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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
THE j. Il. EMERY co.
Hardware Store
&. L. Miller. Mgr.
Madison

The above Hardware Store was
opened up in Madison several years
ago and now caters to a large trade.
Lack of space prevents cataloguinS
the full contents of this up-to-date
establishment but mention may be
made of their fine line of cutlery and
display of sporting goods. These are
we'll adapted for the huntsman and
fisherman with many accessories for
the camping outfit.
The stock of heavy and shelf hard
ware is especially complete, as are
the builders and mechanics tools and
n wide assortment of farming tools.
A large and complete line of kitchen
ware is to be noted, including all the
latest conveniences in cooking uten-
sis either in agate or aluminium.
The j. r. Emery Co. Hardware
Store aims to cater to the needs of
the people in this vicinity with the
best Of goods and a ready service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
W. III. LANGLEY
Photographer
Madison

Specializing in fine portraiture, en-
larging and amateur finishing, Mr..
Langley has rendered an eminently
satisfactory service in this commu-
nifty for over thirty years. Mr.. Lang
ley. who is an artist in his profession,
understands thoroughly the difficult
art of getting artistic poses and fine
expressions that is the secret of the
excellent work turned out at his
Studio.
Maine is mecca for the photog-
rapher and offers much picturesque
scenery that appeals TO his artistic
sense, and Mr.. Langley mas responded
in a wonderful way by producing
pictures of unusual beauty and merit.
Mr.. Langley has a large and varied
collection of pictures, catching the
beauty spots with his camera that
may would pass by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

The head of a great Maine public
utility in a recent address strongly
stressed the growth and industrial
development of Oakland in the last
80 years and said that its prosperity
is as great. considering the size of
the town, as is that of any other
town served by his company. He
said that when in 1902 the Cascade
power development was begun, some
Oakland people predicted the doom
of their town. and claimed that all
the electric energy that should be
Oaklands would go to Waterville.
At the beginning of that project Oak
land was able to use only about 10
per cent of the power developed, but,
today the industries of the town are
using more than the total amount of
that development and the power
plant is yielding 20 to IS percent of
the towns total tax assessment.
Oakland is 16 miles north of Au-
gusta and IS miles from Portland on
the Maine Central railroad. 1t is
also connected by trolley with Wa
terville and Fairfield. The town is
yearly visited by an appreciable
number of summer visitors attracted
by it's scenic beauties. Three sum-
mer camps for girls are sponsored by
out of state people and there are
numerous cottages on the shores of
the lakes nearby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
CETCHELL FOUNDRY AND
MACHINE WORKS
Oakland

One Of the most enterprising con-
Germs of Oakland is under the name
of the Getchell Foundry and Machine
Works, which was established about
sixty years ago as the Benjamin and
Allen Company, bought out by Mr..
Getchell about seven years ago. This
concern is widely known throughout
the state in the manufacturing of
gray iron and bronze castings and is
probably the only one in the East
manufacturing axe and scythe shop
machinery. Their plant also turns
out piece dye and stock dye kettles
and runs nickel plant, manufacture
ing bronze niclel-p.ated fixtures. A
general jobbing work Is also done by
this concern in wood work and foun-
dry work.
Other markets for their products
are New York State, Connecticut and
Canada.
In the employment of about twenty
five men and an annual payroll ap-
proXimating thirty-five thousand dol
lars, the value of this industry to the
town may be easily be estimated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
A. CHRISTOPHER
Dealer Confectionery, Tobacco, and
Cigars
Madison

This whole establishment dealing
in confectionery, tobacco and cigars
is recognized in this section Of Maine
as a leading wholesale center. Their
headquarters on one of the most
prominent corners in Madison are
commodious and equipped with every
modern convenience.
A fine line of confectionery is dis
played here at all times and makes
an attractive exhibition in the silent
salesman. This display includes a
bountiful assortment OF high grade
chocolates, bonbons and many other
kinds of candy from the best manu-
facturerS.
The cigars. manufactured from the
best tobacco grown, properly cured
and made under sanitary conditions
by experienced help.
Mr.. Christopher is distributor for
MoXie and Cliquot Club Ginger Ale.
He also has the agency for the REQ
automobiles and trucks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

commander had burned to keep her
from falling into the hands of the
enemy. The friendly foes, which
were marching across from the Pc
nobscot entered the town and the
event was celebrated in what was
considered an appropriate manner.
AT that time whiskey was made on
Silver street.
In 1914, the largest ship ever built
here, the Francis and Sarah, 200 tons
was successfully launched. The car
rying trade on the river now became
regularly established and a lively
trade in lumber, farm products, etc,
followed the proclamation of peace
in 1915.
The next important event in the
history Of the town was the estab-
lishment here of the Maine Literary
and Theological Institution, after
ward Waterville, now Colby college.
A charter was granted by the Cen
eral Court of Massachusetts, Feb. 81,
1913, and after the question of loca-
ton had been thoroughly discussed
Waterville was decided upon and the
Vaughan lot of 179 acres was pur-
chased for $1S97.50. Since the ar
rival of the first president, jeremiah
AHdpllll III 1919 TIE COlleSC ildS
brought to the town in the roll IF
presidents and professors, a large
number of eminent citizens. 1t mas
brought together a large number of
youth representing the best life Of
the communities from which they
came and has trained them for use
full lives.
In 1914 the old Waterville bank
, was chartered. A one story build
ing was purchased and Nathaniel
Gilman chosen president and Asa
Redington, Jr., cashier. The name
was afterwards changed to "TiconiC
Bank" The Ticonic National Bank
on Main street is an outgrowth of
| the original institution.
May %, 1923 the first newspaper
was published in this city. 1t was
the Waterville Intelligencer which
| became in 1928 the foundation for
the lions Advocate. There have
been many papers published in Wa
terville since that time, the present
newspaper being the Water lille
| Morning Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

H4. sD.. RI
The town Of Waterville was incor-
porated on June %, 1902 by the
Great and General Court of Mass
achusetts. Originally. strange as 1t
may now seem Waterville was a part
Of the town Of Winslow and when on
December %, 1901 the town voted
ito petition the General Court to set
off that part Of the town which lieth
on the westerly side Of the Kennebec
River and to incorporate it into a
separate town." the population of
the entire town was 1850 Of which
500 were on the Waterville side Of
the river. Another division took
place on March 10. 1873 when Oak
land, up to that time West Water
vile, became a separate town. The
next big change in the history of
Waterville came on January %, 1888,
the date of the acceptance Of the
amended city charter which had
been granted by the Maine Legisla-
ture.
Through all these years Waterville
has grown steadily in size and popu-
lation. From small town of but
500 when the town was first incor-
porated it has become a city of 5000
people and is now considered one Of
the most progressive cities in the
State of Maine.
In 1910 the town of Waterville sent
Eleazer w. Ripley to the Massachus-
etts Legislature. He was reelected
the next year and became State SEN
atOr but resigned to enter the army.
He attained the rank Of Major Gen
eral and commanded at LunGy's Lane
after the death of General Brown.
Waterville was represented by
nearly 100 men in the war of 1872.
Great alarm was raised one after
noon during the war by the report
that an armed force was marching
upon the town. Preparations for
defense were made and the bravest
youths started out to meet the foe
and defend their homes. The enemy
when met, proved to be a crew of
the. U. S. vessel Adams, which her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Mercantile Firms of Waterville and Oakland &IM1
Waterville, Busy City in Kennebec Valley

down to Readfield to meet the Port
land train. In 1S49 great fire
swept the town destroying much of
the business section, the wharves
and mills. The Elmwood hotel open
ed in 1850. June l, 1851, Pine Grove
cemetery was dedicated. June 80.
1855, the Penboscot and Kennebec
Railroad was opened to Bangor.
The town began to show a senti-
ment against slavery in 1854 and on
April 20, 1861 Waterville gathered as
one man in the old town hall to ,ake
action concerning the rebellion.
Many citizens answered the call and
many died in action.
In 1873 plans for cotton mill OF
$4,000 spindles were accepted. Amos
d. Lockwood became Interested and
the Lockwood Co, was formed. Tel
ephone connection between Water
Vile and Portland was established
in 1878 on March 81. On May 2, 1898,
Co. H, N. G. S. NJ, 70 men. under
Captain Shurtleff, left the city TO
join the regiment at Augusta. AS
they were not needed at the front
they returned home IS days later.
In 1902 Centennial celebration
was held in Waterville and it proved
to be the greatest event of it's kind
ever staged in the city.
Since the Centennial Waterville
has grown faster than ever. With
several large industries located here
that are in operation steadily the
population is given a permanence
that makes for Industrious, law
abiding citizens and prosperous
community.
Waterville citizens responded to
the call for soldiers to serve in the
World war and the war memorial
tablet dedicated at the Emerson
bridge but a few months ago con-
tains the names Of 901 men and wo-
men, a score of whom gave their
lives in the service of their country.
Through the years Waterville s
churches have played an important
part in the development of first the
town and then the city. From the
original meeting house which is now
the Armory the need has grown to
such an extent that practically every
religious denomination is now repre-
scented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
w, II. WHEELER & son
Furniture & Undertaking
Oakland

This is one of the oldest furniture
houses in this section of the county.
Buying furniture here is satisfRc-
tory because there is a great assort-
ment to choose from and the prices
are as low as the lowest.
There is nothing that is needed for
furnishing a home from garnet to
cellar that you cannot find here.
Furniture for the parior, reception
room, library, dining room or cham
Der; also carpets, rugs, art squares,
draperes and curtains. The stock
carried here includes mahogany, reed,
black walnut and the popular over
stuffed furniture either in tapestry
or velour.
In addition to the furniture bust
ness w. H. Wheeler & Son have a
complete undertaking department in
charge of graduate embalmer, who
is also skilled and tactful funeral
director.
This enterprising and successful
concern goes by the rule Of satisfying
their customers no matter at what
cost. If for any reason the goods are
unsatisfactory either money is re-
funded or new allotment of goods
is given in return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MADISON HOUSE
Madison

The question of where to stay in
Madison is easily answered by the
Madison House. This attractive
rooming hotel has been under the
management of it's proprietor, Mrs.
Mary E. Beale, for the past two
years, who thoroughly understands
how to make her guests comfortable.
The rooms. twenty seven in number.
are we'll furnished. light and airy, and
so well heated that one never thinks
of the cold outside. :
While Mrs. Beale does not serve
meals, a restaurant can be reached
by the side door entrance, off the
main entrance to the hotel, which al
lows the guests to go 10 their meals
without going outside the building If
they so desire.
The office is up-to-date and there
is n writing and smoking room, as
we'll as a parlor for ladies IN this
attractive hotel.
Mrs. Beale has been most success
full in building up a large and salts
factory business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
n. a. WESTON
Millcr-Dcalcr i'm Grain and Feed
Madison

This is Madison's headquarters for
-four. feed, grain, pressed hay, straw.
poultry supplies, farm implements
and fertilizers in season. Mr.. Weston
does all his own grinding, and sup
Plies his patrons with the best prod
ucts at the lowest prices consistent
with the market.
Three are employed at the mill, Fl.
II. Perkins, the miller. having been
in the employ of Mr.. Weston for over
thirty -four years and W. NJ. Viles in
the capacity of miller and book
keeper for the past ten years. Will
bert Edgerly does the delivery and
assists in the MILL. ....-
Mr.. Weston succeeded his father in
this business about twenty-five years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
S. T.. REMICK, INSURANCE
AGENCY
Madison

Covering a period of many years.
this agency has conducted a general
insurance business and mas been very
successful. They are in a position
to render a service of the highest
order in the many different forms OF
insurance, being one of the first large
agencies in this section to represent
American and foreign companies. 1t
offers it's clients the opportunity of
placing their insurance in American
and foreign companies as well.
This agency is a general insurance
agency writing fire. life, casualty,
automobile, plate glass, etc.
The S. +. Remick Insurance
Agency is the oldest agency in this
section of Maine. The proprietors
are Harry z. Merrill and c.. o. Flan-
ders. Under their efficient manage
ment this business has increased
greatly during the past five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

From the very beginning the edu-
cation of Waterville youth has been
deemed most important and when
the town was incorporated 1t was
divided into 10 school districts.
Three hundred dollars was raised on
August 8, 1902 for schooling. In
1886 the districts had grown to IA.
The highest wage paid at that time
to a woman teacher was $14 a month
and in six districts the pay was 81
a month.
Through the years the quality and
size of Waterville schools has grad
ually increased until in 1902 there
We're 5000 children Of school age in
the city and the annual expenditure
was about 100000 and last year there
were over 1000 children Of school
age in the city and the expenditure
was about S150,000. Waterville has
some of the finest school buildings
in the state and the New Junior
High school building erected year
ago at a cost of about $225,000 will
favorably compare with any school
building of it's type in New England.
The Waterville history states. 1.-THE
location of the State capitol was un-
der discussion in 1927 but as the
Waterville Board of Trade had not
been born the capitol was allowed to
get stranded on the Augusta hills 20
miles below it's logical and proper
location in Waterville."
The year 1928 was a notable one
due to the fact that Waterville acad-
envy later to be known as Coburn
Classical Institute was erected and
opened. In 1880 village corpora
ton was formed.
The great freshet Of 1882 was never
equalled according to many although
it would be hard to ascertain whether
or not the 1928 freshet was not just
as great. June 1, 1882, the "Ticonic"
the first steamboat to visit Water
vile arrived. This was a stern
wheeler built in Gardiner.
In 1884 Rev. Samuel Francis Smith
pastor Of the Baptist church was
teaching his Sunday school children
to sing his great national hymn,
America.
Nov. 81, 1S49 the Androscoggin and
Kennebec Railroad was finished to
Waterville and the first train went
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
NEW ENGLAND CREAMERY co.
Oakland

The New England Creamery Co.
was organized in 1885 with it's main
office at Livermore Falls and a
branch in Oakland. G. e. Hewes is
the manager of the organization In
Oakland. J. D. Edward is general
manager with office in Livermore
Falls.
The plant at Oakland has cement
floors and the utmost degree of clean
illness is reflected on every side. The
degree of sanitation in the handling
of the products of the creamery is
very high, everything is kept scrupu-
lousy clean.
At this modern and finely equipped
plant three hundred gallons OF milk
are utilized each day. In this plant
there are also two three hundred gal
lon pasteurizing machines.
The products of the Oakland plant
are all shipped to their main dlstrlb-
uting center at Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Population, 2473

Population, 2473 Estates, $1,496, 7e9
The town of many names, the pres
ent one being the sixth since its
settlement about 1860. First called
Taconnet by the Indians, with the
coming of white settlers it was nam
ed Kingsfield. In 1911 the inhabi-
tants desired the prestige of a town
and it was given the name Winslow.
Then followed a third Of a century
of prosperity but the community was
gradually becoming two distinct
groups on each side of the Kennebec
river. A friendly division was pro-
posed and finally effected, the town
of Waterville being incorporated in
1902. Then in 1910, the remnant of
the town of Dearborn which other
communities from time to time had
taken slices Of was acquired by Wa
terville.
For two generations the Water
Williams managed their affairs with
mutual agreement. But when the
manufactures in the western part
of the town created a center of ac-
tivity and trade, questions of taxa
ton produced a division of feeling,
finally eliminating in the incorpora-
ton of West Waterville Feb. 26, 1873.
Ten years later on March 10, 1889 the
name was, changed to Oakland.
The pride and prestige of Oakland
lies in it's exceptional water power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
FRANK NJ. BROWN
Dealer in EIours. Grains, Mill Feed,
Lumber, Etc.
Oakland

One of the leading sources of sup
plies in Oakland for the best grades
of flour and feeds is at Browns at 81
Oak Street, established over ten years
ago.
In addition to the complete line of
staple goods carried here, a large
quantity of hay, grain, -four and feed
are kept in stock. Some of the best
brands of flour on the market are
offered for sale. Best corn, cracked
or in the kernel. Also different kinds
Of prepared ceeds for the dairy stock
and domestic fowl.
Mr., Brown also handles a fine line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
c. Ii. MARTIN
News Stand, Books Il Stationery
Oakland

Mr.. Martin has been engaged in
business here for more than fifteen
years.
In his store there is well selected
assortment of all kinds of literature,
ranging from school books to the
latest novels and popular magazines.
Here, too, one can purchase the
daily and Sunday papers, cigars, to-
bacco and smokers requisites of all
kinds.
In connection with this store Mr.
Martin also conducts a splendid mo-
ton picture theatre. The pictures
shown are the latest productions. In
attending this theatre one is always
assured not only of most enjoyable
evening but of a pleasant and cour-
teous greeting that adds considerable
to the enjoyment of seeing your fay
orite movie stars.
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growth and development Of the town
and until the loss by fire in Decem-
Der, 1928, enjoyed an uninterrupted,
successful business career. 1t would
have been q great loss to the town
to lose this fine plant and they took
heart when it was known that Mr..
Stowell bought the business on Jan:
10, 1928. He had been associated
with the business for q years, spend
ing part of the time in the factory
and also travelling for the company.
II meant much to the old employees
to be able to return to their old work,
and be first aid in bringing up the
plant to its former glory. With plenty
Of stock on hand, efficient workers
plus enthusiasm and forward look
to a big business for the new Year,
Mr.. Stowell may well be optimistic
as to the ultimate success OF new
undertaking in which he has the best
wishes of the townspoople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
ECONOMY ELECTRIC SHOP
Joseph o. GOssclin, Mgr.
Oakland

A finely equipped headquarters for
electrical supplies is the Economy
Electric Shop of Oakland with Jo-
seph O. Gosselin as manager. The
quarters occupied by this business
are centrally located and handy for
their trade.
Mr.. Gosselin makes complete in
stallations of power, heating and
lighting wiring and instaNs private
telephone systems, annunciators, call
bells, elevator bells, speaking tubes,
electric fans, stoves and Washing
machines.
In the salesroom a fine exhibit of
electrical supplies is seen, in various
household conveniences and an es-
pecially fine line of table and piano
lamps. Their slogan, Prompt ser
vice, guaranteed work and fair
prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

Special attention is given to the
work in the Battery Service and Re-
pair Departments where all work is
done according to the latest Ford
factory methods and the standard
Ford fat rate labor charge is in
effect.
John F. Hill Manager; X. NJ. Mar
shall, Bookkeeper:< Il. l. Weber,
Mgr. Parts Dept: Leo Fernald, Asst
Parts Dept; Frank DUDE, Shop
Foreman; Edw. Longstaff, Mechanic;
David Matthew, Mechanic; Edwin J..
Bunt, Floor Mgr; II. B. Weymouth,
Top and Body Work; A. E. Osborne,
L. D. GaskelI, and p. E. Mother
we'll, Statesmen.
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STER-DIXFIELD CO.
Oakland

The large enterprise in Oakland
known as the Berst- Forster DiXfield
Co., is one of three operated by this
company, one other being located in
Dixfield, Me-; the other in Cloquet.
Mimi. Their manufacturing products
are clothes pins (both common and
wire spring.. tooth picks, butter
dishes, etc. An especially fine grade
product and one in great demand by
physicians and hospitals is the wood
tongue blade that is made from hard
wood that is subjected to a boiling
temperature. for several hours before
being cut as they are with rounded
edges. They are then carefully
polished. selected and packed in vari-
Gus sized boxes, which are sterilized
as are the blades before being placed
in them and are untouched after be-
ing steriliZed.
Twenty five hundred cords of hard
wood is required annually by this
plant in the manufacturing of their
various products. bought in large and
small timber lots from the farmers
in this vicinity.
All modern inventions are used in
their manufacturing equipment, cleo
tricity being the motive power, de-
veloped by themselves by steam
turbo generator of about $50 horse
power. In emergency they are con-
nected with the Maine Power Com
pany, it only taking about five min
utes to shift over to 1t. This Is
deemed one of the most efficient
power plants in Maine.
The main office is located in New
York City; Ned G. Begle is president
and 3. A. Bartlett, president. 1t
is noteworthy fact that n. B.
Woodsum, the director Of the Oak
land plant, has been connected with
the, company from the start-in 1872
"a total experience of nineteen
years. VIM. |. Hickman is superln-
tendent of the concern at Oakland.
About forty-five men and seventy
girls are employed here whose aver
age weekly pay approXimates two
thousand dollars. an important in
dustry to the town of Oakland.