Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-30
cHaSpLEa's CARRIAGE SHOP.
The Goose Neck Gisssr Invented BY Him and
Other Notes.

gocd advertisement for any city is it,
fine. neat, and attractive delivery carts
trick wagons, carriages and handsome turn
outs. There are two or three patented ad
vantages in wagons made iu this city, one Of
which is the goose neck eigger, made by J
II. Chandler on Bangor street.
Mr.. Chandler was the original inventor
If this convenient make of wagon. The
chief feature about it is the facility with
which it may be turned in short space. The
oooee neck idea about this vehicle is tina,
front part of the body curves up over the
fore wheels like goose's neck, upon the
ton being the drivers seat, while tine fore
wheels will circle under the seat allowing il
to be tnrned in very narrow space.
This is the reason why it is a great
convenience, and desirable kind for de-
livery or trucking purposes.
The way MI. Chandler conceived the idea
Of this make Of wagon is quite peculiar.
Nj, Charles L. Marston who hauls the
n s. mails to and from the postoffice
and trains, and also conducts baggage
transfer and trucking business, came into
Mr.. Chandler's carriage shop one evening,
unite late, and asked him if he could build
wagon for his business that could be easily
turned in a narrow place. Mr.. Chandler
Immediately thought of the goose neck
gipger, of which he had never heard or
thought Of before. He at once made one
for Mr.. Marston and since, the use and de-
mand for this form of trucking wagon has
increased.
The factory located on Bangor street is
quite conveniently arranged. The wood
work and ironing is under the personal
supervision of Mr.. Chandler, who is a
skilled workman, having been engaged in this
work, at the present stand, about 1 years.
The shop was built by Mr. J. A. Mitchell,
% wears ago. 1t will be remembered that
he died of heart disease suddenly, in the
office of the American Express Co. few
wears ago. After his death the carriage
business was purchased by Mr.. Chandler.
At present there are six men employed.
We will take hasty trip through
the different departments. First the
wood working room, where the vehicles
are made ready to pass into the ironing
part Then to the store rooms, which are
filed with new carriages and newly painted
ard vanished ones. An additional store
room was built on about two years ago, and
in this are several very neat goose neck
giggers, which will soon be seen upon our
streets. One of these, which is especially
attractive, is the wagon build for G. A.
Blcdgett which is finished in natural wood
gilt trimmings, side springs behind cush-
ioaed teat, and other tasty arrangements.
In tie iron shop is large covered cart
for two horses, which will be used by the
Peoples Ice Co., in its heavy hauling. From
here We will pass to the second story where
the fine painting is done by Mr.. c. w.
"tupeI anu IS Kun ny ihib, ~ ohe SShoe,
separate from the other part of the business.
Mr.. Webber has been at work at this place
about IS years and is a very capable paint
er. A sample of his fne work was
seen the other day on the street,
that of ex-Marshal Crawford's fine wagon.
very neatly lettered cart for the delivery
of the Diamond springs water is in his shop,
and has been newly painted and decorated.
Sign painting is also one of the parts
of his business. The rooms on this
fit are similar to a Autograph gallery,
pictures of theatre peopl being conspicuous
all over the walls.
All in all quite an extensive business in
the manufacturing of wagons is done at this
place and the demand for the goose neck is
growing.