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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
WILLIAMS BROTHERS.

Not even in your large metropolitan
cities will you find better facilities for
supplying your table than is provided
al Dark Harbor by the Williams Broth
ers, who have been leaders in their line
here for the past 10 or II years. They
take pride in keeping the best,-and
only the best. They cater especially to
the summer trade, carry the finest in
the markets, and supplement this by
rendering a prompt and efficient store
and delivery service. The stores are
models of order and cleanliness and the
stocks are most attractively displayed.
Everything in the way of food supplies
is carried in excellent variety. They
specialize in the famed S. S. Pierce line
of canned, jar and bottled goods. En-
bracing the choicest delicacies and con-
diments; the popular Chase & Sanborn
teas, coffees and spices; early fruits
and vegetables and the finest dairy and
creamery products. Furthermore Will
liams Brothers can bring, to your door,
fresh daily, all the fish, oysters. CLAIMS
and Holsters, in their season. At no
other place will You ge. better values
than at Williams Bros. Four delivery
teams and the telephone service bring
you in quick touch with this progress
sive food supply house.
dividual firm members. They are ma
terprise here in 1903. They are hust,
lers and in every, way progressive and
-to-date.. Both are popular in
Masonic circles, and members of the
Eastern Star lodge.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
A. w. WARD.
A Pioneer Business Man.

The name of Ward has been
practically the history of Thorndike, as
Mr.. Ward has seen Thorndike grow
from a single farmhouse, that of A. K
Bumps, to a prosperous, progressive
village and considerable Importance in
Waldo County, from which point hun
dreds of cars of produce and manufac-
tured product are shipped annually.
Originally, A. w. Ward did business
about a mile from this point, where he
established in 1862. later locating in
East Thorndike. where he bought the
business of c. H. Frost. For a decade
he remained there, finally coming to
Thorndike when the railroad made it an
been engaged in the dry goods busl-
ness, his establishment being a popular
one, and the goods carefully selected to
meet the special requirments of large
trade area.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
PETER HARMON G. SON.

The history of Thorndike for the past
half century or so is also the history OF
the firm of Peter Harmon & Son. 1t
prises of the kind in the county, but
dating its inception to 1857, then before
Ihorndike was in existence At that
a small store about a mile from the
present village. Some II years later the
present site was selected for the build
again started under the firm name of
John N. Harmon & Son, Peter Harmon
being the Junior partner. At that time
the lines carried embraced, principally
senior member of the firm. in 1878. the
business was continued for many years
by Peter Harmon, until Charles A:
Ward was admitted to partnership and
scope of the business was enlarged to
that of general merchandise and C. F.
Morse made a partner, this arrangement
continued until 1895, after which the
Mr.. Harmon's sole management. The
business now is operated as Peter Har-
mon & Son, the Junior being Howard
n Harmon, one OF the progressive:
Peter Harmon & Son handle great
stocks of merchandise, reserve stocks
belng ~, Kept in special storehouses, close
OF food supplies, grain and feed flour
and cereals. creamery and farm pro
ducts, etc. In addition the firm is an
extensive shipper of potatoes and other
farm produce. Almost every year they
buy and ship over hundred cars OF
potatoes. couple of thousand barrels of
fine apples and other commodities. AL
so, they buy and sell eggs, and it is
not un Heo sao for e them to ship b, be
ton markets each week, They have ex-
eellent facilities for shipping for their
buildings are within a very short dis
lance of the railroad. For the farmer
they have on hand all kinds of farm
ma terials and tools and implements.
The Harmons have always been ac-
tive in civic matters. Peted Harmon
served on the board of selectmen for
eleven years and has been town treas
urer and has held other important
trusts and three years ago was elected
county commissioner on the Democrat
ic ticket. Howard w. Harmon is a
young man who has followed his father
in progressiveness and alertness in the
of the splendid enterprise
established by the grandfather nearly
sixty years ago.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
STOCKTON SPRINGS TRUST CO.

Nothing is SO indicative of the pros
as the success of the Stockton Springs
trust Company, organized in 1906, and
winch has done much good to the COM
merclal, manufacturing and farming in
terests of the community. 1t has a
capital of $25,000.00. which is further
augmented by a surplus fund and UNI
divided profits of $1,000. The total re-
sources now aggregate S9S,206 % of
winch s69,50O00 is represented by de-
poSits
The Stockton Springs Trust Company
does regular banking business, and
acts as trustee. administrator. etc.
There is also a savings department
The officers of the institution are: H. R.
Hichborn, president; c, n. Taylor, vice
president A. NJ. Ames, secretary, and
). Il. Merrithew, treasurer. The pres
ldent is widely known as a successful
agrlcuiturist. Mr.. Taylor is a well-knoWn
master. Mr.. Taylor is well-known
civil engineer and Messrs. Ames and
Merrithew, for years We're merchants
here, the first-named now engaged in
the insurance business. Mr.. Merrithew
was an organizer of the water company,
and formerly was. selectman.
The Directors of the Stockton Springs
Trust Co. are as follows, viz:-H. R.
Hichborn, c. NJ. Taylor, A. NJ. Ames,
Ralph Morse, H L. Hopkins, Byron
Boyd, Joseph Williamson, A. e. Trites,
II. a. Mulligan, F. d. Jordan, Everett
Staples and H. G. Hichborn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
MALCOLM MCLEOD.

In making Iseboro the beautiful place
it is toay, much credit is due Malcolm
Mcleod, who, for the past ten years
has been supervising the beautiful land
scape work that has been progressing
on the various large estates that have
made Dark Harbor, and vicinity, one of
the most popular resorts in the Pine
Tree State
Mr.. Mcleod is landscape artist OF
over % years experience. Prior to
his location here, he spent IS years at
Bar Harbor, where he established a
firm reputation in his line Since To-
eating here his services have been in
constant demand and there is scarcely
an estate that does not bear testimony
to his skill For instance he has done
all of the grading, laying out and beau
tifying of the fine estate of Drexel Paul
He did similar work on the grounds OF
H. !. Pratt, F. o. Beach, for the Sears
some so or 60 men completing the new
golf links for the Isleboro Golf Link
Trust. of which Messrs Geo. Parker, R
E. Sears and Preston Player are trus-
tees. Composing $50 acres of ground
over As acres already have been laid
out and between $4,000 and 100000 will
be spent the first year. Improvements
will be made as they are demanded
tennis. rogue, and other popular games
will be built. No expense is beine
spared to make these the finest links il
the country, fact which will add t.
the prestige and popularity of the
island, and of Dark Harbor in particu
lar.
In consequence of the growing demand
here for bedding PLANTS. etc, Mr.. Nc
Leod isl now erecting splendid new
greenhouse, 22x15O feet in dimensions
representing some $500 feet spread 0
glass; heated by hot water and in ever.
way, strictly modern in its equipment
1t will prove a great boon to lovers O
flowers, and they are many hereabouts
and the new enterprise WILL doubles
be a Profitable venture.
Personally, Malcolm Mcleod is one o
Dark Harbors hustling,. Progressive
business men. He is popular in l. O. O
F. and Masonic circles and ever aler
to promote the development and pros
peritY of ISleboro and vicinity
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
SEARSMONT.
COBB G. PAINE.

Cobb & Paine of Searsmont operate
one Of the largest and best equipped
general stores in the county, carrying
full and complete lines of everything
that is called for here, carefully selected
and so priced as to make trading at
Searsmont a matter of economy.
In addition to groceries, dry goods and
the like. the firm is an extensive handl-
err of hay, grain. feed and flour.
The Cobb &. Paine stores are located
in the Haseltine Building,-one of the
oldest. vet most substantial structures
in In the village The firm members are
buying out the firm Of B. B. Cobb &
Son some six years ago. Mr.. Paine &C
curing the elder Mr.. Cobb's interest in
aged the enterprise it has had most
substantial growth and is popular with
careful buyers for miles around Sears
mont. who find it both pleasure and
profitable to trade here.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

beauties is the gem Of f. Penobse e Bay Bay
the .'lnsular town of Isleboro. the chic
Of the 800 or more islands dotted upoF
interior sea lsleboro.. is an elongated
strip of land stretching southwards
some thirteen, in the center of tbs
side the mainland distant from one tc
five miles. with much of the interven-
1 1nis iva water r. surface a., varied by islands
varying widths, being deeply indented
and in three places almost bisected by
TaVlnes and assures. making beautiful
pa pays vs.. and m :, coves: On the island are
ly in the neighborhood of Dark Halhor,
the location of the popular Isleboro Inn,
Where there are groves of beeches ma
pies. yellow and white birches as well
as the large native spruce ard balsam.
Thereby miles of excellent country roads
without any steep or dangerous hills to
mar the pleasure of the delightful rid
ing afford opportunity for enjoying this
varied and eVer-Cha lging scenery.
The climate of Dark Harbor has the
tonic effect of mountain air without the
great elevation. The flora is much the
same as that found in the White Noun
tains.
The Isleboro Inn.
The Inn reminds one. in its long, low
try Club House than Il hotel: and this
too, is carried out to some extent in the
neat, cosy furnishings, a11ofdInS COM
fort without the disnav of luxury \
Year or so ago the Inn was increased by
the addition of d number OF rooms with
baths. wider porches, and an enlarged
music room.
The table is supplied with milk, cream
and vegetables from the well-kept farms
4long the shores of GilheNs Harbor. and
the native fishing boats bring to the
Island Holsters from the nearby traps
and the fish for which Penobscot Bay
Ind the nearby sea are so well known.
Dark Harbor, just below, the Inn,
forms a completely sheltered haven. 4
dyke with tide gates across its upper
area, keeps the water warm. This
makes of Dark Harbor a beautiful salt
water lake with the only warm sea
bathing in Maine: A little further dis
tant on the western shore is another
boating station with boat houses, floats
sheltered water of Gilkey's Harbor ite
evergreen islands make it an ideal an
chorage for fleets of yachts and mer-
chant vessels. This Harbor is three
miles in length and affords the finest
ana safest sailing on the New England
coast.
1seboro is now famous for its golf
links, while splendid links We're laid out
in 1896, and constantly improved under
the supervision of the Tarrature Club
they laid out entirely new links last
year expanding upwards of 100000 in
making these the finest golf links in
New England
Dark Harbor is the largest village on
the island. Here are located stores,
many and varied Most of them COM
pare most favorably with leading retail
establishments in larger communities.
They cater to a critical trade, especially
during the summer months, and it is
pleasing to note that the business men
are ever responding to the demands
made upon them, in this respect.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
GOoDHUE & COMPANY.

In that growing section of Waldo
County of which Stockton Springs is the
trading center there is not a more en-
terprising concern than Messrs. Good
hue & Co. 1t is a splendidly equipped
concern engaged in handling all kinds
of hardware, mechanics and carpenters
tools, builders supplies. etc. They al
SO deal extensively in the leading brands
of paints and oils, varnishes, enamels
and glaciers supplies of every descrip-
ton. In addition "Goodhue's" is head
quarters for all kinds of kitchen uten-
sils, crockery and glass ware, stoves and
ranges, and farmers tools and imple-
ments of various kinds.
The firm particularly specializes in
sanitary plumbing and heating, drain
age and ventilation, being experts in
all these lines. a fact much appreciated
by property owners.
This business formerly was conduct
ed by S. A. Randall, but about nine
years ago was purchased by A. P.
Goodhue and l.. A. Gardner, both young
hustling business men from Boston.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
rHoRND1KE.
A Thriving Trading Center For
An Extensive Farming Country

Thorrdike is a pretty. prosperous vii
age, twenty miles from Belfast, the
shire town, on Belfast Branch of the
M. c. R. r. 1t is an important trading
center for considerable area, and is
the shipping point for Freedom, Liberty
and some PARTS of Troy and Unity
These places as well as other sections
are tributary to Thorndike, and the
amount OF business transacted here is
fine potatoes are made from Tnorndike
hundreds of cars being loaded and
shipped every season Farmers bring
their potatoes and other produce to
Thorndike, and sell them for cash to
shippers established here for that pur-
pose. In addition to potatoes, large
quantities of apples and hay are ship
ped from Thorndike.
Thorndike as the above statement
would indicate, is essentially a farming
community and the farms are very fer
tile hereabouts. Dairying is one of the
profitable pursuits in this section and in
Thorndike is a model, dairy Where the
farmer brings his milk and cream, re-
ceiving the highest prices for them. The
business men of the town are pushing
and progressive. Their stores are large,
modern and offer best possible trading
facilities. An excellent hotel is one CT
the pleasing features of Thorndike.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
THE IsLEeoRo INN AT DARK HAIR Dor.
THE sPRAeUE PENDLEToN CO.

| Wherever you go at Islehoro, wheth-
| er in public buildings, hotels, or resi-
dence you find splendid specimens of
dleton Co., painters and decorators. 1t
is one of the largest and best equipped
concerns of the kind in the State, and
they have been awarded many very i'm
portant contracts
The Sprague and Pendleton Co. con-
I tracts to do painting and decorative
work in all its branches and have in
ers and decorators, during the season.
In their shops they carry large stocks
OF material including wallpapers, etc.
and have an equipment that enables
them to give instant attention to the
largest and most intricate contracts. AL
island has been painted and decorated
by this concern. two especially note
worthy places completed by them being
the new DreXel Paul cottage, built at a
cost of nearly 100000. and the splendid
summer home of Harold I. Pratt. They
also did fine work for F. S. Mosley, ].
Q. Attebury, Mr.. Morse and many 9TH
and decorated by them. Dark Harbor
is fortunate in having such well-equip-
ped enterprise as this.
The business was established some Is
years ago by E. L, Sprague. In 1900
]. A. Pendelton was admitted to part
was incorporated with E. l.. Sprague,
President, and J. A. Pendleton, Treas
urer. Both gentlemen are natives of
1sleboro and have a practical knowledge
of the business. They are esteemed
members of the Masonic and I. o. o. F.
lodges, Mr.. Sprague belonging to the
Belfast Commandry, F. and A. NJ.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
BANToN BROTHERS.

state are better managed than that OPP
Grated at Freedom by the Messrs. Ban
ton. Originally it was owned by their
father, Boynton Banton, who purchased
the property over a quarter of a centu-
ry ago.
The Banton Brothers privilege is at
the fifth dam from the head of the
reservoir, and, seemingly, has an un-
ize in the manufacture of long and
short lumber, toys. wood novelties, and
various kinds of house finish. They
purchase hard and q, soft wood and have ay e
brothers will welcome any industry that
is seeking an advantageous location
with plenty of cheap water power. They
will do all in their power to encourage
any legitimate enterprise.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
MONROE.
GEORGE A. PALMER.

Throughout Waldo County there are
few men better or more favorably known
than George A. Palmer of Monroe. For
many years he has been a succt ssful
merchant, conducting splendid gener-
al merchandising enterprise here and
through it and the liberal business pol
icy adopted, making Monroe one of the
country, where the farmer and his wife
find it matter of every day economy
to buy supplies. Mr.. Palmer carries a
vast stock OF goods. in excellent variety
and at very fair prices. Groceries and
provisions. drygoods, notions and small
wares, hardware and household uten-
sis. flour and feed, etc, comprise the
main staples.
Personally, George A. Palmer is one
Of Waldo County's boosters" He is
ever alert to promote the growth and
developme mt of this section. For some
years he has been Monroe's efficient
postmaster, also being the town treas
urer and clerk
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
e, L, BARTLETT.

One of the Thorndike progressive men
is E. l.. Bartlett, post master and mer.
chant, also a well known educator of
this state. His place, opposite the
Maine Central depot is headquarters for
fine stationery of all kinds, post cards
and novelties of many kinds, choice con-
fections, cigars. tobacco etc. In addi-
ton he is agent for the Direct Import
ing Co., distributing the finest blends of
teas and coffees at % cents a pound,
prices that make it positive economy to
buy these necessities from Bartlett"
Personally, E. l.. Bartlett Is popular
with all classes here. He was appoint
ed postmaster by President Wilson in
May 1913 A graduate of Bowdoin. he
lege preparatory work in many of the
High Schools of the Pine Tree State.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
THE WIGGIN-WEBB STORE.

In this section of the county the la
dies, find it both pleasure and profit to
trade at the attractive establishment
sister, Miss M. e. Webb. Both are skill
ed milliners, both keen students of the
prevailing styles in the great Metropoli-
tan centers, and who have the knack
linery at prices that spell economy to
the purchaser. They carry a splendid
line of the most stylish and modish mil
linery trimmings, in addition to which
they have for sale all descriptions OF
dry goods, fancy goods, underwear and
hosiery, gloves, etc, and full and COM
plete lines of notions. small wares, etc
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
A. 3. PAYSON.

One of the important business changes
at Brooks is the taking over of III bis
mess formerly operated by the firm n
Young & Cox, by A. B. Payson vt -..
same community. For some ye4rs M.
Payson has been engaged in buy.rg VI
shipping all kinds of produce, In L.
ton to which he now conducts tn -.n-
eral merchandise business referre.
The store is one of the largest and h.s-
stocked in the county and in t.s 1.-
rious depa rtments is carried fun add
complete lines of food, supplies rlr
and grain, clothing, furnishnss Urs
ana SnoeS, etc.-ln fact ever r..e.
usually comprehended under the -res
of general store commodities.
AS heretofore, Mr.. Payson will .U--
tinue his favorable relations Wit r-
producer and the Boston markets In
the handling of hay, potatoes AMI urur
produce, paying the farmer the .-ar.
cash prices for his farm pro- rs
Furthermore, Mr., Payson is in ..-
ton to quote the best possible o. g.
on all kinds of farm tools and ~ #-
cry required in this part of the 81
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
AMES GROCERY CO,

This is an old established eorcerr. far
many years operated by Albtrr
Ames and S. B. Merrithew. now me-
ested in banking and insurance H.
business was purchased some ~ m5rras
ago, by P. L. Hopper and Mey i.
sive business men. They part. ,-l,tl,
specialize in the finest table s.ugrieg
choice canned. jar and bottled -u1is
prime dairy and creamery prpir.t.
farm and garden produce; Ieading q, ~.
provisions, etc.
Messrs. Hopper and Finkham lare
greatly increased the trade anu INES
tise OF their enterprise. They sue .,-s..
ly cater to a large summer trade
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

depot and is light, airy and well equip
ped. and the sleeping rooms are most
tive dining room is served excellent,
home-cooked meals that have made the
house a popular stopping place for
many travellers.
In addition to the above, Mr.. Tweedie
is one of the progressive farmers of
this vicinity. operating some hundred
acres of fertile lands here, for the most
part being within sight of the hotel it,
self Mr. Tweedie spent many years
successfully farming in Aroostook Coun-
ty. and located here about seven years
ago.
Directly opposite the hotel a splendid
livery is maintained by Mr.. Tweedie.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
HOWARD |. WRITTEN &C.

Conduct a Splendid Modern Food SUI
ply House in the Opera House Book
Finest Products at Economy Prices
The ''Whitten Store" is one u
most attractive of the kind 81
county. In the various depari.r
you will find the most pleasing 81 1890
fresh from the leading markets
world. 'If Written hasn't it. you Wm.
find it elsewhere in Belfast"
everything for the table will 10
here, leading specialties are III
choice meat and provisions tLp
bottled, canned and jar goods, no
dairy and creamery products T
fruits and vegetables nuts and r
tionery. 1t is at Whitten'S thl'
find such popular brands of flour
Gold Medal white Loaf" 'N .1
Tell. and others; also the finest
ers and fancy biscuit. In additjoa
are agents for the ever-popular
& Sanborn teas and Coffees J. $40
Mr.. Written buys to meet the 81
requirements of the best class nj
yet, he so prices goods as to mai.
matter of everyday economy IN H
here at all times.
Howard l.. Whittier is an en-
progressive business man who tr
confidence of constantly in're
clientele.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
FRANK D. FIVE.

Frank D. Flye has busy establish
ment and does a trade that extends to
all parts of the township of Freedom
He is an expert workman and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of tin and sheet
metal work. Furthermore, he does prac-
teal watch and jewelry repairing. sue.
ceeding his father in this line. He has
a complete workshop for doing this ex-
acting line of business and does most
satisfactory work at very reasonable
prices. AS town clerk he has pleased
his constituents and as a citizen and
business man has the confidence and
esteem of all who know him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
THE GARAGE.
M. r. LA FURlEY.

Mr. La Furley has a spIendidly zs,.-.
ed line OF food supplies. making fl -r
eialty of the choicest canned, Jar E
bottled goods; condiments and -.It
delicacies of all kinds: most dem si .liIe
brands of flour, cereal and fancy
cult; print creamery and dairy
ducts, vegetables. fruits, etc Now .-
else will you find better values laa- 7.
best selected line of cigars. Tobacco. s, NE
smokers requisites this side of Ba--.,,l
:. NJ r. La Furley is one of the 4g.,
ling, alert business men of Stu.
Springs He was Selectman for t--.
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