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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
w Industrial Survey of the City of Gardiner
IGardiner, One of Hustling Cities OF valley

where he taught from house to house
when he could find employment
Private schools, an outgroWth OF TINS
itinerant system were attended only
I,y children whose parents were apie
TO pay tuition. Free public schools
were established about 1884. There
is evidence that the expenditure OIL
public money for free education was
first strongly opposed by the settlers,
for in 1885 the selectmen were APP
pointed "A Commity to hire school
master and Fix the Wards; who Is
to teach school, and Reed a sermon
over every Sunday" and IN 1909
voted that thirty pounds be raised
for schooling, to be paid in lumber,
or anything that the School Master
will receive" May 16, 1871 the town
voted 10 raise eight pounds TOR
schooling to hire a person to keep
school and preach nine months It
is probable that the town was divid-
ed into four wards, or sections, each
receiving an equal share of the school
and preaching fund, for in 1892 n
vote was passed as follows: Eastern
River district may lay out twenty
pounds raised for preaching in
schooling" This district was what
is now known as East Pittston.
The first school house in Gardiner,
n rude wooden building without lath,
pla ster or paint was above the orig
inal grist mill that stood at the corn
er of Water. and Bridge streets. The
Gardiner L! ceum established by r.
II. Gardner in 1922 was designed in
all respects to be college without
dead languages. The building was
of stone and had an excellent cabinet
and chemical and philosophical APP
paratus. The patronage of the school
was small and in 1S4S it was es-
tablisled an an academy with DR..
G.. $. Palmer as principal. In 1881
the building was transferred TO the
city and a free High School was es-
| tablished and occupied until the fall
of 1870 when it was burned. In 1871
the building now occupied as the
Junior High school was built at Il
cost of S21 900.
Although the shipping industry
here has passed there are two shoe
factories, the r. Z. Hazard and the
Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co.
and three paper mills, the Hollings-
worth and Whitney has two mills,
and the S. ID. Warren Co. has one,
| all of these are in a prosperous con-
ditiOn, and running full time. Our
| public school system is at a high
! point of efficiency, with the new High
| School building an example of the
work accomplished along this line.
| The City Government is vested in a
| mayor and six aldermen, and the city
! has efficient fire and police depart
ments. The Board of Trade and
! Gardiner Retail Merchants Associa-
ton are both enterprising organiZa-
! tons, working for the good of the
city. Community spirit is manifested
| at ell times and Gardiner profits by
! it, becoming in every way a bigger
/ and better community.
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PERRY'S SPORTING GOODS co.
l.. r.. Perry. Prop.
II Depot St. Gardiner

1t is indeed a pleasure TO visit the
Perry Sporting Goods store if you are
a good sportsman and enjoy owning
the best equipment that may be had
for the various kinds of sports. Heres
are displayed goods of every descrip-
tion--Suns and ammunition, fishing
tackle, field necessities, baseball and
football supplies and athletic goods
of all kinds. also line of electric
supplies, at a reasonable price. For
those who are fond of winter sports
this store will offer special attrac-
ton for here they will ind fun and
complete line os skis. snow shoes,
both ice and hockey skates, tobog-
Sans, etc.
Here, too the Radio lover will find
fine line of Radio apparatus. We
would especially mention the Loud
Speakers carried here. These Loud
Speakers are revolutionary in their
retinements. so decisive. clear and
true-toned that it almost seems to
transport the ears of the listener to
the core of the broadcaster's micro
phone.
Mr.. Perry is member of Elks,
Masons, Shriners, and Sons of Vet
Grams.
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Formulation. 5.475 Estates. S4,332, lSo

Gardiner is rich in historical as
sociations, and is the natural product
of the water power of the CopposSee-
contee Steream. It's history properly
commences with the incorporation OIL
the PrOprietors of the kenhepec
Purchase among whom was Doctor
sylvester Gardiner born in Rhode
Island in 1907. He chose the medical
profession, and settled in Boston,
where as physician, and druggist
he became rich. lie had a clear ac-
tive mind, exact observation. and in
formation. u comprehensive anbl-
ton, and a high degree OF energy
and business talent. These qualities
were recognized and endorsed by ms
associates, who made him moderator
at all their meetings. and manager
and executive officer of the company.
It had been very difficult to obtain
actual settlers. but so efficient did
Doctor Gardiner prove in finding and
inducing new families to try the new
region that in the year 1854 he was
granted a large part of what Is now
the business portion of Gardiner, in
Guiding the famous CobboSseecontee
falls and water privileges. In homo"
of his services the locality was nam
ed Gardinerstown, and more lanu
was granted him until his posses
sions in 1870 amounted to over l2,ooo
acres. His energy is shown by the
following list of practical mechanics
and others collected at Falmouth, Me.
and brought by water to Gardeners
town: James Winslow, a wheel
wright, Mr. Thomas, a builder OF
grist mills, Benjamin Fitch. a saw
millwright, and Ezra Davis. James
and Henry McCausland. and William
Philbrook. the last four men bring
ing their families. The next spring
these men built the Cobbossee grist
mill. so long and so widely known as
the only place to get grinding done
in all the Kennebec Valley. The
same summer they built the Great
House that for the next fifty years,
as tavern, was the most noted
building in town. The building of
mills of various kinds, saw mills, Il
fulling mill, potash works, brick kiln
stores and many dwellings, soon fol-
lowed.
The revolutionary war came on,
and Doctor Gardeners love of Eng
land took him off with the British
Army. He was q tory and never re-
turned to enjoy his possessions. but
settled after peace was declared in
Newport, X. l.. where he practiced
his profession till his death in 1856.
His real property which was contis-
Gated was finally restored to his heir
and grandson, Robert HallowelI TO
whom the doctor willed his kennebec
estate on condition that he should
take the name OF Gardiner which he
was allowed 10 do by an act of the
Legislature in 1902. Robert Hallow-
ell Gardiner was born in England in
1852, and upon arriving at a suitable
age took possession of his estate.
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HARMON'S MARKET
..jS Water ST.. Gardiner

One of Gardeners largest and best
equipped meat markets is that owned
and managed by Mr.. w. j. Harmon.
This is a meat market that is thor
oughly sanitary in all that the word
means in cleanliness of surroundings
and in the daily care OF all food sup
plies to keep them free from contain
ination of flies and dust.
Here you Will find just the best, in
Guiding the finest cuts of western
beef, native pork, choice veal hams,
bacons, and smoked meats of all
kinds, the fine display of roasts. plat
tered meats, steaks, fowl, etc.
The products from this store are
known throughout Gardiner and its
environs for their purity and whole
sOmeness. The high quality of the
goods and the excellent service have
made this a Store Of Service for the
people.
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LEON G. BTiAISDELL
Gardiner

When the sanitary or heating ar
engagements of your house or building
are out of order, have Leon c. Blais-
dell attend to it. He is skilled in all
branches of the trade and does splen-
did work in these lines. and has an
equipment that enables him to under
take the largest contracts.
Sanitary work is speciality which
has received careful attention from
Mr.. Blaisdell, who keeps abreast of
the times in the latest systems and
devices that make the home or build
ing comfortable and nealthful
Steam and hot water heating and
plumbing will be done satisfactorily,
and he is also prepared to do ALL
k'nds of sheet metal work in tin, cop
per. etc, and his shop is equipped to
attend to the most painstaking work,
where skill and experience are both
needed.
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EVA NJ. DULAC
Millinery
PSI Water ST., Gardiner

The Millinery Parlors of Miss Eva
NJ. Dulac of Gardiner, display the
newest ideas in headgear with many
original creations in distinctive hats.
Her patrons from season to season
depend upon her to aid them in their
selections, approaching not only
those of her own designing but also
her fine selection from the metropoli-
tan centers.
Hats are also made to order and
there is offered a wide variety in
shapes to suit each individual taste
and the latest feathers and fancies in
myriad shapes and colors. During
the twelve years Miss Dulac has been
in business, she has been known as a
milliner of exceptional ability and
taste and keeps her showings con-
stantly changing by her new and eS-
elusive models.
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CLARKES MARKET
Groceries q Meats
81 Water ST., Gardiner

Mr. Reginald Martin enjoys the
splendid reputation of having one of
the finest stores of its kind in Gar
diner. Fresh vegetables and fruits
in season are displayed here, while
his line of groceries and provisions
include nationally advertised brands
although he really makes a specially
of the "Superba Brand His canned,
bottled, and jar goods are of a choice
variety and no where can you find
better brands or better prices.
His meat market is strictly sani-
tary and he has large refrigerator
where all meats are kept at the
proper temperature. His meats are
first class and you can always secure
your own particular cut of beef, veal.
lamb, pork, etc, as well as fowls. The
products of this store are known for
their purity and wholesomeness and
Mr.. Martin himselff for his fair
treatment of his many patrons.
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&. T.. DOWNING co.
293 Water ST., Gardiner

Now is the time to be buying that
piano you have been Planning SO long
for your family. You VIII find at the
c. L. Downing Co. pianos the SUI
perior worth of which is accepted
throughout the world without ques-
ton. In fact everything m the musi-
cal line with variety Of instruments
is sold here and you will find a home
orchestra Offering first aid in keep
ing your growing boys and girls
home during the long winter even
ings. This company offers it's clients
the opportunity to place insurance
in many branches including Fire, and
Liability.
The G. f. Downing Co. caters to
out of town trade in prompt delivery
by parcel post. Mr.. Fl. A. Marston,
treasurer. came to Gardiner from
Brunswick. Me-, and is affiliated with
the various Masonic bodies, and is a
member of the American Legion.
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w. G. ROBINSON & son
Meats and Groceries
S14 Water Sty Gardner, Phone {

This finely equipped and full
stocked meat market and uoess
store offers fine shopping faciin1
for the thrifty housewife and d
cludes everything she has On hs
morning list. The standard brsnd
of flour for cake and bread are cary
ried at this store. Cereals In buk 4
in cartons for convenient handlii5
are here, also, in wide enough varikA
to have a different one every mon
ing of the week. We would -
mention many brands Of tea, psrk11
and relishes and canned goods
every description. The vegetahld
are displayed in an attractive w
and are always in season and thG
dairy products strictly fresh. ~
will relish goods coming from %
store, where everything is kept Glen
and cool and sanitary.
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JOHNSON HOUSE
Gardiner

One of the best known and Oldest
hotels in the state is the Johnson
House of Gardiner, which dates back
nearly 100 years, and which was first
named The Cobbossee House. There
are so rooms comfortably furnished,
offering restful sleep in a honey at
mOsphere. THERE'S a large and COM
modious dining room where meals
are served on the European plan.
The cuisine has every modern
equipment run by electricity and big
ranges for the preparing of food in
large quantities, which one finds
palatable and finely served.
Mr.. Hilbert owns a farm about two
miles out of the city which is called
the johnson House Farm and the
guests of this House are always sure
of fresh vegetables, milk and eggs
furnished from this farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
GARDINER GRANITE AND
MARBLE WORKS
11O-12O Bridge ST., Gardiner

We are talking history when we
mention the Gardiner Granite and
Marble Works, which fine monu-
mental works were established in
1853. Mr.. Hiram w. Potter is the
present owner and has been asso-
ciated with the concern for the past
40 years, and has been owner fol
twenty-four years. His stock OF
granite and marble, both in finished
and rough, is a very valuable one
The fine specimens of his handiwork
seen in the surrounding cemeteries
attract much comment and shows
his ability in getting out impressive
memorials. Every item Of equipment
needed for the execution of all kinds
of marble and granite work is in
stalled and all cutting and lettering
is done sby pneumatic tools, operated
by compressed air.
Mr.. Potter will carry out to the
letter any Individual ideas for monu-
~ments, markers or headstones of any
description. y
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MacDONALD'S BAKERY
Gardiner

The MacDonald's Bakery is known
by the Milk Bread" it puts on the
market. 1t is palatable and nourish-
ing and is particularly fine for grow
ing children. All ingredients are
tested to determine their absolute
purity. and you will notice how fine
and close the grain is. Also their
pies, cakes and attractive pastries
are fresh, appetizing and inviting.
Only the choicest materials are used
in these products.
Mr.. Macdonald, the proprietor, has
been engaged in this business about
four years. All through this vicinity
he is known for the excellence of his
goods, the quality of which has been
patronage.
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KELLY BROTHERS COMPANY
Gardiner

This large hardware business W
established by j. Frank Kelly
Kelly & Wheeler, over 25 years az
his sons, David +. Kelly and Jonn
Kelly succeeding to the business
The stock of heavy and sheH nalr
ware, stoves, and furnaces are q
pecially complete, as are the QUIZ
er's and mechanics tools AMI z Wy
assortment of. farming tools. A nI
line of kitchen ware is to De no'sa
including all the latest novelties y
housewives use. Here you can y
advice and estimates on the insl.
ing of heating plants, steam or y
water. plumbing, ventilation
drainage, pumps. fittings. etc. !.
F, David +. Kelly is an Elk, A. l. - =
X. of c. John w. Kelly is an =
and A. l..
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III. B. STUITZ
Gardiner

Those who want Al work done in
the lines Of painting and decorating
go to Mr.. H. B. Stultz. He employs
from 8 to 10 men and is backed by
many years of experience. He has
painted and decorated many of the
best homes and some of the largest
public and private business blocks
While contra citing for both inside
and outside painting, lie is especially
skilled in the finer interior work, and
is also equipped to do electric floor
scraping.
One of the notable contracts fin
ished by him is the Gardiner General
Hospital and the residence of J. S.
Maxcy.
Mr.. Stultz is we'll known through
out the vicinity and his work has at
tracted much attention and comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

Ginger Ale ind other exclusive spe-
cialities.
Manufactured in model plant
amid the most sanitary conditions
the beverages manufactured in Gar
diner by the Gardiner Bottling Co.
have a fame and popularity all their
own. justly earned by their purity
and wholesomeness and fine flavor.
The large demand for their high
grade beverages among their many
satisfied patrons is satisfactorily met
by delivery with trucks. The deliv-
cry is done with Dodge and Oldsmo-
bile trucks and thus prompt and efii-
cient service is guaranteed to all IN
Gardiner. Augusta and Its vicinity
This delivery service is most pleasing
to their large list of appreciative
patrons,
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BIJOU LUNCH
367 Water ST., Gardiner

The above popular Lunch Room
has been under the management Of
Mr.. James III. Stonier Tor the past
eight years and during that time he
has built up a patronage of satisfied
patrons. All food products used by
Mr.. Stonier are strictly fl esh, a large
refrigerator being used for keeping all
povisions in strictly sanitary condi-
ton. The daily menu includes all
the various and tasty dishes to please
his patrons, and those who run in
here for light lunch appreciate the
delicious sandwiches, cakes. dough-
nuts and pies, which are fresh daily.
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WILEY & DAVIS Gu.
Bakery
1872 Water ST.. Gardner

This up-to-date and modern va y
cry has indeed been a boon " y
housewives of Gardiner.
No one could wish for better pl.,
or pastry than may be purcnansss
here, to say nothing of the CAM,
pies, etc. The superior De- s.
bread is especially to be men1lvn.
On account of the fineness OF teA. ~.
and the close. fine grain. the ~, =
inc is equipped with the --latest !. !"
ventions to facilitate the worn &
is a model in cleanliness ana ea''
tary surroundings. 81.
This bakery is rendering Galon !,
a fine service. The proprietols =. 4
adopts in Their lines and can cere ars
produce goods that please the -
lie
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II. f. TWOMBLY co.
Sclective! Radiola y
Over Jacl1son's Drug Store, Gardiner

The II. +. Twombly Co. of Gardiner
are demonstrating the long distance
Radiola X in d beautifully tnis'ha "a
art cabinet with loud speaker built
in and 4 dry cell Radio-trons WD-1l,
complete with everything except bat
teries and antenna for S245.
In Radio, everything IN the end, de-
Ponds upon the Radiotrons. The
very finest receiver made can be no
better than it's tubes.
The Selective Radio X has remark
able radio reception and the desired
broadcasting station easily obtained.
From tuner to loud speaker it is a
finished product and has given much
pleasure and satisfaction wherever
it has BEEN placed.
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BAILEY'S FRUIT STORE
3i3 Water ST., Gardiner

The above fruit store was formerly
Dilrs Fruit Store but was bought out
by S. +. Bailey of Gardiner about two
years ago.
This is a splendid place to buy the
freshest foreign and domestic fruits
In their seasons. The finest oranges,
bananas, pineapples, lemons and cam
taloupes are sold here. Mr.. Bailey
shows fine taste in the arrangement
of his fruits and makes a fine display
-temptingly exhibited and tempting
ly priced.
The fruits displayed mere are so at
tractively arranged and so inviting
in appearance that when ready to
purchase fruit many make it their
policy to return and purchase their
fruit from Baileys Fruit Store.
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! the genial proprietor, with enthuj
asm whether they contemphJ
purchasing or not He fully REALM
that satisfied customers are his heI
asset.
The famed Goodyear Tires 81
Tubes are sold by this company
that combine the utmost In econc
with maximum tractive power-ah
genuine Ford parts.
Repairs are made on Ford al
only, their machinists kept buU
their large volume Of business b y
many demands upon their time \
the owners Of these cars. The n
cheney of these men is recognized
their rendering the highest stan&4
of service possible.
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SCOTT LUNCH ROOM
Home Cooking
Gardiner

Those who want a good meal pat
ronize the Scott Lunch Room, where
they serve an excellent 35c dinner.
1t is under the management of Mr.
j. l.. McPhee, who within the past
few years has won an enviable repu-
tation for conducting first class
lunch room. 1t keeps open day and
night and has accommodations for
a large number of patrons, for whom
two men and three women are on
hand to see that they have the best
of cooking and service.
Everything served is cooked on the
premises, making all meals palatal5le
with the best the market affords
While regular dinners are served
there is also every provision made
for the serving of quick lunches,
steaks. chops, etc. All pronounce the
cooking and service at the Scott
Lunch most excellent.
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ID. S. McNAUGHTON
Insurance
Opp. johnson House. Gardiner

Representing the leading insurance
agencies of the country, Mr. d. S.
McNaughton of Gardiner is in a posi-
ton to render service of the highest
order in many different ferns of COW
erage. He offers his clients the op-
portunity to place insurance in many
branches including Fire. Life, Acct
dent, Automobile and Liability. and
he writes a large volume of business.
thorough knowledge Of the state
insurance laws and rules for insur-
ance companies has equipped this
office for it's particular field of en-
deavor.
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KINGS PLACE
397 Water ST.. Gardiner

Hot F'rankfurts fit for a king,
served by a King from a Kings Place
to a large and appreciative number
of devoted subjects. When you are
returning from snowshoe hike
across country or from a skating
party and feel the need Of warm
and appetizing lunch just drop into
Kings Place and be served with his
Thoroughbred hot dogs" Here, too.
you will find peanuts, candy and all
kinds of soft drinks.
- Kings Place is one of those places
which are SO popular with the boys
mainly because 1hey feel so much at
home due no doubt to the ever pres
eat atmosphere of genial fellowship.
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CHARLES III. Drawn
Real Estatc-Insurancc
Gardiner

In the contamination OF realty
transactions Mr.. Drawn of Gardiner
has succeeded from the start to put
through satisfactory deals both for
the buyer and seller of real estate.
In and around Gardiner, Mr.. Drawn
offers for sale some very fine FARMS
for those interested in stock raising,
dairying or general agricultural ac-
tiv1ty.
Mr.. Prawn is also authorized to
write insurance of all kinds, repre-
senting reliable companies having
unlimited capital for the carrying out
Of their contract policy obligations.
Mr.. Drawn also sells pianos and all
maker of talking machines.
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BRANN'S MARKET
Gardiner

This market is owned and managed
by Y. Frank Brann and established
forty five years ago by Augustus A
Brann.
He carries a first class line of
meats, specializing in heavy western
beef. The store is strictly up to- da te
with every modern equipment for
handling their meats, which are kept
sanitary in their large refrigeratins
plant.
They deliver daily to all parts of
the town and orders by telephone
are given strict attention.
Of Columbus.
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GARDINER BOTTLING co.
Main Ave, Gardiner

This concern was established IN
1913 by a. 3. Ross, the present
owner.
During the past twelve years this
.enterpris!ng firm has gained an I'M
excelled reputation for its beverages,
known as the Pine Tree Brand.
10 The Gardiner Bottling Co. enjoys
the distinction of being one of the
most up to date plants in the state.
The output is approximately 800 or
more cases per day. Their beverages
are wholesome, healthful and invig-
Grating; especially known for their
quality. They have a large demand
for their famous Pine Tree Brand