Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-24
A FARM WITHIN A CITY.
JOSEPH H. MANLEY, OF MAINE, AN Ex-
TENsIvE AND SCIENTIFIC
AGRICULTURIsr.

Less than 800 yards from the business
blocks of Augusta, almost in the centre
of the capital city of Maine, is situated
the 350-acre farm of Joseph III. Manley,
speaker of the Maine house of repre-
sentatives, member of the national Re,
publican executive committee, and pro-
spective Republican candidate for gov
ernor of Maine in 1904,
The Kennebec River divides Augusta,
and on the east side of the river is stu
ated the farm of Mr.. Manley. Origin
ally it was known as the Stone farm,
having been the property of Rev. Daniel
Stone, the first pastor Of the South
Paris Congregational Church, who be-
gan his pastorate there in 1795. In the
present season Mr.. Manley purchased an
addition of considerable value, thus
augmenting his holdings until he is now
the owner of the largest farm in kenne-
bee County, and is one of the largest
farmers of Maine.
This addition is a part of the old Will
liams estate, which came from the Ply
mouth company to Revel Williams, who
represented Maine in the senate OF the
United States more than sixty years ago.
Upon the addition is a beautiful hr
grove, which was named by the late Rev.
Sylvester Judd Greenwood Church,
which has long been utilized as play
ground by the young people of Augusta.
The farm is in splendid state OF cul.
tivation, the product being hay ana
grain. This year about 600 bushels OF
oats, 800 bushels of rye and 100 tons OF
hay have been harvested. A fine orchard
produced this year from 125 to $50 bar
rels of apples. Vegetables OF all sorts
are raised, for home consumption
mostly.
Upon the property there are three
barns and one large stable. The house
where Mr.. Manley lives was built by
Rev. Daniel Cory Weston in 1916. Since
Mr.. Manley came into possession of the
property he has added to it and changed
the interior, but the general outward
effects have not been altered in any re-
spect. The home is regarded as one Of
the finest in this section.
Three years ago Mr.. Manley built
large stable, tearing down barn that
had been erected in 1892. In construct
ing his new stable he made use OF a big,
fine beam taken from the old barn,
which was found to be perfectly
sound, even though it had been in use
for more than century. The stable is
larger than the house, has every modern
convenience, and is heated by steam.
The stalls for horses have patent floor
ing, with proper drainage. The harness
room, granary and all other parts are
those usually found in a modern built
stable. Rooms for the hostlers, fitted
and furnished in good style, are in the
second story. The carriage room is so
large that a coach and four horses can
be driven in and turned around.
The cow barn is model of excellence.
1t is in the rear of the stable, and has
accommodations for half dozen cows.
The floor is concreted, and every facil-
ity may here be found. A big pit, built
of granite, holds the drippings from
barn and stable. The effects of am
monia are not discernible in either
building.
In the rear of the COW barn is the en-
trance to the pasture, where the cattle
feed at pleasure. Beyond, to the east
ward, stretch the fields of grass and
grain, while to the south is the orchard.
The latter is Mr.. Manley's especial
pride and it yields abundant crops. Mr..
Manley takes great delight in looking
after his farm, for he loves the land, and
he never tires of showing the place to
his friends when they call upon him.
New-York Tribune Farmer.