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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
COLFAX KINDS
Candy Store
Winthrop

For those who have a sweet tooth,
this is the of one places where old
and young like to drop in. A most
attractive display of Schraft's Choc-
olates and Bon BonS that are popular
with many are always in stock, as
well as special novelties.
The delicious Royhall ice-cream is
served here in all flavors.
Mr.. Kinds carries a full line Of the
celebrated Maxwell House g. Holland
Far East coffee. Also line of pat
ent medicines that are suitable for
family use. The men are not Tor
gotten either for here they can al
ways find their favorite brand of
cigars, cigarettes and tobacco.
A cordial welcome is accorded to
all who visit this store.
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LEON c. ROBERTS
Furniture and Undertaking ParlOrS
Main ST.. Winthrop, Me.
Bus. Phone 1872 Hes. 400
Bus. Phone 45.2 ........ Res. 1913

Although only in business three
years, Mr.. Roberts is filling in most
satisfactory manner the demands or
the pubic. in both branches OF MS
business.
Here you will find well selected
stock of furniture, displaying taste
and discrimination, and which can
not fail to please the public whom ne
serves.
Especially to be noticed are the
chamber sets, brass beds, chairs, the
very best makes Of felt mattresses.
Also here you will have wide cholce
in dining-room sets and rugs in va.
riety of styles to suit the general
plan of your house. And for your
kitchen a stove or range to suit your
taste and purse.
Mr.. Roberts also has Undertaking
Parlors and is prepared to render q
most efficient service in this line.
attending to all the details in a most
proficient and transformations man
ner. Much appreciation is expressed
by those who in their hour of sorrow
have had the comforting service Oh
Nh. Roberts.
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STATE ROAD GARAGE
Two and One.half Miles East OF
Winthrop

Owner and active proprietor Of
this modern and up-to date garage.
Mr.. E. II. James has occupied the
State Road Garage for the past four
years. He is known as a specialist
on spring work on autos and pro-
duces most satisfactory results in
the excellence Of his workmanship.
The fine location has much to do
with the building up Of his splendid
business and he has won his laurels
for his Al general garage work.
With a fine mechanical training
and thorough understanding of the
makes of all cars, Mr.. James work
is recognized as superior and exact
to the smallest detail.
He has Hudson wrecking car
and in emergency does a fine bit Of
work in the general cleanup.
He sells the Socony and Good Gun
gasoline. having two pumps. and is
prepared to give all his patrons the
best Of service at the fairest prices.
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VICTORY BOWLING ALLEYS
L. NJ. George, Prop.
Madison

We all agree that every town and
city needs its various places Of
amusement.
Mr.. George realized this require
ment and opened up a well equipped
bowling alley in Madison. Every
thing is complete and up-to-date, and
the place is a popular headquarters
for the boys to drop in and while
away leisure hours. Mr.. George is
very agreeable and always greets his
patrons heartily. Daily and weekly
prizes are given and numerous
matches are arranged.
Cigars and tobacco are sold here,
Mr.. George is an expert bowler
and is very popular with the
boys.
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HARMONY
Pop. 1922
Val. $421,042

Pop. 822 Val. 1921, o42
First known as Vaughan town, be-
ing named for Charles Vaughan, the
former proprietor, what is now the
town of Harmony was originally
granted to the trustees of Hallowell
AGA denny by Massachusetts. It was
first settled in 1896. On June Is,
1903, it was Incorporated and it's
mamie changed to that which it now
bears.
It's highest peak of population is
recorded in 1850 when the residents
numbered 1907. In 1900 the popula-
ton numbered only 571.
A lumber mill, a grist mill, a
creamery, a canning factory and
wooden hose and yarn factory con-
stitute the industrial mainstay of the
town. There is good school sys-
tenn and several churches.
Harmony is situated 10 miles
northeast of Skowhegan on the
Maine Central Railroad. Stage lines
run to wellington, Brighton and
Cambridge.
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from time to time to facilitate
methods, none is more effective than
the big printing machine, taking the
place of the old hand method. It is
a marvel to watch this bring out the
handsome patterns in rich colorings,
covering large extent in an fncred-
IDLY short space of time.
That this industry has been the
greatest agent in the upbuilding OF
the town is appreciated by the resi-
dents of Winthrop, especially as this
factory is one OF the largest Of its
kind in the United States. 1t gives
employment to good.y number of
operatives, so being on their payroll
which approximates $1,400 a week.
At this plant 1900 yards of oilcloth
floor covering are manufactured
daily. to meet the demands Of their
ready market.
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GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC
TEA co.
- Main St., South Side
Winthrop

The store Of service, the store
where economy rules, the store with
the red front are some of the names
by which this popular store is known.
Everything is neatly arranged and
prices in sight so that customers can
see at glance what they want. This
store is leading headquarters for
teas and coffee. condiments of all
kinds that pep up q meal, and table
luxuries for the delight of the whole
family. Widely advertised brands of
flour. in fact all kinds of groceries at
prices little lower than the lowest.
T.. B. Vaughan. is the manager and
during the five years of his service
has made for it's slogan. "Once a GUS
toner. always customer" Mr..
Vaughan is a Mason and Odd Fellow.
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PETER A. THAANUNf. -JR.
/ Leading Poultryman at Winthrop
Tel. 1921

lir. Thaanum, a. veteran of the
world war, has made big studies
along the line Of scientific poultry
breeding during the past few years
md bis strain Of Single Comb Rhode
Island Reds are known all over the
county One can readily tell by the
methods he uses that he is working
for the production of a strain for
very profitable commercial egg pro-
ducing purposes.
On this plant are close to eight
hundred laying birds at the present
tine. Four hundred single comb
Rhode Island Reds are being trap
'nested with the object of producing
breeding pens of really known quail
ity for the incubation of baby chicks
and Development of breeding stock.
Many yearling birds have records of
over two hundred eggs and cockercls
nov ready for breeding have pedigree
records as high as 2S7.
The strain has been developed by
~. Thaanum by the purchase OF
some Of the best Single Comb Rhode
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C. Nj. BAILEY'S SONS & co.
Manufacturers of Bailey's Limo
Winthrop

The management Of the c. NJ.
Bailey enterprise of Winthrop has
come into the hands of the third gen.
GRAFTON. Mr.. Irving Bailey. the pres
ent owner, being the grandson of the
original founder of this large enter
prise.
The superiority of their manufac-
tured product has always been ac
ceeded to and by many 1t is consid-
cred to turn out the best piece of felt
base goods in the country. A large
market is enjoyed by this concern for
their goods, the Limo being in class
by itself. 1t is interesting to note
that in the developments and i'm
provements that have been added
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WINTHROP FRUIT co.
IS Main ST., Winthrop

For score of years this store run
by Miss Louise NJ. Abelli Of Winthrop
has maintained a reputation for cav
rying all kinds of foreign and domes-
tic fruit.
She also has a choice line Of gro
ceries, confectionery Of the best
quality and also in penny goods, and
all kinds of soft drinks. We must
not fail to mention her line Of smok-
er's requisites, cigars, cigarettes ana
tobacco, all of well-known and faV-
orite brands.
This store can be reached by tel
ephone, M 1856, and you can rely on
having the freshest Of fruit and the
hest on the market in her lines
promptly delivered by her free de-
livery service.
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f. p. LIBBY. DRY GOODS STORE
Main ST., Winthrop

"A splendid place to trade in Win
throp is at E. p. Libby's dry goods
store. where you will find staple
goods which have real qualities.
The ladies are catered to with a
fine line of suits and coats, separate
skirts and blouses of the latest
models. In the children's department
may be found dresses. coats. etc. The
line of mems furnishings are of wide
~ advertised makes and include hats,
caps, shirts, and neckwear which are
the correct thing for the up to- date
man. The boot and shoe department
has many leaders the beauty of
which are permanent and assure SER
vice to the wearer.
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T.. l.. GREENLEAF
OptOmetrist
Madison

Are you having trouble with your
eyes in any way? Possibly it may be
caused by headaches and they are
likely to be caused by sye-strain. If
you want advice about your eyes or
Greenleaf, the optometrist. examine
your eyes. He will give. you careful
examination and fit you perfectly in
spectacles or eye glasses as you wish.
Offering different styles for you to
choose from. Repairing Of all kinds
is done by him in a skilled manner
and to your complete satisfaction.
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1t gives steady work to about 30
employees, averaging payroll
around $1,000 weekly. The oilcloth
manufactured by this concern is
strictly high-grade for which there
is large demand. 1t meets every
point of superiority. and offers a wide
range of choice in it's l12 different
coiorinss. 1t is sure some busy place
turning out more than five and half
miles of oilcloth, daily.
MIR. II: d. Brown, in their employ,
commands the Boy Scouts Of the
town, and all are interested in the
growth and development of their
town.
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HALLOWELL REMNANT co.
Josephine Barker, Mgr.
Winthrop

Within the past two months this
new enterprise has been added to
the business section of Winthrop.
This store makes q speciality OF
mill remnants. Here the woman
seeking bargain will find the finest
Of Bates Bingham. wide assortment
of percales, crepes, cretonnes in all
designs and colors. in fact anything
in the dry goods line that one could
desire.
Miss Barker carries large stock
Of fancy goods, embroidery and
stamped material. In another de-
partment you will find a fine line OF
Christmas goods including dolls. toys.
etc.
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PITTSTON
Estates, $470,896
Population, 816 e

ToPuid9io"' oIo Estates, @4|o'oSo
The early settlement Of Pittston
was marked by the constant threat
of Indians. Alexander Brown, a
hardy pioneer. who first settled there
in 1870 was slain by an Indian band
in 1876. Further efforts at settle
ment were deferred until 1851 when
Captain John North laid out the
town in lots and in 1854 a few set
tiers came. The plantation was call
ed Gardinerstown in honor of DR..
Sylvester Gardiner who received
large tracts within the domain
and who induced settlers to emil
crate there. The territory originally
embraced the present City of Gardi-
ner and town of Randolph and was
named after Sir William Pitt. For
many years. shipbuilding was carried
on extensively and later ice cutting
was big industry. At present farm
ing is the main business carried on.
In this town the first Congregational
church in Maine gathered in 1872.
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HASKELL'S SHOE HOSPITAL
Winthrop

This business, known as Haskells
Shoe hospital is owned by c. G..
Haskell, who opened up his service
shop within the past three years.
Everything in footwear in high and
medium grades is to be found here.
in styles pleasing to the eye and
conducive to comfort. Also a high
grade stock Of rubbers, and stock
ings in all colors. both in silk and
cotton.
Mr.. Haskell does a fine job In
harness repairing and also shoe re-
pairing.
You can get your shoes shined
here in a thoroughly first-class man
ner, so don't go about with shabby
looking shoes, and have your shoes
bespeak the well-groomed appear
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j. G. ANDREWS & co.
Groceries and Meats
Main ST., Winthrop, Phone 12O

Starting in business three years
ago last April, Mr.. Andrews has
built up large patronage of pleased
customers.
Here the shrewd buyer will find
the best values in all kinds of food
supplies and table Injuries; also
prime cuts of meat to meet the Pc
cial requirements of his trade.
Attractively arranged will be found
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Fruits and fresh vegetables in sea-
son are another added attraction.
The~best of meats is a hobby with
Mr.. Hills Wild will see that you get
your favorite cut.
A home bakery in connection offers
first aid to those who have the three
daily meals to prepare. in the best
Of bread, pies, cakes and cookies. In
fact all the cooking has gained a
reputation for excellence that Is
much appreciated by his patrons.
Mr.. Hills has been in business 10
years and thoroughly understands
the particular needs Of his trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

too are displayed a complete line OF
Home Clarion Ranges. These stoves
are noted for their durability ana
fine appearance.
Mr.. Donoyan has one OF the best
metal shops in this section with all
the modern equipment for handling
all kinds of sheet metal work.
If at any time you are in need OF
help in. plumbing. heating or sheet
metal Work, telephone Mr.. Donovan.
You will then he sure that your
work will have prompt attention.
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/. A. HILLS
winthrop Market & Bakery
Winthrop

4ne winthrop Market has come to
Il! .eearded as headquarters for all
~. = nrst-c class in food supplies.
= 1ae you will find the finest grocer
~ ma liable supplies, widely adver-
No. makes of -four. specializing in
-. ideal and Sphinx. Also the
!, !, = canned goods, making a lead
Il. .ne famous Hatchet brand. and
anest blends Of tea and coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
II. NJ. BRUNEAU
Meats, Groceries & Provisions
Winthrop

The stock OF high grade groceries
carried in II. NJ. Bruneau's store
in Winthrop includes everything that
the fastidious, housekeeper could ue-
sire. Teas. coffees, pickles and rel
ishes, fancy crackers, canned goods,
etc. Their dairy products are strictly
fresh. The vegetables are displayed
in an attractive way and are always
in season. The best of fours toe
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WEST GARDINER
Population, $50 Estates, 1891, 596

Population, 553 Estates, $391,596
The early history Of West Gardi-
ner is necessarily the same as that
of Gardiner from which the larger
part of the town was set off at it's
incorporation. August s, 1850. This
tract comprised 10,400 acres and
formed a part Of the original Gard
inerstown plantation. In 1859 the
northern part Of Litchf1eld was an
nexed, thus increasing the area. Of the
town.
The town lies West of the city Of
Gardiner and eight miles south of
Augusta. 1t is bordered on the north
by Farmingdale and Manchester and
on the west by Winthrop. While a
large tannery was conducted for
many years in the town, the princi-
pal business at present is farming.
the soil being particularly well
adapted to tillage. Many fine large
orchards are also to be found in this
town.
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MARYLAND
Pop. 1140
Val. $1,081,944

Pop. TAO Val. $1,081 ,944
Hartland was first settled about
1900 and on October II, 1911 was or
ganized as a plantation. It's incor-
poration as the 235th town occurred
on February II, 1920.
From 1850 the town has had
steady though slow increase in popu-
lation. The present polling popula-
ton is $50.
The American Wooden Company
mill. a creamery, and other maun-
facturies are included in the indus
tries of the town.
Hartland is situated on the Sebas-
ticook river in Somerset county. I'D
miles east of Skowhegan. and on the
Maine Central Railroad. A stage
runs twice daily to st. Adams.
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r.DsWoRTH & wOODMAN
Table Oilcloths
winthrop

-. srowth Of this industry since
:. =, Established in 1905 has been
|. Ia "a such an extent that 1t has
q. compelled to run night and day
y. ~ nast two years to keep abreast
y! !. s IN orders for their high grade
y s.. sr Mr., H. E. Wadsworth who
/. ..r,tor. is President Of the Com
= II E. Woodman, Treasurer.
Rs ss company became Incorporated
IN lsel
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PALERMO
Val. $261,2s0
Pop. 5e7

Pop. 5e7 Val. $261 ,28o
Palermo, formerly called Sheepscot
Great Pond, was incorporated the
18th town on June 90, 1904.
1t is situated in Waldo county, %
miles west Of Belfast and on the Wis
casset, Waterville and Pennington
Railway.
Manufactures in Palermo include,
barrel making, rock quarrying, grist
milling, wood working, and lumber
ing.
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DAVIS & MILLER
Mems Clothing
Madison

Does a large stock attract you:
If so. you will find it here. DC
straightforward methods and guar
anteed transactions interest you
Then the place for you to trade is
with Davis & Miller Of Madison.
Here you can be fitted out In
clothes of distinction and quality
which this firm meets with the
advertised line of clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

cake. bread and pastry are here. 4
fine line Of meats are also handled
here. The meats are kept in a sep
arate room, with everything up to a
standard, sanitary condition.
This store has the enviable repu-
tation of being the oldest grocery
store in Winthrop. 1t is situated OH
Union street. For the past thirteen
years Mr.. II. NJ. Bruneau has been
serving the public faithfully and
well and has been supplying them
with quality merchandise from his
strictly up-to date store.
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they carry. Now is the time to be
thinking of that new overcoat, or
that new suit you have been talking
about getting.
Comfort and good shoes are twin
brothers, a combination that can be
found in the shoe department of this
store. Here you will find the most
comfortable as well as the most sty-
lish and durable shoes Cor the whole
family.
The haberdashery is particularly
alluring, in hosiery, shirts, collars,
and neckwear.
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j. e. DONOVAN
Heating s. Sheet Metal
Work
b vain ST., Winthrop

~ store is headquarters for high
norK In plumbing and heating.
hvvan has been engaged in
~, slness for the past twenty
~ ru mis- work has been most
~ Mpry In its outstanding quail
@ov,aSue mas a complete technical
phmhiree OF all the intricacies Of
saabla Is and has every facility TO
h-dat. um to install all kinds of up
tselI heating plants. lie carries
" tynese iected stock of furnaces FOR
!, ss VI warm air heating. Here
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MADISON WOODEN COMPANY
Madison

This mill which was incorporated
in 1881 manufactures broadcloths.
bolivias and chinchilias. Eighteen
sets of cards and one hundred and
two broad looms are included in its
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the choicest teas. coffees and spices;
-four and cereals; all linds of fruit
and vegetables in season. The lead
ing brands of cigars, cigarettes and
tobacco are sold here. Mr.. Andrews
specializes in splendid home bakery
products, the lightest of bread ana
cake, flakiest of pastry. doughnuts
and cookies.
He also carries a full line Of Low
ney's chocolates, La TOuraine coffees,
Chase & Sanborn's teas and coffees,
fresh eggs and butter daily. SO he
sure and include these in your daily
menu.
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equipment. The company employs
two hundred and seventy-five oper-
atives and the weekly payroll
amounts approximately to nine thou
sand dollars. 1t is easily seen what
such large manufacturing concern
means to the industrial activity of
Madison. giving employment 20 such
large number of it's citizens. Also
to the merchants OF the town where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-13

ones being anchor draggcrs, beach
combers and copper rollers. The
anchor draggers work or shore. In
pairs, dragging a line between two
boats and. when the line fouls an
anchor, a capstan, pump, snip
safe, or any other large object Jet
tisoned from some despairing craft
the quarry is buoyed and the ancnor
draggers go ashore for the necessary
tackle to bring their ind to the sur
face.
The beachcombers wait until the
ship comes ashore, when they I'M
mediately board her and carry OH
whatever comes to hand. from be
laying pins to cabin furniture. Tne
copper rollers, meanwhile, ply thelr
tools along the vessels sides, re-
moving her copper sheaAhing.
The business Of wrecking is not
what il once was. There are 80
many more ways of inland trans
portation-railroads trucks and the
Cape Cod canal-that the shipping
along shore has fallen off sixty per
cent, However, the shoals still reach
their clawlike arms into the ocean,
the offshore currents still chase their
tails among the bars, and fog still
comes down and blinds the seamen.
The advent of steam has also helped
to make the business of wrecking
one of small profit, but Of prof1t
nevertheless. Ships still blunder
about in the winter fogss schooners
90 to sea poorly manned. A vessels
compass, steam or sail, perhaps, Is u
bit awry, the currents whisper and
swirl alongside, there is a rasp OF
sand scraping on the hull and. be-
fore the startled crew have left their
hunks, the sands have their vessel In
a grasp that never loosens. grasp
that holds the ten thousand-ton
steamer as firmly as the coal barge.
The breakers whoop down upon the
unfortunate ship, the seas foam be-
meath her bilge, the combers dash at
her like a pack of wolves, she is car
ried farther and farther into the lair,
and her back finally broken across
bar. Then the beachcombers and
the copper rollers come down and
finish her, and when the sea is calm
again, the anchor draggcr will he off
shore hunting for the anchors so