Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-17
CaryilIe Brothers Farm


One of the first consignments of Hol
stein cattle were formed from the
foundation of this herd, of Q. T. Carvill'
of Lewiston. That was many years ago
and for years after this herd was one o.
the common sights at all of our larg,
fairs. Very many herds in this anC
other states were formed from the foun
dation of this herd and in every instsnct
the foundation has proved to be sounC
one.
The farm is now occupied and operst
ed by Mrs. Carville and her three sons
George, Frank and Wallace. This il
near the famous Garcelon Ferry, in tn.
southern part of Lewiston, and from the
house is seen across the river the beau,i
ful hills of Auburn. The house is sub
stantial brick one, large and roomy
The bricks were manufactured at near
by yard. But few farms are equipped
so well for supply of pure water as
this one. A hydrant for fire service
stands in the yard, and there is run
ming stream Of pure water in front of the
cows. Much interest centres in the
barn, which is $50 feet long and at the
present time contains more than 100
tons OF hay, besides the usual amount OF
roots and other crops. Two silos, each
of 100 tons capacity, have furnished some
of the finest silage. 1t is but slightly
acid aud is bright and light colOred.
The tie-up, running the whole length of
the barn, is filled with cows Of uniform
coloring and of good size, constitution
and capacity. They are well tended and
we'll fed. There are no indications of
starvation methods of feeding or breed
ing at too early period, or Of careless
selection. They are among the best
registered stock in the state.
The head of the herd is Albert Banjo,
an animal of great quality and noted
prize winner. The herd now contains
many of his get fully as good as himself.
Right beside him are two year old bulls
girthing six feet aud six feet and two
inches, respectively. A handsome pair
of twin heifer calves stand near him.
Besides furnishing foundation for other
herds, this herd has always been great
prize winner, ani has won for its owners
during the years it has been shown at
the fairs about $1,000 in premiums. AT
the Central Maine fair last year this herd
won eleven premiums on twelve exhibits,
and at the Maine State Fair it won five
firsts, two seconds and three thirds on
twenty entries.
Some of the registry papers found here
are among the first ones ever issued
One is dated in 1882 and numbered IS.
It was of the bull Ariel, purchased by
the elder Carville of William A. Russell.
The price paid was $3.50, which was
large one for those days. Another is
Hamlet, No. S55. A COW, Fanny Noble,
was purchased in 1880.
The real business Of the farm is milk
production for the Lewiston market,
where the son, Wallace, is seen every
day in the year supplying his customers
with milk according to the latest rules
laid down by the city government and
the statutes of the state. That such
eminent success attends the operations
of this farm speaks highly of the busi-
ness ability of the owners. A large
amount of capital is required to success
fully handle it, and to get commensurate
returns for this and for the labor neces-
sars re Cquires shrewd business judgment
Swine and poultry form profitable ad-
juuct to the dairy. About two hundred
laying pullets are being kept this winter
An unusual material for bedding is
used in the tie up. This is cotton waste
from the Lewiston Cotton Mills. Two
big two-horse loads are used each week.
This is light and dry, good absorbent
and has value in itself as fertilizer.
This is one of the most favorable exam
pies of farming instinct, management
and snccass dascendinp from father To
son that have ever known. The farm
is constantly growing richer iu its pro-
ductive capacity, and it's productions are
all the while acquiring better and
broader reputation in the markets.-B.
Walker McKeeu, Fryeburg, Me-, in Trib-
une Farmer.