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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
AUGUSTUS H. WILSON
Readfield's Dealer in Hardware, Tin-
ware, Stoves, Harness, Paints and,

ReadfieId's Dealer in Hardware, Tin-
ware, Stoves, Harness, Paints and
Oils.
Contractors. carpenters, household
ers, farmers,-anyone who looks for,
good values in hardware and kindred
supplies will do well to trade at Read,
field, with A. H. Wilson, who carries
comprehensive lines, and quotes prices
that make it economy to trade with,
him.
Mr.. Wilson carries good assortment
Of shelf hardware. garden tools and
implements. also kitchen utensils; the
Clarion" the Hub" and the Glen
wood" stoves and ranges, and New
Perfection oil stoves and heaters. He
is agent for the famous Sherwin &
Williams paints. always having on
hand a splendid assortment of colors,,
etc. In addition farmers and others
find it pays to call on A. II. Wilson
when they want the best in light or,
heavy, single or double harnesses, or
horse goods Of any description. A good
line Of 5-A Horse Blankets is carried.
Personally, Augustus H. Wilson is
one OF the towns substantial business
men and citizens. He IL a member Of
the F. & A. NJ, Eastern Star. and Of,
the A. o. U. w. He has been Towrt
clerk since 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
F. S. HUNNEWELL
His Stock of General Merchant Cow
ers a Wide Range Of Commodities
in Use in This Section.

For a period of IS years the Hume
well establishment has been regarded
as one of the most reliable places in
Bingham, in which to purchase any
thing comprehended under the head Of
general merchandise. In one depart
ment, attractively displayed the choic-
est fancy and staple groceries; flour,
cereals and fancy biscuit; prime meats
and provisions, etc. In another sec
ton of the store is carried sportsmen's
goods of every description,-guns and
ammunition, fishing tackle, baseball
goods, snow shoes and woodsmen's
goods generally These goods have
been carefully selected to meet just
the special requirements of trade that
has developed the past ten years or
more in this section.
Mr.. Hunnewell is also engaged in the
numbering, and hay pressing business,
often hiring as many as 80 hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

In 1872 the mail was brought here
once a week on horseback. Fifty years
ago the mail came three times week
from Skowhegan. Now we get the
mail three times a day.
only about sixty years ago the In
olahs had 2 camp northeast of Mr.
Lincoln Bakers. They made snow
shoes and baskets for a living. They
were very friendly to the village peo-
PIE and often called on them. They
would enter the houses without rap
ping. They usually came for food and
would give baskets and snowshoes in
return. The things they wanted most
were flour and pork There was an
other camp on Old Bluff. On account
OF the few men in the village they We're
VI Ten called upon to nelp at 'raisings."
Ephraim Head was another early
settler in this part of the country. He
had an exciting experience with an In
dian named Sossup. The following
story is taken from the diary of Rev
Paul Coffin, a missionary
Sossup came to IIealds door for mo-
laSses and rum. Head barred the
door and refused to let him in. The
indian broke in the door and at that
minute Head fired his gun at him
This did not frighten the Indian. Heald
tered the butt and the barrel over the
lnClan'S head. After that the Indian
went off bowling and fell over a bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
S. ]. WHITNEY
Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware,
Etc.-Paints and Oils, Sporting
Goods, Auto Suppies-Does Plumb
ing and Heating.

s. J. Whitney carries a large and
comprehensive stock of hardware, tools
and implements of all kinds, for the
farmer, the lumberman, the carpenter
and the mechanic. He handles the
famed s. & w. paints, in addition to
oils. varnishes and GLACIERS supplies;
seeds and farm implements are to be
had here. as he is agent for the Inter-
national Harvester Co.: for the builder
he is in a position to quote most fav-
orable prices on doors, windows,
mouldings and tools of all kinds; to
the lumberman, contractor and other
he offers best values in guaranteed dy-
Mantle and other explosives, etc.
In the store he makes a splendid eX-
hibit of the popular kineo stoves and
ranges. also tinware. agateware, hol-
low ware. cutlery and kitchen supplies
of every description. Here, too, is done
all kinds of tin, copper and sheet metal
work, a complete shop being kept for
this purpose Also, Mr. Whitney is
an expert in sanitary engineering. un-
dertaking large or small contracts for
plumbing, heating. ventilating and
drainage. Job work of all kinds is
promptly attended to, and at very rea-
sonable charges. Auto supplies also
are carried.
Fire insurance is also a branch of
the activities of Mr.. Whitney. He also
deals in hard and soft coal, both whole
sale and retail. In another department
there is carried lime, Atlas cement and
other masons' supplies. Dodd &
Strathers Lightning Rods, best makes
of separatorS. etc.
s. j. Whitney is a native of Moscow,
but a resident of Bingham for several
years and where he is highly regard
ed as a successful business man and
citizen He is a member of the Ma
sonic fraternity of which he is a Shrine
member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
E. w. MOORE
Conducts einsham's Up to- Date Drug
Store-To!et Articles and Prepare
tons of Al! Kinds.

Bingham is fortunate in the posses
sion Of a first class drug store. equip
ped with a modern prescription lab
oratory and in charge of an expert
enced pharmacist.
MIR. Moore carries all kinds of toilet
articles and preparations, sick room
and hospital supplies Of every descrip-
ton perfumes and extracts: rubber
goods of various kinds, etc, and all Of
the leading and most reliable proprie-
tary remedies.
Physicians prescriptions and family
remedies are compounded accurately
and promptly.
1t is also well to mention that Mr.
Moore carries one of the largest and
choicest lines of CONNECTIONS. also
smokers goods at this end of Somerset
County. Books stationery. school sup
plies, etc, form other lines handled
here.
+. W. Moore is business man of
many years experience in the drug
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
ALTON B. CARL

One of the progressive business men
Of Bingham is Alton b. Carl, long en-
gagged in the numbering business of
this section of the State, and at the
present time connected with the Spen-
Ger Lumber Co. He is an expert in
all that pertains to the numbering
business. his services often being en-
gagged by those who desire reliable in
formation as to timberlands, etc. In
addition to the above Mr.. Carl is en-
gagged in the real estate business, be-
ing general manager of the Bingham
Realty Co, one of the most active
concerns of the kind in the State.
Alton B. Carl was born and received
his early education in the town of
New Portland. Later he attended
the Shaw Business College at Au-
gusta. He is a member Of the Ma
sonic Fraternity of which he is
Knight Templar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
B. F. ADAMS
For Many Years Has Conducted Z
First Class Barber Shop at Bingham.

One Of Bingham's progressive bust
ness men is B. F. Adams who has con-
Quoted a irst-class barber shop here
for many year. From the first it has
been Mr.. Adams policy to give a
prompt and efficient service, and to do
work that would give the utmost sat
isfaction. His place is attractively ar
ranged, with two modern chairs and
equipment that is all that could be
desired.
In point of service Mr.. Adams is>the
Oldest barber in this part Of the county
He succeeded Henry Morton some q
years ago. He has a handsome home
here in Bingham, one Of the most at
tractive in town.
Mr. Adams is one Of the most es-
teemed members of the Masonic fra
ternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Scion Rich in Timber and Farm Lands

This pretty village has the same in
teresting history as Bingham. 1t is
Is miles northwest of Skowhegan, the
county seat, and was first settled in
1882; surveyed and lotted in 1892. The
southern half of the town formerly
was named Spauldington and the pres
ent town of Scion was incorporated in
1909. Scion and vicinity is a sports
mans paradise, and yearly visited by
scores with gun and rod. They find
accommodations in good hotels here
and in the many sporting camps
throughout this region. There is 4
great amount of numbering done in this
vicinity, the industry giving employ
ment to hundreds of people, adding
much to the prosperity Of this part of
the county of Somerset. There are a
number of small industries, and the
Board of Trade of the town wishes to
communicate with those who wish an
ideal location for small, even large
enterprises. There is every opportuni-
ty in this vicinity for the farmer, and
dairying has become an important part
of the work done in this fertile section
of the Pine Tree State. One Of the
finest creameries in the State is To-
Gated at Scion. There is plenty of wa
ter power in the vicinity, and the Gen.
trail Maine Power Co. gives reasonable
rates for electric power, light and
heat. A splendidly managed hotel is
one of the pleasing features Of attrac-
tive Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Bingham, a Spoftslnan's Paradise
Region Abouds IN Fish and GameThe Location of Many Popular
Sporting CampsA Considerable LAUNDERING Business
An important Trading Center of Somerset County-Fne Hotel
Accommodations.

nestled ataous the mountains and
.ha east @hunk Of the kennebec
!. iasy village called Bling
-" If rH, desires To live among
'@'', creme, ~ VIII find here all that
~ =, 10 DESIRED 1tS beautiful land
WI its r.lh meadows. its stately
S9' Blade trees. Ill have a charm al
~ hevoad description.
1 W. srst dwelling was a log cabin
49, w the writer's mothers great
''" ,',.er4rs.fstArr William Fletcher,
M. e.,3a,y3 where Mr.. George
.s house on I'rehle Street now
SANDS. .., 49, e..
Wv, settler in Somerset County.
d. waved frum NorridGewock to Scion
~. IN then t. 4aaGham in 1893 and lived
@. u,f;l his death in 1909. He and
~. riff Mrs. Sarah Fletcher. are
10 in this village cemetery. His
,',ob.er :>ar5h was the first white
,.n5 horn ia This county. William
-.,cber vs. not a man to give up at
lass. he entered the wilderness to
,.,in tie settlement of a large county
80. then Wa~ uninhabited by the
,-1.,a man. and he felt that much de-
,.,ded upon his perseverance. Fletcher
r.an-ain. which can he seen from
40 was n7nad in honor Of him.
-ha ags,.u stream which ran by the
-.-ober cabin has an interesting story
..r~ected VIII il which was told by
" Nathan Moore,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
GEORGE L. BAKER
Horse furnishings Of All Kinds
Manufactures Harnesses, Etc, at
Bingham.

Farmers, lumbermen, merchants and
horsemen in the northern part of
somerset county invariably go to
George l. Baker of Bingham when in
need Of harness or horse goods of any
description. 1t is one of the best
equipped shops of the kind in this part
of the State. In the store is carried
full and complete lines of light and
heavy. double and single harnesses
robes and blankets and horse and
stable goods Of all kinds. All kinds of
harnesses and leather goods are also
made on the premises.
Born and educated in Bingham,
George l.. Baker formerly was book
keeper at Richmond. At one time he
was a member of the School Board
He is affiliated with the Masonic fra
ternity and is President of the Board
OF Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
PREBLE & ROBINSON
Dry Goods, Food Supplies Of All Kinds
Meats and Provisions.

This progressive concern is always in
the forefront with the newest ideas in
every department. In addition they
quote lowest prices, and afford every
facility for economical buying. They
handle the best in seasonable dry and
fancy goods, ready TO wear garments
for ladies and misses, of all kinds,
boots and shoes for both men and wo-
men, rubber goods, etc.
In another department they offer
real values in fancy and staple groc-
cries, specializing in the finest table
luxuries. condiments and country pro-
duce. etc. Also, they carry smoked and
salt meats and provisions in large
quantities. wholesale or retail. Farm
products Of, all kind are bought and
sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
L. w. MCINTYRE
Drugs and Druggists Sundries-Dry
and Fancy Goods.

Leslie W. McIntire, for 35 years
has been giving the people Of this
section a splendid pharmacy service.
He handles drugs and drug specialties
of all kinds toilet articles and prep
arations, sick room supplies of all
kinds. all the leading proprietary rem
edies, choice CONNECTIONS and a, fine
line Of smokers requisites.
In another department he offers ex-
ceptional values in seasonable dry and
fancy goods, underwear and hosiery.
furnishings Of all kinds, notions and
small wares in endless variety, and so
priced as to compel the favorable at
tention Of shrewd buyers for miles in
any direction from Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
ROY SAVAGE co.
An Old Established and Popular Out.
fitting Enterprise at Bingham. The
Store Of Real Values.

Whether you want stylish clothes
for dress, or dependable clothing for
work purposes. you will find them
here in their best quality and at prices
that make it every day economy to
TRADE WITH THE ROY SAVAGE
co. Over in. the furnishing depart
ment you will find all the nobbiest pat
terms and shapes in neckwear, season.
able underwear and hosiery. plain and
fancy shirts in pleasing variety, gloves
for every purpose and small jewelry.
etc. Also, they carry q the newest
styles in hats and caps, and boots and
shoes that come from the best known
manufacturers Of the country, foot
wear that is backed up by a guaran-
tee ap to style. fit, finish and splendid
wearing qualities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Andrews Clothing Store
Solon's Popular Quitting Store

No like place along this branch OF
the NJ. c. R. r. offers better values
than Andrews Clothing Store at Scion.
The stocks are carefully selected to
meet the special requirements of the
people of this particular part OF the
state Ready to wear clothing from
Nationally advertised concerns that
guarantee every garment; the newest
fads and fancies in neckwear. shirts.
collars and cuffs, underwear and hos
iery; the newest and most popular
fashions in hats and caps: dependable
footwear, for dress or work purposes,
etc.
NJ H. Andrews is a native of Plea
ant Ridge, and educated in the schools
of Bingham and at the Eaton School of
Norridgewock At one time he was
employed by Mark Savage here, but
embarked in business on his own &C
count in 1889.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE NEW cARATUNk HOUSE, soLon


prices than almost the majority of
like places in the State, and shipped
to the best class of trade in various
sections of New England,
The active management of the Scion
Creamery devolves upon Mr.. p. S.
Longley, the treasurer of the COM
pany. Born here, he later graduated
from the Lewiston High school. For
many years he was tax collector and
town clerk, and has been identified
with the Scion Creamery since it's
inception. Prior to this he engaged
in the numbering business with his
father He is a member of the F. &
A. Nj. of which he is a knight Templar
and a Shriner. He is also affiliated
with the Modern Woodmen. the A. O..
L. w. and the ,Maccabees and Odd
Fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
J. NJ. LAWRENCE
Extensive Dealer in Food Products
Meats and Provisions

No place in Scion does more to en-
courage the trade of the farmer and
others in this section than j. NJ. Law
renee of Scion. He offers real values
in food supplies of all kinds.-fancy
and staple groceries of every descrip-
ton. farm produce of any kind, choice
meats and provisions, fruits and con-
fections, tobaccos and cigars and grain
of various kinds. In addition to SELL
ing goods for cash, Mr.. Lawrence takes
all kinds of country produce in ex-
change for goods, allowing the highest
market rates, and affording the farmer
a. profitable outlet for his surplus pro-
ducts. These are shipped by Mr..
Lawrence to the Portland and Boston
markets, as well as to the hotel trade
in Northern Maine. Gasoline is sold
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HON. FOREST H. COLBY

one of the We'll known men of SOM
"rSet county is Hon. Forest H. Colby
Of bingham. where he Was born and
educated. He has been engaged in
the numbering business for many
Years. After the death Of his father
~ years ago he took over the general
store business nj bingham, managing
the enterprise for TWO years But he
has been identified with the numbering
trade since The age Of Is, he now being
a. For FIVE years he was connected
with the kennebcc Log Driving Co
Twelve years he was engaged with tbs
international Paper CO.. and for six
years was with the Manchester
Haynes estate. He is agent. now for
the :. ID. Warren Co. in this section of
the state, buying wood for them. also
surveying timberlands for any one re-
curing his services. This year alone
he will have scaled upwards of co.
00o.00o feet Of lumber.
In his younger days Mr. Colby at
tended the Business College. at Au-
susta. In 1909-l911 he was member
Of the State Legislature and is now
State Senator from his district, elect
ed on the Republican ticket
Hon. Forest H. Colby takes a very
active interest in the growth and de-
yelopnent of this part OF the State
and is actively identified with many
1raternai and social organizations,
among them the F. & A. NJ, the l. O.
O, F. and others. He is also vice
president Of the bingham Board of
Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHARLES S. BROWN

DOES . Splendid Trade IN Feed Sun.
plies Of ReadAsld, Mains. 0postsna,
Goeds Of All Kinda. )
For seven years ChaG1es & Brown,
of Readfield has been conduetfnx g
popular trading place at Read0e36.
Here one ands the finest Qualities g
meats and provisions, game and puul.'
try Tin SEASON. ana the choicest oa1k>,
ned. bottled and jar goods a& 1oWe
possible prices.
In another department Mr.. 110WsA
handles all kinds Of sporting eoodae
fishing tackle, guns ana azumafhtt1dn.
etc. at prices az low AZ IN the lAxeoN
cities. Also, this 10 a. popular nooQ.,
quarters for choice confectjona 90
smokers goods Of all kinda
native Of Readneld, Chaxaas g..
Brown IL hustling. alert businaes'
man. He II afnliated with the llnoqaicl
order, also the / 90. Nxss "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
AZEL JONES
One Of Solon's HustIine Business Men
Boots and Shoes and Hats and

One Of soIon's HustIins Business Men
Boots and Shoes and Hats and
Caps.
Few men Of this section are better
or more favorably known than Azel
Jones Of Scion, a business man OF
many years standing in the communi-
ty. He carries splendid lines Of fine
footwear, with special attention to the
needs of lumbermen and other wearers
of heavy shoes, Evangeline and Tour,
inc for ladies. In addition the Jones
Store is headquarters for hats and
caps, also work caps, etc. in excellent
assortment. In fact the entire stock
in the store is designed to meet just
the special requirements Of the people
Of this section.
Azel Jones. prior to embarking in
business years ago was with the
Moosehead Pulp & Paper Co. for Is
years. He attended Shaw's Business
College in Portland, after going to the
regular schools Of Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
The Naming Of the Austin Stream.


the Naming o. '"e 6as''n o'rea"'
Before The Is"Nulution the nearest
;-tifm'n nj Nt~ N"FfidstWock, North
@. il Wa -r"at hunting ground.
Two hunters ANrlln and McDonough,
are up Arl, iH the winter. W nile
ea their W. h"'a" in the early spring
@4y o1mp"d .l.'' night b. the mouth
Inc AU~'.a stream. During the
1gt IrilaH- list jrhrd their sleep and
,1aa ,hejr ..r- \HStin had with him
.ar," Nov. i'"nd dog. The TWO
ca7 ari ..- .i..Wed the Indians I"
va IS l." a..,E' il'adWatcr. Aus
q ,o3i y H. -h :" comS on II ne
I'D 'H' .'"r ruj # more to run for
= If .}i'' -'!h@ over a mound
sss,.c 50" t@ ~.N Indians with their
.s4dS ;oa-'.... 'ttlo@ soup. Having
lid Wis - NJ' huckShHt. he fired
!: l1d KILL" :.'f lhdl1ns and wound
70 re ft.'. '"o- Jl" do finished the
..;4 while Ar-t4n hti!ed the other one
With the '-'- 4 f.~ "un. They rec"N-
"ed their !!r- and returned home. In
aan0r IF Ar-t.n'~ bravery the stream
vas called Au-;in,
The frs Fotd If jho village was not
AA OUT As III" present one Is. 1t ran
HE old t..--.h along the bank OF
lie river 10 where the mills now are
ah0 from thfr uH by F.etcher's house.
A. togaf MI A"u~r Is 3uiit on the
''tnaaHen - '..6 "-d bridge across the
l@, W.. ~ ''''- -N''Sf 'i!r great lfeSi4v,
- '''' l' t'a.7e ~ lAv fcau ana
The first ,,!.uolbouse was situated
saeFe the cemetery now stands. The
". SCI - e were heid thefe- one
"a. ''i'E N'it!"fs VINO ATTENDED
.,..'N a'~I''''E Ra1 q queer expert
NV me man VAS IN great hurry
e! 10 meeting. He forget TO feed
Ii. p-7S una! ne was about 10 chahse
-, ''p ' ''- grabbed the sWlli-pai.
'8' q" IT. ne next thlhg ne re-
,bo ne WIS IN the chufch VITA
' pau III ms nand and his old clothes
~, L'oN.hE about, he exclaimed
~, 1ViN' ~lFss nj IN the wrong
-"
49,. !'N- Ssh'"ihouSe was punt
s.as, NJ. ~ !'ur+ln $ mouse now
r., lie A''N. me was Whefe the
Nam. h-, '''''' I.'''in't9iate schools are
H. ~ w..
-. '''S0l was the hrst MINIS
n. ne was n S"lf-made man and in
-s early life he adopted the motto,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
L. L. PATTERSON
SoIon's Leading Dealer in Food Sup
plies and General Merchandise.

For just a decade "Patterson's" of
Scion has been the popular headquar-
tiers in that section of Somerset coun-
ty. for food supplies of all kinds and
merchandise Of varied character.
Nowhere will you find better values.
In other departments he carries
lines Of merchandise covering a wide
range Of commodities selected with a
special view Of meeting the require
ments Of local trade. also Of tourists
or sportsmen. The. stock Of hardware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
ERNEST L. PAUL
Deals in the Finest Food Supplies, at
Scion,

S0bOns
This an old established and thor
oughly reliable house, is now under the
management Of Ernest L. Paul. He
succeeded the firm of Tuscan & French
last year. since which time, due to his
alert business methods he has greatly
increased his patronage.
Mr.. Paul offers exceptional values in
fancy and staple groceries Of all kinds.
He also carries the largest stock Of
meats in this vicinity.
In other departments he carries the
famed Derby paints, also oils and VAR
nishes, harnesses and horse goods of
all kinds, and one Of the best lines of
guns. ammunition, fishing tackle and
sporting goods, generally, in this part
Of the state. Autoists, also, will find
here high grade gasoline.
Ernest L. Paul is popular with a host
of people, local and urban. He is affil-
lated with the Masonic fraternity, also
being member of the I. O. o: F.
Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
METHODIST CHURCH, SOLON
SOLON CREAMERY co.
One Of the Best Equipped in This
Part of the State.

The Scion Creamery is one of the
best equipped in the State, and is ably
managed. A visit to the place reveals
order and cleanliness in all depart
ments, equipped with the latest i'm
proved machines and devices, with
sanitary arrangements that result in
choicest productions. The finest pas
teurized cream and butter are pro-
duced here. in large quantities, and it
is worthy of note that the products OF
the Scion Creamery command higher