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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

Representing the leading insur-
ance companies throughout the
country, Mr.. III. +. Houdlette of
Richmond is in a position to render
service of the highest order in the
many different forms of insurance,
these include fire, life, health and
accident, automobile, transportation,
use and occupancy, etc. This agency
writes these assurances in large
volume, owing to the fact that only
first -class coverage policies are sold.
Security bonds of all kinds are
executed. If YOU are in need of ad-
vice or information on any matter of
insurance, you can do no better than
arrange for consultation with Mr..
Houdlette.
Whether you buy insurance or not
the service rendered will be courte-
Gus and accommodating as well as
absolutely reliable. Mr.. Houdlette is
one of the most active workers for
the bridge and is very prominent in
town affairs. He is member of the
Chamber of Commerce and past
president. He also specialiZes in es-
tates as administrator and executor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
RICHMOND MARBLE AND
GRANITE WORKS
j. ii. Gallagher, Prop.
Richmond

AS a manufacturer of Artistic
Monumental Work, Mr.. j. III. Gal
lagher of Richmond is recognized as
an artisan of exceptional merit and
long experience dating back to the
year 1877. He is one of the oldest
practical men in the state and many
specimens of his handiwork may be
seen in cemeteries in Richmond and
vicinity. In his shop may be seen
fine marble and granite monuments,
and the best of facilities for design
ing and building monuments and
memorials for his original designs.
He works his designs into Brandon
and Rutland marble, Italian marble,
Barre and Quincy granite. All work
in his shop is done by hand and is
of the best and highest workman
ship.
Mr.. Gallagher started business in
his present quarters. June LIST, 1916.
He will be pleased to submit designs
at his shop or at homes and give
estimates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Val. $1,109,026

Pop. 1924 Val. $1,1US,o1o
Richmond is noted as being one of
the earliest places settled in Maine
and in the kennebec Valley. AS early
as 1649 Mr.. Lawson bought the en-
tire region from the Indians for a
song and in 1861 he sold it again to
Messrs. Clark and Lake who settled
there about the time Gardiner was
being settled.
During the French and Indian wars
in the early 18th century, Richmond
was one of the important points
stragetically on the whole frontier.
In 1919 Fort Richmond was built.
from which tie town received it's
name. The fort was located about
a mile above the village on the bank
of the river. The town in those days
was called whites Landing" and it
was not until its incorporation in
1928 that it took its present name.
At the time Richmond was incor-
porated the village contained only
seven dwelling houses, small store
and a blacksmith shop. Fort Rich
mond stood at the ferry above the
village; the place called "Parker's
Ferry The fort was dismantled III
1854.
Soon after the fort was built Gov
crnor Shirley met a number of the
sachems of the Kennebec tribe at
this place. The chief speaker among
these defeated warriors thus ad-
dressed the governor:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
G. III. CURTIS
Richmond

Richmond is indeed fortunate in
the possession of this model bakery
of G. II. Curtis.
Nowhere else can You get better
bread or pastry and their cooking
is noted throughout the community
for its excellence. Here you can be
supplied also with the finest rolls
cakes and pies. a great help to the
housewife.
In connection with the bakery is
a fine display of chocolates and hard
candies. Some Of the candies are
made by Mr.. Curtis in winter. Mr..
Curtis experience has made him
adept in this line, producing goods
that please the public.
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JAMES HAYNES & son
Stoves & Hardware
Richmond

Among the old established bust
ness concerns in Richmond that of
James Haynes & Son has it's own in
dividual place. This concern was
started in 1873 by James Haynes and
two years later the son was taken
into the business. In 1881 Mr.. Will
liam H. Haynes. the present propri-
etor. came iato the business.
In this we'll stocked store you will
find all kinds of tin ware and enamel
ware. the output from the best man
ufacturers, and splendid display of
stoves. Then there is large assert
ment of kitchen ware to tighten
homework, of agate and aluminium,
that are JOY to behold while doing
the daily round of cooking.
They do splendid repair work here
and have all the newest devices for
work. He is also a mem
Der Of the Chamber of Commerce.
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ROME
Population, 436

Population, 436 Estates, $261 ,009
The town of many hills and gran
lite enough to rebuild the old Roman
Capitol from which it took it's name.
The glacier that halted and dumped
streaks of stone, left the valleys clear
and here are to be found many fertile
and productive farms. 1t was settled
about 1880 and one Of the earliest
pioneers was John Rogers, a Revolu-
tionary soldier and sergeant of the
guard that marched jor Andre to
the gallows 1t was formerly called
West Pond Plantation.
Rome is 20 miles north northwest
of Augusta. There is u sawmill and
numbering is carried on. There are
many well laid out and productive
farms, Many guides are located here
and there are several sporting camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. G. G. FARNHAM
Hardware
Richmond

Mr.. Farnham started working in
this same store in 1874 when it was
owned and operated by Mr.. Carlton
Houdlette. On September %. 1879,
he took over the business and has
run it ever since. Originally it was
a Ship Chandlery store but now
handles a full and complete line of
hardware. Carpenters tools Of all
kinds. mechanics tools, paints, oils
or varnishes. heavy and shelf hard
ware of all kinds are sold here at
the lowest prices consistent with the
market. Also a full line of cutlery,
the handiest of knives of all de-
signs, shears large and small, be-
sides many novelties that will attract
you on looking over their large dis
play.
His carefully selected stock bought
from the leading manufacturers, rea-
sonably priced and guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction is always
greatly in demand.
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L. b. RANkINS
Richmond

For the past nine years Mr.. Ran
kin has owned and managed one of
the most popular stands of it's type
in Richmond. Here you will find
the best makes of CONNECTIONS in
Guiding chocolates and bonbons from
leading manufacturers. This wide
and we'll selected stock is artisticall &
arranged and offers sweets which are
sure to please even the most exact
ing patron. A fine line of fruits in
season are displayed here. Smokers
requisites of all kinds may be pur-
chased here, pipes, cigars, cigarettes
and tobacco of leading and popular
brands. This store is also a popular
place with those who wish to refresh
the inner man with ice cream. The
ice cream served here is delicious in
flavor, fine in texture and most pleas
ing to the taste.
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c. A. ALEXANDER
Sign & Carriage Painting
Main ST., Richmond

This is one of the individual and
yet outstanding business enterprises
in Richmond. Mr.. Alexander is the
proprietor of this business and spec
ializes in sign painting. He has also
had many years experience in car
riage painting. In the painting of
signs the same painstaking care is
used and also the finest Of materials.
He uses great care in lettering and
the finished product is sure to be
more than satisfactory.
Many of the business signs along
the street may be pointed out as his
handiwork. He keeps at all times
q fine line of paints. oils and warm
ishes on his well stocked shelves.
Here too, the sportsman will be able
to procure all kinds of sporting
goods even to the latest models in
guns. Mr.. Alexander also keeps a
full line of ammunition.
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+. p. ANDERSON MARKET
50 Main St., Richmond

Richmond is fortunate in having
In her midst a meat and fish market
that is thoroughly sanitary in all
that the word means in cleanliness
Of surroundings and in the daily care
Of all food supplies to keep them
free from contamination Of flies and
dust.
Careful refrigeration prevails
throughout both meat and fish de-
partments. In the fish department
You are able to procure all kinds Of
sea foods. In the meat department
you are sure to find the choicest cuts
Of heavy Western beef, native beef,
lamb. veal and the finest of native
pork.
Mr.. Anderson. the proprietor, will
take the utmost pains to please you
for he believes that satisfied CUSTOM
ers become regular customers. He
also maintains fine delivery service
which enables him to fill all orders
with dispatch and to pleasingly serve
his many patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
RICHMOND LUNCH
Fred G.. Saultes, Prop
Main ST., Richmond

Backed by many years expel
as q hotel manager. Fred G. 8
has come to Richmond recentl
opened up a new Lunch Room
fering the highest possible =
in the best of home cooked foud
a uniform and courteous q
That his Lunch Room has "
popular is easily judged when q
the rush hours. the lunch Col
and tables are filled with thox
are daily patrons and anticlpaa
fine menus served here. 81
The cuisine is fitted up with ]
ties for the quick handling OIL
which is carefully prepared bya
who understands the CULINARY !
the preparing of appetizlng =
Regular dinners are served VII
best of roasts, stews with the y
vegetables, and short orden
carefully attended to.
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THCRLOW & WILLIAMS
Richmond

This store is leading headquarters
for a choice line of staple and fancy
groceries, fruits. vegetables, etc. You
will find here the most dependable
brands OF flour, the choicest blends
of tea and coffee, table luXuries,
condiments and luncheon specialties
all at prices that will enable you to
provide literally for your family.
Here. too, you will find a choice va
riety of early fruit and garden truck,
in fact all fruits and vegetables in
season. All departments of this store
reflect order and cleanliness, two
important factors in the handling of
foodstuffs. All orders are promptly
filled by those who are ever alert for
the needs of their customers and
serve them in courteous manner.
which characterizes the policy of
this fine grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. B. HAM co.
Lime. Hair, Cement. Groceries
Wholesale and Retail
Richmond

The above enterprise was for a
number of years owned by Mr.. Il. l..
Ludwig, who sold out to the ). Is.
Ham Co. Mr.. Ludwig is still mana
ger of the concern which does a
large wholesale and retail business.
Builders supplies in the lines OF
lime, hair and cement can be bought
here in large or small quantities and
one may have the assurance he is
getting the best made in purchasing
here. They also deal largely in hay,
straw and shavings in which they
have a large trade in this section.
A fine stock of groceries caters to
a pleased patronage and includes
the nationally advertised brands OF
flour. tea and coffee, fancy crackers
and all that you would expect to find
in an up-to-date store.
Mr.. Ludwig is a member of the
Chamber of Commerce and is a great
worker for the Richmond Bridge.
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RICHMOND. WORSTED SPINNING
co.
Fine WOrsted Yarns
Richmond

An extent of this large enterprise
may we'll be estimated when we state
that the plant occupies one-half acre
of ground. In looking about for To-
cation for their industry, the man
agement chose this fine site, where
they could get class of labor above
the average and take advantage of
Richmond's fine transportation ia
cilities by rail and water. They find
q ready market for their high-grade
yarns which are sold through their
Boston office-at 10 High ST., Boston.
With fine equipment and modern
machinery for their output an Al
product is manufactured by the
Richmond Worsted Spinning Co.
The hands work under the best pos
sible conditions and receive substan-
tial pay envelopes, large portion of
which is left with the merchants of
the town.
A. w. Haddon is President and
Treasurer Of the company; f. l..
Smeeton, Vice-President; Harold
Hinchliffe. Superintendent.
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DURAND SHOE COMPANY
Richmond

An important industry to the town
Of Richmond is the DIrand Shoe
Company, well-known manufacturers
of FLEXIBLE Mckay slecialties;
also Women's Comfort and Mems
Slippers. This Company was incor-
porated in 1906 with Edwin e.
Durand, President and Treasurer; B.
L. Durand, Vice-President. The Bos-
ton office and sales room are located
at SO Lincoln st. Charles w. Morrill,
is Sales Manager.
For many years they have special
lied in Women's Flexible Orthopedic
Solid Comforts which with the Mems
Solid Comfort Slippers, with the
flexibility of sole and quality con-
struction throughout. have been
sold to a large chain Ok stores and to
the jobbing trade. The factory is
equipped with the best and latest
machinery adapted for the manufac-
turing Of this line of shoes and occu-
pies $500 feet Of floor space. with a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
W. II. TEMPLE
General Line
Richmond Corner, n

A land mark for those q
Richmond is the General q
w. r. Temple. He has belfi
business for 81 years.
This store is fully eQuip
the best of groceries and -
Their line includes the be
of canned goods, teas and I
condiments, cereals and u
goods of all kinds. Yard ca
staple products are shown b
variety, small wares and n
meeting the demands Of the /
During these many years thh
has been popular in this vicinav
many on their way to Richmona
here for their gasoline, %
greases and for their daily
while also buying their gru
from this well-stocked store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
T.. T.. JOY
Hardware, Paints 4 Oils
Main ST., Richmond

One of the best hardware stores in
Richmond is that owned and man
aged by p. +. Joy, who carries Il
stock from the best known manu-
facturers. If YOU want heavy or
shelf hardware of any description,
paints, oils or yarnishes, builders
supplies of any kind, mechanics
tools. buy them of Mr.. JOY who sells
at prices that make it profitable to
trade at this store.
At this time of the year one of the
questions uppermost in the minds of
all is the heating problem. II it is
necessary TO install a new heating
plant in your home this year call
in and see Mr.. Joy and he can help
you solve your problem. He does
exceptionally fine work in plumbing
and heating, also in stove repairing.
IL YOU are in need of a new stove
call in and look over the up-to date
stoves kept in stock here. In con-
nection with the stoves and ranges.
MIR. JOY carries the Nesco Oil Stoves.
He also displays a miscellaneous
stock ranging from tinware TO roof
ing.
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ROGERS BROTHERS
Richmond

Everything necessary in the line of
hardware may be found in this store.
The Rogers Bros. handle all kinds
of hardware, light and heavy, build
ers hardware and fittings, plumbers
supplies of all kinds. etc. In addi-
ton they have one of the most COM
plete lines of sporting goods exhib-
tied in the vicinity including guns.
ammunition, fishing tackle, baseball
basketball and football equipment
and ice and hockey skates and many
other kinds of sporting apparatus.
Fine cutlery. plated ware, kitchen
utensils, automobile accessories and
supplies of all kinds may be had
here. In paints and oils. they are
agents for the famous derby" prod
ucts; they also make splendid exhib-
its of the celebrated Clarion and
Glenwood heaters and ranges.
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MRS. j. ID. WREN
Millinery
Richmond

Mrs. Wren is known throughout
this vicinity as one of the most salts
factory milliners. She keeps her
showing constantly changing, by the
new models which she is daily de-
signing. and you will be pleased with
your selection from her modish hats.
There is everything q woman can
desire in the line of headdress from
the chic little turban to the more
elegant picture hats.
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III. L. TARR
Dealer in Coal, Wood, Ice, Sand
Fruit ST., Richmond

Although q resident of Richmond
q years, Mr.. H. l.. Tarr, opened up
his present business enterprise, with
in the past five years. At his Wharf
he has facilities for the quick I'M
loading Of barge Of coal and ample
storage capacity for many tons. Now
is the time of year to be- enjoying
to the utmost your open fire and
Mr.. Tarr will supply you with the
best of fireplace wood. He also has
the local ice business throughout
this section.
Mr.. Tarr is President of the Cham
Der of Commerce, is active in the
Masonic and Eastern Star orders
and also in the encampment and the
Grange. He is great worker for
the Kennebec Bridge, was a Select
man for several years. and is at
present q Director in The Building
and Loan.
During the war Mr.. Tarr was gov
eminent surveyor in Crosby Naviga-
ton Co. yard. also was for years
lumber surveyor for Crosby Naviga-
ton Co.
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pairs day, the output being greatly
facilitated by the latest improved
types of machinery, operated by
electric power, and the latest devices
for producing their well-known spec
ialties-Ladies' Comfort Oxfords,
Mems Romeos, Ladies' Princess Cut
Oxfords among them.
This plant has 10000 square feet
Of floor space available for manufac-
turing purposes. 1t was incorporat-
ed in 1912 with a capital of $4,000.
The officers of the Company are w.
w. Gardiner, President; H. E. Patch,
Treasurer and General Manager; c.
w. and H. V. Bell of Beverly, Mass,
Directors.
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RICHMOND SHOE co.
Mckay Comfort Shoes
Richmond

One Of the busy factories in Maine
and q thriving industry is the Rich
mond Shoe Co. manufacturers of the
famed Mckay Comfort Shoes and
other specialties, for men and wo-
men in cheap and medium-grade
shoes. This industry gives employ
ment to scores of hands, producing
lines that are in demand in all parts
Of this country and are also shipped
to foreign countries. They have
turned out at times as high as 5000
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He is indeed fortunate in his loca-
ton for these products can be
shipped in either by rail or by water.
MIR. Stewart has large and spacious
storage sheds where the different
grades and kinds of fuels are sys-
tematically stored. He maintains a
most prompt and efficient delivery
service.
Mr.. Stewart sees to it that all
orders are filled promptly from the
well stocked store houses and this
factor has been one of the chief
means of building up this fine bust
ness.
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e. III. STEWART
Coal & Wood
Richmond

Mr.. e. H. Stewart, dealer in wood
and coal. has been three years in
the business and during that time
has rendered very satisfactory
service in this community. The
question OF fuel is an important one
in these days and calls for foresight
and we might say patience and good
temper. Mr.. Stewart deals in hard,
'oft and bituminous coal and wood:
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capacity of $500 pairs 81

capacity of $500 pairs IS
construction was desixned pa
idea of attaining economv =
and convenience Of arraneems,
the cleanliness, comfort and ~
the many hands employed. I'M
chinery is installed in such NJ
that both machine and operats]
perform a maximum day,
without any wasted energy n J
The plant is operated by elss1
and steam, adjusted to a hirb \
of efficiency. In fact it NJ
oughly modern factory, lesignsa|
the idea of producing shoes uMl
most favorable conditions. I'M
ployees are skilled men and 3
commanding good wages and
standard and scale Ut liyin,
much to the towns benefit. m
cess that has attended this ca,
should act as an ADVERTISED
magnet to draw other enterodl
the city. when they survey IL J
deserved prosperity of this ~
der keen. alert management
mond may well be proud Of
rand Shoe Company.
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SMITHFIELD
Pop. 800
Val. $214,312

Pop. $50 Val. $214,312
Smithfeld, once part of Dear
born, was incorporated as town
on February 20, 1S40. It's territory
originally included the East Pond
Plantation and also a small part Of
the town of Mercer
ETom a population in 1850 of S73,
it has steadily decreased unil the
present figures prevail.
|. 1t is a well known sportsman's
country and several we'll known
guides are inhabitants of the town.
Farming and numbering on small
scale form the chief industrial occu-
pations.
Smithfeld is situated 10 miles
southwest of Skowhegan and is the
terminus of a stage line from Nor
ridgeWock.
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ernor. A Jealous devotion to the in
terests of the state marked his re-
gime as governor.
Il was during fis administration
at session of he Governor ana
council held at Augusta i'll June,
1927, that the present site of the
Capitol was determined on. IN the
month of July in 1929 he delivered
an Grafton at the ceremony of the
laying of the conversions OF the
Capitol. In the following October
following an address at the eStaD-
lishment of the Cony Female Acad-
envy he was taken i'll and died OH
Oct. =. He was never married. He
was buried with public honors.
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WHITE STAR LAUNDRY
I. H. Burke, Prop.
Main ST., Richmond

Within the past two years this fine
electrically equipped laundry has
been opened up in Richmond by Mr..
l. *. Burke who was an efficiency
man before coming to this town. He
offers a new and unique service in
doing all washings separately, which
makes special appeal to those who
depend upon a laundry for their
family washing.
This laundry caters, also, to those
who prefer to do their own ironing,
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Beneath a grassy knoll at the end
of q long vista of trees fronting
Names Capitol. lies the ashes of
Enoch Lincoln, sixth Governor OF
Maine. The spot marked by a gran
lite shaft, is one of the points of in
terest in the Capitol city.
Governor Lincoln was born in
Worcester, Mass, Dec. 2S, 1888. He
attended Harvard college and subse-
quently received the degree of Mas
ter of Arts from Bowdoin college.
He was admitted to the bar at Wcr-
cester in 1911 and in 1872 removed
to Fryeburg, Maine. He served eight
years in Congress and resigned in
1S2O because of his election as Gov
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and will call and deliver a Hes
with their truck. All WorA y
by trained helpers and the ~ |,
materials are safe in theh :
blouSes, lingerie. etc.
The hand of the expert u -
all work turned out by TINS ~
which is pronounced super'hA'
Cleansing and dyeing IS ai. Y.
here, so look over your garineH,,
see how many can be maos
another season, after being Wv. IN
or dyed at the White star ~ =,
where you are sure of beins n "A
white" by the broad anu h
policy manifested here az 81