberty. White Luther W., jeweler, 80 Main, h 9 East Quincy cor Wall. White Rodolphus, policeman, h 117 Eagle. White Susan M., jeweler with L. W. White, h 9 East Quincy cor Wall. Whiteley James, packer and shipper at Arnold Print Works, h 52 Houghton. Whitman Ira, engineer, Jackson. Whitman Reuben, a gentleman of leisure, h 56 Prospect. Whitman William H., (Whitman, Kennedy & Co.) h 25 Church. Whitmore Edward, fac. op., 64 Greylock. WH1TMORE GEORGE, emp. George M. Mowbray, h New Union. 264 TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. Whitney Charles E., mason, 11 Jackson. Whitney Edward, emp. C. T. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 15 Bryant. Whitney Frank, traveling salesman, h 7 Pleasant. Whitney George L., train dispatcher T. & G. R. R., h 18 Prospect. Whitney Henry J., manager W. W. Freeman's store 216 and 218 River, cor Eagle, h 67 Holden. Whitney Henry, box maker, 112 Prospect. Whitney Martin M., invoicer at Freeman Print Works, 16 Prospect. Whitney Merrill H., mason, 11 Jackson. Whtiney Royal B., carpenter and joiner, h 5 North. Whitney Sceva E., clerk for W. W. Freeman, h 68 Holden. Whitney Seva, clerk at W. W. Freeman's, 14 Prospect. Whittiman George D., painter, h 32 Franklin. Whittiman John, laborer, h 32 Franklin. Wicks Frank, emp. Sampson Mfg. Co., h 26 River. Wight Aubin E., engineer Fitchburg R. R., h Eagle. Wilbur Carroll A., clerk civil engineer's office Troy & Greenfield R. R., h 13 Chestnut. Wilbur Carroll H., book-keeper, h 13 Chestnut. Wilbur Charles L., shoe cutter, bds 118 Eagle. Wilbur Jeremiah, resident, 14 Church. Wilbur John, numuer taker for Troy & Greenfield R. R., South Ashland. Wilbur John T., clerk car record office Troy & Greenfield R. R. Wilbur John T., undertaker, h 17 North Eagle. Wilbur Nellie L. Mrs., h 20 Liberty. Wilbur Laban S., r 20, farmer 800. Wilbur William, conductor, Pittsfield & North Adams R. R., h South Ash land. Wilbur William, shoemaker, New. Wilcox Catherine, 35 Braytonville. Wilcox Charles W., agent B., H. T. & W. R. R„ h Chestnut cor Ashland. Wilcox Edward, weaver, 33 Braytonville. Wilcox Eliza J. Miss, (Lake & Wilcox) h 50 Holden. Wilcox Frederick F., owner of real estate, h 3 Veazie. Wilcox George S., weaver, Burdickville. Wilcox Samuel G., stone mason, Congress ave. Wilcoxson Frederick A., cotton broker, h 15 Church. Wilcoxson William J., laborer, his Church. Wilder J. Addison, carpenter and joiner, South Church. Wiley Ed., bank nieht watchman, h Grant. Wiley James, (Blackinton) r 1, wool sorter. WILKINSON EDWARD S., cashier Adams National Bank of North Adams, h 32 Church. Wilkinson James, fac. op. Eclipse Mill, h 145 Union. Wilkinson Warren J., book-keeper Adams National Bank, h Quincy. Wilkinson William, fac. op., Eclipse Mill, h 145 Union. WILLARD MOSES, manufacturer birch beer and temperance porter, a healthful drink, also a blood, kidney and liver remedy, and dealer in. tobacco, cigars, candy, &c, 24 East Brooklyn, h do. Williams Anna Miss, laundry, h 1, Marietta. Williams Charles, emp. North Adams Gaslight Co., h 72 State. Williams Charles, teamster, 13 Braytonville. Williams Henry H., farmer 5, and in Clarksburg h head of Franklin. TOWN OF NORTH ADAMS. 265 Williams John, fac. op., in State. Williams Laura P., widow of Henry, 73 Holden. Williams Lloycl, proprietor boarding house, 77 State. Williams Maurice F., machinist, 52 Prospect. Williams May, dressmaker, bds 12 State. Williams Moses, fac. op., 29 Braytonville. Williams Annie Mrs., h 1 Ray st. Willian Thomas, bleacher Arnold Print Works, h 12 Bryant. Willian William, operative Arnold Print Works, h 18 Marshall. Wills Albert, shipping clerk Freeman Print Works, h 10 Union. Wilmarth Arthur, resident, h 19 Summer. Wilmot William A., house painter, rear H. A. -Smith's store, Main. WILSON HOUSE, Foster E. Swift, prop., Main, cor Holden. Wilson House Billiard Hall, W. H. Fasmire, prop., Wilson House block. WILSON HOUSE DRUG STORE, E. B. Hamblin & Co., props., Main cor Holden. Wilson Moses, laborer, h 68 Burnap block. WINDOVER ADELBERT, lamp-lighter, h 88 River. Windover Elizabeth, (Mrs. Adelbert W.) weaver Freeman Manuf. Co., 88 River. Wing George W., invalid, h White's lane. Withe Robert, engineer Fitchburg Railroad, 107 Eagle. Witherell Albert, resident, Congress ave. Witherell Albert F., finisher in print works, 115 Eagle. Witherell Arthur J., real estate agent, room 9 Burlingame block, h 11 Church. Witherell Celia, widow of Orin, 115 Eagle. Witherell Edward J., blacksmith, Willow Dell, h 114 Eagle. Witherell Meridan E., blacksmith, 5 Jackson. Witt Almira, widow of George, 6 Walnut. Witt Ivory, prop, stone quarry, and farmer about 300, 117 State. Witt Murray M., quarryman, h 115. Wood Charles, laborer, State. Wood Emily, widow of David G., dressmaker, 16 Hudson and 41 Prospect. Wood James S., cutter for Torry Cady, bds 16 Hudson and 41 Prospect. Wood William G, teamster, 3 Rand's lane. Woodbury Charles K, carpenter and joiner, West Main. Woodcock Lewis, mule spinner Freeman Mfg. Co., h 61 Union, Woodhead Samuel, dealer in stoves and hardwire, 2 Blackinton block, h 1 do. Woodhouse Elizabeth, widow of John G., 33 Braytonville. Woodruff Moses, invalid, h Center. Woodward Warner, supt. gas works, h Willow Dell. Woodward William, conductor B., H. T. & W. Railroad, bds 55 State. Worcester George L., conductor Fitchburg Railroad, h 73 Holden. Worden Ellen H., widow of M. L. Worden, h 88 South Ashland. WORDEN MERRITT S., book-keeper, and paymaster Beaver and Eclipse mills, Beaver, h 119 Union. Worthington Aaron A., house painter and paper hanger, h North Eagle. Worthington Minnie Mrs., dressmaker, h 70 River. Wrignt Ashley B., county commissioner, wholesale dealer in flour, and retail dealer in groceries, flour, etc., 4 and 5 Blackinton block, Holden, h 15 Bank. WRIGHT EMERY C, farmer in Florida 80, East Main. Wright Hixon, fac. op., n South. 266 TOWN OF OTIS. Wright Moses, carpenter, Congress ave. Wright Orrin S., laborer, h no Union. Wylie Frederick S., machinist, i Church. Wyman Alvin, carpenter and joiner, h 10 North Eagle. Yarter Alphonso, shoemaker, h 6 South. Yarter Eli, engineer Eclipse mill, h 139 Union. Young John, carpenter and joiner, h 30 River. Young Nelson, watchman, Beaver mill, h 28 Beaver. Yulitz , fac. op., h Prospect. OTIS. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Otis, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Babb Benjamin F., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.) r 25, farmer 90. Beach George M., dealer in lumber, cattle, and wool, timber land 200, bds with Joseph Kenyon, Main. Bliven Julia A., r 22, widow of Charles. Bristol Isaac L., r 2, manuf. of hand hay rakes, lumber, shingles, etc., owns 70 acres. Broga Matthias S., (West Becket) r 2 cor 1, retired farmer. Broga Newton W., (West Becket) r 2 cor 1, blacksmith, and farmer 150. Broga Waite C, (West Becket) r 1, mechanic, owns 40 acres. Broga Wallace W., (West Becket) r 1, school teacher. Brown Elbert B., r 22, carpenter. Brown Orin B., r 28 cor. 26, farmer 10. Burrows Chester T., (West Otis) r 31 cor 32, mason and farmer, leases of Milton Judd estate 175. Bushnell Sophronia, r 2, widow of Harlow, farm 100. Bushnell Watson, r 22, farmer 40. Butler Marcus, r 29, retired farmer, member Co. F, ist. Mass, Cavalry, Butler Florentine, cor. r 20 and 19, farmer 100. Cahalan Dennis, (W. Becket) r 1, farmer 150, Cannon Chauncey S., r 24, farmer with F. S. 300. Cannon Fred S„ r 24 cor. 29, farmer with C, S. 300. Carson Edward, offr 33, farmer 90. Carter Charles J., farmer 12 and in Sandisfield 180, Main st. CHAMPLIN ALBERT B., 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery, blacksmith and stage driver from Gt. Barrington to Chester, Main. Champlin Sarah J., school teacher, Main. Champlin Williard H., teamster, Main st. CHANDLER CLARK, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 12, manuf. of lumber, also chaf bee hives and sections, apiarist 30 swarms of Hybred Italian bees, dealer in cattle, farmer 635. Men do not go to Saloons to hire reliable Clerks, but to CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL. COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF OTIS. 267 Chandler Hubert, (N. Blandford, Hampden Co.) r 12, farm laborer. Church Walter, r 25, farmer 175. Clark Charles, r 22, farmer 250. Clark Charles, 2d, r 24, farmer. CLARK GEORGE L., r 28, farmer 4. CLARK JAMES, ist selectman, collector, dealer in lumber, owns 1,000 acres on r 19 and 20, Main st. Clark James B., r 36, works for CoUinsville Reservoir Co., and works farm of 200. Collins Rhoda, (VV. Otis) r 31, widow of Thomas. CORNWELI, CHARLES H., general blacksmith and horse shoeing, Main. Cornwell Chester R., r 30, sugar orchard 600 trees, farmer 250. Cornwell Chester R., Jr., r 30, farm laborer. Cotton Edward A., r 13, farm laborer. Cotton John W., r 13, sugar orchard 350 trees, farmer 400. Cowell Reuben H,, r 25, farmer, leases of Chas. Kibbe 200. Cotton Alva N., offr 29, farmer r22. Cutting Joseph, r 29, farmer, leases of Mrs. Thomas Dimock 50. Dane Peter, offr 26, farmer 6. DAVISON EDMUND, r 29, dealer in cattle, sugar orchard 300 trees farmer 88. Davis Sarah E., r 5, widow of John, farm 4. DAY HENRY A., proprietor of Day's Hotel and livery stable, Main st. DEMING JOHN W, stage driver from Otis to Lee, owns on r 13 farm 175, h Main. DENSLOW WILBERT P., r 26 cor 28, prop, of East Otis hotel, farmer 65. Dolan William, r 22, blacksmith and horse-shoer. Dorman Alva G., (W. Becket) r 1, , farmer 50. Doughty Fred, farmer 175. Downs Edwin, wood turner, Main st. Dunham James H., r 17, farmer 75. Ellis Stephen, laborer, Main st. Elmore George W., r 22, shoemaker. Fay John, teamster, Main st. FAY MILTON D., (Fay & Williams) millwright, Main st. FAY & WILLIAMS, (Milton D. Fay and Lewis F. Williams) manufs. of lumber, plain and matched flooring and siding, lath and shingle, bed stead slats and boxes of all kinds, Main. Flint Charles, (New Boston) r 38, farm laborer. Flint Joseph N., r 28, farm laborer. FLINT LEVI, r 28, surveyor, sugar orchard 400 trees, and farmer 250. GIBBS EPHRAIM, offr 23, 45 sheep, farmer 265. Gibbs Franklin O., r 14, 45 sheep, farmer 150. Gibbs Oscar R., offr 23, farmer for Ephraim Gibbs. Gibbs Samuel C, r 14, farmer. Goddard Deighton, r 29, farmer 90. Griffin Joseph W., r 2 cor 3, farmer 100. Guarin Patrick, laborer. Main st. Haley Mahlon, lumber manuf., farmer 100, and in Tolland, Mass., 9oo,Main. Hamilton Eustace W., r 2, teacher of vocal music, farmer, works for Sophro- nia Bushnell 100. Hamilton Samuel, r 26, farmer 40. HARRINGTON FRANKLIN, r 28 cor 26, sawyer, owns 15 acres. 268 TOWN OF OTIS. Harrington Samantha, (W. Otis) r 31, widow of Silas. Harrington Thomas, r 16, 60 sheep, farmer 250, and in Blandford, Mass., 300. Haskell David r 21, farmer, leases of Dr. Champlain, of Owego, N. Y., 40. Haskell Electa, r 30, widow of Jarvis, owns 60 acres. Haskell George H., (W. Becket) r 2, works in I. L. Bristol's rake shop. Haskell Phillip S., r 21, 2d selectman, farmer 100. Haskell Volney W., lumber manuf. and dealer, farmer 40, owns 1,000 acres on r 30, Main st. Haskell William J., r 21, farm laborer. Hatch Herbert, r 29, laborer. Hawley Warren, r 37, farmer 100. Hayden John C, r 17, prop, of saw and shingle mill, farmer 200. Hayden Mary L., r 4, widow of Elisha G., owns with John C. 200. Hayden Mary E., r 4, teacher. Hayden Noah W., r 17, fanner 125. Hayden William F., r 17, sawyer and farmer 75. Hazard Jepthae, retired farmer, Main st. < Henahan Martin, r 35, farmer 100. Higgins John, r 20, 75 sheep, farmer 350. Hillier Albert N, farm laborer, Main st. HUGINS MERRITT S., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r n, served in 49th Regt., Mass. Vols., farmer 250. Humason Dennis, r 28, carpenter. Hunt J. Wells, r 25 J, farmer,leases of Joseph Norton, of Winsted, Conn. ,200. Hunter Edwin W., r 5, farmer 300. Jackson Bennett A., 14, farmer and traveling salesman. Jackson Henry T., r 28, laborer. Jackson Jesse H., r 28, teamster. Jackson John C, r 14, farmer 120. Jones Alford D., r 4, farmer 200. Jones George F., r 16, farmer 15. Jones Henry, r 16, farm laborer, Jorden Henry, r 36, farmer. Judd Lambert, offr 30, farmer 100. Kelley James, (New Boston) r 38, farmer 100. KENYON JOSEPH, postmaster, town clerk and treasurer,farmer 80, Main, Kibbe Mary, r 36, owns 150 acres. Kibbe Milton, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 8, farmer 120. Kibbe Phineas, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 8, farmer' 125. Kimberley Austin, (West Otis,) r 30, 20 sheep, farmer 100. Langdon Lydia Mrs., (W. Otis) 1 30, tailoress. Loveland Lorenzo D., r 30, farmer 80. Maltbie Hannah, r 26, widow of Elizur. Maltbie Henry H., r 26, barber and farm laborer. Manley John H., (W. Otis) r 31, farmer 175. Manley Warren D., (W. Otis) r 20, farmer 200. Marcy Newton S., r 15, farmer 100'. MARSHALL SAMUEL C, wood turner and jobber in wood, owns in Sandisfield 8 acres, Main st. Merritt John E., r 6, town auditor, 45 sheep, sugar orchard 700 trees, farmer I2S- Merritt Justus, r 6, retired farmer. Merwin Abigail C, widow of David, Main st. TOWN OF OTIS. 269 Merwin Frederick D., works in Fay & Williams's mill, Main st. Millard Adelbert, r 22, teamster. Miner Irene, (New Boston) r 38, widow of Lester, owns farm 180. Morse John W., (W. Otis) r 30, eclectic physician, bds with Mrs. Lydia Langdon. Norton Elam P., r 22, justice of the peace, farmer 20. Norton George J., harness maker and hardware dealer, farmer 260, Main st. Norton Henry B., r 26, assessor, saw-mill, lumber dealer and general mer chant, wood-lot 500. Norton Samuel H., general merchant, Main. Norton Theodore H., (Smith & Norton) Main st. Oles Edward G, (W. Otis) r 30, works with Wm. H. farm of Mrs. Henry V. 100. Oles Henry V., r 30, farm laborer. Oles Henry V. Mrs., (W. Otis) r 30, owns 100 acres., OLES WILLIAM, (W. Otis) r 30, works with Edward G., farm of Mrs. Henry V. 100. Palmer Charles E., r 26, farmer 150. PALMER ELIAS B., r 14, sugar orchard 400 trees, 8 cows, 30 sheep, farmer 500. PALMER ENOCH L , r 34, 26 sheep, farmer 175, timber land 20. Palmer Ephraim H., r 23, farmer, leases of Mrs. Cynthia A. Dimock 100. Palmer William F., r 14, farm laborer. Parker Maria H., r 24, widow of David R., farm 400 and 300 acres in Becket. PEARL JOHN H., r 6, mason, works the farm of R. D. Pearl. Pearl Richard D., r 6, 25 sheep, farmer 135. PEASE HARRISON L., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.) r 25, 3d select man, 18 cows, farmer for Sterling Phelps, of Chester, 400. Pease William M., alio, physician, Main st. Peasley Calvin, r 29, jobber and live stock dealer. Phelps Alford A., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 12, farm laborer. Phelps Jennie, (W. Otis) r 30, widow of Wilbur. Phelps Joseph, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 11, farmer 50. Phelps Myron E., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 12, farm laborer. Phelps Orphia, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 12, widow of Elias, owns 90 acres. Phelps Orrin, r 24, retired farmer. Phelps Whiting I., r 14, farmer 70. Phillips Joseph, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 25, shoemaker. Prentice Elisha, (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 9, farmer 170. Quigley William ]., carpenter, owns in Monterey 50 acres, h Main. Roraback Aaron, stage driver from Otis to Colebrook River, Ct, h Main st. Seagrave James C, Congregational clergyman, Main st. Smith Edward P., r 13, farm laborer. Smith Henry, r 15, farm laborer, leases of Frank Waters, of Sandisfield, 15. Smith Irem W., r3o, Congregational clergyman, farmer 130. Smith Philo, r 13, assessor, farmer 225. Smith Rufus,(Chester, Hampden Co.,) (Smith & Norton,) residence Chester, Hampden Co., Mass. Smith William W., r 30, school teacher, farmer for Irem W. Smith & Norton,(Rufus S. and Theodore H. N.,) general merchants, Main st. Snow Allen, r 37, farmer,leases of Lyman Norton, of Sandisfield, 75 acres. Snow Alonzo, r 38, farm laborer. 270 TOWN OF PERU. Soule Andrew J., r 26, farmer 36. Soule Eugene S., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 8, sawyer. Spear Sylvester J., carpenter and joiner, Main st. Stanton Herbert, r 27 farmer. Strickland Giles P., r 34, constable, collector, agent for sewing machines, farmer 40. Strickland Hiram C, r 34, farmer 170. Strickland Lyman J., retired farmer 500, h Main. Strickland Norman, speculator, Main. Strickland Norman, Jr., Main St., farm laborer. Strickland Wilbur L., r 34, school committeeman, farm laborer. Taggart Charles A., (North Blandford, Hampden Co.,) r 9, manufacturer of salve, served in 37 th Regt. Mass. Vols. Thomas George I., (West Becket) r 2, works in I. L. Bristol's rake factory. TILLOTSON GEORGE W., sugar orchard 335 trees, farmer 75. TINKER WILLIAM, chairman of school committee, assessor, 30 sheep, farmer 75, Main st. Tryon Bert E., (West Otis) r 31 cor 32, farm laborer. Tuft Caleb F., r 36, farmer, works 200 acres for V. Haskell. Twining William B., r 14 off 13, member of Co. B, 37th Regt., Mass. Vols., farmer 160. Ward Jabez C, (West Otis) r 32, served in Co. E, 49th Regt., Mass. Vols,, postmaster and farmer 130. Waterman Alonzo, r 6, teamster and farmer 50. Waters Hiram J., r 5, farmer 30. Webb Milo, (West Otis) r 30, carpenter and joiner, owns 36 acres. Westover William, (West Becket) r 2, farmer 30. WHITE HENRY, r 29, farmer, leases of Mrs. Ellen Brewster, of Lee, 17. Whitney Frederick P., (West Otis) r 31, farm laborer. Whitney Miles F., (West Otis) r 31, 50 sheep, farmer 200. Wilcox Franklin N., r 38, farm laborer. WILLIAMS LEWIS F, (Fay & Williams) owns 50 acres in Stockbridge, Main st. Wilson Josiah, r 24, farmer, works 60 acres for George Wilner. Worden William P., r 5, farmer. PERU. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Peru, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Ackert Belker W., r 21 cor 22, farmer 225. Ackert Mortimer, r 21, farmer 165. Ayers Lovina, (Hinsdale) r 30, widow of Moses, owns 11 acres. Barlow Henry, r 2 1 cor 22, justice of the peace, and 3d selectman, farmer 260. YoungMenand Women Educated for Business at CHICKERING'S COM MERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OF PERU. 27 I Barnes James S., r 33, ist selectman, school committeeman, assessor, farmer 200, works farm 150 for Mrs. S. L. Geer. Beals Arthur E., (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) r 5, farmer, leases of W. A. Edwards 70. Billings Andrew G, (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) off r 6, farmer, with Deptford 75 Billings Deptford, (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) offr 6, retired farmer, owns with Andrew G. 75. Billings Henry M., (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) r 6, farmer, works 35 acres for Mrs. C. Gardner. Billings James M., r 17, farmer 47, and leases of Sarah Ross 80. Bolger James, (Hinsdale) r 13, farmer 90. Boure August, r 18, farmer 260. BOWMAN HENRY J., (East Windsor) r 3, farmer, leases of M. B. Wat kins 225. Bowen Sylvester S., r 21, (Bowen & Brother) postmaster, town treasurer. Bowen William S., r 21, (Bowen & Brother) constable and collector. Bowen & Brother, r 21 cor 15, (William S. and Sylvester S.) general merchants, farmers 150. Brewster Daniel, r 32, retired farmer. Brewster Lot W., r 32, farmer 200. Brown James G., r 7, farm with Orrin. Brown Murray E., (Windsor) r 3, 25 sheep, farmer 200. BROWN ORRIN, r 7, sugar orchard 300 trees, farmer 200. Brown Uriah, r 2 cor 10, 30 sheep, farmer 100. CANFIELD JOHN, (East Windsor) r 7 cor 8, 9 cows, farmer 115. Clark Charles W., r 19 cor 25, owns J of 120 acres with Mary A., farmer 120. Clark Mary A., r 19 cor 25, widow of Lyman, owns £ of 120 acres with C. W. Cone Emeline, (Middlefield, Hampshire Co.) r 35, widow of Samuel. Cone Moses L., (Middlefield, Hampshire Co.) r 35, sugar orchard 500 trees, 10 cows, wool grower 150 sheep, farmer 400. Conley Michael, (Hinsdale) r 1, farmer 108. Creamer Timothy, r 9 opp. 15, farmer 150. Davis Thomas, r 13, farmer 30. Dennett Alonzo H., r 10 opp. 11, homeo. physician, farmer 150. Edwards William A., (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) r 5, farmer 70. Eldridge Briggs, (Hinsdale) r 23, farmer 120. Ferguson James S., r 28, farm laborer. Ferguson Justin, r 28, 2d selectman and assessor, farmer 170. Fleming John, (Washington) offr 34, farmer 126. Fleming John, Jr., (Washington) offr 34, farm laborer. Ford Phebe, (Hinsdale) r 13, owns 30 acres. Ford William R., (Hinsdale) r 13, farmer 100. Francis James, r 17, farmer 170. Frary Ann Miss, r 2, resident, aged 84. Frary Luman W , r 2 cor 8, farmer 130. Frary Mary W., r 2 cor 8, widow of Luman. French Belinda, r 21, widow of Sylvester, 20 acres. French Charles S., r 21, farm laborer. French John B., r 21, farmer 115. FRISSELL DWIGHT, 16 cows, farmer 490. Frissell John Z., r 17, student in Williams college. 272 TOWN OF PERU. Frissell William, r 21 cor 22, laborer. Gardner Clarissa, (West Worthington) off r 6, widow of Exeter, owns 35 acres. Geer Jewett H., r 32, justice of the peace, sugar orchard 300 trees, manuf. of lumber, farmer 150. Geer Sally L., r 33, widow of Peter, owns 150 acres. ' Gleason Harriet T., r 17, widow of Lyman C. Goldthwait Elias, r 32, retired farmer n. Grace Michael, (Hinsdale) r 13, farmer 100. Grace Thomas, (Hinsdale) r 13, farmer 80. Gray Ann, (East Windsor) r 5 cor 4, widow of James, owns farm 280. Gray James H., (East Windsor) r 4, farmer 280 with Ann. Gray William J., (East Windsor) r 5 cor 4, farmer 280 with Ann. HASKELL ALBERT G, r 24, farmer 140. Haskell Allen, r 24, 100 sheep, farmer 250. Haskell Anderson, r 27, farmer 300. Haskell Arthur L., r 31, farmer 60. Haupt Baldice, (Hinsdale) r 30, farmer 9. Haupt William E., (Hinsdale) r 30, laborer. Keeler Elmer E., r 7, farmer 160. Kilborn William H., r 27, farmer 150. Knickerbocker William H., r 19, farmer 230. McCrea George F., r 17, works for Robert. McCREA ROBERT, r 17, manuf. of lumber, shingles and lath, farmer 200. Meacham Ambrose, r 17, retired farmer. Meacham Lucinda, (Middlefield, Hampshire Co.,) r 34, widow of James P., farmer 200. Minkey Frank, (Hinsdale) r 13, farm laborer. Morrin Lucian Perry, r 26, farmer 150. Murphy James, (Hinsdale) off r 1, farmer, leases of J. Clair 100. Murray Charles P., r 15, blacksmith, h r 21, moved from Pittsfield. Olds Emily, (Hinsdale) r 34, widow of Levi. Olds William, (Hinsdale) r 34, 45 sheep, farmer 150. Parks George B., r 17, farmer 70. /Peirce Henry B., (E. Windsor) r 4, retired farmer. Peirce Wesley A., (E. Windsor) r 4, contractor and builder, farmer 117. Pelton Alson H., r 24, farmer 160. Pelton Sanford H., r 24, farm laborer. Phillips Frank C, r 21, leases 60 acres ofthe Congregational society. Phillips Henry C, r 19, farmer 150. Phillips King G, r 17 cor 16, farmer 75. Pike Charles B., r 26, farmer 269. Powell Edgar J., (Hinsdale) r 30, works for Pittsfield Cab Co., farmer 50. Powell Dorance, (Hinsdale) r3o, farmer, works farm for E. Powell. Ranvill Addie, r 2, resident. Raymond Abraham J., (Hinsdale) r 10, farmer 150. Raymond Asahel, (Hinsdale) r 10, 40 sheep, farmer 50. Raymond Daniel G., (Hinsdale) r 10, farmer 150. Ross Sarah Miss, r 17, owns farm 80. Sennett Arthur L., r 9, owns with James P. 30 acres. Sennett Eli M., r 9, retired farmer 200. Sennett James P., r 9, with Arthur 30 acres. Schnopp Augustus, (Hinsdale) offr 1, farmer 70. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 273 Schnopp Martin, (Hinsdale) offr i, farmer 50. SHUMWAY EDWIN, r 21 cor. 20, town clerk, breeder and dealer in grade cattle, farmer 75. Shumway Steward, r 17, farmer 27. Stephen Chauncey, r 7, peddler. Stone Edwin B., r 18, farm laborer. STONE WARD N, r 18, manuf. of essential oil, farmer 140. STOWELL ARTHUR K, off r 18, tarm laborer. STOWELL AUSTIN, offr 18, sugar orchard 550 trees, 9 cows, farmer 230, runs a thresher and wood saw. STOWELL CHARLES L, r 29, cattle dealer, farmer 60. Stowell Franklin, offr 18, retired farmer. Stowell James C, r 25, farmer 50. Stowell John M., r 29, farmer 90. SWEET OSCAR A., r 27, g cows, farmer 120. Sweet Willie H., r 27, farm laborer. Taylor Roswell B., (Windsor) r 3 opp. 7, retired farmer. Thayer Sarah E., (E. Windsor) r3 opp. 7, widow of George, farm 200. Thompson Henry S., owns farm 75 on r 20, bds with E. Shumway. Thompson Smith, retired farmer, bds with Edwin Shumway. Torrey Ezra, (West Worthington, Hampshire Co.) r 5, farmer 50. Torrey Thomas J., r 8, farmer 160. Tyler Edith, r 17, widow of Major M., aged 90 years. Warren Lucian M., offr 26, farmer 160. Watkins Frank F., (Hinsdale) r 23, owns farm 300 with Samuel T. Watkins Hannah E., r 24, widow of Byrant C. Watkins Major B., (East Windsor) r 3, jeweler, farm 225. Watkins Samuel T., (Hindsdale) r 23 wool grower 50 sheep, owns farm 300 acres with Frank F. Wells George, r 17, school committeeman, deputy sheriff, breeder and dealer in Holstein cattle, reg., farmer 175. Wheeler Arthur S., (Hinsdale) r 30, farmer 100. Wheeler Clarissa, (Hinsdale) r 30, widow Nathan W., resident. WICKS ABRAM, r 17, sugar orchard 200 trees, 12 cows, farmer 150. Wuger Henry, (Hinsdale) r 13, farmer, leases of James Rockwell 200. Zink Charles W., (Hinsdale) offr 1, prop, of stallion, farmer 120. PITTSFIELD. INSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. ( For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) Abbe Lyman R., special policeman, h 7 N. First. Abbeger Jacob, laborer, h 26 Seymour. Abbott Minnie, dressmaker, bds 6 Melville. Abrams Jacob, barber, bds 26 Union. Best Goods, Latest Styles, Lowest Prices and satisfaction guaranteed, at E. C. HILL'S, Hatter and Farrier, 29 North St., Pittsfield. 18 274 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. OHiCTCEi^insro's &.GriBTj-3 I* '. ss ' — >"31-fe!£G/-ffTrBH^ES -AND- tii?e; ©JVi'Tip metio, ffie fior£ef- ftnocun meffioc}^ ; ^Ooft_fteepIn.g, ^gfe anl eloufife entry ; (Commercial? Tsaoo, ^u^ine^ iJorm^ ; (s>orrex*>]e)onc[en.ce, .$•©., #s.c., $*.a. All our Pupils have found situations, and for Fine Writers the demand ex ceeds the supply. Acquire practical knowledge ; learn those things that will best fit you for the duties and pursuits of life. Do you want a good situation ? The best way is to be well qualified for it. The low fares for scholars on the B. .& A. and N. A. Railroads enables Pupils to board at home economically. Send for Circulars. BErlJ. CHICKERING, Principal. GEO. J. AMIDON, Teacher of Penmanship. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 275 Ackerman Jacob, dyer at Pomeroy's Mills, h 27 W. Housatonic. Adam Robert W., treas. Berkshire Co. Savings bank, pres. Pittsfield Coal Gas Co., h 26 E. Housatonic. Adam William L., clerk Berkshire Co. Savings bank, bds 26 E. Housatonic. Adams Charles C, retired clergyman, prop, boarding house, h 37 South. Adams Clarissa K , widow of Wm. W., h 20 Union. ADAMS EXPRESS CO., Bank row, John G. Orr, agent. Adams Howard F., book-keeper, h 23 W. Housatonic. ADAMS J. F. ALLEYNE, physician and surgeon, pres. of the Berkshire District Medical Society, office 26 Wendell ave., h do. cor Taconic. Adams Thomas, mason, h 55 River. Agar John, shoemaker, bds 4 Cottage row. AGRICULTURAL NATIONAL BANK, J. R. Warriner, pres. ; J. N. Dun ham, vice-pres. ; I. D. Ferry, cash. ; 5 North, Berkshire Life Ins. building. Albro Lewis K, attorney at law, h West. Alderman Alonzo M., driver at Bridges & Co.'s bds 26 Union. Aldrich Mary, dressmaker, 3 South, Bowerman's block. Aldrich Sarah, widow of Daniel, h 3 South, Bowerman's block. Alexander Charles L., shoemaker, h 4 Lake. Alexander Levi, resident, aged 84, bds 4 Lake. Alexander Louis P., pattern maker for Clark oi Co., h 4 Lake. ALLEN CHARLES, (Bicknell & Allen) bds Berkshire House. Allen Elsie C, clerk, bds 18 Cottage row. Allen Fanny, widow of Phineas, resident, aged 83, h 12 Pomeroy ave. Allen Mrs., widow of Thomas, h 1 East. Allen John, blacksmith, h 34 Daniels ave. ALLEN JOHN F., pres. and treas. Sun Printing Co., editor, h Pomeroy avenue. Allen Theodore L., clerk, h 2 Buell place. Allen Sanford W., hat bleacher, g\ North, bds Pearl. Allen W. Russell, res. St. Louis, Mo., summer residence 23 East. Althaus Anna B.. teacher, bds 41 South. American Express Co., Fred T. Richards, agent, 5 West. AMERICAN HOUSE, C. Quackenbush, prop., Wm. St. Lawrence, man ager, North cor Railroad st. Amidon George J., Prof., teacher of penmanship at Chickering's commercial college, h Martin's block. Anderson Charles L., foreman of stitching room of jail shoe shop, h 31 Wel lington ave. *ANDLER CATHERINE, widow of Frederick, bakery 91 North, h do. [Card on page 210.] Andler Fred J., clerk, 91 North, h do. Andrews Deming L., no business, 10 Clinton ave. Andrews Selden D., clerk for E. Williams, bds 10 Clinton ave. Annis Elbridge M., foreman in shoe factory, bds 20 Adam. ANTHONY CHARLES, (J. H. &Co.) h Morningside. *ANTHONY J. H. & CO., CJames H. and Charles) general jobbers and re pairers of all kinds of wood work, hard wood floors a specialty,}^ \\ North, over Feelev's store. [Card on page 146.] Anthony James E., emp. of J. H. Anthony & Co., bds Morningside. ANTHONY JAMES H., (J. H. & Co.) h Morningside. Argendorf Joseph, farmer, owns farm in Washington, h 35 Elm. Arnold Amanda, widow of John, h 21 Francis ave. 276 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Arnold Howard G., baggage master, Housatonic Railroad, h 21 Francis ave. Arnold Mary Miss, house-keeper, 1 44 North. Arnold Smith D., carpenter, h 3 Bradford. Arms Marsha C, widow of Frederick C, h 8 Linden. Arnum Russell, hostler, h 7 Circular ave. ASHLEY CLAYTON L, carriage manuf., McKay st., h 22 Bradford. Ashley Water Works, John M. Hatch, supt., office Life Ins. building. Ashman Oscar, carpenter, bds 14 Pearl. Ashton Almira C, clerk 95 North, bds 3 Maud. Ashton Frederick T., 99 -cent store, 95 North, h 3 Maud. Atkinson John, laborer, bds 39 Third. Atwater Charles, trustee for L. Pomeroy's Son's Manuf., bds 39 West Housa tonic. ATWOOD LUTHER L., druggist, confectionary and fancy goods, 7 North, h 5 Clinton ave. ATWOOD ORLANDO P., dealer in drugs and medicines, 43 North, h 5 West Housatonic. Atwood William, fac. op., bds Pomeroy's lower mill. Austin Willard F., fac. op., h rear 28 Center. Austin William H., retired, h 1 Goodrich. Avery Henry, carpenter and joiner, h 22 Lincoln. AXTELL WILLIAM D., (Axtell & Haskins) h 4 Elizabeth. AXTELL & HASKINS, (William D. Axtell and John B. Haskins) publish ers Berkshire County Eagle, book and job printers and book binders, 39 West. Ayers Perry J., meat market, 17 Fenn, h 7 Union. AYERS THADDEUS Z., (Pittsfield Furniture Co.) h 23 Union. Ayres Jane A., widow of John B., resident, h East Housatonic cor Appleton ave. Bacon James L., (Casey & Bacon) h 4 Lincoln. Backus Charles H., clerk for W. G. & Son, bds 28 East. Backus Frank C, clerk for W. G. & Son, bds 28 East. Backus Martha E., widow of Luther E., prop, of summer boarding house, 48 South. Backus W G. & Son, (William G. and William G, Jr.) stoves, tinware and plumbing, 1 Bank row. Backus William G., (Wm. G. & Son) trustee County Savings bank, also mem ber of board of investment, director of Berkshire Mutual Fire Ins. Co , and also member of finance committee, director of the Pittsfield Ceme tery Association and Corporation and director of the Pittsfield Coal and Gas Company, h 28 East. Backus William G. Jr., (W. G. Backus & Sons) h 24 Pomeroy ave. Badger Edward, laborer, h 78 Francis ave. Bagg Allen H., clerk, 85 North, bds 34 West. Bagg Clara H , clerk, 52 North, bds 34 West. Bagg Edwin, farm laborer, h 34 West. Bagg George A., clerk for Berkshire Life Ins. Co., bds 12 Willis place. Bagg Martin, plumber and bell hanger, shop Brown's block, North, hi2 Willis place. Bailey Albert N., clockmaker, h n Adam Bailey Charles, homeo. physician and surgeon, office 41 North, Central block, h 30 West Housatonic. Bailev Edward L., physician and surgeon, 21 Central block, bds 30 West Housatonic. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 277 Bailey Electa M., (Mrs. Warren,) bds 13 Pleasant. Bailey George H., clockmaker, bds 11 Adam. Bailey George W., (Johnson & Bailey) h West Housatonic. Bailey William, teamster, bds 4 Cottage row. Baircell Joseph, emp. at H. S. Russell's boiler shop, h High. Baker Albert, laborer, h Water. Baker Catherine L., widow of Stephen, h 35^ Wellington ave. Baker Charles, laborer, 2 1 Depot, h 1 1 West. Baker Edward, fireman, bds Parker House. Baker Edward N., ornamental and furniture painter for Z. A. Ward, h 8 Crozier ave. Baker Fanny, widow of James H., tailoress, h 11 Summer. Baker Henry, shoemaker, 16 Noith, h 16 Dunham. Baker Henry N., shoe cutter, bds 35^ Wellington ave. Baker James E., book-keeper for W. G. Morton, bds 6 Linden. Baker Nicholas, laborer, bds 19 West. Baker Samantha, stamping, 3 South, Bowerman block. Baldwin Earl G, correspondent for Springfield Republican for Berkshire Co., h 15 Wendell ave. Baldwin Ella J., widow Thomas, resident, Willis place. Ball Maria, widow Sylvester F., resident, aged 70, h Gold ave. Ballou Dexter M., carpenter, Merrill & Co., h 3 Union. Balzer John W., carpenter, bds 34 Wellington ave. Barber J. Morton, steam and gas fitter for Robbins, Gamwell & Co., I131 West. Barber Joseph, shoemaker, h Winter. Bardwell Mary, widow of Chapen, h 13 Church. Bardwell Ralph B., cashier Third National bank, notary, h 1 Daniels ave. BARKER AMOS C, carriage painter, Clapp ave., h 12 North First. Barker Herman, musician and emp. Terry Clock Co., h 3 Renne place. Barker James M., judge of Superior court, vice-president of Berkshire Life Ins. Co., h 17 East Housatonic. Barnard Abigail Miss, resident, h 6 Willis place. Barnard Charles A., painter, h Beaver. Barnard Lucius V., solo violinist, teacher of voice building, also instructor of all stringed instruments, inventor of Viol Cantare, h 16 Robbins ave. BARNARD ZULIMA L., boarding house, 12 South. Barnes Abbey J., school teacher, bds 21 Cottage row. Barnes Albert F., painter, 209 North. BARNES CHARLES A., groceries and provisions, 14 Fenn,h Lincoln 9 back. Barnes George, meat peddler for M. Gleason, h Fenn. Barnes George C, butcher, h 38 Fenn. Barnes James, painter, h 48 Burbank. Barnes Walter, painter, bds 46 Burbank. Barnes William E., groceries, 151 North, bds 173 North. Barnes William H., retired, h 21 Cottage row. Barnett Charles, painter for Jacob Voll, bds. Barnett James A., finisher, h 16 Lincoln. Barnfather Andrew F., book-keeper for W. H. Cooley, h 7 Pearl. Barnfather William A., farmer, bds 3 Crosier ave. Barrett J. Foster, sexton of 1st Congregational church, marble cutter, 6h South. BARRETT HENRY U., carriage trimmer, h 25 Orchard. 278 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Barrett James, teamster, h Wellington ave. Barrett Robert H., drug clerk for J. M. Brewster, bds 6 South. Barrigan Frank, laborer, h 41 Bradford. Barrigan Jerry, laborer, h 41 Bradford. Barron Mary S., widow Alexis B., works in shoe factory, h Fourth. Barrows Charles, teamster, bds 15 Summer. Barrows Warren B., retired, h 54 Francis ave. BARROWS WARREN S., shipping clerk for Pittsfield Tack Co., h 20 Maplewood ave. Barry Daniel, watchman for Terry Clock Co., h 25 Church, Barry John, laborer, h 99 River. Bartlett Agnes, widow of Gen. William Francis Bartlett, resident, h 4 East Housatonic. Bartlett Arthur H., engineer, n Summer, h do. Bartlett Calvin T., (Crosier & Bartlett,) h Newell cor. Elm. Bartlett Emerson E., carpenter and joiner, h 48 Beaver. Bartlett Frank, shoe cutter, h 100 Fenn. Bartlett Independence, widow Loyd. resident, 14 Broad. Bartlett James F., carpenter, h 20 Maplewood ave. Bartlett Lincoln, laborer, h 28 Linden. Bartlett Theodore, supt. of Union Home Work, h 28 South. Bartlett Virgil, carpenter and joiner, h 2 Pomeroy ave. Bassett Alonzo L., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 1 Goodrich. Bassett Alfred H., manager of L. Pomeroy's Sons' store, 47 W. Housatonic, h 41 do, BASSETT ALMON, manuf. and dealer in loom and horse blanket straps, Burbank Hotel block, West, h 16 Pomeroy ave., first soldier who enlisted from Pittsfield. Bassett Charles F., h 41 W. Housatonic. Bassett John W., carpenter, h 60 N. First. Bassett Walter, clerk, h 19 Cottage row. Bassett William W., clerk, 92 North, h 19 Cottage row. Bastianella Joseph H., laborer, bds 1 1 Melville cor Pearl. Bastianella Joseph P., resident, aged 81, h n Melville cor Pearl. Bastianella Oliver, laborer, h 12 Robbins ave. Bastion Charles, brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 34 Francis ave. Bastion Joseph, laborer, h 21 N. Second cor Lincoln. Bastion Louis F., clerk, 17 North, bds 21 Lincoln. Bastion Louis H., foreman of coal yard B. & A. R. R., h 12 rear Melville. Bastion William H., brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 17 Lincoln. Basto William H., machinist, h E Mill. Bates George, clerk, bds 14 Pearl. Bates George M., carpenter for Merrill & Co., h. BATES OTIS I., (Bates & Benedict,) prop, of laundry in Haitford, Ct., h First. Bates Sabrina, widow, 103 North. Bates William H., prop, boarding house, 14 Pearl. *BATES & BENEDICT, (O. I. Bates and A. M. Benedict,) props. Pittsfield Steam Laundry, 1 1 Summer. [Card on page 70.] Bauer Fred, barber, h 8 Silver. Baughan Clara M., widow James H., laundress, h 20 Second. JENKS & LEGATE, Adams, Mass., merchant Tailors. Finest Custom "Work a specialty. Satisfaction and fit guaranteed. Tit V US ! PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 279 Baughan James, manuf. of concrete walks and all kinds of roofing, h 8 Cot tage row. Baumgarden Albert, at Pomeroy's, h. Bavier H. D., plater in clock factory, h 51 N. First. Beagard Robert, painter, h John. Beals Charles, cigarmaker, bds 45 Beaver. Beals William M., brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 45 Beaver. Beauchamp Sylvenus, butcher, h 35 Howard. Beauchamp Sylvester, butcher, h 35 Howard. Beauchemin Joseph P. D., clerk for M. England, h 5 Pleasant. Beauchine George F., blacksmith, bds 23 E. Housatonic. Beaudion Maxim, cabinet maker for Z. A. Ward, h 16 Pearl. Beaudon Maximes, carpenter and jointer, h 3 Silver. Beaulieu Basil, switchman, B. & A. R. R., h 71 River. Beaupre Nazaire, laborer, h 103 River. Becker George, teacher of instrumental music and leader of Germania orches tra, h 199 North. Becker Peter, hard wood finisher at 100 North, h North. Beckman Jacob, peddler, h 51 Railroad. Bedard George, M. D., physician and surgeon, 24 North, bds Berkshire House. BEDELL DILLWYN C, contractor and builder and manuf of mantles, book cases and store fixtures, shop old M. E. church, Fenn St., h 25 Dan iels ave. Beebe Frank, helper H. R. R., depot, bds 14 Pearl. Beebe Julia S , widow of James H., h 14 Lake. Beers Elijah, produce dealer, h Maud st. Behan James, gardener, h 1 High. Behan Thomas, harnessmaker, North, h 10 Beaver. Belcher Albert, shoemaker, bds Fourth. Belcher Charles, shoemaker, h Fourth. Belcher Edward, shoemaker, bds Fourth. Belcher Fred, laborer, h Morningside. Belcher Olive L., widow of Arnold, resident, Fourth. Belcher Sarah, widow of Charles, dressmaker, h South ave. Beiden Fred G., book-keeper for Peirson & Son, bds Berkshire House. Beiden William R., emp. Terry Clock Co., bds Berkshire House. Belknap K. C, widow of , dressmaker, h 14, Francis ave. Belron Chester, laborer, h 105 North. Benjamin Walter J., shoemaker, bds 123 Fenn. Bennett Andrew, mason, h Van Sickler's. Bennett Andrew, fireman, 140 North. Bennett Charles C, principal of Orchard st. grammar school, bds 10 Adam. Bennett Edmund, laborer, h 19 Linden. Bennett William, casket trimmer, bds 28 Railroad. Bennett William, painter, bds 19 Linden. Bennett Willis F., carriage painter, h 19 Linden. Benoit Andrew, stone mason, h Water. Benoit Andrew B., fireman for Electric Light Co., h rear 20 Second. Benzon Hermon, cabinet maker, h East Third. Bergen Jerry, laborer, h 41 Bradford. Berger Charles W., express messenger, Adams Express Co., between Pittsfield and Bridgeport, h 59 West. Berkerwitz Aaron L., barber, Parker House, bds 83 West. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. BERKERWITZ MORRIS, dealer in ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, foreign and domestic dry goods, 81 West, h 48 Bradford. Berkshire Athenseum, E. G. Hubbell, librarian, Bank row. Berkshire Blacking Co,, Wm. P. Learned and*C. D. Learned, props., Reviere block, Fenn. ?BERKSHIRE COUNTY EAGLE, Axtell & Haskins, publishers, 39 West. [Card on page 178.] Berkshire County Savings Bank, Julius Rockwell, pres.; Robert W. Adam, treas.; John R. Warriner, sec'y; office 3 North, Life Ins. building. BERKSHIRE HOUSE, H. S. Munson, prop., good livery connected, en trance from Summer st. BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Wm. R. Plunkett, pres.; James M. Barker, vice-president; James W. Hull, sec'y and treas.; Berk shire Life Ins. building. BERKSHIRE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, J. L. Peck, pres.; J. M. Stevenson, sec'y; 4 North. Berkshire Overall Co., John S Wolf, pres.; Geo. W. Pease, treas. and sec'y; Charles N. Drowne, F. M. Piatt, S. H. Pomeroy, Frank Russell, manufs. of overalls and cottonade pants, 43 West. Berkshire Valley Paper Co., (Joseph E. Colton, David B. Colton,) manufs. of papeteries, writing and wrapping papers, also dealers in stationary, gen eral supplies, 6 and 7 Bank row. Bernard Margaret, widow, h 9 Third. Bernier Charles, stationary engineer, bds 54 Fenn. Bernier Charles, bar-tender at Mansion House, bds do. Berron Celeste, shoemaker, h Burbank block. BERWIN JOSEPH, general agent for Berkshire and Columbia counties for Vienna Pressed Yeast Co., office 3 N. First, h do. Bickford Edson W., electric signal tender for B. & A. R. R., h 8 Wellington avenue. BICKNELL & ALLEN, (E. Kendall Bicknell, of Springfield, Mass., and Charles Allen) Great 5 Cent and Bargain Store, 108 North. Bidwell George A., dealer in stoves, ranges, &c, Burbank block, West, h 32 Circular ave. Bigelow Harriet C. B., widow of Charles H, h West. Billet Mack, laborer, bds 47 Second. Bills Chester H., tin peddler, h 123 Fenn. Birmingham Wellington R., emp. American Express Co., bds g\ North st. Bishop Mary A., widow of N. W., resident, 47 N. First. Bissell Augusta, widow of George, resident, South. Bissell Mary, teacher of music, bds South. Bissell Sarah, teacher, bds South. Black Daniel, laborer, h Mill. Blackley John, engineer, h 12 Spring. Blackman Annie P., clerk for Johnson & Bailey, bds 3 Third. Blackman Lucy F., widow of Eleazer, resident, h 3 Third. Blain Dennis, carpenter, h 3 Lake. Blain Joseph, baker, bds Silver. BLAIN LOUIS, (Henry Blain & Co.) h 8 Maplewood ave. Blaine Priscilla, widow of Louis, h 18 Third. Bline John, emp. B. & A. R. R., h John. BLISS GEORGE H., inventor of Bliss telephone signal, pres. of the Tele phonic Signal Co., director Terry Clock Co., office Terry Clock Co. building, S. Church, h 6 Clinton ave. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 28 1 Bliss John L., emp. of Telephonic Signal Co., h ii Church. Blye Richard, bar-tender, h Pomeroy's mills. Bochman Jacob, peddler, h 32 River. Bodwins Mitchell, laborer, h 65 -Clough. BOHLMANN JOHN C. C, billiard room and lager beer garden, 143 North. h 167 do. Bohlmann H. C, clerk, 143 North, bds 167 do. Boice Charles, fireman B. & A. R. R., h 28 Bradford. Boland Peter, laborer. Bomgarten Albert, fac. op., h Pomeroy's lower mill. Bonney Edson, corresponding clerk Pittsfield National bank, bds 60 Fenn. Bonney Judith, widow of Edson, h 60 Fenn. Bonney Nicholas D., molder, h 17 Third. Boon Levi, farmer, prop, of Hambletonion stallion "Charlie Smith," horse- ' trainer, bds 66 N. First. Boos William, barber, under American House, North, h Daniels ave. BOOTH CHARLES H., lumber dealer and manuf. of ceiling, clapboards, newels, bolsters, brackets, planing and turning, First, h 33 First. BOOTH CHARLES W., (W. A. Booth & Co ) h 94 Fenn. Booth Edgar P., glazier, and dealer in doors, sash and blinds, 91 West, h 8 Adam. Booth Gilbert A., carpenter and joiner, h 7 Crosier ave. BOOTH W. A. & CO., (Watson A, and Charles W.) boots, shoes and rub bers, 6 North. BOOTH WATSON A , (W. A. Booth & Co.) h 92 Fenn. Bordan Mitchell, laborer, h 65 Clough. Bosworth Adeline A., widow of Henry C, resident, Jane ave. Bouchan George, blacksmith, bds 29 Pomeroy ave Bouchan Simeon, emp. B. & A. R. R., bds 30 Railroad. Bouchan Sylvester, butcher, h 29 Howard. Boucher Hubert, carpenter, B. & A. R. R., bds 5 Pleasant. Bouley Philip, blacksmith, h 24 Circular ave. Bow William, clerk, 47 and 49 North, bds Pearl. Bowerman Samuel W., att'y and counselor at law, office Bowerman block, South cor West, h 53 South. Boweis Fred, barber, h 29 Second. Boxbury John, laborer, h Onota. Boyce Amy, widow of Mark, resident, 22 Adam. Boyce Charles L., fireman B. & A. R. R., bds 5 N. Second. Boyce Lydia M., widow of Alanson R., resider t, h 5 N. Second. Boyden Ellen Miss, book-keeper at bonnet bleachery, bds 12 Willis place. Boyer Alexander, carpenter and joiner, h 1 Silver. Boyer Elizur, harness maker for Gale Bros, h 37 Beaver. Boyer Julius, carpenter for M. & Co., h Second. Boyer Matthew, harness maker for Gale Bros., bds 53 Beaver. Boyer Rosa, works in shoe factory, bds 1 Silver. Brackin A. J., veternary surgeon, bds American House. Bradburn Henry D., paper manuf. at Holyoke, Mass., h Francis ave. cor. Union. Braddock Eliza B., widow of John, bds 62 Francis ave. Bradley George, (Bradley & Shaw) bds 83 Fenn. Bradley George M , carpenter, h 12 Francis ave. Bradley James, laster, bds 2 Silver. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Bradley Patrick D., tailor, h i Wahconah. Bradley Joseph H., tailor, bds i Wahconah. Bradley & Shaw, (George, B. and Albert S.) prop, billiard room, 31 Fenn. BRADY JOHN M., manager for the Singer Mfg. Co., 153 North, h 15 Bradford. Brady Thomas, laborer, h Morningside. Branch George W., stoves and tinware, 41 West, h 4 Melville. Brandow Frank W., dentist, 40 North, bds Viner House, 12 South. Branley Michael H., bartender, 99 North, bds 31 Second. Brasse Louis, (Brasse & Reel) bds Commercial Hotel. Brasse & Reel, (Louis B. and Philip R.) barbers and hair dressers, 51 North. Brant Sarah D., widow of Henry, laundress, h 17 Lake. Breaky John, retired merchant and real estate owner, h 81 Fenn cor. Third. Breckenridge Lincoln, shoemaker, bds Parker House. Breckenridge William, building mover, rooms 2 Pearl. Brett John, peddler, h Wahconah. Brett Owen, laborer, bds 37 Clough. Brett Patrick, laborer, h 37 Clough. Brett Richard, gardener for E. Learned, bds do. Brewster Alice T. S., (Mrs H. A.) teacher South grammar school, h 21 East. Brewster Clarissa A., widow of Oliver E., resident, h 21 East. Brewster Fanny E. Miss, teacher Center grammar school, bds 21 East. BREWSTER FRANK W. & CO., dealer in boots and shoes, 16 Fenn, h 16 N. Second. Brewster Henry A., notary public at Pittsfield National bank, h 23 East. Brewster Henry B., retired farmer, h 21 Pomeroy ave. Brewster John M., M. D., dealer in drugs and medicines, 8 North, h 15 East. Bridges Edward M., book-keeper for M. P. Lawton & Son, h 51 Fenn. Bridges George, clerk, bds 9 Pomeroy ave. Bridges Harry A., emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 51 Fenn. Bridges Jane M., widow of James A., resident, owns farm in Lanesboro 175, h 51 Fenn. BRIDGES SAMUEL, (Bridges & Co.) h 1 Adam. BRIDGES & CO., (Samuel Bridges, Paul Trembly,) American and Berk shire House stables, livery and boarding, 4 Railroad. Briggs Alonzo, contractor for Terry Clock Co., h 40 Francis ave. Briggs Henry S. Gen., general appraiser in custom house at Boston, h West. Briggs Josiah, manuf. machines, h 8 Union. BRIGGS SARAH E., widow of George P., owns Ex-Gov. Briggs est. of 30 acres, h West. Briggs Silas P., grower of small fruit, farm 14. Bright Alfred A., hostler, h Holland's block, Second st. Brielman Arnold, dealer in groceries and provisions, Wahconah, h do. Brielman Ernest J., clock-maker, h 32 Howard. Brielman Emil R., clerk, h Wahconah. Brielman Joseph, clock-maker, h 20 Browns ave. Brielman Philomena, (Mrs. Joseph,) milliner, h 18 Browns ave. Brimmer Ederick C, (Sprague Brimmer Mfg. Co.,) h 13 N Second. BRISTOL JONATHAN P., general agt. for New Remington, New Howe, and Crown sewing machines, and Florence oil stoves, h 19 Bradford. Bristol Mary, widow of Daniel L., resident, n High. Bristol Wilber W., dealer in fruits and vegetables, h Fenn. Brobendee Jacob, barber, bds 11 Daniels ave. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 283 BROCK ALFRED, cabinet maker for Z. A. Ward, Depot, h 16 Reed. Brock Thomas, at Pomeroy's, h near W. Housatonic. Broderick Patrick, laborer, h 57 Robbins ave. Brodeur Joseph, laborer, bds 21 Union. Brodie George H., carpenter, Merrill & Co., h 8 Melville. Brooks Daniel R., woolen finisher, h 64 First. Brooks Frank A., driver for Adams Express Co., bds West. Brooks Frank L., teamster, bds 4 Cottage row. Brooks James L., sexton of Pittsfield M. E. church, h 37 N. Second. Brooks Reuben, clerk 9 Fenn, bds Middle. Bromback , cartman, Onota. Brott Graham, laborer, bds 14 Pearl. Brown Abbey C, widow of George, h 55 South. Brown Adelbert W., shoemaker, h 2 Browns ave. BROWN CHARLES H., real estate agent, h 33 East. Brown Charles O., (Carson & Brown Co. of Dalton,) h 37 South. Brown Edward, wool sorter at Russell's, h Wahconah. Brown Edward, drug clerk, bds 20 Wahconah. Brown George W., carpenter, h 186 North. Brown Henry P., laborer, h 24 Fenn. Brown Henry W., bartender, h rear 28 Beaver. Brown Irwin H., at Pomeroys h. Brown J. Proudfit, resident, h 22 South. Brown John, retired shoe and leather manuf. aged 83, h 8 N. Seconi Brown John, laborer, h 46 Daniels ave. Brown John P., h 22 South. Brown Mina L., widow Edgar W., saleslady in New York store, h 48 North First. Brown Nathan G., real estate owner, retired manufacturer, h 35 East. Brown Thomas R., clerk for O. Root & Sons, bds 20 Wahconah. BROWN WERDEN R., carpenter, architect, contractor and builder, real estate dealer, residence in Cheshire, also h 48 North First. Brown William, resident, aged 78, bds 63 Beaver. Brown William H., bar tender, h 28 Beaver. Brown William H. 3d, laborer, h off 28 Beaver. Bruhn John H., barber shop, 1 West. Brule Philomene Mme., dress and cloak maker, 60 North, room 7, h do. Brundage Emett, laborer, h 7 South Church. Brundage Ernest, building mover, bds Beaver. Brundage Fred, laborer, bds 7 South Church. 3rundage- Jennie, widow of Frank, h 7 South Church. Bryant James M., retired painter, h 34 Beaver. If Bryant Mattie J., widow of Royal, h 9 Church. % 3ryant Walter A., clock maker, bds 68 North First cor Burbank. Buchan William C, car knocker for B. & A. R. R., h 13 Railroad. Buck Bushrod, retired, bds Berkshire House. Buck George H., painter, h 14 Francis ave. Buckler John, bottler and manuf. of soda and ginger ale, West, h John. Buckley Patrick, blacksmith, h 10 Daniels ave. Bucklin Luthera A., widow of Daniel, h 30 Daniels ave. Buel Eli W., agent, h 30 Pomeroy ave. Bull Buell B., retired, h 43, Daniels ave. Burbank Abraham, carpenter and builder, prop, of Burbank Hotel, real estate owner and farmer, West. 284 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Burbank Charles H., caipenter, h 24 North Second. Burbank Delancey G., mail agent B. & A. R. R. Pittsfield to North Adams, bds Francis ave. Burbank Ellen R., resident, h 15 Orchard. Burbank George A., lather, h Burbank Hotel block. Burbank George W., carpenter and builder, owns in Hinsdale farm 50, h 46 Burbank. Burbank Hotel, livery connected, Abraham Burbank, prop., West st. Burbank James, laborer, bds Commercial Hotel. BURBANK JAMES A., (Burbank & Enright) h 11, Francis ave. Burbank Joseph, shoemaker, h Market. Burbank Merrick A., prop. Onota Lake House. Burbank Roland E., clerk at Burbank Hotel, bds do. BURBANK WILLIAM P., prop, billiard room and restaurant, 21 North, h 42. North First. BURBANK & ENRIGHT, (James A. B. and Thomas E., manufs. and dealers in boots and shoes, 55 North. Burch William, shoe cutter, bds 35 J Wellington ave. Burch William M., shoe cutter, bds 17 Browns ave. Burdick Amelia A., (Mrs. Dr. F. N.) h 15 Pearl. Burfitt Charles E., architect and builder, emp. of Merrill & Co., h 30 East Housatonic. Burgess Eli cabinet maker, bds Pearl. Burgess Frank H., manager of A. Burbank's livery, h Burbank Lblock, West. Burgess George, clerk for H. T. Morgan, bds 9 Pomeroy ave. Burgess Susan E., widow James, resident, 21 High. Burk John, stone mason, h Mill. Burk John, shoemaker, h Mill. Burk John W., switchman B. & A. R. R., h 30 Daniels ave. Burk Mary, widow of Martin, h off Second. Burk Michael, journeyman tailor, h 38 Clough. Burk William P., wool sorter, h 31 West Housatonic. Burlingham George W., clerk at E. G. Goodells, h Bradford. Burlingham Prince A., fish, oyster and fruit peddler, h 2 Beaver. Burnell Ann E., widow of George B., h 10 Bradford. Burnick John J., shoemaker, h 14 Robbins. Burns James, (Read & Burns) h 17 Browns ave. Burns James, machinist, bds Alcove. Burns James H., butcher, bds 7 Robbins ave. Burns James M., furniture, 149 North, h Bradford. Burns John, laborer, h 1 5 Robbins ave. Burns Joseph, teamster, hi 5 Robbins ave. . Burns Margaret, widow of John, h 7 Robbins ave. Burns Seymour H., emp. in shoe factory, h 19 Browns ave. Burns Thomas, blacksmith, bds 7 Robbins ave. Burns Thomas, laborer, h 1 1 Robbins ave. Burns William H., clerk for J. M., h 8 Bradford. Burroughs Matilda Mrs., resident, Beaver. Burt Earl R., brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 56 Beaver. Burt Jerry, machinist, h 51 Daniels ave. Burt Wesley G., retired, h 2 Elizabeth. Burton Stephen C , physician and surgeon, h 4 Church. Buryer Exior, harnessmaker for Gale Bros., h Lake. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 285 Busch Herman, drives bakery wagon for M. Diehl, bds 206 North. Bush Frank A., laborer, h 5 Clough. Bush Gilbert, at Pomeroy's, h Mill. Bushee Margaret E., (Mrs. William) boarding house, h Mill st. Bushnell William, peddler, bds 83 West. Butler Charles D., book-keeper for J. H., h 20 Lake cor. Fourth. Butler Edwin, sawyer for Merrill & Co., h 17 Hamlin. *BUTLER JAMES H., wholesale and retail dealer in lumber, doors, sash, blinds, moldings, cylinders and finish for buildings of every description, Fenn, h 42 Fenn. [Card on page 290.] Butler Matthew, clerk at W. G. Morton's, h 16 Read. Butler Sarah A., widow of James, h 3 Goodrich. Butler William A., carpenter, Merrill & Co., h 214 North. Butterfleld David, Indian root and herb doctor, 51 West. Button Lawrence, laborer, h Morningside. Byrness Elizabeth, widow of John J., h 3 Summer. Byrnes William M., bar tender, h 155 North. Cabery Catharine, widow of Francis, h 13 Lincoln. Caden Ellen, dressmaker, h 36 Beaver. Caffrey James, saloon, West, h 4 Burbank. Caffrey & Welch, (James Caffrey and James Welch) saloon 67 West. Cain Edward, shoe cutter, bds Alder cor. Francis ave. Cain Michael, gardener, bds Alder cor. Francis ave. Cain Patrick, gardener, h Alder cor Francis ave. Call Charles, shoemaker, h Wahconah. Callaghan John, clerk B. & A. freight office, h Linden cor Robbins ave. Callahan Ellen, widow of Thomas, h Fourth. Callahan James, peddler, h 14 Alder. Callahan John, laborer, h 29 Wellington ave. Callahan John T., shoe burnisher, h Fourth. Callahan Michael, liquor dealer, Liberty, h Railroad. Callahan Michael, laborer, h 27 Wellington ave. Callahan Patrick, laborer h 29 Wellington ave. Callahan Timothy, laborer, h 18 South Church. Callinan Dennis J., pressman, bds 5 South. Came John, laborer, h Clough cor Seymour. Came Samuel, weaver, h 67 West. Campbell Abbie & Mary Misses, residents, bds 12 South. Campbell Charlotte A , manuf. of needle books, h 59 Francis ave. Campbell George, manuf. of Campbell's patent bed guardian, office in Bos ton, h 22 First. Campbell Grace E., clerk for Johnson & Bailey, bds 90 Fenn. Campbell Harriet, widow of George W., h 19 South. Campbell Henry J., carriage, wagon and sleigh maker, 90 Fenn, h do., served in Co. C, 49th Mass. Vols. Campbell J. Edgar, shoemaker, h 59 Francis ave. Campbell James, laborer, h Seymour cor Wahconah. Campbell John D., currier, h 20 Third. Campbell Julia E., assistant book-keeper for Robbins & Kellogg, bds 90 Fenn. Campbell Lavina C. Miss, house-keeper for George, 22 First. Campbell Lucia M., with C. A., manuf. of needle books, h 59 Francis ave. Campbell Michael, engineer B. & A. Railroad, h 2 Robbins ave. 286 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. CAMPBELL THOMAS, gardener and farmer for L. Pomeroy's Sons, h West Housatonic. Campion Michael, carpenter, bds Parker House. Canfield Ellen G., widow of Charles B., resident, 79 Fenn. Canning Patrick, retired, h 28 Bradford. Capf Elias S., carpenter, h Henry. Carder Henry, laborer, bds 28 Railroad. Carey John, fireman at Taconic Mills, h Alder. CAREY LAWRENCE E., farmer for R. B. Richmond 60, market gardener, William st. Carey Patrick, laborer, h Robbins ave. Carey Peter, driver at Russell's, h 5 River. Carey William, hostler at Russell's, h 5 River. Carlton Ed, carpenter, bds 27 Wellington ave. Carley Henry, painter, r 17 Lincoln. Carlo Dezzani, laborer, h 105 North. Cam Maggie, widow of Henry. Carney Bernard, barber, bds 28 Railroad. Carney James, mason, h Mill. Carney John J., laborer, h West Housatonic. Carney Thomas, carpenter, h 6 North Second. Carney Thomas H., carpenter and joiner, h 6 North Second. Carpenter Erastus C, carpenter and joiner, h 27 Orchard. Carpenter Franklin, bds Parker House. Carpenter Jane E., widow of Calvin, bds 8 Melville. Carpenter Sanford A., teamster for Merrill & Co., h 5 Melville. Carpenter William T., carpenter, h 10 Francis ave. Carr Mary J., widow, laundress, h 31 Third. Carroll Bernard J., machinist, bds 13 High. Carroll Edward, blacksmith, bds Van Sickler's. Carroll Edward P., blacksmith, bds 46 Beaver. Carroll John, blacksmith, bds 46 Beaver. Carroll John, laborer, h 13 High. Carroll John, piper, bds Van Sickler's. Carroll Michael, laborer, h 39 Third. Carter Edgar M., gas-fitter, h 47 South. CARTER JOSIAH, (Carter & Lawrence) director of Agricultural National bank, and Berkshire Life Ins. Co., and trustee of Berkshire Co. Savings bank, h 51 South. CARTER & LAWRENCE, (Josiah C. and Edgar T. L.) dealers in carpets, wall paper, window shades, oil cloths, &c, 17 South. Carver Charles, building mover, bds Beaver. Carver Edwin L., machinist, h 20 Newell. Carver George A., clock-maker, bds 9 Adam. Carver James E., machinist and carpenter, h 57 Elm. Carver John, building mover, h Beaver. Carver Mary E., widow of Calvin, resident, 61 Elm. Carver Thomas E., carpenter, h 14 Newell. Cary William, hostler, h River. Case David, carpenter, bds Burbank Hotel. Case David N., carpenter and farmer, h 12 Wellington ave. Case Levi D., shirt cutter, bds 46 Burbank. Casey John, laborer, h 38 Linden. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 287 CASEY MICHAEL, (Casey & Bacon) h 210 North. CASEY & BACON, (Michael Casey, James L. Bacon) wholesale grocers and steamship agency for Cunard, Inman, White Star, Anchor, State, Allan and National lines, 3, 5 and 7 Clapp ave. Cassidy Frank, prop, saloon, 63 West, h do. Cassidy Frank, coachman for Mrs. Wm. Pollock, bds Grey Tower. Cassidy Frank, laborer, h Learned ave. Cassidy John, book-keeper, bds Learned ave. Cassidy Nellie E., dressmaker, bds 15 Howard. Costello Bartholomew, commercial traveler, h 21 Linden. CASTLE EBER T., dealer in real estate, groceries and provisions, also pumps of all kinds, 23 Bradford, h 25 do. Castle George B., clerk for E. T.,bds 25 Bradford. Catlin Byron S., harness maker, h Wahconah. Caughlan Patrick, laborer, h West. Caughlan Thomas, laborer, h West. Caul Charles H., clock repairer, h 4 John. Caul Dorothy, widow of Charles, bds 4 John. Caul Nelson, agent with F. S. Parker, g\ North, h do. Cavanaugh Elizabeth T., (Mrs. M.) groceries, &c, 37 Clough, Cavanaugh Michael, invalid, h 37 Clough. Cavanaugh Morris, laborer, h Lake ave. Cavanaugh Peter, laborer, h West. Ceasar Augustus, laborer, h Fouth st. Chamberlin C. H.. agt., bds American House. CHAMBERLIN CHARLES H., (Chamberlain & Rich,) h High. Chamberlin Justin M., laundryman, h 15 Cottage row. Chamberlin Orrin, gardener, h High. CHAMBERLIN & RICH, (Charles H. C. and William H. R.,) manufs. and dealers in tin and sheet iron ware, dealers in stoves ranges and fur naces, general plumbers, roofers and jobbers, 12 West. Chambers Alexander, yarn dresser, h 22 Appleton ave. Chambers Ernest A., clerk for L. L. Atwood, bds 14 Howard. Chambers Percy A., clerk at Atwood's Pharmacy, bds 22 Appleton ave. Chandler Jerry, carpenter, h 3 Lincoln. Chapel Addison M., (May & Chapel,) apiarist 10 swarms, h 69 Fenn cor. Second. Chapel Henrietta, widow of Samuel, h 26 Bradford. Chapin Albert N, book-keeper and saleman 64 North, h 52 Railroad. Chapin Charles W., book-keeper, rooms 41 Fenn. Chapin Freeman, invalid, h John. Chapin Henry W., retired merchant, h 2 Elizabeth. *CHAPIN LIBBIE A., (Mrs. Albert N.,) artist and instructor in Kensington painting, oil and water colors, also teacher of instrumental music, art rooms 10 South Pittsfield and 102 Mainst. North Adams, h 52 Railroad. [Card on page 50.] Chapin Sarah A., widow of David C, resident 81 Fenn. Chapman Hiram, spinner, h Mill. Chapman Juliette N., widow Daniel, h 81 North. CHAPMAN LEVINIA S., widow of Hiram, h 18 Bradford. Chapman Mary A., widow of Lorenzo, milliner, 4 Bowermanblock, West cor. North, h do. Chapman Timothy, carpenter, h 14 Bradford. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OK PITTSFIELD. Charley Frank, shoe-cutter, bds 57 River. Charley Louise, widow Peter, h 57 River. Charley Peter, shoe laster, bds 57 River. Cheney Ina I., telegraph operator, bds 41 South. *CHICKERING BENJAMIN, principle and proprietor of Chickering's Com mercial College, h 7 W. Housatonic. [Card on page 274] *CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Benj. Chickering, prin. and prop.; Prof. Geo. J. Amidon, penman ; Martin's block, Bank row. [Card on page 274.] CHICKERING ELVIRA P., widow of Hon. Henry, resident, h 18 Elm. Chickering Emma L., teacher of private school, 18 Elm. Childs Charles, teamster, h 40 River. Childs Charles, carpenter, h Robbins ave. Childs Frank, teamster for R. Roberts, h 53 Beaver. Childs Levi, retired farmer aged over 80, h 3 Melville. Church Pamelia J., widow of Silas, bds 12 Railroad. ¦Churchill Charles, clerk Agl. National Bank, bds 27 Daniels ave. Churchill Dora A., widow of Edward P., dressmaker, h 96 Fenn cor. Browns avenue. Churchill Frederic, book-keeper Wm. Clark & Co., h 27 Daniels ave. Cibul Michael, at Pomeroy's, b. Claffey Marie, widow of Joseph, h New West. Claffy John, boss carder, h 16 Winter. Claffy Peter, telephone lineman, h Winter. CLAIR ANDREW T., wagon maker and general blacksmithing, Liberty, h West. Clapp Anna B., resident, foot of East. CLAPP EDWARD, leader of the Germania band and clock adjuster for Terry Clock Co., h 25 Francis ave. Clapp Edwin, retired carriage manufacturer, farm 60, h 26 West. (Died July 27, 1884.) Clapp Gertrude and Anna C. Misses, bds 32 West. Clapp Helen M,, widow of Lyman, resident, h 32 West. Clapp Martha G. B. Miss, resident, 19 East. Clapp Russell J., agent, bds 4 Cottage row. CLAPP THADDEUS, president and agent of Pontoosac Woolen Mfg. Co., owns farm 20, h 6 Wendell ave. cor East Housatonic. Clark Damon E., postman, h Backus block, South. Clark Daniel H., carpenter, h Onota. Clark Dwight A., carpenter and joiner, h 47 Fenn cor First. Clark Elizabeth, widow, h Burbank Hotel block. CLARK FORESTER, photographer, 40 North, h 43 Francis. Clark Frank S., salesman, 60 North, bds 12 Pearl. Clark Fred N., works for Sprague Brimmer Mfg. Co., h cor Wellington ave. and Lincoln. Clark Fred W., photographer for F. Clark, bds do. Clark George H., porter Burbank House, h 26 Fenn. Clark George H., Jr., clerk for O. Root & Sons, bds 26 Fenn. CLARK GEORGE T., silver and all kinds of electro plating done to order, 33 West St., h 94 Fenn. Clark George W., bds Burbank Hotel. Clark George W., book-keeper, h 2 Linden. Clark Harriet B., widow Abel D., h 11 Adam. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 289 CLARK HENRY C, (William Clark & Co.) h 15 North Second. Clark Hiram, retired, h 60 Francis ave. Clark James N., commercial traveler, h Maud. Clark John, machinist, h Cottage row, cor Pearl. CLARK JOHN W., (William Clark & Co.) h Pearl cor Cottage row. Clark Mary A., widow of Frank, nurse, h 26 Howard. Clark Mary J., widow of Alonzo, h Renne place. Clark Michael, h 69 Francis ave. Clark Nancy, widow of George, resident, h 14 East, cor Pomeroy ave. Clark Patrick H,, shoemaker, h Wahconah. Clark Peter A., cutter in shoe factory, bds 28 Brown's ave. Clark William H., coachman for D. Vermilye, bds 26 Howard. Clark William H.' H., clerk B. & A. Railroad, h 5 Circular ave. Clark William M., book-keeper, h 26 Reed. CLARK WILLIAM & CO., (E. D. G. Jones, J. W. Clark, Henry C. Clark,) manuf. of paper and mill machinery of all kinds, McKay, cor Depot. Clarke Abigail, widow Edward, resident, 17 Newell. Clary David A., retired boiler manuf., h 12 Broad. Clary Morris, hotal restaurant, and wholesale dealer in liquors, in, 113 and 115 West, h do. Clary's Hotel, Morris Clary, prop., 111, 113 and 115 West. Clement Anna J., matron and supt. of nursing at the House of Mercy, bds do. Clifford Charles H., foreman and book-keeper at Russell's livery, h 30 West. Clifford George, baker for P. Lamora, bds off Beaver. Closeman John, wool sorter, h Wahconah. Clough Delia M., widow of Willard, resident, 35 Orchard. Clough Isaac, building mover, h 1 2 Lake ave. Clough Lucy, widow of Aaron, h 9 Church. Clow Benjamin, general canvassing agent, h 28 Clough. Ciow Benjamin, painter, h West. Clow Curtis H., carpenter, h 6 Robbins ave. CLUETT & SONS, of Troy, N. Y., W. P. Shaw, manager, musical instru ments, and sheet music, 64 North. Cobb Willis, clerk, 1 2 North, bds Cottage row. Cody James, knitter, bds 8 Railroad. Coffin Anthony, laborer, h 60 Clough. Coffin Elisha, laborer, h 105 North. Coffin Elmore, banjo player, h Alder. Coffrey Thomas, shoemaker, bds 102 River. Cogswell Frank J., clerk for E. M. Wood, bds 52 North First. Cogswell Samuel E., bar-tender, h 24 Fenn. Cohen Michael, merchant tailor, 36 North, h Railroad st. Colbart Johanna, widow of Michael, h 27 West. Colbarth Timothy, brick mason, h 55 Burbank. Colbert Eugene, laborer, h 27 West. Colburn Louis B., clock-maker, h Robbins ave. Colby Frederick, carriage trimmer, h 14 Daniels ave. Colby John L., prop, of Lanesboro Iron Furnace, h 24 E. Housatonic. Colby John L., Jr., resides with J. L., 24 E. Housatonic. Cole Buell E., inventor endless power hay press, and prop, pleasure wagon, h 35 Francis ave. Cole Charles N., machinist, h 20 Circular ave. 19 290 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. IS 1 BUTLER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, {foldings, ftjlinderft TANKS, CISTERNS, AND FINISH FOR BUILDINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 42 IFIEIfcTILSr ST. PITTSFIELD, MASS. Carriage ll, A LARGE STOCK OF NE LIGHT ES CONSTANTLY ON HAND. S^epairing 5s) one In a First-Class Manner. DVCaZECi^T ST., PIXXSFIEJLD, MASS. esti.a.:sXjIs:ixex> isis I.*I.*fLATT'S*SON' HETS OF ELL KINDS, EGENT FOR "DUNLEP" SETS, ft iift^Gfi SSOGi^ Of SfiAis SftGQQfiS, Ladies' and Gents Fine Furs. The Cheapest Place to buy Robes in the County is at C. B. PLATT'S SON'S, 3 SdlTlIi StrEEt, PITTSFIELL1, MASS, t ^"Highest Market Price paid for all kinds of Shipping Furs, Mink, Fox, Coon, Muskrat, etc. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 291 Cole Emily, widow of Charles, h 41 Fenn. Cole Fred, carpenter, bds 72 River. Cole Helen J., carpet and curtain maker for Prince & Walker, 5 Martin's block. Cole Horace, retired, h 15 First cor Fenn. COLE HORACE S., (S. Cole & Son) bds with S. Cole. COLE OTIS, prop. Wahconah Mills, and wholesale dealer in flour, feed and grain, West, bds Berkshire House. COLE SAMUEL, (S. Cole & Son) justice ofthe peace, bds 17 Reed. COLE S. & SON, (Samuel and Horace S.) grocery, wholesale and retail, 3 Adademy of Music block, 92 North. Coles Jane A., widow of Charles, nurse, h 121 Fenn. Coleman Jonh H., carder, h Appleton ave. cor E. Housatonic. Coleman Thomas, laborer, bds Winter cor Burbank. Coleman William, Upholsterer, h Prospect. Collett Charles, carriage ironer, h rear 140 North. Colleti Marie M., (Mrs. Charles) tailoress, h rear 140 North. Collins Abram, carpenter and joiner, h Willis place. Collins Dwight M., (D. M. Collins & Co.) h Broad. Collins Garrett, at Pomeroy's, bds. Collins James, tinsmith, and helper at plumbing for Backus. Collins Margaret, h Liberty. Collins Michael, carpenter for Pomeroy's, h. Coleman Jerry, at Pomeroy's, h. Coleman Mary, clerk, bds Mill. Coleman William, upholsterer, h Prospect. Colson Belle Miss, Western Union telegraph operator at B. & A. depot, h West st. Colt Catherine M., widow of Thomas, resident, 13 East. Colt Electa and Mary Misses, residents, h South. Colt Elizabeth G., widow of Judge James D., resident, h 22 E. Housatonic. Colt Henry Hon., pres. of Pittsfield and North Adams R. R., director of B. & A. R. R., director of Pittsfield National bank, trustee of Mass. Agricultural College,. resident, owns farm 70, h 34 South. Colt Henry, Jr., alio, physician and surgeon, sec'y of Berkshire Medical Society, office in Berkshire Life Ins. building, bds 34 South. Colt James D., law student, bds 22 E. Housatonic. Colton David B., (Berkshire Valley Paper Co.) bds 5 Taconic. Colton Joseph E., (Berkshire Valley Paper Co.) h 5 Taconic. Colton Helen M., widow David B., resident, h 5 Taconic. Colwell John, (Colwell & Connor) h 11 Lincoln. Colwell & Connor, (John C. and Michael J. C.) props, restaurant and billiard room, tobacco, cigars, &c, 54 West. Combs Edward J., clock-maker, h 13 Pleasant. Combs Horace, clock-maker, h 1 Goodrich. Commercial Hotel, George Gensler, prop., 74 Main. Condon Michael, laborer, h 60 Daniels ave. . Condron John, bds 31 River. ' Condron Michael, saloon, Depot, h 4 Bobbins ave. Condron Patrick, policeman, h 31 River. Conlin Bridget, widow of John, resident, h 21 High. Conlin Edward F„ machinist, h 6 N. Pearl. Conlin James, molder, h 14 Browns ave. 292 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Conlin Kate, dressmaker, bds 6 N. Pearl. Conlin Owen, gardener, h off Howard. Conlin Patrick, boiler-maker, h 6 N. Pearl. Conlin Patrick, teamster, h Onota. Connell Susan, widow of Patrick. Connell Thomas, laborer, h 8 Beaver. Connelly Patrick, laborer, h 6 Clough. Conners ,widow, h 4 Division. Conners James, section boss Housatonic R. R., h 36 Linden. Conners John, machinist, bds 36 Linden. Conners Morris, painter, h 48 Linden. Conners William J., clerk, 10 North, bds Wahconah. Connoly Anna, widow, works in shoe factory, bds 77 Fenn. CONNOR CATHARINE, widow of Matthew, h Richmond ave. Connor Daniel, machinist, h 4 Beaver. Connor James, bar tender, bds Richmond ave. Connor John, laborer, h 46 Daniels ave. Connor John, coachman for E. Learned, bds do. Connor Michael J., (Colwell & Connor) h 41 Second. Connor Morris, painter, h 48 Linden. Connor Thomas T., gardener for Mrs. William Pollock, h Grey Tower lodge. Connors Jerry, gardener, h 6 Seymour. Conroy Edward, laborer, h 47 S. Church. Conroy John, laborer, h 17 Adam. Conroy Micheal, laborer, h 49 S. Church. Contois Eugene V., coachman for W. R. Allen. Controy Frederick, carpenter, bds 60 N. First. Converse Ruth, nurse, h 60 Fenn. Conway Ann, widow of Patrick, resident, 5 N. First. Conway Ella, dressmaker, bds 5 N. First. Conway Patrick, laborer, h 36 River. Conzelman Joseph, shoemaker and painter, bds 82 Fenn. Coogan Charles E., currier for O. Coogan & Sons, bds 26 Howard. Coogan Clement, foreman currier for O. Coogan & Sons, h 26 Howard. Coogan Clement F., (O. Coogan & Sons) h 17 Elm. Coogan Owen, (O. Coogan & Sons) h 17 Elm. Coogan Owen & Sons, (W. J. and C. F.) manufs. of russett leather for car riage, trunk and bag work, dealers in hides, sheep skins, tallow, etc., office at tannery, Elm st. Coogan William J., (O. Coogan & Sons) manuf. of the Coogan boarding and graining for finishing leather, h 5 Elm. Cook Alexander, retired, h 1 1 Clinton ave. Cook Elizabeth, widow of Philetus. h 12 Reed. Cook James M., telegraph lineman for Western Union, bds 54 Fenn. Cook Mary E., teacher, bds 12 Reed. Cook Patrick, laborer, h 29 Church. Cookingham Frank, clerk, 97 North, bds Robbins ave. COOLEY ARTHUR N , supt. and manager of S. M. Cooley's carriage and sleigh manuf., McKay, bds South Cooley Fred A., molder, bds 12 Howard. Cooley Jane C, widow of Isaac A., resident. Cooley Mary A,, widow of William'B., resident, 13 East. Cooley Mary J. Miss, resident, 13 East. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 293 COOLEY PINDAR F., commercial traveler for W. McEwen, and wholesale dealer in salt, supt. of South church S. S., h 12 Howard. *COOLEY SAMUEL M., manuf. of carriages and sleighs, McKay, h South. [Card on page 290.] Cooley William H., dealer in groceries, 19 North, h South cor. Housatonic. Coombs Edgar J., clock-maker, h 13 Pleasant, Coombs Horace T., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 1 Goodrich. Coon Byron, shirt ironer, h 65 River. Cooney John, stationary engineer, off Second. Cooney John F., works in shoe factory, bds off Second. Cooney Patrick, teamster, h 20 Seymour. Cooney Terrence, bar tender, h 17 Cottage row. Coonley Jerry, painter, at Jones and Russell's block, bds 14 Church. Coons Elmer, shirt maker, bds 16 Railroad. Cooper Williard M., clerk, 14 Fenn, bds Lincoln block. Copeland Ebenezer, picture frame maker, h 31 First. Copeland Osbert J., (O. J. C. & Co.) h 35 Second. Copeland O. J. & Co., (Osbert J. C. and Newton S. Noyes) dealers in books, stationery, picture frames, musical instruments, etc., 27 North. Copeland William E., clerk for O. J. & Co., h 35 Second. Corcoran John, laborer, h rear 20 Winter. Corcoran Martin, laborer, h 37 Linden. Corcoran Patrick, laborer, h 7 Clough. Corcoran Walter, boarding house, 54 Fenn. Cordon John, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds 28 Railroad. *CORKHILLBROTHERS,(John and William) painters,paperhangers,hard wood finishing a specialty, 14 West. [Card on page 34.] Corkhill Elizabeth, widow of William, resident, 6 Lake. Corkhill Elizabeth M., works in shoe factory, bds 6 Lake. CORKHILL JOHN, (Corkhill Bros.) h 42 Second. CORKHILL WILLIAM, (Corkhill Bros.) h 14 Lake. Cornell Arthur W., lac. op., bds 64 Burbank. Cornell Delia B., widow of Philip R., h 64 Burbank. Cornow Joseph, mason, h Morningside. Cotterell Elbridge G., driver at Bridges & Co., bds Berkshire House. Cotton Fanny C, widow of Timothy, bds 6 Lincoln. Couch Charles D., emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, h 32 Beaver. Couch Charles M., emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, h 32 Beaver. Couch Dwight M., emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, h 34 Beaver. Couch Frederick M., shoe inspector for Robbins & Kellogg, h 33 Elm. COUCH FREDERICK W., prop, of steam saw-mill, manuf. of rough lumber and kindlings, 27 Elm, h do. Couch George W., emp. F. W., bds do. Couch Harley J., dentist with F. W. Brandon, bds 38 Beaver. Couch Vernah E., shoemaker, h 7 Newell. Coughlin Dennis, laborer, h Francis ave. Coughter Peter, laborer, h 7 Division. Coult Henry, retired woolen manufacturer, owns farm about 80, h 34 South. Coult Henry, Jr., alio, physican and surgeon, office with Dr. F. K. Pad dock, bds 34 South. COWELL EDWARD J., wood turner, bds 19 Burbank. Cowell Ellen, widow of Edward, laundress, h 68 N. First. Cowlin Edward, laborer, h 92 River. 294 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Coy Thomas, saloon keeper, off North, h 26 Third. Cramer Joseph H., teamster, bds 18 Fenn. Cramer Lucia A., (Mrs. J. H.) dressmaker, bds 18 Fenn. Cramer Margaret, widow of Peter, h 17 Winter. Cramer William, laborer, h Winter. Crandall Ira, carpenter, h 28 Robbins ave. Crandall Rollan E., carpenter and joiner, h 26 Robbins ave. Crandell Frederick S., harness maker, h 31 Beaver. Cranston William H., blind, chair repairer, h 41 Fenn. Cratty Catherine, widow of George, h off Second. Cratty John L., laborer, bds off Second. Cratty Michael D., fuller, bds off Second. Cratty William G., carpenter, bds off Second. Creamer Joseph, driver for Rice Bros., h Fenn. Creeland Hugh, currier, bds 4 Cottage row. Creighton Hattie M., widow of William B., seamstress, Martin's block, Bank row. Cremer William, laborer, h Winter. Crittenden Charles M., carpenter, h 36 Wellington ave. Crocker George, hostler, bds 12 First. Cronin John, laborer, h 46 Beaver. CROSBY JOHN C, att'y and counselor at law, office Park place, bds 65 Fenn. Crosby John, Jr., dealer in real estate, assessor of taxes, owns farm in Shef field 110 acres, h 65 Fenn. Crosier Betsey, (Mrs. Henry) boarding house, 55 Fenn. Crosier Frederick W., deliverer for cracker factory, bds 92 Fenn. Crosier Henry, teamster, h 55 Fenn. Crosier Watson A , clerk for \V. A Booth & Co., bds 94 Fenn. Crosier William D., (Crosier & Bartlett) h 67 Elm. Crosier & Bartlett, (D. C, and C. T. B.) props, meat market, 83 North. Crossley George, boss spinner at Belair Mills, prop, ice cream parlor, h Wah conah. Crossman Alfred W., clerk at Cooley's, h 6 South. Crossman Elizabeth D., (Mrs. A. W.) dressmaker, h 6 South. Crossman Willis A., laundryman, 11 Summer, h 9 Bradford. Crowell Harvey S., tobacco, cigars aud liquors, 50 North, h 12 Bradford. Crowley John, laborer, h Wahconah. CULLEN DAVID M., carpenter and joiner, tinsmith, h 27 Newell. Cullen Edward H., clerk, bds Taconic. Cullen John C, (Ladd & Co.,) h 10 Beaver. Cullen Joseph W., gardener, bds 39 Third. Cullen Lizzie Miss., dressmaker for Mrs. Dunham, bds Taconic. Cullen Margaret J., widow of Patrick, resident, 10 Beaver. Cullen Patrick, truckman, h Taconic, n Wendell ave. Cullen Patrick H., laster at shoe factory, bds 39 Third. Cullen Peter, gardener, h 39 Third. Cullett Charles, blacksmith for S. M. Cooley, h near North. Culver Caroline A., widow of Rev. Newell, resident, 97 Fenn. Culver Polly, widow of Moses, resident, aged 78, h 9 Willis place. Culverhouse Bertie, dressmaker, 18 Fenn. Culverhouse Samuel, laborer, h Wahconah. Cummings Bartlett, stone mason, h 38 Third. , PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 295 Cummings Bartley J., shoemaker, h 117 Fenn. Cummings James, employee Terry Clock Co., bds 38 Third. Cummings Michael J., (C. & Hanrahan,) h 38 Third. CUMMINGS PETER, general blacksmith for L. C. Learned, old Clapp shop, Clapp ave., h 1 1 Divison. Cummings William L., laster in shoe factory, h 58 Fenn. Cummings & Hanrahan, (Michael J. C. and Henry B. H.,) groceries and provisions, 126 North. ¦Cunningham John, engineer at Pomeroy's mills, h 49 W. Housatonic. Cunningham Joseph, machinist, bds 49 W. Housatonic. Cunningham Kate, works in shoe factory, bds 55 Fenn. Curley Bernard F., clerk 98 North, bds 6 Cottage row. Curtain Patrick, laborer, bds 28 Railroad. Curtin Michael, groom for E. Learned, bds do. Curtin William, hostler for Bridges & Co., h 10 Daniels ave. Curtis Clara L. Miss, resident 21 Second. Curtis Lizzie A., widow of Miles H., h 9 W. Housatonic. Curtis Maria, widow of Sherman, aged 85, bds 8^ Fenn. Curtiss Arthur F., station and freight agt. B. & A. R. R., h 2 Francis sve. Curtiss Frederick, retired station agt. B. & A. R. R., aged 87, h 2 Francis ave. Cushanon Hugh, tanner, h 8 N. Pearl. Cushing Annie Miss, dressmaker 13^ North, bds Francis ave. CUTTING WALTER Col., served on staff of Gen. C. C. Auger, in Civil War, resident, h 3 Wendell ave. Daily Catharine, widow of Michael, h 3 1 Church. Daily John, engineer, bds 31 Church. Daily Thomas, weaver, bds 31 Church. Daley Dennis, mason, h Mill. Daley James, teamster, h John. Daley James, carder at Pomeroy's, h West. Daley Joseph A., plumber, bds West. Daley Margaret E., widow of Timothy, h Lake. Daley Patrick, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h Beaver. Daley Thomas, laborer, h 3 Park. Dalton Thomas, machinist, h 24 Circular ave. Daly Gustin, asst. book-keeper for T. Clapp, bds 1 1 River. Daly James W., clerk at J. H. Daly's, h 33 Railroad. Daly Joseph, boss carder for L. Pomeroy's Sons, h 38 S. Church. Daly Joseph H. Jr., groceries, provisions, crockery &c, 38 West, h North, Daly Joseph P., book-keeper for Robbins & Kellogg, h Lake. Daly Sarah, widow of John, h 75 Ftancis ave. Daly William A., supt. of woolen mill, at Smyrna, Georgia, h n River. Daniels Charles J., saloon, McKay, bds First. Daniels Napoleon G., works in a shoe factory, bds 8 Lake. DANIELS STEPHEN V. R., member of finance committe Pittsfield Savings bank, owns farm 18, h 1 Daniels ave. Danis Armand, harness maker at Gale Bros., h 8 Beaver. Danis Treffie, (Danis <& Penner,) h Second. Danis & Penner, (Treffie Danis and Dennis Penner) general blacksmiths, Mc Kay street. Dano William T., driver at Russell's livery, bds Berkshire House. Darling Mary E., nurse, bds 21 Railroad. Dartt William H., carriage maker, h 9 Reed. 296 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Daslen Henry, shoemaker, h Clough. DAVENPORT ED. S., dentist, 2 Bowerman's block,West cor South, h 16 West Housatonic. Davis .Charles, hair worker, h 39 Daniels ave. Davis Charles, steam fitter, room over 1 Bank row. Davis Edward E., restaurant, McKay. Davis Henry R., served in Co. D, 10th Mass. Vols., h 1 Newell. Davis High, shirt ironer, bds 28 Railroad. Davis James S., retired, bds Berkshire House. Davis Mary B.. widow of Henry G., resident, h 7 Appleton ave. Davis Nancy, widow, h 9 West Housatonic. Davis Nancy P., widow of John J., resident, 25 East. Davis William, currier in O. Coogan's tannery, h 20 Howard. Davis William H., tanner and currier, prop, saloon, 3 Cottage row, h 18 Howard. Dawes Henry L. Hon., U. S. senator, att'y and counselor at law, Park place, h 1 Elm. Dawes Henry L, Jr., student at law, bds 1 Elm. Dawson Joseph A., liquor dealer and saloon, North cor Morton place, bds 17 Cottage row. Day Eliza, widow of Deacon Daniel, h 22 Union. Day Homer I., emp. American Ex. Co., bds 36 Francis ave. Day Thomas H., book-keeper, h 5 Union. DAY WARREN E., bookkeeper at Agricultural National bank, jotb printer, manuf. of rubber stamps, stencil plates, key checks, etc., h 1 Howard. Dean Henry, clerk, 20 North, bds 24 Appleton ave. Dean Henry L., emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 24 Appleton ave. \ Dean James F., book-keeper, h 24 Appleton ave. Dean Morton S., carpenter and joiner, h 4 Third. Dean Willard A., clock maker, h 5 Seymour. Decelles Louis, dealer in groceries, h 4 Browns ave. Decelles Salina, (Mrs. Lewis) dressmaker, h 4 Browns ave. Decelles Stephen, carpenter, h 67 River. Decker Everet E., clerk, h Robbins ave. Decker Harvey H., printer, bds 4 Robbins ave. Decker John, harnessmaker at Gale Bros., h 62 Fenn. Decker Kate, widow of Isaac, h 4 Robbins ave. Deely Lawrence, blacksmith, h 106 Fenn. DeGroff Frank S., clerk for G. R. Lowden, bds Gold ave. cor Williams. Deland Roxanna, widow of William N., h 4 West Housatonic. DeLaney Bryan D., laborer, h Clough. 6i4l<"s) Delany Margaret T , widow of James, bds Maud. ;¦''.; '"2 Dellert Louisa E., widow John E., resident, h 20 North Second. Denane Patrick, laborer, h Daniels ave. Deneen Jeremiah, furniture painter, h Maud. Denis Armidon, harnessmaker for Gale Bros., h 8 Beaver. Denison Elijah G., cabinet maker, h 53 Beaver. Denison George H., printer in Eagle office, bds 53 Beaver. Dennis Treffie, blacksmith, McKay, h off Second. Denny Edward J., emp. B. & A. R. R., bds 39 South Church. Denny George T., printer, h 21 West Housatonic. Denny James, cloth finisher, h 39 South Main. Denny James, Jr., clerk, bds 39 South Church. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 297 Derby Decalous, farm laborer, bds 62 Beaver. Dervin Albert, carpenter, bds 4 Cottage row. Derwin Mitchell, laborer, bds off 28 Beaver. Desaulniers A. L., pastor ofthe French R. C. church, h 8 N. First. Descelle Fred, laborer, bds 44 Bradford. Desler Henry, shoemaker, Clough, h do. Desmond Mary, dressmaker, bds 13 Lincoln. Desmond Sanford, clerk, 79 North, bds Willis place. De Vail William J., machinist, h 83^ West. Devanny Daniel W., (Devanny & Son) sidewalk commissioner, bds Gold ave opp. Howard. Devanny James, mason, h 60 Clough. Devanny John, (Devanny & Son) h Gold ave. opp. Howard. Devanny M. Kate, milliner, bds Gold ave. opp. Howard. Devanny M. Lizzie Miss, book-keeper, bds Gold ave. opp. Howard. Devanny Margaret E., (Mrs. John) millinery and fancy goods, 146 North, h Gold ave. opp. Howard. -ti_ .^ Devanny Patrick, laborer, h 47 Clough, cor Robbins ave. Devanny & Son, (John and Daniel W.) stone cutters, contractors and build ers, manufs. of curbing, building trimmings, monuments, &c, yard near Burbanks Hotel stable. Devine John, boiler-maker, h 47 Clough. Devine Thomas, machinist, bds 28 Railroad. Devlin John, blacksmith, bds Main. Devoe George, painter, h .54 Robbins ave. Dewey Arthur L., clerk, 6 Bank row, bds 8 Bradford. Dewey Edward W., clerk for H. P Taylor & Sons, bds 8 Bradford. Dewev Henry W., clerk, bds 8 Bradford. DEWEY HENRY W, Jr., (Roberts & Dewey) city physician, bds 48 N. First. Dewey James D., clerk for H. T. Morgan, bds 9 N. First. Dewey M. Louise, wid.wof Henry W., resident, h 9 N. First. Dewey Nelson M., bds 9 N. First. Dewey Robert A., clerk, bds 8 Bradford. Dibble Charlotte M., widow of Seymour, bds 2 South ave. *DIEHL MARTIN, manuf. of pies, bread, cakes, wedding cakes a specialty, 206 North, h do. [Card on page 194.] Dillon Edward, stone mason, h 1 Pleasant. Dillon John, laborer, bds 6 Crosier ave. Dillon Martin H., (W. J. & Co.) resides in Boston, Mass. Dillon Michael, mason, h S. Church. Dillon Michael, laborer, h 20 Winter. Dillon Thomas, mason, h 15 Melville. Dillon Thomas M., dealer in groceries, h 6 Crosier ave. DILLON WILLIAM J., (W. J. & Co.) 5 Crosier ave. DILLON W. J. & CO., (William J. and Martin H. Dillon) props, of meat market, and dealers in meats of all kinds, 33 Fenn. Dimmock Oliver W., commercial traveler, bds 12 Church. Dinsmore Charles C, pattern maker for Wm. Clark & Co., h 15 Adam. Dionne Thelesphor J., carpenter and joiner, cabinet maker, bds 54 Fenn. Dittman Albert, clerk, 47 and 49 North, bds 40 Wahconah. Dittman Ferdinand, barber, 81 North, bds Wahconah. Dittman Henry, carpenter, h Wahconah. 298 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Dodge Arthur, clerk, bds Pleasure park. Dodge Daniel J., retired hatter, resident, 44 Fenn. Dodge Haskell, builder, Railroad, h Frmcis ave. Dodge James C, mason, h 33 Daniels ave. Dodge Mary A., widow of Portus E., resident, h 21 Second. Dodge Norman, brick mason, bds 33 Daniels ave. Dodge Samuel, mason, h 23 Daniels ave. Doheny Martin, carpenter and joiner, saloon keeper, 27 Third cor Lake, h do. Doherty Mary, peddler, h 12 rear Melville. Dolan Bridget, widow of John, h Mill. Dolan Thomas F., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 7 Wellington ave. Dolan William, brick mason, 49 S. Church. Dolch Christopher, baker, bds 9 r North. Donahue Patrick, machinist for May & Chapel, h 102 Fenn. Donahue Patrick laborer, bds 4 Cottage row. Donaldson Esther, Mary and Fannie, Misses, residents, 17 Howard. Donegan John, gas-maker, h Water cor Housatonic. Donelson Mary, dressmaker, 15 North, h 17 Howard. Donkel William A., upholsterer for Z. A. Ward, h 9 Third. Donlin Eliza, widow of James, h 8 N. Pearl. Donna James, janitor at Maplewood Institute, bds do. Donohugh Patrick, gardener, h 20 Circular ave. Doran James, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds Wahconah. Doran James, teamster, h 54 Robbins ave. Doran Patrick, laborer, h Wahconah. Doran William, weaver, bds Wahconah. Doran William, teamster, h 54 Robbins ave. Dorr Charles, carriage maker and repairer, N. Pearl, h 7 Melville. Doty James W., carpenter, M & Co., bds. Doucet Octave, harnessmaker, h Melville. Douglass Oliver, brick mason, h 48 Beaver. Douglass Stephen, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 18 Guilds hill. Dow Samuel E., carpenter, bds 59 Fenn. Dowd Martin, laborer, h Clough. Dowling Edward F., emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 8 Beaver. Dowling James, saloon, 99 West, h do. Dowling Michael B., dealer in wines, liquors, ales and cigars, Wahconah, h West. Downing Lewis, barber, 8 Dunham, bds West. Downs John, farmer 70, h 8 W. Housatonic. Doyle Andrew J., clerk, 98 North, bds West. Doyle Edward J., (Doyle & McDonough) machinist, bds with Mrs. P., West. Doyle John, molder, h 24 Center. Doyle Martha, widow of Patrick, h West. Doyle Moses J., sole cutter, bds 4 Robbins. Doyle Thomas L., fancy, dry and furnishing goods, 134 North, bds Burbank Hotel. DOYLE & McDONOUGH, (Edward J. D. and Peter McD.) dealer in boots, shoes, Hanley & Harts goods a specialty, 83. West. ' Drake Frank A., printer, h Mill. Drake Lucy, widow, of Sandford, h North. Drake Phebe, dressmaker, h 1 Burbank. Drake Sanford, blacksmith, h North. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 299 Drennan Michael, prop, saloon, stone mason, McKay, h do. Dresser Martin L., traveling salesman, h 25 Summer. Dresser Samuel S., clerk, bds 25 Summer. DREW GEORGE W., carpenter and builder, contracts for all branches of house building and finishing, plans and specifications furnished, agent for W. A. Wheeler's wind-mills, 24 Newell, h do. Drew Simon, teamster, h Water. Driscoll Dennis, laborer, h 29 River. Drowne Reuben O., overseer, 29 West, h 31 Railroad. Drowne Charles N., (Berkshire Overall Co.) commercial traveler, bds Rail road. Dublois Charles, laborer, h off 28 Beaver. Ducat Oliver, teamster, h rear 142 Worth. Ducette Octave, harnessmaker, h 1 1 Melville cor Pearl. Dudley Charles F., 2d boss in woolen mill, h off Linden. Dudley Henry, carpenter and joiner, h 8 Lake. Dudley Lyman, blacksmith off Linden. Dudley Lyman L., (S. Dudley & Co.) h 18 Linden. Dudley Sidney, (S. Dudley & Co.)h 18 Linden. Dudley S. & Co., (Sidney and Lyman D.) carriage blacksmiths and jobbers, North Pearl. Duefrane Amos, carpenter and joiner, h 37 Beaver. Duefrane Joseph, carpenter and joiner, h 37 Beaver. Duffey Michael, laborer, h New West. Duffy Michael, molder, h 84 Francis ave. Duffy Rosa, h 84 Francis ave. Dumont. Louis, switchman, B. & A. R R., h 3 North Second. Dumont Louis E., clock-maker, bds 3 N. Second. Dumont Thomas F., clock-maker, bds 3 North Second. Dunbar Ann, widow of John, resident, aged 81, h 7 Howard. Dunbar Dora Miss, resident, teacher, bds 7 Howard. Dunbar George S., machinist and supt. of Pittsfield Coal Gas Works, h 11 Howard. Dunbar Hattie E., teacher of Water st. school, hds 7 Howard. Dunbar Henry W., retired, formerly supt. of finishing department of Pomeroy woolen mills, h 7 Howard. Dunham Alice E. Mrs., 24 North, h do. Dunham Brothers, (Samuel E. and Charles) manufacturers of carriages, wagons and sleighs, carriage painters, North Pearl. Dunham Charles, (Dunham Bros.,) 1 Melville cor. North. Dunham Henry L., clerk for W. H. Cooley, h 10 Pearl. Dunham James H., retired, aged 81, h West. Dunham Jarvis N., pres. Fire and Marine Ins. Co. of Springfield, h South. DUNHAM MARTHA B., widow Ebenezer, resident, 1 Melville cor. North. Dunham Samuel, (Dunham Bros.,) carriage painters, h 33 Orchard. Dunker William A., uphosterer for Z. A. Ward, h 9 Third. Dunn James, laborer, h 9 Division. Dunn James W., carpenter, h Mill. Dunn Thomas, laborer, h 27 Church. Dupper Mary W., widow, domestic, 150 North. Durkee Frank W., bill poster and fireman B. & A. R. R., h 11 Pleasant. Durkee James M., job printer and dealer paper, North St., Root's block, h 19 Third. 3°0 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Durkee Kate A., writer for Knowles & Maxims, bds 19 Third. Durvan Frank, carpenter, 45 S. Church. Durvin Michell, carpenter for B. & A. R. R., h 45 Beaver. Dusette Joseph, harnessmaker, at Gale Bros., bds North. Dusette Octavus, harnessmaker at Gale Bros., h 5 Francis ave. Dutron Frank W., (J. T, Powers & Co.,) h 7 Pcmeroy ave. DUTTON GEORGE N., treas. Pittsfield Tack Co., vice-prest. Berkshire Co. Savings Bank, h 7 Pomeroy. ave. Dwight Henry W., general manager of American & U. S. & C. Express Com panies, Boston office, h 29 E, Housatonic. Earl Henry H., clerk 140 North, bds 61 Fenn. EAGEN JAMES, (Eageh, Linnehan & Co.,) bds 28 Railroad. Eagen John, laborer, h 33 Second. EAGEN, LINNEHAN & CO., (James E., Jeremiah M. L. and Michael Lin nehan,) groceries, wholesale and retail 6 Academy of Music block, 98 North. Eckerson Edwin, dining and confectionary rooms, 5 South, h 6 Third. Eckerson Frank E., machinists for Clark & Co., bds 6 Third. Eddy Henry D., shoemaker, bds 8 Francis ave, Edgerton Wealthy R , widow of William, h 109 Fenn. Edwards Augusta P., teacher Orchard st, school, h 4 Third. Edwards Benjamin A., farmer, h 53 N. First. Edwards George, laborer, h 11 West. Edwards George W,, jewelry, watches, clocks, and silver plated ware and sewing machines, 18 North, h 41 Francis ave, Edwards Harriet N., widow of Samuel R., resident, bds 17 Hamlin cor. N. Second. Edwards Martha J., (Mrs. B. A.,) dressmaker, 53 N. First. Edwards Roxy, widow of George, resident 4 Third. Edwards William, weaver, h Morningside. Eells John H., book-keeper, h 13 Church. Eells Sarah, widow of David, h 13 Church. EFNOR WILLIAM A., foreman for M. A. Pennock, paper box manuf., Fenn, bds 8r Fenn. Egan Michael P., blacksmith bds Central house, West. Egan William, gardener, h Onota. Eisler Jacob, tailor, h 30 River. Eisner Maxam, tailor, h 42 River. Elegsau Albert, bar tender, 143 North, h Wahconah. Elliot William, brakeman, B. & A. R. R., h 6 Goodrich. Ellsworth , bar tender, bds 3 1 Railroad. Ellsworth Stinson, clerk, 9 West, bds 3 Adam. Elmer Edwin, (L. A. Stevens &. Co.,) h 16 Howard. Ely Solomon, resident, h 30 Pomeroy ave. Emerson John, farmer, h Lake. Emmons Maria B., widow of Madiah, bds 2 Francis ave. Empsall Frederick W., clerk, bds 12 Lake ave. Empsall William, farmer 12, h Lake ave. Ende Emil, manufacturer and dealer in cigars, at wholesale ;and retail, prop. of restaurant, 186 North, h do. Engall Frank, at Pomeroy's, h East Mill. Engalls George, fish pedler, h 101 River. England Moses, dry goods, 26 North, h 9 Union. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 30I Enkelman Edward, cloth dresser, h Seymour cor Wahconah. Eno Edward, teamster for Russell Woodruff, h Circular ave. Eno Peter, carpenter, h 73 River. Enright George, shoemaker, bds 12 River. Enright John, carriage painter, h 135 West. Enright John A., clerk, bds West cor River. Enright Michael, shoemaker, h 14 River. Enright Thomas, (Burbank & Enright) h 131 West. Enright Thomas N., clerk, bds 7 River. Entler Herbert C, clerk for Johnson & Bailey, h 17 Maplewood ave. Erskine George F., manager for Geo. W. Armstrong, of Boston, depot res taurant at B. & A. R. R. depot, h 32 Francis ave. Escherich Bertha C. H., works for M. A. Pennock, bds 43 Elm. Evans Edward O., carpenter and builder, h 9 Newell. Evans Esther A., school teacher, h Bradford cor River. Evans George T., harnessmaker for Gale Bros., h John. Evans James, wood turner, h Onota. Evans David L., janitor at court-house, h do. Evans Orman, (mason, h Bradford cor River. Evans Thomas, speculator, h 49 Beaver. Evans William, farm laborer, h 1 1 West. Evean John, wool washer, bds off Howard. Evean Libbie, widow of John, h off Howard. Evean Peter, laborer, bds off Howard. •EVENING JOURNAL, daily, Joseph E. See, publisher, 29 and 31 North. [Card on page 2.] Fabuceaus Fice, house painter, h 17 Railroad. Fabricius George T., book-keeper for Gimlich & White, bds with Jacob Gimlich. Fahey Andrew, machinist, h 10 N. Pearl. Fahey Edward, stone mason, h 26 Robbins ave. Fahy Clement, shoe shop, Burbank House block, h do. Fahey Michael, laborer, h 25 Wellington ave. Fahy Annie E., tailoress, h 1 N. First. Fahy Bridget A., tailoress. h 1 N. First. 1 Fahy John, laborer, h Wahconah. Fahy Patrick, laborer, h Wahconah. FAHY WINIFRED Miss, tailoress, owns h and lot, h 1 N. First. Fairfield Charles, carriage maker at Cooley's, h 3 Market. Fairfield Salina, widow of George, h Morningside. Fairon Edward, laborer, h 42 Clough. Fairon John, prop, saloon, dealer in tobacco and cigars, Clough, h do. Fallon James, teamster, h 12 Guilds's place. Fallon Michael H., coachman, h 2 Burbank. Farley John, gardener for Mrs. C. L. Kellogg, bds 18 East. Farley John H., gardener, h Tyler. Farley John, gas fittter, h 75 West. Farley Thomas, painter, h 57 N. First. Farnham Charles T., emp. Farnham & Lathers, bds 21 Maplewood ave. Farnham William E., (Farnham & Lathers) h 21 Maplewood ave. Farnham & Lathers, (Wm. E. Farnham and Richard Lathers, Jr.,) props. of woolen mill, manufs. of heavy weight overcoatings, office at mill cor Burbank and Spring. 302 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Farrar Duane, carpenter, h 106 Fenn. Farrar Nathan S., works in shoe factory, h 12 Silver. tarrell Daniel J., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 3 Bradford. Farrell James, weaver, h 43 Burbank. Farrell John, spinner, h cor First and Burbank. Farrell John T., clock-maker and book-keeper, bds 26 Adam. Farrell Matthew, resident, h 26 Adam. Farrell Matthew E., machinist, h 24 Adam. Fan ell Michael, tinsmith, bds 12 First. Farrell Patrick, laborer, h 52 Burbank. Farrell Patrick, laborer, h 5 Lake. Farrell Patrick F., emp. Terry Clock Co., bds Berkshire House. Farrell Thomas, house painter, h cor First and Burbank. Farrell Thomas, miller, h 61 First. Farrell Thomas H., clerk, 118 North, bds 61 N. First. Farrington Fernando P,, policeman, h 29 Francis ave. Faulkner Catherine, widow of John, resident, 28 Howard. Faulkner Charles E., carpenter and joiner, bds 28 Howard. Faulkner George, laborer, h William. Faulkner John W., resident, 28 Howard. Faulkner Neil, gas-maker, h Water cor. East and Housatonic. Featherstone Barney, nickel plater, bds 18 McKay. Featherstone John, job wagon, h 18 McKay. Feeley Edward, clerk B. & A. R. R. freight office, bds 56 First. Feeley Edwin, book-keeper B. & A. R. R., bds 66 N. First. Feeley James, machinist, h 34 River cor. Railroad. Feeley John, dealer in parlor stoves, tin and sheet iron ware, 31 North, h 16 Summer. Felix Gilbert, shoemaker, h 1 Beaver. Felix John, carpenter and joiner, h 1 Robbins. Fellows Louise C. Miss, dress and cloak making, Backus block, South st. Fender John F., weaver, h 31 Burbank. Fenn Parthenia, h 49 South. Ferguson James, resident, aged 83, bds 22 Appleton ave. Ferrey Irving D., cashier Agricultural National Bank of Pittsfield, notary, 3 North, h 12 W. Housatonic. Ferry Michael, carpenter, h Morningside. Fesch Edward, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds Commercial Hotel. Fidelman Philipine, German teacher, h 13 South. Fidler Urtimer, at Pomeroy's, h E. Mill. Field Lyman E., baggage master B. & A. R. R., 105 Fenn. Field Margaret B., widow of Charles, resident, bds 49 Beaver. Field Mitchell, teamster, h Onota. Fields Ida M., widow of John, house-keeper, h 29 Beaver. FILLEY WILLIAM T., attorney and counselor at law, justice of the peace, notary public, commissioner for qualifying civil officers, 7 Park place, h 14 Linden. Finch Lucius M., carriage maker and blacksmith, Depot, h 19 Maplewood ave. Finnerty Michael, hostler for Dr. Wentworth, bds 148 North. Fisch Elizabeth, clerk in telephone office, bds 27 Burbank. Fish George C, carpenter and joiner, bds 107 Fenn. FISH ORLANDO S., (Pittsfield Steam Renovating Co.) bds 25 Union. Fish William A., butcher, h 100 Fenn. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 303 Fisher Edgar M., laborer at shuttle shop, bds 15 Summer. Fitzgerald Ellen, dressmaker, h 84 West. Fitzgerald John, boss weaver at Pomeroy's, h 80 West. Fitzgerald Lillie, resident, h 84 West. Fitzgerald Michael, boss gigger, h 40 S. Church. Fitzgerald Michael, engineer B. & A. R. R., h 76 West. Fitzgerald William, carpenter, h Richmond ave. Fitzpatrick Eliza, widow of Daniel, h 45 Daniels ave. Fitzpatrick George, laborer, h Mill. Fitzpatrick Mary, dressmaker, 18 Fenn, h 15 Melvin. Flaherty Charles H., foreman at S. K. Smith & Co.'s silk mill, h Division. Flanagan Annie E., weaver, bds 22 Second. Flanagan Thomas, laborer, h 22 Second. Flanagan Thomas, Jr., works in cotton mill, bds 22 Second. Flanigan Kate Miss, clerk for S. Pulaski, bds 14 Second. Flannigan Thomas, stone mason, h West Housatonic. Fleming Joseph, carriage painter for S. M. Cooley, h 16 Robbins. Fleming Patrick, carpenter, h 30 Center. Fleming Thomas, emp. B. & A. R. R. engine house, h 4 Orchard. Fleming Themas J., clerk 38 North, bds 4 Orchard. Fleming William, carpenter, h 6 Goodrich. Fleming William, carpenter, h Alder cor Daniels ave. Flemming Ann, widow of John, h 43 Second. Flemming Annie E., clerk for Kennedy & Maclnness. Flemming Edward, emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 37 Second. Flemming James, laborer, bds 37 Second. Flemming John, emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 43 Second. Flemming Michael, laborer for B. & A. R. R., h 37 Second. Flemming Patrick, car inspector B. & A. R. R., h 24 Adam. Flemming Peter, laborer, h 43 Second. Flemming Thomas F., emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 43 Second. Fletcher M. D., watchmaker for F. A. Robbins, h West Housatonic. Flinn Ann Mrs., h Mill. Flinn Michael, mason, h 18 Clough. Flinn, see also Flynn. Flint Clara, widow of Sylvester, h 35 Francis ave. Flint Mary E.. teacher, bds 41 Francis ave. Flint Patrick, laborer, h William. Flynn Catharine, widow of Michael, resident, 41 Third. Flynn James, laborer, h Williams. Flynn John, gardener, h 61 Elm. Flynn Mary A., shirt maker, bds 13 Howard. Flynn Patrick, laborer, h 23 Appleton ave. Flynn Patrick, fireman B. & A. R. R., h 41 Third. Flynn Thomas, fireman B. & A. R. R., h 28 Third. Flynn Thomas, carpenter and joiner, bds 23 Appleton ave. Flynn, see also Flinn. Fogerty Eliza, widow of Philip, h Mill. Fogerty Michael, prop. Central House, 19 West. Fogerty Patrick, bar tender, 19 West, bds do. Fogerty Robert, laborer, bds Mill. Foley John H., printer, bds Pearl. Foley John, cabinet maker, h 4 Cottage row, Foley John, teamster for O. Coogan, h 9 High. 304 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Follan James, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 4 Guilds hill. Follan John, teamster for F. G. Guilds, bds 4 Guilds hill. Follett Oliver, resident, h 4 Pomeroy ave. FOOT ANDREW J., prop, meat market, 4 Dunham, h 43 Fenn. Foot Appleton J., carpenter, h 1 r Pomeroy's ave. Foot Elizabeth A., widow of James, h 3 Cottage row. FOOT GEORGE W., mason and builder, h Bradford. Foot Laura, widow of Daniel, h 28 Union. Foot William, clerk for A. A. Mills, bds 154 North. Foote Asaph D., retired farmer, bds 56 Francis ave. Foote Charles R., clerk, 77 North, bds 5 Bradford. Foote George D., clerk, bds 5 Bradford. Foote George D., (S. K. Smith & Co.) Pittsfield roller skaking rink, h 5 Bradford. Foote James A., carpenter, contractor and builder, n Pomeroy ave., h do. Foote William B., salesman, 25 North, bds 154 do. Ford Clarence B., confectioner and dealer in tobacco, cigars, fruits, etc., 79 West, h do. Ford Nicholas, laborer, h Robbins ave. Ford Nicholas, Jr., harnessmaker, h Robbins ave. Ford Sidney A., carpenter and joiner, h 113 Fenn. Fortune James, laborer, h 2 Burbank. Fosburgri Charles, laborer, h Alder. Foster Anna E., (Mrs. George T.) resident owns h and 10 acres off Fourth. Foster George, laborer, h W. Housatonic. Foster George E., agent for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., h 57 Fenn. Foster George T., formerly physician, aged 74, h off Fourth. Foster Matthias L., student in college of physicians and surgeons, New York, home off Fourth. Foster William, emp. Terry Clock Co., h 55 Francis ave. cor. Bradford. Foster W. S. Mrs., (Emma S.) milliner, 124 North, bds 55 Francis ave. Fountain Nelson, laborer, h 2 Robbins. Fowler William P., clerk, bds 12 South. Foxcroft Emma B„ resident, 6 E. Housatonic. Foxcroft Harriet E., widow of George A., resident, h 6 E. Housatonic. Frabricius Kittie Miss, dressmaker for Mrs. Dunham, bds Springside. Francis Almiron D., retired, h 39 Francis ave. Francis Caroline M., widow of James H., h 3 Elizabeth. Francis Edward S., cashier Pittsfield National bank, 1 North, h 17 Francis ave. Francis George D., clerk Berkshire Co. Savings bank, bds r 6 Pontoosuc. Francis James, Dea., dealer in real estate, owns farm 100, h 15 Francis ave. Francis James M., manuf. of sun liniment, h 22 Howard. Francis Maryette Miss, book-keeper at W. H. Teeling & Co's., bds Bradford. Francis Robert, carpenter and joiner, h 32 Howard. Francis Julia, h Bradford. Francis William F., book-keeper, h 3 Elizabeth. Frank Charles, grocer and foreman for Rice & Co., 8 Fenn, h 17 Robbins ave. Frank Charles, Jr., clerk, bds 17 Robbins ave. Frank Henry, barber, h Robbins ave. Fratenburgh George, laborer, h 40 River. Fredelt Fred, shoemaker, bds 115 Fenn. Freeman Charlotte M., widow of George A., dressmaker, h 22 Burbank. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 305 Freeman Daniel, faimer, h rear 3 Elm. French Alvin, farmer 130 on r 59, h 18 N. Second. French Andrew, carpenter, bds Burbank House. French Charles W., law student, h 14 N. First. Fresch John, house painter, h 1 1 Third. Frettenburgh George, laborer, h Onota. Frey George, machinist, bds 41 Burbank. Frey Jacob, fac. op., h 41 Burbank. Friary Patrick, at Pomeroy's, h E. Mill. Frickenhaus Herman R., confectioner, h 16 Browns ave. Friedsam Joseph, clerk for J. S. Rosenfield, bds 19 Wendell ave. Frink Charles, grocer, 9 Fenn, h 17 Robbins ave. Frisbee Eldridge G, truckman, h 37 Elm. Frisbie Frank F., clerk, 128 North, bds 4 Cottage row. Frisch Amelia, widow of Andrew, h 39 Burbank. Frisch Andrew, house painter, bds 39 Burbank. Frost Frances, tailoress, h 8 Pearl. Frost Maria, tailoress, h 8 Pearl. Fry Charles, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 22 Guilds hill. Frye Charles M., physician and surgeon, office Berkshire Life Ins. building, bds 12 Summer. Fryer James P., overseer of A. H. Rice & Co.'s silk mill, h n Newell cor Crosier ave. FULLER CHARLES C, manuf. and dealer in pop corn and candy, 33 Newell, h do. Fuller Charles W., turnkey at jail, bds 18 Pearl. Fuller Frank, assistant book binder, bds Pearl. Fuller James, retired, 16 Cottage row. Fuller James W., clerk, 17 Fenn, h 18 Pearl. Fuller Julius V., setter in shoe factory, bds 33 Newell. Fuller Samuel N., (Fuller & Maslen) h 187 North. Fuller William H., carpenter, h W. Housatonic. FULLER & MASLEN, (Samuel W. Fuller and Joseph Maslen) manufs. and dealers in marble and granite monuments, mantles, &c. 185 North. Fury Christopher, retired, h 38 River. Fury Joseph, stone mason, h Mill. Fury Patrick, laborer, bds 49 Railroad. Fury William, laborer, bds 82 River. Fyfe William, retired merchant, aged 81, bds 12 Third. GABELER ADDISON W., (Gabeler & Mallery) bds 13 Francis ave. GABELER & MALLERY, (Addison W. G. and Hamlin M. M.) dentists, 19 Central block, North. Gabriel William, laborer, h 17 Lake. Gaffney James, weaver, bds 50 Fenn. Gage Austin, carpenter, h Francis ave. Gage Hiram D., assistant postmaster, h First cor Maplewood ave. Gage William H., organist at Baptist church, bds with H. D. Gage. Gahan John, dyer, h Wahconah. Gallan John, laborer, h Onota. GALE ALONZO' D., (Gale Brothers) (F. A. Hull & Co.) h 28 First cor Maplewood avenue. GALE BROTHERS, (Alonzo D. and Wm. F. ) manufs. and dealers in car riages, harness, trunks, etc., 4 and 5 Academy of Music block, North. 20 306 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Gale Mary E., widow of Edwin W., boarding house, 9 Willis place. Gale William F., (Gale Bros.) h 26 First, cor Hamlin. Gallipeaux Louis, painter, h 44 River. Galvin Michael, laborer, h 38 Clough. GAMWELL CECIL C, dealer in coal, wood, lime, cement, and kindling,. 1 4 Railroad, h 1 2 do. GAMWELL EDWARD A., justice of the peace, att'y and counselor at law, Bowerman's block, West St., h 12 Summer. Gamwell James, dentist, office and residence 15 Union. Gamwell Lorenzo H., att'y and counselor at law, h 27 Center. Gamwell Lorenzo H., Jr., book-keeper, bds 37 Center. Gamwell Rosetta Miss, clerk, 9 North, bds 26 South. Gamwell William W., (Robbins & Gamwell) h 3 Tatonic. Gannon John, artist, h 95 River. Gardner Elizabeth A., widow of John, h 5 Robbins ave. Gardner Josiah, laborer, h 18 Alder. Gardner Russell T., butcher, h 30 Alder. Garrey Hannah, widow of Patrick, h 5 Orchard. Gassoway Walter T., barber, bds 17 Lake. Gates John V. D., carpenter, h 39 Wellington ave. Gates George A., dealer in tobacco and cigars, h 1 Bradford. Gauthier Alexander, laborer, h High. Gauthier Joseph, teamster, h 8 Beaver. Gauthier Joseph H., clerk 42 North, h 6 Wellington ave. Gaylord Alvah F., carpenter, contractor and builder, h 21 Third. Geleneau Norbert, factory operative, h Water. Gelinas Anthony F., shoemaker, h 2 North Second. Gensler George, prop. Commercial Hotel, 74 Main. Gensler Louis, clerk Commercial House, bds do. Germania Orchestra, George Becker, leader. Gerst George H., (Gerst & Smith) bds 10 North Second. Gerst & Smith, (George G. and John S. S.,) manuf. and dealer in harnesses, trunks, etc., 20 and 22 Fenn. Gervias Mederic, wood turner, M. & Co., bds Depot. Gibson John V., yarn dresser, h Appleton ave. Gilbert Abraham L., coachman, h off Second. Gilbert Felix, shoe cutter, h 13 Beaver cor Robbins. Gilbert Jerry, fireman and engineer, 149 North, bds Pearl. GILBERT JOSEPH H , wagon repair shop and general blacksmith, horse shoeing a specialty, North, h 189 do. Gilbert Seymour, millwright, h 7 Pleasant. Gilbert Seymour E., millwright, bds 7 Pleasant. Gildrie Joseph, laborer, h 2 Robbins. GILLES F. HERMAN. D. D. S.. dentist, 54 North, bds Cottage Hotel. Gillett William L., candy maker for F. H. McKee, bds 30 Pomeroy ave. Gilhard John E., barber, h 3 Robbins ave. Gilliard Jane, (Mrs. John) laundress, h 3 Robbins. Gimlich George, cloth dresser, h John. GIMLICH GEORGE, restaurant and boarding house, cigar store, 200 North cor. Orchard, h do. GIMLICH JACOB, (Gimlich & White) representative of the 6th Berkshire dist,, h Onota. Gimlich Mary, widow of Jacob, h John. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE— TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 307 GIMLICH & WHITE (Jacob G. and John W.) brewers and maltsters, manufs. of ales and lager, Onota. 4 Ginn James, retired hatter, h 61 Beaver. Glado Dennis, emp. B. & A. R. R. freight house, h John, Glass Morris, clerk, 36 North, bds North. Glavin Michael, laborer, h Onota. Gleason Darwin, retired butcher, h 15 Gold ave. Gleason James M., meat market, 145 North, bds Berkshire House. Gleason Monroe, butcher and dealer in meats, 60 North, h 62 do., owns 6 acres on r 39. Glenn Jenne, milliner, bds 29^ North. Glennon Michael P., clerk for John Marshall, bds 198 North. Glennon Rose, dressmaker, 7 Central block, Main, resides in Dalton. Glentz Olin T , resident, 59 Fenn. GLENTZ THEODORE R., practical stair builder, manuf. window frames, brackets, etc., Liberty cor. Depot, h 59 Fenn. Glixman, Rosa, widow of Abram, h 6 Robbins ave. Godfrey Edward, cab driver, bds Robbins ave. Godfrey Edward W.. clerk for Pittsfield Cab Co., h 46 Robbins ave. Godfrey William, coachman, h 6 Clough. Goewey Charles E., machinist, h 17 Melville. Goewey James F., asst. dispatcher B. & A. R. R., bds 1 1 Cottage row. Goewey James W., machinist, h 11 Cottage row. Goffinger Jacob, laborer, h Seymour. Goggins Ellen, widow of James, h 36 S. Church. Golden Joseph, night watchman at tannery, h 9 High. Goldsmith Henrietta, widow of Samuel, h 12 Union. Golman Moses, human hair goods, 72 North, h do. Goodell Electa L., widow of Peter, resident, ir Newell. Goodell Everett G., dealer in grain, flour and feed, 43 West, h Robbins ave. Goodell Milo A., laborer, bds 1 1 Newell. Goodrich Abbey P., widow of Noah, bds 23 Summer st. Goodrich Agnes L., music teacher and teacher of private school, Willis place. GOODRICH CHAUNCEY, resident, aged 86, bds 16 South, Goodrich Clara M.. widow of Alonzo E., h 32 Center. Goodrich Clarissa A., widow of Ezekiel S., h 10 Pearl. Goodrich George W., retired farmer, h 231 North. Goodrich Harriet, widow William H„ resident, 94 Fenn, Goodrich Helen N, Mrs., bds Backus block, South st, Goodrich Maria L„ widow Reuben, dressmaker, h 20 Second. Goodrich Mary E. Miss, principal of private school, 14 East Housatonic, hdo, Goodrich R. Leslie, works in shoe factory, bds 20 Second. Goodridge Carolina D., widow of Edmond, h 41 Francis ave, Goodman Mary E., widow of William W., h 8 Summer, Goodsell Harriet R., widow of George A„ boarding house, Willis place. Goodwin John, emp. L. Pomeroy's Sons, h Mill, Goodwin Martin, inspector of telephone lines, 28 West, Gordon Elmon, laborer, h Water. Gordon George W., laster, h Goodrich. Gordon Harriet I., first assistant teacher South grammar school, bds 12 Read. 308 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Gordon Joseph C, shoemaker, h 8 Bank row. Gore Daniel, laborer, h 12 Circular ave. Gorman John, gardener, h 5 Lake. Gorman John P., foreman news department Journal office, h Lake. Gothier Joseph, teamster, h 8 Beaver. Gothier Joseph, clerk, 42 North, h 9 Wellington ave. Gough William, works in shoe factory, h 49 Second. Gould John S , (Gould & Harrison) butler for F. W. Hinsdale, South. GOULD & HARRISON, (John S. G. and John B. H.) barbers and hair dressers, 54 North, Gouley Andrew, car inspector B. & A. R. R., h 3 Pleasant. Gouley Joseph C, clock-maker, bds 3 Pleasant. Gouley Louis, shoemaker, bds 3 Pleasant. Gowdy George A., resident, bds 43 N. Second. Gowdy James F., clerk at dispatcher's office B. & A. R. R., bds 11 Cottage row. Grady Daniel, Jr., clerk, 98 North, bds North. Grady John, blacksmith, bds Commercial Hotel. Grady Richard F., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 31 Second. Grady Michael, fac. op., h Ricmond ave. Grady Terrence, laborer, h 24 Seymour. Granger Elizabeth, widow of Bernice, resident, aged 99 years, h 58 Fenn. Granger Minerva A., widow of Bernice, Jr., resident, 58 Fenn. Grant Charles, tin peddler and junk dealer, h 33 Burbank. Grant Henry C, clerk, 13 Fenn, h 18 Cottage row. Grant Robert, bartender, bds 9^ North. Grasier Theodore, laborer, h Onota. Graves Melinda, widow of Edmund, h South ave. Grawe Henry C, (Grawe & Kahl) h 20 Burbank. Grawe & Kahl, (Henry G. and Christian K.) manufs. of boots and shoes, 73 North. Gray Charles E., shoemaker, h 14 Robbins. Green Benjamin F., carpenter, h 23 Orchard. Green Thomas, truckman, h 3 Elm. Greenfield Augustus, clerk, 151 North, bds Summer. Greenfield James H., clerk, 151 North, bds 17 Summer. Greenfield Marietta, widow of Augustus, bottling and wholesale dealer in lager beer, 17 Summer, h do. Greenleaf George, laborer, h Water. Greenow Frank, laborer, h 43 S. Church. Gregory Joseph, tailor, 48 North, h Linden. Gregory Levi X., emp. B. & A. R. R., h rear of 20 Second. Griffen Anson C, book-keeper and clerk for Wm. P., bds 18 E. Housatonic. GRIFFIN WILLIAM P., dealer in flour, feed and grain, 75 North, h 18 E. Housatonic. Griffin Charles H., servant, bds Grey Tower. Griffin Charles W., laborer, bds 18 Fenn. Griffin Michael, laborer, h 36 Third. Griffith Sarah, widow of Smith, h 15 Pearl. Griggs George, laborer, h John. Grilley Robert E., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 9 Wellington ave. Griswold Alonzo, millwright, h 46 Beaver. Griswold George H., supt. of room in Terry Clock fac, bds 20 Pomeroy ave. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 309 Groat Rufus, laborer, h Depot. Groff Samuel, clerk, 19 North, bds Fenn. Grogan Charles W., shirt ironer, h Burbank block, West. Grum Frank, fac. op., h South Church. Guilds Frank G., (Pittsfield Skating Rink Co.) ice dealer, cabman and general truckman, contractor for street sprinkling and real estate owner, office 21 Depot, h 1 Guilds hill. Guilds Jane, widow of Gerry, resident, h 9 Appleton ave. Guitano Joseph, carpenter, bds 5 Cottage row. Guitano Molts, wood carver, bds 5 Cottage row. Gurney Frank A., operative at Berkshire knitting mills, h 31 West. Gunn Arthur W., laborer, bds Learneds ave. Gunn Lucy Mrs., Selim laundress, h Learneds ave. Gunn Samuel M., retired policeman, h 52 Railroad. Gunn Selim, laborer, h Learneds ave. Guy William T., carpenter, h 82 West. Hadsell Fred, night clerk American Express Co., 5 West, bds Third st. Hadsell Fred U., laster, bds 2 Silver. Hadsell John H, carpenter and joiner, h 2 Silver. Hadsell Stephen B., butcher for M. Gleason, h 28 Burbank. Heager John D. Rev., pastor of German Lutheran church, h 14 North Second. Heager Mary S., teacher of German, bds 14 North Second. Haeussler Herman N., grainer and artist, h John. Haggerty Daniel, laborer, h 20 Seymour. Haggerty Daniel P., laborer, bds 20 Seymour. Haggerty, John, laborer, h 36 River. Hahneman Charles, invalid, h Onota. Haight Ira, carpenter, h 54 Burbank. Haight Jonathan, commercial traveler, h 18 Broad. Haines Mortimer, painter, bds 1 1 Cottage row. Hale Carry, (Mrs. Charles F.) dressmaker, h 20 Browns ave. Haley Martin, laborer, h 24 Clough. Halford Edward J., painter, h 20 Bradford. Hall Arthur H., book-keeper, h 12 East. Hall Bessie C. Miss, resident, bds 12 East. HALL CLARK F., (Hall& Wentworth) bds 12 Adam. Hall Frank G., clerk, h 2 Bradford. Hall George C, (Hall & Co.) contractor for jail labor, h cor. Hamlin and North Second. Hall George F.,277 Claremont ave, Brooklyn, summer residence Seymour st. Hall James M., baggage master B. & A. R. R., h 34 Pomeroy ave. Hall Myron R., deliverer for Adams Express Co., h South ave. Hall Peter E.. carpenter and joiner, h Holland's block, Second. HALL S. N.& T. E., (Samuel N. and Thomas E.) agricultural implements, seeds and fertilizers, 4 Bank row. Hall Samuel N., (S. N. & T. E.,) h 48 W. Housatonic. Hall Sarah, widow of Timothy, h Seymour. HALL THOMAS E., (S. N. & T. E.,) h 40 W. Housatonic. HALL & WENTWORTH, (Clark F. H. & George M. W.,) dentists, 60 North. Hall & Co., (G. C. Hall, O. M. Robbins and C. W. Kellogg,) shoe manufs. at jail. 3IO PITTSFIELD VILLAGE— TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Hamblin Charles H., pastor 3d Cong, church, h 8 Church. Hamilton Aaron, teamster, bds 55 Fenn. Hamilton Edward, laborer, h South. Hamilton Frank, teamster, bds 55 Fenn. Hammond Maria M., widow of Henry W., dressmaker, h 15 Pleasant. Hampton Edward, clerk, bds 48 Linden. Hancock Libbie N., music teacher, bds 7 East. Hancock Margaret A., widow of Samuel H., bds 7 East. Handy Catharine, widow of Levi, resident, 29 Newell. Han John B., carpenter and builder, bds North. HANNON THOMAS S., agt. Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., 89 North, h Holland's block, Second st. Hanrahan Henry B., (Cummings & H.,) h 3 Circular ave. Hanrahan Joseph, with Patrick, bds 3 Circular ave. Hanrahan Patrick, undertaker, manuf, wholesale and retail dealer in coffins, &c, office and ware rooms, 7 Bank Hotel block, h Circular ave. Hanrahan Patrick E., with Patrick, bds 3 Circular ave. Harder Eugene, blacksmith with Wm. Northrup, h 1 Middle. Harder Eugene, clerk 21 North, bds East. HARDER PETER, (Pittsfield Furniture Co.,) h 3 Hamlin. Harder William, blacksmith, Northrup, h 1 Middle. Harding James, local editor of Pittsfield Sun, h 12 E. Housatonic. Harding William G., (Page, Harding & Co4,) postmaster at Berkshire, treas. of Berkshire Glass Co., h 8 East. Harmon Kisy, clerk, h 93 River. Harmon Oliver H., hostler for H. L. Nash, bds at Quackenbush's, Fenn st. Harold Theodore, dealer in soap-stone, h South. Harp Henry, bottler, bds 17 Summer. Harper Mary J., widow of Breno, resident, bds 52 Beaver. Harper Peter, (Murphy & H.,) h 6 N. First. Harper Rose Miss, clerk for S. Pulaski, bds 82 Francis ave. Harrigan Lizzie, nurse, bds 51 River. Harrington Arthur, shoemaker, bds with F. Q. Harrington Charles K., clerk, bds Robbins ave. Harrington Delman, hack driver, bds with Frederick. Harrington Elizabeth E., widow of Edward M., dressmaker, h 19 Willis place. Harrington Francis Q., shoemaker, h Maplewood grounds. HARRINGTON FREDERICK, prop, of livery stable, hacks, buggies and omnibus, Maplewood Hall stables, h Maplewood grounds. Harrington Walter S., painter, h 65 Francis ave. Harrington William F., paints, oils, glass, &c, tobacco and cigars, 105 North, h 3 Robbins ave. Harrington William H., teamster, h Onota. Harris Charles, butcher, h 58 Fenn. Harris Robert N, clerk at Berkshire House, h 6 Francis ave. Harrison Almon H., grocer, 97 North, h 7 Adam. Harrison Edmund H., carpenter, 18 Reed. Harrison Frank, clerk 12 North, bds 16 Reed. Harrison George B., (Gould & H.) emp. in Gov't mill, h 7 Circular ave. HARRISON JABEZ B., books, music and stationery, 12 North, bds 16 Reed. Harrison Lydia A., dressmaker and hair worker, bds 30 Third. Harrison Mary L., laundress, h 214 North. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 3 I I Harrison Samuel, Cong, clergyman, h 30 Third. Harrison Sarah, widow of Van Buren, h John. Hart Love M., bds 47 North First. Hart Patrick, stone mason, h 40 Third. Hart Phillip, brewer, bds 52 Railroad. Hart Phillip, emp. Gimlick & White, bds John. Hartman August, laborer, h John. Haskins Edmond W., emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, bds Newell. Haskins John, carriage painter, South Church, h 10 West Housatonic. Haskins John B., (Axtell & Haskins) publishers Berkshire County Eagle, h 10 West Housatonic. Haskins William, truckman, h Newell, near fire district line. Hatch Charles W., teamster, machinist, h Hollands block, Second st. Hatch Emily, widow of Joseph, bds 23 First. Hatch John M., supt. Ashley Water Works, office Life Ins. block, h r8 Linden. Hatch Martha, widow of Edward, h 14 Church. Harvey John, at Pomeroy's, h Mill. Harvey William, laborer, h 35 North Second. Hawkins William, mason, h Liberty. Hawks Ellen, widow of Elijah, h 20J Linden. Hawver E. Bertie, clerk, bds 30 Beaver. Hayden Elizabeth, clerk for R. L. Martin, bds 40 Second. Hayden John, horseshoeing, McKay St., h 191 North. Hayden Rosanna, widow of Peter, resident, h 40 Second cor Lake. Hayes Elijah D., painter, h 22 Linden. Hayes Jeannette (Mrs. George,) (M. & J. Hayes) h Summer. Hayes M. & J., (Mrs. Jeannette Hayes, survivor,) millinery, 8 Academy of Music block, 102 North. Hayes Patrick, brick mason, h 14 North Pearl. Haynes Augustine B., stationary engineer, h 104 Fenn. Haynon Mary, widow of Dennis, h 49 Railroad. Hazard Kate, h Water st. Hazard Lucian D„ clerk, 35 West Housatonic. Healey John F., foreman of weaving room Bel Air Woolen Mills, h Bel Air. Heaphey Mary and Lizzie, Misses, dressmakers, 60 North, room 20, bds at Joseph Montville's. *HEAPHY THOMAS, manuf. and dealer in cement pipes, and dealer in cement and land tile, contractor in masonry, West cor Center, residence in Lee. [Card on page 194] Heather Jacob, loom repairer, h W. Housatonic. Heaton David, at Pomeroy's, h East Mill. Hebert Henry, works at laundry, h 35 Howard. Hecox Albert M., boxmaker for Kellogg & Robbins, h Onota. Hefferan John, teamster, bds 12 First. Helwig George, watchmaker and jeweler, 48 North, cor Fenn, bds Commer cial Hotel. Hemenway Chester, ex-supt. at Pomeroy's, h John. HEMENWAY EUGENE A., shiping clerk for Werden's novelty works, h John. Hemenway Harrison, glazier and painter, h 29 Daniels ave. Hemming John F., resident, h 10 Pomeroy ave. Hemstreet William, laster in shoe factory, bds 100 Fenn. 312 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Hen man Arthur, laborer, h 8 West Housatonic. Heno Reemy, laborer, h 2 Center. HENRY, BLAIN &CO., (Harvey H., Louis B. and C. C. Henry,), dealers in paper stock, old iron, metals and peddlers supplies, at wholesale and retail, and manufacturers and dealers in tinware, 58 Fenn. HENRY CYRUS C, (Henry, Blain & Co.,) bds 61 Fenn. Henry H. Earl, collector and assistant book-keeper for Merrill & Co., bds 6r Fenn. HENRY HARVEY, (Henry, Blain & Co.,) h 61 Fenn. Henry Lorenzo, wholesale dealer in paper apd paper-bags, blank-books, twine, wooden-ware, etc, 1 Appleton ave., h 5 do. Herie Eutine, laborer, h 29 Howard. Herie Ralph, laborer, h Lake. Herman Harry P., clerk at postoffice, bds 13 Francis ave. Herrick John F., millwright and foreman for E. D. G. Jones, h Newell. Hessberg Janette, clerk, 52 North, bds Robbins ave. Hewitt William, resident, aged 84, bds 19 Burbank, Hibbard Henry, laundry, 29 Howard. Hickey Anna, widow of P. H., h 19 Winter. Hickey John, laborer. Hicks Angeline, widow of Truman, h 1 Summer. Hicock Lucy, widow of George, h 7 Orchard. Higgins John, painter, bds 25 Church. Higgins Mary A., widow, dressmaker, h 36 Beaver. Higgins Michael, laborer, h 13 Brown ave. Higgins Patrick, teamster, h Onota. *HILL EDWARD C, dealer in hats, caps and furs, 29 North, h 9 Linden. [Card on page 3 5 2.] Hill Frank W., clerk, bds West Housatonic. Hill Nellie E. Miss, compositor, 18 West Housatonic. Hill Sanford, bonnet bleacher, 15 J North, bds 9^- do. Hill William F., printer, h 18 West Housatonic. Hill William H., printer, Sun office, h 18 West Housatonic. Hillard Wallace, teamster for Merrill '& Co. Hills Sanford, hat and bonnet bleachery, owns farm in Becket 100, 15^- North, h at Franklin, Mass. HIMES DANIEL R., blacksmith and horseshoerfor Merrill & Co., hi John. Himes Frederick G., machinist, h 11 Summer. Himes George D., switchman B. & A. R. R., h 1 John. Hinman Arthur E., laborer at Housatonic freight office, h n South st. HINSDALE FRANK W., (Hinsdale Bros.) director in Berkshire Mutual Fire Ins. Co., and in Berkshire Co. Savings bank, h 45 South, cor Clinton. Hinsdale James H., (Hinsdale Bros.) resident, h 4 Wendell ave. Hirschmann David, clerk, 52 North, bds 12 Union. Hobbs William C, A. B., teacher of mathematics and sciences, Maplewood Institute, bds do. Hodecker Elizabeth, widow of Henry, h Wahconah. HODGE ANDREW S., house, carriage and sign painter, served in Co. Kr 60th Mass. Vols., and Co. I, 61st Mass. Vols., h 2 Crosier ave. Hodge Edward F., carpenter and joiner, h 16 Newell st. Hodge Frank A., printer, h 13 Hamlin. Hodge John M., engineer B. & A. R. R., h 38 Railroad. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 313 Hodge William T., resident, aged 73, bds 16 Newell. Hoffman Augustus, carpenter, h S. Church. Hogan Dennis A., emp. at Clark & Co.'s foundry, h off Linden. Hogerty John, laborer, h 38 Rive. Holder Anna R., widow of George, h 157 North. Holdridge Dwight, carpenter, h 49 Elm. Holeran Robert, laborer, h 16 Seymour. Holland George A., house painter, h 5 Hamlin. Holland James, waiter, bds Grey Tower. Holland John A., clerk for J. G., bds do. Holland John G., newsdealer, stationery and notions, postoffice rotunda, 3 North, h Second cor East. HOLLAND JOHN M., dealer in paints, oils, varni hes and glass, house and sign painter, paper hanger and glazier, 13 North, h 150 do. Holland Robert, laborer, h Seymour. Holland Walter B., book-keeper for J. M., bds 150 North. Hollenbeck Augustus E., emp. of Knowles & Maxim, h 10 Bradford. Hollis Roswell, retired farmer, h 39 N. Second cor Orchard. Holmes Edwin T., car sealer B. & A. R. R., h 20 Bradford. Honnaker Frank J., barber, 73 North, bds 51 River. Honnaker John J, barber, 73 North, bds 51 River. Honnaker Joseph, laborer, h 5; 1 River. Honnaker Peter H., weaver, bds 51 River. Hoofmyre William A., clerk, 47 and 49 North, bds 14 Church. Hopkins Belle, teacher, bds 18 River. Hopkins Chester H., molder, h 63 Beaver. HOPKINS GEORGE N., (H. & Wilbur) owns sheep ranch in Colorado, h 18 Linden. HOPKINS & WILBUR, (George N. H. and Eugene F. W.) furniture and undertakers, 100 North. Hopper Albert, peddler, h 50 Bradford cor. Robbins ave. Hopper Mary E., works in shoe factory, bds 23 Second. Hopper Nellie, widow of Thomas W., works in shoe factory, h 23 Second. Hopper Thomas, mason, h 82 Francis ave. Hopper William, laborer, h 23 Second. Hornbrook George L., clerk 47 and 49 North, bds 8 Railroad. Hornbrook Henrietta M., widow of Mitchell, resident, h 8 Railroad. Hornbrook Sarah, money order clerk at postoffice, bds 8 Railroad. Horton Allen, carpenter, h Morningside. Horton Arthur, clerk, bds Fenn. Horton Charles E., carpenter, h 3 Daniels ave. Horton Emery S , carpenter, h 12 Dunham. Horton John T., carpenter, h 23 First. Hosford Howard, painter, h 11 Summer. Hosford Howard H., house and ornamental painter, h 20 Browns ave. Hosford Bertha M., (Mrs. H. H.) dressmaker, h 20 Browns ave. Hotchkiss Eugene, letter carrier, h 58 South. HOULE GEORGE L., contractor and builder, h New West. House of Mercy, Anna J. Clement, matron, North st. Houser Conrad F., teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 16 Guilds hill. Howard Frank, book-keeper for H. P. Lucas, h 25 Howard. Howard James F., barber, h 51 River. Howard Myra, clerk 25 North, bds 18 Dunham. 314 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Howard Myra E., saleslady, 25 North, bds Dunham. Howes Edwin W., house painter, h 15 Railroad. Howieson John, clerk for J. S. Wolfe, bds 30 South cor Taconic. Howison Hamilton J., clerk and book-keeper at John S. Wolfe's, bds do. Howland George L, painter, h 19 Union. Hoyt Edward, teamster, h 2 Robbins. Hubbard Albert, brakeman, h 42 Francis ave. Hubbard Charles H., cabinet maker for Z. A. Ward, h 35 Bradford cor Daniels ave. Hubbard Edmond, resident, aged 78, bds 4 Silver. Hubbard Edward, painter, bds 9 Cottage row. Hubbard Frank I., emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds Willis place. Hubbard Louis F., resident, 11 Gold ave. Hubbard Mary W., resident, h 11 Gold ave. Hubbard William, laborer, h 9 Cottage row. Hubbart Albert, brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 4 Francis ave. Hubbel Edgar G., curator and librarian at the Berkshire Athenaeum, organ ist at M. E. church, h Maplewood ave. Huddleston Elizabeth, widow of George, bds 12 Church. Hudner John T., sawyer for F. W. Couch, h 39 Elm. Huethner Adam, emp. H. VonNida, bds 192 North. Hughes William, fireman B. & A. R. R., h 32 Francis ave. Hulbert Henry A., carpenter, h 35 Wellington ave. Hull F. A. & Co., (Frederick A. H.) dealers in drugs, medicines, etc., 14 North. Hull Fred A., (F. A. Hull & Co.) h West Housatonic. Hull Isaac G, laborer, h Onota. Hull James W., (Berkshire Life Ins. Co.) h 8 Appleton ave. Hull Oliver S., photographer far F. Clark, bds 34 West. Hume Edgar B., foreman for H. H. Richardson, bds 28 East Housatonic. Humphreville Ada L. Miss, clerk, 108 North, bds 50 Linden. Humphreville Mary A. & Sophia Misses, h 6 Bradford. Hume Clarence H., (J. White & Co.) bds Parker House. Hunt William, emp. of Merrill & Co., bds 8 Melville. Hurd Albert O., sewing machine repairer, bds 9 Willis place. Hurd Arthur, shoemaker, bds 4 Cottage row. Hurd John, butcher, h 6 John. Hurd Mary, (Mrs. Arthur) works in shoe factory, h Fourth. Hurd William S., resident, aged 74, h 9 Willis place. Hurley John, laborer, h Clough. Hurley Michael, laborer, h 87 River. Hurley Thomas, laborer, h 89 River. Hutchings Wakeley, deliverer for J. Berwin, bds 3 North First. Hutchinson Charles S., trimmer in paper mill, h 20 Adam. Hyde Albert, ticket agent at B. & A. depot, bds Burbank House. Hyde Phelps, ticket agent for B. & A. R. R., bds Burbank House. Ingalls David, clerk, 139 North, bds 48 Linden. Ingalls Frank, salesman, 25 North, bds Circular ave. Ingalls George, clerk, 139 North, bds 48 Linden. Ingalls William, teamster, bds 12 First. Ingalls William D., teamster for Merrill & Co., bds Commecial Hotel. Ingersoll Jane C, resident, h 169 North. Ingiaham Ansel, laborer, h John. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 315 Ingraham Charles, carpenter, h Onota. Ingraham George H., teamster, h Onota. Isham Amanda, widow of James, h 13 Church. Isham John M., agent for flour, feed and grain, 13 Fenn, h 5 Church. JACKSON ANDREW, teacher of instrumental music, piano a specialty, prin cipal of Wendell Hall music school, h 1 Wendell ave. Jackson George E., stone cutter, bds 28 Railroad. Jackson James, laborer, h Mill. Jackson Joel C, carpenter and builder, h 1 Wendell ave. Jacob Tressy, widow of Albert. Jacobs Joseph, coachman for T. Clapp, bds 6 Wendell ave. Jeffers Edgar, carpenter, h 6 West Housatonic. Jenkins Jonathan L., pastor of First Congregational church, h 29 South. Jenks Orson, train dispatcher, B. & A. R. R., h 18 North First. Joe Sam, works at Joe Lin Ton's laundry, 20 West. Johnson Carrie, dressmaker, 18 Fenn, bds 27 Francis ave. Johnson Charles A,, clerk at 47 and 49 North, bds 8 Railroad. Johnson Charles E., engineer for B. & A. R. R., h 28 Bradford. Johnson David, (W. H. Johnson & Son) bds 5 Appleton ave. JOHNSON DAVID J., (W.*H. Johnson & Son,) h 5 Appleton ave. Johnson George H., harnessmaker, 94 North, h 68 North First. Johnson Harris, peddler of dry goods, h 13 Railroad. Johnson James E., (Johnson & Bailey) h 9 Bartlett ave. Johnson John, mason, h 41 First. Johnson Maria H., widow of Baxter E., resident, 79 Fenn. Johnson Michael, laborer, h 36 Second. Johnson William E., carpenter and joiner, h 28 Wellington ave. TOHNSON WILLIAM H., (J. W. Johnson & Son,) h 41 First. JOHNSON W. H. & SON, (William H. & David,) manufs. and dealers in birch beer, soda, sarsaparilla, ginger ale, &c, also bottlers of lager, ales &c, Liberty st. Johnson & Bailey, (James E. J. and George W. B.,) dry goods and carpets, 37 North. Jolls Burton, undertaker, 18 South, h 5 Melville. Jones Anna, widow of Cyrus E., resident, h 56 Beaver. Jones Archie E„ student at Mass. Institute of Technology, bds 7 East, Jones Charles, hack driver, h 1 7 Railroad. Jones Edward A., mechanical engineer, bds 7 East. Jones Edwards D. G., (Wm. Clark & Co.,) (Terry Clock Co.,) pres. and di rector Terry Clock Co., manuf. of paper machinery, architect and build er of paper mills, office McKay cor. Depot, h 7 East. Jones Frank, teamster for R. Roberts, bds 33 Beaver. Jones Harley E., book-keeper for E. D. G. Jones, bds 7 East. Jones Harriet W., widow of Darius, h 2 Circular ave. Jones Henry J., book-keeper for Haskal Dodge, h Prospect. Jones Mary A., widow of Dennis, h 43 Bradford. Jones Morris H., salesman for Cluett & Sons, bds 13 Francis ave. Jones Price W., book-keeper for J. M. Burns, bds 12 Willis place. Jones Samuel S., laborer, 106 Beaver. Jones Thomas S., cutter for Robbins & Kellogg, h 37 First. JOSLIN PAMELIA LANDON, widow of Alexander C, resident, h 2 Wen dell ave. JOSLIN WILLIAM LANDON, resident, 2 Wendell ave. 316 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Joslyn Walter K. E., clerk, bds 22 West. Joyce Thomas, laborer, h 48 Daniels ave. Joyce Thomas Rev., assistant pastor St. Joseph's R. C. church, h 168 North. Jubell Frank, shoe cutter, h no Fenn. Judd Samuel G., (S. G. Judd & Co.,) 46 Francis ave. cor. Summer. Judd S. G. & Co., (Samuel G. Judd, George Hotchkiss, of Ansonia, Conn.,) wholesale dealers in dressed western beef, Railroad st. Kahl Frederick J., clerk 11 North, bds 23 Wahconah. Kahl Christian, (Grawe & Kahl,') h 19 Wahconah. Kain John H., carpenter, h 52 Burbank. Kaiser Otto, prop, of green house, dealer in cut flowers, house and garden plants, 12 Appleton ave., h do. Kane Eliza A. Mrs., dressmaker, 15 Melville, h do. Kannevan Michael, laborer, h 65 Clough. Karney James, mason, h Mill. Kearney Bernard, barber, bds 8 Silver. Kearney Matthew, plumber and gas fitter, h 27 Second. Kearney Matthew, steam fitter, h 27 Second st. Keefe John, coachman for Dr. Mercer, bds 4 North. Keegan John, tinsmith, h Robbins ave. Keegan John, laborer, h 24 Robbins ave. Keeler Myron, carpenter, h Tyler. Keenan Edward, at Pomeroy's, h Mill. Kelley Ann, widow of John, h 26 Clough. Kelley Austin, laborer, h 28 Clough. Kelley Barney, painter, h 34 Clough. Kelley Cooper, works in shoe factory, bds 12 Robbins. Kelley Edward L., coachman for J. Hinsdale, h Learned ave. Kelley Eliza, widow of Henry, h West. Kelley Frank, teamster, 5 N. Church. Kelley Frank, laborer, h 18 Seymour. Kelley James, works in shoe factory, bds 12 Robbins. Kelley John, retiied, h 22 Seymour. Kelley John, laborer, h 3 Clough. Kelley John, edge cutter at shoe factory, bds 26 Clough. Kelley John, works for Clark & Co., h rear 20 Second. Kelley Martin, stone mason, h Winter cor Burbank. Kelley Martin, brakeman B. & A. R. R.,h 85 River. Kelley Mary T., widow of Patrick C, h South. Kelley Michael, works in shoe factory, bds 12 Robbins. Kelley Michael, watchman at Russell's, h Browns ave. Kelley Michael, tinsmith, h 58 Clough. Kelley Patrick, laborer, h Seymour. Kelley Thomas, laborer, h Onota. Kellogg Austin W., detective and justice of the peace, h 38 W. Housatonic. KELLOGG CAROLINE L., widow of Ensign H., resident, owns quarter interest in Pontoosuc Woolen Mfg. Co., resides "Elm Slope," 18 East. Kellogg Charles W., (Robbins & K.) h 17 Pomeroy ave. KELLOGG FRANK H., prop, of livery and feed stables, connected by telephone, rear of Berkshire Life Insurance building, entrance West st, h 1 Clinton ave. Kellogg Grove P. M., supt of Robbins & Kellogg shoe factory, h 95 Fenn cor. Fourth. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 317 Kellogg Nathaniel, retired M. E. clergyman, h 66 Francis ave. KELLS ESTHER W., (Mrs. Robert) prop, boarding house, Prospect Villa, 13 Francis ave. Kells Herbert C, leader ofthe American band, bis 13 Francis ave. Ke'ls Robert, dealer in fish, fruit and oysters, 4 West, also boarding house, 13 Frencis ave. Kells William S., book-keeper, bds 13 Francis ave. Keim Lippman, tailor, 40 North, h 14 Second. Kelsey Walter, stationary engineer, h 18 Winter. Kelly Eliza, widow of Patrick, resident, h 8 Third. Kelly Henry, fireman B. & A. R. R., h 14 Wellington ave. Kelly John, laborer, h 34 Third. Kelly John T., resident, bds 8 Third. Kelly Louisa M., school teacher, bds 54 Fenn. Kelly Maggie, operative in shoe factory, bds Willis place. Kelly Mary, widow, h 12 Robbins. Kelly Mary, widow of Patrick, resident, bds 14 Wellington ave. Kelly Mary, widow of Wm., nurse, bds 49 Burbank. Kelly Virginie E., teacher of French and English, bds 54 Fenn. Kelly William, undertaker and dealer in boots and shoes, Kirby block, West St., h do. Kendall F. & S., (Francis and Sarah) dressmakers, 4 North. Kendall William H., cooper, h 52 South. Kenna William, shoe-maker, h n Beaver. Kennedy Alexander, saloon-keeper at Hinsdale, h 31 Linden. Kennedy Alexander, carpenter, h 52 Burbank. KENNEDY ALEXANDER, (Kennedy & Maclnnis) h Appleton ave. Kennedy Cole C, clerk at dispatcher's office B & A. R. R., bds r Onota. Kennedy Erwin H., teller Agricultural National bank, town treasurer, 3 North, h 24 Reed. Kennedy Fred J., clerk, 44 North, bds 2 Browns ave. Kennedy Henry J., clothing and gents' furnishing goods, 59 North, h 7 Francis ave. Kennedy Isaac C, carriage ironer and repairer, h 1 Onota. Kennedy James D., carpenter, contractor and builder, h Winter. Kennedy John C, shoe cutter, h 118 Fenn. KENNEDY & MACINNES, (Alexander R., and W. D. Maclnnis) dry and fancy goods and millinery, 47 and 49 North. Kenney Louis, night watchman at woolen mills, 9 High. Kenney Peter, currier, h 8 Brown ave. Kenyon Leonard, engineer for Gimlich & White, Railroad cor. John. Kenyon Leonard C, emp. Gimlich & White, h Railroad cor John. Kernochan Francis Edward, treasurer of Bel. Air Manuf. Co., h 31 South. Kettell Samuel S , wagon-maker, New West, h John cor. Linden. Keyes Frank H., shoe cutter, h Tyler. Keys William G., painter and paper hanger, h 27 Orchard. Kidney Charles, laborer, h Mill. Killborn Libbie, dressmaker, h 5 Pearl. Killbourne Mary E., book-keeper, 25 North, h 18 W. Housatonic. KILEY JAMES, dealer in fruits, confectionery, cigars, tobacco, prop, restau rant under Cottage hotel, West, bds Mill. *KILIAN PETER, teacher of music, and dealer in full line of musical instuments, violin strings, etc., also a good line of tobacco, cigars, pipes, etc., isJ North, up stairs, h Railroad. [Card on page 368] 318 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Killackey John, stone mason, h Mill. Kinsella Anna, widow of James, birch beer and cigars, h McKay. King Albert, laborer, h William. King Egbert, laborer, h Burbank House block. King Fred H., foreman in finishing room for Robbins & Kellogg, h 2 Pearl. King George W., commercial traveler, h 21 Summer. King Jonas L., carpenter and joiner, h 27 Newell. Kingsley Fred W., engineer Housatonic R. R., h 8 Robbins ave. Kinna Mary A., (-Mrs. Owens) dressmaker, h 1 1 Beaver. Kinna Owen, musician, h 11 Beaver. Kirby Elias H., tinsmith, for Tuttle & Branch, h 7 Cottane row. Kirby Margaret Mrs-, widow of James, aestaurant and wholesale liquor dealer, 101 and 103 West, h do. Kirby Michael P., bartender, 101 and 103 West. KIRCHNER MATTHIAS, carpenter and joiner, bds 31 Railroad. Kirtland frank, clerk for Carter & Lawrence, bds 18 Dunham. Kirtland Henry M., cutter for W. S., 24 Central block, North, bds 18 Dun ham. KIRTLAND WILLIAMS., merchant tailor, 24 Central block, North, h 18 Dunham. Kispir William, tailor, h Wahconah. Kittle James, book-keeper for J. T. Power & Co., h 96 Fenn. Kloseman Henry, carpenter for Merrill & Co., h 216 North. Knapp Edmund M., butcher, Renne place. Knapp Edward, butcher, n Renne place. Knapp George, tailor, h 7 Park cor Wahconah. Knapp Henry, carpenter, Merrill & Co. Knight Phillip, coachman, bds at jail. Knowles Alden W., (Knowles & Maxim) h Francis ave. Knowles Tom A., clerk, bds 14 Church. Knowles & Maxim, (Alden W. K. and Hudson M.,) publishers, Central block, Market st. entrance. Koepka Adclph, resident, aged 72, h 14 Burbank. Koepka Herman, weaver, bds 14 Burbank. Kohen Bernett, baker, 91 North, bds do. Koon Phineas A., machinist, h 31 Elm. Kries John, laborer, h Robbins ave. Kuhn Louis, fish, oysters and fruit 139 North, h. 48 Linden. Kusch Samuel, barber, 51 West. Kusch Samuel, restaurant, 93 West, h do. La Barnes John, teamster, hi 6 Seymour. La Barnes William, turner, bds 16 Seymour. Laclare Peter, clerk, h 29 Howard. Ladd James A., (Ladd & Co.,) bds Burbank House. Ladd & Co., (J. A. Ladd and J. C. Cullen,) billiard room, 63 North. La Flame Eli, carpenter, bds 44 Bradford. Laflum Thomas, laborer, h 61 River. La Fountain Nelson, works for Merrill & Co., h 2 Robbins. Lahey Martin, laborer, h 18 Wellington aye. Lahey Michael, teacher, bds 18 Wellington ave. Laithe Anna B., dressmaker, bds 13 Howard. Lakin Harry A., clerk 106 North, bds 12 Third. Lally John, fireman B. & A. R. R., h Mill. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 319 Lally Mary, widow of Martin, h 2 Spring. Lamb Catherine C, teacher of vocal and instrumental music and French lan guage, bds 12 South. Lamberson Cornelia A. and Mary H., residents, h 16 Clinton ave, Lamberson Cornelia F., school teacher, bds W. Housatonic. Lamberson Delia P., widow of Samuel L., h 3 W. Housatonic. Lament Harry, clerk, bds Burbank Hotel. La More John, jour, baker, bds Lake. La More Peter, hostler at F. H. Kellogg',0, h Lake. LA MORE PETER M., bakery, Clapp ave., bds Lake st. La Morelague Lewis, laborer, h 69 River. Lampson George, night-watchman at Bridge's livery stable, bds 14 Pearl. Landgraff Anthony H., crockery and glass ware, 128 North, h Onota. Lane Belle A., (Mrs. E. H.,) boarding house, 9 Adam. Lane Clark P., conductor, on Housatonic R. R., h South ave. Lane Elbridge H., contractor, in clock factory, h 9 Adam. Lane George W., laborer, h 13 Daniels ave. Langdon Albert, clerk for A. A. Mills, bds 8 Melville. Langdon Albert J., clerk 25 North, bds 8 Melville. Langdon Burt, clerk 25 North, bds 8 Melville. Langdon John, shoe cutter, h 33 Wellington ave. La Pierre Mary Olive, widow of John, h 33 Howard. Laplant Magloire, miller, h 1 2 N. First. La Point Stephen, laborer, h 56 Robbins ave. Laramie Eugene, shoemaker, h 2 Dunham. Laramie Maggie, widow of Joseph, tailoress, h 1 Summer. Laranee Joseph, laborer, h 59 River. Larkin Frank J., molder, h South ave. Larkin Joseph, laborer, h West. Lame William L., jeweler 153 North, h 26-^ Union. La Rose Matthew, carpenter for Merrill & Co., h 24 Browns ave. La Rue William L., jeweler and engraver, 153 North, h Second. Lasch Peter, fruit dealer, 71 North, h 24 Linden. Lathrop Catherine E., widow, resident, 69 Fenn. La Varee Joseph, painter, h 59 River. Lawless Richard T., teamster, h cor. Wellington ave. and Lincoln. Lawlor James Prof., teacher of vocal music, bds Berkshire House. Lawlor John, at Pomeroy's, h. Lawrence Edgar T., (Carter & Lawrence,) h 159 North. Lawrence Herbert E., molder, h Holland's block, Second st, Lawrence Imogene P., resident, 19 Appleton ave. cor. E. Housatonic. Lawrence Jane E., widow of David, resident, aged 80, h 19 Appleton ave. cor. E. Housatonic. Lawrence Joseph T, retired accountant, h 19 Appleton ave., cor East Hous atonic. Lawton Joshua R , retired, h 173 North. Lawton Moses P., (M. P. Lawton & Son,) h 5 Housatonic. LAWTON M. P. & SON, (Moses P. and Nelson J.) coal dealers, general line, wood yard and kindling wood, 87 West. Lawtcn Nelson J., (Lawton & Son,) h 26 Maplewood ave. Lawton Roby, widow of Charles S., house-keeper at Miss Salisbury's boarding school, 41 South. Lay Harry S., clerk for Prince & Walker, bds 6 South. 320 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. -J^-rPTTTD-l»<- V ublisr^e^ LsVer^ Satur^avL KARDM/iN 4 JIcJIillin, OFFICE, 36 STATE STREET, iltoir/tih: jljdj±jm:&, nyc^ss. bernps,* cp2.00*a* YeaK* i1? *-A.&Vai2ce VILLAGE SUBSCRIBERS SERVED BY GARRIER, $2.25. SINGLE EOPIES, 5 GTS. job pipiG; of eVe^y DEgfflpioil Promptly and tastefully done at Reasonable Prices, PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — -TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 32 I Leach Laura, widow of William, h 31 Linden. Leahy Martin, laborer,* h 18 Wellington ave. Leahy Michael, assistant teacher of Lake st. school, lost both arms by cars, when nine years old, bds 18 Wellington. Learned Cortlandt D., (Berkshire Blacking Co.,) h Broad and Wendell ave. Learned Edward Hon., contractor, office 52 Broadway, N. Y., owns "Onota" farm in Pittsfield 400 acres, resident Broad and Wendell ave, ""LEARNED FRANK, breeder of thoroughbred Jersey catlte, 25 head, and Hambletonian horses, Shropshiredown sheep and Yorkshire swine, farmer 400. [Card on page 100.] Learned George A., book-keeper, h 37 Daniels ave. Learned George Y., resident, pres, of Crystal Hill Mining Co., in Colorado, • ~ h Bartlett ave. *LEARNED LYMAN C, manuf. of wagons, carriages, sleighs etc., repair ing in all its branches a specialty, Clapp ave., bds 32 West. [Card on page 194.] LEARNED THOMAS H., postmaster and fire ins. agent, h 6 Church. LEARNED WILLIAM P., (Berkshire Blacking Co.,) h Broad and Wendell ave. Leavidt George H., carriage painter, h 37 Wellington ave. Leavitt Joseph, dentist, 21 North, bds 79 North. LeBarnes George E., plumber, bds 7 Orchard. LeBlone Frederick, hostler at Russell's, bds at Cottage Hotel. LeClair Frank, laborer, h 29 Howard. LeClair Peter, laborer, h off Howard. Ledhold Herman, painter, h John. Lee Caroline, widow of James, tailoress, 27 West. Lee James M., actuary of Berkshire Life Ins. Co., h 35 South. Lee John M., (J. M. & W. P. Lee) h 66 Fenn. Lee J. M. & W. P., (John M. and Wm. P.) groceries and provisions, 11 .tenn. Lee William P., (J. M. & W. P. Lee) h 68 Fenn. Leffingwell Alvah, resident, h 23 Third. Lehman Matthew, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 3 Guilds hill. Leidhold Ertman, restaurant, h 194 North. Leidhold Herman, painter, h John. Leidholt Louis, soap maker, h 91 River. Lennehan James E., saloon, 71 West, h 15 River. Leonard Frank, shoe finisher, bds Berkshire House. Leonard James, laborer, bds 36 Second. Leonard Michael, policeman, h off Second. Leonard Patrick, shoemaker, "51 North, bds Seymour. LeRoy Elmer B., agt. N. Y. Tea Co., 139 North, bds Burbank House. Lester Eva K, widow of William, h Willis place. LETORNEAU JOSEPH, blacksmith at Robbins, Gamwell & Co.'s h 33 Church. Letournou Moses, invalid, h 31 Howard. Lew Thomas, fireman at Pomeroy's, h 37 S. Church. Lewis Edward, law student, bds Wahconah. Lewis Frank E., brakeman B. & A. R. R.,h 42 Francis ave. Lewis Sarah, widow of W. J., h Dunham. Liddle Frederick J., prof, of music,instructor of vocal and instrumetal music, and organist at South Congregational church, h Holland's block, Second. 21 322 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. LiUie Elmer, laborer for W. G. Backus, bds 26 East. Lillie George, cabman, bds 23 Howard. Lincoln Frank H., machinist, bds 55 Fenn. Lincoln Minnie S., (Mrs. Frank H.) dressmaker, bds 55 Fenn. Lindley Reuben, supt. Pomeroy's mills, h 43 W. Housatonic. Lindsley E. Preston, carpenter and joiner, h 43 Elm. Linehan Dennis, bar-tender, h 47 Burbank. Lingenfelter George, blacksmith, h 35 First. Linn Ton Joe, Chinese laundry, 20 West. Linn William D. V., retired, h 2 Linden. Linnehan Catherine, widow of Michael, h 137 West. LINNEHAN JEREMIAH M , (Eagen. L. & Co.) h West. LINNEHAN MICHAEL, (Eagen, L. & Co.) h 15 River. Linnehan William, clerk, bds 137 West. Linnehan William W., clerk for Carter & Lawrence, bds West. Liptay Charles, candy manuf, 137 North, bds Railroad. Litenew Joseph, blacksmith, h Onota. Lloyd Willie, carpenter, bds 4 Cottage row. Loftus Catharine, widow of Thomas, bds 192 North. Loftus Edward A., shoemaker, h 192 North. Logan Laforest, selectman, dealer in tobacco and cigars, 15 North, h 4 Linden, Loins Willie L., commercial traveler, h 21 First. Lomontague Noe, laborer, h 67 River. Look Sebrina L., widow of William B., tailoress, keeps boarding house 81 Fenn. Loop Arthur A., accountant, h 49 South. Loop Jennie E., clerk for Wood Bros., bds Church. Lorange Joseph, carpenter for B. & A. R. R., bds 54 Fenn. Lorange Joseph, Jr., carpenter B. & A. R. R., bds 54 Fenn. Lord Matthew A., retired, h 12 Church. Loring Minor, laborer, h 1 Newell. Lovejoy Alfred H., foreman B. & A. R. R., h 33 Third. Lovejoy Charles A., tinsmith and plumber, bds ^^ Third. Lovejoy William H., emp. B. & A. R. R., bds 33 Third. Loverty Henry, currier, h 8 High. Lowden Arthur S., clerk for G. R., bds do. LOWDEN GEORGE R., dealer in fish, fruit and vegetables, also bottling horse radish, 13 South, (p. o. South Vineland, N. J.) Lowden Orrin E., laborer, h South Main. LOWDEN THOMAS L, cleik for George R., h Gold ave. Lowe John, coach driver at American House, h 51 Fenn. Loynes Charles N., heeler in shoe factory, h Holland's block, Second. J LOYNES LUKE K., founder of iron and brass, cor Fenn and Second, h iiy Fenn, served in 5th Iowa infantry, three years. *LUCAS HENRY P., dealer in Agricultural implements, seeds, fertilizers, lime, cement, etc., 13 West, h West Housatonic. [See index to adv'ts.J LUCE ANN M., widow of Frazier, resident, h 101 Fenn. Luce Fred W., clerk 11 Fenn, bds Silver. Luce Fred W., delivery clerk for Lee Bros., h 3 Crosier ave. LUCE SIDNEY A., carpenter and builder, h 3 Crosier ave. Ludden Amos, invalid, bds 7 Melville. Lyman Charles W., railroad engineer, h 2 South ave. Lyman John, coachman, bds 28 Railroad. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 323 Lynch Edward, laster in shoe factory, h 29 Third. . Lynch John, laborer, h 24 Seymour. Lyons Thomas F., resident, h 8 North Pearl. Lyons Will, artist, penman, bds Mrs. Kells, Francis ave. Lyons William H., draughtsman and penman, bds 6 Brown ave Maclnnes Duncan C, clerk, 47 and 49 North, bds 12 Pearl. MacINNES WILLIAM D., (Kennedy & Maclnnes) bds Burbank House. Mack E. Olyn, paper box cutter, bds Holland's block, Second st. MacKey Nora, dressmaker, bds 58 N. First. MAGNER ARTHUR, shoemaker for Burbank & Enright, has worked in Pittsfield since 1849, h S3 Daniels ave. Magner James, brakeman, bds 59 Daniels ave. Magner John, machinist, bds 59 Daniels ave. Mahan John, laborer, h Seymour. Mahan Thomas, telegraph operator, h 36 Clough. Mahar Ellen Miss, dressmaker, 6 Willis place. MALLERY HAMLIN M., (Gabeler & Mallery) bds 13 Francis ave. Mallison Absalom F., resident, aged 74, h and lot 49 Fenn. Mallison Nathan D., carpenter, h 39 Bradford. Malloy Dennis, laborer, h West. Malloy Thomas H., steam fitter, h West cor Center. Maloney Edward, clerk, Ladd & Co., h Winter. Mandell Thomas C, supt. gig room at Pomeroy's, h East Mil). Mandigo George T., musician and clerk at G. R. Lowden's, bds 20 Cottage row. Mandigo Hattie, house and lot, 31 First. Mandigo Stephen F., pressman at Eagle office, h 20 Cottage row. Mandigo William S., stationary engineer B. &. A. R. R., h 20 Cottage row. Mangin David, weaver, bds Wahconah. Mangin Michael, laborer, h Wahconah. Mangin Michael, Jr., laborer, bds Waconah. Manion James, carpenter, h 10 Clough. Manion Margaret, widow of Nicholas, h Pomeroy's iron mill. Manna William, emp. L. Pomeroy's Sons, h Mill. MANNING JOHN H., (M. S. & Son) h 49 Francis ave. Manning Mary S., (M. S. & Son) widow of Dr. John H., h 53 Francis ave. •MANNING M. S. & SON, (Mary S. M. and John H. M.) dealers in drugs and medicines, 51 North. [Card on page 194.] Manning William, Jr., reed maker, bds 19 West. Manning William A., coachman, h 9 Reed. Manning William H., gardener, h South. Mannion Fergus, brick mason, h 7 1 Francis ave. MANSION HOUSE, Patrick O'Brien, prop., 9 Depot. MAPLEWOOD HALL, summer resort hotel, St. Lawrence & Rogers.props., North cor Maplewood ave. Maplewood Institute, boarding school for young ladies, North st. cor Maple wood ave Marcks Frank H., laborer, h Onota. Markham Alfred, carpenter, h 13 High. MARKHAM CHARLES M., brick mason, contractor and builder, h 7 Silver. Markham Edward H., brick mason, h Brown. Markham Franklin J., market gardener, h Beaver. 324 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Markham George, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds Parker House. Markham Joseph T., brick mason, h 7 Silver, Markham Talmon. retired machinist, aged 88 bds 7 Silver. MARKSTEIN SIMEON D., (M. Rosenthal) h 1 2 Union. MARKSTEIN & ROSENTHAL, (Simeon D.M. and Max G.R.) dry goods, millinery and fancy goods, 52 and 56 North cor Fenn. Maro William, driver at Russell's, bds West st. Maron George A., fireman, bds 5 Renne place. Marra William, laborer at Pomeroy's, h West. Marsh Allie J., widow of Fred C, clerk 6 North, bds 92 Fenn. Marsh George, emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, h 7 Beaver. Marshall Charles H , eclectic physician, room 49, Burbank Hotel. MARSHALL JOHN, dealer in wine, liquors, beer and cigars, 196^ North, h 198 do cor Orchard. Marshall James J., clerk, bds 32 Daniels ave. MARSHALL MICHAEL, prop, restaurant, dealer in oysters, wholesale and retail dealer in liquors, 6 Depot, h 44 Second. Marshall Michael, brick mason, h 57 Burbank. Martell Joseph, mason, h 29 Lincoln. Martin Henry, hardware dealer, 85 North, h 24 Maplewood ave. Martin Isidore, laborer, h Elm. Martin John, invalid, h Fourth, near shoe factory. Martin John, laborer, h Railroad. Martin Patrick, laborer, bds 49 Railroad. Martin Robert L, dry goods, 38 North, h 76 South. Martin Sarah Miss, resident, h 8 South. MARTIN SARAH A., widow James, laundress, h 22 Burbank. Martin Thomas, baker, foreman at W. H. Teeling & Co.'s bakery, h Francis ave. Martin Thomas, laborer, h 49 Railroad. Martin Thomas P., baker, h 63 Francis ave. Marvin Francis J., house painter and paper hanger, h 7 Third. Marvin Frank, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds 7 Third. Maslen Joseph, (Fuller & Maslen) h 3 Linden. Mason Adolphus, house painter, bds 6 North First. Mason Martha, widow of , h 5 Burbank. Matague Matthew, switchman, B. & A. R. R., h West. Matches Matthew, stone cutter, h 64 Clough cor River. Matches William, laborer, h 62 Clough. Matt Catherine, widow of Augustus, h 17 Robbins ave. Mattison Mary E., (Mrs. George) works in knitting mill, bds 7 Third. Mattoon George M., agent for fruit and ornamental trees, and farmer 210 in Lenox, h 62 Francis ave. Matoon Olivia N. B., teacher, bds 62 Francis ave. Maxim Hudson, (Knowles & Maxim) bds Francis ave. Maxwell Charles A., laborer, bds Gold ave. cor. William. May Nathaniel, retired, 81 years old, h John. May Samuel G., painter, bds High. May William H., (May & Chapel) h 5 Daniels ave. May & Chapel, (W. H. May and A. M. Chapel) machinists, boilers and gen eral jobbers, cor Fenn and Second. Mayon Simeon, bridge builder for B. & A. R. R., h Renne place. McAusland James, resident, h 6 Lincoln. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 325 McAvoy Patrick, laborer, h Morningside. McCann John, laborer, h 5 Clough. McCarthy Dennis, telegraph operator, bds 54 Fenn. McCarthy Florence, carpenter and joiner, h off Second. McCary William H., spinner, h Appleton ave. McCary William R., laborer, h E. Housatonic. McCauley Margaret, widow of Daniel, bds 13 Lincoln. McCleary James, slater, h 5 Linden. McColgan John, fac. op., h 33 W. Housatonic. McCollough Henry, stone cutter, h 102 River. McColoney John, cloth fuller, h E. Mill. McConnell George, painter for Hopkins & W., h 9^ North. McCormick John, laborer, h Williams. McCormick Mary, house work, 55 Fenn. McCue John, laborer, h Water. McDermott John T., Rev., asst. pastor of St. Joseph's R. C. church, h 168 North. McDonagh Eliza, widow of John, h 42 S. Church. McDonald Ann, widow of Thomas, h 39 Second. McDonald Hugh, laborer, h Morningside. McDonald Jerry, blacksmith, h 31 North Second. McDonald Jerry, teamster, h Mill. McDonald John, laborer, bds 4 Cottage row. McDonald Lizzie, operative for Terry Clock Co., bds Willis place. McDonald Mary, widow of James, h 87 Third. McDonald Michael, shoemaker, bds 4 Cottage row, McDonald Michael, resident, aged nearly 90, bds 29 Third. McDonald Patrick, clerk, h 26 Linden. McDonald Peter, emp. of Terry Clock Co., bds 39 Second. McDonald Thomas, fac. op., h 8 N. Pearl. McDonnell Michael, shoemaker, bds Cottage row. McDonnell Patrick F., clerk at Joseph H. Daly's, h 26 Linden. McDonough John, switchman B. & A. R. R., h 45 Robbins ave. McDonough John, laborer, h 8 Division. McDonough Peter, (Doyle & McDonough) h S. Church. McDonough Peter, gas fitter, h 39 Second. McDonough Philomena R., widow of Peter, h 39 Second. McEnany Barney, clerk, 6 Fenn, bds Corcoran House, Depot st. McEnany Bernard, bartender, bds 54 Fenn. McEnany John, liquor dealer, 5 Fenn, bds Berkshire House. McEnany Terrence H., wholesale liquor dealer, 101 North, h n North First. McEvoy Daniel F., cutter at shoe factory, bds 15 Burbank. McEwen Bridget, widow, h 30 Clough. McFarland Israel, carpenter, h 3 High. McFarland Edward, dye house, West, h 7 Daniels ave. McGARRY WILLIAM, (successor to C. A. Rockwell,) prop, restaurant and saloon, dealer in wines, liquors, and cigars, wholesale and retail deal er in oysters, 7 West, h 1 S. Church. McGerry Peter, car repairer B. & A. R. R. Co., bds 28 Railroad. McGowan James, book-keeper at Taconic Mills, h 12 Melville. McGowan James C, carpenter and joiner, h 6 Wellington ave. McGowan J. Frothingham, book-keeper for H. Martin, h 44 N. First. McGowan Patrick, laborer, h Clough. 326 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. McGrath Bridget, widow of Thomas, h near R. R., off Pearl. McGrath Lawrence, laborer, h Francis ave. McKee Frank H., confectioner, 21 Fenn, h 30 Pomeroy ave. McKeevers James, laborer, h Wahconah.. McKeller Hannah F., dressmakei, bds 54 Fenn. McKENNA JAMES, chief of police, office at police station, h 190 North. McKenna James, mason, h 13 Lincoln. McKeon Alexander, carriage trimmer, Liberty, bds West. McKeon Joseph, carpenter and joiner, h 37 Burbank. McKibbin Tacitus C, printer Sun office, bds 19 Cottage row. McKim John, carpet weaver, h 15 Newell. McKim John J., clerk for Kennedy & Mac Inness, bds 15 Newell. McLane Ellen, widow of James, h 7 N. Second cor. Hamlin. McLaughlan Thomas A., dyer, h 13J Burbank. McLaughlin Celia, widow of Lawrence, h 47 Second. MCLAUGHLIN E. KIRBY, justice of peace, collector and real estate agt., 9 Bowerman's block, West cor. South. McLaughlin John, currier, h 32 Beaver. McLaughlin John, laborer, h 33 Second. McLaughlin John, laborer, h 14 N. Pearl. McLaughlin Patrick, laborer, h 10 Robbins. McLaughlin Peter, carriage painter, h 14 N. Pearl. McLaughlin Peter J., salesman for Singer Mfg. Co., bds 1 Second st. McLaughlin William H., shoe cutter, bds n Lake. McMahan Michael, laborer, h Seymour. McMahon Anna, widow of Patsey, h 4 Divison. McMahon John, resident, 59 Burbank. McMahon Mary J., book keeper for W- J-, bds 59 Burbank. McMahon Simeon, laborer, h 31 Third. McMahon William J., dealer in groceries, canned goods, and flour, 59 Bur bank, h do. McMann Mark, switchman Housatonic R. R., h 45 S. Church. McNally Michael, laborer, h 36 Francis ave. McName James, carpenter and joiner, bds 192 North. McNerney Martin, loom repairer, h 4 Spring. McNorton Gordon, wool sorter, h West. McQuaid John M., clerk Burbank Hotel, bds do. McSweeny Alphonso R., clerk for W. J. McMahon, bds 28 Appleton ave. McSweeny Frank, clerk for Carter <&: Lawrence, bds Appleton ave. McSweeny James, machinist, h 28 Appleton ave. Mead Edward Brenton, manager of Mead's carriage repository, 29-"? North, h 208 North. Mead Eveline Miss, teacher, bds 12 South. Mead George W., machinist, h 19 First. Mead Hannah, widow of George W., h 15 First cor Fenn. Mead Jane N., widow of Darius R., resident, h 208 North. Meagher Michael, gardener, h 12 Beaver. Mee James, shoe laster, bds Seymour. Mee John, brick mason, bds Seymour. Mee Owen, laborer, bds Seymour. Mee Thomas, laborer, h Seymour. Meehan Ellen, widow of William, h 73 Francis ave. Meehan Hugh, cloth finisher, h 37 Clough. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 327 Meehan John, laborer, bds 73 Francis ave. Meehan Michael, saloon, 69 West, bds 73 Francis ave. Meehan Michael, weaver, h Mill. Meehan William, laborer, h 6 Spring. Meigs Charles S , head clerk 25 North, h 31 East. Meigs William D., cabinet maker, h 31 East. Meigs William I., clerk at Pittsfield dye house, h 31 East. Mellen George W., tin peddler, h Beaver. Mellody John, clerk 61 North, h 10 Clough. Mellody Lawrence, hats, caps, and gents' furnishing goods, 61 North, bds 10 Clough. Mentor Claradon J., shirt cutter, h 79 Francis ave. Mercer Henry, coachman, h 27 Church. Mercer Martha W., widow of John, prop." boarding house, 12 Pearl. Mercer William M., physician and surgeon, member of school board, office 4 North First, h do. Merchant Alice N. Miss, saleslady, bds 55 Francis ave. Merchant Charles E., plumber, bds 23 Howard. Merchant Jane, widow John, resident, h 23 Howard. Merchant Lewis A., telegraph operator, clerk at Housatonic R. R. office, bds 5 Goodrich. Merithew Lucy A., widow of Horace R., bds 12 Bradford. Meron Eli G., shoemaker, h 31 Railroad. Meron Enos I., clerk, 20 North, bds 31 Railroad. MERRIAM ANDREW, contractor and builder, h Beaver. Merriam David, carpenter and joiner, h 16 Elm cor High. Merriam George, carpenter and joiner, h 16 Elm cor High. Merriam Ida A., teacher of drawing and painting, 18 Central block, bds 12 Summer. MERRIAM LORENZO, farmer 200, h West. Merriam Louis, carpenter, h 52 Beaver. Merriam Paul, carpenter, h Linden cor Robbins ave. Merriam Paul, resident, aged 81, h off Beaver. Merrill Ayres P., resident, owns with John E. farm 250, h 4 Adam. MERRILL CHARLES E., (M. & Co.) h 138 North. Merrill Henry C, emp. of W. W. Whiting, h 88 Fenn. MERRILL JOHN E., (M. & Co.) h r 22, farmer 550. Merrill John P., book-keeper, 140 North, bds 138 do. MERRILL & CO., (John E. and Charles E. Merrill) dealers in lumber, sash, doors and blinds, planing mill, sawing, stair building, mills 140 and 158 North, office 140 North. Merritt Henry L., engineer, h 8 Daniels ave. Merry Bert, finisher in cabinet shop, bds 7 Third. Merry Edward, carpenter and joiner, h 56 Fenn. Merry Nelson, retired, h 3 1 First. Merry Theodore F., mail agent Housatonic R. R., h 32 Second. Mesick, Allen, laborer, bds 65 River. Mesick Thomas, laborer, h 63 River. Messer Charles, clerk for O. Root & Sons, bds Appleton ave. Messer Jeremie, carpenter and joiner, h Water. Messey William, laborer, h ^6 Robbins ave. Metcalf Lucy, works in shoe factory, bds 55 Fenn. Meyer Henry, at Pomeroys, h. 328 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Meyer Isidore, Prof, of instrumental and vocal music, German and French languages, h to Circular ave. Meyer Louise, widow of Henry, h. Meyer William, music teacher, h. Meyers Mary, widow of Charles. Michael William, laborer, h 1 1 West. Michels Henry, laborer, h W. Housatonic. Middlebrook Anson L., teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 10 Guilds hill. Middlebrook Cleber L., shoemaker, bds 15 Burbank. Middlebrook James, laborer, h Middle. Middleton Henry C, weaver, h Onota. Middleton Patrick, horse dealer, h 1 1 West. Miller Charles H., painter, h 13 Pearl. Miller Edward, tailor, h 35 Clough. Miller Eliza C, (Mrs. Freeman) boarding house, 12 First. MILLER ELLA J., widow of William H., dealer in ice cream, soda, candyr etc., h 10 Linden. Miller Etta, works in knitting mill, bds 47 Fenn. Miller Frank S., emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, bds 10 Linden. Miller Fred F., salesman for Miller & Rowe, h 47 Fenn cor First. Miller Fred S., shoemaker, h 47 Fenn. Miller Freeman, (Miller & Rowe) h 12 First. MILLER IRVING M„ supt. at S. K, Smith & Co.'s silk mill, Robbins ave. h 7 Daniels ave. Miller jared, house painter, h 14 Adam. Miller John C, painter, h 13 Pearl. Miller Luman, teamster, h 21 Winter. Miller Willard E., clerk at S. K. Smith and Co.'s silk mill, bds 10 Linden. Miller & Rowe, (Freeman Miiler and Peter Rowe) meat market, 1 1 South. MILLIGAN THOMAS W., farm manager for Mrs. William Pollock, 14 cows, 210 acres, h High, owns h and lot in Alford. Milliman Elmer S., emp, of Terry Clock Co., bds 1 Third. Milliman Sterling D., car repairer, B. & A. R. R., h 1 Third. Mills Arthur A., crockery, house furnishings and oils, at wholesale and retail, 25 North, h 154 do. Mills Elizabeth, widow of Charles D., h 6 Elizabeth. Mills Frank D., local editor Daily Evening Journal, bds 31 South, Miner Augustus, laborer, h 105 North. Mink Charles, printer, Sun office, bds 10 East Housatonic. Mink William, foreman Sun printing office, h 10 East Housatonic. Misklle Patrick, mason, h Clough. Molner George, tailor, h rear, Francis ave. Molner David N., cutter, 46 North, bds 17 Summer. Molner Lewis, clerk, 46 North, h Railroad. Moloney Edward, billiard-marker, bds 14 Winter. Moloney Michael, laborer, h 14 Winter. Moloney Michael H., shoemaker, bds 14 Winter. Monks Anna, widow of Stephen C, prop, boarding house, h 28 Railroad. Montgomery George J., brakeman, B. & A. R. R., h 23 Cottage row. Montoux Joseph, stone-cutter, h 8 Wellington ave. Montville Angeline, seamstress, bds 3 Broad. Montville Joseph, clerk, 52 North, h Pearl cor Cottage row. Montville Libbie J., seamstress, bds 3 Broad. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 329 Montville Martha E., seamstress, bds 3 Broad. Montville Mitchell, blacksmith, horseshoeing and jobbing, h 29 East Housa tonic cor Pomeroy's ave. Montville Napoleon E., resident, 3 Broad. Montville Virginia M., seamstress, bds 3 Broad. Mooney Christopher, laborer, h Linden cor Robbins ave. Moore Ann, widow of Patrick, h Lincoln. Moore Arvah H., brick mason, bds 5 Silver. Moore Charles L , teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 18 Guilds Hill. MOORE ELDAD E., contractor for Werden's novelty works, also salesman for the same, h 16 Linden. Moore Fred M., drug clerk, bds 14 Church. Moore Gardner B., clerk, h 61 Francis ave. Moore Homer L., clerk at the postoffice, bds Willis place. Moore Homer R., clerk in postoffice, bds Willis place. 'Moore Jacob, peanut dealer, h John. Moore James, laborer, h 13 Lincoln. Moore Marcus T., foreman at Werden's Novelty Works, h 9 Willis place. Moran Frances E. , dressmaker, bds 21 Union. Moran Harriet, widow of Joseph, h 21 Union. Moran Mitchell, dealer in horses, bds 21 Union. Moran Patrick, gas fitter, bds Cottage row. Moran Peter, hostler, h 30 Robbins ave. cor. Bradford. Moran Thomas, laborer, h 6 South Church. k Morely Alfred J., works in shoe factory, h 123 Fenn. M Morey Daniel C, retired, h 171 North. i ft Morgan Dell, emp. of M. A. Pennock, bds Francis ave. »; MORGAN HENRY T., (H. T. Morgan & Co.) h 9 Pomeroy's ave. MORGAN H. T. & CO., (Henry T. Morgan) clothing, hats, caps, robes, etc., 2 Central block, 39 North. Morgan Joseph, carpenter, h Mill. Morgan Lewis, emp. at Pomeroy's mill, bds Mill ave. Morley Sardis B., retired clergyman, h 32 Union. Morrell Alfred M., dealer in tea, coffee, and spices, 77 North, h. 75 Fenn. Morris Charles W., printer and carpenter, h 22 Adam. Morris Hermania C, book-keeper for Singer Manuf. Co., bds 8 Railroad. Morris Thomas, hostler tor Pittsfield Cab Co., h 30 Circular ave. Morrison Peter, carpenter, bds 4 Cottage row. Morrisey Edward, spinner, h 41 Church. Morrisey Thomas F., clerk 61 North, bds 12 Pearl. Morrisey William H., plumber, bds Parker House. Morrow William J., mail carrier from postoffice to railroad station, bds 12 • rear Melville. Morse Nelson, teamster for F. G. Guilds, bds 14 Guilds hall. Morton Rebecca, widow of S. W., h 175 North. MORTON WARREN G., dealer in coal, wood, lime, and cement, also public storehouses, member prudential committee, 21 Depot, h 1 Lin coln, also wholesale (branch office) at Albany, N. Y., for the sale of bituminous coals. Motto Guitano, wood carver for Z. A. Ward, bds 7 Cottage row. Motto Joseph, cabinet maker for Z. A. Ward, bds 7 Cottage row. Mugler Christian, Jr., upholsterer for Hopkins & W., h Summer. Mugler Christian, Sr., cabinet maker, Hopkins & Wilbur, h North Second. 33° PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Mugler Christopher, cabinet maker, h 19 North Second cor Lincoln. Mugler George, upholsterer at 100 North, h Wahconah. Mulchey Michael, night watchman for L. Pomeroy's Sons, h Mill. Mulchey Morris, laborer. Mulcahy Thomas, blacksmith, bds off Second. Mullaney James, emp. at H. S. Russell's boiler shop, Mullaney Thomas, painter, h 78 West. MULLANY BROTHERS, (John A. and Patrick H.) manufs. of granite and marble monumental work, and building trimmings, 202 North. MULLANY JOHN A., (Mullany Bros.) h 204 North. MULLANY PATRICK H., (Mullany Bros.) h 204 North. Mullen Bridget, widow of Patrick, h Mill. Mullin Ann, widow of , h 19 Winter. Mullensky Fred, at Pomeroy's mills, h 33 West Housatonic. Mulroy James, laborer, h Mill. Mulvina Rose, widow of James, h East Mill. MUNSON HIRAM S., prop. Berkshire House, agent for Burleigh's patent sewing machine treaddles, h North. MUNYAN DEWITT C, selectman, contractor and builder, fancy hard wood work a specialty, rear Academy of Music, h 20 North First. Munyan Janet A., widow of Austin B., resident, 20 North First. Humane Thomas E., laborer, h Wahconah. Murphy Daniel, baggage mister B. & A. R. R., h 17 Union. Murphy Daniel, drug clerk, 118 and 120 North, bds 20 Dunham. Murphy Ella F., shirt maker, bds 13 Howard. Murphy James, miller, h Richmond ave. Murphy James, laborer, h West Housatonic. Murphy James, carpenter, h Lincoln. MURPHY JAMES H., meat market, 7 West, h "Cemetery farm." Murphy John D., clerk for Robbins & Kellogg, bds 17 Union. Murphy John F., (Murphy & Harper) h 7 North Second cor Hamlin. Murphy John J., druggist and apothecary, 118 and 120 North, h 20 Dunham. Murphy Joseph M., carpenter, h 21 Railroad. Murphy Michael, dealer in horses, h Linden. Murphy Patrick, laborer, h 14 Clough. Murphy William, laborer, h 32 Clough. Murphy & Harper, (John F. M. and Peter H. ) boots, shoes and rubbers, 106 North, Murray Felix, house painter, h 47 Beaver. Murray Thomas, printer, h 25 North Second. Murray William H., dealer in wool, h 151 North. Murry Charles P., blacksmith, Liberty, h do: Murry Hannah, widow of Patrick, h 25 North Second. Murry John, laborer, bds 25 North Second. Murry William, mason, h Liberty. Murtell Joseph, carpenter, h 34 Circular ave. Murtough James, hack driver, h 49 Second. Murtough Michael J., policeman, h 34 Second. Musgrove Charles M., knitter, BerkshireKnitting Mill, h 51 North First. Musgrove John H., agent knitting mill, h 97 Fenn. Myers Caroline, widow of Robert E., h 10 Robbins ave. Myers Charles E., exp. messenger, B. & A. R. R., bds 10 Robbins ave. Myers Fritz, brewer for Gimlich & White, h John. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 33 I Myers H. Claud, clerk at postoffice, bds io Robbins ave. Myers Harry W., way bill clerk, American Exp. office, h 7 Church. Myer John, baker for M. Diehl, bds 206 North. Nailer Roger, emp. of L. Pomeroy's Sons, h Mill. NASH EMORY H., justice ofthe peace, real estate and loan agency, con veyancer and ins. agent, 60 North, room 1, h 13 Union. Nash Harvey L., prop, boarding, feed and sale stable, North, h 5 Pearl. NASH HOMER B , deputy sheriff for Berkshire and Hampden counties, office at the court-house, h 30 Maplewood ave. Nash Mary A., widow of S. A., h 20 Union. Nautell Joseph, carpenter, h 26 Circular ave. Neal George, shoemaker, h 1 West Housatonic. Nealon Mary Miss, dressmaker at 13^- North, bds 3 Church. Neate Mary A., widow of Samuel, dressmaker, h 71 Fenn. Neate Mary M., nurse, bds 71 Fenn. Nelan James, emp. B. & A. R. R., h Robbins ave. Nelligan Timothy J., overseer at Rice's silk mill, h 72 River. Nelson Alexander, resident, 19 E. South. Nelson Fred C, clerk for T. H. Richardson, bds 14 Maplewood ave. Nelson Otto, emp. of E Learned, bds do. New England Telephone and Telegraph Co., C. G. Tompkins, supt. west ern division, 29 Berkshire Life Insurance building. NEW YORK STORE, Markstein & Rosenthal, props., dealers in dry and fancy goods and millinery, 52 and 56 North, 1, 3 and 5 Fenn. New York Tea Co., E. B. LeRoy, agt., 139 North. Newcastle Lafayette, carpenter, h Willis. Newcastle Peter, grocery, Willis, h do. Newkirk Howard, laborer, bds 17 Lake. Newkirk Samuel B., clerk, 25 North, bds 17 Lake. NEWMAN ABRAHAM J., (J. R. N. & Sons) h 11 Bradford. Newman Benjamin W., clerk, 46 North, bds American House. Newman Diantha, widow of Herrick, bds 26 Bradford. NEWMAN GEORGE H., (J. R. N. & Sons) bds American House. NEWMAN JOSEPH R.. (J. R. N. & Sons) bds American House. •NEWMAN J. R. & SONS, (Joseph R., Abraham J., and George H.) merchant tailors and clothers, 46 and 48 North. [Card on page 400.] Newman William, driver for Pittsfield Cab Co., h 9 W. Housatonic. Newton Edward, emp. M. Gleason, h Adam. Newton Edward, butcher, h cor Wellington ave and Hamlin. Newton Elias A., laborer, h 24 Third. NEWMAN ELIZA O., (Mrs. H. D.) dealer in groceries, fresh fish, oysters, fruits, vegetables, etc., Bradford cor Robbins ave. Newton Elizabeth S. Miss, resident, h 2 East. NEWTON ERNEST J., dealer in all kinds of fresh and salt meats, runs a cart to Lenox, h 107 Fenn. Newton Frank P., telephone and telegraph operator at Central office, bds 17 N. Second. Newton Henry D., carpenter, h Bradford cor Robbins ave. •NEWTON HENRY H., real estate, loan and collection agent, justice of peace, 13^ North, h 17 N. Second. [Card on page 384.] NEWTON JANE P. Mrs., manager of M. J. Newton's dining rooms, 4 Cot tage row. Newton Jason, carpenter and joiner, h 107 Fenn. 332 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Newton Leonard W., retired, bds 4 Cottage row. Newton William H., emp. of New England Acoustic Telephone Co., bds 17 N. Second. Newton William H., clock-maker, bds 17 N. Second. Newton WiUiam W., rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal church, h East cor. Ap pleton ave. Neylon John, works in tack factory, bds 32 Third. Neylon Rose, widow of John, resident, 32 Third. Nichols Ansel, retired farmer, aged 83, h 6 Summer. NICHOLS EDWARD, teamster and jobber, h Newell cor. Middle. Nichols John B., house painter, h 10 Lake. NICHOLS LYDIA S., (Mrs. Edward,) dressmaker, h Newell cor. Middle. Nichols Mary L., milliner, bds 10 Lake. Nichols Sarah S. Miss, seamstress, h 31 Elm. Nicholson John, watch repairer, bds 12 South. Nickerson Francis, (F. and Son) h 14 Dunham. Nickerson F. & Son, (Francis and Joshua C.,) fish, oysters, fruits, vegetables, &c, 9 Fenn. Nickerson Joshua C, (F. Nickerson & Son,) h 43 N. Second. Nilan Michael, saloon, McKay cor. Liberty, h 30 Railroad. Niland John J., compositor at Eagle office, bds 17 Robbins ave. Noble Clark D., molder at foundry, h 79 Fenn. Noble John H., carpenter and joiner, h 108 Fenn. Noble John W., carpenter for Merrill & Co., h 108 Fenn, Noble Norman, gardener, 11 W. Housatonic. Noble Roxy, widow of William, resident, h 109 Fenn. Noble Walter T., machinist, h 77 Fenn. Noloan Martin laborer, h 8 1 Francis ave. Norris Frank, at Pomeroy's, h. Norris George, painter, h 9 Reed. Norris Mary A., dressmaker, bds West. Norris Mattie B., dressmaker, bds West. Norris William, retired, h West. Northrop Elizabeth M., widow of F. J., nurse, h 61 Francis ave. Northrop Wesley B., foreman in clock factory, h 8 Lincoln. Norton Edward D., agent for Housatonic R. R., bds Burbank House. Norton John, laborer, h. Norton John H., weaver, bds with John. Norton Malachi, molder, bds with John. Norton Peter, laborer, h Onota. Noud James, laborer, h 4 Clough. Noud John F., laborer, h 2 Clough. NOXON JOHN F., att'y and connselor at law, Bank row, bds 12 South. Noyes Caroline A., widow of Samuel, resident, 35 Second. Noyes Newton S,, (O. J. Copland & Co.,) h 35 Second. Nugent Edward, gasfitter, h 15 Howard. Nugent Mary A., clerk for William Nugent, bds 13 Howard. Nugent Michael, resident, h 13 Howard. Nugent Nellie T,, dressmaker, bds 13 Howard. NUGENT WILLIAM, variety store and news room, tobacco, cigars, etc., 57 North, h 3 Daniels ave. NUSS ALEXANDER, merchant tailor, 60 North, rooms 8 and 9, h Daniels ave., removed from Lee. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 333 O'Boile Martin, boiler maker for H. S. Russell, bds 12 First. O'Boile Patrick, laborer, h Clough. O'Brian James, laborer, bds 49 Bailroad. O'Brian John, laborer, h 32 River. O'Brian John, trimmer, h 23 Lincoln. O'Brian John M., saloon, and dealer in groceries, etc., h 42 Daniels ave. O'Brian Kate, widow of Timothy, h Wahconah. O'Brian Michael, laborer, h 21 Winter. O'Brian William, laborer, h 57 Linden. O'Brien James, tailor for Kennedy & Hills, h Holland's block, Second st. O'Brien Jeremiah, stationary engineer, h cor Wellington ave and Hamlin. O'Brien John C, truckman, h 20 Third. O'Brien John J., tinsmith, h 21 Lincoln. O'BRIEN PATRICK, prop. Mansion House, 9 Depot. O'Brien Richard, laborer, h 51 Railroad. O'Brien William, laborer, h Linden. O'Connell Daniel, tinner, bds 13 Melville. O'Connell Elizabeth, school teacher, bds 66 Beaver. O'Connell Fannie A., milliner. O'Connell James A., tinner, bds 13 Melville. O'Connell John, machine forger, foreman for Robbins, Gamwell & Co., bds 66 Beaver. O'Connell John, butcher, h 13 Melville. O'Connell John P., plumber, bds 13 Melville. O'ConneU Maurice, (William O'ConneU & Son) h 66 Beaver. O'Connell Patrick, laborer, h Onota. O'Connell William, carriage maker, bds 13 Melville. O'Connell William, (William O'Connell & Son) h 66 Beaver. O'Connell William, Jr., blacksmith, inventor and manuf, of O'Connell's pat. pipe wrench, bds 66 Beaver. O'Connell William & Son, (William and Maurice) horse shoeing, carriage blacksmithing and jobbing. 68 Beaver. O'Conners Daniel, machinist for May & Chapel, h Beaver. O'Connor Dennis, general blacksmith, New West, h do. O'Connor James, laborer, h John. O'Connor John, teamster, h 49 Burbank. O'Connors Michael J., saloonkeeper, West, h 41 Second. O'Donnell James, grocery and saloon, 10 Fenn, h 25 Second. O' Donnell James, laborer, h Onota. O'Donnell John, works in Coogan's tannery, bds 6 Robbins. O'Donnell Patrick, currier, h 6 Robbins. O'Donnell Patrick, Jr., works in shoe factory, bds 6 Robbins. O' Gorman Morris, painter, h 3 Daniels ave. O'Hern Patrick, gardener for Senator Dawes. O'Kane John, jeweler, 83 North, h 12 Beaver. O'Loughton Byron, painter, bds 15 Lincoln. O'Loughton Michael, laborer, h 15 Lincoln. O'Mara Alexander, emp. Terry Clock Co., h Robbins ave. O'Mara Henry, tack maker, h 42 Robbins ave. O'Mara Rosa, widow of Alexander, h Robbins ave. O'Niel Michael, laborer, h 34 Clough. O'Niel Michael, laborer, bds 87 River. O'Sullivan Mary, widow, summer residence, 5 East. 334 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Oatman Hiram T., local editor Berkshire Eagle, h 5 S. Church. Oatman William J., printer at Eagle office, bds 4 Cottage row. OLDS 'MARY ZOA, (Mrs. William P.) dress and cloak maker, 18 Fenn, h do. Olds William L., resident, h 32 Pomeroy ave. OLDS WILLIAM P., carpenter and joiner, h 18 Fenn. OMAN THOMAS A., retired merchant, representative ofthe 6th Berkshire district, chairman ofthe board of selectmen, h 179 North. ORR JOHN G., agent Adams Express Co., h Clinton ave. cor Elizabeth. Osborn Rebecca, widow of James, resident, h 11 Third. Osborn William \., carriage maker, Clapp ave., h Henry. Osborne Mary E., widow of Olcott, resident, aged 74, bds 28 Pomeroy ave. Oschman Oscar, carpenter, h 11 Lincoln. Otis Eliza, widow of Phillip, h Mill. Otis Phillip, mason, h Mill. Ott George, shoemaker, h 7 Orchard. Owens Margaret, widow of Patrick, bds 16 Winter. Packard Bertrand A., drug clerk, bds 13^ North. Packard James T., clerk for Talbott Bros., bds 22 Wellington ave. PACKARD JOHN K, car sealer B. & A. R. R., served in Co. A, 49th Mass. Vols., and Co. K, 8th Mass. Vols., h 22 Wellington ave. PADDOCK FRANK R., M. D., physician and surgeon, office Life Ins. building, h 3 East. Page Eliza A., widow of Dr. H. F., resident, bds 33 South. Page Harding & Co., (Harrison Page, of Watertown, Walter Page, of Bos ton, Wm. G. Harding and Morris Schaff, of Pittsfield,) props, of Lenox Glass Works, manufs. and wholesale dealers and importers of glass, Main, office 114 Milk St., Boston, branch offices at Berkshire and Lenox. Paine Arthur, tack maker, bds with Levi R. PAINE EDWARD F., tack maker, h 23 Lincoln. Paine Levi R., tack maker, h near Center. f Paine, see also Payne. Palmer Charles A., millwright and carpenter, h 3 Howard. Parish Albert E., manuf. of woolen yarns at Hinsdale, h 7 Francis ave. Park Thomas D., prop. Academy of music restaurant, bds Berkshire House. Parker Caroline G., teacher of instrumental music. Parker Charles J., manager of Union Pacific Tea Co., store 16 North, h do. Parker Emily, widow of Erastus, resident, aged 80, bds 6 South. Parker Frederick S., fire, life and accident insurance, and real estate agent, 9^- North, h 19 Daniels ave. Parker Fulton C, resident, 16 South Parker Henry, carpenter, bds Water. Parker House, Richard Parker, prop., 51 West. Parker John, laborer, h Water. Parker John C, currier for O. Coogan, h 26 Howard. PARKER JOSEPH, prop, restaurant, and dealers in wines, liquors, cigars,' &c, 9 Depot, h Beaver. Parker Lizzie A. Miss, book-keeper, 92 North, bds at Joseph's, Beaver. Parker Lydia A., widow of John C, resident, h 16 South. Parker Margaret G., widow of Samuel L., resident, 5 Pomeroy's ave. Parker Mary M., teacher of English branches and elocution in Maplewood Institute, bds do. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 335 Parker Melvin L., book-keeper Third National bank, h 5 Pomeroy ave. Parker Richard, prop, of Parker House, 5 1 West. Parker William, shoe cutter, bds 35^- Wellington ave. Parks Thomas A., carpenter, Merrill & Co., h 41 Elm. Parks William, laborer n 52 South. Parsons Charles W., machinist, h Willis place. Parsons George B., tinman, h Onota. Parsons John, at Pomeroy's, h East Mill. Partridge Harvey W., grocer, 19 Fenn, h 28 Pomeroy ave. Patneau James, laborer, h Morningside. Patten Georgianna, first assistant in North grammar school, bds 67 Fenn. Patten Louise M., principal in South grammar school, bds 67 Fenn. Patten Martha, widow of Alphonso, resident, aged 81, h 67 Fenn. PAVEY DARWIN C, editor Berkshire Co. Eagle, h South Robbins ave. Payne Edward, hackman, h 24 Bradford. Payne Edward F., with Samuel, h Circular ave. Payne Joseph, saloon, 18 McKay, h South. Payne Samuel, livery, sale and feed stable, and farmer 100, McKay, h South. Payne Samuel, Jr., with Samuel, bds do. Payne, see also Paine. Pease Charles S., farmer, bds 31 Daniels ave: Pease Daniel W., retired, h 31 Daniels ave. Pease Edson, clerk, h 6 Pearl. Pease Edson M., clerk, 97 North, h Pearl. Pease George W., (Berkshire Overall Co.) commercial traveler for the Berk shire Overall Co., bds Berkshire House. Pease George W., clerk, bds 31 Daniels ave. Pease William W.,- clerk, bds 31 Daniels ave. Peaslee Lorenzo G., clerk, 92 North, h 3 Bradford. Peaslee Robert, shoe laster, bds 4 Bradford. PEASTER JOHN E., gardener and hostler, h 9 Renne ave. Peck Charles O., mechanical inventor, commercial traveler, h 15 Appleton ave. Peck Donaldson M., bookkeeper B. & A. R. R. repair shops, bds 24 Union. Peck Emma L., music teacher, bds 15 Appleton ave. Peck Frederick C, farmer, h 3 Pomeroy's ave. Peck Jabez L., pres. Pittsfield Tack Co , and Berkshire Mutual Fire In suranceCo., and manuf. of cotton warps and flannels, h 27 East. Peck Julia H. Miss, resident, h 25 East. Peck Maria E. Miss resident, 3 Pomeroy ave. Peck Mattie A., resident, '3 Pomeroy ave. Peck Nellie M., school teacher, bds 15 Appleton ave. Peck Richard H., clerk, 12 North, bds Union. Peck Thomas D., woolen manuf., h 24 East. Pehle Charles, upholsterer, 149 North, bds Parker House Peirson Frank E., clerk, 23 North, bds 47 South. PEIRSON HENRY M., Dea., (Peirson & Son) trustee of Berkshire Co. Savings bank, h 47 South. PEIRSON HENRY R., (Peirson & Son) sec'y of Berkshire Co. Bible Soci ety, h Clinton ave. -^J PEIRSON & SON, (H. M. and H. R.) dealers in hardware, cordage and cutlery, paints and oils, 23 North. Peltier Clara, widow of Louis, h Water. 336 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. ^m Iorth Adams* < NORTH ADAMS, MASS.!> ™#LAR&EST#G1RCOLAT10N IN NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, i Cid ol Printing Estaoi ^FFH*FII/E*P^ESSES# AND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE LATEST STYLES OF DISPLAY AND BODY TYPE. ©J\ Mocjern Sooft Sir^cjeru In connection with the Office. All kinds of BLANK and RULED WORK done promptly. JAS. T. R0B1NS0N & S0R, Printers and Pabli&Hers, NORTH ADAMS, MASS. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 337 Peltier Ernest L., spinner, bds Water. Peltier Ida J., winder at knitting mill, bds Water. Peltier Laura A., shirt maker, bds Water. Pelton Florence, saleslady for Kennedy & Maclnnes, bds 6 Adam. Pender Emeline, widow of James, h 13 Orchard. Pender James M., cloth finisher, h 68 Francis ave. Penner Dennis, (Danis & Penner) h River. PENNOCK M. A., manuf. and dealer in paper boxes, old M. E. church building, Fenn St., residence, Cohoes, N. X. Perkins William, book-keeper Pittsfield National bank, h 18 Francis ave. Pernot Fred, laborer, h Water. Perry Clare, emp. B. & A. R. R., h Tyler. Perry George B., carpenter and joiner, h Middle. Peters Augustus, laborer. Phair Andrew, laborer, h 54 South. Phillips Clarissa, widow of Samuel, resident, h 21 Railroad. Phillips Edward W., works in shoe factory, h 24 Third. Phillips Grace E., teacher, bds 10 East. Phillips John W., carpenter, bds 12 First. PHILLIPS MARY A., (Mrs. T. G.) magnetic and medical electrician, office at h 10 East. Phillips Truman G., livery, 10 East, h do. Phillips William, hostler at Springside, bds do. I Pierce Allerton, dealer in organs, h 3 Beaver. \ Pierce Harry G., clerk, bds 153 North. \ Pierce Harvey C., clerk, bds 153 North. Pierce Hermon W., tin peddler, h Morningside. j Pierce Jacob C, musician, h Alder. i Pierce Richard, laborer, h 77 Francis ave. Pierce William, (Wm. & Son) h 153 North. j Pierce William A., (Wm. Pierce &Son) h 3 Beaver. Pierce William & Son, (William and William A.) dealers in pianos and v organs, 142 North. Pillon Lugger, sewing machine agent, h Clough cor Seymour. Pilon Thesdule, carpenter, h 27 Howard. PINGREE THOMAS P., att'y and counselor at law, office north side the square, h 14 South st. Pinnev Frederick W., clerk, 155 North, bds 12 Pearl. Pinney Winford M., undertaker, 155 North, bds 12 Pearl. Pitt Charles H., carpenter, contractor and builder, cabinet maker, 70 Fenn, h do. Pitt Henry M., county register, office at court-house, bds 70 Fenn. Pittsfield Cab Co., (F. G. Guilds, E. G. Hubbell and T. H. Day) props, of cab and omnibus line, baggage express, office 158 North, branch at J. B. Harrison's book-store. PITTSFIELD FURNITURE CO., Thaddeus Z. Ayres and Peter Harder, props., manufs. and dealers in furniture, 147 North cor Summer. PITTSFIELD NATIONAL BANK, Julius Rockwell, pres. ; John V. Bar ker, vice-pres. ; E. S. Francis, cashier,; 1 North, Berkshire Life Ins. building. Pittsfield Rink Co., James M. Burns, pres.; F. G. Guild, treas.; 158 North. Pittsfield Rubber Stamp Works, W. E. Day, prop., 1 Howard. 22 338 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. *PITTSFIELD STEAM LAUNDRY, Bates & Benedict, props., n Sum mer. [Card on page 70.] *PITTSFIELD STEAM RENOVATING COMPANY, (Henry R. War- ren, David C. Smith, Jr., and Orlando S. Fish,) cleaning and dusting car pets, renovating feather beds and mattresses, upholstering, etc., 25 Beaver. [Card on page 258.] PITTSFIELD TACK CO., J. L. Peck, pres. ; George N. Dutton, sec'y and treas. ; manuf. of tacks, and small nails of all kinds, South Church. *PIXLEY ELBRIDGE S., M. D., eclectic physician and surgeon, cancers, tumors and blood diseases a specialty, 56 Fenn, hdo. [Card on page 18.} Plant Daniel, laborer, h Learned ave. *PLATT C. B.'S SON, (Frederick M.) hats, caps, furs and furnishing goods, 9 South, h ^^ do. [Card on page 290.] Piatt Clifford M., student, bds 33 South. PLATT FRED M., (C. B. Piatt's Son) hatter and furrier, h 33 South. Piatt Harriet A., widow Samuel H., resident, 26 East. Piatt Harry M., packer for Overall Co., h 6 Pomeroy ave. Piatt Harry N., book-keeper Berkshire Overall Co., h Pomeroy ave. Piatt Maryette, widow of Comfort B., resident, h 26 East. Piatt S. Elizabeth Miss, resident, 26 East. Piatt Samuel L., clerk for Page, Hardy & Co., of Berkshire, bds 26 East. Plaz Margaret, widow of Ambrose, h Winter. Plaz Willard A., printer, Sun office, bds Winter. Pleu George, deliverer for W. P. Griffin, h 9 Newell. Pleu George W., teamster, h Elm. Pleu Hercules, shoemaker, h Appleton ave. Pleu Joseph, shoemaker, h John. Pleu Joseph, carpenter, h 70 River. Plimley Horace, teamster, bds 55 Fenn. Plunkett Edward L,, medical student, bds 20 East. Plunkett Harriet E. Miss, resident, 20 East. Plunkett Harriet M., widow of Hon. Thomas F., resident, 20 East. PLUNKETT WILLIAM R., attorney at law, pres. Beskshire Life Ins. Co., director of Agriculture Bank, chairman water com., treas. Pittsfield Coal Gas Co., pres. Berkshire Athen,«um, director Pontoosuc Mfg. Co., office room 13 and 14 Berkshire Life Ins. building, h 20 East. Poland Job, switchman, B. & A. R. R., h West- Poland John, switchman, B. & A. R. R., h West. Polk Charles B., tinsmith, bds 12 First. Polk Ernest Henry, emp. of C. H. Booth, h 6 Silver. Pollock Charles Manice, resident, bds Grey Tower. Pollock Edward L., resident, bds Grey Tower. Pollock George E., resident, bds Grey Tower. POLLOCK SUSAN LEARNED, widow of William, residence, Grey Tower, owns farm 230. Pollock William, stock broker in New York, summer residence, North. Polly Celian, carpenter apprentice, h 23 Howard. POLLY EUNICE M., (Mrs. Austin,) dressmaker, agent for W. C. Rhoods, magic scale tailor system for dress cutting, h 23 Howard. Pomeroy E. V. S., clerk, bds 42 Wrst Housatonic. Pomeroy Edward, farmer 44, h 42 West Housatonic. Pomeroy Laura C., widow of Theodore, h West Housatonic. Pomeroy L.'s Sons, (Silas H. and Theodore L.) manufs. of military kersey& and cassimeres, and other woolen goods, West Housatonic. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 339 Pomeioy Robert, manufacturer, resident, h 4 East. POMEROY S. HARRIS, (L. Pomeroy's Sons,) treas. Greylock Mills, h 2 West Housatonic. Pomeroy Theodore L., (L. Pomeroy's Sons,) h 48 West Housatonic. Porter Benj. F., building mover, h 55 Daniels ave. Porter James A., laborer, h 55 Daniels ave. Porter M. Addie Miss, school teacher, bds 2 Guilds hill. Porter Palmyra, widow of Andrew, resident, h 2 Guilds hill. Potter Charles, laborer, h Alden cor Robbins ave. Potter Daniel E., shipping clerk, Brimmer Mfg. Co., h 29 Bradford. Potter Fred A., cook, h 27 Howard. Potter Peter A., cook, h 121 Fenn. Poulin Victor, blacksmith, h 3 Orchard. Powell Ashel A., retired, h 13 Bradford. Powell Carrie A., works in shoe factory, bds 12 Lake. Powell Caroline E., widow of Edmund R., resident, 12 Lake. Powell Edward, driver for Pittsfield Cab Co., lodges at office. Powell William W., engineer B. & A. R. R., h 23 Francis ave. POWER JOHN T, (John T. & Co.) (Tillotson & Power) (D. M. Collins & Co.,) h 39 West Housatonic. POWER JOHN T. & CO., (John T Power, Frank W. Dutton, George H. Tucker) dye stuffs, dye woods, chemicals, analines and oils and mill supplies, 17 West. Power Romain, laborer, bds 8 Francis ave. Power William, collector for F. G. Guilds, bds 8 Seymour. Powers Clifton N. D., clerk at postoffice, bds 21 Lincoln. Powers Frank A., laborer, bds 12 Lincoln. Powers Henry W., gun and locksmith, 71^- North, h 21 Lincoln. Powers John, laborer, h 19 Railroad. Powers John J., employee Merrill Lumber Co., h Robbins ave. Powers Richard, laborer, h 25 Wellington ave. Powers Will P.', book-keeper, bds 8 Seymour. Powers William, wagonmaker, h rear 31 Second. Pratt Charles S., carpenter and joiner, h 21 Summer. Pratt Esther B. Miss, resident, h 2 Adam. Pratt George C, clerk, 17 North, bds 16 Howard. Pratt George D., deliverer for L. A. Stevens & Co., bds 16 Howard. Pratt Jerome, teamster, h 37 Daniels ave. Pratt Joseph, teamster for Hopkins & W., h Daniels ave. Pratt Joseph, laborer, bds 1 Orchard. Prediger Henry, manuf. and dealer in boots and shoes, leather and findings, Market, h 20 Orchard. Prediger Henry W., clerk, bds 20 Orchard. Prentice George L., fireman B. & A. R. R., h 10 Francis ave. Prevost George, laborer, h Circular ave. Price Jacob W., shoemaker, bds 21 Orchard. Prickett Jesse, employee B. & A. R. R., h 6 Robbins ave. PRINCE WILLIAM M., (P. and Walker,) h Bartlett ave. PRINCE & WALKER, (Wm. M. P. and Frank W.,) carpets, upholstery goods, draperies, paper hanging, etc., 10 North. Printiss Charles, tailor, 51 North, h 4 Pearl. Printiss Fred H., clerk at Probate office, bds 2 Pearl. Printiss Horace H., machinist, h 8 Francis ave. 340 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Printiss Mary, ( Mrs. Charles,) dressmaker, h 4 Pearl. PROPER HIRAM, carpenter, contractor and builder, cor. Orchard and Wellington ave., h 37 Wellington ave. Prout Arthur S., job room Journal office, tax collector, bds 6 Third st. Prout George, machinist, B. & A. R. R., h Third. Provo Ada, (Mrs. S.,) dressmaker, h 23 Bradford. Provo Solomon, barber, h 23 Bradford. Provost Henry, coachman, h rear 21 Francis ave. Pulaski Sophie Miss, millinery and ladies furnishing goods, 22 North, bds 14 Adam. Pulver David, carpenter and joiner, h 1 1 1 Fenn, Pulver Delia Miss, clerk for M. & J. Hayes, bds in Fenn. Pulver Jacob, laborer, h 103 North. Purcell Edward H. Rev., pastor St. Joseph's R. C. church, h 168 North. Purcell Jeffrey, laborer, h 15 High. Purcell John, painter, h 34 Linden cor Daniels ave. Purches Henry, painter, h 1 W. Housatonic. Purches Joseph E., clerk for Berkshire Life Ins. Co., h 28 Maplewood ave. PUTNAM CHARLES F., foreman B. .& A. R. R. car shop, McKay, h 4 N. Second. PUTNAM GEORGE H., agent, son of Charles F., bds 4 N. Second. Putnam Phebe, widow of Jonathan M., resident, 4 N. Second. Qua John C, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds 13 Francis ave. Quackenbush Cebra, (Albany, N. Y.,) prop. American House. QUACKENBUSH LUCY, widow of Martin, prop, dining rooms, New Bur bank block, North. Quaid John, clerk at Burbank Hotel, bds do. Quevillon Joseph Rev., R. C. clergyman, h 12 N. First cor Adam. Quinn Bridget Miss, bds 7 Lake. Quinn John, laborer, h N. First. Quinn John, molder, bds 28 Railroad. Quinlan John, section hand, h near H. R. R. round house. Quinlan Joseph, at Pomeroy's, h 10 Circular ave. Raab George, butcher, h 3 Renne place. Raab Valentine, traveling salesman, h Depot. Rebeau Armede, stone cutter, h 12 Elm. Rebeau Minnie, dressmaker, bds 27 Howard. Rebeau Theophile, emp. in O. Coogan's tannery, h 27 Howard. Racicot Joseph, carpenter and joiner, h 53 Burbank. RACKEMANN CHARLES SEDGWICK, att'y and counselor at law, justice ofthe peace, room 10 Berkshire Life Ins. building, h in Lenox. Radell Charles H., cabinet maker, h 5 Third. Rafferty Michael, brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 38 Francis ave. Ragan James, wood turner, bds 28 Railroad. Rainey David, emp. Terry Clock Co., h 1 Lincoln. Raitt Nellie M., table girl at depot restaurant. Rand Wilder F., farm laborer, h West. Ranous A'fred R., book-keeper at Eagle office, h t6 Clinton ave cor Eliza beth. Ranous Maria T., (Mrs. A. R.) teacher of art needlework, 8 Central block, North, h 16 Clinton ave cor Elizabeth. Rappe Charles G., watchmaker at n North. Rasco Joseph, carpenter, h 53 Burbank. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 341 Rasell Thomas E., teamster, h Onota. Rathbun Charles T., architect, h Broad cor Gold ave. Rathbun Henry H., shoemaker, bds 14 Pearl. Rathbun James S., writer for C. T. Rathbun, h 83 Fenn. Rausenhouse William, Jr., finisher, h 37 W. Housatonic. Ray Clarissa, widow of Clement, h 7 Ciinton ave. Ray Elizabeth A., teacher, bds 7 Clinton ave. Ray Elmer, laborer, bds 31 Orchard. Ray Frances A., widow of Daniel, h 31 Orchard. Ray James, collector Daily Journal, bds at Bel Air. Raymond Charles A., clerk Third National Bank, bds 7 Union. Rayner Jennie E., teacher of French and primary department Maplewood Institute, bds do. Rayner Peter, fac. op., hrear 30 W. Housatonic. Read Cynthia, widow of Thomas, h 61 Beaver. READ FRANKLIN F., (Wilson & Read) public administrator, supt. and treas. of Kellogg Steam Power Co., office 3 West, h 89 Fenn. Read Franklin F., Jr., clerk for Wilson & Read, 3 West, bds 89 Fenn. Read John H., machinist, h 6 South Church. Read Lyman J., farmer about 100, h 62 Beaver. Ready John M., clerk, h 26 Center. Redfield Caroline H., asst. teacher at High school, bds 63 South. Redfield Julia W., music teacher, bds 63 South. Redfield Mary A., widow of Charles B., h 63 South. Reed Caroline B., widow of George, with Mrs. T. H. Richardson, owns farm 125 in Lanesboro, h 31 First and 14 Maplewood ave. Reed George W., foreman book- binder, h 51 Fenn. Reed Henry, machinist, h 6 South Church. Reed Sarah E., widow of Dr. Stephen, h 2 Elizabeth. Reel Carrie A. Miss, clerk, 26 North, bds North. Reel Philip, (Brasse & Reel) h North. Reilly Margaret A., teacher in grammar school, bds 5 Beaver. Reilly Mary, widow of Thomas, resident, h 5 Beaver. Reilly Michael H., jeweler. North, bds 5 Beaver. RENFREW ALLAN, vegetable gardener for Mrs. William Pollock, since 1856, h High, came from Glasgow, Scotland. Renfrew Robert W., clerk, h 18 Robbins ave. Renne Hiram V., jeweler and manuf. of Renne's vegetable cathartic pills, 84 North St., h do. RENNE WILLIAM, inventor of Renne's magic oil, owner of Renne block, and 8 houses and lots, h 22 Francis ave. # Renne William C, asst. supt. Robbins & Kellogg shoe factory, h 30 Francis ave. Reno Eno, laborer, h 33 Center. Rensehausen William, cloth finisher, h East Mill. Renter Nicholas, clerk, h Bowerman's block. Renwick Ellen J., (Mrs. Philip,) resident, h cor Broad and South sts. Rescoe Joseph, carpenter, h rear Center. Reynolds Frances, milliner, bds Cottage row. Reynolds James, laborer, h 15 Railroad. Reynolds James H., laborer at Merrill's lumber yard, h 15 Railroad. Reynolds Samuel M., physician and surgeon, h 16 Union. Reynolds William A., carpenter, h 21 Cottage row. 342 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Rice Arthur H., (A. H. Rice & Co.) h 18 Union. RICE A. H. & CO., (Arthur H. Rice and William B. Rice,) manufs. of silk thread and braid, Robbins ave. cor Linden. RICE BROS., (Charles W. and Fred C.) manufs. and bottlers of soda, birch and tonic beer, and ginger ale, also dealers and bottlers of larger, and all kinds of ales, connected by telephone, Burbank Hotel block, West. RICE CHARLES W., (Rice Bros.) h 24 West. RICE EDWARD H., Ph. D., principal of Pittsfield high school, h 32 South. RICE FRED C, (Rice Bros.) h 22 West. Rice William B., (A. H. Rice & Co.) town supt. of schools, h 18 Union. Rice William R., (Pittsfield Cab Co.) (Pittsfield Rink Co.) h 16 Bradford. Rich William H., (Chamberlin & Rich) bds 13 Francis ave. Richards Fred, clerk, bds 8 Pearl. Richards Fred T., agent for American Express Co., bds 12 South. Richardson Charles O., dealer in books, 25^ North, h 100 Fenn. RICHARDSON HENRY H. Col., contractor and builder, real estate owner, shop McKay st., h 28 E Housatonic. RICHARDSON HENRY W., justice of the peace, fire and life insurance agent, 7 Bowerman's block, West cor South, h 1 1 Hamlin. RICHARDSON THOMAS H., dealer in fine watches, clocks, jewelry, dia monds, solid silver and plated ware, gold headed caries, opera glasses, spectacles,eye-glasses, etc., 27 North, h 31 First and 14 Maplewood ave. Richmond Alfred W., conductor, bds 30 Daniels ave. RICHMOND RUFUS B., vegetable gardener and farmer 60, on Williams St., h 8 Clinton ave. Richter Lewis, weaver, bds 64 First. Rickson Frank, blacksmith B. & A, R. R., h John. < Rider Charles H., laborer, h 42 Francis ave. RIDER WILLIAM K, dealer in fine horses, h 89 West. Rigney John H., tool maker for Terry Clock Co., h 14 Reed. Riley Ellen, widow of Michael, h Clough. Riley Frank, weaver, bds 35^- Wellington ave. Riley Michael H, watch repairer, 105 North, bds 5 Beaver. Ringie Helen, dressmaker, W. Housatonic. Rirker Margaret, widow of Gottlieb, h Learned ave. RIVENBURG ELIZABETH C, (Mrs. William H.) dressmaker, 54 Fenn. Rivenburg Henry, driver for 25 North, bds 59 Fenn. Rivenburgh William H., teamster, 25 North, Rivenburgh William H., laborer, bds 54 Fenn Robbins Benjamin F., painter, h 3 Burbank. Robbins Edward N., (Robbins, Gamwell & Co.) h 23 Center. Robbins Eugene H., (Robbins, Gamwell & Co.) boss steam fitter, h 4 West Housatonic. Robbins Ernest H., painter, bds 19 Burbank. ROBBINS FRANK A., jewelry, watches, silverware and fine art goods, 11 North, h 23 Summer. Robbins, Gamwell & Co., (Eugene H. Robbins, William W. Gamwell, Ed ward N. Robbins) steam and gas fitters, also dealers in wrought and cast pipe, boilers, engines, steam, gas and water goods, 33 West. Robbins Henry M., house painter, h 19 Burbank. Robbins Job, resident, aged 81, h 15 Burbank. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 343 Robbins John N., book-keeper, bds 23 Center. Robbins Lemuel A., clerk for O. Root & Son, bds 19 Burbank. Robbins Mary L., boarding house 15 Burbank. Robbins Oliver W., (Robbins & Kelogg) h 7 Wendell ave. Robbins William H., carpenter for Melville & Co., h West. Robbins & Kellogg, (Oliver W. R. and Charles W. K.) manufs. of men's, women's and children's shoes, office at factory, Fourth st. Roberts Alonzo, laborer, bds 54 Fenn. Roberts Daniel, carpenter and joiner, h 17 Gold ave. Roberts Edgar B., harnessmaker at Gale Bros., h 5 Taconic. Roberts Frank P., mason, teamster for F. G. Guilds, h 12 Guilds hill. Roberts Hattie, widow of Antoine, h Willis. Roberts John, carriage painter, h 94 River. Roberts Julia L. Mrs., dressmaker, h Willis place. Roberts Lorenzo, teamster for M. & Co., bds 92 River. Roberts Martin V. B., teamster for Hopkins & W., h Union cor Francis ave. ROBERTS OSCAR S., (Roberts & Dewey) U. S. examiner for pensions, member of Pittsfield board of health, bds Burbank Hotel. Roberts Peter J., carpenter and joiner, h Peck place. Roberts Phebe B., widow of John, h Peck place. Roberts Richard, ice dealer and truckman, h 55 Beaver. Roberts Samuel, laborer, h West. Roberts VanBuren, teamster, h 27 Union. Roberts Willard B., car sealer B. & A. R. R., h 16 Second. Roberts Willard L., carpenter, bds Peck place. ROBERTS & DEWEY, (O. S. R. and H. W. D.) physicians and surgeons, Wheldon block, 122 North. Robertson David, wool sorter, h Kent ave. Robinson Charles H., carriagemaker, h 12 Clinton ave. Robinson Fred G., telegraph operator, h 28 Reed. Robinson Freeman L., stone mason, h 46 Linden. Robinson George W., carriagemaker, 16 Church, h 4 Goodrich. Robinson John, at Pomeroy's. Robinson Sarah L., widow, h 13 Reed. Robinson William, weaver, h 25 Appleton ave. ROBINSON WILLIAM, general blacksmith and carringe ironer, 16 Church, h 2 Goodrich. Robinson William E., blacksmith, bds 4 Goodrich. Rockwell Charles A., resident, 3 Adam. ROCKWELL FRANCIS W., Hon., representative in U.S. Congress from 1 2th Mass. district, att'y and counselor at law, office Bank row, h 17 Appleton ave. Rockwell George E., resident, 24 West Roehm Lois P., cooper, h John. Rogers Clara, school teacher, bds 5 Melville. Rogers Margaret, widow of Michael, h 15 Third. Rogers Rebecca P., forewoman for Bates & Benedict, bds 10 First. Rogers Sarah, widow of James M., resident, 48 South. ROGERS VAN VEACHTON, (St. Lawrence & Rogers,) teacher of harp, music and dancing, h Maplewood Hall. Rogers William A., veterinary dentist, bds Second. Rohan John fireman B. & A. R. R., h 1 1 Renne place. Rohan Patrick, conductor B. & A. R. R., h 12 River. 344 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Rood James, laborer, h Onota. Root Henry Allen, (O, Root & Sons,) h i Church. Root John, clerk, bds 26 Reed. Root John Allen, (O. Root & Sons,) h 3 Church. Root John N., Berkshire Life Ins. Co., bds 26 Reed. Root Louise, widow of Oliver, bds 8 Linden. Root Mary B., resident, h foot of East. Root Mary E., widow of Graham A., resident, h E. Housatonic. Root Minnie, widow of James W., h 25 First. Root O. & Sons, (John Allen Root, and Henry Allen Root, survivors,) bootsr shoes and rubbers, 20 North. Rosenbary George N., carpenter, h 29 Orchard. Rosenburg Augustus, upholsterer, h Willis. Rosenfleld Jacob S., wholesale gents' furnishing goods,59 and 61 North, h 19 Wendell ave. Rosenfleld Zilly, widow of S., resident, 19 Wendell ave. Rosenheim David, groceries and provisions, new Burbank block, North. Rosenthal Max G., (Markstein and R ,) h Bradford cor. Francis ave. Ross Robert A., blacksmith, h off Onota st. Ross William L., cook at depot restaurant, h West. Roughen Michael, laborer. Mill. toughen Peter machinist, bds Mill. louse John P., wholesale liquor dealer, 99 North, h West. lowe Albert G., clockmaker, h 22 Lincoln. Lowe Luther, farmer, h 11 Pearl. [Rowe Peter L., (Miller &c Rowe,) h 16 First. Rowley Clarence C, packer for Terry Clock Co , h 54 N. First. Rowley Edward S., retired, owns farm 100, h 64 Francis ave. Ruch Christian, clerk for H. Van Nida, bds 192 North, Ruggles Henry, clerk, American House, bds do. Ruhan John, laborer, h Lincoln. Russell Charlotte M., widow Zeno, resident, 5 Bartlett ave. Russell Frank, assistant supt. of L. Pomeroy's Sons' woolen mills, h cor. Wen dell ave and E. Housatonic. Russell Frank A., boilermaker, 5 McKay, bds 5 Goodrich. RUSSELL HEZEKIAH S., boiler manuf., sec'y and treas. of Terry Clock Co., 5 McKay, h 5 Goodrich. Russell John L., livery, sale and feed stable, 12^ West, h South St., outside of fire district. RUSSELL JOSEPH W., retired farmer and live stock dealer, aged 73, h 35 Burbank. RusseU Solomon M., woolen manuf. and owns farm, h 219 North. Ryan Anastasia, saleslady at New York store, bds 9 Melville. Ryan Edward, carpenter for Merrill & Co., bds Union. Ryan Edward, varnisher at clock factory, bds 9 Melville. Ryan Henry J., rooms 9 Church. Ryan James, laborer, h 65 River. Ryan Jeremiah, laborer h 22 Browns ave. Ryan Mary, widow of Patrick, h 9 Melville. Ryan Thomas, laborer, bds High. Ryan Thomas F., clerk, bds 48 North First. Sackett Isaac, laborer, h 9 Clough. Salisbury's Family aod Day School, Mary E. Salisbury, principal, 41 South, PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 345 Salisbury Mary E., principal of school for young ladies, 41 South. Sally John, laborer, h 10 Spring. b'almon Patrick, wool scourer at Russell's, h Onota. Sanders Adolphus, coachman, h 62 Burbank. Sanders Daniel J., carpenter, h 25 Center. Sanders Frank R., teacher of instrumental music, bds 25 Center. Sanders Herbert P., book-keeper, bds 25 Center. Sanders Jacob, laborer, h Burbank. Sanders Kirk E., book-keeper, bds 14 Church. Sands Arthur, retired, h Henry. Sandy Moses, laborer, h Onota. Sandys Mary F., widow of Rev. Edwin, h 177 North. Sargent John C, shuttle maker, h Robbins ave. cor Circular ave. Savory Frank, laborer, bds near Center. Savory Fred, laborer, h near Center. Saunders Edwin, formerly silk manuf., h 24 Wendell ave. Scarce William, gardener, h Beaver. Scanlan Ann, widow of Patrick, h 81 Francis ave, Schaff Morris, (Page, Harding & Co., of Berkshire,) 1^8 Pomeroy ave. Schermerhorn Daniel, printer at Eagle office, bds Francis ave. Schermerhorn John H., commercial traveler, h 3 Renne place. Schier Solomon, furrier at Piatt's, h 13 South. Schiller Joseph, gigger, h Wahconah. Schilling Christian, (Mrs. Joseph) physician, h 28 Linden. Schilling Joseph, shoemaker, 48 North, h 28 Linden. Schmidt Charles, tailor, bds Berkshire House. Schmidt Elizabeth, widow of Henry, h 27 Burbank. SCHMIDT RUDOLPH, lager beer saloon, 10 Depot, h 40 North. Schmidt William H., carpenter and joiner, bds 27 Burbank. Schofield Chastina, widow of Abraham, h 23 Cottage row. Schrake Christopher, weaver. Schwartz Philip, barber, 63 North, h 8 Silver. Schweitzer Edward T., clerk in tea store, h 20 N. Second. Schweizer Laura E., widow of Benard E., directress of the employment branch ofthe Home Work, h 54 Fenn. Scott Eliza, tailor, Piatt's block, South, h do. Scott Isaac, picture framer, 75 West, h do. Scott Lebbeus, deputy sheriff and jailor, h Burbank ave. Scranton Emma E., teacher, bds 41 South. Scully Catharine, widow of Edward, h 5 High. Scully Thomas, molder, bds 5 High. Scully Thomas P., stone mason, h 8 Spring. Sears James, tinner, h 9 Bradford, Sears Henry J., tinsmith, h 2 Melville. Sears Mary, widow, teacher in Orchard Street school, h 45 N. First. Sears Sarah, widow of George, h Renne place. Secor Charles, clerk, bds 19 Cottage row. Seddons Virginia L. Mrs., book-keeper, h 2 Bradford. SEE JOSEPH E., editor and publisher Daily Evening Journal, book and job printing, 29 and 31 North. Seinceer Ely, hostler, h 69 West. Sellew George E., salesman, 25 North, h N. First. Sellew Julia M., nurse, bds 16 Howard. 346 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Senecal Alexander, shoe cutter, h 6 Winter. Seyler John, painter for Hopkins & W., h W. Housatonic. Seymour Marin L., widow of David L , h 15 Linden. Shale Catharine, widow of Patrick, h 10 Division. Shale Margaret, widow of Patrick, h 1 2 Division. Shandof Fred, tailor, West, h Pleasant. Shaughnessy Hannah, widow of James, resident, h 7 Lake. Shaver Charles, painter, h 5 Robbins ave. Shaver Louis, mason, bricklayer, bds 54 Fenn. Shaver M. D., steward and night clerk at Burbank House, bds do. Shaw Albert, (Bradley & Shaw) bds 33 Fenn. Shaw Alvin A., shoemaker, h 7 Newell. Shaw Herman, lather, h 14 Robbins ave. Shaw Joseph B., piano tuner, 64 North, bds 12 South. Shaw Nahum J., lather, bds 14 Robbins ave. Shaw William, spinner Pomeroy's mills, h 29 W. Housatonic. Shaw William, salesman for Cleutt & Sons, bds 12 South. Shaw William F., machinist, h 36 S. Church. Shaw William P., manager Cluett &c Sons' music store, 64 North, bds 12 Summer. Shaen Jerry, machinist, h 7 S. Church. Shearer Joseph D., traveling salesman, bds Martin's block, Bank row, Sheil Daniel J., book-keeper, h Kent ave. Shepard Mary, widow of Truman J., bds 6 Adam. Shepard William, plumber for Branch, h olland Hblock, Second. Shepard William P., journeyman tinsmith for Tuttle & Branch, h 29 Second. Shepardson George, shoemaker, bds 10 Browns ave. Shepardson Harry, clerk for O. Root & Sons, bds Linden. SHEPARDSON JASON N., dep. sheriff of Berkshire, Hampden and Hamp shire counties, notary public, justice of the peace,- office at court-house, h 50 Linden, cor River. Shepardson Jerome B., janitor Episcopal church, gardener, h 10 Browns ave. Shepardson Perry L., commercial traveler, bds 26 Pomeroy ave. Shepardson Spencer W., R. R. postal clerk, Boston to Albany, h 26 Pom eroy ave. Sheridan James, carpenter, h 4 Robbins. Sherman Merritt D., emp. of Merrill & Co., h 31 Newell. Shipton George, book-keeper Berkshire Life Ins. Co., h 18 Burbank. Shumway Charles, carpenter, Merrill & Co., h 8 Melville. Shumway Charles F., carpenter, h 17 Linden. Sibley Harriet P. Miss, resident, 49 Fenn. Side Stephen, machinist, h John. Sihler Bertie, dressmiker, 18 Fenn, bds 25 West Housatonic. Sihler David, weaver, h 29 West Housatonic. Sihler John, painter, bds 25 West Housatonic. Silvernail Frances E., (Mrs. Henry) boarding house, 19 Summer. Silvernail Henry, shoemaker, 9 Dunham, h 19 Summer. Silvernail William H., carpenter, h 8 Frances ave. Simmonds Mary, widow of Patrick, h 2 Division. SIMMONS EUGENE A., (Walkins & Simmons) portrait painters, oil, crayon and India Ink, h Robbins ave. Simmons Terrance, mason, h Alder. Simmons Louis B., merchant tailor and ready- made clothing 44 North, h 14 Elm. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 347 Simpson Leland, commercial traveler, h 27 Francis ave. Simpson Willis, clerk for A. H. Landgraff, bds 13 Daniels ave. SINGER MFG. CO. THE, John S. Brady, manager, 153 North. Sincear Eli, blacksmith, h 61 West. Sincear Joseph, painter, h 8 Robbins ave. Sisson Edwin R., carpenter and joiner, h 36 Pomeroys ave. SISSON GEORGE W., carpenter and builder, contractor, h 4 Crosier ave. Sisson Harry D., book-keeper Terry Clock Co., bds 3 Elizabeth. Sitcer Carrie C, milliner, bds 16 Lake. Sitcer Mamie E., winder in knitting mill, bds 16 Lake. Sitcer Philip H., carpenter, h 16 Lake. Sitcer William D., invalid, bds 16 Lake. Skene George, pastor M. E. church, h 3 Pearl. Skinkle John H., janitor Berkshire Life Ins. building, h 3 Cottage row. Slasson Martin, retired, aged 82 years, bds 22 Reed. Sloan William H., retired, h 163 North. SLOCUM EDWARD T., registrar of probate and insolvency, att'y and counselor at law, office court-house, h Wendell ave. Sloper William F., night warden at jail, h 10 Lincoln. SMITH ABNER M., physician and surgeon, pres. of Pittsfield Medical As sociation, chairman of school board, pres. of board of U. S. examining surgeons for pensions, office 20 South, h do. Smith Arthur, drug clerk, h 10 Reed. Smith Benjamin, carpenter and picture frames, cabinet maker, h 66 N. First. Smith Charles, agent for spring beds, h 5 Newell. Smith Charles F., clerk, 79 North, bds Francis ave. Smith Charles L., shoemaker, h 22 Newell. Smith Charles L., laborer, bds Gold ave cor William. SMITH DAVID C, Jr., (Pittsfield Steam Renovating Co.,) dealer in flour, feed and grain, and ice, 24 West, h 25 Union. Smith Edward M., book keeper, bds 13 Francis ave. Smith Edward W., shipping clerk for Terry Clock Co., h 13 Pomeroy ave. Smith Electa T. Miss, millinery and dressmaking, Backus block, South st. Smith Emily, widow of Dwight, h 7 Bradford. Smith Fletcher, nurse, h 7 Dunham. Smith Frank H., clerk, 52 North, h 52 First. Smith Frank H., carpenter and joiner, h 16 Third. Smith Frank H., Jr., carpenter and joiner, h 16 Third. Smith Frank W., carpenter, h 17 Linden. Smith Frederick H., painter and glazier, h 112 Fenn. Smith Gardner J., medical student, bds 7 Bradford. Smith Garrett J., clerk, 92 North, h 9 Francis ave. Smith George A., clerk for Johnson & Bailey, bds Holland's block, Second. SMITH GEORGE W., wholesale and retail grocer, established 1853, 79 North, h 85 Fenn. Smith Henry H., carpenter, h 8 Pearl. Smith Huldah, widow of Alonzo P., bds 231 North. Smith J. Dwight W., night watchman Pittsfield National bank, h 5 Howard. Smith J. Howard, fruit, confectionary and cigars, 3 West, h 9 Clinton ave. Smith James P., coachman, h 4 Beaver. Smith James S., laborer, h Holland's block, Second st. Smith John, laborer, h 49 S. Church. Smith John, shoemaker, h N. First. 348 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Smith John S., (Gerst & Smith) h 12 N. Second. SMITH JOSEPH E. A., historian, h West. Smith Joseph L., carpenter and joiner, bds 8 Pearl. Smith Lemuel P., carpenter and joiner, h 17 Newell. Smith Lofton J., carpenter, bds 17 Linden. Smith Lydia P., (Mrs. Horace P.) resident, 13 Burbank. Smith Margaret A., widow of Wm. E., h 19 Linden. SMITH MARK B., (S. K. & Co.) silk dyer for S. K. Smith & Co.) h Lin den cor Francis ave. SMITH S. K. & CO., (S. K. Smith, Mark B. Smith, and George D. Foote,) manufs. of silk thread, twist, braid, etc., Robbins ave. SMITH SAMUEL K, (S. K. Smith & Co.) h Francis ave. cor Linden. Smith Silas, tin peddler, dealer in rags, paper stock, old metals, tin, glass and wooden ware, owns 4 acres in Lenox, h no Fenn. Smith Thomas H., barber and hair dresser, Burbank House block, h do. Smith Vankirk, clerk for L. L. Atwood, bds 12 South. SMITH WALTER B., clerk of the district court, office court-house, h West cor Onota. Smith William, resident, aged 80, bds 85 Fenn. Smith William A., clerk. 79 North, bds Bradford. Snyder Byron, teamster, h 1 1 Newell.. Solert Christian, grocer, h 30 Linden. Solon James, policeman, h 8 Seymour. Soulan Mary, widow of Michael* bds 5 Orchard. Souler Nelson E., emp. at jail shoe factory, h 23 Orchard. Sparrow Charles A., mason, bds 19 Cottage row. Spaulding Silas D., carpenter h 30 Wellington ave. Spelman Ralsman L., retired paper manuf., h 13 Wendell ave. Spencer Frederick A., book-keeper, bds 1 1 Melville. Spencer John, depot baggage master B. & A. R. R., h 10 Melville. Sperry Louis F., retired, h 14 Francis ave. Spiegel Emanuel, retired, h 26 Union. *SPIEGEL HENRIETTA, millinery, fancy goods, and infants' goods, 62 North, bds 26 Union. [Card on page 384.] Spier Charles, clerk, bds American House. Spooner Julia, (Mrs. Albert) book sewing at Eagle office bindery, h 15 Dunham. Spooner Rebecca, widow of William H., resident, 15 East. SPRAGUE ARTHUR J., (Sprague Brimmer Mfg. Co.) postoffice address Bridgeport, Conn. SPRAGUE BRIMMER MANUFACTURING CO., (Martin V. Sprague, Arthur J. Sprague and Edric C. Brimmer,) shirt manufs., 21 Railroad. Sprague G. Eugene, shoemaker, h 43 Elm. Sprague Martin V., (Sprague Brimmer Mfg. Co.) (Housatonic Ice Co.) dealer in cattle, and real estate owner, h 13 West Housatonic. SPRINGSIDE HOTEL, Joseph Tetley, prop., open the year round, North. Sprong Daniel, carpenter and carriagemaker, h 25 Third, cor Lake. Sprong George E., book-keeper, bds 25 Third, cor Lake. St. Cyr Joseph, painter, h 8 Robbins St. James Clement, blacksmith for S. M. Cooley, h 48 N. First. St. JAMES, CLEMENT ROBERT, leader of St. Joseph's band, and St. Joseph's orchestra, baker, h 56 N. First. St. James Joseph, clerk for S. M. Cooley, McKay St., bds 48 First. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 349 St. JOSEPH'S BAND, C R. St. James, leader, 21 pieces, hall Pierce's block, North. St. JOSEPH'S ORCHESTRA, C. R. St. James, leader, 12 pieces, hall Pierce's block, North. St. LAWRENCE FRED, (St. L. & Rogers) h Maplewood hall. St. LAWRENCE WILLIAM, manager American House, North cor Rail road, bds do. I St. LAWRENCE & ROGERS, (Fred St. L. and V. V. R.) props, of Maple wood hall, North cor Maplewood ave. St. Louis Charles, teamster, h Robbins ave. St. Onge Clifford, blacksmith, h 6 Robbins ave. St. Pierre Cyril, or St. Peter John,, laborer, h rear 140 North. St. Reteter John, teamster, h rear 142 North. Stackman John, emp. of H. VonNida, bds 192 North. Stafford James retired, h 13 Newe 1. Stafford James H., molder, h 13 Newell. Stafford William H., agent for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, bds 23 Howard. Stanish George, laborer, h Robbins ave. Stanton Louis C. Prof, principal of Maplewood institute, instructor of organ, piano and harmony, resides at institute. Stanton Patrick, emp. in woolen mill, h 7 High. Stanton Robert F., clerk for William Nugent, bds 7 High. Staples William J., cabinet maker and millwright, retired, aged 71, h 13 Burbank. Stapleton George W., bricklayer, bds 12 Lake. Stapleton John, horseshoeing and general blacksmithing, 17 Beaver, h 15 Beaver cor Robbins. Steadman Daniel, resident, aged 76, h 63 Fenn. Stearns Daniel S., retired manuf., aged 84, h 28 South. STEARNS EDWARD A., teamster, dealer in stone, and farmer 40, leases of J. & G. Chapman, of Fitchburg, Mass., 60 acres. Stebbins Randall S., trader, 5 Martin's block. Steele Mary A., (Mrs. Robert) dressmaker, 93 North. Steele Robert J., carpenter, 93 North. Steele Robert J., baker, h 24 Newell. Steele William J., painter, bds 93 North. Stevens Albert B., clerk, 92 North, h 1 River. Stevens Amanda O., clerk, h 1 Francis ave. Stevens Elnora, widow of J. B., dressmaker, h 13 Orchard. Stevens Levi A., (L. A. Stevens & Co.) h 16 E. Housatonic. Stevens L. A. & Co., (Levi A. S. and Edwin Elmer) groceries, provisions and fruits. 17 North. Stevens Susan E., teacher at Pittsfield high school, h 1 Francis ave. Stevens Thomas A., student, bds 16 East Housatonic. Stevenson Edward P., book-keeper for W. W. Whiting & Co., bds 17 West Housatonic STEVENSON JOHN M., sec'y of Berkshire Mutual Fire Ins. Co., and gen eral ins. agent, 4 North, h 22 Wendell ave. Stevenson Seraph H., widow of John M., h 17 West Housatonic. Stevenson WiUiam C, (W, C. Stevenson Mfg Co.)h 14 West Housatonid. Stevenson William C. Mfg. Co., manufacturer of loom shuttles and weaving reeds, Clapp ave. 350 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Stewart Ambrose, clerk, 97 'North, h Pearl. Stewart Andrew, clerk, h 14 Pearl. Stewart Anthony W., butcher, 17 Fenn, h 46 Linden. Stewart Harriet L , widow of Andrew W., nurse, h 2 Circular ave. Stewart Hattie G. Miss, clerk at Helen L. Stewart's hair store, h 2 Circular ave. Stewart Helen L. Miss, hair worker and dealer in human hair goods, h 2 Cir cular ave. STEWART JACOB, carpenter and joiner, foreman for J, W. Flansburgh, of Dalton, h 29 Newell. Stewart William, watchmaker, 29 North, h Circular ave. Stickles Lucy A., widow of Jacob, laundress, h John, Stillman Otis R., tinner, h 23 Wellington ave. Stinson Mary E. Miss, resident, 16 Third. Stockbridge Caleb, truckman, h Beaver. Stockbridge Lyman, painter, bds 104 Beaver. Stokes George J., pressman Sun office, h 105 Beaver. Stokes John E., carpenter, bds 15 Summer. Stone J. B., clerk Berkshire Life Ins. Co. office, bds 12 South. Streeter Darwin E,, salesman and collector for Singer Sewing Machine Co., h 71 Fenn. Streeter Fred S., works in shoe factory, bds 71 Fenn. Streeter Theron L., salesman for Singer Sewing Machine Co., h 82 Fenn. Strong Charles R., carpenter, h 15 Pleasant. Strong Charles W., clerk, h South Norton. Strong J. Frederick, carpenter and joiner, with J. K, h 47 Elm. STRONG JOHN K, carpenter, contractor and builder, office with C. H. Booth, First, h 47 Elm. Strong Mary A., book-keeper, 25 North, bds 47 Elm. STUART WILLIAM R., artist, crayon portraits a specialty, from photo graphs, room 11, 60 Main. Stubbs Henry, emp. Terry Clock Co., bds 28 Railroad. Sturtevant John A., carpenter for Merrill & Co., h 5 Cottage row. Sullivan David L, drug clerk, bds Summer. Sullivan David P., drug clerk, bds 12 Pearl. Sullivan Johanna, widow of John, h Winter cor Burbank. *SUN PRINTING COMPANY, John F. Allen, prest and treas., publishers The Pittsfield Sun, weekly, Thursdays, $2.00 per year, book and job printers, 12 North. [Card on page 116.] Sunderman Jacob, laborer, h 89 River. Sutherland Charles at Pomeroy's. Suthern Patsy, at Pomeroy's h East Mill. Swallow John, laborer, h Morningside. Sweeney John, laborer, h 45 Burbank. Sweeney Louis, teamster, h 5 Orchard. Sykes George, teamster, h Newell n Middle. Synan Henry, laborer, h 43 S. Church. Synan John, clerk 10 North, bds 8 S. Church. Synan Mary, widow of William, h 8 S. Church. Syse Eliza, widow of Robert, resident, h 4 Beaver. TAFT HENRY W., clerk ofthe courts, att'y at law, office at court-house, h 25 E. Housatonic. Taggart Mary, washer, 93 North. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 35 1 TALBOT BROS., (Edwin A. and George E.,) -dealers in books, stationery, artists materials, picture frames, etc., also circulating library 1 400 vol umes, 89 North. Talbot Edwin A., (Talbot Bros.,) h 22 Maplewood ave. Talbot George E., (Talbot Bros.,) bds 22 Maplewood ave. Talhara Joseph, employee Terry Clock Co., h John. Tanner Edward, shoemaker, bds 15 Cottage row. Tanner George, mason, 15 Cottage row. Tate Charles, steam and gas fitter, h W. Housatonic. Tate John B , steam fitter, h 8 Renne place. Tate William, tinsmith, h W. Housatonic. Tate William H., tinsmith, bds W. Housatonic. Tattoch John Prof., retired, h 48 Francis ave. Tayer John W., boarding and lodging, 4 South. Taylor Ann, widow of William, resident, h 10 Robbins. Taylor Benjamin, carpenter and joiner, h 1 N. Pearl. TAYLOR FRANK D., (H. S. Taylor & Sons,) h 5 Adam. Taylor Fred, clerk in postoffice, h 88 fenn. TAYLOR HARRY A., (H. S. Taylor & Sons,) bds 5 Adam. TAYLOR HENRY S , (H. S. Taylor & Sons,) bds S Adam. Taylor Horace, paper dealer, 58 John st., N. Y. city, h 50 Francis ave. TAYLOR H. S. & SONS, (Henry S., Frank D., and Harry A.,) clothing and gents furnishing goods, 67 North. Taylor Jennie, milliner, 29^- North. TAYLOR LUTHER, foreman, repair shop B. & A. R. R., has been with them since 1839, h 24 Union. Taylor Mary, widow of Isaac, h 1 1 Clinton ave. Taylor Theresa, widow of Frederick, h 88 Fenn. TEALE WILLIAM, bakery, confectionery, fruits, etc., Brown's block 14 Fenn. Teeling Rufus, miller, h Richmond ave. *TEELING WILLIAM H. & CO., (W. H. Teeling and E. B. Wilson,) props. cracker bakery, Northrup, h North. [Card on page 384.J Telephonic Signal Co., G. H. Bliss, pres ; F. W. Hinsdale, sec'y and treas.; South St., Terry Clock Co. building. TEMPLE EDWIN L., blacksmith B. & A. R. R., h 7 Bradford. Teot Joseph, laborer, h 41 Daniels ave. TERRY CLOCK COMPANY, E. D. Jones, pres.; H. S. Russell, clerk and treas.; C. E. Terry, supt.; S. G. Terry, selling agent ; manuf. of Terry clocks, fishing reels, etc., South Church. TERRY CORNELIUS E , (Terry Clock Co.) supt., h 8 Elizabeth. TERRY SIMEON G., (Terry Clock Co.) h 20 Pomeroy ave. Tetley Frank A., printer, h Springside. TETLEY JOSEPH, prop. Springside boarding house, North. Tetley Joseph H., printer, bds Springside. Tewey Patrick, mason, h Mill, Thayer James C, carpenter, h Seymour cor Wahconah. Third National Bank, H. W. Taft, pres, ; Byron Weston, of Dalton, vice- president ; R. B. Bardwell, cashier; No. 4 Berkshire Life Ins. Co. building. Thomas George D., shipping clerk for Berkshire Valley Paper Co., bds 9 Adam. Thomas Peter, laborer, h 33 West Housatonic. 352 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. c^ B. C. HILI ^ 00 d o -i— > td 00 I Ol /v no UO 00 170 -i-1 uo00 -i— ¦ rto v-3 rife CO o H COo CO # CO s u CDPh UI Hcd t — i cj -i-Hu cu n -rH h! Picdwmrzr1ucd LT]i — i cdCO m W T H> SJ h Q Q0y 0) 0 (H j|au 29 JJari% Jltaftt, PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 353 Thomas William, teamster, h Onota. Thompson Amelia, widow Henry, aged 74, resident, 119 Fenn. Thompson Charles W., policeman, h John. Thompson Emily C, widow, teacher, principal of Orchard st. primary school, bds 9 Adam. Thompson George, molder, h 13 Newell. Thompson Henry E., butcher, h Newell. Thompson Martha A.; widow of William E., resident, 86 Fenn. Thompson Milton E., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 9 Lincoln. Thompson Sarah D., widow of Philo E., resident, h 86 Fenn. Thompson Theodore, laborer, h Fourth near shoe factory. Thompson William, book-binder at Eagle office, h 15 Melville. Thur John, laborer, h 97 River. Tierney David F, saloon, h 36 Clough. Tierney Michael, clerk at 4 West, bds 13 trancis ave. Tierny Thomas, carriage painter, bds Learned ave. Tierny William, laborer, h Learned ave. Tiet George, laborer, h 46 Bradford. Tillotson Eunice J., resident, 63 Fenn. Tillotson William E., (Tillotson & Power) (D. M. Collins & Co.) h 45 South, cor Clinton ave. Tillotson & Power, (W. E. T. and J. T. P.) manufs. of woolen goods. Tilton Delia A. Miss, emp. of Lowden & Kellogg, bds 23 Howard. Timm Arthur, machinist, bds Commercial Hotel. Timm Henry, Jr., reed maker, bds Commercial Hotel. Tinbie Charles N., brakeman B. & A. R. R., h 21 Howard. Tinbie Henry W., engineer B. & A. R. R., h 5 North Second. Titus Alfred, book-keeper for Terry Clock Co., bds 3 Elizabeth. Tobey Sarah E. S., widow of Edward, dressmaker, 16 North. Tobey Isidore, widow of Theodore, h 16 Union. Tobin William, restaurant, 2 West, h Park. Todd Luther, engineer, h Robbins ave. Tolman Albert, retired teacher, h 2 Church. Tolman Albert H., student, bds 2 Church. Tolman Edward, clerk, 23 North, bds 2 Church. Tolman George, law student, bds 2 Church. Tolman William, clerk, bds 2 Church. Tompkins Clarence G., supt. of Western Div. N. E. Telephone and Tele graph Co., 29 Berkshire Life Ins. building, h 14 Pomeroy ave. Tompkins Stephen G., resident, aged 74, bds 22 Wellington ave. Toohey Jerry, dyer at Pomeroy's, h West. Toohey Peter, laborer, h 9 Division. Tottingham Anson, carpenter and builder, bds 18 Francis ave. Tower Elzina, (Mrs. Elisha C.) resident, h Second near East. Tower William, painter, h John. Tracy Jeremiah, laborer, h West. Tracy John, clerk, bds 4 Cottage row. Tracy John H., clerk, bds 4 Cottage row. Tracy Thomas, clerk, bds 4 Cottage row. Tracy Thomas W., Jr., clerk, bds 4 Cottage row. TRACY WILLIAM W., machinist, prop, of shop for light work, 87 Fenn, hdo. Trainer Felix, janitor at Berkshire Athenaeum, bds 25 Church. 23 354 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Trainor James, gardener, h 29 Second. Transchke Henry, laborer, h Wahconah. Traver Eliza M., widow of Tobias, h 19 Linden. Treadwell Edward D., cook Academy of Music restaurant, h 33 Beaver. Tieptow Charles H. F., physician and surgeon, 13 Francis ave. Trimper Amelia Miss., dress and cloak making and embroidery, 144 North, h do. ' Trombley Frank, carpenter, h 44 Bradford. Trombly Paul, (Bridges & Co.) h 13 Summer. Truax Wilbur A., book-keeper Berkshire Valley Paper Co., bds 9 Adam. Trudeau Clarence L., shoemaker, h 12 Third. Trudeau Louis, harnessmaker, h 2 Beaver. Truden James, fuller in woolen mill, h 60 Burbank. Truskey Moses, laborer, h 3 Clough. Tucker Abel B., butter, cheese, eggs, fruits and fancy groceries, shell fish, &c, 19 Fenn, h 15 Pomeroy ave. Tucker George H., (John T. Power & Co.) county treas., h 27 E. Housa tonic. Tucker Harriet S., widow of George J., resident, 27 E. Housatonic. TUCKER JOSEPH, district judge, office at court-house, h 27 E. Housa tonic. Tucker William Elmore, h in Lenox. Tuller George W., painter, bds 10 Dunham. Tuller Joel M., painter, h 10 Dunham. Turner John T., shoe cutter, bds 15 Lake. Turner Joseph M., Rev., principal of St. Stephen's preparatory school for boys. Turner Samuel, stone and brick mason, h 15 Lake. Turner William H., bricklayer and plasterer, bds 15 Lake. Turtle Owen, contractor for Berkshire Glass Sand Co., h 23 Burbank. Turtle Owen L, elocutionist at Maplewood Institute, bds 25 Burbank. TURTLE WILLIAM, att'y and counselor at law, notary public, justice of the peace and commissioner of insolvency, 13, 14 and 15 Berkshire Life Ins. building, North cor West, h 23 Burbank. Tusha Thomas, laborer, h near Center. Tuttle Charles H., (Tuttle & Branch) h 9 Daniels ave. Tuttle William R., five cent and bargain store, 8 West, h rear 141 North. Tuttle & Branch, (Charles H. Tuttle and George W. Branch) dealers in stoves, tinware, copper, sheet-iron ware, also plumbing, gas-fitting, &c, 41 West. Tyler Edwin B., foreman in shoe shop at jail, h 77 Fenn. Tyler Tryphena B., widow of Lester, resident, 77 Fenn. Ueser William,, barber, 4 Market, bds Bel Air. Underwood Warren P., (W. P. U & Co.) 58 North, h 6 Francis ave. Underwood W. P. & Co., (Warren P. Underwood) wholesale and retail dealer in crockery, glass, house furnishing goods, wall paper, shades, &c, 58 North. Union for Home Work., Rev. W. W. Newton, pres. ; J. M. Stevenson, tieas. ; Mrs. H. A. Brewster, sec'y ; Theodore Bartlett, supt. ; Reads block, Fenn. Union Pacific Tea Co., C. J. Parker, manager, 16 North. Upson Curtis P., resident, h 20 N. First. Vagle George, shoemaker, bds 20 Orchard. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 355 Valin El phage, laborer, h 73 River. Valin George L., carpenter and joiner, h 16 Second. Valin Sophia, widow, h Water VanAlstyne Ransom H., carpenter and joiner, h 9 Pleasant, VanBERGAN GARRET, manuf. and dealer in hard and soft soap, also dealer in bones, h 20 Linden. VanBergan George H., shoe finisher, bds 20 Linden. Van Bramer Jacob, molder, h 35 First. VAN De BOGART JACOB, confectioner and dealer in fruits.prop. of board ing house, 29 West, h 84 and 86 do. Van De Bogart William, emp. of Robbins & Kellogg, bds 9 Beaver. Van Deusen A. J., (Andrew) fancy dry goods, 9 North, h 26 South. Van Deusen Henry B., steam and gas fitter, h 6 West Housatonic. Van Deusen James J., carpenter and joiner, h 18 Bradford. VanDeusen John F., town clerk, notary, sec'y of board of health, justice of peace, commissioner of deeds for state of New York, 5 Berkshire life Insurance building, h 64 Fenn. Van Deusen Martin B., laborer, h 20 Reed. Van Sickler Martin, prop, of cotton factory, manuf. of sheeting, bds Bur bank hotel. Van Valkenburgh Nellie E., widow of Morton, resident, 17 Melville. Van Valkenburgh John, carriage builder, North, h 17 Melville. Van VALKENBURGH GEORGE, manuf. of all kinds of light carriages, sleighs, cutters, etc., North, rear England's block, h Union. Van Valkenburgh Harry, carriage maker with George, bds 6 Union. Vaughn John, laborer, bds 29 Church. Vaughn Richard, switchman B. & A. R. R., h 29 Church. Vellune Thomas, tinner, h 12 Third. Vermilye W. Edward, physician and surgeon, h 10 Appleton ave. Viall Frank, (Mrs. Wm.) dressmaker, h 1 S. Church. Videtto Alfred, house painter and paper hanger, bds 31 Railroad. Videtto Elizabeth, widow of Alfred, h 9 West Housatonic. Viger Louis, locomotive engineer B. & A. R. R., h 3 Broad. Vigneau Victor, driver at Russell's bds Cottage Hotel. Vilneau George F., millwright, bds 12 Third. Vilneau Thomas, formerly a teamster, h 12 Third. Vilneau Thomas H., carriagemaker, bds 12 Third. Vincent Clifford, laborer, h 1 Orchard. Vincent Leon, carpenter, h 9 Clough. Viner John, laborer, h Lake ave. Viner John, retired iron founder, h 12 South. Viner Victor, hackman, bds Parker House. Vinette Henry, plumber, h 13 Summer. Vogel Lewis, peanut peddler, bds 214 North. Volen , widow, h Water st. Volin Amity, blacksmith for S. M. Cooley, bds 115 Fenn. Volin John, emp. Pittsfield laundry, n Summer, h 115 Fenn. Volin Louis, carpenter and joiner, h 115 Fenn. Volk Abram, tailor, Bowerman's block, North cor West, h do. Voll Henry, house painter, h 29 Burbank. VOLL JACOB, house and sign painting, kalsoming and paper hanging, and dealer in paints, oils and glass, 21 North, h 32 Linden. VON NIDA HENRY, butcher and dealer in fresh and cured meats, manuf. of bologna sausage and canned goods, 192 North, h do. 356 PITTSFIELD VILLAGE — TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. Waddell Thomas C, harnessmaker for Gale Bros., bds 12 Pearl. Wadhams Charlotte I., teacher, bds 22 Reed. Wadhams Electa S., widow of Henry L., h 22 Reed. Wadhams Lewis W., dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, pickets, &c, 85 West, h 89 do. Wagner Freeman, cutter in shoe factory, bds 49 Beaver. WAITE ADDISON S., dealer in drugs and medicines, prop, and manuf. of Waite's liver pills, troches, and magic cough syrup, 65 North, h 7 Linden. Waite Amelia A., saleslady for Kennedy & Maelnness, bds 28 Maplewood ave. Waite Charles A., drug clerk, bds 7 Linden. Waite Charles H., clerk, bds 7 Linden. WAITE LORENZO, homeo. physician and surgeon, 156 North, h do. Waite Richard B., clerk at 4 West, h 9 South. Wakefield Charles E., mechanic, h 15 Summer. Wakefield Tilon C, carpenter, h 15 Summer. Waldschmidt Conrad G., (Weser & Waldschmidt) bds 31 North Second. Waldschmidt Margaret, widow of Michael, h 31 North Second, Walker Angeline M., nurse, bds 5 Hamlin. Walker Elizabeth C, widow of David, nurse, h 5 Hamlin. WALKER FRANK, (Prince &W.) h 14 Clinton ave. Walker Julia, widow of , 15 Dunham. Walker Margaret E., widow of John A., h Buell. Walker Vinet, piano tuner, bds 30 Center. Wall J. Ashdown, (Willey Robinson Mfg. Co.) bds Springside. Wallace Joseph, teamster, h Water. Walley Henry C, barber shop, manuf. Walley's color restorer, 8 Dunham, h do. Walsh George H., tinsmith, h 7 Clough. Walsh James, laborer, B. & A. R. R., h 36 Second. Walsh Mary, widow of Martin, h 5 Clough. Walsh Redmond, restaurant, 27 West, h Learned lane. Walton Robert, weaver, h Morningside. Wamp Charles, commercial traveler, h 4 Third. Ward Alfred, hostler, h rear 40 Francis ave Ward James A., hostler for H. L. Nash, h Railroad. Ward Lillian A., clerk 25 North, bds 40 Francis ave. Ward Thomas, blacksmith, h Daniels ave. WARD ZADOC A., manuf. and designer of art, furniture and hard wood interior decorator, 9 and 11 Depot, h Francis ave. Wardwell Harriet, widow of Samuel, bds 12 Pearl. Wardwell Otis, painter, h 8 Goodrich cor S. Church. Wark John, carpenter, bds 12 Reed. Warner Jennie M. Mrs., nurse, bds Broad. Warner John B., retired lumberman, h 59 Beaver. Warner Staples J., collector for Sun Printing Co., h 1 1 Church. Warriner John R., pres. of Agricultural National Bank, pres. Pittsfield Cem etery Association, treas. Berkshire Co. Savings Bank, office 3 North, h 16 East. Warriner Mari.i R. Mrs., resident, 16 East. WATERMAN ANDREW J., att'y at law, distiict attorney, office Bank row, h West. PITTSFIELD VILLAGE TOWN OF PITTSFIELD. 357 Watkins Charles, carpenter, h over 26 North. WATKINS CHARLES B., restaurant, 9£ North, h South. Watkins Charles B., Jr., carpenter for Merrill & Co., h North, in block. Watkins Frank, engineer, bds 5 Lincoln. Watkins Frank P., brick mason, h 24 Circular ave. Watkins Horatio N., salesman and book-keeper, 85 West, h 5 Elizabeth. Watkins James F., engineer for Kellogg Steam Power Co., bds 5 Lincoln. WATKINS RUSSELL C, (Watkins & Simmons) h 73 Fenn. WATKINS SAMUEL H., engineer for Terry Clock Co., h 5 Lincoln. Watkins Williard H., brick mason, h 20 Wellington ave. Watkins & Simmons, ( R. C. W. and E. A. S.) photographers, 53 North. WATSON WALTER, civil engineer, 5 Central block, 41 North, h 175 North. Watts George, laborer, h Renne place. Waugh Clarence H., piano and organ tuner, 6 West, h 29 East. Way Walter H., organist first Congregational church, and teacher of instru mental music, bds Berkshire House. Waver Anna, widow of Frank, h John. Weaver J. James, invalid, bds 18 Cottage row. Webb Charles P., delivery clerk for W. H. Cooley, h W. Housatonic. Webb John, grocer with John F., h 11 Orchard cor First. Webb John F., dealer in groceries,canned goods and flour, 9 Orchard, h n do. Webber , widow of William, h 163 North. Webber Willis A., retired, h 161 North. Webster Charles H., emp. Terry Clock Co., h 20 West Housatonic. Webster Lewis V., house painter, h 18 Lake. Webster Robert, boiler repairer B. & A. R. R., h Francis ave. Weed Charles, carpenter, h 12 Robbins ave. Weeks Charles F., asst. train dispatcher B. & A. R. R., h Jubilee hill. Weise Robert E., clerk, bds 17 Summer. Welch Anthony, emp. Terry Clock Co., h John. Welch Charles, mason, bds 12 First. Welch Frank, teamster, bds 12 First. Welch George H., emp. of Backus & Son, bds 7 Clough. Welch James, emp. B. & A. R. R, h 40 Second. Welch John, laborer, bds 28 Railroad. Welch Martin, Jr., carpenter, h 30 Howard. Welch Matthew, stone mason, h 40 Clough. Welch Matthew, carpenter and joiner, h 28 Howard. Welch Michael, laborer, h 1 Park. Welch Thomas, painter, bds 49 Railroad. WELLER ISRAEL C, wholesale dealer in grain, flour, and feed, 72 North, hdo. Wellington Hiram B., sheriff of Berkshire Co., office at court-house and jail, residence jail building, North Second st. Wellington Marshall S., clerk, bds 36 North Second. Wellington Nancy B., (Mrs. H. B.) with Mrs. Gideon Smith, of Lenox, owns farm 250 acres, h North Second. Wells Lillie, book-keeper, 47 and 49 North, bds Union. Wells William M., foreman Merrill & Co., h 8 Bradford. Welsh Redmond, restaurant, West, h Learned ave. Wentworth George M., (Hall \, operative in Taconic mills. Feeley Thomas, off r d\, operative in Taconic mills. Field John, (Coltsville) r 9, farm laborer. Field Rhodanfus, (Coltsville) r 10, farmer 3. Flannigan Patrick, r 13, fac. op., Russell's mill. Fletcher Thomas, r 13, fac. op., Russell's mill. Flynn Barney, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Foot Daniel, r 37, farmer 20, and in Dalton 100. Foot Joseph, r 37, dealer in vegetables, grain, hay and straw, farmer 40 acres. FOOT JOSEPH M., r 34, dealer in potatoes, and farmer 125. Foot Sanford A., r 37, dealer in potatoes, and farmer 70. Ford Michael, r 24, farm laborer, 4 acres. Ford Samuel, Sr., (Pontoosuc) off r 6, overseer in fulling room, Pontoosuc Woolen Co.'s mill. Ford Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) r 54, farm laborer. Forget Margaret, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, widow. Forward Charles, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, watchman, Barker's mill. Forward Daniel, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, foreman Barker's fulling mill. Fraley August, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Fraley John, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, loom fixer, Pontoosuc mill. Francis Frederick A., cor r 30 and 32, farmer 65. FRANCIS J. DWIGHT, r 6, treas. and supt. Pontoosuc Woolen Mfg. Co. Francis Henry A., r 6, son of J. Dwight, emp. Pontoosuc woolen mills. Francis Manning, (W Pittsfield) cor r 44 and 45, aged 80 years, farmer 50. Francis Mortimer D., (W. Pittsfield) cor r 49 and 51, station agent, Shakers, B. & A. R. R. Frederick Jacob, off r 6^-, operative in Taconic mills. French Alvin, r 59, 9 cows, farmer 150. French Edmund, r 19, carpenter and farmer 30. French John H., (Pontoosuc) r 6, overseer carding room Pontoosuc Woolen Company. French Timothy H., r 16, dealer in neat cattle, farmer 238. Gaghan John, r 6£, overseer in dye room, Taconic mills. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 367 GARDNER MYSTIC S., r 28, manager of H. C. Valentine's "Taconic farm." Gaylord Martin, r 59, dairy. Geuthier William W., laborer, Beaver st. Gilbert Octave, (W. Pittsfield) r 44, fac. op., h and lot. Gill Robert, off r 6JL, weaver, Taconic mill. Gleason Daniel, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer Barker's mill. Glennon Edward, off r 6^-, spinner, Tatonic mill. Glennon James, r 6^, overseer in spinning room Tatonic mills. Glennon Joseph, offr 6^-, fuller, Taconic mill. Grady Lawrence, r 31, fac. op., h and lot. Grady Martin, Alcove St., offr 6£. Grady William, r 13, weaver, Russell's mill. Grandfield Andrew, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Birkersville. Grant Henry R., (Coltsville) r 11, farm laborer. Greaves Walter, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Grippen Almeda, r 30, widow of Gilbert, aged 79, h and 4 acres. Goerlach Gustave A., r 13, fac. op. Peck's mill. Goerlach John G., r 13, farmer 20. Goerlach John G., Jr., r 13, fac. op. Peck's mills. Golden Michael, r 16, farmer 23. GOODELL DAVID, offr 21, Dainter, cares for summer residence on estate of E. H. Kellogg. Goodrich Charles, r 30, peddler and farmer 30. GOODRICH GEORGE W., r i2\, farmer 175. Coodrich Joseph, r 44, tin peddler, h and lot. Goodrich Theodore, r 30, laborer. Goodrow David, r 24^, farmer 30. Gordon Daniel, (W. Pittsfield) r 31, laborer. Gorman William, r 22, emp. B. & A. R. R. Gorton George L , (Pontoosuc) r 5, farmer, son of John C, of Lanesboro. Hadsell Emmett & George H., r 28, butchers and farmers 40. Hadsell Laura B., r 28, widow of Morse K, farmer 85. HAGAR WILLIAM D., (Dalton) r 10, 7 cows, dealer in wood, farmer 100. Hagarty Owen, fac. op., Osceola mill. Hale Henry C, r 24, 80 sheep, farm 127, in Dalton 20, in New Ashford 62, and in Lanesboro 15. Halford Augustus, off r 6£, operative Taconic mills. Hall George F., (Coltsville) r 10, foreman in Crane & Co.'s government paper mill. Hall John, r 28, gardener for H. C. Valentine. Hall William B., (Coltsville) r 10, physician. Hall William G., (Coltsville) r 10, farmer, leases to John Partridge 80 acres. Hallagan John, r 6£, overseer of yard Taconic mills. Hamilton Charles V., r 48, laborer. Hamilton Harriet, r 48, h and 7 acres. Hamilton Louisa, r 56, widow of Charles, h and 3 acres. Hamilton Otto S., r 48, farmer, son of Harriet. Hammond Daniel, (Coltsville) r 23, teamster. Hanley James, r 13, watchman at Peck's yarn mill. Hand Frederick A., r 29, farmer 150. Hanrahan David, (Coltsville) r 10, emp. Crane & Co.'s government mill. Hanrahan Thomas, (Coltsville) r 10, emp. in Crane & Co.'s government mill. 368 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. IF. ZKHLI^HnTS IS 1-2 Nortr; St., Pittsfield, Mass. I have opened a Music Store, and keep on hand all kinds of Musical Instruments, such as Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Flutes, Piccolos, Accordions, Concertinas, and all trim mings of Musical Instruments. I also always have on hand ALL KINDS OF STRINGS (which I import myself) and sell at the following One set of Violin Strings, only 50 cents. One set of Banjo Strings, only 60 cents. One Set of Guitar Strings, only 70 cents. I also sell Strings to dealers at a discount. AU Musicians will do well to see me before they buy any Instruments, as I may be able to give them advice, having had an experience of over twenty-seven years in the busines. Also Repairing done on all kinds of Musical Instruments. oses oses -EOSE-BUDS- We can furnish all the leading kinds, in large and small quantities, at reasonable prices. FLORAL DESIGNS AND DECORATIONS, For various occasions, will receive prompt and careful attention. CUT FLOWERS Supplied in large and small quantities, at short notice. We also grow the largest collection of greenhouse and bedding plants in the county. Those plants that have proved good amongst novelties we continue to add to our collection. Orders by Telephone, Telegraph or Mail will be strictly attended to and filled to the best of our abilities. JO.H.XT WHITE & CO., Florists, NEAH DEPOT. PITTSFIELD, MASS. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 369 Harder Charles, (Pontoosuc) r 6, farmer 34 acres. Harder Eugene, r 37, blacksmith. Harder William, r 37, blacksmith. Harrington Oscar J., r 26, teamster. Hart Charles, fac. op., Osceola mill. Hart David, r 18, 30 sheep, 13 cows, milk peddler, farmer 160. Hart Franklin, r 18, farmer, son of David. . Hart Joseph, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, fac. op., Barker's mill. Harricut John, off r 6^, laborer in Taconic mills. Harricutt Leo, (Pontoosuc) off r 9, operative in Pontoosuc mill, Haskins William, r 26, truckman. Harvey John, r 6^, supt. Taconic mills. Hathaway Henry W., (W. Pittsfield) Barkersville, farmer, leases of Humphrey Murphy 60. Heather David, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. HERMANCE ROBERT G., r 29, warden of alms house and asylum. HERMANCE WILLIE E., r 29, asst. warden at alms house and asylum. Herrick Horace, r 37, aged 88 years, farmer 4 acres. Herrick John F., r 26, millwright, and farm of 20 acres. Hickey James, (W. Pittsfield) cor r 47 and 56, emp. B. & A. R. R., and farmer 12^. Hickey James, 2d, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer, Barker's mill. Hickey John, (W. Pittsfield-) r 53, h and lot. HICOCK JAMES W., offr 13, farm laborer, h and 1 acre. Higgins Charles, laborer, Osceola mill. Higgins James, laborer, Osceola mill. Higgins Patrick, laborer, Osceola mill. Hoben James, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, farmer 6. Hodecker Peter, (Pontoosuc) r 4, farmer 83. Hodecker Peter, Jr., (Pontoosuc) r 4, farmer. Hoffmann William, r 13, farmer 49. Hogan David, (Coltsville) rio, clerk in Adams House. Hogan Michael H., (Coltsville) r 10, prop. Adams House, 16 acres, and 2 dwellings Holdridge I. Dwight, r 34, carpenter. Hopper Martin, laborer, Osceola mill. Hopper Thomas, r 43, laborer, Osceola mill. Horsburg John, (Coltsville) r 10, emp. in Crane & Co.'s government mill. Howard Jesse, cor r 41 and 48, cider-mill, farmer 40. Howes Wilbur E., (Coltsville) r 11, postmaster, carpenter and joiner. HOWIESON JOHN, r 58, gardener for John A. Kernochan. Hubbard Anna S., 104 Beaver. Hubbard Brenton S., r 24, farmer, son of Enoch. Hubbard Clinton S., r 24, farmer, son of Enoch. Hubbard Enoch, r 24, farmer. 8 cows, leases of Parmelia (Branch) Foote 130. Hubbard Henry R , laborer, Beaver street. HUMPHREY EDWIN L., r 57, prop, granite quarry for building, quarry for sale, farmer no acres. Humphrey George, (Pontoosuc) r 6, book-keeper Pontoosuc Woolen Co. Humphrey Mary L„ r 57, widow of Isaac. Hungerford Milan, r 44, stone cutter, 3 houses, t J acre, farm of 40 acres in Sherman, Conn. Hunt Alva A., r 2, farm laborer, h and 4 acres. 24 37° TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Hunt John H., r 3, farm laborer. Hunter John, (Pontoosuc) r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Hurst Henry, (W. Pittsfield) r 53, track hand B. & A. R. R., owns h and lot. Hynes Thomas, r 13, 8 cows, farmer 70. ILES ALBERT, (Coltsville) r n, supt. of horses for "Unkamet" farm. Jacoby Mat, offr 30, milk dealer, 18 cows, farmer 170. Jeffers Lewis N., r 34, farmer. Johnson Timothy, r 34, farmer 10, aged 79. Jones Benjamin, offr 6£, weaver in Taconic mills. Jones John, r 22, resident. Jordan Freeman, r 28, butcher, h and 2 acres. Jordan Martin, cor r 19 and 28, butcher and milk peddler, farmer 70, and in Hancock 50. JUDIVINE GEORGE H., r 1, 12 cows, farmer, leases of Solomon L. Rus sell 90. KARNER WARREN G., r 22, overseer of Mrs. Thomas Allen's "Maple- hurst" stock farm, with 50 blooded Southdown sheep, 45 head Jersey cattle, 27 of which are in milk, 526 acres. Keagh Christopher B., (New York) owns summer residence, " Abby Lodge," on r 58, farm 40. Kearney Michael, r 13, farmer 20. Kearney Michael Jr., r 13, painter. Kearney Patrick, r 13, farmer, son of Michael. Keefe Patrick, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, aged resident. Keeler Alfred G, cor r 2 and 3, farmer 50. Keeler Martin, r 36, farmer 40. Keeler Myron, offr 6£, machinist, Taconic mills. Keenan Patrick, r 13, boss carder Russell's mill. KeUey Henry, r 19, farmer 35. Kelley Michael, r 22, emp. B. & A. R. R. Kelley Michael, r 13, watchman, Russell's mill. Kelly David, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Kelly Michael, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, farm laborer. Kelly Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Kemple John, (W. Pittsfield) r 53, fac. op. and farmer 20. Kendall Charles, r 28, farm laborer. Kendall James, r 28, farmer, son of Nancy. Kendall Nancy, r 28, farmer 8. Kennedy Thomas, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Kerley Patrick, r 61, overseer in card-room, Taconic mills. Kern Andrew, (W. Pittsfield) loom fixer, Barkersville. Kern Peter W., (W. Pittsfield) boss weaver, Barkersville. Kernan Thomas, r 13, supt. in S. N. & C. Russell's mill. Kernochan John A., r 58, summer residence and 95 acres, winter residence, New York City. Killeen Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) farm laborer, Barkersville. , Killian Michael, r 25, laborer. King Ebenezer, (Pontoosuc) r 6, grocer and postmaster. Kinney Patrick, (Pontoosuc) r 6, overseer of spinning room, Pontoosuc mill. Kirk Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) 147, farmer 12. Kirley Patrick, r 32, emp. B. & A. R. R. Kraus Daniel, (Pontoosuc) off r6, first assistant in weave room, Pontoosuc mill. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 37 I Krieger Frederick, r 30, 9 cows, milk peddler, farmer 60. Labrade Hermidas, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, carpenter, Barker's mill. Lake View House, r 5, J. T. Rogers, prop. LAKE HOUSE, r 5, Jerry Swan, prop. Lamphear John, (W. Pittsfield) r 55, miner and farmer 50. Lane John P., 1 13, book-keeper at J. L. Peck's mills. Lang Herman, (Pontoosuc) r 6, carpenter. Larkins Thomas, r 32, farm laborer, h and 4 acres. Lawler Patrick, (Coltsville) r n, farm laborer. Lawson Ira R., (W. Pittsfield) r 49, trustee Shaker church family. Lathers Richard Jr., r 57, (Farnham & Lathers) woolen manufs., Burbankst. Lawrence David H., r 34, emp. Housatonic R. R. Learned E. McAlpine, r 6£, Bel Air Mfg. Co. Learned Edward, prop. "Onota Farm" 230 acres on r 28, h Broad st, Leslie Charles G., r 38, dealer in honey and maple syrup in Brooklyn, N. Y., farmer 1 10, and owns 3 houses Little John, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, farmer 7. Lobdell Levi, (W. Pittsfield) r 52, farm laborer. Lockhead James, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, overseer dye house in Pontoosuc Woolen Co.'s mill. Loeher Gothardt, r 13, fac. op. Loeher Joseph, r 13, fac. op., Russell's mill. Longstaff Thomas, (Pontoosuc") r 6, overseer in gig-room Pontoosuc Woolen Co.'s mill. LOUCKS IRA H., (W. Pittsfield) r 49, head miller in Shaker grist-mill. Lovell Michael, fac. op., Osceola mill. Lucier John, fac. op., Osceola mill. Lyons James, off r 6 j, weaver, Taconic mills. MacGregor George W., r 13, foreman weave room, Peck's upper mill. Malcolm George, (W. Pittsfield) r 49, loom fixer, Barkersville. Maloney Charles, off r 6£, weaver, Taconic mill. Maloney Henry, off r 6£, carder, Taconic mill. Maloney John, off r 6^, finisher, Taconic mill. Maloney Patrick, Alcove st., offr 6£, operative in Russell's factory. Manion Patrick, r 26, farmer 7 acres. Mannock Robert, Jr., general grocer, h Wahconah st, store r 6£. Bel Air. Mapes Daniel, (W. Pittsfield) mechanic, Barkersville. Markham Charles, r 57, carpenter and joiner. Marshall Alfred L., (Pontoosuc) r 6, overseer weaving room, Pontoosuc Woolen Co. Marshall Joseph, r 22, farm laborer. Marshall Patrick, offr 13, farmer 26. Marshall William, offr 13, brick mason, son of Patrick. Martin Isadore, r 34, laborer, h and 5 acres. Martin John, (W. Pittsfield) off r 51, fac. op., Barker's mill. Martin Thomas, r 13, foreman spinning room, Peck's mill. Masterson Patrick, r 13, loom fixer, Russell's mill. Mathes Adam, r 2, farmer 60 acres. Mattis Adam, r 13, fac. op., Russell's. Maxwell Felix, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. May Robert, off r b\, operative in Taconic mill. McCall Henry S., (Albany N. Y.,) r 48, attorney, summer residence. McCarty Thomas, r 13, 5 cows, farmer 40. 372 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. McCletchey Aaron, r 29, farmer 16. McCormick Michael J., prop. Union House, Wahconah st. McDermott Patrck, off r 6£, wagon and paint shop, h Alcove st. McDonald Edward, (PontODSUc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. McDonald James, r 6J, overseer in weaving room Taconic mill. McDonald John, off r b\, loom fixer in Taconic mill. McDonald Margaret, widow of Dennis, h Wahconah st. McDonald Michael, off r 6£, loom fixer Taconic mill. McGown James, book-keeper Taconic mill, h Melville. McGuire John, offr 6£, loom fixer Taconic mill. McFarland William, r 28, farmer 20. McKeever James, r 13, fac. op , Russell's. McKendrick William, offr 6, section hand Pontoosuc mill. McKeon John N., r 28, farm laborer, h and 2 acres. McLaughlin James, off r 6J, operative Taconic mill. McLaughlin Thomas, r 44, boss dyer Osceola mill. McMahon Catherine, (W. Pittsfield) r 51, widow of Thomas, h and 6 acres. McMahon Michael, (W. Pittsfield) r 51, fac. op. and farmer. McMahon Michael, r 13, fac. op. Russell's. McMahon Michael J., r d\, (Curtin and McMahon,) h Eveningside. McMahon Susan, (W. Pittsfield) r 54, widow of Michael, h and 4 acres. McMannamy John, r 26, farmer 10. McMannamy Margaret, widow of Charles, h Beaver st. McNice Patrick, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, assistant foreman of Union Gas Works, Taconic. Melville Allen, estate, r 58, owned by 4 daughters, summer residence, winter residence, Elizabeth, N. J. MERRILL JOHN E., r 22, (Merrill & Co.,) breeder of Durham and Swiss cattle, reg., 5 horses, 60 head of young cattle, 25 cows, butter a spec ialty, farmer 260, and pasture and woodland 290. Merrill Mary, r 25, widow of Justus, aged 81. Merrill Hannah Miss, r 5, 12 cows, farm 230. Michaels Martin, r 13, fac. op. at Russell's. Michaels Peter, off r d\, weaver, Taconic mill. Miller Collins, r 38, farmer 13. Miller Jacob, (W. Pittsfield) offr 5r, laborer. Miller John, (W. Pittsfield) r 53, peddler. MILTON WILLIAM F., (Coltsville) r 11, prop, of "Unkamet" stock farm 440, pasture land 1,600, breeder of Durham cattle, reg., Hambletonian horses, Southdown sheep, medium Yorkshire swine and Collie dogs. Mohar Michael, off r i>\, weaver, Taconic mill. Moran John, r 58, farmer 10. Morewood Alfred P., r 57, farm 250. (Died Aug. 17, '84.) MORGAN EMELINE, r 46, h and 10 acres, aged 74, widow of Charles. whose grandmother was the first white child born in Stockbridge, Mass., a daughter of the missionary Woodbridge. Morris Edward, (Coltsville) r n, manages farm 365 owned by Zenas M. Crane, Jr., of Dalton. Morris Gilbert, (W. Pittsfield) boss spinner, Barkersville. Morris Nathaniel, (Coltsville) r 10, government registry clerk in Crane & Co.'s paper mill. Morris Simeon, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, loom fixer, Pontoosuc mill. Morrow John, r 29, farmer 100. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD— OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 373 Morse Edwin R., r 24, farmer with Caroline E. 100. Morse Caroline E., r 24, widow of Amasa, with E. R., farm 100. Mountain & Cane, (Pontoosuc) r 6, (John M. and John C.) dealers in gro ceries and provisions. Mountain John, (Pontoosuc) r 6, Mountain & Cane. Mullen John, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersvil'e. Murdock George A., civil engineer and superintendent of Pittsfield cemetery, owns farm 25, h Wahconah. Myers Frank, offr 13, farmer 23. Nesbit Robert, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, loom fixer, Pontoosuc mill Nesbitt William, Sr., r 6\, off Bel Air. Neuber August, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Neubergher Frank, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill New Benjamin S., (Coltsville) r 10, emp. in Crane & Co.'s gov't paper mill. Newber Robert, r 13, loom fixer, Russell's mill. Nichols Edward, r 26, teamster, owns 2 houses. Noble Eli, (Coltsville) r 23, farmer, leases of Geo. A. Murdock 25. Noble J. Wesley, r 37, carpenter and farmer 4. Noble Flavius P.. r 37. retired farmer. Noble George, r 58, farmer 96, owns 2 houses. Noble John, r 58, 8 cows, farmer, leases of Col. Richard Lathers, of New Rochelle, N. Y., 125. Noble John H., r 39, 18 cows, milk peddler, farmer 160. Noble Henry, r 58, farmer, leases of Mrs. Harriet Cummings 45. Noble Henry, r 25, farmer, and owns Cottage Hotel property in Pittsfield ¦village. NOBLE WILLIAM S., r 25, Maple Grove farm, 60 cows, 20 young cattle, milk peddler, farmer 250 acres, and 300 acres pasture and woodland. Noble George, boss finisher, Osceola mill. Normile Michael, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer, Barker's mill. O'Connor Timothy, r 32, farmer 10. O'Dett John. (W. Pittsfield) cor r 49 and 52, wagonmaker. O'Loughlin John, r 60, farmer 180. O'Neil Timothy, r 57, farmer 90, and in Lenox 9. *ONOTA STOCK FARM, 400 acres, r 28, FrankLearned, prop., breeder of thoroughbred Jersey cattle, reg.. 30 cows, Hambletonian horses, Shrop shire sheep, and Yorkshire swine. [Card on page 100.] Orne Annie, (Newark. N. J.) widow of Henry A., owns farm 200 acres on r 22. Osceola Mill, r 42, Tillotson & Power, props. Packard Norton, (W. Pittsfield) r 51, h and lot, aged 82. Park William, r 13, boss weaver, Russell's mill. Parker Albert N., r 30. butcher, farmer 20. Parker Charles I., r 30, farmer, son of Nelson. Parker Edwin L., r 1, cider-mill, saw-mill, lumber dealer, farmer 85. PARKER GEORGE A., r 34, cider maker, dealer in cider and vinegar, farmer 60. Parker George D., r 1, farmer, son of Edwin L. Parker J. Jennison, (W. Pittsfield) r 51, farm laborer. Parker Lemuel G., r 1, farmer, son of Edwin L. Parker Nelson, r 30, n cows, milk peddler, farmer 63. Parker Robert, (W. Pittsfield) r 46, 16 cows, milk peddler, farmer 225. Parker William K., r 29, farmer. Parnell William, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer Barker's mill. 374 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Partridge John C, (Coltsville) rio, farmer, leases of Wm. G. Hall 80. Patton Noah, (W. Pittsfield) engineer, Barkersville. Peck Frederick C, r 21, farmer 60, h Pomeroy ave. Peck Jabez L., r 13, prop, of cotton and woolen mill, manuf. of cotton yarn and flannels, h 27 East st. Peige William, r 19, 4 cows, farmer 70. Peltier Nelson, off r 6\, watchman Taconic mills. Penny William, r 44, tin peddler, h and lot. Phelps E. E., machinist, Osceola mill. Phelps Norman P., (Pontoosuc) r 6, loom repairer. Phillips Curtis R., r 16, farmer, leases of Robert Parker dairy 10 cows and ' farm 100. Phillips Emerson, r 57. coachman for A. P. Morewood. PIERE RUSH A., r 21, farmer, 8 cows, manages farm 150 for estate of E. H. Kellogg. Ploss George A., r 28, coachman. Pomeroy Bishop, (W. Pittsfield) r 49, elder at East family of Shakers. PONTOOSUC WOOLEN MFG. CO., r 6, manufs. of woolen goods, Thad deus Clapp, pres. and agent; J. Dwight Francis, treas. and supt. Porter Alfred, r 22, farm laborer. Porter Sarah, r 59, widow of Ebenezer, farmer 40. Power John T., (Tillotson & Power) h 39 W. Housatonic st. Price Charles, r 13, foreman fulling room Peck's mill. Priestly John, r 32. fac. op., and farmer 15. Prince Addison B., (Coltsville) r n, station agent B. & A. R. R., express agent. Purnell James O., r 6£, supt. Bel Air mill. Ragan Eliza Mrs., h Eveningside. Rand Wilder F., r 28, laborer, " Onota Farm." Raymond Alfred, r 19, 50 sheep, 8 cows, farmer 165. READ CHARLES A., r 34, butcher, dealer in neat cattle, farmer 24, and pasture land 350. Read Charles N., r 34, farmer, son of Charles A. Read George F., r 34, butcher and meat peddler, son of Charles A. Reardon Patrick, off r 6£, operative Taconic mills. Reel William, r 36, farmer 73. Reese Aaron H., r 28, supt. Edward Learned's Onota farm. Reichter Augustus, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mills. Reid John, r 32, painter, h and 1 acre. REID PETER, r 13, foreman in Peck's dye house yarn mill. Reid William E., r 13. clerk, son of Peter. Renfrew Thomas, r 26, farmer and gardener 33. RENFREW THOMAS, Jr., r 12, farmer, leases of Mrs. Geo. W. Campbell 100, dairy 15 cows, 10 head young cattle butter a specialty. Rensahouser Fred, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, loom fixer Pontoosuc mill. REUTER GEORGE J., r 34, florist and dealer in roses, cut flowers, bed ding plants and vegetables, owns 5 acres. Reynolds Lewis A., r 3, carpenter, son of Wm. H. Reynolds Samuel G., r 15, farmer. Reynolds William H., r 3, farmer 43. Rheel Henry W., r 13, foreman card room, Peck's upper mill. Rice Amasa, r 25, 8 cows, 60 sheep, farmer 116 and 250 acres pasture and woodland in Dalton. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 375 RICE ROBERT A., r 24, farmer, son of Amasa. Rider Milford, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, loom fixer, Pontoosuc mill. Riggin Martin, r 60, farmer 60. Robbins Ellen M., r 28, h and 8 acres. Robbins John, (Pontoosuc) r 4, carpenter and farmer 22. Robbins John N., book-keeper, bds 28 West. Robbins Julius A., r 4, carpenter and farmer 22. Robbins William H., r 28, carpenter and joiner, h and 2\ acres. Roberge Louis, r 30, carpenter. Roberts Henry, (W. Pittsfiield) r 46, fac. op. Roberts James, (W. Pittsfield) r 46, fac. op., son of John. Roberts James H, r 34, farmer, h and 3^ acres, and 31 acres in Dalton. ROBERTS JOHN, (W. Pittsfield) offr 46, 8 cows, 7 sheep, 5 horses, far mer 55, Roberts John, Jr., (W. Pittsfield) r 46, fac. op. Roberts Michael, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, aged, family mill operatives, at Barkers ville. Roberts Mrs., r 24^, resident. Roberts Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) r 47, retired. Robinson James, off r 6£, spinner, Taconic mills. Rogers H. Adelbert, r 28, painter and paper hanger, farmer 10. Rogers Joseph T., r 5, prop, of Lake View House, farmer 20, boats to let. Russell John L., r 57. liveryman, stables West street, farmer 20. Ryan John, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, fac. op., Barker's mill. Ryan Simon, r 22, emp. of B. & A. R. R. Sammon Patrick, r 13, fac. op., Russell's. Schaffer Theodore, r 13, laborer. Schemeisty Emil, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Schneider Henry, r 13 fac. op. Schofield Joseph, (W. Pittsfield) warp dresser, Barkersville. Schomer Nichols, r 32, farmer, h and lot. Schwartz John V., (Coltsville) r 10, emp. in Crane & Co.'s gov't mill. Scudder Chester B., (Coltsville) r 23, emp. in Crane & Co.'s gov't mill, it Seeely Charles, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. , ' Seeley William, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Shaker grist-mill, (W. Pittsfield) cor r 45, 49 and 53, Ira R. Lawson, trustee. Sharer Dwight L., (W. Pittsfield) r 51, h and lot, section boss. B. &z A. R. R. Shaughnessy Michael, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, boss weaver, Barker's mill, Shaw Albert, (W. Pittsfield) wool sorter, Barkersville. Shaw Henry, (W. Pittsfield) wool sorter, Barkersville. Shaw John H., (W. Pittsfield) teamster, Barkersville. Shaw Samuel, (W. Pittsfield) wool sorter, Barkersville. Shaw William, (W. Pittsfield) r 49, emp. in Shaker grist-mill. Sheldon Stephen D,, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Sheney Eliza, r 38, widow of Michael. Sheney John, r 38, farmer 28. Sikes Alfred, r 59, farmer 100. Sikes George W., r 26, teamster, leases 8 acres of M. Moran. Sikes Hiram, r 59, farmer 8. Sikes Martha, r 38, widow of Amos, farmer 170. Simmler Charles, r 13, boss picker, Russell's mill. Skinner Amelia, r 44, widow of Sidney, resident. Skinner Edwin L,, (W. Pittsfield) r 49, telegraph operator. 376 TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Smith Caroline, widow of Augustus, h Wahconah. Smith Frank A., r 44, merchant, son of Hiram S. SMITH HIRAM S., r 44, general merchant, and owns 12 cows, herd of young cattle, and farmer 300 on r 17. Smith George A., r 29, farmer. Smith James H, r 29, 21 cows, milk peddler, farmer 300. Smith James M., r 22, farmer. Smith John B., r 57, piano and organ tuner, son of Wm. S. Smith Leon, (West Pittsfield) shearer, Barkersville. Smith Lorenzo D., (Coltsville) r n, farm laborer. Smith Ranous A., r 57, farmer, son of William S. Smith Sylvester, off r 6^, weaver Taconic mills. Smith William S., r 57, carpenter and joiner, farmer 106. Snyder Michael, (Pontoosuc) offr 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Snyder Nicholas, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. SOUTH ANNA, r 47 cor 48, dressmaker. SOUTH PHILIP, cor 47 and 48, farmer 53 acres. Spaniol Andrew, (West Pittsfield) clerk, Barkersville. Spaniol Franklin, (Pontoosuc) r 4, farmer, leases of G. T. Barker 38. Spencer Ambrose J., r 28, emp. knitting factory. Spencer Edmund, r 35, farmer 51. Sprague Andrew J., r 1, 8 cows, farmer 83. Sprague Charles F., r 35, farmer 82. Sprague Emily, r 35, widow of William, farmer 48, and pasture 100. Sprague Grist-Mill, r 44, M. V. Sprague & Co., props., West Housatonic. Sprague John, Jr., (Pontoosuc) r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Sprague John, Sr., (Pontoosuc) offr 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Sprague William R., r 36, farmer 55. Stearns Mary G, h Beaver. Steger WiUiam, (West Pittsfield) r 51, laborer. Stenbing Carl, r 44, supt. Osceola mill. Streeter Matthew, off r 6£, fuller Taconic mills. Stewart Amos, r 37, carpenter. Stone Charles, r 30, carpenter. Strong Brothers, (W. H., C. A., and M. W.) r 37, growers, and dealers in flowers, plants, etc., and farmers 10. Strong Charles W., r 48, emp. county clerk's office. Strong Cyrus A., r 37, (Strong Brothers.) Strong Frederick M,, r 36, summer resident, owns with G. S. and Alice farm 65, business place 137 Nassau St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Strong George S., r 36, 10 colonies of bees, and farmer 75. Strong Mortimer W., r 37, (Strong Brothers.) Strong William H., r 37, (Strong Brothers.) Stroub Jacob, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Suttle Patrick, r 6\. Suttle Patrick 2d, Alcove st., offr i>\, works Bel Air. SWAN JERRY, r 5, boats and fishing tackle to let, and prop. Lake House. TACONIC MILLS, r 6\, Wilson, Glennon & Co., props., manufs. Union cassimeres. Tatro Anthony, r 24^, farmer 30. Taylor Lewis W.,r 13, supt. in Peck's flannel mill. Taylor Julia E. Miss, r 1, farm 80 acres, estate of P. V. R. Taylor. Teeling Rufus A., miller in Wahconah flouring mills, h Briggs ave., Evening- side. TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. 377 Tempest Mark, carder, Osceola mill. Thomas August W., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, farmer 70. Thomas Charles A., r 13, carpenter, son of August W. Thomas Edward A., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, son of August W. Thomas Silas P., (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer, Barker's mill. Tierney Edward, r 32, fac. op., owns h and lot with Thomas. Tierney Thomas, r 32, fac. op., owns h and lot with Edward. Tillotson William E., (T. & Power) h 45 South st. Tillotson & Power, r 42, (Wm. E. T. and J.T. P.) props. Osceola mill, manufs. of woolen goods, employ about 150 hands, own 23 tenements. Timm Henry, h Alcove St., offr 6J, laborer. Touhey James, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Touhey Martin, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Tourtellott William H., (Coltsville) r 10, watchman in Crane & Co.'s gov ernment paper mill. Tower Edward J., r 12^, overseer farm estate of John Davol, of Brooklyn.N. Y. Tracey Thomas, r 29, farmer 5. Tracy Moses G., r 36, farmer 100, owns first frame house built in Pittsfield. Treadwell Jeremiah J., r 30, farmer 18. Trumpoldt Ernest, r 6^, overseer in finishing room, Taconic mills. Tubret Richard, (Pontoosuc) r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Tucker Nancy, (Coltsville) r 23, widow of Nem. Tuggy Frederick, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Tyler Augustus, r 15, farmer 50 acres. Tyrrell Clinton, (Coltsville) r 10, laborer. Uncles John, (W. Springfield) r 47, fac. op., Barkersville. Union Gas Light Co., (Pontoosuc) off r 6, John F. Dunbar, agent. Union House,"Wahconah St., Michael J. McCormick, proprietor. United Society of Believers, or Shakers, (W. Pittsfield) r 49, owns in Han cock and Pittsfield 3,000 acres, and manuf. brooms, tubs, pails, swifts, and other small articles, dealers in dried sweet corn, etc. VALENTINE HENRY C, (summer res., Pittsfield) r 28, (winter res.. New York City) prop. Onota Park, and Taconic farm of 230 acres, dairy 30 Jersey cows, reg., Southdown sheep, Berkshire and Yorkshire swine. Van BUREN THOMAS B., r 22, section foreman, section No. n, B. & A. R. R., since 1871. Vanion Peter, r 16, farmer 20. Van Tisel Henry, r 22, herdsman on Maplehurst farm. VOGEL MAX, boot and shoe store and shoemaker, Wahconah st., h do. VOLIN ADELIA E., r 34, vest maker. VOLIN AUGUSTIN, r 34, carpenter and farmer 13. WAHCONAH FLOURING MILLS, Wahconah St., Otis Cole, prop., bds Berkshire House. WAKEFIELD CHARLES A., r 48, manuf. of earth closets and corn plant ers, breeder of pure blood poultry, farmer 45. Wakefield Charles T., r 48, mechanic, son of Charles A. Walker Antony, (Coltsville) r 9, farm laborer, owns 5 acres. Warner Charles, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Warner Collins B., r 48, farmer 120. Warner John H, (Pontoosuc) r 5, teamster and farmer 3^. Warner Orlando, r 38, farm laborer. Warner Thomas & Nathaniel, r 48, dealers m cattle, farmer 140. WARREN HENRY R., r 57, soap maker, dairy 5 cows, farmers 41. 37§ TOWN OF PITTSFIELD — OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. Warren John J., r 57, farm laborer. WASHBURN LUTHER H., r 48, farmer 80. WATERMAN ANDREW J., district attorney, att'y at law, office Bank row, residence and farm 40 on r 28. Watson Edward, off ri6^, spinner Taconic mills. Weekman Michael, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Weise Charles, (Pontoosuc) r 6, formerly overseer and designer, h and 5 acres. Welch Michael, r 4, farmer, leases n cows and farm 230 of Miss Hannah Merrill. Weldon Patrick, (Pontoosuc) r 12, farmer 20. WELLER EDGAR M., r 86, 20 cows, farmer 230. Wetherell John R., (W. Pittsfield) r 49, agent 2d Shaker family. White Jacob, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer, Barker's mill. White John, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, operative in Pontoosuc mill. Wilkins Edward, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Wilkins James, (W. Pittsfield) r 45, laborer, Barker's mill. Wilkins Perley, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Wilkins Walter, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Williams Ansel H., r 36, farmer 50. Williams Adriance, (W. Pittsfield) r 50, laborer. Williams Augustus W., (W. Pittsfield) r 49, postmaster, trustee East family of Shakers. ' Williams John J., (Brooklyn Brass and Copper Co.) office 100 John St., New , York city, summer residence r 12^-. Winn Thomas, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Wilson George. (W. Pittsfield) r 47, carpenter and joiner WILSON, GLENNON & CO., r 6£, (James Wilson of Pittsfield, Michael Glennon, of Dalton, and Arthur Horton, of New York) proprietors of Taconic mills, manuf. of Union cassimeres. Wilson Joseph, (W. Pittsfield) r 5r, blind, owns hand lot. Wilson Samuel, (W. Pittsfield) fac. op., Barkersville. Winter Frederick, (Pontoosuc) r 27, farmer, leases of J. W. Newton, Lanes boro, 150. Wise Frederick, (Pontoosuc) off r 6, laborer in Pontoosuc mill. Wittan Isaac, boss spooler Russell's mill. WoUison Samuel L., (W. Pittsfield) book-keeper at Barkersville, owns 3 houses and lots on Linden and Seymour streets. Wood Abner D., W. Pittsfield) machinist, Barkersville. Wood William E., W. Pittsfield) fac, op., Barkersville. Wright James A., r 35, farmer. Wright Jesse F., r 35, farmer 32. TOWN OF RICHMOND. 379 RICHMOND. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Richmond, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Andrews David, r 21, 50 sheep, farmer with Henry C. 125. Andrews Eveline L. Miss, r 32, 50 sheep, farm 95. Andrews Henry C, r 21, farmer, owns with David 125. Andrews Nancy M., r 23, widow of Truman B., farm 130. Avery Celestin, (Richmond Furnace) r 41, miner. Bacon Emma M., r 21, owns a share ofthe Wm. Bacon estate of 80 acres. Bacon Horace W., r 21, farmer, owns a share ofthe Wm. Bacon estate of 80 acres. Bailey David, r 13, farm laborer. Barnes Eli, r 21, 50 sheep, farmer 61. Barnes Franklin, r 32, 50 sheep, farmer 140. Barnes Franklin, Jr., r 32, farm laborer. Barnes William, r 21, 26 sheep, farmer 77. Barnett Menit J., r 32, carpenter. Battershall Henry A., (Richmond Furnace) r 43, carpenter, emp. Richmond Iron Co. Bennett Albert, r 25, farmer 10. Benton Stephen R., (W. Stockbridge) r 44, 50 sheep, farmer 155. Bissett Richard, (Richmond Furnace) r 41, teamster for Richmond Iron Co. BOCOCK JOHN, (W. Stockbridge) r 38 cor 41, runs threshing machine, agent for " Young American " corn and cob mill, farmer, leases of J, North, of Lanesboro, 187. Bocock William B., (W. Stockbridge) r 38 cor 41, farm laborer. Bowers Nelson C, r 18, constable and collector, farmer 4. Branch William H., (Pittsfield) r 7, dealer in cattle and horses, 12 cows, 225 sheep, farmer 200 Brown Helen L., r 18, owns farm 15. Buckley Richard, r 29, miner for Richmond Iron Works. Butler Courtland J., (W. Pittsfield) r 12, farm laborer. Butler John, (Richmond Furnace) r 40, blind. Butler Marshall, (W. Pittsfield) r 12, farmer 69, and in Hancock 50. Campbell James, r 25, farmer 40, Carey Edward, r 32, miner. Carey John, r 39, miner. Carney Dennis, r 39, farmer 7. Carroll Patrick, r n, laborer, farmer 30. Carty Cornelius, (Richmond Furnace) r 40, miner. Cavnaugh Arthur, r 13, farm laborer. Cary William, r 38, miner. Chapman John L., r 39, farmer 85. Cheesman John, r 29, blacksmith. Clark Henry, (W. Pittsfield) r 3, farmer, leases of C. W. Hall 152. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think an, Moulton Lyman, (Savoy Center) r 22, farmer leases of Cynthia Hathway. Moulton Willie R., (Savoy Center) r 22, farm laborer with his father Lyman. PERKINS AMBROSE B., (Savoy Center) r 6, owns farm 100 acres leased to Theodore L. Perkins George E., (Savoy Center) r 6, teamster. Perry Line E., r 29, farmer 116. ^PHELPS JOHN T., r 33, ist selectman, assessor, constable and overseer of ¦I;' the poor, farmer 100. ^Pierce George F., r 38, farmer 65. fPierce Samuel L., r 39, carpenter and joiner, farmer. fPierce Stillman, r 39, dairy 10 cows, farmer 360. Polly Ansel D., (Adams) r 1, engineer at Haskins's steam mill. JTolly Asa, (Savoy Center) r 12, letired carpenter and joiner and shoemaker, farmer with his son Horace 100, aged 83. POLLY HARVEY, (Savoy Center) r n, carpenter and joiner, prop, of saw mill, lumberman, farmer 40 and woodland 360, sold out to Crittenden & Hall, of Hawley, Franklin Co., and removed to Charlemont, Franklin county. 398 TOWN OF SAVOY. "POLLY HORACE, (Savoy Center) r 12, machanic, runs saw-mill, farmer with his father Asa 100, and owns 50. Proud Mary A., r 45, owns farm 50 acres. Raymond Jonathan, (Savoy Center) r 18, farmer 62. REMINGTON CHARLES N., r 33, farmer 73. Rice Daniel G., r 44, farmer 160 acres. Robinson John H., r 33, farmer 20 acres. Sanders Sarah A., (Savoy Center) offr 15, widow of Moses, farmer 100. Sherman Byron W, r 35, farmer 20. SHERMAN CLARENCE A , (Savoy Center) r 5, blacksmith, teamster,farmer with W. E. Cain 160. SHERMAN JAMES M., r 10, farm laborer, moved from town since our canvass. SHERMAN JOSHUA A., (Savoy Center) r 16, brass molder and foundry- man, dairy, 12 cows, farmer 175. Simmonds Abraham, (Adams) offr 1, farmer 70, aged 84. Simmonds Albert C, r 28, engineer, leases of Wolcott White 65. SIMMONDS CHARLES S., (Adams) off r 1, farmer with his father Abra ham 70. Starks Albert M., r 30, farmer 66. STARKS FRANCIS W,, r 35, mechanic, farmer 50. Starks Rufus, r 33, retired carpenter and joiner, Second Advent preacher, far mer 100. Starks Wilbur J., r 30, farmer. Starkweather Charles R., r 35, physician and surgeon. ' Stockwell Elijah C, (Savoy Center) off r 8, distiller of spruce oil, and farm laborer. Stohman Louis, (Savoy Center) r 16, farmer 135. Stone Amos, (Savoy Center) offr 16, farmer 60. Sturtevant Alva, r 41, farmer 75. Sturtevant Bradford T., r 41, owns farm and woodland 262. Sturtevant Robert, j- 35, shoemaker. Sturtevant Royal B., r 41, farmer 30. Surtevant Samuel L., r 36, farmer 100. Taylor John, (Savoy Center) r 15, manuf. of hoops, h r 19. Thatcher Ambrose L., r 32, owns farm 114. THATCHER HULBERT L., r 32, works for Ambrose farm 114. TILTON CHARLES W., offr 27, farmer 200, Tilton Everett A., offr 27, teamster, Tilton Henry A., (Savoy Center) offr 8, farmer, leases on shares of Charles W. Tilton 135. and owns 50 acres of pasture. on shares of Caleb Bridges 200. Tubbs Alfred L., (Savoy Center) r 12, manuf. of hoops, and farmer. Tubbs Curtis L., (Savoy Center) r 12, farmer 167. Tubbs John, (Savoy Center) r 12, farmer 100. "WALKER EPHRAIM J., (Savoy Center) r 13, wool dealer, dairy 9 cows, owns farm and woodland 380. Walker Gordon J., (Savoy Center) r 13, farmer with his father, E. J, Wells Lewis, (Adams) laborer at Haskins steam mill. Whalen George W., r 41, farm laborer. Whalen Stephen B., r, 41, farmer, leases of Wm. Reed 50. Whalen Stephen M., r 41, farm laborer. [TOWER CALVIN, (Savoy Center) r 15, dairy. 10 cows, and farmer, leases Wing Braman, (Savoy Center) r 22, farmer 300. Young Levi, (Adams) r 4, laborer. T0\VN OF SHEFFIELD. ,„„ SHEFFIELD. {For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Sheffield, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Abbott William L., (Ashley Falls) r 72, miller, all kinds of flour, feed and meal. Allen Amand P., widow of Henry, Cook ave. ANDREWS R. DWIGHT, r 59, 8 cows, breeder and dealer in Holstein cattle and Hampshiredown sheep, farmer 150. Andrus Edward D., selectman butcher, and farmer, 35, Main st. Andrus Frank O., real estate agent, also manuf. and Sealer in all kinds of monuments and headstones. Andrus Myron W., r 63, 10 cows, farmer 160. Anthony John, r 13 cor 27, stone mason, owns 6 acres. Ashley Falls House, (Ashley Falls) bet. r 71 and 72, livery attached, Wm. S. Ferris, prop. Ashley Melvina, (Ashley Falls) r 72, widow of William, carpet weaver. AUSTIN HORACE U. r 21, farmer, works the Orrin Curtis farm. Austin Mariam, r 44, widow of Chester, farm 14. Austin Michael, r 4 cor 1 6, laborer. Bacon George B., r 53, school teacher. Bacon John H., boarding-house, Main. Bacon Willis H., clerk for J. A. Brewer, Gt. Barrington. Bailey Frank, (Ashley Falls) 1 67, laborer. Baldwin Andrew J., (Gt. Barrington) r7, 100 sheep, farmer, leases of Henry A. Toby, of Gt. Barrington 200. Barnes Russell E., r 35, farm laborer. Barnum Edgar F., (Ashley Falls) r 69, laborer. Barnum Effie M. Mrs., (Ashley Falls) r 69, owns 4 acres. Bartholomew Elizabeth, widow of Hiram, Main st. Bartholomew Fred E., (Ashley Falls) r 76 cor 61. farm laborer. Bartholomew George F., (Ashley Falls) r 63 opp. r 75, 14 cows, farmer 120. BARTHOLOMEW HENRY A., (Ashley Falls) r 76 cor 61, 60 sheep, farmer 140. Bartholomew Tryphena, r 59, widow of Willis, 10 cows, owns a share of the Willis Batrholomew estate of 600 acres. Bassett Anderson J., r 34, carpenter. Bassett Elisha, r 34, carpenter. BELCHER ALEXANDER, r 21, 14 cows, retired farmer 250. (Died 1884.) Belcher Charles W., r 22, farm laborer. Learn those things that best fit you for the duties and pursuits of life.— Chlckering's Business School, Pittsfield. 400 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. J. R. RBWFR6R $ ^0RI -XjE^LX)IISr C3~ Custom Tailors, AND CLOTHIEES, 46 and 48 North St. Pittsfield, Mass. THROUGH TO DUNHAM AND FENN STS. NfiWBM^Y 11 rPBisnsr st., pittsfield, mass. '.) ME, 11 GRAHAM BREAD, Lady Fingers, Cream Puffs, Jelly Bolls, Pound Cake, Fruit Cake, Sponge Cake, Rolls, Biscuit and Buns. Also Fruit and Confectionery. Parties Supplied on Short Notice. W. TEALE. Belcher John A., r i, farmer for \lexander 250. Benjamin Foster K., (Ashley Falls) r 52, clerk Ashley Falls House. Benton Henry, (Ashley Falls) r 70, engineer in Barnes Bros', quarry. Blake Philo, offr 23, miller. BLODGET GEORGE, (Ashley Falls) r 64, breeder of grade Holstein cattle, 50 sheep, 15 cows, farmer 240. Blodget George H., (Ashley Falls) r 64, farm laborer. Blodget George Mrs., (Ashley Falls) r 64, owns 5 acres. Boardman Amos, r 18, farmer 75. BOARDMAN DWIGHT, r 7, selectman, 8 cows, farmer 140. BOARDMAN EDWIN L., r 7, agent New York Life Ins. Co., 8 cows, farmer 180. Boardman H. D., resident, Main. BOARDMAN LEVI, r 7, 12 cows, farmer 90. Boardman Levi H., farmer on shares for Levi Boardman. Boardman Rolland L., r 7, farm laborer. Bonney Samuel J., (Ashley Falls) r 64, farm laborer. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 401 Bowen Albert C, (Ashley Falls) r 71, farm laborer. Bowen Chester, (Ashley Falls) r 71, farm laborer. Bowen William F., (Ashley Falls) r 71, farm laborer. Bradford James, retired lawyer, owns 15 acres of land, Main. (Died 1884.) Bradford Putnam F., dealer in drugs, stationery, etc., Main st., cor Railroad, h Main. Brazee Andrew, r 33, farmer 34. Brazee John G., r 31, farm laborer. BREWER GEORGE A., (Ashley Falls) r 63, 12 cows, dealer in grade cat tle, lumberman, farmer 207, and 25 acres on r 66. Brigham Harry H., (Ashley Falls) r 72, student in Williams college. Briggs John R., retired, Main st. Briggs Walter, r 53, 35 sheep, farmer 96. Bronson Horace R , r 54, 10 cows, farmer 112. Brown Caroline, widow of Augustus F , Main st. Brown Mary, r 35, widow of Leonard. Brown Myron R., (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 77, 12 cows, farmer with R. A., leases of James Conway 200. Brown Ransom A., (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 77, farmer with M. R., leases of James Conway 200. Bull William M., (Ashley Falls) r 69, farmer 8. Bulman J. Gurden, (Ashley Falls) r 71, carpenter. Burke Michael, r 55, farm laborer. Burns John, r 23, farmer 39. Burtch Birdsey N., retired farmer, Main st. Burtch Frank C, clerk for E. Hollister in Gt. Barrington. Burtch John D., r 43, postmaster, town clerk and treasurer. Burtch Mary A., r 14, widow of Henry, own 8 acres. Burtch S. Antoinett, music teacher, Main. BUSHNELL S. HOPKINS, r 19, assessor, 15 cows, leases to John S. Gray farm 180. Cain Patrick, r 58, farmer 35. Callender Elinor, widow of Alvan, Main st. CALLENDER HEMAN, farmer 20, Main st. Callender* Pamelia, r 63, widow of Elmore. CANDE HOPKINS T., 10 cows, chairman of school committee, farmer 100, Main st. Cande Horace Z., r 80, farmer, works farm for Z. Cande. CANDE ZACHEUS, r 80, 10 cows, 50 sheep, farmer 300. Candee Joseph W., r 59, farmer, works farm for W. Candee. Candee Warren, r 59, farmer 150. Canfield Henry, r 53, farmer 125. Canfield Lucretia, r 53, widow of Joseph G., farm 75. Carey John, r 14, laborer. Carey Matthew, r 36, farm 15. Cassidy Ann, r 44, widow of Edward. Cassidy James, r 57, farmer 200. Cassidy Mary, r 55, widow of James, owns interest in James Cassidy estate of 50 acres. Cassidy Peter, r 41, farmer 300. Cassidy Rebecca, r 55, owns an interest in James Cassidy estate of 50 acres. Chapin Harvey S., r 28, 9 cows, farmer 70. Chapin Joseph H., (Ashley Falls) r 71, carpenter. 26 402 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. CHAPIN WILLIAM M., r 47, 35 cows, 20 registered Holstein cattle, breeder and dealer in Holstein cattle, prop, of Balsam hill farm, farmer 175, and leases of Mrs. Mary Clark, of Erie, Pa., 350, dairy of 15 cows on farm on r 47. Chase Aaron B., r 22, farmer 175. CHASE AARON H., r 22, 20 cows, farmer, owns with R. R. 175. CHASE RILEY R., r 18, apiarist 25 swarms Italian bees, 20 cows farmer with Aaron H. 175. Church Ella, (Ashley Falls) r 75, widow of Harry, 20 cows, owns 460 acres. Clark Amon E., r 8, 9 cows, farmer 150. Clark Bela N., r 34, justice ofthe peace, retired farmer 150. Clark Edwin J., (Gt. Barrington) r 8, farmer, works on shares for Isaac 100. CLARK ELIAS T., r 27, 20 cows, farmer 200. Clark Emily, widow of Isaac, owns 6 acres, Main. Clark Henry, (Ashley Falls) r 72, machinist and farmer 48. Clark Henry C, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co. Conn.) r8o, 10 cows, farmer for Mrs. Sarah Tripp. Clark Isaac. (Gt. Barrington) r 8, retired farmer 100. CLARK MARSHALL A., r 9, 24 cows, apiarist 10 swarms, farmer 310. Clark Orrin E., r 9, 18 cows, farmer 300. (Died 1884.) Clark Sheldon E., r 8, retired farmer. Clark Wells, r 34, farm laborer. CLARK WILBUR J., (Great Barrington) r 8, 12 cows, apiarist 11 swarmsr farmer 130. Clark William, 178, 10 cows, 50 sheep, farmer 200. Collar Stephen H., r 56, farm laborer. Colina Patrick, r 55, farmer 20. COMSTOCK MORTON H., r 23 cor 22, farmer/leases of Mrs. Ellen Con way, of New York city, 1 40. Condon Patrick, (South Egremont) r 1, farmer 60, Connor John, r 54, farmer 50. CONWAY JAMES E., prop. Miller House, livery attached, Main. Conway Morris J., r 43, blacksmith and carriage maker, owns 9 acres. Conway Patrick, r 23, farmer 120. Conway William F., (South Egremont) r 22, butcher and farmer 150. Cook George R., r 25 cor 26, 11 cows, farmer 135. Cooley Augustus, r 13, farm laborer. Coon Phebe, widow of John H., Main st; Cooper Amasa, (Ashley Falls) r 72, dealer in horses. Cooper Frederick F., (Ashley Falls) r 75, farmer for Mrs. E. Church 560. Cooper Milton A., mason, h Main. Cosgriff William, r 55, emp. Housatonic R. R., owns to acres. Cowles Mary E., widow of Albert W., insurance agent, and hair worker. Crane David A., r 6, 10 cows, farmer, leases of Daniel D. Goodsell, of Shef field, 96. Crawford Orlando, r 10, farm laborer. Cregg Martin, r 54, farmer 7. Crippen Frank S., r 35, undertaker. Crippen H. Wright, r 35, carpenter. Crippen Prudence, r 6, widow of Francis B. Cropper William, (Ashley Falls) r 71, stone mason. Crosby John, (Ashley Falls) r 63, retired farmer 147. Croslear Albert, r 37, laborer. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 4°3 Croslear Augustus, r 43 cor 37, laborer. Croslear James, r 35, farm laborer. Croslear William, r 43, farmer 60. Curtin H. Grove, dentist, Main. Curtis Hiram G., r 47, farm laborer. Curtis James, 'Clayton) r68, tarmer 7;;. Curtis James Jr., (Ashley Falls) r 70, laborer. Curtis John, (Clayton) r 68, farmer 25. Curtis John H., (Ashley Falls) r 70, laborer. Curtis Maria, r 21, widow of Orin. Curtis Willard E., (Ashley Falls) r 71, farm laborer. Curtiss Albert W., r 23, miller and dealer in Nova Scotia plaster, owns % ol the Ira Curtiss estate of 100 acres. Curtiss Daniel M., r 23, miller. Curtiss Frank, r 20, 12 cows, farmer 130, also liquor dealer in New York City. Cutting Louisa, (Ashley Falls) r 72, widow of William. Dailey Charles, r 54, farm laborer. DAILEY FREDERICK, r 63, 10 cows farmer 100, and owns 100 acres on r . 54- Dailey Thomas, off r 24, farmer 13. Darling Frank, r 37. laborer. Darling Joseph, r 38, laborer. Darling Milo, r 43, laborer. Decker Adolphus, (Ashley Falls) r 72, retired farmer. Decker Allen, (S. Egremont) restaurant keeper, Railroad st. Decker Frank, r 48, farmer. Decker George, r 58 cor 42, blacksmith. Decker Harvey, (Ashley Falls) r 72, carpenter and joiner. Decker Jacob, (Ashley Falls) r 71, retired farmer 170. Decker John, r 14, farmer, leases of Wm. A. Forbes 200. Decker Frank Mrs., r 48. owns 170 acres with Mrs. Nelson Hadsell. Decker Myron N., (Ashley Falls) r 71, carpenter. Devine Bridget, r 43, widow of Patrick, owns 10 acres. Devine John, r 44, laborer. Dewey Charles H., (Great Barrington) r 5, farmer 40. Dewey Charles O., farmer 65, Main. Dewey Mary E., Main. Donsbough Joseph, (Ashley Falls) r 76, farm laborer. Doran Thomas, r 55, wagonmaker. Dresser William H., 2 houses and farm 38, h Cook ave. Dunbar William H„ (Ashley Falls) r 71, blacksmith. Dunham Asahel, (Ashley Falls) r 52 cor 66 and 67, farmer 150. Dunham Frank, (Ashley Falls) r 49, carpenter and farmer 10. Dunham William A., (Ashley Falls) 152, junction of 66 and 67, farm laborer. Dusenbury Seth, r 56, retired farmer 8. Dutcher Henry, insurance and real estate agent, Main. Edwards Charles, r 28, laborer. Elton Pamelia, widow of Rhesa G„ Cook ave. Fay Frederick F., r 50, farm laborer. Ferris Miles P., (Ashley Falls) bet. r 71 and 72, clerk in hotel. Ferris William S., (Ashley Falls) bet. r 71 and 72, prop, of the Ashley Falls House, livery attached. 404 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. Ferry Henry D., (Ashley Falls) r 65, works Jacob Stall's farm 140. Ferry James, oflf r 27, laborer. Ferry William, (Ashley Falls) r 63, farm laborer. Field Joel H., auctioneer and dealer in groceries, notions, &c, also coal, Main, h do. Field Anna M. Mrs., owns 8 acres, Main. Field Nellie L., dressmaker, Main st. Field Ralph H., painter and telegraph operator, Main st. Finkle Egbert, r 48, farm laborer. Finkle John, r 1-0, farm laborer. Finnigan Martin, r 36, laborer. Finnigan Michael, r 43, laborer. Finnigan Thomas, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 81, farmer 4. Fitch George W., r 44, farmer 45. Fitzgerald John, (S. Egremont) r 22, farm laborer, rents 4 acres of Mrs. Philina Vosburgh. Fitzgerald Margaret, r 43, widow of John, owns 12 acres. Foley James, r 58, farmer 60 FORBES WILLIAM A., r 35 cor 23, 20 cows, owns "Meadow View" farm 200. Forbes William A., Jr., r 35 cor 23, book-keeper. Ford Fred M., r 31, 12 cows, farmer 175. Ford Julia, r 60, widow of Martin. Ford Patrick, r 57, farmer 37. Ford William, r 60, farmer 30. Fowler Robert J., (Ashley Falls) r 70, blacksmith, owns 10 acres. Freeman Henry, (Ashley Falls) r 67, farm laborer. Freeman Marcus, r 54, farm laborer French Cyrus, breeder and dealer in grade cattle, farmer 350, h Main. French Martha, millinery and fancy goods, Main. Fretts Charles, r 47 cor 48, 9 cows, farmer 115. Fritts Freeman, r 7, farmer 80. Fuller Charles, r 58, farm laborer. Fuller George, r 78, farm laborer. Funk David, (Ashley Falls) r 66, farm laborer. Funk John, r 51, laborer. Funk Peter, r 9, farmer 60. Funk Peter, (Ashley Falls) r 66, farmer 22. Gardner James, (Ashley Falls) r 5 t, farmer 60. Gardner Milton, (Ashley Falls) r 67 cor 69, retired farmer. Gardner Milton Mrs., (Ashley Falls) r 67 cor 69, owns farm 250. Gay Fanny, r 47, widow of James. Gillegon John, r 54, farmer 6. Good sell Alonzo, r 24, 22 cows, farmer 325. Goodsell Daniel D , r 23, farmer 130. Goodsell Joseph H., r 23, farm laborer. Gordon Alexander, r 60, farmer 75. Gordon Alonzo, r 23, carpenter. Gordon Edward, r 58, farmer, with Henry ioo. Gordon Elizabeth, r 58, widow of John. Gordon Elmer, off r 23, carpenter. Gordon Henry, r 58, owns with Edward too. Gordon Joseph, r 38, laborer. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 405 Gordon Nelson E., r 54, dairy 14 cows, farmer 200, for W. H. Wickwire. Gordon Sarah S. Mrs., r 60, owns 100 acres. Gordon Van E., r 60, farmer, leases of Mrs. Sarah L. 100. Gorham George W , r 49, 10 cows, farmer 100. Gorman William, (Ashley Falls) r 73, quarryman. Graham Jonathan B., r 35, blacksmith. Graham Robert B., r 35, blacksmith. Grany Martin, r 77, farmer 75. Gray Frank S., (H. W. Sykes & Co.) station agent and telegraph operator, Main. Griffith Jane P., (Ashley Falls) r 72, widow of Grove D., 13 cows, farm 125. HADSELL NELSON Mrs., r 48, 20 cows, owns with Mrs. Frank Decker 170 acres. Hadsell Nelson, r 48, farmer. Hall Charles, (Ashley Falls) r 63, farm laborer. Harris Jack, r 34, laborer. Hayes Harlow, (Gt. Barrington) r 8, carpenter and farmer 25. Heath Achsah, (HartsviUe) r 9, widow of Elijah, owns 4 acres. Heaton T. Thomas, (Ashley Falls) r 71, harnessmaker. Heebner August, (Great Barrington) r 3, farm laborer. Hermance Fields, Main St., Methodist clergyman. HEWINS ARTHUR M., (Ashley Falls) r 51, 10 cows, farmer 60. Hewins Chandler, (Ashley Falls) r 51. Hewins Jerusha, (Ashley Falls) r 51, owns 90 acres. Hewins Zerugah, (Ashley Falls,) r 51, widow of Anson K., farm 30. Higgins Martin, r 78, farmer 20. Hillyer Sally, widow of John, Main st. Hillyer William A., (Ashley tails) r 69, retired lawyer, owns 50 acres. Holin Martin, r 43, farmer 25. Hollenbeck Dewain, r 23 cor 39, farm laborer. HOLMES EDWARD M., r 14, farm laborer. Holmes Mary, r 14, widow of Nelson, farm 42. Homan John F., (Ashley Falls) r 72, shoemaker, owns 5 acres. Hubbard Albert F., (Gt. Barrington) r 3. retired farmer. Hubbard Oliver, r 50. farm laborer. Hubbell Goodrich, r 35, farmer, owns 40 acres with J. Hubbell. Hubbell James, r 35, farmer, owns with Goodrich 40. Huggins Charles S., r 11, 8 cows, farmer, owns with Eliza R. 55. Huggins Eliza R., r 11, widow of Lyman, owns with C. S. farm 55. Huggins John L., r 35, farm laborer. Huggins John R., r 29, 11 cows, farmer 137, Huggins Joseph, r 12, retired farmer. Huggins Joseph H., r 30, wagonmaker and farmer 106. Huggins William J., r 12, blacksmith and farmer 12. Hughes Patrick, (Ashley Falls) off r 5 1, farmer 60. Humphrey Hannah, r 14 cor 26, widow of David, owns -8 acres. Hurd Amelia, (Ashley Falls) r 51, widow of Stephen. Hulburt Alonzo R., (Ashley Falls) r 72, 12 cows, 25 sheep, farmer, leases estate of W. G. Gates 350. Jacklin Benjamin H., r 61, farmer for M. O. 100. Jennings Judith L., (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 78 cor 79, widow of Nelson, farm 20. Johnson Graham, (Clayton) r 67, farm laborer. 406 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. Johnson Irving, r 23, farm laborer. Johnson Nathaniel, r 4, mason, owns 4 acres. Johnson Rufus N., r 35, farm laborer. Jones William, r 16, farmer 4. Joyner Henry C, (Ashley Falls) r 72, farmer 15. Kellogg Caroline, widow of Rev. Norman, h Main. Kellogg Frank N., r 6, farm laborer. KELLOGG GEORGE, r 6, assessor, representative, tax collector and con stable, 18 cows, farmer 175. Kellogg Lucy C, widow of Dr. Cyrus R., Main st. Kenyon Amos D., r 50, 30 cows, farmer 223. Killmer Charles E., (Ashley Falls) r 73, cooper. Knickerbocker Milo, r 42, farmer, leases of Peter Cassidy 200. King Frank, r 49, 12 cows, farmer no. King James, r 36, farmer 40. King Thomas, r 35, laborer. KIRBY GEORGE H., r 54, 16 cows, farmer 172. Laird Charles A., r 80, farm laborer. Landers James, offr 50, 10 cows, farmer 80. Landers John, r 51, farmer 24. Landers Michael, r 47, 10 cows, farmer. Lavy John, off r 43, farmer 80. Lawrence Nelson, r 13, laborer. LeBarnes Clarissa, widow of John R., Main st. Lee Dennis, r 40, retired farmer too. Lee Frank H.. r 40, farm laborer. Lee George B., (Ashley Falls) r 65, cor 52, farmer 112. Lee Robert P., (Ashley Falls) r 65 cor 52, farm laborer. Lee Seth, r 40, farmer 100. Leonard Catharine C, widow of Horatio N., Main st. LeRoy Albert, (Ashley Falls) r 71, postmaster, general merchant, farmer 90. Lindsey Austin, (Ashley Falls) r 51, farmer 45. Lindsey Henry, (Ashley Falls) r 51, farmer 8. Little Asahel M., (W. Little & Co.) h Main street. Little Henry R., r 14, butcher and farm laborer. Little Ralph, r 14, dealer in fruit and farmer 90. LITTLE RALSTON R, r 14, butcher and farmer 12. Little W.H. & Co. (William H. and Asahel M. Little) general merchants, feed and meal, flour, pork, etc., Main st. Little William H„ (W. H. Little & Co.) h Main. Loomis George H., (Ashley Falls) r 70, carpenter. Loring Almon R., r 7, works E. L. Boardman's farm 180, Love Franklin, r 33, farm laborer. Love Martin, r 33, farm laborer. Love Nicholas, r 33, farmer 10. Lyons William, r 36, laborer. MACREA HARRY E., (Ashley Falls) r 71, (Shelley & Macrea,) dealer in marble and granite. Maggan May, r 44, widow of Thomas. Malally John Jr., (S. Egremont) r 1, farmer for Chester Goodale of Egremont, 200. Malally Michael, (S. Egremont) r 1, laborer. Malier Edward, r 77, farmer 12. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 407 Malloy Ellen, (Clayton) r 67, widow of Stephen, owns 20 acres. Manvel Daniel, r 23, carpenter. Manvel George W., r 23, stone mason. Manvel Reuben S., r 23, stone mason. Manyon Kate, r 54, widow of Thomas, owns 9 acres. Markham Egbert, r 9, 10 cows, farmer 160. Markham Franklin, (Gt. Barrington) r 8, farmer 15. Marks Fannie, Main st. Massey John C., (Hawleyville, Ct.) baggage master. Massey Thomas, section boss Houstonic R. R., h off Main. Mayhew WiUiam H., r 13, farm laborer. McCarty James, off r 9, retired farmer. McCarty John, r 16, farm laborer. McCarty MaTtin, r 16, dealer in cattle, farmer 90. McCormick Barney, r 54, laborer. McCormick Barney 2d, r 44, laborer. McCormick Edward, r 36, farmer 5. McCormick James, r 44, laborer. McCormick John, r 55, laborer. McCormick Margaret, r 17, widow of James. McCormick Thomas, r 17, laborer. McDermott James, (S. Egremont) r 2, works in Dalzeile's wagon shop at S. Egremont. McDermott Patrick, (S. Egremont) r 2, farm laborer. McDermott Thomas, r 17, laborer. McGrath James, (Gt. Barrington) r 5, 13 cows, farmer 103. McGrath James Jr., (Gt. Barrington) r 5, farm laborer. McGraw Michael, r 43, farm laborer, owns 3 acres. McGuire Thomas, (S. Egremont) r 1, farmer 20. Meach Henry, r 22, carpenter. MEACHAM HIRAM, (Ashley Falls) r 71 cor. 70, wagonmaker. Merryfield Dwight W., r 23, 12 cows, farmer 125. Merryfield Mary, r 31, widow of L. Milton. Michelot John, r 10, farm laborer. Miller Daniel, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.)r 80, farmer 4. Miller Harry, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 77, 100 sheep, farmer for Joseph M. Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N. Y., 150. MILLER HOUSE, James E. Conway, prop , livery attached, Main. MILLER J. LELAND, r 36, alio, physician, dealer in thoroughbred and and grade cattle, farmer 200, owns the " Mt. Barnard Farm." Miller John, (Ashley Falls) r 72, farm laborer. MINER WALTER M., liveryman and farmer, Main. Moesley Nathaniel, r 10, farm laborer. Mogan Michael, r 58, farmer 9. Moore Edward, r 37, laborer. Moore Gilman F., (Ashley Falls) r 75, farm laborer. Moore Jennie E., (Ashley Falls) r 72 cor 73, telegraph operator. MOORE LEWIS D., (Ashley Falls) r 72 cor 73, station and express agent. Moore Michael, r 22, farmer 12. Morrissey James, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 80, farm laborer. Morrissey John, r 42, farmer 75. Morrisson Edward, r 50, 10 cows, farmer 83. Mulin Bridget, r 44, widow of Thomas, owns 40 acres. 408 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. Mullany Mary, r 37, widow of John, 5 acres. Mullen David, r 15, farmer 13. Mullen James, r 23. Mullen John, off r 23, laborer. Mullen William, r 23, 9 cows, farmer 180. Mullen David, r 35, laborer. MUNN CHARLES H., r 53, school teacher and farm laborer. Munn Edward, (Mill River) r 10, 12 cows, farmer 100. Munn Henry, r 53, farmer 150. Munn Oliver, (Mill River) r 10, farmer, works E. Munn's farm. Munson John N., r 6, farmer 47. Munson Stephen, r 7, retired farmer. Myers John S., (Ashley Falls) r 73, limekiln tender. Noble Frank, carpenter, Main st. Noble George D., r 40, 35 sheep, farmer 150. North Harvey, r 76 cor 54, farmer 67. Noteware Nelson, r 28, farmer 20. O'Brien Dennis, r 33. O'Brien Phebe, r 33, widow of John. O'Brien WiUiam, r 33, sawyer. O'Connell Daniel, r 43, blacksmith and wagonmaker, farmer 20. O'Hara Michael, (Ashley Falls) r6i, farmer 203. O'Neal Daniel, r 63, farmer 60. O'Neil Michael, r 57, farmer 30. O'Neil Patrick, r 43, farmer 24. OWEN FRANCIS T., r 63, commission merchant in New York City, farmer 130. Parmelee Charles W., (Ashley Falls) r 73, sawyer. Parmelee John N., (Ashley Falls) r 73, selectman, sawyer. Parsons Arthur W., (Ashley Falls) r 71, dealer in stoves and tinware, also' furniture. Parsons Julia, widow of Eliphaz T., Main. PARSONS KIRKLAND M., (Ashley Falls) r 72, harnessmaker. Parsons Lewis F., retired salesman, Main. Parsons Maria, (Ashley Falls) r 72, widow of Franklin. Peck Catherine, owns 7 acres, Main. Peck George N., r 35, farm laborer. Peck Julia, r 76 cor 54, widow of Henry H. Peck Nelson N., r 35, farmer 35. Penfield Edward, r 43, laborer. Perkins Edward C, (Ashley Falls) r 63, farm laborer. Phillips Benjamin F., r 35, retired teacher. Phillips Frank L., r 60, farmer, leases of Mrs. Amanda F. Gould, of Tariffvilfe-, Conn., 176. Phillips John H., r 60, retired farmer. Phillips Robert A., (Ashley Falls) r 73, cooper. Piper Albert, r 18, farm laborer. Piper William, laborer, Main. PROFFITT ARTHUR H., Episcopal clergyman, Main. Pulver John W., r 14, farmer, '.eases of George Stillman, New Rochelle, N. Y.r 80. Reel Frederick, (Ashley Falls) r 70, laborer. Rhoades George, r 64, farm laborer. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 409 Rhoads Mason, r 19, carpenter. Rhoades Washington, (Ashley Falls) r 72, retired farmer. Richards Jane, r 7, widow of Walter. Rider Samuel, (Ashley Falls) r 69, cooper. RIDER SAMUEL S., (Ashley Falls) r 65, farmer 90. Riley Bridget, 135, widow of Patrick. Riley Philip, r 28 cor 33, laborer. Rock John, r 47,. farm laborer. Rock Margaret M., r 43, widow of Andrew, farm 15. Rock Michael, r 60, farm laborer. Rogers Charles, (AshleyFalls) r 51, farm laborer. RORABACK JAMES, r 27 cor 26, dealer in grade cattle, 12 cows, 40 sheep, farmer 185. Roraback John B., clerk for E. J. Vosburgh, bds do. Roraback John C, r 54, farmer 100. ROTE LEONARD, 152, tobacco grower, farmer 80. Rote Silas, r 48, 15, cows, farmer 140. Rote Wesley, 152, farm laborer. Roys Abner, r 21, n cows, farmer 150. Roys Charles J., r 47 cor 48, farm laborer. Roys Clarence C,, r 41, farm laborer. Roys Franklin, r 41, school teacher and school committeeman. ROYS HARVEY, 121, farmer 130. Roys Levi, r 41, 8 cows, farmer 85. Roys Pamelia, r 41, widow of Charles. Roys Wilfred P., r 41, farm laborer. Rudge George, shoemaker, Main st. Rupff Christian M., (Ashley Falls) r 70, farmer 35. Rush John, r 54, farmer 16. Ryder Andrew J., r 24 cor 17, 10 cows, farmer 75. Ryder Frederick L., (South Egremont) r 17, farmer. Sackett William F., (Ashley Falls) r 70, wagonmaker and painter. Sage Rodney, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 80, 10 cows, 50 sheep, breeder and dealer in Hampshire sheep, farmer 280. Sanford Isaac R., alio, physician, Main st. Sardan Stephen B., r 34, produce dealer. Saxton William B ,9 cows, retired farmer, h Main. Schneider Louis, (Gt. Barrington) r 3, 13 cows, farmer 155. SCOVILLE JOHN, M. D., (Ashley Falls) r 73, retired alio, physician, farmer 80, and in New Marlboro 100. Scoville William, (Ashley Falls) r 69, farmer for John Scoville, M. D., 80. Scribner Smith, policeman, sexton M. E. church, carriagemaker and painter, Main st. Scutt Horace W., (Ashley Falls) r 75, farm laborer. Shafer Nelson,(Ashley Falls) r 73, farm laborer. Shears Albert W., r 25, farmer 140. Shears Edgar D,, r 62, 12 cows, farmer 118. Shears Jerome M., r 35, farm laborer. Shears Julia M., r 35, widow of George M. Shears Thirza L., r 35, widow of Samuel. Sheine Cornelius, r 33, retired. Sheldon William H., r 6, 10 cows, farmer 130. SHELLEY GEORGE S., (Ashley Falls) r 72, (Shelley & Macrea) marble and granite dealers. 410 TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. Shelley James, (Ashley Falls) r 72, marble cutter. Shelley Patrick, off r 9, farmer 60. Shelley Thomas, r 4. SHELLEY & MACREA, (Ashley Falls) r 72, (George S. S. and Harry E. M.) manufs. and dealers in marble and granite monuments and tomb stones. Sherman Lucy A., r 14, widow of Dr. Truman M. Shepard Jesse T., tinsmith, Main st. Shine Jeremiah, r 79, farmer 20. Shores Mary, r 48, widow of Marcus. Slye Daniel P., (Ashley Falls) r 72, undertaker. Smith Benjamin, (Ashley Falls) r 49, farm laborer. Smith Eli, r 13, retired farmer. Smith F. L., M. D., physician and surgeon, bds Main. Smith Flint E., r 13, 30 cows, owner of the Soda Creek Valley stock farm, farmer 250. Smith Gilbert H., (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 79, farmer 150. SMITH G. H. Mrs., general merchant, dealer in flour, feed and meal Main, owns 4 acres. SMITH HENRY H., alio, physician, Main st. Smith John C, r 28, assessor, deputy sheriff, farmer 40. SMITH MALOY J., r 34, plain and decorative painter, frescoing and paper hanging, owns 8 acres. Smith Mary, (Ashley Falls) r 71, widow of Hiram. SMITH PORTER E , r 13, farmer for Eli Smith. Souler Frederick, r 16, farm laborer. Spaulding Harry N., r 9, farmer 40. Spurr Charles, r 80, 12 cows, 60 sheep, farmer 60. Spurr Franklin, r 21, 70 cows, farmer 500, and owns in Salisbury, Conn., 600. Spurr George H., r 18, highway commissioner, 13 cows, farmer 120. Spurr Henry R., r 21^, n cows, farmer 190. SPURR ISAAC, r 2i|, 8 cows, farmer 143. Stall Jacob N., (Ashley Falls) r 65, retired farmer 108. Stanton James D., r 19, axe-helve manuf., farm laborer. STANTON JOHN R., r 10, owns feed mill and saw-mill, 15 cows, farmer l65- Stenerwald Peter, r 56, farmer, leases of Mr. Palmer, of Gt. Barrington, 90. Stevens W. Frank, r it, farmer for William Stevens. Stevens William, r n, 15 cows, 30 sheep, farmer 170. Stevens William A., r 9, farm laborer. Stone Augustus P., r 35, carpenter, owns 4 acres. Supple John, r 44, laborer. Surdam Edward, (Ashley Falls) r 67, laborer. Sykes H. W. & Co., (Henry W. S. and Frank S. Gray,) dealer's in coal, far mers' produce, fertilizers, and farming implements, commission dealers, Railroad st. Sykes Henry W., (H. W. Sykes & Co.,) painter, Main st. Taft Laura, (Ashley Falls) 'r 49 opp. 50, widow of John. Taft Richard M., (Ashley Falls) r 49 opp. 50, 12 cows, farmer 260. Taylor Peter, r 18, farm laborer. Tobey Philander, (Ashley Falls) r 61, 8 cows, farmer 95. Train Harriet, widow of Dr. Horace, Main st. Tripp Hiram, r 56, 14 cows, farmer 130, and leases of T. C. Wickwire 175. TOWN OF SHEFFIELD. 41 1 Tripp Sarah H., (Chapinville, Litchfield Co., Conn.) r 80, widow of Myres, owns a share of the Myres Tripp estate of 278 acres. Turner Abigial S., (Ashley Falls) r 72, widow of Isaac. Turner John H., (Ashley Falls) r 72, carpenter. Tuttle Leonard, r 35, 40 cows, farmer 180. Valey William, r 77, farmer 65. VanDeusen Augustus, r 23 cor 39, farm laborer. VanDeusen Edward L., (Ashley Falls) r 71, farm laborer. VanDeusen James, (Ashley Falls) r 71, 9 cows, 36 sheep, farmer 200. VanDeusen Levi. (Ashley Falls) r 67, farm laborer. VAN DEUSEN NICHOLAS, (Ashley Falls) r 72, general merchant, dealer in boots and shoes, hardware, crockery and glassware, owns 22 acres, h r 71. VanVolkenburgh John, r 13, laborer. Vosburgh Dorcas, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co. Conn.) r 81, owns with Eunice 4 acres. VOSBURGH EUGENE J., general merchant, dealer in flour and feed, Main, h do. Vosburgh Eunice, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co. Conn.) r 81, owns with Dorcas 4 acres. Vosburgh Jerdon, (Gt. Barrington) off r 3, 9 cows, farmer 190. Vosburgh Philina, r 22, widow of John, owns 4 acres. Ward Alva W., r 29, 10 cows, farmer, leases of Edmund Ward, of New Marl boro 102. Warren Jairus N., r 80, road commissioner, 12 cows, farmer 160. Warner William, r 15, farmer 55. Welsh Catherine, r 54, widow of John, farm 40. Wickwire Alvin B., retired farmer, Main. WICKWIRE EUGENE H., r 53, 14 cows, farmer 178. Wickwire Manley H., manuf. and dealer in lumber in Colchester, Ct., owns 300 acres in Sheffield. Wickwire Theodore C, insurance agent, Main, 12 cows, owns on r 77 farm 175. Wilcox Amanda M., r 13, widow of William O. Wilcox Deborah L., r 43, widow of James. Wilcox Frederick B., r 25 cor 23, farmer 10. Wilcox Harlow, r 13, engineer, owns 10 acres. Wilcox William S., 12 cows, breeder and dealer in Short-horn cattle and Southdown sheep, owns "Elm wood" farm, farmer 200. Wilcox Willie G., r 13, carpenter, owns 10 acres. Williams Charles H., r 33, farm laborer. Winch Luther, r 53, 25 sheep, farmer 80. Winship Henry, (Ashley Falls) r 64, farm laborer. Winters Albert, (Gt. Barrington) r 8, farmer 60. Woodstock Eli, r 10, farmer 16. Woodbeck James A., r 29, farm laborer. Woodbeck William N., r 33, farm liborer. Woodin Theodore, (Chapinville, Litchfield Co. Conn.) r 79, farmer, leases of G. H. Smith 184. Worthy Theodore G., r 25, retired tailor. Wright G. Elias, r 28, laborer. Wright John, r 44, laborer. 412 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. STOCKBRIDGE. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Stockbridge, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Adams Charles G., Main st. West. Adams Charles N., (Glendale) resident. Adams Edward, (Glendale) foreman weave shop F. W. Adams, Main st. ADAMS FRANKLIN W., (Glendale) prop. Glendale Woolen Mills, farmer 100, owns granite stone quarry in Glendale. Anderson John, r 29, house painter, paper hanger, fresco painter, and decorat ing, house and lot. Averill Mary F., widow of Chester, h Dr. D. D. Field, parsonage. AYMAR FREDERICK S., resident, h South. Babcock Angeline, widow of Collins, h Church. Backus Almon, r 19, laborer for S. Comstock. Backus Emerson, laborer. Bahen Edward, gardener for L. Tuckerman, h and lot cor. Park st. Bailey John F., (Curtisville) lessee of Curtisville machine shop. Baird William H., emp. of Grace Parker. BAIRD WILLIS P., larborer, h lot 2 acres. Barker Benjamin F., (Curtisville) postmaster, prop, grist-mill and foundry, h and lot. Barker Edgar E., (Curtisville) asst. postmaster. Barnes Albert W., Curtisville) r 7, 12 Jersey cows, 12 head of young stock, farmer 125, mountain land 50. Barnes Austin A., (Curtisville) aged 69, farmer with his son A. W. BARNES JAMES, 8 Ayrshire cows, apple orchard 100 trees, farmer 150. Barnes Justus W., (Curtisville) laborer. Barnum Jane L. Miss, correspondent for six newspapers, Main st. Barret Edward F., (Glendale) formerly in woolen and silk factory, h and lot Main St., farmer 30. Barringer Hannah, r 21, widow of Peter W., h and lot. Barringer Mary G., school teacher, daughter of Hannah. Barry James, (Glendale) laborer. Barry John, (Housatonic) r 38, laborer. Barry Rodger, (Glendale) offr 32, meat dealer, h and lot. Barton Anna E., r 25, widow of Warren. BARTON HARRY P., livery and sale stable, h and lot, Church. Barton Lephic, widow of Joshua A., farmer. Beasley George W., emp. of H. P. Barton. Beachtel Frederick, (Glendale) r 30, laborer. BEACHTEL FREDERICK W., (Glendale) r 40, 8 Holstein cows, 12 head of young stock, farmer 85. Bech George A., r 15, dairy 20 Jersey cows, 10 head of young stock, 22 South down sheep, farmer 250. Beckwith Orson E., (Curtisville) carpenter and builder, h and lot. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. CHK'KEKIHG'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 413 Behm Edward, resident. Bene Eliza, r 33, widow of George, h and lot. Bene George, laborer with his mother Eliza, Bene Jacob, shoemaker, Pine st. Bidwell Charles A., civil engineer, farmer, bds with his sister, Mrs. Williams. Bills William, farm laborer with J, B. Hull. Blake George R., (Glendale) r 29, carries on J. Wolfinger's farm. Bliss Grace M., r 20, owns h and lot with her sister Lucy D. Bliss Lucy D., r 20, school teacher, owns h and lot with her sister Grace M. Bliss Prentice E., laborer. Blodgett Frank J., physician and surgeon, office and residence Clark block, over postoffice, Main st. BOLTON RAMSDEN, carpenter and joiner, bds with John Snyder. Bolton Thomas J., (S. Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co. BOOTH WILLIAM H., (Housatonic) r 29, millwright and farmer 20. BOWEN JOHN W., blacksmith, horseshoeing, wagonmaking and repairing, East Main, h do. Boyden Cora C, r 34, widow of Charles, farmer 7. Brace Lucinda, r 19, widow of Harry, h and lot. Bracken Thomas E., butcher with John M. Buck. Bradburn Henry J., (Housatonic) r 38, carpenter and joiner, fruit dealer and farmer 1 1 . Bradburn Henry J., (Glendale) laborer. Bradley Edward E., r 17, graduate of Williams college, residence with father, George P. Bradley Frederick, (Glendale) r 32, retired, h and lot, born in town 1804. BRADLEY GEORGE I., r 17, student at Williams college, class '85, resi dence, Edgemont place. Bradley George P., r 17, dairy farmer 150. Bradley George T., r 20, farmer 60. Bradley Mary C, r 17, widow of Edward. BRAZEL MARGARET, (Glendale) r 32, widow of Joseph, 2 houses and lots. BRAZEL TERRENCE, (Glendale) r 32, laborer with his mother, Margaret. Brewer Mary A., r 21, h and lot. BRINTON EDWARD C, furniture dealer, old furniture remodeled and improved, shop and house north of M. E. church. Bristed Grace S., (Lenox) widow of Charles A., summer resident, 75 acres. Bronson William B., manuf. and dealer in essences, h Church. Brookins Maria, (S. Lee) h Main. Brookins Milton J., (S. Lee) overseer assorting room, h with mother, Maria. Brown Henry W., (Housatonic) r 39, "River View" farm 210. Brown William C, laborer, gardener, h Church. Buck Andrew J., 12 cows, farmer 145. BUCK ANSON, teamster, 7 cows, farmer 76. Buck Benjamin, (Curtisville) farmer 35. Buck George, r 35, runs express and stage between Lenox and Pittsfield. Buck James K, (Curtisville) farm laborer with Benjamin. BUCK JOHN M., r 35, butcher, 14 cows, farmer 60, and mountain land 35. Buckley Patrick, (Glendale) r 37, weaver, F. W. Adams's mill. Buckley William, (Glendale) laborer. Bullard Charles, (Lenox) r 6, farmer 15. Bullard William S., (Lenox) r 3, farmer, h 5 Mount Vernon St., Boston. 4' 4 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Burget James M., laborer. Burghardt Charles P., (Curtisville) pattern maker and molder. Burghardt Erastus, (Curtisville) r 2, millwright, h and lot in village. Burghardt Franklin, (Curtisville) r 4, molder, lives with his mother, Mary Jane. Burghardt Fred L., (Curtisville) r 13, prop, pulp mill, farmer 3. Burghardt John H., (Curtisville) draughtsman, bridge builder, millwright. Burghardt John M., (Curtisville) lessee of Curtisville pulp mill. Burghardt William W., (Curtisville) machinist. Burke James, (Glendale) spinner, F. W. Adams, Railroad st. Burke Michael, (Glendale) r 32, jack spinner for F. W. Adams. Burnes James, farm laborer, h and lot, West Main. Burnes Peter, (Glendale) r 32, laborer, h andlot. BURNS PATRICK, r 34, 10 grade Jersey cows, 20 head young stock, far mer 140. Burns Thomas, r 35, laborer, resides with William Mercer. Butler Charles, r 31, att'y and counselor at law, New York City, farmer 100. Butler Frank H., laborer. Byington Henry C, milk dealer and farmer 14, h Railroad. Cabe John, (Glendale) r 29, laborer and farmer 25. Caesar George, r 17, laborer. Caffrey Ann, widow of James, h Church. Caffrey Joseph, laborer. CAFFREY WILLIAM J., house painter, paper hanger, resides with his mother Ann, Church. Cain George W., (Curtisville) laborer. Callender Charles E., (Chaffee and Callender,) h and lot, East Main. Campion John, (Glendale) spinner for F. W. Adams, Main. Canfield Horace, resident, h and lot East Main. CANNING EDWIN W. B., schoolteacher, hand lot, East Main. Canning Joseph, resident, West Main. CAREY JAMES, (Carey and Quigley.) Carey John, general blacksmith and horseshoer, h and lot, Shamrock. CAREY & QUIGLEY, (James Carey and John P. Quigley) proprietors liv ery and sale stable, Main. Carpenter Henry A., (Glendale) farmer 10. Carpenter John, (Glendale) laborer. Carpenter John, Jr., (Glendale) r 9, weaver for F. W. Adams. Carrigan John, (Glendale) laborer, h and lot. Carrigan Margaret Miss, clerk, h E. Main st. Carrol John, . Carter Edward C, r 17, 8 Jersey cows, apple orchard 200 trees, farmer 70. Carter Henry J., r 17 cor 16, farmer 115. Carter Howard W., r 8, teacher. Carter John C. C, r 17, farmer with his father, Henry J. CASE EGBERT H., (Glendale) r 32, night watchman for F. W. Adams, bds with Mrs. L. Huggins. Chaffee George L., (Glendale) (Chaffee & Callender) h and lot Glendale. Chaffee & Callender, (Glendale) (George Chaffee, Clark E. Callender) manufs. of manila paper, Glendale Mass. Church Alonzo, (Glendale) carpenter and builder. Church Charles S., (Housatonic) r 39, emp. of Chaffee & Callender. Church Norman L., (Glendale) r 28, laborer. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 41 5 CHURCH WILLIAM H., (Glendale) paper engineer, Chaffee & Callender, h Main. Clapper Medel M., (Curtisville) laborer. Clark Harry, (Glendale) r 32, millwright, carpenter, rents house of Mrs. Shaw. CLARK JAMES H. P., (Lenox) farmer for Benj. Clark, of Gt. Barrington. CLARK JOHN J., (Lenox) carpenter and builder. Clark William B., owns Clark block, druggist, h and lot, Main. CLARKE FRANCIS M., (Curtisville) widow of George W., administratrix estate of Daniel Fairchild. Clary Robert E„ resident with her sister, Sarah E. Mix. CLUNNAN THOMAS, restaurant and billiard room, Shamrock st. Cobb Seth, (Lenox) farmer, leases of Gilbert A. Buck of , 150. Colby Fred, laborer with Eliza Bene. Coleman John, (Hoosatonic) r 38, laborer, Collins Charles, (Glendale) r 13 cor 23, supt. of flock mill for M. Truesdell's Sons, of West Stockbridge, h and lot. Comstock Sanford W., r 21 cor 33, prop, feed-mill, saw-mill and planing-mill on Marsh brook, lumber dealer. Condon Michael, (Hoosatonic) r 38, laborer. CONE HENRY D., r 22, owns paper mill Hoosatonic. CONE SARAH B. Mrs., r 22, resident, Counsel Grove, farm too. Conley John, r 34, retired, h and lot. Conners John, r 34, emp. John Winthrop. CONVERSE LEVI W., (Curtisville) r 7, farmer with J. W. Ford. Cook Ashel, (Lenox) r 6, carpenter, h and lot. Cooper George R., (Curtisville) farm laborer with N. B. Curtis. Cooper George W., (Curtisville) r 8, farmer 54. COOPER JOHN M., r 8, 12 Durham cows, 8 head Jersey cattle, farmer 75. Corbitt Thomas. (Glendale) teamster. Corcoran Bridget, (Glendale) r 32, resident. Corcoran James C. (Glendale) r 32, shearerfor F. W. Adams. Corcoran Thomas, (Glendale) r 32, laborer for F. W. Adams. Costin John, (Housatonic) r 38, laborer. Coyle Patrick, gardener for C. H. Plumb, h Shamrock st. Crough Charles W., (Curtisville) laborer. CURTIS CARLTON, (Curtisville) apple orchard 50 trees, farmer 44, moun tain land 60, owns with Stephen C. 120. Curtis Edgar, (Glendale) emp. .Chaffee & Callender, Main. Curtis Edward S., (Curtisville) r 7, 15 Holstein grade cows, farmer 86. Curtis Fanny, widow of Chauncey, h and lot, Railroad. Curtis Frank, (Glendale) r 10, emp. C. L. Lynch. CURTIS NATHAN B., (Curtisville) dairy 30 Holstein and grade cows, 40 head young cattle, 6 horses, farmer 225. CURTIS STEPHEN C, (Curtisville) prop, grist-mill, 2 runs of stones, saw mill, circular saw, cider-mill, built by S. C. Curtis, in 1837, farmer 50, owns with Carlton 120. Dailey James, (Glendale) laborer. Dailey Patrick, (Glendale) r 37, fireman for F. W. Adams, h and lot. Dailey Thomas, (Glendale) laborer. Davis Calvin B., (Curtisville) r 24, carpenter and joiner. Davis Dewitt C, (Curtisville) farmer, in village.' Davis Norman M., (Curtisville) farmer with J. W. Williams. 41 6 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Day Edward, deputy sheriff, Railroad st. DEAN HENRY S., dealer in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes, notions and clothing, agent for "Home Light" oil stove, Dunham block, h Main. Deckinson Richard, farmer, " Ingleside " farm 50 acres, for Lucius Tucker- man. Dempsey Frank, (Glendale) emp. Chaffee & Collender. Dennis Charles A,, laborer. Devanney Daniel, (Glendale) 132, weaver, emp. F. W. Adams. Devanney Eliza, (Glendale) r 32, resident, h and lot, Barrington. Devlin John, blacksmith for John Carney. Dingman Benjamin F., (Glendale) carpenter and builder, h and lot. Doane W. E., h W. Main. Donaldson James, laborer. Donaldson Richard, r 19, laborer, h and lot. Donaldson William T., emp. for H. B. Cone. Dooley Bridget, (Glendale) r 27, farmer. Dooley Jane Miss, h and lot, E. Main. Dooley Thomas, (Glendale) blacksmith, horseshoer, wagonmaker, general repair shop, Main, h do. Dorgan William F., (Glendale) r 39, emp. Chaffee & Callender. Dowd Horace M., (Curtisville) farm laborer, bds Barker House. DOYLE THOMAS R, mason and builder, h and lot, Church. Dresser Charlotte E , teacher of music, lives with her mother Clarissa. Dresser Clarissa A., widow of Francis, h and lot, E. Main. Dresser Edward Vv.. (Lenox) farmer with Mrs. Otis Dresser. Dresser Electa C, (Glendale) r 26, farmer. DRESSER GEORGE E., (Curtisville) assessor, 8 cows, apple orchard 300 trees, farmer 58, and mountain 55. Dresser Marshall A., (Lenox) farmer, with Mrs. Otis Dresser 62, wood lot. Duane Frank, (Curtisville) farm laborer. Duffy Michael, (Glendale) r 26, teamster. Duffy Patrick, r 25, mason, gardener, farmer 4. Dunbar Miles E., (Glendale) deputy postmaster and salesman for Charles Goodrich, Warner st. Dunham Henry J., att'y and counselor at law, trial justice, insurance agent, prop. Dunham block, Main st. Dunn Michael, (Glendale) carder for F. W. Adams, h Main. DURAND HENRY S., (Racine, Wis.) general adjuster of Home Insurance Co., New York. Dwight Frances F., widow of Henry W. DWIGHT JAMES FOWLER, colonel during the rebellion, commanding nth Missouri Cavalry, served during the entire war, retired lawyer from N. Y. city, residing at the " Place," the family residence at the west end ofthe village. Dyer Patrick, (Glendale) r 37, shoemaker, h and lot. Earnshaw Joseph, (Glendale) r32, laborer, bds Dresser House. Earnshaw William H., (Glendale) r 32, commercial traveler. Easland Frederick E., (Lenox) r 5, carpenter and joiner. Edwards Ogden E., (Peele, Hubbell & Co., of Manila, East Indies,) h E. Main. EUicott Eliza J., (Glendale) widow of Thomas, h and lot, Warner st. EUicott Freddie C, (Glendale) emp. Chaffee & Callender, lives with his mother, Eliza J. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 417 Evans Charles E., att'y and counselor at law, h E. Main. Evans John, rio, wool sorter, farmer io. Evans Patrick H., (Glendale) r 27, emp. F. W. Adams, bds with Mr. Lynch. Evans Richard, (Glendale) r 27, farmer. Fabricius George, (Glendale) spinner for F. W. Adams, Depot st. Farley James, (Glendale) r 37, carpenter and builder, bdi with D. McCabe. Farley John P., laborer. Farley Michael, r 36, farmer 13. Farley Patrick, r 36, farmer 23. Farrell Bridget, widow of Wm. H., h Church. Farrell Patrick, laborer with Anson Buck. FELLOWS CHARLES H., (S. Lee) emp. Hulbert Paper Co., bds with his father, Samuel R., Main st. Fellows Samuel R., (S. Lee) teamster, h and lot, Main st. Fenn Charles B., carpenter and builder, Church st. Fenn Charles R. Mrs., dressmaker, Church st. Fenn Daniel B., farmer 45, aged 83, h Elm. Fenn Daniel B., Jr., merchant, in N. Y. city. Fenn Henry C, (Glendale) farmer 30. Fenn John, (Glendale) r 28, emp. F. W. Adams. Fenn Michael, (Glendale) weaver for F. W. Adams, h Main. Fentner John, (Glendale) resident, Main. Field Henry M. Rev., r 22, residence N. Y. city and Stockbridge. FIELD JONATHAN E., electric bells, telephones, annunciators, speaking tubes, burglar alarms, &c, farmer 60. Field Huida, widow of Jonathan E., h and lot, Main. FIELDS WILLIAM C, r 15, manager and farmer for George A. Bech 250. Fleury Charles C, gardener for Sedgwick, h Shamrock st. Fleury James, laborer, h and lot, Shamrock st. Flynn John, laborer, h and lot, Shamrock st. Flynn Michael, laborer. Fobicius George, laborer. Folder James, (Curtisville) farm laborer, lives N. B. Curtis house. Folder Robert, (Curtisville) laborer. Foley Dennis, (Hoosatonic) r 38, machine tender, Chaffee & Callender. Foley James, (Hoosatonic) r 38, emp. Chaffee & Callender. Foley John, 3d, (Glendale) laborer. Foley John D., (Hoosatonic) finisher Chaffee & Calender's mill. Foley Mary Mrs., h and lot, Church st. Forbs Joseph, (Glendale) r 39, machine tender. FORD JOHN W., (Curtisville) r 7, 15 grade Holstein cows, farmer 175. FOSTER LAWRENCE, with F. J. Pratt, residence E. Mam st. French William W., carpenter and builder, h Church. Fuller James W., (Hoosatonic) r 38, carpenter and builder, 2 houses and lots. FULLER JOSEPH G., (Glendale) book-keeper for Chaffee & Callender, bds with W. R. Fuller William R., (Hoosatonic) r 39, farmer 40. Galvin John, (Glendale) r 32, laborer with Mrs. Brazel. Gast John, (Glendale) r 32, weaver for F. W. Adams. Gavit Margaret L., widow of John E. Gavit Wm. E., laborer. Gilson Charles H., mason and builder, h and lot. Gilson David, r 20, farmer i0. 27 41 8 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. GOODRICH CHARLES, dealer in dry goods, groceries, flour, feed, boots and shoes, hats, caps, etc., store at Glendale, 6 grade Jersey cows, Laurel Hill place, farmer io. Goodrich Charles L., student Williams college, son of Charles. Goodrich David F., apple orchard ioo trees, farmer ioo. Goodrich Ellen, resident W. Main. GOODRICH JOHN Z., resident. GOODRICH JOHN Z. Mrs., resident, h and lot. Goodrich Martha M., school teacher, daughter of Charles. GOODRICH SAMUEL, io cows, milk dealer, apple orchard 350 trees, 100 pear trees, farmer 75. GOODRICH SARAH F.,dressmaking and fancy goods,Edwards Hall place. Goodrich William B., farmer with his father, Charles. Gould Mary J., teacher, h and lot, E. Main st. Gourlic John H., summer res., h and lot Main St., and 26 West 17th St., New York city. Grady Michael, (Glendale) offr 32, loom fixer for F. W. Adams. Green Thomas, laborer. Gruber Mary, dressmaker, Main st. Gunn Martin S., r 24, laborer. Haggerty Margaret, (Hoosatonic) r 9, widow of Daniel, farm 60. Haggerty Richard, (Glendale) laborer. Hall William, laborer, h Pine st. Hamilton William H., florist. Church st. Hamilton William H. Mrs., dressmaker, Church st. Harris John, (Glendale) emp. F. W. Adams, Main st. Hathaway Henry A., (Curtisville) farm laborer, bds Barker House. Hathaway Joseph F., (Curtisville) farm laborer, bds Barker House. Hawkins David B., (Glendale) r 8, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Hazan Timothy A., (Curtisville) pastor Congregational church. Healy Michael, r 35, gardener, h and lot. HEATH EDWARD L., (Curtisville) importer, breeder and dealer in pure Jersey cattle, reg., farmer 25. Heath Edwin M., (Curtisville) molder, resident with his father, Marshall. Heath Frank W., (Curtisville) farmer with his father, Marshall. Heath Marshall S., (Curtisville) assessor, 10 cows, farmer 60, and mountain land 25. Heath Newton E., physician and surgeon, Pine street, h do. Herbert William B., r 22, merchant, N. Y. city. Higginson George, Jr., (Lenox) dairy grade Jersey cows, "Oakwood" farm Hinckley Luther T., wagonmaker, h and lot E. Main. Hinton Alice, dressmaker, lives with her father, Hinton Nellie, dressmaker, lives with her father. Hinton William, carpenter and builder, h and lot Pine st. Hoofmyre Carrie M., dressmaker, Church st. Hoofmyre Simon, dealer in fish, oysteis, vegetables and fruits, news dealer, h Church st. Hoffmann Ferdinand, proprietor Edwards Hall, farmer 10. Hollenbeck Abram E., r 41, gardener. HORTON ALBRO W., r 36, carpenter and builder, farmer 18. Horton Manley, (Glendale) emp. F. W. Adams. HOUSATONIC NATIONAL BANK, Daniel R. Williams, pres.; D. A. Kimball, cashier; W. A. Seymour, teller, Main st. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 419 Huffnagle Anna, (Glendale) r 32, widow ot John, h and lot. Huffnagle John, (Glendale) boss carder, F. W. Adams, Main st. Huggins Lura, (Glendale) r 32, widow of Samuel, boarding, leases farm Ann Barrett. Hull John B., wholesale and retail dealer in Anthracite and Bituminous coal, farmer 100. Humphrey A. G., pastor M. E. church. Hunter Eliszabeth, (Glendale) widow of James, farmer 5 acres. Hunter James, (Glendale) gardener for Elizabeth, h and lot Warner st. Hunter Robert, (Glendale) r 39, stationary engineer, Chaffee & Callender. Huyck Myron, (Glendale) r n, painter, h and lot. Ivison Henry, r 22, N. Y. City, residence No. 12 West 48th St., farmer 45. (Died Nov. 26, 1884.) JACOT JULIUS O., watch maker, jeweller, optician, dealer in silver ware, &c , Dunham block, h Pine. Jaques Charles, (Curtisville) stone cutter. John George W., laborer. John William, laborer. JOHNSON EDWARD L, (Lenox) r 6, farmer with his father. JOHNSON JONATHAN, (Lenox) r 6, aged 86, farmer with his son, Edward. Jones Charles A., r 15, farm laborer, lives with his mother, Mary M. Jones Frank L., r 15, farm laborer, lives with Mary M. Jones Henry E., r 15, farm laborer, lives with his mother, Mary M. JONES MARY M., r 5, widow of Charles A., who served in Co. D, 57th Mass. Vols., killed at the battle of Wilderness, May 6, 1864, h and lot on r 34. Jones Walter R., r 15, laborer, bds with his mother, Mary M. Kabe John, (Glendale) laborer. KAIN EDWARD D., emp. and coachman for Ogden E. Edwards. Kane John, r 42, laborer, h and lot. Kane Michael, emp. Hayden Truesdell. Karrigan John, (Glendale) spinner for F. W. Adams, lives Main st. Kearney James, laborer. Kearney James, (Glendale) foreman spinner for F. W. Adams. Kellogg Ralph R., teamster for J. B. Hull. Kelly John, (Glendale) r 27, laborer. Kelly Patrick, (Glendale) laborer, h and lot. Kennarney Habert, farm laborer, Pine st. Kennarney Patrick, gardener for Henry Ivison, Shamrock st. Kennedy Timothy, (Housatonic) r 39, loom fixer for F. W. Adams, farmer 42. Kenney Frank, carriage painter with Dennis Morrissey. Keoh Charles, (Glendale) dyer fqr F. W. Adams. Kickery Joseph, (Curtisville) laborer, leases house of T. S. Lyman. Kilduff James, laborer. Kilduff John, r 34, farmer with Michael. Kilduff Michael, r 34, farmer with John Winthrop, h and 5 acres. Kilfaile Lawrence, laborer, h Pine st. KIMBALL D. A., cashier Housatonic National bank, h and lot. Killela Lawrence, (Glendale) emp. F. W. Adams, h Main. King Henry G., r 35, laborer. King John, (Glendale) r 39, back tender for Chaffee & Callender. Kingham Edward, (Glendale) laborer. Kinsella Dennis, r 35, teamster, h and lot. 420 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Kinsella James B., laborer. Kinsella Joseph, r 35, laborer. Kinsella Karow, farm laborer, 4 acres. Kinsella Thomas, r 35, farmer 10. Kinsella Thomas, Jr., r 41, laborer. Kirby Edward, (Curtisville) r 7, emp. Ward. Kirby James, (Curtisville) r 7, emp. Wm. Bullard, farmer 35. Kirby Morris, (Curtisville) r 7, farmer with his father, James. Kirby Nancy, (Curtisville) widow of Jacob, h and lot. Kirby Thomas, (Curtisville) r 7; emp. Wm. Bullard. Klebart Edward C, (Glendale) supt. for F. W. Adams, h Main cor. Depot st. Klebart Frederick, (Glendale) supt. weaver Adams mills. Knapp Edward, (Glendale) laborer, Warner st. Knapp Zalman A., (Glendale) r 32, laborer, h and lot. Knight Andrew, (Glendale) r 28, farmer 160. KNIGHT ROBERT H., r 36, 20 Jersey grade cows, works for David D. Field, of New York, farm 350, live stock dealer, owns h and lot on r 20. Knowles George, carpenter and builder, h and lot, Church. Kuhn George, (Curtisville) works pulp mill, h and lot. Kurtz Henry, (Glendale) laborer. LAHEY MICHAEL, (Glendale) r 29, paper engineer Chaffee & Callender, farmer 3. Laman Daniel, (Lenox) r 6, farm laborer on W. Morrell place. LAPRISE SAMUEL A., (Glendale) r 29, farmer with H. W. Brown. Lawless John, (Curtisville) laborer. LAWLESS JOSEPH L., house and ornamental painter, resides with his mother, Mrs. Julia, E. Main. Lawless Julia, widow of Patrick, h and lot, E. Main. Lawless Thomas J., carpenter and builder, E. Main. Lawrence Alison T., widow of Samuel, h and lot E. Main. Lawrence Arthur, rector St. Paul's Episcopal Memorial church. Lincoln Sidney P. Dea., farmer, h Main st. Livingstone Anna Peyton, widow of Philip, no E. 56th St., N. Y. city. Loyd Martha Ann, (Glendale) dressmaker, daughter of Wm. Loyd William, (Glendale) r 26, mason and builder, farmer 40. Luchsinger Henry, (Glendale) station and express agent, residence Grove Hill farm. Luddington Charles B., (Glendale) teamster, Main. Luddington Edwin C, (Glendale) carpenter and wheelwright, Warner st. Luddington William, (Glendale) laborer. Luddington William C, (Glendale) weaver for F. W. Adams, Warner st. Lumbert Charles E., (Curtisville) resident, village. Lumbert Edwin, (Curtisville) carpenter, h and lot. Lumbert Philander B , (Curtisville) resident, village. Lynch Charles E., r 25, farmer with his father, Chas. L. LYNCH CHARLES L., 12 cows, 25 head of young stock, 70 Cotswold and Southdown sheep, apple orchard 500 trees, farmer 400. Lynch Patrick, (Glendale) r 32. emp. F. W. Adams. LYNCH REUBEN, born in town 1797, wife Sarah Hosford Lynch, aged 86, resides with son, C. L. Lynch. Mackel James, r 35, stone mason and farmer 18. Magenty John, farm laborer, h and lot. Maher Philip, (Glendale) emp. F. W. Adams, Main. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 42 1 Maize Samuel, (Glendale) laborer. Malooney Julia, r 41, widow of Patrick, h and lot. Manning Bernard, emp. Charles Willis, Church st. Markham Peter R., (Curtisville) laborer. Martin Theodore, laborer, farmer 25. Maxwell John, (Glendale) emp. of F. W. Adams, Railroad st. May Samuel M., (Glendale) spinner, F. W. Adams, h and lot Warner st. McAleer Henry, (Glendale) laborer. McAleer James, (Glendale) laborer. McCabe Daniel, (Glendale) r37, farmer 2\. McCain Henry, (Glendale) r 37, emp. F. W. Adams, and farmer. McCambridge Neil, (Glendale) laborer. McGenty James, (Glendale) r 24, laborer, h and lot. McGenty John, laborer. McGenty Michael, laborer. McGOVERN JOHN & CO., dealers in pure drugs and medicines, toilet and fancy goods, Durham block, h Elm st. Mclntire Edward, (Glendale) laborer. McMonigal George, druggist clerk, son of James. McMonigal James, laborer and gardener, h and lot, Church. McMullen Archie, harnessmaker, Clark block, h East Main. McNalley Thomas, (Housatonic) r 38, trackman railroad, h and lot. McR. Leer Henry, (Glendale) r 29, emp. of F. W. Adams. Megan James, (Glendale) finisher for Chaffee & Callender, Main. MEHAN JAMES, (Lenox) farmer for Grace S. Bristed 75 acres. Mercer Benjamin, laborer for D. D. Field, Pine. Mercer John, carpenter and builder, West Main. Mercer Thomas, r 35, gardener, h and lot. Mercer William H., r 35, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Miller Allen, (G endale) r 32, spinner for F. W. Adams, h and lot. Miller James H., r 25, mason and builder with P. Duffy. Miller Joseph B., carpenter and joiner. MILLER LEWIS, physician and surgeon, west of hotel, Main St., h do. Miller Mary, widow of Marcus, h Park. Miller Webster, (Glendale) student with Dr. T J. Warner. Miner Stephen D., (Lenox) r 5, leases on shares of Mrs. Smith, dairy 15 cows, farm 175. Mitchell Daniel C, carpenter and builder. Mix Sarah E., dressmaker, widow of Wm. T. Moore Albert, (Housatonic) r 38, house painter, h and lot. Morgan Eliza S., farm 40. Morley Charles, (Curtisville) blacksmith. Morley Martin, (Curtisville) r 7. MORRISSEY DENNIS, manuf. of carriages, wagons, sleighs etc , Shamrock. Munn Eliza, widow of John B., h Railroad st. Murphey Owen, (Glendale) r 32, jack spinner for F. W. Adams. Murphey William, (Glendale) weaver for F. W. Adams, Main st. Narey James, r 36, laborer, h and lot. NETTLETON ALBERT C, r 21, farmer, manager for W. A. Nettleton. Nettleton Walter E., r 21, artist, resident with his father, W. A. NETTLETON WILLIAM A., r 21, (Thomson, Langdon & Co., corset manufs., Bridgeport, Conn.) dairy 25 cows, farmer 300. Nettleton William E., r 15, farmer with his father, Albert C. * 42 2 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. Newton Douglas H., (Curtisville) painter, leases h of J. Clary. Newton Dwight, (Curtisville) r 14, farm laborer, h and lot. Noble Albert F., clerk for George Seymour. Norton Maria M., widow of Samuel M., h Edwards Square, Church st. O'Boyle Charles, laborer. O'Brien Honora, (Curtisville) h and lot. O'Brien James, coachman for Higginson. O'BRIEN JOHN, coachman for L. Tuckerman. O'Brien William, laborer. O'Neil John, (Glendale) r 39, bleacher for Chaffee & Callender. O'Rourke Miles, (Curtisville) laborer, leases h of O. R. Barker. Owen , widow Charles M., h and lot and farm. Owen Edward B., bds Stockbridge House. Paddock John E., (Glendale) offr 32, masher for F. W. Adams. (Palmer Frank R., r 11, farmer 40. [Palmer Franklin A., r 15, 24 cows, farmer 200. Palmer William H., r 15, 8 grade Jersey cows, 10 head young stock, 60 Southdown sheep, farmer 184. Palmer William Pitt, r 15, 20 cows, dealer in cattle, apple orchard 200 trees, 20 head young cattle, farmer 225. Panderson James H., salesman for W. B. Clark. Parker Grace S. Miss, h and lot, W. Main. Patten John, (Housatonic) works in Monument mill. PATTERSON THOMAS B., undertaker and dealer in furniture, Pine, hdo. Payne William, r 25, farmer 18. Peck Marvin, clockmaker, bds with Mrs. Sumner, Church st. Peepone Lewis, formerly blacksmith, h and lot. Peepone Newton B., r 41, carpenter and builder, h and lot. Peikins F. B., pastor Congregational church, h Main. Petezch Martin, (Glendale) loom fixer for F. W. Adams, Main. PHELPS CHARLES F., r 20, leases of the late E. T. Bewer's heirs 20 cows, 10 head young stock, apple orchard 100 trees, farm 130, moun tain land 140. Philcox George T., r 22, florist for Mrs. Sarah B. Cone. Phillips Joseph W., (Curtisville) r 14, farmer in Windsor 150. PILLING JAMES S., carpenter, contractor and builder, employs 8 men, W. Library Hall, E. Main, h do. PILLING JOHN L., carpenter and joiner with James F., owns h and lot W. Main st. Pinney Joseph, (Glendale) dealer in groceries, provisions, notions, &c, near depot, h Depot st. PIXLEY EDWARD, (Glendale) r 37, farmer 25£in W. Stockbridge. PIXLEY GEORGE, (Glendale) r 37, mason, lives with Edward. Plumb Arthur W., lives at Hotel. PLUMB CHARLES H., prop, of Stockbridge House. PLUMB HENRY L., postmaster, h Main. Polley Lucy, widow of Charles, h Church. POST CHARLES F., (Curtisville) farmer for Mrs. F. M. Clarke. PRATT FREDERICK J., livery, sale and boarding stable, rear Dunham block, h South st. Prout John G., (Glendale) 139, laborer. QUIGLEY JOHN P., (Carey & Quigley) h Main. Quigley Patrick, gardener for Charles Butler, 3 houses and lots, E. Main. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 423 Radle John, farmer, Southmayd. RATHBUN ALVAH J., gardener for Miss Minnie Weyman, h and lot. Rathbun Charles E., marble and granite dealer, shop W. Main st, h and lot r 36, also branch shop in Gt. Barrington, and owns with Nelson Weeks 4 acres, Sargent st. RATHBUN CHARLES W., r 34, building mover, teamster, soldier Co. C, 24th Mass. Vols., 2 houses and lots. Rathbun Egbert N., carpenter and builder, h and lot, Church st. Rathbun Elizabeth H., widow of William, h and lot, W. Main. Rathbun Emerson A., r 37, emp. J. &c M. VanDeusen, h and lot. Rathbun Emma E., (Glendale) widow of Charles, dressmaker, h and lot, Main. Rathbun Ensign C, r 4r, emp. C. E. Rathbun's marble shop. Rathbun Frank H., barber and hair dresser, 1 Dunham block, Main, h Church. Rathbun Joseph L., dealer in fruit, fish and vegetables, h Sargent st. RATHBUN KENDRICK, h and lot. Church. Rathbun Lucy L., widow of William H. Rathbun Nathan D., farmer for J. Winthrop. Rathbun Nathan H., carpenter and builder, h and lot, Church st. Rathbun Nathaniel, r 42, superintendent farm for John Winthrop, h and lot. Bathbun Sidney, laborer. Bead James, (Glendale) r 32, spinner for F. W. Adams. Ring Michael, (Glendale) r 39, teamster, Chaffee & Callender. Roberts Charles D., (Glendale) r 10, carries on for D. B. Fenn farm 144, also leases of Henry Lutsinger 100 acres. Bobinson Hannah, (Glendale) tailoress, h and lot, Main. Rodgers Jacob, (Curtisville) r 1 2, farm laborer, h and lot. Bohan Anthony, (Curtisville) laborer. Root James O., town collector 30 years, h and lot, Main. Royce Elsworth, (Lenox) farmer for Electa h'pellman 40 acres. Rudolf Ferdinand, (Glendale) painter for James Whitehead. Russell Abram, shoemaker, h and lot, Church. RYAN MICHAEL, (Lenox) r 2, farmer, gardener, and florist for Samuel G. Ward. Ryan Michael 2d, carriage painter, E. Main, h do. Saltor Robert C, laborer. SAYLES GERRETT, r 18, Lake Shore farm, 24 cows, keeps summer board ers, farmer 147. Sayles James M., laborer. SAYLES JOHN P., r 8, farmer with his father, Gerrett, boats furnished tor pleasure parties. Schaller John, gardener, h and lot, Pine st. Schallar John C, dyer, lives with his father, John. Schaller Mary L., dressmaker, lives with her father, John. Schilling Joseph, r 22, coachman for Mrs. S. B. Cone. Schlosser John, laborer, E. Main. Schlosser John F., resident, with C. Evans, East Mam. SCHNYER GEORGE, (Glendale) r 28, ice dealer, h and lot. Searing Alexander, carpenter and builder, h and lot, Maple. SEARING GEORGE W., furniture dealer, undertaking, upholstering and repairing, h Church. SEARS JOHN S., general merchandise, groceries, dry goods, and hardware, branch store in Curtisville. 424 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. SEDGWICK HENRY D., att'y and counselor at law, office 34 Wall st, N. Y., farmer 60, W. Main. SEYMOUR GEORGE, town clerk and treasurer, dealer in fine groceri es, provisions, boots, shoes, hardware, and paper hangings, Main, h do. Seymour Georgiana Mrs., (Stockbridge) summer boarding, h and lot Park st. Seymour William A., teller Housatonic National Bank, E. Main. Shaller George. Shaw Betsey, (Glendale) r 32, 4 houses and lots. Shedd Henry, (W. Stockbridge) emp. of Truesdell's Sons. Shelly Samuel, r 8, farm laborer with Gerritt Sayles. Shook Eugene A., (Glendale) weaver for F. W. Adams, Main. Smith James, (Glendale) r 32, weaver for F. W. Adams. Smith John- F., r 24, 8 Jersey cows, farmer 80, mountain land 80. Smith Norman J., (Glendale) laborer. Smith Richard, merchant tailor, and repairer, Dunham block, h Main. Snow Edward, r 17, farm laborer. SPENCER CHARLES H., laborer, h and lot, E. Main. Sperry David H., r 20, farm laborer, with A. C. Nettleton. Spoor George N., (Glendale) offr 32, carpenter, 3 houses and lots. Stafford Anna R., (Glendale) r 32. dressmaker, with her mother, Mary E. Stafford Charles E., r 35, laborer, h and lot. Stafford James B., widow of Asa, h Church. Stafford John W., carpenter and builder, h and lot, Church. Stafford Julia A., widow of Alpheus, h and lot, Railroad. Stafford Mary E., (Glendale) r 32, tailoress, lives with Mrs. Huffnagle. Stevens Amos G., r33, milk dealer, 12 Jersey grade cows, farmer, leases of Charles Bidwell 200. Stevens James S., laborer. STOCKBRIDGE HOUSE, Charles H. Plumb, prop., Main. STOCKBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK, Mason VanDeusen, pres.; C. H. Willis, treas.; Main. Strong Harriet N. F., widow of John H., h and lot. SNYDER JOHN, carpenter and joiner, h and lot, Church. Sullivan James, (Glendale) h and lot, Warner Sumner James, carpenter and builder, h and lot, Church. Tappan Caroline Mrs., (Lenox) r 3, " Tanglewood place." Taylor John, (Glendale) 132, grocery and beer saloon, Railroad. Tappan William A., (Lenox) farmer 75. Tingman Edward, (Glendale) spinner for F. W. Adams, h Warner. Tingman George, (Glendale) weaver, bds with her father, Edward. Tracey Anderson, r 43, farmer 90. Tracey James T., r 43, farmer. Tracey Thomas, laborer. Tracy Berney, (Curtisville) 10 cows, apple orchard 100 trees, farmer 85. Tracy Bernard A., (Curtisville) r 12, farmer with his father, Berney. Tracy Patrick, farmer 15. Trask Josiah, (Curtisville) r 13, farmer with his son, W. W., aged 82 years. Trask Walter, (Curtisville) painter. TRASK WILLIAM W., (Curtisville) r 13, farmer 40, mountain land 20. Tuckerman Lucius, "Ingleside" farm, city residence 220 Madison ave., N. Y, Tuller Daniel W., stone mason, farmer 12. Turner Aaron, r'34, gardener for John Winthrop. Tyler John W., (Curtisville) fruit and vegetable garden, farm 7. TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. 425 Van Allen Anthony, r 16 cor 17, laborer for John C. C> Carter. Van Allen James, laborer. Van Deusen Albert, depot master and ticket agent Housatonic R. R. Van Deusen Anthony, laborer. Van Deusen Frank, tinsmith, lives with his father, Mason. Van Deusen Henry M., salesman for George Seymour, leader Stockbridge cornet band, son of Mason. VAN DEUSEN JOHN M., (M. & J. M. Van Deusen) h Goodrich st. VAN DEUSEN MASON, (M. & J. M. VanD.) pres. Stockbridge savings bank, farmer 30, h Main. VAN DEUSEN M, & J. M. (Mason & John M.) manufs. and dealers in stoves, plain and Japan tinware, glassware, sheet-iron, zinc, crockery &c, plumbing and gas fitting. Van Deusen William H., tinsmith, works for his father Mason, h Main st. Van Lone Henry, r 42, laborer, h and lot. Van Lone Jerry, laborer. Van Rensselaer Julia W., widow of Jeremiah Jr., New York. Vosburgh John, shoemaker, Dunham block. Waiss Frederick, (Glendale) r 11, gardener for Charles F. Southmayd, h and lot. Waiss Frederick, G., (Glendale) r 11, weaver for F. W. Adams, lives with his father Frederick. Waiss George F., (Glendale) r 11, book-keeper for F. W. Adams, bds with his father, Frederick. Walker Catherine E., widow of Thomas, h and lot. Walker Lydia I., r 21, dressmaker, lives with her mother, Catherine E. Walworth Sarah, (Glendale) r 37, widow of James, h and lot. Ward A. M„ boarding at Edwards Hall. Ward Franklin H., r 15, farm laborer for George A. Beach. Ward Samuel G., (Lenox) "Oakwood" farm, city residence 2 North Washing ton square, New York. Warner Caroline P., (Glendale) r 27, widow of Marshall, farmer 80. Warner Daniel B., (Glendale) r 29, milk dealer, farmer 40. Warner George H., (Glendale) r 28, assessor, stone mason and farmer 18. Warner Thomas J., (Glendale) homeo. physician, farmer 25, Warner st. Way Charles T., farm laborer. Webb Spell, r 34, works for C. W. Rathbun. Webster David N., (Glendale) r 26, farm laborer. Webster Edwin E., (Curtisville) painter, lives with Herman D. Webster Herman D., (Curtisville) millwright, carpenter and joiner, farmer 8. Weeks John H., mason and builder, h and lot, Church st. WEEKS NELSON, mason and builder, lives with John, Church st. Weiss George F., (Glendale) laborer. Wells Carrie P., librarian, Jackson Library, bds with her father Thomas. Wells Fanny C, telegraph operator, daughter of Thomas. Wentworth Nellie J., (Glendale) school teacher, bds with Mrs. E. E. Rath bun. Weyman Minnie C. Miss, resident, W. Main. • Wh'arfield William L., salesman for H. S. Dean, h Main st. Wheeler Martin V. B., (Curtisville) machinist, h and lot. WHITE LUCY B., (Curtisville) widow of Dr. Vasel, a successful physician from 1837 until death, 1856. WHITE LUCY B. Miss, (Curtisville) school teacher, lives with her mother, Lucy B. 426 TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE. WHITE WHITMAN J., (New York) physician and surgeon, office 1522 Park ave., New York City. WHITEHEAD CHARLES H., painter with James, h Church. WHITEHEAD FRANK J, (Glendale) painter with his father, James. WHITEHEAD JAMES, (Glendale) dealer in paints, oil and varnish, house, sign, ornamental painting and paper hanging, shop Pine, h Glendale. WHITEHEAD OLIVER B., (Glendale) emp. of F. W. Adams, h Main. WHITEHEAD WILLIE, (Glendale) student, son of James. WHITNEY CHARLES W., farmer with his father, George F. WHITNEY GEORGE F., 4 grade Jersey cows, pear orchard 50 trees, apple orchard 100 trees, farmer 125, h Church st. Wilcox Charles E., (Glendale) gravel pit, farmer 10, Warner st. Wilcox Edward, (Glendale) house decorative painter, Warner st. Williams Charles, (Curtisville) molder, h and lot. Williams Cyrus H., r 10, carpenter and builder. WILLIAMS DANIEL R., pres, Housatonic National Bank, h East Main. Williams George W., (Curtisville) 12 cows, farmer 125. Williams Henry, (Curtisville) laborer. Williams John W., (Curtisville) 12 cows, farmer 150. Williams Lucius, (Glendale) r 26, mason and builder, farmer 50. Williams Lucius W., (Glendale) r 26, farmer with his mother 50. Williams Millicent D., widow of James F., h and lot East Main. Williams Paulina S., (Curtisville) widow of Albert M., h and lot. WILLIAMS THEODORE J., r 17 cor 18, 7 cows, 60 Cotswold sheep, far mer 150. Willis Charles H., treas. Stockbridge savings bank, dealer in all kinds of coal, h cor Park and Maple. Willis Frederick G., (Glendale) laborer. WILLIS NATHAN C, r 24, 12' grade Holstein cows, farmer 65, mountain land 200. Winslow Hiram D., r 15, laborer with Wm. C. Fields. WINTHROP JOHN, r 34, proprietor "Ice Glen" farm, general stock farmer 125, and in Gt Barrington 75. Witherow Richard, farm laborer for Lewis Miller. Wolf Charles, blacksmith for John Carey. Wolf Richard, r 36, laborer, h and lot. Wolfinger John, (Glendale) r 29, farm 65. Wurtzbach Fritz, (Curtisville) foreman E. Smith's pulp mill, Lee, h and lot. Yale A, S. & Sons, r 21, (William and Egbert) saw and grist-mill. Yale Alden S., (A. S. Yale & Sons) miller and farmer 85. Yale Egbert, r 21, (A. S. Yale & Son) h and lot. Yale Lawrence M., r 21, (Lawrence M. Yale & Co.) machinist. Yale Lawrence M. & Co., r 21, (Lawrence M. and William A.) machine and general repair shop on Kale Hill, also wood turning. Yale William, r 21, (A. S. Yale & Sons) farmer. Yale William A., r 21, (Lawrence Yale & Co.) Young Edward, (Glendale) section foreman, h Main. Youngs William, farmer 3. TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. 427 TYRIHGHAM. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Tyringham, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Baird Mark H.,r 4, farmer for Mrs. Abigail Dorman. Barnes George L., r 21, farmer 50. Beach Frank W., r 18, farmer with his father, Gilbert M. Beach Gilbert M., offr 18, 10 cows, farmer 160. Beebe Roswell V., r 6, farmer for his wife, Kate L., 150. Bettes Buell G., r 4, watch tinker. BLISS ADOLPHUS A„ r 15, 10 cows, farmer 160. BLISS WILBUR M., r 15, farmer with his father. A. A. Bosworth George L., r 9, book-keeper. Bosworth , r 9, widow of Lyman, h and lot. Brace WiUiam, r 12, farmer 150. Brazee Anthony, r 12, farmer 60. Brazee Eugene, (Tyringham) r 1 2, farm laborer. Breakenridge James L., r 10, farmer 150. Brewer J. M., r 14, farmer 45. BRISTOL ANDREW J., mechanic. Butler Sylvester H , r 22, farmer 47^. Callahan Patrick, r 2, farmer 175. Cannon George, r 1 cor 2, farmer 69. Cannon Nathan, r 4, farmer 140. Cannon Sarah, r 4, widow of William, farm 130. Cannon John, r 6, lives on John's estate, farm 400. Chadwick Charles J., r 6, carpenter and joiner for Dr. Joseph Jones. Church Alfred, r 9, farm laborer, leases house of J. L. Breakenridge. Church James, r 17, farm laborer. CLARK DANIEL, cor r 17 and 20, mineralogist, and numismatist, retired farmer 300. CLARK JAMES, r 14, farmer 345. Collins Wilber, r 9, mechanic, farm laborer. CONE SARAH, r 4, widow of Frederick, aged 85, h and lot. Couch George B., wagon maker, farmer for Mrs. Alice A. 100. Crittenden Alanson, r 14, retired farmer 7, and in Otis 50. Crittenden Jerome, offr 14 cor 22, 17 cows, farmer 230, and woodland 70. Crittenden Matthew, r 4, farmer. Curtin Carl, r 13, farmer 300. Curtin Thomas, r 13, farm laborer. Dorman Abigail, r 4, widow of Hiram, farmer 200. Dowd Chauncy D., rio, rake maker, emp. of G. W. Oles. Downs Andrew D., r 10, farm laborer, h and lot. Downs Correl, r 1 o, mechanic, lives with his father, A. D. Downs William, r 9, stage driver from Tyringham to Lee. Emo David, r 14, laborer for Solomon Slater, h and 4 acres. To get and keep a good sit nation, one must he well fitted for it.— CHICS' ERING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield, Mass. 428 TOWN OF TYRINGHAM. FENN TERTIUS O., r 9, farmer 200. Fielding Edwin, r 13, teamster and farmer. Gardner Eugene F., r 4, lives with his father, James. Gardner George M., r 4, lives with his father, James. Gardner James, r 4, farmer 140. Garfield Dighton M., r 1 1 coi 12, rake manuf. with his father, John C. GARFIELD GEORGE W.,r9, town clerk, postmaster, carpenter and joiner, prop, cider-mill, and mechanic, owns store and blacksmith shop. Garfield John C, r 11 cor 12, prop, saw-mill, rake manuf. with Dighton M., and farmer 100. Garfield Thomas, r 9, farm laborer. GARFIELD WALLACE W., r 15, prop, of saw-mill, farmer ioo, mountain land 150, and in Otis farm 150. Gifford Jesse R , r 9, farm laborer, leases h of B. Johnson. GOEWEY EMMETT J., r 9, blacksmith and general jobber, fine horse- shoer, leases h of Mrs. Warren. Gustin George W., r 6, clerk for Dr. Joseph Jones. Hale Charles H., r 15, dealer in Durham cattle. HALE ELI G., r 15, justice of the peace, insurance agent, farmer 200. Hale George E., r 4, dealer in Durham cattle, farmer 150. Hale William W., r 4, farmer. Hale Frank S., r 4, employee of H. D. Cone, farmer 200. Heath Adison B., r 20, farmer and trapper. HEATH ALBERT C, r ir, deputy sheriff, breeder and dealer of Jersey cattle, farmer 130. Heath Daniel, r 9, prop, saw-mill, farmer 100. Heath DeWitt C, r 10, keeper of town poor, farmer 65. Heath Edmund, r 9, retired, owns h and garden. Heath Heman, offr 20, farmer no. Heath Lucian R., r 9, farmer. Heath Marcus E., r n, farmer. Heath Solomon, r 10, retired farmer. Howland Harrison, r 4, farmer 2\. Johnson Frank S., r 19, farmer with his father, Stephen C. Johnson Stephen C, r 19, farmer no. Jones Calvin, r 9, carpenter. Jones Henry, r 1, farmer 40. Jones James S., r r, farmer 107. Jones Joseph, r 6, homeo. physician, prop, of Fernside summer resort, dairy 70 cows, farmer 1,000. Kemberley William, off r 9, farmer. Labeam John, r 6, emp. of Dr. Joseph Jones. Langdon Horace E., r 16, 7 cows, farmer, leases of T. O. Fenn 175. McCarty Florence Mrs., r 13, 9 cows, farmer 175. McCarty James, r 13, farmer with Florence. McCarty Michael, r 13, farmer for Florence. McDurby James, r 1, farm laborer. McDurby Michael, r 1, 7 cows, farmer 230. McGinnis Patrick, cor r 11 and 13, farm laborer. Mills Thomas, r 10, farmer, aged 81, lives with A. D. Downs. MOORE LUCIAN B., r 9, 13 cows, farmer 154. Morrison William, offr 8, farmer 150. OLES GEORGE W., r 19, selectman, rake manuf. TOWN OF WASHINGTON. 429 Partridge William L., r 12, farm laborer. Rouse George, r 9, farm laborer. Scranton C. C, r 9, blacksmith. Sheldon Edmund, r 6, farmer 125. Slater Charles E., r 14, farmer. Slater Solomon G., r 14, 20 cows, farmer 160. Stanard William M.,r 11, carpenter and joiner, farm laborer, h and lot STEDMAN CHARLES H., r 14, 3d selectman, 21 cows farmer ico ' STEDMAN MARTIN V. B., r 17, prop, of rake factory/farmer too ' / SWEET ALBERT, cor r 3 and 4, 16 cows, farmer 240. I SWEET JOHN W., r 4 cor 3, ist selectman, works his father Albert's farm / 240. Thompson Wellington, r 4, farmer 2t;o. Tichenor George L., offr 16, mason. Tinker Eugene L.,r 9, (I. B. & Co.) TINKER I. B. & CO., r 9, (I. B. and E. L. Tinker) general merchants TINKER ISAAC B., r 9, (I. B & Co.) selectman, farmer 160. Upson Bennett, r 2, 8 cows, farmer 411. VIDETTO CHARLES J., r 9, farmer 40, aged 74. Ward Henderson, r 14, farmer, leases of J. M. Brewer's estate 60. WARREN GEORGE R., r 19. wheelwright, painter and scroll sawver bds with G. W. Garfield. Webster Charles A., r 7, farmer, leases of Mrs. Catherine Doyle, of Lee, 35. Webster Hiram, r 8, farmer 265. Whalen Patrick, r 8, farmer 125. Wilson Henry, r 14, farmer 10. WINTERS ANDREW J., cor r 17 and 20, works on shares Daniel Clark's farm 300. WASHINGTON. (For explanations, etc., tee page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Washington, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Allen Lucius P., (Becket) r 21, 14 cattle, farmer 162. and in Becket 214. Allen Maria, (Becket) r 21, widow of John J. Anderson Andrew, r 22, 'farmer 100. Argendorf Joseph, (Pittsfield) r 17, farmer 300. Argendorf Joseph, Jr., (Pittsfield) r 7, farmer, son of Joseph. 'Barlow Almond E., r 25, farmer, carries on farm for Mrs. Eliza A. Geer. BEACH ADDISON K., r 8, sugar orchard 400 trees, apple orchard 600 trees, 25 sheep, 5 cows, 25 young cattle, farmer 283. Beach Royal J., r 8, 14 sheep, 14 cattle, farmer 100. Bill William A., r 9, general merchant, farmer 2. Branley Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) r 18. farmer 100. Thought is quicker than muscle ; Cultivate your Brain ; Learn to think and act quickly. CHICEERING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, Pittsfield. 430 TOWN OF WASHINGTON. Breckenridge Stilman F., r 9, school committeeman, switchman on B. & A. R. R. Carty Pat, (Lenox Furnace) r 19, teamster, farmer 150, Caswell Albert, (New Lenox) r 4, works for Richard Congdon. Caton James, (New Lenox) r 4, 25 head of cattle, 10 sheep, farmer 200. Caton John, (New Lenox) off r 4, farmer, son of James. Caton Michael, (New Lenox) r 4, farmer, son of James. Chapel Milo A., (Becket) r 21, 16 head cattle, farmer 124. Cline George, (Lee) r 20, laborer, works for Wm. Pease. COATES CHARLES, (Becket) r 29, old resident, aged 80 years. Coates Oliver C, (Becket) r 29, sugar orchard 500 trees, breeder of full blood Southdown sheep, farmer 300. Coleman John K., (Pittsfield) r 6, farmer 100. Collins Dennis, offr 1, farmer, with Jerry. Collins Jerry, offr 1, farmer 100, and woodland 25. Collins Michael r 10, farmer 63. Congdon Henry C, (New Lenox) r 3, 22 head of cattle, farmer 180. Congdon Josepn H., (New Lenox) r 4, farmer, son of Richard. Congdon Richard, (New Lenox) r 4, 15 head of cattle, farmer 60. Conroy Patrick, (Becket) r 21, farmer 105. Corcoran Kate, r 9, widow of John, farm 150. Corcoran Thomas, r 9, section hand on the B. & A. R. R. Coughter Martin, (Pittsfield) r 1, 8 cows, farmer 150. Coy William L., r 25, laborer. Crane John M., r 14, leases of N. F. Tyler farm 6. Crane Lucy Miss, r 14, resident. Crosier Charles, r 13, sugar orchard 400 trees, 10 cows, wool grower 200 sheep, farmer 400. Delaney Michael, (New Lenox) r 5, 17 head of cattle, farmer 207. Delaney Michael, 2d, (New Lenox) r 5, farmer, son of Robert. DELANEY ROBERT, (New Lenox) r 5, 20 head of cattle, farmer 160. Delaney Robert, Jr., (New Lenox) r 52, selectman, farmer. Delaney Thomas, (New Lenox) r 5, farmer, son of Robert, Sr. Delleaer John, (New Lenox) r 5, mason, farmer 20. Deupoint , (New Lenox) r 21, farmer 50. Dexter Albert A., (New Lenox) r 4, farmer 85. Dillon Thomas, (Pittsfield) r 6, farmer 50. Dinan Patrick, (Becket) r 35, 9 cows, farmer 250. EAMES EDWIN H., r 15, ist selectman, justice of the peace, dealer in cat tle, wool-grower 90 sheep, 10 cows, farmer 500. Eames Henry M., (Becket) r 31, farmer 270, and in Middlefield, Hampshire Co., 50. EGAN JOHN J., r i6,(Flanagan & Egan) town clerk, constable and collector, sugar orchard 200 trees, 12 cows, farmer 116. EICHELSER PHILIP, (Pittsfield) r 1, 3d selectman, 10 cows, farmer 300. Emottor Eazer, r 12, sugar orchard 400 trees, dairy 9 cows, farmer 185. Fallow John, r 16, laborer, works for J. J. Egan. Flanagan Patrick, r 16, (Flanagan & Egan.) FLANAGAN & EGAN, r 16, (Patrick F. and John J. E.,) farmers 145. Flawton Joseph, apiarists 30 swarms, and farmer 6, Flemming Thomas, r 1 1, farmer 100. Femming William A., r 11, son of Thomas. Flinn Thomas, off r 9, section hand B. & A. R. R., farmer. TOWN OF WASHINGTON. 431 Flynn Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) r 18, 6 cows, farmer 260. Frost Malinda R., r-25, widow of Luther S., farm 10. Frost William H., r 25, brakemin on B. & A. R. R. Geer Eliza A., r 25, widow of John W., farmer too. Goussett George, (Lenox Furnace) r 21, 8 cows, 24 young cattle, farmer 2co, timber and pasture land 1,000. Goussett Julius, (Lenox Furnace) r 21, son of George. Greeno Thomas W., (Becket) r 34, farmer 154. Harrington Adelbert E., r 9, teamster. Holmes Amandy M., (Pittsfield) widow of Isaac, farmer 150. Hubbard Frank I., (Becket) offr 29, son of George. HUBBARD GEORGE H., (Becket) Fairmount ave., offr 28, school com mitteeman, summer resort, sugar orchard 200 trees, apple orchard 500 trees, 9 cows, farmer 208. Hubin Patrick, (Lee) r 18, 20 head of cattle, farmer 225. Hubin Patrick J., (Lee) r 18, farmer, son of Patrick. Jagger John, (Lee) r 18, old resident, aged 80. Johnson George L., (Becket) r 29, 16 young cattle, farmer with Lyman 140. Johnson Lyman, (Becket) r 29, farmer with Geo. L. Jordon Sidney D., r 23, farmer 100, and leases of S. S. Robbins 160. Joy Lorenzo, (Becket) r 34, farmer 165. Kelly John, r 25, dairy 8 cows, farmer 100. Kennedy Patrick, r 9, emp. B. & A. R. R. Killian Patrick, (Pittsfield) r 6, farmer 100. KING GEORGE H., r 14, veterinary surgeon, prop, of Hambletonian stal lion "Eddie E.," sugar orchard 300 trees, 20 sheep, farmer 105. Lewis Allen P., (Becket) offr 13, 13 cows, farmer, leases of Wm. Geer 300. LOVE GEORGE W., r 25, pastor Methodist church. Lyman Noah A., r it, farmer 90. May Frank, (Pittsfield) r 1, 11 cows, farmer, leases 300. McKennedy Daniel, (Pittsfield) r 7, farmer 120. Messenger Caroline L., r 16, resident. Messenger Curtis, r 16, stone mason, farmer, leases of Wm. R. Plunket, of Pittsfield, 300. Messenger Cyrus C, r 9, 7 cows, farmer 160. Messenger Elmer B., r 9, works for Cyrus C. • MESSENGER MYRON C, r 16, 16 sheep, 5 cows, farmer 275. Middlebrook Harriet F., r 16, widow. Moiles John, (Pittsfield) r 6, farmer 50. Morgan Edward S., (Becket) r 27, apple orchard 150 trees, farmer 80, and wild land 100. Navin Michael, (Lenox Furnace) r 18, 18 head cattle, farmer 175. Navin Thomas, (Lenox Furnace) offr 21, 8 cows, farmer 100. Newbery John, (Pittsfield) r 1, 8 cows, farmer 150, woodland 30. Newbery John, Jr., r 1, farmer. Pease Lepha, (Lee) r 18, widow of S., resident. PEASE WILLIAM, (Lee) r 18, slater, 7 cows, farmer 320. Pleu Oren, r 25, 14 head cattle, farmer no. Pomeroy Alanson S., (Becket) r 34, cattle dealer, 10 cows, 40 head young stock, farmer 275. POMEROY EDWIN S., (Becket) r 34, cattle dealer, agent for the Clipper mowing machine, farmer 150. Power Patrick, r 11, 9 cows, 20 head young stock, farmer 162. 432 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. Powers Morris, r 12, farmer 90. Rodgers Michael T., (Lenox Furnace) r 17, farmer 200. Sanders Charles B., (Becket) r 27, 28 sheep, farmer, leases of E. P. Johnson 250. Sanders Commodore, (Pittsfield) r 1, 30 sheep, farmer 250. Sanlan Michael, (Becket) r 35, works for P. Dinan. Sargent John, (Becket) offr 27, sugar orchard 250 trees, apple orchard 200 trees, 125 sheep, n cows, farmer 300, leases of David H. Geer, of Bos ton, woodland 300 in Peru. Savery Harvey B., (Becket) r 34, 30 sheep, stone mason, farmer too. Savery Nancy M., r 34, widow of Harvey, pensioner ofthe war of 1812. Schulze Augustus, (Becket) r 23, 60 sheep, farmer 130. Schulze Charles E., (Becket) r 24, 20 head of cattle, 50 sheep, farmer 121. Schulze Fred, (Becket) r 24, farmer with Charles E. Shaver Vincent, (Pittsfield) r 1, farmer 200, leases of David Curtis. Sheehen James, r 9, laborer. Simmons George G., r 9, postmaster, station agent and telegraph operator. Simmons Joseph W., r 9, farmer n. Simmons Wesley T., r 9, night switchman on B. & A. R. R. Snyder Edwin, (Becket) offr 13, farmer with A. P. Lewis. Snyder Joseph, (Becket) offr 13, farmer with A. P. Lewis. Stacy Clarissa M., r 25, widow of John E. Stickler Chester B., r 13, farm laborer. Sullivan Timothy C, (New Lenox) r 5, dairy 13 cows, farmer 180, wood land in Windsor 80. Tetro Isaac, r 23, laborer, h and lot. Tooley Josiah, (Lee) r 20, h and lot, resident. Warner D. C. & Son, r 14 cor 25, (Daniel C. and Ezra C.) 20 head of cattle, farmer 136. Warner Daniel C, r 14 cor 25, (D. C. & Son.) Warner Ezra C, r 14 cor 25, (D. C. & Son.) Welch James, (New Lenox)'r 5, 15 head of cattle, farmer 250 with Thomas. Welch Thomas, (New Lenox) r 5, farmer with James. White Charles D., (Becket) r 23, farmer, leases of Walter B. White 160. Williams Thomas H., (Becket) r 35, painter and farmer 75. WEST STOCKBRIDGLE {For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is West Stockbridge, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) Alexander Charles W., r 22, farmer 40. Alger Sarah H., widow of James, Albany st. Alkins Morgan H., (Alkins & Co.) h Hudson st. Alkins & Co., (Morgan H. A. and Wm. C. Spaulding) dealers in hardware. tinware, stoves and agricultural implements, Railroad st. Fine Penmen always in demand, and good Accountants seldom unem ployed. See Adv. page 274. CHICKERING'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. TOWN OV WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 433 Allen Edgar E., (Richmond Furnace) r 7, farm laborer. Allen James H., (Rockdale Mills) farm laborer. Allen James W., (Richmond Furnace) r 7, teamster for Richmond Iron Co. Allen John J., (Richmond Furnace) r 7, emp. Richmond Iron Co. Almsted Francis B., (Housatonic) r 26, carpenter. Andrews Nancy C, r 14. Arnold Abigail A., widow of George, Lenox st. Arnold Egbert A., baggage master, Housatonic R. R., Lenox st. ARNOLD JAMES, blacksmith and manuf. of carriages and sleighs, Rail road st, h Pittsfield st. Arnold James B., r 22, 150 sheep, farmer 100. Arnold Morgan H., r 22, farmer 50 and mountain land 40. ARNOLD SAMUEL M., conductor on Housatonic R. R., h Maple ave. Baker Phillip, (Housatonic) r 32, farm laborer. Baldwin Charles H., r it, farm laborer. BALDWIN HENRY M., r 11, 25 sheep, breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, "Elm Farm" 40. Barker Frederick W., (Housatonic) marble cutter. BARNES ERWIN F., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, postmaster, (Piatt, Barnes & Co.) Barnes Seth A., (Housatonic) r 26, grocer and farmer 75. BARNES THOMAS W., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, (Piatt, Barnes & Co.) farmer 200. Barnes William, r 14, farmer 50. BARNES WILLIAM H., (Housatonic) r 32 cor 26, assessor, civil engineer. Barton William S., (Housatonic) r 31, machinist. Barry John, laborer. Barry Michael, laborer. Batot John, r 15, farmer 8. Benedict Sarah, r 14, widow of Joel S. Billings Almond W., r 18, farm laborer. Billings Nelson A., r 21, mason. Bissell C. Arthur, butcher for O. P. Leavitt, h Main st. Bissell Balph R., r 17, farmer 350. Bissell Ralph U., farm laborer, Main st. Blake Horace H.. r 16, teamster. Blinn Charles H., fireman Housatonic R. R., Stockbridge st Blinn Cynthia C, widow of Anson, Stockbridge st. Blinn William A., emp. Housatonic R. R., Stockbridge st. Bliss Lyman, retired, Stockbridge st. cor South. Bliss Robbins K., agent for the Stockbridge iron ore bed, Stockbridge st. cor South. Bonataux Alexis, r 22, farmer 60. Bossidy John P., r 7, miner in Richmond ore bed. Bossidy Morris, teamster and farmer 20, off Albany st. Bossidy Morris. Jr., teamster, off Albany st. BOSTWICK CHARLES E., coal dealer, supt. of the Cheever ore bed in Richmond, Albany st. Bottom George W., offr 24, farmer, leases of Lawrence Moffatt 131. Bowman Julia A., (State Line) widow of Alfred. Boynton Henry B., weighing ore for Hudson Iron Company, Maple ave. cor South st Boynton Mary A., r 16, owns h and 2 acres. 28 434 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. ESTABLISHED 1867. REBUILT 1877. T. S. HOOBE, —- Q^JGGISy-/\[N]D-y\pOJI-|ECARy — Pure Drugs a specialty. A full line of all the popular Patent Medicines of the day. A complete line of Toilet Articles. A large lot of Fancy Goods, Blank Books and Stationery. A full line of Smokers* Arti cles, Paint Brushes, Varnish, &c. Imported Perfumes and Toilet Soap*. Dressing Combs and Brushes. Garden and Flower Seeds Prescriptions carefully Compounded t3?"~Also agent for Minneapolis Loan and In vestment Co., and guaranteeing 8 per cent, in terest with first-class security, inter est payable by me semi-annually. WEST STOOEBHIDGB, H\£^.SS. Bradley Eveline Miss, r 15, owns farm 160. BRADLEY LUTHER W., r 16, farmer 50. Bramble Amanda, (Housatonic) r 31^, widow of Franklin. Bramble Grove L., (Housatonic) r 31J, agent for patent folding tables. Brainniff Michael, laborer, off Albany st. Brewer Carmi A., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, laborer, emp. in Rockdale Mills. Bristol Anson, laborer. Bristol Arthur G., butcher, Main st, h Maple ave. Bristol Elam H., r 17, meat market, Main st. Bristol Roxana, widow of Orson, Main St., owns h and lot on Orchard st Broderick Cornelius, laborer, h off Albany st. Brown Charles E., (Housatonic) r 31^-, works in paper-mill, Housatonic. Brown Frederick E., (Housatonic) r 31^, marble dealer. Buckley Dennis, r 6, miner for the Hudson Ore Company, owns 32 acres. Bunce Sevilla, widow of Harry, nurse, Pittsfield st. Carey William, rio, miner for Hudson Ore Company, owns 3 acres. Carpenter James P., dealer in carriages, sleighs, harneses, trunks, robes, sad dlery, &c, Main st, h do. Carpenter John, cooper, Stockbridge st. Carroll Michael, Catholic priest at West Stockbridge and Stockbridge, h Albany st. Casey John, stone mason, owns 4 acres, Pittsfield st. Caswell William, (Housatonic) laborer. Cavanau John, (State Line) r 3^, works in Hudson ore bed. Cavanaugh Michael, cooper, off Albany st. Cavanaugh Thomas, cooper, off Albany st. Chamberlin Huldah A., r 16, widow of John. CHAMBERLIN LEWIS, r 16, 2d selectman, farmer 57. Chapin George L., laborer, Main, cor Lenox. Chapin Henry S., laborer, Main, cor Lenox. Chatfield Cornelia M., widow of Solomon J., Pittsfield st. Clark Andrew, r 15, farmer, leases ofthe estate of Nathan A. Barrett 35. Clark Louisa A. Mrs., r 21, owns farm 30. Clark Seth H., (State Line) r 4, ticket agent B. & A. and Housatonic R. R., also freight agent B. & A. R. R. Clary Michael P., boot and shoemaker, Main, bds with Simeon. Clary Simeon, laborer. Coakley John, r 10, blacksmith. Coakley Maurice, r 10, laborer. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 435 Coakley Michael, laborer, off Albany st. Cobb Charles B., laborer, Albany st. Cobb George H., r 25, deputy sheriff, farmer 400. Cobb George H., r 25, farm laborer. Cobb Seth, farmer, leases of John P. Son, New York city, 100, Lenox st. Cobb Thomas B., laborer. Cobb Willis S., r 25, student in commercial college, Pittsfield, Colbert Andie, (State Line) r 3^, teamster. Colbert John, (State Line) r 4, teamster. Colbert Patrick, (State Line) laborer. Cole Eliada, retired farmer, Pittsfield st. Cole John F., clerk for Wm. H. Edwards, Hudson st. Cole Ulyssus, retired lawyer, owns 25 acres, h Pittsfield st. Comstock George E., (Housatonic) r 31^, farm laborer. Comstock Perry G., (Housatonic) r 31^, assessor, farmer 300 on r 30. Condon Patrick, offr 10, farmer 13. Condon Richard, (State Line) r 4, miner in Leet ore bed. Cone Michael, r to. miner in Leet ore bed. Conway James, r 6, farm laborer. Conway John, r 6, farmer 25. Corbet James, laborer. Corbet Thomas, laborer. Costlo Hugh, r 4, miner. Coston John, (State Line) r 4, miner in Hudson Co.'s ore bed, owns 4 acres. Coyne John, offr 10, teamster for the Hudson Iron Company. Coyne Martin, offr to, farmer 12. CRISPELL ISAIAH D., tonsorial artist, barber and dealer in manufactured tobacco, Railroad st, h Maple ave. Crofut Addie S., widow of Morillo T., dressmaker, Lenox st. Crouchwell William, blacksmith in James Arnold's shop, h Railroad st. Crow James, r 14, engineer at Hudson iron ore bed, farmer, owns with Walter 100. Crow Mary, r 14, widow of Edward. Crow Walter, r 14, farmer, owns with James no. Cullen James, miner for Richmond Ore Company, h Albany st. Cullen John C., laborer. Curran Thomas, r 19, farmer 50. Curtis Ellen, widow of Nathan, Pittsfield st. Curtis Frank, r 1 6, farm laborer, rents h and lot of J. H. Spencer. Curtis Hiram r 14, teamster for Iron Company. CURTIS WALTER W., Cong, clergyman, h Maple ave, Curtis William L., selectman, clerk for Kniffin Bros., bds with H. F. Thomp son, off Main. Dailey Catherine, r 6, widow of Timothy, owns 6 acres. Daly Mary, widow of John, h Albany st. Daly William, r 5, laborer. Day Thomas, laborer. Dempsey Michael, r 3, farmer 60. DEWELL JAMES, r 14, breeder and dealer in Morgan and Messenger horses, and Ayrshire cattle, farmer 160. Dikeman Clara, r 21, widow of Milton. Dikeman Philo C, r 24, laborer. Dillon John, r 10 cor. 6£, laborer. 436 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. DOBSON HENRY J., (Housatonic) prop, feed mill, Williamsville. Donahue Timothy, laborer. Donovan Jeremiah, laborer. Dowd William H., laborer, Pittsfield st. Doyle John, works for the Housatonic R. R., Albany st. Dutaul Cesay, tailoress, bds with J. A. Farine. Easland Edward A., r 14 cor. 22, farm laborer. Easland Elijah M., resident. Easland George, r 22, 9 cows, farmer 175. Easland George W., r 22, with his father George, farm laborer. Easland Lois, r 22, widow of William. Easland Peter, r 14 cor. 22, farmer 50. Edwards William H., general merchant, Main st, h do. Egan Joseph G., r 30, farmer, leases of Thomas Norton, of Lee, 130. EGAN MICHAEL P., dealer in wines and liquors, tobacco, cigars, and light groceries, Main st. Elkey Austin, retired, Albany st. Fadding Archibald, r 10, mason, owns in Canaan, N. Y., farm 62. Fallen Michael, r 10, miner at Leet ore bed, owns 25 acres. Fallen Patrick, rio, miner, emp. Richmond Iron Co. Fallon Catherine, r 10, widow of Patrick, owns 3^- acres. Fallon Michael G., laborer. Fallon Thomas, laborer. Farine Jacques A., clothier and merchant tailor, Main St., h Pittsfield st. Farran Walter A., laborer. Ferguson Betsey, (State Line) r 4, widow of Thomas. Ferguson James, bar-tender for M. P. Egan, Main st. Fitzpatrick Charles, miner, h Pittfield st. Fitzpatrick Delia Mrs., milliner and dressmaker, Pittsfield st. Fitzpatrick Michael, laborer. Flood Cornelius, foreman at Richmond Iron Works, h Pittsfield st. Flynn Mary M. Mrs., owns 2 acres, Albany st. Flynn Michael, r 3 cor. 12, engineer for the Richmond Iron Co. FORD HEMAN, offr 18, farmer 150. Forrow Walter A., r 14, farmer 119. FREEDLEY FRANCES M., r 18, widow of Matthew, 6 cows, 30 sheep, owns farm 90. FRENCH ABEL B., (Housatonic) r 31^, millwright, owns 20 acres in Gt. Barrington. FRENCH CHRISTOPHER C. Dea., (Housatonic) r 31, farmer 80. French Elden L., (Housatonic) laborer. FRENCH ROBERT D., (Housatonic) r 31, son of Thomas, 6 cows, farmer 80. FRENCH THOMAS, (Housatonic) r 31, retired farmer. French William C, (Housatonic) r 26, 18 cows, farmer 85. Frost Edward, retired farmer, h off Main st. FUAREY CHARLES H., (Fuarey & Gaston) town wood measurer, 8 cows, farmer 150, h Albany st. Fuarey Lydia, widow of Andrew, h Albany st FUAREY & GASTON, (Charles H. F. and James A. G.) manufs. of best wood burned lime. FULLER GEORGE W., (Rockdale Mills) r 19, sexon of cemetery, farmer 40. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 437 Gamwell Betsey A., r 20, widow of John M., owns share of the C. Reed estate. Gannon Edmund, laborer, Pittsfield st. Gaston Alanson E., farmer 30, Pittsfield st. GASTON JAMES A., (Fuarey & Gaston) h Pittsfield st, cor Lenox st. Gaston Jane Mrs., nurse, Pittsfield st. GASTON WILLIAM C, brakeman on the Housatonic R. R., Stockbridge st. Gorham George R., boot and shoemaker, Maple ave. Gould Robert, clerk for L. Moffatt, h Main. Grady Thomas, laborer. Gray Edwin, carpenter, off Lenox st. Gray John, (State Line) r 3^, miner in ore bed. Griffin Edwin A., r 15 cor 19, farmer 65. Griffin Philo C, r 16 cor 19, retired farmer. Griffith Louise, (Housatonic) r 26, widow of George W. Hall Erastus H., brakeman Housatonic R. R., h Pittsfield st. Hall Rufus L., book-keeper and telegraph operator Housatonic R. R., h Albany st. Hallan John, laborer, Pittsfield st. Halloren John, laborer. Hannon Eugene, (State Line) r 4, engineer Leet ore bed. Harder Cornelius, freight agent Housatonic R. R., h Albany st. Harris Avery E., (Housatonic) r 32, farm laborer. Harris George W., (Rockdale Mills) r 26 cor 27, laborer. HARVEY CHARLES S., r 6, farmer, leases of Mrs. Ellen Cullen, of Rich mond, 8. Hastings Charles H.,r 10, works in Truesdell's quarry. Hastings Henry S., r 10, works in Truesdell's quarry. Hastings Howard E., r 10, works in Fuarey & Gaston's quarry. Hawkins John, carpenter and joiner. Heart William H., assistant Catholic priest at West Stockbridge and Stock- bridge, h Albany st. Heath Theodore S., watches, jewelry, stationery, cutlery, sporting goods, etc., Main st, h Albany st. Herrick Charles H., Herrick Elmer C, (Housatonic) r 31^ works in mill in Housatonic. Hewins Eliza, (Rockdale Mills) r 26, widow of Elijah, owns h and 6 acres. Hewins Theodore K, r 21, assessor, 60 sheep, farmer 135. Hinman Edward, retired carpenter, owns 6 acres, Pittsfield st. Holland Eugene, laborer. HOLLAND MICHAEL, constable and painter, h Main. Hollenbeck Jacob, (State Line) r 2r, farm laborer. Hollenbeck Laura S., widow of Octavus J., owns 10 acres, Pittsfield st. Houghtaling Harriet, widow of James, Stockbridge st. Houlerhan Michael, laborer. Ingersoll James, teamster for L. Moffatt, h Albany st. Ingerson Henry, laborer, Stockbridge st. Jacobs John, laborer, Albany st. Janes Almon T.. (Housatonic) r 31^, farm laborer, rents h and lot of Ihomas W. Barnes. Jaquins Agnes B., offr 20, widow of Albert Jaquins Herbert E., offr 20, farmer 56. Johns Edwin, r 21, farmer 120. 438 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. Johnson Frank C, r 9, farm laborer. Johnson Connal, retired farmer, Stockbridge st. Johnson Robert, laborer, off Albany st. Johnson William, r g, farmer, leases of Lawrence Moffatt 160. JONES HENRY C, proprietor of the West Stockbridge House and livery stable, Main st. JONES L. WARREN, undertaking, furniture and livery, sexton of North Cemetery, h Railroad st. Jones Levi J., fireman on Housatonic R. R., h Railroad st Jones Lewis N., clerk in West Stockbridge House, Main st. Jones Mary, widow of Richard, owns 2 acres, Albany st. Judd Amos G., farmer, works 160 acres on Lenox st, for F. W. Farmer, Pittsfield st. Kearney Patrick, teamster, Pittsfield st. Keef Daniel, r 11, farmer 10. Keegan James, rio, emp. Hudson Iron Company. Keily Patrick, rio, miner for Hudson Iron Co., owns 8 acres. Keily Timothy, rio, miner in Hudson Co.'s iron works. Kelley James, (State Line) r 4, miner in Hudson ore bed. Kent Henry K, r 7, farmer 42. Kerby William, laborer. Keresey Dennis, r 10, miner in Hudson ore bed. Keresey John, r 10, works for Hudson Ore Company, owns 36 acres. Kersey Simon, laborer. Kidney Anna, r 6, widow of James. Kiernan Patrick, r 5, foreman in the Hudson Co's mine, owns 9 acres. Kinne Dennis, laborer. Kinne Harvey C, r 14, farmer, owns with Henry C. Kinne 25. KINNE HENRY C, r 14, farmer 25. Kinne Melinda, r 14, widow of Nathan. Kniffin Bros., (William M. and Charles W.) general merchants, Main. Kniffin Charles W., (Kniffin Bros.) h Main. Kniffin George E., town lepresentative, miller, Main. KNIFFIN GEORGE W., (Kniffin & Sons) h Main. KNIFFIN WILLIAM M., (Kniffin Bros.) treasurer of the Potter ore bed, agent of the Pomeroy iron furnace, Main, h do. Kniffin & Sons, (George W., William M. and Charles W.) props, grist-mill. Laber Ellen, r 14, widow of John, owns farm 43. Lahey James, (Rockdale Mills) r 19 cor 27, farmer, leases of Chas. H. Fuarey 130. Lahey Patrick, blacksmith, Maple ave. Lamb Nicholas, fireman in M. Truesdell's Sons' lime kiln, off Albany st. LaMont John D., fireman on Housatonic R. R , Pittsfield st. LaMont Libbie, widow of Neil, dressmaker, h Lenox st. LaMont Mary S., widow of Daniel, h Main. LaMont William, r 10, brakeman on the Housatonic R. R. Lampshire Francis, off r 6|, miner for Richmond Iron Co. LAMPSHIRE NICHOLAS, r 4 cor 10, foreman of the Richmond Iron Co.'s works. Lannon Patrick, retired, owns 8 acres, Stockbridge st. Lapoint Frank, laborer. Lasher Charles H., r 16, farm laborer. Lasher Delnear, (Rockdale Mills) r 19, farm laborer. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 439 Lasher Robert, (Rockdale Mills) r 19, farmer, leases of T. Z. Potter, of Housatonic, 100. Lawless Richard, laborer, Stockbridge st. Leavitt Oliver P., constable, prop, meat market, Main, h do. Leavitt William W., alio, physician, school committeeman, owns 40 acres, h Main. Leet Chauncy, r 6, farmer 102. Leet Chauncy W., r 6, farm laborer. Lennon William, works for the Housatonic R. R., h off Lenox st. LeWarne Walter, r 15, farmer 50. Lockwood Leroy, (Rockdale Mills) r 26, teamster for Piatt, Barnes & Co., farmer 35. Loomis Charles H., carpenter, Main. Loomis Willard, r 22, carpenter. Lucas John, (State Line) r 4, baggage master for Boston & Albany R. R. Lydon Mary, r 10, widow of Michael. Lyman Edward R., engineer on the Housatonic R. R., h Albany st. Lynch James, dealer in wines and liquors, also manuf. tobacco, cigars, Main. Lyons Edward, r 6\, laborer. March Bridget, (State Line) r 4, widow of John. Maloney William, retired laborer, Albany st. Malumpy David, (Housatonic) r 29, farm laborer, works in paper-mill at Glendale. Malumpy Ellen, (Housatonic) r 29, widow of Patrick, owns 25 acres. Malumpy John, (Housatonic) laborer. Malumpy Mary, (Housatonic) r 29, widow of John, owns farm 14 acres. Mansfield Lewis, (Housatonic) r 3 1£, laborer. Markham Alfred, carpenter and builder, h Albany st. Markham Jennett, r 16, widow of James, owns h and about 3 acres. Markham Thomas A., r 16, farm laborer. Martin Daniel D., farm laborer, Pittsfield st. Master John, (Housatonic) r 32, farm laborer. Mastin Sherwood, (Housatonic) r 31^, farm laborer. Maxwell Abram, (Housatonic) r 31^, farm laborer, McArthy Patrick, r 10, laborer. McCann William, (Housatonic) r 32, farmer 15. McCarty Michael, r to, miner for Hudson Ore Company. McCarty Thomas, r 10, miner for Hudson Company iron works. McDermot James, engineer on Housatonic R. R., bds with J, Moore, Stock- bridge st. McDonald Jeremiah, laborer, Albany st. McDonnel Jeremiah, laborer. McDonnel John C, laborer. McDonnell John B., (State Line) engineer Hudson Ore Company McDonnell Mary. (State Line) r 4, widow of Patrick, owns share of 47 acres. McDonnell William P., (State Line) r 4, engineer for Hudson Iron Co. McDowell James, r 10, miner for Hudson Ore Company. McGinaty Barnard, (State Line) r 4 cor 3, farmer 12. Miller George H., miller, Maple ave. Miller Sheldon, retired farmer, Maple ave. Milligan' Gilbert, r 21, farm laborer, owns in Alford 80 acres. Millott Tohn, r 15, miner. . MOFFATT LAWRENCE, general merchant, prop, grist-mill, owns 130 acres, Main St., h do. 44° TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. Moffatt Margaret A., widow of Charles A., Main st. Moore Albert, works for Housatonic R. R., Stockbridge st. *MOORE JAMES S., town clerk and treasurer, water commissioner, dealer in drugs and fancy goods, loan agent, Main, h Stockbridge st. [Card 01* page 434.] Moore Julius, retired, Stockbridge st Moran Thomas, rio, miner for Hudson Company Iron Works, owns 8 acres. Morgan Charles A., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, laborer, works in Rockdale Mills, leases 12 acres of Piatt, Barnes & Co. Mullen Bernard, miner in Richmond ore bed, bds with J. P. Bossidy. Mullins Michael, r n, farmer 90. Mullins Michael, Jr., r 11, engineer in Hudson ore bed. Mullins Owen, r 11, engineer in Hudson ore bed. Munn Eliza, r 21, widow of James B., owns 30 acres. Munn Frank B., r 21, farm laborer. Murphy Daniel M., laborer. Murphy Emily, r 16, widow of John. Murphy Patrick, r 12, farmer 20. Murphy Timothy, r 12, farm laborer. Murray David, laborer, Stockbridge st. Murray Morris, dealer in boots, shoes, groceries, also wines and liquors, Main. Myone Michael, (Housatonic) laborer. Myers Patrick, r 6^, miner for the Hudson Ore Company. Neild Elizabeth, (Rockdale Mills) r 26, widow of John. Nicholson James P., retired, Stockbridge st. Norton Edward, (Housatonic) laborer. Norton William, rio, miner for Richmond Co., owns 4 acres. Norton William S., (Housatonic) laborer. O'Brien Thomas, r 21, faimer 150. O'Neill Lawrence, (Housatonic) r 3J, (O'Neill & Arnold) bds with N. A. Max well. O'Neill & Arnold, (Housatonic) r 31^, (Lawrence O'N. and Frank A.,) manufs. of manila wrapping-paper. O'Sullivan Daniel, (Housatonic) laborer. O'Sullivan Patrick, (Housatonic) laborer. O'Sullivan Thomas, (Housatonic) laborer. O'Sullivan William, (Housatonic) laborer. Olds Edwin A., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, farm laborer. Olds George, retired painter, Lenox st. Olds Henry C, carpenter, Railroad st. Olds Ozias, (Rockdale Mills) r 26, laborer. Olmsted William, (State Line) r 4, laborer. Orr Cora P., widow of Thomas W., Albany st. Parish Seymour H., laborer. Parrish George W., r 21, farmer, leases of Milan Hinman 80. Parrish Herbert D., r 21, farm laborer. Patterson Norton S., r 22, farmer 4. Peet Reuben R., r 10, retired. Perry Eleanor, widow of Banjamin F., Stockbridge st. Pettit James, rio, miner for Richmond Iron Company. Phillips Arthur L., r 18, farm laborer. Phillips Charles S., r 20 cor 21, farm laborer. Pin der Meder W., laborer. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 44 1 Pinder Michael, offr io, runs engine for Hudson ore bed. Pixley Edward, laborer. Pixley Levi, (Rockdale Mills) r 30, farmer 6t. PLATT, BARNES & CO., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, (Charles S. Piatt, Thomas W. Barnes, and Erwin F. Barnes,) manufs. buckwheat flour, rye flour, meal and feed, own 23 acres. PLATT CHARLES S., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, (Piatt, Barnes & Co.,) farmer 160. POMEROY JOHN P., r 10, 9 cows, one bull, reg., "Eupidee No. 5," owns store with Houghtaling in Housatonic village, Gt. Barrington, owns \ of the mineral right of the Potter ore bed, breeder and dealer in Jersey cattle, farmer 65. Powell John, r 6^, harnessmaker, etc. Proper Samuel, r 19, farm laborer. RACE GORTON H., alio, physician, school committeeman, Albany st, h do. Ray Anna, dressmaker, Main st. Ray Margaret, widow of John, Main st. Ray Mary E., clerk in L. Moffatt' s store, Main st. Reed Fred, r 21, carpenter, owns with Thomas 100 acres. Reed Stephen S., (Housatonic) r 3^-, retired farmer. Reed Thomas, r 21, farmer, owns with Fred 100. Reed Timothy B., r 20, carpenter, owns share of the Charles Reed estate. REES CHARLES E., miller, Albany st Rees Lucretia, widow of Isaac M., h Main st. Rees Martin, undertaker, cabinet maker and joiner, manuf. of the Rees fan ning mill, Albany St. Rees William A., retired mechanic, Albany st Remington Benjamin F., (Housatonic) laborer. Richardson Elizabeth A., widow of Dr. William, millinery, fancy goods and dressmaking, Main st, h do. Richardson Louise M., milliner and dressmaker fcr Mrs. E. A. Richardson, Main st. Ring John, r 10, retired miner. Ring John J., r 10, miner for Hudson Ore Company. Ring Mary, r 10, widow of Patrick, owns 6 acres. Robinson Frank J., r 10, laborer. Robinson Prince, r 10, laborer. Robinson Thomas E., teamster for Kniffin Bros., h Lenox st. ROCK ANDREW J., depot agent of the Housatonic R. R., h Pittsfield st. Rogers Albert W., teamster, Maple ave. Rogers Charles E., laborer. Rogers George, laborer, h off Albany st. Rogers Henry M., janitor ofthe graded school building, h Maple ave. Rogers Mary, widow of Albert M., Maple ave. Schermerhorn William, (Housatonic) r 31^, harnessmaker and carriage trim mer. Schwab John, retired, bds at Mrs. E. Perry's, Stockbridge st. Seism Jacob, carriage and sleigh manuf., Depot St., h Lenox st. Scott David J., laborer, sexon ofthe Congregational church, h off Lenox st. Scott Fred W., lives with his father, D. J. Scott, barber, Main. SCOTT JOHN B., r 6£, carriage painter and trimmer. Secoy Joseph, laborer, Main st. Shaw Henry, (State Line) r 1, farm laborer, owns half of 115 acres. 442 TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. Shaw Lucy M., widow of Rev. Nathan, Main st. SHEAD HIRAM, r 14, 30 sheep, farmer 170. Shead Horace E., r 10, carriagemaker for James Shead. Shead James, r 10, manuf. and dealer in carriages and sleighs. Sheridan Mary J., (State Line) r 3, widow of Patrick W. Sherwood Phebe, widow of Stephen, Albany st. Shields Michael, (State Line) r 1, trackman on Boston & Albany R. R. Shook William H., laborer, Lenox st. Silvernail Alfred, r 10, carriagemaker, emp. James Shead. Silvernail Nancy, r 6^, widow of Jonas H. Silvernail William H., r 6J-, carpenter. Slauter Hiram F., (Rockdale Mills) r 19, laborer. Smith Betsey B., (State Line) r 3, widow of Job. Smith Louis F., (State Line) r 4, postmaster, general merchant. Smith Sebastian, (State Line) r 1, works farm for Henry Shaw. Snow Charles C, farm laborer, Orchard st. Snow Henry W., coal dealer and farmer 200, h Orchard st. Son John M., (Housatonic) r 32, house and lot, retired farmer 4. Soule Judith, r 16, widow of Hiram. Spaulding William C, postmaster, attorney at law, trial justice, treasurer of Miners' Savings Bank, Main st, h Albany st. Spencer Amasa, (Housatonic) r 32, farmer 10. Spencer Clarence V., brakeman Housatonic R. R., h Hudson. SPENCER JAMES H , r 16, dairy 19 cows, farmer 230. Spencer John S., (Housatonic) r 26, general machine shop, manuf. chilled iron calender rolls. Spencer Louisa E., widow of Robert B., Hudson st. SPENCER SYLVESTER, r 16, owns farm no, part in Alford, farmer 295. Spencer Thomas H., (Housatonic) r 26, machine shop and manuf. of chilled iron calender rolls, farmer 20. Spooner Eastman S., (Rockdale Mills) r 26, miller in Rockdale Mills. Stanton Catherine, r 4, widow of Michael. Stanton Edward, r 4, miner. Stanton John, miner, off Albany st. Stanton Patrick, r 4, miner. Stanton William, off r 6-|, works on the Housatonic R. R. Stevens Calvin H., farmer 20, owns 30 acres in Richmond, Lenox st. Stevens Elizabeth, music teacher, Pittsfield st. Stevens William, Methodist minister, Pittsfield st. Stickles Albert H., r 20, 35 sheep, farmer 135. Stickles Simon, (State Line) r 1, 70 sheep, farmer 230. Stickles Theodore, (State Line) r 1, works farm for S. Stickles. Sullivan Patrick, (Housatonic) r 29, farmer 20. Sullivan Thomas, (Housatonic) offr 29, farm laborer. Sweet Mary S., r 16, widow of Charles. Tanner Fred W., laborer. Tansey Barnard, (State Line) laborer. Tansey Michael, (State Line) r 4, farmer 6. Tansey William, (State Line) r 4, works in Leet ore bed. Thompson Chester C. M., blacksmith and farmer 21, h Maple aye. Thompson Hubbard F., justice of peace, clerk B. & A. R. R., h off Main st. Tibbies Charles S., (Housatonic) r 32, mason, farmer 14. Tibbies Sarah, (Housatonic) r 32, widow of Stillman. TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE. 443 TOBEY EDWIN J., r 14, 6 cows, 100 Merino sheep, farmer 212. Tobin Edward, rio, engineer for Hudson Company Iron Works. Toolen James, founder, off Albany st. Toolen James Jr., brakeman on Housatonic R. R., h off Albany st. Troy Michael G., r 9, miner, works in the Richmond mine in Richmond. Truesdell Harry, (Rockdale Mills) r 25, farmer 87. TRUESDELL HAYDEN M., (M. Truesdell's Sons) h Stockbridge st. Truesdell Isabella W., (W. Stockbridge) widow of Marcus, owns 40 acres, h Main. TRUESDELL'S SONS, M., (Hayden M. and Vallas R.) manufs. of lime in W. Stockbride, also manufs. of wool flocks, in Stockbridge, own 25 acres. TRUESDELL VALLAS R., (M. Truesdell's Sons) h Main. Turner Joseph, retired, Pittsfield st. Turner Joseph, Jr., laborer, Pittsfield st. Tymeson Edward, (Rockdale Mills) r 26, miller, works in the Rockdale Mills. Vaber John, r 14, farmer 40. VanBuskirk Charles R., assistant supt. Hudson Co.'s iron mines, Albany st. VAN BUSKIRK RICHARD, r 5, supt. of the Hudson Company's iron mines, farmer 125. VanDeusen Barney, retired, Stockbridge st. VanDeusen John, r4 cor 11, works in Hudson ore bed. VanHorn Salina P., widow of Grove P., Pittsfield st. Vincent Porter, (Rockdale Mills) offr 24, laborer. Voler Edward F., laborer. Waite Elsie, widow of Alva, Stockbridge st Warner George, laborer, Albany st. Webster Mary, widow of Dewitt C, Albany st. Weeks Robert S., mason, Main, cor Lenox. Welsh Bartholomew, r 10, miner for Hudson Ore Company. Welsh Patrick, off r 20, farmer 1 15. Welsh Patrick, section foreman on Housatonic R. R., h Albany st Welsh Patrick, Jr., off r 20, farm laborer. Whalen Richard, laborer. Wheeler Allen S., r 16, farmer 60. Wheeler William, works for the Housatonic R. R., h Albany st. Whitehead Grace, (Housatonic) r 26, widow of John. Wilcox Henry, (State Line) r 4, farmer 14. Wilcox James, r 17, lime burner. Wilcox Samuel L., laborer. Williams Charles H., laborer, Stockbridge st. Williams Eliza, r 19, widow of . Williams George R., r 16, farmer 86. Williams Henry M., r 16, miller, works for Geo. W. Kniffin. Williams Julian C, r 16, clerk for Kniffin Bros., bds with H. M. Williams. Williams Lorenzo, r 19, farmer 60. Wilson Frank, r 16, farm laborer. WILSON JOHN G., r 23, ist selectman, breeder and dealer in cattle, man uf. of lumber and feed, and prop, cider-mill, farmer 130. Wilson Richard R., r 16, farmer 25. Wilson William G., laborer. Winchell Charles L., fruit dealer, Main st. Winchell Harper R., brakeman on Housatonic R. R., Lenox st 444 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Winchell Ralph, fruit dealer, Main. Witherow Nora, widow of Anthony, off Albany st. Withrow Richard, r 5, teamster. Withrow William, r 5, night watchman in the Housatonic R, R. engine house. Withrow William, 2d, r 10, laborer. Woodruff Charles P., (Housatonic) r 26, machinist. WOODRUFF CHARLES R., (State Line) r 30, 200 sheep, farmer 210. WOODRUFF HIRAM, conductor on the Housatonic R. R., h Main. Woodruff Hubbard, dealer in lumber, shingles, doors, and sash, measurer of lumber, Hudson. Woodruff James H., carpenter, Railroad st. Young Patrick, miner, off Albany st. WILLIAMSTOWH. (For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second.) (Postoffice address is Williamstown, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis.) ADAMS LAWRENCE, musician, h Main. Adams William, resident, aged 71, h Spring. ADAMS WILLIAM O., carpenter, prop, of restaurant, and hot and cold baths, Spring, h 75 Main. Akey Henry, laborer, h 26, Factory row. Akey Joseph, spinner, bds 26 Factory row. Akey Willis, spinner, bds 26 Factory row. Alcombright Daniel, r 8, laborer. ALDERMAN GEORGE I., r 19, farm laborer. Andrews Abbie Mrs., r 13, heir to half farm 100. Andrews Albert B., r 13, 15 cows, and farmer, leases of Julia Lindley 50. Archambault Joseph, shoemaker, h 25 Coles ave. Archambeau Felix, 2d boss carder, h 44 Factory row. Ashton George, (Blackinton) weaver. Ashton Richard, (Blackinton) carder. Austin Joseph, tailor and florist, 21 Spring, h 23 do. Bacon Stephen, (Sweet's Corners) r 36, 60 sheep, farmer 140. BACON STEPHEN, Jr., (Sweet's Corners) r 36, breeder of grade Jersey cattle, dairy 25 cows, farmer 700. Badger George, laborer, h 34 Factory row. BAKER CLARENCE, (S. Williamstown) r 41, teamster. Baker Ira, (S. Williamstown) r 41, farmer 34. Baker Samuel R, flagman T. & G. R. R., bds Depot. BARDWELL EVELINA E. & CHARLOTTE J., boarding house 102 and 104 Main. Baron Napoleon J., wagonmaker and blacksmith. Basston Henry, (Blackinton) weaver, h Main. Save money by purchasing Hats, Caps, and all kinds of Furs, at IE. C. HILL'S, 29 North St., Pittsfield. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 445 Bastien David, barber, shop basement of Mansion House. BATES EPHRAIM F., manuf. of carriages and sleighs, also general repair ing, Main. Battles Benjamin S., (Blackinton) retired, aged 75, h Main. Beebe Daniel F., coachman, h 11 Main. Beebe Ezra, r 29, 30 sheep, farmer 80. Beebe Hannah, r 20, widow of Henry, farmer 50. Beebe Phena, Mrs., dressmaker, hit Main. BELDEN CHARLES D., M. D., broker, Wall St., N. Y., summer residence 125 Main, Williamstown, winter residence 218 West 59th St., N. Y. BELDING AMOS A, (Humfress, Norwood & Belding) wood worker. Bellman Peter, (S. Williamstown) r 40, farmer 30. Belterman George, (Sweet's Corners) off r 34, farmer on the estate of his father. Belterman Gertrude, (Sweet's Corners) off r 34, widow of John, farms the estate of her husband 335. Belterman John B., (Sweet's Corners) off r 34, farmer on his father's estate. Benjamin Arthur E., r 10, telegraph operator. Benjamin Ebenezer, offr it, farmer 33. Benjamin James M., r 11, carpenter and builder. Benjamin Jonathan, r 10, 6 cows, farmer 52. Benjamin Samuel, offr 11, farmer 24. Benjamin Thomas F., offr it, farmer with his father, Samuel. Benjamin William H., r 8, farmer 35. Bennett Lyman, r 3, farmer. Benor Joseph, (Blackinton) wagonmaker, h Main. Benor John, (Blackinton) laborer, h Main. BENTLEY DAVID H., (Blackinton) wool sorter, h Main. BENTLEY DAVID H. Mrs., CBlackinton) music teacher. Beverly George H., rio, meat dealer. BEVERLY WILLIAM H., r 6, White Oaks, pastor Reformed Methodist church, and farmer 45. Bingham Chloe Miss, resident, h 34 Main. Bingham Samuel, r 6, shoemaker. Blair Charles A., (S. Williamstown) r 31, farmer, leases of his father, J. H. Blair James H., (S. Williamstown) r 38, farmer 25. Blair William A., (S. Williamtown) r 38, 35 sheep, and farmer 80. Blake Briggs G., r 27, farmer, leases on shares of Margaret Blake 80. Blake James, r 28, farmer 35. Blake Margaret, r 27, widow of George W., owns farm 80. Blakeslee James E., merchant tailor, 5 Spring, h do. Blanchard Joseph, (Blackinton) mill operative. Bland James W., janitor for the Chi Pschi society, h off Mam. Bordeau Edward, laborer, 37 Factory row. Bordeau Henry, engineer, h 4 Factory row. BRADLEY ELIZA M. Miss, resident, h off Water. BRADLEY MARY J. Miss, dressmaker, h off Water. Bradley Parley E., laborer, h lane off Water. Bretcher Henry, (Sweet's Comers) r 36, laborer. Bridgeman Barney, laborer, h South. Bridgeman James, r 3, laborer. . Bridgeman James J., expressman, emp. J. M. Waterman, h 7 Main. Bridgeman Thomas, r 3, laborer. 446 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Bridgeman Thomas M., r 3, coachman, emp. of Thomas McMahon. BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., dealer in ice, cattle, fertilizers, hay, and straw, drain tile, and agricultural implements, prop, of Riverside boarding sta ble, and farmer 35, h 1 Main. BRIDGES CHARLES E., r 10, 25 grade Jersey cows, and farmer 140. Briggs Russel A., r 1 1, milk dealer, and farmer 15. Bnngan George, (Blackinton) r 23, carpenter. Brookman Charles H., emp. of M. M. Gavitt, bds do. Brookman Emelia E. Miss, dressmaker, 4 Cole block, Water. BROOKMAN JOHN, r 16, 12 cows, farmer no. Brookman John C, r 16, farmer, son of John. Brooks Olive M., (S. Williamstown) r 41, widow of Elisha, resident. Brosseau John, spinner and warper, bds r 8. Brosseau Simon, r 8, spinner. Brown Calvin H., r 21, farmer 20. Brown Jay R., factory operative, h 13 Factory row. Brown Mary, widow of Alexander, resident, h 46 Main. Brown William, (Blackinton) weaver, h Main. Bryant A. W, Mrs., resides Water. Bryant Walter R., (Sweet's Corners) r — , painter. Bulkley John R., justice of the police court, office Main, bds Main. BULKLEY WILLIAM A., dealer in wood, lumber, and jobber in teaming, h 12 Coles ave. Bulkley Dan A., r 20, originator of seedling potatoes, and prop, of Stone Hill farm 300. Bulkley Ralph, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, resident Bullock Anthony D., r 19, winter residence in Cincinnati, Ohio., owns three farms. Bump Albertus, (Blackinton) offr 11, laborer. Bump Douglas, (Blackinton) offr 11, laborer. Bump Maria, (Blackinton) offr n, widow of Charles. Bump Melvin, (Blackinton) offr it, laborer. Burdick Lyman W., r 13, engineer. Burdick Margaretta, widow of Henry B.. keeper ot the_ Williamstown Mfr.board- ing house, h 35 Factory row. Burke John H., Senior student and agent of Williams college boarding hall. Burk Mary, laundry, etc., Water. Burley Fred, 3 Factory row, laborer. Butler Richard, (S. Williamstown) r — , farmer 78. CAIN WILLIAM, cor r 2 and 14, teamster. Card Edward, (Blackinton) r 10 cor 9, factory hand. Card Thomas, (Blackinton) operative woolen mills. Card Wellington, r 10, laborer. Cardwell Milo, r 10, farm laborer. Carlisle Hattie Mrs., seamstress, 40 Factory row. Carlisle Martin E., spinner, bds 40 Factory row. CARLISLE ORENDA, widow of Eli, 40' Factory row. Carlisle Willis J., employee of Gaines & McCamber, bds 40 Factory row. Carter Franklin, Ph. D., LL. D., president, and Barclay Jermain prof, natural theology. Catlin Henry, shoemaker, Water, over drug store. Cayo Youber, (Blackinton) blacksmith, h Main. Chamberlain David, laborer, h New. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 447 Chamberlain Katie, widow of Russel, h New. Chamberlaing Henry, carpenter and mover of buildings, h off Spring. CHAMBERLIN JAMES, laborer, h 5 Factory row. Chamberlin Nathaniel, r 2, farmer 100. Chamberlin William R., r 2, farmer. CHATNEUFF CHARLES, wood and lumber jobber, h near depot. CLARK CHARLES A., dealer in tinware, stoves, and plumbing, 35 Water, h off r 11. CLARK EDWARD C, architect and builder, h 130 N. Main. CLARK GEORGE S., carpenter and joiner, h Coles ave. Clark Hannah, offr n, widow of Henry R., owns h and lot Clark Henry D., owns farm in Florida 100, h 14 Coles ave. Clark Jerry, r 13, farm laborer: CLARK LAERTUS, (South Williamstown) r 38, carpenter. Clark Robert R., carpenter and joiner, emp. Williams college, h Park ave, CLARK WILLARD B., town clerk and book-keeper Williamstown Man ufacturing Co., office near depot, bds Kellogg Plouse. Clark William H., off r 11, farmer. CLARKE PATRICK, janitor Delta Pschi society, h Glen road. Clarke Samuel F., Ph. D., prof, natural history, Williams college. Cleary Michael, laborer, Water. Cleary Patrick, r 2, farmer 15, Cobleigh Allen Miss, weaver Williamstown Mfr. Co.. h Coles ave. Cobleigh Ann, widow of John, resident, Coles ave. Cole Abbot D., (South Williamstown) r 37, blacksmith. COLE CHARLES S., cashier Williamstown National Bank, Water, h do. COLE HARVEY T., general merchant, Water, h do. Cole Henrietta, widow of Truman, h Main. Cole James M., carpenter, bds South. Cole John M., civil engineer, proprietor of Cole's Mountain Grove, dealer in real estate and farmer 440, h Main cor Cole's ave. COLE PORTER R., r 13, Coleville, manuf. of lumber, shingles, boxes and barrel heads, proprietor of four dwellings and timber land 550 acres. Collins Agnes, Miss, teacher, h New. Collins Alice dressmaker, h New. Collins Ellen Miss, teacher, h New. Collins Morris, (Blackington) r 11, retired. Collins Patrick, laborer, h New. Collins William, (South Williamstown) mi, farmer 134. COMSTOCK THOMAS J., r 28, manuf. sleighs, wagons and repairing. Condon Patrick, laborer, h 7 Main. Cone Washington S., coachman, emp. of Dr. Mather, h South. COOK CALVIN B., (Blackington) r 23, selectman, 14 cows, farmer 365. Cook Charles H., (Blackinton) dresser, woolen mills. Cook George H., painter, h rear Factory row. Cook Samuel, (Blackington) overseer of the weaving room of Blackington Woolen Co., h Main. Cooke Aaron J., station agent T. & G. R. R., h depot. COONES THOMAS, laborer, h 46 Factory row. Coope Olive B., (Blackinton) widow of Edward, resident. Cooper WiUiam S., student senior class Williams college, Spring. COX CHARLES F., r 10, decorative and house painter and paper hanger. Coyle John, (Blackinton) factory' hand. 448 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. CRONK DWIGHT E., r 24, 50 sheep, farmer with his father, Elkanah, no. CRONK ELKANAH, r 24, 50 sheep, farmer no. CROSIER HERBERT S., r 13, Coleville, dry goods, notions and groceries. Crosier William L., emp. J. D. Pattison. Crumb Harriet, r 27, resident, widow of Sylvester. Cudworth Harlan P., (Blackinton) r 23, emp. of Sampson's shoe manuf. Cummings Clement H., dresser in cotton mills, Coles ave. Cummings George H., truckman, h Linden. CUMMINGS WILLIAM, loom adjuster ofthe cotton mills, off Coles ave. Cummins Joseph, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, farmer, h and 1 acre. Cunningham John, r 13, laborer. Cunningham William, r 13, laborer. Curtis Henry B., contractor and builder, h North. DADMUN JOHN G. B., manager for C. B Cook in sale of stoves, fur naces, tinware, plumber, 66 Main, h Coles ave. Danforth Bushnell, (Mather & Danforth) h Park. Danforth Emma, off r 4, widow of Clifford, farms the estate of her husband 170 acres. DANFORTH KEYES, lawyer, fire insurance agent, and treas. of Excelsior Watch Co., 57 Main, h Main. Danforth William, r 5 cor 4, retired farmer, aged 74. Daniels Albert J,, rio, stone mason. Daniels' Andrew J., (S. Williamstown) r 34, carpenter and manuf. of fur goods. Daniels Charles B., artist, h Water. DANLELS FRANCIS H., dealer in groceries, 49 Water, h do., also dealer in ice in the city of New York. Daniels George, (Sweet's Corners) r 21, farmer 40. Daniels Judas A., r 21, retired farmer, owns 3 farms 320. Dannaher William H., laborer, h off Water. Davidson Jennie, Miss, (Blackinton) drawer-in at the mills. Davidson Mary, (Blackinton) widow of Wardrope, resident. Davis John, (Blackinton) carder. Davis John W., (Blackinton) dyer. Davis Mary A., (Blackinton) widow of Frederick, washer and ironer, h Main. Davis Murray, r 1, laborer. Davis William, (Sweet's Corners) r 35, farmer 100. Dawley James E. , (S. Williamstown) r 39, stock grower for beef, farmer 130. Deming Alcmina M., (South Williamstown) r 38, widow of Orrin N., prop. of carding machine, saw-mill and chair factory. Dempsey John, baggageman T. & G. R. R , h Water. Denison Albert E., carpenter, h Main. Denison John H. Rev., B. A., pastor of the College church, resides with Dr. Hopkins. Derby Edward M., (South Williamstown) r 38, farmer 40, mountain land 6. Derby Electa, (South Williamstown) r 38, widow of William, aged 87, resides with her son Edward M. Dickinson Elizabeth W. Miss, (South Williamstown) r 37, resident. DODD CYRUS M„ M.A., prof, of mathematics in Williams college, h east of Mission Park. Donahue Dennis, r 15, 12 cows, farmer 450. JENKS Sc LEGATE, Adams, KTass., Dealers In Custom and Ready-made Clothing. One price to all. Custom work a specialty. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 449 Donahue John, r 14, farmer with his father, Dennis. DONAHUE MICHAEL F., son of William H., bds off Water. DONAHUE PATRICK J„ r 10 cor 9, grocer. Donahue Thomas, r 14, farmer, son of Dennis. Donovan Jeremiah, (Blackinton) laborer, h Main. Donovan Michael, (Blackinton) laborer in woolen mills, bds Main. Donovan Timothy, (Blackinton) laborer in the woolen mills, bds Main. Dorman Lewis E., r 1, farms, the estate of Dewey Moon 20 acres. Drew William, (South Williamstown) r 32 cor 38, teamster. Dugan John, (South Williamstown) r — , farmer 250. Duncan Frances C, widow of Dr. Samuel Duncan, h 108 Main. Dunfrey James, laborer, Water. Dunsett Mary A. Miss, seamstress, h 45 Spring. Dunlon William J., painter and paper hanger, h 66 Water. Eadie Daniel, (Blackinton) machinist, emp. of Blackinton woolen mills. Edwards Richard, emp. of J. G. B. Dadman. EDWARDS SYDNEY Superintendent of Williamstown Mfg. Co., h Coles ave. ELDRIDGE JAMES A., (South Williamstown) r 40, school committeeman, assessor and surveyor, farmer 100 and timber land 150 acres. Eldridge James A., Jr„ ^South Williamstown) r 40, farmer with his father and agent for the sale of organs and sewing machines. Eldridge Samantha, (South Williamstown) r 39, widow of Col. Reuben, resides with her daughter, Mrs. James E. Dawley. Testes Arnold, slasher, h 8 Factory row. Evans David W., (Blackinton) dealer in groceries, drugs and notions, Main, h do. Evans Robert, (Blackinton) carder. Evens Edward E., dealer in furniture and undertaker, 6 Depot, h Main, Everingham Francis, wagonmaker, emp. of E. F. Bates, h Water. Exford William H., r 23, carpenter and farmer, emp. of Frank Markham. Fake J. Mortimer, millwright, h 2 Factory row. Talkner Joseph, emp. of H. A. Rheinlander. F'ALLON JOHN, r 21, 8 Jersey grade cows, and farmer 70. Farrell Anna Miss, dressmaker, Water. Farrell Ellen Mrs., cook, Water. Fay Alfred E., r 13, engineer for P. R. Cole. Fernald Orlando M., prof, of Greek, Williams college. Field Nathan, (S. WiUiamstown) r 32, 17 cows, 30 sheep and farmer 250. Fields George A., (S. Williamstown) r 29, farmer 100. Fisher Eunice A., offr 11, widow of Oscar J., weaver. Fitzgerald Bridget,' widow of John, washer and ironer, h off Water. Fitzgerald Tames, farmer 8, h South. Flaherty Daniel, resides Glen road, laborer. Fleming John, r 16, farmer 70. Fleming Michael, (Blackinton) fireman Blackinton woolen mills. Fleming Richard, (Blackinton) night watchman, Blackinton woolen mills, Foote Cynthia Mrs., washer and ironer, h Main. Foote Seymour, laborer, h Main. Ford Edwin A., laborer, h 2 South. Ford George E., resident, h 4 Main. Ford George Z., resident, h 4 Main. Tord Jane Mrs., boarding house, 2 South. 29 45° TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Foster David, r 23, retired farmer. Foster Irank B., r 17, farmer 240. Foster Fred S., r 23, farmer with his father, Samuel D. Foster John A., r 19, 11 cows," 85 sheep, farmer 153. FOSTER SAMUEL D.,r 23, 20 cows, farmer, leases of F. G. Smedley, 01 New York, 300. Foster Walter A., r 19, farmer with his father, John A. Foster Wesley, r 31, 12 grade Jersey cows, and farmer 160. Fowler Charles H., r 22, farmer with his father, Israel S. Fcwler Edward R., r 17, laborer. Fowler Emma P. Miss, telegraph operator, T. & G. R. R., h Coles ave. FOWLER ISRAEL S., r 22. dairy 20 cows, and farmer 240, soldier in the war for the Union. Fowler Thomas J., carpenter and farmer 4, h 5 Main. Fuller Elizabeth, r 10, widow of Erwin. Gaffey Patrick, spinner, h 15, Factory row. Gaffey Thomas, carder, h 15, Factory row. Gage Hascal A., (Blackinton) clerk for E. W. Blackinton. Gagnon Frank, laborer, h 12 Factory row. Galusha Daniel, r 26, farmer, leases on shares of his father, Daniel B., 185. Galusha Daniel B., r 26, Merino sheep, reg., 18 cows, farmer 185. Galusha Frank P., laborer, h Glen road. Galusha John M., r 27, farmer 14. Galusha Lyman H., r 18, Bee Hill, farmer with his wife's father, Chauncey E. Hickox. Galusha Mark, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, farmer 75. Galvin John, (Blackinton) weaver, bds Main. Galvin Patrick, (Blackinton) farmer 12, h Main. Galvin William, (Blackinton) weaver, bds Main. Ganet Martin A., shoemaker, emp. H. G. Preston, h Main. Ganey James, (Blackinton) r 23, laborer, owns h and 1 acre. Ganey John, (Blackinton) r 23, blacksmith. Ganey William, (Blackinton) r 23, weaver. GARDNER LEWIS J.,r 27, farmer 180 and timber land 115. Gardner Lorenzo, (Blackinton) beamer, emp. at Greylock mills. Garlick Erwin W., tinsmith, emp. J. G. B. Dadmun, h 52 Water. Gavitt Chauncey P., r 19, breeder of Southdown sheep, farmer, emp, A. D. Bullock. GAVITT MARCUS M., prop, of livery, boarding and sale stables, North st, opp. Mansion House, also director of Williamstown National bank, h North. Gilbo Joseph, stone mason. Gillooley Thomas, laborer, h Water. Giraux Joseph, teamster, h 7 Factory row. Glen Seminary, Misses Snyder, principals. Goodell Darius N., (S. Williamstown) r 41, farmer, leases on shares of Na than Goodell 100. Goodell David, r 6, White Oaks, peddler. GOODELL NATHAN, (S. Williamstown) r 41, farmer too and timber land 200. Goodell Stephen, off r 9, farmer 47. Goodell William F., offr 4, gas maker Greylock Hall, and wagon maker. Goodell William F., Jr., r 5, laborer. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 45 1 Goodell Ziba, r 9, carpenter, emp. of Walter A. Wood, of Hoosac Falls. GOODRICH HENRY, farmer 176. GOODRICH JAMES H., r 2, lumberman, dealer in agricultural imple ments, breeder of Merino sheep, reg., 18 cows, farmer 400. Goodrich John W., laborer, h Spring. Goodrich Mary J. Mrs., tailoress, h Spring. GOODRICH THOMAS P., breeder of Merino sheep, reg., farmer with his father, Henry. Goodrich William C, lumberman, owns with Charles Eddy 750 acres of tim ber land. Grady James, clerk for Frederick Mather, bds South. Grady John, clerk for B. F. Mather, bds South. Grant Willis, janitor of Z. Z. society, Spring. Green Jennie J. Miss, r 21, resides with her mother on the estate of her father, Albert C. Green. GREEN LEVI R., (Sweet's Corners) r 35, painter, 4 years soldier in the army of the Union. Green Lydia M., widow of Albert C, resides on her husband's estate of 215 acres. Green River Mills, C. S. Town prop., manuf. of flour and feed, Water. Green Samuel, (Blackinton) weaver. Greene Joseph, laborer, h 29 Factory row. Greigway Peter, laborer, h Main. Griffin Edward H., D.D., Morris prof, of rhetoric, Williams college, h Park st. Griffin Hannah B., widow of Dr. N. H. Griffin, h Main cor Water. Grimes Ruth, (Blackinton) widow of Charles. Grimes William, (Blackinton) mill operative, h Main. Grover Landon J., laborer, h 30 Factory row. GRUNDY WILLIAM N., overseer of weaving, WiUiamstown Mfg. Co., h 49 New Mill ground. Gummot Joseph, (Blackinton) emp. woolen mills, h Main. Haley George, (Sweet's Corners) r 35 cor 36, farmer 6, and soldier in the war for the Union 3 years. Hall Byron F., r 21, peddler of bakers' goods, confectionary, teas and groceries. Hall Charles, (Sweet's Corners) r 35, laborer. HALL FRANCIS D., (Sweet's Corners) r 21, breeder of grade Jersey cattle, and farmer 100. Hall George F., r 13, flagman. Hanlon Daniel, catd grinder, h 25 Factory row. Hanlon James, (Sweet's Corners) r 21, farm laborer. Hanlon Sarah, widow of Daniel, h 25 Factory row. Hart William C, assistant treasurer of Williams college, h Park. Harwood George J., laborer, Water. Harwood John, (Blackinton) laborer. Harwood Warren H., laborer, Water. Haskins Polly (South WiUiamstown) r 38, widow of Nathaniel, farm 14. Haskins Samuel G., (South Williamstown) r 37, farmer, leases of Hon. Charles D. Beiden 90 sheep and 130 acres. Hastings Patrick, laborer, h Main. Havard David, (Blackinton) weaver. Hawkes Fred J., (Blackinton) station agent and telegraph operator. HAYNES ADAM S., r 2, farmer, 9 cows, leases of Mrs. Harriet Prindle, of Pownal, Vt, 125. 452 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Hearn Francis, (Sweet's Corners) r 37, farmer 80. Henderson John G., r 4, teamster. Herbert David, spinner, h 6 Factory row. Hermon Charles B , (Blackington) loom adjuster, h Main. Hermon James, (Blackinton) retired spinner, aged 74, h Main. Hewes Elijah B., stove mounter, emp. C. A. Clark, h Factory ground off Main. Hewitt John H., M. A., Garfield prof, ancient languages, Williams college. HICKOX CHAUNCEY E., r 18, Bee Hill boarding, house, 18 grade Jersey cows, 32 Merino sheep, and fanner 246, Hickox Lincoln S., (S. Williamstown) r 34, farmer with his father, Stephen A. Hickox Samuel, r 29, laborer. HICKOX STEPHEN A., (S. Williamstown) r 34, 50 grade Jersey cows, dealer in cattle and farm machinery, and farmer 200. Hill George H., (Blackinton) r n, farmer, works on shares for Wm. H. Hill 35. Hill William H., (Blackinton) rn, stone mason, and farmer 35. HINDLEY WILLIAM H,, painter and paper hanger, h Main. Holland Phillip, (Blackinton) r 11, laborer. Hopkins Charles W., (Blackinton) carpenter. Hopkins Chester W., (Blackinton) carpenter and builder. HOPKINS EDWARD N., (Blackinton) emp. at the woolen mills, and farmer 5, h Main. Hopkins Elizabeth, widow of Prof. Albert, h Main. Hopkins Elizabeth A. Miss, (Blackinton) resident. HOPKINS MARK Rev., D. D., LL.D, ex-president of Williams college, professor of christian theology and moral and intellectual philosophy, h Park. Horton Salem, r 8, laborer, owns h and lot. Hosford Alice J. Miss, resides North st. Hosford Calvin R., carpenter, h North st. HOSFORD JAMES M., carpenter and builder, h North st Hosford Louisa A. Miss, dressmaker, h North st. Hosford Mason, carpenter and builder. Hosford Mason B., carpenter, North st. Hosford Mary E., widow of Jeremiah H,, h 119 Mai-.i. Hotailing Van, night watchman cotton mills, h 42 Factory row. Hover George, (Sweet's Corners) r 35, laborer. Hubbell Charles L., physician and surgeon, breeder of Southdown and Cotts- wold sheep, Hambletoman horses, and prop, of Brookside stock farm 160, office 108 Main, bds Kellogg House. Hughes Edward, (Blackinton) mill operative, Hughes Edward J., (Blackinton) mill hand. Hughes John, (Blackinton) weaver. Hughes Thomas, (Blackinton) weaver. Humfress, Norwood & Belding, (Thomas H., Joseph N., and Amos A. B.,) manufs. of carriages, Depot. Humfress Thomas, (Humfress, Norwood & Belding,) blacksmith. Humfress Thomas Jr., r 10, blacksmith, emp. of Humfress, Norwood & Beld ing. Hunt Elisha, r 4, laborer. HUNT LYMAN A., dealer in watches, clocks, and jewelry, silver and plated ware, guns, pistols, ammunition, and musical instruments, Spring, h do. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 453 Hunter Marcus E., r io, agent for the Singer sewing machine, office North Adams. lies William, (Blackinton) finisher, Blackinton mills. Ingalls Charles D., (Sweet's Corners) r 34, breeder of grade Jersey cows, 8 head, and farmer, leases of Judas Daniels 75. Jeffers David W., r 22, farmer 6. Jeffers George W., r 8, laborer, and shirtmaker. JENKS LUCIEN B., (Sweet's Corners) r 21, 18 cows, farmer 260. Jerome Peter, laborer, Main. Jillson Samuel C, (Blackinton) r 11, carpenter. Jillson Sophronia C. Mrs., (Blackinton) r 11, seamstress. Johnson Martha M., widow of Milo H., h Main. Johnson William E., (South Williamstown) r 37, retired farmer, owns timber land 125 acres. Jones Alfred A., prop, of Mansion House, Main. Jones David, (Blackinton) weaver. Jones Edward, (Blackinton) factory weaver. JONES JOHN W., (Blackinton) wool sorter. Jones Pamelia, (Blackinton) widow of John, dressmaker. Jones William, (Blackinton) weaver. JONES WILLIAM H., (Blackinton) wool sorter. Jordan Dwight F., livery, bds Kellogg House. Kelley Patrick, stone mason, h Main. Kelley William, carder, h 60 Water. KELLOGG HOUSE, (Thomas I. McMackin, prop., 114 Main. Kellogg House livery, rear Kellogg House, Thomas McMahon, prop., Main. Kellogg Samuel, (S. Williamstown) r 39, farmer 100. KELLOGG SAMUEL B., resident, Main. Kendall Vining P., r 23, teamster. KEMP WILLIAM S., r 4, grower of small fruits, and farmer, leases on shares of D. W. Evans, of Blackinton, t6. Kidder George, r 30, farmer. Kidder Walter, r 27, laborer. King Charles H., druggist and apothecary, Water, h North. King Lewis, (Blackinton) r 23, laborer. King Moses, grocer, 50 Main, h do. Kingsburv Joel S., r 8, farmer 7. KINGSBURY REBECCA Mrs., r 8, shirtmaker. Kinsey Edwin, (Blackinton) weaver, h Main. Knowlton John H., retired, aged 82 years, h North, r 13. Lacy William, r 2 1 . laborer. LALLY PATRICK, r 3, manuf. of and dealer in lumber, and farmer 138, timber land 500. v Lamb Eva D. Miss, (Sweet's Corners) r 35, daughter of John E., teacher. Lamb F. Belle Miss. (Sweet's Corners) r 35, daughter of John E., teacher. LAMB JOHN E., (Sweet's Corners) r 35, keeper of the town poor, fruit orchard 500 trees, dairy 25 cows, 50 sheep, and farmer 4,000. Lamb Marbary Mrs., resident, h 52 Water. Lamont Stewart (Blackinton) r 11, butcher and dealer in meats. Lamphere Warren H, upholsterer, emp. ofE. E. Evens, h Coles ave LANDON EMELINE S., widow of Myron P. dressmaker, h 66 Main. LANDON IDA E. Miss, teacher, h 66 Main. Langlois Napoleon, loom adjuster, h 33 Factory row. 454 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Lansing Richard H., barber, Spring, h do. Larabee Benjamin, r 8, wood dealer and farmer. LARABEE GEORGE F., r 6, farmer i£. Larabee William, r to, farmer ,. Larabey Henry, r 6. n cows and farmer 8o. Latham Isaac, retired farmer and merchant, aged 89 years, residence with his daughter, Mrs. Prof. Dodd. Lawrence James, spinner, h 10 Factory row. Lawrence Joseph W., weaver, bds 10 Factory row. Leake Frederick, M. A., president of Williamstown National Bank, and teacher of French in Williams college. Leclaire Hermine Mrs., general house work, h Main. Lee Edward, r 3, laborer. LEE JOSEPH F., proprietor of depot restaurant, h do. Lee John R., r^8, laborer. LEET WILLIAM A., r 16, farmer 300. Lemley Jane Mrs., (Blackinton) seamstress. Lemm Mrs., (Blackinton) widow, resident. Leonard Seth S., (Blackinton) carpenter and farmer 8. Lewis Jabez Y., (Blackinton) r 23, retired preacher of the M. E. church, farmer 100, oldest inhabitant of WiUiamstown, aged 94 years. Lincoln Deborah Mrs., dressmaker, h 38 Main. Lindley George, r 4, carpenter and farmer 40. Lindley Julia, r 13, widow of John, owns half interest in farm too. Little George H., (Sweet's Conners) r 35, carpenter. Locke George W., laborer, bds 55 Water. Locke Jeremiah b\, laborer, h 55 Water. Lord Julian, laborer, h 3 Factory row. Love Hannah, widow of Newcob, resident, h 40 Main. Love Oscar, agent for the sale of Western cottage organs, h 40 Main. Lynch John, r 22, farmer, emp. of Dr. C. L. Hubbell. Madden Edward, laborer, bds Main. Madden Luke, laborer, h Main. Maginty Andrew, carder, bds 35 Factory row. MAHANNA JEREMIAH, r 13, laborer, h North. MAHANNA NELLIE Miss, resides 27 Spring. MAHONEY JOHN, (Blackinton) laborer, h and 3 acres. MAHONEY MARGARET, laundry, 27 Spring. Mahoney Michael, resident, 27 Spring. Mahoney Patrick, (Blackinton) mill operative, h and lot. Mahoney Patrick J., (Blackinton) mill operative. Manning Barney, laborer and farmer 5, h Main. Manning Patrick, laborer. Mansion House, A. A. Jones, proprietor, open for summer boarders from May to October, Main. Mansion House livery, rear of Mansion House, James McMahon, prop., Main. Mason Willard H , lumberman, Linden. MATHER BENJAMIN F., general merchant. Main, h do. MATHER BENJAMIN F., Jr., general merchant, Main, h do. Mather Charles H., (Mather & Danforth.) Mather Edward E., physician and surgeon, office'and h 109 Main. Mather Frederick, coal merchant, Main. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 455 MATHER SAMUEL T., general merchant, Depot, h Main. Mather & Danforth, (Charles H. M. and Bushnell D.) dealers in fancy dry goods and family supplies, Main cor Park. Mathewson Ezra F., overseer of the frame spinning for Williamstown Mfg. Co., h Coles ave. MATTIMORE PETER, (S. Williamstown) r 38, market gardener and farmer. Mattison Fred, weaver, bds 35 Factory row. Mattison Louisa M., (S. Williamstown, r32, widow of David, resident. Maynard Joshua, r 18, laborer. Maynard Wells, r 19, laborer, owns h and lot. McCarty Daniel, laborer, h Water. McCauley James, farmer 5, h off Main. McDonald Edward, (Blackinton) aged 80. McDonald Louise, widow of Duncan, restaurant and boarding house, Spring cor Main, over the drug store. McGrath Elizabeth, resident, Water. McGregory Ella V., (Blackinton) widow of Emerson H., organist and music teacher. McCLEN JOHN, r 8, farmer 50. McCLEN JOHN H., r 8, emp. at Sampson's shoe shop, N. Adams. McMACKIN THOMAS I., prop, of Kellogg House, good livery attached, 114 Main. McMahon James, prop. Mansion House livery and boarding stable, Main. McMahon John, teamster, h Water. McMAHON THOMAS, prop. "Kellogg House livery, Main st, rear of Kel logg House, runs stage from Williamstown to North Adams four times each way daily, farmer 22, h Main cor South. McNAMARA JOHN, laborer, North, r 13. McNamara Thomas, laborer, h Glen road. McVee Edward, laborer. MEACHAM EMELINE Miss, heir of one half the Meacham estate about 200 acres, h Water. MEACHAM MARIA T. Miss, daughter of James Meacham who died May 20, 1883, h Water. MEACHAM ROSWELL S., r 3, retired farmer, aged 73. MEACHAM WILLIAM H., r 3, farmer 150. Meade William, stone mason, h Water. Mears Leverett, Ph. D., prof, of chemistry and physics, Williams college, h Main. Merrium Peter, (Blackinton) laborer, h Main. Merry Thomas, r 28, lumber jobber and farmer to. Miller Edwin A., emp. of J. D. Pattison, 59 Water. Mills Benjamin F., (South WiUiamstown) prop, of Greylock Institute and Greylock Institute farm 150. Mills Charles A., (S. Williamstown) manager of Greylock Institute farm 150 acres, breeder of grade Jersey cattle and dairy 25 cows. Mills Ellen C, resident, h in Main. Mills George F., principal of Greylock Institute, South Williamstown. Miner Joseph, (Blackinton) carpenter, h Main. Mole Thomas, manuf. of harness, saddles, trunks, etc., Main, h Main corner Coles ave. Monahan Michael, (Blackinton) carder. 456 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Monahan Patrick, (Blackinton) carder. Monroe George, (S. Williamstown) r 34, laborer. Montgomery Albert, r 9, carpenter. Montgomery Stephen, off r 5, 9 cows, and farmer 140. Montgomery Warren, r 10, carpenter, emp. of Walter A. Wood, of Hoosac Falls. Moody Arthur, teamster, employee'of Willard Moody. Moody Seth A., r 4, mason. Moody Willard, r 4, mason, proprietor of Greylock Hall livery stable and farmer 60. MOON ALFRED C, off r 2, farmer 20, and leases on shares estate of A. J. Moon 70. Moon Herbert A., offr 2, farm laborer. MOORE EMERY, (Blackinton) r 23, 7 cows, 50 sheep, and farm 140. /Morehouse Edgar P., photographer, cor Spring, h do. /Morey William A., (South Williamstown) deputy postmaster, general mer- t chant and farmer 20. Morgan Sylvanus, (Blackington) farmer 4, and wood lot 19 acres. Morris Joseph, weaver, h 41 Factory row. Morris Nelson, laborer, h 41 Factory row. Morris Nelson, Jr., laborer, 41 Factory row. Morse Henry, laborer, h Glen road. MYERS DANIEL, r 1, 7 cows, farmer 95, aged 80. Navin Edmond, (South Williamstown) r 31, farmer, leases on shares of F. A, Hand, of Pittsfield, 115. Navin John, (South Williamstown) r 39, farmer, leases on shares of Mrs. French, of Pittsfield, 120. Navin John Jr., (Blackinton) painter and paper hanger. Nevel Thomas, laborer, h Cole's ave. NEYLAND DANIEL J., (Neyland & Quinn) agent for the Anchor, Allan and National lines of ocean steamers, and fire insurance agent, h & Spring. NEYLAND & QUINN, (Daniel J. Neyland and Thomas M. Quinn) deal ers in choice family groceries, provisions, fruits, vegetables, etc., 6 Spring. Nichols Miles, stage driver for Thomas McMahon, h 15 Spring. Noble Harriet Miss, h 129 Main. NOBLE ROBERT, deputy sheriff and constable over 50 years, and breeder of Jersey cattle, farmer 35, h 123 Main. Noel Albert, mason, h Linden. Noel Casimire, mason. Noel Edmund, clerk. Noel Edward, mason, h 1 1 Main. Noel Joseph, spinner, h 20 Factory row. Noel Moses, mason, h 43 Factory row. NOEL MOSES P., mason, h Glen road. Noel Peter, mason. Northup Cary C, (S. Williamstown) r 39, 10 cows, 75 sheep, and farmer 250. Northup Fred M., (Hancock) farmer, leases of Charles H. Wells 200. Norwood Joseph, (Humphress, Norwood & Belding) carriage trimmer. Noyes Charles W., painter, h Main. Noyes John W., painter, h 135 Main. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 457 Noyes Luther E., general merchant, 63 Main. Noyes Merrill B., clerk for L. E. Noyes. Noyes Samuel P., clerk for L. E. Noyes, h Main. O'Brien Daniel S., (South Williamstown) r38, farm laborer. O'Brien J. Henry, (South Williamstown) r 38, engineer, emp. of George F. Mills. O'BRIEN JAMES, (South Williamstown) r 38, farmer 35. O'Brien William J., (South Williamstown) r 38, farm laborer. • O'Connor Nora Mrs., laundry, 1 Union block, Water. O'Connor Patrick, laborer, 1 Union block, Water. ORMSBEE CHARLES E., r 13, carpenter and builder. Orton Betsey, widow of Philander, resident, h Coles ave. Orton Edson, warper, h 9 Factory row. Orton Eunice Miss, weaver in Williamstown Mfg. Co.'s mills, owns h and lot, Coles ave. Orton Wallace, laborer, h Coles ave. Orton William, weaver, bds r 8. OSTRANDER DUANE D., laborer, h Water. OWEN JOHN, (Blackinton) wool sorter, owns h and lot. Paige Cordilia Miss, telegraph operator, cor Main and Spring, h Glen road. Paige Lydia Miss, teacher, h Glen road. Parker Frank H., barber, emp. R. H. Lansing, bds at Mrs. McDonald's. Parsons Frederic J., B. A., instructor French and geometry, Williams college, bds Kellogg House. Pattison Joseph D., butcher and dealer in fresh and salt meats of all kinds, 56 Main, h 59 Water. Pease Henry J., r 26, farmer, leases of A. Torrey 200. Pease Ralph P., r 27, farmer 80. Peck Erastus F., r 13, laborer. Penniman Sareph, widow of Harvey D., boarding house, 52 Main. Perry Arthur L., D.D., LL. D., Orrin Sage prof, of history and political econ omy, Williams college, h off Main. Perry Bliss, B. A., instructor in elocution and English, Williams college. Peters Charles G., (Sweet's Corners) r 22, market gardener, leases of C. B. Cook 10 acres. Pettit Charles E., (Sweet's Corners) r 36, laborer. Pettit Stephen, (Sweet's Corners) r 36, farmer 400. Pettit Stephen R, (Sweet's Corners) r 36, farmer 85. Pettit Wanton H., (Sweet's Corners) r 36, laborer. PHELPS ALLEN D., (North Adams) r 23, milk dealer, 16 cows, owns market garden and leases farm of Jabez Y. Lewis too. PHELPS CASSIUS D., (South WiUiamstown) r 33, breeder of Holstein and Guernsey cattle, and farmer, leases of his father, Daniel H., 200. PHELPS DANIEL H., r 29, Sweet Brookside, 20 cows, breeder of young cattle, 150 sheep, farmer 600, mountain land 200. PHELPS SETH H., r 18, 20 cows, farmer, leases of B. F. Mather 450. Phelps Sophia, r 4, widow of Thomas C, resides with her daughter, :Mrs. George Lindley. <^7i^ Phillips Charlotte, (Blackinton) widow of Warren N., h and lot. --™-> Piehler John G., (Blackinton) assistant superintendent of the Blackinton Woolen Mills, h Main. Piehler Lizzie Miss, (Blackinton) teacher. Piper Catharine Mrs., laundry, h 58 Water. 45 8 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Pike Williard C, baggage master, emp. Fitchburg R. R. Co., h Coles ave. Porter George D., janitor S. P. societv, Water. Porter Henry, Thompsonian doctor, Water. Powell Edward, (Blackinton) milk dealer and farmer. Pratt Charles, laborer, h 14 Spring. Pratt Jeremiah, Jr., laborer, h 7 Spring. Pratt Stephen C coachman for J. M. Waterman, h Water. Pratt William, laborer, North. Pratt Zadoc, (Williamstown) r 2, resides with his daughter, Mrs. M. K. Whitney, aged 73. Preston Herbert G., dealer in gents' furnishing goods and boats and shoes, Spring, h 100 Main. Primmer Lewis, (Sweet's Corners) r 36, farmer, leases of S. Bacon, Sr. Prindle. Everett F., farmer with his father, Marshall E. PRINDLE GEORGE H., r 13, 20 cows, full blood Chester white swine, and farmer 150. PRINDLE JOHN C, r 2, farmer 115. PRINDLE JOHN F., r t8, Merino sheep, reg., 20 cows, farmer 200. PRINDLE MARSHALL E., farmer 12, and leases of Mrs. Whitman 100, h North, r 13. PUGH GEORGE, (Blackinton) spinner. Quinn James, offr n, laborer. Quinn John, laborer, h Glen road. Quinn John, clerk for Neyland & Quinn, bds 6 Spring. Quinn Michael, laborer, h Glen road. Quinn Michael, clerk for Neyland & Quinn, h 129 Main. Quinn Michael Mrs., dressmaker, h 129 Main. Quinn Patrick, laborer, Water. Quinn Thomas, laborer, h Water. Quinn Thomas, (Williamstown) offr n, laborer. QUINN THOMAS M., (Neyland & Quinn) deputy sheriff, justice of the peace, and town collector, prop, of stock horse "Hinsdale," h Water. Quinn William, laborer, h Main. Quinlin James, (Blackinton) laborer. Ragan Edmund, laborer, h r 3. Rainey Frederick G., pastor of M. E. church, parsonage Main. Ransehousen Augustus, carpenter and builder, h 10 Coles ave. Ransford Frank, clerk, emp. C. A. Clark. Rarrick Daniel, laborer, h 23 Factory row. Rarrick Franklin, spinner, bds 23 Factory row. RAYMOND NAHUM J, resident, h 9 Spring. Reed Frederick, r 8, laborer. Reed Henry, r 8, butcher. Reed John, r 4, farmer 60. REED JOHN W., r 5, prop, of saw-mill, blacksmith, carriagemaker, mill wright and machinist. Reynolds James H., (Blackinton) weaver, RHEINLANDER AUGUSTUS H., merchant tailor, 72 Main. Rhodes Andrew, r 10, carpenter. Rhodes Moses A., r 9, farm laborer. Rhodes Samuel A., (South Williamstown) r 37, 20 cows, too sheep and farmer 250. Rice Heman, r 6, White Oaks, teamster. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 459 Rice Richard A., M. A., prof, modern languages and literature in Williams college, h rear Morgan Hall Richards Joseph, r 13, sawyer, emp. Porter R Cole. Richmond Arthur C, (S. Williamstown) r 39, farmer, leases of John Gorton, of Lanesboro. RICHMOND EBER E., (S. Williamstown) r 37, farmer with his father, Jon athan. Richmond Jonathan, (S. Williamstown) r 37, 12 cows and farmer 180. Richmond Leonard A., r 4, tinsmith. Rickards George D., (Blackinton) r 23, butcher and meat dealer. Roan Peter, (Blackinton) laborer, h Main. Roberts Emeline, widow of George, housekeeper at CollegeHall, h 4 Spring. Roberts James F., (S. Williamstown) r 37, laborer. Roberts Julia Mrs., (S. WiUiamstown) r 40, carpet weaver. Roberts L. Viola Miss, (S. Williamstown) r 40, teacher, daughter of Milton. Roberts Milton, (S. Williamstown) r 40, farmer 18. Roberts Moses laborer, Water. Roberts Samuel H., laborer, h 66 Main. Roberts Theophile, laborer, h 14 Factory row. Robins Major, (Blackinton) r — , carpenter. Bobinson Stephen, (Blackinton) r it, laborer, h and 2 acres. Robinson Thomas, (Blackinton) emp. in the woolen mills, h Main. Robinson WiUiam, laborer, h off Main. Rood Sereno, r 9. retired farmer. ROONEY JOHN, supt. of a section on the B., H. T. & W. R. R., h 47 Factory row. Rooney Patrick, (N. Adams) r 4, section hand R. R. Rose Daniel Rev., r 19, preacher M. E. church. Rosenburgh Alvan, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, laborer. Roucy Joseph M., clerk, emp. of S. T. Mather, h 10 Coles ave. ROUNDS JAMES J., (Sweet's Corners) r 34, farmer 70. Rounds Joseph F., farmer, leases James Meacham's estate 200. Rounds Rufus, laborer, h Water st. ROWELL ABBIE J. Mrs., removed to Adams. Rowell Alfred J., carpenter and painter, h Main. Rowell Fred B.,. laborer, bds Main. Rowlands Harriet A. Miss, (Blackinton) dressmaker. Rowlands William, (Blackinton) factory hand. _ Roys Albert, (S. Williamstown) r— .farmer on the estate of his father, Quincy. Roys Harriet A., (S. Williamstown) r— , 18 cows, farmer on the estate of her husband, Quiney Roys, 200. Rudman William, (Blackinton) factory hand. Russell Henry W., (S. Williamstown) r 37, carpenter, h and lot. RYAN FRANK, r 11, section hand, R. R. Ryan James, r 11, laborer. Ryan Michael, r 10, retired, owns h and 1 acre. Rymond John, laborer, h 48 Factory row. Rymond Polon, weaver, bds 48 Factory row. Sabin Charles A., (£.- Williamstown) r 31, 20 cows farmer 325._ Sabin Henry L., physician and surgeon, aged 82, has practiced in town the Dist <5 years, h 124 Main. (Died Feb. 24, 1884.) Sabin House, (S. Williamstown) Thomas Sabin, prop., livery attached. Sabin Thomas, (S. Williamstown) prop, ofthe Sabin House and livery. 460 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Safford Truman N., Ph. D., Field Memorial prof, of astronomy and librarian, Williams college, h rear College Hall. Sampson Meritt F., (S. Williamstown) r 37, laborer and farmer, leases of R. Noble 3. Sampson Rhoda A., (S. Williamstown) r 37, widow of Chester, resident. Sanders Sampson, r 29, farmer ioo. Sanderson Martha A., widow of Edwin, h 119 Main. Sanford Charles G., dealer in real estate, h 53 Water. Scott George A., teamster, h 38 Main. Scoville Silas, harnessmaker, emp. of Thomas Mole, bds cor Main and Coles ave. Sena Alfred, laborer, h 34 Factory row. Severance Fred C, clerk, emp. C. H. King, h Coles ave. Severance Luther N., carpenter and builder, h 29 Coles ave. Sewall Albert Rev., pastor First Congregational church, h Main. SHAND ALEXANDER, r 21, market gardener and farmer with Mr. John B. Gale 101, owns on r 18 farm 40. Sheldon Irving W., pattern-maker, h 7 Spring. Sherman Anna R, seamstress, h Main. Sherman Brimmer H., prop, of Western lands, and owner of village real estate, h 68 and 70 Main. Sherman Charles W., (Blackinton) carpenter. Sherman Chauncey, (Blackinton) farmer 10J. SHERMAN JOHN W., r 19, retired farmer n. Sherman Joseph E., r 14, farmer, leases of Willard Sherman 100. SHERMAN KATIE J. Mrs., r 19, dressmaker. Sherman Sarah D. Miss, owns residence, 58 Main. Sherman Willard B., breeder of full blood Jersey cattle, and farmer 300, aged 77, North Pleasant st, r 3. SHERMAN WILLIAM B., (Blackinton) farm laborer. SHURTLEFF GEORGE A., loom adjuster, 39 Factory row. Sipley Ezra, r 5, teamster. SIVER HENRY R., r 21, 16 cows, farmer, leases the estate of Albert C. Green 215. Smedley Ellen E. Miss, resident, h and 4 acres. Smedley James, M. D., retired physician, and farmer 10. Smedley William H., farmer. Smith Almeda Miss, r.9, daughter of Mrs. Ellen C. Smith, teacher. Smith Andrew M., M. D., physician and surveyor, office 65 Main, h 64 do. Smith Catherine, widow of Chester, h 42 Factory row. Smith Charles H., (S. Williamstown) r 39, farmer, with his father, Hiram A. Smith Daniel, r 6, White Oaks, farmer 40. Smith Edgar L., butcher, emp. of L. B. Smith, bds Water. Smith Edward, overseer in the carding room, h 1 1 Factory row. SMITH ELLEN C. r 9, widow of George N., h and 10 acres. Smith Frederick A., (South Williamstown) r 39, farmer, son of Hiram A. Smith George F., carpenter, and apiarist 12 swarms, h North. Smith George W., (S. Williamstown) r 32, farmer 26. Smith Hiram A., (S. Williamstown) r 39, 20 cows, and farmer 230. Smith James W., r 13, laborer, h and 2 acres. Smith Leroy B., butcher and dealer in salt and fresh meats, 56 Water, bds New. Smith Loring W., (S. Williamstown) r 32, retired farmer, aged 85 years. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 46 1 Smith Lucy Miss, roper, h 42 Factory row. SMITH NATHAN F., dealer in drugs and medicines, books and periodi cals, cor Main and Spring, h 4 Park. Smith Thomas A., r 8, farmer 75, and soldier in the war for the Union Smyth Herbert W., B. A., instructor in latin and Sanskrit, Williams college, bds Park. Snyder Marcia P., widow of Rev. Peter, h Glen road. Solomon Elisha W., assessor, retired hardware dealer, h New st. Solomon Jesse P., painter, bds 41 Spring. SOUTHWORTH SUMNER, retired manuf., aged 67, Main. Sparrow Warren, r 10, gardener. •Spooner Eunice, widow of Charles L., resides Spring. Spooner Henry L., tinsmith emp. of j. G. B. Dadmun. Spooner Mark H., timsmith emp. of J. G. B. Dadmun. Starkweather Samuel, painter and paper hanger, h Spring. Stearns Amanda A. Miss, (Blackinton) r 11, owns h and 2| acres. STEVENS ALMON M., r 21, dealer in fresh meats, 16 cows, farmer 130. Stickle Walter S., (Blackinton) r 22, farmer, leases of Marshall Ford, of Blackinton, 160. Stickney Elizabeth, widow of Martin, weaver, h 16 Factory row. Stocking Jerusha G., r 6, White Oaks, widow of Rev. William R., h and lot. Stocking Katie M., r 6, White Oaks, widow of Ezra G. Stocking William R., r 6, acting pastor at the Church of Christ at White Oakes. Stone Edward, (Blackinton) laborer. Stone Jerome, (Blackinton) laborer. SULLIVAN BRIDGET, widow of John P., bds 7 Spring. Sullivan John, (Blackinton) mill operative. SULLIVAN JOHN, card grinder emp. of Greylock mills. SWEET DANIEL J., (Sweet's Corners) r 25 cor 35, postmaster, general mer- I chant, prop. Red mills, and farmer 35: t Sweet Elijah B., r 4, laborer. Sweet Elijah B., r 13, foreman in the woods for P. Lally. SWEET GEORGE W., (S. Williamstown) r 38, dealer in meat and farmer, 100 Sweet Norman H., (S. Williamstown) r 38, farmer, leases on shares of George W. Sweet 100 Sweet Norman L., (S. Williamstown) r 39 cor 31, farmer 140. Taft Calvin R., postmaster 2.2 years, and dealer in real estate, h 2 South st. Taft Sophia, (Blackinton) (Mrs Wm. H.,) dressmaker. Taft William H., (Blackinton) loom adjuster. TALLMADGE EDWIN A., farmer 43, h Park. Tallmadge Maria, widow of Charles E., dressmaker. Tatro Joseph, (Blackinton) laborer. Taylor Joseph, (Blackinton) carder. Taylor Joseph W., cook at Kellogg House, h 16 Spring. TENNEY ABBY AMY, widow of Prof. Sanborn Tenney, residence Park. THAYER WILLIAM, off r 11, laborer. Thibeaudeau Alec, laborer, 24 Factory row. Thomas Andrew C, (S. Williamstown) r 37, 100 sheep, and farmer 150. Thomas George, (Blackinton) operative, woolen mills. Thomas John, (Blackinton) operative, woolen mills. Thomas William B., owner real estate and farm in S. WiUiamstown 150, h 50 Main. /c 462 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Thompson Alden, (South Williamstown) r 41 laborer. Thompson Angeline, (South Williamstown) r 41, widow of Ezra M., far mer 20. Thompson Daniel P., r 4, 14 cows, prop, of sand bank for building, and far mer 177. Thompson Daniel W., (South Williamstown) r 38, farmer, leases of Polly Haskins 14. Thompson George, r 5, laborer. Thurber Adna, (South Williamstown) r 33 machinist and. carpenter. Thurber David A., (South Williamstown) r 37, machinist and carpenter. Ticknor Joseph A., rector St. John's mission, h 58 Main. Todd George, r 8, farmer 12. Todd Mamie, washer, Water. Tongue John, spinner, h 18 Factory row. Torrey Augustus, r 26, lumberman, 80 sheep, and farmer 200, and timber land 1 40 acres. TORREY ELIZABETH S. Miss, (Williamstown) r 27, shirt maker. Torrey Giles, breeder of Spanish Merino sheep, reg., and farmer 270. Torrey James W., r 27, fruit grower 250 trees, and farmer 26. TORREY JOHN A., r 24, 275 sheep, farmer, leases on shares Eber Sherman estate 300. Torrey Lemuel C, farmer with his father Niles Torry. TORREY M. HOMER, offr 27, descendent of William Torrey who set tled on the adjoining farm in 1768, farmer no. TORREY MATTIE C. Miss, r 27, shirt maker. Torrey Newell E., r 2, butcher and dealer in meats. Town Charles F., emp. C. S. Town. Town Charles S., prop, of Green River grist-mills, dealer in flour, feed, grain, etc., Water, h do. TOWN EDWARD A., miller for C. S. Town, h Water. Town Edwin A., r 21, wheelwright. TOWNE ABNER, (Sweet's Corners) r 36, 25 cows, farmer, leases of Ste phen Bacon 250. Turner Amos S., coachman for President Carter, h offspring. Turner Ezra, grocer and engineer, h Linden. Turner Thomas, (Blackington) weaver. Tyler Samuel P., laborer, h Linden. Vallancourt Hattie. widow of Anthony, boarding house, near Factory row. VALLIN LEWIS,' laborer, h Coles ave. VALLIN SOPHIE S. Mrs., dressmaker, Coles ave. VANHORN WALLACE, r 10, carpenter. Wadkin Samuel A., farm laborer, Water. Wagstaff WiUiam, r 10, gardener. Walch John, blacksmith, emp. of Michael, h 44 New. Walch Margaret, (S. Williamstown) r 38, widow of Michael, resident. Walch Michael, blacksmith. Water, h do. Walden Charles R., r 19, laborer. Walden Hiram C, painter, h 19 Spring. WALDEN JOSEPH H., masoD, 10 Spring. Walden Robert H., r 14, market gardener, leases 4 acres. Walden Samuel H., r 19, street lamp lighter and farmer i£. JENKS & LEGATE, Adams, Mass., keep in stock a large line of Trunks and Traveling Bags at Lowest Prices. TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. 403 Walden Samuel M., r 19, jour, carpenter and laborer. Walden W. Frank, carpenter, 10 Spring. Walden William C, carpenter and builder, h 19 Spring. WALKER ALEXANDER, r 17, Beechdale farm, landscape gardener, civil engineer, patentee of an improvement on the tone of the violin, composer of music and farmer 440. Walker Charles J. F., r 17, farmer with his father, Alexander. Walker Ephraim, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, farmer, leases of John Belterman 30. Walker Henry H.. r 10, carpenter and builder WALKER HENRY L., r 8, farmer 2. Walker Hiram, r3, carpenter. Walters Fanny E., widow of Charles A., h no Mam Walker Mason, r 10. carpenter and farmer 27. Walker W. Albert, (Sweet's Corners) r 34, laborer. Waterman Catherine B., widow of Henry B., resides 57 Water. Waterman Edward E., assistant postmaster, h Water. WATERMAN GEORGE B., clerk and manager for T. W. Richmond, coal dealer, Main, h 57 Water. WATERMAN JAMES M., selectman 13 years, express agent, prop, livery stable, 65 Main, h do. Waterman John D., assistant express agent and book-keeper, 63 Main, bds Main. Waters Laura Miss, resident, owns h and lot. Welch Bridget, widow of John, laundry, h Glen road. Welch Michael T., laborer, emp. of J. M. Waterman. Welch Richard, shoemaker, Main. Wendall Abram, carder, h 32 Factory row. Wentworth Henry H., junior student and agent of Williams college Boarding Hall. Wheeler Amos I., r 6, farmer with his son, Henry D. Wheeler Gurdon B., carpenter, h Main. Wheeler Henry D., r 6, wagonmaker and farmer 20. Wheeler John, r 8, laborer. Whelden Anna C. Miss, teacher, h Main. WHELDEN BENJAMIN B., laborer, h Lake Pleasant. Whelden Samuel, farmer 30, h Main. WHELDEN WILLIS S., farm laborer, h Main. Whipple Alfred N., (Sweet's Corners) r 21, resident Whipple Harriet E. Mrs., (Sweet's Corners) r 21, seamstress and dressmaker. White Clifford R., (Sweet's Corners) r 35, farmer, leases of Levi Herrick, of North Adams, 130. WHITE FRED, overseer of mule room WiUiamstown Mfg. Co., h 9 Lin den. White Harrison, carpenter, h Water. White Hilaire, laborer, 38 Factory row. White Jason, farmer, works on shares' for E. A. Tallmadge 43, h Park. White Joseph Hon., sec'y. and treas. Williams college, stock of Ayrshire cattle, farmer 50, h Main. White Levi, (Blackinton) laborer. White Loren, (S. Williamstown) r 40, farmer, leases of widow White 140. White Napoleon, 2d boss spinner, bds 19 Factory row. White Theodore, shoemaker, 19 Factory row. White Timothy G., carpenter, h 45 Water. 4°4 TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN. Whiting Lewis R., harnessmaker, emp. Thomas Mole. Whitman Ann M., widow of Seymour, h 101 Main. Whitman Frances A Miss, resident, 101 Main. Whitney Asa, r 2, farmer 15. WHITNEY CHAUNCEY L., (Sweet's Corners) r 35, teacher of district school and vocal music, farmer, leases of J. A. Daniels 150. Whitney Clarence F., r 2 cor 3, breeder and dealer in poultry. "Whitney Ira, r 2 cor 3, milk dealer and farmer 150. Whitney Lawrence W., r 2 cor 3, farmer with his father, Ira. Whitney McKendree, r 2, farmer 145. Wilbur Dexter A., machinist, 1 Factory row. Wilcox William, (Blackinton) weaver. Wilkinson William, (Blackinton) wool sorter, retired, aged 78. Williams Albert, r 13, head sawyer for P. Lally. Williams Charles, (Sweet's Corners) r 21, breeder of grade Holstein cattle and farmer 164. Williams Charlie C, painter, h Main. Williams College Boarding Hall, John H. Burke and Henry H. Wentworth, agents, college grounds. WILLIAMS JAMES L., laborer, h off Main. Williams Jane, (Blackinton) widow of John, weaver. Williams John M., janitor of K A. lodge, h 16 Spring. Williams Margaret, r 23, widow of James M., h and 2 acres. Williams Richard, (Blackinton) shoemaker, h Main. Williams William, (Blackinton) factory hand. Williamstown National Bank, Frederic Leake, pres.; Chas. S. Cole, cashier, Main. Wilson Edmund B., Ph. D., lecturer on biology, Williams college. Winchester Warren W., Congregational clergyman, supplying North Pownal, Vt., church, h 42 Main. Wing Joseph C, r 22, dairy 23 cows, and farmer 200. Wood Lizzie M., widow of Henry, dressmaker, h Main. Wood Walter, emp. of J. D. Pattison, bds 59 Water. Worthy Albert, (Sweet's Corners) r 21, painter. Worthy Elisha, dealer, bds White Oaks. Worthy Mary A., widow of William H., dressmaker, Cole's ave. WORTHY PARLEY E., r 17, breeder of Spanish Merino sheep, reg., Hambletonian horses, farmer 150. WRIGHT ALBERT H., blacksmith, emp. of E. F. Bates. Wright George W., carriage and ornamental painter, emp. of E. F. Bates, h Main. Young Charles B., (S. Williamstown) r 32, 9 cows, and farmer 90. YOUNG EDWARD C, (S. Williamstown) r 31, dairy 18 cows, and farmer 175- YOUNG ERASTUS B., (S. Williamston) r 39, farmer 230, and owns farm on r 32 occupied by his son, Frank S., 100. YOUNG FRANK S., (S. Williamstown) r 32, dairy farmer 12 cows, leases of E. B. Young 100 acres. Young Horace H., (S. Williamstown) r 32, retired physician and dentist Young Horace U., (S. Williamstown) r 37, laborer. Young Justus E., (S. Williamstown) r 39, farmer no. Young Seymour, (S. Williamstown) r 39, 16 cows, and farmer. Young William C, (S. Williamstown) r 31, farmer. TOWN OF WINDSOR. 465 WIHDSOR. {For explanations, etc., see page 3, part second. ) (Postoffice address is Windsor, unless otherwise designated in parenthesis. ) Allen Erastus J., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 8 cor 9, works in H. L. Allen's saw-mill. ALLEN HEMAN L., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 8 cor 9, repre sentative, manuf. of lumber, shingles, lath, brush and broom handles, grist-mill, farmer 160. ALLEN THOMAS A., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 16, sugar orch ard 430 trees, 9 cows, farmer 190. Allen Wait A., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 16, owns farm with T. A. Allen, retired farmer. Andrew Francis L., (E. Windsor) r 55, machinist. BALL CHARLES H., (E. Windsor) r 54 cor 58, (Jordan & Ball) secretary of E. Windsor base ball association. Ball William I., (E. Windsor) r 57, farmer, leases of Mrs. John Harwood 200. BARDEN FRANCIS B., (Dalton) r 48, prop, saw-mill. Bardin Aaron T., (Dalton) r 24, farmer 124. Bauman Isidore, 5 r, farmer 100. Beals Gideon, (East Windsor) r 57, retired farmer. Beals Josiah F., off r 30, farmer 20. Beals Leander J, (Savoy) r 9, farmer 60, carries on for B. T. Willey, on r a, farm 325, , Bird Darius, (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 13 cor 12, sugar orchard 300 trees, farmer 100. Bird Edgar L., (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 13 cor 12, tarm laborer. e Bird Walter D., (West Cummington, Hampshire, Co.) r 12, tarm 130. Brackett Samuel, (East Windsor) r 54, laborer. Bradford Fannie F., r 31, widow of Winslow. Bradford Lewis, r 3S, justice of the peace, 12 cows, farmer no, and leases of H. S. Smith, of Pittsfield, 260. Bradley James, (Hinsdale) r 44, retired iarmer Briees Francis F., (Savoy) r 8 opp. r 6, farmer 65. BRIGGS WILLIAM F.' (Savoy) r 8, works in W. Reed's axe factory. Brown Lewis M., (East Windsor) r 52, farmer 50. Cady Harvey, r 48, 25 sheep, farmer 175. Callender Catherine, (East Windsor) r 52, widow. CAPEN HOWLAND D„ (East Windsor) r 53, justice ofthe peace, sugar orchard 350 trees, 11 cows, farmer 180. field, Mass., 35. Colby Emily Mrs., r 22, farmer 20. . — A0.„ana and <"ood Accountants seldom unem- pl^Td P6Srrd™ m'mckmW COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, Pittsfield, Mass. 30 466 TOWN OF WINDSOR. Coleman Ambrose, (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 9, farmer 130. Coleman Horace, (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 10, farmer 35. Coleman Wells M., (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 10, carpenter and farmer 40. COLLINS ALVIN, r 20, 2d selectman, dealer in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, farmer 157. Collins Edgar A., r 20, clerk for Alvin. Collins Olive, r 20, widow of Silas R., owns with Alvin Collins 73. Converse Grove W., r 38 cor 52, school committeeman, farmer 180. Converse Laura A., r 38, widow of Orlin E., farm 160. CORNELL JAMES A., r 22, sugar orchard 150 trees, 18 cows, leases of Daniel D. Whitet farm 300. Couchot Joseph, (Cheshire) r 1, farmer 60. Curissey Eugene, (Cheshire) r 1, farm laborer. Davis Rebecca, (Savoy) r 7, widow of Abijah, aged 86. Dresser James A., r 33, farmer no. DREW L. FREDERICK, r 20, farmer 65. Driscoll Bridget, offr 22, widow of Jeremiah. Driscoll James, offr 22, owns farm 230 with John Driscoll. Driscoll John, offr 22, 19 cows, farmer 230 with James Driscoll. Dyer Stillman F., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 12, farmer 300. Eddy John A., (E. Windsor) r 55, farmer 17. Estes Jerome, r 4, assessor and farmer 6o.- Estes Peter, r 4, farmer 80. FORD ALBERT, (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 35, sugar orchard 700 trees, 10 cows, farmer 225. Ford Dorothy W., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 12, widow of Still man. Ford Franklin M., (Dalton) r 24, farmer 150. Ford Harrison W., r 22, farmer 100, Foster Daniel, (Cheshire) r 1, retired carpenter. Francis John, offr 37, retired farmer 150. FRANCIS WILLIAM P., offr 37, 3d selectman, farmer, owns 202 acres onr 30, works farm for John Francis. Frederick John C, offr 17, leases of J. Terrell, of New York state, 300. Frederick William E., r 17, 10 cows, farmer, leases of H. L. Bates 225. Fuller William F., (Dalton) r 24, 21 sheep, farmer 200. GOODELL CURTIS Bi, r 17 cor 34, 12 cows, farmer 300. Harvey William M., r 30, 10 cows, works farm, of 200 acres for William Francis. Harwood Minerva, (E. Windsor) r 57, widow of John, owns 200 acres. Harwood William P., (E. Windsor) r 54, farmer 175. Hathaway Charles H., (Savoy) r 5, farmer 65. Hathaway Loren D., r 17, farmer 140. Hathaway Lyman, r 19, farmer, leases of Alvin Collins 84. HOLLIS BYRON H., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) bet. r 10 and 12, owns farm with L. Hollis. Hollis George C, (Savoy) r 10, sugar orchard 400 trees, 13 cows, farmer 300. Hollis Lauriston, (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) bet. r 10 and 12, sugar orchard 400 trees, 9 cows, farmer 230. Horton Alpheus, r 19, farmer 127. Horton Edward D., r 19, teamster. HUBBARD ALBERT N., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 13, farmer 30, and carries on farm for J. P. Allen estate. TOWN OF WINDSOR. 467 Hubbard Irving A., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.)r i? farmer 10 HUME CLAUDIUS A., r 39, 12 cows, farmer 225. HUME EDWARD B., r 38, 12 cows, farmer, leases of Susan E. Hayte 150. Ingram Ward E., (Savoy) r 7, farmer, leases of Allen Davis 25. Jacobs Oscar D., (E. Windsor) r 53, farm laborer. Jacobs Richard F.,(E. Windsor) r 53, 9 cows, farmer 100. JACQUES GEORGE B., (Cheshire) r 22, sugar orchard 200 trees, farmer 327- Jordan Edgar E., (E. Windsor) r 54, farmer 50. Jordan Edwin A., (E. Windsor) r 54 cor 55, manuf. scythe stones. Jordan Elijah, (E. Windsor) r 54, retired mechanic. JORDAN GRANVILLE J., (E. Windsor) r 54 cor 58, (Jordan & Ball) selectman, owns foundry and machine shop, and manuf. Jordan's Im proved Turbine water wheels, circular and band saws, and all machinery for making wood work. Jordan Sarah, (E. Windsor) r 54, widow of Thomas. JORDAN & BALL, (E. Windsor) r 54 cor 58, (G. J. Jordan and Charles H. Ball) founders and machinists, manufs. of horse powers for sawing wood, etc., also wrought iron bridge stringers. Leonard Mason E., (Dalton) r 48, manuf. of lumber, shingles,lath, and basket rims. Leonard Timothy N., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 13 cor 12, retired farmer. Livermore Hitty, (Dalton) r 44, widow of Martin. Lowaljohn, r 21, laborer. Mahonay Samuel B., r 40, farmer 40. Mason Austin, (E. Windsor) r 36. farmer 40. Mason Charles F., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 16, farmer 130. Mason Dexter A., (E. Windsor) r 36, farm laborer. May Charles, r 33, painter and farmer, leases of Hiram T. Crandall, of Adams, 214. May Fred R., (Dalton) r 46, farmer for Lyman. May Lyman, (Dalton) r 46, 40 sheep, farmer 250. McCormick Thomas, (Savoy) r 51, carries on for A. T. Pierce farm 500. McDonald James, r 22, farmer 180. Miller William, (Dalton) r 44, 12 cows, farmer 130. MINER ADDISON E., (E. Windsor) r 53, agent for Buckeye mower, breeder fine carriage horses, 12 cows, farmer 190. MINER AVERY E., r 40, farmer 130. Miner Celia A., (E. Windsor) r 54, resident. MINER JEREMIAH E., (E. Windsor) r 52, sugar orchard 350 trees, 16 cows, farmer 300. Monahan Patrick, r 23, 14 cows, farmer 240. Mooney Albert, (Dalton) r 46, farm laborer, leases of Lyman May 5. Morgan Frederick W., r 53, farmer 180. MORGAN FREDERICK W., Jr., r 53, runs threshing machine, agent for W. Eddy & Son, agricultural implements, Tiger horse rakes, farmer 85. Nichols James W., r 30, blacksmith and wheelwright, dealer in agricultural implements, and farmer 130. Oakley WiUiam B., r 31, shoemaker. Packard Lozene, (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 35, farmer 250. ¦ PARKER DWIGHT E., r 22, sugar orchard 200 trees, 14 cows, farmer 166, leases of Joseph Worden farm 200. 468 TOWN\ OF WINDSOR. Patterson William J., (Hinsdale) r 44, runs grist-mill, cider-mill and black smith shop. Patterson William W., (Hinsdale) r 44, farmer 130. Payson Almarin D., (East Windsor) r 54, laborer. Pierce Almond T., r 51, 19 cows, farmer 500. Pierce Dilly, (East Windsor) r 54, widow of Reuben, owner part of 500 acres. PIERCE EDGAR H., (East Windsor) justice of the peace, deputy sheriff, school committee, town treasurer and collector, postmaster and gen eral merchant, owns 50 acres. Pierce Frank H., (West Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 14, farmer 100. Pierce Isaac A., r 51, stone mason and farmer 105. {Pierce Nelson B., r 51, farm laborer. , l"Pierce Orren G.,(East Windsor) r 53, to cows, farmer 135. Plass Cyrus, (East Windsor) r 58, farmer, leases of Mrs. Mary Cahill, of Dal ton, 50. Plass Lewis, (East Windsor) r 58, farm laborer. Pratt William H., r 19, farmer, leases of Mrs. Bridget Smith, of Adams, 100. RANDALL AUSTIN D., (East Windsor) r 54, machinist. Reed William, (Savoy) r 8, manuf. of axes and butcher-knives, farmer 95. RIELY THOMAS, r 23 opp. 24, 16 cows, farmer 265. SCANLON PATRICK, r 28, farmer 183. SHAW CHARLES S., (East Windsor) r 54 cor 58, blacksmith and carriage- maker. Shaw Ebenezer, (East Windsor) r 34, sugar orchard, 400 trees, 18 cows, far mer 250. Shaw Ebenezer E., (East Windsor) r 34, farmer, son of Ebenezer. Shaw Jesse A., (East Windsor) r 54, painter and wheelwright. Shaw Joel W., East Windsor) r 35, farmer 150. SHAW OTIS E., r 40, sugar orchard, 1500 trees, 18 cows, farmer 406. Simmons Ensign J., r 40, farmer 29 sheep, leases of Crosier & Bartlett, of Pittsfield, Mass., 210. Snow Lanman, (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 9, farmer 69. Stearns Harwin H. A., r 3, works farm for Wm. Francis. Stone Orin, (Savoy) r 9, laborer. Stowell Abijah, r 38, Congregational minister. Thayer Ann, (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 9, widow of Timothy. Thayer Henry A., (Savoy) r 9, sugar orchard 200 trees, 16 cows, farmer 300. Thompson Alonzo M., r 4, farmer 160. THOMPSON CHARLES A., r 19, farmer 40. Thompson George N., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 9, carries on for H. N. Winslow farm 300. Thompson Horace, r 51, carpenter. THOMPSON NATHANIEL N., r 19, farmer 150. Thompson Sarah H., (E. Windsor) offr 54, widow of Jacob. Tilton Josiah T., (E. Windsor) r 54, laborer. Tooley Benjamin F, (Cheshire) r 21, chopper. TORREY BROS., (E. Windsor) r 54, (Rodney W., Cessius E. and Sidney M.) manufs. of lumber, shingles and lath, and props, of cider-mill. TORREY CESSIUS E., (E. Windsor) r 55, (Torrey Bros.) farmer owns with Rodney W. 140. TORREY RODNEY W., (E. Windsor) r 55, (Torrey Bros.) farmer, owns with C. E. 140. Tournier Joseph, r 38, farmer 115. TOWN OF WINDSOR. 469 Tower Clifford R., r 29, works farm for Mrs. Elizabeth Tower. Tower Elizabeth, r 29, widow of Roswell, farm 330. Tower G. Dwight, (E. Windsor) r 57, 9 cows, works farm 120. Tower Joseph H., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 12, farmer 100. Tower Lorenzo, (E Windsor) r 58, shoemaker, farmer 25. Tubbs Ephraim, r 44, farmer 60. Tubbs Samuel, r 31, farmer, leases of Mrs, H. L. Seward, of Pittsfield, 50. Tubbs Selden, r 31, farm laborer. Tully Mary, r 23, widow of Michael. Turner Francis M., r 22, farmeri. Vining Ansel E., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 10, sugar orchard 400 trees, farmer 125. Vining Charles E., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 10, farm laborer. Warner Jacob, (Dalton) r 45, retired farmer. Warner Jacob, Jr., r 26, farmer 136. WARREN AHIMAZ W., (Dalton) r 26, 10 cows, 30 sheep, carpenter and farmer 185. WARREN ALFRED N„ (E. Windsor) r 56, farmer. WARREN FRED L., r 37, 20 cows, farmer 260. WARREN WILLEY B., (Dalton) r 26, carpenter and farmer. WARREN WILLIAM C, (E. Windsor) r 56, sugar orchard 400 trees, 16 cows, farmer 200. Weatherby Charles W., (Dalton) r 26, works farm for H. Weatherby. Weatherby Harrison, (Dalton) r 26, farmer 144. WENTWORTH WESLEY J., (E. Windsor) r 53, 15 cows, farmer, leases of Norman Cummings, of Cheshire, 260. Weston John K., r 20, 10 cows, farmer 190. Weston Oscar H., r 20, dealer and peddler of produce, 10 cows, farmer 250. Wheeler Joseph B., r 4, farmer 94. WHIPPLE JAMES L., 1 40, postmaster and general merchant. Whipple James M., r 40, retired Baptist minister. White Daniel D., r 22, owns 300 acres, retired farmer. White James L. r 27, town clerk, manuf. of lumber, farmer 75. White Newell, (Dalton) r 26, dairy 10 cows, farmer 85, owns 75 acres in Hinsdale. White Ward D.. r 27, sawyer. WHITMAN GEORGE F., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 16, assessor, farmer. Whitman Welcome E., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 16, retired fanner. WHITMARSH JAMES, r 23, sugar orchard 300 trees, 9 cows, farmer 216. Wilkes Thomas, (E. Windsor) r 54, carpenter. Willey Benjamin F., r 51, 10 cows, carpenter and farmer 325. Willis Frank R., (Savoy) r 5, sugar orchard 400 trees, 100 sheep, works farm for Walter Barber, of New Haven, 500. Winslow William A., (W. Cummington, Hampshire Co.) r 9, dairy 9 cows, assessor, farmer 265. JENKS & LEGATE, Adams, Mass., have always on hand a full and com plete line of Gents' Furnishing Goods. 47° BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. IMP. VESTAL OF LARCHMOUNT, A. G. Cattle Club, No. 1507. Royal Guernsey Ajt'l. Soc. No 686. Imported Sept 10. iSSj. 4LapcIjmount*Guepmseg*Hepdf XtZEZCsTOUC, MASS. Im^^Ir\tei:efJye^tFme} H. de B. SCHENCK, Prop'r. Wholesale ahd Retail Dealee in SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, LIME AND CEMENT. COLUMBIA CHILLED PLOWS T ARE &\h&*- TH} BEST, Syracuse, Wiard and Steel Plows, Centennial, Syracuse and Clipper Swivel Plows, Syracuse and Cassady Sulky Plows, LaDow and Corbin Wheel Harrows, Kemp's Manure Spreaders, Ross's Ensilage Cutters, Horse and Hand Lawn Mowers, Mowers, Tedders and Rakes, Barbed Wire, &c, &c. 13 WEST STREET, PITTSFIELD, MASS. CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DII[ECTOr|Y OIB1 BERKSHIRE COUNTY The towns are alphabeticaUy arranged at the end of the line, under the business classifica tions. The postoffice address of each individual or firm follows after the name, except in cases where the name of the postoffice and the township is the same. In the villages the name of the street is generally given and precedes that of the postoffice. The classification of farmers is omitted in this list, as they can readily be found in the general list, by noting the figures at the end of the line, which indicate the number of acres owned or leased by each. Boad numbers signify the same as in the general list. Academies and Schools. (Not including Town Schools.) Grove Hill School, Adelbert Tinney, prin., r 13 cor 12, Adams HOUSATONIC HALL, (school for young ladies) Miss Mary A. Sargeant aud Evaline C. Hatch, principals, Main street, Great Barrington SEDGWICK INSTITUTE, H. J. & E. J. Van Lennep, principals, 6 Main, " Edward Institute, Rev. A. A. Gilbert, M. A., principal, Lanesboro LENOX ACADEMY, Harlan Ballard, A. M., principal, Lenox CHICKERrNG'S COMMERCIAL COL LEGE, Benj. Chickering, prin. and prop., George J. Amidon, teacher of penmanship, . Martin's block, Bank Row, Pittsfield Chickering Emma L., (private school) 18 Elm St., " Fidehnan Philipian, (German) " Goodrich Mary E., 14 Housatonic st. " Maplewood Institute, (for ladies) North st. cor Maplewood ave., " Salisbury Family and Day School, Mary E. Salisbury, principal, 41 South st. " St. Stephen's Classical and Mathematical School (boys) Rev. J. M. Turner, prin., " Greylock Institute, Benj. P. Mills, prin. and prop., S, Williamstown, Williamstown WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Hon. Franklin Carter, pres., Hon. Joseph White, sec'y and treas. " Acid manufacturer. WELLS O. & SON, (pyroligneous) N. Adams Agents Railroad. (See Railroad Agents) Agents Ticket. (See Railroad Agents) Agricultural Implements. (See also Hardware, also General Merchants) COLE LUTHER A., r 20, Cheshire INGALLS, EARL & CO., Main, " Lloyd WiUiam A., South St., Brewer John A., Main St., Great Barrington DRESSER DAVID, Railroad st., Lee HULL C. E. & W. B., WILLIAMS D. P. & Son, " SMITH WALTER P., r 10, New Ashford Cark & Olds, 11 Eagle St., North Adams BENEDICT ARTHUR M., r 21, Pittsfield DREW GEORGE W., (agt. wind mill), 24 NeweU st., *LUCAS HENRY P., [Card on page 470] 13 West St., " HALL S. N. & T. E., 4 Bank Row, " WAKEFIELD CHARLES A., r 48, " BOCOCK JOHN, (Young American com and cob miU) r 38 cor 41, W. Stock- bridge, Richmond SHARP A. GRANVILLE, r 29, Sykes H. W. & Co., Railroad St., Sheffield POMEROY EDWIN S., (Clipper mower) r 34, Becket, Washington Rees Martin, (fanning miUs) Albany st. , West Stockbridge 472 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS — BANKS. BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., WiUiamstown Goodrich James H., r2, " HICKOX STEPHEN A., r 34, South WiUi am stown , ' ' MINER ADDISON E., (Buckeye mower) r 53, E. Windsor, Windsor MORGAN FREDERICK W., Je., r 53, • " Nichols James W., r 30, " Apiarists . Hathaway Henry, r 21, Adams ROOT JOHN H, r 26, Lenox CHANDLER CLARK, (Hybrid ItaUan bees) r 12, North Blandford, Hamp den Co., Otis Chapel Addison M., Pittsfield Strong George S., r 36, " CHASE RILEY B., (ItaUan bees) r 18, Sheffield CLARK MARSHALL A., r 9, " CLARK WILBUR J., r 8, Great Bar rington, " Flawton Joseph, Washington Smith George F., WiUiamstown Apiarists' Supplies. CHANDLER CLARK, (hives) r 12, N. Blandford, Hampden Co., N. Adams Apothecaries. See Drugs and Medicines. Architects and Builders. (See also Contractors and Builders, Carpenters and Builders, and Masons and Builders.) Davis Reben T. , (draftsman and buUder) Adams MYERS LUTHER, " BROWN ROLLIN N., Church St., Cheshire TOWER DAVID H., (miU) r 7, Dalton TILLY JAMES F., Je., 4 Holden St., North Adams BROWN WEKDEN R, Pittsfield Burfitt Charles E., " Jones Edwards D. G., (paper miUs) Mc Kay cor. Depot St., " Rathbun Charles T., " CLARK EDWARD C, WiUiamstown Artists, Portrait, Landscape, etc. (See also Photographers.) Bates Fannie H., r 9, Adams FISK JENNIE E., (also teacher of painting) r 25, " Smith A. M. Miss, (also teacher of figure painting) " Tucker Henry L., " BaU Mary L., (landscape) Housatonic, Great Barrington Beers CarlE. F., (landscape) " Mowbray Harry S., North Adams *CHAPIN LIBBIE A., (oil and water colors) 10 South st., Pittsfield Lyons WilUam H., (penman) " Ranous Maria T., (teacher needle work) 8 Central Block, North St., " SIMMONS EUGENE A., (portrait) STUART WILLIAM R., (crayon por traits) 60 Main st., room 11, " Daniels Charles B., WiUiamstown Artists' Materials. (See also Druggists.) Anderson David, 75 Main st., North Adams TALBOT BROS., 89 North st., Pittsfield Auctioneers. HUMPHREY EDWIN D., Main st., Great Barrington NEWTON J. W., r 29, Lanesboro- Barnes John S. E., Lee Beach Dewitt O, " Markham George P., " Fargo Henry P., r 27, Monterey TRYON ALBERT, cor. r 26 and 27, " Wheeler George A., WaterviUe, r 37, " EUis Samuel J., North Adams- MILLER GEORGE F., 5 BurUngame Bl'k, " Robinson Josiah, Landgroff Anthony H, 128 North St., Pittsfield MANLEY HENRY S., r 28, Montville, Sandisfield Field Joel H, Main st., Sheffield Sykes Henry W., " MOORE LUCTEN B., r 9, Tyringham Slater Charles E., r 14, " DEWELL JAMES, r 14, West Stockbridge- Morey WiUiam A., S. Williamstown, WiUiamstown QUINN THOMAS M., " Pierce Isaac A., Windsor Axe Factory. See Edge Tools. Bakers and Confectioners. (See also Confectionery, Fruits, etc.) HAMMOND JOHN, Commercial cor. Liberty, Adams- Couch Alfred F., Great Barrington NORTON THOMAS, Baird & Benton block, Lee BRISTER LANOR A., r 25, Lenox EGBERT FANNY M., r 25, " Loomis Edgar P., 44 Eagle st., North Adams ManviUe Albert, 32 Holden st., " Man vine Frank, East Main St., " McLaughlin Andrew G., 33 Eagle st., North Adams Bakery. *ANDLER CATHERINE, 91 North, Pittsfield *DIEHL MARTIN, 206 North st., " Kohen Bornett, 91 North St., " LaMORE PETER M., Clapp ave., " ?TEELING WILLIAM H. & CO., (orack- ers) Northrup st., " Bands. (In Societies, see contents.) Banks. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, H. H. Bliss, pres. ; H. H. Wellington, cashier ; Center, Adams South Adams Savings Bank, Henry J. Bliss, pres. " Great Barrington Savings Bank, E. HoUister, pres. ; C. J. Taylor, treas. ; Main St., Great Barrington National Mahaiwe Bank, J. L. Dodge, pres. ; F. N. Deland, cashier ; Main st., ' LEE NATIONAL BANK, Harrison Gar field, pres. ; John L. Kilboh, cash ier ; Main st., Lee LEE SAVINGS BANK, Harrison Gar field, pres. ; John L. Kilbon, cash ier ; Main st., " BANKS — BILL POSTERS. 473 ADAMS NATIONAL BANK of NORTH ADAMS. Sanford lihickinton, pirn.; Edward S. WiUunson, cashier ; Bunk st. cor Main, N. Adams BERKSHIRE NATIONAL BANK, J. Rockwell, pres. ; Arthur D. V:\th. cashier ; HOOSAC SAVINGS BANK, W. W. But ler, treas. ; 87 Main st. " North Ailams Savings Bank, C. T. Samp son, pres. ; A'. A. Whitaker, treas. : Geo. Walter OMs, asst. treas. , Main St., " AGRICULTURAL NATIONAL BANK, J. R. Warriner, pies. ; J. N. Dun ham, vice-pres. ; I. D. Ferry, cash ier ; 5 North, Berkshire Life Insur ance Building, Pittsfield Berkshire Onmnty Savings Bank, Julius Rockwell, pres. ; Robert W. Adam, treas. ; John R. Warriner, sec'y ; office 3 North, Life Insurance build ing, PITTSFIELD NATIONAL BANK, Jul ius Rockwell, pies. , John V. Bark er, vice-pres. ; E. S. Francis, cash ier ; 1 North st., Berkshire Life In surance building, " Third National Bank, H. W. Taft, pres. ; Byrnm Weston, of Dalton, vice- pres. ; R. B. Hubble, cashier.; No. 4 Berkshire Life- Insurance building, " HOUSATONIC NATIONAL BANK, Dan iel R. WiUiams. pres. ; D. A. Kim ball, cashier ; Main St.. Stockbridge STOCKBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK, Ma son Van DeusH-n, pres.; C.H.Wil lis, treas. ; Main st., " Williamstown National Bank. Frederic Leake, pres. ; Charles S. Cole, cash ier ; Main st., WiUiamstown Barbers and Hairdressers. ANDERSON HENRY, Park st., Adams Field Isaac, Columbia st., Joron Harniidas, Center St., Roncoe Henry, Myrtle cor. Center st., " Upshaw Foster D. B., Myrtle cor. Center, " Freeman WiUiam H, Main St., Cheshire JANDRO JOSEPH. 2d, Depot St., Dalton Linskv Charles J., E. Main; Housa tonic. Gt. Barrington WiUiams Newton G, 3 Railroad st.,' " Riekheit Conrad C, Water St., Hinsdale Morin Alfred, High St., Lee MORIN TRIFLE, Northrup blk., " OLIVER JOSEPH K. . r 17, DUCLOS BERNARD N.. Cliffwood St., Lenox Church Erastus D., 12 Maitin blk., N. Adams Ducharme Magloria. Main st., HinkelbeinFrcdE.. Howard Charles M., Richmond House, Leriche Fred, 57 State st., Loungwav George. 43 Eagle st., Mixer Hurbert E., basement Wilson House, Nagle James F.. Eagle St., Nagle William, Eagle St., Maltbie Henrv H.. r 26. Otis Boos WiUiam, under American House, South st. Pittsfield Bruhn John H., 1 West St., Brasse & Reerl, 51 North, Berkernitz Aaron L., Parker House, Dittman Ferdinand, 81 North St., Pittsfield Downing Lewis, 8 Dunham st., " GOUI.l > >V HARRISON, 54 North st., Honnaker Knink J., 73 North st., " Honnaker Jolm J., 73 North st. " Schwartz Philip, 63 North st., " Smith Thomas 11., Burbank House block, " Ueser William, 4 Market st., " Walley Henry G, 8 Dunham st., " Weser ,V Waldschmidt, 4 Market place " Rathbun Frank H., hair dresser, Main st.. Stockbridge CRISl'ELL ISAIAH D., Railroad st., West Stockbridge Baslieu David, shop basement of Man sion House, Williamstown Lansing Richard II., Spring St., " Basket makers. Dwyer Jcrrv, Main, Becket Fitzgerald Edward H., r 8, " Nash John, r 38 W. Becket, " Putnam WiUiam, r 6, " Town Hercy E., Main, " FILKINS RANSLAER D., r 19, Dalton Doran William, Hinsdale Farna,m John, '• Goodrich Elijah H, Jr., r 34, " King George, r 35, " King Joshua, " Murphy David, " O'Leary Patrick, " Toupence Jules, r 49, Lee Redden Hugh W., r 14, Lenox, Lenox Brazee Peter S., r. 11, Monterey Bee Keepers. See Apiarists. Bed Springs. BALDWIN EDWARD C, Southfield, New Marlboro Rich George M., (Eclipse) North Adams Belting Manufacturer. Houston Edgar A., Main st., Dalton Bending Works. LANGDON MERRICK C.,r26 cor. 27, Monterey BiHiards. Dovon Timothy, Friend, Adams. Wood Edgar M., Center, " Brusie Luther B., 14 Raihoad st., Great Barrington Ramsey Legrand, Railroad St., Rogers Cornelius A., Main st., Fosmire William H., (prop. Wilson House billiard hall) North Adams Lee Michael C, Main cor. State st., " Welch O. W. & Bros., 43 and 47 State st., " Wilson House BiUiard HaU, W. H. F< >«- mire, proprietor, Wilson House block, " BOHLMANN JOHNC. G, 143 North St., Pittsfield Braplev & Shaw, 31 Fenn st., BURBANK WILLIAM P.. 21 North St., " Colwell & Connor, 54 West St., Ladd &¦ Co., 63 North st., CLUNNAN THOMAS. Shamrock st., Stockbridge Bill Poster. CROSIER DAVID, Park St., Ryan Thomas, Center st., Durkee Frank W., Adams North Adams Pittsfield 474 BIRD FANCIER — BLACKSMITHS AND HORSESHOERS. Bird Fancier. Dearing Marcus A., (also ferrits, Guina pigs, rabbits, etc.) Great Barrington Blacking. BALDWIN EDWARD, Southfield, New Marlboro Berkshire Blacking Co., Wm. P. Learn ed and C. D. Learned, proprietors, Reviere block, Fenn st., Pittsfield Blacksmiths and Horseshoers. Bowen &, Chesbro, Myrtle st., Adams CrahdaU Arthur B., Depot st., " Harrington Franklin, Plunkett's lane, " Navin Patrick H., 40 Commercial, " Sherman Albert M., r 8, " SHERMAN GEORGE W., r 8, Calldns Harrison, r 2, Alford Kline Frank, 12, Kline George, r 12, " Osborne Edward, (farrier) r 13, " FRISBLE LESTER, r 6%. Becket SuUivan John 0., Railroad st., " DoUy Cordy, Railroad, Cheshire Duffy Samuel, Main, " Grace WiUiam P., Main, " POMEROY WILLIAM A., Main Bt., Bentley Alonzo F., Main st., Dalton Brown Alonzo, Pittsfield, " Cahill Andrew, " CahiU John, " FORNEY FRANK ChamberUn ave, " BUss WiUiam L., S. Egremont, Egremont Colby Charles H., r 7, N. Egremont, " Greatrax Luther, S. Egremont, " Ramsey Daniel, N. Egremont, " Sabine WiUiam E., r 7, N. Egremont, " Baker Joseph E., r 14, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida Carlev Orlando R., off r 10, " TOWER MILES, r 2, " Tower Miner, r 2, " Broderick Dennis E., Bridge st.,Gt. Barrington Comstock Thomas, Main St., " DIMON JOHN W., N. Water St., " Drum Adam, r 40, " KeUey Michael, Water st., " Munn Bros., " O'ConneU John H., Bridge St., " Sullivan WiUiam E., Main st., Hoosatonic, " Chittenden Junia H., r 13, Hancock Grant A., D. D. & D.L., r 13, " Goodrich Charles W., Hinsdale Lovely John B. , " DICKIE ROBERT B., 13 cor. 12, Lanesboro Zink WiUiam C, r 13, " BOSSIDY JAMES W., Lee Dragon WiUiam, r 32, " Duepar Oliver, Water St., " HaU Brothers, " JACKSON HENRY S., r 42, S. Lee, " KELLY JOHN, Main st., MELIUS CHARLES P., r 31, " Miller Andrew J., r 31, " SIMADER ANDREW, Park St., " SQUIRES JEREMIAH A. , Laurel st. , THATCHER ELIEL, " Broderick Cornelius, Lenox BUTLER LEVI A., r 16, " Colbert Thomas, " CUMMINGS PETER, Lenox Furnace, " Gorman John, Housatonic St., " Griffin Benjamin, (shoer) r 3, New Lenox, " HIMES RUSSELL 8. , r 3 cor 7, New Lenox, ¦ ' HIBBARD JAMES, HIBBARDJOHNA.,NewLenox, Lenox KENDALL HENRY, r 12, Mackey Thomas, Housatonic st., " Mackey Thomas F„ " O'Brien Patrick, Lenox Furnace, " O'DonneU John, Housatonic st., " REGNIER JOSEPH, Church st. " Barbeau Romuel, r 21, HartsviUe, Monterey Goewev Erastus, r 23, GOEWEY NEWTON F., cor r 26 and 27, " TRYON ALBERT, cor r 26 and 27, " RACE MARTIN, r 2, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Mount Washington CarroU Rogers, r 22, New Marlboro Couch Charles, r 57, MiU River, " CURTISS JOSEPH W., r 5, HartsviUe, " HOLT FRANCIS G., r 72, Norfolk, Conn., " Lester George, r 25, Mill River, " Lindsley Luther, r 78, Clayton, " Peters Thomas & Son, Water St., MiU River, " Cary Volney, North Adams Cavanaugh Thomas J., 15, 17 and 19 Main st. " Darling WiUiam, 34 Franklin st. " Geron Joseph, r 1, Blackinton, ' " Kisor George, 81 S. Ashland St., " McConnell Francis W., Holden st., " McDOUGALL & BARCELON, Marshall cor Center st., " Miller Alonzo, Union st., " MiUer& Coon, 42 Center st.. " Rand E. A. & Son, 43 Ashland st., Scott John L., " Witherell Edward J., WiUow Dell st., " Broga Newton W. , r 2 cor 1, W. Becket, Otis CHAMPLIN ALBERT B., Main St., " CORNWELL CHARLES H., Main St., Dolan WiUiam, r 22, " BATES WILLIAM T., (farrier) r 36, Pittsfield BurUngame George E., r 13, " CLAIR ANDREW T. , Liberty st. , Cotty Ishmael, r 49, W. Pittsfield, " Cotty Romeo, cor 52 and 53, W. Pittsfield, " CUMMINGS PETER, Clapp ave., " Danis & Penner, McKay St., " Dennis Treffie, McKay st., " Dudley S. & Co., (carriage) North Pearl, ¦' Finch Lucius M., Dean st., " GILBERT JOSEPH H, North st., Harder William, Northrup st., " Hayden John, McKay st., " MontvUle Mitchell, " Murry Charles P., Liberty st., " O'Connell WiUiam & Son, " ROBINSON WILLIAM, 16 Church st., - " Stapleton John, 17 Beaver St., " Cheeseman John, r 29, Richmond Cole Hiram, r 41, Richmond Furnace, " fiodda WiUiam H. B., r 40 cor. 39, " FuUer Joseph M., r 28, MontviUe, Sandisfield GRIDLEY BENJAMIN, r 36, New Boston, " HaU John G., r 47, " KING LEVI, r 36, New Boston, " King William J., r 20, Montville, " MirriU Horace A., r 57, S. Sandisfield, " O'BRIEN JOHN, r 43, New Boston, Richardson Levi J., r 20, MontviUe, " Whitney John H., r 46, " HILL FRANK P., r 44, Savoy SHERMAN CLARENCE A., r 5, Savoy Center, " Conway Morris I., r 43, Sheffield Decker George, r 58 cor. 42, " Dunbar WiUiam H, r 71, Ashley FaUs, " BLACKSMITHS — BOARDING HOUSES. 475 Fowler Robert J., r 70, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Graham Jonathan B., r 35, Graham Robert B., r 35, Huggins WiUiam J., r 12, " O'ConneU Daniel, r 43, '• BOWEN JOHN W., East Main st., Stockbridge Carey John, " Dooley Thomas, Main st., " Morley Charles, Curtisville, GOEWEY EMMETT J., r 9, Tyringham Scranton C. C. r 9, " ARNOLD JAMES, Railroad St., West Stockbridge Coakley John, r 10, " Lahey Patrick, Maple ave., " Thompson Chester C. M., " Baron Napoleon J., WiUiamstown Cole Abbott D.. r 37, TS. WiUiamstown, " REED JOHN W., r5, Walch Michael, Water st., " Nichols James W., r 30, Windsor Patterson William J., r 44, Hinsdale, " SHAW CHARLES S., r 54 cor. 58, East Windsor, " Boarding nouses. Adams Anderson EUa Mrs., Depot st., Ashworth Mary, at ArnoldsviUe, Brown Betsey Mrs.. 78 and 79 Columbia, " Curtis Henry, 4 Pleasant, " Dean Harriet C, Prospect st., " DEGNAN WILLIAM Mes Zylonite st., '• Harmon Betsey, 16 Crandell st., '¦ Jones Marv, C.andeU blk. Center St., " KENYON 'MARTHA E. Mes., 14 Har mon street, ' ' McAnary Eliza Mrs., at Maple Grove, " McGinty Mary Mrs., at ArnoldsviUe, " Moran Margaret, Commercial st., Myers Nelson, 9 Temple St., " Palmer Amos C, 35 Commercial st., " Potter Gilbert Mrs., Pleasant st., " Putnam Reliance, Myrtle St., " Stetson Margaret Mrs., 9 Adams Bros'. grounds, '" Waters Sarah, Crandell st., " Weston Betsev, 37 Park st., " ALDERMAN' MILTON J., (summer) r 25, Becket BROWN FRED C, (summer) North st., - Cheshire Flaherty Patrick, Main St., Pomeroy WiUiam A., (summer) r 26, " Holmes WiUiam L., (summer) r 4, North Egremont, Smith Almon M., (summer) S. Egre mont, Egremont WUcox Virgil L., (summer) S. Egremont, " FULLER SAMUEL G., Dalton Adams EUen P., Elm St., Gt. Barrington BALDWIN JOEL, (summer) r 44, " COUCH SARAH, (summer) r 49 cor 50, || Flynn Ann, Ford Rosalie M., (summer) VanDeusen, " GaUup Kate, River st. cor Church, Herrick Lucitta, Main st., Moore Sarah, Castle St., SHELDON SETH L., (summer) '! Burke Mary, Hinsdale Macken Bridget, Reed Henry A., (summer) r 15, Lanesboro ROYCE JOSIAH A., (Brookside Farm, summer) r 13, ROYCE WILLIAM S., (summer) r 19, Conway Ellen, Center st., Lee DrisH-ol Delia, Main st., " Drowne Kcsiah, r 81, " Noonry Elizabeth J., South Lee, " TYMESON JACOB Mks., Main st., " BARRETT, JAMES L., (summer) Clmrch st., Lenox COOL HIRAM N., (summer) Church st., " FLINT JOHN S., » Goodell Nathaniel B., " ROSS JOSEPH S., (summer) Cliffwood st., " WINCHELL ELIZABETH A. , (summer) Cliffwood st., " WOOD HENRY, Prospect Hill, (sum mer") cor r 23 and 24, Monterey MELIUS LINUS, (summer) Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Mount Washington Paterson Ira D. , (summer) r 5, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., " Schutt Frank B., (summer) r 4, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., " Spurr Charles W. , (summer) r 5, Copake Iron Works, N. Y " Spurr Isaac, (summer) r 5, Copake Iron Works. N. Y., WEAVER FRANK S., manager, (sum mer) r 12 cor 7, Copake Iron Works, N. Y„ " WEAVER HENRY P., (summer) r 12 cor 7, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., " WEAVER WILLIAM H., (summer) r 5, Copake Iron Works, N. 1\, " WHITBECK ORRIN C, (summer) r 2, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Amadon Samuel, State St., North Adams Apple Euiilv Mrs., 9 Blackton blk, " BENEDICT FELINDA Mes., 9 Union St., " Bryant Selena, 129 Eagle, " Butler Neffie Mrs., 48 State st., " Costello Timothy, " Crystal Bridget, " Danforth Tyler, at BraytonviUe, Davis Dinah Mrs., 22 Marshall st., " Dawson Matthew, " DeMeranville Henry, 79 State at., Dewitt Edward, 155 Union St., ElUs Lavina, 13 Brown, Goodwin Mattie S. Mrs., Center cor Mar- shah st., " Harrison Peter Mrs., Union cor School St., " Joson Clara, State St., Lloyd WilUam, 77 State St., Loomis Edna, 3 Beaver St., LOOMIS HATTIE, The Glen, McAdoo Sophia, Mrs.. Chase's block, " Parker Mrs., 9 North Church st., " Preston Anna, Mrs., 14 Holden St., Stiles Harmona B., 62 Holden st., Temple Mary Jane, 12 MarshaU St., WiUiams Lloyd, 27 State st., " Adams Charles C, 37 South st., Pittsfield Backus Martha E., (summer) 48 South st., " BARNARD ZULIMA L., 12 South St., Bates WiUiam H., 14 Pearl, Benedict Olin T., r 6, Bushee Margaret E., Corcoran Walter, 54 Fenn St., Crosier Betsey. 55 Fenn st., Gale Mary E., 9 WiUis place, GIMLICK GEORGE, 200 North cor Orchard St., GoodseU Harriet R., WiUis place, KELLS ESTHER W., Prospect viUa, KeUs Robert, 4 West st., 476 BOARDING HOUSES BOOTS AND SHOES. Lane BeUe A., 9 Adams St., Pittsfield Look Lebrina L., 81 Fenn st., " Mercer Martha W., (boarding) 12 Pearl St.," Miller EUza C, 12 First st., " Monks Anna, * , " Robbins Mary L., 15 Burbank St., " Silvernail Francis E., 19 Summer st., " Tayer John W., i South st., " VAN Db BOGART JACOB, 29 West st., " MAYNARD URBANE D., 21 Adams, Savoy Bacon John H, Main st., Sheffield Huggins Lura, r 32, Glendale, Stockbridge SAYLES GERRETT, r 18, (summer) " Seymour Georgiana Mrs., (summer) Park st " BARDWELL EVELINA E. & CHAR LOTTE J., 102 and 104 Main st., WiUiamstown Ford Jane Mrs., 2 South st., HICKOK CHAUNCEY E„ r 18, McDonald Louise, Spring St., cor Main, Penniman Sareph, 52 Main st., VaUancourt Hattie, Boat Iiivery. TURNER GEORGE L., r 52, Great Barrington SAYLES JOHN P., r 8, Stockbridge Boiler Manufacturer. RUSSELL HEZEKIAH S., 5 McKay St., Pittsfield Bonnet Bleacher. HiUs Sanford, 15^ North St., Pittsfield Book Agents. Paul James M., r 18, North Adams Smith Arthur L., " Clow Benjamin, (general canvassing) Pittsfield Book Binders. STANLEY JOHN G„ Lenox * ROBINSON JAMES T. & SON, North Adams ?AXTELL & HASKINS, 39 West St., Pittsfield Books and Stationery. Carroll Frank A., Myrtle st., Adams Tilton Frank L.. Park, " TOBEY MARCUS E., Main cor Rail road, Great Barrington Taintor Burton H, 33 Main St., Lee Anderson David A.,Mainst., North Adams Lee Alfred A., 72 Main St., " Copeland O. J. & Co., 27 North st., Pittsfield HARRISON JABEZ B., 12 North st, " Henry Lorenzo, (blank, wholesale) 1 Appleton ave., " Richardson Charles O., 25} .< North St., " TALBOT BROS. , 89 North st. , " SMITH NATHAN F., WilUamstown Boots and Shoes, Dealers and Shoemakers. (See also General Merchants.) Brown Andrew, Adams CarroU Frank A., Myrtle, " Choquette Joseph, 38 Commercial, '; Dumais George A., Park, Green WiUiam B., (ladies' shoes) Park, " LEWIS GEORGE H., Center, " Meade Caroline, 43 Friend, " Noble Edward, Center, RoUand Frank X., Dean, " Smith Daniel K., Center, " Tanner Samuel J., Center, " McCaulev James, Railroad st., Becket SWAN WILLIAM H., r 50, Becket Cen- ' ter, " Johnson Adam, cor Main and South sts. Cheshire Prout Richard, Donnybrook st., " Temple Almond, r 21, " Davis Everett, r 8, N. Adams, Clarksburg Davis Henry, r 2, N. Adams, " Dixon Eugene, r 10, N. Adams, " Hazen Joseph, r 6, BriggsviUe, " LANDRY FRANK, r 9, N. Adams, " McKay Joseph, r 8, N. Adams, " Page Calvin, r 8, N. Adams, " Carey WiUiam H., Depot st., Dalton Laterney Eugene, Main st., Pittsfield, " NeweU Benjainin F., Depot st., " TyreU John S., Main st., " Kline Mark, r 9, N. Egrement, Egremont BRIGGS GEORGE W., Main st., Great Barrington Burghardt Lonson N., " Dikeman John E., r 42, " Dodge George R., Main, " LAMBERT JAMES H., (custom) " MeUen George W., Main St., " Morrison William, Housatonic, " Perry F. P. & Co., Main St., " REUWEE EUGENE L., Park st., Hous- tonic, " Laramee EucUde, Hinsdale Farrell Thomas, Center st., Lee HEEBNER EDMUND, Main St., " Hollenbeck Arthur P., " LEAHY MAURICE, 33 Center st., McCarthy John D., Main St., " Orr James, r 42, Main St., " Beiffet Harry, Lenox Beifi'et Henry, Main st., " MuUens Patrick, Housatonic St., " Tyrrel Winfield S., r 26 cor. 27, Monterey Hayes Patrick, MiU River, Main St., New Marlboro Hudner James, MiU river, Main St., " Babcock Lyman, N. Adams Brown Oliver A., 14 Meadow cor. Holebrook, " Cady Edwin B., 112 Main St., " Cady F. A., 112 Main st., " Cady Hiram T., manufacturer of ladies', boys' and misses', Lincoln st., " Cady W. G. & Co., (manufs.) Si Ashland st., " CLEMENT JOSEPH O., 37 Eagle st., " CoUins & Riordon, 61 Main st., " EASTON JAMES,. 50 Eagle St., " Ellis & Temple, Brown st., " Fairfield David, rear 4 Main st., " Fairfield Stephen, (Mi'r.) S. Ashland, " Field Austin, 64 Main St., " Gilroy Moses, " LaFountain Jules, Main st. , " Lee Samuel H., " Martin William & Co., 10 State st., " McConneU John, Main st., " McGay George, 53 Main st., " MILLARD NORMAN L., Union St., " Nelson Reuben E., 119 Main st., " Peck L. W., 5 Jackson st., " Prevey Charles, 24 E. Union st,, " Rand Lucius C, 5 Eagle st., " Ray Frank N., 1 Burlingame blk., " Sampson Manuf Co., (manufs.) C. T. Sampson, pres. ; George W. Chase, treas. ; " Sargent John W,, Eagle st., " TOWLE JOHN H, " BOOTS AND SHOES CABINET MAKERS. 477 Wilbur Wuham, New st., N. Adams Elmore George W„ r 22, Otis Phillips Joseph, r 25, N. Blandford, Hampden Co., " Baker Henry. 16 North, Pittsfield BOOTH W.'A. A CO., 6 North st., BREWSTER PRANK W. A CO., 16 Fenn st., ¦ " BURBANK * ENRIGHT, 55 North St., " Conzelman Joseph, " Desler Henrv, " DOYLE A- McDONOUGH, 83 West St., " Fahev Clement, Burbank House blk, " Grawe A- Kahl, 73 North st., " Hall A Co., (manuf. at jail) " Hurd Arthur, '- Kelly William. Kirby blk, " Leonard Patrick, 51 North st., " Murphy it Harper. 106 North St., " Prediger Henry, Market st., " Robbins A Kellogg (mfr's.) Fourth St., " Root O. & Sons, 20 North st., " Schilling Joseph, 48 North st., " Silvernail Henry, 9 Dunham st., " VOGEL MAX, Wahconah st., Wilon Charles, " WOODRUFF GILBERT, r 39 cor. 28, Richmond Furnace, Richmond Mellen Henrv J., r 20, MontviUe, Sandisfield White Edwin M., r 28, MontviUe, " Williams Burr L., r 20, MontviUe, '• Miller Duane D., r 8, Savoy Center, Savoy Sturtevant Robert, r 35, " Homan John F., r 72, Ashley Falls, Sheffield Rudge George, Main st., " Bene Jacob, Pine St., Stockbridge Dyer Patrick, r 37, Glendale, " Seymour George, Main st., " Vosburgh John. Dunham bUt, " Clary Michael, Main, West Stockbridge Gorham George R., Maple ave, " Murray Morris, Main st., " CatUn Henry, Water st..over drug store, WiUiamstown Preston Herbert G., Spring St., " Welch Richard, Main St., " White Theodore, 19 Factory row, " Oakley WiUam B., r 31, Windsor Lower Lorenzo, r 58, E. Windsor, " Bottling Wirks. RILEY JOHN cor. Friend and Sayles, Adams Robertson William, (soda, sarsaparilla, etc.) Friend, st. " DUFFY FRANCIS J., Summer st. Thomas & Pruync, (mineral water) Water St., Gt. Barrington Feige Charles, (ales, lager and mineral water) 13 Main st., N. Adams Hodskins Albridge, 15 Brooklyn st., " Madden John, (soda andlager, ales, etc.,) Wilson House blk., " WILLARD MOSES (birch beer and tem perance porter) 24 E. Brooklyn St., " Buclder John (soda and ginger ale) West street, Pittsfield Greenfield Marietta, 17 Summer St., JOHNSON W. H. & SON (sarsaprilla, ginger ale, etc.) Liberty st., RICE BROS, (soda, birch and tonic beer, lager beer, ale, etc.) Burbank Hotel blk., West st., " Box Factories. DEAN WARREN B.,(cheese)n. Depot, Cheshire Rider Lovane L., Main st., Cheshire Gallup Clarence! W., (packing) Nortli Adams, Olnrlcaliuro- FLANSBURG JOHN W., Dalton SEARS FRANK B„ <« HOLT FRANCIS G., i 72, NorfoUt, m„fc „ Now Marlboro DIBBLE S. B, 63 State st., North Adams Haydeu Everett (paper) Center st„ » FAY & WILLIAMS Main, ' Otis PENNOCK M. A., (paper) old M. E Church building, Fenn st.,. « n™™Tfc£ r 43' Sandisfield DEMING AMOS, r 23, Savov COLE PORTER R, r 13, WiUiamstown Brewers. Hadskins Albridge, 15 Brooklyn, st., GIMLICK & WHITE, Onota A.^KttolSd Brick Manufacturers. BERKSHIRE GLASS SAND CO., (sihea) F. F. Petitcler, supt., Cheshire ?BREWER JOHN & SONS, (brick dealers,) Mahaiwe Bt., Great Barrington BALL CHARLES G, S. Lee Lee SHEPARDSON WILLIAM T., r 1, New Lenox, Lenox Owen Matthew, 6 East Quincy, North Adams PERRY GEORGE B., (dealer) office town building, " Bridge Builders. Temple Monroe, North Adams Burghardt John H., Curtisville, Stockbridge Broom Manufactures. HOWES HENRY & SON, Depot st., Cheshire Brigham Truman E., 45 Liberty st., North Adams United Society of Believers or Shakers, r 49, W. Pittsfield, Pittsfield Building Movers. Weeks Phineas F., i 22, Adams Cummings Peter A., off r 21, N. Adams, Clarksburg Doty Sanford, r 7, N. Egremont, Egremont CUMMINGS PETER, Nortli Adams House Lorenzo, " Howes Lorenzo S., " McAdoo John R, " Breckenridge WilUam, Pittsfield Brundage, " Carver Charles, " Carver John, " Carver John W., Beaver St., " Clough Isaac W., " Porter Benj. F.. " RATHBUN CHARLES W., r 34, Stockbridge Chamberlaing Henry, WiUiamstown Butter Tub Manufacturers. See Coopers, also Tub Manufacturers. Cabinet Makers. (See also Furniture Manufacturers and Dealers.) Almont Bernard, Great Barrington Gregory Jacob, E. Main, Housatonic, " Benzoii Herman, Pittsfield Pitt Charles H., 70 Fenn St., " Smith Benjamin, " Mills James, r 43, New Boston, Sandisfield Rees Martin, Albany st., West Stockbridge 478 CABMEN — CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS, Cabmen. Pittsfield Cab Co., F. G. GuUds, E. G. Hubble, and T. H. Day, props., office 158 North st., Pittsfield Carpet Cleaner. (See also Renovator Works.) Chase John N., 1 Brooklyn st., North Adams Carpenters and Builders. (See also Architects and Builders, Contractors and Builders, Masons and Builders.) Armour Robert, Lime St., Adams AULT WILLIAM Myrtle st., Baker Alfred, N. Summer Bard Mark, 28 Hoosac St., Bissette Paul, 14 Adams Bros.' grounds, BLANCHARD DANIEL L., BeUeveu ave. Bowker James M., 13 Maple, Brassard Annable, Briggs Stephen M., r 16, Burt Napoleon B., Burton James D., Busby Edward, Butcher Peter, CampbeU Stuart S., Jr., Carpenter Seneca A., Carter C. Frank, Chadon WiUiam M., Charbonneau CaUte, CHESEBRO ALBERT W., Myrtle st., Church Mattodn A., CLARK EDWARD N., Coleman George L., Coleman WiUiam H., r 23, Conley Patrick, Friend St., CrandaU Hiram T., CURTIN DANIEL, Dodds Thomas, N. Sumner St., Ernest Peter, r 26, Field Chad, Flemming James M., Foote Edward, Frappier Antoine, Furney John, Gandette Antony, Herrington Lewis, Hosea WiUiam, Ingraham Edwin G., Jenkins WiUiam, Jenks Calvin, Jordan Frank, King John, LaBeau Peter, Lablue Peter, Little EU, Lord Joseph, Lord Joseph, Jr., Marsh Jerry, MATTOON LEONARD W., Mitchel Archibald, Moison Leon, Money Joseph, Prackelt WiUiam, Prince Harlan H., Quarters John, r 17, Reeves Dusty, Reeves Horace, Reneaud Onesime, Saunders Benjamin T., r 143^', Sharron Samuel, Sherman Albert M., r 8, Sherman Lawrence H., r 8, SMITH JOHN U, Snow Elmore P., Adams Southworth Ozial R., " St. Onge John, " Taylor Louis, " Trombley Alexander, " Tshaatsh Julius, " Turcotte Moses, " WELLS CHARLES, •' White Dexter, " White Wellington, " White WeUington D., " Yeaw Isaac P., ' " Arnold Aaron, r 4, Alford Corson WiUiam E., off r 11, " Holmes Richard A., r 12, " Jones WiUiam, r 17, N. Egremont, " Prindle Gorton F., r'l, " Wagner Silas, off r 10, " Broga Orson D., r 21, East Lee, Becket Carter S. Mark, Main, " Daniels Reuben H, r 9, " Geer Frank E., r 47, Chester, Hampden Co. " Greenwood WiUiam A., r 13, " Jennings Henry A., r 25, " JENNINGS WILLIAM A., " Loud Daniel M., (ship) r 10, Bancroft, Hampshire Co., " Pomeroy Joseph R., r 1, " Prentice WiUiam C, Main, " PRENTICE WILLIAM W., Main, " SMITH TIMOTHY A., r 50, Becket Center, " Baxter WiUiam, r 26, Cheshire Brown Hazen P., " Brown Henry J., " Bryant Lewis A., cor Dean and Rich mond, " Hammond Liberty, r 21 cor 3, " Horton Harlin, Dean st., " Lane Henry, r 25, " Mansfield Lewis H., r 21, " Maynard Dennis, Depot st., " Northrup Howard A., Depot st., " PHELPS MORGAN E., r 20, " Prince David J., Gordon st., " Sanders Edward A., " Snow Elmore P., r 15, Adams, " Wheelock WUliam H, r 15, " Osteyee Edwin S., r 11, N. Adams, Clarksbm-g Peak WiUiam, r 10, N. Adams, " ¦ Snyder Truman P., r 11 N. Adams, " Wade Ransom L., r 9, N. Adams, " WiUiams David N., r 11, N. Adams, !: Bartlett Dwight M., Dalton CONTROY FREDERICK, " ' Controy Gilbert, " COOPER SAMUEL W., " Daley Peter, " DAVIS THEODORE, " FLANSBURG JOHN W., Geer Anderson A., " Morey WiUiam M., " Parker Henry M., " Quirk John, " Smith Andrew D., " SMITH GEORGE W., Se., THOMPSON THOMAS D., " Tyrrel John S " Warner Roswell H, » Wetherby James A., " Wilner Thomas S., " WOODWORTH WILLIAM H., « Belcher WiUiam H., r 30, South Egre mont, Egremont CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. 479 Doty George S., r 7, N. Egremont, Egremont Doty Jesse S., r 7, N. Egremont, " Doty Sanford, r 7, N. Egremont, " Doty Seely, r 7, N. Egremont, " Doty Seelv L.t r 7, N. Egremont, " HaU Gilbert W., r 32, S. Egremont, Joyner Charles S., r 23, S Egremont, •' Love John N., r 25, S. Egremont, " Potter Charles, r 2, N. Egremont, " Smith Edwin S., r 2, N. Egremont, " Stillman Frederick, r 9, N. Egremont, " Winchell Warren A., r 9. N. Egremont " Kardinal Joseph E., r 28, Adams, Florida Chappie Clement H, r 16, Hoosac Tun nel, " Stafford Emerson, r 11, " Thatcher Sereno S., off l 24, Hoosac Tiumel, " Willard Phineas, r 13, Hoosac Tunnel, " ALMSTED FRANK B., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Ai'nold WiUiam H., Housatonic st.t Atwood Levi H., Barnes Cyrus W., Housatonic st., Beecher Chester C., r 26, Bostwick John H. , VanDeusen St., BRETT ALONZO W., Bridge St., Church Mark, Colby Alfred, FERGUSON JOHN H., r8, Stockbridge, FORD GILBERT, r 39, Goodenough John, Park st., Housatonic, Gorham Edward L., Gorham WiUiam T., Gorham William W., HaU John L., Housatonic, HOLLENBECK GEORGEW., Housatonic, Hatch BiUy H., Hatch WiUiam, Housatonic, Hayes Coridon, Hayes Wilson, HIGGINS ROBERT, Hines MarshaU, r 5, Housatonic, Howe Edward T., Huntley Levi S., Hurlock Henry J., Jamison WilUam, Kinne Elbert, r 16, Van Dusen, Kinney Foster A., r 23, L'Hommedieu WUliam H., Laird S. Newell, r 24, Leonard Fred H., Leonard Joel A., LesUe WiUiam H., r 20, LutBinger Matthias, Manning John H., Murphy Edward, Nolan Thomas E., Palmer James M., Housatonic, Parish Theodore P., Housatonic, Pixley Andrew, r 49, Pixley Charles, Pixley Edward A., r 52, Race John H., r 22, Race John Q. A., r 22, Rathbun Charles H, Housatonic, Rathbun George D., Housatonic, REMINGTON GEORGE F., ROYCE NEWTON W., r 26, Scott Eugene, Seeley Albert, Seeley Albert A., r 49, Seeley Edward, Seeley John B.,; SHAW NELSON, Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Smith George, Housatonic, " Surner Abram U, Housatonic, " Surner Uriah, Housatonic, " Surner William O., Housatonic, " Tullar William F., Housatonic, " Van Tassel William, Housatonic, " Warner Ansel N., Housatonic, " WHITELEY WILLIAM, Housatonic, Winchell Daniel H., Housatonic, " WincheU John L., Housatonic, " Wright George A., •' AYRES FRANK, r 1, Hancock Brockway Samuel, r 1, " GOODRICH ELMER S., r 16, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., " Kitten John C.,r 18, " Smith Alexander, r 21, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., " Whitman Charles D., r 10, " Whitman Daniel, r 6, *' Whitmarsh Benjamin A., r 13, " ARCHA CHARLES G., Hinsdale BARKER THOMAS F., r 26, Bartlett Peter, " Brague George W., " BRAGUE LEWIS B., " KEENAN JAMES F., Leland Moses, r 24, " Murphy Michael, " Sherman Philo, " WATKINS HENRY W., r 25, " Watkins Marcus M. , " Baker Dwight C, r 37, Pittsfield, Lanesboro Gardner Eglon J_ r 19, Gardner Powell P., r 19, " Keeler King D., r 37, " Pine Joshua, r 1, " Porter Milton, r 36, Berkshire, Porter PhUip, r 36, Berkshire, Porter Seldon, r 36, Berkshire, Smith James C, r 20, Somers Augustus B., r 20, WiUiams George S., r 7, Wood Daniel M., r 20, " Bowen James, r 41, South Lee, Lee Bowen James H., South Lee, Brewer Nathaniel, r 31, South Lee, Broderick James, Buck Burt, r 13, " CadweU Almond, (buUder) r 15, Clark Almon, r 4, Lenox Furnace, Clark Samuel, Collette Gideon, South Lee, " COUCH & OAKLEY, (buUders) r 31, E. Lee, Curran Thomas, r 43, Gibbons George W., W. Park St., " Gifford Sylvenus, r 26, " Gifford Warren L., r 26, Graves Milo A., r 23, Hampton George F., r 26, South Lee, " Harding Zachariah, High St., Hubby Augustus H., r 23, Hulett Orrin, r 23, King William, Center st., Markham George P., r 15, Markham Lewis T., r 15, Martin Horace, South Lee, Martin Lewis, r 32, FuUer st., Martin Nelson, r 32, Fuller st., McDERMOT PETER, Morley Lester, r 28, South Lee, Mulcahey Patrick, r 42, South Lee, " 480 CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Myers Samuel H, School st., Lee Nye John W., " Olds Andes P. J., " Olds Bushnel, " ROGERS THEODORE, r 26, South Lee, " STONE WILLIAM A., FrankUn st., " TRACY NICHOLAS, WEBSTER JASON S., r 42, South Lee, " ASHLEY EDWARD, Lenox AUBERT FREDERIC, " Bigelow Amasa W., r 25, " Bliss George, r 2, Pittsfield, " Booth WiUiam, " Booth WiUiam H., r 24, " Carey Charles E., Franklin St., " Carey Jeremiah, Lenox Furnace, " Clahasey Edward, r 16, " CLARK HERMAN W., Lenox Furnace, " CLARKE JOHN J., CLIFFORD JAMES, Colbert Morris, " Dewey Elisha H., New Lenox, " DUNBAR MILTON, r 19, " Easland Frederick E., Lenox Furnace, " GOODELL GEORGE N., (builder) GoodeU Nathaniel B., " Graham Frank F., Lenox Furnace, " Griffin Edward F., " HaU Michael, Hutchinson James S., r 4, New Lenox, " JENNE WILLIAM L., Joyner Charles E., r 37, Lenox Furnace, " JOYNER PHILO G, r 37, Lenox Fur nace, " KEENAN MICHAEL, r 1, New Lenox, " Mahanna Michael, Church st., " Morrison Richard, (builder) Depot st., " Newton Wilbur F., (builder) r 17. Main st., " O'BRIEN MICHAEL E., (builder) r 39, " Parsons Edward W., (builder) Main st., " Parsons Elmer E., (builder) r 28, " Parsons Franklin A., r 4, " Pepper James, r 1, New Lenox, " Peters Leonard C, " Pey Joseph, Lenox Furnace, " RICHARDSON GEORGE W., (builder) " Roach Morris, CUffwood St., " Roberts Albert, r 26, " Roberts Daniel, (builder) r 28, " Root John B., (builder) Housatonic st., " Rosenbury Ernest A., " Rowan Thomas. " Roy Adolphus, Lenox Furnace, " RusseU George H, r 32, " Schmett Victor, Cliffwood St., " ScuUy John T., r 11, New Lenox, " SHEPARDSON HORACE C, (buUder) " r 7, " SLITER WILLIAM H., (buUder) Smith Victor, " Stanley James, Jr., " Stanley John, Housatonic st., " WaUen Adolphus, " Washburn WiUiam I., (builder) New Lenox," Bump WiUiam, r 32, Monterey Kenne James M., r 28, West Otis, '• ' Underwood H. M., r 27, WALTER WILLIAM, r 12, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Mt. Washington WEAVER FRANK S, (builder) r 12, cor. 7, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., " Roys Lester, r 3, New Ashford Alexander Frank R., r 18, New Marlboro. Bradbury James, r 9 cor. 10, HartsviUe, " Cook James M., r 41, Southfield, New Marlboro Davis Milo E., r 44, MiU River, " Granger Norman W., r 66, Canaan Val ley, Conn., Hotchkiss Hiram, r 68, Southfield, Ladd Edward A., (builder) MiU River, Ladd Henry L., (contractor) r 44, MiU River, Pettis James E., r 33, Southfield Roys John M., r 57, Mill River, Walter Nelson E., r 40, Southfield, Amadon George A., N. Adams Amadon Perry F., 140 E. Main St., Ashton Gardner, 7 South St., Ashton Thomas, Barden Charles, (builder) BARRY JOHN, Se., Barth Joseph H., Baxter Lyman, Bearard Barnaby, 32 Greylock St., Beard John, Bessoid Joseph, 69 Union st., Bingham David, 141 Union St., Biron Frank, 17 Braytonville, Biron Peter, 46 BraytonviUe, Blanchard Millard, Bowes Thomas, Jackson st., Bringan George, r 1, Blackinton, Brothers Octave L., (builder) Brown WiUiam B., Buckley Charles, 17 Spring st., Bullock James C, Butler WiUiam, Buxton Thomas B., 15 E. Union St., CampbeU , (builder) Card Franklin W., W. Main st., Cary Hoyt F., (builder) r 13, Chilson Homer A., r 10, Chilson Warren C, r 6, Clark Daniel, Clark Frank, W. Main st., Clark Robert, 86 Greylock St., Clements Joseph, Colong Peter. Courchane Charles, 6 Walnut St., Crandall Eddy, Crane Augustus, Creene Harlow, 95 W. Main St., Davis Frank, Demaris Joseph, 21 Walnut St., Demaris Joseph T., Douglas Thomas H., Dupree MitcheU. DURANT SIMEON, Elmore Dwight M., Flinn John F., FOOTE FRANK, Fox Frank, Fuller Alfred G., S. Ashland st., Fuller Antoine, GAINLEY FRANKLIN S., Gallino Frank, GAUDETT ALBERT, GiUman Israel W., (builder) Gilson Warren, Green Barnett, Green John, Gregory Gilbert, Hakes Nathan, Harrington Alonzo, Harrington Andres M., Haskins Holden, Haskins Rodolphus, Hathaway Benjamin F., CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. 481 Hicks William D., 65 E. Quincy st., N. Adams Holmes John, Bradley St., " Hopkins George M., r 1, Blackinton, " Howard John, 64 Center St., " Lving Robert, " Irvin Robert, at Moulton HiU, ' ' James Albeit, " Kemp Barney S., (builder) King James, (builder) LaCassc John, " Lanfair Horace, Larabee Henry W., " Lasme Martin, 50 Church St., " Lesnre Martin G., '• Little Frank, Lowd James L., r 14, '¦ Madison Edward. 36 Prospect St., Millard Samuel W., Moon Silas P., 39 E. Quincy, Morey Alphonso, Moulton Ransom E., Moulton HiU, " Murray John B.. 5 South St., " Myers 'Burr S., S. Ashland st., . Noland James, Nottingham Edward E., '¦ Oba Joseph. OSTEYEE EDWIN S., (builder,) Partridge Lewis P.. (builder,) " Partridge Stephen P., " "Pp3 rC Aflft "FT ** PLUMB SIDNEY H., at Moulton HiU, Potter Edward H., " Pratt Amos, " Proctor Elbridge M-, Quinn Thomas, " Raidy Patrick, " RamsdeU Charles H., 8 Briggs ave., " Rand Clark, 5 Prospect st., i; Rand David, 32 S. Ashland St., " Rider Sidney, " Rivers Thomas, Roan John, ' ' Roberts WiUiam, " Robinson Charles H., Robinson George, 4 Veazie st., " Rouse AshbeU W., 18 Meadow, " Rowan John, (builder), " Scott Hemy W., Sears Barnabas, 28 South St., Senecal Alexander, 7 South st., " Slatteiy James, Stevens Thomas, Sumner Almerin T., Sweeney Charles, Temple" Monroe (bridge buUder) " TERRY HENRY C, Townsend Daniel T., (builder) Utman Lorenzo, off r 1, Blackinton, Veazie Samuel, Vosburg Abram J., Wade Joseph A., (builder) Walker Alfred, (builder) Ward RusseU C, (builder) E. Quincey St., •¦ Welch Edwin, Wheeler Edward M., 95 S. Ashland St., " Whitney Royal B., " Wilder J. Addison, S. Church St., " Woodbury Charles K., W. Main st, Wright MoseB, Congress ave., Wyman Alvin, Young John, Brown Elbert B., r 22, Otis Humason Dennis, r 28, -Quigley William J. , 31 Otis Spear Sylvester J., Main st., Webb Milo, r 30, W. Otis, ?ANTHONY J. H. £, " O'Dett John, cor. r 49 and 52, W. Pitts field, Osborn WiUiam A., Clapp ave., " Robinson George W., 16Church st. " Sprong Daniel, " Van VALKENBURGH GEORGE, North St., rear England's block, ¦' Cole Alonzo, r 39, Richmond Furnace, Richmond Cole Hiram, r 41, Richmond Furnace, " GLADDING RANSOM B., r 43, New Boston, Sandisfield MirriU Horace A., r 57, S. Sandisfield, " Richardson Levi J., r 20, MontviUe, " Spring Amos C, MontviUe, WUcox Henry M., r 43, New Boston, " Whitney Harrison J., r 46, " MAYNARD ETHAN E., r 12, Savoy Cen ter! Savoy Conway Morris J., r 43, Sheffield Doran Thomas, r 55, " Huggins Joseph H., r 30, " MEACHAM HIRAM, r 71 cor 70, Ashley FaUs, '< O'Connell Daniel, r 43, " Sackett WiUiam F., r 70, Ashley FaUs, " Scribner Smith, Main st., " BOWEN JOHN W., E. Main st., Stockbridge Dooley Thomas, Main st.. " Hinckley Luther T., E. Main Bt., " Luddington Henry, (wheelwright) War ren st., Glendale, " MORRISSEY DENNIS, Shamrock st , WARREN GEORGE R., r 19, Tyringham Adams WiUiam H., r 6, New Marlboro CargiU Wilbur, r 41, Southfield, " Ladd Edward A., Main st., MiU River " Parker Egbert, Main Bt., MiU River " WARREN GEORGE R., r 19, (wneel- wright) Tyringham Peters Thomas & Spn, (repair) Water st. MiU River, « Smith Lyman T., r 78, Clayton, " ARNOLD JAMES, Railroad St., W. Stockbridge Carpenter James P., Main st., " CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS, WHEELWRIGHTS— CLERGYMEN. 48.5 Seism Jacob, Depot st., Stockbridge Shead James, r 10, " Baron Napoleon J., Williamstown BATES EPHRAIM F., Main st., COMSTOCK THOMAS J., r 28, GoodeU William F., off r 28, " Humpress Norwood A Belding, Depot st., " REED JOHN W., r 5, Town Edwin A., r 21, " Wheeler Henry D., r 6, " Nichols James W., r 30, Windsor SHAW CHARLES S., r 54 cor 58, " Shaw Jesse A., r 54, E. Windsor, " Carriage Trimmers. See Harness Makers. Cement Pipe. See Drain Tile. Chair Manufacturers. (See also Furniture Dealers.) Deming Alcmina, r 38, S. WiUiamstown, WiUiamstown Cheese Factories. GREYLOCK CHEESE FACTORY, Hen ry F. Wood, manager, r 13, Adams, Chershire JOHN LELAND CHEESE FACTORY, Henry Howes & Son, manufacturers, J. D. Northup, sup't, Depot St., " Lanesboro Cheeese Factory, Sherman & Farnam, props., r 3, Lanesboro ScoviUe John, Dr., Ashley FaUs, New Marlboro China Clay. Sheffield China Clay Co., Robert L. Taft, manager, r 78, Clayton, New Marlboro Cider-Mills. Smith Stephen, r 14, Alford STODDARD CHARLES F, r 17, North Egremont, " TOBY ELISHA L., r 18, " Robbins WilUam H, r 30, Chester, Hampden Co., Becket WOOD LEONARD B., Cheshire Barton Henry A., &, Son, Dalton Brusie Lyman H., (also cider brandy), N. Egremont, Egremont OSBORNE NOAH H., r 49, Gt. Barrington THAYER RUFUS L., r 5, Lenox Fur nace, Lee Brewer Chauncy B., i- 24, MiU River, New Marlboro GIBSON WILLIAM B. & SON, r 67>£, Southfield, " ROTE WALTER, r 44, MiU River, " Howard Jesse, cor. r 41 and 48, Pittsfield Parker Edwin L., r 1, " PARKER GEORGE A., r 34, Locke Frank B., Pleasant St., N. Adams CURTIS STEPHEN C, CurtisviUe, Stockbridge GARFIELD GEORGE W., r 9, Tyringham WILSON JOHN G., r 23, W. Stockbridge Patterson WiUiam J., r 44, Hinsdale, Windsor TORREY BROS., r 54 E. Windsor, Cigar Manufacturers. Koehler Theodore, Spring st., Adams Sage Colden H, Main st., Gt. Barrington Mansier Oscar L., r 26 cor. 27, Monterey Dailey Michael, 7 Eagle st., N. Adams Gainley Jiseph, 32 Main st., « Mcpherson john m., 63 Eagle st., Ende Emil, 186 North st., Pittsfield Clark Wesley M., r 43, New Boston, Sandisfield Civil Engineers and Surveyors. Wright Charles L., (surveyor) r 23, S. Egremont, Egremont Granger William P., Hoosac Tunnel, Florida Mansir Allen S., Gt. Barrington POTTER TIMOTHY Z., Housatonic, Wheeler Henry L., S. Main st., " WHITBECK ORRIN, (surveyor) r 2, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Mt. Washington CURTIS JOSEPH W., (surveyor) r 5, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Blake Harry E., 18 Walnut St., N. Adams Blood John H, " HaU WiUiam, « LOCKE AUGUSTUS W., " Locke Frank B., Pleasant st., " Potter Hobert B., office in depot, " Smith Frederick S., 89 Main St., " WeUs Charles E., " FUnt Levi, (surveyor, r 28, Otis Murdock George A., Pittsfield WATSON WALTER, 5 Central 'block, 41 North St., " BidweU Charles A., Stockbridge BARNES WILLIAM H., r 32 cor. 26, West Stockbridge Cole John M., WiUiamstown WALKER ALEXANDER, r 17, " Claim Agents. See Pension and Claim Agents. Clergymen. Anable Courtland W., D. D., (Baptist) Adams Charbonneau John B., (French Catholic) Davies Robert, (M. E.) Hungerford Edward, (Cong.) MAHER JAMES F., (Catholic) MORAN DENIS C, (Catholic) Woodbridge Warren i3., (UniversaUst) Alger Roland F., (Baptist) cor. Main and Pleasant sts., Alford Dana Jay, (Cong.) r 11, " Harlow Lincoln, (Cong.) r 6, Becket Preston George M., (Baptist) Main st., Cheshire Andrews George W., (Cong.) Dalton Livingstone B. F., (M. E.) " THOMPSON THOMAS D., (local M. E.) " FarweU Paris T., S. Egrement, Egremont Ruberg George L., (Baptist) r 19, Hoo sac Tunnel, Florida Draper Gideon, (M. E.) Great Barrington GIDDINGS EDWARD J., (Cong.) r 2, Housatonic, Giddings WiUiam, (Cong.) r 2, Housa tonic, Hurley Dennis F., (CathoUc) Lindholm Joseph E. , (Episcopal) Main st. , " MaUory Charles W., (Cong.) Housatonic, " MURPHY JOHN H., (Roman CathoUc) " Scudder Evarts, (Cong.) Spriggs James D., (M. E.) Housatonic, " Shepardson Daniel, (Baptist) r 13, Hancock Cronin Daniel F., (Roman CathoUc) Hinsdale Fitzgerald George W., (Roman CathoUc) " LAIRD JAMES H., (Cong.) " Dann Henry W., (M. E.) r 20 . Lanesboro Palmer Charles J., (Episcopal) r 19, 486 CLERGYMEN CLOTHIERS, MERCHANT TAILORS AND TAILORS. Cloyd Loyd H, (Cong.) r 17,. Lee HiUiard Samuel H, (Episcopal) McCartney David, (M. E.) High st., Nash Albert, (M. E.) Laurel St., Pope John D., (Baptist) High St., REYNOLDS THOMAS J., (R. C.) Rowland Lvman S., (Cong.) Smith Terrence M., (R. C.) Field Justin, (Episcopal) Main st., Lenox MALLARY R. DEWITT, (Cong.) Main street, Lenox YEAGER JAMES M., (M. E.) " . Benedict Amos N., (Baptist) r 33 cor 40, New Marlboro Swift L. B. Rev., (M.E.) r 41, Southfield, " Aubin Gideon Rev., (missionary) pastor of French Protestant church, Wash ington ave., North Adams Bodley Harry J., (Episcopal) 20 Chestnut St., " Burke Charles E. Rev., (R. C.) Union cor Eagle st., " Crevier Charles, (French Catholic) " Munger Theodore, (Cong.) " Murphy Thomas F., (St. Francis church) " Osborn Abraham C, (Baptist) 24 Church st, " Rowley F. H, (Baptist) " Thompson John W., (M. E.) 7 Church st., " Seagrave James C, (Cong.) Main St., Otis Smith Irem W., r 30, (Cong.) Adams Charles C, (retired) Pittsfield Courtney M. J., (R. C.) " Desaulniers A. L., (French R. C.) " Hambhn Charles H., (Cong.) " Harrison Samuel, (Cong.) " Heager John D. Rev., (German Lutheran) " Jenkins Jonathan L., (Cong.) " KeUogg Nathaniel (retired M. E.) " McDermont John T., (R. C.) " Morlev Sardis B., (retired) " Purcell Edward H. (R. C.) " QueviUion Joseph, (It. C. ) " Skene George, (M. E.) " Whipple Alden B., (Baptist) " Starks Rufus (Advent) r 33, Savoy Hermance Fields, CM. E.) Main st., Sheffield PROFFIT ARTHUR H., (Episcopal) Main st., " Hazen Timothy, A., (Cong.) CurtisvUle, Stockbridge Humphrey A. G, (M. E.) " Lawrence Arthur, (Episcopal) " Perkins F. B., (Cong.) ." LOVE GEORGE W., r 25, (M. E.) Washington Carroll Michael, (R. C.) West Stockbridge CURTIS Walter W, (Cong.) " Heart WilUam H., (R. C.) Stockbridge and " Stevens WiUiam, (M. E.) Pittsfield St., BEVERLY WILLIAM ' H., (Reformed Methodist,) r 6, WiUiamstown Denison John H. Rev., (CoUege church) " Lewis Jabez Y., (retired M. E. ) r 23, Blackinton, Rainey Frederick G., (M. E.) Main st., Rose Daniel, Rev., (M. E.) r 19, Sewal Albert Rev., (Cong.) Stocking WiUiam R., (Christ church) r E Winchester Warren W., (Cong.) StoweU Abijah, (Cong.) r 38, Windsor Whipple, James M., (r't'd Bapcist) r 40, " Clock Manufacturers. TERRY CLOCK COMPANY, E. D. G. Jones, pres. ; H. L. Russell, treas. ; C. E. Terry, sup't ; S. Church St., Pittsfield Clothes Cleaners and Repairers. Patterson F. Walter, 59 Main St., N. Adams Clothiers, Merchant Tailors and Tailors. (See also General Merchants.) Craig Edward, 19 Park, Adams * JENKS & LEGATE, " Smith D. R. A H. D., Center, " WALTERS THOMAS, Depot st., Cheshire VanBergen Peter (tailor) Dalton WARREN CALEB S., (tailor) High Bt., " BAILEY ALPHEUS H, (tailor) Ma haiwe st., Gt. Barrington Boinay George A., (taUor) Water st., " Girling Robert, Railroad st., " HARFORD NICHOLAS, Main, cor E. Main st., Housatonic, " HUBBELL ANDREW L., Main st., Luke Henry C, (tailor) Sumner blk., " Seeley & Ferguson, E. Main st., Housa tonic, " Taylor Ralph I., Main St., " *CLARK W. D. A CO., Sparks cor Main, street, Le e Cone Abraham M., High St., " Davies WiUiam L., (tailor) Gross bl'k., " HARDER & OWEN, 35 and 37 Main St., " Lawrence Charles, (tailor) r 17, " Bergman A. Barney, (taUor) r 32, New Marlboro Parsons Theron, (tailor) r 33, Southfield, " Balcom John, (tailor) 55 State st., N. Adams BARNARD EDWIN, Main st., " Boland Patrick J., State and Main sts., " Cutting C. H. & Co., 6 and 8 State St.. " Evans Walter S., 44 State st., Freed A. P. A Co., 15 State st., " Gatslick Morris, 66 Main st., " Kiehn Ernest, (taUor) 48 E. Quincy, " McAfee James, (tailor) W. Main st., " Nortli Adams Clothing Co., W. R. Viles, prop., 103 Main St., " O'BRIEN JAMES, Hayden blk, cor. Center and Eagle sts., " Peters Joseph, (tailor) State cor. Main streets, " Langdon Lydia Mrs., (tailoress) r 30, W. Otis, Otis Baker Fanny, (taUoress) Pittsfield Cohen Michael, 36 North st., " Colatt Marie M., (taUoress) " Cook EmUy, (tailoress) r 34, " FAHY WINIFRED Miss, (taUoress) " Gregory Joseph, (tailor) 48 North St., " Keim Lippman, (tailor) 40 North st., " Kennedy Henry J. 59 North st., " KIRTLAND WILLIAM S., 24 Central block, North St., " Lee Caroline, (tailoress) 27 West st., . " Look Sebrina L., (tailoress) 81 Fenn st., " MORGAN H. T.' A CO., 2 Central block,- 39 North st., " *NEWMAN J. R. A SONS, 46 and 48 North st.,- " NUSS ALEXANDER, ,60 North st., rooms 8 and 9, , ' Prentiss Charles, (tailor) 51 North st., " Scott EUza, (tailoress) Piatt's block, South st., " Shandof Fted., (tailor) West st., " Simmons Louis B., 44 North st., " TAYLOR H. S. A SONS, 67 North st., Volin AdeUa E., (vest maker) r 34, " CLOTHIERS, MERCHANT TAILORS, TAILORS — CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. 487 Volk Abram, (tailor) Bowerman's block, North cor West st., Pittsfield Wolf Charles W., 42 North st. " MERRILL JAMES II., MontviUe, Pixley Edwin, (tailor) r 28, Montville, " Robinson Hannah, (tailoress) Glendale, Stockbridge Smith Richard.Dunham block. " Stafford Mary E., (tailoress) r 32, Glen dale, Dutauel Cesay, (taUoress) West Stockbridge Farine Jacques A., S. Main St., " Austin Joseph, (tailor) 21 Spring st., Williamstown Blakeslee James E.. (tailor) 5 Spring St., " RHEINLANDER AUGUSTUS H., (tai lor,) 72 Main St., " Coal Dealers. Baker John, (and wood) Depot st., Adams Baker Timothy, (and wood) Depot St., " BOWEN ALBERT L., (and wood) " Burt A Daniel, 16 Park st., " COOK A ARNOLD, Spring St., " FILKINS RANSLAER D., (and wood) r 19, Dalton HAWLEY WILLIAM H, (wood) Depot street, " Bunce Dan, (charcoal) r 14, S. Egremont, Egremont Brewer John A., Eain st.. Great Barrington Houghtaling A Pomeroy, E. Main cor Depot sts., Housatonic, McDONALD R. H. A CO., Park St., Housatonic, " NORTON C. W. A CO., Main St., " Snyder WiUiam H, Main st., cor Pleas ant, Housatonic, Raymond Bros., Main St., Hinsdale DRESSER DAVID, Raihoad st., Lee HULL C. E. A W. B., Chapin Lewis A Co., Lenox Furnace, Lenox COONEY JOHN W., r 12. " HOLT FRANCIS G, charcoal, r 72, Norfolk, Conn., New Marlboro Brooks Franklin A., 76 Center st., N. Adams LALLY W. H. A CO., 10 Main St., PERRY GEORGE B., (charcoal) office town building, Rand E. A. A Son, 43 Ashland, Richardson A Flagg, 59 State, Richmond Thomas W., 31 and 33 State St., " GAMWELL CECIL C, (and wood) 14 Railroad St., Pittsfield LAWTON M. P. A Son, 87 West st., " MORTON WARNER G., [card inside back cover] -21 Depot st., WOODRUFF RUSSELL, (and wood) 16 Railroad St., Field John H., Main st., Sykes H. W. A Co., Railroad st., ' Hull John B., Stockbridge WiUis Charles H., BOSTWICK CHARLES E., Albany st., West Stockbridge Snow Henry W., (dealer) Mather Frederick, Main st., WiUiamstown WHITMAN GEORGE B., Main st., Coffin and Casket Manufacturers. (See also Undertakers.) Hanrahan Patrick, 7 Bank st., Hotel block Pittsfield Comb and Brush Manufacturers. ZYLONITE COMB and BRUSH CO., S. W. Ingalls, manager, at Rowland's Station, Adiims Commission Dealer. Sykes H. W. A Co., Railroad st., Sheffield Confectioners, Fruits, Ice Cream, etc. (See also Bakers and Confectioners, also Gro cers, also Fruit Dealers.) Megson Charlotte, Friend, Adams Tavioy Eliza Mrs., " CURTISS VAN RANSSELAER, Main st., Great Barrington WOOD CHARLES L., r 20, Lanesboro Day Alvin, 50 State st., North Adams Ives Truman E., 50 State at., " Rice G. L. A Bro., Main st., " ATWOOD LUTHER L., 7 North st., Pittsfield Eckerson Edwin, 5 South st., Ford Clarence B., 79 West St., " Frickenhaus Herman R., FULLER CHARLES C, (pop corn and candy) 33 NeweU st., KILLY JAMES, West St., Liptay Charles, (candy manufacturer) 137 North st., TEALE WILLIAM, Brown's block, 14 Fenn st., McKee Frank H., 21 Fenn St., MILLER ELLA J., (soda, eandy, etc.) " Smith J. Howard, (fruits and cigars) 3 West St., " VAN DE BOGART JACOB, 29 West St., " Concrete Walks. Egan Thomas, North Adams Baughan James, Pittsfield Cork Sole Manufacturer. BENJAMIN ARTHUR A., South Egre mont, Egremont Creamery. LEE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION, Dwight Bradley, supt., r 45, Lee Contractors and Builders. (See also Architects and Builders, Carpenters and Builders, and Masons and Builders.) Charbonneau Calixte, Adams FULLER EDWARD A., (mason) Gavin John, (carpenter) Marsh Charles, h Park, MATTOON LEONARD W., Simmons Philo F., (carpenter) WATERS FRANK M., (mason) Brown Charles F., N. Egremont, Egremont Granger Edwin L., (raihoad contractor) r 16, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida French Cyrus W., mason, Gt. Barrington HIGGINS ROBERT, Shaw Nelson, Housatonic, VanAlstyne Roy al G. , (carpenter) Housa- ^ ( tonic, MAHANNA WILLIAM, Lenox Bartlett Albert, builder, N. Adams *BEALS D. A. A Son, [card on page 210] Cheesbro Munroe, office North st., *CUMMINGS JOHN, Haskins Albert, 9 Prospect HiU, HICKS ALONZO N., Nottingham Geo. W., OSTEYEE EDWIN S., u Perkins Lewis, 488 CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS — DENTISTS. Pike Charles N., Holden st., N, Adams Townsend Herbert T. , " Walsh James, " Peirce Wesley A., r 4, E. Windsor, Peru BEDELL DILLWYN C, shop old M. E. church, Fenn st., Pittsfield BROWN WERDEN R, " Devanny A Son, (stone) yard near Bur bank Hotel stable, DREW GEORGE W., 24 NeweU st., Dodge Haskell, Foot James A., 11 Pomeroy ave., Gaylord Alvah L., Gmlds Frank G., (street sprinkler) office 21 Depot st., HaU George C, (jail labor) HEAPHY THOMAS, (masonry) West cor Center St., HOULE GEORGE L., Kennedy James D., Lane Elbridge H., (clock factory) MARKHAM CHARLES M., MERRIAM ANDREW, MOORE ELDAD E., (Novelty Works) MUNYAN DEWITT C, (fancy hard wood work a specialty) rear Acade my of Music, Pitt Charles H, 70 Fenn St., PROPER HIRAM, cor Orchard and WeUington ave, RICHARDSON HENRY A. Col., shop McKay st., SISSON GEORGE W., STRONG JOHN K., office with C. H. Booth, First St.. Turtle Owen, PILLING JAMES S., E. Main st., Stockbridge Curtis Henry B., WiUiamstown Coopers. (See also Butter Tubs, also Wooden Ware.) Hastings Edgar S„ r 1, Adams Hastings Samuel S., r 1, . " DEAN WARREN B., (flour and lime barrels) near Depot, Cheshire King Emery, Depot st., " Shea James, u Welch WiUiam, off Dannybrook st., " Dikeman John E., r 42, Gt. Barrington Cheesbro Lewis H., r 1, South WiUiams town, Hancock Rhinehart Matthew, r 15, Lanesboro WUtham Eben, r 14, New Lenox, Lenox BABB LAFAYETTE, r 33, Southfield New Marlboro GIBSON WILLIAM B. &. SON, r 67V, Southfield " , Seeger Nathaniel, r 5, HartsviUe, " Roach John, New st., N. Adams Killmer Charles E., r 73, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Phiffips Robert A., r 73, Ashley FaUs, " Rider Samuel, r 69, Ashley FaUs, " Cavanaugh Michael, off Albany st., W. Stockbridge Cavanaugh Thomas, off Albany st., " Carpenter John, Stockbridge st., " Cotton Mills. ADAMS BROS. A CO., (warp) Maple Grove, Adams DEAN JAMES B., (batting) r 14 cor. 26 and 27, " PLUNKETT MF'G C07 (towels and fancy bleached goods) Commercial, " PLUNKETT W. C. A SONS, (warp and yarn,) Commercial and Hoosac sts., Adams. RENFREW MF'G CO., (ginghams, warp, etc.,) Renfrew, " MONUMENT MILLS, (cotton warp and quilts) Geo. Church, prest. ; Theo. G. RamsdeU, supt.; Housa tonic, Gt. Barrington; Cheshire Harbor Warp MiU, (warp) John S. Adams, prop., Adams, Cheshire ARNOLD PRINT WORKS, (prints and print cloths,) North Adams. FREEMAN MANUFACTURING CO., Union st., (prints,) " GaUup A Houghton, (print cloths,) " Greylock MiUs, (ginghams,) r 2, WeU ington Smith, pres.; W. B. Plunk ett, manager, " Johnson Mfg Co., (ginghams,) Wm. S. Johnson, pres., " Peck Jabez L., (cotton warps and flan nels,) r 13, Pittsfield Van Sickler Martin, (sheeting,) " Country Stores. See General Merchants. Crockery and Glassware. (See also General Merchants.) AINSLIE JAMES D., Dean st., Adams. Loftus A Cadigan, Commercial st., " Potter MarshaU E., Park st., " Siggs Robert F., Park st., " SMITH, MOLE A CO., Columbia st., " Todd Frederick S., Myrtle st., " Robbins Henry T., Main st., Gt. Barrington Weir A Leonard, 8 Railroad St., " Boland Bernard J., 45 Eagle st., North Adams. Leroy John I., 96 Main St., " LOFTUS THOMAS F., 19 Eagle St., O'Brien WiUiam, " SPERRY WILLIAM H., 2 Martin's block, " Tower A Porter, 20 Eagle st., " BICKNELL & ALLEN, 108 North st., after April, 1885, Burbank's new block, North st., Pittsfield Daly Joseph H., Jr., 38 West st., " Landgraff Anthony H, (glass ware) 128 North St., MiUs Arthur A., 25 North st., " Underwood W. P. A Co., 58 North St., " VANDEUSEN M. AJ. M., (glass) Stockbridge Dairy Apparatus. COLE LUTHER A., r 20, Cheshire Newman Edward E., r 15, N. Egre mont, Egremont Wheeler Merritt I., (Cooley creamer) S. Main st., Gt. Barrington *LUCAS HENRY P., 13 West, Pittsfield Norton Egbert D., r 69, Southfield, New Marlboro Dancing Teacher. ROGERS VAN VEACHTON, Pittsfield Dentists. Kennedy WiUis D., CoUins block, Adams WILDER FRANK I., CoUins block, " French Theodore W., Main st., Gt. Barrington Rice WUlard W., Main cor Railroad, " Shattuck Waldo, Water st., Hinsdale. Davenport WiUiam H, over Pease's drug store, Lee SAUNDERS SAMUEL R., Morey's block, Main St., " DENTISTS — DRESSMAKERS. 489 Davenport Ammon F., D. D. S., 89 Main st., N. Adams Dox George W., D. D. S„ 107!.,', Eagle st., " Rice Francis R., D. D. S., lib" Bradford place, Main, " Soule Charles I., 59 Main St., " Brandow Frank W., 40 North st., Pittsfield DAVENPORT ED. S., 2 Bowerman's block, West cor South st., " GABELER A MALLERY, 19 Central block, North st., " GamweU James, office 15 Union st., " GiUis E. Herman, D. D. S., 54 North St., " HALL A WENTWORTH, 60 North st., Leavitt Joseph, 21 North st., " Merriam Ida A., (drawing and painting) 18 Central block, " Cm-tin H. Grove, Main, Sheffield Drain and Sewer Tile and Water Pipes. DRESSER HENRY, Gt. Barrington Haphey WiUiam A., Lee Heaphy Thomas, r 15, " Phelps Henry G, " BANGS EDWARD G, Depot St., Lenox *HEAPHY THOMAS, West cor Cen ter st., Pittsfield BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., WiUiamstown Draughtsman. Lyons WiUiam H., Pittsfield Burghardt John H, CurtisviUe, Stockbridge Dressmakers. Arnold Amy Mrs., 17 Hoosac St., up stairs, Adams Carter B. E. Mrs., 18 CrandaU St., " Davis Elvira Mrs., " Dumais Louisa Mrs., Park, Dunn Barbara Miss, 6 Spring St., Duprea Joseph T. Mrs., McCuUock Emily P., Milliman Frances Mrs., Palmer DeUa M., Roach Hanora Mrs,, Summer st., " Sherman Hattie E., r 8, Everett Caroline, FarreU NeUie Miss, Depot st., Gafney Katie and Theresa, Depot st., Thatcher Amelia M., off r 24, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida Abel Annie Miss, Main st., Great Barrington Abel Mary Miss, Main St., Foote Margaret, S. Main St., (j Hays Katie C, (( Hutchinson Anna P., Mansir Clara F., S. Main, <( Rorabacher Irene, 1( Rorabacher Laura A., Strickland Agnes A., S. Main St., Wheeler Lydia A. D., Mahaiwe building, Goodrich Lorinda E., r 16 and 17, Le banon Springs, N. Y., CROSBY BELLE, r 39, Gates Mary L., r 26, Heaphy Lizzie, Hewett , S. Lee, r 41, Houston Mary J., r 25, Northrup Mary B., r 10, Shea Mary A., Oman block, SMITH HANNAH M., 16 School st, Sparks Emma A., Ambrose Mary A. C, Clahasey Margaret, r 16, Michael Fanny A., r 24, Dalton Hancock Lee Lenox O'BRIEN BRIDGET E., North St., Lenox PHILLIPS JOHN Mrs., Walker st., " RusseU Mary O., Church St., " Stanley Mary J., " Keyes Harriet J., cor. r 27 and 30, Monterey Parker E. N. Mrs., Main st., MiU River, New Marlboro Clark Philena J. Mrs., North Adams Connor Anna Mrs., " Cummings Julia Mrs., " Davis Emma, 29 South St., " EUis Rebecca M., (cloak) Main st., " Farnham Mrs., " Field M. A., 64 Main st., " Gavitt AdeUa, " Germain NeUie, " Hall Ferotig Mrs., 35 Summer, " Leriche Selinda Miss, " McConneU Ann J., 3 Penniman row, " MUler Mattie, 1 Ashland St., " Rickey Sarah M. Mrs., 50 Holden at., " Ryder Lizzie Mrs., " Smith E. R., 102 Main St., " Spear H. S. Mrs., " Streeter Sisters, 63 Center St., " Tingue Esthur M., 3 Summit St., " Whalen Alice, Chase's block, " Williams May, " Wood EmUy, 16 Hudson st., " Worthigton Minnie Mrs., Abbott Minnie, Pittsfield Aldrick Mary, 3 South st., Bowerman's block, " Belcher Sarah, h South ave., Belknap R. C, Brule PhUomene Mme., (cloak maker) 60 North st., " Caden Ellen, Cassidy NeUie E., Churchill Dora A., Conlin Kate, Conway EUa, Cullen Lizzie Miss, Culverhouse Bertie, 18 Fenn, Cramer Lucia A., Crossman Elizabeth D., Cushing Annie Miss, 13>£ North St., Decelles Salina, Desmond Mary, Donelson Mary, 15 North St., Drake Phebe, Edwards Martha J., 53 N. First st., FeUows Louise C, (cloak making) Backus block, South st., Fitzgerald EUen, Fitzpatrick Mary, 18 Fenn st., Freeman Charlotte M., Glennon Rose, 7 Central block, Mam st., u Goodrich Maria L., u Hale Carry, u Hammond Maria M., (( Harrington EUzabeth E., j( Harrison Lydia A., Heaphey Mary and Lizzie, 60 North St., ^ room 20, „ Higgins Mary A., w Hosford Bertha M., 1( Johnson Carrie, 18 Fenn st. Kane EUza A. Mrs., 15 MelvrUe st., KendaU F. A S., 4 North st., KUlborn Libbie, ,, Kinna Mary A., „ Laithe Anna B., 49° DRESSMAKERS DRY GOODS. Lincoln Minnie S., Pittsfield MacKey Nora, " Mahar Ellen Miss, " McKeUer Hannah F., " Moran Frances E., Neate Mary A., Nealon Mary Miss, 13X North St., NICHOLS LYDIA S., Norris Mary A., " Norris Mattie B., " Nugent NeUie T., OLDS MARY ZOA, 18 Fenn St., Printiss Mary, " POLLY EUNICE M., Provo Ada, " Rebeau Minnie, " Ringie Helen, W. Housatonic St., " RTVENBURG ELIZABETH C, 54 Fenn St., " Roberts JuUa L. Mrs., ' •' Smith Electa T. Miss, Backus block, " Steele Mary A., 93 North St., " Stevens Elnora, " Sihler Bertie, 18 Fenn St., " SOUTH ANNA, r 47 cor. 48, " Trimper AmeUa Miss, 144 North st., " ViaU Frank Mrs., " Weston Mabel J., 81 North st., WiUiams Sarah A. Mrs., 60 North St., room 24, Woodard Mary E. Mrs., " NICHOLS CATHERINE H. P. Miss, r 20, Richmond Kellogg Mary E. Miss, r 57, S. Sandis field, Sandisfield Field NeUie L., Main st., Sheffield Fenn Charles R. Mrs., Church St., Stockbridge GOODRICH SARAH F., Gruber Mary, Main St., " Hamilton WiUiam H. Mrs., Church st., Hinton Alice, " Hinton Nellie, " Hoofmyre Carrie, Church St., " Loyd Martha Ann, W. Main St., " Mix Sarah E., " Rathbun Emma C, Glendale, " SchaUer Mary L., " Walker Lydia I., r 21, " Crofut Addie S., Lenox st., West Stockbridge Fitzpatrick DeUa Mrs., Pittsfield st., " LaMont Libbie, " Ray Anna, Main St., " Richardson Elizabeth A., Main St., " Beebe Phena Mrs., WiUiamstown BRADLEY MARY J. Miss, Brookman EmeUa E. Miss, 4 Cole block, Water st., " CoUins Alice, " Farrell Anna Miss, Water Bt., " Hosford Louisa A. Miss, " Jones PameUa, Blackinton, " LANDON EMELINE S., " Lincoln Deborah Mrs., " Quinn Michael Mrs., " Rowlands Harriet A. Miss, Blackinton, " SHERMAN KATIE J. Mes., r 19, Taft Sophia Mrs., Blackinton, Tallmadge Maria, " VALLIN SOPHIE Mes., Coles ave., " Whipple Harriet E. Mrs., r 21, Sweet's Corners, | " Wood Lizzie M., " - Worthy Mary A., Coles ave., Drugs and Medicines. (See also General Merchants, also Proprietary Medicines.) COLTON E. W. A CO., Center st., Adams MOLE F. E. A CO., Center st., " Murphy Daniel, 10 Park, " Higley William E., cor. Main and Pleas ant street, Becket Shaw Henry F., Main St., Dalton, Cheshire Mitchell Clark W., Dalton SHAW HENRY F., " Eddy Charles H., Main st., Great Barrington LiUie Charles H, Main st., " NICOLSON EDGAR G., East Main st., Housatonic, " Whiting F. T. A Son, Main st., " Curtice J. W. A Co., Water st., Hinsdale CORMICK JOHN, 109 Main st., Lee *GILMOR FRED, 48 Main st., " Mclaughlin j. t. a co., 27 Main st., " PEASE FRANK M., 14 Main St., GORHAM RALPH H., Lenox Nolan Patrick, MU1 River. New Marlboro Pinney Charles W., MiU River, " Sisson Henry, MiU River, " Clark A Olds, 11 Eagle St., North Adams HambUn E. B. A Co., Main cor. Holden st., " MILLARD HENRY J., 76 Main St., " Rice G. L. A Bro., (dealer) Main eor. Eagle, " Ryan D. M. A Co., 53 Eagle st., " Twing Jesse A., 39 Eagle St., " WILSON HOUSE DRUG STORE, E. B. Hamblin A Co., props., Main cor. Holden st., " ATWOOD LUTHER L., 7 North st., Pittsfield ATWOOD ORLANDO P., 43 North st., " Brewster John M., M. D., 8 North St., " HuU F. A. A Co., 14 North st., " MANNING M. S. A SON, 51 North St., " Murphy John J., (apothecary,) 118 and 120 North St., " WAITE ADDISON S., 65 North St., WiUard Robert E., South cor. West St., " DEMING A NORTHWAY, New Boston, Sandisfield Bradford Putnam F., Main st., cor. Rail road, Sheffield Clark William B., Stockbridge McGOVERN JOHN A CO., (and fancy goods,) Durham Block, " *MOORE JAMES S., Main st., West Stockbridge Evans David W., Blackinton, Main st., WilUamstown King Charles H, Water St., " SMITH NATHAN F., eor. Main and Spring sts., " Dry Goods. (See also General Merchants, also Ladies Fur nishings.) i Green WiUiam B., Park st., ' Adams- JOiies Thomas A., Park st., " ' Kolp George, " Noble Edward J., Center st., - " BENNETT GEORGE W., Pleasant, E. Main st., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington FASSET ALFRED S., Main cor. Rail road it., " HoUister Egbert, Main St., . " Moore A Cook, Main st., " Tucker WiUiam H., Main st., . . . Lee- Arnold Mason IL, 2 and 3 Wilson -block,- < North Adams DRY GOODS — FISH AND OYSTERS. 49 I Boston Dry Goods Store, W. J. Taylor, prop., 114 Main st., North Adams Mason Frank B., Holden St., " Gaylord WiUiam H. " Haslam Robert H. A Co., 4 Martin block, " Kiely E. C. Mrs., 31 Eagle st., " Smith H. A. A Sou, 81 and 83 Main st., " Taylor William J., 114 Main st., ." Tobin N. M. Mrs., 70 Main St., " BERKERWITZ MORRIS, 81 West st., Pittsfield Doyle Thomas L., (fancy,) 134 North st., " England Moses, 26 Nortli st., " Johnson A Bailev, 37 North st., " KENNEDY A MaoINNES, 47 and 49 North st., " MARKSTEIN A ROSENTHAL, 52 and 56 North cor. Fenn st., " Martin Robert L., 38 North st. " NEW YORK STORE, Markstein A Ro senthal, props., 52 and 56 North St., 1. 3 and 5 Fenn St., " Van Deusen A. J., 9 North St., " Dye Houses. Fox Fred, Pine St., Adams WALTERS THOMAS, (agent,) Depot st., Cheshire Peiffer Henry, Lee Patterson F. Walter, 59 Main st., North Adams Poole George, 59 Main St., " McFarland Edward, West St., Pittsfield Dye Stuns. (See also Druggists.) POWER JOHN T. & CO., (dealers,) 17 West st., Pittsfield Earth Closets. WAKEFIELD CHARLES A., r 48, Pittsfield Edge Tool Manufacturer. DIMON JOHN W., N. Water, Gt. Barrington Reed WiUiam, (axes and butcher-knives) r 8., Savoy, Windsor Electric Lights. North Adams Electric Light A Power Co., North Adams Pittsfield Electric and Hluminating Co.. Pittsfield Electric Goods. FIELD JONATHAN E., Stockbridge Envelope Manufacturers. Whiting WiUiam W., Market st., Pittsfield Essences and Extracts. ANDREWS WILLIAM E., (manufr.) Main cor Depot,Housatonie,Gt.Barrington Bennett Charles B., Housatonic, " BALDWIN EDWARD C, Southfield, New Marlboro STONE WARD N., (essential oil) r 18, Peru StockweU Elijah C, (distiller of spruce oil) off r 8, Savoy Center, Savoy Bronson WiUiam B.,' (manuf.) Stockbridge Express Agents. Karner Edward R., (Am.) Adams CHEESEMAN SIDNEY H., (American) Becket Leonard Ashmond J., (Am.) Cheshire Smith , (Am.) Dalton Darrow WiUiam, (Adams) Gt. Barrington Ferguson T., Irving, (Adams) Housatonic, " Pope Elijah F., VanDeusen, "¦ WiUiams James, (Am.) Berkshire, Lanesboro Coggswell Edwin L., (Adams) Lee Hawley WiUiam C, (Adams) S. Lee, " Curtis W. 0., (Adams) Lenox HUTCHINSON OSCAR S., (Adams Ex. Co.) r 6, New Lenox, Partridge Frank H., (Lenox Furnace) " Reid Charles D., (Am. U. S. A C. and Nat. Ex. Cos. ) 59 Main st., N. Adams ORR JOHN G., ( A.lams Ex.) Bank row, Pittsfield Richards Fred T, (Am.) " Fellows H. Best (Am.) Richmond Gray Frank S., Sheffield MOORE LEWIS D., (Adams) r 72, cor 73; Ashley FaUs, Luchsinger Henry, (Adams) Glendale, Stockbridge Van Deusen Albert, (Adams) " Simmorls George G., (Am.) Washington ROCK ANDREW J., (Adams) W. Stockbridge Tanner F. A., State Line, Clark Seth H., (Am.) Waterman John D., 63 Main St., WiUiamstown Fancy Fowls. (Sec also Eggs and Poultry, also Poultry Dealers. ) DINGS ADELBERT, (Leghorns, bronze turkeys, and China-geese) r 12, Alford NORTHUP LEROY J., (Cochin China) r 3, Cheshire GIBBONS WILLIAM H, (White Leg horns) Gt. Barrington WHEELER MERRITT I., (Plymouth Rocks) S. Main St., " BRADLEY BROTHERS, (Plymouth Rocks) r 19. Lee BRADLEY JARED, (Plymouth Rock fowls) Daniels Allen P., (Langshan) DAVIS EDWIN, (white Leghorn) r 34, Pittsfield WAKEFIELD CHARLES A., r 48, " Fertilizers. Houghtaling A Pomeroy, E. Main St., cor Depot, Housatonic, Gt. Barrington DRESSER DAVID, Railroad st., Lee HULL C. E. A W. B., " HALL S. N. A T. E., 4 Bank row, Pittsfield *LUCAS HENRY P., 13 West st., SHARP A. GRANVILLE, (phosphates) r 29, Richmond Curtiss Albert W., (plaster) r 23, Sheffield Sykes H. W. A Co., Railroad st., " BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., WiUiamstown File Manufacturer. BERKSHIRE FILE WORKS, r 8, H. F. Hurd, prop., N. Adams, Clarksburg Fire Department Supplies. WILLIS GEORGE S., office at Fire department, Pittsfield Fish and Oysters. (See also Restaurants, also Groceries, also Meat Markets.) Houghton Albert L., Hoosac cor Mill sts., Adams McDaniels John H, Myrtle st., " Montgomery Joseph M., (peddler) " BOARDMAN HENRY D., 19 Railroad, St., Great Barrington Brusie Orville F., Water st., " Weston Lucius E., Water st., Hinsdale 49 2 FISH ArTD OYSTERS — GAS. BUss Chauncey P., Memorial block, Lee DALEY THOMAS, Owens block, " Dowd Russell, Prospect st., " EGAN MICHAEL P., Bossidy block, TVTSiin st " GRISWOLD' A. J. A SON, Housatonic st. " Loomis Edwin W., Lenox Hourahan A LiUy, (vegetables,) N. Adams TERRY M. S., 115 Main, Whitcomb Henry G, 31 Eagle st., " Burlingame Prince A., Pittsfield KeUs Robert, 4 West st., " Kuhn Louis, 139 North, " LOWDEN GEORGE R, 13 South st„ MARSHALL MICHAEL, 6 Depot St., " McGARRY WILLIAM, 7 West St., NEWMAN ELIZA A., Bradford cor Robbins ave., *' Nickerson F. A Son, 9 Fenn st., • " Hoofmyre Simon, dealer, Stockbridge Rathbun Joseph L., " Florists. Cullen James, r 10, Lee BARLOW CLARA M., N. Adams COLEMAN LOUIS , 36 Houghton St.. " Kaiser Otis, 12 Appleton ave., Pittsfield REUTER GEORGE J., r 34. Strong Bros., r 37, " *WHITE J. A CO., West rear Burbank Hotel, " Hamilton WilUam H., Church Bt., Stockbridge Austin Joseph, 21 Spring st., WiUiamstown Flour, Feed and Grain. (See also Grist and Flouring MiUs, also Gen eral Merchants, also GrocerB.) Cummings Charles D., Main, Cheshire HAMLEY WILLIAM H., Depet st., Dalton Calkins WiUiam R., r 23, Great Barrington Chapin A Co., Railroad st., " Pierce Carlton A., Hinsdale BELDING FRANK, r 8, Lenox Furnace, Lee DRESSER DAVID, Railroad st., " HULL C. E. A W. B., " Chapin Lewis A Co., Lenox Furnace, Lenox RUSSELL A CLAHASEY, Church st., " ROTE WALTER, (grain) r 44, MiU River New Marlboro Harrington Asa S., Liberty, Adams PhiUips J. A Son, 14 Holden block, N. Adams Rand E. A. A Son, 43 Ashland St., " Wright Ashley B., (wholesale) 4 and 5 Blackinton block, Holden St., " Foot Joseph, (grain) r 37, Pittsfield GoodeU Everett G., 43 West st., " GRIFFIN WILLIAM P., 75 North st., " Isham John M., 13 Fenn, " SMITH DAVID C. Je., 24 West st., " WELLER ISRAEL C, 72 North st., " WOLF JOHN S., Clapp ave., " BAKER JOHN O., r 28, MontviUe, Sandisfield Little W. H. A Co., Mam st., Sheffield Smith G. H. Mrs., Main st., " VOSBURGH EUGENE J., Main st., " Fruits, Oysters, Etc., (See also Groceries, also Restaurants. Hatch Austin E., 22 Railroad st., Gt. Barrington Dowd RusseU, (fruits) Prospect St., Lee EGAN MICHAEL P., Main st., " GRISWOLD A. J. A SON, " Corsiglia Joseph, 13 Eagle St., N. Adams TERRY M. S., 115 Main, " Bristol Wilbur W., (vegetables) Pittsfield Kells Robert, 4 West st., " Kiley James, West st., " Kuhn Louis, 139 North st., '' Lasch Peter, 71 North st., " Nickerson F. A Son, 9 Fenn St., " Little Ralph, r 14, Sheffield Bradburn Henry J., r 38 Housatonic, Stockbridge Hoofmyre Simon, " Rathbun Joseph L., " WincheU Charles, Main St., W. Stockbridge WincheU Ralph, Main st, " Fur Manufacturers. (See also Clothing, Etc.) *HILL E. C, 29 North st., Pittsfield *PLATT'S SONS C. B., 9 North st., ' " Daniels Andrew J., r 34, S. WiUiamstown, WiUiamstown Furniture Dealers. (See also Chair Manufacturers.) Richmond Robert N., Dean st., Adams SIMMONS ALBERT H, Park st., " DEAN GEORGE Z., Main st., Cheshire Clark Alvin L., Depot St., Dalton Baldwin Irwin D. W., r 24, S. Egremont, Egremont Culver Edmund B., Railroad St., Gt. Barrington FASSETT1 ALFRED S., Main st., cor Railroad st. " Langsdorff Frank W., (repairing) Main st., cor Dresser, " STRONG FRANK W., Main st., Hinsdale CASSIDY SUSAN C, cor Main and School, Lee Taintor WiUiam, Center st., " Rosenbury Ernest A., Lenox ADAMS JASPER H., (manuf. and dealer) 113 Main st., N. Adams BUss Abel C, (repairer) Washington ave., " Cody A Carpenter, 22 to 30 Eagle st., " COMISKY JAMES L., 13 N. Church St., " Burns James M., 149 North st., " BEDELL DILLWYN C, (mantles, book cases, and store fixtures,) shop old M. E. church, Fenn st., " Cranston WiUiam H., (chair repairer) " HOPKINS A WILBUR, 100 North st., PITTSFIELD FURNITURE CO., Thad deus Z. Ayres and Peter Harder, props., 147 North cor Summer Bt., •' WARD ZADOC A., (manuf. and de signer of art) 9 and 11 Depot st., " Case O. D. A Co., (school) r 43, New Boston, Sandisfield HOOD EDWARD P., r 26, New Boston, " Parsons Arthur W., r71, Ashley FaUs,, Sheffield BRINTON EDWARD C, shop north of M. E. church, Stockbridge Patterson Thomas B., (dealer) " SEARING GEORGE W., (upholstering) " JONES L. WARREN, West Stockbridge Evens Edward. E., 6 Depot St., WiUiamstown Gas. North Adams Gas Light Co., W. L. Brown, pres.; John B.Tyler, vice- pres.; Frank S. Richardson, treas.; Arthur D. Cady, sec'y ; office 4 Hol den blk., North Adams Union Gas Light Co., John F. Dunbar, agent, off r 6, Pontoosuc, Pittsfield GENERAL MERCHANTS GLASS MANUFACTURERS. 493 General Merchants. (Who keep a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, etc.,; seealsoDiy Goods, also Groceries.) Anthony A Burlingame, Maple Grove, Adams BOWEN, MOLE A Co., Maple Grove, " Brown Thomas D., Park, " CASWELL WHIPPLE, Jr., IS Columbia, " Howarth Samuel P., Park, " McAvoy James. Friend, " Streeter Everett D.. Commercial st, " - SMITH, MOLE A CO. , Columbia st. , " Edwards James H., Alford Geer WiUiam M., r 6, Becket Willis Omri S„ r 6, Bowen H. C. A Son, Main St., Cheshire Cole J. R. A Bro.. North, " DEAN GEORGE Z., Main, " Nickerson Edwin F., Blain, " Welslev Fred W., r 6. N. Adams, Clarksbm-g Whitney C. J. A Co.. r 12, Briggsville, " Clark WiUiam B., Main St.. Dalton Smith George W., Jr., W. Main St., SMITH JOHN H.. W. Main st., FEE ELIZA J., S. Egremont, Egremont Lowrev Mattie M.. N. Egremont, " PECK'A HARRINGTON, S. Egremont, " GOODELL CHARLES H., r 16, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida Ambach A Raifstanger, Water st., Gt. Barrington Baker Henrv, VanDeusen, " BIDWELL 'A WRIGHT, E. Main cor Park, Housatonic, " Dewey Charles A.. Main St., " FASSETT ALFRED S., Main st., cor RaUroad, " Hollister Egbert, Main St., " Houghtahng A Pomeroy, E. Main cor. Depot st., Housatonic, " McDONALD R. H. A CO., Park St., Housatonic, " Snyder WiUiam H., Main cor. Pleasant St., Housatonic, " JONES HORACE P., r 13, Hancock LAPHAM CHARLES L„ r 13, " Bowen A Bro., cor. Main and Depot sts., Hinsdale Cook Frank B., Main st., " Corcoran Patrick, Water St., " FrisseU Thomas A., Water St., " MaxweU O. E. A Co., Main st., Berkshire Glass Co., r 16, Berkshire, Lanesboro Colby John L., Pittsfield, " BARNES A BASSETT, 4 Main St., Lee Casey J. H. A Co., cor. Main and Cen ter sts., " COLLINS JOHN T., r41, Main st., South Lee, " FERRY JAMES W., 22 Center st., " *GOUSSETT JULIUS B.,East Lee, " Moore Edward A., Park st., PIXLEY ISAAC H., r 42, Sparks Albert C, Sparks A Avery, 11 Main st., " Dodge WiUiam J., Church st., Lenox HUTCHINSON OSCAR S., New Lenox, " McDonald Edward, First st., Perry Manvel, Lenox Furnace, SEARS A CO., Main St., WASHBURN GEORGE F., Depot St., " BIDWELL & LANGDON, r 27, Monterey Mansir Oscar L., r 26 cor 27, " BALDWIN WILLIAM R., r 41, South- field. New Marlboro Barnes C. E. A Co., r 78 cor 79, Clay- ttm, " Lawrence Nancy A. Mrs., r 3, Harts viUe, " Moran John, Main St., Mill River, " Wheeler Edwin, Main St., MiU River, " Blackinton E. W. A Co., r 1, Black inton, North Adams *DALRYMPLE ORSON, 21 Eagle St., Flaherty Michael, r 11, Freeman Wallace, " Johnson Mfg. Co., Brown St., " Ketchum Chailes E., Braytonville, ' " MiUsS. R. A- Co., '• Smith W. N. A Co., 2 Beaver st. Stroud Edgar A., 112 and 114 Union St., " Norton Henry B., r 26, Otis Norton Samuel H., Main St., " Smith A Norton, Main St., " Bowen A Brother, r 21 cor 15 " Barker Charles T., 3d, r 51, W. Pitts field, Pittsfield Barker J. A Bros., W. Pittsfield, " Curtin A McMahon, r 6k', " SMITH HIRAM S., r 44," WEST JOHN C. A BRO., North cor Park place, '¦ WiUiams Jennie E. Miss, r 29, Richmond Bidwell A Langdon, r 28 eor. 22, Mont viUe, Sandisfield DEMING A NORTHWAY, New Boston, " MERRILL JAMES H., MontviUe, " Wilcox Henry M., r 43, New Boston, " GOFF NATHAN E., r 35, Savoy LeRoy Albert, r 71, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Little W. H. A CO., Main' St., " SMITH G. H. Mes., Main st., VANDEUSEN NICHOLAS, r 72, Ash ley Falls, " VOSBURG EUGENE J., Main St.. " DEAN HENRY S., Dunham blk., Stockbridge GOODRICH CHARLES, at Glendale, " SEARS JOHN S., TINKER I. B. & CO., r 9, Tyringham BiU WiUiam A., r 9, Washington Edwards William H., Main st., W. Stockbridge Kniffen Bros., Main St., " MOFFATT LAWRENCE, Main St., " Smith Louis F., r 4, State Line, " COLE HARVEY T, Water st., WiUiamstown CROSIER HERBERT S., r 13., " MATHER BENJAMIN F., Main St., " MATHER BENJAMIN F., Je., " MATHER SAMUEL T., Depot st., " Mather A Danforth, Main cor Park st., j " Morey WilUam A., South WiUiamstown, " Noyes Luther E", 63 Main St., " SWEET DANIEL J., r 25 cor 35. Sweet's Corners, <• COLLINS ALVIN, r 20, Windsor PIERCE EDGAR H., East Windsor, '• WHIPPLE JAMES L., r 40, " Glassware. (See Crockery and Glassware, also General Merchants.) Glass Manufacturers. Berkshire Glass Co., H. P. Page, of Pitts field, pres. ; W, G. Harding, treas.; r 16, Berkshire, Lanesboro Page Harding A Co., at Lenox Furnace office, Main st., Pittsfield 494 GLASS SAND — GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Glass Sand. Adams, Enos A Co., Bennington, Vt., (quartz sand) T. J. Gatheny, supt. r 29 eor 15. Cheshire BERKSHIRE GLASS SAND CO., F. F. Petitcler, supt., Cheshire White Quartz Sand Co., J. B. Dean, pres., Grist and Flouring Mills. (See also Flour, Feed and Grain, also General Merchants.) Adams Steam MiU, M. C. Richmond, prop., Hoosac, Adams DEAN JAMES B., r 14, cor 26 and 27. " Smith Stephen, (feed) rl4, Alford STODDARD CHARLES F., agent, r 17, N. Egremont, " Ticknor WiUiam A. , BaUou Monroe E., Becket Bowen H. C. A Son, Cheshire GaUup C. W., r 6, N. Adams, Clarksburg Thayer L. D., N. Adams, " Welsley Fred W., N. Adams, " HAWLEY WILLIAM H., Depot st., Dalton SMITH DAVID C, r 6, Van Bramer John E., r 4, N. Egremont Egremont Kellogg A Foote, r 43., Gt. Barrington Calkins WiUiam R., prop. Seekonk MiUs, " GAVITT A. A. A C. J., r 9, Hancock Goodrich Eugene C, r 16-17, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., " Pierce Carlton A., Hinsdale CULVER DAVID T., r 3, Lanesboro Dewey WiUiam B., r 4, " Foot Theron L., r 26, East Lee, Lee JUDD GEORGE U, New Lenox, Lenox MILLER LEVI C, r 5, New Lenox, " SHAYLOR P. H. A Co., Lenox Furnace, " LANGDON M. C. A CO., Monterey Roys Lester, r 3, New Ashford ALEXANDER FRED G,r 24, MiU River, New Marlboro CALKINS JOHN G., r 49, MiU River, " Doncaster A., r 3, HartsviUe, " GIBSON WILLIAM B. A SON, (feed) r 67X, Southfield, Grant Edward B., r 61 cor 60, Caanan VaUey.,Conn, New Marlboro ROTE WALTER, r 44, MiU River, " Scovill John Dr., r 58, Ashley Falls, " HODGE M. D. A A. W., Main st., N. Adams Rand E. A. A Son, 43 Ashland St., " Shaker grist-miU, IraR. Lawson, trustee, W. Pittsfield, Pittsfield Sprague Grist-MiU,M. V. Sprague A Co., props., r 44, West Housatonic st., " WAHCONAH FLOURING MILLS, Otis Cole prop., Wahconah st., " Abbott WiUiam L., r 22, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Curtiss A. W., r 23, " STANTON JOHN R, r 10, " Barker Benjamin F., Stockbridge Comstock Sanford W. , r 21 eor 33, '• CURTIS STEPHEN C, Curtisville, ' " Yale A. S. A Son, r 21, " DOBSON HENRY J., at WiffiamsviUe, Housatonic, West Stockbridge Kniffin A Son, " MOFFATT LAWRENCE, Main st. " PLATT, BARNES A CO., r 26, Rockdale Mills, " WILSON JOHN G., r 23, Green River MiUs, C. S. Town, -prop., Water st., WiUiamstown ALLEN HERMAN L., r 8 cor 9, Windsor Patterson WiUiam J., r 44, Hinsdale, " Groceries and Provisions. (See also General Merchants.) Grenier Louis, Columbia st, Adams Field Joseph, Dean st., " Hoff George W., Dean st., " Harringtsn Asa S., Liberty St., " Laberge Louis, Depot st., " Loftus A Cadigan, Commercial st, " Potter MarshaU E., Park st., " RandaU Jason B., Maple Grove St., " ROBERTSON WILLIAM, Friend st, Sayles Charles F., Center cor Liberty " Tanner Samuel J., Center st, " WeUs Henry C, Center st, " Higley WiUiam E., cor Main and Pleas ant, Becket INGALLS EARL A CO., Main st, Cheshire Carey WiUiam H., Depot st, Dalton MitoheU Clark W., " Dewey Seymour B. , N. Egremont, Egremont KISSELBBACK PETER G, N. Egre mont, " Barnes Edward E., Railroad st., Gt. Barrington Barry Thomas, Pixley st, " BURGET CHARLES J., Main St., " Corcoran Andrew, Main st., " Gorham Bros., 12 Railroad St., " Mignerey Henry J., Main st., " Smith Stephen E., 6 Railroad st, " Stone Francis E., r 29, Hinsdale Raymond Bros., Main St., " Boland Frank J., Center st, Lee Haphey John H., Railroad st, " Pease WiUiam H., New Lenox, Lenox RUSSELL A CLAHASEY Church st, " Boland Bernard J., 45 Eagle st., North Adams Braman M. V. N., 12 State st, " Brodrick Jerry, " Clark H. W. A Co., (wholesale) Holden cor. Center St., " Clark Joseph D.,' 142 Eagle st, " Childs Luther, 36 Main St., " DARLING MOSES B., 64 Main st, " EUis S. J. A W. G, Main eor. MarshaU, " Gallup WiUiam W., (wholesale) 9 and 11 State st, " GIROUARD DANIEL, 16 Eagle st, " Goodrich Frank H, 108 Main st, " Keefe A O'Hern, 55 Eagle cor. Center st., " Keyes A Jewett, 101 Main st, " LOFTUS THOMAS F., 19 Eagle St., " O'Brien WiUiam, " Parker Charles v., " Sanford WilUam R., 19 Main st, " Thayer Leonard D., 2 Hudson st, " Wright Ashley B., 4 and 5 Blackinton block, Holden st., " BARNES CHARLES A., 14 Fenn st., Pittsfield Barnes WiUiam E., 151 North St., " Brielman Arnold, " CASEY A BACON, 3, 5 and 7 Clapp ave., " CASTLE EBER T., 23 Bradford St., Cavanaugh EUzabeth T., 37 Clough St., " COLE S. A SON, (wholesale and retaU) 3 Academy of Music block, 92 North st. , " Cooley WiUiam H, 19 North st., " Cummings A Hanrahan, 126 North st, . " Daly Joseph H, Jr., 38 West st., " DeceUes Louis, " GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS — HORSE RADISH. 495 Dillon Thomas M., Pittsfield EAGEN, LINNEHAN & CO.. (whole sale and retail) 6 Academy of Music block, 98 North st., " Frank Charles, 8 Fenn st., " Frink Charles, 9 Fenn st, " Harrison Almon H. 97 North St., '• King Ebenezer, r 6, Pontoosuc, '' Lee J. M. A W. P., 41 Fenn st, " Mannock Robert, Jr., r 61.,', Bel Air, " McMahon WiUiam J., 59 Burbank St., " Mountain A Cam-, r 6, Pontoosuc, " Newcastle r.-ter. " NEWMAN ELIZA 0., Bradford cor. Robbins ave., " O'Brian John M., " O'Donnell James, 10 Fenn st, " Partridge Harvey W., 19 Fenn St., Rosenheim David, New Burbank block, North St., SMITH GEORGE W., 79 North st., " Solert Christian. " Stevens L. A., 17 North st, " Tucker Abel B., 19 Fenn St., " Webb John F., 9 Orchard St., Clark Weslev M., r 43 New Boston, Sandisfield Sheffield Stockbridge Field John H, Main St., Pinney Joseph, Glendale, SEYMOUR GEORGE, Main st., Taylor John, r 32. Railroad St., Glendale, " Barnes Seth A., r 26, Housatonic, West Stockbridge EGAN MICHAEL, Main St., " Murray Morris, Main st., " DANIELS FRANCIS H., 49 Water St., WiUiamstown DONAHUE PATRICK J., rlO cor. 9, Evans David W., Main St., Blackinton, " King Moses, 50 Main St., " NEYLAND A QUINN, 6 Spring st., " Turner Ezra, " Guns, Gun and Locksmiths, Ammu nition, Arc. (See also Hardware.) Crosby George C, lane off Humphrey st, Great Barrington Hogan John B., 77 South Ashland, N. Adams Powers Henry W., l)i North st., Pittsfield Noteware Nelson, r 28, Sheffield Hardware Dealers. (See also General Merchants.) *MOLE F. E. A CO., Center st., Adams RICE A BAGG, 2 Park St., " Todd Frederick S., Myrtle St., " Brewer John A., Main at., Gt. Barrington NORTON C. W. A CO., Main st., " STRONG FRANK W., Main St.. Hinsdale *WILLIAMS D. P. A SON, Lee BiUings G. A C. W., (dealers) 90 Main street, N. Adams Burlingame A Darbys, 3 Burlingame blk., " Clark A Olds, 11 Eagle st., " Norton George J., Main st., Otis Martin Henry, 85 North st, Pittsfield PEIRSON A SON, 23 North St., " ?WILLIAMS ELEAZER, 2 Academy of Music blk., North St., [card inside back cover.] SEYMOUR GEORGE, Main st., Stockbridge Alkins A Co., W. Stockbridge Harness, Trunks, etc. (For Trunks, see also Clothing.) Manning A Co., Center st, Adams Burbank Joseph, Dalton Granger Harvey, Railroad st, Gt. Barrington Hunt Alfred J., Railroad St., " Wells Charles B., r 13, Hancock WeUs Milford D., r 13, " Laramee Euclide, Hinsdale Humphrey Reuben, r 13, Lanesboro Hill Daniel R., Main St., Lee Webster Isaac B., S. Lee, " Spencer Edmond, Church st, Lenox CargiU Wilbur G., (dealer) r 41, South- field, New Marlboro Cook Arthur J., (dealers) r 40, Southfield, " Bassonette Edward, 153 Union st N. Adams Bourden A. D. A Son, (manuf and dealer) " Dowlin M. R. A Son, 84 Main st., " Kehoe Peter J., 119 Main st, " Scriven E.; 1st door south postoffice, " Scriven WiUiam R., Holden st " Norton George J., Main St., Otis Behan Thomas, North st., Pittsfield GALE BROTHERS, 4 and 5 Academy of Music blk., North st, " Gerst A Smith, 20 and 22 Fenn st., " Johnson George H, 94 North St., " Salmon Henry L., r 18, Richmond Salmon Timothy B., r 18, " Wilcox Henry M., r43, New Boston, Sandisfield Heaton T. Thomas, r 71, Ashley Falls, Sheffield PARSONS KIKLAND M., r 72, Ashley FaUs, " McMullen Archie, Clark blk., Stockbridge Carpenter James P., Main st., W. Stockbridge PoweU John, r 6%, " Schermerhorn WiUiam, r 3^c,', Housatonic, " Mole Thomas, Main St., WiUiamstown Hats, Caps and Furs. (See also Clothiers and General Merchants.) *HILL EDWARD C, 29 North st, Pittsfield MeUody Lawrence, 61 North St., " ?PLATT C. B.'S SON, 9 South St., " Hay and Straw Dealers. KEMP SYLVESTER A., East Main, cor, Congress ave., North Adams LALLY W. H. A CO., 10 Main st., " Richardson A Flagg, 59 State St., " Foot Joseph, r 37, Pittsfield BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., WiUimstown Hay Press. ColeBueUE., (endless power) Pittsfield Hides and Pelts. (See also Tanners and Curriers.) Dean Ransom B., Adams Honey Dealers. (See also Groceis.) Geer WiUard F., r 32, Chester, Hamp den Co., Becket DAY ALVIN, r 15, North Adams LesUe Charles G, r 33, Pittsfield Hoop Manufacturers. MAYNARD. AMBROSE, off r 7, Savoy Center, Savoy Taylor John, r 15, Savoy Center, " Tubbs Alfred L., r 12, Savoy Center, " Horse Radish. LOWDEN GEORGE R., 13 South st, Pittsfield 496 HORSE TRAINERS — HUMAN HAIR GOODS. Horse Trainers. AMSTED WILLIAM H, r 64, Clay ton, New Marlboro Northrup George S., North Adams NORTHUP FAYETTE, Boon Levi, Pittsfield Dodge Freeman M., r 34, " Hotels. Brennan Hotel, C. C. Brennan, prop., 24 Myrtle, Adams GREYLOCK HOUSE, John Thayer, prop., 7 Center st, " Claflin House, A. G. Cross, prop., r 6, Becket Hoosac Valley Hotel, Frank Jenks, prop., South st, Cheshire Burbank Joseph, Dalton Eagle Hotel, J. C. ChamberUn, prop., E. Main St., " Brusie Lyman H, N. Egremont, Egremont CUff House, on Prospect Lake, John E. VanBramer, prop., 24 North Egremont, " MT. EVERETT HOUSE, W. B. Peek, prop., S. Egremont, " Rice's Hotel, Jenks A Rice, props., Hoo sac Tunnel, Florida TYLER ELIZABETH, 1 13 Hoosac Tunnel, Berkshire House, Caleb Ticknor, prop., Main cor Bridge St., Gt. Barrington CoUins House, Alfred Peck, prop., Maple avenue, " Housatonic House, Patrick Ryan, prop., E. Main, Housatonic, " MILLER HOUSE, Warren B. Loveland, manager, Main st., " Union House, O. J. Brusie, prop., Rail road st, " VaUey House, John H. White, prop., Housatonic, " WONONSCO HOUSE, H. C. Winnegar A Son, props., LakeviUe, Conn., " Independent House, John D. HaU, prop. , Water st. cor Main, Hinsdale HaU's Hotel, George HaU, prop., r 20, Lanesboro Lanesboro House, C. D. Loomis, prop., r 20, " MORGAN HOUSE, Charles E. Morgan, prop., Main st., Lee NORTON HOUSE, Thomas Norton, prop., " STRICKLAND HOUSE, Harvey O. Cowles, prop., East Lee, " CLIFFWOOD HOTEL, Isaac J. New ton, prop., Lenox Curtis Hotel, WiUiam O. Curtis, prop., cor Main and Walker St., " TRYON HOUSE, Albert Tryon, prop., Bash-Bish House, Lyman Loomis, man ager, r 6, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., Mt. Washington SOUTH END HOUSE, Frank S. Weaver, manager, r 12 cor 7, Copake Iron Works, N. Y., " NEW MARLBORO HOTEL, John E. Bentley, prop., r 6, New Marlboro South Berkshire Institute Summer Ho tel, Ira G. Tuttle, prop., r, 17 cor 6, " American House, Thomas j. Cavanaugh, prop., Main st, North Adams BaUou House, W. A. BaUou, prop., 85 and 87 South State st., " Hotel Brunswick, Mrs. Libbie Gorry, prop., 34 State st., N. Adams MANSION HOUSE, Owen W. Welch, prop., State St., " Richmond House, A. E. Richmond, prop., 1, 3, 5 and 7 State, cor Main, " TUNNEL CITYHOUSE.ThomasS.KeUy, prop., 28, 30 and 32, State st., " Union House, Patrick J. Ryan, prop., 18 Union st., " WILSON HOUSE, Foster E. Swift,prop., Main cor Holden sts., " DAY'S HOTEL, Henry A. Day, prop., Main St., Otis EAST OTIS HOTEL, Wilbert P.Denslow, prop., r 26 cor 28, " Adams House, Michael H. Hogan, prop., r 10, Coltsville. Pittsfield AMERICAN HOUSE, C. Quackenbush, prop., North cor Railroad st, " BERKSHIRE HOUSE, H. S. Munson, prop., entrance from Summer st, " Burbank Hotel, Abraham Burbank, prop., West St., " Central House, Michael Fogerty, prop., • 19 West St., ' , Clary's Hotel, Morris Clary prop., Ill 113 and 115 West st, " Commercial Hotel, George Gensler, prop., 74 Main st., " LAKE HOUSE, Jerry Swan, prop., r 5, " Lake View House, J. T. Rogers, prop., r 5, " MANSION HOUSE, Patrick O'Brien, prop., 9 Depot st, " MAPLEWOOD HALL, (summer) St. Lawrence A Rogers, props., North cor Maplewood ave., „" Onota Lake House, Merrick A. Burbank, prop., " Parker House, Richard Parker, prop., 51 West st, SPRINGSIDE HOTEL, Joseph Titley, prop., North st., " Union House, Michael J. McCormick, prop., Wahconah st, " NEW BOSTON HOTEL, CharleB H. Hunt, prop., New Boston, Sandisfield GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Calvin Bowker, prop., r 35, Savoy Ashley FaUs House, Wm. S. Ferris, prop., bet. r 71 and 72, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield MILLER HOUSE, James E. Conway, prop., Main st., " STOCKBRIDGE HOUSE, Charles H. Plumb, prop., Main st., Stockbridge WEST STOCKBRIDGE HOUSE, Henry C. Jones, prop., Main st, W. Stockbridge KELLOGG HOUSE, Thomas I. Mc- Mackin, prop., 114 Main St., WiUiamstown Mansion House, Alfred A. Jones, prop., Main st, " Sabin House, Thomas Sabin, prop., S. WiUiamstown, ~ " Hulled Corn. Whitney Samuel B., Pittsfield Human Hair Goods. Clark F. M. Mrs., 6 Bank st., North Adams Simonds Rose, 63 Main st., " WALDEN S. LOUISE, 24 South st., Golman Moses, 72 North st. , ' Pittsfield Harrison Lydia A., 30 Third St., " HUMAN HAIR GOODS— JEWELRY, WATCHES, ETC. 497 Stewart Helen L. Miss, Circular Cowles Mary E., ..Pittsfield Sheffield Ice Cream. (See also Bakers and Confectioners.) Adams Lee Pittsfield Holmes Jeffrev A., Mvrtle st. Wakefield Olive, Main st., Crosslev George, MILLER ELLA J., 10 Linden si Ice Dealers. Busby Henry Adams Cesar Samuel, r 9, Dalton OSBORNE NOAH H, r 49, Great Barrington BOARDMAN WILLIAM W., r 10, Lee BOURNE GEORGE F., Lenox Orr John H, Jr., North Adams Orr A Titus, State st., « Guilds Frank G., office 21 Depot st., Pittsfield Roberts Richard, h 55 Beaver st. " SMITH DAVID C, Je., 24 West st, SCHNYER GEORGE, r 28, Glendale, „ „ Stockbridge BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., WiUiamstown Insurance Agents. Munson Franklin H. B., 1 Center, Adams Savery Robert M., r 5} if, Becket BROWN FRED G, North Bt Cheshire Dewey A Wright, Main St., Great Barrington Hulbert Henrv S., " JOYNER HERBERT G, Main st., Selkirk Archibald W., Savings Bank bld'g, " WRIGHT HENRY W., 7 and 9 Railroad st, " Francis Lysander M., Hinsdale Chaffee Joseph ¦C, Lee PEASE MOSES H, 14 Main st., " Alford Arthur S.. 43 Holden st., North Adams Arnold John F., 31 E. Quince St., " French George, (Penn Mutual) 11 Martin block, " Homer George, (general agent Berkshire Life) " MILLER GEORGE F., (fire, Ufe and ac cident) room 5, Burhngame block, " Tyler E. D. A Co., 69 and 71 Main St., " LEARNED THOMAS H, Pittsfield NASH EMORY H 60 North st., Parker Frederick S., (fire and Ufe) 9}^ North st, " RICHARDSON HENRY W., 7 Bowerman's block, West cor. South st., " STEVENSON JOHN M., 4 North st, ' " Wilson A Bead, 3 West st, BOARDMAN EDWIN L., r 7, Cowles MaryE., Dutcher Henry, Main St., Wickwire Theodore C, Main st., Dunham Henry J., Dunham Main st, HALE ELI G., r 15, DANFORTH KEYES, (fire) 57 Main st, WiUiamstown NEYLAND DANIEL J., (fire) Insurance Companies. BERKSHIRE LIFE INS. Co., Wm. R. Plunkett pres.; James M. Baker, vice-pres. ; James W. HuU sec'y and treas. ; Berkshire Life Ins. building, Pittsfield BEKSHIRE MUTUAL FIRE INS. Co., J. L. Peck pres. ; J. M. Stevenson sec'y; 4 North, " 32 Sheffield block, Stockbridge Tyringham Iron Founders and Machinists. (See also Machinists.) ALLEN IRON WORKS, J. A. Allen, prop., Mill st, Adams Champney Jonas C, Maple Grove, " Richmond Iron Company (furnace) R. A. Burgit, agent, Cheshire Dalzell A Co., (carriage axles) S. Egre mont, Egremont DALZELL A IVES WROUGHT BOX CO., (axle boxes) S. Egremont, " TAYLOR JOHN, r 13, Hancock Lanesboro Iron Co., (furnace) J. L. Colby, of Pittsfield, prop., r 13 cor 12, Lanesboro Dragon William, r 32, Lee McLaughlin John, caUender roUs, r 41, " Tanner Edward P., (agent) " HartsviUe Machine Shops and Foundry, r 3, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Hodge WiUiam F., 37 Brooldyn St., N. Adams HUNTER JAMES A SON., 1 Main st, " Clark William A Co., McKay St., Pittsfield Colby John L., " LOYNES LUKE K., (iron and brass) cor Fenn and Second sts., " Richmond Iron Co., at Richmond Fur nace, Richmond, B. A. Burget, agent, Cheshire Barker Benjamin F., CurtisviUe, Stockbridge JORDAN A BALL, r 54 cor 58, E. Wind sor, Windsor Iron Liquor Manufacturers. WELLS 0. A SON, N. Adams Jelly Manufacturers. (See also Cider MiUs.) GIBSON WILLIAM B. A SON, (apple) r 67J-£, Southfield, New Marlboro Jewelry, Watches, etc. Fisher Elisha P., Center st., Adams Hurd Lucius F., Center st, •' Purches Edith, Wm. Purches, agent, Pleasant St., " ?SHAW HENRY F., Depot St., [card on page 70] Dalton Bennett George W., Pleasant cor Main, Housatonic, Great Barrington Parker James K., Main st., " PERRY ISAAC G., Main st., Linsky Charles J., E. Main st., Housa tonic, " TOBY MARCUS E., Main cor Railroad, " Heat George H, Lee PERRY A GRAY, Baird block, " Taintor Albert J., (clock repairer) r 6, " ?BARRETT FRANK J., [card on page 258] Lenox HaU Solomon, r 3, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Barnes L. M. A Co., Main St.. N. Adams Clark Everett A., Main Bt. ' " Hai-wood Amos W., 76 Mam st., " RAMSDELL HENRY M., 91 Main St., " White Luther W., 80 Main, " Watkins Major B., r 3, E. Windsor, Peru Edwards George W., 18 North st, Pittsfield Helwig George, 48 North cor Fenn st, " La Rue WiUiam L., 153 North st, " O'Kane John, 83 North st, ReiUy Michael H, (watch repairer) 105 North st, Renne Hiram V., 84 North st, " 498 JEWELRY, WATCHES, ETC. LAWYERS. RICHARDSON THOMAS H, 27 North St., Pittsfield ?ROBBINS FRANK A., [card inside back cover] 11 -North st., " Stewart WiUiam (watchmaker) 29 North st, " JACOT JULIUS 0., Stockbridge Betts Buell G., (watch repairer) r 4, Tyringham Heath Theodore S., Main St., W. Stockbridge HUNT LYMAN A., Spring St., WilUamstown Junk Dealers. RODGERS JAMES, Adams Cary Emerson J., 44 Ashland, North Adams Grant Charles, Pittsfield HENRY, BLAIN A CO., 58 Fenn St., Smith Silas, ¦' Kalsomining.See also Painter. Hill Charles E., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Minkler Madison G., Housatonic, NEW FRED T.. r 40, " VOLL JACOB, 21 North st, Pittsfield Ladies Furnishings. See Dry Goods, also General Merchants, also Millinery. Lath Manufacturers. (See also Saw-MiUs, also Lumber Manufac turers. ) DEAN WARREN B. , n Depot, Cheshire Laundries. Bly Olive Mrs., Arnoldsville, Adams CLEMENTS BROS., 40 Park, " Hamilton Kate, 13 Commercial, " Newmarker Mary, Commercial, Smith Laura, 8 Harmony, PIERCE CARLTON A., Bridge st., Great Barrington Whitford James, Lee NORTH ADAMS STEAM LAUNDRY, R. L. Henry, prop., Bank st, N. Adams WiUiams Anna Miss, Baughan Clara M., Pittsfield ?BATES A BENEDICT, 11 Summer sr " Brant Sarah D., Mrs., 17 Lake, " Carr Marv J., Mrs, 31 Third, " Cowell Ellen Mrs., 68 N. First, Crossman Willis A.. 11 Summer st., " FRANKLIN STEAM LAUNDRY, Wil ley Robinson Mfg. Co., props., 4s North St.. '• GiUiard Jane Mrs., 3 Robbins. " Gunn Lucv, {'Mrs. Seline) h Learned ave.. " Harrison Marv L., h 214 North, " Hibbard Henrv, 29 Howard st.. " Linn Ton Joe, (Chinese ) 20 West st., " MARTIN SARAH A.. 22 Burbank st. " ?PITTSFIELD STEAM LAUNDRY, Bates A Benedict, props., 11 Smn- mer street, ' Stickles Lucy A. Mrs., h John st.. . '• WILLEY 'ROBINSON MFG. CO., (Franklin steam laundry ) 48 North st, " Wilson Parthenia, h 28 Rm-r st, ' " Burk Mary, Water st., WiUiamstown Davis Mary A., Blackinton, " Fitzgerald Bridget, " MAHONY MARGARET, 27 Spring st. " O'Connor Nora Mrs., 1 Union blk., Wa ter street, " Piper Catherine Mrs., " Welch Bridget, " Lawyers, [fThese were not reported as at present members of the Berkshire county Bar — the others are so reported.] Bixby Nelson H., 37 Center st., Adams Bliss Henry J., Collins, blk., " ¦(¦?BURT WALLACE M., Center st, " j Munson Franklin H. B., 1 Center st, " ! Savles Franklin 0., Central St., " I t WOLCOTT JOHN C, Cheshire COLLINS A. CHALKLEY, Gt. Barrington Dewey A Wright, Main st., " fGiddings Edward F., Housatonic, " JOYNER HERBERT C, Main st, Shores Norman W., Hon., (judge dis trict court) " Palmer BiUings, Main St., " Branning John, Lee CLARK ALBERT B., Hibbard Charles E., Main st, " fParsons J. E., Yokun ave., Lenox Post Thomas, " tROCKWELL JULIUS, Hon., (judge of Superior Court), " Beer Enoch H., 11 Martin blk, Main street, N. Adams- BROWN FREDERICK P., " Kiely Edward C, 31 Eagle St., " Lawrem-e George P., 69 Main St., •' PARKHURST A COUCH, 80 Main st, " Potter A. G. A A., Bank blk., 69 Main, •' PRESTON ABIATHAR W., Bank bik., Main street, " fROBINSON JAMES T., Hon., (judge pi-obate court) 70 Holden st, " fRockweU Jarvis Hon., (judge district court) 77 Main st., " Thayer S. A Son, 4 and 5 Buiiingame blk;. Main St., " tAlbro Lewis K., b West st., Pittsfield Barker James M. Hon., (judge of Supe rior court) " f Bowerman Samuel W., Bowerman's blk., South cor West St.. CROSBY JOHN C, office Park place, " Dams Henrv L. Hon., Park place, '• FILLEY WILLIAM T., 7 Park place, GAMWELL EDWARD A., Bowerman's blk., West st., " Gamwell Lorenzo H., h 27 Center " NOXON JOHN F., Bank row, PINGREE THOMAS P., office north sidi- the Square, '¦ tPLUNKETT WILLIAM R, office 13 and 14 Berkshire Life Ins. bld'g, North St., '¦ RACKEMANN CHARLES SEDGWICK, room 10 Berkshire Life Ins. bld'g, " ROCKWELL FRANCIS W. Hon., office Bank row, •'' SLOCUM EDWARD T., office court-house, " tTAFT HENRY W., office court-house, " TUCKER JOSEPH Hon., (judge of dis trict court) office court-house, " TURTLE WILLIAM, 13, 14 and 15, Berkshire Life Ins. bld'g, North <-or. West st, WATERMAN ANDREW J., Bank row, Wilcox Marshall, Bowerman's block, South st, " WOOD EDGAR M., 10 Bank row, +BOURNE GEORGE M., r 21, Savoy Center, Savoy LAWYERS — LIVERY STABLES. 499 Dunham Henrv J., Dunham block, Main st. Ntockhridgo fEvaos Charles E., East Stain st, Spaulding William I'., Mains! W. Stockbrid"c DANFORTH KEYES, 57 Main st, Williamstown Leather and Findings. (Sen- also Tanners.) Burget John. Mam st. Great Barrington Mellen George W. Main St., " Libraries— Circulating. South Adams Library Association, Ailanis Cheshire Library Association, Louise Martin, librarian, Cheshire Crane Library, at CranesvUle, Dalton Dalton Library Asson-iation, " Public Library Association of Hinsdale, Water st.. Hinsdale Library Association, Lee Lenox Library, Lenox Blackinton Free Library, (). A. Archer, librarian, Blackinton, Nortli Adams Library Association, " Berkshire Athenaeum, E. G. Hubbell, librarian. Bank row, PittBfield TALBOT BROS., 89 North st, Jackson Library, Stockbridge WiUiamstown Free Library, WiUiamstown Lightning Rods. Cumber Timothy, N. ,rth Adams Lime, Cement, Plaster, etc. FoUett L. J. A Sons, Adams Whipple John, " Whipple Reuben, " FARNAM A. S. A BRO., r 25, Cheshire Brewer John A.. Main st, Gt. Barrington Raymond Bros., Main st., Hinsdale PHELPS HENRY G, Lee Stahnan John J., " COONEY JOHN W., r 12, Lenox Hutchinson James, New Lenox, " Richardson A Flagg, 59 State st, N. Adams Whipple Brothers, r 15, •' GAMWELL CECIL G, 11 Raihoad st, Pittsfield ?LUCAS HENRY P., [Card ton page 471.] 13 West st, " ?MORTON WARNER G., [Card inside back cover.] 21 Depot st, " FUAREY A GASTON, West Stockbridge TRUSDELL'S SONS M„ " Liquor Dealers. [See also Saloons, Ac.) Barrett Henry P., (wholesale) Columbia street, Adams DUFFY FRANCIS J., Summer St., Needham John, 12 Columbia st., '• RILEY JOHN, cor. Friend and Sayles st, • Welch Thomas P., 41 Center st, '• Corcoran Andrew. Alain st., Gt. Barrington WRIGHT HENRY W., 7 and 9 Railroad street, " Clement Thomas F., (importer) i'l South Ashland St., North Adams Kielv John, 30 Main st., Welch 0. W. A Bros., 43-47 State and 25 Center sts., Whalen Thomas W., 23 State st, " CaUahan Michael, Liberty st., Pittsfield Clary Morris, 111, 113 an'd,115 West st, Dowling Michael B. Grociifii-lil Marietta, 17 Sunnier st, Pittsfield Kirby MargaiH-t Mrs., 101 and 1113 Wcstsi, " MARSHALL JOHN, 196 ' .' Nortli st, " MARSHALL Mil 111AEL, 6 Depot st, MeEuany John, 5 Fenn st, " McEnam Terrence H., 101 North st McGARRY WILLIAM, 7 West st, PARKER JOSEPH, 9 Depot sh. " Rouse John P., 9!) North st, " EGAN MICHAEL P., Main st, West Stockbridge Lynch James, Main st., " Murray Morris, Main st, " Livery Stables. BURT FREI > H. , My r tl. ¦ st. . Adams Charon Philip, Pleasant st., " HALL ANDREWS, 179 Myrtle st, Harrington .lerome N., " Jenks Frank, South st, Cheshire ?FULLER SAMUEL G, [card on page 70] Dalton PRATT DAVID J., Weston st.. Brusie Lyman H., N. Egremont, Egremont HASTY WILLIAM, S. Egremont., " Brusie Luther B., Railroad st, (It Barrington Brusie Orville J Railroad st., " HUMPHREY EDWIN D., Main st., LOVELAND WARREN B., (agent) Main street, " Ryan Patrick, E. Main St., Housatonic, " SWEET NORRIS S., Housatonic, " TUliston Charles N., rear of Berkshire House, '> TULLER GEORGE A., CoUins House. Clark Eben C, Hinsdale RAYMOND DANIEL G, CONNELLY WILLIAM P. , School st. , Lee DALEY A KANE, rear of Morgan House, Main st, " KEENAN PATRICK H, r47 cor 49, S. Lee, " MALLORY WILLIAM J., Main st., " Curtis William O., Lenox TILLOTSON FRANK S., Lenox Furnai-e, " TILLOTSON SIDNEY W., Main st, " KEYES FRANK W., Main St., Mill River, New Marlboro Tuttle Ira G., r 17 cor 6, '¦ Berrv Chcrrv H., 12 Main st., Nortli Adams BOND JOHN A., 45 Center aud 51 Hol den street, FLAGG JAMES H, 57 Main st, Lally John J., 82 Main st, " Miller Alonzo, Union st., " MYERS MARCUS E„ 33 State st, DAY HENRY A., Main st., Otis BRIDGES A CO., 4 Railroad st, Pittsfield ' Burbank Abraham, Burbank Hotel, I'ittsficld HARRINGTON FREDERICK, (Maple wood Hall stable) " KELLOGG FRANK H., rear Berkshire Life Ins. bldg., Nash Harvey L. North st., " Payne" Samuel, Mi-Kay st, ' " Phillips Truman G. 10 East st., " RusseU John L., 12X West st. " CONWAY JAMES E.,"Main st, Sheffield MINER WALTER M., Main st. Ferris Wm. S., bet r 71 and 72. Ashley Falls. " BARTON HARRY P. Stockbridge CAREY A QUIGLEY, Main st, " PRATT FREDERICK J., rear Dunham block, , 5°° LIVERY STABLES — LIVE ' STOCK BREEDERS AND DEALERS. W. Stockbridge WiUiamston opp. JONES HENRY C, Main st, JONES L. WARREN, BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., GAVITT MARCUS M., North Mansion House, Jordan Dwight F., " KeUogg Hnuse Livery, Thomas McMahon, prop., rear Kellogg House, Main st., " Mansion House Livery, James McMahon prop., rear of Mansion House, Main st, Wood Millard, r 4, " Thomas Labin, South WiUiamstown, " WATERMAN JAMES M., 65 Main St., " V Live Stock Breeders and Dealers. Alger FrankUn, (Hambletonian horses) Edmonds st., Adams. Anthony Edwin A., (Jersey cattle) r 14%, " HATHAWAY RUFUS B., (grade Jersey cattle) East Hathaway St., " Howland Charles A., (Durham cattle) r 2, " MOLE THOMAS A., (Jersey cattle) Park St., " Smith Ernest, (dealer) r 14, Alford WILLIAMS SAMUEL K., (Hampshiredown and Southdown sheep) N. Egremont, " McNERNEY MICHAEL, ("fat cattle) r 4, Becket CLANCY BARNEY, (grade Jersey cat tle) r 22, Cheshire NORTHUP LEROY J., (Holstein cat tle) r3, " PHILLIPS EUGENE E., (grade Alder ney cattle) r 3, " Wood Henry F., (cattle dealer) r 10, Adams, " Stevens Charles D., (horses) r 6, North Adams, Clarksburg FILKINS RANSLAER D., (horse dealer) Dalton TOWER DAVID H, (Jersey cattle) r 7, WESTON BYRON Hon., (grade Alder ney cattle, " Blakeman Leander V. N., (Guernsey cat tle and Berkshire swine) r 23, South Egremont, Egremont HOLLENBECK JOHN K., (stock horse " Frank M.") r 29, N. Egremont, " Joyner Loomis M., (Jersey cattle) r 1, N. Egremont, KLINE JOSEPH A (Durham cattle and Southdown sheep) r 12, North Egremont, Kline Levi K., (Hampshiredown sheep) r 7 cor. 8, N. Egremont, MILLARD DAVID G, (Holstein cattle) r 9, N. Egremont, Olmsted Frederick M., (dealer) r 9, N. Egremont, Rowley James H., (Guernsey cattle) r 11, N. Egremont, Jenks WiUiam T., (Durham cattle and Volunteer horses) r 16, cor. 17, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida Whitcomb Lorenzo F., (Guernsey cattle) r 14, ABBEY FREDERICK, (Durham cattle) r 25, Gt. Barrington BIDWELL A MINOR, (horse dealers) Monterey, " Cone Henry D., (Durham cattle) Housa- i'DTiIP " CRISSEY WARREN, (Ayrshire cattle) r 26, Dewey Samuel O., (Berkshire swine) Great Barrington Gibbons Wmiam H, (Berkshire hogs and Holstein cattle) " Hayward Albert, (Jersey cattle and Wilkes Spirit horses) r 42, " Hurlburt Edwin, (Hambletonion horses) " Lewis Jared, (Durham cattle) r 25, Van Deusen, " Mackie John M., (Jersey cattle) r 43, " NEWELL SAMUEL, (Short-horn and Jersey cattle and Southdown sheep) " Osborne Noah H., (horse dealer) r 49, " VanDeusen Jacob H, (Durham cattle) r 5 cor. 6, VanDeusen, " Walker WiUiam I., (Ayrshire cattle) r 26, " RusseU Parley A., (Jersey cattle) " WHEELER 'MERRITT I., (Guernsey cattle and Essex swine) S. Main st., " CURTIS BROS., (Holstein and Durham cattle) r 28, Hinsdale PIERCE CHRISTOPHER E., (breeder and dealer) " Robinson Calvin C, (lreg. Jersey buU, " Lord Goodman,") r 18, " Tracy EUzabeth S., (breeder and dealer) r 30, " Watkins Sarah, (breeder and dealer) r 30, " FARNAM CLIFFORD T, (dealer) r 13, Lanesboro FARNAM HENRY J., (dealer) r 13, Mack Charles H, (dealer) r 20, " NOURSE FRANK, (Durham cattle) r 12, " SHEPARDSON GEORGE M., .(Jersey cattle) off r 21, Pittsfield. WEED WILLIAM R., (Durham cattle) r 21, BALL CHARLES C, (Jersey cattle, reg.) S. Lee, Lee Barlow Lemuel, (Jersey cattle) " BENTON JAMES F., (Jersey cattle) r 31, " BLAKE JOHN D., (grade Jersey cattle) S. Lee, " BRADLEY ALONZO, (reg. Holstein cattle and Hambletonian horses) r 19, BRADLEY EDWARD A., (Holstein cat tle) r 36, ¦' BRADLEY JARED, (reg. Holstein cat tle, Cheshire hogs and Leicester sheep) " BULLARD JAMES, (grade Jersey and Guernsey cattle) r 39, " DECKER JOHN A., (Jersey cattle) r 9, " DeWOLF DANIEL, (reg. Jersey cattle) no, v ' " Foot Theron L., (Ayrshire cattle) r 26, " GROSS FRANCIS'S.. (Hambletonian horses) r 33, " Hinckley Frank K, (Durham cattle) " Kennedy Michael, (dealer) r 33, LANGDON E. M. A SON, (Jersey cattle) " MERRILL EDGAR S., (Southdown sheep) r 40, " MORIN WILLIAM, (Jersey cattle and Southdown sheep) r 26, " Northrup Mary J., (Jersey cattle) r 15, " Quackenbush PeterMc, (Jersey cattle) " Sabin Thomas G., (dealer in horses) School st., " Saunders Samuel K. Dr., (reg. Jersey cattle) " SHAYLOR PLINY M., (Holstein cattle) r 7, « LIVE STOCK BREEDERS AND DEALERS. 5°I SMITH ELIZUR H, "Highland Stock Farm," (reg. Holstein cattle, trot ting horses and Cheshire swine) r 11, Lee Tanner Edward P. ( Jersev cattle.) " THATCHER G. WESLEY! (Jersey cat tle) AUCHMUTY RICHARD T., (Jersey cattle and horses) r 12, ' Lenox Braem Henri M., (Jersey cattle) r 23, " BUTLER JOHN W., (Durham cattle) r 23 " BUTLER LUTHER S., (Ayrshire cattle) r 33, " Dewey Chauncey E.. (reg. Holstein cat tle) New Lenox, " FORD GEORGE W„ (grade Holstein cattle and dealer) r 33, " GARDNER LYMAN, '.(cattle dealer) r 8, New Lenox, " GILMORE CLINTON G., (reg. Guern sey cattle) " Goelet Robert, (Jersey cattle) r 42, " Lannier CharlcB, (Jersey cattle) r 35, " MATTOON CHARLES G., (Southdown sheep) r8, " Root Rodney G, (Merino sheep) r 20, " Sargent John 0., (Jersey cattle) r 12, " ?SCHENCK HARRY de B., (registered Guernsey cattle) "Larchmount Farm," r 43, [card on page 417] " Sedgwick Edward G, (Guernsey cattle) r 38, Lenox Furnace, " Thompson George G, (Grade Jersey cattle) Lenox Furnace, " TILLOTSON FRANK S., (dealer in horses and cattle ) Lenox Furnace, " Washbm-n Edwin M., (dealer in thor oughbred Holstein cattle) r 38, Len ox Furnace, " BIDWELL MARSHALL S., (Holstein cattle, registered) Monterey Heath Francis G., ( Morgan horses) r27, cor 31, " MINOR WILLIAM, H, (dealer) r 16, Purdy Henry H., (registered Durham cattle) r 21, Gt. Barrington, " STEDMAN OSCAR T., (dealer) r 30, Walker Warren A Son, (cattle dealers) r 6, New Marlboro HALEY GEORGE R., (breeder Poland China and Chester White hogs, and grade Durham cattle) r 28, North Adams NORTHUP FAYETTE, (horse dealer) Beach George M., (dealer) Otis CHANDLER CLARK, (dealer) r 12, North Blandford, Hampden Co., " DAVISON EDMUND, (dealer) r 29, Peasley Calvin, (dealer) r 29, " SHUMWAY EDWIN, (grade cattle) r 21 cor 20, Peru STOWELL CHARLES I., (dealer) r 29, " ' WeUs George, (Holstein cattle, reg.) r 17, " Zink Charles W., (prop, of staUion)off r 1," BATES WILLIAM T., (Ayrshire cattle, reg., grade Jersey cattle,farrier and dealer in horses) r 36, Pittsfield Boon Levi, (Hambletonion staUion "CharUe Smith") " French Timothy H. , (cattle dealer) r 16, " KARNER WARREN G., (Southdown sheep, Jersey cattle) r 22, " ?LEARNED FRANK, "Onota Stock Farm" (Jersey cattle, Hambletonian horses, Shropshiredown sheep, and Yorkshire swine) r 28, " MERRILL JOHN E., (Durham and Swiss cattle, reg. ) r 22, Pittsfield Middleton Patrick, (horse dealer) " MILTON WILLIAM F., (Durham cattle. reg., Hambletonain horses, South down sheep, medium Yorkshire swine and collie dogs) r 11, Coltsville, " Moran Mitchell, (dealer in horses) " Murphy Michael, (dealer in horses) " RE ED CHARLES A. , (dealer) r 34, RIDER \VILLIAMK.,(finehorsij8) " Sprague Martin V., (cattle dealer) Warner Thomas A Nathaniel, (del r48, (dealers) Williams Leonard, (dealer in horses) " VALENTINE HENRY C. , (Jersev cows, reg., Southdown sheep. Berkshire and Yorkshire swine) r 28, " Branch WiUiam IL, (dealer) r 7, Pitts field, Richmond WADHAMS HENRY B. , (dealer) r 14, Denning Edwin L., (breeder and dealer) r 38, New Boston, Sandisfield Ives Adelbert J., (breeder and dealer) r 55, New Boston, " IVES TRUMAN W., (horses Poland China hogs, r 39, New Boston, " NORTHWAY ORLOW (Hereford cattle) r 38, New Boston, PARSONS RICHARD, (breeder and dealer) r 59 cor 44, S. Sandisfield, SHEPARD CHARLES K., (Jersey cat tle) r 36, New Boston, SMITH NELSON (Holstein ana Dur ham cattle) off r 18, Montville, " Watts John, (dealer) r 6, New Boston, " BURNETT WILLIS W., (grade Durham cattle) off r 5 Savoy Center. Savoy MASON FRANK C, (dealer) r 35, ANDREWS R. DWIGHT, (Holstein cat tle and Hamshiredow n sheep) Sheffield BLODGET GEORGE, (grade Holstein cattle) r 64, Ashley Falls " BREWER GEORGE A., (grade cattle) r 63, Ashley FaUs, " CHAPIN WILLIAM M., (reg. Holstein cattle) r 47, " Cooper Amasa, r 72, Ashley Falls, " French Cyrus, (grade cattle) " McCarty Martin, r 16, " MILLER J. LELAND, (thoroughbred and grade cattle) r 36, " RORABACK JAMES, (grade cattle) r 27, cor. 26, Sage Rodney, (Hampshire sheep) r 80, ChapinviUe, Litchfield Co., Conn., " Wilcox William S., (Short-horn cattle and Southdown sheep) " Barnes Albert W., (Jersey cattle) r 27, CurtisviUe, Stockbridge BEACHTEL FREDERICK W., (Hol stein cattle) r 40 Glendale, " Bech George A., (Jersey cattle) r 15, " BURNS PATRICK, (grade Jersey cattle) r 34, Carter Edward C, (Jersey cattle) r 17, COOPER JOHN M., (Durham and Jer sey cattle) r8, " Curtis Edward S., (grade Holstein cat tle) r 7 CurtisviUe, " CURTIS NATHAN B., (Holstein and grade cattle) Curtisville, " GOODRICH CHARLES, (grade Jersey cattle) Glendale, " S°2 LIVE STOCK LUMBER MANUF'RS AND DEALERS. HEATH EDWARD L., (Jersey cattle, reg.) CurtisviUe, Stockbridge KNIGHT ROBERT H, (Jersev grade cattle) r 36, " Palmer WiUiam H., (grade Jersey cattle, Southdown sheep) " Hale Charles H., (Durham cattle) r 15, Tyringham Hale George E., (Durham cattle) r 4, " HEATH ALBERT G, (Jersey cattle) r 11, " Coats OUver, (Southdown sheep) r 29, Becket, Washington EAMES EDWARD H.,( cattle dealer) r 15, " KING GEORGE H, (stock horse) r 14, Pomeroy Alanson S., (cattle dealer) r 34, Becket, Pomeroy Edwin S., (cattle dealer) r 34, Becket " BALD WIN HENRY M., (Jersey cattle) r 11, W. Stockbridge DEWELL JAMES, (Morgan and Mess enger horses and Ayrshire cattle) r 14, " POMEROY JOHN P.. (jersev cattle) " WILSON JOHN G., (cattle dealer) r 23, " BACON STEPHEN, Jr., (grade Jersey cattle) r 36, Sweet's Corners, WiUiamstown BRIDGES BENJAMIN F., " BRIDGES CHARLES E., (grade Jersev cattle) r 10, " FALLEN JOHN, (grade Jersey cattle) r21, " Foster Wesley, (grade Jersey cattle) r 31, " Galusha DanielB., (Merino sheep, reg.) r 26, Gayitt Chauncev P., (Southdown sheep) r 19 " GOODRICH JAMES H., (Merino sheep) r 2, " GOODRICH THOMAS P., (Merino sheep, reg.) " HALL FRANCIS D., (grade Jersey cat tle) r 21, Sweet's Corners, " HICKOX CHAUNCEY E., (grade Jersey cattle and Merino sheep) r 18, " HICKOX STEPHEN A., r 34, S. WiU- • iamstown, ' ' HubbeU Charles L., (Southdown and Cotswold sheep, Hambletonian horses) 108 Main st., " IngaUs Charles D., (grade Jersey cattle) r 34, Sweet's Corners, " MiUs Charles A., (grade Jersey cattle) S. WiUiamstown, " NOBLE ROBERT, (Jersey cattle) h 123, Main st., " PHELPS CASSIUS D., (Holstein and Guernsey cattle) r 33, S. WiUiams town, " PRINDLE GEORGE H, (Chester white swine) r 13, " PRINDLE JOHN F. , (Merino sheep) r 18, " QUINN THOMAS M. , (stock horse ' 'Hins dale") " Sherman WUlard B., (Jersey cattle ) ' Torrev Giles, (Spanish Merino sheep, reg.) WiUiams Charles, (grade Holstein cat tle) r 21, Sweet's Corners, " WORTHY PARLEY E., (Spanish Merino sheep, reg., Hambletonian horses) r 17, ' " MINER ADDISON E., (fine carriage horses) r 53, E. Windsor, Windsor Loan Agents. JOYNER HERBERT G, Main st., Great Barrington NASH EMORY H, 60 North st, Pittsfield ?NEWTON HENRY H., 18%, ?MOORE JAMES S., Main st., W. Stockbridge Locksmiths. See Gunsmiths, etc. Loom and Horse Blanket Straps. BASSETT ALMON, Burbank Hotel block, West st., Pittsfield Loom Shuttles and Weaving Reeds. Stevenson WiUiamC. Mfg. Co., Clapp ave., Pittsfield Lumber Manufacturers and Dealers. (See also Saw MiUs.) ARNOLD H. J. A SON, Spring st, Adams HOLDEN MERRICK J., near Depot, " Lloyd WiUiam A., South st., Cheshire HASKINS JOEL C, N. Adams, Clarksburg HAWLEY WILLIAM H. Depot st, Dalton ?BREWER JOHN A SONS, Mahaiwe street. Gt. Barrington HIGGINS ROBERT. " Kilborn Mark, " Turner Noble B., r 2, Housatonic, " BALL A- BALDWIN, Center St., Lee Stedman A Lewis, Lenox Furnace, " BELDEN HENRY A., r 33, Lenox LANGDON MERRICK C, r 26 cor. 27, Monterey ADSIT CHARLES, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Brewer WilUam E., r 46, Sheffield, " CANFIELD WALLACE, r 73, Canaan Vallev, Conn., " CANFIELD WILLIAM, r 74, Canaan VaUey, Conn., " HOLT FRANCIS G., r 72, Norfolk, Conn., " DIBBLE S. B., 63 State st., North Adams KEMP SYLVESTER A., East Main cor. Congress ave.. " PERRY GEORGE B., office town bld'g, " Beach George M., Otis Bristol Isaac L., r 2, - " CHANDLER CLARK, r 12, N. Bland ford, Hampden Co., " CLARK JAMES, FAY A WILLIAMS, Main st., Haley Mahlon. Main st.. " HaskeU Volnev W., Main St., " Geer Jewett H, r 32, Peru McCREA ROBERT, r 17, " BOOTH CHARLES H., First st., Pittsfield •BUTLER JAMES H, (wholesale and retail) Fenn st, " MERRILL A CO., 140 North st., " Wadhams Lewis W., 85 West st., '• WOODRUFF RUSSELL, 16 Railroad St., " WEBB THOMAS S. A SON, off r 3, W. Otis, Sandisfield Wilcox Henry M., r 43, New Boston. " DEMING AMOS, r 33, Savoy Woodruff Hubbard, Hudson st.,W. Stockbridge BULKLEY WILLIAM A., Wulianistown COLE PORTER R., r 13,' LALLY PATRICK, r 3, ALLEN HEMAN L., r 8 cor. 9, Windsor Leonard Mason E., r 48, Dalton, " TORREY BROS., r 54, E. Windsor, " White James L., r 27, " MACHINISTS MASONS AND BUILDERS. 5°3 Machinists. (See also Iron Founders and Machinists.) Anderson George W., Railroad st, Great Barrington WHITELEY WILLIAM. Housatonic, DOWD JOHN, (paper machiuerv ) r 26, E. Lee. ' l,,(, MCLAUGHLIN JOIIN,( paper making) r 31, CLARK WILLIAM A CO., paper and mill machinery) McKay cor Depot st., Pittsfield Jones Edward D. G., (paper machinery) office McKay cor Depot st., May A Chapel, (gen. jobbers) cor Fenn and School sts.. '• Stevenson WiUiam C. Mfg. Co.. (loom shuttles and weaving reeds) Clapp ave., - " TRACY WILLIAM W., (light work) 87 Fenn st, >> WILLEY BENJAMIN T., (jobbing) 48 North st, Williams Mathias, South St., Bowerman's block, Clark Henry, r 72, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Yale Lawrence M. A Co., r 21, Stockbridge Spencer John S., r 26, Housatonic, West Stockbridge Spencer Thomas H., r 26, Housatonic, W. Stockbridge REED JOHN W., r 5, Williamstown RANDALL AUSTIN D., r 54, E. Wind sor, Windsor Marble Dust. Rand E. A. A Son, 43 Ashland st., N. Adams Marble and Granite Dealers and Workers, also Producers and Manufacturers. -FITCH HORACES., (marble producer) Alford ?GOODELL J. W. A CO., Bennington, Vt. GROSS BROS., (producers) r 33, Lee STURGES ED WIN, r 26, E. Lee BARRETT JAMES L., Church st., Lenox Shepardson Leland M., New Lenox, " Hasley Alfred B., 50 Liberty st. N. Adams LOFTUS THOMAS F., 35 State st, MULLANY BROS., (ganite and marble) 202 North st, Pittsfield FULLER A MASLEN, 185 North st, " Andrus Frank 0.. Sheffield MACREA HARRY E., r 71, Ashley Falls, " SHELLEY A MACREA, r 72, Ashlev Falls, " Rathbun Charles E., r 36, W. Main st., Stockbridge Brown Frederick E., r 31>£, Housatonic, W. Stockbridge Masons and Builders. (See also Architects and Builders, also Car penters and Builders.) Brooks Fred, Orchard st., Adams Brown James, (contractor) 34 Burt st., " Cassidy FeUx, CrockwaU Thomas, Daniels Richard, Davis George, Dollar George, Foster Michael, FuUer George W., " Gallagher Patrick, Gardner Jacob, Goodbear Thomas, Haggerty John, Adams Haggerty Peter, Hathaway Edgar M., r 22, " Hughes .John, " Hughes Michael, " Knapton Fred, « Lcveiller Joseph (brick) " Martin Peter, " Mvettc Joseph, " Shin-loll Michael, (stone) " Siuilh James, " Tolland John, (plasterer) " Waters John H., " Waters John R., " WATERS WILLIAM H, Watson James E., " Wheelock F. Lyman, " PEASE JOEL,' r 2, Becket RICHARDSON JOHN H., r 17, " StoweU George D.. D.-an st, Cheshire Harris Anderson, r 8, N. Adams, Clarksburg Hathaway Ambrose, r 9, N. Adams, " Newton George E., r 1, N. Adams, " CROWLEY MICHAEL, Dalton Dew ire John, " Dewire Robert, " Dill Ira, " KNIGHT HENRY H., (stone) " Sikes Abiatha, r 26, " WiUiams George, " Holmes John S., r 9, N. Egremont, Egremont Shultis Lyman A., r 7, N. Egremont, " Hall Edmund, off r 13, Hoosac Tunnel Florida BRIGGS FRANK H, Gt. Barrington BRIGGS LUTHER A.. " Fahev Anthony, " TREAT DANIEL A., Kane Patrick, " Kernahan John, Housatonic, " Kipp George I., " Maitin Henry J., Housatonic " Mason Francis L. D., r 34, " NOONAN JAMES, Housatonic, " Shaw Charles L., VanDeusen, " Shaw Edward H., r 17, VaiiDeus<-n, " SuUivan Dennis, r 34, " Viola Charles R., " Viola John, " Wagner Heman B., r 2, Housatonic, " Williams John, off r 18, Van Deusen, " Wood George E.. r 2, Housatonic, " Brown John, r 30, Hinsdale Murphy Andrew, ( stone) Helms Jeremiah J., (brick and plasterer) r 19, Lanesboro Beach George, ( stone) Lee Bishop Milton G. (.stone) r 45, " Combs WiUiam, (brick) r 22, Gamble Christopher, Laurel st, Gamble Charles, (stone) Laurel St., Happey John H, (stone) Hawver Frank H, (stone) r 3iy,, " Hawver Mitchell, (stone) r 31)., " McDonneU Michael, (stone) " Miner Franklin E., (stone) r 28, East Lee, " Parker Rufus, (stone) r 40, " Roberts Isaac V., (stone) r25, Shay Patrick, (stone) ofl' r 7, Wooward James M.. (builder) r 15, CAREY JOHN, (builder) Lenox Fur nace, Lenox Crawford WiUiam, (stone) Lenox Fur nace, 5°4 MASONS AND BUILDERS. Donahue John, (stone) Lenox DOYLE MICHAEL, r 7, New Lenox, LYNCH PATRICK, Housatonic St., O'Brien Richard, " ScuUy Patrick, (buUder) New Lenox, r 7, " TIGHE MICHAEL, (builder) Housatonic st, " Bentley Elisha W., HartsviUe,r 3,New Marlboro Spencer George H, (stone) r 4, HartsvUle. " Bates Mark, (stone) r 23, North Adams Beauchamb Charles, (stone) r 15, Benton Frank H., (brick and plasterer) 175 East Main st., Benton Hiram C, (brick and plasterer) 3 East Quincy, Benton Horace, 83 Prospect st. CorneU John, (stone) at Moulton HiU, Cosgrove Thomas, Chrysologue Badard, 22 Greylock St., Clement George W., (contractor) Clements John, Eddy Benjamin, Daniels Jonathan (stone) 18 Liberty St., DiUon James, Duckett JuliuB, (stone) Moulton HiU, FuUer Lewis P., (stone) Gerand Napoleon, (stone) Gilbo Fred, (stone) Handley John, Harrington George E., (brick and plas ter) 44 E. Quincy st, Horton Simeon H., Howes Lorenzo L., (stone and brick) Lachner Henry, (stone) Lee Samuel H.. Le Plant JuUus F., (brick and plaster) r 15, Lloyd Ed., Loomis Homer A., Loring Nelson J., Madden John, (stone) McAdoo John R., (stone) McDonald Daniel, Eagle cor. Center, Moore Walter, Moulton Ranson E., (stone) Molton HiU, Myers George, Murphy Daniel, Noel Charles, Noel Joseph, (builder) East Brooklyn, Parkhurst Albert W., Natural Bridge St., Patterson Samuel C, Powers James, Provo Simon, (stone) Remington Frank L., 82 E. Quincy st., Smith Samuel, Terry James T., (stone) off West Main st., Whitney Charles E., 11 Jackson, Whitney Merrill H, 11 Jackson, Wilcox Samuel G.,(stone) Congress ave., Burrows Chester T., r 31 cor. 32, West Otis, PEARL JOHN H., r 6, Adams Thomas, Bennett Andrew, Benoit Andrew, Burk John, (stone) Carney James, Chapman George, r 32, Colbarth Timothy, (brick) Cornow Joseph, Cummings Bartlett, (stone) Daley Dennis, Devanny James, Otis Pittsfield DiUon Edward, (stone) Pittsfield DiUon Michael, Dillon Thomas, Dodge James C, Dodge Norman, (brick) Dodge Samuel, Dolan WiUiam, (brick) Douglass Oliver, (brick) Drennan Michael, McKay st., Evans Orman, Fahey Edward, (stone) Flannigan Thomas, (stone) FUnn Michael, FOOT GEORGE W., (builder) Fury Joseph, (stone) l Hart Patrick, (stone) Hawkins WiUiam, Hayes Patrick, (brick) Hopper Thomas, Johnson John, Karney James, KeUey Martin, (stone) KiUaekey John, (stone) Mannion Fergus, (brick) MARKHAM CLARLES M., Markham Edward H., (brick) Markham Joseph T., MarshaU Michael, (brick) MarshaU WiUiam, (brick) off r 13, MarteU Joseph, McKenna James, Mee John, (brick) Misklle Patrick, Moore Arvah H., (brick) Murry WiUiam, Roberts Frank P., Robinson Freeman L., (stone) Scully Thomas P., (stone) Shaver Louis, (brick) Simmons Terrence, Sparrow Charles A., Stapleton George W., (brick) Tanner George, 15 Cottage row, Tewey Patrick, Turner Samuel, (stone and brick) Turner WiUiam H, (bricklayer and plasterer) Watkins Frank P., (brick) Watkins Willard H., (brick) Welch Charles, Welch Matthew, (stone) WUey Harry, (stone) WUey John W., (stone) Young Paul, (stone) 28 Circular ave., Madden James, r 41, New Boston, Sandisfield Daniels George W., off r 18, Savoy Cen ter, Savoy Anthony John, (stone) r 13 cor 27, Sheffield Cooper Milton A., " Cropper WiUiam, r 71, Ashley FaUs, " Johnson Nathaniel, r 4, " Manvell George W., r23, " Manvell Reuben S., r 23, " DOYLE THOMAS F., (builder) Stockbridge Duffy Patrick, r 25, Gilson Charles H., (buUder) " Loyd William, (buUder) r 26, Glendale, Mackel James, (stone) r 35, " MUler James H. (builder) r 25, " Pixley George, r 37, Glendale, " TuUer Daniel W.. (stone) " Warner George H., (stone) r 28, Gendale, " Weeks John H., (builder) " WEEKS NELSON, Church st., " MASONS AND BUILDERS— MEAT MARKETS AND BUTCHERS. WiUiams Lucius, (builder) r 26, Glen- -r, ,,d,lU'' T , Stockbridge Delleaer John, r 5, New Lenox, Washington Messenger Curtis, (stone) r 16, Savery Harvey B., (stone) r 34, Becket, " BiUings Nelson A., r 21, W. Stockbridge Casoy John, (stone) Pittsfield st, Fadding Archibald, r 10, << Tibbies Charles S„ r S2, Housatonic, Weeks Robert S., u Daniels Albert J., r 10, WiUiamstown Gibbs.Joseph, (stone) n HiU WiUiam H., (stone) r 11, ' >< KeUey Patrick, (stone) Meade WiUiam, (stone) " Moody Seth A., r4, it Moodv Willard, r 4, « Noel Albert, Noel Casimire, tt Noel Edward, Noel Moses, NOEL MOSES P., .< Noel Peter, tt WALDEN JOSEPH H., 10 Spring st., Pierce Isaac A., (stone) r 51, Windsor Match Manufacturer. PEASE MOSES H, 14 Main st., Lee Meat Markets and Butchers. Prairie Frank, Commercial St., Adams THOMPSON JOHN, r 32, Housatonic, Thompane Patrick, Myrtle St., " Wink Frank, Park st.,' " STODDARD CHARLES F., agent, r 17, North Egremont, i Alford Abbott Charles V, Main St., ' Becket Carter S. Mark, Main, " Beers Edwin H., Cheshire Crofter Thomas, (butcher) r 21, " Cummings Charles D., Main, " Wilson WiUiam H., Dean st. cor Rich mond, " Barton' John S., (butcher) r 23, Dalton Benton George B., (butcher) r 22, " Brown George N, (butcher) r 22, " Cummings A ConneUy, Depot St., " BOYCE ABRAM, (butcher) N. Egremont, Egremont Olmsted Frederick M., (butcher) r 6, N. Egremont, " Beaman Nathan D., (butcher) N. Ad ams, Florida ADAMS PETER I., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Brusie OrviUe B., Water st., " MINOR A HALE, 1 Park st. , Read Albert L., (wholesale butcher) head of Railroad st. , " SANFORD SAMUEL A., Main st., White WUby D., (butcher) " WUson James, (butcher, etc.) Railroad st, " Beverly Edwin C, Water st., Hinsdale PEASE MARTIN, " Talcot WiUiam P., (butcher) r 15, Lanesboro Tyler Alonzo D., (butcher) r 37 cor 28, " WOOD EDGAR P., r 20, " BREWSTER FREDERICK, (butcher) r 39, Lee Cheeney Robert B., Market st, " Dewey Andrew S., 45 Main St., " ELLIS GEORGE G, r 26, E. Lee, " Hinckley Charles E., Main St., " Lape Andrew W., South Lee, r 40, " Crosby Louis A., Water st, Stockbridge, Lenox 5°5 Kiley James, Lenox O'BRIEN JAMES D. , (butcher ) Church st., " PARSONS JULIUS A., r 35, STANLEY RICHARD A., Church st., STANLEY A O'BRIEN, Church st., " BRAYMAN E. W. A CO., eor r 26 and 27, Monterey Miner Charles H., (butcher) r 15, " Adams E. A J. W., (butcher) Mill River, Main st., New Marlboro Murray Michael, (butcher) r 44, Mill River, " Ayer WiUard P., (butcher) Eagle st., N. Adams Bateman Thomas S.. 26 Eagle st., " Blair James L., (butcher) 5" Ray st., " Braman George O., 32 State st., " Chace J. M. A Co., 49 Eagle St., " Cody James H., Center cor. Eagle St., " Dimpsay Matthew, (butcher) " Dyke Elijah, 14 Holden St., " Germain Fred, (butcher) 18 Washington avenue, " Joy Henrv A., " Millard Prescott W., 94 Eagle st, " Pike Frank E., 115 Main st., " Pike James, (wholesale) ' ' Pike Merritt M., Main st, " Rich Charles, 119 West Main St., " Rogers Edwin A., 50 Main St., " Stark H. Watson, 92 S. Church st., " Tower Henry A., West Main St., " Ayers Perry J., 17 Fenn st, Pittsfield Crosier WiUiam D., r 26, " Crosier A Bartlett, 83 North st, " DILLON W.-J. A CO., 33 Fenn st, " FOOT ANDREW J., 4 Dunham st, " Gleason James M., 145 North St., " Gleason Monroe, (butcher) 60 North St., " HadseU Emmett and George H (butch ers) r 28, " Jordan Freeman, (butcher) r 28, " Jordan Martin, (butcher) eor. r 19 and 28, " Judd S. G. A Co., (wholesale) RaUroad st, " Knapp Edmund, (butcher) Knapp Edward M., (butcher) Renne place, " Miller A Rowe, 11 South St., " MURPHY JAMES H., 7 West st, " NEWTON ERNEST J., Parker Albert N., (butcher) r 30, READ CHARLES A., (butcher) r 34, < ; Read George F., (butcher) r 34, " Stewart Anthony W., (butcher) 17 Fenn VON NIDA HENRY, 192 North st., " Twining Edson P., (butcher) r 43, New Boston, Sandisfield Andrus Edward D., (butcher) Sheffield Conway WiUiam F., (butcher) r 22, S. Egremont, " Little Henry R., (butcher) r 14, " LITTLE RALSTON F., (butcher) r 14, " Barry Rodger, off r 32, Glendale, Stockbridge BUCK JOHN M., (butcher) r 35, " Bristol Elam H., r 17, Main st., W. Stockbridge Leavitt OUver P., Main St., " Beverly George H., r 10, WiUiamstown Lamont Stewart, r 11. Blackinton, " Pattison Joseph D., 56 Main St., " Reed Henry, (butcher) r 8, " Rickards George D., r 23, Blackinton, " Smith Leroy B., 56 Water st., " STEVENS ALMON M., r 21, " SWEET GEORGE W., r 38, S. WiU iamstown, " Torrey NeweU E., r 2, " 506 MECHANICAL ENGINEER MUSIC TEACHERS. Mechanical Engineer. TOWER DAVID H, r 7, Dalton Milliners, Millinery and Fancy Goods. (See also Dry Goods, also General Merchants.) BUss NeUie J., Adams ?CURTIN A HANRAHAN, 9 Park St., Edwards J. H. Mrs., Park St., Tucker Lucv A., Mrs., Dean St., Whitcher Nancy M. Mrs., Park st., " FarreU Nellie Miss, Depot st., Dalton Cheshire Emma E., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Crosta EUen Mrs., Main st, " FASSETT ALFRED S., Main St., " Hatch Henrietta, Main st., " L'Hommedieu Elizabeth, Main st, Needles Rosa, Main st, " Galven Marv L., 62 Main st., Lee GRISWOLD MAE Mes., " Horsfall Mary Anne, Raihoad St., " Nichols Ellen R., 54 Main St., " TattersaU Eliza. 101 Main st, " Clark F. M. Mrs., 6 Bank st, N. Adams Kielv E. C. Mrs., 31, Eagle st, Lake A Wilcox, 50 Holden St., " McConneU Ann J., 3 Pennimanrow, " Ripley Laura, " Simonds Rosa, 63 Main. " Southwick M. S. Mrs., 95 Main St., " Thatcher E. B. Mrs., 100 Main St., Chapman Mary A. Mrs., 4 Bowerman's block, West eor North st., Pittsfield Devanny Margaret E., 146 North st, " Foster W. S. Mrs., 124 North st, " Hayes M. A J., 8 Academy of Music block, 709 North st, " KENNEDY A MacINNIS, 47 and 49 North St., " MARKSTEIN A ROSENTHAL, 52 and 56 North cor Fenn st, " Pulaski Sophie Miss, 22 North St., " Smith Electa T. Miss, Backus block, " ?SPIEGEL HENRIETTA Mks., 62 North St., " Taylor Jennie. 291.,' North st.. " Daniels Mary A. Mrs., r 36, New Boston, Sandisfield French Martha, Main st. Sheffield Fitzpatrick DeUa Mrs., Pittsfield st., West Stockbridge Richardson EUzabeth A. Mrs., Main st., '• Mill Supplies. POWER JOHN T. A CO., 17 West Bt, Pittsfield Millwrights. AUen Darwin D., r 14, Hosea William, Carter S. Mark, Main st, Prentice WiUiam C, Main st., PRENTICE WILLIAM W., Main st., Adams a Becket Dalton BARNARD DAVID, FiUio EdmondD., Sears Silas L, (see also buUder) ' ' SMITH GEORGE W., Se., " SPRAGUE SERENO M., N. Adams, Clarksburg Stannard Edward E., r 5, Housatonic, Gt. Barrington SHERMAN PHILO, Hinsdale Bassett Ansel, r 23, Lee Bolton Thomas C, r 42, S. Lee, " Brown Charles H, r 24, E. Lee, " COUCH A OAKLEY, r 31, E. Lee, Lee COWLES HARVEY 0.,E. Lee, Diake James L., Academy st., Gifford Sylvenus, r 26, E.' Lee, Gifford Warren L., r 26, E. Lee, Graves Milo A., r 23, Hickey Michael, r 18, Morley Lester, r 28, E. Lee, TRACY NICHOLAS, Jenne Silam S. , New Lenox, Lenox Patterson Luther H., Copake Ironworks, N. Y., Mt. Washington ALEXANDER ALFRED H, r 25, MiU River, New Marlboro Brett Austin, r 5, HartviUe, " FAYMILTON D., Main St., " GUbert Seymour. Pittsfield GUbert Se'ymore E., " Griswold Alonzo, " Herrick John F., r26, " Jones Edward D. G., McKay st, " Palmer Charles A., " Vilneau George F., " Barnes Rufus T., r 3, cor. 2, Adams, Savov BOOTH WILLIAM H., r 29, Housatonic, Stockbridge Burghardt Erastus, r 2, Curtisville, " Burghardt John H, Curtisville, " Clark Harry, r 32, Glendale, Webster Herman D., CurtisviUe, " FRENCH ABLE B., r 31)., Housatonic, W. Stockbridge Lake J. Mortimer, WiUiamstown REED JOHN W., r 5, Mowers and Reapers. See Agricultural Implements. Music and Musical Instruments. HULSE SCHUYLER, Center, Adams COLE LUTHER A., (autophone agt.) r 20, Cheshire McFarland Sylvester, Gt. Barrington Morgan John W., postoffice building, * " PERRY ISAAC G., Main st, " Robbins Henry T., Main st, " Smith Jacob, " TOBY MARCUS E., Main st,, cor. Rail road, " Heath George H, Lee Riddsford Charles, 9 Main St., " Harris Henrv W., 28 E. Quincy, Nortli Adams PHELPS CARLETON T„ (agent Cluett A Sons) 72 Main st., " Reed Henry F., 121 Main St., " Barnard Lucius V. , ( inventor viol cantare) Pittsfield CLUETT A SONS, W. P. Shaw,manager, 64 North street, " Copeland O. J. A Co., 27 North St., " HARRISON JABEZ B., 12 North Bt, ?KILIAN PETER, 15>a' North st. , up stairs, " Pierce AUerton, (organs) h 3 Beaver St., " Pierce WUliam A sou, (pianos and or gans) 142 North st, " ?WOOD BROS., 6 West st.. " Eldridge James A., Jr., r 40, S. WiU iamstown, WiUiamstown HUNT LYMAN A., Spring st., " Love Oscar, (Western cottage organs) " Music Teachers. Wood Z. Ii. Mrs., Adams Pultz George E., r 17, N. Egremont, Alford Cone Clark L., r 26, Bancroft, Hamp shire Co., Becket MUSIC TEACHERS — PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS. 5°7 Doty Seely L., r 7. N. Egremont, Egremont Doty Solomon, r 7, N. Egremont, " Carley Emma A., off r 10, Florida FORD GILBERT, r 39, Gt. Barrington Nicholson Eflie A., E. Main st, Housa tonic, -' Nooney Dewitt W., Smith LiUie, (instrumental) " Stone John S., (vocal and instrunicntal) '¦ Goodrich EUa A. Sirs., r 16, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., Hancock Haskins John W.. 78 Earl st., North Adams Howes John L., 34 Church st, " LeClair M. D., 4 Blackinton block, " Roberts David, h 29 Church st, " Rouse Cora B., " Hamilton Eustace, i\ocal) r 2, Otis Barnard Lucius V., (vocal) l'ittsfield Becker George, (instrumental) " BisseU Marv, ?CHAPIN LIBBIE A. Mas., (instru mental) 10 South St., Goodrich Agnes. Willis place, " Hancock Libbie N., " JACKSON ANDREW, (instrumental) ?KILLAN PETER, 15J£ North St., up stairs, " Lamb Catherine C.,' (vocal and instrumen tal) Lawlor James Prof., (vocal) " Liddle Frederick J., (vocal and instru mental. " Meyer Isidore Prof., (instrumental and vocal) " Meyer WiUiam, ¦' Parker Caroline G, (instrumental) '¦ Peck Emma L.. ' Redfield JuUa W.. ROGERS VAN VECHTEN, (harp) Sanders Frank R., (instrumental) " Stanton Louis C. Maplewood Institute, " Turtle Owen I., 40 North, •' Way Walter H., (instrumental) " Bui-tch S. Antoinett, Main st., Sheffield Dresser Charlotte T., Stockbridge Stevens Elizabeth, Pittsfield St., W. Stockbridge BENTLEY DAVID H. Mrs., Blackinton, WiUiamstown McGregorv Ella V.. Blackinton, '• WALKER' ALEXANDER, (composer) r 17, " WHITNEY CHAUNCEY L., (vocal) r 35, Sweet's Corners, " Museum. BERKSHIRE ATHENUM, E. G. Hubble, librarian in charge, Bank row, Pittsfield News Dealers. I See also Books and Stationery. ) MiUard Ansel E., Dean st, Adams ROBERTSON WILLIAM, Friend St., Trabold Barbara Mrs. , Morgan John W., Postoffice bldg., Great Barrington Lee Alfred A., 72 Main st., North Adams Tilton Frank L., Main cor Holden sts., " HoUand John G.. postoffice rotunda, 3 North st, Pittsfield NUGENT WILLIAM, 57 North St., " Hoofmyer Simon, (dealer) Stockbridge Newspapers. See Printing Offices. Nitro-CSlycerine. Mowbray George M. Prof., (manuf.) N. Adams Notions. (See also Dry Goods, also General Merchants.) Holmes Jeffrey A., Mvrtle st, Adams Megson Charlotte, Friend st., Dewey Seymour B., N. Egremont, Egremont KISSILBRACK PETER G„ Nortli Egremont, ' ' Hatch Austin E., 22 Railroad St., Great Barrington Davison Walter F., Hinsdale Field Joel H., Main street, Sheffield Eians David W., Blackinton, Main st, WiUiamstown Nurserymen and Dealers in Fruit Trees. Paul James M., r 18, N. Adams Spear John W., (dealer) " Mattoon George M., (agent) Pittsfield Number Contractor. Thomas George W., (street numbers, etc.,) N. Adams Nurses. Smith Maria S., r 17, Adams Pinney Carlos, E. Lee, Lee Pinney Don Carlos, r 26, E. Lee, " Aulev John, 1 Union st, , N. Adams Clark Mary A., Pittsfield Coles Jane A., " Converse Ruth, " Darting Mary E., Harrigan Lizzie, " KeUy Mary, " Neate Mary M., " Northrup Elizabeth, " Sellew Julia M., " Smith Fletcher, Stewart Harriet L., " Walker Angeline M. , '• Walker Elizabeth C, Warner Jennie M. Mrs., " Bunce SeviUa, Pittsfield st, W. Stockbridge Gaston Jane Mrs., Pittsfield st, " Oil. WOLF JOHN S., (kerosene) Clapp ave., Pittsfield Optician. BARRETT FRANK J., Lenox Overall Manufacturers. Berkshire OveraU Co., John S. Wolf, pres. ; Geo. W. Pease, treas. and sec'y ; 43 West st., Pittsfield Painters aud Paper Hangers. (See also Artists.) Bard Henry E., (paper hanger) Adams Bowen John M., Mvrtle st, GOLDTHWAIT CHARLES E., (orna mental and graining) Hutton Henry, r 27, " Johnson George E., Johnson George W., KUey Patrick, McGauvorn Frank, Miner George 0., Morris Thomas, Murphy Philip, PARTRIDGE JAMES A., Richmond Charles T., Riley Patrick, (also kalsominer) SCHUSTER ALBERT, Sherman Hattie E., (paper hanger) r 8, " Thomas George, 5o8 PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS. Smith George W., r 14, Alford TAYLOR WORCESTER, Becket Bowen Lovain J., r 5, BriggsviUe, Clarksburg Chesebro Edwin S., Dean st., Cheshire Ormsbee Albert G., Adams, " CURTIS MARSHALL C, Dalton Kirk Michael H, " Parker Charles A., r 5, " Stearns Cyrenius E., " Stearns Dexter, " Stearns Julian N., " Vandenburg Richard, " Fenwiek Isaac W., S. Egremont, Egremont Karner George W., (house and carriage) r 9, N. Egremont, " Sabine WiUiam E., (carriage) r 7, N. Egremont " Smith Edwin S., r 2, N. Egremont, Almont Barnard, Gt. Barrington BARRY GEORGE C, (house, sign and ornamental) Housatonic, " Bostwick John H., Van Deusen, Decker George W., " FeUows F. Mortimer, '• FeUows Oscar G, " Healy Timothy, (carriage) Bridge st, " HiU Charles E., Housatonic, " Jaqua Frank, " KEELER ARTHUR M., (decorative and ornamental) " Kehner John B., •' Laird S. NeweU, r 24, " Leonard WiU B., " Minkler Madison G., Housatonic, " Moulton Beamon B., (house, sign, and carriage) Water st., " Murphy Jeremiah, " Myers Addison, " NEW FRED T., r 40, " Nodine Seneca, " Sabin Edward C, (also kalsomining) " Seymour Enos, " Seymour A Robbins, (house, sign, and decorative) Castle cor. Main, " Smith Mark, " VISCARDI FREDERICK De, " Bartlett Peter, Maple st., Hinsdale Emmons Harris G., Maple St., " Sears Frederick N., Maple St., " WiUiams FrankUn H., r 13, Lanesboro Cassidy Edward J., Lee Cummings Abram, r 5, " Gifford Martin S., Railroad st., " GIFFORD NORMAN L., r 27, East Lee, " Harding Henry, High st., " Kabe Frank C, (carriage) " LAY CHARLES H., (house and orna mental) W. Park st, " Lyons Edward A., " Lyons Thomas, (house and sign) Housa tonic st, " Porter Edwin W., " RATHBUN ALBERT R, r 42, S. Lee, Steadman OH ver, (carriage) r 5, " WAY CHARLES T., W. Park st, Wilson Alexander, S. Lee, " BABCOCK ALVIN, r 26, Lenox Clark WiUiam, (decorator) r 28, " Cummings Abram A., Lenox Furnace, ¦' Flynn James, " Flynn Thomas J., " Howard Timothy, Jr., Maine Charles O., (house and sign) " MCCARTHY JEREMIAH J., (house and ornamental) r 35, Lenox Ross Charles S., (sign and ornamental) " ROSS JOSEPH S., " Wempler John W., " Armstrong David, (carriage) North Adams. BENEDICT ALEXANDER, Black James H, 211 E. Main St., " Brooks Edward, 63 Greylock st., " Busaier Albert N., 90 Eagle St., " Button A Bassett, (house and sign) Main st., " Carr John A., " Coon Walter A., r 15. " Coppins Edgar A., (carriage) Union cor. WiUow DeU st., . " DARLING ALLEN B., (sign and orna mental) 15 State st., " Duso Charles, " Frink Charles L., E. Main st., " Goudett Napoleon, " Gibson Gilbert H., " Gould George W., (house and sign) " Harvie Robert B., (carriage) 14 W. Main street, " Himes Henry, " Holmes Alonzo, " Hughes Michael, (carriage) " INGRAHAM ALBERT K., (house, sign, carriage, Ac.) " Joy Everard D., (house and sign) " KimbaU James P., " Lee James, , " Legate C. J., " Litchfield Henry W., r 6, " Manchester Martin L., (house and sign) Blackinton block, " Martin Joseph, (carriage) " Mullett WiUiam, 14 Walnut st., " O'Brian Michael, off r 6, " Pike Nathan, " Pratt Arthur, " Prefountain Emerez, (carriage) " RACICOT ISADORE L., (house, sign, and ornamental) Center St., " Rowley WiUiam, (carriage) " Ryder James A., " Saxton Edward C, South St., " Sherman EUiott W., (carriage) S. Ash land street, " Stewart Edward W. , ' ¦ Thayer Oscar, r 2, Blackinton, " Thayer Salem, r 1, Blackinton, " Whittiman George D., " Wilmot Wilham A., rear H. H. Smith's store, Main st., " Wilton WiUiam, r 15, " Welton WUliam A., " Worthington Aaron A., " BARKER AMOS C, (carriage) Clapp ave., Pittsfield Barnard Charles A., (paper hanger) Beaver street, " Barnes Albert F., 209 North st, " Barnes James, " Barnes Walter, " BABRETT HENRY U, (carriage) " Bassett Edward W., r 26, " Beagard Robert, " Bennett WiUiam, " Bennett WiUis F., (carriage) " Booth Edgar P., (glazier) 91, West St., " Buck George H., " Carley Henry " Clow Benjamin, " PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS— PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS. 50g Pittsfield Colby Frederick, Conners Morris, Connor Morris, Conzelman Joseph, ?CORKHILL JOHN, 14 West st, Devoe George, Dunham Brothers (carriage) N. Pearl st., Fabuceaus Fice, Farley Thomas, FarreU Thomas, Fresch John, Frich Andrew, GaUipeaux Louis, Gannon John, GOODELL DAVID, off r 21, Haeussler Herman N., (grainer and artist) Haines Mortimer, Half ord Edward J., Harrington Walter S., Haskins John, (carriage) S. Church St., Hayes EUjah D., Hemenway Harrison, Higgins John , HODGE ANDREW S., (house, carriage and sign) Holland George A., HOLLAND JOHN M., (sign) 13 North St., Hosford Howard, Hosford Howard H, (house and orna mental, Howes Edwin W., Howland George L., Hubbard Edward, Kearney Michael Jr., r 13, Kelly Barney, Keys Wmiam G., (paper hanger) LaVaree Joseph, Leavidt George H, (carriage) Leidhold Herman, Mason Adolphus, Marvin Francis J., May Samuel G., McDermott Patrick, off r 6%, McKeon Alexander, (carriage trimmer) Liberty st., McLaughlin Peter, (carriage) MiUer Charles H, MiUer Jared, MiUer John C, MuUaney Thomas, Murray FeUx, Nichols John B., Norris George, O' Gorman Morris, O'Loughton Byron, Purcell John, Purches Henry, Reid John, r 32, Robbins Benjamin F., Robbins Ernest H., Hobbins Henry M., Roberts John, (carriage) Rogers H. Adelbert, r 28, Shaver Charles, Sihler John, Sincear Joseph, Smith Frederick H, St. Cyr Joseph, Steele WiUiam J., Stockbridge Lyman, Tierny Thomas, (carriage) Tower WilUam, TuUer George W., TuUer Joel M. Videtto Alfred, (house painter and paper hanger) Pittsfield Voll Henry, VOLL JACOB, (house and sign) 21 North st, WardweU Otis, Webster Lewis V., Welch Thomas, Whitney EU, Whitney George, Whitney John W., Whitney Samuel B., Whittaker Garrett H., Wild Samuel, Wild Samuel G., Wilsey James H WOLLISON R. D. A SON, (decorative) Wood Fred B., Zoph Benedict, Richardson Levi J., r 20, MontviUe, Sandisfield Stewart J. D. A Son, r 3, W. Otis, Sandisfield Hathaway Ambrose F, r 38, Adams, Savoy Sackett WiUiam F., r 20, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield Seribner Smith, Main st., " Field Ralph H. , Main st. , " SMITH MALOY J., (plain and decora tive) r 34, " Sykes Henry W., Main st., " Anderson John, (house and fresco) r 29, Stockbridge CAFFREY WILLIAM J., Huyck Myron, r 11, Glendale, " LAWLESS JOSEPH L.. (house and ornamental) " Moore Albert, r 38, Housatonic, " Newton Douglas H., CurtisviUe, " Ryan Michael, 2d, (carriage) E. Main, " Trask Walter, CurtisviUe, " Webster Edwin E., CurtisviUe, " WHITEHEAD JAMES, (sign and orna mental) Glendale, " WUcox Edward, Warren st, Glendale, •" WARREN GEORGE R., Tyringham WiUiams Thomas H, r 35, Becket, Washington HOLLAND MICHAEL, W. Stockbridge SCOTT JOHN, (carriage) r 6%, " Bryant Walter R., Sweet's Corners, W'mstown Cook George H., " COX CHARLES F., (decorative and house) r 10, Dnnlon WiUiam J., GREEN LEVI R., r 35, Sweet's Comers, HINDLEY WILLIAM H, Navin John, Jr., Blackinton, Noyes Charles W., Noyes JohnW., RoweU Alfred J., Solomon Jesse P., Starkweather Samuel, Walden Hiram C, WUUams CharUe G, Worthy Albert, r 21, Sweet's Corners, May Charles, r 33, Windsor Shaw Jesse A., r 54, E. Windsor, " Paints, Oils and Glass. (See also Druggists, also General Merchants, also Hardware.) MOLE F. E. A CO., Center St., Adams Brewer John A., Main st, Gt. Barrington PEASE FRANK M., 14 Main St., Lee ?WILLIAMS D. P. A SON, 5'° PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS — PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT. BALDWIN EDWIN R.. (mixed paints) r 40, Southfield, New Marlboro DARLING ALLEN B., (dealer) 15 State street, North Adams Harrington WiUiam F., 105 North St., Pittsfield HOLLAND JOHN M., 13 North St., " PIERSON A SON, 23 North st., " VOLL JACOB, 21 North st., " WHITEHEAD JAMES, Pine st.,Ghn- dale, Stockbridge Paper Dealers. (See also Paper MiUs, etc., also Books and Stationery.) Durkee James M., North st.,' Root's block, " Henry Lorenzo, (wholesale) Appleton ave.," Paper Hangings, Window Shades, etc. (See also General Merchants, also Book Stores.) Richmond Robert N., (window shades, etc.,) Dean, Adams SMITH, MOLE A CO., Columbia st, " Arnold Nason H., 2 and 3 Wilson block, North Adams DARLING ALLEN B., (dealer) 15 State st, " Legate L. S., (dealer) 40 State St., ?CARTER A LAWRENCE, [card inside back cover] 17 South st., Pittsfield PRINCE A WALKER, 10 North St., " Underwood W. P. A Co., 58 West st, " SEYMOUR GEORGE, Main st,, Stockbridge Paper Mills and Manufacturers. L. L. BROWN PAPER CO., L. L. Brown, pres.; T. A. Mole, treas.; cor. Center and Commercial sts., Adams UNION PAPER MILL, Frederick Good hind, manager, r 18, Bancroft, Hampshire Co., Becket Carson & Brown Co., "Old Berkshire Mill," Charles O. Brown, pres.; John D. Carson, treas. ; Dalton CRANE Z., Je., A BROS., " CRANE A CO., " Toole Charles 0., " WESTON BYRON HON., " Owen Paper Co., (Hi-nry D. Cone, , prop., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington Baird Prentice C, Water st., Lee BENTON BROTHERS, r 30, " DECKER A SABIN, r 31, " GARFIELD HARRISON, Hulbert Paper Co., S. Lee, " May E. A S.. Water st, " McALPINE BROTHERS A CO., r 30, Water street. " SMITH PAPER' CO., (book, news and manUa) Elizur Smith, pres.; " TANNER A FAXON, (Mountain mill) Verran John, (New England miU) Berkshire Paper Co., James Goodwin, pres., Mill River, New Marlboro Berkshire VaUey Paper Co., (m'f'rs) 6 anil 7 Bank row, Pittsfield CRANE A CO., (Gov't miU) r 10, Dalton, " Whiting WiUiam W.. office Central blk, Market St., " Chaffee A Callender, (manila) Glendale, Stockbridge CONE HENRY D., r 22, " O'NeiU A Arnold, (manila) r 3D _,', Hou satonic, W. Stockbridge Paper Sizing. PECK ELIAS F., l 13 cor. 14, Stock- bridge, Gt. Barrington Paper Stock. (See also Junk dealers.) BODGEES JAMES, (rags) Adams Norcott Jarvis, Main St., Becket HENRY, BLAIN A CO., 58 Fenn st, Pittsfield Smith Silas, " Peddlers. Adams Field George, (fruit and vegetables) Genereaux George D., (tin) Gorman James, " Harrop Robert, r 9, " Lawrence Wade, r 14, " Thrasher Henry H., '' Tracy Patrick, ' ' HUGGINS DEXTER A., (dry goods, notions, and groceries) r 3, Alford Sweet Henry, South St., Cheshire Lynch John D., (general merchandise) Dalton KISSELBRACK PETER G., N. Egre mont, Egremont Strong Asel, Great Barrington Wihns Ernest F. , (tin) " Mclntyre Neil, (tin) New Lenox, Lenox Rogers Sherwood J. S., r 11, Monterey Sears Porter H., (maple sugar and hand hay rakes) r 27, " Crosby Thomas B., r 11, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Abrams Lewis, (dry goods) North Adams Beals James H, " Boocock William, 44 E. Quincy st, Gautz Joseph, " Houghton Amos, (coal) " Lavin Moses, Mattison Andrew J., (tin) Blackinton, " Shay John, 117 Eagle st., Stephen Chauncey, r 7, Beckman Jacob, Bills Chester H.; (tin) Bochman Jacob, Brett John, Burlingame , (fruit) BushneU WiUiam, Callahan James, Doherty Mary, EngaUs George, (fish) Goodrich Charles, r 30, Goodrich Joseph, (tin Grant Charles, (tin) Hopper Albert, " Johnson Harris, (dry goods) " Mi -Hen George W., (tin) " MiUer John, r 53, W. Pittsfield, Penny WiUiam, (tin) r 44, ' " Pierce Hermon W., (tin) " Smith Silas, (tin) " Twing Stanley E., r 2, W. Otis, Sandisfield Mcrkins Ashley, r 35, Savoy Goodell David, r 6, White Oakes, WilUamstown Hall Byron F., (bakers' goods, confec tionery, teas, and groceries, r 21, " Weston Oscar H, (produce) r 20, Windsor Peddlers' Supplies. HENRY, BLAIN A CO., 58 Fenn st., Pittsfield Pension and Claim Agent. Mansir Oscar L. , (pension) r 26 cor. 27, Peru Pittsfield ¦44. PHOTOGRAPHERS — PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. 5'I Photographers. Marsh Levi Prospect St., Adams Parsons William D.. Park st, " VAN PATTEN WILLIAM H„ Main st., Great Barrington WHEELER MERRITT 1., S. Main st, CUTTING (T-1ACNCEY P., Exchange block. Main st, Lee MORLEY EDWARD A., (outdoor views) r 28, East Lie. Morley Henrv P.. (outdoor) r 28, E. Lee, " Hunt Earnest W., N. Adams Ward Henrv I)., 78 Main st. " CLARK FORESTER. 40 North st. Pitlslicld ?WATKINS A SIMMONDS, [card on pago 210] 53 North si,, Morehouse Edgar P., Spring st, WiUiamstown Photographic Dry Plates. BLAKE FRANK M. . 10 Walnut st, N. Adams Physicians and Surgeons. Burton Charles W.. Center St., Adams Girard G. Henrv, Park St., " HOLMES HORACE M., M. D., 19 Park st, " Keefe Patrick H.. Center st, " Riley Thomas, 1 Center, SPOONER GEORGE R., (homeo.) Col lins block. BEEBE RICHARD, r 18, N. Egremont, Alford Combs Leader W., (aUo.) Bccke! BaUou Henry S., (aUo.) Prospect St., Cheshire Cole Lansing, (alio.) Main st, " MASON IRA N., (botanic) Main st, " Phillips Henrv T., (alio.) Depot st, Thayer Daniel E., (aUo.) Depot st, " Paddock WiUiam L., M. D., Dalton Scofield Walter W., (alio. ) Center block, " Millai-d Louisa S. Mrs., (homeo.) Gt. Bar rington, Egremont Atherton Harry P., M. D..Main st, Gt. Barrington Camp Samuel, Main st., Dowd Amos A., E. Main st, Housatonic. " GIDDINGS THEODORE, M. D., Kirk st, opp. Hart, Housatonic, Hubbard Charles H., M. D., (homeo.) Main st, Large Alfred, M. D., Mainst, '• Parks WiUiam H., VanDeusen Harlow A., (homeo.). Rosse teer st, " WHITTLESEY FRANCIS P., Berkshire House block. " CoUins Edgar C. M. D.. Hinsdale DRESSER MARY L. Mrs., " FrisseU Edward M., (aUo.) Pratt Edward L., (alio.) r 14; ' Lanesboro Van Ransselaer Henry R., (aUo.) r20, " Heath Charles E., Lee Holcomb Charles C, Main st,„ " Stiarton Charles W., (homeo.) E. Park St., " WILCOX DAVID M., " WRIGHT ELIPHALET. 110 Main st " GREENLEAF RICHARD C. Jr., (alio) Lenox HALE EDWARD P., Main st., Pease Seth, r 25, MiU River, New Marlboro Robbins James W., r 31, Babbitt Nathan S., r 23, office 104 Main • st., N. Adams BRIGGS SETH N., (eclectic) office 15 Church st,, " BROWN ORLAND J., 109 Main St., " Brown WiUiam A Son, (cancers and tu mors a specialty) 27 Main St., " | BUSHNELL IIOMEII- D„ 8 Union st, N. Ailanis 1 Carr Walter S., 15 Summer st, " Clark John M., (eelecti.-) 34 Center st, " CUKKAN OUAKLES.T. i)7 Main st, ' " MATTE JOSEPH II. A., Adams block-, Main st,, " MILLAIIDHENRY.T., 69 Main st, PUTNAM THOMAS J., (homeo.) 79 Mainst, " RICE ALBERT J., 110 Mu in st, Simpson George F., (homeo.) 80 Eagle st., ' Stafford Henry M., rooms 4, 5, and (i, Martin's block, up stairs, '• Mors,- John W„ (eclectic) r 30, W. Otis. Otis Pease William M., (aUo.) Main st, " Dennett Alonzo H.j (homeo.) r 10 opp. 11, Pern ADAMS J. F. ALLEYNE, office 26 Wen dell ave.. Pittsfield Bailey Charles, (homeo.) office Central block, 41 North st, " Bailev Edward L„ 21 Central bl'k., Bedard George, M. D., 24 North st, Brewster John M.. 8 North st. " Burton Ste]>hen G, " Butterfleld Du vid. ( 1 1 idian root ) 51 North st. , " CadweU Henry H.,' r 48, Colt Henry, Jr., (alio.) office in Berk shire Life Ins. building ' ' DEWEY HENRY W., Jr., " Foster George T., (retired) " Frye Charles M., office, Berkshire Lit- Ins. building, " Hall William B., rlO, Coltsville, Marshall Charles H, (eclectic) room 49 Burbank Hotel, " Mercer WiUiam M., office 4 N. First st.. " PADDOCK FRANK K., M. D., office Life Ins. building, " PHILLIPS MARY A., (magnetic and medical electrician) 10 East st., " ?PIXLEY ELBRIDGE S., M. D.. (ec lectic, cam-ers. tumoi-s and blood diseases a specialty) 56 Fenn st.. Rei nolds Samuel M., " ROBERTS A DEWEY. Wheldon block, 122 North st., " Schilling Christian, " SMITH ABNER M., office 20 South st, Treptow Charles H. P., 13 Francis ave. " Vermilye W. Edward, " WAITE LORENZO, (homeo. ) 156 North st., WENTWORTH WALTER H, 2 South St., " WHEELER JAMES H., 60 North st., WOODRUFF MORGAN L., 40 North st, " Reynolds Edwin R. Prof., (electric 1 r 13 eor Is, Richmond Bushnell Charles E., New Roston, Sandisfield y Starkweather Charles R., r 35, Savoy ?MERRIAM S. D., (botanic) Ashley FaUs, Sheffield MILLER J. LELAND, (alio.) r 36, Sanford Isaac R., (aUo. ) Main St., Smith F. L.. " SMITH HENRY H., (alio.) Main St., Blodgett Frank J., Clark block, Main st., Stockbridge Heath Newton E., Pine St., " MILLER LEWIS, Main St., " Warner Thomas J., (homeo.) Warner St., Glendale, " Jones Joseph, r 6, (homeo,) Tyringham 5'2 PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — PRODUCE DEALERS. Leavitt WiUiam W., (alio.) West Stockbridge RACE GORTON H, (alio:) Albany st., " Hubbell Charles L., office 108 Main St., WiUiamstown Mather Edward E., office 109 Main st.,« " Porter Henry, (Thompsonian) Water st., " Smith Andrew M., M. D., 65, Main st, " Pianos and Organs. See Music and Musical Instruments. Piano Tuners. Clark Edwin H. , Great Barrington Shaw Joseph B., 64 North st, Pittsfield Smith John B., r 57, " Walker Vinet, " Waugh Clarence H, 6 West Bt., " Pictures and Picture Frames. (See also Books and Stationery, also Fur niture, also Photographers.) Richmond Robert N. , Dean St., Adams BENNETT GEORGE W., Pleasant cor E. Main, Housatonic, Great Barrington RAMSDELL HENRY M., 91 Main st., N. Adams Copeland 0. J. A Co., 27 North st., Pittsfield Smith Benjamin, " TALBOT BEOS., 89 North st., " Werden Elias, First st, " Planing Mills. (See also Saw MiUs, also Sash, Doors and BUnds.) TOBEY ELISHA L., r 18, Alford KENYON LYDIA A. Mes., r 45 Becket Gilmore Benjamin F., Gt Barrington VAN DEUSEN NEWTON D., Housatonic, " JUDD GEORGE U, New Lenox, Lenox Hadsel John K., r 32, Monterey LANGDON M. C. A Co., Scovill John Dr., r 58, Ashley FaUs, New Marlboro Sisson Henry, MiU River, " DIBBLE S. B., 63 State St., N. Adams BOOTH CHARLES H., First st, Pittsfield MERRILL A CO., 140 North St., " Comstock Sanford W., r 21, cor. 33, Stockbridge Plating. CLARK GEORGE T., (sUver and electro) 33 West St., " Featherstone Barney, (nickel) " Plumbers, Steam and Gas Fitters. AINSLIE JAMES D., Dean st, Adams MURPHY MICHAEL J., Park st, " Todd Frederick S., Myrtle st., " BAKER GEORGE S., 7 Railrosd st., Gt. Barrington Barnum WiUiam S., RaUroad st, " Heebner Edward E., Lee LANDERS CHARLES W., Smith Alonzo P., Baird's block, " BuU WiUiam B., Cliffwood st., Lenox COGGSWELL GEORGE B., Main St., O'BBIEN JOHN E., Railroad st., Hunter Andrew W., 5 Main St., N. Adams ?JONES ARTHUR H, (steam and gas) 8 Holden St., " MALLERY WARREN L., 5 Holden st., " Secor Frank A., 83 State st.. " Backus W. G. A Son, 1 Bank Row, Pittsfield Bagg Martin, Brown's block, North st., " CHAMBERLIN A RICH, (roofers and jobbers) 12 West St., " Robbins, GamweU A Co., (steam and gas fitters) 33 West st., Pittsfield Tuttle A Branch, 41 West St., " , VAN DEUSEN M. A J. M., Stockbridge CLARK CHARLES A., 35 Water st, WiUiamstown DADMUN JOHN G. B., manager, 66 Main St., " Potato Dealers. FOOT JOSEPH M., r 34, Pittsfield Foot Sanford A., r37, " Poultry Dealers.. (See also Eggs and Poultry, also Fancy Fowls.) Jaeschke Arthur, r 26, Adams Barton Wesley B., r 22, Pittsfield, Dalton Gunn Lester B., (dealer in choice fowls) r 28, Lanesboro Dowd RusseU, Prospect st., Lee Whitney Clarence F., r 2 cor 3, WiUiamstown Printing Offices. ?ADAMS FEEEMAN, WiUiam F. Davis, editor and pubUsher, ColUns block, Center street, Adams Myers Byron P., Summer st., " STEARNS JUSTUS M„ Depot st, Dalton ANDREWS WILLIAM E., (job) Main st. cor Depot, Housatonic, Gt. Barrington ?BERKSHIRE COURIER, Clark W. Bryan A Co., props., Main st, " FOOT ED WARD G., (job) " ?VALLEY GLEANER THE, Edward S. Rogers, editor and prop., Main St., Lee ?HOOSAC VALLEY NEWS, Hardman A McMiUin, publishers, 36 State street, North Adams ?NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT, James T. Robinson A Son, editors and pubUshers, Bank st., " Pattison WiUis E., (job) 57 Main st., ?WARDEN S. LOUISE, (job) 24 South st.," ?BERKSHIRE COUNTY EAGLE, AxteU and Haskins, pubUshers, 39 West St., Pittsfield DAY WARREN E., " Durkee James M., (job) North st., Root's block, " ?EVENING JOURNAL (daily) Joseph E. See, pubUsher, 29 and 31 North street, ' " Knowles A Maxim, (pubUshers) Central blk. ' ' ?SUN PRINTING COMPANY, John F. AUen, pres. and treas., 12 North st., " , Produce (country) Dealers. ' (See also General Merchants, alsoSpeculators.) Potter Gilbert, (butter and eggs) Adams Wood Eusivious S., r 17, Adams, Cheshire Olmsted Frederick M., r 6, N. Egremont, Egremont LAWTON CASSIUS M., r 13, Hancock CLARK EDWARD W., Hinsdale BunneU John, (shipper) r 79, Clayton, New Marlboro BaUou WiUard, 120 Eagle cor Hudson street, North Adams COLMAN LOUIS, (flour and vegetables) 36 Houghton St., " Beers EUjah, Pittsfield Sardan Stephen B., r 34, Sheffield Sykes H. W. A Co., Railroad st., Sheffield Weston Oscar H., r 20, Windsor PROPRIETARY MEDICINES— RAILROAD AGENTS. 5r3 3ST- H- XD0^7v7-2ST'S ELIXIR By* Is a sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping- Cough, and .all Lung Diseases, when taken in season. People die of consumption simply because of neg lect, when the timely use of this remedy would have cured them at once. FIFTY-FIVE YEARS of constant use proves the fact that no cough remedy has stood the test like Downs' Mtiaoti'm Price 35c, 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. or Sale Everywhere. _^$ Dr. Baxter's Mandrake Bitter S Will cure Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, and all diseases arising from Biliousness. Price 25 cents per bottle. For Sale Everywhere. HENRY & JOHNSON'S AUNICA AND Olli LINIMENT, Fnt>r Man aiind. Beast, The most perfect liniment ever compounded. Price 15c. and 50c. For Sale Everywhtre. Proprietary Menalclaes. (See also Drugs and Medicines, also General Merchants.) *HENRY JOHNSON LORD, Burlington, Vt. Hogel Samuel M., (catarrh snuff and pile ointment, N. Adams. Clarksburg Bennett Charles B., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington PEASE FRANK M., (potashia) Mainst., Lee STREETER OSCAR D., r 16, " Sedgwick Samuel, (manuf. anodyne salve) N. Adams WILLARD MOSES, (kidney and Uver remedy) 24 E. Brooklyn st., " Taggart Charles A., (salve) r 9, North Bland ford, Hampden Co. , Otis Briggs Josiah, Francis James M., (sun Uniment) Pittsfield Renne Hiram V., (vegetable cathartic pills) 84 North st, RENNE WILLIAM, (magic oil) WAITE ADDISON S., (pills, troches, and magic cough syrup) 65 North st. Norton Lyman C, r 43, New Bos ton, Sandisfield Loomis Salmon W., (agent ) r 26. Savoy Publishers. (See also Printers.) Knowles A Maxim, Central block, Market st .Pittsfield Pulp Mills. SMITH PAPER COMPANY. Lee Sisson Henry, MiU River, Main st New Marlboro Burghardt Fred L., r 13, CurtisviUe, s Stockbridge Pumps. (See also Hardware, also Stoves, Tin, etc.) Barnum WiUiam S., Railroad st, Gt. Barrington NODINE JOEL, S., Main st., " Taintor Albert J., r 6, Lee Parker Rodney, ^ J N.Adams CASTLE EBER T., 23 Bradford, CLARK WM. A CO., Pittsfield Q.uarries. (See also Marble Producers.) Snow Flake Granite Quarry, Frank S. Gross, prop., r 46, Becket Becket Arnold Theodore, (soap stone) r 1, ™?-adale field, "-."'¦, -it Rand E. A. A Son, (dealer^ m building stone) 43 Ashland st., N. Adams Witt Ivory, 117 State st, 33 HUMPHREY ED WEN L., (granite) r 57, Pittsfield ADAMS FRANKLIN W., Glendale, Stockbridge Railroad Agents. Green Frederick M., (station B. A A. R. R.) Adams Harrington Francis R., (station B. A A. R. R.) at Maple Grove, " Wright Charles M., (station B. Aj A. R. R. at Renfrew) Barnes Sidney, (station B. A A. R. R.) Becket JENKS MARSHALL T., (freight and ticket B. A A. R. R.) Cheshire Adams John H., (station) Dalton Darrow WiUiam, (station and ticket) Gt. Barrington Ferguson T. Irving, (station) Housatonic, " Pope EUjah F., (station) VanDeusen, ' Spencer M. E., (station) Hinsdale WiUiams James, (station) r 16, Berk- gljjrg Lanesboro Coggsweli Edwin L., (station) Lee Hawley WiUiam C, (station) S. Lee, Curtiss WUUam O (ticket H. R. R.) Lenox Hutchinson Oscar S., (station) New Lenox, Partridge Frank H, (station) Lenox Holden Samuel N., (Fitchburg R. R.) N. Adams Landon Fred E., (Troy A Boston R. R.) LOCKE AUGUSTUS W., (manager Troy & Greenfield R. R.) Town b'd g, PATRICK GEORGE H., (station) " Curtiss Arthur F., (station and freight) Pittsfield Francis Mortimer D., (station B. A A R. R.) W. Pittsfield, Prince Addison B., (express) r 11, Colts- ^ FeUows H. Best, (station B. A A. R. R.) r 29 Richmond Piatt Frank M., (station B. A A. R. R.) r 41, Richmond Furnace, m „ „ Gray Frank S., (station) Mam st, Sheffield MOORE LEWIS D., (station) r 72 eor 73, AshleyFaUs, Luchsinger Henry, (station) Glendale Stockbridge VanDeusen Albert, (station) Simmons George G, r9, (station) Washington Clark Seth H., (ticket and freight, B. A A and Housatonic) State Line, W. Stockbridge Harder Cornelius, ("freight Housatonic ^ B. R.) Albany st, 5M RAILROAD AGENTS— RESTAURANTS. ROCK ANDREW J., (station Housaton ic R. R.) -W. Stockbridge Cooke Aaron J., (station T. A G. R. R.) WiUiamstown Hawkes Fred J., (station) Blackinton " Rake manufacturers. Bristol Isaac L., (hand hay) r 2, Otis Claflin Alfred, r 21, MontviUe, Sandisfield Whitney EdwardA., r 28, New Boston, " Garfield John C, r 11 cor 12, Tyringham OLES GEOBGE W., r 19, STEDMAN MARTIN V. B., r 17, " Real Estate. Alger Franklin, Adams CoUins Isaac, Collins block, " RICHMOND JOHN W., " TyrreU Augustus R., Depot st., Cheshire WRIGHT HENRY W., 7 and 9 Railroad street, Gt. Barrington BEVERLY ZELOTUS F., (exchange) Water st, Hinsdale Birmingham Samuel G., " HOLT FRANCIS G., (dealer) r 72, Nor folk, Conn., New Marlboro Alford Arthurs., (agent) 4 Holden st., N. Adams Goodrich John C, 14 Chestnut St., " KEMP SYLVESTER A., " MiUer Alonzo, (agent western land) Union st. " Wilcox Frederick F. , " WithereU Arthur J., room 9 Burlingame block, " Breaky John, Pittsfield Brown Nathan G., " BROWN WERDEN R., " Burbank Abraham, West st, " CASTLE EBER T., 23 Bradford st., " Crosby John, Jr., " DROWN CHARLES H, " Francis James, Dea., " Guilds Frank G, office 21 Depot st, " Mclaughlin e. kirby, (agent) 9 Bowerman's blk., West cor South st, " NASH- EMOBY H., room 1, 60 North st, " NEWTON HENRY H, 13^ North st., Parker Frederick S.. 9^ North st, RICHARDSON HENRY H., Col., shop McKay st., " Sprague Martin V., " Andrus Frank O., Sheffield Butcher Henry, Main st., " Cole John M., WiUiamstown Sanford Charles- G, " Sherman Brimmer H., " Taft Calvin E., " Thomas WiUiam B., " Renovating. Chase John N., (feathers) 1 Brooklyn st., North Adams *PITTSFIELD STEAM RENOVATING COMPANY, Henry R. Warren, David C. Smith, Jr., and Orlando S. Fish, props. , (cleaning and dusting carpets, renovating feather beds and mat tresses, upholstering, etc.,) 25 Beaver street, Pittsfield Restaurants. (See also Saloons.) Bliss Henry 0., Myrtle st., Adams Curran Thomas, Depot St., " Gentsch JuUus, Spring st., " Greylock Restaurant, E. M. Wood, prop., Center Bt., Adams Riley Thomas, 40 Commercial st., " Waldron John J., Myrtle st., " Wood Edgar M., Center st, " Decker Allen, late of Sheffield, S. Egre mont, Egremont Brusie Charles F., 17 BaUroad st., Great Barrington Brusie Luther B., 14 Railroad st, " CURTISS VAN RENSSELAER, Main St., . " Donahue John, 2d, 73 Water Bt.,. ," Ramsey Legrand, Railroad st., " WRIGHT'S RESTAURANT, H. W. Wright, prop., 7 and 9 Railroad st, " BUss Chauncey P., Memorial block, Lee Barry Daniel F., 86 Main st., N. Adams- BARRY JOHN, (wholesale wines and Uquors) 33 Main st., " DAVENPORT WILLIAM M., Depot st., " Ives Truman E., 50 State St., " MALONEY THOMAS C, 49 Center st, " Mulcare Thomas J., 31 Center st, " Scott Lewis L., 55 Main st, ' " SorreU A McMann, 34 Main st., " BOHLMANN JOHN C. C, 143 North st.r Pittsfield BURBANK WILLIAM P., 21 North St., " Caffrey A Welch, 67 West St., Cassidy Frank, 63 West St., " Clary Morris, 111, 113, and 115 West st., " ColweU A Connor, 54 West St., " Condron Michael, Depot st., " Coy Thomas, off North st., " Daniels Charles J., McKay st., " Davis Edward E., McKay st, " Davis WiUiam H., 3 Cottage row, " Doheny Martin, 27 Third st, . " Dowling James, 99 West St., " Drennan Michael, McKay st, " Eckerson Edwin, 5 South st, " Ende Emil, 186 North st., " Fairon John. Clough st., " GIMLICH GEOBGE, 200 North cor. Orchard st., " Kiley James, West st., " Kirby Margaret Mrs., 101 and 103 West St., " Kuseh Samuel, 93 West st., " Liedhold Ertman, " Lennehan James E., 71 West st " MARSHALL MICHAEL, 6 Depot st., " . McGARRY WILLIAM, 7 West st., " Meehan Michael, 69 West St., " Nilan Michael, McKay cor. Liberty st., " O'Brian John M., " O'Connors Michael J., West st, " O'DonneU JameB, 10 Fenn st., " Park Thomas D., " PARKER JOSEPH, 9 Depot st, " Payne Joseph, 18 McKay St., " QUACKENBUSH LUCY, New Burbank block, North St., " SCHMIDT RUDOLPH, 10 Depot st, Tierney David F., " Tobin WiUiam, 2 West st., " Walsh Redmond, 27 West st., " WATKINS CHARLES B., 9%, North st.,' " Welsh Redmond, West st., " CLUNNAN THOMAS, Shamrock st „ Stockbridge ADAMS WILLIAM O., WiUiamstown LEE JOSEPH F., McDonald Louise, Spring cor. Main, over drug store, «i ROOFERS AND ROOFING SLATE — SAW MILLS. 5IS Roofers and Roofing Slate. McGauvorn Frank, (slater) Adams PHELPS HENRY G, (slating) Lee Abbot John, (gravel) N. Adams Hicks Thomas H., (slate) " Jenks P. J. A Co., (tin and slate) 94 S. Church St., " Lyons John, (cement) " Lyons John L., (gravel) " Robinson Nor vel W., (slate) E. Main cor Shaw st, " Baughan James, Pittsfield CHAMBERLIN A RICH, (tin) 12 West st., " McCleary James, (slater) " Rubber Stamps. Adams Rubber Stamp Works, Byron P. Myers, prop., Summer st., Adams PITTSFIELD EUBBER STAMP WORKS, W. E. Day, prop., 1 Howard st., Pittsfield Saloons. Chaplin Hannah, 60 Commercial St., Adams Roder Augustus, N. Summer St., " Ryan Perry, 30 Maplegrove, " Gateley Patrick, Railroad st., Becket Flaherty Edward, Donnebrook St., Cheshire Flaherty Patrick, Mainst, " Mohar Andrew, Great Barrington Welch Patrick M., Main st, Hinsdale Barry John, Railroad st, Lee Barry Thomas, RaUroad St., Boland Peter, " EGAN MICHAEL P.. Main St., TULLY PATBICK, Depot st„ " Carley John, 30 Main st., North Adams Burk 'John, 47 State st, " Darrow George, " Darrow John, 41 Eagle st., DOYLE JOHN, 51 State st, " Hourahan Patrick, 41 Center St., " Kiely John, 30 Main st, " Kiggins James, W. Main st., Martin Benhart, 53 State St., Marvin John, Main st., Quinn Thomas, 59 Union st Quinn Thomas, 64 Union st., Reagan Christopher, 15 Eagle, Snyder Peter, basement, 84 Main, " CroweU Harvey S., 50 North St., " Dawson Joseph A., North cor Morton place, Pittsfield Salt Dealer. COOLEY PINDAR F., (wholesale) " Sasb, Doors and Blinds. HOLDEN MERRICK J., near Depot, Adams Nettleton Lucius J., Great Barrington BALL A BALDWIN, Center st., Lee DIBBLE, S. B., 63 State st, North Adams Booth Edgar P., 91 West st., Pittsfield *BUTLER JAMES H. , (dealer) Fenn at. , " MERRILL A CO., 140 North St., Woodruff Hubbard, (dealer) W. Stockbridge Saw mills. (See also Lumber Manufacturers and Dealers.) STODDARD CHARLES F., agent, r 17, N. Egremont, Alford Ticknor WiUiam A., " HaskeU George W., r 41, West Becket, Becket KENYON LYDIA A. Mes., r 45. " DEAN WARREN B., near Depot, Cheshire GaUup Clarence W., N. Adams, Clarksburg BURR WILLIAM C, r 5, Dalton Cleveland George L., r 16, cor. 14, MITCHELL PRIESTLEY, r 5, Dalton SMITH DAVID C, r 6, " Tower Sidney, r 21, N. Adams, Florida BEEBE LEVI, off r 10, S. Lee, Gt. Barrington Gilmore Benjamin F., " Kilborn Mark, (portable) " Lewis Ward, " OSBORNE NOAH H., r 49, " Sage Simeon, r 22, " TURNER WILLIAM P., r 49, " Goodrich Eugene C, r 16 and 17, Leb anon Springs, N. Y., Hancock TOWER GEORGE M., r 29, Hinsdale Beebe Levi, r 49, S. Lee. Lee Morley Charles L., r 28, E. Lee, " Steadman A Lewis, (portable) Lenox Furnace, " THAYER RUFUS L., r 5, Lenox Furnace, " Hadsel John K. r 32, Monterey LANGDON M.'C. A CO., " HUTCHINSON OLIVER S., New Lenox, Lenox JUDD GEORGE.U, New Lenox, Roys Lester, r 3, New Ashford ADSIT CHARLES, 1 1, HartsviUe, New Marlboro Brewer Chauncy B., r 24, " CANFIELD WALLACE, r 75, Canaan, VaUey. Conn., " Doncaster John A., r 3, HartsviUe, " GIBSON WM. B. A SON, r 67K, South- field, " HOLT FRANCIS G., r 72, Norfolk, Conn., " ScoviU John Dr. , r 58, Ashley Falls, " Sisson Henry, MiU River, " Hayden John G, rl7, Otis Norton Henry B., r 26, " COUCH FREDERICK W., (rough lumber, andkindUngs) 27 Elm st., Pittsfield MERRILL A CO., 140 North St., " Parker Edwin L., r 1, " Pitcher Leonard W., (portable) r 41 Richmond Furnace, Richmond Clark Lewis, r 38, New Boston, Sandisfield Hawley Frank E., r 3, Otis, " Hawley WiUiam H. r 3, OtiB, " SEYMOUR SETH, r 20, MontviUe, " TWINING NELSON, r 43, New Boston, " Webster Abner S., r 57, S. Sandisfield, " BOURNE JOHNW., r 21 cor. 22, Savoy Center, Savoy CRANDALL SAW-MILL, Dennis Has kins, prop., r 7, Adams, " FORD WILLIAM 0., r 7, Savoy Center, " HASKINS DENNIS, r 1, cor. 2, Adams, " POLLY HARVEY, r 11, Savoy Center, " POLLY HORACE, r 12, Savoy Center, " Curtiss Albert W., r 23, Sheffield STANTON JOHN R., r 10, " Comstock Sanford W., r 21, cor. 33, Stockbridge CURTIS STEPHEN C, CurtisviUe, " Yale A. D. A Son, r 21, " GARFIELD WALLACE W., r 15, Tyringham Heath Daniel, r 9, " WILSON JOHN G, r 23, West Stockbridge Deming Alcmina, r 38, S. WiUiamstown, WiUiamstown REED JOHN W., r 5, " ALLEN HEMAN L., (shingles) r 8 cor 9, Windsor BARDEN FRANCIS A., r 48, Dalton, " Leonard Mason E., (shingles) r 48, Dalton," 5i« SCHOOLS STONE YARD. Scbools. See Academies and Schools. Scythe Stone manufacturers. Gordan Edwin A., r 54 cor 55, E. Wind sor, Windsor Seedsmen. (See also General Merchants, also Hardware.) NICHOLSON EDGAR G., E. Main St., Housatonic, Gt. Barrington DRESSER DAVID, Bailroad st, Lee HULL C. E. A W. B., " HULL S. N. A T. E., 4 Bank row, Pittsfield *LUCAS HENRY B., [card on page 470] 13 West st, Se wins; machines. BURDICK HENRY B., Adams HULSE SCHUYLER, Center st., Trabold Barbara Mrs., ¦ " REMINGTON JOHN 0., off r 28, Ches ter, Hampden Co.. Becket PERRY ISAAC G., Main st, Gt. Barrington Bobbins Henry T., Main st, " Royce WiUis C, r 26, Allen Newton S., r 22, Lee Youngs Joseph W., Park st., Adams Henry M. Mrs., r42, MiU River, New Ashford Barnacoat Thomas, (agent White) r 23, North Adams Homer Henry R., 75 West Main st., " Shepard E ngene, " Singer Mfg. Co., Joseph Young, agent, Bank block, " Smith Frank W., " TALHAM ALBERT E., Weaver Joseph, " 1 WHEELER A WILSON MFG. CO., J. F. Lyons, manager, Hayden block, Center cor Eagle St., " Strickland Giles P., (agent) r 34, Otis BRISTOL JONATHAN P., (new Rem ington, new Howe, and Crown sew ing machines) Pittsfield Edwards George W., 18 North st., " HARMON THOMAS A., 89 North st., " Hurd Albert 0., (repairer) " MUNSON HIRAM S., (agent) " PERRY ISAAC G, Main st, Gt. Barrington Robbins Henry T., Main st, " PiUon Lugger, (agent) Pittsfield Stafford WilUam H, " WILLEY BENJAMIN F., 48 North st., " Elbridge James A. Jr., (agent) r 40; S. Wil liamstown, WiUiamstown Hunter Marcus E., (Singer) r 20, office N. Adams, " Shingle mills. (See also Lumber Dealers, also Lumber Man ufacturers, also Saw MiUs.) Stoddard Charles F., agent, r 17, N. Egre mont, Alford TOBEY ELISHA L., r 18, ROBBINS WILLIAM H, r 30, Chester, Hampden Co., Becket Dean Warren B., n Depot, Cheshire Gilmore Benjamin F., Gt. Barrington OSBORNE NOAH H., r 49, " Morley Charles T., r 28, Lee JUDD GEORGE U., New Lenox, Lenox Hadsel John K., r 32, Monterey LANGDON M. C. A CO., " Brewer Chauncey B., r 24, Mill River, New Marlboro GIBSON WM. B. A SON, r 67>.., South- field " ScoviUe John, Dr., r 58, Ashley FaUs, " Bristol Isaac L., r 2, Otis Haskins Dennis, r 1 eor 2, Adams, Savoy COLE PORTER R., r 13, WiUiamstown Leonard Mason E., r 48, Dalton, Windsor TORREY BROS., r 54, E. Windsor, " Shirt Factory. Howk John M., W. Center st, Lee SPRAGUE BRIMMER MANUF. CO., 21 Railroad st., Pittsfield WILLEY ROBINSON MANUF. CO., 48 North St., " Sboddy mills. Forward John, r 25 cor 26, Hinsdale Shooting Gallery. Hurlock Henry J., Gt. Barrington Silk manufacturers. RICE A. H. A CO., (thread and braid) Robbins ave. cor Linden, Pittsfield SMITH S. K. A CO., (thread, twist, braid, etc.) Robbins ave., " Silverware. See Jewelers. Soapstone. Harold Theodore, (dealer) Pittsfield Soap manufacturers. Gleason Henry N.. N. Adams, Clarksburg Kilborn William P., r 49, Gt. Barrington Fisher A Morgan, (soft) r 15, N. Adams Lee Anson W., r 43, S. Lee. Lee Leidholt Louis, 91 River, ' Pittsfield VAN BERGAN GARRET, 20 Linden st, " WARREN HENRY R., r 57, hpeculators. Rich Lemuel, N. Adams Strickland Norman, Main st. , Otis Evans Thomas, Pittsfield Sporting Goods. , See Hardware, also Guns, etc. Lee Alfred A. N. Adams TERRY CLOCK CO., (fishing reels, etc.) South Church st, Pittsfield Heath Theodore S., Main St., W. Stockbridge HUNT LYMAN A., Spring st., WilUamstown Spring-bed manufacturers. (See also Bed Springs.) Smith Charles, Pittsfield Stair Builders. Blanchard Myron R., 18 South st., N. Adams GLENTZ THEODORE R., Liberty, cor. Depot st., Pittsfield MERRILL A CO., 140 North st, " Stove manufacturers, DEAN WARREN B., n Depot, Cheshire ScoviUe John Dr., Ashley FaUs, N. Marlboro HASKINS DENNIS, r 1, cor. 2, Adams, Savoy Stencil Cutters. DAY WABREN E., Pittsfield Stone Dealer. (See also Quarries.) STEARNS EDWARD A., (dealer) Pittsfield Stone Yard. Devanny A Son, Pittsfield STOVES AND TINWARE — -TOBACCO AND CIGARS. 5-7 Stoves and Tinware. (See also Hardware, also Tinware.) Adams Becket Cheshire Dalton AINSLIE JAMES D., Dean st., Murphv Michael J., Park st., RODGERS JAMES, (tin) Norcott Jarvis, Main st., Morgan WiUiam H., Depot st., RYAN WILLIAM, Depot st, Rarnuni WUUam S., Railroad st. Great Barrington Hassan Albert J., E. Main st., Housatonic, " Seeley Stewart A., Raihoad st, " Phelps Henry C, Lee SMITH C. W., 66 Main St., " BANGS EDWARD G, Depot St., Lenox BuU WiUiam B., Cliffwood st., " Tower A Porter, 20 Eagle st., North Adams Woodhead Samuel, 2 Blackinton block, " Backus W. G. A Son, 1 Bank row, Pittsfield Bidwell George A., Burbank bl'k, West St., " Branch George W., 41 West st, " BRISTOL JONATHAN P., (oil) " CHAMBERLIN A RICH, (ranges and furnaces) 12 West St., " Feeley John, 31 North St., " HENRY, BLAIN A CO., 58 Fenn St., " Tuttle A Branch, 41 West st., " Parsons Arthur W., r 71, Ashley FaUs, Sheffield VAN DEUSEN M. A J. M., Stockbridge CLARK CHARLES A., 35 Water st., Williamstown DODMAN JOHN G. B., 66 Main St., " Surveyors. See CivU Engineers and Surveyors. Tack manufacturers. PITTSFIELD TACK CO., J. L. Peck, pres., George N. Dutton, sec'y and treas., (tacks and smaU naUs of all kinds) South Church st., Pittsfield Tailors. See Clothiers. Tallow Dealers. Kilborn WiUiam P., r 49, Great Barrington Simonds John, North Adams Coogan Owen A Sons, Elm st., Pittsfield Tanners. Wilson Nicholas, r 13, Becket READ CHARLES H. A CO., off rl3, Hancock Barber Daniel 1, 26 Union st., North Adams FITZGERALD MAURICE, 5 E. Main St., " Reed Charles H. A Co., (in Hancock) office town buUding, " TINKER WILLIAM, Otis Coogan Owen A Sons, (russett leather) Elm st, Pittsfield Huh Albert, r 41, New Boston, Sandisfield Tea and Coflee. Siggs Robert F., Park St., Adams Leroy John I., 96 Main st., North Adams LilUe John, r 19, , . , , ,„ SPERRY WILLIAM H, 2 Martin's bl'k, " MorreU Alfred M., 77 North st., Pittsfield New York Tea Co., E. B. Le Roy, ag't, 139 North st, Union Pacific Tea Co., C. J. Parker, manager, 16 North St., Telegraph Operators. CHEESEMAN SIDNEY H., (manager Tff. U.) Becket Ferguson T. Irving, Housatonic, 6 Great Barrington Stewart WiUiam J., Hinsdale Coggswell Edwin L., at R. R. station, Lee Hawley WiUiam C, South Lee, Heebner Louis N, KeaUng J. Frank, (Hoosac Tunnel Signal Station) r 24, North Adams Sheldon Winfred H., " Coleson BeUe Miss (W. U.) Pittsfield New England Telegraph Co., C. G. Tompkins, sup't Western Division, 29 Berkshire Life Insurance bld'g, " Skinner Edwin L., r 49, W. Pittsfield, " FeUows H. Best, (B. A A. R. R.) r 29, Richmond Field Ralph H., Main st., Sheffield Gray Frank S., Main St., Simmons George G., r 9, Fowler Emma P. Miss, (T. A G Washington E. R. WiUiamstown Hawkes Fred J., Blackinton, Telephone Exchanges. (Connecting with aU principal viUages.) Upham George F., manager, Main St., Great Barrington Steadman W. H, manager, North Adams New England Telephone Co., O.G. Tomp kins, sup't Western Division, 29 Berkshire Life Ins. bld'g, Pittsfield Telephone Signals. Telephone Signal Co., G. H. Bliss, pres.; F. W. Hinsdale, sec'y and treas. ; Terry Clock building, South st., Pittsfield Threshers and Wood Sawyers. Loud Daniel M., r 10, Bancroft, Hamp- shire Co., Becket VanDeusen Newman L., r 24, South Egremont, Egremont Wood George W., r 18, Lanesboro McCarty WiUiam, rl, HartsviUe, New Marlboro BOCOCK JOHN, r38 cor 41, W. Stock- brido-e Richmond MORGAN FREDERICK W., Je., r 53, Windsor Ticket Agents. (See also Railroad Agents.) Carter N. J., 47 Houghton st., N. Adams DOYLE JOHN, (ocean Steamers) 51 State st. ' N. Adams LOFTUS THOMAS F., (ocean steamers) ^ 19 Eagle st, CASEY A BACON, (ocean steamers) 3, 5 and 7 Clapp ave., Pitttsfield NEYLAND DANIEL J., (ocean steamers) WiUiamstown Tinware, (See Stoves and Tinware, General Merchants also Hardware.) RODGERS JAMES, . n Adams SWAN WILLIAM H, r 50, Becket Center Becket Baker Georgs S., 7 Railroadst, Gt. Barrington COGGSWELL GEORGE B., Mam St., Lenox O'Brien JohnE., Railroad st., Decker Isaac, 1 Jackson and 112 Eagle streets N- Adams Shepard Jesse T., Main st., Sheffield Tobacco and Cigars. (See also Cigar Manufacturers, also Grocers, also Drugs, also General Merchants.) Barrett Henry F., Columbia st, Adams BUss Henry 0., Myrtle St., 5*8 TOBACCO AND CIGARS — -WIRE MANUFACTURER. Curran Thomas, Depot st, Adams Field Isaac, Columbia st., " Waldron John J., Myrtle st., " WiUiams Newton G, 3 Railroad street, Gt Barrington WRIGHT W., 7 and 9 Railroad st., " Davison Walter F. , Hinsdale WOOD CHARLES L., r 20, Lanesboro Thomas Dailey, Main Bt., Lee Wackford W. G, (manufacturer and dealer) 26 Main st, " Brodrick Jerry, 15)4 Main st., N. Adams Calnan A Phillips, (manufs. and dealers) 53 Eagle st, " DaUey Michael, 7 Eagle st., " DAY ALVIN, r 15, Lee Michael C, Main cor State st., " MoPHEESON JOHN M., 63 Eagle st, " Taylor Joseph, (dealer) r 1, " WILLARD MOSES, 24 E. Brooklyn st, " Dowling Michael B. , Wahconah st., Pittsfield Ford Clarence B., 79 West st, " Gates George A., " Harrington WiUiam F., 105 North St., " Kiley James, West st., " KILIAN PETER, 15>£ North st., upstairs," Logan Laforest, 15 North st., " MARSHALL JOHN, 196^ North St., " NUGENT WILLIAM. 51 North st., Smith J. Howard, 3 West st., " CRISPELL ISAIAH D., (dealer in) Railroad st., W. Stockbridge EGAN MICHAEL P., Main st., " Lynch James, Main st, " Trappers. Burnett Isaac N., r 29, Savoy Center, Florida Clark Luther, r 18, Hoosac Tunnel, " Wright John B., r 5, New Ashford Tripe, Neat's-foot Oil, etc. DAVIS EDWIN, (manuf.) r 34, Pittsfield Toy manufacturer. WHITNEY WILBUR L., r 28, MontviUe, Sandisfield Tub manufacturers. (See also Butter Tubs. ) United Society of BeUevers or Shakers (pails, swifts, etc.,) r 49, W. Pitts field, Pittsfield Undertakers. Richmond Robert N., Dean st., Adams ' SIMMONS ALBERT H., Park St., Clark Alwin L., Depot st., Dalton Culver Edmund B., Railroad st., Gt. Barrington CASSIDY SUSAN G, cor Main and School, Lee RICE JAMES A., 15 Park st, '" Taintor William, Center st., ' ADAMS JASPER H, 113 Main st, N. Adams Cody A Carpenter, 22 to 30 Eagle st., " COMISKY JAMES L., 13 N. Church st., " Wilbur John T., " Hanrahan Patrick, 7 Burbank Hotel block Pittsfield HOPKINS A WILBUR, 100 North st., JoUs Burton, 18 South st, KeUy WiUiam, Kirby block, " Pinney Winf red M., 155 North st., " Crippen Frank S., r35, Sheffield Slye Daniel P., r 72, Ashley FaUs, " PATTERSON THOMAS B., Stockbridge SEARING GEORGE W., JONES L. WARREN, West Stockbridge Rees Martin, Albany st., " Evens Edward F., 6 Depot st., WiUiamstown Upll olste rers. (See also Furniture Dealers.) Gregory Jacob E., Main st., Housa tonic, Great Barrington Langdorff Frank W., Main st., cor Dresser, " CASSIDY SUSAN C, cor Main and School, Lee Vining Albert E., (furniture repairer) North Adams Pehle Charles, 149 North st., Pittsfield PRINCE A WALKER, (paper hangings) 10 North St., " Variety Stores. MiUard Ansel E., Dean st., Adams Trabold Barbara Mrs., " BamsdeU Edward B. L., Housatonic st, Lee RAMSDELL HENRY M., (99 cent store) 91 Main st. West Adams Ashton Frederick T., (99 cent store) 95 North st., Pittsfield Bicknell A AUen, (5 cent bargain store) 108 North st. , " NUGENT WILLIAM, 57 North st, Tuttle WiUiam R., (5 cent and bargain) 8 West st, " Wolf Louis, 75 and 77 West St., " Veterinary Surgeons. HURLBURT EDWIN S., Main st., ' Gt. Barrington Smith J. Emery, r 41, " Gavitt John L., N. Adams Brackin A. J., Pittsfield Rogers WiUiam A., " KING GEORGE H, r 14, Washington Vinegar manufacturer. (See also Cider MiUs.) PARKER GEORGE A., r 34, Pittsfield Violin manufacturer. White Herbert H., Adams Wagon makers. See Carriage Manufacturers. Wall Paper. See Paper Hangers, etc. Watches. See Jeweler. Weaver. See Carpet Weavers, also Woolen MiUs. Well Driver. Adams James H., r 26, Gt. Barrington Whip manufacturers. Barber A Cook, (Herbert L. B. and Arthur J. C.) Southfield, New Marlboro TURNER SAMUEL A., (lashes) r 41, Southfied, " VAN DEUSEN HENRY M., (and lashes) r33, Southfield, " Wind mils. Bostwick John H., (agent) Van Deusen, Gt. Barrington Window Frames. GLENTZ THEODORE R, Liberty, cor. Depot st., Pittsfield Wire manufacturer. Mowbray George M. Prof., N. Adams WOOD DEALERS ZYLONITE WORKS. 519 "Wood Dealers (See also Coal and Wood.) Jenks WiUiam T., r 16 cor. 17, Hoosac Tunnel, Florida BENTLEY CHARLES H., Gt Barrington Holmes George E., r 23, " SWEET NOBRIS S., Housatonic St., " THAYER RUFUS L., (kindling) r 5, Lenox Furnace, Lee COONEY JOHN W., r 12, Lenox Brooks Franklin A.. 76 Center st., N. Adams Houghton RosweU, (kindling and char coal) " KEMP SYLVESTER A., East Main, cor. Congress ave., " LALLY W. H. A CO., 10 Main st, " Post Peter, 6 rear of Prospect, " Richardson A Flagg, 59 State st, " MARSHALL SAMUEL G, Otis DAVIN EDWARD, r 10, ColtsviUe, Pittsfield HAGAR WILLIAM D,, r 10, Dalton, LAWTON M. P. A SON., 87 West St., " *MORTON WARNER G, [card inside back cover) 21 Depot st, " Murray WiUiam H , " BULKLEY WILLIAM A. , WiUiamstown Larabee Benjamin, r 8, " Wood Turning. Bovd Levi W., Phoenix Bridge, N. Adams MARSHALL SAMUEL C, Main st., Otis BOOTH CHARLES H., First st., Pittsfield GREENLEAF JOHN C, r 63, New Boston, Sandisfield Yale Lawrence M. A Co.. Stockbridge Woodenware manufacturers. DAY WILLIAM J., (Excelsior clothes frames, etc.) r 5, cor. 3, Becket Hall R. G., (wagon spokes) r 12, N. Adams, Clarksburg Haskins Elwin J., (ladders) r 1, N. Adams, *BREWERJOHN A SONS, (ladders) Mahaiwe St., Gt. Barrington Henry Lorenzo (dealer ) 1 Appleton ave., ^ Pittsfield UNITED SOCIETY OF BELIEVEES OR SHAKERS, West Pittsfield, " GREENLEAF JOHN C, r 63, New Boston, Sandisfield Haskins Shedreek T., (scythe sticks) r 35, Savoy MiUer Alden H., (scythe snaths) r 34, " Stanton James D., (axe helves) r 19, Sheffield Bramble Grove S., (fold tables) r 31%, Hoiisatonic, West Stockbridge ALLEN HEMAN L., (broom handles) r 8 corner 9, Windsor Wool Carders and Cloth Dressers. LANGDON M. C. A Co., Monterey Deming Alcmina M., r 38, S. WiUiams town WiUianistown Wool Dealers. Alger FrankUn, Adams Thatcher Emery E., North Adams Beach George M., Otis Murray William H, WALKEK EPHRAIM J., Pittsfield Savoy Woolen mills. PHILLIPS B. F. A SON, (cassimeres and shawls) at Maple Grove, Adams Linwood Woolen Co., (fancy cassi meres) S. W. Barker, of Troy, N. Y., pres. ; H. P. Briggs, sec'y and treas. ; North Adams, Clarksburg Kittridge C. J. A Co., (doeskins) Dalton Windsor FaUs Co., (cassimeres) Main st., " Berkshire Woolen Co., P. A. RusseU, pres.; George E. RusseU, agent, .(fancy cassimeres) Gt. Barrington TAYLOR JOHN, (cassimeres, etc.,) r 13, Hancock Hinsdale Bros., Hinsdale Parish Albert E., (yarn and warp) " Plunkett Woolen Co., Geo. T. Plunkett, manager, Water st, Wilcox Bros., " BOSTWICK GEORGE T., (flocks) r32, Lee BLACKINTON WOOLEN CO.. San- fordBlackinton, prop. ; 0. A. Archer, treas. ; r 1, Blackinton, North Adams Glen Woolen Co., (fancy cassimeres) S. Blackinton, pres.; F. A. WaUier, sec'y and treas. ; r 1, Blackinton, " LINWOOD WOOLEN CO., H. P. Briggs, sec'y and treas. ; (fancy cassimeres) North Adams NORTH ADAMS MFG. CO., (cassimeres) H. G. B. Fisher, pres. ; E. B. Penn iman, treas. and agent ; Thomas W. Sykes, supt.; West Main st., " Barker J. A Bros., W. Pittsfield, Pittsfield Collins D. M. A Co., (knit underwear) Central block, Bel Air Mfg. Co., r 6K, " Farnham A Lathers, (heavy weight over coatings) eor Burbank and Spring ; streets, Lathers Richard, Jr., r 57, Burbank st., " Parish Albert E., " Peck Jabez L., r 13, Peek Thomas D., " Pomeroy's Sons, L. (miUtary kerseys and cassimeres) West Housatonic st., " PONTOOSUC WOOLEN MFG. CO., Thaddeus Clapp, pres. and agent ; J. Dwight Francis, treas. and supt. ; r 6," RusseU Solomon N., TACONIC MILLS., Wilson Glennon A Co., props., r6%, TUlotson A Power, " GLENDALE WOOLEN MILLS, Frank lin W. Adams, prop., Glendale, Stockbridge TRUSDELL'S SONS, M., (wool flocks) Stockbridge, West Stockbridge Yeast. BERWIN JOSEPH, (Vienna pressed) office 3 N. First St., Pittsfield Zylonite "Works. AMERICAN ZYLONITE CO., Emil Kipper, pres., at Howland's Station, 1 Adams 520 BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIRECTORY. *DR. S. D. MERRIAM,* THE GKRE-A-T Indian +^[4 Jboeh°p, ASHLEY FALLS, MASS., • TO WHOM ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. &efioPc}, tfle ©y/oncje* of ffie ©yorPc} ! ROOTS AND HERBS have sole power over disease. Vegetable and Botanic Medicine ! Reform Practice Triumphant ! DR. MERRIAM is widely known as Coppeway, the Great Indian Medicine Man, the Chief Medicine Man of the World. EVIDENCE OS-" SUCCESS.— In justice to myself and for the benefit of those who may not be acquainted with the successful result of my practice, I will point out to you, when you call at my office, many remarkable cures of the first fam ilies of this vicinity, performed by me. Proofs of successful treatment are the most desirable credentials to the public that a physician can produce. The public mind being naturally better satisfied with the evidence that a physician exercises a mastery over disease, than with the most elaborate demonstration of the scientific character of his theory. CHRONIC DISEASES.— All those who are afflicted with chronic diseases should consult me by letter or in person, as I am often called away, and wish to see my patient before completing a cure. Years of experience among the Indians of Western Canada and among the tribes of this country from Maine to Oregon, and a life devoted to travel and study of chronic disease in every form and stage, constitute me the master of my profession. I tell your disease without asking questions, put ting my finger upon any ache or pain, thus pointing out the diseased organ. By this means I am enabled to prescribe successfully in all diseases. OVER 5,000 PATIENTS treated by me in this State during the past year, and all who followed directions CURED or benefitted. If you are sick, no matter what the disease, write to me at once and I will see you immediately. ©orv&ufCation. 3ree. Read this carefully and show it to a sick neighbor. A FORFEIT OF $500 wherein I fail to reduce a large, fleshy person to any weight desired. , Bty Private Parlors for Ladies, and all communications strictly confidential. Yours truly, Dr. S. D. MERRIAM, Ashley Falls, Mass. Milton, Vermont, August 30, 1882. Dr. S. D. Merriam — Dear Sir:— It is a duty that I owe you, myself and also suffering human ity, that I ackaowled.ge the good received at your hands, after lying on my back for Qve years, perfectly helpless while in a lying or sitting posture, so much so as to be unable to move a mus cle or even turn an eye in its socket, my fi*sh all gone, in short, perfectly helpless. After remaining in this situation for five years, employing seven of the best Allopathic physicians and one Clairvoyant, (to whom I «ive great credit,) all of whom failed in getting up any muscular action or power, 1, as a last resort, resolved to try something entirely new, to me at least. I now proclaim to the world that the test surprised me, as it also did the community at large. It is now nearly fourteen years since I first saw Dr. Merriam. I seem to be in the best of health and, still improving. Any one wishing more minute particulars can be furnished the same by addressing H. D. KINNEY, M. D. publisher's notes. 521 PUBLISHER'S NOTES. The Adams Freeman, issued weekly, by W. F. Davis, at Adams, is a well ordered journal which finds welcome admission in many homes, not only in this county, but elsewhere, among those who hold the old county as very dear to them though they be faraway. Mr. Davis's facilities for doing job work enable him to undertake anything in the line offered him. We wish him prosperity long drawn out. His card is on page 60. Andler's Bakery, at 91 North St., Pittsfield, now owned by Mrs. F. Andler, was established by her husband twenty-one years ago. Her motto is ''first- class goods and reasonable prices." Those wishing goods in her line will do well to call. Mrs. Andler also conducts a nice, tidy restaurant and ice cream parlor. See card on page 210. J. H. Anthony & Co., of Pittsfield, general jobbers in wood work, publish a card on page 146. Those in need of services in their line, will do well to employ this firm. F. J. Barrett, jeweller at Lenox, keeps a first-class stock of all goods in his line, and will do all repairing entrusted to his hands in a skillful and work manlike manner. He prints an illustrated card on page 258. Wesley B. Barton, of Dalton, benefits the community at large by his in troduction of fine, pure bred poultry. For further particulars and prices the reader is referred to his illustrated card on page 70. Bates & Benedict, of Pittsfield, the popular steam laundrymen, do an extensive business and give excellent satisfaction to their patrons. See card on page 70. D. A. Beals & Son, carpenters and builders, at North Adams, are prepared to furnish estimates and to construct stores, houses, churches, or other build ings to order on most reasonable terms. Card on page 210. The Berkshire County Eagle, a large forty-column newspaper issued by Axtell & Haskins, at Pittsfield, is well known not only in this county, but far beyond its borders. The history of the paper is given on page 64. All de partments of the paper are carefully and ably edited. The job printing de partment is supplied with fast presses and modern types — and expert work men. The Eagle book bindery is prepared to fill all orders for blank books or for miscellaneous binding, See card on page 178. The Berkshire Courier, a large, handsome, and ably conducted news paper, issued weekly at Great Barrington, is a favorite among a large con stituency. The senior member of the firm of Clark W. Bryan & Co. has for many years been favorably known as a printer of rare excellence. The job department of this office is well supplied with facilities for turning out supe rior work on short notice. Card on page 242. John Brewer & Sons, of Great Barrington, are extensive dealers in all kinds of lumber and building material. They procure their supply from the 522 publishers notes. great markets, and can undoubtedly give their patrons first-class bargains and at very reasonable prices. For the great variety of builders' supplies, we refer the reader to their illustrated card on page ioo. Wallace M. Burt, attorney and counselor at law, at Adams, tenders his card on page 18. James H. Butler, of Pittsfield, does a heavy business in Michigan and Canada pine and Connecticut river spruce, handling about 10,000 feet daily. He furnishes bills of pine and spruce timber promptly, and has built up a large trade in that line. He has been in business twenty years, and will furn ish sash, doors, eta See card on page 290. Carter & Lawrence, carpet dealer at 17 South st., Pittsfield, present an illustrated card inside back cover. This old and reliable firm is well known throughout Berkshire county. Many homes owe much of their comfort and attractiveness to the warm and cheerful figured carpets purchased at this house, and many others will in the future be beautified by the new styles of carpets and other floor covering to be offered by this firm, who also deal largely in curtains and drapery of all kinds. For nearly forty years this house has led the trade in this county. Mrs. A. N. Chapin, of Pittsfield, is engaged in various kinds of art work, and is prepared to impart the knowledge of the business to all who wish in struction. Homes may everywhere be tastily decorated at small expense by the fair dwellers therein, who will enjoy the work as well as its effect. See card on page 50. Chickering's Commercial College, at Pittsfield, was established by the late Prof. E. F. Carter in i860. Mr. Chickering succeeded to the school in 1879. His many years of business experience enables him to offer unusual advantages to his pupils. Several hundred graduates from this school are already filling important and responsible situations. The school affords ac commodations for a hundred pupils. It is impossible here to recite all the advantages offered by the school, but we advise all interested young men to read the card on page 274, and the several bottom line announcements, and to apply to Mr. Chickering for special circulars. W. D. Clark & Co., of Lee, dealers in clothing, hats, caps and furnishing goods, are prepared to dress in party -array, or in substantial business suits, at fair living prices, all who call upon them. See their card on page 146. Athur N. Cooley, of Pittsfield, late manager for his father S. M. Cooley, in the manufacture of fine carriages, will undoubtedly maintain the good reputation of the establishment so long enjoyed by S. M. Cooley, whose ad vertisement appears on page 290. Remember Arthur N. Cooley when look ing for a new carriage. Corkhill Bros., practical painters and decorative paper hangers at Pitts field, are thoroughly prepared to execute any job in their line neatly and with dispatch, and at reasonable prices. The readers is referred to their illus trated card on page 34. John Cummings, of North Adams, contractor and builder, prints a card on page 210. He will build business blocks, hotels or buildings, and is ready to furnish abundant reference as to his ability to satisfy. Curtin & Hanrahan, of Adams, publish an illustrated card on page 18. This enterprising firm of ladies deals in millinery and ladies' fancy goods, and undoubtedly offers rare bargains to their customers. Call and see them; publishers notes. 523 Orson Dalrymple, dealer in choice fancy and staple groceries, dry goods and general merchandise, at North Adams, invites attention to his card on page 50. Try his goods and prices when you visit North Adams. Martin Diehl, "the baker," at 206 North st., Pittsfield, calls attention, on page 194, to the " good things" he is ready to furnish to appease the appe tites of hungry mortals. He will also supply the high contracting parties at weddings with the all important cakes so necessary on such occasions. The Hoosac Valley News, published every Saturday by Hardman & McMillin, of North Adams, was started in 1857, see historical sketch on page 62, also card on page 320. It is a prosperous and well conducted paper, — full each week, of local news from all parts of the surrounding country, and of the general news of the day. The firm have every needed facility for executing job printing tastily and with dispatch, give them a trial if you are not already patrons of the office. Horace S. Fitch, marble producer, and dealer, at Alford, is at the head of an old established business. The quarries from which his marble comeo, are known as producing a superior quality of marble, and Mr. Fitch employs artists in the manufacture of fine monuments, etc. See card on page 34. Samuel G. Fuller, of Dalton, proprietor of boarding house and livery stable, publishes a card on page 70. Mr. Fuller keeps good turn-outs and affords them at moderate rates. He meets passengers at the trains, and cap make immediate arrangements for use of teams. Fred Gillmor, of Lee, leading druggist and apothecary, calls attention to his many advantages for dispensing his goods to the satisfaction of all cus tomers. His illustrated card on page 230 will repay a careful reading. J. W Goodell & Co., of Burlington, Vt., advertise their extensive business as manufacturers of and dealers in marble and granite goods, On the fly leaf opposite last cover. This firm has superior facilities, employing as they do artists of skill and experience, and having abundant capital, they are ready to undertake a job of any magnitude desired, and are enabled to offer very liberal terms. J. B. Goussett, at East Lee, is prepared to supply people of this and sur rounding towns, with choice groceries and general merchandise, at bottom prices. Call on him when opportunity offers. Card on page 146. Thomas Heaphy, of Pittsfield, manufactures cement drain, sewer, and cul vert pipe of a superior quality, and deals in cement, brick, mortar, well tubing, .&C. Remember Mr. Heaphy when you want any goods in his line. Card on page 194. Henry Johnson & Lord, an enterprising firm of Burlington, Vt., offer nepen the to their suffering brethren, in the several proprietary medicines they manufacture, mentioned in their card on page 513. We would advise all afflicted ones to heed their proclamation and receive a respite from the ills flesh is heir to. E. C. Hill, of Pittsfield, hatter and furrier, prints an illustrated card on page 353. Mr. Hill has the largest store in Western Massachusetts, which he keeps well supplied with fashionable hats, caps, etc., and with umbrellas, robes, and fur goods. He makes a specialty of the manufacture of fine furs to order. Notice the advertisement, and the foot line notices. Jenks & Legate, of Adams, invite the inspection of their extensive assort ment of clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, trunks, etc., by every reader of their bottom line notices to be found in this book. This firm also 524 publishers notes. manufactures custom clothing to order. They keep all grades of cloths and clothing and are prepared to suit all customers. A. H. Jones, plumber, and dealer in gas, water and steam goods of all kinds, at North Adams, is prepared to plumb new buildings, and supply them with steam heating apparatus of the most approved styles. See his card on page 10. Peter Kilian, dealer in musical merchandise at Pittsfield, formerly from Syracuse, N. Y., has been in the business about thirty years. He has trav eled extensively, giving concerts in all parts of the world, including the em pire of China. He is now permanently located in Pittsfield, where he will be glad to show customers the advantages of purchasing of him. He will give instruction on all brass and reed instruments. Remember to call on Mr. Kilian when you are ready to purchase or desire information in his line. See card on page 368. Onota Stock Farm, of Pittsfield, Frank Learned, proprietor, is made more valuable by the presence of numerous fine blooded domestic animals — among them, pure bred Jersey cattle, Shropshiredown sheep, Yorkshire swine, and several fine stallions. It costs no more to feed a cow worth $500 than one worth $50. Every farmer may keep impoved stock if he will. Our book will inform him where to purchase. Mr. Learned's card is on page 1 00. Lyman Clapp Learned, of Pittsfield, is successor to the old Clapp carriage- works established near four score years ago, on Clapp avenue, where he is prepared to furnish superior carriages, sleighs and wagons made by expert mechanics, from first-class materials. Card on page 194. H. P. Lucas, of Pittsfield, started in the agricultural and household imple ment business and the handling of seeds, lime, cement, fertilizers, etc., in 1874. His stock is the largest in Western Massachusetts, and while he sells at retail to the people of a large section of the territory about him, his wholesale trade is quite extensive. Progressive farmers will here find the improved implements of the day, such as Kemps manure spreaders, sulky plows, ensilege cutters, etc., See card on page 470. M. S. Manning & Son, of Pittsfield, publish an illustrated card on page 194, wherein they offer their services and stock to all in need of pure drugs and medicines, or other goods in the druggist's line. Remember this firm when in need. Dr. S. D. Merriam, of Ashley Falls, the noted Botonic physician and In dian doctor, invites the attention of those afflicted with chronic diseases to his advertisement on page 520. He has many testimonials from Vermont parties, who have been relieved by his treatment. J. S. Moore, of West Stockbridge, established a drug business in that vil lage in 1867. He was burned out in 1876, but rebuilt and has since had a prosperous trade. He is known as thoroughly understanding his business, and it is understood that his goods are " purely pure." Another branch of Mr. Moore's business is the investing of moneys safely in real estate securities in the west, where property is steadily increasing in value. Card on page 434, J. R. Newman & Sons, leading custom tailors and clothiers of Pittsfield, have recently enlarged their stores, where they are now prepared to satisfy the most fastidious. See card on page 400. publisher's notes. 525 H. H. Newton, real estate, loan and collection agent at Pittsfield, presents his card on page 384. He was for ten years deputy sheriff, and has been engaged in his present business seven years. He will devote his energies to the interests of his patrons. The North Adams Transcript, started more than forty years ago, as the Adams Transcript, has from small beginnings grown to be a paper of large influence. It has born several names and has been under the management of various proprietors, but for nearly twenty years Hon. James T. Robinson has been at the head of the establishment, his son Arthur,. now a partner in the business,, attending to the more active duties. Job printing and book-bind ing in all their branches are here executed at low rates. See card on page 336- Warner G. Morton, of Pittsfield, is an extensive dealer in coal, wood, lime and cement. His immense dealings, direct with the mining companies, enable him to offer superior advantages. Besides his yard here, he has a large yard in Albany, from whence he can fill wholesale orders, too large to be filled from his Pittsfield yards, though he wholesales as well as retails from here. His illustrated card is inside the back cover. Pittsfield Steam Renovating Co., established in 1882, at Pittsfield, be cause of its central location, is prepared with improved machinery and ap pliances to thoroughly renovate and restore to their original purity and elas ticity feather beds, pillows, hair mattresses etc., and to renovate upholstered furniture, dust and clean carpets, etc., to the entire satisfaction of customers. They have already had a large share of first-class custom in this and adjoin ing towns, and they are ready for all orders tendered them. Mr. O. S. Fish, manager, is well qualified for the business. Card on page 258. E. S. Pixley, M. D., of Pittsfield, promises to cure by painless methods those terrible diseases cancers and tumors, and other blood diseases. He advertises on page 18, to which the reader is referred. The oldest hat store in the county is that of C. B. Plait's Son, on South street, Pittsfield. It is now in the hands of the third generation of the family. The original proprietor, Mr. Comfort B. Piatt, established it in 181 9, since which time it has prospered greatly. The world-famous l: Dunlap " hat is and has been for a long time exclusively sold by this house in this vicinity. Card on page 290. F. A. Robbins, proprietor of the elegant jewelry and silverware store No. 11 North St., Pittsfield, enjoys a large trade in his special line. Customers find him reliable in his statements as to quality and value of goods, and his stock is one of the largest in Western Massachusetts. He also deals in pic ture frames and art goods generally. Card inside back cover. H. de B. Schenck, of Larchmount Guernsey stock farm, Lenox, is proprie tor of some ofthe finest specimens of this choice breed of cattle to be found in America. His cow " Vestal of Larchmount," a representation of which is en graved especially for this work, [see page 470,] was dropped November, 1877, and imported from Guernsey by Mr. Schenck. In color she is lemon-fawn and white, and is in every way a noble animal and an excellent milker. His bull ''Lancer" was dropped in 1878, and is of superior form and size. He has taken several first prizes. Interested parties should confer with Mr. Schenck. 526 publisher's notes. Henry F. Shaw, of Dalton, druggist and jeweler, offers from his complete stock in either branch of his trade, superior articles, and will endeavor to make the prices such as to captivate. Call and see him. His illustrated card is on page 70. H. Spiegel's millinery and infant's goods store, at Pittsfield, is supplied with full lines of fashionable goods in those departments, and fancy goods in great variety. Miss Spiegel will at all times be glad to show her goods, and will supply them at low prices. See card on page 384. The Sun Printing Co., of Pittsfield, represents the old and time-honored printing office founded more than four score years ago by Phineas Allen. The Sun office of to-day, under the management of John F. Allen, its efficient president and treasurer, is replete with modern facilities for turning out rap idly and well, fine job printing of every style. The Pittsfield Sun newspaper, has been known throughout the lives of the oldest inhabitants, and hence needs no commendation here. Long may the Sun shine. See card on page 1 [6. W. Teale, of the new bakery on Fenn st., Pittsfield, bakes to. perfection all kinds of bread, fancy cakes and confections. He will supply parties on short notice, at reasonable rates. Card on page 400. W. H. Teeling & Co., cracker manufacturer's at Pittsfield, offer at whole sale the best varieties of crackers and fancy biscuits. They have a large estab lishment and are prepared to fill orders promptly. Card on page 384. The Valley Gleaner, published at Lee, by E. S. Rogers, is a well con ducted, newsy paper. Its corps of local writers contribute weekly install ments of town news from all parts of Berkshire. Persons in search of fine job printing need not pass this office, for Mr. Rogers has facilities to supply all ordinary demands. Card on page 162. Mrs. W. B. Walden, practical book and job printer, at North Adams, pre sents her cafd of particulars on page 50. We recommend our friends to call on Mrs. Walden when a fine, artistic job is needed. Watkins & Simmons, of Pittsfield, first-class photographers, publish a card on page 210. You will make no mistake if you engage this popular firm for any work in their line. John White & Co., florists, at Pittsfield, print an illustrated card on page 368. This firm is the most extensive growers and dealers , in flowers of all kinds, in the county, a fact which all should remember when in want of any thing in, their line. They will deal fairly by you. Eleazer Williams, wholesale and retail dealer in hardware, at Pittsfield, offers all goods in the line of shelf hardware, and of iron, steel, nails, etc., at prices as low as the market will afford. His store is one of the best ordered and his stock in all branches is equal to any in the county. Builders, farm ers and mechanics and all in want of hardware will do well to buy of Mr. Williams. Card inside of back cover. D. P. Williams & Son's, general dealers in hardware, iron and steel goods and agricultural implements, at Lee, issue a neat card on page 226, to which the reader is referred. It is the pride of this firm to keep well abreast of the times in bringing out all new and reasonable goods in their line, which they will sell at bottom figures. Wood Brothers, of Pittsfield.— The name of this enterprising firm of young men must certainly be familiar to every person of a musical turn of PUBLISHERS NOTES — SOCIETIES. 527 mind in the county. The firm commenced business in Pittsfield in 1881, since when they have built up a large trade. They make a specialty of first- class goods in their several lines. Their store is said to be the first regular music store in the town that kept a full line of sheet music and musical mer chandise. Both members of the firm were brought up in Pittsfield and are identified with the interests of the town. They are noted for fair dealing, and it is a pleasure to know that their business is steadily increasing each year. See card on page 84. {Concluded from page 16, part first.*) Bands and Musical Societies. Adams. — Union Cornet Band, twenty pieces, Adolph Fryer, leader. Dalton.— Cranesville Serenade Band, twelve pieceB, M. D. Pelton, secretary and treasurer. Dalton Center Band, fourteen pieces, H F. Shaw, leader. Egremont. — South Egremont Band, W. L. Bliss, leader. Great Barrington. — Housatonic Brass Band, , leader. Lenox. — Lenox Serenade Band, Frank J. Barrett, secretary and treasurer. Montkrey,— Monterey Cornet Band, fifteen pieces, William S. Bidwell, leader. North Adams. — St. Charles Brass Band, twenty pieces, Patrick B >rdleau, leader. Pittsfield. — G-ermania Band, twenty -five pleoes, Edward Clapp, leader. St Joseph's Band, twenty one pieces, Clement R. St. James, leader. St. Joseph's Orchestra, twelve pieces, Clement R. St. James, leader. Stockbridge.— Stockbridge Cornet Band, sixteen pieces, Henry M. Van Deusen, leader. Williamstown. —Blackinton Cornet Band, eighteen pieces, Daniel Eddy, leader. Miscellaneous Societies* North Adams.— Lincoln Camp Sons„of Veterans, organized in October, 1882, James H. McKown, captain; meets Wednesday evening of each week. Pittsfield. — Rod aud Gun Club, E. S. Francis, president, and Henry R. Peirson, secretary and treasurer. Berkshire County Bible Society — James M. Barker, Pittsfield president; P. J. Kittredge, Dalton, and T. A. Oman. Pittsfield, vice-presidents; Henry R. Peirson, Pittsfield, secre tary; George H. Tucker, Pittsfield, treasurer; H. M. Peirson, Pittsfield, auditor. Pittsfield Branch Bible Society. — Rev. George Skene, president; Rev. Samuel Harrison, Dr. W. E Vermilye, vice-presidents; William L. Adam, secretary; Henry R. Peirson, treasurer; William Renne, Thomas A. Oman, J. L. Peck, S. Harris Pomeroy, George Shipton, George B. Harrison, E. H. Riee, executive committee; L. A. Stevens, auditor. Business Men's Association of Pittsfield. — Edward T. Slocum, president; William H." Sloan, vice-president; Georgp H. Tucker, secretary and treasurer. Berkshire Historical and Scientific Society. -A, L. Perry, WiUiamstown, president; H. W. Taft, Pittsfield. and E. W. B. Canning, Stockbridge, vice-presidents; Dr. D. E Thayer, of Cheshire, Rev. A. B. Whipple and J. M. Barker, of Pittsfield, executive committee; E. G. Hubbel, secretary and treasurer. Berkshire Agricultural Society. — William F Milton, of Pittsfield, president; William H. Murray, secretary; Charles E. Merrill, treasurer; H. M. Peirson, auditor. St. Joseph's Mutual Aid Society. — Organized February 1, 1861. Incorporated in 1875. Meets in Pierce's block the first Sunday in every month. William Nugent, president; James A. Daley, vice-president; James O'Donnell, treasurer; Maurice Feeley, clerk; Mich ael Meagher, financial secretary. Woman's Relief Corps, No. 37, organized April 23, 1884, Mrs. W. F. Bartlett, president; meets first and third Wednesdays of each mouth. Berkshire County Wheelmen, S. Harris Pomeroy, president; headquarters on Bank Row "Whole number of pages in this book, 947. 3 9002 00779 9266