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1918 Farmington News Articles J.F. Cloutman Cloutman Shoe Company Fire & J.F. Cloutman Buys Curtis Factory
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A 1918 Farmington News article exclusives discussing a vast fire at the Cloutman Shoe Company, putting 228 people out of work. It was billed as the biggest industrial fire Farmington had experienced. A second article in the same edition announces that Cloutman will buy the Curtis Factory. Both are from page 2 of the Farmington News published on Friday, February 22nd, 1918.
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FHS-Kyle Leach
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Farmington News
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Farmington News
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1918
Cloutman
Curtis
disaster
factory
Farmington
fire
industry
people
shoe shop
shoes
workers
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Drawings, Paintings, Engraving, & Lithography
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This collection focuses on representations and likenesses in the form of drawings, paintings, engraving, & lithography. The representations and likenesses may be created from oils, acrylics, ink, pencil, pastels, etc. They may be on many different substrates, but are often on processed forms of paper or canvas. This collection does not include photography.
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Black & White Lithograph Print J F Cloutman Residence Farmington NH
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A black & white line lithograph print of the J. F. Cloutman residence in Farmington NH encased with a wood frame under glass. The two story residence can be see, as can the front porch, side porch, and back and side additions. The home has extensive fretwork and balustrades and features many windows and several bay windows. The yard is well landscaped and tree lined and is enclosed with an elaborate waist fence. A few people can be seen in the image, as well as a carriage being pulled by two horses. The residence faces into Main Street and to the left of the house is School Street.
Size: 9.5" x 11.5"
Condition:Good. General wear and fading.
FHS -Kyle Leach
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Braselmann
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Braselmann
architecture
building
Cloutman
downtown
lithography
print
transportation
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Photography & Streographs
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Souvenir Color & Black & White Postcard South Main Street Farmington NH
Description
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Two souvenir postcards showing the same view of South Main Street, on the bend, facing south. One colorized & one black & white postcard labeled as" South Main Street, Farmington NH. " The photo seems to be taken, on the street, between the Eastman and Edgerly houses. A fence, electric poles, a lamp, and hydrants can be see in the foreground to mid ground. Trees in various stages of growth are also present. Most notably the side of the J.F. Cloutman Shoe Factory building can be seen in the middle ground, to the left. All four stories can be seen and the sloped roof and a large chimney can be seen. A fire in 1918 will all but destroy this building and it will be replaced in 1919.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
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Colorized card: W.L. Peavey, Farmington, NH
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass
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Colorized card: W.L. Peavey, Farmington, NH
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass
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Early 1900's
Date Created
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Early 1900's
architecture
buildings
Cloutman
downtown
mill
photo
photography
postcard
shoe shop
shoes
South Main Street
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1919 Article-Cloutman Gas & Electric Company Opens Service
Description
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A Farmington News article from June 13, 1919, Page 4, detailing the opening of gas and electric service by the Cloutman Gas and Electric Company. This was a, required, public notice of rates and charges.
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FHS-Kyle Leach
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Farmington News
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Farmington News
Date
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1919
1910's
Cloutman
electric
Farmington
Farmington News
gas
notice
power
service
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Description
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A 1923 Farmington News article exclusive discussing an announcement that J.F. Cloutman will turn over operation and interests of the Cloutman Shoe Company to Geo. B. Leavitt & Company. Article is from page 1 of the Farmington News, published on Friday, December 14th, 1923.
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FHS-Kyle Leach
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1923 Farmington News Article-J.F. Cloutman Will Turn Over Operation & Interests Of Cloutman Shoe Company
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Farmington News
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Farmington News
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1923
Cloutman
industry
Leavitt
shoe shop
shoes
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John F. Cloutman Life Sketch Article Farmington News October 26th 1900 With Portrait
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A Cloutman life sketch from a page 2 article of the Farmington News, published on Friday, October 26th, 1900. The sketch contains information on his ancestral heritage, childhood, schooling and training, early family life, business dealings, community involvement, and some general history of Farmington during his life.
FHS-Kyle Leach
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Farmington News
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Farmington News
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1900, general history 1650-1900
articles
Cloutman
Farmington
Farmington News
industry
portrait
shoe shop
shoes
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FarmingTon, N.H. 03835
mm
MILTON
MIDDLETON
MILTON
MILLS
News
77K? Truf/i S / i a / / Set
V O L . 13 H O . 9
UNION
You
BARNSTEAD
GILMANTON
NEW
DURHAM
Free
Published w r y Thursday at Mechanic Street, Farmington, N.H. 03836; Second C l w Postage Paid at Farmington, N.H. 03835
D E C E M B E R 16,
1971
PRICE 154
dest r o y s T w i n Mills
An explosion followed by fire
destroyed the four-story brick
" T w i n Mills" o n Central St.,
Farmington, Tuesday afternoon.
T h e b l a z e h a s temporarily p u t
b e t w e e n 6 0 and 65 employees o f
the Davis Manufacturing C o . o u t
of w o r k , b u t Mrs. R o b e r t Davis,
w h o is t h e managing owner, said
t h a t plans are in t h e w o r k s t o
reopen.
"We will pick u p t h e pieces
and
start
again" she said.
C o n t a c t e d yesterday m o r n i n g ,
Mrs.
Davis said
that
plant
officials w o u l d spend the d a y
with insurance p e o p l e , and in
hunting for available space. O n c e
suitable quarters are found, a n d
retooling can be accomplished,
work wiU r e s u m e .
She h o p e s q u a r t e r s can b e
found in F a r m i n g t o n , so t h a t
work can begin within a week o r
two
Mrs.
Davis
has been
operating the w o o d heel s h o p
about a year ago.
No serious injury was reported
during t h e 5 hour blaze by over
a h u n d r e d mutual aid firemen
from
7
communities
but
Rochester Fire Chief Raymond
Duhurst was rushed to the
Frisbie Memorial Hospital and
treated t o r smoke inhalation ana
fatigue before being released
that evening.
The building which has been
part o f the central Farmington
scene since its construction in
1882 was presently being used as
a w o o d heel shop. Reports have
it that a short circuit o ecu red at
11 3 0 a . m . on a spraying machine
for a highly inUammable laquer
being operated b y Miss Joan
Cardinal
and that
workmen
believed that the small fire
which
began
had
been
extinguished only t o find soon
that it had broken out in both
F a r m i n g t o n News
has n e w owners
Muiudnuck
Ledger
hie .
winch o w n s and publishes ilie
NLWS lias agreed to sell this and
three o t h e r papers of the WON
papers g r o u p , together with the
central printing p l a n t a t Jaffrey,
to Patrick H . T u r i r y a n d T h o m a s
A. T u r l e y , b o t h o f P a l m e r . Mass.
'a
-*
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T h e a n n o u n c e m e n t is made
j o i n t l y t o d a y b y Richard Noyes,
president of M o n a d n o c k Ledger,
Inc . and the new o w n e r s , w h o
jre brothers
The
sale
includes
the
twice-weekly
Lt-DGER,
the
Hillsboro
MLSSl.NCER.
the
Kmninjjton
MWS
and
the
Piltsficld NLWS
It docs not
include she Salem O B S I . R V I R .
ncssssi member ill ilie g r o u p
N i n e s will c o n t i n u e as editor
and publisher ol ilie newspaper
Firemen
difficulty
hoses
aftarnoon
which
was
containad basically in the
3rd and 4 t h floors o f the
b r i c k structure.
F a r m i n g t o n Fire Chief Robert R l c k e r waa on the scene j i S J K M I .
Tin. n o t n w n u s will continue
to direct the operation* o f the fire fighting Tuesday
afternoon when flames followed an explosion at T w i n to publish the scveial papers
which have changed h a n d s , and
Mills destroying the 4 story brick f a c t o r y .
l o n p c i j i c ilit c c i i i u l p i n n u l e
pi Ji) I i n l l i i p r o d u c t i o n ol l l k s c
newspapers
and
m IK I
p u b l i c a t i o n s now heme, p i n n e d
here
As sole owners and opcratinj:
officers of similar, though larger.
f
•• >
,
{Continued on page 6 )
Postal
Service
Window
service
at
the
Farmington Post Office will be
extended Saturday, Dec 18
for t h e convenience of postal
customers.
Windows will open at 8 00
ajn. a n d close at 4 3 0 p j n .
According to
Robert E. Lefavour
Postmaster
INES
****
T h e Executive board of t h e Fish a n d Game Club of
Farmington will a n n o u n c e t h e d a t e s o o n of the annual
b a n q u e t in April.
Whist parties
t a k e over!
TASKER'S
WELL CO.
WE NEE0
YOUR BUSINESS
OUR BUSINESS
IS GOING
IN THE HOLE
Northwood, Naw Hampshire
942-35S1
Established 1947
T h e r e ' s a lucky scat drawing
for a free ticket the following
w e e k . Also there are prizes and a
pool for the highest scorer.
Mabel Amsden, Chairman asks,
"What m o r e could one ask for
than t h r e e hours of relaxing fun
and a small donation to help the
Bottleers Bottle C l u b . " She
extends an invitation t o " c o m e
on d o w n and join all of us from
Sanford, Somcrsworth, Dover,
Rochester, Conic, Barrington
and F a r m i n g t o n . "
Sunset
Mattress
FACTORY
OSSIPEE, N.H. 03864
PHONE 639-6256
"I'D L I K E A " — Santa is going to be a busy man when he comes to town on Christmas
eve.
He has gathered a lot of lists o f things which have been wished while in town during
recent trips
This y o u n g lady is one of over a thousand youngsters of the Davidson Rubber Co ,
family w h o placed orders to be filled f r o m Santa's N o r t h Pole workshop for delivery on
Christmas eve.
The Davidson party was held at the F a r m i n g t o n High School auditorium Sunday
afternoon between 2 a n d 4 p . m . , with over 2,000 employees and their families in
attendance.
Huckins photo
R
Eighty five feet up - on Central Square this fire fighting
apparatus directed a Jet of water into the heart of the
Twin Mills blaze Tuesday afternoon
A defective hydraulic line forced it to leave late in the
day to be replaced by a unit from Porstmouth.
(Won't News photo)
Hayride has full house
for Danny McDonald
The Granite State Hayride
performed to a nearly full house
Sunday
evening
at
the
Farmington Town Hall during a
4 hour benefit show to aid the
family of Danny McDonald, who
was 12 years old that night and
recuperating
from
a
recent
$50,000 kidney transplant Over
$1,000 was added to his fund
Each of a dozen country
singing
acts
donated
their
services and the entire proceeds
were turned over to Danny's
cause
Gubernatorial
hopeful
Meldrtm T h o m s o n of Orford was
a surprise guest at Danny's
party When invited by producer
Don West to address the crowds
of
over
500
the
Orford
candidate explained his deep
pride in a people who would put
themselves out so unselfishly to
help another " I t ' s really a great,
wonderful, thing you people
have done for Danny" Thomson
said, things like this reafirm a
man's faith in people
About 2,000 years ago the
man, our Savior gave his life
that we might learn to love and
to give
Tonight we can share our spirit
of Christmas by giving for
Danny more than we have yet
done
By our giving we can say to all
the world that America is not
sick - America is alive, healthy,
and determined to give so that
all of the Dannies in America
can have a better life
Let us by our good deeds, in
this great effort show thai we
want America to be a better land
for all children than wc found
when we came here "
Thanking the crowd for their
generosity, Thomson left the
stage
amidst
thunderous
applause and pocketbooks were
opened in addition to the
admission charge pegged for
Danny
Dann)'s
mother
was held
speechless by the event simph
saying. "What can we sav but
T H A N K S " This means so vcr\
much "
And Oamiv well h e sat in the
front row beaming with pleasure
over the evening's hilling
A snowblower
which
was
M r . Clifford is m u c h b e t t e r a n d m a y b e outside In a few
d a y s . Mrs. Blanche B u r a o a n d Mr. a n d Mrs. Charles B u m p of
Kingston, N.H., Mr. Bruno's t w o n i e c e s Mrs. Doris Peterson
a n d Mrs. Mamie Currier of East Rochester were recent visitors.
Mr. Burno received m a n y cards f r o m m e m b e r s of t h e Fish
a n d Game Club of t h e Wild Life World.
" I f y o u h a p p e n t o be walking
down
Hanson
Street
in
Rochester by t h e Old American
Legion Home s o m e Wednesday
night, you'll n o d o u b t hear gay
c h a t t e r and laughter coming
from
wi t h in, "
says
Mabel
Amsden.
Every week at 7 3 0 sharp
m a n y people gather to play
K i t t y Bid. The re 's free coffee all
evening
and
lunch
and
sometimes
even
homemade
doughnuts.
sections 6f the upper story of
the building.
The fire was brought under
control at about 4 0 0 pan.,
under the direction of Fire Chief
Robert
Ricker but
burning
continued between the brick
partitions well into the night.
The All O u t was sounded at
2 00 a j n . Wednesday
No estimate of the loss was
known at press time but it was
felt
that
the building was
damaged beyond repair with the
two
upper
floors
nearly
completely gutted and water
damage so severe below that it
appeared unlikely that repairs
would be practical.
The budding, which until late
years
housed
a
shoe
manufacturing
plant,
held
employment for several hundred
persons during its peak.
It was vacant until the Davises
purchased it 3 years ago since
1957 w h e n the H.O. Rondeau
Co., closed its doors.
Mutual aid fire department
teams
from
Farmington,
Middleton, Milton, Rochester,
Somersworth,
Dover,
New
Durham and Portsmouth merged
on the scene and a dozen
streams of water played on the
fire from hydrants and the
Cocheco River
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ski
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Sales Service Acem
Rt. 28 Epsom, N.H
736-8241
raffled off by an Exeter firmi Iwas
awarded during the evening
Increasing t h e
$2,000.
fund
by about
Meldrim
Thomson
Jr . announced candidate for I
governor left the stage to thunderous applause d u r i n g
fund raising Granite State Hayride at the F a r m i n g t o n
Town Hall Sunday evening
Thomson
expressed
his great
pride
in
Hayde
producers D o n West and Rose Lee and to the p e r f o r m e r ;
and the Farmington Police Association who s p o n s o r e d
the benefit show to help defray the costs of a 4 5 0 OCC
kidney transplant operation for 12 year old D a n n y
M c D o n a l d of R a y m o n d who was in the audience
" L e t u i by our good deeds in this great effort s h o w m a
we want America to be a better land for all c h i l d r e n
Thomson said as h i s plugged for contributions f o r w a i r the cause "
Recording artist Don West
Hayride
produce'
introduced
the
gubernatorial candidate
during
the
Hayride and told the a u d i e n c e that he w a s s u p p o r t i n g
Thomson's bid "all o u t " by offering h i s s e r v i c e s M a s t - '
of Ceremonies Don M c F a r l a n d o f W D N H F M r a d i o a l s o
on stage
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Twin Mills Fire Article, Farmington News, Thursday, December 16th, 1971
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"Fire Destroys Twin Mills" article from the Farmington News, published in Farmington, New Hampshire on Thursday, December 16th, 1971. <br /><br />The article reads: <br /><br /><p><em>"An explosion followed by fire</em><br /><em>destroyed the four-story brick</em><br /><em>"Twin Mills" on Central St..</em><br /><em>Farmington, Tuesday afternoon.</em></p>
<p><em>The blaze has temporarily put</em><br /><em>between 60 and 65 employees of</em><br /><em>the Davis Manufacturing Co. out</em><br /><em>of work, but Mrs. Robert Davis,</em><br /><em>who Is the managing owner, said</em><br /><em>that plans are in the works to</em><br /><em>reopen.</em></p>
<p><em>"We will pick up the pieces</em><br /><em>and start again" she said.</em><br /><em>Contacted yesterday morning,</em><br /><em>Mrs. Davis said that plant</em><br /><em>officials would spend the day</em><br /><em>with Insurance people, and in</em><br /><em>hunting for available space. Once</em><br /><em>suitable quarters are found, and</em><br /><em>retooling can be accomplished,</em><br /><em>work will resume.</em></p>
<p><em>She hopes quarters can be</em><br /><em>found in Farmington, so that</em><br /><em>work can begin within a week or</em><br /><em>two Mrs. Davis has been</em><br /><em>operating the wood heel shop<br /></em><em>about a year ago.</em></p>
<p><em>No serious injury was reported</em><br /><em>during the 5 hour blaze by over</em><br /><em>a hundred mutual aid firemen</em><br /><em>from 7 communities but</em><br /><em>Rochester Fire Chief Raymond</em><br /><em>Duhurst was rushed to the</em><br /><em>Frisbie Memorial Hospital and</em><br /><em>treated for smoke inhalation and</em><br /><em>fatigue before being released</em><br /><em>that evening.</em></p>
<p><em>The building which has been</em><br /><em>part of the central Farmington</em><br /><em>scene since its construction in<br /></em><em>1882 was presently being used as</em><br /><em>a wood heel shop. Reports have</em><br /><em>it that a short circuit occurred at</em><br /><em>11 30 a.m. on a spraying machine</em><br /><em>for a highly inflammable laquer</em><br /><em>being operated by Miss Joan</em><br /><em>Cardinal and that workmen</em><br /><em>believed that the small fire</em><br /><em>which began had been</em><br /><em>extinguished only to find soon</em><br /><em>that it had broken out In both<br /></em>sections Of the upper story of<br />the building.</p>
<p>The fire was brought under<br />control at about 4:00 p.m..<br />under the direction of Fire Chief<br />Robert Ricker but burning<br />continued between the brick<br />partitions well into the night.</p>
<p>The All Out was sounded at<br />2 00 a.m. Wednesday<br />No estimate of the loss was<br />known at press time but it was<br />felt that the building was<br />damaged beyond repair with the<br />two upper floor* nearly<br />completely gutted and water<br />damage so severe below that It<br />appeared unlikely that repairs<br />would be practical.</p>
<p>The budding, which until late<br />years housed a shoe<br />manufacturing plant, held<br />employment for several hundred<br />persons during its peak.</p>
<p>It was vacant until the Davises<br />purchased it 3 years ago since<br />1957 when the H.O. Rondeau<br />Co.. closed Its doors.</p>
<p>Mutual aid fire department<br />teams from Farmington.<br />Middleton. Milton. Rochester,<br />Somersworth. Dover. New<br />Durham and Portsmouth merged<br />on the scene and a dozen<br />streams of water played on the<br />fire from hydrants and the<br />Cocheco River."</p>
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Regarding the u s e of concrete In I
K. of P. Anniversary
Board of Trade Meeting
the construction of vessels, much has j ,
„ , b t 8 o f fjtbias
A special meMing of the b >ard of
I inn
been said and a little accomplished In j
„
^
.
• rn«.
tr*de \\a-> held at tlie oprra bouoo Sun
this
country
during
the
past
few
years.
niversary of tbe order n . t b more fitting
T E K M S • t S I HSCK PT1<
day afternoon, and several hundred peo
N 5 ' P E k \ PAR
It Is Interesting, therefore, t o observe and enthusiastic ceremonies than did
65c h.» M
ple. Inclrdlng scores of women, turned
is r* ree M nths
that in France considerable progress Is j B f t r n ) l ) D y ) o d g e
No 11, of ibis town on
oat. The meeting was raped to ordet
T h e ball was
Correspondents anO items in the n u - . - e >•! being made In this direction. In order last Tuesday evening
by tbe presMeot, E H Thomas, and on
n e w t are oirltally S4>ln i t n ! but i w h matter to reduce the consumption and Impor
filled almost to its rapacity with mem
must r f j i h the uftit e in seicH>>na:>le time t>- in
otlon of K T Willson tbe following
Bure publication In t h e current iss ie
tation of timber, large barges and bers aoil luvlted guest» members of
resolution
was adopted
That a comAll Communications containing exp; C S M . ' n s at cnnnl boats a r e being built of re-en
Harry s Parker I ' D . 1 It. K 1* . and
opinion ii ast be accompanied bv the signature
Ittee of fire be appointed to meet tbe
Steps in the proc Mystic Temple
Children's all Elastic Hose Sup- -f Cf-x
of the writer and sui h matter will '.c hanJled forced concrete.
1' S Tbe assembly
representatives of the .1 F Cloutman
at the JU«. tetion of the publisher
ess of making these a r e told in Popu was called to order by ( bancellor I omports. Sale price, per pair
.
.
•
Shoe C<> , and c -jporate with tbem io
lar Mechanics.
Although it is not mander Harry W Armstrong. Ho in
any way that might be helpful aod that
known how generally the practice h a s troduced Past Cbaucellor E. H Tbomas.
this committee bave power to call future
Here's a Bargain with a big " B " . Great
been adopted, the venture Is not mere who spoke uo the significance of the oc
leetings at sucb time as its deems best.
ly a n experimental one. The merits of casion a n d presented a historical paper
big 20x40 Bleached Turkish Towels, worth
ccordlngly the committee, composed
such vessels a r e known. They a r e on the founder a n d subsequent g r o w t h
r
50c. Bought as seconds, but hard OOf*
of the following, was appointed: W. D.
bouses
that
were
In
Imminent
danger.
fireproof, can be constructed quickly of tbe order. Proclamation of the grand
The most damaging conflagration that
lien, cbairmao, E. T. Wlllaon, C S.
to find imperfections.. Sale price
O*)^
by unskilled laborers, have low main lodge was read by P. J. Smith, K. of K.ever visited Farmlngton, reduced to Ltnes of hose played constantly on tbe
Tbomas. F. R. Copp and D E Kdgerly.
tenance cost, will withstand hard us and 8. The program was opened with a ruins the J . F. Cloutman Shoe Civ's big bonse owned by K. T. Willson and occu
Remarks were heard by several promi
age, will not rust or rot, a n d a r e a s selection by tbe Boys' orchestra, fol factory wbich occupied tbe site at the pied by Dr. Huntress, tbe garage at the
Ladies' 7 cent White Handerkernent citizens, and after a thorough dis
Farmington's Roll of Honor easily towed and handled a s wooden lowed by slDginc, readings and Instru junction of Maln.G arfield and Elm streets, rear occupied by J E. Ricker, the J . F. cussion ot tbe situation the meeting
chiefs, 7 for
T h e following local boys are serving craft. Re-enforced concrete construc mental selections by local talent and a last Thursday nlgbt. In less than two Cloutman house on Garfield street and adjourned awaiting further develop
th"ir country in t h e Great \Vorld War: tion Is supposed to have first been em fine elocutionary contribution from Miss hours over a $300,000 loss had been In tbe McDuffee and W • Uley residences ments.
ployed in the building of small boats. Lncla Keoney ot Portsmouth. Near the curred to Messrs. Brown & Daley, owners on Main street. The McDuffee place be
Ladies' Figured Crepe $2.00
Charles R. Bodge
Earle M. Tattle
ing
nearest
and
in
tbe
greatest
danger
A
Frenchman
In
1840
built
and
patent
Dean L, Stevens
close of the exercises Rev. J. G. Ilalgb ot the plant, and although tbe property
Kimonos. Sale Price
. . ,
Esrle W. Irish
Wornan's Club
ed a concrete rowboaL
Chester A. Stevens Fred R. Spear
gave a splendid address. A beautiful was Insured a big unprotected loss was suffered tbe worst, the paint being blis
The February meeting was held In
Fred 0 . Tibbetts
tableau by three girls made a finale, sustained, tbe figures of wblcb bave not tered and some water damage sustained.
Lewis F. Gllson
Grange
ball Friday afternoon, Feb. 15.
Just a few Pairs o f Lace CurCQ»
Here
tbe
boy
scouts
proved
their
value
Samuel S. Stanley
Chester E. Russell
T b e American people a r e bearing t h e after which Harry S. Parker Co., U. R. been set. Two hundred and twentyat the usual hour. Tbe program was in
as
a
beroio
organization
by
removing
the
Treflle Marcoux
tains,
to
close,
per
pair
.
.
.
.
w J ^
Jeremiah E.Smart burdens thrust upon them by t h e w a r K. P., gave a fine exhibition ot drilling. seven hands were temporarily thrown
Edward T . Wlllion Luther E. Perkins extremely well. There Is no general Oyster stew, coffee, assorted cookies and out of employment by t b e raging ele furniture from tbe house and tbe live charge of the Shakespeare department.
A pleasing entertainment was given un
stock from tbe stable.
Clarence L. Perkins Paul LePage
disposition t o profiteer among those crackers were served, after which danc ment, b a t before the last timbers of tbe
der tbe direotion of Miss Edith Ball
One Lot Ladies' White Shirtwaists, sizes
The illumination from tbe great blaze
factory tell word went abroad that the
Hubert R. Haddock George R. Currier
who have commodities to sell, a n d If ing was enjoyed until midnight.
Sampson, composed ot readings and
46, 48, 50, 52, $2.00 values, £ l
A C
structure and Industry would be re lighted tbe sky for miles around and was
William I . Emerson Willard Cleaveland prices keep advancing It Is due largely
dances in costume by Miss Noreen Dythis
sale
watched
from
points
of
vantage
in
sur
placed
with
all
possible
speed.
Before
Everett W. Emerson Vertle Gllman
to t h e fact that t h e United States Is
nan, cornet solos by Mr. Bilodeao, and
' Cong. Church Notes
ten o'clock tbe following morning, plans rounding towns and cities from whence
Sumner Pike
Louis D. Harrison trying t o provide a very considerable
vocal solos by Miss Sampson, accom
Alfred-Qreoier
Harold Rollins
This usnal order ot services will be were being formulated to start the busi came Insistent calls for reports of news. panied by Miss Abbott. Tbe entire pro
part of t h e world with food and other
ness in temporary quarters while- the Tbe telephone line connecting this vil
George 0 . Rogers
Raymond Gilbert
supplies.
T h e demand exceeds t h e observed next Sunday.
gram was mucb enjoyed. Refreshments
You k n o w y o u c a n g e t your Money B a c k here
new shop was being built and equipped lage with Milton was early p a t o a t of
Philip Carter
Orrln Lougee
supply, a s t h e sugar market Is n o w T h e . Aid society will meet with Mrs.
wore served by the committee in charge.
commlssloa
by
tbe
cable
beiug
burned
for
occupancy.
A
new
office
of
tbe
James
W.
Locke
Leon Parkhnrst
demonstrating. No good purpose Is Harvey White next Tuesday.
After a social hour the busloess meeting
concern was organized io tbe rooms of and wire broken, and much more dam
served by harboring t h e suspicion that o A special meeting of the Men's Broth
was called to order by tbe president,
the Parmlngton National and Savings age would have been done to tbe local
The war department a t Washington every man Is seeking to take advantage
erhood was called at the vestry last Fri Banks and by noon of the following day system bad it not been for t b e efficient Mrs. Emerson, and all arrangements
bas announced that t h e next draft wilt of his neighbor. T h e facts a r e just t h e
day evening when tbe disastrous fire those out of employment were reassured work ot the boy scouts, who, working in were completed for Gentlemeo'e night
be so framed as s o t to exempt those af reverse of this. T h e vast bulk of t h e
which visited tbe community was tbe by the dispatch with which tbe emer well organized patrols, really command to be held in I . U. U. F. hall this Thurs
fected with color blindness, flit feet and American people a r e sincerely patriot
snbjeol of the- assembly. A committee gency was being handled. T b e fire ed the situation as regards the telephone day evening.
poor' teeth. No mention is made of ic and earnestly striving to do w h a t i s
was appointed and ways and means wblcb destroyed tbe plant doomed tbe system. During tbe most exciting mo
those afflicted with tortoise rimmed r i g h t b y helping t h e government i n
fry a loaf "of- myiftjice Bread? • It's the bestyou
Masquerade Ball
were discussed to wait on and alleviate property even before it was discovered ments ot tbe fire bugle blasts could be
glasses, cold feet and no teeth a t all.
keeping prices down-and In conserving any casos of suffering or undue hardship Members of t h e firm and office force heard calling tbe scouts to points where
» can buy, 25% ricej Try one loaf, it will please
The eleventh annual masquerade ball
Many of t h e gaudy hued paints that the national resources.
Imposed by the temporary loss of em were a t work io the ofibe, a one story their services were most needed,and too under t h e auspices of Mystic Temple,
' you. Large-loaves lfec, small loaves 80. Grahave enthused amateur decorators to
ployment, as might properly come with structure, adjoining tbe sole leather and much credit canuot be acoorded the boys F. S., was held a t t h e opera house last
ham Bread 10c, Bran Bread 10c, "War Biscuits
m
produce horrible medleys of color ef
packing departments, on tbe Main street for what they accomplished and the cool Friday evening, with about 400 patrons
T h e w a r h a s h a d n o noticeable effect in the provinces of the organization.
12o
a
dozen.
Pies,
Cakes,
Doughnuts, Cookies and Cap Cakes. Beans
fects, have been tabooed by the recent on Crimean Britain among females, ac
side, and were unaware ot tbe presence manner in which they did it. Not until in attendance. While no donbt tbe
and Brown Bread every-^aturday. Meals at all hours, open from 6
restrictions imposed upon paint manu cording t o Basil Thompson, one of t h e
of the fire until about 0 35 when some after midnight did tbe crowd begin to crowd was smaller on account of tbe
Save the Savings Banks.
facturers, limiting their products to a chiefs of Scotland Yard. I t w a s ex
ladles who occupy rooms in t h e Frank diminish. I t was an all ntght vigil for big fire the previous evening, the calam
a. m. to 8 p. in. Dinners from 11.30 to jj, price 2 5 c . Boom and
comparative few of the most staple col pected by some, sold Mr. Thompson r e
A reader has sent ns tbe following let McDuffee house.dlrectly across the way, the firemen who watcbed t b e flaming ity in no wise seemed to dampen the
Board $ 5 . 5 0 a W6uk. Booms to let with or without board. Tran
ors. There should b e a big decrease in cently, that t h e entrance of women ter, which we reprint with our comment noticed a lurid Illumination through tbe mass of burning timbers and debris until spirits of those present. Tbe American
sients accomodated. Meatless days, Tujesdays and Fridays, but plen
windows ot the factory and hastened t o daylight. One feature of importance orchestra ot Rochester furnished tbe
headaches.
into employment hitherto monopolized thereon:
ty of Good Fish. Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes and Candy.
apprise those in tbe office of the dan and help in fighting the fire was tbe fact music aod tbe numbers were entbusi&sI am pntting most of my current sav
> Although the devastating element once by men might h a r e a bad result, owing
that
tbe
reservoir
was
fall
and
good
wa
ger.
Michael
Mack
attempted
to
gain
Booms
for light housekeeping.
/
ticty received. T b e musical combina
again has visited Farmlngron and r e to t h e new freedom which Increased ings into United States Government
ter pressure was available.
entrance
to
t
b
e
factory
through
a
door
bonds,
b
a
t
I
have
$1,000
io
tbe
savings
tion consisted ot eight pieces a n d in
B u t t h e pessimists
moved, temporarily, one of o u r biggest incomes offer.
bank, and I want to gel it earning more. that connected with tbe sole leather
cluded good talent. Shortly after nine
were
wrong.
T
h
e
women
of
England
industries, t b e lamentation which is
Hill yon kindly auKgect a few issnes room and was driven back by tbe Intense
The original strncture of t b e plant de
o'clock the floor was cleared for t h e
proper for a short season m a t t not be have risen t o t h e situation i n every^j suitable for this small investment? I
stroyed was built In 1873 by John
smoke
and
blaze
and
it
was
at
once
seen
grand
march and dancing. T h e march
have
offered
to
me
two
$500
bonds
to
re
continued. There is work to be done sense of t h e word. T h e y a r e using
turn about 0 per cent. I am getting only that it would be impossible to get Inside M. Berry and Daniel W. Kimball, both was formed In tbe hail ontside the
their
new
Independence
and
their
high
and bemoaning t h e past will not take
4 per cent from the savings bank.
to operate t h e hose from tbe standplpe. prominent shoe manufacturers of the auditorium and was headed by Uncle
care of Farmington's future. All of the wages very wisely, on t h e whole.
Generally speaking, we do not recom Therefore, a general alarm Immediately town a t that time. T h e old shop was a Sam and the Goddess p_L Liberty, Im
T H E R E IS NO GERMANY,
"|
business menand citizens have expressed
mend the withdrawal ot funds from sav was sounded from box 45, corner Main fonr story building 72x30 feet and faced personated by Mr. and "Mrs. Louts Kentheir good will toward t h e manufactur
on
Garfield
street.
Here
for
a
period
of
Very often we hear It s
"Gef.
John Burroughs s a y s : " F o r my own ings banks for tho pnrchsse of Invest and Garfield streets. Moving pictures
ney. They were fallowed by about fifty
ers in an enthusiastio demonstration a t p a r t I will never again u s e a n article^ ment securities. Tbe great savings banks
and other places of amasement were years tbe owners did business under tbe couples ot masked dancers, representing many has created MItteleuropa." Thla
the opera bouse last Sunday after made in modern Germany It I know i t ? ot the country are institutions conduct
quickly emptied ot their patrons and a firm name of Berry & Kimball. Later, characters ranging from tbe sublime to is another mistake. Geographically,
noon, and In turn t b e manufacturers are I will never look into a modern Ger ed without profit for tbe purpose of en
crowd of spectators wete on band before Mr. Berry took over by purchase bis the ridiculons. An unexpected feature speaking, MItteleuropa includes only
CYLINDER V A M P E R
dispoKd and anxious to re-locate here
man 'book. I will favor t b e exclusion abling people of small means to Invest tbe firemen reached the scene. Howev partner's interest and manufactured was precipitated when Everett Day, Central Europe, and Germany's doming
and Serve Farming ton to their Cull ca
•ANDof t h e German language and literature their savings a t a fair rate ot interest er, they arrived promptly and under t h e shoes until 1800 when John F . Glontman masked as a clerk, entered t h e ball, ion is infinitely farther flung, extending
pacity In t h e way of rebuilding and
with
absolute
secnrlty.
Savings
banks
Sr.,
bought
tbe
shop.
During
Mr.
Clout
as
It
does
from
the
west
front
In
direction of tbe fire chief, Gyros York,
from o u r schools a n d colleges.
I
drawing a large express cart in which
McKay Heel Shaver
eTeuttnlly offering more employnent
w*ould drive every unnaturalized Ger perform a great function In t h e country. streams ot water-soon were turned on m»Vi ownership a small addition was was seated Miss Bernlce Adams, dis Prance to the British front before Bag
t h i n ever. Everybody can p u t a:brightThe
funds
deposited
In
tbem
are
Invest
the fire which then was ravaging t h e built on Main street. At t h e death of guised under mask, white cap and gown. dad. If we wish to see things In the
man from this country." H e r e Is evi
er face oh t h e situation by looking on
ed by tbe trustees with great care under main structure sections of the two lower Mr. Cloutman, in December, 1005, bis
dence t h a t Indicates w h a t success t h e
In the cart was piled a number of neatly light of reality, we must say, for the
the bright side and doing something to
rigid State laws for the protection of de stories. Soon, eight Hoes of hose were only son, Jobn F . Clontman, J r . , suc
kaiser Is having In his effort t o make
tied paper bags, while Miss Adams car present, at least, "There Is no longer
re-etUbDsh the plant as soon as possible.
positors.
playing' on the blazs but seemed to bave ceeded to the business which he carried ried a sign bearing tbe word "Sugar." any Germany; Instead, there Is Pana place for his people In t h e sun.
on with remarkable success until In May,
!
LOWELL, M A S S .
\
Immediately there was a rush for the Germany." , This Is an essential as
About $5,600,000,000 Is now on deposit little effect as it was Impossible for tbe
1017, be sold o u t to Joseph E. Daley and
sumption
If
we
are
to
reason
justly.
firemen
to
get
inside
owing
to
t
b
e
in
cart and t h e occupant was beseiged.
in American savings banks—an amonnt
l'
Elmer J . Brown who Incorporated tbe
equal to tbe entire stock of money In tbe tense heat and smoke and danger from
The police Intervened and the joke was The map of Pan-Germany at the be
country. Bat the saving! banks do not tailing machinery which by that time business nnder tbe name ot the J . F. rudely tbrdst upon the eager ones wben ginning of 1917 shows clearly the es
hold t h e money intrusted t o tbem by was crashing through the burning floors. Clontman Shoe Co. Daring tbe younger tbe sign was reversed and hore the sential, but all too little known, ele
In submitting our report for the year Just closed, we are un
their depositors. I t they held the money Scorching flames bnrst from the win Mr. Cloutman's ownership three a d d ! words, " N o Sugar." Tbe grand march ments of the present situation, which
idle in their vaults, it would .be earning dows ana roof and in spite o t tbe warm tions were p n t on, two on Main street completed the usual evolutions, merging Is - characterized by the fact that 73
abashed in presenting the figures which represent one of the most
nothing, and therefore tbe banks could and windless night, moving currents of extending the plant to Elm, and one on into tbe first danse. During t b e first million Germans, aided by 21 million
expensive In the history of the town. Our readers have only to
All A r o u n d S t o c k F i t t e r
pay no interest to their depositors. All air sucked in through t h e seething struc Garfield street. During the present ad four numbers t h e dancers wore their vassals—Magyars, Slavs and Turks—
recur to their own persona] expenses In order to show the com
ot these savings banks funds, excepting ture and sent t b e flames and sparks ministration an addition was built on masks. The first half of the order was have reduced to slavery 82 millions of
j on .McKay Work
parative differences between this and former years when peace
a very small amount of till money, are mounting several hundred feet In the air G*rfield,making tbe entire plant contain completed about midnight and a large Latins, Slavs and Semites, belonging
!
Apply
and plenty reigned In our broad land. The same ratio of Increase
invested in high grade bonds,mortgages, until t h e beat and falling cinders became 00,000 square feet of floor space, with a number repaired to t b e banquet hall to 18 different nationalities. Pan-Ger
manufacturing
capacity
ot
250
dozen
many,
which
has
now
almost
complete
and
loans.
In
other
words,
t
h
e
small
a menace to buildings within a wldearea
In cost of maintenance will exist, between personal affairs and af
where a baked bean supper was served
J O H N L A N C Y , Jr.
savings o t millions o t people are through and a,constant watch was kept by citi shoes a day. The pay roil of the concern by members of t h e local Red Cross. ly reached the limits set by the Panfairs of the town, only In the latter's case the costs have been en
tbe savings banks mobilized to finance zens and t h e boy scouts, while details of when doing this amonnt of business Dinclng was resumed a t about 12.45 and German plan of 1011, consists, there
151 E s s e x S t .
hanced because of a conspiracy of the weather and the elements.
a very considerable proportion of t b e firemen turned their attention to nearby was $4,000 weekly.so that the temporary continued until shortly after 2 o'clock. fore, of one vast territory containing
1
While we believe our fair-minded fellow citizens will see at
loss of tbe Industry to the town can be
capital seeds of tbe country. This $1,000
Haverhill, M a s s .
The affair was bandied by competent atfout 176 million Inhabitants and nat
estimated a t a large gam.
a glance the consistency of our statement, we Invite all to make
that yon have In t b e savings bank may
ural
resources
of
the
greatest
variety.'
committees and everyone agrees that i t
now be loaned to a wheat farmer in tbe
a most critical study of the town report
was ono of tbe most successful events in
Mississippi Valley, or It may be loaned
Lowell made a sad blunder, perhaps,
However, before passing on to the Items of the town's ac
tbe history of the organization. T h e
to a railway that b a s used It for the
Red Cross took In about $00 from the when In his enthusiasm, he wrote ,that
counts, we wish to call attention to some of the Items of expense,
building of new tracks. All t b e saviogs
sale of supper tickets, contributions and "still at the prophets* feet the nations
which under ordinary circumstances' would not arise, but through
banks deposits are a t work In tbe coun
sit" It Is the soothsayer, not the
• be sale ot food.
the the tricks of fate we have been obliged to cope with.
try producing wealth. Your Interent
prophet, who Is heard nowadays, the
All k i n d s o f S h o e m a k e r s
from the bank is your share of tbl*
First—It will be remembered that all the heavy snow storms
Some London diplomats, still cheered' diviner, not the divine, says the Book
wealth
production,
turned
over
to
yon
Especially Stitchingby the obsession that Germany can bo man. "We get bur Ideas too often from
of 1917 came after February 15th. Thus, leaving the greater
in payment for tbe use of your capital
starved, are chortling over the reduc the old mythology and Its warring dei
I
Room Help
part of the expenses for breaking roads to be paid this year. The
I t you withdraw your funds from tbe
tion of the flour allowance, to seven ties, and as we have no power to emu
storms began early this winter and have come often,.maklng a big
savings bank, the bank will probably not
Apply
pounds a week. Plenty—If the seven late them .In heaven we transfer their
additional expense for the year which amounts to $1,649.94.
be obliged to sell any of its secnrlties to
pounds arc put Into certain dumplings atmosphere and attitude to, earthl
get tbe money for yon, became some
Second—Owing to the condition of roads and bridges In out
or doughnuts we have met It is a Shall It not be our country's mission
4
other
Individual
will
be
making
a
depos
side districts. It has beennecssary to expend more In these Improve
psychological fact that many folk think to do its share. In solving the problem 5
it white you are withdrawing yourc.
they are being fed wben chewfng on Shall Its inventiveness and spirit of
Newburyport, Mass.
ments. This work has cost $3,175.60.
Bat it a great many people,like yourself,
enterprise be, confined to mechanics
any
old
thing.,
Third—The fact that we purchased a small grader, which
decided that they preferred to do their
and trade and not advanced to the no*,
should have been delivered In May, and did not arrive until Oc
own investing in securities rather than
bier realm of ethics that shall make
The merciful m a n is merciful t o his
have It done by tbe saviogs banks trnrtober, shows only the expense of purchasing the machine, $175.00.
democracy safe for Itself as the nearbeast.
E x t r a care should b e taken of
tees. tbe result would be that tbe savings
est duty? Universal training must not
Had it been delivered on time it would have' saved more than the
t h e working horsas this weather, par
banks would be obliged to sell securities
end with the manual of arms. Our
purchase price by reducing the cost of repairing highways. We
ticularly in t h e matter of securing
The Factory ofthm J. F. Ctoatman Shoe Co.
to get the funds to pay depositors, and
young people are to be taught as well
also have purchased 1.000 feet of bridge plank for the coming
them a s f a r a s possible from falling certain old-time principles for the art Top stitchers, Closers ph,
ThU picture do— not thow the last two addition*
It might be that the very secnrlties sold
on t h e icy streets. Humnnity in this of life as essentials in courses of study.
year, for which we paid $284.67.
would be tbe securities bought by tbe
Lining makers, M c K a y
case Is economy as well, a s this care Obedience, reverence, self-control, selfdepositors.
I
t
must
be
plain
to
any
one
Fourth—Main street, to say the least, was in a dangerous
will save many dollars In the shape of knowledge, the power of character, the Heelers, Bottom finishers,
who stops to oonsider tbe function of
condition. W e decided that the best policy was to fix It perman
horseflesh and animal labor.
saviogs banks that any wholesale with
positive qualities that make for true
Drjessers and 'Packers,' at
ently. Consequently, we had the street leveled and recovered, at
drawal of deposits would force a heavy
living, are no less vital objects of In
a cost of $1,500, for which there was no appropriation.
Baptist Church Notes
llquluatlon in our markets of tbe high
struction. These determine our connW . J . Barry Shoe Co.
Fifth—We were unable to Install a new boiler at the Opera
grade secnrlties now In t b e vanlts ot the
The
Ladles' Circle will hold a Wash try's future to a greater degree than
purpose.
When
these
happenings
were
While tbe embers of t b e destroyed
' 50 Stackpole Street
banks. At a time like tbts, when t h e plant were still Jburalog, arrangements made known composure was restored ington social at Grange ball this Friday the size of our cities, the number of
House, owing to the Increase In price. However, we decided to
I
Lowell, M a s s .
financial
markets
of
the
world
are
bur
evening.
Tbe
publio
is
cordially
invited.
our mines and mills, our financial
were commenced tor securing tempo
various rumors and speculations
make repairs: which were much needed. The revenue derived
dened with an unprecedented volume ot quarters for tbe industry. Negotiations were set a t rest. The. pnbtlo was not
strength
or
territorial
growth.
from renting the Opera House Is decreasing each year, owing to
secnrlties for t b e prosecution of tbe war, for tbe Natter Heel company's factory, backward in expressing its gratitude to
Advent Church Notes
other attractions. W e have heated and lighted the house four
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
it is unthinkable that tbe saviogs banks which was the first to be considered, tbe J . F. Cloutman Shoe Co , for its
Sunday morning service a t 10.45.
The I subscriber bas been duly appointed bv
teen nights free, making no charge for benefits given for war pur
should be obliged to force more seenri tell through. This occasioned a brief generous consideration of local Interests
the Jqdpo of Probato for the County of Straf.
Joseph T. Libbey, tor several years an
ties on the markets. Of course the Gov set back that was soon overcome, how No time is to be lost In fitting the fac
There was a time when a good young ford, administrator ot tbe estate of AraaDdn
poses^
Giles., late of Farmlngton, N. II., In said
honored citizen of this communily, and
ernmeot wonld not allow snob a thing to ever, by tbe good disposition evidenced
Sixth—It is now generally understood that the law enacted at
tories (or tbe Immediate reception of the a member of the local Advent church, man was regarded as more or less of a C'ountjv, deceased, intestate.
happen. Tbe Secretary ot tbe Treasury by other local property owners and the
mollycoddle. How the viewpoint has All persons havlnc claims agalnrt said estate
machinery, which has been ordered, and also of tbe New Hampshire conference,
are requested to oxblbit them for adjustment,
the last session of the legislature, requiring all towns whose sinking
would consider it a paramount duty to J. F . Cioutman Shoe organisation to
changed Is emphasized by the fact that and all indebted to mako payment,
work was begun by carpenters this will celebrate bis 00th birthday by
funds were not adequate to secure the outstanding Indebtedness
Farmlngton, N. H., Feb. 8. A. D„ 1918
keep savings banks credlf as sound as show its loyalty to the community and
the war fund of the Y. M. C. A~, whose
Thursday morning Tbe output ot shoes preaching the morning sermon. Come
FRED A. GILES. Administrator.
tbe credit ot tbe Government Itself.
work
In
the
army
and
navy
is
avowed
to cancel the same on or before January 1, 1918. and Issue bonds
Its employe*. Practically tbe whole from tbe new quarters cannot be deter and bear the servant of God preach the
ly
to
preserve
and
extend
moral
and
A
number
of
Inquiries
from
Outlook
payable serially to make reimbursement, apptles to our local con
town opened its doors to the concern mined a t this time, but It may be safely "Word."
religious Influences and standards, will
readers have been received the last few and everybody who owns property was Mated that tbe factories will be operated
dition, the securities In our sinking fund having depreciated ow
Sunday school a t close ot morning amount, after a week's campaign, to
months seeking advice on tbe exchange eager to wait on t b e unfortunate manu
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
to their full capacity. Tbe organization service.
ing to the present condition of the bond market, so that If they
over $50,000,000, and that other great
ot savings banks deposits for Investment facturers with their good offices. In an
The.snbscrlbcr has been duly appointed bv the
has
not
been
disturbed,
all
ot
tbe
office
were disposed of now It would mean a loss to the town of $3,200.
Preaching In the evening at 7 o'clook religious bodies are working success Juilyqof l'robuto for the County of Strtitlord,
securities.
To all of tbem we have enthusiastic citizens' meeting at the
force and foremen having been retained
of the estate of Loie J. Knox,
fully for the same moral entfc. And administrator
by the pastor, Rev. Frank ilooper.
The ground has been gone over very thoroughly both by publicity
made tbe same answer: "Kaep your opera bonse last Sunday afternoon a
late of Farmlngton, In said County, deceased,
to help carry o a t tbe plans already un
intestate.
another
emphasis
is
laid
upon
this
im
money In tbe savings bank." We have unanimous demonstration of good will
Praise and prayer service on Thurs
and at the special town meeting. Inasmuch as the special meet-.
der way. As soon as operations are
All persons having claims against said estate
gone so far as to say to readers who de was expressed to tbe firm and In appre
day
evening at 7.30 o'clock. Cordial in portant fact by the general outburst are requested to exhibit them for adjustment,
Ing was of no avail In getting a sufficient number of votes to le
commenced the old help will be em
of indignation and indignant denials of and all Indebted to make payment.
sired to purchase Liberty Bonds or War ciation ot this, efforts were redoubled
vitation extended.
ployed and the closest possible approach
galize a new issue of bonds, it has been decided to call upon the
charges recently brought against the Farmlngton, >'. H„ F e b . A . D„ 1918.
savings Stamps with savings bank funds tbe first of tbe week, and on Wednesday
Friday evening, Feb. 1st, at abont 7 30
LEON E. KNOX, Administrator
to
normal
conditions
will
be
restored.
morality of the men In the caffips.
holders of the old bonds to hold these securities until after the
that It Is better to leave savings bank morning transactions of tbe purchase of
o'clock about forty of the members and
In
the
meantime,
the
ruin*
are
to
be
deposits untouched, and use only new the Cnrtis factory and tract of land, in
coming March meeting, at which time the voters will be called
friends of the Advent church gathered
savings for tbe support of the (tivern cluding the factory site and the land oc cleared from the burned factory site and at the parsonage. I t was the occasion
upon to legalize by vote a new issue of bonds. The good policy
plans
(or
tbe
building
of
a
new
factory
mont.
cupied by the precinct building, on
of the method we have outlined becomes apparent when the fact
will be taken under consideration. De of the annual donation. Tbe evening
We do not believe that money should North Main street, were completed and
tails of tbe proposed structure have not was spent with singing, recitations and
Is considered that by keeping our securities, half of which are
We are still selling, at 8c a Loaf, the Famous
be taken out of tbe savings banks to be publicly announced, tbe transfer having
social conversation, after which Deacon
matured
to
a
point
of
stating
specifica
paying 4 # %. they will pay the Interest on the new issue of bonds
loaned to tbe Government. T h e credit been made by Miss Belle Waldron to
tions, b a t It is understood that the John C Pike, in behalf ot the church
of tbe Government is more likely to be Messrs. Brown and Daley. Simultane
and redeem them as fast as they mature, all but $2,000.00. In
and Its many friends, called tbe pastor
disturbed than aided by such a course ously, it was announced that the Jobn original purpose of the Urm to rebuild forward and, with well chosen wordB,
this way the town practically realizes 100 cents on the dollar with
Over and over agaio It mast be reitera P B. Roberts factory property, occupied according to t h e requirements of their presented him and bis family with a
Sandwich Bread 12c per loaf
out extra cost to the taxpayers. If the securities were to be sold
ted that tbe need of tbe Government now by A. E. Carter's furniture store, on local business is being adhered to and Bum of money amounting to $120 25.
. to meet the requirements of the law. the town would lose $3,200,
Rye and Graham 1 Oc per loaf
is for current savings. The war cannot North Main street bad been secured for wlllbeone of tbe chief aims of the future.
CARD of THANKS
costing the taxpayers $2.00 on a $1,000 this year
be financed by tbe sale ot securities by tbe purposes of manufacturing. These Although Farmington's history literally
Also a nice line of Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Buns,
one citizen to another. This does not two properties are separated only by a has been illumed with devastating fires,
We wish to express our sincere and
Knowing that we have given the taxpayers our best efforts
Doughnuts and Fancy Pastry. The famous
few rods and their olose proximity to no brighter prospects bave risen from heartfelt thanks to tbe church, the busi
Increase tbe wealth of tbe country by
and have endeavored to exercise a conservative judgment, con
single cent. New wealth can come only each other Is a feature o ' importance to the ashes than those of tbe present. ness men, fellow citizens, and members
Stanzalone Coffee is selling like hot cakes.
sistent with the unusual conditions, we submit, herewith, the
from new production, and t b e billions tbe manufacturers, since no suitable And it Is certain that no situation of of tbe parish, all of whom helped to
make
the
splendid
donation
possible.
Farmlngton Town Report for the year 1917
that we must put at tbe service of the quarters sufficient to house tbe business similar Importance bas been better or To the pastor and family it signifies
Government to bring the war to a victo under one roof could be found. The more expeditiously handled than tbe much more than mere dollars and cents,
FRANK A ADAMS.
rious end mast come oat of our current boxmaklng department will be located recent one, thanks to the loyalty and for It reveals the true Christian love and
ULYSSES S. KNOX.
production and our current savings.— In tbe C. W. Jenneas mill on Grove management of the heads aod represen affection of tbe cburcb and Its friends
E. W. EMERSON, Manager
for the recipients.
JAMES W. FOSS.
street, wblcb Is folly equipped for tbe tatives of tbe J. F. Cloutman Shoe Co.
The Outlook.
Rev.
Frank
Hooper
and
family.
Selectmen.
THE FARMINGTON NEWS
( | b ( | l i u h t f l l |
u > d g e
| M t
h
l f a n y
e g t a U )
K
g
b 8 P t v e t i
t
b
e
t
ha n
Cloutman Shoe Factory Burns
Two Hundred and Twenty-Eight People
Temporarily Out of Employment
MORE COT PRICES
The Biggest Industrial Fire Farmlngton Has Ever Experienced
CONCERN TO RESUME BUSINESS IN FARMINGTON
25c
$1.29
Ned Packer's
Mechanic St. Bakery [and Restaurant
W A N T E D
L.F.SPAULDING CO.
:
1
Selectmen's Report for 1917
WANTED
W A N T E D
Pi|rley & Stevens, Inc.
1
A N T E D
J. F, CLOUTMAN SHOE CO. BUY THE CURTIS FACTORY
Butter Krust
11
M. & M. B A K E R Y
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A farmington news article covering the fire at the Cloutman Shoe Factory in Farmington NH. Page2, 1918-02-22<br /><br />The article reads:<br /><br /><em>Cloutman Shoe Factory Burns<br />Two Hundred and Twenty-Eight People<br />Temporarily Out of Employment<br />The Biggest Industrial Fire Farmlngton Has Ever Experienced<br />CONCERN TO RESUME BUSINESS IN FARMINGTON<br /><br />The most damaging conflagration that<br />ever visited Farmlngton, reduced to<br />ruins the J. F. Cloutman Shoe Co's big<br />factory wbich occupied tbe site at the<br />junction of Maln, Garfield and Elm streets,<br />last Thursday nlgbt. In less than two<br />hours over a $300,000 loss had been incurred<br />to Messrs. Brown & Daley, owners<br />ot the plant, and although tbe property<br />was insured a big unprotected loss was<br />sustained, the figures of which have not<br />been set. Two hundred and twentyseven<br />hands were temporarily thrown<br />out of employment by tbe raging element,<br />but before the last timbers of the<br />factory fell word went abroad that the<br />structure and Industry would be replaced<br />with all possible speed. Before<br />ten o'clock tbe following morning, plans<br />were being formulated to start the business<br />in temporary quarters while the<br />new shop was being built and equipped<br />for occupancy. A new office of tbe<br />concern was organized in the rooms of<br />the farmington National and Savings<br />Banks and by noon of the following day<br />those out of employment were reassured<br />by the dispatch with which tbe emergency<br />was being handled. The fire<br />which destroyed tbe plant doomed the<br />property even before it was discovered<br />Members of the firm and office force<br />were at work io the office, a one story<br />structure, adjoining tbe sole leather and<br />packing departments, on tbe Main street<br />side, and were unaware of tbe presence<br />of the fire until about 9: 35 when some<br />ladles who occupy rooms in the Frank<br />McDuffee house, directly across the way,<br />noticed a lurid illumination through tbe<br />windows ot the factory and hastened to<br />apprise those in tbe office of the danger.<br />Michael Mack attempted to gain<br />entrance to tbe factory through a door<br />that connected with tbe sole leather<br />room and was driven back by tbe intense<br />smoke and blaze and it was at once seen<br />that it would be impossible to get inside<br />to operate the hose from tbe standpipe.<br />Therefore, a general alarm immediately<br />was sounded from box 45, corner Main<br />and Garfield streets. Moving pictures<br />and other places of amasement were<br />quickly emptied of their patrons and a<br />crowd of spectators were on hand before<br />tbe firemen reached the scene. However,<br />they arrived promptly and under the<br />direction of tbe fire chief, Gyros York,<br />streams ot water soon were turned on<br />the fire which then was ravaging the<br />main structure sections of the two lower<br />stories. Soon, eight lines of hose were<br />playing on the blazs but seemed to have<br />little effect as it was impossible for the<br />firemen to get inside owing to tbe intense<br />heat and smoke and danger from<br />falling machinery which by that time<br />was crashing through the burning floors.<br />Scorching flames burst from the windows<br />ana roof and in spite of the warm<br />and windless night, moving currents of<br />air sucked in through the seething structure<br />and sent tbe flames and sparks<br />mounting several hundred feet in the air<br />until the heat and falling cinders became<br />a menace to buildings within a wide area<br />and a constant watch was kept by citizens<br />and the boy scouts, while details of<br />firemen turned their attention to nearby<br />houses that were in imminent danger.<br /><br />Lines of hose played constantly on the<br />house owned by K. T. Willson and occupied<br />by Dr. Huntress, the garage at the<br />rear occupied by J E. Ricker, the J . F.<br />Cloutman house on Garfield street and<br />tbe McDuffee and W • Uley residences<br />on Main street. The McDuffee place being<br />nearest and in tbe greatest danger<br />suffered tbe worst, the paint being blistered<br />and some water damage sustained.<br />Here tbe boy scouts proved their value<br />as a heroic organization by removing the<br />furniture from the house and the live<br />stock from the stable.<br /><br />The illumination from tbe great blaze<br />lighted tbe sky for miles around and was<br />watched from points of vantage in surrounding<br />towns and cities from whence<br />came insistent calls for reports of news.<br />Tbe telephone line connecting this village<br />with Milton was early put out of<br />commission by tbe cable being burned<br />and wire broken, and much more damage<br />would have been done to the local<br />system bad it not been for the efficient<br />work ot the boy scouts, who, working in<br />well organized patrols, really commanded<br />the situation as regards the telephone<br />system. During tbe most exciting moments<br />ot tbe fire bugle blasts could be<br />heard calling tbe scouts to points where<br />their services were most needed,and too<br />much credit cannot be acoorded the boys<br />for what they accomplished and the cool<br />manner in which they did it. Not until<br />after midnight did tbe crowd begin to<br />diminish. It was an all ntght vigil for<br />the firemen who watcbed tbe flaming<br />mass of burning timbers and debris until<br />daylight. One feature of importance<br />and help in fighting the fire was tbe fact<br />that tbe reservoir was full and good water<br />pressure was available.<br /><br />The original structure of tbe plant destroyed<br />was built in 1873 by John<br />M. Berry and Daniel W. Kimball, both<br />prominent shoe manufacturers of the<br />town at that time. The old shop was a<br />four story building 72x30 feet and faced<br />on Garfield street. Here for a period of<br />years tbe owners did business under tbe<br />firm name of Berry & Kimball. Later,<br />Mr. Berry took over by purchase his<br />partner's interest and manufactured<br />shoes until 1800 when John F. Cloutman<br />Sr., bought tbe shop. During Mr. Clout<br />man's ownership a small addition was<br />built on Main street. At the death of<br />Mr. Cloutman, in December, 1905, his<br />only son, Jobn F. Clontman, Jr., succeeded<br />to the business which he carried<br />on with remarkable success until In May,<br />1917, he sold out to Joseph E. Daley and<br />Elmer J . Brown who incorporated tbe<br />business under tbe name of the J. F.<br />Clontman Shoe Co. During tbe younger<br />Mr. Cloutman's ownership three addi<br />tions were pnt on, two on Main street<br />extending the plant to Elm, and one on<br />Garfield street. During the present ad<br />ministration an addition was built on<br />Garfield,making tbe entire plant contain<br />50,000 square feet of floor space, with a<br />manufacturing capacity ot 250 dozen<br />shoes a day. The pay roll of the concern<br />when doing this amonnt of business<br />was $4,000 weekly,so that the temporary<br />loss of the industry to the town can be<br />estimated at a large sum.</em><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach
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J . F. Gloutman Shoe Co.
SALINGER BROS., Inc.
Rochester's Christmas Gift Store
Complete stocks, an unlimited variety of practical
merchandise for Gift-giving, lowest possible prices
for desirable merchandise. Make this your Xmas
shopping place. Shop early! This store is ready
with useful gifts. A cheery place to shop with the
Spirit of Christmas everywhere.
Wonderful Values
lAfonderful values in Coats,
Waists, Skirts, Dresses,
8uits, Petticoats, Furs, Hos
iery, Gloves, Neckwear, Pur
ses, Handkerchiefs, Jewelry,
Cut Glass, Toilet Goods, Knit
Goods,Yarns, Umbrellas, etc.,
in fact USEFUL GIFTS for the
whole family at
MANY
Extra Special Values
for S A T U R D A Y and
Work Resumed in New Factory
Tbe signal for the big business ami
enterprise that is to contribute largely
to Farmington's future industrial career
was rained OQ Wednesday morning when
operations were commenced iu tbe cut
ting department at the new factory of
the J. F. Cloutman Shoe Company. The
new structure, which was completed on
December 2, has been an undertaking of
almost magic growth, that sprang from
tbe aRbes of tbe burned factory that was
consumed ou tbe site in tbe big confla
gration of February II, 1013. No sooner
was it obvious that tbe old building was
doomed tban it was announced that it
would be replaced with an _up-to date
plant. The fulfilment of tbe prophecy
was commenced early in May, as soon as
the ruins could be cleared away, and a
cement fouudation was laid for the
structure 200 feet long and 42 feet wide,
that would occupy the Main street front
on the area between Garfleld and Elm
streets. As soon as the foundation was
iu the building contract was placed fn
tbe hands of Contractor Frank R. Copp,
and as is characteristic of Mr. Copp's
energy, no time was lost in erecting tbe
towering four-story frame that outlined
the proportious of tbe big shop. .la the
the selection is at its E
ROCHESTER, N. H.
SALINGER BROS., Inc.
"THE STORE OF U8EFUL XMA8 GIFTS"
L Box 1816, Phone 36-2
"Be Store That's Keeping Prices Down
T H E ^ARMINGTO^N
NEWS
Published Fridays at FormUvjton, N. H.. by
CARL S.-THOMAS
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Correspondence and Items In the nature of
news are cordially solicited, but such matter
must reach the office In seasonable time to in
sure publication in the current issue.
All Communications containing expressions of
' opinion must be accompanied by the signature
of the writer, and such matter will be handled
at the discretion of the publisher.
A i we understand it, the purpose of
the annual meeting o f the New Hamp
shire Tax Assessors' Association is to
produce economy and efficiency in revis
ing the state taxation system. If so,
wonld not the economy part be served
better and the efficiency just as well if
tbe association were to send representa
t i v e s to the various communities to In
struct the tax officials in the .proper ap
plication of their duties, instead of pay
ing the .expense! of the latter to attend
an annual affair that on the surface
looks like a regular outing.
In answer to! an Inquiry from one of
his constituents as to how he will vote
on tbe amendment to the woman snf- (rage question, New Hampshire repre
sentative to the U. 8.- senate, George B.
-Moses, declares that he "will vote against
it" unless the sentiment of New Hamp
shire is expressed for it by tbe official
voice of tbe Incoming legislature, by a
majority vote. That is a '• good stand
and a courageous one, Mr. Moses. Have
your own fearless convictions on matters
and let them dictate your movements
unless they are overruled-officially by
your constituents.
Local indications point to a volumi
nous holiday business for tbe local mer
chants. It is quite evident from the
early trend of shopping that the general
rejoicing o v e r ' t b e restoration'of world
peace will find expression, to a marked
degree, in the time honored oustom of
giving. A general relaxation from tbe
depression o'f war time sacrifices and the
outlook for national prosperity during
tbe coming period of reconstruction is
having an enervating influence on every
body's spirits, and with t h e s e ' b r i g h t
and happy prospeots there is little doubt
that Christmas morning will find full
stockings in almost' every borne in the
community. T b e mercantile district of
our village certainly is a little wonder
land, of brilliancy and sparkle. T h e
abop windows are especially beautiful in
their gala and festive dress and bespeak
an enterprise that inspires enthusiasm.
Aside from the
myriad attractions
of color and light that please the eye,
honest values are apparent from even a
casual observation. Early shopping is
always a mutual benefit to merchant and
customer and often obviates many of
tbe unpleasant features that attend the
rush of tbe last minute. Let's all enjoy
Christmas together, bounded only by
the reserves of prudency and decency
for It is tbe happiest Yuletide in the
history of the world.
Whatever Is necessary America will
•end. That was America's pledge to
tbe Interallied foou cunndL And be
cause the American foot army had
hitherto made good rL_v 3»ok heart
and went forward.
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Owing to tbe fact that tbe accident oc
curred as the N E W S was going to press,
no responsibility for the hastily gathered
details can be assumed and It will be
necessary for the authentic facts and
tbe obituary notice to - be published in
next week's issue. Mr. Cbilds was a
highly respjeted citizen and universal
sympathy is extended to the affl'Cted
Make this your store
while in attendance at
the state session.
DO Y O U R XMAS SHOPPING NOW
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Labor troubles continue to disturb tbe
industrial peace of several Massachusetts
shoe cities, yet the manufacturers per
sist in sticking to the locality where the
turmoil exists instead of coming up to
Farmington where everything is com
posed aod receptive for new business.
An outlook upon the local industrial
situation for the immediate future in
cludes a most satisfying outlook, since
genera] conditions are in a receptive
state for tbe prosperity that should ex
tend to nearly all lines of busluess In tbe
coming period-of reconstruction. Firm
iogton's manufacturing equipment needs
no particular conversion in order to be
adapted
to producing the
products
whiob tbe resumption of peace will de
mand in unprecedented quantities. Xel
thsr bave local manufacturers«sacriIloed
the normal business of civilian require
ments, as has been the case in many
oommnnltles where manufacturing was
tnrned over, almost entirely, to tbe out
put of war materials. These conditions,
obviously, are peculiarly in local favor
because nf tbe readiness to accept th
present call; upon business. It will tak
time to readjust tbo industrial situation
but Farmington ohoulJ suffer .no IOBS
from unprep'>redne s during the trans
formation. The addition of tbe new J
F.Cloutman factory will further increase
the facilities that sei-m to open tbe doo
to a golden future. This outlook should
Inspire a confidence and up imiitra that
should brighten the holiday* acd make a
record business for the oerch.tnts.
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family.
I'lumbing was done by tbe local ReadKaty concern and tbe wiring and electric
fixtures were Installed by the Cloutman
Eloctric Co. All the contract work has
been done iu a thorough, efficient aod
expeditious manner that reflects credit
on contractors and workmen alike
While there are several small details yet
to be atteoded to on the lower floors, all
will be completed by tbe new year and
all departments should be running at
that time.
The plant covers 0,000 tquare feet of
ground, approximately. Is fonr stories
high and contains nearly 40,000 square
feet of working 11 JIT space which is fur
nished with' natural light from 400 large
indows. The top story will be occu
pied by tbe cutting and a part nf tbe
stitching departments; the third floor by
tbe stllchlng and lasting departments
Baptist Church Notes
The annual church fair and entertain
ment to be given at the opora house ucder the auspices of tbe Ladies' Circle,
will be held this Friday evening and will
open at six o'clock with a delicious sup
per served on the European plan. T b e
hall will be decorated attractively and
booths will be in evidence, where mis
cellaneous articles will be offered for
sale. An excellent program has been ar
ranged and there Is considerable curiosi
ty abroad as to tbe nature of "tbe sur
prise" that is announced as a feature of
the entertainment.
The Ladies' Circle will meet with Mrs.
Nellie Glidden next Tuesday afternoou.
Sweet 3foU6a? "Desserts
Chocolates in Fancy Packages
Russell's, Samoset, Bell's
Lowell & Covel
Pipes, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes
A Holiday Special:
25 Cigars packed in a box 87c
Tfoli&ay Confections
TFtuits an6 iDesserts
Hard Candies
Nut Filled Candies
Home Made Sweets
Peanut Crisps and Caramels
Plain, Peanut and Cocoanut Corn Crisps
Oranges, Lemons
Grapefruit, Bananas
Apples, Figs
Ice Cream
Dates, Nuts
booklets and ^3ost (Tards
X^t)itet)ouse
sightly conditions will be allowed ab.uu
At 3 p. m., by request of tbe family |
tbe premises, as a complete lavatory sys and relatives of Maurice Potvin, A.E.F.,
tem furnishes all sanitary conveniences who recently died in France, a memorial
in each department.
service will be conducted by the pastor,
During the time that the new building and it is hoped that many citizens will
has been in progress of construction the plan to attend and by so doing pay trib
firm has been producing from 100 to 125 ute to another Farmington b o y wbo gave
dozen pairs of shoes per day in tempora up bis life for our country and the cause
ry quarters It has occupied in the Rob of liberty.
erta and Curtis factories on North Main
street.
CANTEEN AT FRONT FOR
AMERICAN^BIRD MEN"
The cutting department alone is in
operation at the present lime, but the
stitching machinery has been moved to
tbe new quarters and the other depart
American flying men In France aro
ments are moving as fast as possible,and
it is expected that tbe New Year will see jLp receive special attention from the
tbe wheels well greased and turning American Red Croaa as the result of a
throughout tbe big factory that is one of request for such service that has been
received from General Patrick, Chief
tbe objects of Farmlngton's civic pride.
of the Air Service. Because o f the
necessity of keeping aviators over
seas In the very best mental and
physical condition for their hazardous
The dance given by the high Rchool work officials of the aviation branch of
Friday netted about $1 00. This money the service have long felt they should
havo more comforts and opportunities
is to be used for printing invitations for
for relaxation than are provided by
tbe rest of tbe dances which will be held
the ordinary canteen.
this winter.
In compliance with the request the
The girls of the senior class have de
Red Cross is establishing special-com
cided to graduate in white voile dresses bination mess and recreation canteens
at all points In France where our avi
*ud each girl is. to make her own dress
This is to avoid tbo highs cost of silk ators, either students or officers, are
stationed. Extra comforts and atten
which has always been worn.
tion will be provided for our "bird
Tbe girls are planning on a basket b*
men" at these canteens. They will be
team this year and games are to be ar presided over by American women of
ranged with Austin-Cate academy of Intelligence and cheerful personality,
Strafford, South Berwick academy aod whose chief duty will be to create aa
much home atmosphere as possible in
Nute High of Milton.^
The report cards for tbe first eight the circumstances.
The American Red Cross Is to have
weeks were issued ,to the junior-senior
sola charge of these aviation canteens.
high school, Tuesday. Ordinalily, cards
aro issued three times each term, but
Tbe giving of Good Books is wise giv
owing to the long vacation
it was
ing.
A book, If intelligently and care
thought best to change this,for the pres fully chosen, is one of tbe finest gifts
ent.
T b e standing of the classes' aver for anyone on your list, inside or outside
your family. Y o u will find a splendid
age is us follows:
assortment here. Perkins' Dry Goods
Seniors
§5 S per cent
Store.
Juniors
70 23
"
Sophomores 70.7
"
Freshmen
77
"
The names of the three highest rank
ing students of each class, are as follows:
Seniors.
School Notes
Bernice Adams
Bliuche Hayes
Bessie Emerson
Juniors.
Estella Card
Albert A. Davis
Ruth Durd
Sophomores
Bertha Littlefield
Harriet Wlilet
Helen Kimball
Freshmen.
Bessie Thurston
Arthur Abbott
Butternut Margarine
New Orleans Molasses
Fancy Dark Molasses
Spocklod Beans
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In Memoriam
'Clarence Leroy Perkins, May 10, 1918
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'Maurice P. Potvin
October 30, 1918
SO
S4.8
Farmington's Roll of Honor
The following local boys are serving
92.75
90.50 their country in the Great World War:
90.25 Charles R. Bodgo
Earle M. Tuttle
Dean L. Stevens
Earle W . Irish
89 Chester A . Stevens Fred R. Spear
87
Fred O. Tibbetts
Lewis F. Gllson
Samuel S. Stanley
Cheater.E. Russell
Treflle Marcoux
Jeremiah E.Smart
Edward T. Willson Luther E. Perkins
Leon Parkhu^st
Paul LePage
Hubert R. Haddock George R. Currier
William I. Emerson James W . L o c k e
Everett W. Emerson Vertle Gllman
Sumner Pike
Louis D. Harrison
Alfred Grenier
Harold Rollins
George C. Rogers
Raymond Gilbert
Orrin Lougee
Philip Carter
Malcolm R. Perkins
Herbert Howard
Lloyd Card
Charles Goodwin
Ralph Maurice
Edwin Johnson
35c lb
Ray B. Currier
Wilfred Gilbert
$1.00 gal I Dean Burleigh
Leon P. Rollins
65c gal
Clarence Blaisdell
Irving J. Abbott
25c qt
White Karo nud Dark Karo
Huston's Chocolate at tbe
same old price
Pig's Liver, Beef Liver, Star Ham
Native Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausage
Sirloin aud Rump Steak
50c lb
Fresh Haddock,
Cod,
Smelts
Clams, Oysters, Clams iu Shell
Spinnach and Celery
Nutter's Cash Market
EBB
Here Are a Few of The^Articlesf
Handkerchiefs
Of course an immense assortments
|
The annual Christmas sale and operet-1
ta.under tbe auspices of the Ladies' Aid,
will be held at tbe brick church Thurs
day evening, December 19>b. Aprons,]
miscellaneous articles, mystery' pack
THE NEW FACTORY OF THE J. F. CLOUTMAN SHOE CO.
ages, food and candy will be on Bile and
supper will be served on tbe European
nurse of tbe next few weeks building and power plaut with adequate facilities
plan from 0.30 to 9.30. T b e eiitertain-1
materials simply (Jew ioto place wbllo for furnishing thes,e requisite needs
ment will be one of ttie features of tbe |
he frame was being ecclosed, aod a new Tbe office is an attractive one story
evening and everyone is urged to attend
contract was placed for laying the aojunct conoected'with the street floor
and patronize the affair.
matched bard wood tljors. As soon as of the main building 'aud consists of
Services last-Sunday morning were well
his work was completed, the contract three departments, tbe clerical room,
for installing the steam titling, piping superintendent's office, aud tbe private attonded. A special feature was tbe I
and automatic sprinkler system was put suite, all of-wbich are equipped with the selection by tbe quartet .composed of ]
nto.execution and it is expected that it most modern appliances. Including steel Herbert D. Browne, Frank I. Hayes,Mrs.
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will be completed the coming week. vault aud safeR. No unsanitary or un Adams and Miss Hill.
5t<tw yuleti6e <&ifts an6
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Make Selections Easy
TUIH Sund<iy*at 11,regular services and |
Sunday school.
Smokers' Articles
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The big variety and moderate
prices of our
Cong. Church Notes
Sweetheart Tfittts
,
A terrible accident that resulted in the
instant death of James Elmer Cbilds, at
a point on the Boston & Maine railroad
track near the home of C D. Oolmao,
aouth of this village, plunged the entire
community in sorrow at about iO o'clock
this Thursday morning. Mr. Childs was
driving bis work tram across tbe track
the second by the making, finding and on a temporary road that has beeu con
treeing, and the ground ll')or by the sole structed over tbe railroad to afford en
leather, packing and shipping, while tbe trance to the state highway for portable
150 feet concrete basement will be ut.il sawmill operations that are going on in
izid for stock storage purposes. When that vicinity, when the loaded board
iu full operation, tbe plant will employ sleds that he was riding on stuck on the
about 300 hands and will be equipped planking of.the crossing just in time to
primarily to produce 200 dozen pairs of be in collision with the in-bound Boston
shoes pur day. T b e big structure has an train that leaves the local station at 0.02
imposing appearance and bears on the a. in. T b e unfortunate .man was thrown
front in large black letters the name, several feet into a wire fence that en
"J. F. Cloutman Shoe Company." A l closes tbe tmok and bis body was picked
though the enterprise passed out of the up in a badly mutilated condition. Ex
Cloutman bands some two years ago amination disolosed death to bave been
and the plant now is owned by Joseph caused by broken vertebra and a frac
E. Daly and K.J. Brown, both prominent tured skull. T b e horses were freed from
manufacturers and leather merchants of the hitch by the impact of the locomo-'
Massachusetts, the Cloutman name is tive with tbe load and -escaped injury,
still retained to identify the business as while the'load and rigging were strewn
^be same that built up such a wonderful about the scene. It was a miracle that
reputation in the New Euglaud boot and the train W B B not derailed. As soon as
shoe trade duriogsa long and successful the track,.could be cleared it proceeded
history of manufacturing in Farmington. on its / w a y to Rochester bearing the
body of Mr. Childs. The remains were
The building was produced at an es
cared for in tbe baggage room at Roch
timated cost of $50,000 and does groat
ester station and Medical Referee Keay
credit to the owners and organization
of that city forwarded word to tbe
that have made it possible for the town
stricken wife and to Undertaker B. F.
to be represented by such a concern. In
Perkins of this town wbo went to Roch
connection with the factory and directly
ester and took charge of the'remains.
in the rear Is located the steam beating
State Grange Week
Money Saving Prices
Leonard R. Wentworth
Fred B. Foss
Elmer Childs Killed.
Arnold Chetipy
Ralph C. Holder
| Charles A. Barrett
Ross Glass
Fred Hunt
Harry Pike
Albert Irving
Fred W. Remick
Fred O. Babb
Walter Works
John E. Knox
Burton Hale
Charles R. Carr
Roland Kimball
Ralph J. Chesley
| Richard K. Simpson Guy Carey
Ralph E. Cloutman
Leslie E. Ham
Llewellyn L. Lowell Fred F. Cathcart
| Clifford T. Drew
Ralph Richards
Alfred Botduc
John Ring
A. Leon Wentworth Peroy Stanley
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J F Cloutman Shoe Co Work Resumed In New Factory Farmington News, Page2, 1918-12-13
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A Farmington News article covering work being resumed at the J F Cloutman Shoe Co factory. Farmington News, Page2, 1918-12-13 <br /><br />The article reads:<br /><br /><em>The signal for the big business and <br />enterprise that is to contribute largely<br />to Farmington's future industrial career<br />was raised on Wednesday morning when<br />operations were commenced in the cutting<br />department at the new factory of<br />the J. F. Cloutman Shoe Company. The<br />new structure, which was completed on<br />December 2, has been an undertaking of<br />almost magic growth, that sprang from<br />tbe ashes of tbe burned factory that was<br />consumed ou tbe site in tbe big conflagration<br />of February 14, 1918. No sooner<br />was it obvious that tbe old building was<br />doomed tban it was announced that it<br />would be replaced with an _up-to date<br />plant. The fulfilment of tbe prophecy<br />was commenced early in May, as soon as<br />the ruins could be cleared away, and a<br />cement fouudation was laid for the<br />structure 200 feet long and 42 feet wide,<br />that would occupy the Main street front<br />on the area between Garfleld and Elm<br />streets. As soon as the foundation was<br />iu the building contract was placed in<br />the hands of Contractor Frank R. Copp,<br />and as is characteristic of Mr. Copp's<br />energy, no time was lost in erecting tbe<br />towering four-story frame that outlined<br />the proportious of tbe big shop. In the<br /><br />course of tbe next few weeks building<br />materials simply flew ioto place while<br />the frame was being enclosed, aod a new<br />contract was placed for laying the<br />matched hard wood floors. As soon as<br />his work was completed, the contract<br />for installing the steam fitting, piping<br />and automatic sprinkler system was put<br />into execution and it is expected that it<br />will be completed the coming week.<br />Plumbing was done by tbe local Read-<br />Esty concern and the wiring and electric<br />fixtures were Installed by the Cloutman<br />Electric Co. All the contract work has<br />been done in a thorough, efficient and<br />expeditious manner that reflects credit<br />on contractors and workmen alike.<br />While there are several small details yet<br />to be attended to on the lower floors, all<br />will be completed by tbe new year and<br />all departments should be running at<br />that time.<br />The plant covers 9,000 square feet of<br />ground, approximately. is four stories<br />high and contains nearly 40,000 square<br />feet of working floor space which is furnished<br />with natural light from 400 large<br />indows. The top story will be occupied<br />by the cutting and a part of the<br />stitching departments; the third floor by<br />the stitching and lasting departments<br /><br />the second by the making, finding and<br />treeing, and the ground floor by the sole<br />leather, packing and shipping, while tbe<br />150 feet concrete basement will be util<br />izid for stock storage purposes. When<br />in full operation, the plant will employ<br />about 300 hands and will be equipped<br />primarily to produce 200 dozen pairs of<br />shoes per day. Tbe big structure has an<br />imposing appearance and bears on the<br />front in large black letters the name,<br />"J. F. Cloutman Shoe Company." Although<br />the enterprise passed out of the<br />Cloutman bands some two years ago<br />and the plant now is owned by Joseph<br />E. Daly and K.J. Brown, both prominent<br />manufacturers and leather merchants of<br />Massachusetts, the Cloutman name is<br />still retained to identify the business as<br />the same that built up such a wonderful<br />reputation in the New England boot and<br />shoe trade durings a long and successful<br />history of manufacturing in Farmington.<br />The building was produced at an estimated<br />cost of $50,000 and does great<br />credit to the owners and organization<br />that have made it possible for the town<br />to be represented by such a concern. In<br />connection with the factory and directly<br />in the rear is located the steam beating<br /><br />and power plant with adequate facilities<br />for furnishing these requisite needs.<br />Tbe office is an attractive one story<br />adjunct connected with the street floor<br />of the main building and consists of<br />three departments, tbe clerical room,<br />superintendent's office, aud tbe private<br />suite, all of-which are equipped with the<br />most modern appliances. Including steel<br />vault and safes. No unsanitary or unsightly<br />conditions will be allowed about<br />the premises, as a complete lavatory system<br />furnishes all sanitary conveniences<br />in each department.<br />During the time that the new building<br />has been in progress of construction the<br />firm has been producing from 100 to 125<br />dozen pairs of shoes per day in temporary<br />quarters It has occupied in the Roberta<br />and Curtis factories on North Main<br />street.<br />The cutting department alone is in<br />operation at the present lime, but the<br />stitching machinery has been moved to<br />tbe new quarters and the other departments<br />are moving as fast as possible,and<br />it is expected that tbe New Year will see<br />tbe wheels well greased and turning<br />throughout tbe big factory that is one of<br />tbe objects of Farmington's civic pride.</em><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.<br /><br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach
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Farmington News
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Farmington News
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12-13-1918
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12-13-1918
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This collection focuses on representations and likenesses in the form of drawings, paintings, engraving, & lithography. The representations and likenesses may be created from oils, acrylics, ink, pencil, pastels, etc. They may be on many different substrates, but are often on processed forms of paper or canvas. This collection does not include photography.
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J. F. Cloutman Portrait Engraved By H.B. Halls & Sons, New York
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A portrait of Farmington businessman and Cloutman Shoe Company owner J. F. Cloutman.
Size: 8.75" x 12"
Condition: Good-lower right corner is clipped a bit.
FHS-Kyle Leach
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H.B. Halls Sons, New York
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H.B. Halls Sons, New York
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Donated by Lorraine Meyer
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