The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-30

catalogue is of lasting value, and all
well done. His catalogue attracted
rather wide notice and is reported in
public libraries of the United States,
1876. His methods compare well with
those of later stage of library progress
Undoubtedly he was the most genuine
book lover the town has held.
Among the books he donated are
many rare pamphlets on which are auto.
graphs of various Doles, showing that
the love and collection of books was a
family trait. A novel in the library by
(. F. Dole is dedicated to bis SON Ia
this way there are five direct genera.
tons of Doles having a personal connec.
ton with the library.
When Ex-Gov Coburn, in his philan.
throphy, made the present housing Of
the library possible, in 1889, a new era
Of its history opened. This was another
time when many hands were ready 70
make work light Mrs. Fuller took a
responsible part in the organizing. Rev.
MIR. Seward of Watervile assisted in in
Producing the Dewey classification.
Miss e. z. Philbrck was very helpful
The card catalogue, indexing 10000
volumes, has been supervised by Miss
Louise Il. Coburn and is principally her
composition and gift. 1t is the heart Of
the library, lamp and path to the
books, Transforming an unweildy mass
into an organization of practical service
to every inquirer. 1t is SO extensive
and scholarly piece of literary work
that it will take time to fully learn its
value.
A recent attempt has been made to
group in useful way the Maine reports,
and works descriptive of Maine. It is
intended to place on one shelf such
books and pamphlets about Skowhegan
as can be obtained, and writings of resi-
dents. A list of authors who were born
or have resided here so far thus repre-
sented, is appended TO this article.
There were many other people who
had part in this story of local book life.
Joseph H. Shepherd, who came to
Bloomfield in 1906, was an eccentric
thinker. He tried to prove that water
would rise above its level He publish
ed a pamphlet on Chronology and ran
into debt thereby.
Rev. e. W. Hathaway was a great
book man. He established Sunday
school library of 500 volumes There
was Sunday school library somewhere
called the "Oberin Library"
DR.. Patten was lover of poetry and
always interested in literature and edu-
cation. He gave the library his medical
collection.
Andrew Morse was much of a reader
and some of his books are in the library.
The influence of the local newspaper
is long story and will be left to some
other pen. Moses Littlefield, as a pub
Usher, was unique and enterprising
character His famous porringer is not
likely to be forgotten. He published
curious book by some Skowhegan au-
thor, proving that the world was fiat,
which attracted many humorous notices
in scientific circles. For original pub
fishers, however, DR.. Mann, the editor
of the Down East Screamer, probably
heads the list
Following is list of Librarians since
1867:
Isaiah Dole, Miss Hattie Hanson, Miss
Carrie Robbins, Dir. NJ. D. Johnson, Miss
c. A. Morrison, Charles Folsom Jones
and Myra D. Jones, Mrs. Edith Good
win. Miss {. A. Morrison The latter
has served eleven years. Mr.. and Mrs
Jones term of office was about thirteen
years.
! thors in the library:
II. X. Baker, Hallowel, book,
"Studies in sacred song;" Amos Bixby,
memorial of K. IL. Gardiner Rich
ard De Bury and the De Burians of
Bangor c. F. Brown, (Artemas Ward }
complete works; Noah Burrill, "Reyo-
lutionary history an Grafton, July 4,
/ - L l.
of hrist;" Daniel Dole. "Peaee hymn
L. p. Dole, Standby Isaiah Dole,
Requirements in a photographer of
the English language Isaac Dyer,
address as president of the Maine fit-
teenth reunion, 1907 w. K. q Estes,
Estes family History of Somerset
LODGE A w. Gould, poems; H. y.
Haynes, distribution of water" II. NJ
Hurd, Keep cool:'' l.. T. Hussey. Ed
ucation of English children; W.
Hathaway, "Changes of the last A
years." farewell discourse, lS77.' Lee
rure in defense of the Maine law {. II.
Kilby, ION the road;' Mrs. Il. ?.
(Wells) Merrill; "Reminiscences of
Bryce Mcclellan" letter; Zadiee Nor
rison, "Studying art in New York.
Harriet A. Nash, "Hiram's majority =
kept until called for "Mayor of five
rivers" ministers second "Plain.
vile sensation" "Shel pagoda," TYPE
of Bloomtied;n Mrs. D. II Porter,
"Memoir; comp. from her journal by
Mrs. A. T. Drinkwater, Robinson, d.
c. "Cobbosseecontee pilot q. o.
Smith, "Cannel coal" Geology of the
Fox Island;' j. o. Smith, practical
and ethical in journalism L. { Smith,
"How to make friends and keep them, y
Unto him that belieyeth,' poem; W.
H. spencer, How felt in battle and in
prison. &. Talbot, poems; Mrs. E.
page Webb, poems; NJ. F. Webb,