The Portland daily press., 1868-02-17
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Letter from Gorham.
H- IF 57}l' t GoRHAM, Feb. IA, 1868.

To the Editor of the Press: +i ei'i' ''ls-+
This is one of the best farming towns in the
county. The farms generally arc well titled,
and the buildings give evidence of the "well-
TODD" condition of the owners; there is conse-
quently less suffering from depression in bust
ness than in many other towns in the State.
In the northern part of the town there is an
excellent water privilege that is improved to
good advantage, but in the village there is no
water power of any Importance. There are
some ten or twelve stores in the village, all
well patronized, and some of the former mer-
chants have retired wealthy.
g. HINKLEY AND BROTHERS TANNERY
In the year 1927, the late s. Hinckley, Esq.
commenced the tannery business, and by
industry, promptness and close application
to business, combined with proverbial honesty
and integrity, built up large and profitable
business. The circumstances under which he
suddenly came to his death are we'll known,
and his loss was severely felt by the entire
community. 1t was fortunate for the village,
as well as for the family of Mr.. Huxley, that
he had aained up several of his sons in the
same business aud moral habits that had
characterized his life, and had been the secret
of his own success. The business is now carried
on by Messrs. Hinkley & Bros They manu-
facture to order generally, betting for factory
use, calf-skins for roll covering, pocket books,
SC. Their orders are largely from Boston,
Lowell, Lawrence and Biddeford, but they
supply factories In this and other States. They
have liz vats, use about 1000 hides and 5000
calf-skins year, give employment to Is hands
and consume 500 cords OF bark year. The
main building is Sc feet by co. two stories high.
with abuilding in the rear 200 feet by 80; there
are also a curry-shop, store-room, counting
ROOM &c. The machinery is run by steam
engine, and the buildings are warmed by
steam. They have medals from the Massa-
chusett's Mechanics Association, Middlesex
Mechanics Association, and the NJ. C. NJ AS
in betting and caif-skins. sl 81
CARPET MANUFAcroRY - Fl
A carpet mandatory has recently been put
Ia operation in this village, the only one in the
State, as far as l can learn. This factory Is
under the management of Mr. NJ. Irish, who
has had large experience in the business.
The factory is stocked by Messrs. Marrett,
Poor, s. Co. of Portland, who receive the man
ufactured goods. The carpetings manufactured
at this establishment ara considered more
durable than those made at the large establish
ments, ...- H
~ SHOE MANUFACTURING. ,.e1
In the absence of water-power there is no
branch of business that can be carried on 30
profitably in this village as shoe manufacturing
There are already several establishments of
this kind and room for more. Mr.. NJ. G. Hay
den has been engaged in the business for
several years and quite extensively. He is
now making ladies' boots principally, giving
employment when in full operation, to about
rs persons. Sanford, Files s. Co. are also do
ing quite an extensive business.
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. ft s
Some two or three generations of children |
have been from alb to hic, haze, hoe in the old
school house which was built about 40 years
ago. The progressive men of the village did |
not like the construction, SIZE &c of this an
Gent and honored building, thought it was not |
up 10 the times, and proposed building 3 new
one. 1t was at first opposed by those who |
thought any place under cover was good |
enough for children, but the proeressiyes tri- |
umphed and the result is, one of the neatest
and best constructed school houses in Maine ia /
in process of completion. The architect was |
Mr.. G.. NJ Harding of Portland, and Messrs.
D. C. Emery, J. B. Webb. J. Mcclellan, J. C. |
Gard, o. G. Hardy, f. Robbie, and s. Hinkley, |
were appointed building committe. The work
is done by the day, under the immediate over
sight Old. G. Emery, ESQ. 81. G.