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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
GEORGE C. LOWELL
Dealer in Hard and Free Burning
CoaI-Also Conducts a WeIl-known
Insurance Agency.

If you have not filled your coal bins
for this winter call on George c. Lowell
He handles the very best grades of free
burning anthracite coal, from the best
mines of Pennsylvania. The coal
pockets and sheds are located at the
wharves where there is usually stored
some 1900 tons of coal ready for i'm
mediate delivery, and at lowest possi-
BILE prices.
In addition to his coal business Mr..
Lowell also places insurance at lowest
rates of premium. He represents some
OF the staunchest corporations in the
world, concerns that have the reputa-
ton of making prompt and liberal ad-
justments of losses, when they occur
Among these companies are the Nor
witch Union, the Firemen's Fund, the
Continental, the New York, the Under
writer's and the Home. Also, the No
American, German American, Lon. Liv
Globe and the Providence-W Washing
ton.
George c. Lowell, for many years was
engaged in the marble and granite
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JOHN M. JORDAN
Carries Choice Groceries and Provis.
ions at Very Fair Prices-TeI. 2.11,

Mr.. Jordan handles only the choicest
quality Of goods. yet his prices are such
as to compel the favorable attention of
patrons. 1t is pleasing to know place
where you can rely on getting the sea-
sons best dainties as soon as they ap-
pear in the markets. Mr.. Jordan
makes a speciality of condiments and
the finest table delicacies, luncheon
goods. the newest canned, bottled and
jar goods. choice CONNECTIONS, and best
quality provisions of all kinds. Furth-
ermore. he makes feature Of prompt
and careful delivery service
A native Of Buxton, John NJ. Jordan
has been a resident Of Richmond since
1873. He is a popular member of the
r. & A. NJ. and the l. o. o. F. and En-
campment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JOS. w. RANDLETTE
Electrical Engineer and Dealer in Sup.
plies-Auto Speeialties-Richmo

In Richmond electrical installation,
or supplies of any kind are secured
through Mr.. j. w. Randlette, who has
been a well known electrical engineer
of this section for some years. He
submits estimates for electrical appa :
ratus or supplies of any kind; he con-
tracts for wiring of any description
motors, fans, bells, annunciators
watchman's clocks and like work. He
has equipped such buildings as the
Richmond Opera House, the Masonic
the I. 0. o. F.. and the K. of p. halls
the Richmond High School and most OF
the local stores and factories with
electric wiring, or apparatus or sup
plies.
In addition to the above Mr.. Rand
lette maintains an insurance agency
having purchased the old established
business of Spaulding & Stuart in
1909. He represents such companies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Lake Parlin House and Camps
In the Heart Of the Great Maine Woods,
on the Shore of Beautiful Lake Par.
lin.

The Lake Parlin House and Camps
are reached by auto over one of the
finest roads in Northern Maine. A
large, roomy Stanley steamer meets
all strains, carrying passengers and
luggage to the camps, 10 miles from
the station.
Lake Parlin House is three and four
stories high. containing "a splendidly
furnished sleeping rooms. The at
tractive dining room has a seating ca
pacity for 65 guests. The house, as
well as the camps, are steam-heated
supplied with acetylene gas, delicious
spring water, etc. At this time Mr.
Mckinney is building a two-story an
next to the hotel, which will give four
more bedrooms, each with private
bath, in addition to a large assembly
hall 30x35 feet in dimensions. On three
sides of the hotel there is a broad pi-
azza, affording delightful views of
mountains and lakes.
The camps, nine in number are
strung along the shores of the lake.
by next spring all of them will have
not and cold running water, private
baths, open fire-places, etc, each pro-
Vlded with from two to four beds
plenty fof bedding, rugs, and other
comforts and conveniences All meals
are served in the hotel. Opposite the
motel, across the road, is modern
garage, stables, etc
Autoists passing through this beau
tl1ul country will find it delightful TO
stop over here, for there are no better
accommodations anywhere. and tho
management is ever alert to make vic
ltors feel right at home" and ev-
.eholhg service that leaves nothing
70 pc desired. There is splendid bath
ing, nsnlng and hunting, and plenty
y. territory to cover. Mr.. McKennev
either owns or leases 100 square miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHARLES FLAGG & SON
Richmond's Popular House Furnish.
ing Concern-SpIendid Lines, Excel
lent Values and Best Prices and
Terms.

For upwards of Is years the name of
Flass has been synonymous with all
that was best and most desirable in
house-furnishings of every description.
From the beginning people have known
that it was practical economy to buy
furniture and kindred supplies from
Charles Flagg Il Son, of Richmond,
patrons coming from many miles
around this section Of Central Maine.
Three stories. each 25X75 feet de-
voted to exhibits of new furniture, for
any part of house, carpets, curtains
and draperies. pictures and art goods
in fact scores Of pleasing and useful
novelties so dear to the householder
Here they may be bought for cash, or
on the most liberal terms of payment.
Everything delivered from "F'lagg's" is
backed up by the firms guarantee as to
style, quality and dependability Could
you ask more?
1t is also we'll to mention that ].
Clark Flagg of this concern is a thor
oughly trained funeral director and
embalmer.
Personally ]. Clark Flagg is a ma
tive Of Bowdoin. He is President Of
the Maine Board of Embalmers, and is
and the I. o. o. F.
He is assisted in the undertaking de-
partment by Roscoe E. Wood, who has
been with the firm of Charles Flagg &
Son for 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
MOOSE RIVER HOUSE
One OF the Best Equipped Hotels ID
Northern Maine.

Responding to the growing needs o.
fast growing community for first.
class hotel The Moose River House
was opened to the public about five
Years ago by Nelson BARLEY At that
time the house contained but 10 rooms
winch soon proved Inadequate to ae'
commodate the constantly increasing
patronage. Last spring II additional
bedrooms We're added and the house
renovated, redecorated and providea
with many modern improvements. o
the SO sleeping rooms, five have
each floor, the house is heated D!
steam, lighted by electricity, etc. The
furnishings of the house are Of the
pest, the beds having expensive mat
tresses and plenty of warm beddis
Each room is attractively furnishel
polished floors. rugs, etc. On TN
ground floor is the large roomy o.
noes, writing and reading room am
the handsome dining hall with seatns
capacity for 40 guests The culsli'
ana service are excellent.
Nelson BARLEY is one of the plones'
business men of the community, TOT
ten years engaged in the mercanuis
trade here. He makes an ideal hos
and has hosts of friends among trave!i
ers who come this way. He is poi,
ular member of the B. p. O. E. ans
is affiliated with the Masons the n
OF p, the l. o. o. F. and other soclA
and fraternal organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
G. A. HAWKES. CO.
Manufacturers Of Hand Turned =,
Mckay Sewed Shoes, for Wo,.
Men, Misses and ChiIdren-Ricbm.s,

The G.. A.. Hawkes. Co. is an ina.
porated concern, capitalized at sIOon
The officers are as follows, viz. DIV
ident, E. E. Durand; treasurer G u
Hawkes.. and Secretary, George Jam
The plant of. the G. A: Hawkes. CIV
prises two large four story buildin,.
connected, each four stories, with !.
aggregate of $4,000 square feet of aos
space available for manufacturing M.
poses. Both steam and electric NM.
are used in the various departments 4
which the company has installed N.
latest improved types of machines
and devices for producing their wei,
known shoe specialties.
The company makes a leading sns,
ialty of DR.. Hawkes. Foot Ease an,
DR.. Hawkes. Comfort Shoes, also FIJI,
side Companion soft shoes, etc. Ths,
are made in the various sizes reours
in many styles, etc, for men and W..
men, misses and children. upwards d
1900 pairs a day being produced bsr
The product finds its way to the Con.
sumner through the jobbing houses a
the United States. Also, consideraN.
shipments are made to Canada. !,
Cuba and to Porto Rico. The concsr,
maintains offices and Showrooms al y
Lincoln street, Boston. The genen
Offices are at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
F. 1. BROWN
Deals in the Best Qualities Of General
Merchandise at Readfield.

From little place established 35
years ago, r. Brown has developed a
business, and an establishment that is
one of the largest and most important
in this section. Some years ago ne
erected the present commodious build
ing, with store house in the rear.
If it's anything comprohended under
the head of general merchandise you
will find it at +. |. Browns stores.
And, nowhere else will you find better
values, in groceries. fruits, CONNECTIONS,
flour or prime provisions of all kinds,
also paints and oils.
In another department you will find
a varied assortment of kitchen utensils,
crockery and glassware, etc.
A native of Franklin County, Mr.. +.
|. Brown has been a resident of Read
field for SO years. He is knight
Templar of the +. & A. Nj. For SIX
wears he was. one of the selectmen
here; was in the House of Representa-
tives 1891, and member of Senate 1903
to 1907 For the past three years he
has been town clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JAMES HAYNES & SON
Experts in Plumbing, Heating and
Drainage-DeaIers in Hardware,
Stoves and Ranges.

James Haynes & Son who are experts
in plumbing and in this capacity have
done splendid work in stores, churches
and schools and many of the fine resi-
dences.
In their commodious store they
handle fine cutlery, kitchen utensils in
splendid variety and stoves and ranges
Which they sell at very reasonable
rates. Also, they contract to do all
kinds Of sheet metal work, having a
modern shop for this purpose They
are agents for the famous Brien Warm
Air Furnace.
This concern was originally estab-
nsned by James Haynes in 1873, later,
IN 1888 Ara B. Haynes being admitted
TO partnership. but who retired four
years later. The present members Of
tne firm are Silas N. and William H.
Haynes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THURLOW & WILLIAMS
Dealers in the Choicest Groceries,
Flour and Prime Provisions-TeI. ga

Richmond's largest and one of its
most popular food supply houses is
that maintained by Thurlow & Will
liams They carry particularly pleas
ing varieties of canned, bottled and
jar goods. condiments and table lux
uries, ETC., also handling provisions OF
all kinds. Also, the concern has al
ways been the first in the local mar
kets with early fruits and vegetables
Furthermore, Thurlow & Williams
maintain most prompt and efficient
delivery service, including an auto
truck for quick deliveries.
VIM. H. Thurlow and A. A. Williams
are the firm members, both natives OF
Richmond. Mr.. Thurlow is a membe,
of the F. & A. NJ. both gentlemen be-
ing affiliated with the I. o. o. F..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HERBERT MANSIR
Riehmond's Popular Variety Store
Displays Superb Lines Of Holiday
and Gift Goods.

1t behooves shrewd and careful buy
ers or Richmond and vicinity to
look over the stocks at ''Mansir's"-they
just TEEN with seasonable novelties
and souvenirs-toys and games, crock
cry and glassware art novelties, sport
ing goods of all kinds, fancy china and
sllverware, etc.. Then, too a feature
is made Of countless bargains at SC,
l0c and Csc. Other specialties are dry
and fancy goods, wall papers, room
mouldtngs, musical merchandise, sta
uonery and school supplies Kodaks
and camera supplies, and notions and
small wares of every description. No
where will you find so many bargains.
A native Of East Pittston, Mr.. Her.
bert Mansir is one of the substantial
business men Of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WILLIAM E. WILSON
Dealer in Coal, Wood and Ice-Teaming
and Trucking, Front Street.

One of the leading sources of supply
for fuel in and about Richmond is at
the yards of William E. Wilson on
Front street. Here they have COM
plete facilities for the filling of large or
small orders with promptness and dis
patch. The best grade of coal is
handled, the yards having a storage
capacity for about 1000 tons, besides
cord wood in large quantities. In adj
dition Mr.. Wilson handles ice for this
town and vicinity, making deliveries
anywhere in town or suburbs. Furth-
ermore, William Wilson contracts for
all kinds of light and heavy teaming
or trucking, transferring of baggage.
moving of furniture, pianos, safes, ETC.,
Three single and double teams are re-
quired for this department of the enter
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

matters on the public health receive
the prompest and strictest attention
The religious interests Of the town
are active and progressive in every
good work. No town Of like size in
the state has better educational facili-
ties. It has one Of the best equipped
libraries in towns Of like population.
The business interests Of Richmond
are now progressing favorably. AS the
great advantages offered here become
better known we cannot doubt that
the manufacturing and commercial in
terests will expand here and develop
the rich resources Of the town. In
this connection we are able to an
nounce that at an early date the
Bradstreet Lumber Co. will put in
operation their large mill in Rich
mond. The officials Of the company
state they have every prospect Of
operation their large mill in Rich
number Of years. They expect to give
steady employment to upwards Of Is
hands. Those who locate in Rich
mond will benefit by the accommodate
tons extended by one Of the stauncn
and progressive banks Of Central
Maine, the First National Bank, a
f1duciary institution that has been an
important factor in the growth Of this
section since the date Of it's inception
in 1864.
The First National has capital and
surplus of 100000. 1t has total re-
sources exceeding s1s4,5OO.OO and has
every modern facility for the transact
ton of regular banking business,
and in extending accommodation to
the farmer. the merchant and manu-
facturer. The officers Of the First
National Bank of Richmond are:
President. Noble Maxwell, and j. M
Odiorne. cashier. Mr.. Maxwell Is also
president Of the Boston Sand and
Gravel Co, a 100000 corporation OF
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
G. w. MANTER
Headquarters for General Merchandise
of All Kinds, at Readfield.

G. w. Manter of Readfield for AZ
years has been known as one of the
most reliable traders in this part OF
the county. He offers the best posi-
BILE values in dry and fancy goods, no.
tons and small wares, dress patterns,
underwear, etc. Also, he carries one
of the finest lines Of furnishings in
this part of the state.
In another department you will md
all that is desirable in table supplies.
He is agent for the famous patton
Sun Paints" etc. Other lines include
stationery, corrections. Kodaks and
supplies. souvenirs and gift goods of
many kinds.
G.. w. Manter also maintains a drug
department, carrying full lines and
paying particular attention to the I'LL
ing of physicians prescriptions and
family remedies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Richmond's Shoe Factories
Give Steady Employment to Scores of Hand,
Thev Produce Lines That Are in Active D.
mand in All Parts of the Country-Produe
Also Shipped to Foreign Countrles-Panb
Now Very Busy. H
RICHMOND SHOE COMPANY

o,e Of the Busy Factories OF Maine
incorporated in 1e12-Make Mckay
Comfort Shoes and Other Speeialt'es.
That Richmond is not behind her SIS
Ter towns m the matter OF thriving III
dustries is evidenced by the success
that has attended the efforts OF the
Richmond Shoe Co., busy concern IN
cornorated, and established here IN
1912 and which now provides STEADY
ana lucrative employment for some 3oo
hands.
The main building Of the Richmond
Shoe Co. is two stories. 4OX225 1eet
in dimensions, with a wing, also TWO
stories. 4Ox1OO feet. In these pulidlhss
has been installed shoe machinery anu
devices of the latest Improved types
all operated by electric power
This plant is one Of several in whlcn
the directors are interested ana WHICH
make them the most extensive produc-
orc If Comfort shoes in the world
this plant, alone turning out something
like 5000 pairs per diem. Ladies Jul
lets Ladies' Comfort OXfords, men
Romeos. Ladies' Princess Cut OX1ords
are among the specialties for whlch
the Richmond Shoe Co has become an
imnortant factor in the line most eff
fected by them.
The Richmond Shoe Co. is incorpor-
ated with a capital of $4,000, the ON
GERS being, w. w. Gardiner, president
and H. E. Patch, treasurer secretary'
The Messrs Bell Brothers OF Beverly
Mass, are directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
ROGERS BROTHERS

Hardware, Paints and Oils, Tinware,
Etc. Plumbing and Heating Engineers
. As plumbing and heating engineers
the firm Of Rogers Brothers Of Rich
mond enjoys an excellent reputation. IN
their modern store at Richmond they
offer the best values in heavy and shelf
hardware Of all kinds, cutlery and
kitchen accessories Of all kinds, all at
prices that make it matter of simple
economy to trade here. They also
handle the ever popular Clarion" and
the famed 'Glenwoody stoves and
ranges; they quote best prices on gar
den and farm tools and implements:
they carry the celebrated Derby"
readyAto-use paints and oils, varnishes,
enamels. ETC.. and full and COM
plete line Of plumbers. painters and
blacksmiths' supplies.
Elmer E. Rogers is one Of the hustl-
ing. progressive business men Of Rich
mond2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
J. FRANKLIN HARRIS
Successor to A. F. WiIIiams-Leadjnu
Jeweler and Optometrist of Richmond

In April last the business formerly
conducted by A. F. Williams for %
years, was acquired by ]. Franklin
Harris, who is an expert matchmaker
and jeweler, and thoroughly skilled in
optometry.
Mr.. Harris handles jewelry novelties
in most pleasing variety. watches and
clocks. rich cut glass, brio brac,
silverware, plated ware and art goods
and novelties. Also, if you have de-
fective vision it would. be we'll to
have Mr.. Harris provide eye glasses.
etc. He carries a full line Of optical
goods. at very reasonable prices.
Fine watch and jewelry repairing is
a speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Richmonds Old Established Pharmacist
splendid Facilities.

This pharmacy has been conducted
by William A. Bibber for the past 35
years. He handles all the more relia-
BILE toilet articles and preparations,
rubber goods and sick room requisites
of all kinds, the leading proprietary
remedies, etc. In addition this is a
popular headquarters for CONNECTIONS,
smokers goods. stationery and kindred
supplies. A pleasing feature is made
of the soda fountain. Mr.. Bibber pays
particular attention to prescription
work and has a splendidly equipped
laboratory.
A native of Bowdoinharn, William A.
Bibber has been resident of Rich
mond since 1876. He is one of the ac-
tive members Of the Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

1t would be impossible to describe
within our brief space the advantages
OF Richmond and vicinity from the
tourist standpoint. Hundreds Of auto
lists pass through this section during
the season, for Richmond is the center
of and on the highway of Names
greatest scenic routes along the Ken
nebec. The immediate vicinity with
its scores of fertile farms, forests and
streams contains all the attractions
which make every year larger num-
bers of delighted visitors flock to this
region. Certainly Richmond is COM
ing in for its share of the annual tide
of summer visitors to the Pine Tree
State" and moreover is proving itself
we'll worthy of the honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

While a feature is made of high grade
starch work for ladies and gentlemen,
this laundry also does all kinds of work,
cleaning and doing up curtains fancy
skirts and waists lingerie and other
dainty fabrics, without the slightest
injury. The laundry has successfully
catered to the best class of trade for
over twenty years. NJ. G. Buker. the
treasurer and manager of the Nj. G..
Buker CO.. gives his close personal su-
pervision to all departments. He is Il
native of Richmond. He is Il popular
member of the +. & A. NJ. of which he
is a Knight Templar and Shriner,
belonging also to the Eastern Star.
He is also affiliated with the L. O. O..
F. Encampment and the X. of p. lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE NEW RICHMOND HOUSE

Mr.. McGillicuddy is also proprietor
Of the New Richmond House, a pop
ular stopping place for traveller and
tourist and especially popular with
scores of autoists who pass through
this charming section of the Pine
Tree State. At the New Richmond
they are accorded a hearty welcome,
their every want is attended to, and
the cuisine and service is all that could
be desired. There are % comfortably
furnished sleeping rooms, and the
house is heated by steam, has electric
light and bells, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Business Thriving at Richmond
Of the Live by Water and
Rail- Reasonable Freight Cheap Power and Splendid Trading
Facilities an Induceen Locate Industries HerePopar with
Summer Resorters First Substantial Institution.

famed style clothes of the Hart, Schaff-
rier & Marx Co.; fine dust proof cases
in which are kept all the new and mob
by creations in Guyer's hats and caps;
and, in the matter Of habeTdashery you
will find the CHASER" stocks more than
attractive. In the shoe department
there is carried one Of the largest and
most varied stocks. including the pop
ular american Lady" the "Coronet"
and other makes for ladies and misses,
and the celebrated "American Gentle
man." Just Wright" Urban" and the
famed Endicott & johnson line for men
and youths. For boys and girls, Mr..
Chaser recommends the walton"
shoes.
Morris Chaser is a popular member
of the F. & A. NJ, of the l. o. o. F.,
and the K. of P.